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Recipe for an executive director at a small-town arts center: Mix equal parts event planner, volunteer coordinator and visionary. Add a dash of diplomacy and a pinch of ambition. Stir gently. At the St. Croix ArtBarn, a new executive director took the helm January 1. An Amery Leonard resident and longtime volunteer at the arts center, Chad Leonard has his own take on the job description. “Really, it’s doing everything that needs to get done,” he said. “To work between the executive board, the board and volunteer groups. To make sure we plan our season and that we have enough people to do all the work we need to do.” But his biggest role? Building the relationship between the ArtBarn and community. It’s a mission that can take many forms: painting classes, a fundraising effort for a pottery studio,
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Clayton holds its annual community celebration this weekend when the 52nd Annual Cheese Days gets underway on Friday. The parade gets underway at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Here’s the complete schedule of events:
Free Admission To All Evening Events At The Fire Hall *Kids Pedal Pull - 6:30pm - Registration at 6:00 pm. $4 entry fee. Located in front of the Clayton Fire Hall *Garden Tractor Pull - 6:15pm Registration before. Located at the Clayton Fire Hall Track. Dairyland Garden Tractor Pullers Event. For more information contact Charlie Boese 715-418-9286 or visit www.dgtp.org * Street Dance Featuring Paisan -
8:00pm-Midnight - Free Admission ~ Sponsored by 7 Brothers. Located on Clayton Avenue between 7 Brothers and Citizens State Bank
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LEONARD: New director has developed core values to steer organization FROM PAGE ONE
adding a student-held seat to the board, working with the local chamber of commerce to make Osceola a destination for community arts. Or as Leonard put it: “How can the ArtBarn create opportunities for people to get involved in community arts? “As of late we’ve been a venue for theater and we’ve done some classes,” he continued, “but I really want to see us do more of the educational piece.” For a decade, Leonard spent off hours volunteering at the Barn, becoming increasingly involved as he joined the board in 2016. “I love that this is a place
where everyone is welcome and that we find something for everyone to do,” he said of his commitment to the organization. “However they want to be involved, we’re open to making that happen.” But becoming the Barn’s executive director was not something he’d seen coming. Last summer, after being laid off from his job directing clinical research at a medical device company, Leonard took the opportunity to reflect. He shifted gears, started substitute teaching in Osceola and Amery, and pursued a teaching degree in business education. “At 40 I’m having a career change and an opportunity to completely change what
I’m doing and what impact I can have,” he said. “… This is what I want to do when I grow up is be a teacher and work in the ArtBarn, creating experiences.” Still, Leonard plans to apply his previous experience to his current work. “I come with an extensive business background and nonprofit management,” he said. He’s used that experience in leading the Barn in several recently-instituted and upcoming projects. For example, a list of core values: education, inclusion, sustainability and gratitude. “When we make a decision on what programing to do at the Barn we are using these
core values to determine our future direction,” Leonard explained. The arts center is also starting a scholarship for graduating Osceola High School seniors. Funding will come through donations for treats at ArtBarn events. But Leonard’s vision doesn’t end with short-term projects. “Long term,” he said, “I’d like to see the barn become a year-round facility.” To do that, the outside of the barn would have to be insulated and resided, preserving the original walls as the interior. If Leonard has his druthers, they’ll add a commercial kitchen at the same time. Doing so would enable the
Barn to reach out to the community in new ways, “whether it be cooking classes or partnering with the county to provide meals during the day,” he said. Community members can help, Leonard noted. “The ArtBarn doesn’t survive without grants and financial assistance from individuals,” he said. “But if you’re not ready to get out your pocketbook, attend one of our events. That helps fund the activities we’re doing here.“ With Leonard, it seems, the Barn has found its community liaison, organizer and visionary. Emphasis, perhaps, on the last.
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pavement to remove lines on Keller Ave from York Park on Amery’s north side to Snow Street on the city’s south side. The road will go from its current configuration of two lanes of traffic in both directions to one lane of traffic in both directions with a two way left turn lane, referred to in discussions by its acronym, TWLTL. The nearly $1 million project is being funded 90 percent by the federal government, 10 percent by the State of Wisconsin. The “road diet” is intended to slow down traffic and reduce accidents. The Task Force’s report recommended various lane widths for different sections of Keller Ave. The road has several narrower widths and a couple of blocks of wide widths downtown. From Snow Street to Broadway (48 feet wide), the recommendation was for 11-foot-wide travel lanes, a 12-foot-wide TWLTL and sixfoot-wide bicycle lanes in both directions, painted green. From Broadway to Center (60 feet wide), the report recommended two seven-foot-wide
parking lanes (the same as is currently available), 11-foot-wide travel lanes, a 12-foot-wide TWLTL and sixfoot-wide bicycle lanes in both directions. For Center to Maple, the widest portion of the road at 72 feet, two seven-foot-wide parking lanes (the same as is currently available), a threefoot buffer between parking lanes and two seven-foot-wide bicycle lanes, painted green, then a two-foot buffer zone between the bicycle lanes and 11-foot-wide travel lanes and a 12-foot wide TWLTL. From Maple to Highland (60 feet wide) two seven-footwide parking lanes (the same as is currently available), 11-foot-wide travel lanes, a 12-foot-wide TWLTL and sixfoot-wide bicycle lanes in both directions. For Hyland to York Park (48 feet wide), the recommendation was for 11-foot-wide travel lanes, a 12-foot-wide TWLTL and six-foot-wide bicycle lanes in both directions. At Maple and Center Streets, the report called for seven-foot-wide by 15-foot-long curb extension (also referred to as “bump outs”) to cut
down the width of the street for pedestrians. Alderman Davis said that the task force was not a city committee and the report was not developed through the city’s committees. He could not and would not support 11-foot lane widths or bump outs. Davis also said that he would not support painting the bicycle lanes green. “It will cost an estimated $70,000 to paint them,” Davis said. “We spend $500,000 to paint our water towers.” Alderperson Vickers said that she could not support the recommendations. “Don’t go through downtown (with bicycle paths), go a block over,” she said. Alderman Van Blaricom, who made the original motion to accept the recommendations, citing the recommendation of the Public Works committee to accept the report, commented that the report is a planning tool used to give direction to WISDOT regarding the city’s preferences for the way the new lanes will be drawn. He added that the bump outs are not a “done deal” and noted that parking spaces will be lost downtown
regardless as part of the new design. Parking spaces will have to be 15 feet away from crosswalks. WISDOT’s Cunningham told the council that the project is happening with or without the council’s input. “The State of Wisconsin does not require local approval,” she said. Cunningham noted that a 14-foot-wide turn lane could be used, as well as a 12/12/12 lane configuration. She told the council in the downtown area, where the street is 72 feet wide, there is “lots of space.” She noted that 11-foot-wide lanes are acceptable in urban locations and will reduce speed. Cunningham noted that Spooner has four 11-foot-wide lanes. Task Force member Peter Henry said that 11-foot-wide lanes would work because vehicles would have a sixfoot-wide bicycle and a 12-foot-wide left turn lane on either side that wouldn’t be in constant use. “You will have up to 29 feet of space to negotiate,” he said. “You’re not going to be crowded in an 11-foot lane.” Vickers said that it was a safety concern for her. “Don’t
jeopardize safety – take it (bicycle traffic) off the main drag.” Alderperson Flanum asked if a five-foot-wide bicycle lane through town would work. Henry said that in areas where the road is wide enough, it could work. On the 48-foot-wide sections of the road, cyclists would be in the gutter. Cunningham added that WISDOT will resurface to the gutter on the narrower road width sections. Strohbusch stressed that the design process will be brought to the council before work will be done. When consensus was reached for a 12/12/12 lane width configuration, Van Blaricom withdrew his original motion and made a new motion for the new lane widths, which passed on a 4-2 vote. Van Blaricom suggested to Cunningham that WISDOT look into using some of the road right of way to put a right turn lane onto Keller from Cherry Street, across from McDonald’s.
CLAYTON: 100 year Class Reunion a hightlight of this year’s festivities FROM PAGE ONE
11:30am-1:30pm Located in the School Commons *Inflatable Bounce Activities - Following the parade until 4:00 pm ~ Sponsored by Clayton Lions Club and Berghammer Builders *Craft Market – Following the parade until 3:00pm. Located in Citizens State Bank Parking Lot. For more information contact Wendy Heiken 715-948-2562 *Lions Club Car Show - Registration 9:00 am-Noon. Located near the village ball field. $5.00 entry fee per
vehicle. Trophies presented in eight classes at 2:00pm. For more information contact Chad 715-641-0129 *Lions Club Cornhole Tournament 5:00pm - Registration at 4:30 pm. Located near village ball field. $20 entry fee per 2 person team. You can bring your own bags. 100% payback. Race to 21 points, 2 out of 3 games, double elimination. For more information contact Randy 715-491-1529 *Tractor Pull - 12:00pm - Weigh-in begins at 11:00 am. $25 Hook Fee Trophies in Stock Classes. Guaran-
teed payout in all other classes. For more information contact Todd 715-641-0341 *Truck Pull - 7:00pm – Registration begins at 5:30pm. $25 For more information contact Travis 715-641-0100
Sunday, June 17, 2018 *Lions Club Demolition Derby – 2:00pm - Located next to Hwy 63, South of the Water Tower. Power Wheels Demo starting at 2:00 pm. Trophies for all drivers Grand Demo Classes: Chain Limited Weld, FWD Chain, Youth FWD Chain (14-17 yr olds), Stock Trucks, Mid-
size Weld. For more information and rules: WeCrash Demolition Derby/ Clayton Cheese Days. Jon at 715-2229368 or Chad at 715-641-0129 Clayton Fire Department 50/50 Raffle Tickets for sale throughout the weekend Drawing after Demolition Derby Tickets available at various businesses in town and at the Fire Hall all weekend. Proceeds go towards scholarship program. Food and beverage available for purchase all weekend! ~Sponsored by area churches, Lions Club, and Fire Department.
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Music on the River 2018 The Whitesidewalls will perform on the Danielson Stage at 7 p.m. during Music on the River at Michael Park in Amery. From 5-7 p.m. the “Studebakers” will entertain to the crowd. This Community Club sponsored concert series will also have great food, beer and wine, and a cruise-in car show.
Native American Dancers Native American Drummers and Dancers will perform at the Deer Park Park at 1:00 on Friday June 15th as the kick-off program for our collaborative summer reading program with the Somerset Public Library.
JUNE 15 & 16 St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo St. Croix County Fair Grounds. Featuring professional RAM Rodeo. Family fun includes Muttin Bustin’, young wrangler stick rodeo & nickel scrambles as well as Fantasy Corral. Gates open both nights at 4:30 p.m. Official after rodeo party at the Pump House. Information & discount tickets: www.gorodeo.org
JUNE 16 Amery Art and Craft Fair The 41st Annual Amery Art and Craft Fair, hosted by the Amery Woman’s Club, will be held in North Park on Saturday, June 16, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with over 100 vendors. You will find original paintings, furniture, photography, jewelry, wood and metal art, baked goods, specialty foods, clothing, candles, soaps, oils and much more.
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The Polk-Burnett Retired educators cordially invite all retired educators and spouses, administrators and support staff to the June general meeting. The general meeting of PBREA will be June 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Bone Lake Lutheran Church. Ken Slattery will be speaking on additional benefits and discounts available to WREA members. Karen Jorgensen is responsible for the arrangements in Bone Lake. Call you contact person if you plan to attend. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.
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Ukele Circle of NUIC shares music and ministry This group will be sharing music and ministry at Worship in the Park on Sunday, June 17, at 9:30 a.m. in Garfield Park. Worship in the Park with Neighbors United in Christ (NUIC) Parish, which comprise the Lutheran churches of Deronda, Little Falls and Trinity. Come for breakfast, fellowship, special music and holy communion. The Ukele Circle of NUIC performed at Evergreen Village on Tuesday, June 5. Members are, left to right, Lenore Olson, Julie Schanon, Sally Christenson, Paula Warner, Pastor Lori Peper, Denise Robbins, Rick Peper, Olivia Koeppen, Amelia Koeppen (in front), and Kathy Christenson.
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Clayton Lions Club is sponsoring a Car Show during Clayton Cheese Days on Saturday, June 16. Sign in at the concession stand at the ball field from 9 a.m to noon. Trophies will be awarded at 2 pm. for motorcycle, rat rod, pickup truck, street rod, mayor’s choice, factory, military and muscle car. Contact Chad Ruff 715-6410129 for more information.
Clear Lake Museum will be the site for a “Meet the Author” Joe Niese on Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m. Niese is author of Burleigh Grimes: Baseball’s Last Legal Spitballer and Handy Andy: The Andy Pafko Story. He will read from his books and discuss baseball. Books will be available for purchase.
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Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon will be held Saturday June 23, beginning at 9 a.m. in Soo Line Park Pavilion, Amery. Run/walk 3.1 miles on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Bike 16 miles on surrounding open county roads returning to the beach area, and Paddle (canoe/kayak or anything human powered) around South Twin Lake. Register online at runsignup. com/Race/WI/Amery/Stower SevenLakesTriathlon. Request registration form by email at admeyers@bremer. com or stop by Farm Table Restaurant. Completed forms can be dropped off at Farm Table or mailed to Friends of S7LST, Box 203, Amery.
Worship in the Park Neighbors United in Christ parish invites everyone to Worship in the Park on Sunday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Garfield Park. “It’s a Wonderful World!” is the theme for this event sponsored by Deronda, Little Falls and Trinity Lutheran churches which are the NUIC (Neighbors United in Christ) Parish. You will find breakfast, fellowship, special music and communion.
Mn Adult & Teen Challenge Choir to perform in Amery Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) announced that East Lincoln Alliance Church will host the Choir in a free performance on Father’s Day, Sunday June 17. The choir will perform at their 9:30 a.m. service at 735 70th Ave., Amery. The MnTC Choir performed at over 200 churches in 2017.
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JUNE 24 Little Falls Church holds Pie and Ice Cream Social Pie and Ice Cream Social will be held on Sunday, June 24, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery. On the menu is barbecue sandwich, chips, pickle, bever-
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Outdoor Mass-Brat Fest The Apple River Knights of Columbus are holding an Outdoor Mass-Brat Fest in Michael Park starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 24. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy of St. Joseph Catholic church, assisted by Deacon Larry Amell. There will be a petting zoo for all ages and a special blessing for all live pets and stuffed animals present at Mass! The Brat Fest is at 11:30 a.m. with proceeds to help fund youth, church and community activities.
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Ladies of the Labyrinth Tea Party East Immanuel Lutheran Church Outdoor Chapel is the site for the 12th Annual Tea Party by the Ladies of the Labyrinth on Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m. Theme is “Celebrating Tea Around the World.” Come enjoy a traditional tea party with food and entertainment! Don’t forget the hat contest! Call 715-268-6334 or 715-2682143 for reservations.
JUNE 30 Annual Spring Vendor & Bake Sale Come check out the many vendors and purchase some delicious baked goods at our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale fundraiser. The sale takes place at the Amery Area Community Center from 9 a.m.-2 p.m
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Wit and wisdom of my father
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Sunday is Father’s Day, a time to acknowledge the pater familias (the male head of the household, as the Romans referred to him), pop, dad — he has many names, many jobs and is truly never appreciated until he is gone. Even though I have been a father for over half of my life, when I consider Father’s Day, my thoughts invariably go to my own father, Arved Stangl, otherwise known as “The Chief,” who passed away in 2001. The chief was a hard-working man and got his moniker from Publisher his constant assertion that he Tom Stangl was in charge. With six children, doing anything was a struggle. Children often have the annoying habit of questioning authority figures and my father, like every other father, had a saying to quash these potential uprisings. He’d say “we have too many chiefs and not enough Indians. I’M the chief, and YOU are the Indians. What I say goes.” The chief had spoken. End of discussion. Time to buckle down and get the job done. The chief had many catch phrases that he would apply to problems or questions. Many were veritable verbal Swiss army knives, being able to be utilized in many different situations, much like the common butter knife he often used that did extra service as a screwdriver, putty knife and pry bar. I’m sure your father had similar phrases. Here are a few of the chief’s nuggets of wisdom: After a long day at the garage: “I like people less than I do squirrels...and I HATE the damn squirrels!” The chief disliked working with the public and had fought an ongoing war against squirrels invading the attic of our home. He often counseled us to “avoid working with the public.” He worked in an era when customers were often allowed in the shop to observe and comment on their automotive repairs as they were being made. The chief did not suffer fools well. On work and play: “If you’re not making money, you’re spending money.” Truer words have never been spoken. Answer for any request for material possessions he did not want to grant: “People in Hell want ice water, too.” “You need the right tools to do the job.” This sage advice was often given while trying to pry swollen storm windows loose with a butter knife. In the summer, when gasoline was 25 cents a gallon, we would often pile into the Rambler station wagon and go for a drive, just to cool off and have something to do. Many times, when we would drive past the local Dairy Sweet, we would implore the chief to stop for ice cream. His response: “There’s ice cream at home.” After I became an adult, he confessed that he didn’t have enough money to buy one cone, let alone four or five. But we did truly always have ice cream at home. When we weren’t paying attention to what he was trying to tell us, his favorite line, used by my sister during her years as a middle school teacher, was “no one ever learned anything while they were talking.” Don’t even get me started on holding the trouble light. Happy Father’s Day to all the “chiefs” out there. Enjoy your day! As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Attention: Stower Trail Users To the editor: Our Amery community offers the unique opportunity to enable people to enjoy both motorized and non-motorized sports. Unfortunately, our Stower Seven Lakes State Trail is again being sought after by a number of people from our county and surrounding counties to make it a motorized trail. I am afraid that the people who enjoy our trail as it is right now have no idea that this attempt to motorize the Trail is underway. The county has formed a subcommittee regarding use
of the trail. This subcommittee hopes to reach its decision by September, and their goal stated in the master plan is to “provide and preserve a multi-use and multi-season recreation trail...’. It is bewildering to me that the motorized group who already has the Cattail Trail wants our trail, too! Why not let us each have what we enjoy, and keep our community the unique place that it is? The trail offers a quiet, safe, natural environment for people who enjoy the outdoors in this way. If the Trail becomes motorized, this
opportunity will be taken away from us. Motors are not compatible with silent sports activities (i.e. motors are not silent!) What can you do if you are concerned about the motorization of the Trail? Please go on the Polk County website, note their meeting times, and attend the meetings. Write to the County Board members; go on the Trail’s Facebook page and write down what you enjoy on the Trail. Save our Stower! Marge Beckmann Amery
gion as the moral majority pushes for their extreme Christian views in our public schools, such as creationism and the banning of books. Healthcare: The loss of freedom for women to control their own bodies. The loss of programs that help the common person access affordable healthcare including the push to take way coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. Environment: The reduction in pollution standards for air, water and ground. The loss of
government support regarding scientist’s ability to fight climate change. Workplace: The loss of worker’s right to negotiate for better wages, cheaper healthcare coverage and safety standards. Technology: The loss of net neutrality which will increase consumer costs and limit online choices. These are lost freedoms we all once enjoyed. Kurt Zemke Rice Lake, Wis.
Freedom To the editor: Recently I had the opportunity to discuss politics with republican neighbors. Their main concern with democrats in power was their loss of freedom. I would like to mention some freedoms we have lost under the current republican majority and freedoms they are working to take away. Education: Loss of choice in classes due to spending cuts. Loss of needed funding due to increased spending for private schools. Loss of freedom of reli-
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Polk County Arrests Antonio L. Newman, 23, Clayton, was arrested on May 29 for DC (disorderly conduct) and a probation hold. Sarah E. Hassan, 32, Amery, was arrested on May 30 for disorderly conduct. Michael J. Frank, 20, Frederic, was arrested on June 1 for a probation warrant, possession of meth and THC. Dylan D. H. Smolak, 24, Osceola/ Dresser, was arrested on June 1 for 2 counts felony bail jumping, obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct, domestic, repeater, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to dwelling. Ryan J. Haag, 32, Milltown, was arrested on June 2 for domestic disor-
derly conduct. Lindsey J. Stewart, 35, Milltown, was arrested on June 2 for domestic disorderly conduct. Kristofor R. Stewart, 36, Milltown, was arrested on June 2 for domestic disorderly conduct. Katrina R. Leoso, 35, Luck, was arrested on June 2 for obstructing. Daniel R. Peterson, 29, Eau Claire, was arrested on June 3 for WI disorderly conduct warrant, possession of meth, paraphernalia and Schedule II. Jeremy G. Shoquist, 33, Rice Lake, was arrested on May 28 for a St. Croix Falls warrant. Kaitlyn L. Miller, 22, Turtle Lake, was arrested on May 29 for a probation hold.
Andrew D. Meyer, 25, Deer Park, was arrested on May 29 for a probation hold. Tiffany R. Saari, 20, Deer Park, was arrested on May 29 for a probation hold. Bridget N. Eisele, 36, Roberts, was arrested on May 31 for felony warrant for disorderly conduct. Warren L. Miller, 53, Amery, was arrested on June 1 for a probation hold. Ryan G. Tulgren, 38, New Richmond, was arrested on June 2 for a probation hold. Forrest T. Kirsch, 26, Prescott, was arrested on June 2 for a probation violation.
