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questions about safety and liability, Amery’s council members weren’t far behind.

The proposed business would land skydivers at the airport without the need for additional land, and lease hangar space from Dave Toftness.

“The actual process of skydiving is uninsurable. You have to sign a waiver,” said Van Blaricom, clarifying that the venture posed no liability to the city.

According to Van Blaricom Kant plans to operate two small aircraft for jumpers.

“It will add substantially to the number of air operations,” said Van Blaricom. “And I personal-

ly think it will be a fun thing to watch.”

Skydive Evolution is a brand new business. But founder Nick Kant has been skydiving and instructing for 13 years.

He is originally from the southeast part of the state, but has family in the area and will be relocating soon. He’s excited about the area’s scenic beauty but close proximity to the Twin Cities.

“It’s a great town, I can’t wait to put a parachute over it,” he says.

Kant plans to open sometime mid to late July and will initially be open Fridays through Mondays, with expansion possible

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Amery city council members unanimously gave their blessings this month on what could potentially be an exciting new tourist attraction for the city. Skydive Evolution will open its its doors and parachutes this summer at the Amery Airport.

Rick Van Blaricom reported the airport commission had been approached by Nick Kant of Park Falls, who proposed his plans for the Amery-based skydiving business. The commission was unanimous in their support of the venture, and barring a few

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Amery city officials took a moment to address public concerns about the development of the new boat landing on North Twin Lake.

Although some citizens raised concerns that the city should not have purchased the land without the proper permits in place, city officials clarified that the permit process cannot begin without ownership of the property. The city and lakes district made the purchase after being approached with the opportunity.

The property exchange, which was purchased from an estate, took the better part of a year to coordinate, and the permit planning and financing phases are not expected to happen quickly either, according to city officials.

Currently the city and lakes district have been working together with Cooper Engineering, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to plan a layout

Attorney Jeffrey L. Kemp will be running for Polk County District Attorney as a Republican this fall, against incumbent Democrat, Dan Steffen.

Jeff was born and raised in Elkhorn, WI. After helping with the family farm and automotive business, he returned to college to get Kemp his Bachelor of Science Degree in History. Jeff’s interest in law was sparked by a class in Native American Law. He attended Hamline University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 2008. He spent several years working for the Eckberg Lammers law offices out of Stillwater before starting his own criminal defense practice based in St. Croix Falls.

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Kemp says he believes Polk County deserves a District Attorney who will be fair, responsible, and accountable. Kemp says he will advocate for, and defend the values of, the people of Polk County. He will bring a new vision and direction to the Polk County District Attorney’s Office with truth, honesty, and integrity.

When asked about some of Polk County’s biggest challenges and how he would address them, Kemp wastes no time in identifying the elephant in the room.

“Methamphetamine is a huge problem in this county. I’m hoping to work closely with law enforcement in that area, and rely more heavily on evidence-based sentencing, that is, treating each person as an individual whether they need treatment or whatever the case may be,” says Kemp.

Jeff recently married Kate Murtaugh, of Gionis & Murtaugh Law Office, LLC, whom he met while they were both attending Hamline University School of Law. Together they share a blended family of 3 preteen sons, 2 adult daughters, 2 granddaughters and a grandson on the way. Jeff and Kate reside in St Croix Falls and are proud of the community in which they live and practice law.

Attorney Jeff Kemp and Friends of Jeff Kemp invite you to join them for Jeff’s campaign kickoff on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in the French Room at the Dalles House in St. Croix Falls.

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depending on demand. If all goes well, he’ll keep things running into October.

“I’ve never jumped this north on a

‘Falling 120 miles per hour to the ground effects everybody slightly differently.’

Nick Kant Founder, Skydive Evolution routine basis so I’m not sure how the fall is going to play out,” he adds.

Skydiving enthusiasts will be able to jump from sunrise to sunset on the weekends, and locals will likely be able to see the activity from anywhere in town. With chutes deploying at roughly 4000 feet, one could potentially see the activity from much further.

“It’s something to see when you see a

parachute coming in at 75mph. Everyone’s usually pretty impressed by it,” says Kant.

He adds that jumps could potentially be booked every 15 to 30 minutes depending on how many planes are being run, and the demand.

But if you’re completely new to skydiving, don’t expect to jump out of a plane all by yourself right away. Although some businesses might allow it, Kant is not a big fan of making that big of a leap.

“I think it’s a bad idea,” he says.

“Falling 120 m.p.h. to the ground effects everybody slightly differently,” he explains. Therefore, Skydive Evolution will require new jumpers to take tandem jumps fi rst, and if they wish to continue, ease into the solo jump process through a series of steps.

Those interested in taking the leap can buy and book jumps online at skydiveevolution.com, or call 844458-6773. The business also has a facebook page, and is running specials on Groupon.

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for the project that satisfies all parties involved.

Once design is finalized, the city and lakes district will apply for state funding for construction of the project, which may fall into place by mid summer.

But even then, according to Long, the project competes for funding against lakes that don’t have any boat landings at all.

Public Works Director Allen (Bones) McCarty explained that the permit process requires the new landing stay within 10,000 square feet.

If further space were necessary, they would be forced to replace the wetland being displaced and incur significant costs to the project.

“Cooper has come up with a design. It’s un-

der 10,000 square feet.

It isn’t exactly what we wanted, but it is acceptable to the DNR and the DOT as well,” explained McCarty. “It’s still a looped system, so you’ll pull into the driveway and pull out onto Arlington.”

Amery Mayor Kay Erickson remains hopeful in seeing the project to completion by the end of her term in 2018. But there are still no guarantees at this point. City officials remain hopeful that all permits will be granted, but assure residents that if things do not go as planned that the property will be sold.

Meanwhile, the boat landing remains as it has been for years, with adjacent property waiting in limbo as planning continues.

“A lot of it has more

to do with people at the state of Wisconsin from four different departments than it has to do with us,” explains Long.

“The DOT doesn’t care what the DNR says, and the DNR doesn’t care what the DOT says. But it’s actually going pretty well.”

The city and lake district continue to work with neighborhood residents to assure that concerns are addressed.

City officials stressed that before any final decisions are made, a public meeting will be held on the project, likely within the next month.

The meeting’s last word on the subject came from Mayor Kay Erickson. “In other words, stay tuned.”

Amery High School students reflect on their visit to France

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Amery High School students stand in front of Chateau de Chambord, the largest of the Loire Chateau, despite being built originally as a ‘hunting lodge’ for King Francois I. The stop was one of many during for Amery French students March 19 to April 2.

Amery High School students recently took some time to reflect on their two-week trip to France from March 19 to April 2.

Favorite places to visit in Paris included La Tour Eiffel, Les Champs-Élysées, Montmartre, Le Louvre, La Cathédrale de Notre-Dame and Les Catacombes.

The boat ride on a Bateau-Mouche was a great way to see Paris at night as all the monuments along the Seine River were illuminated.

In Normandy, the students had the opportunity to experience a portion of our history while visiting the D-Day Museum in Arromanches, the German battlefield at Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Students had

the awesome experience seeing the Tapisserie de Bayeux – the 229 foot long embroidered historical account of William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings - and climbing the rocky island to visit the medieval Benedictine abbey of Mont Saint-Michel.

En route to stay with their host families, students toured the magnificent castles of the Loire Valley: Chambord and Chenonceau. Students were fascinated by Clos Lucé – Leonardo De Vinci’s castle which includes over 40 models of the famous machines he designed.

Students spent six days with families in Orléans – a beautiful city on the Loire River, the city that Joan of Arc delivered. The fi rst day of school visits, Madame Rimes-

tad, Karen Hansen and the Amery High School students were greeted with a special reception hosted by the directors and several teachers of Lycée Jean Zay. The French host students shared power point presentations they had prepared about their school and city. A special display of welcome was the American flag that had been purchased in honor our visit.

What was the best part of the experience?

For Gracie Martin, “Trying the typical week day meals of French people.”

“Visiting Versailles – I was the only one to see it!,” - James Lindquist.

“Playing sports with foreign kids in spite of language barriers,” - Turner Luke.

“The laughs we had!,” - Sa-

bin Coy. And “Exploring Orléans and shopping!,” - Kate Forrest.

When asked why they thought the program was worthwhile, David Olson says, “Being forced outside of my comfort zone.”

“Once in a lifetime experience,” - Braeden Rimestad.

“Improves your language,” Liz Monette.

“It gives experience for what students may do in later years/travel experience,” Alicia Monson.

Favorite parts of the entire experience?

“The friends I made and the French culture that we experienced,” -Olivia Jensen.

“Lifelong friendships,” Matt Cree.

“When the seagull took my

lunch!” - Jared Utecht “The whole thing!” - Elijah Sjogren “Your French language and comprehension improves.” Bella Byrnes “Visiting Montmartre and meeting new people during the family stay.” - Max Goulet “High School. The castles.

Everything!” - Chloe Porter “Seeing Omaha Beach, being in Paris and eating lots of food!” - Ethan Panek “Too many memories to think of.” - Dani Meyer.

City asks for help to complete housing surveys In an effort to gather more data about availability and affordability of housing in the Amery area, residents were sent a housing survey in their April utility bills.

As an incentive for completing the questionnaire, surveys returned before May 20th, 27th, and June 3 will be entered into one of three drawings for a gift certificate to Dick’s Fresh Market, the largest being $100.

More than 100 surveys have been received to date, but city oficials say they need at least 290 surveys for the results to be statistically accurate. The information will be used to complete a city wide housing study.

For convenience, the survey can also be taken and submitted online at the city’s website, amerywisconsin.org. Surveys submitted online will also be entered into drawing.

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MAY 14 Bird Walk in York Park

St. Joseph Rummage Sale St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will host their annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 14 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will also feature a raffle, bake sale, plant sale and St. Joe’s cafe.

Lake District Meeting A Spring Kick off meeting of the White Ash Lake District will take place May 14 at 10 a.m. at the White Ash Lake District Building. The new APM plan will be presented.

MAY 15 Clear Lake Student Recital There will be a student recital on Sunday, May 15 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. The program begins at 2:00 and features solo and ensemble performances by music students from Clear Lake Junior/Senior High School. The public is cordially invited to this free event.

Amery Student Recital Students of Beth Ray and Janette Cysewski will present a recital of piano and violin music on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:00 PM at the Food Hub in downtown Amery. The recital is free and open to the public.

MAY 17 Caring for the Caregiver Caring for the Caregiver is a monthly support group for people who help to take care of a loved one. The group will meet this month on Tuesday, May 17th @ 2 PM at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. All are welcomed; refreshments will be served. For more information call 715-755-2515.

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Amery is celebrating International Migratory Bird Day on May 14th with a bird walk through York Park led by Bruce Delong. York Park is a part of the Great Wisconsin Bird and Nature Trail and is famous for its warblers, loons, and eagles! Meet in the York Park Parking lot at 8:30 AM on May 14th.

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Digging in Representatives broke ground Friday on the new $2.2 million expansion at Clear Lake’s Ridgeview Senior Housing Complex. The expansion will add 16 units for a total of 39 units at the facility. With the project slated for completion by November 1, all but two of the new units have been leased. Pictured left to right are Jacque Willie - Derrick Building Solutions, Dirk Prindle, Director - United Covenant Foundation, Dan Wallberg, Vice President - United Covenant Foundation, Debra McMahan - Director, United Covenant Foundation, Art Moore - Director, United Covenant Foundation, and Craig Moriak - President, United Covenant Foundation, Ethel Paulson,Secretary, United Covenant Foundation, Representative Shelia Harsdorf, Ethelyn Shone - Treasurer, United Covenant Foundation, Albert Bannink - Village of Clear lake Clerk-Treasure, Pastor Daniel Pearson - United Covenant Church.

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

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

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

MAY 21

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

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

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

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

Proceeds supports the Center’s building maintenance.

MAY 23 Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar Amery Police Department invites soon-to-be-college students and their families to attend a seminar on Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Monday, May 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Reduce your risk and increase on-campus safety as you move forward in your education. RSVP by May 13 to officer Crystal Zacharias at 715-2683405 or email crystal.zacharias@amerypd.org. There will be a drawing for a $50 gift carfor those in attendance.

JUNE 4 Amery Trail Days Enjoy free admission to Amery’s Cat Tail and Stower Seven Lakes State Trails along and free fishing all weekend long, along with a variety of other fun events. City-wide garage sales will be held all day on Friday, June 3. June 4 families can also enjoy the pancake breakfast at the airport from 7 to 11, and other activites near the Amery Fire Hall from 10-2 including a petting zoo, free ice cream cones, car seat checks, lifelink helicopter visit, and bike rodeo starting at 9 a.m.

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

Pre-registration is $40 for a 1

person team, or $60 for teams of 2 or 3. ($50/$70 on race day).

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

JUNE 14 Kops & Kids K-9 Association Golf Scramble The Amery Police Department proudly hosts the 8th Annual Kops and Kids Golf Scramble. The event will be a two or four-person scramble featuring hole events, prizes, and loads of fun for all.

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

Register your team of 2 or 4

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

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

JUNE 18 Amery Art and Craft Fair The Amery Woman’s Club presents their 39th annual Art and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Amery’s North Park.

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

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I’ve been on a Viking kick lately, and I’m not talking about the NFL team.

The History Channel’s series “Vikings” just wrapped up its half season, and I have read that it has been renewed for a fifth season.

The series, created and written

by Michael Hirst, the man behind Showtime’s “The Tudors” tells the story of the Vikings who travelled west to raid what is now England. It is based as much as any series of its kind can be based on historical figures, is acted and produced.

Publisher well There is no doubt that the wanTom Stangl dering, raiding Vikings have played a major role in the development of civilization. The impact on the United Kingdom is found in their history and even the DNA of the current residents.

Vikings came initially for gold and slaves, but returned for land to farm. The eastern half of England was under Viking control for years as the various kingdoms each tried to fight off the invaders.

It wasn’t until King Alfred of Wessex won a battle in 878 that the expansion was put in check. His ancestors continued to battle to drive the invaders out of their lands and created a unified England. Alfred is the only king in English history to have the title “the Great” attached to his name.

I have been reading Bernard Cornwell’s series of novels that take place during Alfred’s time.

The ninth book in the series, “Warriors of the Storm,” was released earlier this year and I finished it last month. The novels, like the TV series “Vikings,” are based on historical fact, told by fictional characters.

The protagonist in the novels is Uthred, a Saxon boy who is taken captive and raised as a Viking. As a young man, he is forced to flee and becomes a warrior for Alfred. The struggle between Christianity and the pagan gods of the Vikings is a central theme of this and many other stories.

Uthred is a pagan at his heart, but fights for the Christians.

This struggle between the old gods and the new one god is a powerful motivator for both sides.

BBC America has developed a television adaptation of the Cornwell novels. The series, “The Last Kingdom,” had its eight episode run last fall.

The battles for land and power continued in England for two hundred years, ending with the Norman invasion in 1066.

In my opinion, no one weaves a better tale than Cornwell, who began the series to correct what he felt is a major oversight in English history.

I’m currently working my way through a series of the Vikings in Ireland during the same time period. James L. Nelson has written a four book series, and I am on the second novel. It’s nearly as good as Cornwell, and I would recommend the series. “Fin Gall” is the first book.

I enjoy the escapist reading when I have the time, and understanding the battles of faith is helpful to understand the nations that were formed in the aftermath.

Many in our area have Scandinavian heritage.

The Vikings were so much more than raiders, advancing navigation and sailing techniques. A case can be made that we would not be who we are today without the Vikings.

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.

Next up: drug testing for benefits

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More than 41,000 residents have lost their eligibility for federal food stamps, and another 12,000 people have found jobs under a training program.

That’s good political news for Republican Gov. Scott Walker, who is still being mentioned as a possible vice presidential nominee.

It’s bad news for the charities that run food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters. Demand for their services Capitol has increased.

Newsletter There is inMatt Pommer creased hunger, their leaders note.

The food-stamp statistics were released one year after a new law took effect. Able-bodied adults to age 49 who have no children at home must seek jobs or get training.

Walker says the program is a success. Some people just went out and got a job, he told reporters. Business and industry are looking for “qualified skilled workers,” according to health officials.

State officials have directed more than 107,000 persons to participate in the program. Last year

the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimated than 63,000 persons would decline to participate and thereby lose their food stamp benefits.

More than 770,000 persons have been eligible for food stamps in Wisconsin. That includes children and the poor elderly.

Yet there seems to be resentment at people getting the federally financed food stamp help. That distain might be seen on the faces of other shoppers when foodstamp recipients move through grocery store check-out aisles.

Legislators have flirted with new rules to limit what the food stamps will cover. There also was talk of requiring photo IDs to cash food stamps. The grocery industry opposed the idea.

Getting the maximum amount of federal dollars has not been a priority for the Walker administration. It rejected hundreds of millions of Obamacare dollars to expand Medicaid.

The governor said the federal government would be financially unable to continue such a Medicaid program. Critics have noted the additional money could have prevented or scaled back reductions in appropriations for the University of Wisconsin System.

Next on the Walker administration’s agenda is getting federal approval to drug test those seeking food stamps or other aid pro-

grams.

Wisconsin is one of 11 states seeking that authority. The other states are Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, South Carolina, and Utah, according to the Associated Press. Federal approval may be difficult to obtain.

It may seem like good politics to go after drug users, but it also is controversial. Wisconsin’s religious leaders have opposed the approach.

“In our religious traditions poverty and joblessness are not indicators of bad character,” the Interfaith Council told state officials when the idea was being developed.

“We do not believe it is just to craft policies that punish those who face these trials while also suffering from the illness of addiction.”

The religious leaders warned that drug addiction cannot be solved with one or two courses of treatment. Addiction is often linked to mental illness.

But there already is a shortage of such services and a heroin epidemic has swirled through both rural and urban areas, with a large number of young white people being affected.

That makes it less an “us versus them” issue.

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Amery Police Report 04/25/2016 – 05/06/2016 04/29/16, 11:38PM, Police observed and investigated suspicious activity at local business.

04/30/16, 11:00PM, Police Department and the Amery Women’s club hosted Drug Take Back Day. 04/30/16, 06:50PM, Police respond to a report of a disturbance.

04/30/16. 08:11PM, Police were dispatched to assist other law enforcement with animal control call.

04/30/16, 09:17PM, Police

lend assistance to Amery resident with questions.

05/01/16, 02:20PM, Police assist citizen in a civil matter.

05/02/16, 11:03AM, Police were dispatched for disorderly juvenile.

05/02/16, 12:30PM, Police were dispatched for a welfare check of an Amery citizen.

05/02/16, 04:12PM, Police responded to assist other law enforcement agency with minor auto accident.

05/02/16, 04:38PM, Police were dispatched for an animal control call.

05/02/16, 04:56PM, Police

took report and investigated theft from a motor vehicle parked in victim’s driveway.

05/02/16, 08:40PM, Police were dispatched to assist other law enforcement agency on a juvenile call.

05/02/16, 11:05AM, Police responded to a domestic disturbance call.

05/03/16, 03:26PM, Police assist citizen with vehicle lock out.

05/03/16, 03:52PM, Police responded to minor two vehicle accident.

05/03/16, 08:22PM, Police investigate and observed drug

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department May 2, 2016 Shyler J. Mosay-Rainey, 19, Balsam Lake was arrested on May 3 for four counts of failure to pay.

Timothy O. Swanson Jr., 26, Centuria was arrested on May 3 for a warrant arrest.

Tyler R. Chute, 24, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 3 for Probation Hold.

Brandon M. Ferguson, 27, Woodbury was arrested on May 6 for a Michigan Warrant.

Rebecca A. Arnold, 44, Osceola was arrested May 6 for OWI 2nd, PAC 2nd, and Resisting/ Obstructing.

Christopher J. Bloom, 47, Centuria was arrested on May 8 for OWI 3rd and PAC 3rd.

Richard J. Lopez, 46, Osceola was arrested on May 3 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct and Domestic Battery.

Fred E. Lunsman Jr., 24, Amery was arrested on May 5 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Mitchel C. Polvin, 23, Balsam

Lake was arrested on May 5 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct and Damage to Property.

Sarah R. Wilhelm, 24, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 5 for Misdemeanor Bail Jumping and Disorderly Conduct.

Kevin J. Koethe, 45, Osceola was arrested on May 6 for Bail Jumping and Protection Order Violation.

Kyle J. Melin, 26, Milltown was arrested on May 7 for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Marijuana Possession.

Sikoi M. Fonoti, 24, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 8 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Travis W. Hoisington, 32, Osceola was arrested on May 8 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Betty J. Hoisington, 53, Osceola was arrested on May 8 for Domestic Disorderly Conduct.

Kimberly L. Cameron, 42, Milltown was arrested on May 8 for Intoxicated use of a fi rearm, reckless endangerment and domestic battery.

activity. Suspects referred to DA for criminal charges.

05/04/16, 06:49AM, Police investigate report of suspicious activity at local business.

05/04/16, 11:00AM, Police were dispatched to investigate suspicious activity at a local business.

05/04/16, 12:45PM, Police were dispatched to school to evaluate the mental health of a juvenile.

05/04/16, 3:35PM, Police responded to a juvenile disturbance report at local business.

05/05/16, 11:05AM, Police were dispatched for two 911

hang ups which turned into a disorderly juvenile call.

05/05/16, 11:50AM, Police were dispatched for disorderly juvenile.

05/05/16, 05:10PM, Police were dispatched for domestic disturbance.

Arrests: 05/05/16, Juvenile, 15, Amery WI. Disorderly Conduct, transferred to juvenile detention center.

05/05/16, Fred E. Lunsman, Jr., 24, Amery WI. Domestic Abuse-Disorderly Conduct

Victim not yet identified in rural Luck house fire

Just shortly before 9 a.m. Friday morning the Polk County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a fully involved structure fi re in the 2400 block of 90th Street, in the Town of Bone lake (rural Luck, WI). The Luck Fire Department responded along with Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

As the fi re was being extinguished, crews discovered a body in what was left of the home. The scene was secured and the State Fire Marshal’s Office was called and requested to assist in the investigation as per

protocol in a fire related death.

The victim’s remains were sent to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Anoka, MN for autopsy and positive identification, and confirmation on the identity was not yet available as of press time Tuesday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department says the identity will not be made public until positive identification is made and next of kin are notified.

