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Polk County could close its lime quarry at the end of the year if a recent proposal is approved by the county board. Brad Olson of Clam Falls, the county’s District 1 representative, says the quarry will soon become an economic drain on county taxpayers. “Sitting here I have to look at dollars and cents,” he said. “At some point in the next few years the county is going to be asked to invest three-quarters of a million dollars on equipment. […] Even with interest-free loans I’m concerned about how we’d pay it back.” Residents and county board supervisors pushed back against the proposal at last Wednesday’s EnviTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 ronmental Services Committee meeting. VOL. 131 NO. 19quarry www.moraminn.com $1.00and I’ve been “The lime is in my area receiving a lot of calls from farmers since this memo went out,” said District 15 Supervisor Joe Demulling, of Star Prairie. “I know coming up we’ll need new machinery, which will be a good size cost. But if a farmer has a combine and it gets old, you replace it. They need this in the area. There’s no place else to go.” District 14 Supervisor John Bonneprise, Alden, echoed concerns that if the quarry were sold, farmers might not have ready access to agricultural lime. “If were would sell this to another enterprise, I

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Bicycle – Pedestrian master plan gets committee approval BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The bicycle and pedestrian master plan developed by a task force earlier this year has moved a step closer to reality. Last week, the city council’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation committees each voted to recommend to the council that the 35-page plan be adopted. Peter Henry, a member of the task force that drafted the plan, appeared

at both committee meetings to urge that the plan be adopted. He told the Parks and Recreation committee that after the plan is adopted, work finding grant monies to pay for some of the projects can get underway. Many of the funding sources the task force has identified will require the city to spend one dollar to get four dollars back. “Sometimes you need to invest to help your community,” Henry said. The plan calls for paving the sec-

tions 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 centerpiece of the program. Two smaller loops using the Stower and Cattail Trail as their foundation are also part of this plan: a two-mile northern loop and a 5K southern “School Loop” that both serve as “Safe Routes to School” infrastructure. From the plan: “To create the

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desired conditions meeting the needs of all residents (including those with physical disabilities) this plan calls for the paving of both of these trails for the portion that constitute the loop segments.” The plan notes that the City of Amery passed a resolution prior to the construction of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail calling for the paving of the trail for its entire 14 miles. The plan calls for the Polk County SEE PLAN ON PAGE 2

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At Big Lake Store, several docks may go BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

A set of long-standing and widely used docks near the Big Lake Store may soon be removed. It’s a plan the docks’ owner doesn’t like, and hopes the public will contest. According to Earl Mork, owner of the Big Lake Store, the docks have been there for more than a half-century. Mork said he helped install the docks in 1963 and has owned them since 1983. Technically, however, the docks aren’t on Mork’s property. They’re on land owned by the Township of Alden. “It’s not a very complex issue,” said Peter Wetzel, a conservation warden with the Department of Natural Resources. “We can’t have someone profiting on public property when no one else is allowed to.” Wetzel said he received a complaint about the docks two summers ago as he was patrolling Big Lake by boat. “We don’t sit there and scour maps looking for these

sorts of situations,” he said. “[…] I was approached by an individual who told me they believed Mr. Mork had docks on public property and was profiting. After I received the complaint I looked at Polk County’s GIS [geographic information system map] website and found that most of his docks were in the Town of Alden road right of way.” Mork argues that if the docks are removed, it’s the public that will lose. “If there’s no dock there, when people land the boat they’ll have to climb in and out of the water,” he said. “Any of the older people won’t be able to use the landing […] Last Thursday I had five people on the pontoon I rented out. The youngest was 77 and oldest was 92. They’re able to get out there on the pontoon.” A concerned fisherman echoed Mork’s claim. “I love to fish that lake and I won’t be able to if they take the docks out,” said Donald Vorwald. “None of the old or handicapped people will be able to.”

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Earl Mork, owner of the Big Lake Store, near his docks. The docks sit on Alden Township property and have for more than 50 years. This year, the DNR told Mork he must remove all but two.

However, while Mork allows people to fish from the docks at no charge, he rents out pontoons and slips. That makes the store a marina, according to the DNR — a business for which Mork has no permit. Mork said he doesn’t really profit from the docks themselves. “In the end I make a wash on that lake,” he continued.

“The public gains so much because they can use the dock to fish. If the docks go, the fishing goes.” Wetzel, the conservation warden, said he, Mork, and local officials came to an agreement June 14 that Mork would remove all but two of the docks. “The agreement we came to was that they would take out

all the docks on public property within a reasonable time frame,” Wetzel said. “They’ll be allowed to have two docks. […] We’re going to allow him to continue to operate his marina business, which was unpermitted, for the rest of the summer and he can go through the permit process next summer. […] We’d like to bring this to an amicable solution.” But Mork’s son, Earl Mork, Jr., appealed to the Polk County Board June 19 to see if an exception could be made. John Bonneprise, the Alden-area representative on the Polk County Board, said he would oppose taking the docks away. “I drive by every day,” he said. “The handicapped kids will be there, kicking their feet in the water and fishing. I have an 89-year-old sister who uses the dock. […] “I’m trying to represent the people,” he continued. “Laws are guidelines. They’re open to interpretation.”

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recycling bins currently located at the Cattail trailhead to be relocated. From the plan: “This part of Amery is already congested and in need of more space. By drawing frequent truck and trailer traffic, the County facility represents both a burden and a squandered opportunity for the city of Amery. Reclaiming and beautifying the river front and linking downtown via a paved bike trail to the Amery School campus and neighborhoods to the east is a low-cost, vital component of both trail connectivity and downtown development. We suggest given written notice to Polk County that Amery expects the facility to be relocated within three years. Volunteer assistance and raising modest funds for the relocation could be extended to Polk County to help with

this process.” The plan states, “Because there are significant Federal, State and foundation monies that are regularly made available to fund such initiatives, the best time to start looking for funding is once this Plan has been approved and adopted by the City. Without a thoughtful vision and a comprehensive plan for getting there, applications for grants or matching funds are moved to the bottom of the pile. With a solid plan in place, the opportunities to earn funds are much greater.” Katy Ellefson of HealthPartners appeared at the Parks and Recreation committee meeting to tell the committee that the Stower Trail, used often by HealthPartners’ PowerUp! healthy children initiatives, is an “incredible asset.” Ellefson said the plans for the Warrior10k loop and the safe routes to school loops give her “the chills.”

She said that adopting the plan would be an investment in the future of the health of the community. Parks and Recreation committee chair Rick Van Blaricom noted that a loop around Lake Wapogasset could be developed and link into the Stower. “On any given weekend in the summer, there are 5,000 people on Wapogasset looking for something to do,” he said. Alderperson Sarah Flanum asked how the walkability study done by the city last year ties in with this master plan. Van Blaricom said that the walkability study came up with some similar recommendations, but the city hasn’t done anything with the study. City Clerk Treasurer Fran Duncanson told the committee that an inventory of sidewalks in the city had been done and cost estimates done for replacement of the worst sidewalks.

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don’t believe there would ever be another ton of lime from that quarry,” he said. The business is for riprap and class five. […] How better to serve people than by keeping the lime quarry open for the future of agriculture? […] Sure we have to make some investments, but it will be well worth the return.” Olson, a farmer, said he understood critics’ concerns. Still, he stood behind his proposal, saying it would be “best for the taxpayers.” Doug Route, another board supervisor on the Environmental Services Committee, requested the quarry’s sales records for the last five years. The committee will hold off on voting whether to recommend the proposal to the full board of supervisors until considering those records.

Johnson Drug at Amery Hospital and Clinics. April and her husband Josh have four children: Rylee, 14; Reagan, 10; Maddy, 7 and Maverick age 3. Josh works for Saw Horse Contracting Company in New Richmond. Ziemer is active in the community, volunteering with Fall Festival for the past 10 years. She has served as co-chair three times. She believes her new job goes “hand in hand” with her volunteering. April is excited to begin interacting with community members to write stories that are interesting to the readers of the Free Press. Ziemer began work July 2.

The council had the numbers at budget time and due to the overwhelming cost, chose to do nothing with the list. In other business the committee: • Heard that a goose roundup will not take place this year. • Gave permission for the pergola on the south end of the Danielson Bandshell to be roofed by the Community Club. • Discussed the problem of persons reserving campground spaces at North Twin and cancelling at the last minute. Staff was instructed to develop possible cancellation policies for the committee. • Delayed ordering and installation of a wheelchair swing. After learning that the school keeps their swing under lock until it can be used with supervision because of the high risk of injuries when used inappropriately, the committee tabled the swing.

Injuries in accident Jonathan Holloman, 37, rural St. Croix Falls, remains hospitalized in critical condition at Regions Hospital in St. Paul following a one car accident June 27. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, police, fire and rescue were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 3:24 a.m. A press release issued by the sheriff says that the rollover accident occurred on State Highway 65, just south of Hwy. 8. Deputies, Balsam Lake Fire, Garfield Fire, St. Croix Falls Police andSt. Croix Falls ambulances were dispatched to the scene. Police believe that high speeds and alcohol contributed to the accident. Holloman was taken to Osceola Medical Center then airlifted to Regions. The accident remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff.

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Fireworks! Fourth of July Fireworks display and AHS Band Concert will be held at Soldiers’ Field on Wednesday, July 4. Rain date is July 5.

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Boat Parade The annual North Twin/Pike Lake boat parade will be on July 4. Parade begins at 11:00 on North Twin Lake. All boaters welcome!

Fireworks in Amery Fourth of July Fireworks display and AHS Band Concert will be held at Soldiers’ Field on Wednesday, July 4.

JULY 6 Giant Ice Cream Sundae

Country School Reunion That time again! Apple River Valley School and surrounding country schools reunion on July 8 at 1 p.m. at Apple River Polk County Park, south of Hwy. 8. Potluck.

JULY 11 Amery Area Historical Society Amery Area Historical Society will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, July 11, at 5 p.m. in the History Room at Amery Public Library. This is a change from the regularly scheduled date. Several important matters will be discussed including plans for the upcoming Amery Fall Festival and the November exhibit - Fur, Feathers, and Fidelity, Military Mascots.

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The Swedish Club celebrates the 100th birthday of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman on Tuesday, July 3, at Our Saviors Church on Deronda Street. Terry Kelzer will mix film clips and stories of his life and his home in the Faroe Islands. The public is welcome to check our website (foreverswedish.net) and attend. Refreshments (fika) are served.

Giant Ice Cream Sundae on Friday July 6, in Michael Park. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with kids games. The FREE ice cream sundae will be served at 12 noon with a free will donation for Salvation Army Backpack Program. Sponsored by Ellie’s Ice Cream, Lamperts, WESTconsin Credit Union, Worn Again, Bremer Bank, Amery Free Press, PaperWorx, City of Amery and Amery Community Club.

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JULY 13 Amery Memory Care holds Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Viva Las Vegas is the theme for Amery Memory Care’s 2nd Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraiser. Held on Friday, July 13, at Amery Congregational Church, doors open at 4:30 p.m. A Vegas style pasta buffet is at 5 p.m., and Joe Sir Elvis performance is at 6 p.m. Play-to-win games and silent auction will be held throughout the evening. For more information or to offer donations call 715-268-4800. Email aharris@amerymemorycare.com.

JULY 13-14 AHS Class of 1983 Reunion Mark your calendars! Amery HS Class of 1983 will hold their 35th Reunion July 13 and 14. Friday night meet at the Tac II at 7 p.m. Saturday be at Shoreview Supper Club for happy hour at 4:30 p.m. with pontoon rides and bon fire. Please visit FB at Amery High School Class of 1983 for additional details or email memefenske@yahoo.com.

JULY 17 Voter Registration Information about how ordinary citizens can help register voters for the upcoming elections will be presented by Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk. The free program is co-sponsored by League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley and Luck Community Ed. Luck HS band room, 6:30-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. FFI: 715-463-5398

JULY 28 Benefit for Jim Mitchell Apple River Fire Department is hosting a benefit for Jim Mitchell at the Straight 8 Bar in Range on Saturday, July 28, from 1-5 p.m. Jim Mitchell has been disabled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years. In May, 2013, he suffered multiple injuries in a car crash and has had numerous surgeries and been hospitalized many times. There will be a raffle, prizes and food.

