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Tony Sowell (back) and Norman Sprinett (front) paddle their way through the waters of Bear Trap as part of the fifth grade Wapo experience.

30 years of campfires with classmates at Camp Wapo

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minds for years to come.

Camp Wapo is situated on a 22-acre peninsula between Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap Lake.

Camp Wapo has been an asset to the community of Amery for over 60 years. Not only does this site house over 300 campers each week in the summer, it is full

of activity all year-round. The facilities include two large retreat centers, a dining facility and several cabins to house campers and retreaters while they are guests of the camp. Several school districts visit with sixth students each year, while it is the fi fth-grade

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2019 marks three decades of Amery fi fth-grade students being given the opportunity to attend Camp Wapo for two days. The experiences and memories made will be imprinted into the young

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Tight and set budgets do not totally predict what activities educators are enabled to offer their students. Mini grant monies were presented to employees of the School District of Amery last fall, providing some extra opportunities for staff and students alike.

During May’s “Spotlight on Education” at the Board of Education meeting, five groups shared what the grant money allowed them to do for students. Janice Jensen and Teresa Haines said the money enabled them to attend the Keys to Success Conference last September. During this time, they attended a break out session conducted by Nancy Shirley Lawton from Points THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33,Lawson 2222 stressed the of Stillness in Hudson.

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Lawson said children would exhibit fewer behaviors when their bodies are getting the input it needs throughout the day. She recommended two programs that day, Me Moves and Calming Rhythms. Jensen and Haines said they have used both programs and found them to be calming for students. The Calming Rhythms CD is used daily during rest time. Me Moves has been used at various times of the day to help calm and focus children.

Alex Lilienthal and Trish Meyers gave a presentation on an outdoor classroom being constructed at Lien Elementary that grant money

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Local waters get good grades from monitors

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that assesses freshwater harmful algae blooms that includes the CDC and the USGS. His work includes studying the chemistry, biological aspects, and the physical features of different water Williamson bodies and

their surrounding watersheds.

He works with a variety of different water bodies throughout the county and partners with different lake and river groups, state and federal agencies. “This summer I believe we are working on eight or nine different lakes and some tributaries and we often do monitoring on the St. Croix River with the National Parks

THE SUN Jeremy Williamson is the Water Quality Specialist for the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department.

He is also also a member of the Emerging Threats and Opportunities subgroup of the St. Croix River Basin Team and is part of a national group

Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

Service and St. Croix River Association. We will do several additional water bodies specifically for aquatic invasive species and I am on the committee for two additional comprehensive lake management plans. We are usually busy, Polk County boasts 437 lakes (over 200 named) and 365 miles of river,” said Williamson.

He feels generally, the lakes

around Amery are in good shape. “North and South Twin and Pike Lakes are all very clear and healthy for the most part. Wapogasset faces some challenges with algae blooms, but has an active group working on that and the Apple River Flowage has some plant and navigation issues, but also have a very active group SEE WATERS ON PAGE 2

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WATERS: Williamson urges boaters to drain vessels when leaving lakes FROM PAGE ONE

and are also installing many Healthy Lake projects such as shoreline restorations. There are many other small lakes around the area we just do not have enough data on,” he said.

Winter limnology, the study of inland waters, is really an emerging area of research.

“Qualitatively I can say that when we have long winters with long periods of ice cover and snow the plant growth in lakes seems quite reduced and the lakes tend to remain clear for a longer period of time,” said Williamson. He explained new research suggests more monitoring in the winter is the catalyst for how a body of water will respond in the spring

and summer.

Williamson said, “Many lakes in the area have curlyleaf pondweed and that can prove to be problematic especially for navigation. A few area lakes have Eurasian watermilfoil which is problematic, but citizens groups really are doing a good job of managing it, including the Amery Lakes District as it is found in Pike Lake and recently discovered in North Twin. Deer Lake also has zebra mussels present that people should be aware of.”

The most important thing boaters can do to reduce the risk of introduction of invasive species is to keep boats, trails and equipment clean and dry.

Also, it is important to be aware of what invasive species may be present in a water body that you are visiting. The recommendation is to let you boat and equipment dry for 5 days in order to reduce the risk of spread.

“Also, with the explosion in the wake boat industry, folks should be aware of the shape and size of lakes. Most Polk County lakes are under 11 meters deep. This means they are sensitive to water column disturbance. Disturbing the water column down to the sediment water interface can lead to nutrient release from the bottom (usually phosphorus) and proliferate algae blooms.

Also recreating too close to

shore can cause erosion and add sediment and nutrient to the water as well. In addition being to close to shore can be a safety hazard,” Williamson said.

He feels anglers should also make sure their live wells are dry and clean. Williamson said, “The motto is ‘Clean, Drain, Dry.’ This is especially important to stop the spread of Viral Hemorogenic Septicemia (VHS), which is a fish disease.

In addition, bait should not be transferred from lake to lake, especially if the water has been replaced in a lake where one was fishing as that could spread disease.”

He said most local lakes are fine for swimming. Precau-

tions should be taken if there are algae blooms as they can be toxic (blue-green algae can produce a variety of toxins).

However, for the most part area water bodies are fine for full body contact.

Williamson said, “A general rule of thumb if you see a suspicious plant is to bag it in a zip lack bag with just a little bit of water label it with a small piece of paper and pencil and bring it to the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department to be identified, verified, and sent to the state to be vouchered.”

GRANTS: Projects include interactions with senior citizens, science olympiad FROM PAGE ONE

has enabled to be built. The outdoor classroom will be utilized by all elementary grades as an extension of the classroom and curriculum.

They said the space would be furnished with natural materials to support active learners with sensory needs. It will support hands-on learning, STEAM activities, nature appreciation and integration, and a calming environment.

This area can be for literacy, math, science, and social studies as an extension of the classroom. Any standard that is practiced in the classroom, can be practiced in the outdoor classroom such as, planning and conducting investigations, relationships of people and groups, and social interactions.

Two students and some of the fourth grade instructors; Lindsay Bruder, Andy Wolf, Steph Amans and Amy Groth shared a photo presentation form their time spent with residents of area nursing homes, the Community Center, and Riverbend.

Their grant money was used to buy supplies to make blankets and other art projects with people at the facilities. They expressed the students had a great time frequently visiting the places and enjoyed the time spent with people there. The fourth grade presenters said, “Our visits and interactions with the residents are priceless. Amery students do so well with them. We have appreciated adding a little joy into each one of their lives one visit at a time. We thank you for the opportunity to give them special gifts this year too.”

Ariel Humpal and Danielle Macholl, instructors at Amery Middle School said their Innovative Mini Grant was spent on the Amery Middle School Science Olympiad. They shared, “The many events of Science Olympiad are based on National Science Standards so Science Olympiad is an excellent strategy for school districts to meet science standards in a very engaging student oriented manner. Science Olympiad is ready for the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards and offers excellent resources for schools to meet the challenges of these new standards.” The Olympiad team of 10 traveled to Boyceville and joined other students participating in over 20 events in the areas of Life, Personal and Social Science; Earth and Space Science; Physical

Science and Chemistry; Technology and Engineering and Inquiry and Nature of Science.

Julie Montgomery-Reiss, School Counselor/Student Success Coordinator shared a presentation entitled Cultivating Belonging; Reducing LGBTQ student vulnerability by creating safe space. She said the mini grant provided monies to purchase a couch and sitting chair set from Slumberland; sturdy, comfortable places for students to be during confidential counseling conversations and small group GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) meetings. GSA was established in September. It is a student lead club that meets weekly for 35 minutes. At times it has an attendance up to 21 students.

Their determined priorities include advocacy work, social / emotional support and commu-

nity and cultural belonging.

The newly formed club has had a number of accomplishments such as training 21 Amery staff in Safe Space 101, they have studied the Amery transgender policy, fundraised $250 for Trevor Project, created anti-bullying lessons for Amery Middle School and created a LGBTQ history timeline. Montgomery-Reiss shared some statements from students pertaining to how the grant money has helped them.

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MAY 31 A Musical Tribute to Patsy Cline Help Save Amery’s Theatre!

Join us for a Musical Tribute to Patsy Cline featuring Colleen Raye Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. in the Amery High School Auditorium.

Advance tickets available at WPCA Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Cut Above or ameryartsalliance.org. 715268-2219 or 715-268-9722.

MAY 31 & JUNE 1 24th Annual Amery Trail Days Friday, May 31: Weekend Community-Wide Garage Sales. Check next week’s issue for ads. To be included on the map, contact Pam at 715-2688101 by May 22.

Saturday, June 1: 7-11am Fly In/Drive In Pancake Breakfast at Amery Airport, 10am-2pm at Cattail Trail Head Petting Zoo, Free Fishing Day (Sponsored by Polk County Sportsmen’s Club), Free Ice Cream Cones, Free Blood Pressure Checks and information by Amery EMS, View Amery Fire Department Fire Trucks, 2pm Bike Ride on Stower Trail to Wanderoos Roundtrip 14 miles. Stop at UW Wanderoos optional, 3-6pm Taco Dinner at Amery Ambulance Garage with silent auction/raffle.

Sponsored by the Amery Community Club and Amery Free Press.

Free State Trail Pass Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2.

JUNE 1 Minglewood Robotic Milking Barn Tour The Polk County Historical Society will host a tour of Minglewood Robotic Milking Barn in Deer Park on Saturday, June 1 from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Clear Lake Museum will also be open for visitors.

There is no fee for the tour; transportation is on your own.

Tour space is limited. If you are planning on attending, please register. Email polkcountymuseum@lakeland.ws or call 715-485-9269.

Love your Pup at Lampert Lumber Join us at our pet-friendly location Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to Noon for Love Your Pup at Lampert Lumber in Amery.

Casey McGee and Claire Scriba will be on site to answer your dog training questions. Get advice on Force Free dog training. Special harnesses for sale. Find out about local animals available for adoption. Register to win a free adoption kit. Get information on Amery’s new Dog Park. Donations welcome.

Taco Dinner Amery Area EMS 977 Fundraiser Taco Dinner Saturday,

June 1 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ambulance Station, 150 Snow Street, Amery.

All-You-Can-Eat Tacos, silent auction, raffles, grand prize drawing at 6 p.m. Free will donations. All proceeds used for new equipment.

Amery Area Historical Society Open House The Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) invites you to an Open House from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Individuals and families are welcome to view artifacts, photographs, and historical books and publications from Amery’s past. New donations are now on display: Pioneer farm implements, cash register from the Lincoln Cash Store, and much more. This is a great time to bring in items you would like to donate! The Historical Society’s room is located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

JUNE 3 BIG PLANT SALE On Monday, June 3rd from 11 am to 6 pm the Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers will have a plant sale at the Soo Line Park in Amery.

Perennials, vegetables, herbs, annuals, and shrubs will all be available and just in time for spring/summer planting.

Come select your favorite plants and support the educational and volunteer work done by your local master gardener program. Any questions, please call Sally at 2682926 or Jackie at 268-8786.

JUNE 5 Amery High School Construction Academy Open House Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, June 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at 223 Coves Court in Amery to celebrate and share the acheivements of our Amery High School Construction Academy students.

JUNE 6 Health Reimagined Hosted by Mitzi Anderson and Meredith Oman — linking arms with special guests and notable leaders from across the country — this evening of Health & Hope is open to everyone. One of the most powerful realizations we can make is to know that our life path is not fi xed. With practice and support, we can become the dominant force making choices that create health in our lives.

Join us Thursday, June 6, 6-7:30 pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Amery for stories of transformation— ordinary people rewriting their lives, one healthy habit at a time. Enjoy healthy eats and share in conversations about what’s possible when we

shift our focus from managing disease to creating vibrant health.

JUNE 6-8 Book and Plant Sale 18th Annual Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library Book and Plant Sale.

Thurs., June 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fri., June 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat., June 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

JUNE 7 6th Annual Salvation Army Backpack Program Fundraiser Help feed hungry kids on Friday, June 7 at the Amery Fire Hall from 4 to 8 p.m.

BBQ/hot dog fundraiser meal, silent auction, live music (4 to 5 p.m. Jim Armstrong & Rex Cactus, 5 to 8 p.m. Cattail Moon Band), jump house, bake sale, dunk tank, and more!

Free will offering. All proceeds will go to support the Polk County Salvation Army Backpack Program that helps feed families in need during the school year. Donations on June 7 will be matched by Cardinal LG. Sponsored by the Amery Fire Department.

Area writers join to help Amery’s Classic Theatre Six area writers are banding together to read their works on Friday, June 7th, 7:00 p.m. at the Amery Classic Theatre.

Proceeds will go to the Amery Arts Alliance to help purchase the theatre and repair the leaking roof.

Writers reading their works include Peter “Wok & Roll” Kwong, acclaimed chef, newspaper columnist and ebullient singer; Lois Joy Hoffman, author, adventurer, photographer and circumnavigator; Dan Girtz, educator and writer of history; LaMoine MacLaughlin, Amery’s first poet laureate, Jade Ring fiction competition winner, and Executive Director, the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts; Randy Dean, pastor and author of “Radiance”; and author Mark Peacock, who will read one of his “mangled” fairy tales, “Snow Job and The Four Dwarfs”.

Wine and cheese available.

Tickets 715-268-2219 or at the door. Authors will be available to sign their works.

JUNE 9-12 Shipwrecked - Rescued by Jesus Vacation Bible School Clear Lake Community Vacation Bible School (Shipwrecked-Rescued by Jesus) will be Sunday, June 9 through Wednesday, June 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at United Covenant Church, 348 5th Street NW, Clear Lake. Ages Pre-K through Grade 5 (completed) welcome. Register online at tinyurl.com/clvbs2019.

JUNE 12 Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Join us Wednesday, June 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Amery Area Community Center to learn from local experts about what you can do now to age well and delay or prevent the onset of many different chronic health issues including cognitive decline and dementia.

Open to all ages. Provided to you in partnership with Alzheimer’s Association and ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin.

For more information and to register, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-2723900.

JUNE 13 Writers Group The Osceola Writers Group will meet at the Discovery Center, Room 105 (3rd Ave. entrance). 5-7 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information contact barbaraywetzel@ gmail.com.

JUNE 14 Returning Home: Rural Landscapes | Artists’ Opening Reception Frida, June 14 – 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Farm Table, 110 Keller Ave. N., Amery Featuring the impressionistic photography and handmade art frames of Tin Cat Studio & the watercolor landscape paintings of Deborah Stull-Kinsley.

Randy’s photographic interests include old barns, trees, rusty cars, abandoned farms, and windmills. Lisa captures nature’s beauty through macro-photography; she finds the tiny details in the world around us fascinating and a source of joy: great beauty found in a little space. Deborah Stull-Kinsley is a watercolor artist inspired by the energy, light, and shadows found in the landscapes around her—the farms, prairies, and open spaces in this region, to the beautiful landscapes of the Northwoods.

JUNE 15 Amery Art and Craft Fair The 42nd Annual Amery Art and Craft Fair will take place Saturday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Park in Amery. All proceeds are given to women as scholarships at Amery High School or Non-Traditional students living or working in Amery returning to school to further their education. Please join us for a wonderful art and craft sale with over 80 vendors including food vendors and cookie sales. Vendors are always welcome! Contact Julie Andersen at 715-268-2136.

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Toll House Time Machine

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f you discovered you had access to a time machine, what would you do first?

Would you witness the big bang, the creation of the universe? How about meeting Jesus Christ? Perhaps you would like to change history by saving Abraham Lincoln, hopefully advancing the civil rights movement by a century.

How about killing Adolph Hitler before he came to power, saving millions? What about saving Publisher John F. Kennedy from an assassin’s bullet, possibly ending the Tom Stangl Vietnam War a decade earlier, again saving untold thousands of lives?

All of these are noble uses for a time machine, in my opinion. If you weren’t so noble, perhaps you could win the lottery numerous times or cash in on the Super Bowl.

You get the idea, there’s a lot of different ways to go with this whole “time machine” thing.

I bring this up because last week a co-worker started a conversation about what he would do first with a time machine.

“I would go back in time to find the first person who used raisins in a cookie and kill them,” my co-worker said. He noted that some might feel he was a savage animal for doing this, but hoped that, in time, people would see the wisdom of his actions. He would spare countless people the trauma of biting into a cookie, expecting a chocolate chip and instead striking a gooey raisin.

I must confess, I am not a fan of the raisin.

Never have been. In fact, this very theoretical discussion of time travel to eliminate raisins as add in to cookies and other baked goods would have eliminated an experience in my past that has come to be known as the “Toll House Pie” incident.

My late mother would nearly always bake a pie when her children came for dinner on the weekends. Mom made lemon meringue pies and when she discovered the Toll House pie, it became the “go to” pie, partially because of its decadent nature, partly because of its ease of preparation.

The Toll House pie is a creation of the Nestle company. It’s basically a chocolate chip cookie in a pie crust. Not for the feint of heart or those who have issues with control when it comes to eating cookies. I loved it, and my mother enjoyed making it, until “the incident.”

We had finished dinner and my mother cut me a piece of the pie and put a dollop of whipped cream on top, because everyone knows it is better with whipped cream.

I took my first bite and bit into something very chewy. This was disturbing because I didn’t know what I was eating. I had a decision to make: would I continue eating the foreign substance or risk the wrath of my mother?

I’m a big boy, I simply stopped eating the pie.

A discussion ensued about what was in the pie and it turns out that my mother had purchased Nestle’s chocolate covered raisins by mistake.

My mom was very unhappy that the corporate whiz kids in packaging had used a green stripe instead of the red stripe to differentiate the very different morsels.

I withstood the ribbing about being too picky to eat chocolate covered raisins.

But if my co-worker could get the person who used raisins, no one would have been harmed.

Maybe he’s right, after all…

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.

You can always use more cowbell!

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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esterday was a big day. As most of you know, it was Memorial Day. Which is a truly important day to spend time honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

I think it provides an opportunity to slow down and take the time to remember all of Editor the people who are no longer with April Ziemer us. It turned out that this year Memorial Day fell on May 27, which also happens to be our wedding anniversary.

Our wedding day has remained very vivid in my mind. Unlike many blustery Memorial Day weekends in Wisconsin, it was a sunshine filled day where our bare toes sat in warm sand. It was a beautiful day on a Jamaican beach where we exchanged our vows to the sound of crashing waves and the Beatles tune “In My Life” playing the background.

Fast forward to the hectic life we live today and it might seem more appropriate for Billy Joel’s words, “You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just might be a lunatic your looking for,” to be headlining the soundtrack of a movie about mine and Josh’s life together. Maybe the music chosen might be different than a handful of years ago, but I firmly believe words used in my

vows would remain the same in the episodes of our life today.