Polk County Marriage Licenses Daniel Lee Byers and Keith Travis Goshagar, license issued Feb. 26, 2018. Nicholas Richard Tjardes and Katlyn Summer Brinker, license issued Feb. 28. Ronald Allan Siewert Jr. and Nicole Marie Rullman, license issued March 2. Scott Michael Lindgren and Melinda Diane Sather, license issued March 21. Adam James Nelson and Rebbekah Elizabeth Hite, license issued April 12. Nathan Thomas Rogney and Angela Rose Swanson, license issued May 1. Brandon Eric Koshiol and Nicole Ann Frogner, license issued May 1. Jeffrey John Olin and Melissa Marie Wendt, license issued May 3. Adam Michael Scharpf and Lacey Marie Nelson, license issued May 3. Shermane Leon Lamb and Jessica May Mattox, license issued May 6. Justin David Bosak and Brittany Joyce Swenson, license issued May
13. Dallas Bradley Brayall and Caitlyn Christine Cheaney, license issued May 15. Kenneth Luverne Wikre Jr. and Teri Lyn Ponce, license issued May 16. Derek Jeffrey Posey and Bailey Jo Bottolfson, license issued May 17. Gregory John Jeffers Jr. and Amanda Jane Booth, license issued May 20. Bruce John Will and Barbara Jo Jensen, license issued May 20. Justin Adam Young and Miranda Marie Pittman, license issued May 21. Ryan Dean Franzmeier and Andrea Kathryn Johnson, license issued May 16. Brian Charles Wright and Erin Marie Denning, license issued May 24. Thomas Patrick Parnell and Joann Egerman Vincent, license issued May 24. Tyler Patrick Olson and Jessica Marie Tomaszewski, license issued
May 24. Daniel Ray Powers and Lindsay Sue Greening, license issued May 24. Benjamin Thomas Williams and Adelle Elaine Nelson, license issued May 27. Andrew William Rohlman and Lisa Claire Rydeen, license issued May 27. Robert Alan Kazeks and Jennifer Anne Newlin, license issued May 27. Kyle Matthew Borrell and Sarah Marie Droher, license issued May 28. Branden Scott Madsen and Derica Lynn Jakoubek, license issued May 28. Guillermo Juarez Frausto and Cassandra Ann Rasmussen, license issued May 28. Joseph Anthony Webb and Samantha Jo Schwochert, license issued May 29. Pedro Antonio Velazquez and Emmalee Johanna Hite, license issued May 31.
Amery Police Activity Report Activity Report May 2018
Warrant Arrest................................4
Public Assists................................ 49
Incidents:.............................. 57 Total Animal Complaint...........................1 Bail Jumping—Felony.....................1 Battery Misdemeanor.....................1 Criminal Damage to Property.......1 Disorderly Conduct..........................7 Drug Violations................................2 Fail to Install IID.............................1 Forgery..............................................3 Harassment......................................1 Hit & Run..........................................2 Juvenile Call....................................3 Mentally Disturbed Person.............5 Sexual Assault.................................1 Terroristic Threats..........................1 Theft..................................................4 Underage Consumption of Alcohol.1
Calls for Service........................... 452 Traffic Citations ............................ 29
Hours Spent Outside of Amery: Arrests and Transports..................6 Mutual aid PCSO and Other Departments............... 11 Investigations (Out).........................0 Administration................................3 Trials/hearings (Out).....................7 Training/Education Hours:......... 37 K-9 Activity: K-9 Activity.......................................3 K-9 Sniffs...........................................3 Training Hours................................9
Municipal Citations: ........... 19 Total Contributing to Truancy................1 Disorderly Conduct..........................3 Petty Theft by Juveniles.................1 Possess Controlled Substance........3 Trespass............................................1 Truancy............................................9 Accidents ......................................... 9 Parking Violations...........................0 Other Department Assists ........... 30 Patrol Mileage .................. 5,408 mls. Foot & Bike Patrol ................... 8 hrs.
Vehicle Registrations.................... 30 Vehicle Renewals........................... 14 Vehicle Temp Plates....................... 12
Amery Police Report 06/01/18-06/07/18 06/01/18, 08:58AM, Suspicious Activity 06/01/18, 09:45AM, Juvenile call 06/01/18. 01:20PM, Mental health call 06/01/18, 03:05PM, Animal control call 06/01/18, 06:17PM, Assist business 06/01/18, 10:28PM, Assist citizen 06/01/18, 11:01PM, Suspicious activity 06/02/18, 01:10AM, Noise complaint 06/02/18, 09:25AM, Assist EMS 06/02/18, 10:50AM, Vehicle lockout 06/02/18, 06:47PM, Animal control call 06/02/18, 07:53PM, Report of intoxicated persons 06/02/18, 08:43PM, Animal control call 06/02/18, 01:20AM, Suspicious activity 06/03/18, 09:50AM, Animal control call 06/03/18, 01:53PM, Suspicious activity 06/03/18, 05:53PM, Animal control call 06/03/18, 07:28PM, Assist citizen in civil matter 06/04/18, 12:31AM, Mental health call 06/04/18, 03:50AM, Intoxicated Person 06/04/18, 06:05AM, Assist citizen 06/04/18, 10:10AM, Assist EMS 06/04/18, 02:54PM, Assist other agency 06/04/18, 07:55PM, Gas drive off 06/04/18, 08:54PM, Assist citizen 06/05/18, 12:55PM, Vehicle lockout 06/05/18, 11:30PM, Suspicious activity 06/06/18, 03:05PM, Assist other agency traffic, K9 Unit 06/06/18, 03:39PM, Gas drive off 06/06/18, 06:22PM, Welfare check 06/06/18, 08:53PM, Warrant arrest 06/06/18, 09:55PM, Animal control call 06/07/18, 05:30AM, Disturbance 06/07/18, 10:35AM, Suspicious activity 06/07/18, 10:45AM, Assist with Special Olympics Bike Ride 06/07/18, 12:39PM, Assist other agency 06/07/18, 03:00PM, Vehicle lockout 06/07/18, 08:48PM, Traffic complaint 06/07/18, 11:15PM, Intoxicated person 06/07/18, 11:25Pm, K9 unit to local business Arrests: Ryan Tulgren, 38 of New Richmond. Bail Jumping Bruce Carr, 47 of Amery. Felony Warrant Polk County Nicole Lundstrom, 38 of Milltown. Bail Jumping
St. Croix Falls man drowns in river Joshua Hinckley, 20, of St. Croix Falls, Wis. died Saturday of an apparent accidental drowning in the St. Croix River.
The St. Croix Falls Police Department said that they responded just after 7 a.m. to the area of the Lions Park in St. Croix Falls after a wit-
ness reported hearing calls for help coming from the St. Croix River. A statement issued by the police said emergency re-
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sponders located a body at 10:13 a.m. He was located approximately 20 to 30 feet from shore in about 8 feet of water. The body was later identi-
fied as Hinckley. Police said “at this time the investigation shows this incident to be an accidental drowning.”
6 AMERY FREE PRESS 110 Years Ago June 11, 1908 Rock Wanted For New School The Amery School Board will pay cash for common rock at the rate of $4.00 per 13,000 pounds. Small rocks preferred, but will take all sizes not more than 14 in. through. You may haul one load, or many loads. Same price to all. We will stop buying as soon as we have the amount needed. If you want to haul, please begin at once. Gentz Perry, District Clerk
YESTERDAY’S NEWS
Hurt in Saw Mill
The residents of Polk County are cordially invited to attend the opening of their new hospital at Amery, Saturday afternoon June 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. – By the Board
95 Years Ago June 14, 1923
90 Years Ago June 7, 1928
Hospital Opens
R. Dehler Routs Trouble Makers
Dr. Cornwall’s Office Robbed
While Rudolph Dehler and his son were working in the basement of People’s Meat Market last Thursday evening at a late hour, the outside doors of the basement were suddenly slammed shut. Resenting the act, whatever the motive Yesterday’s might be, Mr. News Dehler picked up a good Diane Stangl hickory stick, such as he used to hang meat on and took after the two fellows who were standing near. In the skirmish, which followed, the strangers got very much the worst of the deal. They were joined by two others just as night man John Torgerson appeared. Mr. Dehler, feeling that swift justice had been administered, advised Mr. Torgerson to let them go on their way, which offer the four were glad to accept.
Dr. W. B. Cornwall’s office was entered between six and nine o’clock last Thursday evening while he was on a call and while Miss Francis Preble was also out, and stole $66 in cash and about twenty dollars worth of narcotics, which were in the safe. The safe only had the day lock on and the thief had little trouble in getting into it. Dr. Cornwall believes the thief to be a “dope” fiend who was in the city a day previous.
Moon Party Gets Tough A “moon” party from New Richmond came up to the Pavilion Dance last Saturday and tried to start something, but Policeman John Torgerson was called and took one of them into custody. After arresting and starting off with his man, the balance of the party as well as the one arrested tried to get “hard” but in Mr. Torgerson’s quiet but forceable manner they were shown that the tougher they were, the better he liked them and they became very docile. Another man arrested by Policeman Carl Christensen escaped in the crowd. The Legion wants everyone to have a good time and have provided every effort and attraction, but they will decidedly squelch all “rough stuff.”
Hand Hurt in Saw Mill Getting his right hand caught in the cogs of a road
of the usual household tasks. She is now a foster mother to five little blue birds. It seems that something happened to disrupt the happy home life of these five small birds that hatched in the Route birdhouse. The first part of the week they appeared to be starving. Not one to shirk responsibilities Mrs. Route brought the five, feathered mites into her home and since that time has been busy digging worms and feeding them. While many ladies would shrink from the chore, Mrs. Route digs and washes worms, cuts them into bits and feeds the hungry youngsters with a tweezers. She also fixes eggs and other foods for them. At any rate, the “kind to dumb animals” idea should merit commendation. If only there were more like Mrs. Route.
grader, resulted in painful injuries to John Beckon the sixteen-year-old son of Anton Beckon of Deronda. One finger was taken off and bones crushed in others. After the hand was dressed, he was able to return to his home that evening.
Geo. Anderson of Balsam Lake was brought to the Polk County Hospital Friday afternoon suffering from injuries received while working in a mill near that place. A slab, which became caught in some part of the machinery was hurled with great force, striking him in his back. As a result, all the ribs on that side were broken and one lung was pierced. His condition is remarkably good considering the extent of his injuries.
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Stillwater Span Measure Beaten Objection by Congressman Frear of Wisconsin prevented passage by the House of a bill by Congressman Andresen of the third Minnesota district for a bridge across the St. Croix River at Stillwater, Minn. The Wisconsin member explained to the House that St. Croix county taxpayers would be compelled to bear one-third of Wisconsin’s half of the expense, whereas Washington county, across the river, would pay nothing because the Minnesota half would be born entirely by the state. He objected also to sole authority for construction of the bridge being given to Minnesota. “Until the Wisconsin law is amended so that a small, unprotected community will not be burdened with any additional, unjust and indefensible tax for an interstate bridge” Mr. Frear asserted, “this bill ought not to pass.”
80 Years Ago June 16, 1938 Over 3 Inches of Rain Causes Washout Torrents of rain Monday and Tuesday nights washed out 200 feet of Soo Line track at Trap Rock, north of Dresser Junction Monday night, soaked fields and made some highways almost impassable. The rainfall Monday night totaled 2.46 inches here on Sam
Union State Bank Marks 30th Year
Budding lifeguards This new lifeguard chair at the Amery beach was a fun place to play back in the 1960’s. Some of the suggested names of these young men are: Bruce Johnson, Brad Nelson and Bruce Viebrock.
Vassau’s official rain gauge north of town, and totaled nearly an inch Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The Soo Line washout occurred about 3 a.m. Tuesday when a Twin City-Duluth freight train went over the weakened track. The train was northbound and went into the ditch when a section of the roadbed washed out. The wreck occurred after a northbound passenger train had passed. The big freight engine got over the track but eleven cars near the center of the 50car train were scattered over the right of way when the rails gave way. Eight of the cars were loaded. Heat encircled Amery and generally over the northwest Tuesday following the Monday night deluge. The mercury went to 85 degrees here, and was 86 in the Twin Cities at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The cities suffered because of a lack of breeze, which was prevalent in Amery.
Burman Nabs One and Will Look for More Speeders in City Chief of Police Carl Burman Sunday nabbed Lawrence Hedlund for going 50 miles per hour down South Keller Avenue, where the sign says 30 miles an hour. Hedlund’s license was revoked for 60 days and during that time he will not be allowed to drive an automobile. He is the first of several to be nabbed if speeding is not stopped in the city limits. Chief Burman now has a car and will go after all those who do not stop on his warning. Contrary to general opinion, Chief Burman is legally permitted to pursue speeders outside the city limits, in cases where the speeding has been
done within the city limits. BADGER TALES – published in the Amery Free Press in 1938 The Old Man of the Dalles – one of the curious rock formations on the St. Croix near St. Croix Falls, when viewed from the proper position, resembles George Washington. Bone Lake derived its name from the fact that the Sioux Indians had attacked the Chippewas, drove them onto an island in the lake and held them there until most of them had died, hence the name Bone Lake. Mrs. Vic Tulgren, Clear Lake, Wis., recently received a ‘love letter’, which had been mailed by her husband from Park Falls, on March 2, 1928 – 8 years later!
70 Years Ago June 17, 1948 Dry Ice Fails in Monday Trial Concerned about the need for moisture and interested in the dry ice method of producing rain, Hub Row of the Indian Head Flying Service took to the air Monday afternoon in an attempt to create a downpour. Flight Instructor Row climbed to 10,000 feet to top the ideal cloud formations and spread some 50 pounds of dry ice. Results – a good shower of rain within the cloud itself, but none on the ground below. Other experiments throughout the Midwest have also produced some varied results with just a few of them being able to report a downpour.
Little Falls Lady Plays Role of Mother Mrs. A. C. Route of Little Falls is a mighty busy woman these days and it isn’t because
Thirty years of banking in Amery will be the enviable record of Union State Bank in Amery, come this Tuesday, June 22. On that date 30 years ago, with J. G. Burman, A. O. Dalberg, Sander Larson and Nels Simley as directors, the new business venture was launched in Amery. The initial organization meeting was held June 20, 1918. Present directors of the bank are J. J. Burman, William H. Burman, Dr. C. A. Nelson, Elmer Mekkelson and V. H. Christensen. Oscar Erickson is cashier and Clifford Olson, assistant cashier. In the passing of J. G. Burman, a short time ago, the Union State bank lost one of its charter directors and president for many years. In 1930 the bank acquired the assets of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, which was discontinued at that time.
35 Years Ago June 14, 1983 Hotel Property Could Become Polk’s In about 90 days, Polk County could own the Amery Hotel property. Located at the corner of Center St. and Keller Ave., the property was closed by the city more than a year ago because of numerous health and safety concerns. Legal advertising indicates that the county has been unable to serve the owner of record, Viva Della-Whitt, with papers. County Treasurer Dave Anderson said the notice should serve to alert any persons with financial interest in the property to pay back taxes. He added that delinquent taxes go back to 1976 and now total about $15,000. If taxes are not paid within 90 days, the county will take ownership of the property and its disposition will be up to the County Board of Supervisors.
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Bicycle and pedestrian plan is private/public partnership BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The plan for restriping of Keller Ave. through Amery is one portion of the recommendations made to the Amery City Council by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force. Knowing that Keller Ave. would be reconfigured from four to three lanes of traffic, Peter Henry approached city staff a year ago to ask how the community could get in front of the process to exert some influence on the decisions that “will have a huge impact on downtown.” He was told that the best path forward would be to form a Task Force that would meet independently of the city council. The group could study the project and make recommendations in the form of a report. Partners in the task force were Amery Hospital, Amery Economic Development Corporation, Amery Community Club, Farm Table, City of Amery and Friends of Stower
Seven Lakes Trail and held their first meeting in August of 2017. The group raised $12,500 to hire Steve Clark, a nationally recognized consultant, and prepared its report. The group’s report, presented to the city this spring, says “There was an understanding that with Keller Avenue slated for modification in 2020, having a community supported bicycle and pedestrian Master Plan in place could help facilitate the development of bike and pedestrian facilities transforming Amery into a safer and more enjoyable place to walk and bike and helping to revitalize the historic downtown district.” The group held a city wide public meeting in November of 2017, interviews with walkers and bicyclists in the fall of 2017, six meetings over nine months and interviews with “key community leaders and city officials” in 2017. In addition to the plan for Keller Ave., the group wants to “achieve recognition for
the City of Amery as a community that welcomes people on foot, in chair, and on bicycles and strives to be a safe, convenient and fun place for residents and visitors to walk and bike for transportation or recreation.” Among the initiatives highlighted in the report to accomplish this goal are: • Use the transformative power of the 2020 Keller Avenue redesign to brand Amery as the most bike-friendly community in northwestern Wisconsin. • Preserve the Stower Seven Lakes Trail as a non-motorized, silent sports corridor and advertise it as the only such State Trail in the region. Use the auspices of the non-profit Friends of Stower Seven Lakes State Trail to raise and disburse funds to pave sections of both the Stower and Cattail State Trails in the city limits of Amery first, and then, the entire Stower Trail over time. • Use the Stower Trail along
with the Cattail Trail within (or just beyond) the city limits of Amery to create three complete loop multi-use trail systems, connecting schools, hospital, parks and commercial centers. • Develop and promote several walking loops to tie together parks, trails, schools, the historic district and the hospital utilizing wellness, recreational and historical themes. • Ensure that Keller Avenue in its 2020 redesign is as bicycle and pedestrian friendly as funding and project parameters will allow. • Apply for Bicycle Friendly Community recognition through the League of American Bicyclists. The group also wants to identify and be responsive to the needs to pedestrians and bicyclists; increase the level of safety and convenience for bicyclists and pedestrians in Amery; increase walking and bicycling in Amery; reduce the number of bicycle and
pedestrian crashes in Amery and minimize the severity of injuries and improve conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians in a cost-effective manner with a focus on connectivity and continuity with surrounding communities. The plan calls for paving the sections of the Stower and Cattail State Trails within Amery’s city limits to facilitate development of the Warrior 10K Trail which would include additional developed trailways as a center-piece project. Two smaller loops using the Stower and Cattail Trail as their foundation are also part of the plan: a twomile northern loop and a 5K southern “School Loop” that both serve as “Safe Routes to School” infrastructure. The Amery City Council passed a resolution in 2010 supporting the paving of the Stower Trail. The report identifies several sources of funding for projects, including numerous grants.
Weed harvesting underway on Apple River The Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District started weed harvesting operations Tuesday, May 29th, the day after Memorial Day. Following a very harsh winter with a late ice-out, the aquatic weeds are behaving a bit strangely so far this sea-
son. In those areas where we normally see strong Curlyleaf Pondweed growth early, we’re not finding much yet, particularly in those areas where we’ve harvested aggressively in the past. What we have found so far is the Curlyleaf is growing
strongly in those back bays and side areas that we’ve never harvested in the past and are wondering if maybe we’re making a difference, as we saw some of the same things at this time last year. Another strange thing we’re seeing is an early appearance
of Coontail which normally doesn’t grow strongly until late June into July. Nevertheless, we’ll be going after the weeds wherever they are, working a five-day per week schedule, weather permitting, until the weather starts turning cooler in the
fall. That normally occurs the first week or two in September but we’ll just have to see how things work out. Dale Richardson, Operations Manager
Concerned about elder abuse, states loan out secret cameras BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is trying to curb elder abuse and gather reliable evidence for prosecutions by handing out free surveillance cameras to family members so they can secretly record caregivers whom they suspect are hurting their loved ones. Elder abuse can include beatings, molestation, theft and neglect. People with dementia or other cognitive problems often don’t realize they are victims or struggle to report incidents coherently. Advocates say the programs provide peace of mind and evidence for investigators. Attorney General Brad Schimel says it will make it harder for caregivers to get away with preying on the elderly. Workers in the elderly care industry and privacy advocates say they consider it a disturbing government foray into private spying. Wisconsin data suggests the number of reported elder abuse cases is on the rise.
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A bank robbery in Amery?