AUGUST 6 City of Lakes Open Golf Tournament Amery Lions Club is sponsoring the 9th Annual City of Lakes Open at the Amery Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 6.

$80 includes 18 holes, 1/2 cart box lunch during registration. Shotgun start is 10:30 a.m. with awards to follow golf. Registration forms are available at amerylionsclub.org.

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ONGOING Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery. Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.

Amery Farmer’s Market Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Mondays 3-6 p.m. in Soo Line Park, downtown Amery. Valerie 715-554-1034.

St. Croix Valley Spinners and Fiber Arts Guild Meet the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., often at the Amery Library. We spin, knit, weave, anything fiber arts related, and we welcome new members. For more information call Julie 715268-7546 or Karen 715-268-6955.

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The little league baseball season is winding down, following a frenzy of games during the month of June. Hats off to the volunteer coaches, parents and players, all who put in a great deal of time and effort during this season. Baseball is one of the games that requires a great deal of practice to become really good, as is the case with nearly anything in life. Like any team sport, it teaches the value of individual achievement, as well as the necessity for teamwork. These are timeless lessons that help our children throughout Publisher will their lives. Tom Stangl One of the harder lessons to learn is how to win and lose graciously. Sportsmanship is a character trait that is, in my opinion, undervalued in our society, even though every effort is made throughout childhood to instill the value. I have nothing but admiration for the athletes that go out and compete. I had a very short lived baseball career in little league. Never quite got the hand-eye coordination down when it came to batting, and fielding — well let’s just say it wasn’t my strong suit, either. After getting assigned to my team — I was a Cub — it was time to begin practice. Batting practice, fielding practice, sliding practice, you name an aspect of the game, we practiced it. Due to the sheer number of children involved, there was little time to spend additional time with the ones that excelled or the ones that needed help. It was a production line, and it kept moving. When it came time to assign positions, I was named shortstop. This is an important position, one that requires a good field of vision, awareness of the runners and the ball and the various scenarios and the best responses to them. I was doomed. Thankfully, the coach saw that if his team had hopes of winning, he would need a different shortstop and I was moved to the outfield. I began in left field, and was soon moved to right field DEEP right field, the place where Babe Ruth might hit the ball, providing he was alive and happened to stop by and pinch hit. Thankfully, the Babe was dead and I didn’t have to worry about fielding anything, unless the unthinkable happened and a ball would get by two other players, which it didn’t. Deep right field is a peaceful place. Not much happens, and the mind of a young boy does tend to wander. It’s difficult to stay involved in the game when, if the wind is in the right direction you can’t even hear what’s going on. I did remember to come in to the dugout when the other team came out to field. Batting, as may have guessed by now, wasn’t my strong suit. I would swing on pitches that I shouldn’t, pass on ones that I should. This is not a recipe for success at bat. I may have gotten on base on balls by accident once or twice. Despite my less than sterling contributions, the team went undefeated. Sometimes, the remainder of the team can pick up the slack and carry a clueless member. The Cubs that season were such a team. There’s a special place in heaven for little league coaches. 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 Time to Take Notice To the editor: The KKK and other similar groups met for a rally across from the White House last week. The President never said a word to rebuke them. They are, apparently his supporters. I hope that I am wrong, but I think that I have noticed a tendency among the news networks to mellow their criticism of the President, his cabinet, the do-nothing Congress — which includes Paul Ryan, who is one of its leaders, Senator Johnson and Sean Duffy. Until the election, perhaps it would be best to stop listening to the news on the networks. It might be good to make our decision now regarding how we will vote and stick with it no matter

what rumors are being broadcasted. I understand that the rumors are certainly coming. A couple of days ago, a knowledgeable person actually walked out of an interview by a respected, network interviewer because he was asked too many unfair questions. Before recently, I did not think that it was possible to ask any question which was unfair. I have changed my mind. “Why do drug dealers want to come to the United States with their children?” is an unfair question. The question itself contains presumptions that are partly untrue. People who are oppressed in southern nations are coming, not as drug dealers. They are coming with their children to avoid

oppression. That is not so difficult to understand. At the same time, I cannot help but remember the 2016 election. I, day after day, sat there for an hour or an hour and a half, looking at an empty podium as I waited for Trump to come onto the screen. In the meantime, in other parts of the country, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were giving substantial speeches on relevant matters, but they were ignored by the networks. Luckily I was not submerged by rumors, even broadcasted rumors, that Hillary was deathly sick, or that she was running a house of prostitution out of a pizza parlor. We can expect more of these nonsense rumors as the

I turned around and headed back home when a red pickup stopped and his hand wanted me to stop. He said, “Do you want to get into the dump?” Yes! He said, “I will open it if you would lock it

after you leave.” I said absolutely. That is our city maintenance guy. Thank you “Bones.” You are a good man. Jon Buss Amery

Appreciates ‘Bones’ To the editor, I had not looked at the calendar for June, but I had a load of branches and drove to the city dump. Sure enough the gate was locked.

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Drug and weapons charges for Osceola man BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Osceola man is charged with four felonies and two misdemeanors after a June 25 traffic stop in St. Croix Falls. Adam Gonet, 36, of Osceola has been charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, Gonet possession of a short-barreled shotgun, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the criminal complaint, Gonet’s Cadillac Escalade was observed by St. Croix Falls Police at 3:30 a.m. on June 25 in St. Croix Falls. The police had been observing Gonet’s vehicle at various locations in the community. Gonet was traveling 20 mph in a 45 mph zone and was stopped for not having a license plate lamp. The officer observed a brown leather pistol holster in the vehicle. According to the complaint,

Gonet was “extremely nervous and sweating” and would not look at the officer. When asked if there were any firearms in the vehicle, Gonet immediately looked down at the center console and then to a purple bag laying against the passenger seat and stated, “no” but would not make eye contact with the officer. The policeman commented in his report that suspects will “eye target” objects that they know officers are asking about. The officer asked about a black zippered container that had a lock on it located in the passenger seat. Gonet told the officer that it contained toiletries. A purple cloth bag containing something approximately 20-25 inches long and rigid was also in the passenger compartment. After Gonet reached for the bag, the officer told him not to touch the bag and place his hands on the steering wheel. When asked if he had anything illegal in the vehicle, Gonet told the officer that he might have a pipe in his pocket and might have some meth as well. After placing Gonet under arrest, a pipe, 10.4 grams of meth and $2,461 in money were retrieved from Gonet’s person.

Gonet advised he had two firearms in the vehicle and advised the location where they were and added one pistol was near the driver’s seat and center console and the other was a shotgun that was in the purple bag that the officer had asked Gonet about. Both firearms were loaded with a round in the chamber. Gonet also advised there was a large amount of meth inside a tan container in the center console. Police located the container containing a large amount of suspected methamphetamine and states it weighed 46.9 grams and field tested positive for methamphetamine. Located in a zipper bag on the passenger seat was 8.9 grams of methamphetamine that field tested positive for methamphetamine, 6 Tramadol pills with no located prescription for Gonet and 7.3 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. If convicted on all counts, Gonet is facing over 53 years in prison and over $130,000 in fines. Bond was set for $15,000 cash. As of June 29, Gonet was in the Polk County Jail. He has a preliminary hearing scheduled July 2.

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Beau O. Britt, 27, Dresser, was arrested on June 18 for a warrant and probation hold. Israel Muzquiz, 46, Luck, was arrested on June 18 for a probation warrant. Jamie Tuzzolino, 38, St. Paul, MN, was arrested on June 18 for a Polk county warrant. Michael W. Kaul, 47, Balsam Lake, was arrested on June 19 for a Wisconsin DOC (disorderly conduct) warrant. Johnathon M. Vogel, 34, Balsam Lake, was arrested on June 19 for an Anoka County warrant. Jennifer A. Dye, 43, Dresser, was arrested on June 21 for a felony DOC warrant. Travis R. Love, 26, Frederic, was arrested on June 21 for a probation hold. Angelica L. Vogel, 43, Danbury,

was arrested on June 23 for a warrant and probation hold. Brenda J. Klein, 56, Amery, was arrested on June 24 on a warrant. Alysha J. Bolin, 26, Barron, was arrested on June 24 for a DOC warrant. Lisa A. Votel-Heuer, 59, Amery, was arrested on June 23 for OWI (operating while intoxicated) 4th and OAR (operating after revocation). Hank A. Hammac, 33, Milltown, was arrested on June 18 for disorderly conduct (domestic enhancer) and a probation hold. Ryan C. Strantz, 34, Osceola, was arrested on June 21 for obstruction and resisting. Ronald J. Dupre, 22, Dresser, was arrested on June 21 for disorderly conduct. Mitchell A. Krueger, 26, Fred-

eric, was arrested on June 21 for possessing methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Elizabeth A. Miller, 71, Turtle Lake, was arrested on June 22 for disorderly conduct. Tyler K. Craven, 27, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on June 23 for disorderly domestic. Amanda M. Mehtala, 34, Frederic, was arrested on June 23 for DC (disorderly conduct). Pamela J. Tillman, 54, Centuria, was arrested on June 24 for domestic disorderly and domestic battery. Adam G. Gonet, 36, Osceola, was arrested on June 25 for possession of meth, possession with intent, drug paraphernalia and possession of prescription.

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Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, June 28, 2018. The following were heard:

City of Amery— Trevor S. Backes, 20, Osceola, speeding on city highway (1-10 mph), $98.80. Desmon M. Beasley, 30, Luthersville, GA, possession of controlled substance, $376. 16, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. John L. Blaha, 50, Sparta, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. John C. Campion, 57, Clear Lake, non –registration of auto, $98.80. Dawn L. Ceretto, 56, Clear Lake, non-registration of auto, $98.80. Aaron L. Christopherson, 29, Amery, non-registration of auto, $98.80. Brandon S. Dellios, 26, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250. Monte C. Eiseman, 47, Barronett, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Shawn M. Field, 21, Glenwood City, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124; improper registration of auto, $124; fail to notify address change, $86.20. Matti J. Gerlach, 22, St. Croix Falls, possession of controlled substance, $376. Debra J. Goodman, 43, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Delona M. Larsen, 28, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250. Michael J. Larson, 55, Clear Lake, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Amanda S. Lloyd, 27, River Falls, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Abby M. Ludden, 21, St. Paul, possession of controlled substance, $376. Alice R. Newbauer, 35, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124. Shanon M. Peck, 36, Amery, contributing to truancy, $313; safety restraint violation – child under 4, $98.80; operate without valid license, $124. Marc R. Pieper, 32, Verona, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Diane K. Pietz, 74, Clear Lake, fail to yield to pedestrians, bicyclist, or EPAMD, $155.50.

JUVENILE: 16, Amery, possession of controlled substance by juvenile, $376. A plea of Not Guilty was entered by the following: Amery juvenile, 3 violations of truancy. Shanon Peck, contributing to truancy, operate without valid drivers license. Anthony Riemenschneider, speeding (10 over). David Blachowiak, neglect/abandon animal.