During my vows I expressed to my husband that I was quite grateful for something he had taught me. It wasn’t my golf game, as he has been a horrible instructor when it comes to that. I was thankful for Josh teaching me that there are so many mediocre things in life, but that love should absolutely not be one of them. I have never learned anything I believe to be truer in my life. Although love is the one thing that I strongly believe should not be mediocre, I have decided there are some other areas of life where I would also apply those sentiments.

Dancing. Don’t be shy people.

Shake what the good Lord gave you. I have shared with readers previously, that as a young child I aspired to be a Solid Gold dancer on the television series. As years passed, my body morphed into a heftier shape and the show was cancelled anyways, so here I sit living the newspaper Editor dream.

That doesn’t mean I have totally let go of my enjoyment of dancing. I do not want to be the toe tapping head bobber in the corner. It might not be a pretty sight, but I am going to jump, twist, kick and wiggle my jazz fingers with my entire mite.

Why? Because it is fun. Life needs more jazz fingers.

Sing. Sing your heart out and howl at the moon. I do not exactly have the voice of an angel, but I am a full-fledged rock star in the shower. A one-woman band handling lead vocals, air guitar and imaginary cowbell. I do not care

if the neighbors hear me. If Ed, my mortician neighbor across the way, pulls into my driveway with a hearse after mistaking my croons for cries of death, I might consider toning things down. Until then, I will continue to believe that life needs more cowbell.

Celebrate. Rejoice in every single victory large or small. I have found there has been too many times where I get hung up on a failure for far too long. Instead of focusing on defeat, I am now trying to appreciate the small battles that will eventually compound into a feeling of success. Every step forward is worth praise.

In a 1984 Oscar acceptance speech Sally Field celebrated her win saying, “I can’t deny the fact that you like me, you really like me.” I want to spend my days celebrating like Sally and if people do not like me, there is more cake for those who do and myself at the bash. At even the smallest of parties, life needs more cake.

There are times when mediocre is sufficient, there are also times to grab ahold and live life to its fullest. I hope the days of your life are filled with mad passionate extraordinary love, jazz-fingers, cowbell and cake.

I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return.

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101.

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Wisconsin man who kidnapped Jayme Closs gets life in prison

BY AMY FORLITI AND TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

BARRON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man was sentenced Friday to life in prison for kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents after the girl told the judge she that wanted him “locked up forever” for trying to steal her.

Jake Patterson, 21, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of kidnapping.

He admitted Patterson he broke into Jayme’s home in October, gunned down her parents, James and Denise Closs, made off with her and held her under a bed in his remote cabin for 88 days before Closs she made a daring escape.

Jayme didn’t appear at Patterson’s sentencing hearing Friday, but a family attorney read her first public statements about her ordeal to Judge James Babler.

“He thought that he could own me but he was wrong. I was smarter,” the statement said. “I was brave and he was not. ... He thought he could make me like him, but he was wrong. ... For 88 days he tried to steal me and he didn’t care who he hurt or who he killed to do that. He should be locked up forever.”

The judge called Patterson the “embodiment of evil” before sentencing him to consecutive life sentences without the possibility of release on the homicide charges. He also ordered Patterson to serve 25 years in prison and 15 years of extended supervision on the kidnapping count.

“There’s no doubt in my mind you’re one of the most dangerous men to ever walk on this planet,” Babler said.

Patterson sat shaking his head during most of the hearing.

Offered a chance to speak, he said he would do anything to take back what he did.

“I would die,” he said. “I would do absolutely anything ... to bring them back. I don’t care about me.

I’m just so sorry. That’s all.”

The judge read statements that Patterson wrote in jail in which he said he had succumbed to fantasies about keeping a young girl and torturing and controlling her. He started looking for an

‘He thought that he could own me but he was wrong. I was smarter I was brave and he was not. ... He thought he could make me like him, but he was wrong. ... For 88 days he tried to steal me and he didn’t care who he hurt or who he killed to do that. He should be locked up forever’ Jayme Closs From written statement read at sentencing

opportunity to kidnap someone, even deciding he might want to take multiple girls and kill multiple families, according to the statements. Jayme was the first girl he saw after these thoughts entered his mind, he said.

Patterson’s attorneys, Richard Jones and Charles Glynn, told the judge that Patterson was isolated and that he overreacted to loneliness. They asked for leniency for Patterson, noting that he had pleaded guilty to spare Jayme and her family from a trial.

According to a criminal complaint, Patterson was driving to work in October when he spotted Jayme getting on a school bus

near her rural home outside Barron, about 90 miles northeast of Minneapolis. He decided then that “she was the girl he was going to take.”

District Attorney Brian Wright told the judge that Patterson traveled to the Closs home on two separate occasions to kidnap her but turned back because of activity at her house.

He finally drove to the house during the early morning hours of Oct. 15 dressed in black and carrying his father’s shotgun.

He shot James Closs through a window in the front door, blasted the lock and moved inside.

He found the bathroom door locked. He broke the door down and discovered Jayme and her mother clinging to each other in the bathtub. He tied Jayme up with tape, then shot Denise Closs in the head as she sat next to her daughter.

He dragged Jayme through her father’s blood and out to his car.

He threw her in the trunk and drove her to his cabin in Gordon in Douglas County, about 60 miles northeast of Barron.

He kept her trapped under a bed using totes fi lled with weights and hit her with a curtain rod, Wright said.

“He kept her in constant fear, threatening her, telling her things would get worse,” Wright said.

Jayme finally escaped on Jan. 10 while Patterson was away. She flagged down a neighbor, who found someone to call police. Patterson was arrested minutes later as he returned to the cabin.

Patterson was also ordered to register as a sex offender, which under Wisconsin law may be required both for an actual sex offense or an attempted sexual offense. Details of Jayme’s time in captivity have not been released, and no charges were brought by prosecutors in the county where she was held.

Polk County arrest report

Devin James Backes, 18, Osceola, was arrested May 20 for forgery (uttering), possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing an officer.

Madison Amber Harrison, 21, Spooner, was arrested May 19 for domestic battery.

Scott Richard Wolf, 52, Amery, was arrested May 19 for domestic disorderly conduct and damage to property.

Darrell Lee Fierro, 38, Turtle Lake, was arrested May 18 for a Polk County failure to appear warrant, a Burnett County failure to appear warrant, operating while revoked and failure to install ignition interlock device.

Hunter Loren Benish, 20, Osceola, was arrested May 16 for

domestic battery.

John Edmond Kuehlwein, 70, Luck, was arrested May 16 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Joshua James Handrahan, 32, Amery, was arrested May 16 for violation of restraining order (x3), felony bail jumping (x9), and misdemeanor bail jumping (x9).

Ryan Edward Newbauer, 37, Amery, was arrested May 16 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Adam B. Kromrey, 42, Dresser, was arrested May 15 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Tori L. Pritchard, 24, Eau Claire, was arrested May 15 for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping (x4).

Zachariah Ray Ellison, 30,

Milltown, was arrested May 15 for failure to appear.

Michelle Candice Lickness, 46, Balsam Lake, was arrested May 19 for OWI (1st) and prohibited alcohol content =>.15.

Brandon Joseph Major, 24, Luck, was arrested May 16 for OWI (3rd), operating with prohibited alcohol content and a bond violation.

Gabriel David Walbridge, 38, Amery, was arrested May 18 for a probation hold.

Brandon D. Peer, 34, Webster, was arrested May 19 for a Dunn County felony failure to appear warrant.

Eric Jerome Lamson, 28, Eau Claire, was arrested May 15 for a probation hold.

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Amery Police Report 05/17/19-05/23/19 05/17/19, 10:30 a.m., Dog bite 05/17/19, 11:58 a.m., Keep the peace 05/17/19, 01:15 p.m., Suspicious activity 05/17/19, 18:25 p.m., Juvenile call 05/17/19, 10:45 p.m., Disturbance 05/18/19, 12:54 a.m., Welfare check 05/18/19, 01:20 a.m., Assist EMS 05/18/19, 06:45 p.m., Juvenile call 05/19/19, 08:45 a.m., Welfare check 05/19/19, 01 p.m., Suspicious activity 05/19/19, 09:16 p.m., Welfare check 05/19/19, 11:38 p.m., Welfare check 05/20/19, 10:22 a.m., Assist other agency 05/20/19, 10:53 a.m., Assist EMS 05/20/19, 02:54 p.m., Assist and educate on money scam call 05/20/19, 08:42 p.m., Juvenile call 05/20/19, 09:37 p.m., Suspicious activity 05/21/19, 12:24 a.m., Suspicious activity 05/21/19, 02:48 a.m., Assist other agency 05/21/19, 11:43 a.m., Suspicious activity 05/21/19, 03:36 p.m., Mental health call 05/21/19, 06:05 p.m., Harassment complaint 05/21/19, 06:13 p.m., Assist citizen 05/21/19, 07:28 p.m., Mental health call 05/21/19, 11:46 p.m., Vehicle lockout 05/22/19, 09:08 a.m., Juvenile call 05/22/19, 10:03 a.m., Mental health call 05/22/19, 12:20 p.m., Juvenile call 05/22/19, 02:30 p.m., Harassment report 05/22/19, 04:30 p.m., Vehicle lockout 05/22/19, 05:24 p.m., Business alarm 05/22/19, 07:40 p.m., Suspicious activity 05/22/19, 08:20 p.m., Suspicious activity 05/22/19, 09:35 p.m., Noise complaint 05/23/19, 05:20 a.m., Mental health call 05/23/19, 08:30 a.m., Juvenile call 05/23/19, 01:08 p.m., Mental health call 05/23/19, 01:20 p.m., Mental health call 05/23/19, 04:55 p.m., Assist citizen with flat tire

ARRESTS No arrests this week

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: April 16, 2019 Chrystal Lee Dawson, 32, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Robert F. Harrison, 54, Frederic, possession of marijuana, $235.

Lowell R. Houdashell, 50, Bethel, MN, OU, $235.

Richard Stanley Lauring, 79, Cushing, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

June Doreen Love, 53, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Thomas Martin Malone, 65, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Robert Lee Pate, 33, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Ricardo Jose Romero, 51, Luck, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Ryan Daniel Rosback, 25, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Terrance James Sager, 54, Forest Lake, MN, passing in no-passing zone, $213.10.

Frank Edwin Schafer, 60, exceeding speed zones, (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Roy B. Toland, 59, Centuria, OWI (1st), $937.50; exceeding speed zones (35-39 mph), $358.

Maryjame R. Tucker, 27, Webster, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

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YESTERDAY’S NEWS

MAY 21, 2019

105 Years Ago June 4, 1914

procedure was performed 18 minutes after birth by Dr. Herbert A. Dasler at the ARVM hospital. Blood for the life-saving technique was secured from the Red Cross blood bank.

New Hotel Management J. O. Anderson who recently purchased the Saratoga Hotel will take charge the 15th of June but will not be ready to receive guests for a time after that owing to the fact that he will thoroughly renovate and refinish the interior.

Mr. Anderson will change the name of the hotel to the “Twin Lake Hotel” and when he opens for business he will have one of the finest hotels in the country, complete with steam heat and electric lights throughout, large clean airy rooms, up-to-date plumbing system including baths, closets, lavatories, etc. In fact, they will be furnished with everything that goes to make up truly modern hostelry and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson’s ability as managers is beyond question.

95 Years Ago June 5, 1924 Instantly Killed in Dynamite Explosion

Name is “Golden Age Manor” By official action of the county board of supervisors, the Polk County Home for the Aged is now “Golden Age Manor.”

Superintendent Alvin Haney reports that 52 residents are now enjoying the new place.

The employment roll includes 23 regular members with five part-time workers.

Capacity of the Home is rated at 70 with further enrollment anticipated.

Amery high school orchestra The Amery high school orchestra was a new organization in 1935 under the direction of Mr. Milt Simon. Members of the first orchestra were, front row from left: Donald Nelson, Curtis Hanson, Herby Brusletten, Harold Lien, Billy Webster, Marjorie Nelson, Lester Sjobeck, Helen Olson, Delore Michael, Claude Jones, and Lyle Brandt. Second row from left: Eileen Johnson, Mildred Schmidt, Barbara Gorres, Mr. Simon (Director), Mildred Hillestad, Anita Thompson, Alfred Granum, Allen Mooney, Robert Anderson, Robert Crommett, Wayne Swesey, Donald Thompson, and William Rasmussen.

Carl Boetcher, aged sixteen years, of Clayton, was killed last Wednesday afternoon by a dynamite explosion.

The young man was helping his father and a crew of men to blow stumps out of Yesterday’s a field, which was being News prepared to sow peas. The Diane Stangl dynamite was being set off in series and when one of the charges failed to explode he started up to investigate and just as he arrived at the stump the explosion occurred. He was instantly killed by the terrific concussion although few outward marks were visible.

June 1, 1939

90 Years ago June 6, 1929

Suspect Leads Spur Crime Probe

Lawrence Seekins suffered a severe shock and a serious cut when a pole used to move a chicken house fell and struck him on the head. No serious effects are expected.

The three years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Larson of Fish Lake was terribly mangled about the face and head when a German Police dog bit her last Monday. The dog was eating and the little girl attempted to play with him when he became angry and snapped at her.

The Fay Auto Co., and the A. R. Sjobeck clothing store were burglarized last night. Five men in two sedans drove into town and asked the night policeman Jacobson where they could get gas. They then held him at gunpoint while they bound and gagged him with neckties from Sjobeck’s and then threw him into a car in the Fay Auto garage. Sjobeck’s loss was about $8,000 while Fay Auto’s consisted of an undetermined amount of cash.

May 28, 1959

New Stained Glass Windows Dedicated

The new stained glass windows in the Congregational church were dedicated at the morning service Sunday, May 28.

There are eleven windows besides a small circular one in the gable of the church and a semi-circle over the main entrance. Each window contains a three-foot figure of the “Good Shepherd.” All the windows are gifts to the church, and seven of them are memorials.

The Ladies’ Aid gave the small circular windows, as well as the figure of the Good Shepherd in the Wallace window.

70 Years Ago May 19, 1949 Several leads are being explored by Sheriff James Moore in the brutal beating suffered by two Amery High School girls a week ago Saturday evening.

Spurred on by $500 reward offered by the Amery Board of Education, the crime is being unraveled at a fair rate of speed. According to reports, several suspects are now on the list of authorities with every lead being explored.

Tornado Strikes Tuesday Almost seven years to the day, another tornado ripped across the same approximate route west and north of Amery Tuesday afternoon between 2:30 and 3 p.m.

Unlike the one that struck May 13 at about 4:40 p.m. in 1942, the twister Tuesday did only minor damage in most instances, with no serious injuries reported.

As close as can be determined, the wind started at the Henry Elmer farm near Deronda and traveled southwest to northeast until it reached

highway No. 8 at the Old Mill Station. During its course, the twister, very narrow in sweep, alternately raised and lowered, missing many farms along the route.

It then followed along the shore of Lake Wapogasset and next came down at the Polk County Rest Home.

At the Rest Home the tornado did its worst damage. It completely demolished a silo, two sheds, knocked the chimney off the house, twisted the barn out of shape and uprooted many trees.

The house, a brick structure, withstood the onslaught but a porch on the front was badly damaged and a gable was moved out of place. Fortunately a small child had been moved within just a few minutes before the storm struck from a crib on the porch.

Only injuries were two residents of the farm who were cut by broken glass. One man sat in a chicken coup during the blow and was unharmed but stated that he had noticed “a lot of suction.”

Following the visitation to the county home, the twister then entered the southwest corner of wooded land on the Niles Framsted farm, narrowly missing the John Mathias house, and went through some real timber much on the order of a lawnmower.

65 Years Ago June 3, 1954 Tractor Passes Over Youngster Apparently well on the road to recovery is Marvin Warner, 2½ years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Warner of route two, Amery, despite the fact that the tractor passed over him.

Riding along on the tractor with his dad, young Marvin fell under the wheel of the machine as the tractor passed over an unplowed potato field.

Rushed to the Amery Hospital, he was found to be suffer-

ing from internal injuries of the chest and bruises about the face but wasn’t seriously injured.

Only explanation for his living today was that he must have fallen in a slight depression or fit perfectly between the cleats of the large tire. The full weight of the machine would have completely crushed him.

Meanest Man? An unidentified man sunk pretty low during his fishing expedition Monday.

While youngsters usually get blamed for most petty thefts, an eyewitness to this incident can prove otherwise. A new landing net was purloined by the adult man from two young anglers, Bobby Marck and Gerald Solberg, while they fished near the Northern Supply Company mill.

Andrew Solberg, grandfather of Gerald, spotted the thief but was too far away to assist in his apprehension.

Rains Continue to Exceed Norm Determined to provide abundant rainfall, the weatherman continued on his dismal way leaving several hundred thousand ruined picnics and other social events of the Memorial Day weekend.

But the tradition of a clear spot in the otherwise dreary skies for the Memorial Day services and parade continued again this year. Some 1.16 inches of rain fell Monday, May 31, but none of it came at such a time as to spoil the memorial to the honored dead.

60 Years Ago May 21, 1959 Complete Blood Change Another first was chalked up by the Apple River Valley Memorial Hospital when a baby was delivered with a blood ailment and saved through an “exchange transfusion” where all the blood is changed. The

Mayhem Continues as Patrol Polices Interstate Wholesale arrests were made in the Inter-State Park at St. Croix Falls for the third straight week as officers issued summons to 20 persons, mostly youths, over the weekend.

Most serious sentence handed out was six months’ probation for two New Richmond boys who were caught with beer in their possession and in addition had a billy club that had been loaded with lead. Siphon hose and a gas can were found in the car. A third boy did not appear after being issued a summons so a like “invitation” will be served his parents.

A girl who had accompanied the boys was given a “talking to” by the judge.

Driving at 50 miles per hour in the park caused the 90-day revocation of driver’s license of a Minneapolis youth. Judge Madsen commented that he didn’t see how he lived after taking some of the curves at that speed high above the river.

During the weekend, officers at the park gave a warning against firecrackers to a 13-year-old Boy Scout who had made his own. The homemade noisemakers were made of potassium and magnesium.

Conservation Warden Robert Ward stated that the boy was not a hoodlum but rather a boy with an advanced chemical trend of mind.

50 Years Ago June 12, 1969 Terns Create Havoc For Unwary Golfers Alfred Hitchcock may visit Amery to film a sequel to his movie “The Birds.” Just ask any Amery duffer who makes it through nine holes of golf.

Nesting terns located on the ninth-hole fairway have been dive-bombing anyone who walks by.

A dozen or so birds ripped the shirt on a male golfer earlier in the week. Many persons display welts on heads and arms, inflicted by the highly protective bird.

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CAMP: Students enjoy activities, learn about outdoors during overnight stay FROM PAGE ONE

students at the School District of Amery that are presented with the chance to participate in the environmental education experience.