This fire will remain under investigation by the Polk county Sheriff’s Office, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

(left) The Bone Lake residence was completely engulfed by the time firefighters were called to response.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation as well as the identity of the victim.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: April 19, 2016 Nicholas Anthony Birrenbach, 25, Balsam Lake, operating while revoked (forfeiture 5th), $389.50.

Bradley Charles Borrman, 55, Marine St Croix, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

April Mei Branville, 24, Glenwood City, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Dwayne H. Braun, 36, Barron, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Richard Thaddaus Brown, 53, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Michael A. De Nucci, 43, Turtle Lake, non-registration of other vehicle, $263.50.

Mark L. Ebert, 42, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Paula N. Elert, 45, Frederic,

pleaded not guilty to exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph).

Jeffery V. Fox, 57, Dresser, non-registration of other vehicle, $263.50.

Marilyn J. Gallman, 66, Trego, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

James Joseph Goeb, 62, St. Michael, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $183.30.

Jason Nemaine Hll, 20, St. Croix Falls, pleaded not guilty to unclean/defective lights or reflectors; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler; obstructed driver’s vision with unauthorized sign; obstructed driver’s vision with unauthorized sign.

Julie Kristine Johnson, 31, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Adam Thomas-Scott Johnston, 46, Eagan, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph) $175.30.

Michael J. Kiekhofer, 58,

Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Randy S. Lehman, 50, Centuria, non –registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $187.

Traci J. Libersky, 37, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30.

Sheena Corrine Lowell, 31, Poplar, pleaded not guilty to non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs.; operating a motor vehicle without insurance; fail to notify DMV of address/name change.

Jessica L. Martin, 44, Webster, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kayla Marie Martin, 25, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Kristine D. Mattson, 55, luck, exceeding speed zones (110 mph), $175.30.

Steven Thomas Meyer, 22, St. Paul, MN, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Alyssa Marie Montana, 25,

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

Erik Brian Norgren, 29, Maple Grove, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Lucas Virgil Peper, 36, Centuria, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone.

Devyn Mae-Marie Roe, 22, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $225.70.

Shelly R. Rullan, 37, Balsam lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Casey Francis Rzaszutak, 42, Hendricks, MN, pleaded not guilty to exceeding speed zones.

Amanda Sue Sanders, 34, Clear Lake, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone.

Schmid Farms, Centuria, pleaded not guilty to violate Class A Hwy. weight limits.

Schmitt Timber Corporation, Spring Valley, pleaded not guilty to violation of fro-

zen road weight limits.

Cody S. Schostek, 28, Luck, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Joseph D. Schramski, 54, Centuria, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle without insurance.

David Allen Strenke, 27, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Wabasha Tree Company Incorporated, Wabasha, MN, violation of frozen road weight limits, $1,332.42.

Thomas Dean Webb, 67, Eden Prairie, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Tyler John White, 23, Milltown, drink open intoxicants in MV-passenger, $175.30.

Rebecca Marie Wobig, 24, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Lucas Tyler Wood, 19, Balsam Lake, disorderly conduct with vehicle, $187.90.

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all black, both with long hair.

Other farmers throughout the area were warned this week to be on the alert for the marauder dogs.

100 Years Ago May 11, 1916 Lightning Strikes Oil House The lightning struck the Standard Oil Company’s oil shed adjoining their two mammoth gas tanks Tuesday and caused considerable excitement for a half hour.

The prompt and efficient work of the local fire department saved the tanks from becoming overheated and thus without doubt saved much property from destruction.

The oil house was torn down during the fire to facilitate the work of the firemen. It would seem that the nearness of this disaster should serve as a warning to Amery citizens to such an extent as to force the oil company to place their tanks underground or out of thickly settled sections of the city.

Conrad’s Grocery Selling Out Stock Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Nessen this week announced that they plan to retire from business.

Starting Friday, May 11, they will dispose of their entire grocery stock.

Established in Amery for 28 years, Conrad’s Grocery has been a familiar landmark for a long time. The Nessens built their present building.

Amery Mercantile Co. in 1920

The Amery Mercantile Co. was the largest general store in Amery and one of the largest in Polk County, located at the corner of Birch and Keller Ave., which is now the Slumberland Clearance Center. The 50x130 ft. brick building housed a full line of dry goods and notions, household staples, clothing for everyone, ready-to-wear garments, a shoe department and the best grades of staple and fancy groceries. The business employed 15 – 20 persons regularly.

Bank Raises Capital Stock A stockholders meeting of the F & M Bank showed that thriving institution to be in a healthy prosperous condition and showed rapid gains in business during the past few months.

The meeting was held at the rest rooms yesterday morning and dinner was served at Hotel Hart. The capital stock was raised at this meeting from $35,000 to $50,000.

Wreck on the Soo A wreck on the Soo just east of Almena delayed traffic Sunday night and Monday. A boxcar loaded with ties was blown from a siding out upon the main track by the high wind Sunday night and No. 8, the eastbound limited, struck it when traveling at a forty mile an hour gait.

The boxcar was demolished and the track torn up for a considerable distance but strange to say there was no one hurt and the limited went thru the ordeal with very little damage.

90 Years Ago May 6, 1926 Two Million Dollar Deal Closed The biggest deal ever consummated in this city and one of the largest in this part of the state was reported Saturday, when the Foshay Company announced the purchase of the Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Company of this city and the Municipal Power Corporation.

The deal we are informed includes all of the Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Company’s property, contracts and franchises and will exceed $2,000,000.

75 Years Ago May 22, 1941

Marjorie, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carlson, living on No. 8 about a mile east of Range, was killed instantly when the bicycle she was riding down the hill from the Carlson farm onto the pavement, ran head-on into the side of a fast moving car driven by Gus Kralsac of Minneapolis, formerly of Turtle Lake.

Laurence Fisher of Minneapolis, 13, cousin of Marjorie and a passenger on the bicycle, died in the Amery Clinic about an hour and a half after the crash. is Yesterday’s Laurence the son of Mr. News and Mrs. Alfred Fisher of Diane Stangl Minneapolis.

Marjorie would have been 12 years old October 31. She had just received her brand new bike as a present for graduation from the 8th grade.

The Carlsons were milking at the time and didn’t see the accident. They did, however, hear the screams of Irmogine who heard the crash and immediately afterward saw what had happened.

Mr. Kralsac, driver of the car into which the ill-fated youngsters crashed, was grief-stricken over the accident. He did everything possible to assist.

Many persons have lost their lives on No. 8. The scene of Sunday’s tragedy was almost the same place as the tragic crash a year or so ago when the family of Game Warden Corky Hope was severely injured, and a man was killed.

70 Years Ago May 9, 1946

Auto-Bicycle Crash Fatal for Young Boy and Girl

Two Youths Die in Boat Accident

One of the worst tragedies in the history of the Highway No. 8 pavement accidents occurred Sunday evening about 7:30 o’clock when the lives of two youngsters were snuffed out in an automobile-bicycle accident.

Wendall Bader, 12, son of Arthur Bader of Dresser, and James Holm, 15, son of Robert Holm of Nye, are dead as the result of their boat capsizing in an outlet leading to Sand Lake.

Another occupant of the boat,

Rodney Peterson, son of Victor Peterson of Nye, managed to keep himself afloat until close enough to shore to grab onto branches of a tree and pull himself to safety.

The trio of boys were spearing suckers from shore prior to using the boat and decided to try it from the other side. They discovered an old boat lying on shore and having no oars, started to pole it to the other side with their spear poles.

One member of the crew broke his spear and upset the boat in the resultant motion.

Fire At Danielson Drug A fire of unknown origin broke out in the warehouse of the Danielson Drug store about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Noticed first by Lyle Luke, the local fire company had little difficulty in extinguishing the blaze, which was concentrated in one corner of the building.

Most of the damage suffered was caused by smoke and water, which combined to ruin drug stocks kept in the warehouse.

While smoke filled the store proper, little damage resulted.

Youth Accidentally Kills Brother-in-Law Luverne Johnson, 22, farmer on Centuria route one, died Sunday evening in the St. Croix Falls Hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted by Wilfred Johnson, 14-year-old brotherin-law.

Termed by Coroner J. C. Park as accidental, the shooting occurred when the two involved were out in the woods shooting a .22 rifle. It is believed the youth aimed at a bird without thinking of the nearness of his brother-in-law and struck him in the head.

Soft Coal Strike Causes Fuel Shortage Seriousness of the present nation-wide soft coal strike is being felt in this section of the country this week along with the rest of the nation.

At the present time many

of the creameries and cheese factories are faced with a desperate fuel shortage, which can only lead to wholesale food loss. Probably one of the more serious angles of this acute condition is the predicament the frozen food lockers throughout the country face. The Turtle Lake plant and several others in this territory have received notice that their insurance policies against loss are cancelled because of the condition.

60 Years Ago May 10, 1956 Secure 65 Quarts of Spawn Conservation department personnel are taking a hand in providing more walleyes for the hungry fishermen of this area. They “milked” 65 quarts of eggs at Lake Wapogasset during a five-day period recently.

The eggs were taken to the Spooner station where they will be hatched. They will be taken later in the summer and planted in rearing ponds throughout the area and then re-stocked in the lakes.

There is an estimated 110,000 eggs in each quart of spawn.

The hatchery method improves the survival of fry 100,000-fold.

To secure the amount of spawn, the men handled 2,300 pike measuring in inches from 16 to 26. They also had 50 northerns from 18 to 25 inches, 400 crappies from 5 to 8 inches, 500 blue gills from 4 to7 inches, and 150 suckers from 15 to 18 inches in their nets.

Dog Pack Kills Sheep A wholesale massacre of ewes and lambs was reported to this newspaper Monday by Laurie Porter, young Lincoln farmer.

Discovered about 9 a.m. Sunday, the number of dead lambs and ewes will total 20, with many of them being badly crippled. The flock consisted of 69 lambs and 16 ewes.

Two of the dogs responsible for the killings were observed at a distance by farmer Porter.

One was reddish and the other

45 Years Ago May 6, 1971 Break-ins Nets Only a Mess Debris greeted administration personnel at the Amery High School Friday morning.

Some time during the night, unknown culprits entered the building and spent some fruitless hours seeking monies or other valuables.

In their search, they spread a number of cards and papers on the floor, broke into a desk and attempted to make it into another.

Besides the offices, they smashed the glass in the library door and gained entry along with a similar effort and like result at a junior high classroom.

School officials haven’t found their method of entering to the main building as yet, but they discovered that the ticket window in the office complex had been pried open.

Planted Fields For Neighbor Fifteen tractors plowed the fields and hauled manure Saturday, May 8, as friends and neighbors of Paul Alli, rural Clear Lake, helped him put in his crops.

According to reports, 30 acres were plowed with 12 acres being sowed to oats and the rest in corn all in one day’s operation.

In addition to the fieldwork, over one hundred loads of manure were hauled out.

Alli had recently lost all his equipment and dairy herd.

Neighbors also furnished a potluck lunch to the busy field crew.

“It was a regular fun day,” Leland Paulson said about the workday.

Suffers Loss of Livestock in Fire Thirty head of livestock were lost in a barn fire Thursday morning at the Knute Olson farm just south of Wanderoos on Highway 65.

The barn burst into flames about 10 a.m. when fieldwork was in process leaving little chance for any rescue work. By the time the Amery Fire Department arrived on the scene, the barn was in smoldering ruins.

Lost were 25 cows, a bull, four 2-year olds and five yearlings.

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Amery, Clayton, Clear Lake will host foreign visitors

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

This weekend local residents may notice a few more tourists in the area than usual. And these tourists aren’t from just from Minneapolis or St. Paul.

They’ve traveled all the way from India.

The Woodland Lakes Rotary Club will host ten Indian citizens beginning on Thursday, May 12, before sending them on to the Rice Lake area on Sunday, May 14.

That leaves three days of down time in the southeast corner of Polk County. So what brings ten folks from India, six men and four women, to our little corner of the world?

Rotary Friendship Exchange.

The program is part of Rotary International, a worldwide organization dedicated to missions like ridding the world of polio. Locally, Rotarians are leaders in our community, making sure every student has a dictionary and a thesaurus, and awarding college scholarships on a regular basis.

Local Rotarian Fred Eaves traveled to India in January as part of nine member exchange team, and has taken two other trips as part of Rotary Friend-

ship Exchange, Taiwan and Costa Rica.

His involvement is a big reason that the Amery area was selected among the entire Rotary district to participate in this hosting.

“It’s quite a chore to figure out what two districts can exchange a team,” says Eaves.

“The purpose is to get to meet people, live in their homes, get to know them and understand their lifestyle, and see the sights around the community.

They’re coming here because I went there, and we invited them.”

Visitors on both sides of the exchange stay with host families. The only costs team members incur are their plane tickets.

“These experiences have provided me a much better understanding of how people in other countries live.

And not what they say in the newspapers, but their actual lifestyles,” says Eaves. “I went to Taiwan, it’s a busy, busy place, but yet they have some zoos and open areas just like we do.”

Eaves explains that in India people are generally either very wealthy or very poor, with very little in between. So what will three days in Polk County be like for our foreign

A photo from Fred Eaves’ Rotary Friendship Exchange trip to India in January 2016. Fred and fellow Rotarians will help host ten visitors from India this weekend, May 12 through 14. They’ll visit local businesses, and take part in a reception at The Hungry Turtle Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

visitors?

They’ll start their visit with a flag raising ceremony at 3:00 Thursday in Amery’s flag park. Friday’s highlights include breakfasts with their host families, and tours of Amery’s Scientific Molding Corporation and City Sanitation Department. Friday afternoon they’ll spend some time at Clayton School followed by a pontoon ride and cookout.

Saturday the Indian Friend-

Bradley Seline earns ‘Awesome Kid’ award Amery fi fth grader Bradley Seline has been recognized as another Amery Awesome Kid. Bradley was nominated by his teacher Mrs. deJager-Pound for his hard work and dedication, especially in improving his math grade, and for being a friend to those who need a friend the most.

Bradley moved to Amery from Osceola in first grade, and is really enjoying his time at Amery. His parents are Randy and Amy.

Bradley’s favorite class is gym. He likes spending time in the woods with his grandpa, and hopes to be a logger like him someday.

Below: Bradley poses with teacher Mrs. DeJager-Pound who nominated him for the award.

ship team will tour Paulson Brothers Ordnance, and Amery’s Hospital and Clinic, Fire Department and Police Department.

Thursday their visit comes to a close with a public reception at The Farm Table followed by entertainment at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts.

“These trips for me have been a life altering experience,” says Eaves. And with

any luck, a visit to Polk County will leave a lasting impression on ten everyday people from India too.

Fred says there’s still time for anyone who would like to come to The Farm Table on Saturday evening. The public is invited to greet the Indian exchange team from 5:30 to 7:30, but please contact Fred to RSVP. Call 715-268-3675 (days) or 715-268-9522 (evenings).

Fire danger remains extremely high in northwest Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) —The Department of Natural Resources says the danger of wildfi res remains high in Wisconsin.

The National Weather Service has issued another red flag warning until 7 p.m. Saturday for Douglas, Burnett and Washburn counties in northwestern Wisconsin.

It’s the second day in a row for elevated fi re conditions in the northwest. The DNR says overnight rainfall did not help reduce the fire threat.

A red flag warning indicates dangerous fire conditions fueled by warm temperatures, low humidity, high winds and exceptionally dry fuels such as grass or trees.

Seventeen fires broke out across Wisconsin Friday. The DNR is prohibiting burning with DNR-issued permits and is asking people to be careful with campfires, outdoor grills, smoking, chain saws or offroad vehicles that could throw off a spark and ignite a fire.

Feingold calls Johnson’s support of Trump irresponsible MADISON, Wis. (AP) —Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold is calling his opponent’s support of Donald Trump ``irresponsible.’’

Sen. Ron Johnson has long said he will support the Republican nominee, even if it’s Trump. After a listening session in Madison Friday, Feingold said to media that just because somebody has a political label doesn’t mean you have to support them.

Other prominent Republicans, including House Speaker Paul Ryan,

have said they can’t support Trump at this point. Feingold called Ryan’s stance ``a little bit of Janesville common-sense.’’

Feingold said Johnson is so desperate to keep his Senate seat he’s willing to embrace even Trump.

Johnson campaign spokesman Brian Reisinger said Johnson has said for months he intends to support the Republican nominee because Hillary Clinton would be a ``disaster’’ as president.

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Community Club honors businesses, volunteers, students and professionals at fifth annual banquet

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Volunteer of the Year

Amery Spirit

Bill Zager (right) was named Volunteer of the Year. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

Sarah Flanum (left) received the Amery Spirit award. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

Business Renovation of the Year Amery Chevrolet received the award for business renovation of the year. The award was accepted by Troy Keller (left) and presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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Music on the River Music on the River Committee members, from left: Tom Bensen, Sally Klevgard and Ed Flanum were recognized for their work. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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President’s Award The President’s Award was presented to the George Griffin Family. The award was accepted by Cindy Jensen (right) and presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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Educator of the Year Tom Bensen (left) was named Educator of the Year. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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Healthcare Professional of the Year Municipal Employee of the Year Dr. Bob Johansen (left) was named Healthcare Professional of the Year. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

Fran Duncanson (right) was named Municipal Employee of the Year. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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Past President’s Dinner recognizes top students, volunteers

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New Business of the Year Sleep Root Farm was named New Business of the Year. The award was accepted by Brandon Wiarda (right) and presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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Mayor’s Award Business of the Year

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Businessperson of the Year

The Amery Family Restaurant was named Business of the Year. Chili and Gzmie Ilazi received the Mayor’s award. Gzime Ilazi (left) accepts the Business of the Year Award from Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

Sally Klevgard (left) was named Businessperson of the Year.

The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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Commercial Promotions Commercial Promotion Chairs, from left: Pam Humpal, Sarah Flanum and Tammy Jackson were recognized for their work. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

Fall Festival Fall Festival Chairs Emily Larsen (center) and Kelsey Faschingbauer (right) were recognized for their work. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

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Community Advocate of the Year Paul Shafer was named Community Advocate of the Year. The award was presented by Community Club President Tom VanSomeren.

Top Six Students The top six graduating seniors of Amery High School were recognized. They are, from left: Alicia Monson, Braeden Rimestad, Nathan Thompson, Andrew Smith, Emily Klitgard and Alicia Cran. The students were presented by High School Principal Shaun Doerfler.

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PowerUp for Kids Week kicks off with 2K Amery, Wisc. — May 7 kicked off PowerUp for Kids Week and Amery was off and running with a Family 2K, the first of many events throughout the St. Croix Valley! PowerUp for

Kids Week is sponsored by PowerUp, a community-wide initiative to make our communities a place where it’s easy, fun and popular for kids and families to eat well and be active.

PowerUp for Kids Week is a chance for our communities to come together to do what’s best for kids so that they grow up healthy and strong.

Amery showed how to PowerUp! Amery started off the week of activities on Saturday May 7 with the PowerUp Family 2K Run/Walk on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. Over 120 runners and walkers of all ages participated. Chomp, everyone’s favorite carrot super-hero, led the group in warm up activities prior to the race and helped energize everyone at the starting line. All youth participants received PowerUp medals featuring Chomp upon completion of the run/ walk.

Immediately following the 2K was Chomp’s birthday party at the Amery Public Library. Many of his friends followed him there from the race and

cooled down with fresh fruit cups and an assortment of activities, including PowerUp Plinko, a scavenger hunt, and a “guess how many carrots are in the jar” contest. Chomp’s last stop on Saturday was at Dick’s Fresh Market where he greeted shoppers, handed out baby carrots, and encouraged youth to complete the PowerUp Food Shopping Scavenger Hunt. This fun and engaging scavenger hunt is available through May 14 and can be turned in to win a prize!

During PowerUp for Kids Week, fun, family activities are being held throughout the St. Croix Valley. Other events in Amery include a special Kids Dance Open Gym on Friday May 13 from 6:15-8:15pm at Lien Elementary gymnasium and a PowerUp Kids Cooking Class at on Saturday May 14 from 11am-12pm at Hungry Turtle Institute (registration required). Local partners are also joining the celebration with special events, discounts on healthy foods, fun classes and giveaways all week long. Our St. Croix Valley neighbors will be celebrating too with other events including Veggie Giveaways, Bike Safety Rodeos, cooking classes and more! Find a full list of these free events and partner promotions at

www.powerup4kids.org/week .

Are you up for a community challenge?

In addition to all of the fun activities during PowerUp for Kids Week, we’re inviting you, your family and friends to take the Try for 5 Community Challenge. This is a one-week challenge that encourages everyone to track the number of fruits and veggies they eat.

The goal is to try for five or more. Visit powerup4kids.org/week and download the free tracker then report your tracking online, win a prize and get entered into a drawing for a bike. PowerUp will report which St. Croix Valley community tried the most fruits and veggies, so help Amery win!

PowerUp is a community-wide initiative to make our communities a place where it’s easy, fun and popular for kids to eat well and be active. It is a long-term commitment to create healthier communities in partnership with schools, businesses, health care, civic groups, families, kids and the entire community. Health experts predict that today’s kids won’t have as long or healthy lives as adults do, unless habits change so PowerUp

is committed to working collaboratively to help kids in the Valley to be

Walkers head down the Stower Seven Lakes Trail for the first PowerUp 2k. healthy today and reach their full potential in life! PowerUp is supported by Lakeview Health Foundation and HealthPartners, in partnership with Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater Medical Group, Amery Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic and Westfields Hospital & Clinic.

Soul Burner 2016 earns nearly $19,000 for cancer research

Irene Stindle helps cut the ribbon to start the day’s events.

The days’s top fundraisers were (left to right) Esther Nelson with $2,959, Nancy Henck with $2,314, and Vicki Hammer wtih $1,470.

As of the end of the day on Saturday, May 7, Amery’s annual walk for the American Cancer Society had earned nearly $19,000 and more donations continue to come in.

Irene Stindle was the honorary chair for this year’s Soul Burner event, held at the Amery High School Track.

Top fundraisers were Esther Nelson with $2,959, Nancy Henck with $2,314, and Vicki Hammer wtih $1,470.

The day’s top fundraising teams were Balsam Lutheran Church with $4,734, Carlson Highland with $3,174, and The Amery Free Press with $1,906.

Many thanks to all those who donated their time and efforts to make this year’s fundraiser another huge success.

Survivors and walkers enjoyed a birthday cake in honor of all those who’ve survived cancer.

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

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting.

Friday: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

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

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Matt Saarem, pastor Wednesday, May 11: 9 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 15: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Property Committee; 9:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:30 a.m. Treasure Stewardship Committee.