Second and third graders in Brenda Ramin’s summer school class took a walking tour of Amery Monday with former Free Press editor Jerry Sondreal. The students are in a class called Festival of Nations and learned some of Amery’s history from Sondreal. Here the students are at the former Union State Bank building, now home to the Burns law office. The bank was robbed at gunpoint in 1933.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday, June 17: 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 9:30 a.m. Property Committee; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, in the park; 11:15 a.m. Root Beer Floats. Tuesday, June 19: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school. CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, June 13: 7 pm Money Management. Thursday, June 14: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, June 15: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Sunday, June 17: 10 a.m. Worship/Mission Team return service; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving meeting; 5 p.m. VBS at First Lutheran. Monday, June 18: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 5 p.m. VBS at First Lutheran; 7 pm. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, June 19: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 10 a.m. Bible Study; 5 pm. VBS at First Lutheran. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, June 12: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 1-4 p.m. Pastor has services at nursing homes; 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Saturday, June 16: 8:30-11 a.m. Men in Mission/Faith Chest Project at Steve Christenson home. Sunday, June 17: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Outdoor Worship at Garfield Park; “It’s a Wonderful World,” breakfast, fellowship, special music and communion. Tuesday, June 19: 9 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, June 13: 7 p.m. Council meeting. Sunday, June 17: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, June 19: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. SM Training. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday. Sunday school has changed to J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, June 13: 7 p.m. Church Council. Thursday, June 14: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 pm. Al Anon. Sunday, June 17: 9 a.m. Worship; 5-8 pm. VBS. Monday, June 18: 6-10 pm. Apple River Quilt Guild. Tuesday, June 19: 6 p.m Sons of Norway. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Thursday, June 14: 1 p.m. Afternoon Stars at church. Saturday, June 16: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, June 17: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, June 19: 9 a.m. Quilting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m.
HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday activities are off until fall. Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, June 12: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 1-4 p.m. Pastor has services at nursing homes; 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Thursday, June 14: 9 a.m. Little Falls WELCA meeting. Saturday, June 16: 8:30-11 a.m. Men in Mission/Faith Chest Project at Steve Christenson home. Sunday, June 17: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Outdoor Worship at Garfield Park; “It’s a Wonderful World,” breakfast, fellowship, special music and communion. Tuesday, June 19: 9 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service.
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Believing in Each Other “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” —1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
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he philosopher and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht says that we “believe each other into being.” She is arguing against the individualistic bias of our age which says that we can make ourselves. On the contrary, we are intimately tied to the people in our lives, including our family, friends and co-workers, and sometimes even people we barely know. Believing the best about our family and friends helps them to become better people. Her recent book Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It argues for a communitarian approach to persuading others not to commit suicide. Rather than the moral or religious arguments against it, we should try to convince would-be suicides that they are connected to others who will be affected by their action. She also addresses the argument advanced in Camus’s essay “The Myth of Sisyphus,” that while life may be absurd and doesn’t always make sense, we should embrace that absurdity and not commit suicide out of a respect for our future selves, who will know things that we can’t currently know. The Bible is full of recommendations for us to encourage and help each other, and this advice was especially prominent in the advice which Paul gave to the early churches. – Christopher Simon
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CLAY Color 5K run/walk fundraiser was successful and women who make up the 2017/2018 student leadership board for C.L.A.Y, which stands for Christ Led Area Youth. This group was created by local area churches and students coming together to create and sponsor quarterly events for area youth that are clean, fun and free!
CLAY, Christ Led Area Youth, thank the following area business sponsors who helped to make the 1st Annual CLAY COLOR 5K run/walk fundraiser a success. ReMax Team 1 Realty, The Sue Wells Team (Deer Park); Amery Hospital & Clinic - Main Campus (Amery); Joel
Homemakers (Amery); Berghammer Builders Inc. (Clayton); Lake Magnor Store & Restaurant (Clayton); Paulson Chiropractic (Clear Lake); Schone Tax Service (Deer Park); CB Styles (Clear Lake); Nilssen’s Market (Clear Lake); Bergmann’s Greenhouses (Clayton); Foremost
As a group, we have hosted events such as Underground Church, Broomball on Lake Magnor, and End of School Parties. In June 2017 this event featured a Christian comedian – JUICE, Christian Hip Hop Artist – TRU SERVA and national speaker – BRIAN COLE! CLAY
also partnered with churches to bring ‘We Are Loved’ to Amery Theatre on January 14, 2018. These events have drawn around 70 to 200 youth and been hugely successful.
Farms USA (Clayton). Thank you Clear Lake High School Students, (Mr. Neal Larson) who printed sponsors on our shirts. We also thank the Clear Lake Community Club allowing us to come along with them on the “Kick Off to Summer” event. We are the young men
AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ... MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, June 13: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 1:30 p.m. Abigail Circle; 5:30 pm. VBS “Shipwrecked”; Evening Prayer 6:15 p.m. Thursday, June 14: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle; 5:30 p.m VBS “Shipwrecked.” Sunday, June 17: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, June 19: 1 p.m. Quilting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m., Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service. Wednesday: Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages 6-7:30 p.m. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, June 17: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time. Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also held throughout the week.
ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes. Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: Thursday, Junbe 14: 6:30 p.m. GriefShare meeting; June 16-17: Blood Pressure checks after Masses; Sunday, June 17: Father’s Day; Tuesday, June 19: Fr. John Birthday. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, June 14: 1 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday, June 17: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, June 14: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday, June 17: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m Worship with Holy Communion. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m. Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, June 12: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 1-4 p.m. Pastor has services at nursing homes; 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal. Saturday, June 16: 8:30-11 a.m. Men in Mission/Faith Chest Project at Steve Christenson home. Sunday, June 17: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Outdoor Worship at Garfield Park; “It’s a Wonderful World,” breakfast, fellowship, special music and communion. Tuesday, June 19: 9 a.m. Staff meeting at Trinity. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, June 13: 6 p.m. Kid’s Blast Family Fun Night! Thursday, June 14: 9 a.m.-5 pm. Church Rummage Sale. Friday, June 15: 9 a.m.-5 p.m Church Rummage Sale. Sunday, June 17: 9 a.m. Worship Team 3; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders at Ridgeview. Monday, June 18: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Margaret Peterson’s. Tuesday, June 19: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, June 13: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; Quilters. Sunday, June 17: 9 a.m. Worship service; Coffee fellowship follows. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.
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Vernon W. Jones Jr.
Robert L. Dietsche
Vernon W. Jones, Jr., age 68 of Deer Park, WI died on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous two year battle with Leukemia. Vernon Walter Jones was born on May 5, 1950 in Amery, WI the son of Vernon and Joyce (Shafer) Jones. He grew up in Deer Park, WI and graduated from Amery High School in 1968. Vernon was married to Michelle Wilson on April 4, 1970 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond, WI and together they raised two children, Jennifer and Vernon. He worked for 31 years at Andersen Windows in Bayport, MN before retiring in 2007. Sports, hunting, and fishing were all passions that Vernon passed down to his children and grandchildren. He rarely missed a sporting event and was everyone’s biggest supporter. He was also known for making sure that the grandkids left his house with a few dollars and treats from his special hiding spot. In his spare time, Vern also enjoyed attending auctions and spending time with family at his cabin in Herbster, WI. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Michelle Jones; parents, Vernon and Joyce Jones. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Jones of New Richmond; son, Vernon (Stephanie) Jones of Bothell, WA; grandchildren, Brittany Leslie, Dylan (Lexie) Leslie, Nate Jones, MacKenzie (Jag) Martin, Sydney Jones, Ella Jones & Kynley Jones; great-grandchild Rowen Walter Scott Johnson; sisters, Lorraine (Ralph) Rimer of Finlayson, MN, and Sandy (John) Miller of Long Beach, MS; nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial Service is at 5 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Scheuermann – Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, with a visitation there from 2-5 p.m. Pastor John Hazen is officiating. Honorary Pall Bearers are Brittany Leslie, Dylan Leslie, Nate Jones, MacKenzie Martin, Sydney Jones, Ella Jones, and Kynley Jones. A Private Family Interment at a later date. Scheuermann - Hammer Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Clear Lake, handled the arrangements 715-263-2125 www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
Robert Luis Dietsche, age 89, of Osceola, WI, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 9, 2018 after a long illness. Robert was born on July 26, 1928 to Herman and Margaret Dietsche. He was raised on a farm near Sand Creek, Wisconsin. Robert attended Good Luck Grade School where he was the only student in his grade for eight years. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1946. He was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poplar Creek and confirmed by Rev. Ivar Olson at Zion Lutheran Church in Sand Creek. He served in the National Guard 128th Infantry Company D as a sergeant from 1948-1956. Robert married Carol Bendiksen on November 24, 1950 and they made their home in in Sand Creek, WI. They have three children, Laurie Nash, Cary Dietsche and Christie Jacobsen. They have 10 grandchildren and soon to be seventeen great grandchildren. Robert worked at the Farmers Store in Sand Creek and began repairing radios as a side business. He started Bob’s Radio Service in 1948. His business expanded into Bob’s Radio and TV Service where he had stores in Sand Creek, Bloomer and Chetek, Wisconsin. He obtained his pilot’s license in 1970 and purchased his first airplane. He purchased National Air Photos in 1971 and enjoyed taking aerial photos. In November of 1979, Bob and Carol left the comforts of a new home, family and friends to move to Osceola, Wisconsin where they served the Lord as the first directors of the Association Retreat Center. He served as the director of the ARC from 1979-1995. Bob loved the ministry of the ARC and continued to work there throughout his retirement. There they experienced God's faithfulness, help, strength and blessings! While living at the ARC, they attended Amery Free Lutheran Church where he served on the church board. Both Bob and Carol accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior together as a couple in 1960. They then at-
tended Faith Free Lutheran Church of Running Valley, rural Colfax, WI where he served on the church board, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and served in the Luther League. He attended the organizational meeting of the Association Free Lutheran Congregations in 1962. He loved the AFLC and served on the Coordinating Committee, Home Missions Committee, Budget Analysis Committee, FLAPS Board and the Stewardship Committee. He also managed the AFLC Family camps in Alexandria and Lake Bronson, MN. Bob was also active in Gideons International at the Eau Claire and Menomonie West 300 Camps and served as a Wisconsin State Cabinet officer and New Member Chairman. Bob was a devoted husband and father who lived a joyful life of service to his family, friends and his church. He loved music, sang in a men’s quartet, and played a bass fiddle. Bob loved his Lord and Savior and eagerly shared the good news of the Gospel. Robert Dietsche is survived by three children. Daughter, Laurie and husband Rev. Paul Nash (Brooklyn Park, MN); son, Cary Dietsche and wife Rosalie (Elk River, MN); daughter, Christie and husband Dennis Jacobsen (Minot, ND); ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, parents, Herman and Margaret Dietsche, brothers, Ronald and Roger Dietsche, and a precious granddaughter, Carly Dietsche. Visitation will be Sunday night, June 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Williamson-White Funeral Home, Amery WI with a sharing service at 7:30 pm. A service celebrating Bob’s life will be held Monday, June 18, 11:00 am at the Association Retreat Center, rural Osceola, WI, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Internment will be at 3:00 pm at Zion Cemetery, in Sand Creek, WI. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in his name to the Association Retreat Center, Amery Free Lutheran Church or AFLC Home Missions. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.
Happy Birthday, Robert La Follette Remembering the fire of “Fighting Bob” MADISON, WI — Robert La Follette, one of the most fiery and influential American politicians of the 20th century, was born on June 14, 1855, in a log cabin just outside New Glarus. He grew up in Argyle and later came to Madison as a struggling UW student well known for his campus pranks. La Follette, the eventual architect of the Progressive movement, was also known for devising exploits that included putting a farm animal on the balcony of University Hall, stealing grapes from the experimental farm, and taking croquet sets from Ladies’ Hall. His academic performance was shaky. In fact, John Bascom, the university’s president, cast the deciding vote to allow him
to receive his degree. He excelled, however, at oratory. His abilities won him the Interstate Oratorical Contest. Those skills eventually became central to his political success as a reformer railing against machine politics, corruption, and the influence of monopolies and big business. After gaining a UW law degree in a matter of months, he became Dane County district attorney and was elected to Congress at age 29. After three terms, he returned to private practice and ran for governor three times before being elected in 1900. During that campaign, he gave
208 speeches in 61 counties, drawing large crowds. La Follette won and served until 1906, advocating for the nation’s first
worker’s compensation system, progressive taxation, railroad rate reform, the open primary system, and the Wisconsin Idea. From there, he went to the U.S. Senate, where he was known, even as a freshman, for evangelizing for Progressive causes and gained the nickname “Fighting Bob.” His vote against a declaration of war in 1917 made him unpopular in the run-up to World War I. “In times of peace, the war party insists on making preparation for war. As soon as prepared for, it insists on making war,” La Follette said. In 1924 he formed the Progressive Party and ran for
president. Although Calvin Coolidge won the White House, La Follette received nearly five million votes. Months later, he died in Washington at age 70. In 1955, the Senate, which he called “the old rotten Senate,” hung his portrait in its reception room to honor him as one of the five most outstanding senators in U.S. history. La Follette is featured in the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Alumni Park, in its Alumni Way Leadership panel. The park, opened on October 6, 2017, is located between Memorial Union and the Red Gym on the UW–Madison campus. It is open year-round. For more information on the park, exhibits, and featured alumni, please visit alumnipark.com.
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Jeffrey L. Posey
Betty J. Milius
Donald “Don” J. Gruber
Jeffrey Leon Posey, age 58 of Amery, WI passed away on June 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born on March 16, 1960 in New Richmond, WI to Vincent and Beverly (Pearson) Posey. He graduated from Amery High School and on March 14, 1987 was united in marriage to Pam Vance at the Amery United Congregational Church of Christ in Amery. Jeff loved tinkering with cars, hunting, camping and spending time around the campfire. He taught all his kids how to fish, cast a pole, dig worms, and made sure if you caught the fish, you took it off the hook. He enjoyed being in demos when he was younger, and then was Derek’s pit crew captain. Jeff loved listening to live music, especially if it was a foot stomping band, and loved spending time with family and friends. Jeff and Pam enjoyed going casino hopping, trips to Laughlin and Lake Superior and he was always up for a road trip or a drive in the pimp mobile. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Beverly, a sister-in-law, Cheryl; brother-in-law, Billy and father-in-law, Virgil. Jeff is survived by his wife, Pam; son, Derek (Bailey) Posey; daughters, Shauna (Kyle Wickboldt) and Nikki (Mike) Rohloff; seven grandchildren; brothers, David (Marion) and Greg; sisters, Debbie Johnson and Cindy (Bob) Frontier as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery. A visitation will take place from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in rural Amery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
(DOB: November 19, 1923 - DOD: May 21, 2018
Donald “Don” J. Gruber, 80 of Balsam Lake Township passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Don was born October 24, 1937 in Carroll County, Iowa, the son of Myrtle (Halsel) and Joseph Gruber. Don was raised in Iowa and moved to Wisconsin to live with his brother. Here he met Katy. They were married on November 28th, 1957. They raised four children in the Balsam Lake area. Don was a machinist at Thompson Machine and had a passion for building things. He enjoyed building a dune buggy and a kit car, making pine furniture, driving “Allis”, sunny days by the pool and family. Don is survived by his wife, Katy; children, Tammy (Dwayne) Wassberg of Amery, Donna Gruber of South St. Paul, MN, Kim Gruber of Balsam Lake, Doug (Michelle Mitchell) Gruber of Milltown; 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Ed Gruber, Bill Gruber, Marie Thulen and Rita Deardorf. A Memorial Mass will be 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Thursday, June 14, 2018 with Father Gene Murphy officiating. Family and friends may gather for a visitation from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Please join the family for continued fellowship and a luncheon following in the church hall. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.
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Evelyn J. Sjobeck, 88, Woodbury, MN, died Monday, June 11, at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. Funeral Services are pending with WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home in Amery. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.
Betty Josephine (Linden) Milius was born on November 19, 1923 to Clarence John Linden and Mildred Anna Marie (Brandt) Linden in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. She married Melvin Edward Milius on October 11, 1941. They moved to the Milius family home in the New Richmond Wisconsin area. They built a home on the Willow River and did farming raising cattle and turkeys (3000 each year for Norbest). Betty was well known for cooking and baking. Every Thursday when we came home from school or work there would be several loaves of freshly baked bread, cinnamon rolls, and pecan rolls cooling on the counter. The aroma coming from the kitchen was so enticing one could not help sampling. Between 1942 and 1956 Betty and Mel had three daughters: -Carlene Ann, KKathryn Mary, and Patricia Lee. Mel's parents, as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Fred Lawrence, had moved to Southern California to get away for the frigid Wisconsin winters. In 1956 Betty and Mel sold their farm and moved the family to California settling in La Crescenta. Deborah Jane was born in 1960 in California. Betty's husband, Mel, worked in several auto body shops eventually owning Gene's Paint and Body Shop in Glendale. Betty worked in the office as well as picking up parts for Mel in the Los Angeles County area. Betty was involved in the Youth Group at The Lutheran Church in the Foothills. She was a regular cook for the Wednesday Night Youth Group Dinners. She is survived by daughters: Carlene Rechenmacher (Rhett) and KKathryn Stephens (Buddy) and Sister and Jerry Albrecht, Grandchildren: Jennifer Kenyon-Stephens, Scott Stephens (Annie), Brent Frame (Monica), Brian Frame (Suzanne) and Kelsey Frame and 6 Great-grandchildren: Michael, Conner, Leah, Adam, Gavin, Parker, Brooke & Logan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Edward Milius, two daughters, Deborah Jane Milius and Patricia Lee Frame, parents Clarence John Linden and Mildred Anna Marie (Brandt) Linden, sister, Lucinda Klawitter, Brother-ln-Law Henry A. Klawitter and brother, Leon Linden. Her sister, Beverly Mitchell died the day following Betty's death. For 25+ years Betty and Mel hosted the Annual 3-Day Memorial Day Campout at their home. Friends and Family visited played games, cards and had potluck meals. Many of those who had RV's would stay the whole weekend. Others commuted daily. During the last 18 months, she was followed by Antelope Valley Vitas Hospice and was living in Juniper Hills, CA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 with Carlene & Rhett Rechenmacher. VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 A grave-side service will be held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, followed by a Memorial Reception will be held at The Lutheran Church in the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd., La Canada, California, June 15, 2018 from 5-7 PM. A Mexican Supper will be served from one of Betty’s favorite eating places.
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case. No. 18 CV 144 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Bailee Jo Lombardo By (petitioner) Bailee Jo Lombardo NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Bailee Jo Lombardo To: Levi Danny Lombardo Birth Certificate: Bailee Jo Lombardo IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Judge Jeffery L. Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, on July 13, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715485-9299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin. BY THE COURT: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge June 8, 2018
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Remembering Your Smile Chad W. Stokes 9/27/1976 6/11/2003 Forever in our hearts Mom, Dad & Mandy
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 49 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Harry Mewes Jr. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 2, 1955, and date of death May 25, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of PO Box 54, Clayton, WI 54004. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 17, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 5, 2018 Jonathan Mewes, Personal Representative 618 15th Street Clayton, WI 54004 715-222-9368
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I would like to send heartfelt thanks to all my friends and family for the wonderful 80th birthday party I had. Thanks to all who came and visited and brought cards. It was a wonderful day. Also sincere thanks to St. Ann’s Church for a lovely service for my son Harry. Thank you for the kind words from all. Thank you ladies for the dinner. You all made a very sad day bearable for me. Norma Petersen
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all that helped out during this difficult time. The ordinary words of thank you do not seem enough for all the love and support that our family received. We’re grateful to all the staff at the Golden Age Manor for their dedication and kindness they gave Dad. A special thank you to Williamson-White Funeral Home for their empathy and compassion that they showed our family. Thanks to everyone for all the hugs, stories, memories, and above all, the support. A very warm hearted special thank you to Pastor Barry Schaefer for an uplifting and inspiring message at the funeral and to the ladies of the Congregational Church for the delicious lunch. Please accept our gratitude and thanks, but especially know how truly and dearly we appreciate everyones compassion. We are humbled and beyond grateful for everything. Dad had a long wonderful life. He will be missed by many. The Family of Frank Morrissey
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Amery Area EMS thanks all those who made the All-U-Can-Eat Taco Dinner Fundraiser, held on June 2, a complete success. We raised approximately $3,500 thanks to your generosity and kindness! We are also thankful for the many donations of food, prizes, and money. Your help and support touched our hearts, for that, we are sincerely grateful. Amery Auto Salvage Amery City Crew Amery Discount Liquor Amery Express Amery Family Restaurant Amery Farm & Home Hardware Amery Fitness Center Amery Free Press Amery Hospital & Clinic Anchor Point Archery Apple River Fire Department Apple River TV & Appliance Arrow Building Center Berghammer Builders Bergmann’s Greenhouses Carlson SV Carol Larson Central Auto Body Charlie’s Place
Clayton Feed Store Clayton BP Clayton Veterinary Care Countryside Cooperative Country Store Crickets Dave Germanson Dick’s Fresh Market DN Campground Duck’s Sports Bar & Grill Foremost Farms Forrest Inn Motel Freedom Valu Center Garibaldi’s Grand Casino Hinckley Grand Casino Mille Lacs Green Bay Packers Holiday Indigo Iris
J. Cool’s Bar Just a Hair More Kwik Trip Lamperts Louie’s Finer Meats, Inc. McDonald’s Metropolis Resort Mike’s Northwood’s Locker Milwaukee Brewers Moody’s Wildwoods MRL Manufacturing Inc. NextGen Noah Insurance Paperworx Parts City Pizza Man Power In Pink Cleaning, Inc
RCU Save-A-Lot Stems From The Heart St. Paul Saints Stretch’s Repair Subway Super America Tac Two Bar & Grill UW Wanderoos Village Pizzeria Williamson-White Funeral Home Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club Woodville Warehousing & Distributing, LLC
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Fiscal Facts: State Aids Have Grown Slowly Local governments are responsible for maintaining local roads in Wisconsin, funded by a mix of state aids and local revenues. The two major state funding sources are General Transportation Aids (GTAs) and the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP). GTAs are paid on a calendar year basis, while LRIP payments are made by fiscal year (July to June), so some variations in funding levels shown in our calculations may occur. The vast majority of GTA and LRIP funding comes from the state’s fuel tax and vehicle registration fees. Revenues from both sources have generally been flat in recent years. The gas tax has not been raised since 2006, and the state hasn’t raised vehicle registration fees since 2008, except for electric and hybrid vehicles this year. This information is a service of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the state’s leading resource for nonpartisan state and local government research and civic education.