Attending camp is part of the student’s fi fth grade curriculum. It is one of the most exciting events during the time they spend in the Amery Intermediate School.

Next year they will move on to sixth grade where the middle school years will offer a new set of challenges and adventures. While an overnight camping field trip initially might make some students and parents nervous, the educational stations and fun evening activities create excitement that over shadows all else. Students stay in cabins in small groups, they eat their meals together in the dining hall and participate in a variety of small and large group activities.

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Students carefully placed their arrows in hopes of hitting a bullseye in archery. Shown L-R: Paityn Cain, Allie Teske, Gavin Anderson, Ethan Tyman, Terri Anderson-Hoyer, Christopher Wiese and Erin Osero.

‘We would never be able to provide this activity without the many hours of dedicated service from our school staff as well as the parent volunteers.’

Oralee Schock Intermediate School Principal

Amery fi fth grade staff began the tradition in the spring of 1989. During the time spent at Wapo, students engage in survival skills, writing exercises, archery, campfire cooking and canoeing. They learn how to pitch a tent and master new games such as a favorite called “Gaga.” It is a fast-paced, high-energy sport played in an octagonal pit. Free time is provided where shrieks and giggles can be heard while old favorites like tag and basketball are being played.

During the two-day excursion, students also participate in activities at the Ox Lake camp. This area features 270 acres of forest, three village sites, the Balsam Branch River, Ox Lake and miles of horseback trails.

The Ox Lake time gave the pupils a chance to go horseback riding. For some students, it was a new experience that they had never been presented the chance to participate in before. It was a favorite for many of those that took on the trails. The shelter building station at Ox Lake was also a high point for countless students. During this time, fi fth-graders got down into the mud and tried their hand at building dwellings. Wet dirt covered the hands and smiling faces of

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Giggles in the Gaga pit were just one part of an unforgettable fifth grade field trip. Shown L-R: Chloe Vendela, Tony Sowell, Conner Stoeklen, Ayden Peterson, Norman Springett, Jacob Maxon, and Madison Kaphing.

the newly nature knowledge students as they climbed the path out of the woods.

It is a group consensus between pupils and instructors alike that there are so many cool experiences; it is hard to pick just one favorite.

Student Ayden Montpetit said, “I loved everything we did at Wapo and Ox Lake, except for the smell of the horse poop.

Other than that things were awesome.” Brenda Croes said, “This is my third year to Wapo as a fi fth grade teacher, and I subbed for Shayne Curtis one year. I have so many favorite parts, it is hard to choose. I love just seeing the kids be independent and bond together as a class. I also always enjoy taking kids canoeing who have never been canoeing before.”

Wednesday night campers were treated to a show from the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. They were able to see a Red Tail Hawk, Bald Eagle, Falcon and Owl. They were full of questions for the presenter and gained knowledge about many feathered friends. The presentation was flowed by a game of BIFF with parents and a campfire by the lake.

Intermediate School Principal Oralee Schock said, “I love the opportunity to take students out into the real world for them to explore, learn and grow. All students thrive in the hands-on, active environment of the Camp Wapo experience. We would never be able to provide this activity without the many hours of dedicated service from our school staff as well as the parent volunteers.

“The students and staff of the Amery School district are so fortunate to have Camp Wapo literately in our backyard. The entire camp staff is exceptional!”

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Students enjoyed experiencing various parts of nature including a bald eagle soaring through the sky.

Ayden Montpetit has fun while learning the ropes for canoeing.

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School lunch prices to increase for 2019-20 year

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

By using a tool called Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Stacy Nelson, Amery School District’s Director of School Nutrition, was able to share her thoughts about next year’s school meal pricing with the Board of Education during May’s regular meeting.

PLE is a tool that is used to help ensure schools are not charging less for school meals

than it costs to produce the meal. It also ensures that federal funds intended for free and reduced price lunches are not subsidizing paid student meals. It is helpful in making sure schools have funding available to support serving nutritious meals to all students.

Nelson said the tool determined the total price increase for the upcoming year should be .17, but it caps at an increase of .10. Nelson believes

the higher increase is due to not increasing prices last year.

In Section 776 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Congress provides that only school food authorities (SFAs) that had a negative balance in the nonprofit school food service account shall be required to establish prices for paid lunches. SFAs with a positive or zero balance in its nonprofit school food service account is exempt from PLE

requirements. Amery school nutrition balance was positive as of December 31, 2018.

Nelson’s final recommendation which was approved by the board left lunch pricing where it currently sits for the following: K-5, $2.70; 6-8, $2.95; 9-12, $3.00.

Changes made to pricing for the upcoming year will see a .20 increase in Pre-K lunches from $2.50 to $2.70. She said the Pre-K students have been receiving smaller portions,

but it makes the most sense to keep all of the portions the same at Lien Elementary and charge the same price for all of the students in the building. Adult meals will be rising from $3.75 to $4.00.

Milk prices will be increased from .35 to .40 a carton and an extra entrée taken will now cost $1.75 as opposed to $1.25.

Grant would help Polk County launch child-advocate program

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

As more children are removed from their homes for reasons related to drug use and addiction, Polk County may soon have help launching a child-advocate program.

The CASA program, short for Court Appointed Special Advocate, coordinates volunteers who can be matched with children believed to have experienced abuse or neglect.

Polk County hopes to take advantage of a grant through the State of Wisconsin that would help it found a CASA program.

“We have an opportunity to take part in this grant that would provide funding for a few years,” explained Polk County Corporation Counsel Malia Malone.

If awarded, the county would provide office space and internet access for the program coordinator.

“When we have children

removed from their home or a Child in Need of Protection Services Petition fi led for in home, these are advocates kind of like you would think of Big Brother, Big Sister or Kinship,” Malone said.

“Someone from the community who is a volunteer, with lots of support, decides to become a part of this child’s life for the duration of that court order.”

According to Malone, Polk County has a growing need for help, as the rate of new child-protection cases outpaces that of larger counties including St. Croix, Eau Claire and Chippewa. Volunteers could help fi ll in the gaps for overwhelmed social workers.

“Where social workers have 20 to 30 cases at a time, with most CASA volunteers it’s more of a one-to-one or twoto-one ratio,” Malone said.

“They can go to court. They provide an extra set of eyes in the home. It’s in addition to the guardian ad litem as

far as an advocate for the best interest of the children.”

The role is different from that of a guardian ad litem, a lawyer who acts in the child’s best interest.

“The guardian ad litem isn’t supposed to go into court and say, ‘Hey Judge, let me tell you what I saw when I was in the home,’” Malone explained.

“The guardian ad litem would be able to call on this CASA representative and say, ‘Tell the court as a witness what you saw in the home.’”

The heart of the CASA model is ensuring that children are safe and have a permanent home.

“This is an opportunity to provide extra supports for the family,” Malone said, “specifically for the best interest of the children, to give the courts a better understanding of what the children are experiencing. It’s one more person who can go in the court and speak for the child on behalf of the best interest of the

Schad retires from Amery Housing Authority

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

What started as a three month temporary fi ll-in position, turned into a 20-year gig for Terry Schad with the Amery Housing Authority. Friday May 31st will be the start of a new chapter for Schad as she walks out the door of Evergreen Village and enters into retirement.

She feels the most rewarding part of her Schad years at Evergreen has been the opportunity she has had to meet so many wonderful seniors and their family members. “That has made my life here very enjoyable,” said Schad. She has enjoyed learning so much about the tenants and listening to their stories. “I have really loved spending time with them,” she said.

She doesn’t think there have been

many changes during her 20-year stint other than some cosmetic updates to the building. Schad said, “From the start we have tried to provide a home setting for people who live here and that has always continued. They thrive feeling like they are part of a community.”

Schad had many years of nursing experience before she and her husband moved to Amery 28 years ago.

She has enjoyed meeting so many great people in Amery and is happy that in adulthood her children have stayed in the area.

When asked what played a part in her decision to retire Schad said, “Well number one, I turned sixty-five.

My husband has been retired for five years, so that was a prompter. I figured it is time to start enjoying life.”

Her plans in retirement include working in her garden, traveling, reading and spending time with her husband, four children and six grandchildren.

children.”

The county has submitted information to the State of Wisconsin, in support of the state’s CASA grant application. Malone said she would update the board on the grant status at its June meeting.

“I hope we start reaping benefits if the state is able to procure that grant,” she said.

“I think it will be a good thing for the county and a good thing for our kids.”

“This is a huge step in the right direction,” agreed Supervisor John Bonneprise.

Other business • Discussion regarding the Stower and Gandy trails continues. County Administrator Nick Osborne confirmed with the Federal Highway Association that if the county were to open the trail to motors it would be required to repay $600,000 in American Recovery Act grant funds.

• The county is testing audiovisual equipment to

record board and committee meetings.

• Rose Kromrey was appointed to the Aging Advisory Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 2021.

• The Polk County Board informally agreed that it would prefer to see findings of an engineering study of the Clam Falls Dam before agreeing to take ownership.

• Amendments to the county’s subdivision ordinance were approved.

• The board adopted a plan for the county staff division structure.

• In closed session the board discussed a legal opinion concerning a an offer to settle an anticipated claim against the county from Public Administration Associates. After coming back into open session, the board voted unanimously to reject the offer.

A giveBIG grows, donations surpass $300K

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The numbers are in. This year, after expanding to all of Polk County and adding nonprofit organizations in Hudson and River Falls, giveBIG raised $301,649 on April 30.

To reach that figure 1,128 donors made 2,100 donations. The average donation was $58.

An additional $4,602 was donated in May, bringing the unofficial total to more than $306,000.

Originally based in Osceola, the day of online fundraising has slowly

grown to include Amery and St. Croix Falls, then New Richmond, Somerset and, this year, Hudson and River Falls.

Now in its seventh year, the event benefitted 94 nonprofit organizations — 22 more than last year, according to giveBig director Sara Haase.

Donations go directly to area organizations, helping support local arts initiatives, food pantries and suicide prevention efforts, to name a few.

Last year, the fundraising day brought in just shy of $280,000. Totals in 2017 and 2016 were about $252,000 and $215,500, respectively.

Now in its seventh year, the event benefitted 94 nonprofit organizations — 22 more than last year, according to giveBig director Sara Haase.

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Congratulations Clear Lake Warrior Tracksters for advancing to the State Meet in La Crosse! Good Luck May 31 & June 1!

Front: Brooklyn Tolzman, Gabby Loenser, Abby Keller, Mackenzie Ward. Back: Croix Hughes, Kincaid Hughes, Molly Petersen, Colton Stahl, Isaac Pearson, Jazzy Christiansen, Ed Garcia, Liz Rosen, Adam Loenser.

3200 M Relay

400 Meter

400 M Relay

Isaac Pearson Kincaid Hughes Adam Loenser Colton Stahl Alternates: Croix Hughes Ed Garcia

Isaac Pearson

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Boys relay teams lead Warriors at sectionals Team Scores Girls

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From left to right: Casey Anderson Alternate 4x100, Gus Wentz 4x100 and 4x200, Tyler Reichert 4x100 alternate and 4x200 competitor, Lance Waalen 4x100 and 4x200, Dalton

Johnson 4x100 and 4x200, Galen Coy 4x100 competitor and 4x200 Alternate, Dylan Thomsen Alternate 4x200

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Amery’s boys’ and girls’ track and field team will be well represented at the WIAA Division 2 state track and field Championships May 31 and June 1 as it qualified nine athletes in five events after their performances at the May 23 sectional meet in Mosinee.

The boys’ squad placed seventh of 31 teams while the girls were 17th.

Amery athletes place second in two events and third in in three.

Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen and Gus Wentz were all members of the second-place boys’ 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay teams. Galen Coy completed the 4x100 squad (43.82 seconds) and Casey Anderson will join the team at state as an alternate. Tyler Riechert was the final member of the 4x200 team (1:32.92) with Coy and Dylan Thomson as alternates.

Marlee Dietrich placed third in both the girls’ 100-meter hurdles (16.08 seconds) and 300-meter hurdles (47.93 seconds) while Canyon Schwarz was third in the boys’ pole vault (13-00).

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Griffin, Warriors earn regional golf titles

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery senior Parker Griffin shot a 75 at the WIAA Division 2 regional match at Somerset’s Par 72 Bristol Ridge course on May 21 to finish at least 10 strokes ahead of the rest of the field and earn the medalist honor.

His performance also guided the Warriors to a regional team title with a team score of 356 - six strokes ahead of runner up St. Croix Central.

Tyler Peterson recorded an 11th-place score of 91 while Fletcher Kjeseth and Noah Ward both shot a 95, to earn a share of 18th place in the field of 50 golfers.

Jackson Henningsgard finished 23rd with a 98-stroke effort.

As a top four team, the Warriors move on to sectionals.

Team Scores Amery 356, St. Croix Central 361, Baldwin-Woodville 370, Osceola 374, Prescott 404, Barron 411, Somerset Pictured left to right: Noah Ward, Jackson Henningsgard, Parker Griffin, Fletcher Kjeseth, Tyler Peterson.

416, Bloomer 424, St. Croix Falls 437, Ellsworth 442.

Rademaker advances to state tennis tournament

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With a tie-breaker win over Sauk Prairie’s Tarren Nimmow, Amery’s No. 1 singles tennis player Noah Rademaker punched his ticket to the 2019 WIAA Division 2 State Championship

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Tournament.

Winning the sectional match 7-5, 3-6, 10-6 guaranteed him a spot at the big show, and he went on to finish in fourth place on May 22 at the Eau Claire Regis sectional tournament.

“Noah played a great match, taking an early

lead by winning the first set,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “He was mixing up his shots and keeping his opponent guessing.”

“He did a great job setting up his points and finishing at the net with a powerful overhead smash,” she added.

In Rademaker’s second sectional match, he lost 1-6, 4-6 to Black River Falls’ Paul Barbe. He then finished with a, 3-6, 4-6, loss to West Salem’s Jack Hehli while suffering a leg cramp in the

second set. Rademaker enters the state tournament with an 11-3 season record.

Playing in the No. 2 singles bracket, Luke Julson dominated Jaimin Davis of Mauston, 6-0, 6-1 in the first round.

“Luke changed his strategy a little today,” Coach Julson said. “He was still very patient from the back court, but he also took advantage of approaching the net and hitting winners with his angle volleys.”

Entering finals as the

only singles player with an undefeated record, Luke had his hands full when he face Ian Hofland of LaCrosse Logan.

Unfortunately, Luke too had to fight through leg cramps... twice... and lost a close match 7-5, 2-6, 3-6.

“This was his only challenging match of the season,” said Coach Julson. “He had a perfect 9-0 record during the regular season and a 12-1 record overall. Luke is only a sophomore and will be a strong asset for next year’s team.”

Team Scores La Crosse Logan 32, Sauk Prairie 30, Ashland 25, Medford 18, Regis 18, Altoona/Fall Creek 16, Amery 16, Aquinas 16, Black River Falls 13, West Salem 9, Portage 8, Baldwin-Woodville 7, Mauston 4, Viroqua/ Westby 4, Sparta 2, Ellsworth 0, Newman Catholic 0, Osceola 0

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Clear Lake boys 4x100, Christiansen are sectional champions

The boys 3200 m relay team comprised of Isaac Pearson, Kincaid Hughes, Adam Loenser, and Colton Stahl (alternates Croix Hughes and Ed Garcia) by placing 1st at Sectionals

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Clear Lake boys and girls track and field team participated in the WIAA Division 3 sectional meet on May 23 in Cameron and won two sectional event titles.

The boys 4x800-meter relay team of Colton Stahl, Kincaid Hughes, Adam Loenser and Isaac Pearson ran away with one title, defeating runner up Unity by nearly 9 seconds with a time of 8:23.46.

Pearson was fourth in the boys 400-meter dash with a time of 52.74 seconds and sixth in the 3,200-meter run (10:29.02).

Stahl claimed fourth place in the 300-meter hurdles (41.62 seconds) and fifth place in the 400 (53.14 seconds).

Loenser was sixth in the 1,600-meter run (4:50.30),

helping the Warriors to a 10thplace team finish in a field of 31 teams to score points.

Senior Jazzy Christiansen was the girls’ discus throw champion with a mark of 11402.

The girls’ 4x100-meter relay team of Abby Keller, Molly Petersen, Lizzie Rosen and Brooklyn Tolzman placed fourth of 16 teams with a time of 53.76 seconds.

Team Scores Girls Shell Lake 53, Flambeau 48, Ladysmith 47.5, Colfax 45, Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran 41, Thorp 30, Abbotsford 28, Grantsburg 28, Glenwood City 27, Prairie Farm 26, Athens 23, Cameron 22, Regis 21, Cumberland 21, McDonell Central 19.5, Unity 18, Gilman 17.5, Prentice 16, Stanley-Boyd 16, Clear Lake 15, Chequamegon 14, Turtle Lake/Clayton 14, Lake Hol-

combe/Cornell 14, Elmwood/ Plum City 13, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 12, Frederic/Luck 10, Spring Valley 10, Mercer 10, Phillips 8, Siren 7.5, Owen-Withee 6, Webster 6, Cadott 6, Hurley 6, Boyceville 2, Rib Lake 1 Boys Webster 56, Regis 48, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 46, AThens 46, Rib Lake 46, Stanley-Boyd 44.5, Colfax 34, Ladysmtith 32, Spring Valley 32, Clear Lake 31, Abbotsford 29, Grantsburg 28, Washburn 28, Unity 27.5, Shell Lake 25, McDonnell Central 24, Glenwood City 18, Cadott 18, Gilman 16, Solon Springs 12, Chequamegon 11, Hurley 8, Cameron 8, Turtle Lake/Clayton 7, Prentice 7, Cumberland 7, Lake Holcombe/Cornell 4, Valley Christian 4, Winter 3, Owen-Withee 1, Frederic/Luck 1

The girls 400 m relay team comprised of Molly Petersen, Abby Keller, Brooklyn Tolzman, and Liz Rosen (alternates Mackenzie Ward and Gabby Loenser) by placing fourth at sectionals.

Isaac Pearson in the 400 m dash by placing fourth at sectionals.

Colton Stahl in the 300 m hurdles by placing fourth at sectionals ;

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Rademaker, Julson advance to sectionals

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The 2019 boys tennis season just got a little longer for Amery’s Noah Rademaker and Luke Julson as both advanced to the May 22 sectional tournament after strong performances at the May 20 subsectional in Baldwin-Woodville.

Rademaker earned his one required subsectional victory for advancement at No. 1 singles with a 6-0, 6-0 shelling of Newman Catholic’s Zongcha Lo.

Julson, who need two subsectional victories to move on at No. 2 singles, shut out Baldwin-Woodville’s Carner VanSomeren in the quarterfinals and followed with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Regis’ Keaton Comero.

“The match started out close, but near the end of each set, he played to win and was able to rattle off 3 or 4 games in a row for the win,” Amery Coach Tanya Julson said of Luke’s second match.