Amery Police Report 06/22/18-06/29/18 06/22/18, 4:39PM, Mental Health call 06/22/18, 4:58PM, Paper services 06/22/18, 5:53PM, Traffic stop 06/22/18, 10:16PM, Paper services 06/22/18, 10:31PM, Suspicious activity call 06/22/18, 10:35PM, Traffic stop 06/22/18, 11:34PM, Assist other agency 06/23/18, 4:19AM, Welfare check 06/23/18, 6:30, Assist with Stower Seven Lakes Triathlon set up 06/23/18, 8:45AM, Traffic control for Stower Seven Lakes Triathlon 06/23/18, 9:20AM, Assist Public Works 06/23/18. 1:56PM, Suspicious activity call

06/23/18, 2:10PM, Animal control call 06/23/18, 4:29PM, Traffic stop 06/23/18, 9:07PM, Traffic stop 06/23/18, 9:21PM, Traffic stop 06/23/18, 10:14PM, Traffic stop 06/24/18, 1:04PM, Traffic stop 06/24/18, 1:26PM, Traffic Stop 06/24/18, 2:15PM, Warrant arrest 06/24/18, 4:47PM, Disturbance call 06/24/18, 6:35PM, Warrant arrest 06/24/18, 8:14PM, Animal control 06/24/18, 10:00PM, Assist other agency 06/25/18, 10:10AM, Motorist assist 06/25/18, 10:51AM, Citizen assist 06/25/18, 12:31AM, Citizen assist 06/25/18, 3:41PM, Traffic stop 06/25/18, 5:53PM, Theft report 06/25/18, 6:23PM, Disturbance call 06/25/18, 6:45PM, Arrest

06/25/18, 8:32PM, Animal control 06/25/18, 11:28PM, Domestic disturbance call 06/25/18, 11:51PM, Arrest 06/26/18, 7:30AM, Restraining Order violation 06/26/18, 8:30AM, Theft 06/26/18, 12:26PM, Alarm call 06/26/18, 12:46PM, Property dispute call 06/26/18, 2:54PM, Harassment complaint 06/26/18, 8:15PM, K9 training 06/26/18, 11:02PM, Civil matter 06/27/18, 5:05AM, Citizen assist 06/27/18, 7:32AM, Domestic disturbance call 06/27/18, 9:35AM, 911 Hang-up call 06/27/18, 10:10AM, Traffic stop 06/27/18, 2:38PM, MV accident 06/27/18, 3:41PM, Suspicious activi-

ty call 06/27/18, 5:11PM, Assist EMS 06/27/18, 5:41PM, Traffic stop 06/27/18, 8:24PM, Juvenile call 06/27/18, 10:38, Traffic stop 06/28/18, 12:20AM, Citizen assist 06/28/18, 6:46PM, Mental health call 06/28/18, 9:57PM, Traffic stop 06/29/18, 5:10AM, Traffic stop 06/29/18, 5:29AM, Vehicle lockout

Arrests: Brenda Klein, 56, Clear Lake- Warrant Arrest Cole Dosch, 32, Amery- Warrant Arrest Nicole Lundstrom, 38, MilltownDisorderly Conduct Joshua Dahlblom, 39, Amery- Domestic Disorderly Conduct Scott Hansen, 44, Balsam Lake OWl 5th Offense

6 AMERY FREE PRESS 100 Years Ago July 4, 1918 Forges Papers – Lifts Cash The disappearance of C. E. Bailard was chronicled in the Free Press some time ago and the following from the Twin City papers explains the reason. His friends here are still hoping that there is some mistake and that he may have some legitimate explanation. We are sorry for the family. Stockholders in the Farmers State Bank of Grygla, closed June 22 by F. E. Pearson, state superintendent of banks, may be assessed to help pay off the bank’s liabilities. W. A. Schmahl, deputy bank examiner, reported on the bank’s affairs today, saying $16,586 worth of forged notes, has been located. There is also a shortage of $18,000 in other accounts, he says. C. E. Bailard, president of the bank, has not yet been located. A. J. Anderson, cashier, Citizens State Bank, Grygla, has been appointed receiver to close Yesterday’s up the affairs of the Farmers News State Bank. The total Diane Stangl assets are $69,120 and liabilities, $79,028.

History of Amery (Excerpts from Amery’s history published in 1933) 1870-1890 The year of 1870 was the beginning of the great logging industry. The first sawmill was run by Champion and located about forty rods from where the Northern Supply Company was located. It was first run by waterpower, later by steam. There were large quantities of pine and other hardwoods around here and most of the cutting was done along the shores of the Apple River and the Beaver Brook. The logs were hauled on a scoot drawn by horses and at times oxen. The logs were put on the ice in the late winter or early spring and left there till the ice broke. Then many log drivers were employed. Some were stationed on the shores and some on the logs. They carried long picks to aid in preventing log jams. Log driving was very dangerous work and therefore the drivers received higher wages. The old dam of this town was washed out in 1887. It was built by the Stillwater Lumber Company for power. One of the greatest improvements was when the Soo Line railroad came through here in the year 1887. The post office was established on December 30, 1887 with George F. Griffin as postmaster. In 1883 Amery was composed of a Congregational Church in the course of erection, three sawmills, one mill, a schoolhouse, a grain elevator, three first class hotels, one restaurant, three general stores,

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a hardware store, two meat markets, two blacksmiths, a wagon shop, three barber shops, a bottling factory, one photographers gallery, a physician, an attorney-at-law, one brickyard, six saloons, one temperance billiard saloon, a carpenters shop, four lumber yards, three millinery establishments, a planning mill, two dress making establishments, a newspaper office and three livery barns. The general stores were run by Christopher Brothers, Webb and Griffin and another by Benson and Anderson. The hotels were called “The Robbins House” and “Shaffners House.” One furniture store was run by John Burman and the other one by Jacobson and owned by Morgan. The different saloons were run by: Shaffners, M. Anderson, Mike Long, Aug. Mahre, Archie McLeod and the Houseround Brothers. The Seekins Brothers owned the harness shop. The newspaper was called the Amery Echo and owned by C. B. Dodge. One of the meat markets was owned by Seekins and another by E. H. Jones. The town physician was Dr. Henry A. Holliday, F. M. Holliday owned the hardware store. The lawyer was V. M. Babcock. J. B. Brown ran the shoemakers shop. The Temperance Billiard Halls were operated by Parker and Magee. The Misses Mekes operated the Millinery shop and it was also run by Mrs. Wadsworth. C. A. Knight owned one barbershop, C. L. Ferguson another and W. J. Wood the third. Jens Peterson owned a brickyard, which accounted for most of the buildings made of brick. The first sermon preached in Amery was by Rev. W. J. Garner a Congregational minister in the waiting room of the depot. The first murder committed in Amery was when Charles Parks was hit on the head with a beer bottle in the Houseround Bros. Saloon.

80 Years Ago June 30, 1938 Amery Bakery Drops Bread to 13 Cents O. H. Larsen, proprietor of the Amery Bakery, makers of Perfection Bread, has announced that because of the increasing volume of his business he is able to effect a price of 13 cents on the big loaf of Perfection Bread.

New Chef at Princess is Experienced Man Mr. Walter Jeager, proprietor of the New Princess Café, announced this week the employment of a new chef, Mr. William (Bill) Mooney, direct from the Eau Claire Café, one of the largest restaurants in Eau Claire. Mr. Mooney has spent many years as a chef in Chicago and Eau Claire and has prepared

composure, they looked down at the table where they had been playing cards only minutes before. There was the joker, split and torn in half by the bolt of lightning.

55 Years Ago July 11, 1963 Quiet Sunday Afternoon Erupts at Interstate Park

Heavy Rains Cause Considerable Damage in 1979 Lawrence Shanklin pictured above was the first person on the scene after a car driven by Norman Timmer, Amery, plunged into this washed out ravine on CTH F near Clear Lake on June 29, 1979. Washouts on roads in southern Polk County were common when five inches of rain fell suddenly in an area bounded by Little Falls, Amery, Clear Lake and Clayton.

meals for the best of them. This weekend for example, he will present Southern fried chicken, a dish, seldom served in Amery.

65 Years Ago July 2, 1953 Construction Begins For 19-Unit Motel Brookview Motel is soon to become a reality in Amery. Construction is scheduled to start this week on a 19unit structure located at the junction of county trunk F and state highway 46 in south Amery. The new structure will be in an L-shape and will involve approximately $65,000 in construction costs. Approved plans call for stone about halfway up the front with 12-inch cedar siding putting the finishing touches to the appearance. A five-foot overhanging roof will give a modern motif to the appearance. Each unit will have picture windows and individually controlled heating with ceramic tile baths.

60 Years Ago July 3, 1958 Cloud Dips To Lake Level Take it from Steve Shattuck, it’s no fun to watch impending doom by tornado. Caught out delivering gas for the Shattuck Gas Company on Monday afternoon, he made a

dash for the home of his folks on South Twin Lake when the winds threatened. Once at the home, he sprinted to the house and tried to enter but to no avail for all the doors were locked. He then sought refuge in a corner of the structure and watched the storm in progress. “I’ve never been so scared in all my life,” is the way he described his emotions as he observed a cloud swoop down over South Twin Lake and pick up a column of water about 20 feet high. The cloud immediately raised and passed over the Twin Lake Dairy without destruction, traveling in a northwest to southwest direction. No great damage has been reported anywhere in this area from the threatening weather.

There’s No Doubt – The Joker’s Wild On Sunday afternoon, during the rainstorm, Sandra Dybdal, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dybdal of St. Croix Beach, was playing cards with her friend, Sandra Dorgan, 14, at her home. One of the girls had just thrown a joker on the table when there was a terrific flash of lightning. A bolt of lightning hit the telephone and burned out all the wiring, including connections to the street. Though badly frightened, neither girl was injured. When they regained their

Two patrolmen and two conservation wardens escaped with whole hides last Sunday in the Interstate Park at St. Croix Falls but for a time, it looked rather doubtful. Apparently a normal Sunday, the scene of violence erupted when Jim Moore and Robert Moore, park policemen, and Robert Ward and Ed Hill, conservation wardens, sought to quell a firecracker incident near the old Y campsite on the river bottom. Before they were done, the lawmen expressed surprise that they missed serious physical injury in the bizarre series of events. About 25 young men from Minnesota were involved in the incident that turned from the apprehension of one underage beer drinker and a firecracker thrower to a mob scene. Seeking to arrest the firecracker vandal who had tossed the “grenades” at people on the river and at picnic tables, the officers accosted him on the bluff overlooking the river. Just before being arrested, the culprit dove from the 50-foot sheer wall and swam to the Minnesota side. Another youth sought to escape and he was apprehended and lodged in the office of the park under guard. To this point, the other young men of the party were apparently calm and didn’t interfere with the policing of the area. Returning to the scene to avoid further disturbances, the officers discovered the firecracker thrower back on the Wisconsin side. He was seized and was recognized by the park police as being one who had been ejected earlier in the day. Once again he broke from the officers and plunged into the river. Warden Hill sought to catch him swimming fully clothed but was being outdistanced. Wardens Ward and Hill commandeered a canoe and headed after him about the time Officer Jim Moore found a motorboat. He was eventually caught after a struggle in the water and taken back to shore. Apparently docile all this time, the young men were in a mob mood roughing up the holder of the swimmer and menacing the officers in the party. Outmanned, the officers retreated and escaped serious injury despite the fact that the mob threatened to drown Warden Hill. So ended another peaceful day in Interstate Park.

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Nesting season is full of clues that baby birds are nearby BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER

Warbler season is winding down, as migratory birds have mostly made their way through by early June. The bird diversity in local parks won’t be quite as spectacular around this time of year as it is during May migration, but this season gives viewers a chance to pay closer attention to bird behavior as nesting season gets into full swing. Common nesters around the area include robins, goldfinches, bluebirds, orioles, tree and barn swallows, red-winged blackbirds, mallards and wood ducks, Canada geese, sandhill cranes, killdeer and many others. Goslings and ducklings are easy to spot swimming in a neat line behind their parents on local lakes, but some bird nestlings might be more difficult to spot. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology lists three examples of bird activity that suggest there might be a nest nearby. The first is destructive behavior: if a bird is aggres-

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A female robin feeds a nestling.

sively tearing at grass, fabrics or even their own feathers, it is likely a sign it is gathering materials for a nest. The second is fi xation on a spot where no food is present. If a bird is flying back and forth to a location where it doesn’t seem to be feeding, it

might be perching in a good spot where it can easily watch over a nest. The third sign is extra bird noise—hungry baby birds can be loud when they are begging for food, and parent birds might greet humans with a loud warning noise if

they approach a nest too closely. Killdeer are especially well known for their “broken wing” display intended to lure predators away from a nest. When viewing a nest, remember to always be respectful of the wild birds, and not too approach too closely or otherwise disturb them. If you find uninjured nestlings on the ground anywhere near a nest, the best thing to do is place it gently back into the nest. There is a myth that the scent of humans will cause birds to abandon their young. This is not true—birds do not have a very keen sense of smell, and will not really notice. If you do find an injured bird, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville accepts sick and injured wildlife. Call the center before attempting to handle the animal at 651-486-9453. Bird identification can become a bit tricky during this season as young birds start venturing out of the

nest. Most nestlings are indistinctly gray and fluffy; you may have to look for a nearby parent bird to be certain of its identity. Fledglings, which have begun to develop flight feathers, can be even more tricky. One clue that you are looking at a young bird is that it has a brightly colored gape—the hinged portion of its beak. This bright color helps to attract the attention of the parent birds during feeding. Adults birds that are carrying insects or other food items in their beaks are also a tip that they have young somewhere nearby. Learn more about the specific nesting behaviors of any particular species at Cornell’s All About Birds bird guide website, found at www. allaboutbirds.org. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs. com.