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ALDEN
WIS 46 culvert replacement in Balsam Lake scheduled Motorists can expect to be detoured
On June 11, 2018, Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is scheduled to begin a maintenance project on WIS 46 in the village of Balsam Lake, Polk County. The project includes culvert replacement and asphalt repair between Pleasant Avenue to the
Boat Landing on WIS 46. Proposed traffic impacts During repairs, WIS 46 will be closed to traffic. The signed detour will utilize County Highway I and WIS 35. Repairs are scheduled for completion by June 14, 2018.
Notice that the Assessment Roll is Open for Examination and Open Book City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the following have applied for renewal of liquor license in the Town of Alden. “Class A” Retail license for the sale of intoxicating liquor to consumers in original packages or containers for off-premises consumption.
Pursuant to s.70.45, Wis. Stats. The assessment roll for the 2018 assessment will be open for examination starting on the 20th day of June 2018 at 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Joel Danovski at Horsecreek Store 2069 County Rd X, Star Prairie, WI 54026
Additionally, the assessor shall be available on the 20th day of June, 2018 at the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the following have applied for renewal of license for the sale of fermented malt beverages.
Instructional material will be provided at the open book to persons who wish to object to valuations under s.70.47, Wis. Stats.
Class “A” Retail license for the sale of fermented malt beverages only for the consumption away from the premises where sold:
The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the City Assessor.
Earl A. Mork at Mork’s Big Lake Store 1838 60th Ave. County Rd K, Osceola, WI 54020
Notice of Board of Review Meeting The Board of Review will meet on the 27th day of June, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West. For the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five (45) day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to s. 70.47(1), Wis. Stats.
The above stated liquor license renewals will be considered by the Town Board on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the regular monthly Board meeting held at the Alden Town Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. Wanda Heffron Town Clerk
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AGENDA Thursday, June 14, 2018 Bill Payment at 6:45 pm
TOWN OF CLAYTON MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
at the CLAYTON TOWN HALL 462 105th Avenue/County Road D 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Verification of Meeting Posting 4. Approval of minutes of May 10, regular meeting minutes 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Approval to Pay Bills 7. Business • Approve Liquor Licenses for Lake Magnor & Richardson Sportsman Club • Approve Operators Licenses for Lake Magnor & Sportsman Club • Approve Cigarette License for Lake Magnor Inc. • Set Class C Wine License Fee • Department Reports 1. Roadman Report 2. Summer Road Work /Advertised for Bids/ OPEN SEALED BIDS/Discuss Awarding Bid 3. Clerk’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 8. Public Comment- (MAX- 3 min) 9. Date & Time of Next Meeting: Regular Board Meeting & other meeting dates • July 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. - Voucher Approval at 6:45 p.m. 10. Adjournment *ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON ANY AGENDA ITEM*
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Pursuant to s.70.47 (2), Wis. Stats.: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view of such property being assessed. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sec. 70.47under sec. 70.47(3) (a), that person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sec. 70.47 (6m)(a) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under §73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The City of Amery has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under §19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Open Book for the Town of Alden will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Alden Town Hall.
NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF ALDEN
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on Monday the 9th day of July, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Town Hall located at 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, WI. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view the property. 2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board's final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person's objection, except at a session of the board. 3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board's first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board's clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board's first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting. 4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board's first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person's property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board. 5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person's estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person's objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor's manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. stats., that the assessor requests. The Town of Alden has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court.* The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. stats. 7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement. 8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.
Notice is hereby given this 29th day of May 2018. Respectfully submitted, Town of Alden Wanda Heffron, Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 47 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Nicholas Jay LaVigne DOD: March 12, 2018 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 20, 1948, and date of death March 12, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1502 County Road C, Star Prairie, WI 54026. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 5, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar May 26, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419 (June 5, 12, 19)
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TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING
The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 7. Presentation and Approval of Bills 8. Approve Liquor Licenses 9. Appoint Clerk for Additional Term 10. New Business 11. Unfinished Business 12. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published June 12, 2018 - Amery Free Press
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ROAD BIDS WANTED TOWN OF BLACK BROOK
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 28, 2018 Date of June Board of Supervisor’s meeting (NOTE DATE CHANGE) FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHAIRMAN CHARLIE BARNEY WNAXLP 715-263-2177
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES AND LIQUOR LICENSES: Town of Black Brook Pursuant to Wisconsin Stats. §125, the following have made application and are on file with the Clerk to be presented to the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Black Brook for consideration and approval at the June 28, 2018 meeting beginning at 8:00 p.m Combination Class “A” Fermented Malt Beverages and Class “A” Liquor License Renewal Application: Scott Carlson, Agent, Countryside Cooperative dba Amery Country Store located at 554 Hwy 46, Amery, WI Combination Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverages and Class “C” Wine licenses Renewal Application: Jenna L Johnson, Agent, Amery Ale Works, LLC dba Amery Ale Works located at 588 115th Street, Amery, WI Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage Original License: Application. Brenda Schone, Agent, Amery Gun Club Inc, located at 176 95th Street, Amery WI. Sally Pickard, Clerk, Town of Black Brook
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If you bought butter or cheese directly from a Foremost Farms USA Cheese Store between December 6, 2008 and July 31, 2013, a class action lawsuit may affect your rights. What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit claims that National Milk Producers Federation, Cooperatives Working Together (CWT), Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Land O’Lakes, Inc. and Agri-Mark, Inc. (“collectively Defendants”) violated the law by entering into a conspiracy to reduce milk output through a “herd retirement program,” where farmers who bid to participate in the program sent their herds of milking cows to slaughter in exchange for payment, allegedly limiting the production of raw milk and driving up prices for butter and cheese. The Defendants deny that they did anything wrong. The Court has not decided who is right. Who is included? The Court decided that the Class includes all persons and entities in the United States that purchased butter and/or cheese directly from one or more Members of Defendant, Cooperatives Working Together and/or their subsidiaries, during the period from December 6, 2008 to July 31, 2013. Those that are included are called “Class Members.” A list of all the Members of Cooperatives Working Together and their subsidiaries can be found at www.ButterandCheeseClassAction.com. What are your options? If you are a Class Member, you must choose whether to stay in the Class. If you stay in the Class, and money or benefits are obtained, you will be notified about how you can participate. You will be bound by all orders and judgments of the Court, whether favorable or not, and you won’t be able to sue the Defendants on your own for the claims at issue in this case. If you want to stay in the Class, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO ANYTHING NOW. To exclude yourself from the lawsuit, you must send a letter asking to be excluded. Instructions for making this request can be found at the website or by calling the toll-free number below. You must mail your exclusion request postmarked on or before July 30, 2018. If you exclude yourself, you cannot get any money or benefits from this lawsuit, and you will not be bound by any orders or judgments in this case. If you do not request exclusion, you may (but do not have to) enter an appearance in the Court through your own counsel. Detailed information is available at the website and toll-free number listed below.
1-855-804-8574 • www.ButterandCheeseClassAction.com
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for 2018 Street & Utility Improvements, Contract B - Deposition Drive, WisDOT TEA Project ID 8405-00-70 will be received by the Village of Clear Lake, Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, by 3:00 p.m., local time, July 9, 2018, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The work, in general, will include the approximate quantities and items listed below: 8” Watermain & Appurtenances 1,010 12” - 30” Storm Sewer & Appurtenances 600 Common Excavation 37,000 Granular Subbase 1,900 Crushed Aggregate Base 1,250 Hot Mix Asphalt, 4” 6,800 Concrete Curb & Gutter, 30” 3,500 Restoration, Seed 19,000
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The proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished with the specifications. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check payable to the owner equal to five percent (5%) of the proposal or a bid bond of a bonding company duly authorized to do business in the State of Wisconsin in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the proposal. This proposal guarantee shall be subject to forfeiture as provided by law. Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.cedarcorp.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 (Quest eBidDoc #5680096). Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available from Docunet Corporation. Contact Docunet at 763-475-9600 for pricing and instructions to obtain a paper copy. Please make your check payable to Docunet Corporation and send it to 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441. This project is being funded in part by a grant from the WisDOT Transportation Economic Assistance Program. Proposals shall not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of opening. The Village of Clear Lake reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals and to waive any informalities therein. Dates of Publication: June 12th and 19th, 2018 By Authority of: Al Bannink, Village Clerk
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The Town of Alden is seeking Proposals for the Reconstruction of 10th Avenue From 220th Street (west town line) to CTH “M” the Town of Alden, Polk County per the plan of Proposed Construction. The Town of Alden will receive sealed Proposals until 2:00 p.m. on Friday June 15, 2018, at the office of the Town of Alden: 183 155th street, Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026. Refer all questions to: Town Engineer, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;P.L.S. DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC, 603 South Broadway Street, Menomonie Wisconsin 54751. All Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “10th Avenue TRIP-D 2018”. Please return all proposals to: Town of Alden, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 The Proposals will be opened and reviewed at 2:00 p.m. Friday June 15, 2018 at the office of the Town of Alden as shown above. The Town of Alden Town Board will review & Consider all proposals at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Plans and a bid specification forms are available from the Town Engineer, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.; P.L.S. at the address above. A $50.00 administration cost per plan requested is required prior to receiving the plans and Bid Documents. Questions can be directed to DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC (715) 505-9242 All Proposals shall include a Certified Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the total Project Proposal, Paid to the order of the Town of Alden. All Proposals shall include certification that the proposer meets minimum insurance requirements as identified in the request for proposals. All Proposals shall acknowledge this project is funded in part with WisDOT TRIP-D funds The Town of Alden Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities in any proposal or to accept any proposal of parts of various proposals, which, in their opinion, is the most advantageous to the Town of Alden. By Order of the Town of Alden Board. Keith Karpenski, Chairman, Town of Alden Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;P.L.S, Town Engineer, DJ Fedderly Management Consultant, LLC
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REGULAR AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS May 2nd, 2018 The Amery City Council met for a Regular meeting on May 2, 2018 at City Hall. Mayor Paul Isakson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Isakson, Rick Davis, Sarah Flanum, Rick Van Blaricom, Kristen Vicker, Julie Riemenschneider, and Tim Strohbusch. Staff present: Kim Moore, Frances Duncanson, Tom Marson, Bones McCarty, Amy Stormberg, Dale Koehler, Chanz Green Others present: Larry Stelter, Bob Zank, Tom Stangl, Peter Henry, Stephen Clark, Erik Henningsgard, Margo McCarty, and Beth Cunningham of WI DOT Clerk Duncanson took roll call. Mayor Isakson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Strohbusch to approve the minutes of the April 4th, April 18th, and April 24th, 2018 City Council meetings with the correction that Vicker was not present at the April 18th Special Council meeting. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Officers Reports City Administrator - Moore: Has had a busy week with building and zoning permits. Moore has been meeting with staff and local stakeholders to coordinate community beautification efforts. The Dept. is short a staff member who is gone for the month. Police Chief - Marson: Welcome new Council members. The monthly activity report has been provided. The ice is off area lakes, and with nice weather there is additional traffic pedestrians, and bicyclists so please be aware and careful. The Bike rodeo is coming up. Tornado sirens were tested last week. DPW Director - McCarty: Snow equipment has been put away for the season. The street sweeper is currently broken down. The dump is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for leaves and brush. They are working on patching potholes. The lift station is supposed to go online late this week. Thanks to the Town of Lincoln for helping with snow storage from the Kwik Trip site. Fire Chief - Koehler: The Dept. has had 183 calls so far this year. Koehler has been asked to serve on the WITC Advisory Board for legislative items. Laws are being re-written and changing standards of who can be on the scene of a fire. This will require more training and budgets will need to be increased to reflect that. There is also expected to be fewer volunteers due to this requirement. MABAS is moving along with a minimum number of agreements signed to move forward. There was a recall on the airboat engine. The Fire Dept. hosted the Easter Egg Hunt inside. The City website is set up for burning permits and will give burning conditions. Clerk-Treasurer - Duncanson: Audit adjustments have been received and will be processed next week. There are additional financial reports in the Council packets. Liquor licensing renewal packets are out. Library Director - Stormberg: The new Youth Services Librarian has started work. The Vietnam Veterans’ exhibit was held at the library with a reception and presentation. The Library hosted a smart book giveaway. Committee Reports Parks - Van Blaricom: Holy Donuts got permission to use Soo Line Park for a graduation donut giveaway. City beautification was discussed with several groups participating. The City has an additional 22 pots and 14 new hanging baskets and efforts will be coordinated and resources consolidated between the various groups. Public Works - Riemenschneider: The Committee met on the new Industrial Park Road. SEH was there to give recommended next steps including a determination from the Army Corp. of Engineers on wetland quality. Finance - Davis: Finance also addressed the new Industrial Park Road. The Committee agreed to move forward and discussed financing the project. Garbage rates and a new contract with Waterman’s was discussed. There was a closed session on employment issues, candidates for the management analyst position, and WPPA Union contract negotiations. The Committee recommended hiring Barbara Goeckner for MA position. Old Business Bike Trail Study Plan-Peter Henry and Stephen Clark Steve Clark and Peter Henry gave a presentation on the bicycle pedestrian plan for Amery as commissioned by the AEDC, Amery Hospital Wellness and other stakeholders. The group has been meeting since last August and is looking for the Council to endorse the plan to forward to DOT for
consideration. WI DOT has Keller Avenue set for a mill & overlay and striping in 2020 when the road diet using a “twiddle” (a two way left turn lane in the middle of the road) is implemented and has received funding under the safety classification. The current design does not encourage biking or walking and the proposed plan presents optimum configuration for bike lanes and pedestrians. Henry reviewed the four segments of the design. They are proposing reducing lanes to twelve feet and leave six feet for bike lanes. There was a public meeting held in November where attendees filled out a survey after the meeting. Green paint for the bike lanes is desired. Curb extensions (bump outs) are recommended at Maple Street and Center Street. Davis does not want to see traffic lanes decreased from 12 to 11 feet due to increased heavy truck traffic. Davis wants to see more study of the plan before Council votes on it. Strohbusch states we do not know the financial impact of the proposed plan. Clark states WisDot wants to know our preferences and then will develop cost estimates at which time the City may scale back the project if desired. Flanum asks about signage and identifying lanes in the winter. Clark says signage would be up to the City. Henry wants the Council to approve the plan to let DOT know what it is we want and what is the best design for right now. Cunningham of DOT states they are looking for guidance of what the City wants so they are going down the right path. The speed limit will not change, but people will be traveling slower because they can only go as fast as the person in front of them. Van Blaricom states the need to have a plan with bike lanes going to Griffin and not ending at Snow Street. The DOT new overlay will not be curb to curb, only the driving lanes. A full reconstruction is scheduled for 2028. The current project is safety only to mill and overlay enough to restripe. Motion by Davis and seconded by Strohbusch to table the Bike Trail plan issue until next month. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. South Industrial Park Road Update Moore updated the Council on the project progress. She is working with Erik Henningsgard of SEH and Paul Molner of Bakke-Norman to put together agreements with property owners to protect the City’s interest. New Business Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Strohbusch to approve the Amery Lion’s Club Request to use Bobber Park for the Circus on July 15 & 16, 2018 Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to go in to closed session proceedings at 6:31 p.m. under WI §19.85 (1) (f) (g) to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations and to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. The Council may continue in closed session proceedings under WI §19.85 (1) (c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. a.) This pertains to candidates for the Management Analyst position. b.) This pertains to WPPA union contract negotiations. Roll call vote: Ayes-Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Van Blaricom, Vicker, Davis, Flanum Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Davis and seconded by to come out of closed session proceedings at 7:09 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes-Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Van Blaricom, Vicker, Davis, Flanum Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Davis and seconded by Vicker to hire Barbara Goeckner as City Management Analyst/ Deputy Clerk. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Davis and seconded by Vicker to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Frances Duncanson, City Clerk-Treasurer
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS May 9th, 2018 The Amery City Council met for a Special Meeting on May 9th, 2018 at City Hall. Mayor Paul Isakson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Isakson, Tim Strohbusch, Julie Riemenschneider, Kristen Vicker, Sarah Flanum, Rick Davis. Excused: Rick Van Blaricom Staff present: Kim Moore, Frances Duncanson Others present: Bob Zank of WPCA, Tom Stangl of the Amery Free Press, Seth Hudson of Cedar Corp, and Nicole Hodkiewicz of Cooper Engineering Clerk Duncanson conducted roll call. The bids for the Granum Boat Landing project were opened yesterday. Bids were received from Antczak and Janke Construction. Both bids were within $500 of the original bids and close in cost to each other. There are no issues with the bids and the end of July is the estimated completion date. There will be a preconstruction meeting set up when DPW McCarty returns. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to award the low bid of $242,206.32 to Janke Construction for the Granum Boat Landing Project. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Riemenschneider and seconded by Vicker to approve Resolution 05-2018 “International Migratory Bird Day” Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Vicker to go in to closed session proceedings at 5:13 p.m. under WI §19.85 (1) (e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. This pertains to potential sale of City property. The Council may continue in closed session proceedings under WI §19.85 (1) (f) (g) to consider financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons, preliminary consideration of specific personnel problems or the investigation of charges against specific persons except where par. (b) applies which, if discussed in public, would be likely to have a substantial adverse effect upon the reputation of any person referred to in such histories or data, or involved in such problems or investigations and to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. The Council may continue in closed session proceedings under WI §19.85 (1) (c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion by Vicker and seconded by Davis to come out of closed session proceedings at 6:04 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Vicker, Davis, Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Flanum Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Riemenschneider and seconded by Vicker to come out of closed session proceedings at 5:59 p.m. and recess until after the Finance Committee meeting. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Vicker, Davis, Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Flanum Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Riemenschneider and seconded by Strohbusch to reconvene in closed session at 6:32 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Vicker, Davis, Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Flanum Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Vicker to come out of closed session proceedings at 6:56 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Vicker, Davis, Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Flanum Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Vicker to pay out 1,750.15 hours of accrued sick time liability at $22.82 per hour for a total of $39,938.42 to Tom Marson in either wages, HSA or deferred retirement compensation. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Davis and seconded by Vicker to give Barbara Goeckner an $800 employment signing bonus on a non-precedent setting basis. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded Riemenschneider by to adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried. Frances Duncanson, City Clerk-Treasurer
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Northwest Passage youth featured in new book about St Croix and Namekagon Rivers With the arrival of North American Nature Photography Day on June 15, the kids at Northwest Passage have plenty to celebrate. For over eight years, nature photography has been a therapeutic cornerstone at the Webster-based mental health treatment center for teens. Their stunning photos have been seen nationwide in nearly 100 exhibitions, in print, and on television. Now, the young artists’ words are featured in new book by renowned photographer Craig Blacklock. Titled St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers: The Enduring Gift, Blacklock’s book features photographs from throughout the 255 miles of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The book’s release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the federal law protecting the rivers. Accompa-
Northwest Passage’s residents photographing the St. Croix River at the Gordon Damn as a part of Under the Surface, a nature photography and experiential learning project made possible by Sea Grant funding, National Park Service partnership and project leaders, Ian Karl and Toben Lafrancois. (Photos provided by Brett Seymour of the National Park Service, Submerged Resources Center, as a part of Northwest Passage’s partnership with the National Park Service.
nying Blacklock’s photographs are an essay by former vice president Walter Mondale as well as quotes and poems from people whose lives were impacted by the Riverway. Among those quotes are reflections from Northwest Passage’s young artists. For example, Derek, age 16, writes “To me, this picture shows that the river is full of energy, full of life in a constant flow. And I feel like my life is just like the river. I have all this energy, and my life is now just beginning for the first time." “The kids feel really honored for their words to be included in such a visible and prestigious showcase,” says Mark Elliott, executive director at Northwest Passage. “It’s fitting too. Northwest Passage’s nature photography program got its start on the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers through a partnership with the National Park Service back in 2010. It’s evolved and expanded significantly since then, but the program’s roots will always be on the Riverway. Those rivers have brought so much healing to so many kids.” Craig Blacklock is one of the country’s most highly regarded nature photographers. Best known for capturing breathtaking scenes of Lake Superior, his award-winning work has been featured in publications and collections worldwide. Northwest Passage will host a book signing event with Mr. Blacklock and the young artists at the In a New Light Gallery in Webster on August 23. The event is free and open to the public. Northwest Passage’s In a New Light Gallery is one of only a few locations where Enduring Gift is available for sale. It can also be purchased at https://stcroixphotography.com. A portion of the book’s proceeds support the St. Croix River Association. And how will the emerging photographers at Northwest Passage celebrate Nature Photography Day on June 15? They’ll be on the river, of course,
Wolf population decreases slightly MADISON - Following continued monitoring efforts, data suggest that Wisconsin's wolf population may have begun to stabilize and remains above established recovery goals. Data collected by over 100 volunteer trackers and Department of Natural Resources staff during the 2017-18 winter reveal an overwinter minimum wolf count of 905-944 wolves, a 2.2 percent decrease from the 925-956 wolves detected during the 2016-17 count. The number of packs detected increased slightly, from 232 packs last year to 238 this past winter. Wisconsin's wolf population had been increasing consistently over the past 25 years. Wolves in Wisconsin remain listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act and management authority is held by the federal government.
