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Marson retiring BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery Police Chief Tom Marson has announced his retirement. Marson has served the City of Amery for over thirty years. Marson first joined the Amery Police Department January 1, 1992. Eleven years later, he was promoted to Chief in January 2003. His last day is slated for September 6, 2022. Officer Jason Hickok was recently promoted to Lieutenant. He will be introduced to the Council and the public during the July 20 Committee

of the Whole meeting, which starts at 5:00 p.m. The Council will start discussion about the plan moving forward now that Marson has announced his retirement. Amery City Administrator Patty Bjorklund said, “We realize the task of Marson replacing him will need to be reviewed carefully. We want to fill the position with someone who will honorably serve the Department like Chief, Tom Marson has.”

Greenlee honored posthumously BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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The ‘steaks’ were high for overseas cattle judging Courtney Glenna and Hailey Clausen, at right, joined with Kaylee Keehr of Washington State and Ben Styer of Menomonie to form a team for judging dairy and beef cattle classes at the Clonmel Agricultural Show in Ireland, where they placed ﬁrst in the Holstein cow class. See story and additional photos on page 2.

Former Amery resident Wayne Greenlee was recently honored posthumously by the National Rural Institute on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictions with the Harold Hughes Award. A conference was held at The University of Wisconsin Stout June 26-30, 2022, where the award was accepted by

Linda Lee on behalf of Greenlee. The award was for “exceptional response” to a rural community. This unique rural alcohol and drug abuse conference provides participants the opportunity to personally interact with other rural alcohol and drug abuse professionals, federal agency representatives, and nationally known SEE GREENLEE, PAGE 11

Polk County Kinship runs the Amazing Race BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An activity based off of CBS’s popular show The Amazing Race, saw mentors and mentees from Polk County Kinship sprinting across Amery to tackle challenges. CBS’s Amazing Race is an adventure reality game show in which 11 or 12 teams of two race around the world performing physical and mental challenges, with the first team to

arrive at the end being crowned the Champions. The Kinship version saw teams racing around Amery participating in a variety of challenges offered up by local businesses and clubs including the Amery Community Club, the Amery Community Center, the Amery Royalty, Amery Girls Basketball, Amery Boys Basketball, Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug and the Amery Public Library.

18 Kinship teams ran the race. Taking the First Place finish was the team of Mylez, Zachary and Erin. Second Place went to Mia and Kelly. Third Place went to Karter and Barry. Amy Danielson of Polk County Kinship said, “It was a great night. The teams all said that they had so much fun and all came to the finish line with huge smiles. Every team SEE KINSHIP, PAGE 16

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The race was on! Competitors grab their Amazing Race clue.

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Courtney Glenna and Hailey Clausen, at right, joined with Ben Styer of Menomonie and Kaylee Keehr of Washington State to form a team for judging dairy and beef cattle classes at the Clonmel Agricultural Show in Ireland, where they placed ﬁrst in the Holstein cow class.

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Hailey Clausen and Courtney Glenna, center, placed third in dairy judging competition at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland. They received their award from two leaders from the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs.

After two-year delay, European dream becomes reality for Amery FFA team In October 2019, an Amery FFA team captured third in dairy judging competition at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, earning the right to tour Europe and compete on an international scale the following summer. Fundraising for the trip began in earnest, with financial support pouring in from throughout the local community and beyond. Then, the pandemic happened. The two-week educational experience was postponed not only in 2020 but again in 2021. Finally, earlier this summer, Amery FFA members Hailey Clausen and Courtney Glenna, along with chaperone Heidi Clausen, were able to participate in the International Dairy Judging Tour of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Irish Republic and London coordinated by Agrotours. Two other members of the Amery FFA team – Katherine Elwood and Ella Williamson – were unable to make the trip. “This trip was truly unforgettable,” Glenna said. “From experiencing different cultures and learning about history to being educated in farming

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Almost 30 young people from across the U.S. participated in the 2022 International Dairy Judging Tour. They are pictured overlooking Edinburgh, Scotland.

and agriculture in various countries and the connections, friendships and memories made, this was such an impactful opportunity that I'm incredibly grateful for. I learned so much in those two weeks, and I’m extremely thankful for the support we received and orga-

nizations that make opportunities like these possible.” “We all had such a great time traveling around the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and are incredibly grateful to our coaches and community for making this trip possible,” Clausen

said. “The landscape of Scotland and Ireland was gorgeous, and this gave us the unique opportunity to tour many agricultural operations and meet local farmers. We know that this was truly a SEE DAIRY, PAGE 12

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ride around Lake Wapo. Bring a friend. No RSVP is required.