Tuesday, May 17: 9 a.m. Backpacking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 11: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Youth Boomball.

Thursday, May 12: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Money Class.

Friday, May 13: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, May 14: 6 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry food set-up; 8 a.m.

Car Care; 9 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution; 6 p.m. Confirmation Banquet.

Sunday, May 15: 8:30 a.m. Education Hour; Confirmation Sunday; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving meeting.

Monday May 16: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, May 17: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 6:30 p.m. Trustees mtg.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 11: 6 p.m. MS and HS Youth Destination Unknown at Deronda.

Thursday, May 12: 9 a.m. Deronda and Little Falls WELCA at Deronda; 5 p.m. Community Gather Meal at Deronda.

Sunday, May 15: 8 a.m. Worship.

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

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

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.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 11: 6 p.m. 7th-9th Grade Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. 150th Anniversary Committee; 7:30 p.m. Council.

Sunday, May 15: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Checkers.

Tuesday, May 17: 9 a.m. Quilting; 5 p.m. Serve at Serenity Home; 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion Phase II. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Adult Bible Studies; 10:30 a.m. Worship service.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Church School.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

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

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

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

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, May 11: 7 p.m. Church Council; 7 p.m. Hi League.

Thursday, May 12: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida Mae’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, May 14: 8 a.m. Car Care.

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

Monday, May 16: 6-10 p.m. ARQG meeting.

Tuesday, May 17: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 1:30 p.m.

Handbells; 6:30 p.m. Sons of Norway.

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

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

—James 2:18 NIV

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FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 11: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, May 12: 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments.

Sunday, May 15: 8:30 am. Contemporary worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship with Communion (High School Senior Recognition); 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, May 16: 10 a.m. Staff meeting.

Tuesday, May 17: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 11: 6 p.m. MS and HS Youth Destination Unknown at Deronda.

Thursday, May 12: 9 a.m. Deronda and Little Falls WELCA at Deronda.

Saturday, May 14: 12 p.m. Little Falls WELCA Salad Luncheon at Little Falls.

Sunday, May 15: 9:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 11: 8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m. Abigail Circle - Nell Anderson’s; 5 p.m.

Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 pm. Confirmation classes; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. BRB. Thursday, May 12: 8:15 a.m. Tops’ Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference at Luther Point; 1 p.m. Martha Circle.

Sunday, May 15: 9 am. Worship service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Last day of Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Spring Adult Book Study.

Tuesday, May 17: 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting..

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

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

Women’s Bible Studies.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 11: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m. Choir practice.

Sunday, May 15: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, May 17: 9 a.m. Craft Day; 10 a.m. Pastor’s Winkel.

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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Confirmed at West Immanuel Front Row (L to R): Stephanie Lechman, Mikayla Johnson, Hannah Ebert, Abbigail Stener, Klara Fansler, Hailey Ebert. Back Row (L to R): Pastor Rex Brandt, Cora Greene, Emily Fox, Melanie Doll, Logan Johnson, Bryce Anderson, Timothy Thompson.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Monday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Saturday, May 14, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Rummage Sale; Sunday, May 15, NO KC Sunday Funday; Tuesday May 17, Joint Pastoral and Finance Council 7 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 15: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 am. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 15: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Elder’s meeting; Sunday school closing; Brunch after service.

Monday, May 16: Pastor visiting shut-ins; 6:30 p.m. 4-H meeting.

Tuesday, May 17: 10 a.m. Circuit Pastor’s meeting; 7 p.m.

Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 11: 6 p.m. MS and HS Youth Destination Unknown at Deronda.

Sunday, May 15: 11 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, May 11: 4:45 p.m. Family Carnival Planning comm. mtg.; 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper; 5:50 p.m. Worship Team 3 Practice; 6:15 p.m. Kids/Youth/Adult Small Group.

Thursday, May 12: Lake Pepin District Pastor’s mtg. at UCC. Saturday, May 14: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast at UCC. Sunday, May 15: Teacher Appreciation Sunday; 8:30 a.m.

Mighty OAKS/Youth; 8:45 a.m. Adult Class; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 3 practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; 6:30 p.m. VBS Volunteer mtg at First Lutheran; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders.

Monday, May 16: 5:30 p.m. Grief Support Group at Crystal Hanson’s.

Tuesday, May 17: 8:30 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:45 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Sunday, May 15: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

Tuesday, May 17: 6 p.m. Evangelism and Stewardship Committee; 7 p.m. Church Council.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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DEATH NOTICE Arlene Elsie Christine Jones, 85, Amery, died Thursday, March 24, at her home.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m. from First Lutheran Church in Amery. Visitation will be the hour prior to service at the church.

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

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

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

Elden J. Spencer, 91, Deer Park, died Friday, May 6, at Willow Ridge Health Care in Amery.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursay, May 12, from Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park.

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

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

Shirley Bock, 74, Amery, died Friday, May 6, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, from First Lutheran Church in Amery. Burial will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Turtle Lake.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and the hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Edith M. Paulson, 84, Amery, died Thursday, May 5, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 13, from East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. Burial will be at the East Immanuel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and one hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Arlene E. C. Jones

Shirley Bock

Arlene Elsie Christine Jones, age 85 passed away peacefully amongst family and friends, at home, on March 24, 2016. Preceded in death by brothers Wally and Paul, and her beloved husband of 58 years, Bob. She is survived by children, Neil (Ginni), Lee (Sidney), Mitzi (Cliff) Steenberg, Jean (Rory) Pierce; 3 grandchildren - Jason (Kelly) Jones, Mandy (Gabe) Brotzel, and Skylir Pierce; 5 great-grandchildren - Morgan, Mia, and Miley Brotzel, Jackson and Langdon Jones, and Ryelle Coleman; brother, Delbert Miller; sister, Ele Palmberg; sister-in-law Carol Ferguson; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Arlene was born in Shell Lake, Wisconsin on December 18, 1931. After marrying Bob, they lived north of Amery, Wisconsin, operating a dairy farm and raising four children. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker first, but also worked as bookkeeper for several Amery area creameries, to include Bell Cheese. She also worked as the Town of Lincoln Treasurer for several years. She enjoyed gardening and crafts, riding her own Ski Doo snowmobile as a founding member of the Amery Snowmobile “Go-Go” Club, and was a member of the “Volga Homemakers”. She also volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher at Balsam Lutheran Church and as a 4-H leader for many years.

In 1976, Arlene and Bob moved to Phoenix, Arizona due to Bob’s health needs. She continued work as a bookkeeper for several years after moving to Phoenix.

They became members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Glendale, Arizona. After retirement they did a lot of traveling and visiting with friends and relatives.

They would visit Amery every summer for a couple of weeks and in 2003, bought a trailer that they placed at Port Valhalla Campground. There they would come to spend 2-3 months each summer to be near family and friends.

After Bob’s passing in 2009, Arlene moved back to Amery in 2011, living at the Water’s Edge Apartments for the last 5 years.

A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church at 11:00 am on May 14, 2016, with a one hour visitation starting at 10:00 am. A private family interment will take place at Balsam Lutheran Cemetery in rural Amery.

Family request memorials in Arlene’s name to be made to donor’s choice. To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Following a Courageous and lengthy battle with a variety of health issues Shirley Bock, age 74, passed into the healing arms of her Lord Friday morning while in Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Originally from Turtle Lake she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry and parents Theo and Marian Torgerson. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Bock; son, Mark Bock; a brother, Warren Torgerson; a sister Sharon Branzell and by many friends and neighbors she held dear to her heart. Forever positive, always ready to lend a helping hand, Shirley lived life by Gods Golden Rule.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from First Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin. Burial will be held and announced at a later date.

To view an online guest book and video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

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Amery Trail Days Community-Wide Garage Sales FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Advertise your Garage Sale by purchasing a $20 1x2” display ad in the Amery Free Press and The Tab . . . and we will locate your Garage Sale on a special map of Amery in the May 31 issue.

Stop at the Amery Free Press office with your Amery Trail Days Garage Sale ad by Wednesday, May 25, at noon.

CASH IN ADVANCE

Charles W. Frank Charles William Frank, 74, Amery, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, May 7th, 2016, at the Willow Ridge Healthcare Center in Amery, WI. He was born March 1, 1942 in Baldwin, Wisconsin the son of Ralph and Doris Frank. Charles spent his early years growing up on a farm at Forest, Wisconsin, where he enjoyed the farm animals. Soon thereafter Charles resided at various group homes in Spooner, Minong, Rice Lake and Dallas. After a stroke, he spent the last 3 ½ years at the Willow Ridge Healthcare Center in Amery, Wisconsin, where he received exceptional care.

Charles enjoyed picking blueberries, raspberries, gooseberries and hazelnuts with his brothers and sisters. He loved fishing for sunfish on upper Turtle Lake on the Bill Molls piers. He liked to sit at the piano and make up his own melodies while he sang at the same time. Charles liked his nickname “Charlie” that his friends gave him.

Surviving are a brother Jay (Carol) of Almena, Wisconsin; sisters, Faye Neuenfeldt of Menomonie, Wisconsin, Marlys (Ray) Benny of Chino Valley, Arizona and Rose Mary (Bill) Smith of Tucson, Arizona; Uncle Milton Johnson of Amery, Wisconsin; and 8 nieces and nephews, Bill, Michael, Jill, Jessica, Russell, Andrew, Julie and Wendy.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, John Neuenfeldt.

The funeral service for Charles Frank will be held Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Barron, Wisconsin with Rev. Steve Timm officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Wayside Cemetery in Barron, Wisconsin.

Arrangements are being handled by Rausch & Steel Funeral Home in Barron, WI. Online condolences can be made at www.rauschandsteelfunerahome.com.

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George P. Weigang

Edith M. Paulson

Cynthia R. Hardman

George Paul Weigang was born August 12, 1930 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin the son of George G. and Martha A. (Woidt) Weigang. In 1935 they moved to the Amery area where they operated a family farm. He attended the Volga School and then went to Amery for high school graduating in 1950. He took over operation of the family farm, which is still in the family today.

On November 7, 1952 he was united in marriage to Florence Nielsen. Farming was his passion, and even though he retired he still stayed involved in the farm. George enjoyed snowmobiling and was a member of the Amery Snowmobile Club and spent time operating the trail groomer. He loved riding his motorcycle. He and Florence traveled to several countries as well as trips around the United States on the motorcycle, including Alaska.

George was a handy man. He was able to do building projects, plumbing and electrical as well often helping family members with projects. This past year George has struggled with health issues. He died on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 85 years.

George was preceded in death by his parents, infant sons Kevin and Paul, grandson Derek Warner and brother-in-law Gordon Shafer.

Surviving family members include his wife Florence; children Steve Weigang, Paula (Marvin) Warner, Al Weigang and Cindy (Harlan) Sorenson; four grandchildren: Stacy (Bryce) Medin, Tucker (Jenna) Sorenson, Jesse Sorenson and Aaron Sorenson; six great grandchildren: Jennica, Jessica and Jassmyn Warner, Mitchell and Emma Medin, and Cole Steffen.

He also leaves a brother Wayne (Kay) Weigang, sister Ruth Shafer, as well as other relatives and friends.

There will be private family services at a later date.

You may sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.

Edith Mary Monson was born at home in Clear Lake, WI on January 19, 1932; one of six children born to Arvid and Mary Monson. She attended school in Clear Lake and graduated from High School in 1950.

Her four years of college were spent at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater where she graduated in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She met David Paulson on a blind date arranged by his sister-in-law on November 8th, 1956 and they married on August 3, 1957. Edith taught business education classes for the Clayton School District and the Amery school district and Dave owned a small trucking business. Their daughter Linnae was born in 1960 and a year later the couple moved their family to rural Amery to a 130 acre dairy farm on the Apple River. In 1963 their son, Eric was born.

Edith retired in June 1994 after 31 years of service to the Amery School District. During her time in education she was also active as a faculty advisor for student organizations and an officer in the F.F.A. (Foreign student exchange) organization. She has been very active in the life of the East Immanuel Lutheran Church over her 54 years as a member. She has taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, acted as Sunday School Superintendent for many years, taught adult Bible study, sang in the choir and served in all capacities of the Women’s Organization. Edith and Dave were members of the Republican Party at the State and local level. Edith enjoyed spending time together with family and friends, quilting at church, springtime maple syrup making and hosting many years of Saturday morning pancake breakfasts for family and friends.

The Paulson’s put many miles on their conversion van as they “picnicked” their way across the United States traveling to Dave’s U.S. Navy Ship reunions and visiting family and friends.

Through her 40 years of teaching business education classes and as many years as a Sunday school teacher she has influenced many. She wanted nothing more than for everyone to have a personal relationship with Jesus and to accept His gift of forgiveness of sins and salvation through His blood. “Her arms have reached distant places and His arms have welcomed her home.”

Dave and Edith had been married for over 57 years at the time of his death in 2015 and have two children, 8 grandchildren, five great grandsons and one granddaughter with great grandchildren number 7 due in August.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Veldon, Harvey and Alger.

Edith is survived by her daughter Linnae (Glenn) Seaman of Amery; son Eric (Terri) Paulson of Amery; grandchildren Tara (Jesse) Weiss of Durand, Wi; Kristy Paulson of Eau Claire, Wi; Eric Seaman of Lake Mills, Wi.; Addie (Ash) Holman of Parkton, NC; Adam (Rikki) Seaman of Osceola; Preston Paulson of Bellingham, Wi; and Gabriel Paulson of Minneapolis and Bennett of Amery; and great grandsons David and Owen Holman; and Jaxson, Eli and Silas Weiss; and great granddaughter Hailey Seaman. Edith also leaves a brother Walter (Della) Monson and sister Helen Netta (Svend) Jensen to mourn as well as brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. There will be visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI on Thursday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and also one hour prior to the funeral service at the Church.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson -White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Cynthia R. Hardman, age 58 of Amery, WI passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She was born on January 22, 1958 in Cedar Rapids, IA where she also grew up and attended school.

Cindy worked many different jobs after high school until she found her true love working with flowers.

She worked as a florist for many years, including working at the Baldwin Greenhouse, Amery Florist and Bergmann’s in Clayton, WI where she was currently employed.

She was loved by many and her shining personality made her one of the easiest people to talk to. Cindy enjoyed gardening, especially working with flowers, cooking, being outdoors, traveling and trips to the cabin.

She was preceded in death by her father and husband, John Hardman.

She is survived by her sons, David (Melissa) Hardman and Cody Hardman; her companion of 12 years, Fred Barilla; grandchildren, Kenny and Tyler; brothers, Greg, Douglas and Randy Myers and sister, Linda Thorstenson, as well as many other loving relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 12 noon to 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 pm at the Amery Cemetery.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

David J. Ramis David J. Ramis, age 57 of St. Croix Falls, WI, formerly of Clear Lake, WI, died on Monday, May 2, 2016, at his home in St. Croix Falls.

David Joseph Ramis was born on August 1, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois the son of Michael & Evelyn (Hofer) Ramis. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in 1976. Shortly after graduating, David moved with his family to Clayton, WI. Over the years he worked at Hartzell’s in Turtle Lake and in maintenance at the Amery Hospital and The Golden Age Manor Nursing Home. In his spare time, David enjoyed fishing, watching TV and sporting events and spending time with his friends and family.

He died on May 2nd as the result of health problems he had been battling for over 20 years.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Michael & Evelyn Ramis; twin brother, Dennis Ramis; and sister, Lynn Kathryn Ramis.

Survived by brothers, Michael (Janet) Ramis of Chetek and Larry (Noreem) Ramis Sr. of Clayton; nieces and nephews, Becky (Don) Hajck of Chetek, Joseph (Jenny) Ramis of Kenosha, Beth (Steve) Riesterer of Minneapolis, MN, Micky (Tasha) Ramis of Blaine, Amanda (Matt) Kalisz of Sparta, Larry (Tarisa) Ramis of Clear Lake and Elizabeth Ramis of Clayton; many grand nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Graveside Services were Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Elden J. W. Spencer Elden John Walter Spencer, age 91 of Amery, WI passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Willow Ridge Health Care in Amery. He was born on November 26, 1924 in Dickinson County, Iowa to James and Verna (Schnell) Spencer. Elden grew up in and attended school in Terril, Iowa. At the age of 15, he went to work on his Uncle John’s farm as a share cropper.

On April 29, 1950 Elden was united in marriage to Mary Lou Thomas. The couple moved to Emerald, Wisconsin on December 17, 1957 where they farmed near Emerald until retiring from farming in the mid 1980’s. After retiring, the couple made their home in Deer Park, WI where Elden took a job at Thompson Machine.

Elden was a member of the Lions Club and President of the Village of Deer Park. He enjoyed horse shoes, bowling, and fishing, and in his later years spent time delivering meals to shut ins through Meals on Wheels.

Elden was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sons, Dennis Spencer and Michael (Shirley) LeDuc; daughters, Linda Spencer and Deanna (Marty) Carpenter, as well as 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park.

To sign an online guest book, visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

PUBLIC NOTICES

MAY 10, 2016

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Amery Board of Education May 16, 2016

A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 2016, 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 2016-17 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 2016-17 F. Board-Appointed Committees III. Spotlight on Education - 2015-16 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. 2016-17 Budget Projections - Mr. Kuchta B. Clubhouse and Marketing Update Tracy Hendrickson VIII. Action Items A. Property/Liability/Work Comp Insurance Renewal - Mrs. Sikkink B. Open Enrollment Applications for 2016-17 Mr. Kuchta C. Adoption of Vision 2020/2025 Strategic Plan - Mr. Van Blaricom D. Approval of the K-5th grade Social Studies instructional materials for 2016-17.

IX. Closed Session A. Review of performance evaluation data and consideration of continued employment and considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c).

X. Open Session A. Personnel Action Items Discussed in Closed Session - Acceptance of Resignations/Retirements and Approval of Contract Action 1. Certified Staff Contracts for 2016-17 2. Support Staff Letters of Appointment 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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NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND OPEN BOOK Village of Clayton

BIDS WANTED City of Amery

MSIP Road Project - Lakeview St. 528x36 Bids opening June 6, 2016 Questions call 715-268-5911 Projects subject to prevailing wage.

Al McCarty, Director of Public Works

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TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO A LATER DATE

Board of Review will meet on the 12th day of May, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Lincoln Hall for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the thirty day period beginning on the 2nd Monday of May, pursuant to Sec. 70.47 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned until the 11th Day of August, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 immediately following the Board of Review at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Public Comment 5. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 6. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 7. Presentation and Approval of Bills 8. Driveway Permit for Riek 9. Discuss Purchase/Trading of Plow Truck 10. Resolution & Notice to Create Partial Code of Ordinances Regarding Chapter 5 All-Terrain Vehicle & Utility-Terrain Vehicle Route (Amended) And Chapter 7 Outdoor Burning (Amended) 11. New Business 12. Unfinished Business 13. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item*

Notice is hereby given that the OPEN BOOK for the Village of Clayton shall be held at the Village Hall 133 Clayton Ave E—Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the City Assessor.

Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the Village of Clayton shall meet on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall 133 Clayton Ave E Clayton WI. Please be advised of the following requirements: 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.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or contest the 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 sub.

(3) (a), that person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

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

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The City shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the 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 provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35(1).

Bob Kazmierski Village Clerk-Treasurer

Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses

Provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances

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

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

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

Brian D. Byrnes

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

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

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

River Place Dental

(1937-2004)

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

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

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

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MAY 10, 2016

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CITY OF AMERY

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

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LEGAL NOTICE Copyright Notice Copyright Notice: All rights reserved re common-law copyright of trade-name/trade-mark, JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER©-as well as any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling of said trade-name/trade-markCommon Law Copyright ©1965 by Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger©. Said common-law tradename/trade-mark, JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER©, may neither be used, nor reproduced, neither in a whole nor in part, not in any manner whatsoever, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledge of Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger© as signified by the red-ink signature of Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger©, hereinafter “Secured Party” With the intent of being contractually bound, any juristic person, as well as the agent of said juristic person, consents and agrees by this Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person, nor the agent of said juristic person, shall display, nor otherwise use in any manner, the common-law trade-name/ trade-mark of JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER©, nor the common-law copyright described herein, nor any derivative, of nor any variation in the spelling of JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER© without the prior, express, written consent, and acknowledgement of Secured Party, as signified by Secured Party’s signature in red ink.

Secured Party neither grants, nor implies, nor otherwise gives consent for any unauthorized use of JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER©, and all such unautho-

rized use is strictly prohibited. Secured Party is not now, nor has Secured Party ever been, an accommodation party, nor a surety, for the purported debtor, i.e.

“JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER,” nor for any derivative or, nor for any variation in the spelling of, said name, nor for any other juristic person, and is so-indemnified and held harmless by Debtor, i.e.

“JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER,” in Hold-harmless and Indemnity Agreement No. JJD-051865-HHIA dated the Fifteenth Day of the Twelfth Month in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen against any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, judgments, demands, liabilities, losses, depositions, summonses, lawsuits, costs, fines, liens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, and expenses whatsoever, both absolute and contingent, as are due and as might become due, now existing and as might hereafter arise, and as might be suffered by, imposed on, and incurred by Debtor for any and every reason, purpose, and cause whatsoever.

Self-executing Contract/ Security Agreement in Even of Unauthorized Use: By this Copyright Notice, both the juristic person and the agent of said juristic person, hereinafter jointly and severally “User,” consent and agree that any use of Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger© other than authorized use as set forth above constitutes unauthorized use, counterfeiting, of Secured Party’s common-law copyrighted property, contractually binds User, renders this Copyright Notice a Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW ADJOURNMENT TO A LATER DATE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY The Board of Review for the City of Amery, Polk County will meet on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 at 4:45 pm at Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St West for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the thirty-day period beginning on the second Monday in May (the 9th) pursuant to §70.47(1) of the Wis. Statutes.

Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned until a later date to be set on June 1st. Further public notice will be given of this date and time. Notice is hereby given this 9th day of May, 2016 by: Frances Duncanson City Clerk-Treasurer

Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger© is Secured Party, and signifies that User: (1) grants Secured Party a security interest in all of User’s assets, land, and personal property, and all of User’s interest in assets, land, and personal property, in the sum certain amount of $500,000.00 per each occurrence of use of any and all derivatives of, and variations in the spelling of JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER© plus costs, plus triple damages; (2) authenticates this Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger©, is Secured Party, and wherein User pledges all of User’s assets, land, consumer goods, farm products, inventory, equipment, money, investment property, commercial tort claims, letters of credit, letter-of-credit rights, chattel paper, instruments, deposit accounts, accounts, documents, and general intangibles, and all User’s interest in all such foregoing property now owned and hereafter acquired now exsisting and hereafter arising, and wherever located, as collateral for securing User’s contractual obligation in favor of Secured Party for User’s unauthorized use of Secured Party’s common-law copyrighted property; (3) consents and agrees with Secured Party’s filing of a UCC Financing Statement in the UCC filing office, as well as in any county recorder’s office, wherein User is debtor and Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger© is Secured Party; (4) consents and agrees that said UCC Financing Statement described in above paragraph “(3)” is a continuing financing statement, and further

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consents and agrees with Secured Party’s filing of any continuation statement necessary for maintaining Secured Party’s perfected security interest in all of User’s property and interest in property, pledged as collateral in this Security Agreement and described in above paragraph “(2),” until User’s contractual obligation theretofore incurred has been fully satisfied; (5) consents and agrees with Secured Party’s filing of any UCC Financing Statement, as described above in paragraphs “(3)” and “(4),” as well as the filing of any Security Agreement, as described above in paragraph “(2),” in the UCC filing office, as well as in any county recorder’s office; (6) consents and agrees that any and all such filings described in paragraphs “(4)” and “(5)” are not, and may not be considered, bogus, and that the User will not claim that any such filing is bogus; (7) waives all defenses and; (8) appoints Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User’s default re User’s contractual obligations in favor of Secured Party as set forth below under “Payment Terms” and “Default Terms” granting Secured Party full authorization and power for engaging in any and all actions on behalf of User including, but not limited by, authentication of a record on behalf of User, as a Secured Party, in Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, and User further consents and agrees that this appointment of Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User’s default, is irrevocable and coupled with a security interest. User

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #8 JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Joint Review Board of the City of Amery will meet on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. regarding the creation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #8 for the City of Amery. This Board is created in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes. The meeting will be in the Council Chambers of the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West in Amery, Wisconsin.

The Board will consider the following: 1. Call to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. Appointment of Chairman.

3. Organization of Board. Representatives of Robert W. Baird may be in attendance to provide information.

4. Adjournment Frances Duncanson, Clerk City of Amery

further consents and agrees with all the following additional terms of Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized use: Payment Terms: In accordance with fees for unauthorized use of JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER© as set forth above, User hereby consents and agrees that User shall pay Secured Party all unauthorizeduse fees in full within ten (10) days of date of Invoice is sent, User shall be deemed in default and ; (a) all of User’s property and property pledged as collateral by User, as set forth in above in paragraph “(2),” immediately becomes, i.e. is, property of Secured Party; (b) Secured Party is appointed User’s Authorized Representative as set forth above in paragraph “(8)”; and (c) User consents and agrees that Secured Party may take possession of, as well as otherwise dispose of in any manner that Secured Party, in Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, including, but not limited by, sale at auction, at any time following User’s default, and without further notice, any and all of User’s property and interest, described above in paragraph “(2),” formally pledged as collateral

by User, now property of Secured Party, in respect of this “Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in the Event of Unauthorized Use,” that Secured Party, again Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate. Terms of Curing Default: Upon event of default, as set forth above under “Default Terms,” irrespective of any and all of User’s former property and interest in property, de-

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scribed above in paragraph “(2),” in the possession of, as well as disposed of by, Secured Party, as authorized above under “Default Terms,” User may cure User’s default only re the remainder of User’s said former property and interest property, formerly pledged as collateral that is neither in the possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party within twenty (20) days of date of User’s default only by payment in full. Terms of Strict Foreclosure: User’s non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fees itemized in invoice within said twenty-(20) day period for curing default as set forth above under “Terms of Curing Default” authorizes Secured Party’s immediate non-judicial strict foreclosure on any and all remaining former property and interest in property, formally pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, which is not in the possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party upon expiration of said twenty(20) day default-curing period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and UCC Financing Statement and Security Agreement filed with the UCC filing office. Record Owner: Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger©, Autograph Common Law Copyright © 1965. Unauthorized use of “Jerry Joseph Duwenhoegger© incurs same unauthorized- use fees as those associated with JERRY JOSEPH DUWENHOEGGER©, as set forth in above paragraph “(1)” under “Self-executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use.” (May 10, 17, 24, 31))

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MAY 10, 2016

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Jarchow to help host ‘Wolf Summit’ Madison, WI – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) and Representative Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) announce plans to host Great Lakes Wolf Summit: “Last week’s wolf depredation in Shawano County showcases the unfortunate results of the wolf population being allowed to run rampant in Wisconsin.

When combined with 14 previous confirmed wolf depredation events this year, it clearly demonstrates the need for state-

LEGAL NOTICE Copyright Notice Copyright Notice: All rights reserved re common-law copyright of trade-name/trade-mark, ALVIN LEE©-as well as any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling of said tradename/trade-mark- Common Law Copyright ©1981 by Alvin Lee©.

Said common-law tradename/trade-mark, ALVIN LEE©, may neither be used, nor reproduced, neither in a whole nor in part, not in any manner whatsoever, without the prior, express, written consent and acknowledge of Alvin Lee© as signified by the red-ink signature of Alvin Lee©, hereinafter “Secured Party” With the intent of being contractually bound, any juristic person, as well as the agent of said juristic person, consents and agrees by this Copyright Notice that neither said juristic person, nor the agent of said juristic person, shall display, nor otherwise use in any manner, the common-law trade-name/ trade-mark of ALVIN LEE©, nor the common-law copyright described herein, nor any derivative, of nor any variation in the spelling of ALVIN LEE© without the prior, express, written consent, and acknowledgement of Secured Party, as signified

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

Secured Party is not now, nor has Secured Party ever been, an ac-

led management practices to be implemented in our state. Let us be clear: Wisconsin is not a wolf sanctuary and it is irresponsible to allow it to continue to be treated as such.

“The state of Wisconsin is more than willing, and able, to manage the wolf population within our borders when the species is once again delisted. Scientists from across the state have already called on the federal government to delist the wolf and it is about time they take the call

commodation party, nor a surety, for the purported debtor, i.e. “ALVIN LEE,” nor for any derivative or, nor for any variation in the spelling of, said name, nor for any other juristic person, and is so-indemnified and held harmless by Debtor, i.e. “ALVIN LEE,” in Hold-harmless and Indemnity Agreement No. AL-112081-HHIA dated the Twentieth Day of the First Month in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen against any and all claims, legal actions, orders, warrants, judgments, demands, liabilities, losses, depositions, summonses, lawsuits, costs, fines, liens, levies, penalties, damages, interests, and expenses whatsoever, both absolute and contingent, as are due and as might become due, now existing and as might hereafter arise, and as might be suffered by, imposed on, and incurred by Debtor for any and every reason, purpose, and cause whatsoever.

Self-executing Contract/ Security Agreement in Even of Unauthorized Use: By this Copyright Notice, both the juristic person and the agent of said juristic person, hereinafter jointly and severally “User,” consent and agree that any use of Alvin Lee© other than authorized use as set forth above constitutes unauthorized use, counterfeiting, of Secured Party’s common-law copyrighted property, contractually binds User, renders this Copyright Notice a Security Agreement wherein User is debtor and Alvin Lee© is Secured Party, and signifies that User: (1) grants Secured Party a security interest in all of User’s assets,

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THANK YOU Thanks to everyone who attended, congratulated and wished me well at my retirement party after serving 18 years as the Amery Area Municipal Judge. Also thanks to the City of Amery for hosting the party and to Deb and Linda for the work they did before, during and after the celebration.

Jerry Wittstock

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TOWN OF CLAYTON SPECIAL MEETING of the TOWN ELECTORS

A Special Town Meeting of the Electors of the Town of Clayton was called by Electors at the Towns Annual Meeting. It will be held Thursday, May 26th 2016, at 7:00 p. at the Clayton Town Hall, 462 105th Ave/Cty Rd D. Agenda: Discuss/Act on combining Clerk & Treasurer Positions, set pay for combined position, discuss if position should be elected or appointed.

Done in the Town of Clayton on May 9th 2016 Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk

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18 AMERY FREE PRESS AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS April 6, 2016 The Amery City Council met for a regular meeting on April 6th at City Hall. Mayor Kay Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Present: Erickson, David Myers, Rick Davis, Kristen Vicker, Julie Riemenschneider, Rick Van Blaricom, and Tim Strohbusch.

Staff present: Fran Duncanson, Megan Will, Bones McCarty, Chanz Green, Tom Marson, Dale Koehler, and James Nalen. Excused: Darcy Long.

Others present: Jessica de la Cruz of the Amery Free Press, Bob Zank of WPCA, Larry Stelter, Justin Fischer of Baird, Judie Johnston, Sharon Paulson, and Jim Meyer.

Clerk Duncanson conducted roll call.

Joe Vierkandt led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Myers and seconded by Strohbusch to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2016 City Council meeting.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Officers Reports: Clerk-Treasurer Duncanson - Reported there were 815 voters at the Spring Election. The Organizational Meeting will be April 19th. Cardinal Glass lost the appeal of their manufacturing assessment to WI Dept. of Revenue. There are a series of Community Development Webinars coming up for members of the City Council, Planning Commission, and AEDC. Police Chief Marson - Next week is tornado and severe weather awareness week. There will be testing of storm warning sirens and emergency plans for severe weather. The City designated storm shelter is Golden Age Manor. Strohbusch inquired if the Dept. has interest in applying for a COPS Grant.

DPW Director McCarty - Hydrants are being flushed and that may cause some temporary discoloration of water. There was a recent meeting with DOT regarding the entrance of the Granum boat landing. DOT prefers HW 46 be used as they do not want anything on Arlington. The soil samples are done and now that the ice is off the lake they can test the water depth. The closed landfill was inspected by the DNR. The landfill will open May 1st for only brush and clean lumber. McCarty reported the Dept. is working on filling the many potholes on streets this time of year. Green reported the North Park campground will have electricity installed on April 15th. The lots are laid out and ready to go and other work can be completed as the ground dries out. Commercial and high risk water cross connections are completed and reinspections are pending.

Library Director Nalen - Announced Youth Services Director Trisha Wehrenberg is leaving. Author Nicholas Butler of Eau Claire will be visiting the library soon. Statistically library usage is up over last year.

Fire Chief Koehler - The monthly report is broken down by Township. There are still a lot if hours spent in training. Burning permits are now available online at the City website. Grass fire season is upon us.

There are 12 controlled burns going on. The Dept. received recognition for the North Star Council #9146 Explorers program for 30-years of developing young people.

Management Analyst - Will - The City has been named a Tree City USA and Bird City Wisconsin.

There will be a birding walk with Bruce Delong at York Park. The new Visitor’s Guide is finished. Look for the Housing survey with your utility bill and on the website. The Walkability Committee is wrapping up this month with recommendations being made to the City Council. There was a meeting with DOT to gather information on walkability and traffic calming techniques.

Committee Reports: Parks & Rec - Van Blaricom: The Committee saw a presentation from the Community Club for Phase 2 of the Michael Park development. The North Park Campground brochure was reviewed. Bee hives in the City were discussed but the Committee is not interested in expanding bee hives at this time. A recommendation was made to the Finance Committee to pursue purchasing two lots for park development.

Public Works - Riemenschneider: The Committee received an update on the DOT meeting regarding the Granum boat landing and walkability. There will be a pre-construction meeting soon on the Downtown parking lot project. RFPs for engineering for the Flag Park lift station are going out soon. The updated CIP plan was reviewed.

Finance - Vicker: The Committee made a recommendation to extend the Building Inspector contract for one year. The Airboat contracts are back from the Towns. Issues covered were the creation of TID #8 timeline, and debt consolidation and refinancing through a bond issue facilitated by Baird. The con-

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tract with G&K for floor mats and uniforms has been cancelled saving the City $27,000 a year. Downtown Threads is helping the City with employee uniform needs. The Committee wants to meet with NW Communications regarding clarifying administration of the Cable franchise agreement. Polk County recently passed a Resolution changing how they settle with the City for delinquent utilities and special assessments. The Committee recommended a liquor license not be held for economic development purposes and the Farm Table and VFW have expressed interest in a Class B liquor license. There was a closed session on purchasing land and no motions were made. Myers reiterated nothing happens on any issue until the City Council acts on it.

Plan Commission - Riemenschneider - The Commission met to study revisions to the fence and accessory structure ordinances.

Justin Fischer of Baird presented a graph visual of interest rates in the ten-year range. Savings through the debt consolidation and bond issue would be approximately $17,000 annually. It will take a month to get through the process.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve the Debt Refinancing Resolution titled: RESOLUTION 2016-02 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

New Business Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Myers to approve the Airboat Agreement with the Towns of Alden, Black Brook & Lincoln.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Strohbusch to approve an alcohol operating license for Jody Roe. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Davis and seconded by Vicker to approve the TIF 8 Creation Agreement with Robert W. Baird and Co. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Vicker and seconded by Strohbusch to approve a Class B Beer & Liquor Combination License for The Alibi Bar LLC Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Davis to adjourn at 6:28 p.m.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

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Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Davis to approve a services agreement for Debt Consolidation and Refinancing with Robert W. Baird and Co. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

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

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

3. All interested persons waived notice.

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

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar April 21, 2016 Jason W. Whitley 314 Keller Ave. N #200 Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6130 Bar Number 1027052 (May 3, 10, 17)

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Warriors lead Grantsburg in incomplete game

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery Warriors traveled to Grantsburg for a nonleague baseball game on May 6 and built a 9-4 lead before the game was suspended in the sixth inning.

What began as a defensive battle quickly turned into a scoring frenzy in the fourth inning as Amery broke the ice on the scoreboard with three GOOB COY

An Amery runner is tagged out at home.

B-W slugs Warriors with 21 hits

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s baseball team posted 11 runs at home on May 3, but just couldn’t pull out the win as it fell 11-19 to Baldwin-Woodville in a Middle Border Conference showdown.

Critical to the game’s outcome was the fact the B-W posted 21 hits and Amery committed five errors.

It was a tough night for pitcher’s Lane Christensen and Brett Forrest, who each threw75 pitches and finished with three strikeouts each, as the Blackhawk bats were simply on fire.

Christensen took the loss, allowing 12 hits and

11 runs and two walks in three innings. Forrest pitched four innings, hitting two batters with pitches and allowing nine hits and eight runs.

Offensively, the Warriors collected seven hits, led by Christensen’s two doubles on 2-for-3 hitting that including one RBI and two runs scored. Ryan Van Blaricom hit 2-for-5 and tallied two RBI and one run. Recording one hit and two RBI each were Peter Elwood, Bennett Paulson, and Camden Smith. Ellwood scored twice.

Elwood and Christensen each stole two bases.

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runs and scored no less than two runs in each following inning.

Grantsburg tried to keep pace, posting two runs in both the fourth and fi fth innings, but ran out of steam. At the time the game was called, Amery’s Bennett Paulson had hit 2-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored. Peter Elwood recorded a triple and scored two runs on 1-for-3 batting.

Also recording one hit each were Lane Christensen, Sam Fornengo, Chase Measner and Austin Von Doehren. Van

Doehren added two RBI and one run while Fornengo posted one RBI and one run.

Other Warriors scoring runs were: Brett Forrest and Ryan Van Blaricom.

Measner pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out one batter, walking three and allowing four hits and four runs. Bergen Kjeseth pitched 1/3 inning, walking three batters.

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Hayward soccer runs away from Amery

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls’ soccer team dropped a 1-6 game to Hayward on May 3. Scoring the Warriors’ (4-4) lone goal was Cami White, who capitalized on assists by Jillian Jensen and Kayla Olson in the fi rst 2 minutes. The rest of the game belonged to Hayward.

Amery goalie Alexa Diekman finished with 13 saves.

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Sophomore Cami White (#2) beats Hayward to the ball. White scored the only Amery goal.

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Warrior tennis overshadowed in New Richmond

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s tennis team found tough competition at the May 7 New Richmond High School Quad as the Warriors won just two of 21 matches.

“Our players worked hard and enjoyed some success in individual matches; but overall, this was a rough day for us with big losses to the other three teams,” said Amery Coach Kevin Olson.

The No. 1 doubles team of Johs Bjorge and Konrad Backer claimed a 6-1, 6-4 triumph in a dual against New Richmond, marking Amery’s only win against the Tigers. Noah Zinn and Job Hutchens came close with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-10 supertiebreak loss at No. 3 doubles. Tommy Oman won nine games in a two-set loss at No. 2 singles while Noah Rodemaker (No. 1 singles) and Kolten Espinosa (No. 4 singles) each

tallied seven game victories against the Tigers despite being swept in two sets each.

In a 1-6 team loss to Baldwin-Woodville, it was No. 4 singles player Cole Jacupciak claiming the lone match victory by way of a 7-6 (5), 6-2 sweep.

Amery lost both its No. 1 doubles and No. 2 doubles matches in supertiebreaks. The No. 1 team of Rademaker and Oman fell 6-7(4), 6-2, 2-10. Bjorge and Becker dropped the No. 2 match 6-3, 2-6, 8-10. The next closest match came at No. 3 doubles where Corey Moore and Hutchens fell 2-6, 6-7 (3).

Espinosa won seven games at No. 3 singles. Sabin Coy (No. 1 singles) and Zinn (No. 2 singles) each won seven games.

While both of the fi rst two duals had plenty of tight competition despite the team scores, Amery’s third dual was clearly dominated by Altoona, which handed Amery on 0-7 loss and gave up just 27 games in 14 sets.

Tommy Oman hitting a forehand shot

Sabin Coy concentrates on his return shot

Christensen, Warriors 11th in Hayward

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Parker Griffin both finished at 182.

Team Sores Amery’s golfers entered the big stage of the Hayward Invite May 5-6 and finished the two-day tournament in the middle of the pack with an 11th place finish in the 25-team field.

Thomas Christensen grabbed 11thplace individually among approximately 100 golfers with a two-day score of 156. David Olson shot a 176 and Ethan Panek was close behind with a 178. James Lindquist and

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Junior Cameron Fouks hands the baton off to freshman Kincaid Hughes in the 3200M relay.

Clear Lake boys place second at Unity

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake’s track and field team’s showed improvement at the May 3 Unity Invitational as the boys’ team placed second of eight team and the girls tied for fi fth. Turtle Lake/Clayton wrapped up fourth place in both the boys’ and girls’ standings.

Clear Lake sophomore Montana Niles claimed the girls’ 1,600-meter run title with a time of 6:11.45 – 13 seconds ahead of her nearest competition.

Her teammate, freshman Jazzy Christiansen bested the next best competitor by five inches in the discus throw with a winning toss of 89-04. Turtle Lake senior Mary Hoffman won the girls’ 300-meter hurdles in a time of 51.04 seconds.

In the boys’ side, Clear Lake senior Kyle Levra won the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.19 seconds while sophomore Josh Levra claimed third place (12.42 seconds).

Turtle Lake/Clayton sophomore Kent Nonemacher dominated the boys’ 3,200-meter run with a time of 10:52.01.

His teammate, junior Erik Bauer, edged out the rest of the field in the boys’ high jump with a leap of 6-03.

Placing second were: Kelly Catlin (TL/C, girls 800, 2:43.90), Turtle Lake/ Clayton Girls 4x200 (M. Hoffman, Makayla Fagerlin, Gabbie Lien, Catherin Hoffman, 1:56.28), Clear Lake

girls 4x400 (Kaylee Tolzman, Christiansen, Niles, Emma Eggert, 4:34.99), Clear Lake boys 4x100 (K. Levra, Joe Espeseth, J. Levra, Connor Schramski, 47.85 seconds), Clear Lake boys 4x200 (K. Levra, J. Levra, Espeseth, Schramski, 1:42.43), Clear Lake boys’ 4x400 (Ian Ruble, Brandtsen Laursen, Evan Rogers, Kevin Catts, 4:15.03), Clear Lake boys 4x800 (Jake Doyle, Kincaid Huges, Fouks, Rogers, 9:37.65), Bauer (TL/C, boys long jump, 19-11), and Christopher Moskal (TL/C, boys triple jump, 40-03.75).

Placing third were: Gabby Loenser (CL, girls 800, 2:52.36), Clara Pearson (CL, girls 3200, 14:34.28), Clear Lake Girls 4x100 (Elaine Ullrich, Christiansen, Tolzman, Eggert, 55.66 seconds), Schramski (CL, boys 200, 24.84 seconds), Cameron Fouks (CL, boys 800, 2:21.76), Caden Torgerson (TL/C boys high jump, 5-10), K. Levra (CL, boys long jump, 19-09), and Torgerson (TL/C, boys triple jump, 40-00).

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Amery’s golf team competed in Ellsworth on May 2 and walked away with the team title, edging out both Somerset and New Richmond by just one stroke with a score of 170. While season long frontrunner Thomas Christensen slipped back from his normal fi rst-place spot to fi fth with a score of 40 strokes, his teammates provided

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Newton has big day at New Richmond Relays

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s track and field team put together some solid performances at the unique New Richmond Relays. With every event being a relay, team balance was critical to strong finishes.

Amery’s boys team won the 1,600-meter sprint medley with a paramount perfor-

mance from Cody Thomsen, Max Goulet, Lance Waalen and Matt Goodrum. The quartet finished just .01 second ahead of runner up River Falls with a winning time of 3:46.32 James Baillargeon, Elijah Newton, Peter Place and Austin Zieman put together a third-place effort in the 4x100-meter throwers relay.

Amery finished this race one second behind champion Riv-

er Falls with a time of 50.18 seconds.

The boys 4x200-meter relay team of Thomsen, Goulet, Goodrum and Waalen placed fourth with a mark of 1:32.35.

Individually, Newton launched the discus 149-07 for the best throw by anyone that night. Gabby Fredric posted the sixth best girls discus throw of the night with a toss of 95-02. Newton also provided

a huge boost in the shot put relay with a meet best distance of 46-07. Grace Grimm tied for the fi fth best girls’ pole vault height, clearing 8-06.