Federal listing status restricts state management, including any lethal wolf management tools. "The Endangered Species Act did its job--its protections were instrumental in allowing this species to successfully reestablish itself within our wildlife community," said Scott Walter, DNR large carnivore ecologist. "However, the population has been well above established recovery goals for two decades and there is no biological reason for wolves to remain on the endangered species list. Federal delisting would allow more flexibility in dealing with issues like wolf depredation of livestock and pets and divert important endangered species funding and resources to the conservation of species that are truly at risk." Wolf surveys are conducted annually
during winter months, when snow cover affords suitable tracking conditions. The wolf population is at its lowest point during this time of year, so survey results are considered minimum counts. The population increases each spring with the birth of pups, then declines throughout the remainder of the year due to various mortality factors. To view a summary of wolf monitoring information and to learn more about wolves in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword "wolf." To learn more about the volunteer tracking program and opportunities to participate, search keywords "wolf volunteer tracking." Classes for new volunteer wolf trackers will be held later in 2018.
Craig Blacklock’s latest book, St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers: The Enduring Gift, is now available at the In a New Light Gallery in Webster, Wisconsin at 7417 N Bass Lake Road. Open Monday through Saturday 10 – 3 pm and select evenings for events (photo provided by Craig Blacklock, Blacklock Photography).
with cameras in hand. Specifically, they’ll be on a secluded stretch of the Namekagon near the Schaefer Cabin, one the Riverway’s few remaining turn-ofthe-20th-century historic log cabins. Together with the National Park Service, Northwest Passage youth recently helped restore the cabin to its original form and it now serves as an artistic retreat for youth and artists-in-residence. As in Blacklock’s new book, the voice of the river comes through loud and clear at this historic cabin. For the kids of Northwest Passage— and for so many others—this voice offers words of healing.
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Amery Area Public Library begins expanded summer reading program Amery Area Public Library Director Amy Stormberg told the Amery City Council June 6 that the library’s summer reading program, which began June 1, will have programs for all ages – babies through adult. The Summer Learning Program 2018 runs from June 1 - September 7. Visit the library or our website starting June 1 to register for the 2018 Summer Learning Program: “Libraries Rock.” Beginning the day they sign up, babies, children, and teens are eligible to earn prizes for reading, participating in free library events, and completing learning activities. The program ends on Friday, September 7th. Completed reading logs may be turned into the library or fall classroom teachers in the Amery School District.
STEAM Days Tuesdays, June 5-August 7, 1 PM
June 5: Vinyl Art June 12: Geology June 19: Martha’s Kitchen: Pizza (sign-up required) June 26: Rock Characters July 3: No Program July 10: Martha’s Kitchen: Tacos (sign-up required) July 17: Recycled Instruments July 24: Code Your Jam July 31: The Science of Sound with Peter Johnson *Sponsored by Friends of the AAPL August 7: Martha’s Kitchen: Breakfast (sign-up required)
Thursday Performances June 7: Fresh Water Songs: Lau Hawaiian Collective *Sponsored by the Friends of the AAPL June 14: National Eagle Center *Sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club June 21: The Mystery of the Golden Piano: Science Tellers Wild West June 28: Snake Discovery
*Sponsored by Healing Ways July 5th: No program July 12: Animals Nobody Loves: Wildlife Science Center July 19: Digeridoo: Musical Trees from Down Under Steve Sklar and Johnna Morrow July 26: No program August 2: Carpenter Nature Center August 9: Jack & Kitty* *Sponsored by and held at Golden Age Manor
Bud, Not Buddy Wednesday, July 11, 1 PM *Copies available at the AAPL and in the MORE system
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Teen Lock-in Friday, June 1, 6-11 PM *Registration required
(Ages 0-2): Mondays, June 4-August 6, 10 AM
Kid’s Yoga with Soon Guenther (All Ages): Wednesdays, June 6-August 8, 10 AM
Family Storytime (All Ages): Wednesdays, June 6-August 8, 10:30 AM
SPECIAL EVENTS Rockin’ Summer Book Club:
Friday Night at the Library: A Musical Double Feature Friday, July 20th Coco (All ages): 5-7 PM Grease (12+): 7-9 PM Teen Programs (Ages 13+) *Registration for all events is on our website: www.amerylibrary.org
Teen Volunteer Day @ Community Homestead Wednesday, June 13, 2-4:30 p.m. 501 280th St., Osceola, WI 54020 “Basics of Bike Maintenance” Class of Cyclova Wednesday, June 20, 5-7 PM
@St. Croix Falls Public Library Teen Kayak Trip with the St. Croix River Association Wednesday, June 27, 1-6 PM Meet at MN Interstate Park Boat Landing, pick up at Osceola Boat Landing *Registration required Pedal Power: Teen Bike Trip Saturday July 14th, 2-6 PM Stower Seven Lakes Trail: Nye-Amery-Nye Drop off and pick up at Trail lot next to Brothers Country Mart in Nye, 2061 75th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 *Registration required Questions? Contact Martha Kaempffer, Youth Services Librarian, Amery Area Public Library 715.268.9340 ext. 3 mkaempffer@amerylibrary. org
Seven Lakes Triathlon featured in statewide promotion The Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon in Amery will be highlighted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as part of a statewide promotion designed to encourage use of state trails, parks and forests. The Out We Go program, designated on social media as #OutWiGo, uses Facebook and Instagram to promote health and wellness by
being outdoors, according to Missy Vanlanduyt, Recreation Promotion Section Chief with DNR. Vanlanduyt and Ben Bergey, Director of Bureau of Parks and Recreation will be in Amery for the triathlon. Both will run the race. During the event, the DNR will use Facebook Live and Instagram’s Instastories to promote the event and use of the
trail. Vanlanduyt explains that the DNR will be promoting one live event each month this summer and the Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon is the featured event for June. “The program is designed to get people outdoors for their mind, body and community,” Vanlanduyt said. “We will be highlighting the trail, the community
and partners that help manage the trail.” “We hope that if people are not able to enjoy the triathlon that they will be inspired to visit later,” Vanlanduyt said. Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon will be held Saturday June 23, beginning at 9 a.m. in Soo Line Park Pavilion, Amery. Run/walk 3.1 miles on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Bike 16 miles on surrounding open county roads returning to the beach area, and paddle
(canoe/kayak or anything human powered) around South Twin Lake. The order is Start at Soo Line Park by the pavilion, 16 mile bike on rural blacktop roads for 16 miles south and west of Amery, some roads are a little rough. The bike ends at the beach pavilion where the watercraft are staged and the paddle begins around the course on South Twin Lake. The 5K starts at the beach and onto the Stower
Seven Lakes State Trail for and out and back with the finish line back at Soo Line Park. Register online at runsignup.com/Race/WI/ Amery/Stower SevenLakesTriathlon. Request registration form by email at admeyers@bremer.com or stop by Farm Table Restaurant. Completed forms can be dropped off at Farm Table or mailed to Friends of S7LST, Box 203, Amery.
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Backpack fundraiser brings in $20,000 The Salvation Army held a fundraiser at the Amery Fire Hall on Friday to raise money for the backpack program. The backpack program sends a backpack of food home on weekends with children that may need assistance with food over the weekend when school hot lunch programs are not available. The program runs in all school districts in Polk County. A meal was served with a free will offering, a silent auction, music and a dunk tank raised $20,000.
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Some of the volunteers. Front Row, left to right: Libby Braaten, Olivia Braaten Abby Braaten and Kathy Christenson. Back Row, left to right: Angela Moulton, Gail Peterson, Taylor Moulton, Evelyn Christenson, Betty Collins, Evelyn Braaten, Deb Elmer, Claire Ash, Mary Peterson, Joy Olson, Emily Braaten, Marvin Warner and Paula Warner, Nyla Anderson and Jacky Ouellette.
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Left to right: Clear Lake Lions Liz Johnson, Mary Mara, Cheryl Paulson, Darcy Harbek and Marty Bruner serving at the June 8 fundraiser in Amery for the Polk County Salvation Army Backpack Program.
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Backpack program helps feed children on weekends
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Among the silent auction items was a “Taste of Polk County� featuring numerous gift certificates from area eating establishments.
Cattail Moon was among the groups that performed during the event. Cardinal Glass matched contributions made during the performance.
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In Wisconsin, 1 in 6 children struggle with hunger, according to Feeding America. Many children and families living right here in Polk County are benefiting from the free or reduced lunch program because their household income falls below a certain level, putting them at risk for hunger. One of the local programs that help to alleviate hunger is The Backpack Program. This program is organized and implement by The Salvation Army in Polk County and Serenity Home. They, along with numerous volunteers, step in to help when the need is great. Families in our local school districts are offered the chance to participate in the backpack program. If the family chooses to participate, they then receive one backpack full of food every Friday for the child to take home for the weekend. Once the backpack is returned, the following week, the Salvation Army and its many volunteers re-pack the bag for the following week. Each back pack contains one dinner, a breakfast, fruit, vegetable and a snack item and once a month the backpack has a milk coupon in it. The Polk County Salvation Army BackPack Program has helped over 350 families this past school year, living in Polk County.
Claire Ash is in the dunk tank. Left to Right: Taylor Moulton, Evelyn Braaten, Aricka Stream, Emily Braaten, Gabby Bowen and Denna Moody.
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Amery U18 boys soccer team second at tourney The Amery U18 boys socccer team placed second at the North East United Soccer tournament. The team advanced to the championship game with a 1-0 win over Brainerd. The team finished with 2nd place medals at the tournament after losing to Bemidji, 3-0. Coach Flint Karis said “a young Amery squad performed very well against some of the strongest teams in Minnesota.” The team travels to Lakeville, Minn. for another tournament this weekend.
Amery Boys Summer Soccer Club took 2nd place in the 30th Annual North East United Soccer Tournament. Team members include (front row, l to r): Nick Erickson, Andrew Prindle, Alexis Castorena, Dylan Eiynck, Joey Bohn, Noah Rademaker, and Dong Nguyen. Second row: Kenny Lepak, Galen Coy, Sam Otto, Devin Nelson, Canyon Schwartz, Dylan Thomsen, Jonny Byrnes, Gus Wentz and Andy Otto. Not pictured: Irving Sanchez and Caleb Wilson.
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Nick Erickson in a race to cut off the Bemidji shot during the championship game.
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Andy Otto turns the ball out of Amery territory. Andrew Prindle serves as backup.
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Alexis Castorena takes the ball out of the air in the game against Brainerd.
Amery Warrior Soccer players Abby Braaten and Cami White were named to the Middle Border All Conference Team. Abby is a sophomore defender and Cami is a senior forward. Pictured here are (l to r) Coach Annie Braaten, Abby Braaten, Cami White and Coach Melissa Hanson.
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COOKING WORLD Bars are always a hit and travel well anywhere. This contains walnuts. It has few ingredients and tastes so good.
Tidbit: The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist Carolyn Lumsden expects it to change. The realist adjusts the sails. (William Arthur 715-483-9738 Ward – Writer) When summer comes, we think about watermelon. This watermelon pie will not last long. It is a made-ahead pie so allow time to refrigerate. It’s easy, attractive and delicious. WATERMELON PIE You will need one 9” graham cracker crust. Dissolve in large bowl and cool to room temperature: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) watermelon gelatin 1/4 c. boiling water Wisk in: 1 carton (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Fold in: 2 c. seeded and cubed watermelon Spoon mixture into the prepared graham cracker pie crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Serves 6-8. This frozen coleslaw is ready to remove from freezer for a ‘quick take’ to any get-together or family meal. It’s a make-ahead recipe also. FROZEN COLESLAW In saucepan, combine and bring to a boil, then cool: 3/4 c. sugar 1 c. apple cider vinegar 3/4 c. olive oil 3 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground mustard 1 tsp. celery seed Shred and put into a large bowl and mix together: 1 large head of cabbage 3 medium carrots. 1 medium green bell pepper (or amount you want), shredded 1 small onion, shredded (or amount you want) Pour the cooled apple cider mixture on top of the shredded vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving or you can freeze it up to 3 months. If frozen, put into serving size containers, remove from freezer at least 2 hours before serving. Serves about 12. (Hint: It can also be stored in refrigerator for up to a week. Eat as you want some or have ready when you need it.)
CHEWY WALNUT BARS Beat together in large bowl: 2 eggs 2 c. brown sugar 2 tsp. vanilla Combine and add to the above: 1 c. flour 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt Add and stir in: 1 c. chopped walnuts Put the batter into a 9x13” greased/sprayed baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bars pull away from sides of pan. Cool on wire rack. (There is no shortening or butter in this recipe.) Here’s another quick and easy recipe for a quick dessert to serve at home or take to a gathering. You will need frozen whipped topping, thawed. CREAMY FRUIT MEDLEY Thaw 1 carton (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping. Set aside 1 c. of the thawed topping. Combine in bowl: Rest of the thawed topping Sprinkle on top: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) orange gelatin Stir well until combined. Fold in: 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained (save juice for another use like smoothies, etc.) 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained (also save juice for another use) 2 c. mini marshmallows 1/2 c. chopped pecans Refrigerate, covered, or use right away. When serving, garnish with the rest of the reserved whipped topping. Serves about 6.
CRUNCHY CASHEW CHICKEN Combine in large bowl: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken beasts, cut into 1” cubes 1 medium onion, chopped (or amount you want) 2 c. frozen broccoli cuts 1-3/4 c. boiling water 1 c. long grain rice 1 jar (6 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules 1/2 to 1 tsp. ground ginger pepper to taste Put mixture into a greased/sprayed shallow 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for about 50 minutes or until chicken is done and rice is tender. Remove from oven and stir in: 1/2 c. cashews Sprinkle on top: 1/4 c. more cashews Serves 3-4. Tips: When reheating foods like lasagna in your microwave, put some toothpicks in the food and use a paper towel to drape over the toothpicks. Clean up is easy with no spatters in the microwave. Use a blender to mix pancake batter, etc. It has a pour spout and clean-up is easy with no bowls or beaters to wash. If you need just a small amount of juice (like apple, etc.), small bottles of 100% children’s juice is handy to have on hand. Any leftover juice can be enjoyed by the kids or put into a smoothie.
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 12 pm Bridge, 12 pm Birthday Party, 6 pm Lee Elmer 5 pm Music on the River with the Studebakers followed by The White sidewalls
-Saturdays on the Stower (this week Wanderoos) 9 am-3 pm Amery Art and Craft Fair in North Park 7:30 pm “An Evening of Favorite Sonnets!” by the Northern Lakes Theatre Guild at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Bridge, 1 pm Bingo
-Saturdays on the Stower (this week Nye) 9 am Fun Adventure Triathlon Event beginning in Soo Line Park
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Amery High School Term 4 Honor Roll Grade 12 “A” Honor Roll: James Baillargeon, Fiona Batschkus, Alexis Beese, Gracelyn Brown, Myah Carlson, Autumn Cernohous, Dylan Clausen, Emma Curtis, Alexa Dieckman, Adrianna Dietrich, Sawyer Dodge, Brayden Dopkins, Adam Doroff, Cheyenne Edwards, Conner Engebretson, Michaela Erickson, Samuel Fornengo, Rachel Fouks, Megan Garves, Madison Gates, Grace Grimm, Jenesis Gustafson, Isaac Hanson, Bennett Hellie, Mason Henke, Alliana Hoyer, Jude Ingham, Maxwell Johnson, Sylvie Johnson, Mitchell Kastanek, Bergen Kjeseth, Luke Kjeseth, Allison Klitgard, Alyssa Koehler, Brianne Lane, Meerit Lierse, Annie Lorsung, Madeline Luedtke, Jacob Mahoney, Myron Marko, Jack Martinson, Ryan McBrayer, Chase Measner, Deanna Meyer, Camden Smith, Brett Swanson, Zachary Swenson, Alex Thomsen, Ashley VanSomeren, Kallie Weisenbeck, Cameryn White. “B” Honor Roll: Mackenzie Carlson, Lexa Corrigan, Solomon Fredrick, Job Hutchens, Brett Johnson, Hunter Kuhn, Julia Lindquist, Bailey Markuson, Paeden Mullen, Thomas Oman, Harlie Posey-Larsen, Cassandra Pryor, Rachel Runningen, Mason Spafford, Micah Sykes, Ryan Van Blaricom.
Grade 11 “A” Honor Roll: Cameron Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Alyssa Antolak, Montana Bazille, Joshua Bohn, Mason Bosley, Olivia Braaten, Gabrielle Brandt, Jonathon Byrnes, Kayla Campbell, Amari Conner, Marlee Dietrich, Emerson Downs, Greta Eggert, Dylan Eiynck, Brett Forrest, McKenzie Gamache, Rachel Ganje, Mason Goulet, Madelyn Granica, Maddisen Grimm, Alexis Grundner, Lance Hiltner, Hailie Jeska, Dalton Johnson, Mary Johnson, Kacey King, Isobel Koenig, Abigayle Marko, Daniel Marquand, Katie Meck, Belle
Meyer, Casandra Moore, Emma Novak, Allison Oman, Andrew Otto, Mikayla Peterson, Olivia Peterson, Noah Rademaker, Abigail Schmidt, Canyon Schwartz, Laura Simonson, Grace Springett, Addison Tollakson, Nicholas Tryon, Essie Whitehead, Hannah Zinn. “B” Honor Roll: Casey Anderson, Austin Becker, Celia Becker, Alexis Castorena Gonsalez, Galen Coy, Ryan Daszczyszak, Madison De Leon, Madison Dittman, Tristin Fredrick, Dayne Gehrman, Sarah Gilbertson, Roy Hanson, Mason Helbig, Amber Hinz, Stephanie Hornbeak, Madisen Jackson, Drew Johnson, Matthew Krahulec, Chyanne Lindner, Alison Meyer, Devan C. Nelson, Shannon Olson, Tyler Peterson, Sophia Porter, Tyler Reichert, Megan Robertson, Jaden Ruud, Ridge Sigsworth, KaleyJo Slack, Ethan Smith, Michael Smith, Natalie Spurrell, Adrian Troff, Kendra Tylee.