Food available for purchase. August 19: 5-7 p.m. Nici Peper, 7 p.m. The Jorgensens.

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Music in the Park - Summer Wednesdays

City of Amery & Genius of Fun Events present 2022 Music in the Park Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through August at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery. Bring a lawn chair. Food available for purchase. July 20: The Legendary Joyann Parker. www.geniusoffun.com amerywisconsin.org

City of Amery & Genius of Fun Events present 2022 Music in the Park Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through August at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery. Bring a lawn chair. Food available for purchase. July 27: BBQ & Blues Night–Double Header with Jeff Ray Band and Samantha Grimes. www.geniusoffun.com amerywisconsin.org

Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Series

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Stop in the Amery Community Center Tuesday, August 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. to learn more about Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research. Call 715-268-6605 for more information. Open to the public.

Music in the Park - Summer Wednesdays

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Music in the Park - Summer Wednesdays

City of Amery & Genius of Fun Events present 2022 Music in the Park Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through August at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery. Bring a lawn chair. Food available for purchase. August 3: Double Header with Sean and Ian Okamoto and School of Rock. www.geniusoffun.com amerywisconsin.org

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City of Amery & Genius of Fun Events present 2022 Music in the Park Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through August at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery. Bring a lawn chair. Food available for purchase. August 17: The Memories 50th Anniversary Tour. www.geniusoffun.com amerywisconsin.org

THURS., JULY 21 Amery Area Garden Club The Amery Area Garden Club will meet Thursday, July 21 at 9 a.m. at One Wild Flower Farm & Design, 525 95th Street. After our tour we will head to Schumacher Park for a bring-your-own picnic lunch. Bring a lawn chair. The Garden Club is open to anyone who is interested in flower or vegetable gardening. Call Pat at 847-736-4938 for more information.

SUN., JULY 24 Chicken Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave, Amery, will be hosting its annual Chicken Dinner on Sunday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu: ¼ grilled chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, rolls, dessert and beverages. Eat in or take out. Free will donation.

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Garage Sale Th, July 21 • 8am-5pm Fri, July 22 • 8am-5pm

1239 65th Avenue County Road F Amery, WI 54001 Bake Sale while supplies last

The Amery Woman’s Club will meet for a picnic on Wednesday, August 3, 4:30 p.m. at Garfield Park, under the pavilion. The address is 776 130th St., Amery. Please bring a dish to pass. Plates, utensils, and beverages will be provided. A short meeting after dinner will be followed by a pontoon boat

GARAGE SALE Thur., July 21 Fri., July 22 Sat., July 23 til noon Mens, misses, jr. girls, kids items. Something for everyone!

60 9th St, Clear Lake (1/2 mile west of Hwy 63 & Cty Rd F behind Village Coffee Co (Westside Cafe))

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WED., AUG. 17 Music in the Park - Summer Wednesdays

FRI., AUG. 19 Music on the River

City of Amery & Genius of Fun Events present 2022 Music in the Park Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through August at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery. Bring a lawn chair. Food available for purchase. August 24: Rex Cactus. www.geniusoffun.com amerywisconsin.org

WED., AUG. 31 Music in the Park - Summer Wednesdays City of Amery & Genius of Fun Events present 2022 Music in the Park Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through August at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery. Bring a lawn chair. Food available for purchase. August 31: Pat Donohue and the Prairie Home All Stars. www.geniusoffun.com amerywisconsin.org

TUES., SEPT. 13 Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Series Stop in the Amery Community Center Tuesday, September 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. to learn more about Effective Communication Strategies with Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Call 715-268-6605 for more information. Open to the public.

Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

2ND & 4TH TUESDAYS Sign Language Classes Would you like to learn Sign Language at a fun and easy going pace? Stop by the Amery Community Center on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 1:00 to learn the basics. Open to the Public, Membership encouraged.

1ST WEDNESDAY Alzheimer’s Family Support Group First Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am at the Amery Community Center. Call 715-268-6605 for more information. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association.

THURSDAYS Amery Al Anon Group The Amery Al Anon Family Group will meet Thursdays at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Amery. Call 715-5543344 for info.