Sheriff’s Office finds use for Osceola ambulance BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Midsommar festivities The Amery Swedish Club held their 7th annual Midsommar celebration on Saturday the 23rd at the Kennedy Mill Park, northwest of Amery. Guests included the 20 member “Old Towne Gospel Choir” from Lulea Sweden, who sang Swedish songs and helped to decorate the midsommar pole, enjoyed a pot luck supper and then danced with us all around the midsommar pole. Top right: Fiddlers Pierre and Karlynna of the Northstar Theater Company of Lindstom Minn. Left: decorators of the pole include Phyllis Humpal (right) and Anna Stuntz of Deer Park.

Osceola’s old ambulance will see new life as a mobile command center for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Once converted, the sheriff’s office will be able to use the truck as a moving headquarters. The 2006 ambulance was donated to the county after the Osceola Area Ambulance Service acquired a new truck in May. The Robert C. Brown, Jr. Revocable Trust donated an additional $10,000 to Polk County to convert the ambulance into a utility truck. R.C. Brown, Jr. was also a key donor for the new Osceola area ambulance. Polk County Investigative Sergeant Mike Stoffel said the department would use the new utility truck in situations where the existing mobile command center, a 30-foot motor home, would be too large. “We don’t roll the bigger mobile command center out to a lot of scenes,” he said. “Say in the winter time if we went to a SWAT call in frigid temperatures, right now we’d have to try to organize from the front seat of a car.” Stoffel added that the truck could house equipment for the SWAT team or crime scene investigations.

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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. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday, July 8: 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 10: 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, July 4: Office closed. Thursday, July 5: 9:30 a.m. Local Communion; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, July 6: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communion; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Sunday, July 8: 10 a.m. Worship service; 11 a.m. Trustee meeting. Monday, July 9: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 pm. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, July 10: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open. 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 Sunday, July 8: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Saturday, July 7: 8 a.m. Men of East Immnanuel. Sunday, July 8: 10 a.m. Worship. Monday, July 9: 9 a.m. Weeding the Labyrinth. Tuesday, July 10: 9 a.m. Quilting. Beer & Hymns on Sundays, July 22 and Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at Amery Ale Works. 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. Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, July 4: Office closed. Thursday, July 5: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Sunday, July 8: 9 a.m. Worship; Baptism for Lillee & Asa Steen and Julie Lee. Tuesday, July 10: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC Clinic. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, July 4: Church office closed. Saturday, July 7: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, July 8: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 6 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting. Tuesday, July 10: 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 10:15 a.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 Thursday, July 5: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting. Sunday, July 8: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer.

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Be the Hero of Your Own Life

“And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our suﬀerings, because we know that suﬀering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” —Romans 5: 2-4 NIV

orks of fiction are sometimes disparaged by those with a practical bias as being useless, or at best, a harmless diversion. They would rather read non-fiction, presumably because it gives them knowledge which they can actually use. But fiction often teaches us valuable lessons about how to live life, how to handle adversity, and what it is to be human in difficult circumstances. Furthermore, we are sometimes struck by the realization that we might bend circumstances and events to our will, and in effect become the heroes of our own life. That is a valuable lesson, and one which can be learned from reading fiction, but also from reading biographies, autobiographies, and the narratives of the Bible. Becoming a hero usually starts, as it does in fiction, with conflict or adversity. From there, one must be inspired to resolve the conflict or deal with the adversity. And before the inspiration fades, one usually has to create a workable plan. In the same way that an author must plan her work, thinking over and trying out different plots and plans for character development, we should plan our own lives, perhaps imagining different paths toward achieving something great, something worth writing about. And just as an author has to develop her characters, so too do we have to develop our own moral character. – Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ... 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, July 4: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer. Thursday, July 5: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Sunday, July 8: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 10: 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, July 8: 8:30 a.m. Lay Ministers; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, July 10: 6 p.m. Constitutional bylaws; 7 p.m Parish Planning meeting. 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: Wednesday, July 4: Office closed, No Mass; Thursday, July 5: 6:30 p.m. GriefShare Meeting; Sunday, July 8: 5:30 p.m. Church League Softball Game; Monday, July 9: 12 p.m. Ladies Lunch at Village PIzzeria; Tuesday, July 10: Fr. Gene Birthday, 7 p.m. KC meeting

DEATH NOTICE ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, July 8: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, July 10: 1 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, July 11: 6:30 p.m. Ladies meeting. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, July 5: No St. Paul’s Bible study. Sunday, July 8: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m Worship; 10:30 a.m. Voter’s meeting. Monday, July 9: Pastor visiting shut-ins. Tuesday, July 10: Pastor visiting shut-ins. 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 Sunday, July 8: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor LBBC Frontier Kids 5th-7th. Sunday, July 8: 9 a.m. Worship Team 1; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion; 5:30 p.m. Church softball. Tuesday, July 10: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Sunday, July 8: 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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Wisconsin court upholds ban on cemeteries, funeral homes BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the state’s ban on joint ownership of cemeteries and funeral homes, rejecting a lawsuit from a cemetery owner who argued that the prohibition is anti-competitive, irrational and unconstitutional. The court’s 5-2 ruling upheld a state appeals court decision from last year rejecting the lawsuit filed by Highland Memorial Park, a cemetery in New Berlin, and its owner E. Glenn Porter. Justice Shirley Abrahamson, writing for the majority, said the laws in question do not violate equal protection clauses of the state or U.S. constitutions. Abrahamson wrote that the laws are “rationally related to the legitimate government interests” of protecting vulnerable customers. They also limit or minimize the manipulation of money required to be held in trust by funeral directors and cemetery operators, she wrote. Justices Dan Kelly and Rebecca Bradley dissented, saying there’s no rational basis connecting the laws to a legitimate government interest. They argued the laws should be declared unconstitutional. Porter, the cemetery owner, said in a statement that he was disappointed with the ruling. “Despite their statements to the contrary, maintaining the prohibition against the joint ownership of cemeteries and funeral homes will continue to limit consumer choices and increase consumer costs,” he said. A spokesman for the Department of Justice, which defended the laws, praised the ruling. “We are pleased that the Constitution was respected and that this ordinary economic regulation, duly enacted by the Legislature, was upheld,” said spokesman Johnny Koremenos. Porter, the cemetery owner, wants to expand the business and offer funeral services in addition to the cemetery. He argued that Wisconsin’s laws banning joint ownership are overly restrictive and prevent cemetery owners and funeral home directors from conducting business as they see fit. He said the laws are unconstitutional on due process and equal protection grounds. The state argued that so-called “anti-combination” laws preserve competition, protect consumers from higher prices and reduce the potential for abuses of mixing cemetery and funeral revenues required to be held in trust. The Waukesha County circuit court sided with the state and summarily rejected the cemetery’s lawsuit in 2016. A state appeals court agreed in 2017 and the Supreme Court upheld that ruling.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 51 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF James W. Lowery DOD: December 20, 2009 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 14, 1954, and date of death December 20, 2009, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 781 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 28, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 14, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 52 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Glenn P. Baldwin PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 6, 1947, and date of death March 12, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of Good Samaritan Society St. Croix Valley, 750 E. Louisiana Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 1, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 20, 2018 Bridget M. Finke, Valley Crossing Law, LLC 940 7th Avenue, PO Box 34 Baldwin, WI 54002 715-688-4045 Bar Number 1039842

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case. No. 2017PR78 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Patricia A. Cwayna DOD: October 13, 2017 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 7, 1937, and date of death October 13, 2017, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 440 Harriman Avenue South, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 1 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 20, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

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before any decision is made. “The state court system represents more than $100 million in taxpayer spending per fiscal year and decides critically important matters related to criminal and civil justice,” the council wrote. “The applicability of the open records law to the system is of significant public interest, and any decision on this issue will benefit from input by informed and interested parties.” FOIC President Bill Lueders told the Journal Sentinel that as of Monday the council hadn’t received a response. “I think the court’s refusal to answer questions about this matter is deeply troubling,” Lueders said. “I am unaware of any situation in which having to comply with the open records law has interfered with judicial function. Why fix what isn’t broke?” State Supreme Court spokesman Tom Sheehan told the Journal Sentinel later Monday after the newspaper published its report that the justices were weighing whether judges and justices’ email addresses should be released. Releasing those addresses risks opening the door for litigants to communicate with judges overseeing their cases outside the presence of an opposing attorney, Sheehan said. That could result in the judge’s disqualification from the case and disrupt the court system, he said.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL HEARING AND INTENT TO REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No. WI-0036706-10-0 Permittee: Village of Clayton, Box 63, Clayton, WI 54004-0091 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Clayton Village of, North Prentice Street, Clayton, Wisconsin Receiving Water and Location: Clayton Branch within the Beaver Brook watershed in the St. Croix River drainage basin in Polk County Brief Facility Description and Summary of Proposed Changes: The Village of Clayton owns and operates a wastewater treatment facility with an annual average design flow is 0.090 MGD with actual flows averaging 0.082 MGD over the past five years (2013 – 2017). Treatment consists of an influent fine screen, chemical-feed phosphorus reduction system, four stabilization ponds and a recirculating gravel filter. Influent enters the main lift station through the fine screen. The chemical-feed is added prior to the primary treatment pond and gravity transferred to the secondary, tertiary and quaternary ponds. Within the primary and secondary ponds naturally occurring bacteria and organisms already present in the wastewater break down the organic matter. Bacteria and organisms also work on remaining organic matter in the tertiary and quaternary ponds, but their main purpose is holding water during the months when nitrification is inhibited by cold weather. Following the quaternary pond is the recirculating gravel filter. Water is distributed over three beds constructed of layers of gravel and sand and lined with a synthetic liner. Wastewater would receive further treatment by the biofilm attached to the gravel extending the period nitrification can occur and increasing total suspended sol-

id removal. The water from the filters is sent back to the splitter tank and filtered again. After re-filtration the effluent is discharged to the Clayton Branch. The permittee is authorized to discharge as a fill and draw system during the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November and as a continuous discharger to the same outfall during the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December. Solids produced during the treatment process are removed as needed to maintain facility performance and land-applied on WDNR-approved agricultural sites. It is the Department's intention to renew the permit for another term. The proposed new permit expiration date will be December 31, 2023. Appropriate discharge limitations, monitoring requirements, and reporting conditions will be included in the permit. Proposed Phosphorus Variance: The Department has determined that a water quality-based effluent limitation (WQBEL) for phosphorus is needed in this permit to protect water quality. As allowed under s. NR 217.19, Wis. Adm. Code, Variance for Stabilization Pond/ Lagoon System the permittee has requested a variance to the phosphorus WQBEL. In support of this request, the permittee has submitted documentation intended to demonstrate eligibility for the variance based on applicable factors. The Department concurs with the demonstration; however this concurrence is subject to US EPA approval before the variance limit may be included in the final reissued permit. In an effort to achieve phosphorus effluent reductions that are practically and economically achievable within the term of the proposed permit, the Department and permittee have mutually agreed upon specific permit conditions that include a variance limitation, monitoring of phosphorus at the frequency described in the permit and submittal of reports on source