Amery picked up three more match wins at the subsectional

tournament, but no other players were able to advance to the sectional tournament.

At No. 3 singles, Danial Marquand defeated Newman Catholics’ John Zeismer, 6-1, 6-0 before falling 3-6, 6-4, 1-6 to Regis’ Jack Merrick.

Dayne Gehrman won his first No. 4 singles match, 6-2, 6-2 over Ellsworth’s Peter Olson and followed with a 6-7 (5), 6-2, 4-6 loss to Ashland’s Devin Sunie.

At No. 2 doubles, Jacob Oman and Joseph Wentz defeated Baldwin-Woodville’s Jake

Kaiser and Sam Smigla, 6-2, 6-4 and were defeated by Ashland’s David Wallis and Kyle Sapper, 3-6, 4-6.

The No. 1 doubles team of Ethan Mork and Kenny Lepak dropped a close match, 5-7, 4-6 to Baldwin-Woodville in the quarterfinals.

Irving Sanchez and Simon Panek put up a good fight in a 1-6, 6-7 (3) quarterfinal loss to Eau Claire Regis at No. 3 doubles.

“All players and teams raised their level of play again for personal bests against people

Three Warriors homer in 13-2 blowout

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery’ Warriors softball team drilled three home runs in 13-2, five-inning victory over Black River Falls on May 2. Autumn Rivard, who hit one of those homers, finished with two hits,

two runs and four RBI on the night.

Ally Dahlberg, who was also responsible for a home run, had two hits as well - and tallied two RBI and a run.

The third home run hitter was Madelyn Granica, who scored three times, picked up

two RBI and was the game’s winning pitcher.

On the mound, Grania, struck out eight batters and scattered three hits and four walks.

Abby Schmidt also had a strong night at the plate, hitting 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and to RBI.

Overall, the Warriors collected 12 hits - with one each coming from Drew Meyer, Ella Schmidt, Julia Englebretson, and Mariah Waalen.

Meyer also scored two runs. With the win, Amery improved to 15-5 while Black River Falls fell to 8-13.

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With a 5-0 shutout win over Somerset in Somerset on May 20, the Amery baseball team extended its winning streak to three games.

Grady Martin drive in Brett Forrest for the first run of the game in the first inning. Then Alec Stern hit a fly ball in the top of the third that drove in Forrest once again. Martin followed with a ground ball that sent Mac Smith home.

Jeremiah Sillman tallied an RBI single in the fourth the pushed Kempf past home plate, and Jack Alton stole home with one out later that inning for the game’s final run.

Amery tallied five hits and struck out just twice.

Smith recorded the team’s only double while Sillman, Hopke, Kempf and Stern each tallied a single.

Hopke was the winning pitcher, throwing a five inning one hitter that included six strikeouts and two walks. Forrest spent two no-hit innings on the mound, striking out two batters.

they have played in the past,” said Coach Julson. “As a coach, I am looking for the players to improve throughout a season, and everyone on this team did that. Another one of my goals at the beginning of the season was for the team win more games, sets and matches than last year. The guys met this goal and then some!”

Team Scores Ashland 18, Medford 14, Regis 14, Altoona 12, Amery 12, Baldwin-Woodville 6, Ellsworth 0, Newman Catholic 0, Osceola 0

Sillman hits game-winning fly ball in first inning

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s baseball team turned a six-game losing streak into a two-game winning streak on May 18 when it hosted Somerset and handed the Spartans a 4-2 defeat.

Saturday’s win came thanks to a 4-run first inning that included a game-tying sacrifice fly by Grady Martin and a two-run fly ball to right field

by Jeremiah Sillman.

Brett Forrest hit a double and scored one run for the Warriors. Mac Smith also had one hit and one run. Lance Hiltner, Max Kempf and Kale Hopke each tallied a single while Pake Brown and Mike Kurschinski each scored one run.

Overall, Amery outhit Somerset, 6-4.

Kempf was the winning pitcher, scattering four hits and two runs over six innings. Meanwhile, he struck out four batters and walked three. Martin pitched one no-hit inning and struck out one batter for the save.

Warriors capitalize on Barron miscues

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery improved to 8-11 on the season by picking up its fourth consecutive victory on May 21 in Barron. The Warriors topped the Bears, 12-8, thanks in part to a 3-RBI night by Alec Stern.

Trailing 3-1 after one inning the Warriors began a rally that included nine unanswered runs over the next two innings. The rally all started when Brett Forrest was hit by a pitch with bases loaded, and Mac Smith followed with a walk. Stern then drove in Mike Kurschinski and Forrest with a ground ball, and Smith and Bryn Gouker both scored on a passed ball to close out the second inning scoring.

The Warriors continued to benefit from Barron missteps at Kurschinski scored on an error with one out in the third inning. Then Grady Martin drove in two runs on a line drive single for a 10-3 advantage.

Kale Hopke hit an RBI double in the fifth inning and drove in Forrest for the Warriors’ final run on a seventh-inning grounder.

Barron outhit Amery 11-8 with no Amery batters recording more than one hit.

Smith scored four runs, while Forrest, Gouker and Kurschinski each scored twice.

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Amery wins seven regional titles, sends 24 to sectionals

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Marlee Dietrich made the most of her chance to extend her track and field season on May 20 in Osceola as she won three regional titles to lead the Amery boys and girls track and field teams.

Dietrich was the regional champion in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles (17.00 seconds), 300-meter hurdles (48.96 seconds) and long jump (15-10.25).

Also winning regional titles for the Warriors were Andrew Carlson (boys 3,200, 10:28.08) and both the boys and girls 4x200-meter relay teams. Making up the girls 4x200 squad (1:52.20) were Alexis Werle,

Amanda Edwards, Madilyn Heinn and Ella Williamson.

The boys 4x200 team (1:33.852) was comprised of Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen, Gus Wentz and Galen Coy. The same quartet won the boys 4x100-meter relay in a time of 44.58 seconds.

Coy placed second in the high jump (5-08) while teammate Canyon Schwartz was runner up in the boys’ pole vault (12-09). Coy earned a fourth sectional qualifying spot as a member of the third-place 4x200-meter relay team. Wentz was a member of the third-place 4x200 and 4x400-meter relay teams to qualify for sectionals in four events.

Johnson also qualified for

sectionals in four events with the addition of the 100-meter dash (11.68 seconds) and 4x200-meter relay where he placed third. Finishing off the 4x200 roster was Tyler Reichert.

Mason Bosley was also a multi-event sectional qualifier, placing third in the regional 300-meter hurdles (42.11 seconds) and 4x400 meter relay (3:32.63). Mason Goulet and Alexis Castorena were the other two members of the 4x400 team. Castorena earned a second qualifying spot as a member of the third-place boys 4x800 meter relay team (8:47.63) - along with Josh Bohn, Nick Erickson and Jens Bjorge.

Williamson placed third in the girls high jump (4-08) while Mason Helbig did the same in the boys high jump (5-08).

Werle, Edwards, Heinn and Williamson also placed third in the 4x100 with a time of 52.83 seconds.

The girls 4x800 team of Lydia Monson, Megan Osero, Jaidyn McAlpine and Paighton Tyman placed third with a time of 10:42.52. Monson also claimed third in the 300 hurdles (50.03 seconds).

Securing the final sectional qualifying spot with a fourth-place finish in the boys 200-meter dash (24.02 seconds) was Waalen. Alaina Rivard snagged fourth place in both the girls’ shot put (32-02.75) and

discus throw (108-05).

Overall, Amery placed third in the boys’ team standings and fourth in the girls at the nine-team regional meet.

Team Scores Girls Osceola 144.33, Ashland 94.33, St. Croix Falls 91, Amery 81, Hayward 76, Rice Lake 67, Northwestern 60, Spooner 59.33, Barron 28

Boys

Osceola 143.5, Rice Lake 127, Amery 96.5, St. Croix Falls 95, Hayward 78.5, Northwestern 53.5, Barron 52, Ashland 47, Spooner 6

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Clear Lake boys win program’s first regional team title

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

For the first time in school history, Clear Lake’s boys track and field team won the WIAA Division 3 regional track meet when it scored 149.5 team points at Colfax High Scchool on May 20.

Isaac Pearson set the bar in the pole vault with a winning height of 10-06.

He also led a trio of Warriors in the 400 meter dash that would go on to sweep the top three spots. Pearson won with a time of 52.80 seconds while Colton

Stahl was second 53.74 seconds and Ed Garcia, third (54.74 seconds). Stahl, Kincaid Hughes, Adam Loenser and Pearson ran away from the rest of the field in the 4x800-meter relay with a time of 8:42.52 - nearly 23 seconds ahead of the nearest competitor.

Pearson added his fourth individual regional championship in the 3,200-meter run, winning by more than 5 seconds with a time of 10:44.47.

Stahl also placed second in the 300-meter hurdles (43.02 seconds), and Kincaid Hughes, second in the 800-meter run (2:10.87).

Clear Lake freshman, Riley Peterson clears the crossbar. Peterson advanced to Sectionals placing third in the high jump.

Senior Croix Hughes finishes his leg of the 1600-meter relay that placed second at the Regional meet.

Riley Peterson and Ivan Ruble claimed the No. 2 and 3 spots in the triple jump with leaps of 36-11 and 36-09, respectively. Ruble also placed second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.77 seconds - and fourth in the 200-meter dash (24.49 seconds). Peterson also tied for third in the high jump (5-06).

Sophomores Loenser and John Pearson secured second and third, respectively, in the 1,600-meter run with times of 4:55.14 and 5:08.36.

In the 4x400-meter relay, Croix Hughes, Ed Garcia, Kincaid Hughes and Brandtsen Laursen wrapped up

second place (3:45.11).

Earning third place in the shot put was Joe Espeseth (38-11.75).

Girls Jazzy Christiansen was runner up in the girls discus throw with a toss of 116-08.

Brooklyn Tolzman claimed a thirdplace finish in the 200-meter dash. The girls 4x100-meter relay team of Abby Keller, Molly Petersen, Lizzie Rosen and Tolzman placed fourth in 54.56 seconds.

Rachel Sanftner added a third place height of 7-06 in the pole vault.

Colton Stahl, Isaac Pearson and Ed Garcia (left to right) finished 1-2-3 in the 400-meter dash at the Regional meet.

Clear Lake junior, Ivan Ruble rounds heads into the home stretch of the 200-meter dash. Ruble placed fourth and advanced to the Sectional meet.

Colton Stahl clears a hurdle in the 300-meter hurdles. Stahl placed second in the event and advanced to Sectionals.

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or youth ages 14+. Under age 14 welcome with a registered parent/guardian. Four Tuesdays in June from 5-6:30 p. Fee $44 includes one 9-hole weekday pass to the Amery Golf Club. Pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee: $6 to pay at first class.

SUMMER FOR YOUTH in Amery. Complete details available through Community Ed. Hunter Education – Three classes available: June 17-21 from 8:30-11:30 am; June 17-21 from 12:30-3:30 pm; June 24-28 from 8:30-11:30 am. $10, pre-register through Community Ed. Junior Golf for boys & girls completing grades K-9 – Lessons and course time on Mondays in June & July and Jr. Tournament August 4. $40, pre-register through Community Ed.

Quilter's Bus Tour to the 2019 Annual MQ Quilt Show & Conference: Join us for a 2-day adventure to the 41st Annual MQ Quilt Show in Rochester with fun stops along the way. June 14-15, only $155 per person includes: full-time host Twila (quilting enthusiast!); motor coach with WIFI, DVD player and restrooms; dinner at the Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery; snacks on the bus; continental breakfast; double occupancy accommodations for 1 night; the MN Quilters Annual Quilt Show; visits to Pine Needles Quilt & Sew and Eagle Creek Quilt Shop; door prizes, treats & quilting fun! For details & registration, visit Amery Community Ed online or call 715-268-9771 x220.

Tennis Clinic for boys & girls completing grades 5-11. June 10-14. Boys 8:30-10 am. Girls 1011:30 am. $35, pre-register through Community Ed. Tennis League for High School boys & girls – Tuesdays, June 11-July 9 from 6-7 p. $15, pre-register through Community Ed.

Tennis League for Youth completing grades 5-8 – Mondays, June 10-July 8 from 6-7 pm. $30, pre-register through Community Ed. Softball Skills & Drills Camp for girls completing grades 4-8. June 17-20 from 1-4 pm. $55, pre-register through Community Ed. Basketball Skills & Drills Camp for boys & girls completing grades 3-8. July 15-18. Girls 8:3011:30 am. Boys 1:30-4:30 pm. $75, pre-register through Community Ed. Volleyball 1on1 Camp at AHS for girls completing grades 5-11. Completing grades 8-11 on July 8, 9 & 10 from 8 a - 6 p; $180 for Amery players or $220 for non-Amery. Completing grades 5-7 on July 8 & 10 from 6:30-8 pm; $25. Register online https://tshq. bluesombrero.com/ameryvolleyball. Do not register through Community Ed. Flag Football for youth from Amery and surrounding communities completing grades 1-3 in spring 2019.

First contact date August 10. Scrimmages Saturdays and halftime of a Friday night HS game. $50 includes a t-shirt. Register through Community Ed by July 1.

Rookie Tackle Football for youth from Amery and surrounding communities completing grades 4-5 in spring 2019. First contact date August 10. Practices twice per week beginning in mid-August with scrimmages Saturdays and halftime of a Friday night HS game. $125 includes a t-shirt & all equipment. Register through Community Ed by July 1.

Learn to Golf! Adult course. After just 6 hours you’ll have the tools necessary to step onto the course and play with confidence. Class is designed to help novices get over their fear and get on the course in a low-pressure environment. We will cover rules, etiquette, and swing fundamentals and have clubs available if you don’t have your own. For men, women

Wrestling – Amery Intensive Camp for wrestlers completing grades 4-11 in spring 2019. Technical skills, live wrestling, drilling, running, weight lifting & cross training. July 16-17-18 from 6-8 p; $50.

Pre-register with Community Ed.

Congratulations Amery Warrior Noah Rademaker for advancing to the WIAA State Tennis Competition!

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 29: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 4:30 pm Confo Class; 5:45 pm Family Dinner; 6:30 pm Boomball, Final Day of Youth Group.

Thursday, May 30: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management.

Friday, May 31: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, June 2: 9:30 am Christian Education Meeting; 10 am Worship/Communion/Graduation Sunday; 11:15 am Diaconte Meeting.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 am Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group and Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 6 pm Women’s White Cross.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org.

Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays.

Sunday, June 2: Elim 8:30 am Holy Worship; 9:30 am Birthday Sunday, Finance Committee; 10:15 am Holy Worship.

Tuesday, June 4: Quilting at Elim.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 am 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, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 am Worship.

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

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 29: 7:30 pm NUIC Choir Rehearsal at Deronda.

Thursday, May 30: 9 am Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, June 1: Fishing for Fun with Loren & Pastor Lori.

Sunday, June 2: Schedule Change; 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.

Tuesday, June 4: 7 pm Deronda Council at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:30 am Sunday school.

Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Saturday, June 1: 8 am Men of East Immanuel.

Sunday, June 2: 10 am Worship.

Monday, June 3: 9 am Labyrinth Maintenance.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm J.A.M. (Jesus & Me).

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, May 29: Hi League.

Thursday, May 30: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon.

Sunday, June 2: 9 am Worship; 2 pm High School Graduation.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 29: 6 pm VBS Training Session at United Covenant Church; 6:15 pm 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, May 30: 6 pm VBS Training Session at United Covenant Church.

Saturday, June 1: 7 am Men’s Bible Study; 8:45 am CLAY Color 5K at Clear Lake Park.

Sunday, June 2: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10 am Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 am Fellowship.

Monday, June 3: 7 pm Compassionate Friends Meeting.

Tuesday, June 4: 9 am Quilting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 10:15 am Worship.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Freddie Kirk, pastor

Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; 10:30-11:30 am All Ages Sunday School.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night.

Mondays: 1:30-2:30 pm Moms in Prayer (Moms who gather together each week to pray for our schools and children).

Wednesdays (when school is in session): 5:45-6:15 pm Free Family Meal; 6:15-7:30 pm Kids Club (Kids Club is a place where you get to experience the excitement of worshiping God with songs, games and a Bible study with your friends!); 6:15-7:30 pm DW Youth Group (Meets in the Teen Center Building. For students in grades 6-12. Real life topics–real life answers! Invite your friends!)

Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center).

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 29: 7:30 pm NUIC Choir Rehearsal at Deronda.

Thursday, May 30: 9 am Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, June 1: Fishing for Fun with Loren & Pastor Lori.

Sunday, June 2: Schedule Change; 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.

Tuesday, June 4: 7 pm Deronda Council at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available.

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

Weekly Local Home Groups MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 am Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 am Sunday worship service; 7:30 am Sunday evening service.

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake

Love and Strife “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.”

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2 Timothy 2:24-26 NIV

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he two fundamental moral forces at work in the world are love and strife. Love nurtures and comforts us while strife depletes and annoys us. Love unites us while strife divides us. Love is the spirit of reconciliation and patient, unselfish endurance that allows us to get along with our fellow man, while strife is the spirit of struggle and selfish egoism that creates divisions among us. And while it is true that God is love, and that love is associated with virtue and holiness while strife tends toward vice and sin, the truth is more complicated. After all, God uses strife to help us grow and develop. The patriarchs of the Bible all encountered strife in their lives. The Israelites were enslaved, driven from

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Sunday: 10 am Fellowship; 11 am Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 29: 12 pm Table Talk Men; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 6:30 pm Youth Group; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Thursday, May 30: 8:30 am Bible Study.

Sunday, June 2: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, June 4: 1 pm Quilting; 7 pm Swedish Club.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 29: 5:30 pm Confirmation; 6 pm Confirmation Pictures; 7:15 pm Choir Practice.

Thursday, May 30: Ascension Day. Sunday, June 2: Confirmation Sunday; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 am Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays.

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

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery. org Wednesday, May 29: 9 am Mass; 9:30 am Staff Meeting.

Thursday, May 30: 6:30 pm GriefShare Meeting.

Friday, May 31: 9 am Communion Service.

Saturday, June 1: 4 pm Mass.

Sunday, June 2: 10:30 am Mass.

Tuesday, June 4: 9 am Communion Service; 6 pm Pastoral Council Meeting.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor

OBITUARIES Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 am; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 am; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 pm TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 29: 7:30 pm NUIC Choir Rehearsal at Deronda.

Thursday, May 30: 9 am Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, June 1: Fishing for Fun with Loren & Pastor Lori.

Sunday, June 2: Schedule Change; 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.

Tuesday, June 4: 7 pm Deronda Council at Deronda.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, May 29: 6 pm VBS Volunteer Meeting.