Grade 10 “A” Honor Roll: Jens Bjorge, Caleb Bleskacek, Abigail Braaten, Elizabeth Braaten, Morgan Brotzel, Pake Brown, Henry Budke, Raymond Buenzli, Andrew Carlson, Samantha Cavaco, Hailey Clausen, Allison Dahlberg, Halie DeRosier, Amanda Edwards, Julia Engebretson, Nicholas Erickson, Taylor Foeller, Alexyss Gates, Cora Greene, Bailey Johnson, Kelsey Johnson, Laura Kastanek, Chloe Keller, Fletcher Kjeseth, Carmen Klugow, Rayna Lee, Kenneth Lepak, Levi Lombardo, Grady Martin, Drew Meyer, Lydia Monson, Olivia Pettersen, Andrew Prindle, Ayla Russell, Ella Schmidt, Annika Schwartz, McAdam Smith, Dylan Thomsen, Miles Troff, Carli Vincent. “B” Honor Roll: Alyssa Anderson, Dylan Anderson, Trent Andren, Jordan Bader, Grace Belz, Emma Bottolfson, Zachary de la Cruz, Brady Dosch, Mackenzie Enright, Erasmus Espinosa, Gilberto Flores, Lauryn
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Named to Dean's List at UW-Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,447 students named to the spring 2018 Dean's List. Their academic performance has been outstanding and we recognize these students with pride. Students from this area who were named to the Dean's List are: Amery, WI Tyler Cheney, Education and Human Sciences Joseph Gates, Business Jessica Hendrickson, Education and Human Sciences Mattea Lutz, Education and Human Sciences Kayla Olson, Education and Human Sciences Tristen Robole, Business Molly Stewart, Education and Human Sciences Balsam Lake, WI Brianna Cran, Nursing and Health Sciences Danielle Mares, Arts and Sciences Eryn Mares, Arts and Sciences Leslie Peterson, Arts and Sciences Clayton, WI Gabrielle Lien, Arts and Sciences Clear Lake, WI Jake Doyle, Arts and Sciences Paige Shafer, Arts and Sciences Dresser, WI Rachel Szenay, Arts and Sciences Frederic, WI David Lindberg, Arts and Sciences Mark Olson, Business Zachary Williamson, Education and Human Sciences Luck, WI Morgan Pfaff, Education and Human Sciences Milltown, WI Bryana Petersin, Education and Human Sciences Matthew Peterson, Education and Human Sciences Osceola, WI Gabriel Feldt, Arts and Sciences Emily Ollig, Business Kaylee Tracy, Arts and Sciences Saint Croix Falls, WI Bailey Hansen, Education and Human Sciences Thomas Schuler, Arts and Sciences Brooke Swenson, Education and Human Sciences
Named to Deans List at the U of M Crookston CROOKSTON, MN -- Students named to the spring semester 2018 Deans List were recently announced by the Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston. To qualify for a place on the Deans List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. Students named to the Deans List include the following William Cross of Turtle Lake, WI
Clarke Spring 2018 Dean’s List DUBUQUE, Iowa. - The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Spring 2018 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours. McKenna Cardinal from Turtle Lake, WI
Iowa State University announces spring 2018 Dean’s List AMES, Iowa - Approximately 9,196 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2018 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Dresser, WI Madison Marie Roemhild, 2, Design Undeclared Frederic, WI Kinzie Lee Matz, 3, Dietetics (H SCI) Osceola, WI Mykayla Anne Getschel, 4, Agricultural Business Samantha Lea Gibbs, 2, Pre-Graphic Design
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Top Honors for One-Minute Timings in Keyboarding Top students in the 7th Grade class who had the highest wam (words a minute) on their one-minute timings this school year.. Back row left to right: Sophia Danielson (73 wam), Devon Lehnartz (58 wam), Logan Osero (58 wam), Theodore Rasmussen (57 wam), Frank Novak (56 wam), Kobe Stinson (56 wam), Lillian Ridlon (50 wam), Mrs. Cheryl Lee (Business Education Teacher). Front row left to right: Mia Brotzel (49 wam), Kaden Kobs (49 wam), Nico Byrnes (48 wam), Gabe Graski (47 wam), Tori LaPointe (47 wam), Tyler Meier (47 wam), Ryan Hanson (46 wam)
Suggested Donation $4.00. Congregate diners and Home Deliver Meal participants please contact your meal site with meal reservations or cancellations. Please provide 24 hour notice. Congregate Dining Meal Serving Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:30am Congregate Dining Locations in Polk County: Amery Congregational Church 715-268-6818 . 201 Harriman Ave North, Amery Milltown Community Center 715-825-5025. 301 2nd Ave SW, Milltown Meal sites are closed on Wednesdays unless otherwise specified. Menu subject to change without notice. Bread and milk offered with all meals. Thursday, June 14: Cook’s choice. Friday, June 15: Salisbury steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, cream style corn, rye bread and butter, cherry crisp with topping. Monday, June 18: Chicken supreme, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower with cheese sauce, buttered bread, fruit. Tuesday, June 19: Ham, sweet potato casserole, cabbage with bacon, buttered bread, fruit. Wednesday, June 20: A&H Evening Meal: Salad bar, chicken kiev, baked potato with sour cream, carrots, rolls, cake with ice cream
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 Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group. This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.
C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message. Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.
Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. 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. 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 childat home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com. Overeaters Anonymous Group. Tuesday evening 7 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.
Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169. Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.
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Polk County Silent Sports and Adventures BY JON BRATT
Polk County has many hiking trails and early spring is a great time to enjoy them before the bugs get bothersome and the leaves block the views. Don’t let a rainy day dampen your enthusiasm. I like the saying “There is no such thing as bad weather, only poor gear choices.” You never know when you’ll really need your rain gear so it’s wise to test it out regularly. I find rainy days better for sneaking up on wildlife. The pitter patter of raindrops creates a background noise that smothers the sounds of walking and the damp leaves don’t crunch and crackle underfoot. A particularly nice set of trails this time of year are the Osceola and Chisago Loop trails on the bluffs of the St Croix River just north of Osceola on County Highway S. There are two trailheads on the west side of S and the loops are interconnected. Both parking areas are about one mile north of the junction of S and State Highway 35. The Osceola Loop, fairly level, is the more southern
one of the two and has great views of the St Croix River from the bluff. The views disappear for the most part as the leaves fully emerge. A cascading set of small waterfalls is visible even with the leaves out but more clearly seen early in the spring. This small stream flows from the Osceola State Fish
Hatchery just upstream. The Chisago Loop is mostly hilly, but shorter. The Stower 7 Lakes trail from Amery to Lotus Lake near Dresser offers better views of its namesake lakes in early spring and is very flat as it is an abandoned railroad grade. The Soo Line railroad built this trail in 1887 with men with shovels and horses with scrapers. I like to ponder this while observing the cuts and fills along the way. If you ride a bicycle on the trail you are traveling at approximately the same speed as the first trains in 1887. Trailheads are at Amery, Deronda, Wanderoos, Nye and Lotus Lake where you can park and hike or bike a section or all of the 14 mile trail. The Friends of the Stower 7 Lakes Trail sponsors hikes each Saturday morning at 9 a.m. from each trailhead on a rotating basis. The first Saturday of each month starts at Amery, the second Saturday Deronda, the third Wanderoos, the fourth Nye and the occasional fifth Saturday of the month from Lotus Lake--an opportunity to meet kindred spirits. Remember we live in God’s country here so GET OUTSIDE!
BIRTHS Amery Hospital & Clinic
Forest Jen Carlo Juarez, 7 lbs. 5 ozs., born on May 8 to Cassandra Rasmussen and Guillermo Juarez of Amery. Henry Ethan Laursen, 6 lbs. 14 ozs., born on May 13 to Genesis and Ethan Laursen of Clear Lake. Julia Carol Lee, 8 lbs. 9 ozs., born on May 27 to Jennifer and Lucas Lee of Amery. Cameron Joseph Klingelhoets, 8 lbs. 7 ozs., born on May 27 to Courtney and James Klingelhoets of Somerset. Flynn Oakley Mattson, 10 lbs. 2 ozs., born on May 29 to Sara and Adrian Mattson of Luck. Kora Issabel Maria Koehler, 7 lbs. 3 ozs., born on May 30 to Kyrstin Marz and Joseph Koehler of Amery.
St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Quinn Delores Funk, 9 lbs. 4 ozs., born on June 2 to Angela and Richard Funk of Clear Lake. Beau Robert Galloway, 7 lbs., born on June 3 to Tanya and Mitchell Galloway of Siren.
Luther Hospital, Eau Claire Kathryn Leanne Wood was born at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire on Monday, May 14th at 10:45 pm. She was 6 lbs. 4 oz, 19 in long. The proud parents are Heather Becker and Mike Wood from Amery. The grandparents are Michelle Berg (Kurt Berg who passed away) from Cumberland
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What Has Happened to Some of the Shrubs and Balsams? Have you noticed that some of your shrubs or pines seem to be suffering this year? Although we had a fairly wet summer in 2017, the trees may have gone into Garden the winter without Variety enough moisture to sustain them. I have Julie Kuehl, particularly noticed Polk County that the Balsams and Master Gardener Arborvitaes show a lot of browning. There are varied opinions about whether they will come back or not. The conclusion I have come to is that I am going to leave my Balsams alone and make sure they are getting plenty of water, especially this fall. My research has shown that if there is still green many may be able to shoot new growth out and although they might not be as pretty as they were they may survive. I have always gardened with the philosophy that everything is given a reprieve in the garden as long as there is sign of life. So, I will water through the
summer and fall and hope they come around by next spring. Many other shrubs seemed to have suffered this same issue. My barberry shrubs show leaves at the bottom and a few branches but are mainly bare. If any of your shrubs are showing similar signs, I recommend that you cut away anything that is dead. You can tell if the branches are truly dead if they are no longer pliable. If the ends of branches are dead, but the branch itself isn’t, cut off the tips and leave the rest of the branch for new growth. Keep them well watered throughout the summer. You may want to give them a light fertilizer (such as Espoma HollyTone) in the fall after the leaves fall. In the spring you should be able to tell if they are going to continue to fill out and be a happy plant again or if they will need to be replaced. Thanks to all who came out and purchased plants from the Polk County Master Gardeners at our plant sale on Monday, June 4 at Soo Line Park. We appreciate your support. Any questions send to gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time Keep Playing in the Dirt!
AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Education brochures can be found at all four schools, the public libraries, and online at www.amerysd. k12.wi.us. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed by calling 715-268-9771 x220 or online (www. amerysd.k12.wi.us) unless the class description indicates otherwise. Easy Oil Painting with Jay Rupp: "The Loon": Jay is a certified Bob Ross instructor and enjoys painting with people who have no experience painting, don't want to paint, and who can't draw stick men, though all levels of ‘expertise’ are welcome. All materials are provided. Monday, July 9 from 5:30-9:30 pm. Fee $59. Pre-register with Community Ed AARP Driver Safety – RESCHEDULED to June 22 from 12:15-4:30 p at Amery Centennial Hall. AARP member fee $15, non-member $20. Pay fee at first class, but please pre-register at Centennial Hall, 715.268.6605. Play and Learn Parent-Child Group in the Park: Usually a Tuesday at DD Kennedy Park the weeks of June 11 - August 13 from 10-11:30 am. No Fee. Pre-registration opens June 4 at 9 am and is required by calling 715-684-4440. Do not register through Amery Community Ed. SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES open to youth from any school district. Register with Amery Community Education unless it states otherwise. DNR Hunter Education certification: Mornings from June 18-22 for ages 10 and up, $10. Volleyball 1on1 Camps for girls
entering grades 6-8 on July 10 & 12 from 5-6:30 p, $20 OR girls entering grades 9-12, July 9-12 from 8a - 5p, $220. Register at http://tshq.bluesombrero.com/ ameryvolleyball Junior Golf on Mondays in June and July for grades 1-10, $40. Lesson and on-course times vary between 12:30-5p depending on age. Wrestling Youth Development Camp June 25-28 from 6-7:30 p for grades K-5, $50. Wrestling Technique Camp June 25-28 from 6-7:30 p for grades 6-12, $50. Basketball Camp for boys and girls July 16-19, $75. Girls 8:30-11:30a; Boys 1:30-4:30p. Softball Camp July 23-26 from 1-4 p for girls entering grades 5-9, $55. Youth Football: Flag for grades 2-4 and Rookie Tackle for grades 5-6. Registration closes July 6. Season begins in August. Flag FB $50. Rookie Tackle FB $125. Strength & Conditioning at Amery High School for boys and girls entering grades 7+ in fall 2018; June 4 – July 27 from 7-8:30 a or 8-9:30 a. No fee. Strength & Conditioning at the Fitness Center in June & July from 12-1 pm, Mon-Wed-Fri, for boys & girls ages 12-15; $150 for 18 sessions. Registration at the Fitness Center 715-268-0117 Sports Performance Training for boys & girls ages 15-18. Three summer sessions from 6:30-7:45 am on Mon-WedFri. Registration at the Fitness Center 715-268-0117 Soccer Camp for boys and girls ages 4-16 from July 16-20. Ages 4-5 from 3:304:30 pm for $92. Ages 6-16 from 5-8 pm for $131. Register online www.challengersports.com by 6/1 for a free jersey. After 7/1 add $10.
Color Blast check presentation Amery Color Blast presented a check in the amount of $1,608.00 to the Salvation Army Serenity Home Relocation Project
Teen Bike Trip July 14 Pedal Power: Amery, Dresser, Osceola and St Croix Falls Public Libraries, CyclovaXC and Amery PowerUp to host teen bike trip and bike maintenance class Pedal Power is a bike trip for teens ages 13-18. Participants will bike the non-motorized Stower Seven Lakes State Trail from the Nye trail access parking lot to Amery and return to Nye. This is a 22-mile round trip and the route will be completely off any roads. Once in Amery, participants will have a meal at Farm Table Restaurant with food from local farms and have a book discussion on: Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson. Copies of the book are available at all sponsoring libraries. This event is a partnership between the Amery, Dresser, Osceola and St Croix Falls Public Libraries, CyclovaXC and Amery PowerUp.
PowerUp is a community-wide initiative to make it easy, fun and popular to eat better and move more so youth can reach their full potential. They are providing bikes, helmets, and prizes. Additionally, in June, a “Basics of Bike Maintenance” class will be hosted by CyclovaXC, a local bike, ski and run shop located in St Croix Falls. The class will be held at the St. Croix Falls Public Library on Wednesday, June 20th from 5-7 PM.
Pedal Power: Teen Bike Trip Event Details When: July 14, 2018 (Rain date July 28, 2018), 2-7pm Where: Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Nye parking lot How to register: This event is open to all youth 13-18 years old. To register, call the Amery Library (715) 268-9340 or find it online at www. amerylibrary.org.
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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY record turnout. The 2018 Arnell Shelter Garage Sale is one for the history books, raising over $7,000. Shout Out Thank You to everyone who donated, priced, set up and shopped the sale. Everyone was so very generous with donations and dollars, humor and a sense of community. Each year we are amazed and humbled by the selfless contributions. It feels so good to see the commitment to the Garage Sale Event for our animals. Thank you for making this year’s sale a success. Adoptions were slow last week, with only one cat and two dogs going home.
The pictures only tell part of the story. As with all fundraisers, the story begins before the big event. The Annual Arnell Humane Society Garage Sale is a month in the making for one Saturday in June. On May 1, the donations start coming in slowly, trickling in and build to a crescendo avalanche the week of the sale. Donors uncover all of the treasures that make the sale, delivering boxes, bags and car loads full. The marking crew comes in daily to check out the donations, “Do they work? Are there parts missing? What’s it worth?” and adding masking tape prices. The dog training room becomes a storage space for boxes of donated items and is completely filled
by the end of the month. On the morning of the sale, an all volunteer crew, sets up 30 tables and fills the lawn with incredible garage sale deals. Veteran shoppers know our sale begins at 9 am with no early shopping. They arrive with tote bags and patiently wait at the entrance of the parking lot. The rope comes down and they’re off. This year the clouds covered the sun but didn’t rain (Yeah), donors came through big-time, the volunteer crew (Pam Carson, Joyce Klinkhammer, Dorie Hofmeister, Kathy Snelling and Cathy Gille) worked their butts off marking and setting up the sale and shoppers met the challenge with a
Our Boxer Mix pup Molly, went home to help a family heal after unexpectedly losing a loved dog to a rare medical condition the day before. Molly’s happiness wiggled into their hearts. It sounds corny to say, but animals do have the power to heal a heart. A room full of cats and a handful of dogs are waiting their turn to make a connection. Cats, four months to nine years, two Chihuahuas and two wire haired Terriers, are anxious to make your acquaintance. Stop in to meet a new best friend or view them online at our website: www.arnellhumane.org Arnell Memorial Humane Society
Garage Sale Day volunteers: Standing, L to R, Miss Teen Wisconsin, Pam, Kathy, Gary, Nancy, Kay, Cathy, Sue, Sherry. Kneeling: Joyce, Lisa, Kate.
AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER If you are new to the area and are looking for various activities to participate in, come visit the Amery Area Community Center and see what we have to offer. Join us for coffee! Members of the Community Center are welcome to join our coffee group- they meet 5 days a week. They usually come in around 8am and may stay around until 11am. Chat with others, make new friends, and solve the world’s problems. Membership cost is only $20/year! We also have an active pool group which meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9am. We are always looking for new pool players so let us know if you are interested. The Center also hosts various card games, mah jong, stamping & scrapbooking and much more. Come check us out! If you are looking for a great gift or something to decorate your house with, we are currently having a quilt raffle. The beautiful homemade country quilt was donated to the center by one of our members. Come check out the quilt which is hanging in the hallway of the Amery Area Community Center. Tickets can be purchased at the
Center and the cost is $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. 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 7am4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! We are looking for vendors to participate in our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale Fundraiser which be held on June 30th from 9am-2pm. Tables are only $20 and we are looking forward to having a large variety of vendors. Please contact the Center if you have any questions. We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, sympathy cards, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee. Tuesday pool winners on June 5th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Gene Pribnow came in third, and Al Frank took home the consolation prize.
Thursday pool player winners on May 31st were Gary Snelling in first, Wendell Anderson in second, Gene Pribnow came in third, and Jerry Fisher took home the consolation prize. Thursday pool winners on June 7th were Gary Snelling in first, Wendell Anderson took second, Mary Fisher placed third and Gene Pribnow took home the consolation prize. Wii bowling winners on May 29th were Dave Olson in first, Mary Fisher in second and Carl Johnson in third place. Wii Bowling winners on June 5th were Dave Olson in first, Mary Fish-
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By: Larry Phillipson 5-27-2018 Soon the month of June will be here. It's hard to believe it's already half of the year. So far it has been dry, very little rain, But I am sure it will come without pain. When we start putting up the hay, Then it usually rains during every day. That's the way it was in my day, Raining hard with hay waiting on the way. The hay fork lifted it into the mow, Oh how nice and sweet, I remember the odor now. Of fresh hay dumped into the mows, Stored for later use for the cows. Things have changed since olden days, It's all done differently, the modern way. The days of the small family farm is nay. Big machinery and hundreds of acres is the way. The day of the Farmall 14, 2 bottom plow, 10 acres a day, that's what we would allow. I don't know how long the new way will last, Will it go back to the old way of the past? Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events Thursday, June 14, 9:30 am—10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center. Friday, June 15, 4 pm—5 pm Create your own Animal Puppet Visit the Ice Age Center to learn about animals that call the woods of Interstate Park their home—then make your very own animal puppet! Saturday, June 16, 8:30 pm—10 pm Universe in the Park Join us at the Ice Age Center for a special presentation brought to us through the Astronomy Department from UW—Madison. Presentation will begin indoors, then—weather permitting—we will set up a telescope outside! Sunday, June 17, 10:00 am—Noon Practice Casting An activity fun for the whole family, it presents a fun chance to practice casting skills. Fake fish will be provided. Meet at the Ice Age Center.
Sunday, June 17, 2 pm—3 pm Star in a Skit All ages are welcome to join in acting out the story of a young tadpole. Hop on over to the Ice Age Center to begin your acting career.
Thursday, June 21, 9:30 am—10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center. Thursday, June 21, 6 pm—8 pm Summer Solstice Concert Join us for an evening of music celebrating the first official day of summer. Event to be held at the new Beach Shelter building overlooking the Lake ‘O the Dalles. Friday, June 22, 4 pm—5 pm Create your own Badger Mask Why is Wisconsin called the “Badger State”? Why is it on the Wisconsin state flag? Find out the symbolic importance behind this animal—while also getting a chance to make your very own badger mask. Held at the Ice Age Center.
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Who killed A.J.? Three weeks had passed and still no one had seen or heard a peep from A.J. Fryerson. Something was amiss and the good folks of the Valley were starting to wonder what had happened to the town complainer. Jessie, waitress at the Hoffbrau, Columnist taped a black and white photo of A.J. from a 1995 edition of the Kevin Slimp Hometown News on the side of a milk carton, resembling the photos of missing children found on cartons from the local dairy. She placed it next to the register, which initiated comments from most customers as she rang up their orders. “I knew this was bound to happen someday,” quipped Marvin Walsh. “A.J. just never knows when to keep quiet.” It was funny hearing Walsh, possibly the town’s third biggest loudmouth, behind Raymond Cooper and A.J. Fryerson, call someone else out for talking too much. “I’ll bet it was Chief Dibble,” Marvin said to anyone within earshot. “He can be one mean fellow.” Maxine Miller, writer of “Rumor Has It” each week in the Hometown News, was all ears. She scribbled copious notes of everything she heard. When Marvin realized Maxine was in the room, he quickly changed his temperament. “Of course, I was just joking about the Chief. He’s a fine law officer and he will get to the bottom of this.” For once, Walsh wished he had kept his big mouth shut. “I think it was Buford Levitt,” mumbled Earl Goodman, Valley postman and respected citizen. As the only “federal official” in the Valley, Earl’s opinion carried a lot of weight. “You saw what A.J. wrote about him three weeks ago.” The general consensus in the room was, as offended as he surely had to have been, Buford didn’t have a violent bone in his body. It had to be someone else.
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At that moment, Iris Long entered the diner for her morning coffee. Iris wasn’t wrong very often, but if she thought she was going to have a quiet moment to begin her morning, she had miscalculated the sudden interest in A.J. “You’re the reporter,” shouted Elbert Lee Jones. “What do you think has happened to A.J.?” Sipping her coffee, then placing the cup on the table in front of her, Iris responded. “I don’t know. None of us knows. Perhaps he took a vacation.” “I saw his silver Taurus in front of his house when I delivered his mail yesterday,” shouted Goodman. “How could he take a vacation without his car?” Jessie spoke up, which was unusual for her. “Has he been getting his mail?” “As a federal official, I am under oath to keep matters related to an individual’s mail secret,” Earl spoke proudly. “However, I can say that I’ve been getting a good workout trying to stuff mail into full boxes lately.” Earl sat up on his stool, quite proud of himself for so deftly keeping his promise. “Has anyone been in his house?” asked Jessie. “Do we know for sure he’s not in there?” Iris spoke up. “Chief Dibble has called a press conference for 10:00 this morning. I will be there and will report all the pertinent information in tomorrow’s paper.” The veteran newspaper editor knew something wasn’t right. While she publicly stated A.J. could be on a trip or have another reason for his absence, she had known A.J. Fryerson for too long to think he would slip off silently. As she rubbed her cup, she wondered if she should tell her fellow diners about the recent letter from A.J. she didn’t print. She quickly realized this was not the right time. That seemed to settle the room for the moment as Long seemed to again focus on her coffee. Coffee, however, was the last thing on her mind at the moment. Learn more about the Good Folks at lennoxvalley. com.