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reduction measures oriented toward attainment of the phosphorus water quality standard. The designated use of the receiving water will not change as a result of the variance. Permit Drafter: Sheri A. Snowbank, DNR, 810 Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 6354131, sheri.snowbank@ wisconsin.gov Basin Engineer: Michelle Balk, DNR, 810 Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, (715) 6354054, Michelle.Balk@ Wisconsin.gov Hearing Date, Time, and Location: August 22, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Spooner DNR Headquarters, 810 W Maple, Spooner WI 54801 Hearing Officer, Name, Address, City/State/Zip, and Phone: TBA The Department of Natural Resources, pursuant to Section 283.49, Wisconsin Statutes, has scheduled for the time and place listed above, a public hearing for the purpose of giving all interested persons an opportunity to make a statement with respect to the above announced permit action for this existing discharge. A hearing officer will conduct the hearing in an orderly and speedy way and will use procedures specified in Subchapter II of ch. NR 203, Wis. Adm. Code, necessary to insure broad public participation in the hearing. The hearing officer will open the hearing and make a concise statement of the scope and purpose of the hearing and shall state what procedures will be used during the course of the hearing. The hearing officer shall explain the method of notification of the final decision to grant or deny the permit and the methods by which the decision may be reviewed in a public adjudicatory hearing. The hearing officer may put limits on individual oral statements to insure an opportunity for all persons present to make statements in a reasonable period of time and to prevent undue repetition. The hearing officer may also limit the number of representatives making oral statements on behalf of

any person or group. Informational and clarifying questions and oral statements shall be directed through the hearing officer. Cross examination shall not be allowed. Persons wishing to comment on or object to the proposed permit action are invited to do so by attending the public hearing or by submitting any comments or objections in writing to the Department of Natural Resources, at the permit drafter’s address. All comments or suggestions received from members of the public no later than 7 days following the date of this public hearing will be used, along with other information on file and testimony presented at the hearing, in making a final determination. Where designated as a reviewable surface water discharge permit, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allowed up to 90 days to submit comments or objections regarding this permit determination. Information on file for this permit action, including the draft permit, fact sheet and permit application, may be inspected and copied at the permit drafter’s and basin engineer’s office, Monday through Friday (except holidays), between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please call the permit drafter or basin engineer for directions to their office location, if necessary. Information on this permit action may also be obtained by calling the permit drafter at (715) 635-4131 or by writing to the Department. Reasonable costs (15 cents per page for copies and 7 cents per page for scanning) will be charged for information in the file other than the public notice, permit and fact sheet. Permit information is also available on the internet at: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ wastewater/PublicNotices.html. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified individuals upon request. WNAXLP

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2016 WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADE CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN

Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2016 Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade, Clear Lake, Wisconsin will be received, by Village of Clear Lake, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005, until 11 AM local time on July 20, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. Project Description: Work consists of modifications of existing buildings with architectural improvements and new mechanical and electrical, instrumentation systems including existing screening and grit equipment in the pretreatment building, new rectangular primary and intermediate clarifier mechanisms, new primary effluent pumps, new MBBR tanks, cover and equipment, new MBBR Blower building, rehabilitation of the existing circular final clarifier with cover, chemical feed dilution water, final clarifier submersible pumps, new tertiary filters in an existing building, and new nozzles for existing jet mix sludge mixing system. Solids handling and biogas system improvements include upgrades to the existing anaerobic digestion mixing and heating systems. Demolitions to existing roughing filter, 1st and 2nd stage trickling filters and rectangular final clarifier are included. Bid alternate includes the conversion of the existing anaerobic digestion mixing and heating systems to an aerobic digestion system. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive / deduct alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form. Complete digital Bidding Documents are available to download at www.questcdn.com for a non-refundable fee of $100.00. The Quest CDN eBid Doc #5820611 on the website’s project search page. The plans and specifications and other proposed contract documents are available for review with the Village Clerk, at the Village Office, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 and at the office of Sambatek Inc, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN, 55343. Direct inquiries to the Project Manager, Bob Peplin or the Project Engineer (bpeplin@sambatek.com) , Mike Burdorf (mburdorf@sambatek.com) at 763-476-6010 on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm (CDT). Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Clear Lake Village Office located at 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake, WI at 10:00 AM (CDT) on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. A site visit to the wastewater treatment facility will follow. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Goals for minority and female participation: This Project is expected to be funded in whole or in part with funds provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service. Information on applicable federal requirements is contained in the Project Manual. The Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specification” referenced in Article 19 of the Supplementary Conditions. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractors aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: •Goals for minority participation in each trade = 2.2 % for Polk County •Goals for female participation in each trade = 6.9% Nationwide Federal Requirement Owner: Village of Clear Lake By: Albert Bannink Title: Clerk-Treasurer

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case. No. 18 PR 50 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Walter G. Boerum, Sr. DOD: April 16, 2018 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 14, 1936, and date of death April 16, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 199 Howard Avenue, Amery, WI 54001. 3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on July 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 28, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 14, 2018 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

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91-year-old Wisconsin man fulfills skydiving dream BY TERRY FLORES KENOSHA NEWS

STURTEVANT, Wis. (AP) — John Ciesielski of Kenosha sat waiting for more than four hours for his turn to jump 14,000 feet from a plane earlier this month. A near-perfect blue sky, with a few wispy and fluffy clouds here and there, he couldn’t have asked for a better day as at least two dozen family and friends held a cookout and gathered on the patio beneath the canopy created by the large viewing deck at Skydive Midwest at the Sylvania Airport in Sturtevant. They came for support and to wish the 91-year-old well. Ciesielski wasn’t worried about the wait. He’d been waiting 91 years to do something like this, he told instructor Kazu Oyama who helped him strap on his gear. Of course, he’d never gone skydiving before, but had always wanted to. As a boy, he’d always wondered what it would be like to fly. He was so inspired in the beginning that he raised homing pigeons — those bred for their ability to find their way home over long distances — when he was a kid. “Kenosha had a little contest. You’d take them out 100, 200 miles and all that. And I let my pigeons out. I had about 200 of them,” Ciesielski told the Kenosha News . He would watch them fly and circle around. He also lived close to the Kenosha airport, where he’d stare in wonderment as the airplanes would take off and land “I thought, `It must be wonderful,”‘ he said, of being in the sky. Three years ago, Ciesielski’s

grandson had a friend who was a pilot and they were to go skydiving at the Kenosha lakefront, but he wasn’t feeling well. He was relegated to watching them. “It was a nice summer day and I was so angry that I couldn’t go with them,” he said. When he was 6, on the first day of school, Ciesielski’s appendix burst and before he knew it, he was suffering from such bad peritonitis that doctors didn’t think he would survive the night. “They called a priest in to give the last rites,” he said. “But I was blessed to have a second chance in life.” Wistfully, he looked up at the sky and inhaled, as if exhilarated by the sight. “Oh wow,” he said smiling. “That’s so beautiful.” This day, nothing was stopping Ciesielski, whose granddaughter Dina Flannery and son Dan (Dina’s uncle) accompanied him on the jump. Flannery, who had been at his side when he was ill three years ago, had promised her grandfather that she would jump with him when he felt better. “I probably wouldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for him,” said Flannery, who admitted to being afraid of heights, just minutes before boarding their large bird. “I made a commitment to him because I just feel that it’s an honor to be able to do something like this with him. He’s an amazing man. He’s the heart of our family and I feel like I would do anything for him.” Dan said he wasn’t going to miss his dad’s adventure either, a belated Father’s Day gift from the family.

“I said he wasn’t going to do this alone. He ain’t jumping out of an airplane by himself,” he said. According to Ciesielski’s sister, Elsie Carver, 95, of Kenosha, her “baby brother” had long articulated his desire to take to the wild blue yonder. “I’m pretty excited about (him jumping),” Carver said. “I mean, if this is what he wanted to do, I’m glad he’s going to have the opportunity to do it.” Carver wasn’t really shocked at her brother’s proposal to skydive, even at his age now. “Well, I’ve said to him, `Is this really on your bucket list?’,” she said. “And he said, `I don’t know about my bucket list, but I’ve been wanting to do this since I was 15 years old’.” Two years ago, Cielsielski’s wife, Doris, died of congestive heart failure. Had she been alive to see him skydiving, he said, she would’ve surely disapproved. She was worried he’d break his legs. As close as he was going to be to the heavens this day, “maybe she could put in a good word for me,” he said half joking. At 4:03 p.m. Ciesielski, his son and his granddaughter boarded the plane and about 25 minutes later, their parachutes floated over the airfield and onto the grass to a proud round of applause. “It was thrilling,” Ciesielski said, after touching down. “It was worth waiting for. My very first time — and it might not be the last. It was amazing ... I felt like a little kid.”

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The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 7 p.m. AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: 8. New Business: 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF HEARING July 12, 2018

The Village of Clayton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the Village Municipal Building at 133 Clayton Avenue East, Clayton, Wisconsin. The owner of parcel #112-00212-000 has applied for a variance. The address of the property is 235 Prentice Street South, Clayton, WI 54004. Written evidence, testimony, or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Village Clerk: 111 Clayton Ave. W. / PO Box 63, Clayton, WI 54004. Josh Melstrom, Zoning Administrator

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING CITY OF AMERY The City of Amery Common Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St. W., Amery, WI. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public input on the application from the Amery Housing Authority to rezone from R-3 Two-Family Condo to R-4 Multi-Family Residential 3.84 acres of property they own. They property is described as follows: Part of the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 33, T33N, R16W, City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. This property is located north of Broadway, east of Harrison, and west of Minneapolis Street/ Avenue. This rezoning would be an administrative correction of an existing use and allow the construction of four new duplexes to rented out by the Amery Housing Authority. Frances Duncanson, City Clerk-Treasurer

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Soccer team second in bracket at Burnsville The Amery Boys Summer League Soccer Team traveled to Burnsville to compete in the 1st Annual Burnsville United Cup Tournament June 23 and 24 The Burnsville United Cup combines the best traditions of the Burnsville Fire Cup and the Valley United AVIT tournaments bringing some of the best soccer teams in Minnesota and Wisconsin together in one place. Amery played elite teams from Worthington, Alexandria and New Prague, Minn. where they were able to secure a 2nd place finish in their bracket. Coach Flint Karis said the competition this summer will help prepare the team for high school competition this fall.

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Nick Erickson moves to center the ball in front of the goal in the game against New Prague.

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Wanderoos celebration draws large crowd

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Miley Brotzel, Mia Brotzel, and Lauren Sobczak welcomed watchers to the village.

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Grand Marshal Teri Thompson.

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Miss Wanderoos, Lila Evans, waves with her princesses, Kennedi Olson and Lisa Gehl.

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Noah Martinson hurled handfuls of candy at the kids lining the street.

Amery Fish Finder Contest Find the fish at each •Entry forms available at Amery Free Press, Bremer Bank, participating Amery Chet Johnson Drug, Worn Again, business and enter the fish’s WESTconsin Credit Union and special name on the entry form amerywisconsin.org Thank you for supporting Amery Businesses Sponsored by Amery Community Club

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Jace and Jocelyn Jansen posed with the props provided by the Deer Park Library promoting their summer reading program.

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easy using a cake mix and frozen whipped topping. Add raspberries and it will be pretty to serve and delicious to eat. CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TORTE Prepare according to directions: 1 pkg. (18-1/4 oz.) chocolate cake mix Divide the batter into three 9" greased/sprayed baking pans. Bake at 350˚ for 25-30 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool for 10 minutes in pan on wire rack. Then remove cake to cool completely. In mixing bowl, beat until fluffy: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened Combine: 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix 3/4 c. cold milk Add the pudding mix to the cream cheese and mix well. Fold in: 1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 c. fresh raspberries, washed and well drained Put one cake layer onto a cake plate and spread on half of the filling. Add the second layer and add the rest of the filling. Put on the third layer and dust with powdered sugar. Hint: Add some fresh raspberries in the middle of the cake and a mint leaf, if desired.