Girls Team Scores Hudson 119.33, Anoka 76, River Falls 76, Osceola 65.83, Menomonie 64.50, New Richmond 41, Rice Lake 35.83, Eau Claire North 29, Amery 16, Somerset 15, St. Croix Preparatory 13, Prescott 13, Unity

10, Ellsworth 6.5, Barron 3

Boys Team Scores

River Falls 100, Hudson 98.50, Anoka 81, Eau Claire North 56.50, Osceola 46, New Richmond 43, Menomonie 39, Amery 35, Rice Lake 34, Ellsworth 21, Unity 11, Cameron 8, Prescott 6, Somerset 5, St. Croix Preparatory 1

Warriors shutout Barron, 2-0

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Kaylie Johnson continued to be the Warrior with the golden foot on May 5 as she scored two goals to lead the Amery girls’ soccer team (5-4) to a 2-0 victory over Middle Border Conference rival Barron.

Johnson opened the scoring with a first half penalty kick and closed it with a second half goal off a pass from Lexi Beese.

Goalkeeper Alexa Diekman tallied 12 saves for the Warriors.

Warriors top Somerset on penalty kick

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s soccer team picked up a key 2-1 Middle Border Conference victory over Somerset on April 26 to pull one game ahead of .500 on the season. The Warriors (4-3) opened the scoring with a Kaylie Johnson goal off a pass from Jillian Jensen. Somerset responded with a first-half goal only to have Johnson Strike again at the end of the first half with a goal on a penalty kick, which proved to be the game winner.

Amery goalkeeper Alexa Diekman finished with 10 saves.

Cole Jacupciak returning shot from the baseline

Noah Rademaker closes on the net after a return by doubles partner, Tommy Oman

Warriors run out of steam against New Richmond

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery Warriors boys’ tennis team put together a solid effort on May 3, but didn’t play quite well enough to knock off Middle Border Conference rival New Richmond in a road dual.

The Tigers defeated Amery 5-2, with Amery’s victories coming in the No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles matches.

Sabin Coy claimed the No. 3 singles victory, 6-3and 6-4.

Johs Bjorg and Konrad Becker earned a decisive win at No. 2 doubles, 6-4, 6-0.

“Using great teamwork and effective shot placement, Johs Bjorg and Konrad Becker

dominated at 2 doubles,” said Amery Coach Kevin Olson.

“Sabin Coy had a nice 3 singles match, playing smart and controlling the flow of the games .”

The No. 3 doubles team of Job Hutchens and Noah Zinn pushed their opponents to three long sets before falling 7-5, 2-6, 4-6.

“Midway through, we were down two matches to three, but we were way ahead in the second set at 2 singles and were also winning the third set at 3 doubles,” Olson said. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to close out those matches, and New Richmond came out on top.”

Kolten Espinosa returns a backhand shot

Paulson fills stat sheet, but can’t guide Warriors past Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s baseball team suffered a heartbreaking 7-8 loss to Somerset on May 5 as a seventh-inning rally fell one run short.

After giving up four runs in the first inning, the Warriors left themselves with a big hole to climb out of, and climb they did, posting three runs in the

third, one in the fi fth and another three in the seventh.

Trailing by four runs in the final inning, Brett Forrest stepped up and reached base with on a fielder’s choice and Peter Elwood followed with a single to right field. Another fielder’s choice by Bennett Paulson loaded the bases with one out and Ryan Van Blaricom hit a nice sacrifice fly to left field. Lane Christensen

reached base on a dropped third strike, but was left stranded as the would-be tying run.

Somerset outhit Amery 10-7 on the night, but it was Amery’s Paulson who brought the big bat. Paulson was the only player to record a multiple-base hit and finished 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, three runs scored and four total bases.

Elwood hit 2-for-4 and scored

one run. Van Blaricom and Christensen each tallied one hit and two RBI. Forrest scored twice. Elwood and Smith each scored once.

Paulson pitched five innings, allowing 10 hits, eight runs and two walks while striking out six batters. Christension struck out one batter in one inning on the mound.

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Power Up! Family 2K results 1 Joshua Stauner 00:09:46.7 Amery 2 William Jensen 00:10:11.7 Amery 3 Hans Williamson 00:10:31.7 Amery 4 Jake Stauner 00:10:31.7 Amery 5 Jeff Stauner 00:10:34.4 Amery 6 Gehrig Williamson 00:10:34.7 Amery 7 Josh Stinson 00:11:03.4 Amery 8 Landon Deneen 00:11:59.4 Amery 9 Lyla Stone 00:12:34.3 Amery 10 Morgan Leonard 00:12:34.5 Amery 11 Chad Leonard 00:12:42.8 Amery 12 Simon Kane 00:13:05.7 Roberts 13 Todd Ellefson 00:13:06.5 Amery 14 Kobe Stinson 00:13:07.4 Amery 15 Justin Schuh 00:13:08.3 Turtle Lake 16 Lila Schuh 00:13:08.5 Turtle Lake 17 Zoe Bymark 00:13:12.1 Amery 18 Rian Wallberg 00:13:12.9 Amery 19 Dan Wallberg 00:13:13.3 Amery 20 Anna Ellefson 00:13:26.5 Amery 21 Becky Swanson 00:13:29.2 Amery 22 Delaney Dumermuth 00:13:30.4 Saint Paul 23 Mindy Dumermuth 00:13:30.6 Saint Paul 24 Jed Arduser 00:13:36.1 Deer Park 25 Cc Deneen 00:13:49.9 Shell Lake 26 Sam Trandum 00:13:55.5 Amery 27 Sophia Trandum 00:13:55.6 Amery 28 Erik Arduser 00:13:57.6 Deer Park 29 Claire Ash 00:13:58.5 Amery 30 Keli Ash 00:13:58.5 Amery 31 Libby Wagner 00:14:09.5 Glenwood City 32 Alison Hoffman 00:14:10.3 Star Prairie 33 Tessa Wagner 00:14:10.3 Glenwood City 34 Faith Halverson 00:14:20.8 Amery 35 Luke Halverson 00:14:21.8 Amery 36 Hayden Leonard 00:14:34.5 Amery 37 Beth Ward 00:14:37.5 Amery 38 Shelly Pierson 00:14:47.2 Eau Claire 39 Lauren Olson 00:14:55.2 Clayton 40 Chase Prindle 00:15:02.5 Clear Lake 41 Brady Johnson 00:15:26.2 Amery 42 00:15:29.5 43 Dre Kane 00:15:30.9 Roberts 44 Lucy Kane 00:15:31.3 Roberts 45 Paul Deneen 00:15:33.7 Amery 46 Emily Raddatz 00:15:45.4 Deer Park 47 Jenny Arduser 00:15:54.3 Deer Park 48 Brayden Christensen 00:16:07.5 Clear Lake 49 Leo Jensen 00:16:11.2 Amery 50 Harlon Stone 00:16:19.8 Amery 51 Owen Gould 00:16:43.5 Baldwin 52 Niko Hayes 00:16:55.7 Amery 53 Dan Olson 00:16:58.7 Amery 54 Ellamae Wallberg 00:17:03.4 Amery 55 Gretchen Wallberg 00:17:03.6 Amery 56 Lyle Wagner 00:17:13.8 Glenwood City 57 Mckenna Christensen 00:17:20.3 Clear Lake 58 Tesla Blouin-Potvin 00:17:23.5 Amery 59 Mercades Blouin-Potvin 00:17:23.7 Amery 60 Kristen Kraft 00:17:47.5 Amery 61 Owen Kraft 00:17:47.5 Amery 62 Carrie Stauner 00:17:49.3 Amery 63 Josie Tanner 00:18:09.6 Clayton

64 Jennifer Tanner 00:18:10.8 Clayton 65 Greg Kane 00:18:23.5 Roberts 66 Connor Grimm 00:18:54.3 Amery 67 Genna Tjepkes 00:18:57.5 Balsam Lake 68 Hunter Thompson 00:18:57.7 Balsam Lake 69 Ashley Kraft 00:19:12.6 Amery 70 Kyle Kraft 00:19:14.5 Amery 71 Waylon Wagner 00:19:33.5 Glenwood City 72 Stella Gould 00:19:50.1 Baldwin 73 Jody Gould 00:19:50.5 Baldwin 74 Magnus Wagner 00:20:19.2 Glenwood City 75 Jessica Christensen 00:20:20.4 Clear Lake 76 Addison Christensen 00:20:20.5 Clear Lake 77 Heidi Wagner 00:20:21.3 Glenwood City 78 Alicia Ash 00:20:21.6 Amery 79 Mara Stone 00:20:31.5 Amery 80 Everett Stone 00:20:31.9 Amery 81 Kathy Blouin-Potvin 00:20:34.9 Amery 82 Amy Hoffman 00:20:43.6 Birchwood 83 Vivian Schuh 00:21:08.2 Turtle Lake 84 Carrie Schuh 00:21:08.6 Turtle Lake 85 Katie Johnson 00:21:44.5 Amery 86 Paul Johnson 00:21:45.6 Amery 87 Frances Viericandt 00:21:51.4 Amery 88 Brad Johnson 00:21:56.8 Amery 89 Elin Williamson 00:22:11.5 Amery 90 Michelle Williamson 00:22:12.5 Amery 91 Julie Viericandt 00:22:15.2 Amery 92 Easton D’Ambrosia 00:22:24.1 Amery 93 Tanner D’Ambrosio 00:22:26.6 Amery 94 Art D’Ambrosio 00:22:26.6 Amery 95 Deb Trandum 00:22:29.4 Amery 96 Gianni Thompson 00:22:52.5 Balsam Lake 97 Jennifer Thompson 00:22:53.2 Balsam Lake 98 Geri Christensen 00:23:07.2 Clear Lake 99 Jack Trandum 00:23:13.9 Amery 100 Tom Viericandt 00:23:14.8 Amery 101 Don Trandum 00:23:15.8 Amery 102 Kellie Montpetit 00:23:52.3 Luck 103 Cassie Petherbridge 00:23:52.7 Dresser 104 Jessica Roos 00:23:52.8 Amery 105 Cassie Roos 00:23:54.9 Amery 106 Olivia Olson 00:24:33.9 Clayton 107 Alessandera Hayes 00:24:58.9 Amery 108 Kari Stinson 00:25:17.3 Amery 109 James Denson 00:25:19.8 Amery 110 Violet Denson 00:26:32.7 Amery 111 Jessica Eisenman 00:26:33.3 Amery 112 Alison Emerson 00:26:34.6 Amery 113 Samantha Emerson 00:26:34.7 Amery 114 Ashley Emerson 00:26:34.8 Amery 115 Joseph Jensen 00:27:03.2 Amery 116 Sara Jensen 00:27:04.2 Amery 117 Joseph Tanner 00:27:09.6 Clayton 118 Barb Tanner 00:27:10.2 Clayton 119 Amelia Fronczek-Rude 00:30:13.3 Amery 120 Jackson Rude 00:30:38.9 Amery 121 Michelle Fronczek 00:30:41.8 Amery 122 Joseph Rude 00:31:06.5 Amery 123 Jason Rude 00:31:13.7 Amery 124 Henry Jensen 00:40:23.7 Amery

This week’s sports Amery Baseball May 10 vs. Prescott May 13 at Osceola May 17 vs. New Richmond

Amery Golf May 10 MBC at Amery May 12 Rice Lake Invite May 13 MBC at Prescott May 17 MBC at Hammond

Amery Soccer May 12 vs. Superior May 17 vs. Spooner

Amery Softball May 10 vs. Prescott May 12 at Ellsworth May 13 at Osceola

May 17 vs. St. Croix Central (Doubleheader)

Amery Tennis May 10 at Osceola May 12 vs. Altoona May 13 New Richmond May 17 MBC at Ellsworth

Amery Track May 10 at Rice Lake Invite May 12 at Glenwood City

Clayton Baseball May 10 at Unity May 12 vs. Shell Lake May 17 vs. Webster at Turtle Lake

Clayton Softball May 10 at Unity May 12 vs. Shell Lake May 14 Tourney at Clayton May 17 vs. Siren/Webster at Turtle Lake

Clayton Track May 10 at Colfax May 12 at Boyceville May 17 Conference at Clear Lake

Clear Lake Baseball May 10 at Cameron May 12 at Northwood

Clear Lake Golf May 10 Conference at Grantsburg May 13 at Birchwood

May 14 at Spring Valley Invite May 16 Conference at Luck/Frederic May 17 at Unity

Clear Lake Softball My 12 at Northwood

Clear Lake Track May 10 at Colfax Invite May 12 at Boyceville May 17 Conference at Clear Lake

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Clear Lake softball drops 2 The Clear Lake softball team won one game this week and dropped two other, bringing their season record to 6-3.

The win of the week occurred on May 2 when the Warriors faced off against Lake Holcombe/ Cornell, winning 12-1.

One run was given up by Clear Lake at the top of the 1st and was answered with 2 runs.

That was the last scoring for Lake Holcombe/ Cornell as Clear Lake’s defense shined . The Warriors scored 1 run in 2nd and 3rd. Then in the bottom of the 5th Clear Lake’s bats got hot scoring 8 to win by 11.

Clear Lake 2 1 1 0 8 -12 Lake Holcombe/Cornell 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 The Warriors travelled to Bruce to take possession of the the top of the conference. Each team had one loss.

“This was one of those games where we did not play our best defense,” said Coach Ann Miner. In the 5th inning, the Warriors could not get off the field, losing by 10 runs in five innings.

Clear Lake 0 0 0 0 2-2 Bruce 3 2 2 0 5-12 Flambeau was the next stop of the week. The team gave up too many runs early on and the bats did not get hot until the 6th and 7th innings. Clear Lake left fielder Al Roth threw a runner out at home after a runner tagged up from 3rd. Roth also caught 3 other long fly balls. A rally after 2 outs came up short in the 7th, only scoring 2.

Clear Lake 0 1 0 0 0 3 2-6 Flambeau 2 0 4 2 0 2-10

JV Tennis splits with B-W Tuesday, April 2 was a night of highs and lows for the Amery Junior Varsity boys’ tennis team as it hosted the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks and finished with 4-4 split decision.

Winning at singles were Daniel Marquand (8-0), C.J. Springett (8-7, with tie break at 8-6) and Zack Kjeseth (8-6). The doubles team of of Joe Marquand and Matt Wanless also picked up a 6-3 victory. Dropping their matches for the Warriors were the doubles teams of Griffin Bryan and Adam Dorroff (2-8), Mason Goulet and Corey Grundner (2-8), and Max Johnson and Jack Collins (3-6).

“Overall this JV team is showing a lot of depth and promise for the future,” said Amery Assistant Coach Shayne Curtis. “We have a very mixed team of first year and second year players, ranging from freshman to seniors.

They are improving every time they play and (have been) competitive with every opponent we’ve met. We’re looking forward to a few more exciting weeks for JV boys’ tennis!”

On Tuesday, May 3, the Amery Boys’ JV tennis team hosted Baldwin Woodville. Amery dropped a 4-5 decision. Winning at singles for Amery were CJ Springett 8-4, Max Johnson 8-5, and Mason Goulet 6-5. Winning at doubles were Joe Marquand/Matt Wanless 8-4. Other kids who played that evening were Daniel Marquand (2-8), Jack Collins (1-8), Corey Grundner (5-8), and doubles teams of Isaac Hanson/Zach Kjeseth (1-8), and Adam Doroff/ Griffin Bryan (4-8).

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is Carolyn Lumsden the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. (Aristotle - Philosopher 715-483-9738 384-322 BC) We never tire of a good gelatin salad. This is not new but a popular old recipe from the past.

SUNSHINE SALAD Drain 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple and save the juice.

Put the pineapple juice in a measuring cup and add: 2 T. lemon juice water enough to make 1 c. total Dissolve in 1 c. boiling water: 1 regular size package lemon gelatin Stir in: The pineapple juice mixture Dash of salt (optional) Put mixture into a mold, bowl or 8x8” baking pan.

Place in refrigerator until gelatin begins to thicken (45 minutes to 1 hr.).

Meanwhile grate 3 medium carrots.

Chop 1/2 c. pecans (optional).

When gelatin has thickened some, stir in the carrots, the reserved drained pineapple, and pecans. Stir to combine well. Pour into a mold, 8x8” baking pan or bowl and chill until set (4 hours or overnight). To serve, top with a small dollop of mayonnaise, if desired.

This recipe requires a sheet of puff pastry and almond paste. It makes a lovely dessert for any meal or treat any time.

ALMOND PASTRY RING In large bowl, combine by whisking to a paste-like mixture: 1/4 c. butter, softened 1/4 c. sugar Add and whisk until clumpy: 7 oz. almond paste Add and blend well: 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. almond extract Lay out 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed. Cut into 1” strips about 2/3 of the way down, leaving the rest a solid piece. Pat and spread the almond mix on top of the puff pastry where it is still solid. Roll it downward toward the cut strips. When rolled, form the whole roll into a circle and put onto a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper. Brush an egg wash on top of the rolled pastry.

Decorate the whole top of the ring with some sliced almonds. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven heat to 375° and bake another 16-18 minutes or until golden. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

This recipe is a different kind of cobbler. When we think of cobbler, we think of fruit, esp. peaches, etc. But this one is not a sweet cobbler for dessert. It is more of a main-meal cobbler.

BACON AND TOMATO COBBLER Cook 6 slices chopped/cut into strips bacon and drain.

Cut into 1/2” slices: 2-1/2 Roma tomatoes Put the cut tomatoes onto a piece of foil, on a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast at 425° for about 30-35 minutes.

In skillet, with a bit of olive oil, caramelize: 1 large onion, quartered and sliced Put the caramelized onion in a bowl and add: 1 c. sharp shredded cheese 1 c. grated Havarti cheese (or your favorite) the cooked and drained bacon pieces 2 T. chopped fresh parsley 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme Stir in and combine: 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne (or to taste) 4 T. milk Put half of the roasted tomatoes in a larger round oven proof dish and spread the cheese mixture on top.

Place the other half of the roasted tomatoes on top.

Roast at 400° for about 30-35 minutes.

Combine: 6 oz. self-rising flour 6 oz. heavy cream 2 T. fresh snipped parsley Form 6 biscuits with your hands and place on top of the roasted mixture. Bake at 375° for another 15 minutes or until the biscuits are done.

NO-BAKE HONEY PEANUT BUTTER BARS Butter an 8-9” baking pan.Combine in large bowl: 6 c. Honey Nut Chex cereal (or similar) 1/2 c. honey roasted peanuts In 3 qt. saucepan or nicrowave safe bowl, combine and bring to just boiling: 1/2 c. honey (or light corn syrup) 1/4 c. sugar Add and combine until smooth: 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter Pour this mixture over the cereal mixture and stir to coat evenly. Put into the prepared pan and press down firmly but don’t break the cereal pieces.

Combine in microwavable bowl: 1/4 c. dark chocolate chips Microwave, uncovered, for about 60 seconds, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the bars. Let bars set until chocolate is set. Cut into bars. Store any leftover bars at room temp.

Tip: The quickest and easiest way to peel a whole head of garlic is to put head into a large metal bowl.

Put another same size bowl on top, grasp the two together and shake vigorously for awhile. When done, the garlic will be peeled and you can pick cloves out from among the loosened skins.

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This is a no-bake bar that contains peanut butter.

Recipe makes a 8-9” baking pan of bars.

NO-BAKE HONEY PEANUT BUTTER BARS Butter an 8-9” baking pan.Combine in large bowl: 6 c. Honey Nut Chex cereal (or similar) 1/2 c. honey roasted peanuts In 3 qt. saucepan or nicrowave safe bowl, combine and bring to just boiling: 1/2 c. honey (or light corn syrup) 1/4 c. sugar Add and combine until smooth: 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter Pour this mixture over the cereal mixture and stir to coat evenly. Put into the prepared pan and press down firmly but don’t break the cereal pieces.

Combine in microwavable bowl: 1/4 c. dark chocolate chips Microwave, uncovered, for about 60 seconds, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the bars. Let bars set until chocolate is set. Cut into bars. Store any leftover bars at room temp.

This is a no-bake bar that contains peanut butter.

Recipe makes a 8-9” baking pan of bars.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY Monday, May 16— ES & MS breakfast: Scrambled egg/English muffin or mini lumberjack (mini pancakes and sausage) or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

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

Elementary lunch: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick, steamed vegetables, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick or calzones, steamed vegetables, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle lunch: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick or calzones, steamed vegetables, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick or calzones, steamed vegetables, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Tuesday, May 17— ES & IS breakfast: Assorted breads or Mini blueberry waffles or Cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

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

Elementary lunch: Soft

CLEAR LAKE Monday, May 16— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal, chocolate chip “Ultimate Breakfast Round.”

Elementary lunch: Chicken fajita wrap or yogurt, cheese stick and muffi n, carrots with dip, seasoned rice, black beans, pineapple chunks.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “UBR” (chocolate chip), Pop Tart, sausage links, cereal bar, banana bread.

High school lunch: Chicken fajita wrap, ham & cheese wrap, or chicken caesar salad, rice, black beans, carrots/dip, pineapple, applesauce.

Tuesday, May 17— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and “Scooby Bone” graham crackers or pancakes with syrup.

Elementary lunch: Hot dog or meatballs on a bun, tator tots, steamed corn, sliced pears.

POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING shell tacos, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Soft shell tacos or chicken fajita, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle lunch: Soft shell tacos or chicken fajita, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Soft shell tacos or chicken fajita, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Wednesday, May 18— ES & IS breakfast: Mini pancakes or bacon egg scramble or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

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

Elementary lunch: Ham & cheese stacker, pasta salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Ham & cheese stacker or chicken sandwich, pasta salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle lunch: Ham & cheese stacker or chicken sandwich, pasta salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Ham & cheese stacker or chicken sandwich, pasta salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

Thursday, May 19— ES & IS breakfast: Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or Cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break: Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ul-

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, cream cheese bagel, Mini Cinni, muffi n, yogurt.

High school lunch: Meatballs or hot dog on a bun, tator tots, steamed corn, orange wedges, sliced pears.

Wednesday, May 18— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli or PB&J “Uncrustable,” or “Goldfish Bowl” salad bar, grapes, pudding cup.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, pancakes, muffi n, sausage links.

High school lunch: Stromboli or garlic cheese french bread, garden salad, sliced apples, sliced peaches, pudding cup.

Thursday, May 19— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or chocolate muffi n.