Thursday, May 30: 8 am-5 pm Church Garage Sale; 6 pm VBS Volunteer Meeting.

Friday, May 31: 8 am-5 pm Church Garage Sale.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 am Worship with Sunday School.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 am Worship with Sunday School.

Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Rexford Brandt/Pastor Matt Saarem, Bridge Pastor Wednesday, May 29: 9 am Good Enough Construction Crew.

Sunday, June 2: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10 am Coffee Fellowship.

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

Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

Kathleen "Kathy" Joyce Armstrong, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home in Amery, WI. She was born on January 19, 1945 in Baldwin, WI to C Chris and Catherine (Ducke ert) Doornink. Kathy grew u up in and attended school in B Baldwin, WI. After gradua ating from High School she ttook a job with Montgomery W Wards in the Twin Cities.

S She met Jim Armstrong in 11968 at the Silver Spur and tthe couple was married six m months later on December 114, 1968 at the Little Brown C Church in Iowa in a double wedding ceremony with their best friends, Dale and Shirley Fredrickson. Jim and Kathy then made their home in rural Amery where they were still residing today, recently celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Kathy enjoyed camping; traveling, taking roads trips and going places with Jim to listen to him play his music. She loved her family more than anything, especially spending time with family at the holidays and always took care of everyone else before herself.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Marvin and LeRoy Doornink and two great granddaughters, Alora and Rachel Breault. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim; sons, Dennis (Pam) Armstrong and Mike Breault; daughters, Jody Armstrong and Luanne (Relan) Grove; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild; brothers, Butch (Sherry) Doornink, Cecil Doornink and Keith (Lucy) Doornink; sisters, Kaye (John) Araneo and Joanne Arnquist as well as other loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Kathy took place from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery.

Kelly Eileen WilsonRosenthal-Butler

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697

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Kelly Eileen Wilson-Rosenthal-Butler was born on April 19, 1933, in Ladysmith, WI, the daughter of Glen & Vera (Morris) Wilson. She grew up in Chippewa Falls, WI and married her high school sweetheart, L LaVerne Edward Rosentthal on September 6, 1952.

T Together the couple had one sson, Brian L. Rosenthal of C Cameron, WI. The marrriage later dissolved and K Kelly then married John B Butler on August 9, 1975 in B Balsam Lake, WI. Kelly enjoyed her many c cats, woodworking, and w was also a great fan of John W Wayne. She found humor in life, and in her son. Throughout life she always intuitively knew how to handle any situation, whatever it may have been. Kelly was a very loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

She had many talents and enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and was a retired home health care worker. Always young at heart, she enjoyed life at its best and worst. Kelly is survived by her son, Brian L. Rosenthal of Cameron, WI; three grand-children, Emily (Jeremy) Young of Rice Lake, WI, Jesse Krippner of Northfield, MN and Christopher Rosenthal of Rice Lake, WI; along with three great grandchildren, Grace, Brynlee, and Corbin. A Celebration of Life will be held at on June 1, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI with a potluck after the ceremony at North Park in Amery. 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.

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John David Grund John David Grund, age 83, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Jokester, passed away on May 21, 2019 after complications associated with dementia.

Placed in Golden Age Manor nursing home in Octob ber, 2018 he was well cared ffor by the nursing staff and ttouched their souls with his sense of humor and bouts o of obnoxiousness. Special tthanks to all of the nursing a and support staff at Golden A Age they embraced John a and his family – they have e earned a special place in o our hearts. Much gratittude to the support staff tthat helped his wife Betty navigate the MedicAide, Nurse Home Insurance re-imbursement and other volumetric piles of paperwork – uffda!

John is survived in life by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years Betty Grund who he married in 1957, immediate family members consisting of son Paul Grund and wife Lisa, son-in-law Kevin Hoffbeck, daughter Sue MacMillan and husband Jim. Grandchildren including: Paul Grund, Christopher Grund, Carter Grund, Tyler Grund, Maggie MacMillan and Josie MacMillan. Siblings: Sue (Bob) Koska, Shirley (Chuck) Bernhagen, and Mary Lou (John) Nauman.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walt and Helen Grund, siblings: Jerry, Judy and Jim, and daughters: Jean Hoffbeck and Therese Smith. A special bond was struck with his Grandsons Carter and Tyler Grund. Many hours were spent in Grandpa’s shop learning tricks of the trade which some would deem monkey business or the high-tech terminology putzing in the shop. When Grandpa wasn’t being attacked or falling out of a tree, there wasn’t a tree he wasn’t more than happy to cut down, cut and split into firewood and stack – followed by REPEAT! His other passion he shared with the Grandkids was TRACTORS! However, not even Grandpa’s great skills can overcome Mother Nature’s sense of balance and gravity! His love of his Granddaughters was evident in his terms of endearment nicknames Maggie MacMillan deemed Magnificent Maggie and Josie MacMillan as Personality Plus aka PP. After John’s first love of the

Queen Bee (his wife Betty) and his family. He enjoyed the accompaniment of his feline friends over the years. Besides his love of family; other “flavorites” in his life was desserts! So, much so that his daughter Sue would state that there’s not a dessert he would not devour. Amassing dessert plates that rivaled 5-course plate servings with even Grandkids stating “Grandpa”! Other sweet treats he thoroughly enjoyed during his special events was his homemade Sour Cream Raisin Pie that his Queen Bee (our Mom made)!!

John was born in Renville, MN on December 5, 1935.

The son of Walter and Helen Grund. Graduated from Renville High School in 1953. In 1956 he worked at Northwest Airlines as a ticket agent. He worked for Culligan, in 1957 the same year he married Betty Amberg (his forever Queen Bee)! Shortly, after the marriage he joined the Army in February of 1957 and was honorably discharged in December 1958. After being discharged, he attended business school and worked for Bruce Motor as a dispatcher. In 1961 John joined Ford Motor Company as a foreman and retired from Ford in 1989. While working at Ford; Dad tried many additional business pursuits ranging from handyman home improvements, driveway seal coating, financier of a racquetball facility, rototilling amongst many others but the favorite one that stuck with him is the one Fritz Amberg; his brother-in-law suggested Stump Grinding. His beloved stump grinder of choice was a Vermeer 630A or B. This venue in life earned him the nick name Stumphead and a business slogan in his retirement years that under-scored his tenacity that busy hands are happy ones– “Retired – but not Tired!” While working on a stump job providing assistance to branch removal from a pine tree, his head was impacted by the topping of that large pine tree. He was hit so hard it broke two bones within his ankle and had a severe brain trauma; however, he proved to himself that mind over matter triumphs and resolved to become as “normal” as a Grund can be which can be somewhat irrelevant to the world’s deemed social norms. He resolved to put a smile on every encounter face by his repertoire of jokes with his favorite one for the ladies beginning at a chance encounter as noted below: “Hi Rose” Resulting with the lass usually replying “I am not Rose” Yielding a quip back to her “Yes you are; because you are the flower of my day” Typically followed by his poem of “Rose are Red, Violets are Blue, What Would I Do if I Couldn’t Talk to You?” Family members could have

amassed a fortune if every time Dad mentioned the word Rose they would have received a dollar!

However, the true fortune reaped was the lasting legacy achieved that John left with those chance encounters; was the holy moments he left with those yielding a smile and a laugh shared reducing a daily burden or two by those simple encounters. John’s life mantra after his head trauma is summed up on the back of his business/calling card: A Clown’s Prayer ~ Lord, as I stumble through this life, help us to create more laughter than tears, dispense more happiness than gloom, spread more cheer than despair.

Never let me become so indifferent that we fail to see the wonder in a child’s face or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged.

Never let us forget that our total effort is to cheer people, make them happy and forget for a moment all the unpleasant things in their lives.

And Lord, in our final moment, may I hear You whisper: “When you made My people smile, you made Me smile.”

We are inclined to believe our Lord did not whisper but used a megaphone stating – Mission well accomplished!

Visitation will be Thursday, May 23 from 5 to 7 pm at Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI 54001, and 1 hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 N. Keller Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

We love you, Johnny/Dad/Grandpa – You Jokester!

You are now forever “Retired – But Not Tired” in God’s Kingdom!

We can now only envision you seeking a young child out asking them if they have ever heard the: Rooster, Pullet, Chicken joke or a lass innocently passing by flagging her down with a: Hi Rose………….

Forever Grandpa Clown You will be the sunshine in the light of our day and a beckon of hope for our futures!

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

Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely CONTRIBUTED WISDOT

Spring and summer in Wisconsin are great times to take the family on a road trip or hop on an all-terrain or utility-terrain vehicle (ATV/UTV) for some outdoor fun. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are asking everyone – no matter what they’re operating – stay attentive, patient and safe.

ATV/UTV registration grew 19 percent over the past five years, totaling 396,611 at the end of 2018. Motorists and riders could be sharing the road more frequently in some areas. State law now allows municipalities to authorize ATV/UTV use on roadways with a speed limit of 35 mph or less.

“ATVs, UTVs, cars and trucks offer different driving experiences, but one factor holds consistently true – no matter what you drive, even a momentary distraction can create a tragedy,” said WisDOT Secretary-Designee Craig Thompson. “It’s important that we all look out for one another.”

WisDOT published a website for riders and local officials who are interested in learning more about the 2017 law changes and requirements

to establish ATV routes within their jurisdiction. The website also contains a downloadable flier for anyone who’d like to encourage motorists and riders to share the road. The DNR publishes additional resources to assist ATV and UTV riders with safety courses, vehicle registration and knowledge of the law.

“Whether you’re behind the wheel or behind a set of handlebars – think safety,” said DNR Recreation Safety and Outdoor Skills Captain April Dombrowski. “ATV/UTV riding is among our state’s favorite recreational activities in the summer months.

Whether you are riding for work or for fun, stay safe and be responsible.”

SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS: • Watch for riders. Always eliminate distractions. Be patient and stay focused.

• When you approach an ATV/ UTV on the road, slow down and be patient for a safe opportunity to pass.

• As ATV/UTVs are much wider than bicycle or motorcycle, motorists are likely to require space from the opposing travel lane while passing.

• Keep an eye out for ATV route signs and remember the law allows postings at territorial boundaries so motorists may not see additional

signage along individual roads.

SAFETY TIPS FOR ATV/UTV RIDERS: • Stick to authorized areas. Most highways and roads statewide remain off limits. Check for ATV/UTV route signs or with local authorities to see if certain highways and roads are legally open.

• Travel at an appropriate speed and remain aware of your surroundings.

• Consider wearing high-visibility gear. As some drivers might not expect to be sharing the road with an ATV/UTV, it can help to be seen from afar.

• Riders are required to operate headlight(s) when on or around roadways.

• Helmets and protective gear save lives and are highly encouraged for everyone, but also are a legal obligation for riders and passengers under 18 with limited exceptions. Get the facts here.

• All UTV riders and passengers must have seatbelts fastened at all times.

• It is illegal for passengers to sit anywhere not specifically designed or intended for passenger use.

• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during ATV/UTV operation.

Bursik graduates from St. Norbert College DE PERE, Wis. (May 13, 2019) - Frank Shankwitz, co-founder and first president of the Make-A-Wish(r) Foundation, was St. Norbert College's commencement speaker on Sunday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m., in the Mulva Family Fitness & Sports Center on the college's De Pere campus. Shankwitz also received an honorary degree.

There were 560 students in the 2019 graduating class, including 537 candidates for baccalaureate degrees and 23 candidates for master's degrees, which included 20 from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

The national anthem was sung by graduating senior Kiera Matthews of West Bend, Wis., with graduating senior Sarah Hanna of Luxemburg, Wis., serving as student honor conductor.

Recent years have seen record enrollments and unprecedented investments in the St. Norbert campus. The academic excellence of the college is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Princeton Review and others.

Graduates included: Colin Bursik, Amery, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude.

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Visit our Area Churches this Summer Amery Free Lutheran Church

East Immanuel Lutheran Church

One mile west of Amery on CTH F Phone 715-268-9218

5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46 and 1 mile west on 20th www.eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Phone 715-268-2143

ERIC CHRISTENSON, PASTOR Sunday worship 9:15 a.m.

Call for times of special services Everyone welcome.

Congregational U.C.C. 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7390 Email: office.ameryucc@gmail.com BARRY SCHAEFER, PASTOR

Deronda Lutheran Church 1239 65th Ave., Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR June, July, August worship time 9:30 a.m.

June 16: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Communion and Breakfast at Garfield Park “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Little Falls Lutheran Church 1272 44th Ave., Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org LORI PEPER, PASTOR June, July, August worship time 11 a.m.

June 16: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Communion and Breakfast at Garfield Park “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Sunday worship 10 a.m Wheelchair accessible Childcare available Casual attire expected

KATHY PENNINGTON, PASTOR Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.

Visit our Labyrinth and Prayer Garden

Balsam Lutheran Church 1/4 mile south of Hwy. 8 on CTH H, turn right on Mains Crossing, Amery Phone 715-268-9291 www.balsamlutheranchurch.org DAN WATLAND, PASTOR

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Sunday worship: 10:15 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 16: Outdoor Service with blessings of animals

1050 N. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7717

Elim Lutheran Church

FATHER GENE MURPHY

Range, WI

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Saturday Mass 4 p.m., Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00-3:30 p.m. or by appointment Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Mass 9 a.m.

Sunday, June 30: 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass/Pet Blessing at Michael Park Sunday, Aug. 25: 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass at Michael Park

DAN WATLAND, PASTOR

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church

Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Coffee fellowship following worship

First Lutheran Church, ELCA 240 Elm St. West, Amery Turn west off of main street by Nextgen Phone 715-268-7135 TIM BJORGE, PASTOR Sunday worship 9 a.m. (informal) Air conditioned VBS June 24-27, 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

507 West Main, Balsam Lake

United Covenant Church

1578 85th Ave., Co. Rd. F, Amery Office phone 715-268-9577 Email: office@nuicparish.org www.nuicparish.org

FATHER GENE MURPHY

348 5th St. NW - Jct. 63 & JJ, Clear Lake Phone 715-263-2665

June, July, August worship time 8 a.m.

June 16: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Communion and Breakfast at Garfield Park “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

Thursday Mass 9 a.m.

Saturday Mass 6 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 8:008:15 a.m. or by appointment Friday, July 5, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Rummage Sale Saturday, July 6, 8am-Noon Rummage Sale

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Redeemer Lutheran Church

LORI PEPER, PASTOR

217 Deronda St., Amery Phone 715-268-7290 KEITH RUEHLOW, PASTOR Sunday worship 9 a.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer 6:15 p.m.

VBS - June 17-20, 3-5 p.m. “ROAR!”

600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-7283 www.redeemerlutheran-church-amery.com TOM HAHN, PASTOR Sunday worship 9:30 a.m.

Indoor Friendship Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9:30 a.m. with High Vision Quartet

DAN PEARSON, PASTOR Schedule through Labor Day Sunday 10 a.m. Worship

PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

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DISHWASHER MJ Cleaning Service Inc. NEEDED New Benefits Available Great Kitchen Crew Stop in and ask Sarah for an application FARM TABLE RESTAURANT 110 Keller Avenue Amery, WI

construction cleaning position Mon-Fri 1st shift flexible days Call Mary Jo

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GED Examiner/Pearson Vue Test Proctor (Call Staff ) Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus

Applications are presently being accepted from qualified candidates for a part-time (hours vary – up to 3-8 hours/week) GED Examiner/Pearson Vue Test Proctor at our Rice Lake Campus.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: June 3, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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Spanish Adjunct Instructor

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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Financial Aid Advisor/ Student Services Technician

Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking safety and quality conscious, self-motivated Production Associates to join our 1st and 2nd shift team at the Luck, WI location.

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Financial Aid Advisor/Student Services Technician at the WITC Rice Lake Campus. Under the direction and supervision of the Director, Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Advisor/Student Services Technician contributes to the efficient and responsive operation of the WITC Financial Aid program and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. This position provides important processing, support, and student assistance with financial aid at the Rice Lake Campus and Collegewide support for processing functions. This position also provides employment services to include working with employers posting jobs in TechConnect, planning and execution of employment and recruitment related events and activities for students.

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Deadline to apply: May 30, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

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Nicolet College, in partnership with Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC), is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to be considered when adjuncts or substitute instructors are needed to teach Spanish courses at WITC. Courses may be taught from any of the four campuses (New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, or Ashland).

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: June 14, 2019

• Sign-on & referral bonus program – up to $750 • 12-hour day and night shifts; Great team • Weekly paychecks; Benefits options available

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Any Campus Location

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for part-time Certified Nursing Assistant Instructors throughout Northwestern Wisconsin. Teaching assignments will be on an as-needed basis and include both classroom and clinical hours. Opportunities are available in and around all WITC locations.

NOW HIRING PRODUCTION OPERATORS IN NEW RICHMOND, WI

Certified Nursing Assistant Instructors - Adjunct Faculty

1st & 2nd Shift Production Associates We offer a competitive wage starting at $13.00/hr. depending on experience, plus a shift incentive ($1.50/hr. for nights), a complete benefit package including paid vacation, holidays and 401(k) along with a progressive work environment.

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company!

Please apply online at www.quanex.com/careers or stop in to complete an application.

Quanex Building Products Corporation Attn: Human Resources 501 Main Street S Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

We’re Growing!

Isometric Companies provides Tooling, Automation and High Value Medical Micro Molding subassemblies to our global customers. Located in New Richmond, WI we offer excellent wages and benefits. We are inviting dynamic qualified applicants to apply for the following positions:

Senior Automation Engineer Day Shift: Mon-Fri If you have been responsible for equipment control system design and programming robotic, PLC’s, HMI’s and Vision System equipment we want to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or Associates degree • 10 years of relevant experience • Minimum (10) years applied engineering experience • Minimum (5) years of equipment control and programming • Minimum (5) years of demonstrated project management • Minimum (5) years programming of coordinated servo motion • 3D Automation design experience with Solidworks and ProE preferred • Beckhoff control platform and multiple programming languages including structured text desired • Quoting experience preferred • Previous experience in Plastic Injection Molding preferred • Creation of technical documentation required

Senior Program Manager The Sr. Program Manager, is responsible for the entire project lifecycle, validation, equipment and process training, and release to production. Responsible for managing budget, scope, project purchasing, suppliers, schedule, risk, and communication between customer and cross-functional internal team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of applied engineering exp.

• Minimum (10) years of demonstrated project management experience in medical device injection. molding and assembly. PMP or PMI certification preferred.

• Minimum (10) years of demonstrated validation experience.

• Understanding of ISO13485 and CRF820 Part 21 and their requirements.

• Working knowledge of 3D CAD, MS Project, Minitab, and ERP software.

