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Help Wanted: City Adminstrator— Amery, Wis.

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

a vintage logo by many standards. But as of Monday night’s meeting of the Amery School Board, a new logo is being introduced to partner with the sword and shield, just for Amery athletics.

District Communications Director Tracy

In June, Amery City Council members shifted $19,000 from the city’s rainy-day fund to hire Minneapolis-based David Drown Associates (DDA) to assist in their search for a new City Administrator. By the time the full council would meet again July 12, DDA representative Gary Weiers had presented a ten-page position profi le and job posting for council approval.

Council members had no changes to the document, leaving only a proposed salary range to decide. Weiers provided a salary survey to council members with information on similar municipalities statewide, and based on that document Alderman Strohbusch proposed a starting salary of $72,000—with no disagreement.

After weighing the pros and cons of advertising a salary range, council members opted to advertise only a minimum starting salary of $72,000.

The job has been officially posted as of July 13.

It can be found online at popular job search platforms as well as the city website.

The advertised posting includes a ten-page position profi le outlining community information, economic vitality, healthcare, education, recreation, city organization and budget information.

The document also includes several pages of core duties for the administrator, including goals and attributes such as: •Possess the knowledge and experience necessary to lead the organization in a manner that is consistent with the adopted goals of the Council.

•Be approachable by all and have the ability to professionally and fairly handle conflict.

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Amery’s newly designed ‘athletic’ logo will be used on uniforms and apparel to represent Amery athletics.

A new Warrior Way: District gives nod to additional ‘athletic’ logo

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It’s been more than twenty years since the Amery School District First began using its sword and shield logo created from a student drawing. That’s

Amery asks motors to stay off the Stower

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Amery City Council considered a resolution put forth by Mayor Kay Erickson during their monthly meeting on July 12, asking county officials to keep the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail a non-motorized path.

Wording of the resolution was as fol-

lows: Resolution 04-2017 Requesting Stower Seven Lakes Trail Remain Open for Non- Motorized Activity Only: Whereas, the Stower Seven Lakes Trail is one of the only year-round, non-motorized trails in our region, and Whereas, motorized recreational users enjoy Clear Lake, Cattail and Gandy (winter) trails as well as the ever

expanding use of both City and County roads, and Whereas, this trail is used for hiking, biking, skiing, fat/snow biking, bird watching and providing of a child safe space, and Whereas, special events held in conjunction with the Trail are Candlelight Ski-Snowshoe and Bike, Half Marathon, Triathlon, 4th of July 5k Run,

and Changing Colors Ride, and Whereas, motorized and non-motorized activities are not safely or aesthetically compatible, and Whereas, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a priority for developing non-motorized trails in Northwest Wisconsin, and Whereas, motorized use will damage SEE TRAIL PAGE TWO

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TRAIL: County could vote on amended resolution as soon as July 18 FROM PAGE ONE

and/or destroy the taxpayer’s current investment in the existing limestone trail surface, and Now therefore be it resolved, that the City of Amery Council request that Polk County and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources maintain and preserve the Stower Seven Lakes Trail in its current use of non-motorized activities only.

Council members approved the resolution by a margin of five to one, with Alderman Rick Davis casting the lone dissenting vote.

The Town of Osceola unanimously passed a similar resolution earlier this month.

The Stower Trail stretching from

Amery to Dresser has been a subject of debate since its creation in the late 1990s. The trail is owned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and through an agreement with the county, the path is managed by the Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail through independently raised funds.

The Stower’s use has come in question by members of the Polk County Board recently, who proposed rewriting the Stower’s original master plan to more closely reflect recent changes in state law, and in doing so, provide for motorized use. A resolution worded as such was presented to the board last month by Supervisor Chris Nelson.

The matter was then sent to the Environmental Services Committee for

further review.

When the committee met Wednesday, they amended the resolution to allow for updates to the master plan, but did not prescribe motorized use—leaving the matter yet to be determined.

“We took out the words motorized,” supervisor Chris Nelson explained.

“My intent [for the resolution] was not to define the use right now. My intent really is the last paragraph, to lift the legal cloud off of this issue. There was the order from Judge GaleWyrick years ago, a judgment that said the state trail system and county’s use of the trail didn’t line up, so she ruled that the trail was walking only. The state has changed their definition of how they want the trails used. Now everything lines up but we have a cloud

hanging over it. The county can’t even talk about it without removing this cloud. The intent of the resolution was to instruct corporate council to go to court and get that vacated. That’s why I amended it.”

Although two of the trail’s largest communities have now recommended that the Stower remain un-motorized, it’s not yet known how those recommendations will impact the county’s decision.

Board members could vote on the resolution as soon as July 18. Information on this meeting was not available as of press time.

LOGO: Current sword and shield design was first used more than twenty years ago FROM PAGE ONE

Hendrickson says the sword and shield logo has always been difficult to reproduce on apparel and uniforms, and because of that, many athletic clubs had been creating their own simplified logos as a work around. The problem created a branding mess of sorts, between all the various clubs and booster sports programs.

Hendrickson describes the dual logo usage much like what is done at the University of Wisconsin, which uses both an academic and an athletic logo. She stresses that the sword and shield is not being replaced.

The design was approved unanimously at Monday night’s meeting. It’s a serif ‘W’ with an ‘A’ nested within it, for Amery Warriors.

Hendrickson says the image was one of about thirty concepts that came from a logo design contest held earlier this year. She says the concept actually came from Sally Klevgard at PaperWorx. But it was later cleaned up by Amery grad Emily (Robarge) Anderson, who specializes in logo design.

The end result is a concept that can be adapted to many different backgrounds and color schemes, and will reproduce well on almost any medium.

District officials discussed pos-

WANTED: Position has been posted widely online, interviews sheduled for September FROM PAGE ONE

•Have a community first mentality so that all decisions are based on what is in the best interest of the City of Amery.

•Be a leader that is looked up to and followed without persuasion.

•Be flexible and outgoing.

•Have strong financial management skills and excellent problem-solving skills.

•Be passionate about the City of Amery.

•Have the highest ethical standards.

•Be respectful of staff, Council, and community members.

•Have highly developed listening skills.

•Be innovative and open to doing business in new and more effective ways.

•Recognize and appreciate the valuable contributions made by staff throughout the organization.

Deadline for applications is August 10.

DDA will then do an initial screening to reduce the field to 10-12 candidates who will do a video interview. Council members will select an undetermined amount of candidates to move forward in the interview process during the September 6 council meeting. In-person interviews are scheduled for September 22 and 23.

sibly trademarking the image, or implementing other control measures, but no action was taken.

Hendrickson has developed logo usage guidelines, however, which will dictate color schemes and fonts. The district will begin implementing the new logo right away.

Right: Amery’s current sword and shield logo will continue to be used to represent the district as a whole, and for academic needs.

Amery band delayed in bus fender bender

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

One of two school buses carrying the Amery High School band was involved in a minor accident on its way home from the Clear Lake parade on June 24.

The driver of the bus, 40-year-old Mandy Cheney of Amery, was northbound on County Road F when she began to turn left at 60th Avenue. As Cheney rounded the corner, the left side of the bus struck a 1999 Chevy

Camero drive by 37-year-old Derrick Koch of Clear Lake. Koch had been stopped at the stopped sign and then pulled forward for additional visibility, according to reports.

Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the scene at approximately 1 p.m.

Cheney was cited for inattentive driving, while Koch was also cited for operating while suspended, and driving without proof of insurance.

There were no injuries to report.

The students returned to school after a slight delay.

In a statement about the incident, District Administrator James Kuchta told the Free Press that Cheney was drug tested after the incident, per district policy.

“The district followed the post-accident protocol. There were no further concerns and the school bus driver has returned to driving. There has been no further action taken by the School District of Amery,” he said.

Monday’s farmer’s market will be biggest one yet

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Farmer’s Market Coordinator Val Burke has a special afternoon planned for their usual quiet afternoon of Monday, July 24. If you haven’t made a stop at Amery’s twice weekly farmer’s market before, this Monday is the day to make it happen.

Center Street next to Amery’s Soo Line Park will be closed down from 3-6 as the community helps celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Amery Community Center.

Paul Oman of Drawn to the Word will be doing a special painting in commemoration of the event, along with music from Rich Schroeder.

Enjoy a bite to eat from local food vendors, as well we beer and refreshments. Jet’s Café in New Richmond will provide free anniversary cake for the afternoon.

Amery Chevrolet will have cars to look at, and Gilby’s Street Department from River Falls will be displaying their award-winning custom motorcycles, including a nationally recognized 1982 Harley Davidson FXR by Matt Anderson.

As part of the event, Amery’s Mayor, Fire and Police personnel will be on hand to help present a special plaque to community center officials in recognition of thirty year’s of service to the residents of Amery.

Burke planned the event for those

that might not have been able to attend the center’s own celebration earlier this year.

She adds, “The Farmer’s Market has been here for 23 years now, and has been a staple from 3 to 6. As much as the Community Center has given back over the last thirty years, I thought this would be a great way to celebrate it with the entire community.”

Monday’s festivities are planned in addition to all of the fantastic offerings usually found at the Amery Farmer’s Market, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Farmer’s markets are also held on Saturdays in Soo Line Park from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway, will meet Tuesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Amery.

We are having a guest speaker, Joel Andersen, who will talk about his travel to El Salvador and Costa Rica.

Everyone is invited.

JULY 20 Amery Area Garden Club The Amery Area Garden Club will be touring the gardens of Barb Erickson of Deer Park and Mrs. Cassey of Star Prairie on Thursday, July 20.

Those who would like to car pool should meet by 9:40 a.m. at the Amery Community Center parking lot. Visitors are welcome.

JULY 21 Music on the River Amery’s second ‘Music on the River’ in Michael Park on Friday features music from the ‘St. Paul Mudsteppers’ from 5-7 followed by Country music from the Chris Kroeze Band at 7. Food, car show, and family fun all evening long.

JULY 22 Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing Ruby’s WellCare at 210 East Park Ave. in Luck is hosting a free blood pressure and glucose screening during “Lucky Days” on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No apointment is necessary.

Ruby’s WellCare is a free and charitable clinic that is staffed with doctors, nurses and other medical professionals.

JULY 23 Friendship Sunday at Redeemer Enjoy the word with friends, fellowship and fun at an Outdoor Worship Service led by “Higher Vision Quartet” on Sunday, July 23, at Redeemer Lutheran church in Amery.

The service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by a delicious brunch.

JULY 24 Polk County Genealogy Society Tour the Milltown History Center with the Polk County Genealogy Society at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 24.

Lunch on your own.

Then at 1 p.m. “Native Americans in a Wider St. Croix Valley” will be presented by Dan Girtz at the Luck History Museum.

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Apple River Opry The Amery Arts Alliance held their first Apple River Opry event on July 14 at the Amery Classic Theatre. The event was well attended with more than 100 showing up to watch performances by The Hunyuks, The Camp Dawgs, and comedian Marjean Rowan. Mark your calendars for the next event on August 17, which will include music from Trigger Happy.

Refreshments served.

Amery Farmer’s Market Amery Area Community Center will be honored for their 30th Anniversary during the Amery Farmer’s Market on Monday, July 24, from 3-6 p.m. in Soo Line Park.

Paul Oman - live painting, Live Music, Food Vendors and area businesses will be on hand. Cake will also be served A dedication plaque will be presented to the Amery Area Community Center.

AUGUST 5 GDSI Business Softball Tournament and Vendor Event

Lee Elmer will entertain family and friends at Willow Ridge on July 26 at 5:45 p.m.

GDSI’s Wellness team is hosting a softball tournament that invites businesses in the area to challenge each other to a fun softball tournament and collect donations for a local charity, the Wisconsin Burn Center and Children’s Burn Camp.

Held at Jorgenson Memorial Fields on Saturday, Aug. 5, the tournament begins at 9 a.m. A Vendor Sale and Silent Auction will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Concessions by Sir Smoke A Lot BBQ and Holy Donuts!

Contact Cheri Richards 715268-6495 ext. 216, Tom Bronkhorst or Tia Storm at GDSI.

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Apple River Opry

Plan to attend this year’s Polk County Fair in St. Croix Falls Thursday-Sunday, July 27-30.

This year’s theme is ‘Feet— they make the fair go round.’

“The Memories” will be on the main stage Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Chris Kroeze will entertain on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. and The Git Backs will perform at 8 p.m.

Grandstand events include Horse Pull, 4x4 Truck Pull, Dairyland Garden Tractor Pull, Tractor Pull, Demo Derby and Lawn Mower Derby.

Livestock shows are throughout the weekend with the Quality Meats Auction Saturday evening at 6 p.m. in the Show Barn.

Information at www.polkcountyfair.com or look in next week’s Amery Free Press for our annual Polk County Fair Guide.

Trigger Happy will be part of the evening entertainment at the Amery Classic Theatre. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Advance tickets can be purchased for $7 at WPCA Radio.

JULY 26 Willow Ridge Music Event

AUGUST 18 Music on the River Amery’s final Music on the River for 2017 features music from ‘The Stogies’ from 5-7 and blues headliner ‘Lamont Cranston’ starting at 7 p.m. Food, car show, and family fun all evening long.

AUGUST 19 BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream Social Amery Band Boosters will be holding their annual BBQ, Pie and Ice Cream Social fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5-7 p.m. in the Amery High

school Cafeteria. It precedes the Miss Amery Talent Show.

Many homemade pies will be available.The AHS Pep Band will play at 6 p.m.

AUGUST 26 Waterski Show Waterside Bar and Grill and the Wapo Bear Trap Lake Association will host a public water ski show featuring the Balsam Lake Water Ski Show team on Saturday, August 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Waterside.

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SEPTEMBER 14-17 Amery Fall Festival Mark your calendars for Amery’s annual three-day celebration. Details to be announced.

ONGOING Amery Farmer’s Market A farmer’s market will take place in Amery’s Soo Line Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, and every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. through harvest season.

Pickleball

Free and open to the public, no experience necessary.

Group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

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.

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R.I.P. Civility

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

These are hard times for conversationalists.

The old rule used to be never discuss politics or religion (and maybe what car or truck you drive), but it seems that the advent of the 24-hour news cycle and the rise of social media, where everyone’s opinion is important, has pretty much killed this old adage.

Now, everyone is right and conversely, everyone is wrong.

It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat or Republican, Catholic or Lutheran, Chevy or Ford.

There is no more having a polite disagreement.

“I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” —EveBeatrice Hall Publisher lynI like that quote. It was writTom Stangl ten in 1919 by author Evelyn Beatrice Hall when she was translating a collection of letters from the French philosopher Voltaire. She coined this as a “Voltairean principle,” and there has been much debate about the origins of the phrase.

I’m not quite sure when civility went off the rails, but it has been a long time in coming.

Some would like to point to the last presidential election, but I believe this is just a cycle of history repeating. Consider this quote: “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.” — Abraham Lincoln, First Inaugural Address That’s President Lincoln, hoping to keep the nation together as the Civil War loomed, planting the seeds of reconciliation. I have read that Lincoln was a very shrewd politician, not the modest yokel that he is often painted in movies.

I believe that he had an inkling of the mess that the nation faced and knew that when it was all over, there would be a delicate balance needed to heal the country.

I believe there isn’t a person alive who hasn’t felt slighted or wronged at some point in their life. You wouldn’t be human if you didn’t feel this way at one time or another.

It’s what we choose to do next that greatly defines who we will become.

When someone said something that hurt my feelings as a child, my mother would advise me to “consider the source and forget it.”

Great advice, very hard to take. But it does work.

Today the internet has given us the ability to offer our nasty retorts before we even have time to consider the ramifications and impact of our words.

When you have a discussion with someone face to face, you can judge body language, voice tone and inflection and get some idea of what the other person is feeling.

With a text, tweet, email or post, there is no way to get any of this information. And I truly believe that many don’t want the information. If we pause to consider the feelings of others, we may appear weak, after all.