If you like syrup on pancakes/waffles or French Toast, and would like a change, try this combination. PEANUT BUTTER SYRUP Combine in saucepan over low heat (or use microwave and MW safe bowl) 1/2 c. maple syrup 1/4 c. peanut butter, smooth Makes about 2/3 c. Serve warm over your favorite pancakes, waffles, etc. Can easily be doubled, if desired. This is made ahead so it is ready when you are. Allow freezer time. FROZEN FRUIT SALAD RING Combine together: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 3-4 drops green food color, optional Fold in: 1 can (20 oz.) fruit cocktail, drained 1-1/2 c. mini marshmallows 1/2 c. chopped pecans 1 c. whipping cream, whipped Spoon into a sprayed 2 qt. ring mold or fluted tube pan. Cover and freeze up to 2 months. When ready to serve, remove from freezer and invert onto a bed of lettuce on a dish/platter. Cut into 1" slices. Hint: Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or other favorite fruits along the sides of the ring, if desired.

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COOL-AS-A-CUCUMBER SALAD Combine in larger bowl: 1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 c. half-and-half 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1/2 tsp. dill weed Add and combine: 3 medium cucumbers, sliced Refrigerate until ready to use. Serves 4-6 Hint: You could add sliced onions and cherry/ grape tomatoes, if desired.

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This makes a meal in an hour and half total. It's great for people who enjoy hamburger and French Fries. CHEESE BURGER AND FRIES CASSEROLE Brown in large skillet until done and drain: 2 pounds ground beef Add and combine: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) golden mushroom soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted Pour mixture into a greased/sprayed 9x13" baking pan. Arrange on top: 1 pkg. (20 oz.) frozen crinkle-cut French fries Bake, uncovered, at 350˚ for 50-55 minutes or until fries are golden brown. Serves 6-8. Tips: Be sure to label and date everything you put into your freezer. Don't toss leftover vegetables. Keep a large freezer bag in the freezer. Put your leftover vegetables in it and add them to soups or stews at a later time.

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Kids of all ages will love these cookies on a stick. COOKIE LOLLIPOPS You will need 1 package (16 oz.) sandwich cookies of your choice and 32 wooden popsicle or craft sticks. Melt in microwave: 1 pkg. (12 oz.) vanilla chips 1 T. shortening/butter Twist apart the cookies. Dip end of each popsicle stick into the melted chips and place on cookie half. Add the other half of the cookie. Place on waxed paper sheets. Freeze for 15 minutes. Reheat the vanilla chip mixture and dip the frozen cookies into the melted chip mixture until completely covered. Put onto the waxed paper and freeze for 30 minutes. Microwave until melted, then combine: 1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 T. shortening/butter Drizzle over the cookies. Makes 32 lollypop or cookies-on-a stick treats. Store in airtight container. Hint: You can use chocolate chips or other flavors if desired also. You could use sprinkles, etc. on them for color and variety.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 4 - 14

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1 pm Apple River Valley School and surrounding country schools reunion at Apple River Polk County Park

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Independence Day

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Knitting/Crochet, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 12 pm Bridge, Brat Stand at Dick’s 11 am-1 pm Amery Community Club holding kids games; free ice cream sundae in Michael Park at 12 noon

-Saturdays on the Stower (this week Deronda) 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets on the sun porch Community Center: Brat Stand at Dick’s

Community Center: Closed for 4th of July Dusk - FIREWORKS at Soldiers’ Field in Amery 6 am-9 pm Amery Family Restaurant holding special fundraiser to benefit Amery VFW 11 am Boat Parade on North Twin/ Pike Lakes

TUESDAY

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge

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THURSDAY

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 5:30 pm 500 Cards

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage 5 pm Amery Area Historical Society meets at Amery Public Library

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 12:30 pm Knitting & Crochet, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting at the AHA office 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Bridge, 12 pm Potluck, 1 pm Bingo 4:30 pm Amery Memory Care holding Alzheimer’s Fundraiser, Viva Las Vegas, at Amery Congregational Church

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Clayton Schools Honor Roll for 4th Quarter Grade 12— Casi Anderson, Kiana Brandt, Arianne Dayton, Andrew Eggert, Lydia Goerdt, Bailey Graunke, Strider Houx, Justin Judkins, Bryan Kvidera, Alexis Newville, Anastasia Newville, Andrew Schradle, Erinn Slate, Jack Tanner, Sidney Wirth, Katelynn Zemke.

Polk County 4-H members participate in Summer Camp! The PO-CROIX-BAR 4-H Camp was held at Camp Kiwanis in Marine on St. Croix MN, June 18-20 with the theme of “Deep Space.” Pictured are 4-H members in 3rd – 7th grades from Polk County: (left to right) 1st Row: Linnaea, Khloe Jensen, Seth Cain, Kallie Andersen, Peter Novak, Connor Sandberg, Claire Harlander, Jenelle Larsen. 2nd Row: C.J. Ritterpusch, Emily McManus, Braden Peterson-Vlasnik, Haze Larson, Evan Cain, Axel Kusilek, Tena Schoggins, Claire Novak. 3rd Row: Anna Larsen, Tia Jensen, Anika Wicklund, Maya Lumley, Ann Boland, Danny Wahlstrom, Sean Ritterpusch, Victoria Long. 4th Row: Chuck Prissel, 4-H Youth Development Agent

Grade 11— Mackenzie Aubart-Munson, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Angelina Featherly, Marissa Gilbertson, Thomas Hoffman, Brock Johnson, Baileigh Juleff, Kailey Ketz, Alison Leslie, Selena Levendoski, Conrad Manske, Alexandra Markuson, Veronyka Newville, Cassandra Olson, Kennedy Patrick, Joseph Thomas, Kaytlynn Vanda, Abigal VanHeuklom.

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Summer Youth Activities 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. SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES open to youth from any school district. Register with Amery Community Education unless it states otherwise. 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 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.

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Grade 8— Jordan Anderson, Ryan Becker, Shane Bittorf, Rhea Bodsberg, Lindsey Coudron, Sabrina Douglas, Thomas Gitzen, Wyatt Goerdt, Trooper Houx, Preston Jackson, Anna Jenkinson, Camdyn Kahl, Madison Munson, Benjamin Pietz, Cheyenne Schnell, Jonathon Thomas, Tierra Vance, Dustin Vanda, Colton Zacharias.

Grade 7— Blake Curtis, Madison Dodge, Skylar Findley, Owen Forseth, Anna Hoffman, Grace King, Kaitlyn LaBlanc, Emily Lange, Reanna Lewis, Nicholas Luoma, Delilah Micheels, Gabrielle Ruff, Kyler Rundquist, Lynne Ryan, Eden Siemsen, Avery Starzecki, Josh Young.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Caraway is a 1 year old spayed female. She

wears a brown tabby coat and has light green eyes. Caraway was brought to the shelter as a stray. The people that found her said she was good with their 12 year old child and their neutered male cat. Caraway is very friendly and sweet. She can be playful at times; she is always aware of what is going on and wants to be in the mix. In her down time, she will sit next to you on the couch or take a lap nap. She is a cutie. Adoptable cats are waiting to meet you. Tobin is a young, shorthair

Black gentleman. He has a tiny white locket of hair at his throat and large round eyes. Tobin can be a prankster and pal. His buddies, Dexter and Harry are equally easy going. Dexter is a Blue Mitted Tuxedo Tabby; gorgeous. Harry has a fluffy Brown Tabby coat, also with soft white mittens and tux. Minna and Maya are their female counterparts. They are both Soft Calicos, Minna with shorthair and Maya has longhair. These two gals are super friendly and easy to be around. Emmaline has a medium Tuxedo coat with white mittens. She is declawed and spayed. Arnell Humane Society is launching our 2018 Raffle Ticket fundraiser after a two year hiatus. The prizes are stupendous! For the price of a $5 ticket you could win: a pair of NFL Viking-Pack-

er tickets at TCF stadium in Minneapolis, two Twins tickets with a $100 Brew Pub adventure, a $250 Target Gift Card or cash prizes of $500 and $300. And that’s not all. All of the proceeds from this fundraiser, support the Arnell shelter and the animals in our care. It’s a win-win kind of deal. Board members and friends of Arnell will be selling tickets at parades and summer events or at the shelter. The drawing is on Saturday, October 13th. Get yours while supplies last. We hope you enjoy a safe, fun-filled Fourth. The Arnell shelter is closed on Holidays and Sundays but we will be happy to show off our pets every other day of the week. Stop in to visit or view pets online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and on Facebook, 715 268-7387

Dementia Education Event at St Croix Regional Medical Center Join the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin and the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Wisconsin Chapter for The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s, at St Croix Regional Medical Center in St Croix Falls on Thursday, July 12th,

2018, 10-11:30am. This event is a great opportunity to learn the basics about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (the most common cause of dementia) and learn the difference between normal age-related memory changes and more serious memory

problems, like Alzheimer’s disease, that should be evaluated by a medical professional. This event is free to all. Please RSVP to the ADRC at 877-485-2372 by Monday, July 9th as snacks and refreshments will be provided.

ADRC Elderly Nutriton Program Suggested Donation $4.00. Congregate diners and Home Deliver Meal participants please contact your meal site with meal reservations or cancellations. Please provide 24 hour notice. Congregate Dining Meal Serving Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:30am Congregate Dining Locations in Polk County:

Amery Congregational Church 715268-6818 . 201 Harriman Ave North, Amery Milltown Community Center 715825-5025. 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.

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. 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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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: Baby Storytime: 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 encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child. Friday Night at the Library: A Musical Double Feature! Friday July 20th there will be a movie shown for “all ages” from 5-7, as well as, a movie for ages 12+ shown from 7-9. Please see the library website for more details.

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Rockin Summer Book Club: Wednesday, July 11th at 1:00 for grades 3-7. The book Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis will be discussed. There will be other fun activities, as well! Pick up your copy of the book at the Amery Area Public Library. Pedal Power Teen Bike Trip: Saturday, July 14th from 2-7 PM for teens age 13-18. We will be biking the Stower Seven Lakes Trail from the Nye trail access point to Amery and then back to Nye. This is about a 22 miles round trip. We will stop for 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 (Amery Area Public, St. Croix Falls, Osceola and Dresser). Pre-registration is required. Go to our website for more details (or to register): amerylibrary.org 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 July is The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Books and Brews Meeting: Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, July 12th from 6-8 pm to discuss our most recent book selections: "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi and "The Leavers" by Lisa Ko. We have a large group so we'll break into smaller subgroups and spend a lovely summer evening enjoying food, drink, and books! Third Thursdays Crafting Join us for another fun make and take craft project on Thursday, July 19th at 5:30 PM! We will be making Essential Oil Roller Bottles! Come learn about the benefits of essential oils and make a roller bottle to take home! 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 spot!

Do you have a family member with memory loss who lives in a care facility? The University of Minnesota is examining the effects of an educational program to support family members with a loved one in a care facility. It will be led by a trained coach. Learn more about participating in this free study by contacting Professor Joe Gaugler at 612.626.2485 or gaug0015@umn.edu.

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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.

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Antiques Appraisal with Mark Moran: Join Mark Moran, master appraiser, for an "Antiques-Roadshow"-style event at the Amery Area Public Library on Friday, July 13th from 3-6 pm. Call or stop by the library to book your appointment, and visit our website for more information!

Minnesota State Mankato announces 2018 Spring Semester Dean’s List

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 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

BEMIDJI, Minn. (June 28, 2018) - Courtney Clark from Clear Lake earned President's List honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., at the conclusion of the Spring 2018 semester. To be eligible for the President's List, BSU students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a perfect 4.0 GPA during the semester. A total of 329 students earned Spring 2018 President's List honors from the university, and an additional 703 students earned Dean's List honors for earning GPAs between 3.50 and 3.99.