TO APPLY: Send resume to: cjohnson@isotool.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco Free Campus

Check us out at www.isomicro.com

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Store Manager & Asst. Manager Positions $10 - $20/hr. + bonus

Local Finance Company St. Croix Falls Rates vary with experience Health, dental and vision Email resume/cover letter to gerri.richardson@phfsgroup.com

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Some days, nights and weekends. Must be able to multi-task and handle a busy line with pride. Must be clean, dependable, energetic, friendly, have knowledge of safe food handling and have transportation. Starting pay based on experience.

Wayne’s Cafe

Highway 8 • St. Croix Falls

Come make a difference in someone’s life!

Amery Memory Care is now accepting applications to join our team!

HEAD COOK Looking for an individual with cooking experience who would primarily work 6 a.m. 2:30 p.m. but would work occasional weekends.

Please speak to Sharon for more information.

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Bowman Leather One of Amery’s newest additions to Keller Avenue recently had their ribbon cutting ceremony. L-R: Tom VanSomeren, Paul Shafer, Matt Johnson, Ed White, Catherine Olsen of Bowman Leather, Kim Moore, Cheryl Meyer, Mayor Paul Isakson, Dennis Carteron and Tom Hartmann.

Illumination Streaks Which Glow Look now see what’s in north to shine Spectacular in beauty is all views Up and down unique in their lines Makes a person excited watching this.

Now such a picture shown of lights oh! that glitter is the northern ones So see all beauty performed of might Who else but Lord shows us.

Those illuminations streaks which glow Doesn’t nature give glory within here Children and grown ups will ponder in this show Here’s one-of-a-kind adventure to see.

Take your time get some pictures a memo source Be early to study sky line so pretty For here’s the Lord’s handiwork touch of course An showing us his unlimited ways of beauty.

By Al Tosland January 20, 2019

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Everyday lunch and dinner special Excellent Food and Service

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Space available for parties, meetings, etc.

Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations

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SPECIALS Monday - Burger Night Tuesday - Tacos (all day) Wednesday - Wings (all day) Thursday - Steak Night Friday - Fish Fry (100% Alaskan Cod) (all day) Plus full menu available 7 days a week

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Fun and Recreation . . . just great living and all the professional services, merchantile establishments and natural facilities to help you enjoy this great time of year! ✫ Stower Seven Lakes State Trail Bike and hike ✫ Amery Golf Course Challenging 18-hole course. Beautiful clubhouse facilities. ✫ North Park Picnic Shelter, Play Area, Ball Park, Tennis Courts, Horseshoe Court, Basketball Court, Skateboard Park, Disc Golf, Campsites

✫ South Twin Park Tennis Courts, Picnic Shelter, Beach ✫ York Park Nature Center 2-1/2 miles of rustic hiking trails with handicapped peer.

Member location of the Great Wisconsin Birding Trail.

✫ Michael Riverfront Park Pavilions on shore of beautiful Apple River ✫ Cattail Trail Trail with 6 water crossing between Amery and Turtle Lake ✫ Municipal Airport 4,000 ft. runway, tie downs, gas, non-precision instrument approach ✫ Medical and Shopping Facilities

WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING FESTIVITIES IN AMERY THIS SEASON 24th Annual

Amery Trail Days Friday-Saturday, May 31 & June 1

Amery Art Fair Saturday, June 15 NORTH PARK

Music on the River June 21, July 19 & Aug. 16 MICHAEL PARK

Giant Ice Cream Sundae & Freedom Sale Friday, July 5

Fourth of July Fireworks Display & AHS Band Concert Thursday, July 4 - Soldiers’ Field (raindate July 5) 70th Annual

Amery Fall Festival September 12-13-14-15

This invitation to “Our Summer Friends” extended by the AMERY COMMUNITY CLUB and CITY OF AMERY

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Amery Middle School Genius Expo winners announced Amery Middle School held an Awards Ceremony Friday, May 24, to honor students who received awards from the May 17 AMS Genius Expo. The Genius Expo showcased student projects that required research and developing a presentation for a semester. The projects are from driving question students came up with. The question was something that students are curious about and the learning is student-driven. Advisors facilitate Genius Hour Sessions each week while students work in groups or independently learning about their driving question. Community members came in to judge the projects at the Expo and students also voted on Kids’ Choice Award. The awards were plaques designed and made by the Middle School Create Class.

The following students were named 2019 Genius Hour Award Winners: *8th Grade Kids’ Choice Award: Mia Brotzel, Lauren Sobczak, Miguel Herrera–What takes an athlete from good to great? *8th Grade Da Vinci Awards Ryan Hanson, Connor Grimm–“How did the Black Devils leave a lasting effect on the world?”

Lucy Kube, Amber Rens, Kaitlyn Peterson–“Can we make a scale model of a Tesla Model X?”

The Dental Arts Staff hopes you have a wonderful, fun Summer!

Megan Wolf, Helen Buenzli, Zusette Frutos, Victor Morales–“How can we decrease the amount of sugar in candy?”

Sophia Danielson–“How can I design an article of clothing to save victims of aortic dissection due to car accidents?”

Maya Curtis, Madelyn Mike, Molly Lutz–“What does it take to start a band?” *8th Grade Best of Show Award Maya Curtis, Madelyn Mike, Molly Lutz–“What does it take to start a band” *7th Grade Kids’ Choice Award Koy Hopke, Wyatt Ingham, Trevor Hinz–“Why is Fortnite so addicting?” *7th Grade Da Vinci Awards Grace Ziegler, Haley Pulkrabek–“How does our brain pick up on gut instincts, and how does it affect our decision making?”

Zachary Hahn–“How can I make a drum set using a Makey Makey circuit board?”

Kenna Hein, Bailee Knapp–“What causes people to dream, and what goes on in the brain while dreaming?

Henry Plummer–“What happens when you go to sleep? What is dreaming, and why do you forget some

dreams and remember other dreams? *7th Grade Best of Show Award Grace Ziegler, Haley Pulkrabek–“How does our brain pick up on gut instincts, and how does it affect our decision making?” *6th Grade Kids’ Choice Award Kelly Fern and Izzie Iwaszko–How can we stop plastic pollution? *6th Grade Da Vinci Awards Allyson Peterson–“What are different types of chemical reactions you can make yourself?”

Lyla Stone–“What do the main ingredients in baking do for the product, and how can I show the end result?

Luciana Aizpurua, Alexandra Edwards, Lily Kasper–“How and why do different nations create different foods that are considered exotic by other countries?”

Paige Komanec, Tasha Tiry–“What effects do genes have on what the child will look like and how can we use genes to predict how a person looks?” *6th Grade Best of Show Award Lyla Stone–“What do the main ingredients in baking do for the product, and how can I show the end result?”

David P. Doroff, D.D.S. James J. Lampi, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. Ott, D.D.S.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: It does not take many words to speak the truth. (Chief Joseph) Carolyn Lumsden 715-483-9738

This is an old recipe that has been around since the 1950’s but still is used and is very good. I’ve you have not tried it, maybe you would like to.

FIFTIES-STYLE SALISBURY STEAK Combine in large bowl: 1/4 c. cream of mushroom soup (from 10-3/4 oz.) can (save rest for later in the recipe) 1 pound ground beef 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs 1/3 c. finely chopped onion 1 beaten egg 2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. pepper Shape into 6 patties. Put into sprayed/greased skillet and brown on both sides on medium heat. If your skillet is not large, fry half at a time. Then put all onto a plate.

Spoon off fat in skillet, add and mix together: 1-1/3 c. sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3-3/4 oz.) remaining soup from above Add the patties. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, turning occasionally for about 20 minutes or until patties are thoroughly cooked. Garnish with some chopped fresh parsley and serve. Hints: You can substitute ground turkey for the beef but increase bread crumbs to 1/2 cup. Serve over cooked rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, etc. Serves 6.

This recipe has most everything for a good tasting casserole. It doesn’t take long to mix up and it bakes for about an hour.

CHICKEN, RICE AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE Combine in shallow 3 quart casserole: 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 c. water 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen combo of broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts 1 pkg. (6 oz. ) seasoned long grain and wild rice mix with the flavor packet mixed in also 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Put on top: 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds) Sprinkle with some paprika. Cover casserole.

Bake at 350Ëš for 1 hour or until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.

Uncover and sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Serves 4-6.

Cook according to directions on package: 1 pkg. (12 oz.) Velveeta Shells and Cheese Dinner Brown in large skillet and drain: 1 pound ground beef 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped Stir in: 1 can (8 oz.) pizza sauce Spoon the cooked shells into 8� square baking dish.

Top with the meat mixture.

Sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese Bake at 375Ëš for 20 minutes or well heated through.

Serves 3-4. Hint: If you wish, use ground turkey or venison for the ground beef.

and serve.

Tips: Remember to have eggs and butter at room temp. when baking for best results.

If you’re going to chop up figs, raisins, etc. rinse them in very cold water first, then put them into the food processor or chopper. It will help prevent a big mess.

Add 1 tsp. lemon juice to each quart of water when cooking rice. It will keep the rice fluffy.

This recipe looks so good and tastes good, too. It does take a longer baking time, so allow for that.

Combine in large bowl, beating 1 minute to combine and then 2 minutes more: 1 box super moist spice cake mix (or 1 box yellow cake mix with 1-1/2 tsp. apple pie spice 1 c. milk I pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 3 eggs Add and combine: 1 large Granny-Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped (2 c.)

Put batter into a 10-12� sprayed bunt or fluted tube pan.

Bake at 325Ëš for 40-45 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack. Remove pan.

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EASIEST DUMP CAKE EVER Mix according to directions: 1 yellow cake mix Put into 9x13� baking pan: 1 can cherry pie filling Spread on top of the cherry pie filling: 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple Pour cake mix batter on top of the fillings.

Pour over the top of the batter: 2 sticks melted butter Sprinkle on top: 1 c. coconut 1 c. nuts Bake at 325Ëš for 1 hour. Hint: Serve with dollop of whipped cream/topping or scoop of ice cream if desired.

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Family Performance Series: Get ready for some fun and exciting family shows this summer! The library will be hosting lots of great performers: Wildlife Science Center, Rocket Into Reading (The Magic of Isaiah), The LEGO Guy, ScienceTellers, PowerUp, Launch & Light, and COMPAS Teaching Artist Afoutayi. Check our website or program guide for more information.

Some performances require registration. Check our program guide or website for more information, including dates, times, location, and registration info.

Pipsqueak Plutos Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Mondays 10:30).

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Mini Martians Storytime: Ages 3-6 (Wednesdays 10:30). Starting June 12. Let your imagination soar with stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun, spacethemed craft.

Author Visit: Micheal Tideman: Friday, June 7th, 3-5 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. Join us as author Micheal Tideman discusses his book, Letters From Elk City. The novel is a historical romance based on the Oregon Coast and in the American South.

Big Dipper Game Day: Board Games: All ages (Thursday, June 13, 10 am). A variety of board games will be available for you to play. We'll have board games for toddlers up through teens.

Space Bingo: All ages (Some Fridays 10 am). Try your luck at Space Bingo for your chance to win prizes. Check program guide or website for dates.

Teen Movies & Pizza: Teens Grades 6-12 (Some Fridays 3 pm). Hang out, eat pizza, and watch a movie! Check our program guide or website for dates & movie info. Registration required. Register on our website amerylibrary.org/teens.

Summer Feeding Program: Kids & Teens (Mondays). Enjoy a free picnic lunch at the library! More details coming soon! This program is made possible by the Amery School District.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Baby Book Bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

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Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for June is Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, May 30th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library� may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

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SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday at noon B.B., Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601.

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months).

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

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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 information call Pat Skinner at

715-822-8422 and leave message.

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Library at 6 p.m.

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 - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown.

Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969.

For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professionals 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.

Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Great Blue Yoga, 113 Keller Ave N 54001, 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays.

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Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717.

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.

Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere.

The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coffee and snacks are provided.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.)

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

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AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, May 29– K-5 Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Egg Wrap, Cinnamon Crisps, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Early Riser, Cinnamon Crisps, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Grahams, Cheerio Bar-HS Only, String Cheese, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadstick, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

Intermediate School Lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Pizza Calzone, Marinara Sauce, Garlic Breadstick, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Pizza Calzone, Marinara Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

High School Lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Pizza Calzone, Marinara Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Cook’s Choice Salad.

Thursday, May 30– K-5 Breakfast: Bacon Egg Scramble, Assorted Bread, Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Bacon Egg Scramble, Assorted Bread, Cereal, Cheerio Bar-HS Only, String Cheese, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, Baked Beans, Berries & Cream, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate School Lunch: Turkey Bacon Wrap with Chipotle Herb Dip, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Ranch Wedges, Fruit Choices, Garden Bar, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Turkey Bacon Wrap with Chipotle Herb Dip, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun, Ranch Wedges, Pear Slices, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch.

High School Lunch: Philly Cheese Steak, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Pudding, Cook’s Choice Salad.

Friday, May 31– K-5 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

6-12 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, Cheerio Bar-HS Only, Grahams, Fruit Choices.

Elementary School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Mixed Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

Intermediate School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Cod Nuggets, Mixed Veggies, Garden Bar, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara

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High School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Meatball Sub, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Cook’s Choice Salad.

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CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, May 29– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Cinni, Smoothie, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Pulled Pork or Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun, Sidewinders, Green Beans, Fruit Juice, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Hard Cooked Egg, Muffin, Donut Holes, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Smoothie.

High school lunch: Barbeque Chicken, Fish or Chicken Patty on a Bun, Green Beans, Ranch Sweet Potato Fries or Tator Tots, Juice, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.

Thursday, May 30– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Cheese Stick or Ham & Cheese Bagel Sandwich, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Turkey & Gravy with Biscuit or PB & J “Uncrustable”, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Corn, Cranberries, Applesauce, Milk Choice.

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High school lunch: Turkey & Gravy with Biscuit or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Sliced Pears, Craisins, Milk Choice.

Friday, May 31– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Fruit, Blueberry or Chocolate Muffin, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or “Goldfish Bowl”, Spaghetti Sauce, Vegetables with Dip, Grapes, Sliced Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cereal Bar, Muffin, PB & J “Uncrustable”, Oatmeal Bar. High school lunch: Stromboli or Bosco Sticks or Garlic Cheese French Bread, Caesar Salad, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk.

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Choir Students State Music Recognitions At state music contest on Saturday, May 4, both the guys ensemble and the girls ensemble received a first rating with a perfect score. Then approximately a week later they received certificates in the mail stating that both groups were recognized with “Exemplary Performance” awards. The Exemplary Performance Recognition Project expands recognition of outstanding student performers at the WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festival.

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Girls Vocal Ensemble – Sydney Bosley, Hannah Elmer, Sarah Garves, Jenna Hendrickson, Kelsey Oman, Megan Osero, Allison Stauner, Hannah VanSomeren, Ella Williamson.

Guys Vocal Ensemble – Jack Alton, Zach de la Cruz, Erasmus Espinosa, Brett Forrest, Marty Hellie, Jackson Henningsgard, Matthew Knutson, Kenny Lepak, Bauer Panek, Irving Sanchez, Canyon Schwartz, Zach Sobczak, Dylan Thomsen, Keaton Tollakson, Gus Wentz.

what is typically expected for this age group. At the end of the day, each adjudicator selects the

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most exceptional performances to receive the Exemplary Performance Award from among those

of their outstanding performance at the State Festival. Congratulations to both groups on

this outstanding achievement.

Youth tractor & machinery training dates set Wisconsin Law requires that any youth less than 16 years of age be certified to operate a tractor or machinery on public roads–even if working for a parent or guardian. In addition, federal law prohibits hiring or even allowing any youth under the age of 16 to participate in any hazardous work activities, including operating tractors over 20 PTO horsepower, unless the youth has a training certificate or is working on a farm owned and operated by his or her

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and must attend all training sessions and complete written and driving examinations in order to be certified. Pre-registration is required. There will be a $20 fee for the course.

To pre-register for the training, contact Lorraine Toman at the Spooner Area Ag Agents UW-Extension office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914. Please provide the name, address, telephone number, and date of birth of the youth to be certified.

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Local super hero awarded The Oral Surgery Center’s $1000 Academic Scholarship

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Carter is one year old with a medium length Black coat and White locket at his throat. He is a playful and silly boy. Carger loves being held and petted and also enjoys time to himself. When the mood strikes, he will cuddle around your neck. Carter seems to do okay with other cats at the shelter and would do well with a dog. He has been at the shelter since March 20 when his family moved away and abandoned him. Carter is one of three Black Cats available with a 50% off adoption fee.

Amena is the second 50% off Black Cat. She has a short coat.

Amena is gentle and easy going.

She was surrendered from a home with too many cats. She lived with and did well with young children.

She liked to curl up on their beds at night to sleep. It must be her easy going, no shenanigans personality, that allows her to take them in stride. Amena has a classic sleek silhouette that goes with everything.

Challa has been at the shelter since March 1. Don’t let that length of time frighten you into thinking he is a bad cat. He isn’t! Challa is a Black Panther with energy to spare.

The poor fellow is beside himself in a wire kennel at the shelter and can often be found in our front lobby cat playroom – to give him room to roam. Challa is a mover and a shaker. This extremely handsome fellow needs a full house to unwind. Once he has inspected every room, nook and cranny of every crawlspace and basement corner, Challa will settle to soak in the love. Challa is our third 50% off Black Cat. Our upcoming Annual Shelter Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 22. Your “I don’t need it, use it for the animals!� donations make this fundraising event a success. Our sale depends on the household goods, camping gear, kitchen utensils, yard tools, furniture, knick knacks and lightly used treasures you no longer need.

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

Our sale includes everything but clothing and outdated technology/ TVs that need to be recycled. If you have a large item or need to make arrangements to bring your donations at another time, please call ahead, 715 268-7387 (PETS).

While you are donating to the Sale, stop in to visit the cats and dogs available for adoption. The dog kennel is full of dogs waiting to make your acquaintance. Four Mixed Breed puppies are also available. They will be medium to large sized dogs. The pups are from the same litter but vary in size, shape and color. They show signs of Pyrenees, Basset, Beagle, Shepherd and Husky. There are three females and one male. View them online at our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG.

Congratulations to Alixander Logan of Clear Lake High School! When asked “if you could become any super hero and have supernatural powers, who would it be and why?�

Alix revealed that he would become The Human Psyche! “My passion would be to help people who have depression and manipulate the human mind to decrease the specific mental health issues thus reducing the number of suicides.�

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St. Croix Regional Medical Ctr. Charlee Rae Roerick Charlee Rae Roerick, baby girl, 8 lbs 5 oz, was born May 7 to Cassandra Roerick and Joseph Tetrault of Centuria.

Braxton Carter Bergerson Braxton Carter Bergerson, baby boy, 6 lbs 13 oz, was born May 9 to Michelle Potempa and Carl Bergerson of St. Croix Falls.