One last quote and I’m done: “People, I just want to say, can we all get along?

Can we get along?” — Rodney King That’s from the guy who got the tar beat out of him by police, responding to the riots that ensued afterwards.

Sage advice. Are we mature enough to take it?

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.

St. Croix Crossing set to open!

It is with great excitement and anticipation we await the opening of the new St. Croix Crossing!

This project that actually took an act of Congress, has been a long time coming.

Discussions to replace the aging Stillwater Bridge that was built in 1931, first began in the 1970’s.

The project which involved Sheila local, state and Harsdorf federal elected offi cials and 10th Senate agencies along District with stakeholders from both states, faced unique challenges given its location in a national scenic riverway. The stakeholder’s recommendation of an extradosed bridge structure was to reduce the visual and environmental impact of the much needed bridge crossing.

The 5100 foot, nearly mile-long bridge which connects Oak Park Heights, Minnesota and Houlton, Wisconsin is being built at a cost of $377 million. The total project cost is estimated at over $640 million which includes extensive approach work in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The process undertaken by both states was no small feat. Through continual reports provided by agency staff and a live webcam, observers have been able to follow each step of the process from carefully managing and protecting the historic natural area of the St. Croix Riverway to how barges maneuvered to place important structural components, and the special construction technic of Pier 13 as the only pier located on the Wisconsin bluff.

With the opening of the St. Croix Crossing, the current historic Stillwater Lift Bridge will be converted into a bicycle-pedestrian crossing. The repurposed lift

bridge will link the existing local trails from Stillwater across the St. Croix River and south along the river bluffs in Wisconsin before crossing back into Minnesota over the new bridge and returning to Stillwater. The 4.7 mile Loop Trail will provide trail users with stunning views as well as historical documentation.

The long-awaited new crossing will be key to ensuring a safe and efficient means of travel for visitors, commuters and area residents, as well as the delivery of emergency services. I applaud the collaboration between the multiple agencies in both states along with local, state, and federal elected officials. It is rewarding to see the hard work of so many come to fruition and I am pleased to have been a part of this process.

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the crossing will be held on August 2 at 10:00.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What Democrats must address to win

Lyme Disease and Reflexology

Will Trump re-think climate change?

Dear Editor, I am sorry that the Democrats lost in Montana, Georgia and a few other places, but I am not surprised.

The Democrats are being funded just enough big bucks by the money people for one purpose and one purpose alone – so that they lose. I am amazed that the Democrats do not see this.

If the Democrats are to win in 2018 and 2020, they have to do two things.

Accept money only from their supporters. Then make it clear to those who will be voting for them that they are doing just that. They are committed to those who are voting for them and to no one else. Accept no money from big corporations. These corporations will enslave them if they should happen to win, and they will hope that they do not.

Get as concrete as possible on the issues. The Democratic guru, Tom Prete’s line, is trite. It can be summarized as the following: “We will get rid of Trump and give voters hope for the future.” These are vague and meaningless promises for the voters. They are gibberish, things that the voters have heard again and again in past years from ambitious politicians.

The voters are simply sick of them. They have brought the voters nothing. The citizenry deserves better.

Tell them, concretely, that you will work hard to get them single payer health care, work just as hard to lower the cost of their prescription drugs, work feverishly to get free tuition for college schooling, work for a $15 minimum wage, work for lower costs on solar and wind energy, promote the environment around them, fi x the bridges and the pot holes on their roads, protect social security, Medicare and Medicaid and make them better to serve their needs, end the wars, etc.

Vague promises are meaningless to the voters.

They want concrete realities on which to vote.

To the Editor, I’d like to call everyone’s attention to the issue of the July/August Readers Digest. How timely, their article about Lyme disease! “Homegrown Medical Mystery” had some of the most informative information regarding this potentially debilitating disease that I have ever seen written! Another place everyone can gather information is to attend the monthly Lyme Support Group meetings which take place here in Amery on the 4th Thursday of each month, April through October.

This month we are excited to have a speaker who will now be sharing yet another way for us to become informed about caring for ourselves—especially if we are dealing with Lyme disease, both past and present.

Donna Mumm of Lightfoot Reflexology is a nationally certified Reflexologist, and is currently a delegate from Wisconsin to the Reflexology Association of America.

Reflexology is a non-invasive, complementary modality, which promotes relaxation, improves circulation of lymph and blood by stimulation the complex neural pathways linking body systems. MOST IMPORTANTLY it encourages the natural healing process of the entire body.

I encourage all who are interested in learning about how Lyme disease and Reflexology are connected, to come to our next meeting on July 27th at the “ Amery Free Lutheran Church”, on Cty. Rd.”F” in Amery. We meet at 7pm, and look forward to seeing you there.

To the Editor, This past week, arguably the most significant world news event was the 120-mile-long section of the Larsen C ice shelf breaking off the Antarctic continent. The resulting trillion-ton iceberg is roughly the size of Delaware or seven times the size of New York City.

Scientists fear that the continuing loss of such large pieces of coastal ice may ‘uncork’ the land ice they hold in place and cause catastrophic sea-level rise. Consequences include the devastation of densely populated coastal areas, the creation of millions of climate refugees, and massive destabilization of international political and economic systems.

Meanwhile, closer to home, every day brings new reports of destructive, life-threatening wildfires in the West and flooding, increasingly here in the Midwest. In more ways than one, we have generally come to accept disaster as the ‘new normal.’

By withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, the Trump Administration has signaled its indifference to a global threat galvanizing every other major nation on earth. We should be mobilizing America’s ingenuity and resources to meet the environmental challenges that pose an existential threat to civilization and democracy world-wide. As US Representative Rick Nolan in our neighboring state of Minnesota said recently, “The climate change issues that we face are as serious as the threat of nuclear war.”

That our President and his administration have consistently ignored the crisis of climate change should cause us to consider what we have to lose and how we allowed our country to turn away from participation in global survival strategies.

The newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed guarded optimism in getting Trump to rethink the Paris Accord. Can he achieve what the collective clear heads of America have been unable to do and convince Trump to help ‘Make the planet great again’?

Sincerely, Ann Krisik Amery, Wis.

Thomas Kessler Amery, Wis.

Thomas R. Smith River Falls, Wis.

Despite majorities, Republicans struggle to agree on state budget

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Republicans control the state Senate and Assembly with large majorities.

Gov. Scott Walker is in his second term as governor and preparing to run for a third four-year stint.

Yet, the ruling party in Madison has failed for the second straight budget cycle to deliver a two-year spending plan on time.

The traditional deadline for the Legislature to finish its work and send a budget bill to the governor is July 1, which is the beginning of the biennium, a two-year budget cycle.

But in 2015, the budget bill didn’t pass the GOP-run Legislature until July 9. Walker, itching to run for president, signed the budget into law on July 12 and then announced his shortlived presidential bid the next day.

Two years later, things have been going even more slowly. As of July 12, the Legislature remained deadlocked, the top leaders of both houses bickering openly – mostly over how to fund road building and repair.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told WisPolitics.com on July 11 the Assembly has accepted there won’t be new revenues, a message he again delivered after meeting with Walker and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald. But he insisted Senate Republicans need to agree to no new bonding for transportation in the state budget if his caucus has to accept there won’t be a revenue upper for road work.

“I don’t get his endgame,” Sen. Alberta Darling, the Senate GOP leader on the Joint Finance Committee, told WisPolitics.com in a phone interview on July 12. “I understand he’s saying he wants a new revenue source that the guv has said he will veto. So that’s a non-starter. I don’t understand why he doesn’t get that.”

“I have accepted the reality that they don’t want to raise revenue,” Vos replied. “They (Republican senators) need to accept the reality that we’re not going to borrow and spend.”

The exchange showed the continuing divide between the two GOP caucuses on a key issue to finishing the state budget.

As of July 12, Wisconsin was one of just five states that had not yet enacted a budget for fiscal year 2017-18.

The legislatures in two of those states – Massachusetts and Michigan – had approved the budgets, which were awaiting gubernatorial action. In the others, Dems control both houses of the Legislature and the governor’s office in Rhode Island, while Dems control the House and governor’s office in Connecticut; the state Senate there is split, resulting in the lieutenant governor breaking any tie votes.

Making things worse for Wisconsin budget negotiators is the budget breakthrough in Illinois. That came when a Democratic-controlled Legislature, with some Republican help, overturned GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes to pass a budget that raised taxes by $5 billion in the hope of avoiding state bonds going to junk status.

But that budget breakthrough south of the border gave Wisconsin a $51 million bill to pay.

Wisconsin’s income tax reciprocity payment to Illinois will be roughly $21 million higher than previously pro-

jected, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau said. Combined with higher credits that Wisconsinites will claim, the overall hit on Wisconsin’s budget will be $51 million.

Under the two states’ reciprocity agreement, Wisconsinites who work in Illinois don’t get taxed by that state on their wages, commissions and other types of personal service income -- and vice versa. Since more Wisconsinites work across the border, the state ends up sending an annual payment to Illinois to make up for that amount.

Fitzgerald acknowledged the $51 million hit over the biennium is “taking everyone’s breath.”

But Republicans will need to catch their breath if they are to talk through a budget deal.

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Chisago City man wanted in Balsam Lake robbery

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A warrant has been issued for a Chisago City, Minn. man, 43-year-old Brandon C. Hugger, who was charged earlier this month with stealing Hugger more than $20,000 from the Balsam Lake Circa 2012 Minit Mart.

The incident is said to have occurred

in the early morning of April 24. A store employee arrived before 5 a.m. to find an open back door, a disarmed alarm system, missing cash, and a missing safe that was reported to contain as much as seven days worth of cash, checks and lottery tickets.

According to a criminal complaint fi led July 5, security cameras documented several hooded individuals entering the front door of the store using a key, and then disarming an alarm system using a code that was only known to a select few employees.

The criminal complaint describes one of the men in the video as talking on a cell phone during the course of the robbery.

A facemask recovered at the scene was submitted for DNA analysis, the results of which were returned Polk County investigators on July 3, implicating Hugger’s connection to the facemask.

Based on his prior criminal history, investigators knew that Hugger had identifying tattoos on his arms. They were subsequently able to identify him

within the surveillance video.

The complaint makes no mention of any other suspects in the robbery, or how any of them came to acquire a key or the alarm code.

This most recent charge of burglary would be a repeat offense for Hugger.

His whereabouts are not known, but a warrant has been issued for his arrest. If you have information on the incident or Brandon Hugger’s whereabouts, please contact local law enforcement.

Car theft is latest in Somerset man’s fifteen-year rap sheet

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Somerset man was allegedly involved in several incidents of theft in the Dresser area on July 6, including breaking into a local m a nu fac t u ring plant, and later stealing Arndt a truck and leading authorities on a reckless high-

speed chase.

According to a criminal complaint, 33-year-old Randall J. Arndt led Sheriff’s officials on a pursuit that topped speeds of 100 miles per hour.

At times Arndt drove the truck into corn, soybean and hayfields, as well as a wooded area in an attempt to flee. An Osceola officer eventually apprehended Arndt on foot in a neighboring wooded area.

Property owners reported significant crop damage from Arndt driving through their fields.

Amery Police Report

The arresting officer noted that Arndt appeared to be under the influence of methamphetamine, with jerky movements and not making sense.

Added within the complaint was information provided by a second investigator that Arndt had allegedly broken into the Tenere manufacturing facility and stole personal property from employees earlier that day. Arendt was reportedly found wandering in the company’s engineering department, and appeared to be under the influence.

Arendt is no stranger to Wisconsin’s criminal justice system. He has a history of more than 30 criminal case fi les dating back 2002 in both Polk and St. Croix counties, when he was first charged with possession of both methamphetamine and THC. Since then charges against Arndt have included several each for disorderly conduct, operating while intoxicated, battery, car theft, criminal damage to property, resisting and obstructing, theft, drug-related offenses, and countless bail

Polk County Arrest Reports

07/07/2017 – 07/13/2017

Polk County Arrest Reports

07/07/17, 12:38AM, Juvenile call 07/07/17, 03:00PM, Gas drive off 07/07/17, 11:41PM, Suspicious activity 07/08/17, 11:30AM, Assist EMS 07/08/17, 12:21PM, Assist citizen 07/09/17, 04:02AM, Disturbance 07/09/17, 03:20PM, 911 hang up 07/09/17, 03:52PM, Suspicious activity 07/09/17, 03:55PM, Animal control call 07/09/17, 06:01PM, Vandalism 07/09/17, 06:57PM, Disturbance 07/10/17, 11:03AM, Assist citizen 07/10/17, 05:50PM, Assist citizen 07/11/17, 09:16AM, Assist business 07/11/17, 10:07AM, Assist other agency 07/11/17, 08:02PM, Mental health call 07/12/17, 03:26AM, Assist public works/storm clean up 07/12/17, 04:14PM, Disturbance 07/12/17, 06:30PM, K9 drug sniff at business per request 07/12/17, 07:22PM, Assist citizen 07/13/17, 07:26AM, Mental health call 07/13/17, 11:29AM, Animal control call 07/13/17, 05:36PM, Juvenile call 07/13/17, 06:42PM, Assist citizen 07/13/17, 10:32PM, Suspicious activity Arrests: No Arrests this week

Monday, July 10, 2017 Shawn L. Alleman, 48, Balsam Lake was arrested on July 3 for a warrant.

Brent M. Marg, 27, Clear Lake was arrested on July 5 for probation hold.

Nathan L. Gustafson, 46, Osceola was arrested on July 7 for a Polk County warrant.

Richard J. Rindal, 47, Amery was arrested on July 7 for probation hold.

Gregory J. Tougas, 35, Milltown was arrested on July 8 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

Randall S. Kuhn, 36, Balsam Lake was arrested on July 8 for failure to appear.

Richard A. Wilkie, 40, New Richmond was arrested on July 9 for probation hold.

Daniel A. Peper, 51, Milltown was arrested on July 5 for OWI 1 and disorderly conduct.

Lee M. Erickson, 18, Osceola was arrested on July 7 for OWI 1.

Erin L. Pascarella, 35, New Richmond was arrested on July 8 for OWI 2, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Richard L. Dahlquist, 58, Taylors Falls was arrested on July 9 for OWI 1.

Michael A. Jacob, 48, Amery was arrested on July 3 for three counts of bail jumping.

Ryan C. Krohn, 29, Amery was arrested on July 3

Polk County Divorces filed Shauna M. Wheeler, 27, Milltown and Matthew J. Wheeler, 34, Milltown fi led for divorce on July 3, 2017.

Chad R. Hoag, 43, St. Croix Falls and Amy M. Hoag, 42, St. Croix Falls fi led for divorce on July 7, 2017.

Norma L. Omelas, 42, Osceola and Martin Omelas, 47, Osceola fi led for divorce on July 10, 2017.

Melissa A. Winger, 27, Osce-

jumping charges.

For the July 6 incidents, Arndt was charged with burglary, theft of movable property, taking a vehicle without an owner’s consent, and one felony and two misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property.

Arndt remains in custody at the Polk County Jail on a $2,500 cash bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 17, the outcome of which was not available as of press time.

ola and David C. Winger, 32, Osceola fi led for divorce on July 13, 2017.

Ellie S. Lindh, 44, Dresser and Dale A. Lindh, 45, Dresser fi led for divorce on July 13, 2017.

Cory J. Boissy, 36, Dresser and Jeanette M. Boissy, 47, Dresser fi led for divorce on July 13, 2017.

for misdemeanor bail jumping.

Ann Janette L. Haasnoot, 44, Amery was arrested on July 4 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Bradley J. Easland, 25, Amery was arrested on July 4 for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Tara A. Anderson, 42, Amery was arrested on July 6 for physical abuse of a child and disorderly conduct.

Matthew M. Ostenson was arrested on July 6 for a bench warrant.