Elementary lunch: Pizza

timate Breakfast Round) or yogurt parfait or cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choices and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken strip wrap, coleslaw, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Pulled pork sandwich or chicken strip wrap, coleslaw, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle lunch: Middle school Cookout; hot dogs, baked beans, baked chips, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Pulled pork sandwich or chicken strip wrap, coleslaw, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, May 20— ES & IS breakfast: Mini cinnamon roll or Warrior sandwich or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

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

Elementary lunch: Pizza dippers and marinara, green beans, garden bar, fruit choicesw.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza dippers and marinara or cook’s choice, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle lunch: Pizza dippers and marinara or cook’s choice, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

HS lunch: Pizza dippers and marinara or Cook’s choice, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Area writer wins top North American Agricultural Journalists award WASHINGTON (April 25, 2016) — Heidi Clausen, regional editor for The Country Today newspaper, won first place in the columns category of the North American Agricultural Journalists annual writing contest.

Clausen, of Clayton, has been employed by The Country Today, a weekly farm/rural newspaper with subscribers throughout the Midwest, for more than 22 years and covers stories throughout northwest Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.

Clausen’s winning entry included three Writer’s Notebook columns that were published on The Country Today editorial page during 2015. They included “Woodstove has hubby fired up,” published Jan. 14; “Love was in the air at the local scrap yard,” published May 20; and “Whole family gone hog wild over son’s FFA pigs,” published June 17.

Awards were presented April 25 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. during NAAJ’s annual spring meeting. Over three days, members met with key administration officials and agriculture-industry leaders at the White House, on Capitol Hill and other sites.

NAAJ is a professional organization of more than 150 agricultural editors and writers. Membership spans the United States and Canada.

sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, strawberries, blueberries, graduation cake.

High school breakfast: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal bar, muffi n, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, strawberries, blueberries, graduation cake.

Friday, May 20— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and yogurt or Long John.

Elementary lunch: Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, ranch sweet potato fries, applesauce, slushie fruit cup.

High school breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, graham crackers, mini donuts, cereal bar, cheese omelet.

High school lunch: Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, ranch sweet potato fries, fruit juice, mandarin oranges.

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

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

Amery 715-268-6818.

Centuria 715-540-2022.

Frederic 715-327-8623.

Luck 715-472-8300.

Monday, May 16— Chicken breast/bun, cheese slice and lettuce, baked beans, beets, cookie.

Tuesday, May 17— Hamburger & gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, potato bread, fruit in season.

Sites closed on Wednesday.

Thursday, May 19— Sweet & sour pork w/ peppers, pineapple & carots, rice, squash, WW dinner roll, brownie.

Friday, May 20— Tuna noodle casserole, garden peas, buttermilk biscuit, strawberry Jell-O.

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St. Croix Valley Hospitals Announce Co-op to hold board PowerUp for Kids Week! election in districts 4, 5 and 6

Stillwater, Minn. — May 7 through May 14 is PowerUp for Kids Week in the St. Croix Valley and communities are invited to participate! PowerUp for Kids Week is part of PowerUp, a community-wide initiative to make our communities a place where it’s easy, fun and popular for kids and families to eat well and be active. Why’s this important? Health experts predict that today’s kids won’t have as long or healthy lives as adults do, unless their nutrition and physical activity habits change.

Marna Canterbury, RD, a registered dietitian and Director of Community Health for the Lakeview [Hospital] Health Foundation, says “PowerUp for Kids Week is a chance for our communities to come together to do what’s best for kids so that they grow up healthy and strong. “ Canterbury says that many local business including restaurants and karate shops collaborate with PowerUp on the mission to promote good nutrition and physical activity for kids and families.

During PowerUp for Kids Week, several activities will be held in various communities including Kids’ Dances, Veggie Giveaways, Bike Safety Rodeos, Cooking Classes and a PowerUp Family 2K Walk/

Run race. There’ll also be a Try for 5 Community Challenge. This oneweek challenge encourages everyone to track the number of fruits and veggies they eat; the goal is to try for five or more. Visit powerup4kids.org/week and download the free tracker. Participants who report their tracking online can win prizes and be entered into a drawing for a bike. PowerUp will report which St. Croix Valley community tried the most fruits and veggies.

Wednesday, May 11 PowerUp FREE Veggie Giveaway 3 to 5 p.m., Hudson Hospital & Clinic – Hudson 5 to 7 p.m., Stillwater Medical Group, Somerset Clinic – Somerset Thursday, May 12 Special Documentary: Screenagers - Growing up in the Digital Age Hosted by Youth Service Bureau & PowerUp 6 to 8 p.m., Stillwater High School Registration required Friday, May 13 Kids Dance + Open Gyms 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., Hudson Middle School – Hudson 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., Lien Elementary School – Amery Saturday, May 14 Westfields Community Health Fair with Kids Dance + Bike Safety

Rodeo 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Westfields Hospital & Clinics – New Richmond PowerUp Kids Cooking Class 11 a.m. to Noon – The Hungry Turtle Kitchen – Amery Registration required All events during PowerUp 4 Kids Week are free and open to the public. Get all the details and learn more about how you can PowerUp, take the PowerUp pledge, or become a partner or sponsor at powerup4kids.org/week.

About PowerUp PowerUp for Kids Week is part of PowerUp, a community-wide initiative to make our communities a place where it’s easy, fun and popular for kids to eat well and be active. It is a long-term commitment to create healthier communities in partnership with schools, businesses, health care, civic groups, families, kids and the entire community. PowerUp is committed to working collaboratively to help kids in the Valley to be healthy today and reach their full potential in life! PowerUp is supported by Lakeview Health Foundation and HealthPartners, in partnership with Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater Medical Group, Hudson Hospital and Clinic and Westfields Hospital and Clinic.

My Poem About a Bit of Amery History

The Indians were here from the dawn time, hunting, trapping and living fine; Maple syrup and birch bark canoes, deer skin cloths and a little papoose; They didn’t understand the value of the land when folks from Washington with cash in hand Came offering the natives unfair terms, they signed every paper and were given a can of worms.

Off they marched along the Trail of Teras and that’s where we begin Amery’s tail of years.

From Maine they came, the New England woods, Lumbermen, with realty deeds, bank accounts, all the goods.

A township, 30,000 acres at a time they sought.

Great stands of timber massive white pine forests they bought.

Here they found them crown by crown, those ancient trees covering our town.

From the Apple River to the distant sky, there was nothing Maine men couldn’t buy.

Lumber Barons they were called, Isaac Staples, Jacob Hersey and Roscoe Bean.

They dammed the rivers and cut the trees, naught but stumps and slash to be seen.

The felled titans were dragged and floated down rivers and swift streams to build distant cities like St. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans.

With the riches from a crop they did not sow, these Lumber Barons massed wealth which few will know. Great mansions they built in fair Stillwater, while back here was cleared farmland, just right, for my immigrant for-fader.

Yet, at that early date, nothing was here to which any current Ameryite might relate.

Two lakes, a river, rolling hills were nice, but today we like hot drinks in the winter and in the summer tea on ice.

Back then, there were no houses, no businesses either, no Free Press or Ellie’s, just the one logging cabin which was more than meager.

But then it all changed with the railroad boom, expand, expand we are running out of room.

In 1887 the Soo Line came, hurry up and build a railroad across the newly formed plain.

Build a city, build a town, connect our nation all around.

The land is fertile, the land is clear, come from Europe and settle here.

We want your tired, we want your poor, free land we offer, if you live here ever more.

Between Amery’s lakes the railroad was laid, and was not long after that many fortunes were made.

The people came from far away, England, Sweden, Germany and Norway.

They came through adventure, hardship and pain.

Through that grueling test only the strong would remain.

We are their progeny it’s plain to see, for hard work, loyalty and friends is what we value in Amery.

Pretty lakes, nice people and a really good school, I’m one Seventh grader who think’s that’s quite cool.

My poem is but one chapter in a long history just a single ring across the stump of a tree. Only one slice Of history have I explained to thee, yet it’s a big a part of you and me. So if I have helped you understand a bit of the past then I hope it’s a memory that will last and last.

Sophia Whitley 7th grade

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will hold an election this spring for board directors serving co-op districts 4, 5 and 6. All co-op members in those districts have an opportunity to participate. Ballots were mailed May 6, and election results will be announced at the coop’s 78th annual meeting at Frederic High School June 17.

“As a cooperative, Polk-Burnett is owned by its members and governed by a board of directors elected from its membership,” explained General Manager Steve Stroshane.

“Democratic member participation is one of the greatest advantages of a co-op membership, and I encourage you to vote in the 2016 board election.”

District 4 includes the towns of Balsam Lake, Apple River, Beaver, Clayton and Almena. Joe Metro of Balsam Lake is running unopposed in District 4.

District 5 includes the towns of McKinley, Maple Plain, Georgetown, Johnstown and Crystal Lake. Candidates in District 5 are Darrel Mathieu of Luck and Jeff Traynor of Balsam Lake (incumbent).

District 6 includes the towns of LaFollette, Dewey, West Sweden, Lorain, Roosevelt, Luck, Clam Falls and Bone Lake. Candidates in District 6 are William Didlo of Frederic, Glenn Meier of Frederic, Simon Nelson of Frederic, Bruce Noll of Luck, Wilfred Owens of Frederic and Curtis Schmidt of Luck.

Board directors serve a three-year term and attend monthly meetings to guide policy and budget decisions for Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative.

For a map of co-op districts and more information about the co-op’s board of directors and elections, visit PolkBurnett.com; click on About Polk-Burnett or call 800-421-0283.

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Kinship’s Featured Friendship ing Bergmann’s Pumpkin What happens when Patch, touring Franconia you take one Kinship Sculpture Gardens, swimmentor, one Kinship ming, going to the theatre mentee, match them and so much more. As the together and add 2,190 memories kept coming, the days to the equation? two were quick to smile Answer: A beautiful, and laugh together. “She is endearing relationship amazing,” said Alessia of that transcends Kinship Ann, “She is really kind, aland turns into the most ways there, understanding natural of friendships.

Kindship mentor Ann HanMeet Ann Hanson, son and her mentee Alessia. and really caring.” After a brief pause, she smirked a long-time resident of Osceola and Alessia, a 16-year-old and added, “And she is willing to put sophomore at Osceola High School. up with me.” In return, Ann noted that Six years ago, these two embarked on mentoring Alessia is delightful and a journey together through Kinship, rewarding. “It gives me a new dimenneither knowing quite what to expect. sion,” she shared, “It’s been a lot of fun Ann was a veteran mentor, with 11 to have a young person in my life.”

As Alessia has gotten older and busiyears of mentoring already under her belt, while Alessia was an energetic, er with school and work commitments, spunky 10-year-old who was just hap- their relationship has shifted from py to get her own mentor. With preoc- weekly get-togethers to a more irregcupied older siblings and parents who ular schedule; however, the depth of were busy, Alessia loved the opportuni- their bond is evident. Alessia smiled as ty to do things with Ann. The kitchen she shared that she took a nap on Ann’s quickly became a favorite spot as Ann couch during a recent visit. “That’s spent time teaching Alessia to bake- an how it should be,” said Ann. Comfortable and sweet- two words activity she found she greatly enjoyed.

Ann also introduced her to the arts of that perfectly describe the endearing sewing and knitting, making a baby relationship these two have built. In blanket together and knitting a hat and Ann’s words, “I look forward to being gloves. While much of their time was a friend and having a good friend, for a spent at Ann’s house, they also were long time.”

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The new Community Ed catalogs will be available in August for the fall semester. All youth recreation & booster sport information can be found under the ‘Community’ tab of the School District of Amery website.

Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd. k12.wi.us) or by phone.

For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Hunter Education DNR certification June 20-24 from 8:15-11:30 am.

Pre-class meeting June 9 at 6 p. Fee $10 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Tennis Clinic for Girls entering grades 6-12. June 6-10 from 1011:30 a. Fee $35 (or $30 if also in tennis league) to Community Ed, pre-register.

Tennis League for Girls entering grades 5-9. Mondays, June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 & 18 from 3:30-5 p. Fee $30 (or $25 if also in tennis clinic) to Community Ed, pre-register.

Tennis Camp for Boys entering grades 5-9. June 6-10 from 4-5:30

p. Fee $20 to Community Ed, pre-register.

High School Coed Tennis League for boys & girls with high school match experience. Tuesdays in June & July, 6-8 p. Fee $15 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Junior Golf for boys and girls entering grades 1-10. Mondays June 6, 13, 20 & 27 with a Jr Tourney on July 11. Lesson and course times set up by grade level. Fee $40 includes lessons, on-course time and t-shirt. Go to www.amerygolfclub.com or call 715.268.7213 for details and registration.

Softball Skills & Drills for girls entering grades 5-9. June 13-16 from 9 am – 12 p. Fee $50 includes camp and t-shirt if registered by May 30.

Pre-register with Comm Ed. Warrior Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering grades 4-9. July 18-21.

Boys 1:30-4:30 pm; Girls 8:30-11:30 am.

Fee $75 includes t-shirt.

Pre-register with Comm Ed. Strength & Conditioning at the Fitness Center for boys and girls ages 12-15.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thurs-

days June 7-30 from 2:30-3:30 pm. Fee $125.

Pre-register at the Fitness Center 715.268.0117.

Wrestling ‘Nothing but Feet’ Mini-Camp for wrestlers entering grades 4-12.

June 6-9 from 5:30-7 p. Fee $45 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Volleyball Camp for girls enrolled in Amery Schools and entering grades 5-8 in the fall.

Lead by former Division I VB players. July 11-12 from 4-6 p. Fee $60. Form under ‘Community’ tab of Amery School website.

Martial Arts summer special $159 for 3 months expiring Aug 31. Contact Kyuki-Do Martial Arts Academy of Amery.

Youth Tackle Football registration open May 16-June 4 online through Community Ed. New players $125; returning players $75. Includes equipment.

Practices Tues & Thurs beginning Aug 9. Scrimmages Saturdays & one Friday evening in Sept & Oct. Track & Field Club for boys & girls in grades 2-12. Registration deadline May 13. Details under ‘Community’ tab of Amery Schools website.

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

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

Alanon/ADCH/Alateen meets every Thursday 5:30 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 122/123. Children and youth welcome. Open meeting every 5th Tuesday of the month. Renee 715-948-2249, Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alchololics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. and Fridays 5:30 p.m. (open) at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Rooms 122/123. Children and youth welcome on Fridays. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601.

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233.

All groups and services are free of charge.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the Amnerican Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday at 10 a.m. on the sunporch at GAM. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls..

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Part 2: From Lake Namekagon Dam to Phipps Landing The following is part of a series of columns from local writer Kyle Weaver shares his experience paddling the entire St. Croix National Scenic Riverway during the summer of 2016 With air in the high 50s, I slid into the water at Lake Namekagon Dam and immediately turned upstream to get a closer look at the origins of the Namekagon River, where it pours over the dam and turns from a lake to a stream.

I currently live in a house that has a pretty darn good backyard view of the St. Croix River, but I still regard the Namekagon as my home river. Growing up in Spooner, Wis., I’ve spent many summer afternoons on its waters and I still occasionally hunt grouse along its banks with my father. Spending a moment getting a kayak-level view of where this river begins was on my mental checklist. I also wanted to take a moment to get my kayak under me. I am an experienced paddler in a canoe, but not necessarily so with a kayak. Plus, up to then, I had spent zero time in the Sans Souci II itself.

While in high school a couple of my hockey teammates and I took a summer whitewater paddling course taught by my high school English teacher Mike Ubbelohde. The two-day course featured tandem canoe paddling instruction on the whitewater rapids of the Bois Brule River in Bayfield County, Wis. It was good sport, so we took the same course two summers in a row. Paddling a tandem canoe isn’t identical to kayaking, but the river skills and most of the basic paddle strokes are plenty transferrable.

Gearing up for my first weekend on the eastern-most stretch of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, I was conscious

of the warnings of the National Park Service rangers with whom I spoke and I was therefore quite bundled up at the outset. Sixty degree air temperatures are one thing, but with nothing except the seat and the polyethylene hull of the Sans Souci II between my rear end and 40-degree river water, I wasn’t taking any chances on being too cold. I had donned long underwear, brought neoprene gloves and invested in a spray skirt to keep the water off me and out of the cockpit. I also wore my hip waders, knowing at some point I would need to drag my boat off, over or around any hazards.

The first seven miles of the Namekagon, between Lake Namekagon Dam and the County Road M Landing, is arguably some of the most challenging water the entire riverway offers. The river is not very deep even in the spring, but it’s narrow and there are several rapids and three low foot bridges to be navigated. Plus, industrious beavers are known to fell trees and construct dams. Going early in the season means plenty of water for paddling, but it also means the NPS staff hasn’t been out yet to clear any major hazards.

Luckily, my plan to avoid doing too much walking panned out. I only exited the Sans Souci II three times: twice to scout rapids of which I wasn’t completely certain, and once to get around a beaver dam.

By the time I reached County Road M, I was feeling confident. I had moved cautiously, if a bit slowly, and not had any troubles. Even at my slow pace, however, I felt I was in danger of melting. My long underwear, hip waders and jacket were roasting me as the temperatures, by noon, had risen to the mid-60s.

As I was shedding clothing and having lunch at the landing, I saw four or five other tandem canoes go by. My unrealistic hopes of being the only person

One of the three foot bridges that crosses the Namekagon River between Lake Namekagon Dam and County Road M landings. Photo by Kyle Weaver

on the water for that first stretch were somewhat deflated. Even in this most remote section of the river I wasn’t alone in wanting to absorb what turned out to be a beautiful weekend on the river. My fellow paddlers reported they had simply shot over the aforementioned beaver dam that I had portaged around. I also observed they were all wearing short sleeves and regular boots. So much for being too prepared!

Aside from the other paddlers, my most prominent companions on the river were ducks. If I were a duck hunter, I would have called this paradise. There were more pairs than I could count and my ability to identify all the species I saw was severely lacking. Note to self: I need to buy a good field guide for birds.

After lunch I paddled another seven miles or so, stopping to chat with a group of fly fishermen who were out after early catch-and-release brown trout.

I made camp below Cable, Wis., just above Pacwawong Lake, had dinner, sat by my campfire, read my book, drank a little whiskey and watched the sun go down before climbing into my tent.

I was on the water by 8 a.m. the following day. With water high enough to take the risk, I got my first real thrill ride in the Sans Souci II as I shot over the Pacwawong Dam instead of portaging around it. I was grateful for the spray skirt as the waves crashed over the kayak’s bow and would certainly have gotten me wet if I didn’t have it. I was tempted to take the portage in reverse and shoot it again, but my better senses took hold and I pressed onward.

My original take-out point was scheduled to be at Larsen Landing, north of Hayward, Wis. I arrived plenty early, though, and was still feeling good. So I called a pre-arranged audible and tacked on an additional three miles, paddling to Phipps Landing to meet my ride home.

All told, it was a great first weekend on the river and I’m looking forward to my next chance to get out there.

I’ll see you on the water.

--Kyle Weaver is a freelance journalist and outdoorsman who lives in the St. Croix River Valley.

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Day after day in April, temps at seventy degrees, this warm in April, what will July be?

I never took much stock in a global warming trend, now I'm convinced something un-normal is around the bend.

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I’ll have supper ready in a jiffy while you relax," so life went on and we paid for the house and tax.

The house we worked for went to the kids as we grew old, that was the good life all of us were told.

Things have changed, there is no simple family life, no warm welcome at the door, there is a working wife.

Money is the name of the game, green paper with numbers on it, Teddy Roosevelt would come back to what's going on and have a fit.

If it's possible to carry a fifty pound sack of flour two miles, then a seventy pound shell on my shoulders is a machine gun trial.

I remember having a foot of snow in April around nineteen eighty six, maybe future Aprils will give us a warmer mix.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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The good old days are gone that we once knew, buy a house, raise a family with a job to do.

Come home at night to "did you have a nice day at work, dear? here is the paper, shall I mix a drink or would you like a beer?

I very seldom saw money, from the depression we were poor, my dad and I would walk two miles to the country store.

There were several dozen eggs for trade, we got flour and sugar and the bill was paid.

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St. Croix Bioblitz scheduled for May 20-21 ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: Join scientists and other experts in a 24hour search for the plants and animals that call the St. Croix River Valley home. The St. Croix Bioblitz will be held May 20 – 21, 2016 at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Minnesota Interstate State Park, and Wisconsin Interstate State Park.

So what is a Bioblitz? Biologists lead an intensive survey to count as many species as possible in a particular area within a set time frame. This "snapshot" of information helps scientists and park managers understand the river and the surrounding environment and what species make the St. Croix Valley their home.

The public is invited to join this quest to discover and document biodiversity by participating in over 40 activities, including surveys and presentations.

The St. Croix Bioblitz will include experts on plants, mammals, birds, mussels, amphibians, fish, insects, and many other animals, including those active at night. There will be a variety of opportunities to assist in catching and identifying species.

Activities begin at noon on Friday, May 20 and will conclude at noon on

Bird Walk at Wisconsin Interstate Park Migrant songbirds are returning to northern Wisconsin and Interstate Park. Many species of birds will remain here while others are passing through on their way further north. Don't miss the opportunity to view and listen to these messengers of spring!

On Saturday, May 14, from 7:00-9:00am, join local birder Robin Maercklein for a 2-hour Morning Bird Walk on Silverbrook Trail at WI Interstate Park. Meet at the Pines Group Camp, and bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on WI Hwy 35 just 1/2 mile south of Hwy 8. The walks are free, but a Wisconsin State park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information call 715-4833747, visit www.wiparks. net<http://www.wiparks. net> or become a friend on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park.

Saturday, May 21. A full schedule is available at: https://www.nps.gov/ sacn/learn/nature/bioblitz.htm.

The Bioblitz is free but entrance fees to the state parks are required. A free shuttle will run between the Minnesota and Wisconsin Interstate State Parks during the event.

The St. Croix Bioblitz is organized and supported by: the National Park Service, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the St. Croix River Association, the School of Environmental Studies, the Minnesota Alliance of Geographic Education, the Wisconsin Geographic Alliance, and Eastern National.

In celebration of the centennial of the National Park Service, the St. Croix Bioblitz is part of the National Parks Bioblitz, a nationwide celebration of biodiversity that includes Bioblitzes of different sizes and scopes occurring in a hundred different parks across the country.