Mankato, Minn. - The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marilyn Wells. Among 3,035 students, a total of 768 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,266 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List. Balsam Lake, WI Nathan Heimstead, Junior, Honors List, Aviation Centuria, WI Ashley Jones, Senior, High Honors List, Dental Hygiene Clear Lake, WI Teri Crosby, Junior, Honors List, Family Consumer Science Dresser, WI Ashley Hustad, Sophomore, Honors List, Dental Hygiene Tanner Johnson, Freshman, Honors List, Civil Engineering Grace Ulrich, Sophomore, High Honors List, Marketing Osceola, WI Mariah Gaglio, Sophomore, Honors List, Nursing Emily Johnson, Senior, Honors List, Gender And Women Studies

Normandale Community College announces 2018 Graduates List BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Normandale Community College honored more than 1,200 graduates at its graduation ceremony on May 14 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minn.. Over 320 graduates participated in the ceremonies. The ceremony honored Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 graduates, along with the candidates for Spring 2018 graduation. Normandale congratulates these individuals who reside in your community on their graduation. Dresser, WI Melissa Chris Quiram, Associate of Arts, Liberal Education Melissa Chris Quiram, Associate of Science, Dental Hygiene

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IOWA CITY, IA (06/29/2018)-- Christine Manwiller, a native of Turtle Lake, WI received a MFA-Book Arts degree from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2018 semester. Congratulations to Christine and other spring 2018 Iowa grads!

Rochester Community And Technical College Announce 2018 Graduates. ROCHESTER, Minn. (June 29, 2018) - Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is pleased to announce its Spring Semester 2018 graduates. Mary Davis of Amery, recently graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) at the end of Spring Semester 2018. Davis received AAS for Health Information Technology High Honors.

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Attorney Christopher Rogers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. starts term as State Bar President

Supreme Court declines to hear ‘Making a Murderer’ case

Amery Grad sworn in as the President of the State Bar of Wisconsin.

case, telling the court it shouldn’t second-guess Wisconsin courts’ determination that Dassey’s confession was voluntary. Prosecutors noted that Dassey’s mother gave investigators permission to speak with him, that Dassey agreed as well and that during the interview investigators used only standard techniques such as adopting a sympathetic tone and encouraging honesty. Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said in a statement that his office was “pleased” with the Supreme Court’s decision not to take the case. “We hope the family and friends of Ms. Halbach can find comfort in knowing this ordeal has finally come to a close,” he said. Dassey’s attorneys can still try to get him a new trial but they’d have to convince a judge that new evidence warrants a new trial. Dassey’s attorneys haven’t said they have new evidence to offer. Still, on Monday after the Supreme Court announced its decision not to hear the case, Dassey attorney Laura

Madison, Wis. – On June 20, 2018 Christopher E. Rogers was sworn in as the 63rd President of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The State Bar of Wisconsin is a mandatory professional association, created by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, for all attorneys who hold a Wisconsin law license. With more than 25,000 members, the State Bar aids the courts in improving the administration of justice, provides continuing legal education and other services for its members, supports the education of law students, and educates the public about the legal system. The State Bar of Wisconsin also provides public services, including attorney referrals, public education and reduced-fee legal assistance for low-income state residents. During his acceptance speech at his swearing in ceremony at the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Annual Conference Rogers said he, “ultimately accepted the nomination to run for President of the State Bar of Wisconsin because I was committed to being an advocate for the lawyers of this great profession, for the clients who we serve and to fight to preserve access to justice for the citizens of this State. That is exactly what I intend to do.” He received support and high praise from many attorneys across the state, including Attorney Daniel Rottier who works with Rogers at Habush Habush and Rottier S.C.® . Rottier echoed Chris’ sentiment of being an advocate. “He will be an advocate not only for

lawyers in the state but he will be an advocate for the people of Wisconsin who are served by all of us as lawyers and he will listen to people and treat people respectfully and I think at the end will make good decisions for all of us.” When speaking on what Rogers’ vision for the year ahead might be, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack said, “whatever it is, the court has had a very good relationship with the State Bar. It is a relationship I personally treasure and I look forward to benefitting from Chris’ leadership over this next year.” Rogers started with Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ® at their Lake Geneva office in 1999. He is a partner with the firm and works out of their Madison office handling cases involving injuries from product defects, automobile accidents, and general negligence. He has received many awards including the State Bar’s President’s Award for outstanding service to the Bar and the profession in 2016. He is a Fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation. Additionally, in 2017, Rogers was inducted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an honor that recognizes a lawyer whose career has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and is limited to one percent of all lawyers in the United States. Rogers lives in Waunakee with his wife Corina, their three children and their dog, Charley.

Fourth of July Encouragement By the sunset, moonrise,we anticipate, the band, skyrockets, gathering of the crowd. In joyful tradition, land's birth celebrate, brightly, lively, heartily and loud. Through the years we continue honoring the brave, who gave lives and property to secure, some to the leadership, others to the grave, bringing freedom and hope we may endure. We behold the banner, red, white and blue, bold, colorful, cheering, rippling in the air, looking back with thanks for what it's brought us through, forward to what right actions can prepare.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t weigh in on the case of a teenager convicted of rape and murder whose story was documented in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer.” As is typical, the justices did not explain their decision declining to take the case. The justices’ decision leaves in place a lower court ruling against Brendan Dassey. Dassey was 16 years old when he confessed to Wisconsin authorities that he had joined his uncle in raping and murdering photographer Teresa Halbach before burning her body in a bonfire. Dassey’s attorneys, however, say he’s borderline intellectually disabled and was manipulated by experienced police officers into accepting their story of how Halbach’s murder happened. They wanted his confession thrown out and a new trial. Wisconsin officials had urged the Supreme Court not to take the

Nirider said in a statement: “We will continue to fight to free Brendan Dassey.” The Supreme Court’s decision comes as there are plans for a second season of “Making a Murderer,” which premiered on Netflix in 2015. Viewers of the first season were introduced to Dassey’s uncle, Steven Avery, who spent 18 years in prison for a rape before DNA testing exonerated him. After his release, he filed a multi-million dollar civil suit over his conviction, but in 2005 as that lawsuit was pending he was arrested for and later convicted of Halbach’s murder. Avery maintains he was framed. At Dassey’s separate trial, video of him speaking with investigators and confessing to participating in Halbach’s rape and murder played a central role. Authorities had no physical evidence tying Dassey to the crimes, and he testified that his confession was “made up” but a jury convicted him. He’s eligible for parole in 2048.

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May the carefree, joyful children, dressed for fun, enjoying the holiday, full of spirits bright, reap the gain of their forebears' efforts, opportunity, safety as their birthright. Mid the fun and high spirits, holidays can bring, thankfulness fills many citizens' hearts. As gathered spectators stand up and sing, may they hold onto the fidelity it starts. Carol Morfitt Welch

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A.J.’s disappearance feeds Marvin & Maxine’s

Rumor Mill As was usually the case in late September, leaves and temperatures were falling as the Good Folks of Lennox Valley woke on Wednesday morning. In a small Columnist town like ours, it was common to rise earlier Kevin Slimp than most of the residents in Springfield, 11 miles away. We had more than our share of farmers and folks who grew up on farms, so waking up early was just part of our DNA. A lot of folks missed hearing Raymond Cooper’s voice welcome them at “sign on” each morning on Talk Radio 88.3. The station still played “God Bless The USA,” but with the election four weeks past, Cooper still hadn’t returned to the air. The station carried mostly syndicated programming to fill the void. Valley residents were getting their fill of information about UFO sightings in England, political conspiracy theories and radio preachers. In an effort to appease his loyal listeners, Raymond asked Marvin Walsh to host “Renderings with Raymond” each afternoon until his return. Wednesday would mark Marvin’s first appearance as host of the show. Wednesday mornings were special in our town. That’s when the Lennox Valley Hometown News came out each week. You would think as small as our town was, everyone would already know any news before it came out in the local paper. Whether they did or not, the Valley depended on Iris Long, editor, to give them the facts each week and she held their faith as a sacred trust. Sure, there was the usual bickering about slanted reporting during the mayoral election but that was history and just about everyone in the Valley woke up on Wednesday morning hoping to learn something new about A.J. Fryerson’s disappearance. Iris went back and forth at least a dozen times before settling on a headline. She had been a reporter and editor for longer than most Valley residents could remember and she felt the newspaper should report the news, not create it. After much deliberation, she settled on,

“Press Conference Breeds More Questions Than Answers.” In essence, she described the eight-minute conference from beginning to end. There were three persons present: Chief Dibble, Iris Long, and the newest member of the press, Marvin Walsh. She didn’t mention it in her story but Iris couldn’t help but note how excited Walsh was about being allowed into the conference. Apparently, A.J.’s disappearance wasn’t big news in Springfield and it was obvious Chief Dibble was disappointed in the turnout. The facts were straightforward. No one had seen Fryerson in three weeks. Dibble had obtained a warrant to search the home. Nothing was out of order. A.J. was not present but his car was in the driveway. Nothing seemed out of place or unusual in the home. There were no signs of foul play. When it came time for questions, Long asked if the chief had contacted any friends or family. So far, Dibble had been unable to locate any friends or family of Fryerson. He seemed to be a loner. Knowing the history between Dibble and A.J., Marvin asked, “Did you kill him, Chief?” At that point, Iris was afraid she was going to have to break up a fight. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed. “No,” Dibble responded, “I did not.” Maxine Miller did not need a press conference to fill her popular column, “Rumor Has It,” with less inhibited observations about Marvin’s publicly announced suspicions. “Rumor has it,” she began, “Marvin Walsh caused quite the commotion at the Hoffbrau on Tuesday when he named Chief Dibble his lead suspect in the disappearance of A.J. Fryerson.” Maxine loved to stir things up, and Iris had learned long ago readers expected a well-stirred pot. Long could only imagine what Walsh would have to say on his show at noon but with all she knew about Marvin, she wasn’t surprised by his opening words, “I smell a cover up!” Iris felt it best to keep her final letter from A.J. to herself for the moment. There was no telling what might happen if word of its contents got out. Learn more about the Good Folks at lennoxvalley.com.

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Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events Saturday, July 7, 11 am - 1 pm Whose Scat is That? Stop in at the Ice Age Center to learn about the different signs that animals leave behind. Saturday, July 7, 4 - 5 pm Buzz Bird In a game that combines bird facts and fast fingers, Buzz Bird is a game fun for the whole family. Meet at the Ice Age Center. Saturday, July 7, 6 - 7 pm Saturday Night Slide Show—Featuring: Fur Trading Join us at the Ice Age Center for the adventures of the fur trading voyageurs in early Wisconsin. Sunday, July 8, 11 am - 4 pm Scavenger Hunt Stop at the Ice Age Center to pick up your scavenger hunt list—find them all and you can pick up a small prize at the Front Desk. Thursday, July 12, 9:30-10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center. Friday, July 13, 11 am—1 pm 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 Beach House by the Lake ‘O the Dalles.

Saturday, July 14, 5:30 - 6:15 pm Playing with Shakespeare: Get Outside with Will Play games, work with text, and explore the natural world through the lens of Shakespeare’s words. All ages welcome. Meet at the River Bottoms Shelter. Saturday, July 14, 7- 8 pm Shakespeare in the Park: Show The Summit Players will be performing The Twelfth Night by the River Bottoms Shelter. The show is family-friendly and free to attend. Come and join us for the Shakespearience! Sunday, July 15, 11 am - 1 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! Sunday, July 15, 4 - 5 pm A Rockin’ Experiment Learn about the geological history of the area and try an experiment. All ages welcome, but be aware—you may get wet! Meet at the Ice Age Center. Thursday, July 19, 9:30 - 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, July 20, 4 - 5 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.

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Recognized for service Julie Libonate was recognized for 33 years of service as EMT with Amery Ambulance service. She is pictured receiving her plaque from Nicole Gullickson.