David T. Stelton, 26, Milltown was arrested on July 6 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of an electronic weapon by a felon, possession of schedule IV narcotics, and probation hold.

Suzanne B. Schmalz, 54, Centuria was arrested on July 7 for resisting and disorderly conduct.

Joseph P. Calhoun, 58, Centuria was arrested on July 7 for domestic disorderly conduct, felony bail jumping, and resisting.

Jessica J. Farnsworth, 40, Cushing was arrested on July 9 for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct.

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

Polk County Marriage Licenses Joseph E. Schmidt and Phylicia M. Chock were issued a marriage license on July 9, 2017.

Jame R. Richardson and Alisha D. Long were issued a marriage license on July 11, 2017.

Michael H. Forsythe and Margaret E.D. Stern were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

Timothy J. Whittenberger and Laine E. Fredrickson were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

Timothy L. Pitzen and Julie A. Engegretson were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

Cory A. Novinka and Cristina A. Mitchell were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

David I.A. Glatczak and Nicole A. Bussiere were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

Thomas M. Dowd and Rita A. Creuzer were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

James P. Napierala and Amanda N. Bissonette were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

Eric K. Schweer and Jennifer R. Smith were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

Maxwell M. Musial and Shauna R. Jorgenson were issued a marriage license on July 13, 2017.

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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: July 11, 2017 Michael J. Bahl, 34, Maplewood, MN, failure to obey sign or signal in work area, $213.10; operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Holly J. Bauer, 42, Dresser, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Richard C. Benson, 28, Roberts, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Robert L. Blackstone, 33, River Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $175.30.

Svetlana A. Bolshevikova, 28, Plymouth, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30.

Brett M. Brabec, 17, Clayton, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Zachary M. Briese, 19, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Daniel J. Brown, 57, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Sarina M. Buck, 28, Boyceville, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Ronald M. Buelow, 59, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Van A. Bundgaard, 56, Bruce, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Emily C. Capistrant, 22, Circle Pines, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Philip D. Capuzzi, 32, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Mona K. Cardinal-Schock, 53, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Lynn M. Carlson, 62, Rice Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

La Donna J. Christianson, 58, Frederic, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Sara J. Clark, 28, Frederic, vehicle passenger fail to wear seat belt, $10.

David C. Crowell, 55, Payett, ID, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Steven L. Dyer, 43, Lake Elmo, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Matthew C. Dyzak, 39, Dresser, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Karin M. Egeland, 68, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jeffrey A. Eibner, 49, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Ross C. Enger, 24, Minneapolis, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

Erin R. Engstrand, 18, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Nancy M. Erickson, 53, Siren, operating while revoked (forfeiture 2nd), $263.50.

Dausha K. Everett, 50, Brooklyn Center, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Brandon K. Falkenberg, 26, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $200.50.

Michael C. Fickbohm, 46, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Rebecca J. Fink, 65, Kingsford, MI, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Harvey J. Fischer Jr., 75, Plymouth, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Terry R. Fish, 25, Webster, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Jerome A. Fisher, 77, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Kapuss J. A. Floyd, 34, New Richmond, fish without license – R, $190.70.

Dylan R. Gramberg, 18, New Richmond, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Narissa J. Greenwood, 26, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone, $175.30.

Allison D. Gustafson, 25, Freder-

Bus overturns in Somerset crash A weekend crash in the Town of Somerset caused a tour bus to overturn, and sent eight of its passengers to the hospital.

According to information released by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday July 15, 2017 at 2:19 p.m., officers responded to a three vehicle crash on State Highway 35 at 200th Ave. in the town of Somerset.

Preliminary investigation and witness statements indicate that a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, driven by Hannah R. Erickson, age 19, from Somerset, was northbound on State Highway 35 and going to make a left turn to go west on 200th Ave. Witnesses report the car stopped suddenly. A 2005 GMC Envoy driven by Mackenzie M. Marty, age 20 from Somerset was also northbound on State Highway 35.

To avoid a collision, the Envoy went onto the shoulder of the road around the Vibe, overcorrected and went into the southbound lane of State Highway 35. A 2007 Van Hool tour bus, being driven

by David A. Harris, age 48, from

Ramsey, Minn. was southbound on State Highway 35. The Envoy struck the front left side of the bus causing the bus to go into the west ditch and overturn.

Erickson was not injured. Marty was evaluated at the scene by EMS personnel and was not transported to the hospital. Eight of 41 passengers from the bus were transported by New Richmond EMS and Lakeview EMS to Westfields Hospital in New Richmond and Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater with non-life threatening injuries.

Assisting with this incident were the New Richmond Fire and EMS, Somerset Fire and Rescue, Somerset Police, Lakeview EMS, and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The bus is owned by Lorenz Bus Service. The bus was traveling from Lindstrom, Minn. to Warwick, N.Y., as part of a tour.

The crash remains under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office.

ic, automobile following too closely, $200.50.

Gustafson Excavating, Inc., violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Ethan J. Haak, 17, Ham Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Trista M. Haan, 17, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Shannon M. Haasnoot, 18, Dresser, passing in no passing zone, $213.10.

Johnathan J. J. Hakes, 20, River Falls, fish without license – R, $202.70.

Alexander J. Hanneman, 24, Lakeville, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (2529 mph), $250.90.

Aidan M. Hansen, 18, Osceola, interfere with traffic sign/signal, $326.50.

Benjamin P. Hart, 31, Turtle Lake, operate all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle without valid registration, $232.

James D. Hederman, 46, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Jeffery A. Heizler, 33, Spring Valley, fail to obey traffic officer in highway area, $213.10.

Paul J. Hillebrandt, 52, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Melissa K. Hood, 53, Osceola, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Brielle J. Hopkins, 21, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Anthony L. Hopper, 26, Waterloo, IA, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Andrew R. Hornstein, 31, Amery, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

William E. Hughs, 48, Shafer, MN, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Robert W. Hupp, 70, Blaine, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Joshua R. Hustings, 29, Maplewood, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph),

$175.30.

Ellen E. Irish, 29, Sun Prairie, possession of illegal size fish, $222.90.

Corey M. Iversen, 26, Ham Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Todd M. Joblinsky, 44, Coon Rapids, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Joseph S. Jarpe, 37, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Penez Jean, 28, Scandia, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Juduth A. Bogestad Jelbert, 67, Spearfish, SD, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Dustin J. Johnson, 34, Stillwater, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Douglas G. Johnson, 52, Luck, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Mark. L. Johnson, 56, Woodville, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Lukin C. Kammerer, 26, Stillwater, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295.

Jeffrey J. Kartman, 51, Dubuque, IA, possession of illegal size fish, $222.90.

David M. Kerschner, 48, Woodbury, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Abdirahman S. Khalif, 68, Barron, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Robert R. Kjelstad, 17, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Virginia L. Knutson, 43, Balsam Lake, failure to yield right of way, $183.30.

David C. Kramlich, 53, Stillwater, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

John N. Lange, 45, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Kenneth R. Larson, 74, Bonita Spring, FL, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Deer Park man held on $100k bail after accusations of child sexual assault

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Deer Park man, 66-year-old Mark A. Miller remains in St. Croix County Jail this week on $10 0,0 0 0 cash bond, after alMiller legations of sexual contact with three juvenile relatives surfaced in June.

According to a criminal complaint fi led June 15, the children, both male and female ages 10 to 14, told investigators that Miller had touched them inappropriately under their clothing, and exposed himself to them and had sexual contact on multiple occasions since his wife died in August of 2016. Many of

the incidents are alleged to have occurred while Miller shared a bed with the children.

The children reported that they’d been instructed not to say anything about the contact or they would be placed in foster care and Miller would go away for a long time.

Miller’s explanation of the events was that the children liked to pull their pants down and “they do it for fun,” according to investigative reports. Miller admitted to some inappropriate contact with the children, but explained that it might have been accidental or not in a sexual manner. Miller told authorities that he was ‘just being a kid with them,’ and made a mistake in ‘letting it go that far.’

Miller was charged with two counts of first-degree

child sexual assault based on interviews with two of the children. A third interview had yet to take place at the time charges were fi led. Miller has pled not guilty to the charges and waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

Judge Edward Vlack ordered a $100,000 cash bond for Miller. While he remains in custody in St. Croix County and has yet to post that bond, should he be released Miller is ordered to have no contact with any of the victims, their parents, or any minor children, including through social media, mail, or a third party. Miller also had to surrender his passport and was ordered not to leave the State of Wisconsin.

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100 Years Ago Make Record “Hike” The Misses Christine Hansen and Albina Shambouer of St. Paul arrived here yesterday morning for a visit with Miss Hansen’s sister Mrs. Lenus Lundemark.

The ladies road to Stillwater Monday evening and started from that city Tuesday morning to “hike” to Amery and made exceptionally good time as can be seen by the schedule.

They started from Stillwater at 4:30 a.m. and arrived at Star Prairie the same afternoon.

The next morning they left Star Prairie and arrived in Amery at 11:30 a.m.

If you think you can make 44 miles with the thermometer registering over 100 in shorter time than these ladies, try it some time.

They will visit with Mrs. Lundemark for a number of days and will later go to Bunyan for a visit with Miss Hansen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hansen.

95 Years Ago July 20, 1922 Cheese Factory Burglarized About half a ton of cheese was stolen from the cheese factory at Cylon some time during last Tuesday night. A truck was traced to New Richmond but there the trace was lost.

It is thought that the parties were headed for the Twin Cities.

Boy Caught in Fork Tackle The eight-year-old son of August Carlson living north of this city had his thumb badly injured last Friday when he got it caught in the pulleys of a hay fork.

The ligaments were torn and the injury was a most painful one. He was brought to this city at once for treatment.

Moonshine Case Appealed The case of Wisconsin vs. F. E. Miller charging the latter with keeping or selling moonshine was heard in Judge Vold’s court at Balsam Lake last week Friday and the court found Mr. Miller guilty and imposed a sentence of five months in the county jail.

The defendant however appealed the case and has furnished bonds in the sum of $2,000 for appearance at the fall term of the circuit court.

90 Years Ago July 21, 1932 Three More Burglaries The Geo. F. Porter Tannery was broken into Friday night and the combination to the safe ruined as well as the inner lock. Nothing was secured however, except a silver dollar, the first one ever taken in at the tannery years ago and which was being kept as a souvenir.

No clues have been picked up.

The same night the Weaver Oil Station was broken into for the second time, but nothing taken.

On Saturday night one of the Weaver Oil Company’s pumps

Youngsters take to the water Back in 1966 a class of beginners under instructor and head lifeguard, Darryle Damon’s supervision is taught to jump from the dock while a group of intermediates are practicing diving from Tom Kelley their swimming instructor from St. Croix Falls. The photo was taken during the second session of swimming lessons at the city beach.

was broken into and a small amount of gas taken.

Boy Severs Toe With Ax Lester Eveland of Balsam Lake, route one, cut his foot with an ax while cutting wood, last Saturday, nearly severing the little toe.

He was brought to the Polk County Hospital for treatment and it was found necessary to amputate the toe.

85 Years Ago July 21, 1932 Centuria Robbers Now in Jail On Saturday, July 16th the Centuria Implement and Feed Company was burglarized and a considerable quantity of harness and other property was taken. Sheriff Olson investigated and found that one Leo McMullen and one Marvin Paulson had left the vicinity of Centuria ostensibly to go picking berries.

Investigation disclosed that they did not go berry picking but had headed in the direction of the Twin Cities. Sheriff Olson notified St. Paul police authorities and that afternoon the two men were arrested in St. Paul while attempting to dispose of the stolen property.

They were returned immediately to Balsam Lake where they were locked up less than fourteen hours after the burglary.

The defendants have confessed to the burglary and it is believed that they will plead guilty.

60 Years Ago July 25, 1957 Trio Stays in Car and Prevents Electrical Charge Three Turtle Lake youths had a close brush with electrocution on Friday evening when their car struck two power lines down in East Amery.

“There was just a big ball of fire ahead,” commented Mrs. Vernon Albertson who was following a short distance behind the Turtle Lake car at the time

of the mishap.

Allen West, driver of the car, applied his brake and attempted to back hastily away from the power lines. He stalled the motor but managed to keep his wits about him and finally start the car and back it away from the treacherous spot.

Other occupants, all visibly shaken by the experience were John Millerman and Robert Wagner.

The 2,300-volt line and another service line apparently whipped off in the strong gale that preceded the rain Friday evening. They went down across the road just north of the Fred Sigsworth place in East Amery.

Mrs. Albertson ran to the Sigsworth place and a call was made to Merle Steensland, fire chief, and Wisconsin Hydro employee, who arrived on the scene and summoned Cliff Adams, also of Wisconsin Hydro.

Had the youngsters panicked in the car when it contacted the wire and attempted to clear the vehicle, authorities pointed out they could have easily served as a ground between the car and the earth, thereby being electrocuted.

Tot Run Over, Survives Gary, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Larsen of Reeve, is hale and hearty these days…but he shouldn’t be.

Tuesday afternoon, his mother placed him in the family car as she proceeded to drive out of the driveway. In turning around to view her travel, Mrs. Larsen failed to notice that he had slipped out of the car.

The next thing she knew, the car wheels had passed over both legs of the youngster.

Rushed to Amery, the tot was declared just slightly in shock by attending physician Dr. K. K. Ford. There were no broken bones or other injuries despite the weight of the car.

Bike Rider Thrown 36 Feet Gary Knerr, 14, son of Dr. and Mrs. V. H. Knerr of this city, is on the mend at the ARVM hos-

pital, following a car-bike crash last Saturday afternoon.

The mishap occurred when Gary, delivering papers after marching in the Aquatennial parade, attempted to turn left off highway “46,” into the driveway of the Wayne Hanson home about 3:30 p.m.

He was struck by the car driven by Herman J. Belisle, 41, of Minneapolis.

Both traveling south at the time, the impact of the crash vaulted the bike and rider into the air. The youth struck the hood of the car and was thrown (or rolled) some 36 feet from where the car came to a halt.

Skid marks of the car were visible for about 75 feet according to investigating officer, Grover Winchell, when the vehicle came to a stop it was straddling the white line with the youth laying in the center of the lefthand lane.

Rushed to the hospital by the Stenberg ambulance, Gary was found to be suffering mild concussion, head injuries and abrasions and two pelvic fractures, one entering the hip socket.

Dr. K. K. Ford reported that he is “getting along very nicely” and estimated his hospitalization at from six to eight weeks.

35 Years Ago June 29, 1982 Construction Nears for Amery Bank Addition Union State Bank released plans this week for its 17,600 square foot addition, and remodeling project.

Construction is expected to begin this week, said President Duaine Espegard, Gene Johnson, Frederic, is general contractor on the project, which is expected to take a year to complete.

Besides the addition to banking facilities, the new structure will include space for Union State Webster Insurance Co. and about 4,000 square feet for rent.

Espegard said that rental area is being designed as pro-

fessional offices for attorneys or accountants.

The addition will be constructed in three levels on the north side of the present building.

“An all new lobby teller area will be added, and all retail banking services will be located on the first floor,” said Espegard.

A second story mezzanine will hold offices and the rental space. The basement level will allow for expanded bookkeeping services, employee’s lounge area and a community room.

An innovation in the new building will be two, walk-up after hour teller windows.

Espegard said the after hours teller windows will permit expanded customer services.

The number of drive-up windows will increase from three stations to four and the night depository will be a drive-up facility.

Additional parking will be developed on bank-owned property located west of the present parking lot.

According to the president, the lobby will be decorated with green plants and works produced by local artists.

Meat Spoils When Freezer Vandalized About $380 worth of meat spoiled in the Soo Line kitchen railcar parked at a siding in Amery over the Fourth of July weekend.

Amery police said the railcar was entered and the freezer door left open. The car was one of several positioned in Amery to serve construction crews reconditioning the mainline.