Adalynn Chevelle Sorgaard Adalynn Chevelle Sorgaard, baby girl, 7 lbs 3 oz, was born May 14 to Marissa Wilson and Chris Sorgaard of Lindstrom, MN.

Eleanor Mary Lunsman Eleanor Mary Lunsman, baby girl, 5 lbs 6 oz, was born May 15 to Jenna and Charles Lunsman of Webster.

Corbin Scott Lunsman Corbin Scott Lunsman, baby boy, 6 lbs 1 oz, was born May 15 to Jenna and Charles Lunsman of Webster.

Margaret Maude Barten Margaret Maude Barten, baby girl, 7 lbs 15 oz, was born May 15 to Jackie and Josh Barten of Lindstrom, MN.

Patrick Earl Rivard Patrick Earl Rivard, baby boy, 7 lbs 9 oz, was born May 17 to Brett and Kyle Rivard of Taylors Falls, MN.

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This is a busy time for all gardeners. Whether you are into veggies, flowers or a great yard, now is the time to really get busy. By now you have hopefully decided what veggies or flowers you want to grow. Those of you who follow Garden my column know Variety that I don’t advocate planting Julie Kuehl, annual veggies Polk County or flowers until Master Gardener after Memorial Day. The School of Hard Knocks has taught me that we can get frost even that late in the spring.

When getting ready to buy your plants (for those who aren’t growing their seedlings), remember some basic rules. #1 RULE IS TO READ THE PLANT LABEL. Make sure you have enough space, correct sunlight require-

ments and will be able to keep easily watered during dry times. #2 Rule is to check that the plants you buy are healthy. A few brown leaves are okay, but check carefully. If you are buying your plants someplace other than a local nursery remember that the people in the nursery area of the store may not be as trained on plants as they are at a nursery. They may not be trained to know that all plants are not watered equally or that some plants may need more sun than others. #3 Rule Make sure that your soil is well prepared. You may need to add some organic compost or a fertilizer to your soil to replenish nutrients. Make sure soil is worked up after the long winter. If doing planters, always use a good grade potting soil. My personal choice is Miracle Grow (even though it is sometimes more expensive I get better results).

If you apply fertilizer or a weed and feed to your lawn, now is a good time. If your lawn needs aerating temperatures should be at least 60-70 degrees. Grass should be kept around 2 inches.

If you are doing containers, be

sure that if you haven’t cleaned them you do so now with a solution of water and bleach to kill any fungus. Again, use a good potting mixture. Make sure your containers have good drainage.

If using on a patio or porch, it is a good idea to use something under your containers to catch any runoff when watering (whether clean plastic catchers or some type of mat). Again remember the rules regarding spacing and reading labels to insure that your containers will stay beautiful all summer. I was always concerned about having potted ferns until Kathy, a good friend of mine, shared this little pearl for keeping potted ferns beautiful all the way through fall. Every couple of days submerge them in a bath of water and about ½ c (depending on size of container) Epsom Salt. I was amazed at how great they were all last summer and into the fall.

Any questions or topic suggestions contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time be a kid and laugh a lot while you keep playing in the dirt.

Arya Jane Hoyt, baby girl, 6 lbs 13 oz, was born May 17 to Angie Johnson and Phillip Hoyt of Osceola.

Caiden Aaron Bertsinger Caiden Aaron Bertsinger, baby boy, 8 lbs 2 oz, was born May 19 to Annie and Aaron Bertsinger of Dresser.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER ATTENTION MEMBERS!!! D Do you lik like tto bake b k but b t don’t want to eat all of your creations?? I have the solution for you! Our annual Vendor and Bake sale is coming up on June 29th! We are looking for members to bake some yummy treats and donate them to the sale. Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call to let us know if you can bake something. Are you not so much of a baker? Still want to donate? We are also going to have a baking day at the center, so, if you want to donate some baking items such as four, sugar, butter, eggs, oil, cake or brownie mix, we would love that, too! We are also looking for vendors that love to craft or have a business they want to promote. Call 715-298-6605 or email for more information.

Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you!

Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us!

Was it your goal to learn something new in 2019?

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Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center Need a place to rent? Consider the Amery Area Community Center for that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration? We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes?

Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long.

Tuesday May 21st Pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Carl Johnson placed second, Mary Fisher took third, Wendell Anderson placed fourth and Dean Elken with the consolation prize.

Wednesday May 22nd Bridge winners are Pat Carlson in first, and Kate Kellerman placed second.

Thursday May 16th Pool winners are Gary Snelling placed first, Dean Elken took second, Wendell Anderson placed third, Jerry Fisher with the consolation prize.

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Welcome back summer friends!

This is our annual issue that gives our community and surrounding area a chance to welcome everyone and to show how much they appreciate your support. The issue is hand delivered to homes/cabins around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake and Lake Magnor. If you know of someone on those lakes that did not receive a paper please have them stop by our office to pick one up.

I hope everyone was able to get outside Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the beautiful weather. I journeyed up north for a couple of days for a fun and relaxing time with friends. It’s too bad that Memorial Day was such a washout with all the cemetery ceremonies planned but it was good everyone had a back up plan and the ceremonies went on. Thank you once again to all the men and women who have served our country.

The 24th Annual Amery Trail Days is this weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1. The event

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kicks-off with community-wide garage sales in and around Amery on Friday. A map with the participating locations can be found in this issue. Have fun while touring the sales.

Saturday, June 1, the day will be filled with‌ *Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast at the Amery Airport from 7-11am *Cattail Trailhead from 10am-2pm: -Petting Zoo -FREE Fishing by the Polk County Sportsmens Club -FREE Ice Cream Cones Pounding -FREE Blood Pressure Check and information by Amery EMS the -View Amery Fire Department Fire Pavement Trucks -Display by Amery Snowmobile Club Pam Humpal -$10 off Amery Free Press subscription for new or renewals *Bike Ride on the Stower Trail to Wanderoos starting at 2pm from Soo Line Park *Taco Dinner at Amery Ambulance Garage with silent auction/raffle from 3-6pm Amery Trail Days is sponsored by the Amery Free Press and the Amery Community Club. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the event on Saturday!

Once again, Congratulations to all area high school and college graduates. This Sunday, June 1, is Amery’s graduation ceremony. Good luck with all your future plans.

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Congratulations and good luck to the following for qualifying for the state tournaments: *Noah Rademaker, Amery-Tennis Singles *Marlee Dietrich, Amery-100 Hurdles and 300 Hurdles *Canyon Schwartz, Amery-Pole Vault *Dalton Johnson, Lance Waalen, Galen Coy, Gus Wentz, Amery-4x100 Relay and 4x200 Relay *Isaac Pearson, Kincaid Hughes, Adam Loenser, Colton Stahl, Clear Lake-4x800 Relay *Isaac Pearson, Clear Lake-400M *Colton Stahl, Clear Lake-300M Hurdles *Jazzy Christiansen, Clear Lake-Discus *Molly Petersen, Abby Keller, Brooklyn Tolzman, Liz Rosen, Clear Lake- 4x100 Relay Also, Good Luck to the following as they play in tournament competition‌ *Amery Golf to Sectionals May 28 *Clayton/Turtle Lake Softball at Grantsburg May 28 Sectionals *Amery Girls Soccer vs Washburn/Bayfield/South Shore May 30 Happy Birthday wishes this week to my nephew, Walker, who will be 2 years old on June 4. Have fun!

Hard to believe that we are approaching the month of June already. Now Mother Nature needs to check the calendar so we can proceed with Summer. Have a great week, and I will see you at Amery Trail Days this weekend!

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The Amery Cadet Band under the direction of Meredith Enjaian played a number of songs for the crowd gathered inside of the Middle School Gymnasium.

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Debra Handy representing the VFW Auxiliary, read the names of every veteran that Polk County has lost over the past year.

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Ceremony moved indoors to packed gymnasium

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Bill Hegg of Amery’s American Legion Larson-Torgerson post #169, gave credit to VFW 7929 member Eldon Sanders for not throwing in the towel on a very rainy Memorial Day. Hegg said Sanders was responsible for arranging to have the program moved to the school.

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Members of the Amery’s American Legion and VFW Honor and Color Guard led veterans into the ceremony Monday morning.

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Pastor Tim Bjorge of Amery’s First Lutheran Church gave the Invocation and Benediction at Monday morning’s ceremony.

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VFW Auxiliary members walked with flags and two crosses that were later laid by boots, a helmet and rifle which stood to honor fallen soldiers.

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Osceola-raised golfer qualifies for U.S. Open

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

A man raised golfing on Osceola turf will head to the U.S. Open Championship this year for a second time.

Charlie Danielson qualified May 20 at the U.S. Golf Association sectionals in Dallas Texas. The U.S. Open will be held at Pebble Beach Golf Club in California, June 13 - 16.

What ran through the golfer’s mind as he cinched his spot at the championship?

“Just a huge sigh of relief,” said Danielson, who has been recovering from knee surgery since last July. “I’ve had a few close calls earlier in the year and I felt that I was due for something good to go my way.”

Local golfers and friends of the Danielson family also celebrated

the achievement.

“For him to get back to this level right away is impressive,” said Logan Schrock, director of golf at Osceola’s Krooked Kreek Golf Course. “It’s exciting and it’s great for younger kids to see someone from the area qualifying.”

“To get into the U.S. Open is a pretty significant event, an accomplishment,” said Patrick Hayes, owner of Krooked Kreek since December 2017.

A week before the qualifier, Danielson played a round at the local course, shooting a 59. Par is 72.

“It’s a record,” Hayes said. “And he shot from the blue tees, the long tees. We’ll frame the scorecard. Now we have to figure out what we can do at the course so he won’t do it again.”

Said Danielson, “I love

coming back to Osceola.

So many great memories and so many great friends. Plus, Krooked Kreek is the course I grew up playing.”

‘I’ve had a few close calls earlier in the year and I felt that I was due for something good to go my way.’

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Now he’ll turn his focus to the June championship.

“This is my second U.S. Open now and I’m excited about the opportunity,” Danielson told the Sun. “It’s a great

chance to learn more about my golf game at a historic venue. There are quite a few challenges when it comes to playing in a major: tough golf course, tough set up, best competition in the world and on the biggest stage.”

Still, the golfer wasn’t too busy to express gratitude for his hometown fans.

“Thank you to everyone in the community for the overwhelming support,” he said. “It’s been a long journey back to playing after knee surgery, and I’m very blessed to be back competing again.”

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Charlie Danielson said he breathed a sigh of relief upon qualifying for the U.S. Open. The championship is set for June 13-16 at Pebble Beach Golf Club in California.

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One of the many benefits of buying locally is getting good service. Being able to deal with the merchant directly when you need help or have problems can be the most valuable thing you get when you make a purchase.

Apple River TV and Appliance combines the benefits of the latest technology with products from LG, Samsung, Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid and Wisconsin based Speed Queen with the old fashioned value of servicing what they sell. It’s a rare combination that provides exceptional value, something the gang at Apple River TV and Appliance have been providing since 1970.

Apple River TV and Appliance still installs roof antennas to receive the numerous free digital TV offerings. Roof antennas are becoming more popular, with from 20 to 30 free digital channels available. In some areas, you can get Eau Claire stations, increasing the number of free channels.

Technology is always changing, and Bob Richter and his crew regularly attend training on the latest offerings from their vendors.

The latest in television technology — 4K Ultra High Definition — is now on display at Apple River TV & Appliance. LG’s Ultra High Definition 4K is the newest industry standard for premium picture quality. Screens contain 8.3 million pixels, four times the resolution of full HD1080p.

Images look vibrant and stunning, even close up. LG says the colors are as true-to-life as nature intended, and it truly has to be seen to be believed.

Both LG’s and Samsung’s Smart TVs allow you to easily search for movies, TV shows, browse the web, watch YouTube videos and even access Netflix accounts.

Apple River TV& Appliance carries TV sets that will fit any viewing area in your home.

LG’s organic LED (OLED) TV screens range from 55” -88”, while Samsung’s OLED screen sizes are from 49” up to 82”.

For those of you who thought that OLED was out of reach, think again. Prices are falling and LG has a “Wallpaper” model that is 55” wide and no thicker than a sticker. For those of you who thought 4K television was crystal clear, get ready to be blown away again, because 8K is here. LG has 8K sets up to 88”, Samsung’s 8K offerings range from 65-98” Speed Queen, manufactured in Ripon, Wisconsin, washers and dryers are manufactured using metal instead of plastic.

The same machines built for long-lasting performance in laundromats, hospitals and military bases are the same machines built to last 25 years in your home. Speed Queen offers an industry-best warranty on their washers and dryers.

Come see the newly reintroduced front load Speed Queen washers.

Looking for a way to clean your clothes, save money and the environment? Apple River TV and Appliance can help. They carry Excelsior HE Laundry detergent. The liquid detergent is lake friendly, biodegradable and phosphate free. A five-liter box of Excelsior washes 333 loads of laundry and stain removers are included in the box. This eliminates

the need for bleach and fabric softener liquid or sheets. To get the same number of loads done with other products, you would need to spend $177 more.

Plus it may be refilled, saving on landfill waste. The detergent comes with a “no stink” 30-day money back guarantee as well. Excelsior sells a HE stain remover that will remove up to 625 stains per bottle, a HE Washing Machine Cleaner and Deodorizer and an enzyme based dishwashing detergent as well, which also has a money-back guarantee.

Whirlpool offers fingerprint resistant black stainless steel and sunset bronze kitchen appliances. Smart appliances, controlled by smartphone apps and Amazon’s Alexa allow you to do everything from automatically reorder detergent to send recipes to your stove.

For those looking to save some counter space without sacrificing power, new Whirlpool low profile microwaves are now in stock. Even though they are compact, they still have 1000 watts of power and 400 cfm fans.

With warmer weather approaching, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are on hand, as well as a full line of refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers.

0% financing available for six to 12 months on all appliances or electronics.

Shop the showroom, which is packed with merchandise and see how Apple River TV and Appliance can make your life easier.

Call Apple River TV and Appliance for prices on your new construction and remodeling appliance needs.

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With the average American retiring in their 60s, many lose their employee-sponsored dental coverage before they are done using their teeth. As we age, teeth can wear and break, leading to the need for dental work. If you plan on retiring in the next few years, see the dentist to determine if any preventive dental work can be done to make your teeth healthier and stronger in your retirement years.

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Financial Advisor You migh think you can handle a lot of risk–but during a market downturn, if your investments decline in value, your risk tolerance will be tested. If you find yourself getting upset over short-term drops, you may need to lower your portfolio’s overall risk level.

On the other hand, if you think you have a low risk tolerance and you start off investing quite conservatively, you might find that you’re taking on another type of risk–the risk of not reaching your objectives, such as a comfortable retirement. So, you may need to add more growth-oriented investments.

And your risk tolerance can change over time. When you’re starting out in your career, you have time to overcome losses, so you can possibly afford to take on more risk. But when you’re retired, you may need to shift some of your more risky, growth-seeking investments into more conservative, income-producing ones.

Become familiar with your own risk tolerance–it can play a big role in your investment decisions.

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We need healthy feet to help us maintain Michael J. Melby an active lifestyle. The average person takes – Wound Healing 5,000 to 7,000 steps a day. People living with Center Medical Director diabetes should be especially concerned with the health of their feet as 25 percent will develop a foot ulcer. Potential damage caused by diabetes can impact the blood supply to feet, cause nerve damage and make it difficult to fight off infection. Paying close attention helps avoid serious complications, even amputation.

If you develop a foot ulcer, the Wound Healing Center can help. Call 715-268-0175. No referral is necessary.

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Call your local trusted insurance agent today, review your situation and ask their advice.

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you can’t get a car loan with terms that break your monthly Sales Manager budget. First, reviewing your credit report for inaccuracies or areas to improve is something I strongly recommend. Knowledge is power and it will allow you and your sales consultant the information to make a strong game plan. Sometimes you may need a cosigner (someone with a stronger credit history listed on the loan with you). Sometimes you may need a down payment. On occasion, there is the possibility that the passage of time is needed for credit improvement.

Regardless of what is required, we’ll provide you a thorough education on your next steps towards vehicle ownership. -- AMERY CHEVROLET also offers GUARANTEED CREDIT ACCEPTANCE; allowing us to be able to extend credit to everyone! We pride ourselves in our dedication to our customers and we invest ourselves into your situation, seeing past the number and looking at the person. We promise to do everything in our power to help you get a vehicle you love. Feel free to reach out to me by phone at 715-268-3508, via Amery Chevrolet’s Facebook page or my personal #CarChef Facebook page with any questions you have about financing your next vehicle!

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A. There are multiple sites online to check the security of your passwords.

1. https://howsecureismypassword.net/ Nate Sandberg a. Gives a rundown just how secure your password is and just how long it would take a computer to crack it. Website Developer 2. https://haveibeenpwned.com/ a. This site will check if your password has been comprised. b. Will also tell you if your email has been part of a data breach. c. It also has an option to notify you in case of future data breaches in the future.

3. Google Chrome Extension Password Checkup a. February of 2019, Google added a new extension feature called Password Checkup. b. This extension constantly monitors anytime you log into a site or service, and will detect if a password has been leaked, and will give you a warning suggesting you change your password.

4. These are three references you can use to check your passwords security, and there are many more. A simple google search of “free password checker” will list many options

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Any personal asset losses are non-deductible. Sorry!

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM at the Amery Area Public Library

June 10-August 10

Family Performance Series

Wednesday, June 19 @ 1 pm: Wildlife Science Center (sponsored by Amery Woman’s Club) - held at Amery Community Center Monday, June 24 @ 1 pm: The Magic of Isaiah - Rocket into Reading! (sponsored by Process Technologies/Dynatronix)

Wednesday, July 10 @ 1 pm: The Lego Guy (sponsored by Process Technologies/Dynatronix) Wednesday, July 17 @ 2 pm: Sciencetellers - Aliens Escape from Earth! (sponsored by Friends of Amery Library) - held at Amery Community Center Wednesday, July 24 @ 2:30 & 4 pm: Powerup (!) registration required (sponsored by Powerup) - (!) register at amerylibrary.org/kids Wednesday July 31 @ 1 pm: Launch & Light (!) registration required; ages 7+ (sponsored by Process Technologies/Dynatronix) - held at Amery Community Center (!) register at amerylibrary.com/kids Wednesday, August 7 @ 1pm: Compas teaching artists Afoutayi Dance (sponsored by Friends of the Amery Library) - held at Golden Age Manor

Adult Programs

Tuesday, June 18 @ 5:30 pm: UFO Wisconsin with Chad Lewis (all ages welcome) Wednesday, July 31 @ 5:30 pm: Author talk - Ron Legro: The Man who Painted the Universe Thursday, August 8 @ 5:30 pm: Women who Stargaze

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HUGE INDOOR SALE Thurs, May 30 • 9-5 Fri, May 31 & Sat, June 1 • 9-3

Fri., May 31 • 10am-5pm Sat., June 1 • 9am-3pm

household goods, sofa, construction items, Curio cabinet, Safeway scaffolding, tools, 2 Toro snowblowers, hunting equipment, Skil saws, sanders, drills, screw guns. FREE landscape rocks and much more.