BRIDGE Thursday Night Duplicate Bridge Results 1. (tie) Steve Sondreal and Shirley Klopotek; Jim Rivard and Denny Psick 2. (tie) Judy Strobush and Sydney Lund; Paul and Shirley Satterlund
Saturday, June 23, 10 am—Noon Bird Beaks! Why are there so many different types of beaks in the world of birds? Flock to the Ice Age Center and try a hands-on activity to see if you can figure it out. All ages are welcome, but be aware—you might get wet! Sunday, June 24, 10 am—Noon Fossil Viewing Come see what sort of creatures once lived in Wisconsin’s ancient sea. Held at the Ice Age Center.
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Father’s Day, Music on the River, Amery Art Fair Happy Father’s Day to all Dads across the country! A very special Father’s Day wish to my wonderful sons, Matt and Ryan, and also to my brothers, Larry and John, Pounding and brother-in-laws, Butch, Marv and the Paul. Have a great Pavement day…you all deserve it! Pam Humpal I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. My weekend was very busy and packed full of good times! It all started on Friday morning when one of my grandsons graduated from Kindergarten. Bentley and the rest of
his grade had a graduation ceremony complete with great songs, while wearing a cap and tassel. Congratulations Bentley, very proud of you! Friday night was the annual American Cancer Walk in New Richmond. We always enjoy being a part of that walk raising money for such a great cause. Thank you to Patty Berger and committee for all your time and talents over the years. Saturday afternoon a busload from town went to the St Paul Saints game. That was a great time. The CHS Field is a fun stadium to watch a game, and the activities in-between innings adds a little extra touch. Needless to say, it’s never a dull moment when you go some where with my fellow bus companions. Thanks Chris and Cheryl for planning the Saints trip! Sunday morning a few of us met up for an UTV ride to Deer Park for lunch, then to Wanderoos for a surprise birthday party, with a stop at DD Kennedy, and back to Amery. A very enjoyable ride! Combine all of these adventures along with some soccer and baseball, and you have a fun-filled weekend, and also a tired body! The 2018 Music On The River Concert Series will kick-off this Friday, June 15. It will begin with “Studebakers” from 5-7pm followed by “The Whitesidewalls” performing on the Danielson Stage at 7pm. There will be a car show, delicious food and beverages. The event is held at Michael Park in Amery along the Apple River. Bring your friends, and lawn chairs, and come enjoy the great music this Friday.
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The 41st Annual Amery Art and Craft Fair is planned for Saturday, June 16, from 9am-3pm in North Park.
There will be over 100 vendors including furniture, wood & metal art, baked goods, photography, jewelry, clothing, candles, soaps, oils, paintings, plus food stands. The Art and Craft Fair is sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club with proceeds supporting the AWC scholarship fund. This coming weekend is the 52nd Annual Clayton Cheese Days. It begins on Friday, June 15, with Community-wide Garage Sales, Kids Pedal Pull, Garden Tractor Pull, and a Street Dance featuring Paisan. Saturday’s activities involve Fun Run/ Our walking crew at the American Cancer Walk in New Richmond Walk/Bike, Pancake Breakfast, Parade at lbs. 10am, Queens Coro*Cows have 32 teeth, all of them on nation, Craft Market, Lions Club Car the bottom with a dental pad on the top. Show, Cornhole Tournament, Tractor *About 300 varieties of cheese are sold and Truck Pull. After the parade there in the Untied States. will be a gathering celebrating 100 *The most popular cheese in America years of Clayton High School graduatis Cheddar. ing classes. Sunday is the Lions Club Demo Derby. A complete list and details Happy Birthday wishes this week to of Clayton Cheese Days can be found my niece, Josie, who will be 7 years old elsewhere in this issue. on June 14; to my nephew, Corey, on And thinking of “cheese”, this is June June 15; to our good friend, Skylir, on Dairy Month and I have a few dairy fun June 16; and to my niece-in-law, Kelly, on June 18. Enjoy your special days! facts for you to share with family and Have a great week…enjoy each day to friends… the fullest! *The average cow weighs about 1,400
AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer is here! Get ready to read and learn all summer long with the Children’s 2018 Summer Learning Program at the Amery Area Public Library! Our theme this summer is "Libraries Rock!" Stop by the library (or visit us online) anytime to register and sign up for awesome library programs! Here's what's coming up starting June 1st: Diversity Club: Fourth Friday of the month, next meeting June 22nd, from 4-7 PM at the St. Croix Falls Public Library. A place for teens to come together to celebrate their diversity. Ages 12-18. All are welcome! Baby Storytimes: Mondays, 10 AM Geared towards ages 0-2. Lots of singing and rhyming; moving and bouncing; books and games! STEAM Days: Tuesdays, 1 PM Geared
towards kids ages 6-12. We'll be coding, breaking open our own geodes, making recycled instruments, and cooking! *Registration required for cooking programs. Kid's Yoga: Wednesdays, 10 AM Move your body in a fun, themed class with local instructor, Soon Guenther! Family Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM Geared towards ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome! Based on the 5 components of early literacy: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, Play. Thursday Performances: Thursdays, 1:30 PM at the Amery Intermediate School Cafeteria. Snake Discovery, nature centers, music from all over the world, and more! 1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encour-
age 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. 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 Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Third Thursdays Crafting Join us for another fun make and take craft project on Thursday, June 21st at 5:30 PM! We will be making Mason Jar Lanterns, perfect for summertime decorating. No cost to attend, registration appreciated but not required. Supplies are limited. Check out our website for more information and register to ensure you get a jar!
Cooking Demonstration and Cookbook Signing Join us on Saturday, June 30th from 12-2 PM as we host Chef and Culinary Instructor Peter Kwong! Chef Kwong will talk about his life, his cookbook, and make some amazing food to taste! No registration required. Books and Brews: Announcing the Amery Area Public Library's newest Adult Program: Books and Brews! We'll meet every first Thursday, 6-8 PM at Amery Ale Works to enjoy books, brews, and good conversation. The first meeting will be on Thursday, June 7th. We'll have a meet and greet and choose our first book then! Adult Summer Reading Program: Hello, Summer! Join the Amery Area Public Library's
new summer reading program for adults. Starting June 4th until August 11th, every time you read a book or listen to an audiobook you can enter to win one of our weekly prize drawings. Every entry is eligible for the Grand Prize drawing at the end of the program! Stop by the circulation desk (or visit us online) to register. Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, July 5th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, July 7th 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. Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook. com/amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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CLAYTON CHEESE DAYS
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16-17 52nd Annual
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FRID AY, JUNE 15, 2018 FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2018
*COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE *COMMUNITY SALES - 9:00am-4:00pm WIDE GARAGE SALES–- 9:00am-4:00pm
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Maps available at BP Amoco, Citizens State Bank, and Magnor Store
Citizens State Bank welcomes you to the 52nd Annual Clayton Cheese Days
–Maps available at BP Amoco, Citizens State Bank, and Magnor Store CELEBRATE FUN NIGHT! CELEBRATEFAMILY FAMILY FUN NIGHT! FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENING EVENTS THE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENING EVENTS AT THEAT FIRE HALLFIRE HALL *KIDS PEDAL PULL 6:30pm Registration at 6:00 pm. $4 entry fee.of the Clayton Fire Hall *KIDS PEDAL PULL - 6:30pm - Registration at 6:00 pm. $4 entry fee. Located in front in front of the Clayton Fire Hall *GARDEN TRACTOR PULL - 6:15pm Located - Registration before. Located at the Clayton Fire Hall Track. *GARDEN TRACTOR - 6:15pm - Registration Located the Clayton Fire Dairyland Garden Tractor Pullers Event. PULL For more information contactbefore. Charlie Boeseat715-418-9286 or visit www.dgtp.org Education Hall Track. Dairyland Garden Tractor Pullers Event. For more information contact Charlie by 7 Brothers * STREET DANCE FEATURING PAISAN - 8:00pm-Midnight - Free Admission ~ Sponsored Boese 715-418-9286 www.dgtp.org Located on Clayton Avenue betweenor7 visit Brothers and Citizens State Bank * STREET DANCE FEATURING PAISAN - 8:00pm-Midnight - Free Admission ~ Sponsored by 7 Brothers. Located on Clayton Avenue between 7 Brothers and Citizens State Bank *CLAYTON COMMUNITY FUN RUN/WALK/BIKE - 8:00am - Registration at 7:30 am, near Bank Parking Lot.
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Maps available at local businesses~Sponsored by the Clayton AthleticSATURDAY, Club. For more information contact Mike Schradle schradlem@claytonsd.k12.wi.us JUNE 16, 2018
Citizens State Bank 101 Prentice St. S. • PO Box 129 Clayton WI 54004 715-948-2142 www.citizensstatebank.us
*FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 7:30am-10:00am - Located at the Fire Hall *CLAYTON COMMUNITY FUN RUN/WALK/BIKE - 8:00am - Registration at 7:30 am, (handicap accessible facility) near Bank Parking Lot. ~Sponsored by the Clayton Athletic Club. For more information contact Mike Schradle schradlem@claytonsd.k12.wi.us *FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH PANCAKE - 7:30am-10:00am For more parade information contactBREAKFAST Danielle Zebro 715-948-2163LocatedHigh at theSchool Fire Hall (handicap classes accessible facility) Celebrate 100 years of Clayton graduating after the parade. Watch for signs! *Clayton Cheese Days Parade - 10:00 *QUEENS TEA AND CORONATION - 11:30am-1:30pm - Located in AM* the School Commons For more parade -information Danielle Zebro *INFLATABLE BOUNCE ACTIVITIES Followingcontact the parade until 4:00715-948-2163 pm ~ Sponsored byofClayton Lions Clubgraduating and Berghammer Celebrate 100 years Clayton High School classes afterBuilders the parade. *CRAFT MARKET – Following the parade until 3:00pm. WatchLocated for signs! in Citizens State Bank Parking Lot For *QUEENS more information Wendy -Heiken 715-948-2562 TEA ANDcontact CORONATION 11:30am-1:30pm - Registration 9:00 am-Noon. Located near the village ball field Located in the School Commons Berghammer Builders is proud to *LIONS be a CLUB CAR SHOW $5.00 entry fee per vehicle. Trophies -presented eight classes 2:00pm. *INFLATABLE BOUNCE ACTIVITIES Followinginthe parade untilat4:00 pm For more information contact Chad 715-641-0129 part of this growing community! ~ Sponsored by Clayton Lions Club and Berghammer Builders *LIONS CLUB CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT 5:00pm Registration at 4:30 pm. Located *CRAFT MARKET – Following the parade until 3:00pm. Located in Citizens State Banknear village ball field Call us for all of your building needs! $20 entry feeLot. per For 2 person team. You can bring your own bags. 100% payback Parking more information contact Wendy Heiken 715-948-2562 Race to 21 points, 2 out of 3 games, double elimination. For more information contact Randy 715-491-1529 *LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW - Registration 9:00 am-Noon. Located near the village ball *TRACTOR PULL - 12:00pm - Weigh-in begins at 11:00 am. $25 Hook Fee field. $5.00 entry fee per vehicle. Trophies presented in eight classes at 2:00pm. Trophies in Stock Classes. Guaranteed payout in all other classes. For more information contact Todd 715-641-0341 715-948-2811 STOCK For moreNon information contact4,500#, Chad 715-641-0129 CLASSES: ABSOLUTE STOCK: Turbo: 3,600#, 5,500# SPEED LIMIT WILL BE ENFORCED *LIONS CLUB CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT - 5:00pm - Registration at 4:30 pm. Clayton, WI Non Turbo: 6,500#, 8,000#, and 9,500# Clayton Cheese Days Located near CLASSES: village ball field. $209,500#, entry fee per 2 person team.15,000# You canBig bring your own STOCK Turbo: 10,500#, 13,000#, Heavy www.berghammerbuilders.com Sign in at the Concession Stand at the Ball Field *All payback. tractors must – no wheelie bags. 100% Race have to 21 stock points,appearance 2 out of 3 games, doublebars elimination. AFTER CHORES: 4,500#, 6,000#, RUN WHATCHA BRUNG Registration 9 am-noon $5 per vehicle For 3,800#, more information contact7,500#, Randy 715-491-1529 PRO FARM/HOT FARM CLASSES: 10,000#, 11,500#, 13,000#, RUN WHATCHA BRUNG *TRACTOR PULL - 12:00pm - Weigh-in begins at 11:00 am. $25 Hook Fee OPEN CLASSES: 6,500#, 7,300#, 8,500#, & 9,500#, RUN WHATCHA BRUNG 1st Place 1st-2nd Place 1st-2nd Place 1st-3rd Place in Stock Guaranteed payout in allGrace otherweight classes.in all classes. All generalTrophies safety rules andClasses. equipment will apply. 200# For more information contact Todd 715-641-0341 Motorcycle Rat Rod Pickup Truck Street Rod *TRUCK PULL - 7:00pm – Registration begins at 5:30pm. $25 Hook Fee *TRUCK PULL -payout 7:00pmin–all Registration beginsAllatgeneral 5:30pm.rules $25 and regulations apply. Trophies in Stock Classes. Guaranteed other classes. 1st Place 1st-3rd Place 1st-2nd Place 1st-2nd Place ForFor more information contact TravisTravis 715-641-0100 more information contact 715-641-0100
*Clayton Cheese Days Parade - 10:00 AM*
Welcome to the 52nd Annual Clayton Cheese Days Celebration
2018 Car Show Saturday, June 16
Lake Magnor Restaurant welcomes you to Clayton Cheese Days!
5,700# Classes: Stock, Imp. Stock, and Pro Stock; 4,000# Open; 8,500# Stock Diesel; 8000# Open Diesel; 6,200# Classes: Stock, Imp. Stock, and Pro Stock.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018
Mayor’s Choice Factory
Military
Muscle Car
SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018
*LIONS CLUB DEMOLITION DERBY – 2:00pm - Located next to Hwy 63, South of the Trophies presented at 2 p.m. Water Tower. Power Wheels Demo starting at 2:00 pm. Trophies for all drivers For more information contact Grand Demo Classes: Chain– Limited Weld, FWD Chain, FWD63, Chain (14-17 yr olds), *LIONS CLUB DEMOLITION DERBY 2:00pm - Located nextYouth to Hwy South of the Water Tower Chad Ruff 715-641-0129 Stock Trucks, Mid-size Weld. For more information andTrophies rules: WeCrash Power Wheels Demo starting at 2:00 pm. for allDemolition drivers Derby/ Grand Demo Classes: Chain Limited Weld, FWD Chain, Youth FWD or Chain yr olds), Stock Trucks, Mid-sizeSponsored Weld Clayton Cheese Days. Jon at 715-222-9368 Chad(14-17 at 715-641-0129 by Clayton Lions Club For more information and rules: WeCrash Demolition Derby/Clayton Cheese Days Clayton Fire Department 50/50 Raffle Tickets for sale throughout the weekend Jon at 715-222-9368 or Chad at 715-641-0129 Drawingwill after Derby Reserved ring side parking passes be Demolition available on a first-come, first served basis. Purchase Lions Food Standbusinesses or call Chad anytime Saturday. Ticketsatavailable at various in town and after at thethe Fireparade Hall allonweekend. A driver is needed for the Clayton Lions Demolition Car.program Tickets sold before the main event. Proceeds goClub towards scholarship Winner will be announced before Demolitionall Derby Food and beverage available forthe purchase weekend! Food and Drinks available on the grounds ~ NO CARRY IN’S PLEASE
claytonlionswisconsin@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/claytonlionswi/?ref=bookmarks
~Sponsored by area churches, Lions Club, and Fire Department.
Clayton Fire Department 50/50 Raffle Tickets for sale throughout the weekend Drawing after Demolition Derby
RESTAURANT
764 Hwy. 63, Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2975 Open Everyday 6 am-9 pm
Come to Clayton for the 52nd Annual event
Tickets available at various businesses in town and at the Fire Hall all weekend. Proceeds go towards scholarship program
Food and beverage available for purchase all weekend!
Welcome to Clayton Cheese Days!
~Sponsored by area churches, Lions Club, and Fire Department.
STOP BY CLAYTON AMOCO FOR •DNR Licenses •RV Dump •Gasoline •LP Tanks •Groceries •Pizza •Videos •ATM Machine •Liquor •Copy Machine •Faxing Service See you soon!
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All School Alumni Gathering to celebrate 100 years of Clayton Graduates SATURDAY JUNE 16 downtown Clayton under the big tent after Cheese Days Parade
There will be school tours from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Pre-register at that time and receive your Clayton Alumni button.
Fun for all ages in Clayton
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Father’s Day
Car & Cycle Show Saturday June 16 12-3 p.m. Registration 11 am-2 pm
BUFFET
Adults $14.95 Children 5-10 $6.95 Under 5 FREE RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED
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ON THE River Music 5 pm • michael park • amery, wi 2018 DANIELSON STAGE CONCERT SERIES
• MUSIC ON THE RIVER 2018 •
JUNE 15—7PM
JULY 20—7PM
AUGUST 17—7PM
THE WHITESIDEWALLS
MIGHTY WHEELHOUSE
VIVA KNIEVEL
DANIELSON STAGE
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5-7 “CATTAIL MOON”
DANIELSON STAGE
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5-7 “NANCY & THE BACKWOOD BOYS”
GREAT FOOD • BEER & WINE • CRUISE-IN CAR SHOW ERWIN DANIELSON
KATE & PAUL ISAKSON
Family
Family
MIKE & PAT CWAYNA “Oh, how they loved the music”
MITZI ANDERSON
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Coleman & Associates,
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Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
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Amery Chiropractic Alibi Bar • Byrnes Law Office Christopherson Eye Clinic Club 53 • Dennis Carson Dragonfly Gardens • Gary’s Electric Harmony Environmental
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THE LAW FIRM OF WILLIAMS & DAVIS
Market
INSURANCE AGENCY
•Dash Plaques for the first 50 entries •Trophies for Top 20 •Trophy for Fan Favorite •Must Be Present to Win
Hours: Wed. 11 am-2 am • Thurs. 11 am-2 am • Fri. 11 am-2:30 am Sat. 11 am-2:30 am • Sun. 11 am-2 am • Mon. 4 pm-2 am • Tues. 4 pm-2 am
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Trophies & Awards
1879 W. Bone Lake Dr., Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-857-5679
Waitresses/Dishwashers wanted
5-7 “STUDEBAKERS”
2 p.m.
Blacksmith Shop Bar & Grill
One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774
DANIELSON STAGE
Sunday, June 24
Tim Baxter & the Mustangs 4-8 pm
Serving 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Featuring: Oven-Roasted Turkey, Honey-Glazed Ham, Chicken Tenders, BBQ Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Egg Bake, Vegetables, Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Dessert Bar and more!
Ladies of the Labyrinth 12th Annual Tea Party
LIVE BAND
Sunday, June 17
CLEAR CHOICE PRINTING
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MUSIC ON THE RIVER WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR SPONORS
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Amery Memory Care
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Kay Erickson Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp MRL Inc. • Outside-In Gifts PaperWorx • Phyllbeas Royal Flush Plumbing & Heating Willow Ridge
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East Immanuel Lutheran tea arroating u Church Outdoor Chapel the worldnd Come enjoy a traditional tea party with food and entertainmment! Don’t forget the Hat Contest Please call for reservations as seating is limited 715-268-6334 or 715-268-2143
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The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents
The Flash turns “60”
An evening celebrating that special form of poetry read by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild. Saturday, June 16 - 7:30 p.m. The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults ($5.00) - Children ($1.00).
Outdoor Mass/ Brat Fest
June 16 • Wanderoos June 23 • Nye June 30 • Amery July 7 • Deronda
Sunday June 24 Sponsored bvy Apple River Knights of Columbus
Michael Park, Amery Mass starting at 10:30 a.m. Celebrated by Fr. Gene Murphy of St. Joseph Catholic Church Assisted by Deacon Larry Amell
AMERY WOMEN’S GOLF
All are welcome! Bring a lawn chair
Women’s 9 hole Golf League Wednesday, June 6, results A Flight: Low gross: Katie Rinehart 49 Low net: Kathy McIntosh 43 Low putts: Gwen Wold 15 B Flight: Low gross: Julie Schanon 57 Low net: Sid Jones 46 Low putts: Sally Christenson 18 C Flight: Low gross: Bette Elmer 56 Low net: Mandy Brotzel 37 Low putts: Sherri Berg 20 Game: Closest to Gnome: Sally Christenson Game: (tie) Kathy McIntosh and Mandy Brotzel Chip in: Gwen Wold
CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF
Petting Zoo for all ages!
Brat Fest at 11:30 a.m.