Lakes Petitions Circulate Lee Klein of the Amery Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation District announced that a petition drive is underway to secure signatures to ask the Department of Natural Resources to officially establish lake levels.

Two petitions are currently being circulated.

The first relates to North Twin and Pike Lake. In the petition statement, the district contends that the Baker Street culvert has caused the water level in North Twin to be five inches too high.

“We request that the level be reestablished at least five inches lower, which corresponds to a point one foot below a paint mark located on a concrete retaining wall on the Lee Klein property on North Twin Lake,” the petition states.

Second, the district is seeking a drop of six inches in water level on South Twin Lake.

The petition states that property owners “have been adversely affected by the placement of the Water Avenue culvert, in the early 1970’s near the R. E. Stub Porter property, which raised the level of South Twin at least six inches.”

If a majority of property owners around the lakes sign the petitions, the DNR will hold a hearing on the matter, said Klein.

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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; nursery available during worship.

Vacation Bible School July 24-28.

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

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

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Sunday, July 23: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, July 25: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, July 19: 7:30 a.m. Summer Stretch; 10 a.m.

Money Management Morning Series; 11:30 a.m. Family Table; 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class.

Thursday, July 20: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m. Christians in Action meeting.

Friday, July 21: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5 p.m. Music on the River - Congo Youth Group Food Booth.

Sunday, July 23: 10 a.m. Worship service; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns meeting.

Monday, July 24: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, July 25: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 19: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Summer Stretch at Congo.

Sunday, July 23: 11 a.m. Worship; 6:45 p.m. NUIC Softball game vs. Journey Church at East Field, Jorgenson fields.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, July 19: 7:30 a.m. Summer Stretch at Congo.

Sunday, July 23: 10 a.m. Outdoor Worship; 11 a.m. Luau.

Tuesday, July 25: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

Being Within the Law Versus Being Under the Law

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“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.”

—Psalm 1:1-2

hen you obey the law—and in this case, we are talking about God’s law—as an expression of your will to do good, and you desire to obey the law because it is an expression of God’s goodness you are within the law and the law is an expression of your freedom. But when you are under the law you feel forced to do the right thing, or atone for doing wrong, and are not as free as the person who obeys the law because he loves God and sees the law as an expression of God’s goodness.

Following our instincts is frequently at odds with God’s law, and while one is free to act according to one’s animal nature or according to God’s law, true freedom consists in submitting one’s will to God’s law. The person who submits his will to his animal instincts is really a slave to his passions and not nearly as free as the person who submits his will to God. – Christopher Simon

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, July 19: Summer Stretch.

Thursday, July 20: No Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, G. Johnson hostess; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, July 23: 9 a.m. Worship.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor July 16-21: First Lutheran’s Week at Wapo Bible Camp.

Thursday, July 20: Noon Gold & Silver Dinner at Holy Trinity Orthodox church.

Friday, July 21: 6 p.m. Wedding rehearsal.

Saturday, July 22: 3 p.m. Tyler Wirth/Erin Williams wedding offsite.

Sunday, July 23: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, July 25: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 8:30 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 19: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Summer Stretch at Congo.

Thursday, July 20: 9 a.m. Little Falls Women’s Bible Study.

Sunday, July 23: 8 a.m. Worship; 6:45 p.m. NUIC Softball game vs. Journey Church at East Field, Jorgenson fields.

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.

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, July 19: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m.

Special Friend’s Communion; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. BRB “God’s Hands.”

Thursday, July 20: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, July 23: 9 a.m. Worship service with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, July 25: 1 p.m. Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Council meeting.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday: 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, July 19: Prayer Shawl meeting; Sunday, July 23: 6:45 p.m. Softball game; Wednesday, July 26: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; July 31-Aug. 3: VBS from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Polk County Fair in St. Croix Falls is July 27-30, 2017

OBITUARIES ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, July 19: 7 p.m. Quarterly Voter’s meeting.

Sunday, July 23: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

Tuesday, July 25: 1 p.m. St. John’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, July 23: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Voter’s meeting.

Tuesday, July 25: 1 p.m. St. John’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 19: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Summer Stretch at Congo; 9 a.m. Trinity Quilting.

Sunday, July 23: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 6:45 p.m. NUIC Softball game vs. Journey Church at East Field, Jorgenson fields.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, July 19: 5 p.m. CREW Hangout at Jim and Cindy Mohrland’s.

Thursday, July 20: Noon Gold & Silver Dinner at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church; 6:30 p.m. Hartley Family Bluegrass Band free concert at UCC. Sunday, July 23: 9 a.m. Youth Worship practice; 10 a.m.

Worship service.

Tuesday, July 25: 8 a.m. 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 Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship followed by Coffee Fellowship.

Communion will be the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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.

Call Bette at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings belmer@theameryfreepress.com Friendship Sunday July 23, 9:30 a.m.

Outdoor Worship Service led by “Higher Vision Quartet” followed by a delicious brunch

Enjoy the Word with friends, fellowship & fun!

Redeemer Lutheran Church 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery 715-268-7283 Pastor Tom Hahn Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

“Sharing God’s Love Through Jesus Christ”

Sherman L. Klinger Sherman L. Klinger, age 83 of Clear Lake, WI, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 10, 2017, at his home in Clear Lake Township.

Sherman Leo Klinger was born on March 12, 1934 in Glenwood City, WI the son of Leo and Effie (Tuttle) Klinger. He grew up near Glenwood City and attended school there.

Sherman was married to Phyllis Hills in October of 1953 and was employed as a cheese maker at the Glenwood Creamery. Together they raised 6 children; Harvey, Sheila, Donald, Nancy, Warren and Nylla.

He later moved to the Stella Cheese Factory in Clayton, WI and worked there until 1974 when he was disabled in an auto accident.

Sherman enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing, gardening and bird watching. He was known for his sense of humor and telling stories while visiting with family and friends. Sherman will be sorely missed.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Klinger; daughter Nylla Magnuson; son, Warren Klinger; grandchild, Loren Klinger; and parents, Leo and Effie Klinger.

Survived by his children, Harvey (Debbie) Klinger, Sheila (Dwight) Martin, Donald Klinger and Nancy (Marvin) Aeschliman, all of Clear Lake; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Alfred Klinger of Emerald; sister, Marge Laubner of Forest Lake; and nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service was held at Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake on Thursday, July 13, at 5 p.m. with Pastor Bryan Anderson officiating.

Casketbearers were Travis Dodge, Pat Haley, Alex Klinger, Harvey Klinger Jr., Pat Lauber, and Dwight Martin.

Interment was in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Bradley L. Falb Bradley Lawrence Falb, 55, of Comstock died Saturday, July 15, 2017 at his home. He was born December 23, 1961 in Cumberland, WI to Maynard and Frances (Jenssen) Falb. He graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1979. Bradley farmed with his parents and was employed by his father at Falb's Sawmill for many years.

Bradley was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed helping his mother with the garden. Over the years, Bradley has taken many opportunities to fish and pick blueberries in Canada with family and friends. He was known for his hard work, humility, honesty and willingness to help others, often placing others needs before his own. Over the years, Bradley loved his many canine companions, especially his Rat Terriers.

He is survived by his brothers Michael (Sheila) Falb of Comstock and Paul (LouAnn) Falb of Turtle Lake; his sister, Cindy Quade of Comstock; nieces and nephews: Brenda Davis, Renee (Erhic) Gullickson, Cassie (Matt Beck) Nykanen, Cole Davis, Carson and Cooper Gullickson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Christ Lutheran Church - Pipe Lake with Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland/Turtle Lake is serving the family.

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Felice Leadholm

Steven “Steve” L. Gale

Duane H. Fadness

Felice Ann Jorstad Leadholm was born on February 5, 1924 in Chetek, Wisconsin, the first of two children born to Arthur and Louise (Thompson) Jorstad. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Felice graduated from Hudson High School in 1942 and River Falls State Teachers College in 1948. During her college years, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy Hospital Corp (WAVES) as a nurse. She was stationed in New Orleans, Louisiana and Memphis, Tennessee.

In December, 1948, Felice married James Leonard “Turk” Leadholm in Hudson, Wisconsin. From this marriage two children were born – Ann Louise in February, 1950 and James Arthur in September, 1957.

Felice taught kindergarten in Rice Lake and first grade in Amery until the couple purchased the Yates Insurance Agency in Amery in September, 1949. She worked in the agency until becoming a full-time homemaker.

Felice enjoyed serving her church and community. She was active in youth and adult activities and especially loved being a member of the choir for 35 years at the Congregational Church. After the death of her husband “Turk”, she continued in her Lutheran faith at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church where she enjoyed working with the quilters. Felice was a 55-year charter member of the Amery Hospital & Clinic Volunteer Partners. She also volunteered for many years at her grandchildren’s schools in Amery and Eau Claire.

In addition to her family, Felice’s interests included reading, sewing, music, walking, and keeping her yard and gardens “perfect”.

Felice was preceded in death by her husband “Turk”, her parents, and many members of her husband’s family.

Felice is survived by her daughter Ann Louise Leadholm-Godlewski (David) of Eau Claire; son James Arthur Leadholm (JoNell) of Amery; grandchildren Sarah Ann Godlewski (Maxim Duckworth) of Washington, D.C., Laura Louise Godlewski-Faltynski (Matthew) of Sterling, Virginia, Ana Felice Godlewski Mei (Fred) of Vienna, Virginia, Erika Ana Leadholm of Washington, D.C., and Benjamin James Leadholm of Madison, Wisconsin; great grandchildren Milek Mei and David Faltynski. She is also survived by her sister Evelyn Christensen of Hudson, Wisconsin, her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Steve and Karole Leadholm of Madison, Wisconsin, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Services for Felice J. Leadholm, 93, will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 11:00 A.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Amery, Wisconsin, with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Musicians participating in the service are Lou and Kathy Williamson, vocalists, Laura Badman, pianist, and Joel Anderson, cellist.

Honorary pallbearers will be Felice’s grandchildren – Sarah Godlewski, Laura Godlewski-Faltynski, Ana Mei, Erika Leadholm, and Benjamin Leadholm. Interment with military rites will be held at the Amery Cemetery with Williamson-White Funeral Home & Cremation Services assisting the family.

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

Steven “Steve” L. Gale age 66, of Amery, Wisconsin (formerly of Afton, Andover, and Dayton) passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Steve was born on August 27, 1950 to Lloyd and Lois (Johnson) Gale in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from Patrick Henry High School where he met his High School sweetheart Linda Augustson. He took her on their first date on December 23, 1967 and on September 5, 1970 they were married. He graduated in 1972 from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s Degree.

In his leisure time he loved spending time with friends and family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and swimming and was an avid sports fan. His faith was deep though quietly lived. Friends and family always called Steve to ask for respected advice on many subjects. Steve enjoyed traveling with his wife and they frequently found time to go antiquing.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda; 2 sons, Ryan (Ann) Gale and Jonathan Gale; a daughter, Alicia Gale (Brit Elmore); grandchildren, Maija, Chloe and Kolton; 2 brothers, Douglas (Karen) Gale and Roger (Vicki) Gale; 2 sisters, Darlene (Craig) Spencer and Sandy (Al) Gaines; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Revive Church (formerly Brooklyn Park Evangelical Free Church) in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 7849 W. Broadway Avenue. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment will take place following the service at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Aitkin, Minnesota.

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

Duane Harold Fadness, 84, born on July 4, 1933 and fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on July 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Marjorie Ellen (Adams) Fadness for 62 loving and adventuresome years.

Cherished father of Anne (Randy) Highness, David (Kathryn) Fadness, Kate (Patrick) Kane, Paula (Michael) Jung and Jane (Peter) Ries. Devoted and loving Grandfather of Stephanie (Fadness) Hall, Sara (Kane) Carrizal, Alison Jung, Daniel Kane, Sam Fadness, Andrew Jung, Benjamin Kane, Emily Highness, John (Jack) Ries, Caroline Jung and Emma Ries. Smitten Great-Grandfather to Madison Carrizal. Treasured husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

Duane retired from JCPenney in 1993 after a 45-year career with the company. He was just 15 years old when he began sweeping floors at the JCP store in Lisbon, ND, the town where he was born. Duane continued to work for JCP and entered the management training program while in college at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. He proceeded to work his way up in the company but realized that he loved managing stores more than anything. Duane retired as a Store Manager in St. Louis, Missouri, and, throughout his career, mentored hundreds of people who learned from his humble, smart and supportive management style. Some of those people became his closest and lifelong friends continually touched by Duane’s humor and generous and gracious heart.

Duane has spent the last 20+ years happily enjoying retirement with Marge and his family. He was able to enjoy their cabin in Amery, Wisconsin on King Lake and spent his days fishing, working around the house, fishing, spending time with family and friends and… fishing! Although his health had begun to fail over the last several years, he never lost his loving and caring spirit, gracious and open heart, and sharp and hilarious wit.

Services were held at St. Clements of Rome Church on Saturday, July 15th. Visitation was at 9:30 am and mass immediately followed at 10:30 am. Memorial donations may be made in Duane’s name or memory to the White House Retreat Center (http://www.whretreat.org) or the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, St. Clement Council, 1510 Bopp Road, St. Louis, MO 63131.

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SAUK CITY, Wis. (AP) — Dairy farmers, take note: The key to turning your dairy cow into a cash cow is udder happiness.

Give her a bigger stall, increase air circulation and provide some shelter to prevent overheating.

That’s according to a University of Wisconsin initiative that focuses on making dairy cows happier so they provide more milk.

“I think it’s really important that we give them the spa treatment,” said Nigel Cook, who has directed the Dairyland

Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine since 2010.

Cook and his team visit farms to give advice about myriad issues, including behavior and easing cow stress. They also provide workshops and have created a website to share advice with farmers worldwide.

Cook said major concerns include leg pain or lameness, especially among cows that stand for long periods without a comfortable resting place.

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One solution? Take her to the beach — or at least the farm equivalent.

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Other recommendations include adding sprinklers and feeding cows at the same time — since herd animals prefer to do things together. And while you’re at it, regroup cows less around birthing time to decrease stressors associated with establishing a hierarchy.

It’s advice Mitch Breunig has been closely following with his 400 cows at Mystic Valley Dairy in Sauk City, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of Madison. He has spent over $100,000

in improvements aimed at making his cows happier and says it’s been worth it.

He has even added an automatic brush in his barn that constantly cleans dust off his cows.

“If you take away their stress, they actually produce more milk, and the other thing that is actually interesting is they do it by eating less feed,” Breunig said.

Breunig has seen milk production increase from about 13 gallons (49 liters) of milk a day per cow to 15 gallons (57 liters). He said his cows also have fewer injuries and live about a year longer.

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Rivers, Rails and Trails Days July 21, 22, 23, 2017 in Osceola OSCEOLA, WISC. — The Osceola Historical Society (a non-profit organization) in Osceola, Wisconsin created to preserve and promote local history offers the opportunity for you to “Explore Osceola” during Rivers, Rails and Trails Days.

Come to the Osceola Historic Soo Line Depot on Friday at 2:00 pm to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the depot, there will be cake and a short program. Adam Jarchow and Sheila Harsdorf both have plans to be there.

At 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 pm there will be train rides to the St. Croix River draw bridge and back celebrating senior citizens, century and longtime farmers, families, youth and elected officials. Don’t forget to go to the Farmers Market and/or have dinner and refreshments downtown supporting your local business establishments or take a leisurely walk on one of the many trails in the area. Finish the evening off by attending a play “Seussical the Musical” at the ArtBarn. Plus, the Osceola Braves will be playing ball against the Minneapolis Angels.

Friday also brings a celebration at Hiawatha Bank

with cake and a drawing for $100.00, a PY’s gift certificate and 4 tickets for a train ride. Plus, the Kemps truck will be at Dick’s Fresh Market from 12 to 5 pm giving away ice cream treats.