For additional information, go to http://www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/nature/bioblitz.htm or call (715) 483-2274.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Early release Looking for something to do on the next early release day? We will be showing the film “Inside Out” on May 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Lego club / Maker mind afternoons Up for a Lego challenge? Want to make a pipe cleaner ninja? After School Library Club meets on Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.—5 p.m. Bring a note from home to take bus #11 to the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Preschool storytime Preschool story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interactive stories, songs and crafts are geared toward children aged 2-5 and a caregiver. Storytime will not be held on May 11, 18 or 25.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees Start your children on the path to loving books and reading right from birth. These two reading initiatives offer a chance for families to bond and ensure school readiness

by reading books and completing various activities. Each program offers prizes at different levels.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Adult coloring Color your way to calm. Last Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. Supplies and light refreshments provided.

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

Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device?

Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel?

The library offers tech help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

Book sales

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

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

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

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

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

The Plan Let’s thank the Lord who had a plan To use a woman and a man To fill the world and multiply To marvel at a baby’s cry, To become a family, A woman He designed to be A mom.

So each of us has come to be, Through our mothers, this world to see.

Some who sang a cradle song, Some lives brief and some lives long, Some lives serene, some filled with strife, Each of them has given us life, Our moms.

The fulfillment that a mom attains Is partly pleasure, partly pain.

Some have found a lot of joy In nurturing another’s girl or boy.

In every time and every place A child needs a parent’s hand and face, A mom.

In light of day, at night, or dawn, We’ve seen first glimpse of daughter or son.

Or waited years to hear that they May come into our lives to stay.

They give our lives a different hue Some bumps, some tears, some laughter too.

We see His wisdom from above; He’s given us to raise and love Our kids. © Carol Morfitt Welch, a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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The Amery Hospital & Clinic raised $1,469 for the American Cancer Society Amery Hospital & Clinic is a proud corporate sponsor of the walk

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Lien Students Have Another Record Year with ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ An astonishing $14,510.00 was collected by Lien Elementary students in our 9th annual Jump Rope for Heart campaign through the American Heart Association. This campaign is held during the month of February in their physical education classes. This is the third year in a row where we have beaten the previous year’s total. In pre-K through second grade, 147 students collected a minimum of $5.00. After all of the thank-you gifts were handed out, an all school assembly was held on Thursday, April 28.

Students from each grade level presented jump-rope tricks, hula-hoop tricks, and pogo jump tricks.

A huge heartfelt thank you to all families who were able to collect pledges for the American Heart Association, which in turn helps those with heart disease or defects. Students used their healthy hearts to help those less fortunate with unhealthy hearts.

Throughout the year students have learned heart facts and healthy habits that we hope will last a lifetime. It takes heart to be a hero.

A big thank you to Dick’s Fresh Market for supplying granola bars and to Central Auto and Towing for supplying water bottles for our hard-working students.

These two businesses

have graciously supplied these in the 9 years we have had our Jump Rope for Heart campaign.

Also this year all students were given a free jump rope through the PowerUp campaign with the Amery hospital.

This year’s campaign centered around puppies.

There were 6 puppies that students could earn depending on the amount of money they were able to collect. Each puppy had a health message for the students.

•Super Pup: The super pup taught students that helping others can save lives. Giving back gives him power! ($5.00 minimum, 147 students earned this pup).

•Captain Bark: The captain bark pup says No to tobacco and e-cigarettes. We want our heart and lungs to work well for a long time! ($20.00 minimum, 130 students earned this pup).

•Dr. Bow Wow: The Dr. bow wow pup knows to stay away from sugary drinks like soda. We want to avoid tooth decay, diabetes, and heart disease! ($35.00 minimum, 107 students earned this pup).

•Ninja Star: The ninja star pup is always on the lookout for hidden salt and sodium in foods. We want to protect our body from heart disease and stroke! (Any online donation, 75 students earned this pup).

•Martia N. Mutley: The martia n mutley pup wants to eat more colorful foods like fruits and vegetables. We know fruits and vegetables keep our bodies energized and our hearts healthy! ($85.00 online donation, 39 students earned this pup).

•Soccer Pup: The soccer pup wants you give your heart a workout every day with at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity. We know being healthy is good for our hearts! ($100.00 minimum, 50 students earned this pup).

The top 3 individuals who collected the most were Morgan Leonard, second grader, ($1,114.00), Hayden Leonard, kindergarten, ($1,061.00), and Miles Hartmann, pre-k, ($505.00).

Lien Elementary would like to thank all the families, friends, and community members who were able to contribute to this year’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign. In its nine years, Lien Elementary has collected a whopping $73,546.19 for the American Heart Association. In return Lien Elementary received $650.00 in gift certificates this year to be used at US Games for physical education equipment! Way to go Lien jumpers!

Ms. Danielle Peterson, Lien Physical Education Teacher (left), poses with top Jump Ropers Miles Hartmann ($505.00), Hayden Leonard ($1.061.00), Morgan Leonard ($1,114.00), and Mrs. Renee Davis from the American Heart Association.

The Carlson Highland team raised $3,174 for the American Cancer Society, and enjoyed being a part of this worthwhile event.

Left to right, Mrs. Renee Davis, American Heart Association, Mrs. Cheryl Meyer, Lien Principal, Ms. Danielle Peterson, Lien Physical Education Teacher, Katy Ellefson, PowerUp coordinator who donated jump ropes, Eric Graski from Dick’s Fresh Market who donated granola bars, and Jeremy Sarsland from Central Auto and Towing who donated water bottles.

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More Polk County women smoking during pregnancy A study published from the UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Initiatives and Research shows that Wisconsin is struggling to reduce the smoking rate for pregnant women in the state. According to researcher Karen Palmersheim, the smoking rate for pregnant women in Wisconsin has remained around 13-14% for the last decade—above the current national average of nine percent.

For women living in the six counties that the Western Wisconsin Working for Tobacco Free Living Coalition (W3TFL) serves, rates are higher in four counties: Barron (20.4%), Burnett (29.8%), Polk (18.5%), and Rusk (20.4%). The rates are lower than the state average in Pierce (10%) and St. Croix Counties (9.1%).

“As you can see here in western Wisconsin we have high rates of women smoking while pregnant, reducing these numbers continues to be a priority for the coalition. We are currently working with partners to increase awareness around the First Breath program. This program is specifically designed to help pregnant women quit and stay quit postpartum.” Says Elizabeth Hagen assistant coordinator of the W3TFL coalition.

One of the key indicators detailed in the report for whether a woman smokes during pregnancy is education. The report shows that compared to women with a college degree, women with only a partial college education are eight times more likely to smoke during pregnancy, while pregnant women with only

a high school education or less are 14 times more likely to smoke.

While smoking during pregnancy can lead to issues like low birth weight and higher mortality rates for infants, many pregnant women continue to smoke because the pull of the addiction is so strong. Many also see it as a way to relieve stress, or struggle to quit when their support networks, like family and friends, continue to use tobacco products.

Thankfully, Wisconsin has a proven program to help pregnant Wisconsin women quit smoking. The Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation’s First Breath program, which is facilitated by the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF) through funding from the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, has helped over 17,000 pregnant smokers since 2000. The program partners with nearly 1,000 prenatal care providers across the state. Program participants receive one-on-one counseling, personalized quit plans, small gifts, and text message support.

“First Breath provides critical support for these women,” said Krissy Alaniz, manager for the WWHF. “Most women want to quit, but wanting to quit and having the tools to overcome an incredibly powerful addiction are two very different things.”

For more on local tobacco prevention control efforts visit w3tfl.org or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/w3tfl.

Seedlings for reforestation available through DNR With weather conditions still conducive to planting, the DNR is advertising remaining leftover seedlings for sale to landowners, property managers and outdoor enthusiasts for reforestation purposes. The following restrictions on quantity and use apply: 1. Minimum order of a packet (300 seedlings), 500 shrubs or 100 trees.

2. Not to be resold or used for decorative, ornamental, landscaping purposes or Christmas trees 3. Not to harvest or remove trees until they are large enough to be sold or utilized as cut merchantable forest products or a pre-commercial thinning. Or removed with roots attached for resale.

4. To protect the seedlings from fire or grazing.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the following species, please contact any of the three nurseries: Griffith State Nursery (Wisconsin Rapids) 715-424-3700, Wilson State Nursery (Boscobel) 608-574-4904, or Hayward State Nursery (Hayward) 715-492-1204. More information is also available at www.dnr.wi.gov by searching “tree planting.”

Delivery is now limited to private carriers (at purchaser’s expense) or nursery pick up.

Species available: White cedar 3-0 Eastern hemlock 3-0 Jack pine 2-0 Red pine 2-0, 3-0 White pine 2-0, 3-0 Black spruce 2-0 Black cherry 2-0 White birch 2-0

Butternut seedlings Hackberry 2-0 Shagbark hickory 2-0 Silver maple 1-0, 2-0 Bur oak 1-0, 2-0 Red oak 1-0, 2-0 Swamp white oak 1-0 White oak 1-0, 2-0 Black walnut seedlings Highbush cranberry 1-0 Hawthorn 1-0 Red osier dogwood 1-0 Silky dogwood 1-0 American plum 1-0 Some of the species are in very limited quantity (black spruce, hawthorn, birch).

THE VISION of the state nursery program is to insure a consistent supply of high quality seedlings, of desirable forest species, at an economical price, to encourage reforestation in Wisconsin.

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AMERY COMMUNITY CENTER There are so many new and exciting activities taking place at the Center this spring and summer- you will definitely want to check them out! On May 13th there will be another “Sewing with Destiny” class from 5pm-8pm.

The cost is $10 for members and you must sign up and pay by May 11th.

Come and make a beautiful table runner in just three hours. We have a sample of the runner at the Center if you are interested.

Another fun and crafty thing to do is knit a Cabled Leaf Cozy.

Cozies make great beginner projects as they are small and relatively simple patterns. The class takes place on May 16th at 1:30pm. The cost is $7 for members and you must sign up by May 11th. Thanks to Gail Tessman, we’re starting cribbage back up! We will be meeting at 1pm on the first and third Tuesdays. This activity is free for members.

Do you enjoy playing cards and are ready for a new challenge? If so, bridge is the game for

you! Lessons will begin on Tuesday, May 10th and will run from 1:30pm-3pm.

Lessons are free for members and reservations are required by calling 715268-6605.

This is not your toddler’s coloring! Come relax with us with the newest adult “craze” – coloring! These adult coloring books are intricate and challenging, and you can end up with some beautiful masterpieces. Join us the first and third Thursdays at 1pm or the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm. All supplies are furnished and a free will donation is always appreciated. This activity is for our members which only costs $20 for the year.

The Amery Community Center will sponsor a trip to Target Field to see the Minnesota Twins take on the Tampa Bay Rays on June 4th and there are still some seats available. The cost is $50 for members & $70 for non-members with the difference going towards your 2016 membership. Excellent

Pavilion seats! The bus leaves Amery Community Center at 9:30am for a 1:10pm game, giving you time to wander around and grab a bite to eat. We need at least 20 people to sign up and only 35 seats are available. There will be chances to win prizes on the bus! Reservations must be made and paid for by May 16th.

Tuesday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher took second, Paul Seidel placed third and Les Peterson took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Paul Seidel in second, and Milt Johnson took third place.

Wii bowling winners were Dave Olson in first place, Paul Seidel took second and Jerry Langland and Sandy White tied for third place.

Wednesday bridge winners were Margaret in first, Pete Humlie in second and Bill Patterson took third.

Congratulations to all!

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WITC awards 249 scholarships for fall students WITC's loyal and generous donors provided nearly $115,000 to fall 2016 scholarship recipients. The scholarships were awarded to 249 students collegewide.

"Financial support from scholarships helps to ensure the success of our students by reducing their financial burden," said Kim Pearson, director of college advancement and continuing education operations.

"We are very fortunate to have so many generous donors within our district. Together, we are committed to helping our students break the trend of student debt."

Scholarship recipients are selected through an anonymous process based on their application responses.

Applications are available twice a year at witc.edu/ scholarships: Spring Scholarship applications open on the fourth Monday of February with a deadline of the first Monday in April; fall scholarship applications are available the fourth Monday of September with a deadline of the first Monday of November.

A nationally top-ranked college, WITC serves the educational and career needs of more than 25,000 residents of Northwestern Wisconsin each year. With multiple campuses, WITC offers career-focused associate degree programs, technical diplomas, short-term certificates, customized business training, and a wide array of courses for personal or career enrichment.

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ARNELL HUMANE SOCIETY The first week of May was a whirlwind of activity at the shelter. Visitors and pets coming and going. Our Extra-Large Puppy, Huey, found his perfect home.

Huey came to the shelter as a stray in March. He remained at the shelter long enough to allow an injured toe to heal without surgery and then it was off to the races. Huey was adopted on Saturday and now lives on a rural farm with acreage to run on and a private lake. He has room to stretch out and chase tennis balls to his hearts’ content.

Huey’s new caregiver is a lover of big dogs and it was evident that he and Huey would make a great pair. Huey’s adopter was once an animal control officer for his township and was happy to know that the shelter is here to replace the “Old Days” with shelter care and adoption. We are thrilled to know that Huey has found his perfect forever home. He was a bigger than life presence at our shelter for seven weeks. We will not forget him anytime soon. Congratulations to Huey.

The Shelter Wish List Drive at Market Place Foods in St. Croix Falls wrapped up on May 1st.

Shoppers purchased and donated Shelter Wish List items in brown paper bags near the check stands over the course of six weeks. Much needed supplies, fundamental to animal care and comfort, were collected and delivered to help the animals at Arnell.

The shelter received 2,410

pounds of clay Tidy Cat litter, our number 1, most needed item. Lysol, paper towels, Windex, scrubby sponges, anti-bacterial hand soap and Dawn dish washing liquid will help us keep the shelter sanitized and clean. Dog biscuits, Cat Chow, Kitten Chow, canned food and hot dogs will keep our animals fed and spoiled. The hot dogs serve two purposes. They are used as a high value treat to train our dogs as well as a scrumptious pill pocket for medications.

St. Croix Market Place Foods organized and offered the Shelter Wish List items at wholesale prices. Brown Bags purchased by shoppers for $5 and $10 actually delivered $10 and $20 worth of shelter supplies. These donations from our community mean the world to us. With these necessary supplies on our shelves we are able to concentrate on the animals’ needs. A total of 145 - $10 bags and 96 - $5 bags were donated to the Arnell shelter; purchasing $3,800 worth of supplies. Thank you to Market Place Foods and your very excellent shoppers. Your community spirit will be helping animals all year.

Our pet of the week is Karina.

She is but a slip of a thing, petite and feisty. Young Karina, just under one year old, came to the shelter as a stray. She has a short Brown Tabby coat with a white chest and mittens. Her eyes are green, large and round. Karina is playful, loving and actively curious in the blink of an eye. She will

make you laugh. Not much gets

by Ms. Karina. She will be a fun cat to share the house with and she will undoubtedly persuade pesky mice to stay away. This lovely young cat has been at the shelter since March. She is tired of kennel life and is ready to explore the wide open spaces of her very own home.

Where Karina is a lightning bolt of activity, Bennett and Vinnie move slower on quiet cat feet.

These two boys are a little shy at first but purr and appreciate a gentle cuddle. Bennett is solid black and Vinnie is black and white.

They are both precious. Visit our adoptable pets on our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG Our annual Shelter Garage Sale is in early June. We are taking donations at the shelter during business hours and by appointment.

Bring us everything but clothes.

We will put your donated items to work for the animals. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715 268-7387 (PETS).

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Sole Burner Walk wrap-up, “Meet Your Amery Business”, Grand Re-Opening at Tac Two . . .

What a beautiful weekend! With all the activities planned for last weekend, I am glad that the sunshine and warmer condidecided to Pounding tions join the celebrathe tion too!

On Thursday Pavement night we had our Pam Humpal annual Women’s Bowling League Spring Meeting/Banquet at UW Wanderoos. The event was fun, and the food was delicious.

Congratulations to the Northwest Communications team for winning first place this season.

The second place team just could not overtake those young girls… yes, the team I am on took second place. There is always next year!

Friday night was the Amery Community Club Awards Banquet at Cricket’s Banquet Center.

It was a great turnout, the buffet was delicious, and the program was very entertaining. Congratulations to all the businesses and individuals who were recognized for their tremendous support of the Amery Community-winners and nominees.

Saturday morning was a wonderful time for the American Cancer Society Sole Burner Walk/Run in Amery. The top moneyraisers for this very worthwhile cause were Esther Nelson, Nancy Henck, and Vicki Hammer. The top teams were Balsam Lutheran Church, Carlson Highland, and the Amery Free Press. The walk brought in nearly $19,000 for the fight against cancer…good job everyone! By the way, at the track on Saturday morning I picked up a purple water bottle with hair binders on

it. If this belongs to you please stop by the Amery Free Press office to claim it.

On Friday night before the walk, our bowling team hosted Bingo and Celebrity Bartending at Club 53 in order to raise money for American Cancer Society. In those 2 hours, $1200 was taken in for the event. From our bowling team, I would like to extend a very sincere thank you to everyone who joined the fun that night, and especially to Club 53 for their generous contribution.

“Meet Your Amery Business” … this week’s featured business is GOLDEN AGE MANOR. They offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to long term and short term stay residents. This facility has been an Amery business for over 57 years.

This is also National Nursing Home Week…please make a visit today.

It’s Grand Re-Opening time at TAC TWO SPORTS BAR & GRILL in downtown Amery.

Just recently they were closed to remodel the business, and what a great job they did. The inside has been redone with rustic barnwood from a barn just south of town. The barnwood is beautiful from the bar to the tables to the walls. The celebration will be on Friday, May 13, starting at 6pm with snacks, door prizes, and live music at 8pm.

Stop by Tac Two and see the great remodeling project.

On Tuesday, May 31, the Amery Free Press will be publishing our annual Lake Edition which will be delivered to each house/cabin on Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake and Lake Magnor. This issue is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to welcome our Summer

friends back to the area, and inform them of your business hours, products/services available, specials, etc. Please give me a call at 715-268-8101 if you would like to be a part of the AFP Lake Edition.

Deadline for the issue is Thursday, May 26 at noon.

The Amery Community-Wide Garage Sales are scheduled for Friday, June 3. To be included on a special map in the Amery Free Press on May 31, simply place your sale in the paper as a 1x2 ad for just $20. You can place that ad by calling 715-268-8101 or emailing phumpal@theameryfreepress. com. Deadline for this sale map is Wednesday, May 25.

Happy Birthday wishes to our youngest son, Ryan, on May 16.

Kids get older but parents do not… it is crazy how that works. Enjoy your very special day, Ryan!

And speaking about our kids, last night our boys played each other in baseball. Matt is the head coach for Unity, and Ryan is the head coach for Luck. It’s always a hard game for Dave & I to watch.

We would love to have both boys win, which we know cannot happen, or the next best thing would be to end the game in a tie, which usually does not happen either.

We attend as many of their games throughout the season as possible…it is a great way to spend a night watching baseball.

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Governor Walker Approves Rule Requiring Drug Testing for Unemployment Insurance Recipients Madison – Governor Scott Walker recently approved an emergency rule submitted by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), which requires certain Wisconsin citizens receiving unemployment insurance (UI) to pass a drug test.

“This new rule brings us one step closer to moving Wisconsinites from government dependence to true independence,” Governor Walker said. “We frequently hear from employers that they have good paying jobs, but they need their workers to be drug-free. This rule is a common-sense reform which strengthens our workforce by helping people find and keep a family supporting job.”

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Under this newly approved rule, if someone on UI fails a drug test or refuses to take one from an employer as part of an offer of employment, he or she can be denied UI benefits. Those who fail the drug test must comply with substance abuse treatment and a job skills assessment to remain eligible for UI benefits.

The rule will take effect with official publication later this week.

By being good stewards of the taxpayers’ dollar and fighting fraud and abuse, Wisconsin transformed its unemployment insurance trust fund from a $1.3 billion deficit in 2010 to a $743 million positive balance, and employers now pay less UI tax as a result of these efforts.

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102 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI 715-268-7500

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Serving Marine-on-St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

Left to right Mary Frank (Director of Nursing), Alida Barthman (Occupational Therapy), Dana Reese (Nursing Home Administrator), Darla Feyereisen (Physical Therapy), and Erin Fredericks (Speech Therapy).

475 Golfview Lane Amery, WI 715-268-9949 Redefined Senior Living

Golden Age Manor Rehabilitation Therapy Golden Age Manor offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech Therapy to both long term and short term stay residents.

These various types of rehabilitation therapies are used to treat residents suffering from illness, disease or injury.

Therapy can improve their mobility, strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and even reduce pain.

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stay of 3 consecutive days or more, starting with the day the hospital admits the person as an inpatient. And your doctor has ordered the inpatient services you need for nursing facility care, which require the skills of professional personnel like registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech-language pathologists, and are furnished by, or under the supervision of, these skilled personnel.

Often times those residents benefiting from the services of a Medicare stay are those who have underwent a joint replacement surgery or other invasive surgery, suffered

from a stroke, had a fall with an injury and many other specific injuries or illnesses.

The therapy and nursing teams at Golden Age Manor will work hard to get you or your loved one functioning to their highest level as soon as possible. With a spacious therapy gym located at Golden Age Manor many therapies are provided using specialized tools and equipment specific to target areas that the resident needs to strengthen.

If you are interested in more information about Golden Age Manor or specifically Rehabilitation Therapy please call us today at 715-268-7107. We look forward to hearing from you!

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AUCTION

Help us celebrate

Syttende Mai

Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Every Third Friday each month

Billie Jo Larson, Auctioneer

Moe Lutheran Church

Memorial Day Program Monday, May 30 10:45 a.m Central St. Bridge 11 a.m. Amery Cemetery

North of Clear Lake on 45th Ave. East

Wednesday, May 18 6 p.m.