•Brats/Hot Dogs, beans, chips, beverage, dessert (free will donation) •Proceeds will help fund youth, church & community activities •Cake Walk for all ages •Special music for your fun and enjoyment
337 S. Keller Ave. Amery, WI
715-268-9801
Happy Hookers (9) defeat Golf Bags (6) Goof Balls (6) defeat Backwoods Hackers (3) Wild Whackers (12) defeat 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it (9) Rowdy Rebels (9) defeat Chipper Chicks (6) Sharks (12) defeat Slice Girls (3) STANDINGS 1st: Sharks, Wild Whackers 3rd: Happy Hookers, 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it, Rowdy Rebels 6th: Golf Bags, Goof Balls, Chipper Chicks 9th: Backwoods Hackers, Slice Girls
730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery
Celebrate Father’s Day with us! Sunday, June 17
BINGO
$2.00 off Dad’s Dinner Not available w/any other coupon or special. One coupon per table. Good June 17, 2018
Space available for parties, meetings, etc. HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. www.garibaldismexicanrestaurant.com HWY. 8 AMERY
HWY. 46/KELLER AVE.
A Flight: Low gross: Amy Lundgren, Carol Hougdahl 47 Low net: Gina Buhr 35 Low putts: Sherri Munkelwitz 15 B Flight: Low gross: Mary Smith 51 Low net: Cindy Lundmark, Diane Schradle, Cindy Johnson 34 Low putts: Diane Kuhl 14 C Flight: Low gross: Carrie Magnuson 57 Low net: Bonnie Fox 27 Low putts: Jody Hadac 13 D Flight: Low gross: Monica Eggert 55 Low net: Sharon Fouks 27 Low putts: Mary Younger, Laura Gehrman 19 Games: Amy Lundgren, Cindy Johnson, Mary Younger, Laura Gehrman, Deb Hahn
Amery VFW
MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
Groups of 10 or more, please call for reservations
Women’s Golf League Tuesday, June 5 Results
We will have a special blessing for all live pets and stuffed animals present at Mass!
Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Progressive Jackpot
Your share is over $843
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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Buildable Lot - Farmington, WI Auction Title Online Only Auction Ends Mon., June 18, 2018 County Line Ave, East Farmington, WI
BUILDABLE LOT: Nice buildable lot in a country setting on the Polk and St. Croix County line. OPEN HOUSE: ADDRESS
Please join us ...
MN Adult & Teen Challenge Choir Concert Sunday, June 17 during 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
East Lincoln Alliance Church 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 Everyone Welcome!
Short drive to the Twin Cities!!
Terms: 10% down bank draft or check, balance due at closing in 45 days. 10% buyer’s fee added to final bid price. More details online. Real Estate agents: contact office for co-broke terms.
Online Only Auction Ending (date) CATEGORY: Auction list;
Shop Tools, Camper, Boat & More Online Only Auction Ends Mon., June 18, 2018 1335 50th Ave, Amery, WI
TRACTORS, MACHINERY & TRAILERS: John Deere 4640 Tractor, 8273 Hrs, Quad Range, Quick Hitch, Frt Weights; Versatile 160 Bidirectional Tractor; H&S 10 Wheel Rake; Brillion Digger; Int’l 700 4B Plow; IH Digger; IH Breaking Plow; Ferguson 2B. 3Pt. Plow; King Kutter 3Pt. Disc; JD Disc; JD Hyd. Cylinders; JD Planter Boxes; 3 Pt. Quick Hitch; ’13 Tandem Axle 24’ Trailer; 4 Wheel Dump Wagon; 3Pt. Digger; JD 3Pt. Post Auger; SHOP & MISC: Pump & Pump Jack; Cement Blocks; HD Chain; 100lb. LP Tank; Wagner Airless Paint Sprayer; 3Pt. Cement Mixer; Lightfoot Pull Type Broadcaster; Cement Pavers; Alum. Step & Ext. Ladders; Router Table; Lumber; Insulation; Car Jacks; Spring Loaded Hitch; PTO Shafts; Portable Air Compressors; Floor Jack; Leaf Blower; Shop Vac; Trash Pump; Hand & Power Tools; Sprayer; Grills; Shop Misc; Meat Saw; Misc. Lawn & Garden; CAMPER/BOAT/MOTORCYLE: ’14 Spree LX Super Lite Camper, 3 Slide Outs, 32’; ’09 Aluma Craft 16’ Boat w/ Trailer & Trolling Motor; ’05 Honda Shadow Motorcycle, 750 Motor, 25k Mi; FISHING, HUNTING & HORSES: Fishing Misc; Boat Seat Pedestals; Buoys & Ladder; Life Jackets; Anchor; Tackle Boxes & Minnow Buckets; Prop & Boat Cover; Deer Stand; Saddles; VINTAGE: Rail Road Cart; Tractor Seats; Tools; Land O’ Lakes Thermometer; Farmers Hybrid Signs; Clothes Ringer; Wooden Pulleys; Elect. Fan; Feed Cart; Stoneware Jugs; Brass Blow Torch; Well Pump; Wooden Barrel; Sewing Table; Enamel Coffee Pot; Glass Door Hutch; Crocks & Juicers; Glassware; GUNS, OUTDOOR & HOUSEWARES: Misc. Guns & Ammo; Misc. Glassware; Furniture; Lamps; Dog Kennel; Patio/Lawn Furniture; Yard Cart;
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Terms: 10% feefee & sales tax added to finaltobid price. fee3.5% for credit/debit cards. TERMS: __%buyer’s buyer’s & sales tax added final bid3.5% price. fee for credit/debit Payments accepted:cash, cash,certified certified check, check, or credit card.card. cards. Payments accepted: check,cashier’s cashier’s check, or credit
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Hansen & Young,Inc. Barry Hansen 715-418-1200 Barry 715-418-1200 Bryce Hansen Hansen 715-418-1030 or Roger Hansen 715-781-7172 • Wisconsin Registered Auctioneer License # 2434, 225, 227 1264 5th Ave, Prairie Farm, WI • 715-837-1015
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SALES
Moving-Estate Sale 40 YEARS OF GRANDPA’S TREASURES-JUNK!
Men’s tools, barn beams, old truck parts, horse hair robe for a sleigh, ice auger, old chicken feeders, antiques. Ladies size 3x clothes.
Knops, 785 40th St., Clayton Friday June 15, 8 am-5 pm Saturday, June 16, 8 am-12 noon
Rummage Sale at United Covenant Church 348 5th St. NW Clear Lake Across from Nilssen’s
Thursday June 14 Friday, June 15 9 am-5 pm
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE
Thursday, June 7 through Friday, June 8, 9-5 Saturday, June 9, 9 am-5 pm Women’s plus size clothing, boys newborn to size 14. Girls clothing, loft bed, bear hunting bow, 1983 Glastron boat w/80 hp Mercury motor, 1988 Yamaha Warrior ATV, snowboard & binding. Items too numerous to mention.
There is something for everyone!
637 113th St., Amery
Clayton City-Wide GARAGE SALES Sponsored by Community Education
Friday, June 15, 9 am-4 pm Maps available at local businesses
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Golden Age Manor
Dietary Aide/Cook ~Full Time Position~ Great hours! 5am-1pm shift
Starting Wage: $10.40-$12.00/hr As a Polk County, WI. Employee you will be benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc. Please call for more information or apply online now!
HIGH SCHOOL Dietary Aide Position
Varying hours during the summer, position continues during school year with 4pm-8pm shift during the week and varying weekend hours. Wage: $8.50
Deadline to Apply: 6/24/2018
YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
BUS DRIVERS School District of Amery
•Will Train •License Reimbursement (CDL with School Bus and Air Brace Endorsements) •Morning and Afternoon Routes plus occasional activity busses Questions 715-268-9771 ext. 231
The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all of part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistant program.
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CNC Milling Specialist Looking for a dynamic self-starter with expertise in the set-up, operation and maintenance of CNC milling machines within an electrode department. Will produce tight tolerances for precision injection mold and automation fabrication. Minimum of 2 years CNC milling experience. CAD CAM software programming a plus. Day shift M-F. We offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. To Apply: send resume and cover letter to cjohnson@isotool.com Isometric Tool & Design, Inc. 330 Wisconsin Drive New Richmond, WI 54017 EOE
Wastewater Land Applicators Full-time, seasonal to potentially year-round. Start immediately.
—LOCAL TO ALMENA AND SURROUNDING AREA— Class B w/tanker endorsement required. Hourly pay based upon experience. $17-$18 per hour with regular raises. Benefits: Health/Life Insurance, 401(k), cellphone allowance, etc. Please apply to:
Waldvogel Trucking
1-800-483-3674 or mail resume to: Waldvogel Trucking, W7622 Hwy. 47, Antigo, WI 54409
Full and Part-time Universal Teller
First Bank of Baldwin is seeking full to part-time Universal Tellers to work primarily at the Balsam Lake location. Provides exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing, taking deposits, withdrawals, and transfers for customers. May also provide services for prepaid cards, cashier’s checks, money orders, cashing bonds, etc. Provides assistance to customers for products and services and advising cusFrontier AgAg&&Turf a family owned that Frontier Turf,isyour local John Deere company dealer in Turtle Lake, WI is looking Store Administrator. tomersforofaaccount and banking service options available specializes in agricultural, commercial, residential, Highly qualified candidates will have strong Accounting skills, very organized, detail oriented, can work and also refer customers to other bank departments as andpower have a professional demeanor. Job duties include,appropriate but are not limited to golfindependently, & sports, and sports products. for additional services. Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations and laws. Primary With seven locations in Eastern Minnesota and location is the Balsam Lake location; however work loWestern we provide a full line/ internal of Johnpaging systemcation and hours may vary by coverage need. Full-time Wisconsin, Answering a multi-line phone system Deere equipment as well as many others such as positions will average 40 hours per week and part-time Cashand Balancing Stihl, Honda many others. average a min of 20 – 24 hrs/week and must be able to work flexible hours. Required to work a minimum of Our philosophy is simple: carry top of the line Journal Entry two Saturday morning shifts/month. products and back them with the best parts and Cash Receipts servicein Post the industry! In today's competitive environment, we firmly Data Entry believe our main competitive advantage is our people. Accounts Receivable / aged trial balance reports
HS diploma or equivalent along with 1 – 2 years previous teller and cash handling experience preferred. Experience with customer service required. Candidate must possess good communication skills, be able to stand for extended periods of time, and able to carry coin (or other materials) weighing up to 30 pounds We areDaily currently hiring highly qualified: Bank Deposits to vault area. We seek demonstrated ability to provide the highest quality of customer service in an efficient, Strong Computer Skills (MS Office) professional and accurate manner consistent with First A schedule that allows for extended hours and Saturday shiftsBank duringofour Spring and Fall busy Baldwin’s values and standards.
Service Technicians
Go to www.frontieragturf.com to see a list seasons Current resume can be sent to: Human Resources, First of all our openings, descriptions of the Bank of Baldwin, 990 Main Street, Baldwin, WI 54002 available positions and a convenient or emailed to: employment@firstbankbaldwin.com. EOE application If you have theon-line skills we are looking for please apply on-line at www.frontieragturf.com
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Full Time and Part Time 2nd & 3rd Shifts St. Croix Falls location Call 715-483-1707 or apply in person 343 McKenney St. St. Croix Falls
4x6 and Smaller Net Wrapped $10/bale
Call 715-6071165
Customer Service K-Tek WI, a precision metal stamping facility in Baldwin, WI is currently looking to fill a position in Customer Service. Qualified candidates should possess customer service experience. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task; have excellent project management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Duties will include order entry prioritizing jobs according to customer needs and communicating effectively with our internal and external customers. Compensation will be commensurate with direct related work experience.
APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD RESUMES & SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO: K-TEK WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg Street Baldwin, WI 54002 Via e-mail: april.miller@ ktek-net.com FAX: 715-684-3050 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hiring: Direct Care Staff Linnea Residential Home, located in Chisago City & Taylors Falls is seeking positive & creative individuals to work with unique DD individuals; variety of shifts available ~ afternoon/evenings, weekends; overnights & on call status There is a $2 wage differential for weekend hours CNA experience preferred. Wage begins at $15 an hour & increases with related work experience & education. Linnea has 3 homes, all shifts are available. To schedule an interview contact Scott at 651-257-2211 or email: cclinnea@gmail.com
Production Supervisor 3rd Shift K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Production Supervisor for 3rd shift. Successful candidate will have experience in direct supervision with a manufacturing production environment. Various duties will include scheduling the jobs in the production area, monitor the quantity and quality of production, ensure customer specifications are being met, coordinate all day-today activities, promote safe work habits and ensure operators are working safely. This position requires basic math and reading skills, excellent blue print reading skills, good understanding of GD&T, understanding of check sheets and customer specifications. Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume to: K-TEK WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg Street Baldwin, WI 54002 Via e-mail: april.miller@ ktek-net.com FAX: 715-684-3050 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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St. Croix Tire & Auto 2145 US Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls (just east of Walmart)
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Operations and Maintenance Service Technician VAC Truck Operator
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Provide technical maintenance and repairs for onsite sewage treatment systems and municipal services, including septic tank cleaning, line rotoring, jetting, televising, lift station repairs, troubleshooting. Experience preferred - but the right attitude works too. If you like people, you are a hard worker, and a detail person with mechanical aptitude, don’t pass up this opportunity! Some after hours availability required.
Amery Memory Care is Hiring!
An ESOP Company
671037 46-48d,ep
Jamie Stewart: classifieds@ theameryfreepress.com Diane Stangl: dstangl@ theameryfreepress.com Bette Elmer: belmer@ theameryfreepress.com
EARN A LIVING WHILE CARING FOR ELDERLY!
Our office is located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Excellent wages, 100% medical premium paid for employee, 401k,
Now accepting applications for:
Clear Lake, Wisconsin
CDL & clean driving record, satisfactory pre-employment physical required.
-RCC - Caregiver/ Medication Passer
AFP advanced food products has openings for
uniforms, vacation and holiday pay, fun folks, and more!
APPLY IN PERSON AT:
FT and PT availability for 2nd and 3rd shifts: Premium wage plus shift differential for NOC shift, mileage reimbursement, and annual bonus.
-RCC - Caregiver
17638 Lyons Street NE, Forest Lake, MN lee@olsonsinthepink.com • 651-464-2082
FT and PT availability for 2nd and 3rd Shifts: Shift differential for NOC shift, mileage reimbursement, and annual bonus.
Summer Sale
Full-Time Manufacturing Positions – Starting at $17.80/hr
!Pay Bump to $20.80 - $21.97/hr within First 120 Days! Apply Online at www.afpllc.com Click on Careers, Select the Clear Lake Plant Location, and apply for Full Time Production Work Application Deadline is June 29th
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY
-Cook
$1000 off*
FT availability for the PM shift. Speak with Jeff for more details
No applications will be issued/accepted in person
MUST be able to work rotating shifts of 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. / 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. Must be available all hours including weekends, if needed.
-LE Assistant
Call 800-920-4725
PT availability for activities, includes every other weekend. Speak with Julie for more details.
$1000* off the first month’s rent This special is only for customers paying rent and services privately. Must move into your apartment by June 30, 2018
We are looking for only the best! Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, solid work history, and outstanding references. Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, ability to reach/push/pull, stand/walk, and twist/bend continuously. Equal Opportunity Employer
215 Birch St. W, Amery
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES UNIT SUPERVISOR
PRICE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Price County Health and Human Services Department
FLEET AND FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT
Price County is accepting applications for a Behavioral Health Services Unit Supervisor in the Price County Health and Human Services Department. This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of a broad array of statutorily mandated programs and services targeted to citizens who are dealing with issues of mental illness; seriously and persistently mentally ill and/ or are affected by alcohol and/or drug use and abuse. This position supervises professional staff in the unit as well as the county’s Mental Health/AODA contracted providers. Program knowledge of Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), Coordinated Services Team (CST) and Community Support Program (CSP) is desirable. This position may also offer direct services to the population served. This position is under the direct supervision of the Health and Human Services Director.
A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@co.price.wi.us, or by calling 715-339-6404.
This is a full-time, exempt, supervisory position with an annual salary range of $55,494 to $64,875. Preference will be given to candidates with education and experience in the target area. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@co.price.wi.us or by calling 715-339-6404.
Completed applications must be received by the Price County Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Price County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Price County is accepting applications for the position of Fleet and Facilities Superintendent within the Highway Department. This is an exempt, supervisory position responsible for fleet management, department safety program and OSHA compliance, general Highway Department building and grounds maintenance and employee supervision. This position is expected to be part of the on-call schedule and should expect to work nights, weekends and holidays especially during the Winter Maintenance season. This is a full time, benefit eligible position with an annual salary range of $46,862 to $54,787.
Completed applications must be received by the Price County Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Price County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR PRICE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Price County is accepting applications for a Fiscal and Administrative Supervisor in the Price County Health and Human Services Department. This position is responsible for planning, supervising, organizing, monitoring and evaluating fiscal and administrative support operations for the Health and Human Services Department including: payroll, collections, budgets, state and county contracts, state and federal grants, state and federal reporting, financial audits and compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Position establishes, supervises and monitors proper accounting and fiscal systems and procedures and directly supervises seven employees. This position directly impacts the financial health of the Department and County through management of fiscal operations of the department budget and its ability to offer programs and services. Position is under the direct supervision of the Health and Human Services Director. This is a full-time, exempt, supervisory position with an annual salary range of $52,624 to $61,505. Preference will be given to candidates with education and experience in the target area. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@co.price.wi.us or by calling 715-339-6404. Completed applications must be received by the Price County Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Price County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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JUNE 12, 2018
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part time on evenings/nights
Free Training next class July 9, 2018 Free Testing for those who successfully complete the nurse aid training program Receive a $500 bonus paid for by a participating nursing home after six months of employment
full and part time nights
Limited Spots Available • Must Register by June 15 Call Stephanie 715-483-9815
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954
RN/LPN
New Wage Scale and shift differentials
The Amery Housing Authority offers a variety of affordable units in the Amery area. Rents are based on 30% of the household annual income.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954
The Authority has 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments. Visit www.ameryhousing authority.org to obtain an application or call the office 715-268-2500 All units are non-smoking
First National Community Bank is seeking a full-time teller with Saturday rotation to work in our Dresser WI office. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and enjoy working with people. Insurances, 401k, generous PTO and sick days are included in our benefit package.
If you like to work in a fast-paced, fun environment this may be the job for you. Interested individuals should submit their resume via email by clicking on the link below or by sending directly to Human Resources at HR@FN-CB-COM. First National Community Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Polk County offers careers that Matter Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community! We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals
Correction Officer Polk County Justice Center Full-time - Non-Exempt Position $20.30 hour This position is responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male and female inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acting within the policies and procedures of the Polk County Jail. Polk County will provide complete training, including the six week Basic Jailer Certification program to successful candidate. Deadline to apply: June 24, 2018
Jailer/Correction Officer Part-time - Non-Exempt Position
Polk County Justice Center $14.21—$16.24 hour
This position is responsible for providing care, custody and the detention of male & female inmates in the Jail; providing a positive rehabilitative influence to all inmates; insuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws; and acting within the policies and procedures of the Polk County Jail. Polk County will provide complete training, including the six week Basic Jailer Certification program to successful candidate. Deadline to apply: June 24, 2018
Limited Full-time Heavy Equipment Operator Lime Quarry $18.39—$20.39 hour Performs operation of motorized equipment used in the production of agricultural lime and limestone products. Requires a valid Class CDL license. Prefer MSHA certification, however Polk County will provide MSHA certification training to a qualified candidate if necessary. Deadline to apply: June 26 2018
W O N G N I HIR 1ST AND 2ND SHIFT PRODUCTION
Call Nicole 715-483-9815
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We send and receive faxes at the Amery Free Press
3RD SHIFT SANITATION MAINTENANCE Competitive Employee Benefit Package Includes
MEDICAL, DENTAL, 401k Apply today at our office:
ONE SNACK LANE, MINONG, WI
or call Human Resources at 715.466.6690 for more information. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V | VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Editor The Amery Free Press is seeking a writer to tell compelling stories about our community. The editor is the primary generator of news for our print and online editions. If you can see beyond the obvious, spot the little things that make our community special and share them with our readers, we may have the ideal job for you. Interested candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, enthusiasm for the news and an eye for detail and design. Familiarity with AP style, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and photography are preferred for this position, which includes some night and weekend work. Benefits package includes paid time off; health, vision, dental, disability insurance and 401k. YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description,
Invest Cast Wisconsin is now hiring general labor positions on 2nd and 3rd shift No experience necessary. Starting at $13-$15/hr. DOQ. 102 Prospect Way • Osceola, WI 54020
Meal Site Aide Substitute Milltown & Amery Causal/Non-Exempt Position Wage: $10.42 Ideal part-time work if interested in only weekday mornings Assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at the local Elderly Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. (7:30am-12:30pm). Requires Wisconsin Food Manager Certification, we provide training to be certified within 6 months Open until Filled YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
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House demolition completed last week
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Kwik Trip taking shape Workers have been busy constructing the new Kwik Trip convenience store on the south side of Amery. On June 11, the structure was having its roof completed (top) and site preparation for the concrete slab was underway. The store is scheduled to open in September.