Saturday, the day starts at 9:00 am with a Family Triathlon located in and around the Osceola Middle School and Schillberg Park. During the day, canoe rides will be offered on the St. Croix River, plus train rides** with pizza or dinner at the depot (fee and reservations required). Be sure to check out the historic displays in the caboose and the Emily Olson house.

No day would be complete without a stroll through historic downtown Osceola, which is listed on the National Register of Historic places, and enjoy all the historic architecture there. Trails around Osceola will be open for leisurely walks. In the evening, a special 7:00 pm train ride*** celebrating emergency personnel and veterans will be offered and there will be another showing of “Seussical the Musical” at the ArtBarn.

Other Saturday events feature a lemonade and snack stand at Commu-

nity Homestead, a guided walking tour of “the Tewksbury Trail” 645 Ridge Rd, Lucky Panda is hosting a Marshmallow & Chopstick Challenge at 11, 1 & 2:00 pm, Grace Living Apartments is offering an ice cream social and living history lobby tour of the old hotel from 11:00 to 5:00 pm.

There will be two book signings in Osceola this weekend one Friday at the depot by Kristina Boucher “Lost Farms of the St. Croix Valley” and Saturday UpTown Gifts will host Fred A Brede with “From Rivers to Rails” Sunday after attending the church of your choice, stop downtown for lunch, walk the trails; take a train ride** or canoe or kayak on the St. Croix.

The historic displays will be open in the caboose at the depot. At 2:00 pm hike the Simenstad Trail on Eagle Bluff with a guide, before going on the afternoon train rides Finish off the event with train rides*** offered in celebration of area churches, organizations and event volunteers, at 5:00 & 6:00 pm.

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Irish cattle enthusiasts to gather near Deer Park

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Kevin and Barb McAnnany have begun a herd of Dexter cattle at their farm north of Deer Park. A regional gathering of Dexter producers will be held Saturday on the McAnnany farm.

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Growing up in Austin, Minn. Kevin McAnnany spent lots of time working on farms. Now, he owns a small farm outside of Deer Park.

In addition to having two large gardens for a community supported agriculture (CSA) venture, McAnnany raises Dexter cattle.

Dexters, raised for milk or beef, are a smaller breed that came to the United States from Ireland in 1905. Adult cows are typically 36-42 inches tall at the

shoulder and up to 750 pounds by three years old. Bulls are usually 38-44 inches tall and weigh up to 1000 pounds.

McAnnany’s Birch Grove Farm, located north of Deer Park, will serve as the location of the meeting of members of District 12 of the American Dexter Cattle Association (ADCA) July 22.

Producers of the diminutive breed from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin will gather to discuss topics ranging from marketing and branding to hay storage and artificial insemination.

McAnnany and Cherrie Wood of the

Plum Creek Little Cattle Company in Somerset will host the gathering, the first held in Wisconsin in a long while.

“I knew I always wanted to get back to a farm,” McAnnany, a retired communications professor, said in a recent interview. As a kid, I began working on farms in the fourth grade, weeding an onion field for 50¢ an hour.

McAnnany and his wife, Barb, moved to the farm from New Brighton, Minn. in 2012. They chose to raise Dexters in 2014. He sees numerous advantages for their compact size.

“You can have one normal sized cow

graze on one and a half acres,” he said.

“You can get three Dexters on one acre of pasture.”

McAnnany currently has two and half acres of pasture and is hoping to expand his pasture to four acres to accommodate a herd of 15. He currently has a bull, a steer, two heifers and two cows with new calves.

Dexters are dual purpose animals that are raised for both milk and meat.

Dexter cows produce 1-3 gallons of milk per day with 4%-5% butterfat. Dexter steers dress out at 55-60% of their live weight and are known for their tasty beef. Because Dexter cattle are smaller than many beef varieties, a 24 month old steer will typically provide 200-300 pounds of meat.

“Nutritionists tell us that we should be eating a portion of meat the size of a deck of playing cards — that’s a Dexter,” he said.

Dexters can be black, red, or dun in color. They may be horned or polled (without horns). The breed is not miniaturized or miniature. They are naturally small.

“The breed is known for tolerating a wide range of climates from hot to cold, so it is perfect for Wisconsin,” McAnnany said. He has found that the breed is ideal for smaller homesteads, and calving is easy.

He plans to halter break his cattle so they can be lead around, which will make milking easier. McAnnany says the breed is naturally docile, and he plans to do some milking for his own use and “dabble in making some cheese.”

McAnnany is expecting about 30-40 people to attend the private event on Saturday.

County Testing Results in Swimming Advisory on Balsam Lake Beach

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The Polk County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory on Balsam Lake Beach due to high levels of Fecal Coliform Bacteria. High levels have been confirmed in conclusive water tests done July 5 and July 12, 2017. The swimming advisory will remain in effect until two consecutive tests resulting in acceptable levels are obtained. Wisconsin State Statute, 254.46, gives local health departments the authority to restrict swimming if a human health hazard exists.

The testing consists of sampling for fecal coliform bacteria, an indicator of human and animal waste contamination. Current test methods cannot detect all pathogens (disease-causing organisms) or give instantaneous results. Testing requires 24 to 48 hours of incubation before problems can be detected, leaving ample time for exposure to occur. Current analytical methods do not distinguish between human and animal waste contamination.

Swimming in unsafe water may result in minor illnesses such as ear, eye, nose and throat infections, the most common being gastroenteritis

(upset stomach). Children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at a greater risk of getting sick when they ingest contaminated water.

The Polk County Health Department recommends swimmers take caution when swimming at any beach, especially after heavy rains.

Bacteria counts usually rise after a rainstorm at all beaches. The most frequent source of fecal bacteria contamination is waterfowl.

If you are concerned about “swimmer’s itch”, a type of dermatitis causing a rash and itching, swimmers should rub off with a rough towel before the water fi lm dries on the skin surface. An immediate fresh shower after leaving the water is also effective.

For more information about swimming beach monitoring and safety, you can call the Polk County Health Department at 485-8532. Updates regarding swimming advisories in Polk County can be found at www. polkcountyhealthdept.org.

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NWE moves closer to buying Centuria Electric

BY STEVE BRIGGS SENTINEL

CENTURIA—Centuria residents will vote in a referendum Aug. 29 on whether to sell their village-owned electric utility to Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company (NWE) of Grantsburg.

The Centuria Village Board first approached NWE in 2015 about selling the utility to NWE, which has always supplied power to Centuria.

Centuria approached NWE regarding selling to NWE in 2015 and the parties approved a preliminary agreement on May 9, 2016. The Centuria Village Board re-affirmed and re-executed the preliminary agreement in September 29, 2016.

On October 3, 2016 Centuria and NWE fi led a joint application with Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC)for Approval for Sale of Assets.

The PSC staff conducted a site visit in Centuria on November 10-11, 2016.

There was a public hearing in the Centuria Village hall on April 20, 2017 and the PSC approved the sale at its open meeting on June 8, 2017.

In its written comments, the PSC stated, “The interests of Centuria and its residents are best served by the sale of the facilities under Wisconsin Statute 66.0817(3).”

Centuria’s reasons to sell Among the reasons the Centuria board decided to sell the utility were: • Centuria’s billing system vendor no longer supports their billing software as of December 31, 2016, so Centuria would need to install a new billing system.

• Two key personnel, their village clerk and the electric utility manager, retired at the end of 2016.

• As the PSC noted in its order, “The electric system has not been “adequately maintained, and is in dire need of immediate upgrades due to failed inspections and equipment failures.”

• The PSC continued, “Centuria no longer wants the responsibility nor believed it has the expertise to provide quality electric utility service.”

• The PSC added, “Centuria further believes it does not have the ability to continue to invest the necessary capital needed for maintenance of an electric utility.”

PSC’s reasons for approval In its published findings approving the sale, the PSC stated: • “The (PSC) Commission staff’s analysis suggests that the proposed transaction would affect Centuria’s rates favorably compared to Centuria retaining ownership of the system,” suggesting the rates would go higher if Centuria did not sell because of the investment needed in upgrades, a new billing system, hiring staff to operate the utility.

• Selling to NWE will offer Centuria customers more options for receiving statements online, paying online, budget billing, off-peak rates, yard lighting and paying by credit card.

• Upgrades to the system will improve service, reliability and safety.

The final decision is up to Centuria voters. The PSC said its findings that if the referendum fails, “Centuria shall be required to report back to the Commission as soon as possible and provide a plan containing alternatives with respect to its operations and the repair of its facilities.”

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Chris Kroeze will headline second ‘Music on the River’ Local favorite the Chris Kroeze Band will headline the second Music on the River concert this Friday, July 21.

The Barron native will bring his brand of country music to the Danielson Stage, starting at 7 p.m.

The St. Paul Mudsteppers, a country blues band, will perform their old timey music from 5-7 p.m.

In addition to the music, there will be food as well as a free car show.

Bring your chairs to enjoy a night of free music at Amery’s Michael Park.

Wisconsin grocery store chain to close MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials of a grocery store chain with Wisconsin roots say the company will close its five stores later this year because it can no longer compete in today’s market.

The Wisconsin State Journal reports the closure of Brennan’s Market will end the Monroe-based company’s 75-year run and leave 150 people without jobs. Officials say the grocery store chain will also close its New Glarus cheese storage facility Sept. 30.

“Although we’re all saddened by the decision to close our doors later this year, we are sincerely grateful for the generations of loyal customers and our incredible partners,” said Tim Culhane, the company’s general manager and owner, in a statement.

All the stores will be sold, said Wayne Glowac, a company spokesman.

Company officials said business never recovered from the Great ReHiring_Ad_3.66x7.5 OL.pdf cession and that sales stayed stag-

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“The growth of competition and new options for consumers has made Brennan’s Market business model unsustainable,” company officials said.

David Livingston owns his own grocery consulting business. The former Roundy’s executive said the expanding grocery market left Brennan’s struggling for market share.

“All of these high-quality perishable stores have the latest and greatest,” Livingston said. “It was very difficult for (Brennan’s) to compete. I think a lot of people forgot they were around.”

The company began in 1942 when Frank Brennan opened up a fruit stand in Monroe. He later added cheese to the stand. The company grew into its current form in 1967 when Brennan’s son, Skip Brennan, borrowed $10,000 from a bank to open a store in Madison. Culhane purchased the store from Skip Brennan 1 5/23/17 11:38 AM in 2014.

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Wisconsin governor to Instagram haters: Have a cold one MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has a simple message for all his social media haters out there: Chill out and have a beer.

Walker posted a series of messages Thursday night on Instagram and Twitter in response to criticism that his use posts are typically

really, really boring. Walker often posts pictures of what he’s eating — including his standard lunch of a ham and cheese sandwich in a brown bag.

On Thursday, Walker posted a picture of a can of Miller Lite with the message: “For those in the liberal media who don’t like my Insta-

Drug activity prompted lockdown of Wisconsin prison OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Newly released documents show a nearly two-week lockdown at a Wisconsin state prison more than 50 miles southwest of Green Bay was the result of illegal drug activity involving dozens of inmates.

WLUK-TV reports that about 70 correctional officers from five other prisons helped search the Oshkosh Correctional Institution for contraband during the lockdown that began June 1.

Documents show 30 inmates were identified for alleged drug involvement. They were found with a synthetic opioid called fentanyl, which doctors say can be 50 times stronger than heroin.

The entire prison was searched during the lockdown, including its housing units, laundry facilities, food service area and prison grounds.

State Department of Corrections documents show changes are being made to the prison visitation room and incoming mail.

gram, Facebook or Twitter, I have a simple response: Can I get you a beer?”

He followed that up by offering cheese curds and bottles of Wisconsin craft beers.

Applications for Grants The New Richmond Farmers Union Cooperative is considering applications for grants from the balance of funds due to the liquidation of the Co-op. Consideration will be given to all non-profits in our former business area. Priority would be given to requests for the benefit of youth or agriculture in the school districts of New Richmond, Amery, Osceola, Glenwood City, St Croix Central or Clear Lake. Applications can be obtained from Jean Hose, 715641-0186 or jean.hose@outlook.com. Application deadline is August 16, 2017.

NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING 99 75TH STREET – CLEAR LAKE WI JULY 20, 2017 8:00 P.M.

Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Continue to discuss concerns of residents regarding upkeep of real estate on the south end of the town; Review, discuss and approve Ordinance for Fire Protection Charges # 1-2017; NEW BUSINESS; Adjourn to August 17, 2017 meeting.

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Ida Mae’s Restaurant Back Room, Amery, WI AGENDA 1. Call to order/set the agenda/recognize official meeting notice 2. Members and Others Present 3. Approval of the Minutes of the Feb. 18, 2017 Board of Commissioners’ meeting 4. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report subject to audit 5. Action Items: a. Update on 2017 weed harvesting operations b. Update on 2017 AIS Clean Boats/Clean Water boat inspections and other activities c. Update on 2017 Healthy Lakes Projects- 5 buffer strips d. Approval of nominations for ARPRD Secretary for 2018-2020 e. Appointment of an Audit Committee f. Approval of recommending the proposed updated Aquatic Plant Management Plan for final approval at the ARPRD Annual Meeting and discussion of issues g. Approval of a proposed 2018 ARPRD budget h. Review of the administration of the ARPRD payroll for 2018 as acted on by the Amery City Council i. Approval of the agenda for the 2017 ARPRD Annual meeting scheduled for Aug. 19, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Amery City Hall Council Room j. Other 6. Adjournment

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Walker reports having $2.4 million on hand for re-election MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign is reporting that it raised $3.5 million in the first six months of the year and has $2.4 million cash on hand for his re-election bid in 2018.

Walker’s campaign manager Joe Fadness released the numbers Tuesday in a memo directed to the governor. Walker is expected to formally launch his re-election bid later this summer, but he’s been aggressively raising money in

expectation of seeking a third term.

Walker’s cash on hand exceeds what he had at this point in 2013. Walker’s memo says Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has $1.2 million cash on hand and the state Republican Party has $1.7 million Walker’s campaign released the fundraising numbers hours after Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik announced he was running as a Democrat. He’s the most prominent Democratic challenger to announce so far.

POLK COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PETITION TO ESTABLISH MAGNOR BARBO LAKE DISTRICT (Wisconsin Statute Section 33.26)

TO: All Landowners in Proposed District Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 26th day of July, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., the Polk County Environmental Services Committee will convene in the County Boardroom of the Polk County Government Center, located at 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin and during such meeting conduct a public hearing on the PETITION TO ESTABLISH MAGNOR BARBO LAKE DISTRICT, filed with the Polk County Board of Supervisors on June 29, 2017.