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by Kirk Family Singers

A B H O R

RESULTS FOR MAY 4 A Flight— Low gross: Katie Schanon 49 Low net: Susan Olson 37 Low putts: Katie Schanon 16 B Flight— Low gross: Julie Schanon 55 Low net: Sally Christenson 39 Low putts: Sally Christenson 15 C Flight— Low gross: Jill Olson 64 Low net: Sherri Berg 44 Low putts: Melinda Peterson 18 Winner of Game of the day: Katie Schanon

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Medalist: Barb Roy 44 A Flight— Low gross: Cheryl Harshman 48 Low net: Jan Vickney and Sherri Munkelwitz 38 Low putts: Cheri Lee and Emily Monson 18 B Flight— Low gross: Jody Hadac 57 Low net: Diane Shafer 39 Low putts: Rosemary Olson 17 C Flight— Low gross: Pat Marquand 59 Low net: Gretchen Demulling 32 Low puttsw: Laurene Klatt 14 D Flight— Low gross: Sharon Fouks 61 Low net: Marianne Lillie 32 Low putts: Linda Shafer and Erin Hackel 22 Chip-ins: Laurene Klatt and Gretchen Demulling Game Winners: Closest to the pin #1 - All Flights - Darlene Emerson Longest Drive - C Flight - Monica Eggert Longest Putt - C Flight - Sharon Fouks Closest to the pin #7 - All Flights - Jody Hadac Longest drive - B Flight - Jan Vickney Longest putt - A Flight - Diane Kuhl

W H O R E X A R E G P E N E P S A M R O Y S T R O A Y O U Y S O N S M O E L I F E I T E R E S E S

RESULTS FOR MAY 4 A Flight— Low gross: Sheryl Forshier Low net: Gloria Lansin Game of the day: Paula Fussy and Gloria Lansin B Flight— Low gross: Karen Smith Low net: Janet Burke Game of the day: Janet Burke C Flight— Low gross: Daryl Beadle Low net: Nylla Hanson Game of the day: Vi Nelson and Daryl Beadle

Hours: 4:30-8:30 p.m.

B R I E F L Y

Early Bird Tournament May 3

L A W M I S H R S H I E T P B L D T R A F A U S U N C H R G E O Y T R P R I L I I C E O L E B K S

18 Hole League

Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery

L A B E L L E R

CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF

9 Hole League

Beginning Friday, May 13

To benefit Arnell Memorial Humane Society

O N H E O W P P O E R E T N L S A U T R O S C A

AMERY WOMEN’S CLUB

Clear Lake, Wis.

S U B T O T A L S

Exclusive Jayco RV Dealer since 1968

Clear Lake Golf Course

A V I D

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ULTRA-LITE • TRAVEL TRAILERS • TOY HAULERS Generations tions of family fun.

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TV Tab and Amery Free Press PINE CITY Thursday, May 26, at 12 noon

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River's Rally tops $10,000 in donations The 7th annual River's Rally 5k and Fun Day Started with a 5k run/walk with over 30 participants making the effort to complete the route. After breakfast and a short presentation the real Rally began with a all out bubble party complete 3 bubble machines and a professional sound system. Dozens of kids enjoyed bubbles, hula hoops, kids games and more!

After the bubble fun the day continued with lunch and live auction. The day rounded out with raffle drawings and the grand prize drawing. With the generosity of 100s of supporters River's Rally was able to raise over $10,000.00 that will be divided to support Faith's Lodge, The Compassionate Friends and River's Uplift. River's Rally 5k and Fun Day takes place annually the 1st Saturday in May.

Wisconsin bullying ordinances gain international attention SHAWANO, Wis. (AP)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A decision by several Wisconsin communities to fine parents whose children repeatedly bully classmates is an idea that's generating some buzz across the globe.

The Star Tribune reports that Shawano, located about 40 miles northwest of Green Bay, is the latest Wisconsin municipality to pass an ordinance that holds parents of bullies accountable.

Since enacting their ordinances, police chiefs in Shawano, Plover and Monona have fielded calls from news organizations from Canada to Australia.

They've also received thank-you emails from victims who still struggle with the effects of bullying.

Plover's police chief says he would love to see other cities in the state and country adopt such an ordinance.

In Minnesota, Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie says he's unaware of any cities that are considering similar measures, but he can see the reasoning behind them.

Out & About page also includes upcoming community events

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United Gear and Assembly Hudson, WI

NOW hiring 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift CNC Machine Operators

Berghammer Builders is looking to hire experienced bricklayers

Applicants must have at least 3 years of consecutive bricklaying experience.

Contact Shawn at Berghammer Builders 715-948-2811 or email shawn@berghammerbuilders.com

WANTED Labor Help Starting at $14 an hour

No experience required Please call or text Autumn at 715-222-6916

FOR SALE: 8 golf course lots located in Pondhurst, Amery, WI 54001 Also available attractive rural building sites.

Will consider trade of other houses and real estate SOME AGENT OWNERSHIP CARNINE REALTY Joe 715-222-1706 Cell 715-268-6336 Home

Stuntz Concrete

GENERAL LABOR

Paid shift differential

Manufacturing Engineer Supplier Quality Engineer IT Specialist

F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment.

Great benefits, 401K and profit sharing

Apply in person or email resume’ to thuppert@ugaco.com.

Care Manager III-­‐ Baldwin Care Manager III Baldwin ContinuUs is currently

accepting applications for a ContinuUs is currently full-­‐time Care Mapplicaanager at accepting their Baldwin, I location as tions for aWfull-time well as a Float position to Care Manager at cover Dunn, St. Croix and their Baldwin, WI Pierce Counties to serve the location asadults wellwas frail elderly and ith a Float position to developmental and physical cover Dunn, St. tCroix disabilities through he Family Care PCounties rogram. and Pierce to serve the frail elThe position provides a derly and adults with family friendly, flexible development and environment, excellent physical disabilities health benefits as well as a through Family generous pthe aid-­‐time off package. hours are Care Typical Program.

Monday-­‐Friday 8AM-­‐4:30PM. The position provides There is also a work from a family friendly, home option.

flexible environment, Please visit our website excellent health www.continuus.org/careers benefits well asand a for details on qas ualifications paid-time to generous apply. ContinuUs is proud to be apackage. n Equal Opportunity off Typical

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Call

Fall Electric Clear Lake

715-263-2121

Are you looking for an employer who cares about you and the residents you serve?

THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Apply in person at

212 State Rd 35 S, Dresser WI, 54009 715-755-3485

To find out more, please contact Stefanie Holmberg at 715-268-8171 or stop in to pick up an application.

We look forward to meeting you!

Great Work Schedule Weekdays M, T, W, F 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Starting wage $9.50/hr.

Need a High Efficient Furnace or Central Air Conditioning?

Willow Ridge Healthcare is seeking CNA's to contribute to our fantastic staffing!

We are seeking multiple positions on our staff due to new positions created. Full or Part time PM (2-10) and Full Time NOC (10-6). We are also interested in those who may want to work a partial shift (4-8p). A great opportunity for students and full time workers who want a job on the side! If you really care about giving back to our elderly in a clean and open atmosphere, please contact us- you are who we are looking for! Competitive wages, health benefits, and employee parties are just a few of the ways we make working with us worthwhile!

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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F&A Dairy Products, Inc.

Deadline for the Classifieds page is Friday 12 noon

JOB POSTING Position: Boom Truck Driver/Yard Help Location: Hours:

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PART-TIME WORK? PART-TIME WORK?

Amery, WI Full Time position (must be available to work Saturdays)

Job Duties: Primary duty is delivering lumber and building materials to customer job sites, operating a boom truck.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Sanmina, a well established plastics manufacturer, is expanding their Plastic Injection Molding business

Sanmina, a well established plastics manufacturer, is 1. Deliver lumber and building materials to job sites. and has part-time openings in their Molding Department on all 3 shifts. expanding their Plastic Injection Molding business and 2. Pick up returns from job sites as needed. has part-time openings in theirbut Molding on parts from3.machine; Performvisually customer service. Assist customers while in yard as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities include, are notDepartment limited to, removing all 3 shifts.parts for defects; trimming parts or flash; packing & stacking full containers 4. Assistinindesignated receiving and loading trucks. inspecting 5.

Assist with assembling customers’ loads in accordance with loading list for area; performing any secondary operations as needed; recording reject parts and completing data entry Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, delivery to job site at the time and date required by the customer. removing process. parts from machine; visually inspecting parts for 6. Assist in counting and maintaining inventory and keeping the yard neat, defects; trimming parts or flash; packing & stacking full cleanwork andinstructions; orderly.

Job Requirements includearea; High performing School diploma GED; ability to read and understand containers in designated anyor secondary operations as needed; recordingtoreject completing 7. Observe alland safety visually inspect parts; attention detail;parts goodand hand/eye dexterity to handle and trim parts; abilityrules and regulations, and take prompt corrective action data entryforprocess. concerning any potential safety hazard. to stand an entire shift.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements include High School diploma or GED; ability

offers a competitive and a comprehensive benefits package. toSanmina read and understand work wage instructions; visually inspect Requirements: Ability to pass DOT physical, pre-employment drug screen and parts; attention to detail; good hand/eye dexterity to handle background checks. Clean driving record, Class B CDL. Experience operating Boom, Please send your resume to 300 Industrial Avenue, Turtle Lake, WI 54889 or email to and trim parts; and ability to stand for an entire shift. heavy equipment and forklifts preferred. Lumber and building materials knowledge jane.davis@sanmina.com.

Sanmina offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

EEO/AA M/F/M/V/D Please send your resume to 300 Industrial Avenue, Turtle Lake, WI 54889 or email to jane.davis@sanmina.com.

EEO/AA M/F/M/V/D

preferred. Ability to lift up to 90 pounds. Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when needed, including weekends as assigned.

To be considered for this position, please send your resume to Richard Smith, Amery Manager at rsmith@lampertlumber.com Or, fax to (715)268-8142 by Friday, May 13th, 2016.

EEO / Affirmative Action Employer

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PLUMBER WANTED Comfort Systems Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC is now seeking a licensed plumber to join our team. We are looking for an ambitious, skilled technician that can solve problems in a fast paced, customer-oriented environment. If you are seeking a stable, full-time position that allows for new experiences every day, we would like to meet you.

Comfort Systems PHAC, LLC has been in business since 1997, serving Polk, St. Croix, and Burnett Counties in beautiful Northwestern Wisconsin.

We are a family-owned and operated company that takes great pride in our excellent service history and attention to our customers’ needs.

In your work you will be expected to diagnose and repair a variety of residential and light commercial plumbing problems. You will be operating as part of a team, with communication and attention to detail emphasized. You will focus on customer satisfaction and empowerment by effectively communicating what the problem is, what needs to be done, and how future problems can be avoided. Successful candidates are driven, skilled technicians that can resolve issues in a professional way.

Our company-ownedComfort and Systems stocked vehicles are dispatched from our shop location in St. Croix Falls, WI. Our plumbing work generally consists of Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC is now seeking a licensed plumber to join our team. We are looking for an ambitious, skilled technician that can solve problems in aremodeling. fast paced, customer-oriented service work, residential, light commercial, new construction and environment. If you are seeking a stable, full-time position that allows for new experiences every day, we would like to

Coca Cola Collection - over 700 items many new in package, Nascar, Town Square, Glasses, 6 packs much more priced to sell. Also dinning room table and chairs, some antiques, wall hangings, patio bar, chair, glass milk can canister sets, large porcelain dolls, 6 HP Evinrude Outboard motor, Tandom Snowmobile/ATV Trailer - Drive On/Off, lots of miscellaneous.

209 30th St. Clear Lake. From US 63 turn West by BP. Go Forward on South Ave which turns into 25th Ave. Continue forward 2 miles. Turn South on 30th St. From Richardson, turn South on Cty P. Go 6 miles to 25th Ave. Turn West. Go 1 1/4 miles to 30th St.

PLUMBER WANTED

meet you.

Comfort Systems PHAC, LLC has been in business since 1997, serving Polk, St. Croix, and Burnett Counties in beautiful Northwestern Wisconsin. We are a family-owned and operated company that takes great pride in our excellent service history and attention to our customers’ needs.

In your work you will be expected to diagnose and repair a variety of residential and light commercial plumbing problems. You will be operating as part of a team, with communication and attention to detail emphasized. You will focus on customer satisfaction and empowerment by effectively communicating what the problem is, what needs to be done, and how future problems can be avoided. Successful candidates are driven, skilled technicians that can resolve issues in a professional way.

Our company-owned and stocked vehicles are dispatched from our shop location in St. Croix Falls, WI. Our plumbing work generally consists of service work, residential, light commercial, new construction and remodeling.

All applicants should possess:  Current Wisconsin Journeyman plumbing license  Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, without restrictions  Your own complete set of hand tools necessary to perform general plumbing repairs  Willingness to serve occasionally as the after-hours person on call which includes nights and weekend hours.  Cross Connection license a plus, but not required  Minnesota Journeyman plumbing license a plus, but not required

All applicants should possess: • Current Wisconsin Journeyman plumbing license • Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, without restrictions • Your own complete set of hand tools necessary to perform general plumbing repairs • Willingness to serve occasionally as the after-hours person on call which includes nights and weekend hours.

• Cross Connection license a plus, but not required • Minnesota Journeyman plumbing license a plus, but not required Comfort Systems offers competitive wages, of up to $30.00 an hour depending upon experience, health insurance, Simple IRA that matches up to 3%, paid Holidays, vacation, and PTO. Comfort Systems offers competitive wages, of up to $30.00 an hour depending upon experience, health insurance, Simple IRA that matches up toSend 3%, paidResumes Holidays, vacation, PTO. to:andinfo@comfortsystems.org or Send Resumes to: info@comfortsystems.org or

General Labor

Mon.-Thurs.

6 am-4:30 pm

Sanding/ Grinding Mon.-Thurs.

6 am-4:30 pm

Open position in Sand Molding Dept. to operate sand mixing machine & assist other molding machine operators. Must have HS Diploma or GED, be able to lift 50 lbs. and pass drug test.

Candidates must be able to do repetitive hand work & lift up to 50 lbs.

Have a HS Diploma or GED. Physical & Drug test required.

Apply in person at: St. Croix Castings, Inc. 415 Best Rd. Woodville, WI 54028

Apply in person at: St. Croix Castings, Inc. 415 Best Rd. Woodville, WI 54028

Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: 1st Shift Engineer Manager

•ABS Engineering degree or a minimum of 7 years’ experience in production activities in plastic injection molding environment.

•Coordinate tooling programs from start to finish on all projects.

•Directly manages the Engineering Department of all personnel.

•Reviews tooling specifications and drawings.

•Ability to quote tools, equipment and parts. Develop and establish cost estimates.

•Excellent communications skills that has to be able to work with customers to develop and maintain the relationship.

2nd Shift Quality Inspector

•8 hour shift Monday thru Friday •Operate Precision Measuring instruments. Utilize SPC. •Requires good communication skills & basic mathematics skill.

•Work with operators to understand customer skills.

•Be able to read & understand basic blueprint.

•Minimum 2-3 years of experience.

Scheduler/Planner

•Review manufacturing demands generated by the order entry process and verify requested delivery dates can be met based on material and/or manufacturing resources availability.

•Schedules production and sample work orders in available presses to maximize press utilization and minimize press downtime.

•Reviews daily production schedule with appropriate production personnel and runs daily schedule updates.

•Prepares appropriate documentaion and enters any required information into datebase.

•A minimum of 3 years experience in a production environment is required as well as experience in scheduling activities is desired.

•Knowing JobBoss is a plus.

Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please.

Patio furniture, small air compressor, shelves, new large mirror, garden, men’s stuff, household etc.

No early sales please

RUMMAGE SALE

2171 Fairgrounds Road St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Fax: (715) 483-9036

FULL TIME OPENING

11th Annual Gospel Joy Mission Sale MULTI-FAMILY Friday May 13, 9-6 Saturday May 14, 9-2 NEW LOCATION: 715 Pondhurst Circle, Amery

Most items 1/2 price on Saturday

2171 Fairgrounds Road St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Fax: (715) 483-9036

FULL TIME OPENING

GARAGE SALE

FOR SALE

14x70 2 BR Attached single car garage

643 Sun St., Amery 715-268-2775

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Saturday, May 14 7 am-2:30 pm

Along with high quality rummage, we feature *Raffle *Bake Sale *Plant Sale *St. Joe’s Cafe

Need to place a help wanted ad Call Mike at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101or email classifieds@theameryfree press.com

5th Annual

GARAGE SALE Friday, May 13 8 am-6 pm

Tons of name brand clothing; women’s 12-16, MedXL, boys 6-12, some little girls, books, toys, guy stuff, smoker, turkey fryer, too much more to list NO EARLY SALES

752 107th St. (Westwood)

Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14, 8 am-4 pm 1435G Hwy. 8, Amery (near Hwy. 46 North on Hwy. 8) Baby and kids items, maternity clothes, 2 adult bicycles, misc. household items

GARAGE SALE 1 day Only!

Friday May 13 9 am-5 pm

Matching sofa and chairs, coffee and end tables, Wine cabinet, Lamps, Armoire cabinet, Armchairs, Lots of Decor, Mirrors, Books, Household Misc, Vanity top with sink, Misc Toys, Box of 7" siding shake panels, Stove pipe, Misc Tools, X country ski boots, Clothes.

515 95th St Amery

Moving Cross Country Sale EVERYTHING MUST GO! Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14, 8-4

China cabinet, leather recliner, bookcases, storage cabinets, large area rugs, lamps, push lawn mower, grill, tools, dishes, linens, blankets, child’s table & chairs, LOADS of material, quilting items, silverware, child’s rocker, swimming pools, children’s toys, home decor. NEW children’s clothing from business, some adult clothing.

800 Hawthorne St., Amery

NOW HIRING

Grill/Fry Cook

for league nights at the Amery Golf Club APPY WITHIN

No phone calls please

CLASSIFIEDS

MAY 10, 2016

AMERY FREE PRESS

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Appliance Repair Technician/ Appliance Installer Details and application at stevesapplianceplus.com Apply in-store or send resume to:

Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appliance Plus

P.O. Box 127, Milltown, WI 54858 or email to stevesap@lakeland.ws 715-825-2257

Assistant C-Store Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Turtle Lake United Ag Cooperative has an opening for a full-time Assistant Manager for our Turtle Lake Cenex store.

Responsibilities include assisting the C-Store Manager with store operations including checkout, merchandise layout, product inventory, bookkeeping, and maintenance. This position will also assist in the hiring, training and supervision of c-store employees and provide excellent customer service. Evening and weekend work can be expected.

Qualified candidates should have previous retail management experience along with excellent customer service skills.

Position requires a strong emphasis on food service. The ability to work within deadlines and effectively communicate with customers, management, employees and vendors is required.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.

This position is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, disability and life insurance.

Forward a resume to christyk@unitedagcoop.com or stop by the Turtle Lake C-Store and complete an application.

NOW HIRING!

YMCA Summer Camp Icagohowan Program Staff Our activities help kids and teens (ages 7 to 17) of all backgrounds and abilities to build integrity, self-reliance and leadership. Situated on 120 beautiful acres near Amery, Wisconsin

1050 RiverPlace Mall, Amery

JOIN OUR TEAM

Change Lives (Including Yours!)

Part-Time Dishwashers Part-Time Cooks FT Office Staff

If you are interested in these opportunities, please send your resume to Michel.tigan@ymcatwincities.org

OPEN HOUSE

*Part-time Nights and Weekends Cashiers *Part-time Nights and Weekends Baggers/Stockers *Seasonal Greenhouse Apply in person to Jane or Eric

UPPER TURTLE LAKE

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Place to Shop, Great Place to Workâ&#x20AC;?

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

We send and receive faxes

1554 2-1/2 St. Turtle Lake, WI Not a convenient time for you? Contact Jackie to set up a showing at 715-607-0621.

AMERY FREE PRESS

WANTED: Agates

Dare To Dream!

Jackie Pregler-Goodmanson

PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION Human Resource Manager

715-607-0621

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HELP WANTED

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Golf ball size and bigger

Deadline for the Classifieds page is Friday 12 noon

Don 715-268-9861

Parker Hannifin - a World Class Motion and Control Manufacturing Company has an immediate need for a full-time Human Resource Manager Position. This position is located in our Grantsburg, Wisconsin facility at 533 N Oak Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

Essential Functions â&#x20AC;˘ Take an active role in understanding business issues. Recommend and develop approaches and programs to address those challenges. â&#x20AC;˘ Recruit, hire and develop hourly and salaried personnel â&#x20AC;˘ Direct the administration of workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; compensation, wage and salary, benefits, 401(k) and pension plans. â&#x20AC;˘ Direct compliance with regulatory agencies, i.e.: OSHA, EEOC â&#x20AC;˘ Assist in the coordination of the safety program. â&#x20AC;˘ Explain and administer company policies and procedures including new employee orientation. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop and maintain equal employment opportunity programs including affirmative action and glass ceiling planning and administration. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain PeopleSoft/HRIS data base ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll and other employee information. â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate a variety of company functions, recognition, service, holiday party. â&#x20AC;˘ Facilitate group processes and enable, encourage employee involvement, problem solving, targets and best practices concepts. â&#x20AC;˘ Prepare and manage departmental budget. â&#x20AC;˘ Conduct annual ethics, health care, safety or other training meetings as required.

Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline. â&#x20AC;˘ 5 years human resource experience in a majority of the functional areas described, preferably in a manufacturing environment. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated competency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office; PeopleSoft. â&#x20AC;˘ Effective communication and relationship building at all levels within the organization. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work effective with others and be a participative team player. â&#x20AC;˘ Familiar with behavior profiles.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 500 Company and a worldwide leader in the manufacture of motion and control. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, quarterly profit sharing plan, 401(k) plan with match, pension plan, as well as flexible medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Now Hiring!

715.294.5395

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www.applytopolaris.com Starting Pay Range: $14.17 / hour

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Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractorâ&#x20AC;?)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf

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Amery Cushing Fredrick Eau Claire Birchwood Saint Croix Falls Hudson Amery Hammond St Michael Shell Lake Farmington Burnsville Shell Lake River Falls Winona Shell Lake Luck Dresser Shell Lake Deer Park New Richmond Amery Turtle Lake Luck Amery Saint Paul Saint Paul Amery New Richmond Hammond Sarona Amery Amery Amery Amery Eau Claire Turtle Lake Chippewa Falls Ramsey Saint Croix Falls Shell Lake

WILLIAM JOHNSON

Runners heading west from the Cty Hwy F intersection early in the race.

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Women’s winner Tammi Braund, Cushing

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Women’s 2nd place Chelsey Whitley, Amery

Friday, May 13 starting at 6 p.m.

Snacks • Door Prizes led mode e R y Newl th Rustic wi wood n r a B

Remodeling done by Waalen Woodworks

cwaalen@outlook.com 715-553-1633

LIVE MUSIC at 8 p.m.

“Jambo Joe Bones”

WILLIAM JOHNSON

Brittany Wienke, Deer Park and Eric T. Olson, Luck

TAC TWO Established 1995

SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Downtown Amery, WI 715-268-8222 www.tactwobarandgrill.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11 A.M.-CLOSE

WILLIAM JOHNSON

Naomi Werle, Amery and Michelle Webb, Amery