Wisconsin legislative leader open to incentives for Harley MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he’s open to considering tax breaks to keep Harley-Davidson jobs in the state, but he feels existing incentives are competitive. President Donald Trump has been tweet-

Xavier Levi Bremness, 7 lbs. 15.5 ozs., born on June 12 to Ashley Vold and John Bremness of Amery. Nora Lea Crocker, 6 lbs. 6 ozs., born on June 12 to Nichole Brenizer and Zachary Crocker of Grantsburg. Bo Duke Duybury Jr., born on June 16 to Shauna McCain and Bo Duybury of Milltown. Quinn Nicole Johnson, 7 lbs. 15 ozs., born on June 16 to Nicole and Nicholas Johnson of Cushing.

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son to be competitive worldwide.” As for Trump’s tweets, Vos said he would “prefer to use more of a carrot approach to say what can we do to make sure you stay here as opposed to a stick.”

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin woman accused of trying to plan terrorist attacks using hacked social media accounts has pleaded not guilty to charges against her. Waheba Issa Dais entered her pleas Wednesday during a brief hearing in federal court. She faces two counts of providing material support to terrorists. Prosecutors allege the mother of seven tried to recruit people to carry out attacks for the Islamic State, and provided them with information on

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July 4th Week . . . Fundraiser at Amery Family Restaurant, Giant Ice Cream Sundae Friday, Fish Finder Promotion begins

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Happy Fourth Of July Week! With the holiday in the middle of the week, some people will be taking off a couple of days before and make a long weekend, or take the days after and make a long weekend, or the very lucky ones will take the whole week off. Whatever the case is with you, I hope you have a fun-filled 4th!

Also with the 4th landing on a Wednesday, it messes with the day we print the paper. So this is how our week will pan out…today is Pam Humpal Monday but we are printing the paper so it feels like Tuesday, tomorrow is Tuesday but it will feel like a Wednesday as we would have already printed for the week, Wednesday is a day off so that will feel like a Saturday, Thursday is back to work so that will be another Monday, Friday might feel like a Friday even though it is the second day of work in a row, and then there is Saturday which hopefully feels like a Saturday as they are the best! Wow! Now you know why I am so confused all the time. July 4th activities started last weekend with celebrations in Deer Park and Wanderoos. Despite the extreme warm temperatures, everyone seemed to enjoy the dances, fireworks, parades and socializing. Thank you to everyone who had a part in the success of all the area celebrations! Congratulations to the Deer Park Parade Grand Marshals for being Deer Park Lions Charter Members for 43 years-Ed & Lois Burri and Ted & Waneta Olson. The “Golden Swedish Girls” were also represented in the parade. Yes I was part of that group in

the little red truck throwing candy, along with 4 other Swedes…fun time! Also, Congratulations to those in the Wanderoos parade: Mayor Mike Martinson, Grand Marshal Teri Thompson, and Senior Royalty Chuck & Doris Martinson.

map of the fairgrounds, and much more. The Polk County Fair Guide will go in both the papers plus be available at the fairgrounds during the fair. Area businesses who would like to be a part of the annual Polk County Fair Guide please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

By the way, Amery will be hosting their Fireworks display on Wednesday, July 4, at dusk in Soldiers Field by South Twin Lake. I am a Fireworks lover… hopefully I will be able to watch a few displays during this week.

From what I understand, last week a classmate of mine, Jon Williamson, sang the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Brewers game along with the rest of the singers in the LaCrosse Coulee Chordsmen. That’s very cool, Jon!

On Wednesday, July 4, the Amery Family Restaurant is holding a special fundraiser for the Amery VFW. 30% of the proceeds from Wednesday will benefit the new building fund for the Amery VFW which will be built just north of Amery by the old tank. Stop by Amery Family Restaurant and support the VFW.

Happy Birthday wishes this week to my daughterin-law, Rachel, on July 10… enjoy your special day! Also on July 10, Happy Birthday to my brother-inlaw, Butch. Have a great day! Last Thursday, my mother-in-law and I stopped in to wish a very special Happy 98th Birthday to a fellow Deer Parker, Lucy Gust. It’s always fun to get those two “youngsters” together. I hope you had a great party Lucy! Once again, I hope everyone has a “blast” over the Rachel Fourth of July holiday, and BE SAFE!

Welcome to Amery this Friday, July 6, for the annual Giant Ice Cream Sundae brought to you by the Amery Community Club. The event is at a new place this year…Michael Park. It starts at 11am with family friendly games, temporary tattoo stand, a visit by Amery’s K9 Officer, and serving of the 30 foot long sundae with all the toppings begins at noon. A freewill donation will be accepted for the Polk County Salvation Army Backpack Program. Come join the fun in Michael Park on Friday! Amery Fish Finder Promotion has begun. You can pick up your official entry form at the Amery Free Press, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug, Worn Again and WESTconsin Credit Union. Visit all the participating Amery businesses to find the name of their fish. Once your entry form is complete please drop it off at one of the businesses listed that had forms. Entry deadline is August 10. A random drawing of all the entries with the most correct will be held, and prizes given out at the Music On The River on August 17. Have fun touring Amery and Good Luck! The Amery Fish Finder is sponsored by the Amery Community Club.

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ESTATE SALE & GARAGE SALE July 5-6-7 9 to 5 Many antique tools From Amery take a right on C. Go about 10 miles. Watch for signs.

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CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s Golf League Tuesday, June 26 Results A Flight: Low gross: Rachel Lee 46 Low net: Karrie Drinkman 31 Low putts: Cheryl Harshman, Cathy Lee 16 Game: Amy Lundgren B Flight: Low gross: Sherrie Munkelwitz 48 Low net: Jody Hadac 30 Low putts: Diane Shafer 14 Game: Sherrie Munkelwitz C Flight: Low gross: Lori Peterson 52 Low net: Carrie Magnuson 31 Low putt: Cheryl Bussewitz, Denise Severson, Emily Monson 17 Game: Carrie Magnuson D Flight: Low gross: Deanna Briesemeister, Marianne Lillie 59 Low net: Mary Younger 25 Low putts: Gretchen Demulling 16 Game: Marianne Lillie Closest to pin #7: Amy Lundgren Chip ins: Emily Monson, Karrie Drinkman Birdie: Diane Shafer Golf Bags (13.5) defeat Sharks (18) Wild Whackers (15) defeat Backwoods Hackers (3) Rowdy Rebels (13.5) defeat Happy Hookers (12) 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it (15) defeat Goof Balls (12) Chipper Chicks (9) defeat Slice Girls (9) STANDINGS 1st: Sharks 2nd: 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it, Wild Whackers 4th: Rowdy Rebels, Golf Bags 6th: Goof Balls, Happy Hookers 8th: Slice Girls, Chipper Chicks 10th: Backwoods Hackers

We love to hear from our subscribers, advertisers and readers. Here are the many ways you can contact us: Mail: Amery Free Press, Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715-268-8101 FAX: 715-268-5300 Email: Tom Stangl: tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com April Ziemer: editor@ theameryfreepress.com Pam Humpal: phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com Jamie Stewart: classifieds@ theameryfreepress.com Diane Stangl: dstangl@ theameryfreepress.com Bette Elmer: belmer@ theameryfreepress.com Our office is located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Wisconsin man sentenced for locking woman in wooden box WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A judge sentenced a Wisconsin man on Tuesday to 13 years in prison for locking a woman inside a wooden box in his basement and sexually assaulting her. Allen Jamroz, 56, of Mosinee also was sentenced to seven years of extended supervision for second-degree sexual assault and false imprisonment. As part of a plea deal, charges of kidnapping and battery were dismissed but considered during sentencing, USA Today Network-Wisconsin reported. In court, the 20-yearold woman said she is “scared to have a relationship with anybody” after the December 2016 assault.

“I have so many triggers now,” the woman told Marathon County Judge Greg Strasser. She said she worries about whether she will be able to trust any man enough to have a normal relationship. Authorities say the woman went to Jamroz’s home to visit his granddaughter, but the granddaughter wasn’t there. Jamroz asked the woman for help on a remodeling project in his basement, and then used a homemade stun gun on her, forced her into the box and screwed it shut. She was able to escape hours later. Jamroz apologized at the sentencing. “If I could take this back, I would,” he said.

Jamroz has been a productive member of his community his entire life, said his attorney, Suzanne O’Neill. He worked for the Chicago Department of Sanitation before getting divorced and moving with his two children to Mosinee, about 175 miles (282 kilometers) northwest of Milwaukee. The judge said he looked at the picture of the box and saw the amount of work that went into cutting all the boards for it and joining them together. “It’s a coffin. That’s what it is — it’s a coffin,” Strasser said. Strasser ordered Jamroz to undergo counseling and to pay restitution for the woman’s counseling.

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Special Education Paraprofessional Aide at Clear Lake Elementary School 6.75 hours per day when school is in session and select inservice days. Position begins with the 2018-19 school year. Position requires the applicant to be able to work effectively with students with special needs, under the direction of teachers and administration, in an individual or group setting. Also includes general student supervision in other settings in the school. Send letter of interest, resume, references, and completed application to: Chris Petersen, Principal Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center 135 8th Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 cpetersen@clwarriors.org 715-263-2117 Application form available on district website or at school district offices. Application Deadline: July 13, 2018 or until position is filled.

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Sentinel Publications currently has an opening for a part-time Graphic Designer. The ideal candidate must be proficient with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. The primary duties of the graphic designer are to create high quality, accurate and creative artwork in a timely manner to meet the needs of the clients and editorial staff. The graphic designer works closely with the sales staff to create, modify and update advertisements in time to meet advertising deadlines. The designer also works directly with the editorial staff to build the weekly newspaper. Editorial production includes laying out pages under our style guidelines.

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TEACHING POSITION Job Title: Music Teacher – 50%

JOB DESCRIPTION: 50% FTE General Music Teacher at Clear Lake Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: Half-time (50%) position in a PK-6 grade elementary setting. Ability to effectively deliver developmentally appropriate Music instruction to the full range of student ages. Preference for interest and ability to work with primary grades (K-2). Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the district Music department to stage performances and sustain a comprehensive K-12 music curriculum. Interest and ability to coach or advise co-curricular activities a plus. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate DPI licensure to teach Music classes to grades K-6. HOW TO APPLY: Applications accepted online via WECAN. https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ Application deadline is July 13, 2018 or until position is filled. Please include cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of license and transcripts. H.R. CONTACT: Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal. Phone: (715) 263-2117. Email: cpetersen@clwarriors.org EMPLOYER: School District of Clear Lake, 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 JOB ADDRESS: Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center, 135 8th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Website www.clwarriors.org

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hysical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and ear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee Job Description: Perform maintefrequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms Preventative and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, eel, crouch ornance, crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include vision. Required: repairs and modifications onclose injection moldsability to handle eavy objects including 55 lb containerstools, repeatedly and moving lb barrels with the assistance of a hand with fabricating fixtures and250 components. rt. 6:30am-2:45pm

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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 WI Food Manager Certification, training provided to successful candidate. Open until Filled

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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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Provides community focused, population based nutrition services to the residents of Polk County. Promotes & maintains the health of individuals and families through consultation & services in a variety of settings throughout our community. Qualifications include: Certified Dietician, Master’s degree in public health nutrition preferred; minimum of one year experience in public or community nutrition programs; please see our website for full details. Deadline to apply: July 10, 2018

Peer Breastfeeding Counselor: Limited Part-time

Starting: $14.29

Provides professional support and offers basic breastfeeding information and encouragement to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in our community. Working with our Public Health Department located in Balsam Lake. This positon works 7 hours per week, offering the flexibility to work 1/2 of those hours from home. Successful candidate must be an experienced in both breastfeeding & WIC. Complete details & necessary qualifications are available on our website. Deadline to apply: July 3, 2018

Social Worker—Behavioral Health: Full-time

Starting: $24.48

Provides a variety of direct and indirect services to clients with mental illness

and/or substance abuse concerns; working directly in our Comprehensive Community Services unit. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or closely related Human Services field and must be a certified as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin, or eligible for certification. Deadline to apply: July 17, 2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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