Said petition seeks to establish, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 33.25, a public inland lake rehabilitation district comprised of the parcels having lake frontage on Magnor Lake and Barbo Lake and those parcels lying within the boundaries of the proposed district in the county of Polk, Wisconsin, as described in the petition as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Section 28, T33N, R15W, the corner common to Sections 21, 22, 27, and 28 Town 33 North, Range 15 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin; thence south along the East line of Section 28 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 4, Section 28; thence west along the North line of Government Lot 4 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 4; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 4 to the Southwest Corner of Government Lot 4 on the North line of Government Lot 3, Section 28; thence West along the North line of Government Lot 3 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 3; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 3 to the centerline of County Road “J”; thence Easterly along the centerline of County Road “J” to the Westerly right-of-way of US HWY 63; thence continuing on a projection of the centerline of County Road “J” Easterly across US HWY 63 and across the former main track of the North Wisconsin Railway Company railroad right-of-way, also known as the Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail, to the Easterly rightof-way line of said former railroad right-of-way; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly right-of way line of said Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail through Government Lot 3, Government Lot 2, and Government Lot 1 in Section 27, and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW¼-NW¼) and Government Lot 1 in Section 26 to the intersection of the East line of Government Lot 1, Section 26 and the Southeasterly right-of-way line of the Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 1 Section 26 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 1 Section 26 and the Southeast Corner of Government Lot 3 Section 23; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 3 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 3; thence West along the North line of Government Lot 3 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 3 Section 23 on the East line of Government Lot 3 Section 22; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 3 Section 22 to the East Quarter Corner of Section 22; thence West along the East-West Quarter Line of Section 22 and the North line of Government Lot 3 and Government Lot 2 to the Center of Section 22 and the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 2; thence South along the North-South Quarter Line and the East line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE¼-SW¼) to the Southeast Corner of the NE¼-SW¼; thence West along the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE¼-SW¼) and the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW¼-SW¼) which is also the North line of Government Lot 1 Section 22 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 1 on the West line of Section 22; thence South along the West line of Government Lot 1 to the Northwest Corner of Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map Number 5728, Volume 25, Page 205, Document Number 753924; thence East along the North line of said Lot 3 to the Northeast Corner of said Lot 3; thence south along the East line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 3; thence West along the South line of said Lot 3 to the Southwest Corner of Lot 3 Certified Survey Map Number 5728, Volume 25, Page 205, Document Number 753924, on the West line of Government Lot 1 Section 22; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 1 Section 22 to the Southwest Corner of Section 22 and the Point of Beginning.

Said lands lying entirely in the Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

At the hearing all interested persons may offer objections, criticisms or suggestions as to the necessity of the proposed district as outlined and to the question of whether their property will be benefited by the establishment of such district. Any person wishing to object to the organization of such district may, before the date set for the hearing, file objections to the formation of such district with the county clerk.

A copy of the petition subject to the public hearing may be viewed at the office of Polk County Clerk, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, 54810 during regular business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or on the Polk County website at www.co.polk.wi.us.

Issued this 3rd day of July 2017.

Sharon E. Jorgenson, County Clerk

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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK & BOARD OF REVIEW City of Amery, Polk County, WI

OPEN BOOK – CITY HALL 118 Center Street West, Amery WI--Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the City Assessor.

Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the City of Amery of Polk County shall meet on Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at City Hall, 118 Center St. Amery, WI. If necessary, additional dates will be used to reconvene said meeting, as determined by the Board.

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

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

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

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48 hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48 hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

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

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

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

Respectfully submitted, City of Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk-Treasurer

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18 AMERY FREE PRESS REGULAR AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS June 7th, 2017 The Amery City Council met for a Regular Meeting on June 7th, 2017 at City Hall. Mayor Kay Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

Staff Present: Frances Duncanson, David Chanski, Joe Vierkandt, Bones McCarty, Chanz Green Others Present: Larry Stelter, Bob Zank, Jessica de la Cruz, Gary Weiers, Lee Szymborski, Sherri Berg, Judie Johnston, Kevin Oium from Cedar Corp., Gloria Lansin, and Sherri Berg.

Duncanson conducted roll call.

Sherri Berg led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Riemenschneider to go in to closed session proceedings at 5:02 p.m. under WI §19.85 (1) (e) to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public property and to conduct specific public business for competitive or bargaining reasons. This is in regards to hiring a recruiter for the City Administrator position.

The Council will continue in closed session proceedings at under WI §19.85 (1) (c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. This is in regards to the management analyst position.

Ayes- Riemenschneider, Paulson, Vicker, Davis, Van Blaricom Nay-Strohbusch Motion carried.

Van Blaricom received an emergency call and had to exit the meeting at approximately 5:45 p.m.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Paulson to come out of closed session proceedings at 6:16 p.m.

Ayes- Riemenschneider, Paulson, Vicker, Davis, Strohbusch Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Davis and seconded by Riemenschneider to hire DDA Human Resources Inc. as a recruitment firm to conduct a search for a new City Administrator.

Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Davis and seconded by Strohbusch to amend the 2017 budget for $19,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to pay the city administrator recruitment expense.

Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve the minutes of May 3rd, 2017, May 31st, 2017 and June 1st 2017 Council Meeting.

Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Officers Reports: Asst. Police Chief Vierkandt - Reported the Dept. provided an escort for area Special Olympians on their way to competition. There were four burglaries and damage to property incidents in the last month.

The suspect was apprehended and confessed. The Amery PD has been promoting drug awareness at the Amery Schools. School is out so motorists be mindful there are more kids and pedestrian traffic.

Vierkandt thanked the Council for the Organizational workshop and thanked the Amery Community Club for Municipal Employee of the Year honors.

DPW Director McCarty - There were several incidents requiring water turn offs for repairs. Portions of Harriman Ave. will be closed at times next week to put in a new road base. The dump is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from nine to noon.

Fire Chief - Excused Library Director - Excused Management Analyst Chanski - 430 water recreation survey responses were received, a larger percentage than the housing study. Chanski is working on Walkability policy alternatives. The City website updating is a work in progress.

Acting City Administrator Duncanson - There has been an increase in fence and zoning permits. Several insurance claims have been filed. The Tourism Commission met and designated the Amery Community Club to receive room tax monies. RFPs for recodification are going out soon. There was a site meeting with Polk County regarding the proposed hotel project.

Committee Reports: Finance - Davis: The Committee discussed vandalism to the Chief of Police personal vehicle and the item was tabled until the suspect is charged.

Campground fees were set to $30 a night. Payroll services to Lake & River Districts are being discon-

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tinued in 2018. The call in and overtime payment policies for the maintenance dept. were reviewed.

There is a tentative lease agreement with the Senior Center for the building funding them $25,000 annually and funding appliances on a case-by-case basis.

Parks & Recreation - Strohbusch: The Committee addressed a field use agreement for Jorgenson Field with the Amery Softball Association, Amery Cemetery Association funding issues, and new nets for the pickle ball court. The Amery School District is conducting a goose round up this year with the City considering doing it next year. Issues regarding the City of Amery signage in Apple River Township was addressed.

Safety - Vicker: The Committee reviewed ordinances pertaining to noise, parking, junk vehicle complaints and how we can make improvements.

Weather siren issues were addressed to eliminate confusion and insure procedures are working right.

Old Business Motion by Davis and seconded by Vicker to accept Finance Committee recommendations to set campground fees from $40 per night to $30.00 per night.

Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

New Business Kevin Oium of Cedar Corp. gave an update of the Flagpole Park Lift Station progress. The drainage area was delineated and identified as commercial, residential, etc. Currently 160 acres drain 50-55,000 gallons per day to the station. Provisions for growth are included in the new station design that will convert the current drywell to a wet well. There will be a prefabricated building with a ten-year warranty on top where the valves are housed. It is estimated construction will cost about $180,000 and should last 50 years with at least ten years before any service is needed. Advertisements for bids are scheduled June 13th as a Class II Notice and bid opening will be on June 29th at 2:00 p.m. By the time the process advances construction in October is expected.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Paulson to approve Resolution 03-2017 “In Support of a Recreational Boating Facility Grant for the North Twin Lake Boat Landing” Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Vicker to approve the Agreement for the Operation of the Municipal Court for the City of Amery, Village of Clear Lake, Town of Clear Lake and Village of Clayton in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Vicker and seconded by Strohbusch to approve Ordinance 1-2017 Creating a Joint Municipal Court with the Village of Clear Lake, Town of Clear Lake and the Village of Clayton Wisconsin.

Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Van Blaricom returned to the meeting at 6:59 p.m.

Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Strohbusch to approve Parks Committee recommendations regarding City signage on US HWY 8 in Apple River Township that the City will write a letter to Polk County stating our sign will be removed upon approval of a sign for Peter Henry.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Davis and seconded by Van Blaricom to approve the Overtime policy for Public Works

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING CITY OF AMERY

The Amery City Council of the City of Amery will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 2, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St., Amery, WI. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public input on the rezoning of 136 Birch Street East from C-2 Central Business to R-4 Multiple-Family Residential. This property is legally described as follows: 1. PT OF LOT B OF THE ORG PLAT OF AMERY 3 PARCELS DESC. IN V555 PG 537 The petitioner (owner) of the property is: Ronald L. Anderson David Chanski, Zoning Administrator

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Call in at time and a half for hourly employees.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve Alcohol Licensing applications as submitted.

Ayes-5 Nays-1 (Van Blaricom) Motion carried.

Motion by Vicker and seconded by Van Blaricom to approve Operator’s Licenses as listed.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Paulson and seconded by Strohbusch to approve Cigarette Licenses as listed.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Vicker to pay health and dental in lieu of insurance payments retroactive to January 1st 2017, to increase salary by $3,000 to end of the year and to prorate benefit paid time off for the City Management Analyst position.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Under questions from the public regarding agenda items de la Cruz of the Amery Free Press asked about the employment status of the management analyst position, camping fees, and expansion of the Amery Municipal Court.

Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Strohbusch to adjourn at 7:32 p.m.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Frances Duncanson, Acting City Administrator

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SPECIAL AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, June 12th, 2017 The Amery City Council met for a Special Meeting on June 12, 2017 at City Hall. Mayor Kay Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

Staff present: Frances Duncanson, David Chanski, Dale Koehler, Bones McCarty, Tom Marson, Linda Kuhn, Deb Trandum.

Others present: Bob Zank, Gary Weiers, Jessica de la Cruz, Larry Stelter, Patrick Ibarra, and Paul Isakson.

Roll Call was conducted by Duncanson.

Duncanson introduced Patrick Ibarra of the Mejorando Group.

Patrick Ibarra of The Mejorando Group presented his report regarding the City Organizational Assessment, Structure, and current practices. Areas touched on were the future of local government, the emerging model of government, and areas of assessment. Workshop information was shared and current practices reviewed with recommendations for improvement made.

Due to the July 4th holiday, the July Regular City Council Meeting was re-scheduled to July 12th.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to adjourn at 5:53 p.m.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Frances Duncanson, Acting City Administrator

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING CITY OF AMERY The Amery City Council of the City of Amery will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 2, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St., Amery, WI. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public input on the rezoning of property from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-2 Two-Family Residential. This property is located on Griffin Street across from Whispering Waters and is legally described as follows: 1. LOT 3 CSM #2481 V11 PG 189 (560353) LOC IN SE SE The petitioner (owner) of the property is: Ronald L. Anderson David Chanski, Zoning Administrator WNAXLP

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COOKING WORLD Here is another zucchini recipe. These boats are attractive to serve.

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715-483-9738 Live before you die. (anonymous) These bars are so easy to make and taste good.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BARS Line a 9” square pan with heavy foil and spray with cooking spray.

In food process or blender, cover and process until cereal is finely crushed: 4 c. cinnamon toast crunch cereal Combine in bowl: The crushed cereal 1/4 c. butter, softened Press onto the bottom of the pan.

Pour over the crumb mixture: 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) Top with: 1/2 c. white chocolate baking chips 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/2 c. chopped pecans Bake at 350° for 28-33 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool completely (about 1-1/2 hours). Cut into bars.

This recipe uses fresh zucchini, cut into strips, then baked. It’s a nice change from the usual French Fries.

ZUCCHINI STICKS Cut 3 zucchini (about 1#) into half lengthwise then into strips about 1/4” thick.

Combine in the shaker bag: 1 pkg. Shake and Bake Panko seasoned coating mix 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Whip in bowl until white and yolk are combined: 1 egg Add some of the zucchini strips to the egg and then put into the shaker bag and shake gently to coat.

Do this in batches. As each batch is coated, put them onto a rimmed baking sheet, sprayed with cooking spray. Keep doing this until all of the zucchini strips are coated and put onto the baking sheet. Bake at 425° for about 12-15 minutes. Turn with tongs after 7 minutes and continue to bake until browned. Serves 6-8.

Hint: Use tongs to remove the sticks from the egg and then from the seasoning mix and put sticks onto the sprayed baking pan.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in large saucepan and add: 2 large zucchini Parboil 6-8 minutes or until fork tender.

Remove from water and scoop out the centers onto a cutting board, leaving the shells (about 1/4" thick).

Place the shells onto a sprayed 9” baking pan and set aside.

Chop zucchini pulp and place into a larger bowl, add and mix lightly: 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1 smaller tomato, finely chopped 10 Ritz crackers, finely crushed 1 tsp. dried basil leaves Spoon this mixture into the 4 zucchini boats.

Sprinkle with: 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Serves 4. If you’d like, double or triple the recipe to make more boats.

Fresh blueberries are in our markets. Or if fresh is not available at other times of the year, use frozen blueberries for this easy recipe.

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS Put 12 baking cups into muffin pans or spray with baking spray.

Stir together until just moistened: 2 c. baking mix (Bisquick original) 2/3 c. milk 1/3 c. sugar 2 tsp. melted butter (or oil) 1 egg Gently stir in: 3/4 c. fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained) Put the batter into the 12 muffin cups.

Bake at 400° for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12.

The School District of Amery is hosting the Summer Food Service Program for the entire summer again. You can get free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.

Who: All children in the community who are 18 years of age or younger What: FREE breakfast and lunch Where: The Amery School District (children do not need to be enrolled in the Amery school district to participate) When: All summer! Lien Elementary will be providing free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer.

LIEN ELEMENTARY: Breakfast served 7:50-8:45 a.m.; Lunch served 11:15-12:30 Remaining Dates: July 17-21, 24-28 and 31, Aug. 1-4, 7-11, 14-18

TRIPLE-BERRY TRIFLE Combine in bowl: 1 pint blueberries, washed and well drained 1 pint raspberries, washed and well drained 1 pint strawberries, detopped, halved, washed and well drained (All will equal about 2 c. each.)

1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. cranberry/raspberry juice Whip until almost ready: 1 c. whipping cream Add and continue to whip until desired consistency: 2 T. powdered sugar You can put into a large trifle bowl, your prettiest clear bowl or individual clear serving dishes.

Put in some pieces of the cake, add some berries, add some whipped cream and then do the same again for another layer. Garnish with some fresh berries, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for an hour. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate up to 8-12 hours. Can serve up to 12, depending on size served.

Tip: When whipping cream, always refrigerate the bowl and beaters. The cream will whip faster. Add your powdered sugar just before your desired consistency and beat until cream is how you want it. Powdered sugar stabilizes the cream to keep its consistency longer.

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Community Center: 8 Community Center: am Coffee Club, 9 am 8 am Coffee Club, Pool, 11:30 am 6-5-4 9 am Low Impact Dice, 12:30 pm Hand Aerobics, 9 am & Foot, 1 pm Amery Mah Jong, 6 pm Memory Cafe, 6 pm Lee Elmer, 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 AA 5-7 pm Music on the pm AA -Amery Area Garden River with St. Paul Mudsteppers Club touring gardens 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the 7 pm Music on the River with Chris Amery VFW Kroeze Band

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9:30 am Friendship Sunday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with outdoor worship with “Higher Vision Quartet” leading

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 3 pm Anniversary Party at Farmers Market, 7 pm AA 3-6 pm Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 12:30 pm AARP Drivers Training, 1 pm Wii games, 6:30 pm 500 Cards

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am AA, 1 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage, 7 pm AA 5:45 pm Lee Elmer will entertain family and friends at Willow Ridge

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Circle of Sisters, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 1 pm Bingo, 6:30 pm AA

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Trent and LeAnn Jensen named 2017 Guernsey Master Breeders Columbus, OH — Trent and LeAnn Jensen of Amery, Wisconsin were awarded the 2017 Master Breeder award at the National Guernsey Convention on Wednesday, June 28. The National Guernsey Convention marked the 141st Annual Meeting of the American Guernsey Association, and was held in Saratoga Springs, New York.

The Master Breeder award is given each year by the American Guernsey Association to recognize active members who have bred outstanding animals for many years and therefore have made notable contributions to the advancement of the Guernsey breed of cattle. The Jensens’ Golden J Guern- LeAnn and Trent Jensen sey Farm was created in June of 1999. It started with 13 Guernseys and slowly grew to 70 time in the dairy operation. Her plans are to eventually take over Guernseys.