1107 55th Ave • Amery (west of Amery just off Cty Rd C)

Thurs-Sat, May 30June 1 • 8am-5pm antiques, household, toys and much more.

You don’t want to miss this sale!

1221 95th Ave Amery

Fri, May 31 & Sat, June 1 8am-5pm Polaris Scrambler, toys, books, childrens clothes, adult clothes (womens 2x), furniture, jewelry, wooden planters, hostas, shoes, horse & pony tack.

1743 40th Ave • Amery Off 65/south of K. Watch for signs

womens/junior clothing of all sizes, name brand jeans, kids clothes (boys and girls), jewelry, furniture, home decor and more.

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Thurs, May 30 • 3-7pm Fri, May 31 • 7-4 tv, tv stand, bakers rack, 2 dog kennels, end table, recliner chair, coat rack, toy box, garden/yard tools, gun cabinet, boys clothes, girls clothes, womens clothes SM-XL, dishes, knick-knacks, misc.

315 South St W, Amery

Thurs, May 30 & Fri, May 31 • 8am-5pm

cattle gates, bunk feeders, horse saddles, inÀatable boats, horse supplies, hunting, ¿shing, sports, furniture, tools, clothing, too much to list.

465 95th St, Clear Lake

Thurs & Fri, May 30 & 31 8am - 5pm Sat, June 1 • 8-Noon fabric, crafts, games, holiday items, dishes, large dog crate, books

745 Pondhurst Circle Amery

Thur & Fri, May 30 & 31 8am - 5pm Saturday, June 1 • 8-? kids clothes size 8-adult: Nike, Under Armor, Pink, golf bag cart, new dog wire cage.

Cash Only

749 115th St/Cty Rd C Amery

Friday, May 31 • 8am-5pm Saturday, June 1 • 8am-6pm antique hunting and ¿shing items, antique decoys, working decoys, wood chipper, walkbehind brush cutter, tackle box, ¿shing rods

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Girls Clothes Galore - Over 500 pieces Fri, May 31 • 8am-5pm • Sat, June 1 • 8am-3pm

lots of clothing NB-5, sleepers, onesies, p.j.s, out¿ts-all seasons, shoes, sundresses, socks, hats, infant and toddler toys, Leap Frog play table, 2 Little People car towers, Little People airport, slide tricycle, FP roller blocks, transition highchair, Pack & Play, Rock & Play, Brite Stars bouncer, baby monitors, FP cradle, swing, Boppy pillow, nursing pillow, rug shampooer, Lia Sophia jewelry and much more.

319 Valley Street • Amery

477 105th St Amery

Thursday, May 30 thru Saturday, June 1 Moving to townhouse.

First of several sales.

Lots of household & tools.

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9 miles west of Amery on SW corner of K & 65

Saturday, June 1 8am - 2pm

May 30, 31 & June 1 • 8 am - 4 pm FOR MEN AND WOMEN

HUGE SALE. Makita 10” compound miter saw, pressure washer and lots of other power tools, Craftsman 11 drawer rolling tool cabinet and misc, lots of household items and of¿ce ¿ling cabinets.

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lots of girl’s clothes 3t-6x (heavy on 4-5t, all seasons), girls shoes size 10-11, variety of toys, books and movies for adults/children, household decor, nice women’s clothes (all sizes), new body pillow, rubber stamps/ink pads, college dorm items (bedding, lamp, shower caddy, wash off calendar), 2 new ATV helmets

325 State Rd 46, Amery 2.5 miles south of town

Thurs & Fri, May 30 & 31 9am - 5pm Sat, June 1 • 9am - 1pm

Thurs & Fri, May 30&31 9am - 5pm Sat, June 1 • 9am-Noon

lots of women’s clothing, some men’s and children’s as well, shoes, purses, jewelry, bikes, trikes, ¿shing poles, gas cans, sump pump, towing chains, (2) 7.5” power saws, traps, stretchers, men’s misc. items, household misc.

nice household items, decor, air puri¿ers, jewelry, bedding, books, games, baby items, lots of toys, tons of shoes, name brand womens, mens & juniors clothing, gently used name brand girls clothing NB-7. Very clean & organized. Multiple sales in the area. Rain or shine.

259 Howard Ave. Amery

follow big red and white signs

217 Winchester St, Amery

Friday, May 31 8am - 6pm

Friday, May 31 • 8-3 Saturday, June 1 • 8-3

mens, womens and kids clothes, household, guy stuff 752 107th St, Amery Westwood Acres

household items, lots of name brand kids clothes 3T-10/12, adult woman clothes, mens big and tall clothes, shoes–kids and adult, holiday decor. All items reasonably priced.

2 miles west of Amery

636 Sundance St • Amery

BRIDGE Thursday Night Bridge Results 1st: Paul & Shirley Satterlund 2nd: Cathy & Jim Majka 3rd: Sidney Lund & Frank Segerstrom

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ON THE River Music 5 pm • michael park • amery, wi

Thurs., May 30 • 4-7 Sat., June 1 • 9-2 AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (225 Scholl Ct. lower level)

Last Chance for bargain price of 25¢ on hardcover fiction!

• MUSIC ON THE RIVER 2019 • St. Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid JUNE 21—7PM

JULY 19—7PM

AUGUST 16—7PM

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AMERY ART & CRAFT FAIR SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH 9 AM - 3 PM NORTH PARK, AMERY, WI

OVER 80 VENDORS Original Paintings, Furniture, Photography, Jewelry, Wood and Metal Art, Baked Goods, Specialty Foods, Clothing, Candles, Soaps, Oils and Much More

Sat, June 1 10am-2pm Dick’s Market Amery

42ND ANNUAL

Vendor spaces still available. Contact Julie Andersen 715-268-2136

“Who always loved the music�

Amery Area EMS 977 Fundraiser

Amery Express

Amery Discount Liquor

LEADHOLM INSURANCE AGENCY

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Alibi Bar • Amery Farm & Home • Cardinal Glass Dennis Carson • Club 53 • Dave’s Auto Body • Edward Jones Gary’s Electric • Kay Erickson • MRL Manufacturing Inc. Phyllbeas • Royal Flush Plumbing & Heating • Bill Zager The Cut Above • Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp

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NOTICE TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to each person who owns, occupies or controls land in the undersigned Towns, City or Village, County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, to destroy all noxious weeds on such property before the plants bloom.

The noxious weeds are: Canada Thistle Leafy Spurge and Field Bindweed In case of weeds having underground root stocks and where the destruction of weeds in standing crops will result in the sacrifice of crops, the Department of Agriculture may determine the time and method of eradication.

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All proceeds used for new equipment.

All-U-Can-Eat 3 to 6 PM Amery Ambulance Station 150 Snow Street • Amery, WI 54001 Silent Auction • Rafes

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING - 6 PM

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Rummage Sale Thursday, May 30 & Friday, May 31 • 8-5

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BBQ/Hot Dog Lunch Served 10am-1pm Most clothes $3/bag Great bargains for everyone!

United Covenant Church 348 5th Street NW Clear Lake

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100 Years

Call 715-268-8101 or email dstangl@theameryfreepress.com Please join us for coffee and cake at a

60th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Florence Peterson will be 100 years young on June 19th.

Cards welcomed to wish her a wonderful birthday!

475 Golfview Ln. #112 Amery, WI 54001

Robert & Ruth Hard Sat., June 1 1-3 pm Zion Lutheran Church Woodville Very casual No gifts please

AMERY FARMERS MARKET Begins Saturday June 8, 9 am-noon Monday, June 10, 3-6 pm

Soo Line Park DOWNTOWN AMERY

Come see all the vendors!

715-554-1034 Valerie

Help Feed Hungry Kids!

6th Annual

BACKPACK FUNDRAISER

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Please register: 715-485-9269 or polkcountymuseum@lakeland.ws

Help Us Celebrate Gussie’s 90th Birthday!

Stop out at the Fennern Farm Sunday, June 2nd from 2-5

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

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Monday, August 5, 2019 Amery Golf Club, Amery $100 includes 18 holes & 1/2 cart, box lunch Prize Registration 11:30-12:30 pm Hole-in-1 ery m Shotgun Start 12:30 pm A from Chevrolet AWARDS & DINNER TO FOLLOW Registration forms available at Amery Golf Club, amerylionsclub.org Amery Lions Club, P.O. Box 336, Amery, WI 54001 amerylionsclub@gmail.com

Help Save Amery’s Theatre!

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Sponsored by the Amery Fire Department

Donations on June 7 will be matched by:

BBQs/Hot Dogs Fundraiser Meal & Silent Auction

LIVE MUSIC: 4-5 p.m. Jim Armstrong & Rex Cactus 5-8 p.m. Cattail Moon Band

—FREE WILL OFFERING— All the proceeds will go to support the Polk County Salvation Army Backpack Program that helps to feed families in need during the school year.

EVENT SPONSORS:

60 105th St, Deer Park, WI 54007 The Clear Lake Museum will also be open for visitors.

There is no fee for the tour.

Transport is on your own. Tour space is limited.

Progressive Jackpot

at the Amery Fire Hall

Jump House, Bake Sale, Dunk Tank and More!

Saturday, June 1 • 10-11am

Your share is over $659

Friday, June 7, 4-8 p.m.

Supplemental funds have been applied for through Thrivent Financial

MINGLEWOOD ROBOTIC MILKING BARN TOUR

Friday, May 31, 2019 • 7 pm Amery High School Auditorium

Advance Tickets $25 • At the Door $30 Advance tickets available at WPCA Mon.-Fr. 7-11, The Cut Above or ameryartsalliance.org. Info: 715-268-2219 or 715-268-9722

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CARD OF THANKS

Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Lake Sanitary District

I would like to thank everyone for helping me celebrate my 99th birthday and for all the lovely cards and gifts!

Thank you, Myrna Brown

IN MEMORY In Loving Memory

Frank W. Morrissey December 26, 1921 - May 30, 2018 May the winds of heaven blow ssoftly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here It’s hard to believe Dad that it’s b been one year without you. We llive each and every day with you iin our thoughts and in our hearts, a and we look forward to the day w when we will be with you again.

All our love always–Sue, Bonnie & Cindy

MONTHLY MEETING To be held June 3, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the District Of¿ce located at 777 South Shore Drive.

AGENDA 1. Monthly of¿cers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board.

Dennis Badman, Secretary WNAXLP

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSES Town of Lincoln The following applications are on file with the Clerk: Combination Class B Beer, B Liquor - Anthony P. Wolter, A.P. Wolter, Inc., dba Wolter’s Shoreview, located at 796 100th Street Amery, WI. Class A Beer - Kathryn Mortensen / Mike & Dave’s Marina Inc., dba Mort’s Marina, located at 826 121st Street Amery, WI.

MEETING NOTICE Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District The Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District Board will hold its quarterly meeting on June 11, 2019 in the Media Center (Library) of the Amery Public High School starting at 6:30 pm.

I. Call Meeting to Order II. Approval of Agenda, Minutes of April 9, 2019 meeting, Treasurer’s Report III. Public Input IV. Old Business V. New Business VI. Adjourn Steve Schieffer, Chair

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Combination Class A Beer, A Liquor - Steve Skoglund / Skoglund Oil Co., dba Super America, located at 849 State Road 46 Amery, WI. These license applications will be presented to the Town of Lincoln Board for approval at the June 13, 2019 monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall - 661 85th Street.

Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published May 28, 2019 - Amery Free Press

Spared of Consequences Glorious bleeding heart, oh did you freeze?

Your abundant blossoms emerged so rapidly.

Astounding my wondering waiting eyes, blown away to see them bloom so plentifully.

Not only numerous, but intricate, each blossom a perfectly shaped heart, red with white contrast, symmetry ultimate, though common place, what beauty you impart.

Now I awake before the dawn reveals, what night has left, untended, in its wake, remorse for thoughtlessness my blood congeals; forecast below freezing; with guilt , I quake.

Just three weeks or so ago, unfolding leaves, jutted above the sodden soil in flower bed.

TOWN OF BLACK BROOK BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE

JUNE 20, 2019 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHAIRMAN CHARLIE BARNEY 715-263-2177 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES Town of Clayton The following applications are now on file with the Clayton Town Clerk: Reserve “Class B” Alcohol & Class “B” Beer Application Christopher Schone, President Lake Magnor Inc., for the Lake Magnor Store, located at 762 US Hwy 63 Clayton, WI Class “B” Beer Application Dave Van Heuklom, Agent for Richardson Sportsman Club located at 853 20th Street Clayton, WI “Class B” Beer & “Class C” Wine Application Candice Moen, President/Agent for Lake Magnor Restaurant, located at 764 US Hwy 63 Clayton, WI. These license applications will be presented to the Clayton Town Board at the June 13, 2019, meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Tracy LaBlanc, Town Clerk

Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services 433 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI • (715) 263-4111 • OverbyFinancial.com 338 S Washington St, St. Croix Falls, WI • (715) 483-3782

Rollyn P. Lee, D.D.S. Heather Marks, D.D.S. 1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103 www.river-place-dental.com

“We Are Always Accepting New Patients!”

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Now knee high with blooms the eye perceives, and my waking thought is, “Don’t be dead.”

The covers, cuddly, above my head I pull, to face the day, and see what has occurred, I pick up my bed side phone and, dial tone dull, puts answer to my mute fears into words.

The blackened, wilted flowers I envision, the leaves all drooping, killed by late spring, cold, may have through a Higher One’s kind decision, left me with living beauty to behold.

Now, don’t you know my thoughts were pleas to Heaven, for my sleep-over-action’s ineptitude, the phone said,”the low was thirty-seven.”

I now enjoy the bleeding hearts with gratitude. © Carol Morfitt Welch

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

David P. Doroff, D.D.S. James J. Lampi, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. Ott, D.D.S. 404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177 www.amerydental.com

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Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

715-268-5000

Brian D. Byrnes

Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bergmanis Attorneys-at-Law

DON PAUL NOVITZKE (1937-2004) JASON W. WHITLEY GERALD N. GUST *ERIK M. BERGMANIS *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF 314 Keller Ave. N., Ste. 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier An Amery company was recently commissioned with a unique request. Ed and Joyce Gullickson, along with Dan Gullickson and Bill Tylee, own doors of Distinction LLC. They started manufacturing doors in 1995 for local contractors. From there, the business has grown considerably. Doors of Distinction have now shipped doors to 26 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, from their facility located 7 miles West of Amery, WI. The business does not stop at doors. In 2018, the Fort Snelling National Cemetery commissioned them to build a half scale replica of the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier. After many hours of detailed labor, and with the blessing of the local Veterans, the completed project was delivered to Fort Snelling Cemetery, where it was on display for the 2019 Memorial Day program, and will be available for visitors to view for many years to come.

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Left–Shown with the half scale replica are the builders L-R: Dan Gullickson, Bill Tylee and Ed Gullickson.

Right–Local veterans shown with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica are L-R” Dave Porter, Doug Gustafson, Bill Hegg and

Welcome to Village Pizzeria!

Complete Italian and American menus Specializing in Homemade Hand Tossed and Thin Crust Pizza Daily Specials Friday Fish Fry Sundays - Brunch Buffet

Welcome to the Amery Community!

Amery • 715-268-9966

325 N. Keller Ave. Amery 715-268-7010

Amery Country Store 554 St. Rd. 46, Amery 715-268-7482

HOURS: Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm, Saturday 7 am-1 pm Open Sundays 7-11 am for fishing supplies

Live Bait • Minnows Ice • Beer • Wine • Snacks Fishing Supplies Lawn & Garden Pet Food/Supplies Carhartt Clothing Green Mountain Grills Cards & Gift Items Stihl Batter Power Tools Earthquake Power Equipment UPS Shipping DNR Licenses

Mon.-Thurs.

11 am-9:30 pm Fri. 11 am-11 pm Sat. 11am-10pm Sun. 9:30 am9:30 pm

OPEN Mon.-Thurs. 8 am-10 pm Fri. 8 am-11 pm Sat. 8 am-10 pm Sun. 9 am-9 pm

Shoreline Specialists LLC

Shoreline Specialists LLC

Landscaping and Rock Shorelines, Retaining Walls, Brick Paver Patios & Walkways, Boulderscaping, Steps, Permeable Driveways, Fire Pits, Pondless Waterfalls, Shoreline Restorations ………and much more.

We design and install beautiful backyards, great looking front approaches to your home, and all kinds of landscape ideas. Your outdoor living will have a look and feel that you have always wanted. I have lots of completed project pictures to show you to get started.

Call: Mark Oman, 715-268-6480 Email: omanmm@amerytel.net

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Ready to roll-handicap swing installed at park

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Tennis courts-check. Disk golf-check. Skateboarding-check. Fishing-check. Monkey bars-check. You can now add a check behind handicap swing, which makes Amery’s North Park a place where there is now something for everyone.

Sharon Paulson is thrilled that an idea that she has been working on for a year and a half has finally become a reality. Donations from the Amery Hospital and Clinic Foundation, Worn Again, the Amery Woman’s Club, Lion’s Club and the John Erspamer Foundation assisted with the mission.

Paulson said she was first interested in the project because she has a grandson who is confined to a wheelchair and she saw him enjoying a handicap swing at his school.

On Thursday May 23rd, the swing received its inaugural push. Visitors from Endeavors were on hand, including Annie Marie who was celebrating her 61st birthday. Annie is wheelchair bound and her push from Paulson that afternoon was the very first time she had ever gotten the chance to experience a ride on a swing. She thoroughly enjoyed swaying forward and back. She expressed she hopes to return to North Park and use the swing more often.

The swing immediately received use from Amery School District students visiting the park as well.

Dawn Wulf who was at the park with Amery students said she is so glad the park has this added amenity and feels the district has students who will certainly enjoy using the new swing.

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Celebrating the installation of the new handicap swing at Amery’s North Part were Back row L-R: Dennis Johnson, Seth Maack, Norman Osero, Darold Niccum, Colleen Adams, Kris Dodge, Joanne Jackson, Patty Bjorklund and Sharon Paulson. Front row L-R: Leslie Larson and Annie Marie.

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Sharon Paulson’s dream of a handicap swing in Amery has become a reality. She was able to give Annie Marie her first push on North Park’s newest asset.

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Introducing our newest provider

Steve Karo, PA-C

Now ready to see you and your family, Cumberland Healthcare welcomes Physician Assistant Steve Karo to the Turtle Lake team.

Specializing in family medicine and orthopedics, he listens and treats every patient with compassion and understanding.

Call 715.986.2022 to schedule an appointment.

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