Trent and LeAnn, along with the family farm. Golden J Guerntheir two children, Jordan and seys is currently milking 70 GuernChelsey, are all involved at Gold- seys and is slowly expanding their en J Guernsey Farm. LeAnn has a operation.

The Jensen family often claims full-time job in Medical Records at Golden Age Manor and still works they don’t have a show herd, but on the farm in the mornings. After they have had several cows do well graduating in 2015 with an Agri- in shows over the years. Golden J culture Mechanics degree, Jordan Pansy, Golden J Christian Annie took a full-time job at Oxbo and is and Golden J Yogibear Fuzet have the mechanic for both Golden J and all been named All-Wisconsin.

Jens Gold Farms. Chelsey recent- Pansy was an aged cow when she ly graduated from Northeast Iowa won this award and was classified Community College with a degree as EX-90 and had a lifetime producin Dairy Science and has returned tion of over 131,000 pounds of milk. to the family farm working full Pansy also gave the Jensens three

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heifer calves and four bull calves. Annie was a VG-89 two-year-old when she won this award. Fuzet was EX90 and won this award in 2015 as a five-year-old, and is a household favorite.

For the first time in 2013, Trent and LeAnn allowed their daughter, Chelsey, to exhibit at the World Dairy Expo. She exhibited Golden J Prada Zazoo in the summer yearling class and got second place in the junior show. She was also nominated All-American.

Zazoo is currently classified as VG-86.

Over the years, Trent and LeAnn have had a lot of good cow families in their family-owned operation.

Trent knows every single cow on the farms pedigrees inside and out. He uses his knowledge and experience with the Guernsey cow to keep his own herd as comfortable as he can. Both Trent and LeAnn are fond of their golden girls and they are spoiled and well taken care of. Overall, the positive effects of Golden J Farm go beyond AI sires like Golden J Ronald Grumpy or Golden J Yogibear Garrett, but extent to their lifelong commitment to the Guernsey breed.

The American Guernsey Association is based in Columbus, Ohio and is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of Guernsey dairy cows and products.

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Coming up at Interstate Park The following events are scheduled this week at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. A Wisconsin State Park pass is required for all events.

Thursday, July 20th, 8:30am – 9:15 am River Bottom Walk with Walking Sticks Bring your walking sticks, wear flexible clothing, filled water bottle and experience a new way to use your sticks. Meet at the Boat Landing.

Thursday, July 20th, 10:00 – 11:00 am Nature’s Story Time Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a Nature Story, Activity and Snack. Bring your own water. Meet at the Beach House.

Thursday & Friday, 1 - 3 pm Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 4 pm Beach House Nature Center is Open!

Drop-In activities…borrow a fishing rod, play with your child, create critters….. Many interesting activities will be offered at the Beach House.

Friday, July 21st, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Fantastic Potholes!

That’s glacial potholes! What are they? & How did they form? We will walk the western terminus of the Ice Age Trail and discover the answers. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

Saturday, July 22nd, 10:30 am – 11:30 am Secrets of Eagle Peak Discover many secrets of the Peak and enjoy a beautiful view of the St. Croix River Valley. Meet at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp.

Saturday, July 22nd, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Beaver Facts and Fiction Why is the beaver chewing all the time? Learn the answer and more about our north woods busy beavers by meeting at the Beach House Nature Center.

Saturday, July 22nd, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Mythical Creature Stories of the North woods Enjoy the stories compiled from various lumber camps throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Campfire and marshmallows will be provided.

Bring your own seating. Meet behind the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, July 23rd, 9:00 am – 10:30 am Summit Rock & Echo Valley Trail Hike We will enjoy the beautiful overlooks of the St Croix River and share the history of the area as we hike up and down the rocky trail. Wear good hiking shoes, bring a filled water bottle and insect repellent. Meet at the Summit Rock Trail sign.

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The Boy With the Green Hair In second grade, the kids from the Amery Elementary School walked the two blocks to the Amery Theater and watched a movie, “The Boy with the Green Hair”.

This was before bizarre hair coloring became common, and the movie stood out in a number of ways. At the Growing time I wasn’t sure what the message was, and even after watching it a couup in ple weeks ago, I still don’t.

Amery A young Dean Stockwell plays an orphan who’s unsettled and somber, Loren Elkin but a grandfather takes him in and helps him as much as he can. At one point the boy, Peter, takes a shower and washes his hair with a green bar of soap. The results when he looks in a mirror: green hair. Not just plain green but flourescent green. Some kids, girls, think it’s great but a group of male bullies almost beat him senseless because he’s different.

The movie was fun back then and I enjoyed it now, 60 years later. I just wish I could recall the lesson coming out of it, and what the teachers did as follow-up.

The only other time we marched to the Amery Theater was to watch The Ten Commandments starring Moses Heston. A long movie, even with an intermission, with spectacular special effects for the time. No popcorn, but it was great spending the morning at the movie house.

In tenth grade our world history teacher, Mr. Loomans, encouraged us to watch a major movie at the time, “Lawrence of Arabia”. That would be on our own, and my parents let me watch it. I recall seeing Mr. L in the middle of the movie theater, entranced and taking it all in.

Otherwise we enjoyed the free Christmas movie in December followed by treats to rev up the holiday season. And the Friday night movie, often a western, was great entertainment. Sometimes I sat near Thomas Marra, both enjoying it but not talking to each other.

We could have done a Siskel and Ebert afterwards but no one waited to interview us as we left the lobby and stepped outside.

Lastly, a couple times our whole family attended, and often this was a Cary Grant movie or some other nostalgic film with a lesson like the movie, “You Can’t Take It With You”. “Good Morning Miss Dove” also stuck in my mind, a prim and proper teacher (we had none like that in Amery I don’t think, sarcastic font) but she came upon hard times and had to lower herself to accept help from her community. Just recently I found that novel and am enjoying it.

Read more of my Amery Theater memories in the blog, www.elkfarm.org along with other Amery stories.

At this time I’ve decided to take a break from writing this column. If you wish to continue reading about local history, Amery columns now will appear online at elkfarm.org.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Summer reading The library’s summer reading program, “Build a Better World,” runs through August 12. Upcoming events include: Mad Science of Iowa, July 20 at 1:30 p.m.; Fantastic Fridays for Teens—Pop Culture Trivia Contest, July 21 at 3:30 p.m.; Afoutayi--Haitian Dance, Music and Arts, July 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Golden Age Manor; and, Harry Potter Party, July 29 at 10 a.m. The complete summer reading program is available at the library or online at www.amerylibrary.org.

Storytime Itty Bitty Storytime for 0-2 yearolds is offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds continues on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime will be followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

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Jensen honored with Outstanding Guernsey Youth Award Columbus, Ohio – Chelsey Jensen of Amery, Wisconsin is this year’s recipient of the American Guernsey Association’s National Outstanding Youth Award. The award was presented June 30 as part of the National Guernsey Convention and 141st Annual Meeting in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Jensen is the 19-year-old daughter of Trent and LeAnn Jensen of Golden J Guernseys. She graduated this spring with a degree in Dairy Science from Northeast Iowa Community College, where she was also a member of the Dairy Science Club and on a successful dairy judging team. After graduation, Jensen returned to the family farm and plans to expand their current heifer facility.

Jensen has competed at both the Iowa and the National PSA in the dairy specialist division. She is also the current president and director-at-large of the Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders Association and, along with that title, she is the senior MVP of the Wisconsin Junior Guernsey Breeders Association quiz bowl team.

As the American Guernsey Youth Association grows, Chelsey would like to see a mentoring program created. She writes, “I think it would be an excellent idea to do a mentorship program. That way, if someone is new to the Guernsey breed or is a younger member, they can ask their mentor for advice. It is a way to connect the younger members with the older members. In addition, the mentor can help with showing or with convention activities.”

The American Guernsey Association is based in Columbus, Ohio and is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of Guernsey dairy cows and products.

BIRTHS initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m.— 4:30 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

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

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HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES Concordia University Wisconsin releases Spring Honors List

Minnesota State Mankato Announces 2017 Spring Semester Dean’s List

CONCORDIA, Wis. - Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2016-2017 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA. Among the area students named to the list were: Amery, WI Lisa Humphrey, Freshman, Rehab-Sci-Transitional Luck, WI Alicia Sund, Senior, Nursing-Tradit Undergrad

The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced.

Among 3,046 students, a total of 760 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,286 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.

Centuria, WI Ashley Jones, Senior, Honor List, Dental Hygiene Clear Lake, WI Brooke Krystofik, Sophomore, Honor List, Dental Hygiene Frederic, WI Ann Chenal, Sophomore, Honor List, Interdisciplinary Studies Osceola, WI Emily Johnson, Junior, Honor List, Gender And Women Studies St Croix Falls, WI Mitchell Geisness, Sophomore, Honor List, Art

The College of St. Scholastica graduate DULUTH, MN -- Riley Grasser-Hemer of Amery, WI graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology.

The College held its spring 2017 commencement ceremony May 13 at Amsoil Arena in Duluth.

Local students among graduates at UW-Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire celebrated the achievements of 1,272 graduates during commencement proceedings held on May 20 in Zorn Arena.

Local students who received degrees and their fields of study are: Amery, WI Lauren Pittman, Nursing and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, nursing Alexander Schafer, Business, Bachelor of Business of Administration, accounting and business finance Justin Smith, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, athletic training Joshua Stewart, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, kinesiology Bailey Walz, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, elementary education Anna Waterman, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, criminal justice Emily Willert, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, psychology Clear Lake, WI Kayla Faschingbauer, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, kinesiology Deer Park, WI Meghan Stack, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, communication sciences and disorders Dresser, WI Lisa Erickson, Nursing and Health Sciences, Doctor of Nursing Practice, nursing Frederic, WI Ian Lexen, Business, Bachelor of Business of Administration, management Charles Lindberg, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, chemistry Osceola, WI Jeremy Amundson, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, athletic training Clarissa Cleven-Peterson, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Science, special education Roman Lowney, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, biology Ashley Smetana, Business, Bachelor of Business of Administration, health care administration

Named to spring Dean’s List at Bemidji State University BEMIDJI, Minn. – Area students earned Dean’s List honors from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., at the conclusion of the Spring 2017 semester.

Clear Lake, WI Courtney Clark Osceola, WI Kathryn McMartin To be eligible for the Dean’s List, BSU students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 GPA during the semester.

Dean’s List at Aurora University AURORA, Ill. - Aurora University has named Tyler James Richison* of Clayton, WI, to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. Richison is majoring in Business Administration.

The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students recognized with high honors ( * ) have earned a perfect 4.0.

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Wizarding Academy comes to UW-BC Harry Potter fans entering grades 4-9 are invited to Wizarding Academy, a literary day camp presented by the University of Wisconsin-Barron County’s Continuing Education Department on August 21-25. The week will be filled with fun, interactive, hands-on adventures based on the popular Harry Potter book and movie series. Wizarding apprentices will be sorted into houses by the Sorting Hat, earn points toward the House Cup, play Quidditch, solve riddles, test their knowledge of the wizarding world with fast-paced Trivia contests, and even receive correspondence from their favorite Harry Potter characters via Owl Post. Campers will work on a creative and fun project that will teach creativity and teamwork.

Wizarding Academy is led by Holly Hassel, Ph.D., Professor of English at UW-Marathon

County and co-author of the book Critical Companion to J.K. Rowling. Hassel developed and has been leading Wizarding Academy at UW-Marathon County since 2008.

Co-leader is Troy Kozma, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy at UW-Barron County.

The camp runs Monday-Thursday from 9 am - 4:30 pm and Friday from 9 am – 2 pm. The fee is $249 ($239 if registered by July 31); a $49 deposit is due upon registration with full payment due prior to camp.

Registration includes all lunches and snacks, t-shirt, materials and supplies.

For more information or to register, call Barb Ritzinger at 715-2348176 Ext. 5503, email ba rba ra.rit zi nger @ uwc.edu or visit www. ce.uwc.edu/barron.

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Changing Days By: Larry Phillipson 7-16-2017

WAUKESHA, Wis. – Sophia Warner of Clear Lake, WI and Mark Wampfler of Saint Croix Falls, WI were named to the Dean’s List at Carroll University for the spring 2017 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale.

Already the days are changing hue, as they track their orbit through the blue.

The long days of summer are passing by, as our earth travels through the sky.

Named to Ripon College Dean’s List

Soon it will be Labor Day, then autumn will be on the way.

The cooler days of fall are coming round, no hot days of summer can be found.

RIPON, WI -- Ripon College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester, recognizing academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean’s List at Ripon College, students must achieve a 3.40 grade point average or higher on a 4.00 scale and complete at least 12 credits of regular letter-graded work.

Lillian Lenk of Amery, WI, was named to the spring 2017 Dean’s List at Ripon College.

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A dash of nostalgia as summer slips away, we think of the fun on a hot summer day.

It is not all lost, there will be more, as in the good old days of yore.

We do our best with the time that is here, days of happiness filled with cheer.

There will be other days filled with fun, as we pass the days on our run.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Raymond Cooper Prepares For His Greatest Performance July 4, 1998, is a date that will live in infamy in the annals of Lennox Valley. Let’s look back at the events that led up to this remarkable date in Valley history.

The daily talk radio show, “Renderings with Raymond,” is as good a place to begin as any, I suppose.

It had been only 17 months since Raymond Cooper hatched his plan to use his celebrity to weasel his way into the mayor’s seat in the upcoming election. With each passing day, listeners became more enraged at Raymond’s favorite source of controversy, the dastardly actions of the Federal Reserve System. These actions, he claimed, were solely responsible for the soaring price of eggs.

Around that same time, the good Lutherans of the Valley called “Brother Jacob” Gehrig, direct descendant of Lou Gehrig, to serve as their first associate pastor. Not long after, following his attendance at a church growth conference at a Methodist “mega-church” in Kansas City, Jacob felt his heart strangely warmed and was led to begin the Valley’s first “contemporary” worship service. Having no drummers or electric guitar players in the congregation, the weekly 8:30 a.m. service made do with a keyboard player from the local junior college. Brother Jacob is perhaps best known for his habit of preaching in bare feet. He once explained to his congregation of 15 to 20 weekly attendees it had something to do with Moses and a burning bush.

1997 was an eventful year in Lennox Valley, as it was also the year that Juliet Stoughton moved to town, although hardly anyone knew it at the time.

Juliet moved to the Valley to be with her “soulmate,” Chris Roadhouse, who, eight months later, did as soulmates often do, leaving her to be with his new soulmate who lived up the road in Springfield.

In May of ‘98, desperately feeling the echoing emptiness, Juliet picked up a copy of Lennox Valley Hometown News, dated October 15, 1997, which had been lying underneath a copy of the Lennox Valley Phone Book for seven months. That’s when she learned of the First Baptist Church Annual Men’s Breakfast and Turkey Shoot. As one of only six vegetarians in all of the Valley, Juliet was chagrined by the thought of Baptist men traipsing around the church grounds, shooting innocent turkeys. The fact that women weren’t invited made it that much worse.

Of course, the biggest news among the good folks in 1998 was the appointment of the first clergywoman in the history of Lennox Valley. Sarah Hyden-Smith became the pastor of First Methodist Church in June of that year, and life in my hometown hasn’t been the same since.

Who knew that so many puzzle pieces would come together on one extraordinary day? It was on July 4 that both Juliet Stoughton and Raymond Cooper awoke, unbeknownst to each other, in their respective homes earlier than usual for a Sunday morning. Both residents of the Valley were planning to attend church for the first time as adults, but for different reasons.

Juliet, while still plotting her upcoming protest at First Baptist Church, had heard of the new pastor at Lennox Valley Methodist Church. In a moment of desperation, feeling the growing loneliness of a woman whose soulmate was gone for good, Juliet made the fateful decision to quietly slip in among the Methodists and see what this Sarah Hyden-Smith was all about. Juliet was grasping for hope, and church seemed as good a place as any to find it.

Raymond’s reason for attending church was a bit less noble. Coming to the conclusion that he must be a faithful member of a church to win the upcoming election, he realized that the clock was ticking and July 4 was to be the day he took the membership plunge. After much “prayerful thought,” a phrase he would repeat often in the coming weeks, he selected the contemporary service at Lennox Valley Lutheran Church.

It would be a performance to be retold time and again over the coming years.

Visit LennoxValley.com to learn more about the Good Folks who call Lennox Valley home.

Meat Raffle fundraiser for Arnell Memorial Humane Society set for Waterside Bar & Grill Lizbeth has tiny white mittens and tuxedo bib on a patchwork coat of orange and black. She likes to warm your legs with her gentle rubbing to entice a cuddle on the couch. Lizbeth dreams of a day of lounging with a good book, checking out the shadows on the

carpet and taking an afternoon nap with her very own person.

She feels strongly about providing a calming feline presence for her special human. It is her goal in life; mutual compassion and companionship. Lizbeth would prefer to be an only cat to her person but is willing to share with a friendly dog or an independent cat. Visit her at the shelter so she can tell you all about herself.

A Meat Raffle at the Lake is in your future. Waterside Bar and

Grill on Lake Wapogasset is hosting an Arnell Meat Raffle on Saturday, July 22. The fun begins at 4 pm. What could be sweeter than a burger on the bay with friends and animal lovers?! Just picture it; you with a frosty mug, enjoying the company of your best friends, a cool summer breeze from the sunlit lake, caught up in the excitement of winning delicious cuts of meat from Deer’s Locker. Double your fun by helping us support stray and abandoned animals at the Arnell shelter. It doesn’t get any better than this. Can’t wait to see you there.

Six days a week, you can stop by the shelter to meet our adoptable cats and dogs. Our Cat Room has both young and old felines waiting to make your acquaintance. Lizbeth is our most senior cat. Daisy is a two year old Mitted Tuxedo with short hair. Cheryl is a quiet cat who loves to cuddle; she has a medium length white and dark grey coat.

Dekotah has a short coat with a short Manx tail. She is all black and friendly to all. Gomez and Diego are one year old Orange Tabbies with white mittens. Diego loves everyone while Gomez is not so sure he wants to engage in feline playtime. Gordy is a medium hair Buff Tabby. He is Mr. Fun and Friendly.

If you are sure your house is ready for a kitten, Winston, China and Gabe are more than ready to

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Our fun loving, playful American Bulldog Rooney is still waiting for his right someone. He is one year old and anxious to find a play partner. Rooney plays nicely with young pups and rough and tumble with adults. He knows when to be chill and walks nicely on leash. Rooney is very large and all muscle. He would do well in a home that is used to extra large dogs and can appreciate his larger than life attitude.

Captain is also looking for a special home. He is a three year old Yorkie. Captain has been in foster care, learning proper indoor manners in housetraining. He is spunky, playful, active, couch potato, silky soft, adorable and full of Yorkie character. Captain is everything and more than anyone could ask for in a little dog.

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Vacation recap, exciting Brewers weekend . . .

Music on the River on Friday, Polk County Fair Vacations, aren’t they wonderful! We all need them, we all Pounding deserve them, the and Pavement we all enjoy Pam Humpal them, but I think most of you will agree that after a vacation then you need a vacation to rest up again.

This past weekend, our mini-vacation took us to the Milwaukee Brewers.

It is always fun to go to Milwaukee and take in a couple of games but we had quite an adventure.

Staying in the same hotel we were, and right across the hall from us, was #93 Gilbert Brown, Nose Tackle for the Green Bay Packers from 1993-2003. He was in Milwaukee coaching a football camp. Gilbert is one big guy!

And then it was off to Miller Park for the celebration of the 1982 AL Championship 35th Anniversary. For the weekend celebration they had many things planned that we got in on.

Friday night, we received a free Paul Molitor jersey which is a baby blue replica from back in the day. Before Saturday’s game, they had a ceremony on the field introducing the players from the 1982 team. After the ceremony was done and the game started, the

1982 players came up to a suite to watch the game.

And the suite happened to be right next to where Dave and I were sitting.

We were lucky enough to get pictures taken with Jerry Augustine and Jim Slaton, plus we also got shots of Robin Yount, Cecil Cooper and Rollie Fingers. It was exciting!

On Saturday afternoon, Ryan, Rachel, Gavin and Bentley showed up at our tailgate party to surprise us. So on Sunday, we went to the game with them and received a replica ring like the players were presented in 1982 for winning the AL championship. The ring is very cool and heavy!

We ate at Friday’s on their deck overlooking the Brewers bullpen… that was really cool too!

As you can tell, our Milwaukee trip was a wonderful adventure with many great surprises!

“Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is NOVITZKE, GUST, SEMPF, WHITLEY & BERGMANIS LAW OFFICE. The firm is the largest and most experienced personal injury law firm in Polk County with 3 lawyers, 8 legal assistants, and a full time investigator. Their law office is located on the north end of Amery.

2017 Amery Music On The River is scheduled for this Friday, July 21, at the Danielson Stage. The 2nd concert of the season will have mu-

sic by “St Paul Mudsteppers” from 5-7pm, with “Chris Kroeze Band” at 7pm. There will also be a car show, delicious food and drink, and hopefully, nice weather. Bring your lawn chair, and join the fun at Amery’s Music On The River. Thank you to all the are businesses for sponsoring this wonderful event.

On Sunday, July 23, Redeemer Lutheran Church-600 Keller Ave South in Amery, invite you to join them for an Outdoor Worship Service. The service will be led by “Higher Vision Quartet” followed by a delicious brunch.

The Polk County Fair is right around the corner. Talking from past experience, I know that right now 4H families are very busy trying to prepare their projects for the fair…photos need to be taken, woodworking needs a little more sanding then one more coat of varnish, animals need to be walked, washed, and walked again, and the list goes on. Being a part of the Polk County Fair is so much fun. Yes it is a lot of work but the enjoyment and experience is well worth it!

Next week’s Amery Free Press will include a special Polk County Fair Guide featuring all the 4H clubs in the county, good luck wishes from area businesses, judging/ entertainment schedules, and a map of the fairgrounds. Our special fair guide will also be avail-

able at the fairgrounds during the fair.

During the fair, I will be roaming around with my camera capturing photos of fairgoers and exhibitors. I will also be taking pictures at the Quality Meats Auction on Saturday night for exhibitors and businesses to use as thank you advertisements in our paper the next week.

Exhibitors/businesses who would like me to get a picture of their animal or of the animal you purchased, please contact me at 715-268-8101 or mention it to me at the fair.

Good Luck to all fair exhibitors!

Eating at Miller Park - Dave, Ryan, Gavin, Bentley, me and Rachel.

Happy Birthday this week on July 19 to my nephews, Brian and Hobey-who will be 10 years old, and also to my nephew-in-law, Hans, on July 21. Enjoy your special days!

Have a great week, and enjoy the Summer!

Jerry Augustine , 1982 pitcher, and now on Fox Sports Wisconsin, and Dave sporting a 1982 Brewers helmet.

Dave wearing the AL Championship ring

Dave and Jim Slaton - 1982 pitcher.

Our group on Friday night.

Dave and I with Gilbert Brown.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER We understand that the Amery Community Club will be hosting a special celebration in honor of our 30th Anniversary! Come join us at the Amery Farmers Market on Monday July 24th from 3pm-6pm where there will be music, food and entertainment. Keep checking our Facebook page for a listing of attendees. We appreciate the support and can’t wait to see all of you there!

Driving safely is a Life or Death issue! Visit the Community Center on Tuesday, July 25th From 12:30-4:30 for the AARP Driver Safety Course. Please RSVP by calling 715-268-6605.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to register.

Join us for a fun painting party for kids ages 6 and older on August 7th at 1pm. Each painter will go home with their own beautiful painting. The cost is $20 and beverages and snacks will be provided. Please make your checks out to “Brush Strokes Paint Party” and drop off at the Community Center or mail

in your payment by July 31st to get registered.

Marcia Nelson from the Sleep Wellness Center will be presenting information on general sleep and wellness along with a review of the most common sleep disorders on August 15th at 1pm.

Join in on a discussion on the sleep challenges we face as we get older, learn about common sleep disorders seen in the aging community.

This seminar is free and open to the public but registration is required.

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With all the talk about staying physically fit, wouldn’t it be nice to learn how to stay financially fit? Now you can!

Join us for a fun-filled presentation put on by RCU on ways to keep your finances in shape on August 10th at 1pm.

RSVP by calling 715-2686605.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc.

We also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Gene Pribnow took second, Paul Seidel placed third, and Jerry Fisher received the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners were Paul Seidel in first place, Mary Fisher came in second, Carl Johnson placed third, Val Hansen placed fourth, and Gene Pribnow finished with the consolation prize.

Wii Bowling winners were Paul Seidel in first place, Jerry Fisher in second, and Milt Johnson took third place.

Wednesday bridge winners were Pat Carlson in first, Paula Schmid came in second, Patty Talbot came in third, and Mary Salewski placed fourth.

Monday bridge winners were Joann Hallquist in first and Paula Schmid in second place.

Congratulations to all!

Have a safe and wonderful week…..Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

County Fair Facets Again, we prepare, fancy, and anticipate, annual climax, both nostalgia and current gain.

Whether we attend, mentor, or participate this time of year holds pleasure, recompense from pain?

The pain of seeing concerted efforts go awry, that of seeing children, earnest, disappointed too, compensating good that when results aren't high, the learning and accepting bring peace into view.

Seeing a young woman or a young man come forth, because of trying, taking lesser with the good, of seeing in the beauty of the effort, worth, excelling or useful deed, much understood.

Taylors Falls welcomes new downtown business The Falls Chamber of Commerce welcomed their newest member, Juneberry Café, on Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Attendees enjoyed the treats available at the new store and gathered downtown with locals in the former Rocky River Bakery location.

Juneberry Café is a new take-away café in Taylors Falls, MN. Their historic location is a perfect spot to enjoy breakfast and lunch or to take out meals or snacks to the lake or one of the local parks. They use local and organic foods daily to craft delicious sandwiches, salads, snacks, soups, desserts, and housemade beverages. Visitors can grab a whole picnic for the family or just pop in for a cold-press coffee and a cookie to make it through A group gathers to celebrate the grand opening of Juneberry the afternoon.

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Juneberry Café is open Thursdays through Mondays from 8 am -4 pm and is located at 360 Bench St. Taylors Falls, Minn.

Breakfast features hot breakfast sandwiches and Peace Coffee (roasting non-profit in Mpls). Lunch is available starting in the morning each day so that guests can grab something to start the day and be prepared for when hunger hits. A Juneberry picnic is the perfect accompaniment to a paddle down the river or a day at the lake.

Their beverage selections feature nearly entirely Minnesota-made and bottled delicious beverages.

Find all the information you need or contact them at: www.juneberrycafe.com, on Instagram (@juneberrycafe) or Facebook (@thejuneberrycafe).

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We now take off our hats to those who share their skill, experience with advanced techniques and ways, and expose many youth to what our world does fill.

Our fair shows exhibits from those useful days.

Hats off to the many colors now to come, the action in the show ring, in the midway too, the produce of the gardens, flowers, fashion done.

Horse games in the arena, tractor, horse pull too.

As years go by the"Fairest of the Fair" presides Young lady of both usefulness and looks.

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The event proceeds, step by step each passing year; the planners of the county and--grass roots--youth groups, adding to the foundation laid in customs dear, so, another fair engages eager troops.

A glance back, what myriad tradition carries on, when the offspring of the backyard cow was shown, and every hill displayed a herd of cows and barn, before modern ways would the marginal dethrone.

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Customer Service Representative/ Teller First National Community Bank is seeking an outgoing individual to join our team as a Full Time Customer Service Representative/Teller in our Dresser, WI office. The successful candidate will possess a passion for detail with strong math and communication skills, and a desire to provide top-notch customer service. Previous experience in banking and opening new accounts preferred. First National Community Bank offers competitive compensation and a benefit package including 401K, health insurance and generous paid time off.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Middle School Teacher Grade 5

Position: Full-time Middle School Teaching position available beginning the 201718 school year.

Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge in language arts and social studies, but willingness and desire to teach other classes and grade levels as needed; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with middle school age children; be willing to collaborate with colleagues and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of best teaching practices, will make data-based decisions, will use technology as a tool for learning, will be familiar with academic standards, and will personalize instruction to meet individual student needs. Knowledge of effective classroom management is essential.

Requirements: Must hold Wisconsin licensure to teach grades 1-6 or 1-8.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

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Citizens State Bank is looking for a highly motivated candidate with a passion for five star customer service to fill an open part-time Teller position in its Clayton location. Applicant must be dynamic, sociable, and an enthusiastic team player; while possessing a positive “can-do” attitude, excellent judgment and communication skills. Candidate must also have superior customer service skills, great attention to detail, ability to multi task, with a strong desire to succeed in sales. Previous cash handling experience is preferred although not required. Applicants must also be able to work Friday’s and rotating Saturday mornings as needed. Duties of the position to include processing customer deposits, cashing checks and balancing a cash drawer.

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Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with teenagers; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; have strong technology skills as Unity School District is a 1:1 iPad School in grades 6-12; and be a dedicated individual who exhibits a strong desire to improve student learning.

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Straight line winds down trees, cut power A line of severe storms travelled through the area in the early morning hours of July 12. The storms dropped about an inch and half of rain, but what the National Weather Service is calling straight line winds caused a great deal of damage.

Two EF0 tornadoes tracked near Forest Lake in Washington County, Minn. The winds caused damage in several areas in Polk County and St. Croix Counties.

Power was out in Amery for around two hours. Tree limbs were the cause of many outages for Xcel Energy and Polk Burnett Electric COOP. Wisconsin electrical outages for Xcel Energy were centered in Amery, Somerset and Hudson areas. A total of 6,700 Xcel customers were without power at the peak of the outage. Tree limbs downed lines and poles, forcing the replacement of infrastructure.

Xcel had 100 employees working to

repair damage in Wisconsin, with crews from Eau Claire, Ladysmith and LaCrosse coming to help restore service.

All outages were restored by 8 p.m.

July 12.

Three of Polk Burnett’s substations: Black Brook, Trap Rock and Farmington were taken offline when Xcel transmission lines were damaged, according to Joan O’Fallon, communications director for the cooperative.

At the peak, a total of 4,717 customers were without power with the towns of Osceola, Garfield, Farmington, Lincoln and Alden hardest hit. A total of 16 linemen worked the outage until the last power service was restored at 8:30 p.m. on July 12.

Both Polk-Burnett and Xcel have interactive outage maps available on their respective websites that can be accessed by mobile devices when the power is out.

Kassi Milberg had trees fall on her house south of Highway 8 on 120th Street.

Pam Humpal snapped this photo of her sister’s barn (Marv and Joanne Gorres) that collapsed northeast of Amery on County Road JJ.

Alisha Schoeberl sent this photo of her mangled trampoline in Garfield Township.

Fish farming in Wisconsin growing after decade of stagnation MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After a 10year lull, Wisconsin’s aquaculture industry is seeing growth with new farms raising fish destined for the dinner plate.

Chris Hartleb is a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point biology professor who’s tracked the state’s aquaculture industry. He told Wisconsin Public Radio that there’s been a resurgence in the past three years with new businesses, often run by a younger generation, opening up.

Fish farming in the state has traditionally centered on raising bait and sport fish for anglers, but new aquacul-

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Superior Fresh, a fish farm and aquaponics greenhouse, utilizes computers to control things like water temperature and lighting. The indoor facility and technology is expected to allow the farm to grow fish faster.

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