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Grape Tang and the Upside Down BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

e are entering the part of deep summer, a time of year when many early summer organized activities end. Children who haven’t had their entire summer laid out on a spreadsheet are probably past the “bored” part of summer and are either deeply involved spending time with other children or are on the cusp of becoming feral. My wife and I are watching the current season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” the horror/ fantasy show set in rural smalltown Indiana in the 1980s. It’s about a group of teenage friends Publisher who spend a great deal of time together faced with some interTom Stangl dimensional challenges. As I watch this show where the friends spend so much time together their parents are not concerned where they are, I get nostalgic about my own childhood of the late 1960s and early 1970s. I didn’t have to battle interdimensional demons, but I had a core group of friends that sure would have helped me do so if came up. Summertime was the time to spend all sorts of time with neighborhood friends. You have to remember that this was before cable TV (heck before widespread color TV), cell phones, personal computers and home video games (unless you were a millionaire). We would get on some tangent, whether it was playing the card game Spades or swimming and diving in the municipal pool, and literally run it into the ground. There was one summer when we played pickup games of baseball on what seemed to be nearly a daily basis. There was another summer when grape flavored Tang came out. We drank so many pitchers full of the drink that we later learned that food coloring has a way of passing through the body relatively unscathed. Sometimes, we developed rather grandiose ideas, like building a raft out of empty oil drums to float down the small creek that ran through my hometown. This particular plan grew in scale until we realized that we would need to weld the raft together and carry the several hundred pound craft a half mile to a creek that was so shallow you could walk across it without getting your knees wet. Needless to say, this particular plan did not come to pass. I recall spending the night with a friend during the summer. We snuck out of the house at 2 a.m. to see what was going on in town. Having never been out and about at that hour of the morning, we were unsure of what we might see. That was the allure of the adventure. Would we see a murder? Car accident? Drunks? We went downtown and saw absolutely nothing but a deserted downtown. No crime, no drunks, nothing but closed stores and empty streets. After making a second round of the four block downtown (just to be sure) we bought a can of pop and returned home. That was our big adventure on a warm summer evening. Childhood, like summertime, passes far too quickly. I’m sure you all have memories or stories like these. It’s often fun to share these with your children, for no other reason than to let them know that you too, once were a kid. Enjoy the hot weather, but take it easy on that grape Tang. Sure, it tastes good now, but trust me, you won’t like it later.

The decade of denial BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

funny thing happened last Friday that got me thinking. I was in a conversation with my dad, sisters and husband when I forgot my age. I have heard people say before that they forgot how old they were, and I always found that silly. But like many things in life, something seems exceptionally silly until it happens to you. Before I jumped to the conclusion that I was develEditor oping dementia, I April Ziemer took into account as people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the brain. As a result, some people may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, they don’t remember information as well, or they lose things like their glasses. For some, (like me) maybe they forget how old they actually are. During my age forgetting conversation, my dad immediately replied I was 46. The funny thing about this was even though a minute before I could not actually remember my age, I knew darn well I was not 46. My hubby said I was 45 and he was right. Technically my daddio was completely wrong as I haven’t had my birthday yet this year and I will be 46. My two younger sisters laughed and laughed at my forgetfulness, but just wait-their turn is coming. In the days that followed this conversation I really started to dwell on my age. Am I really almost 46?

That puts me in the category of UPPER forties. I know time flies when you are having fun, but dang. I started thinking about the years in your forties as a whole and I realized those years should really be called the decade of denial. It seems I am unrealistic about how my age has possibly caught up with me. I guess it is an actual thing that you can walk into a room and forget why you went in there. The other day I walked out onto the deck for something. By the time I closed the sliding glass door, I couldn’t remember why I went out there. The kids were in the pool and asked me what I was doing. I said I had just come out to tell them I love them. They gave me a disgusted look. I stared them down until they each told me they loved me. There is actually no denying the fact that we are obviously quite the lovey-dovey family. What I have tried to deny is the fact that my body doesn’t move like it once did. So, my little guy wants me to run around the back yard and kick the soccer ball for a bit-sounds great. After a few minutes-not so great. Let me just go grab my knee brace. Still not so great, but they do say being a parent is often times painful, but I do not think this is what they meant. When I was a bit younger, my pals and I would day drink. We would then do what I like to call “Nap and Rally” where you snooze for an hour and wake up for another good five plus hours of party time. I tried this not long ago and I was convinced it wouldn’t be an issue, but the problem is what used to be nap time is now my actual bedtime-there will be no rallying. Also, in case you were wondering,

Centrum Silver vitamins do not do a darn thing for hangovers. There you have it. I have been in complete denial about what I am still capable of at this stage in life. You know what else I have been in denial about? All of my teenage shenanigans. For many, by the time you hit your forties, you have children who are getting to the age where they might be testing the waters of independence. You never want your kiddos to do something stupid and use the excuse that they are sure you did the same thing when you were their age. Thus, you must just deny, deny, deny. It is important for my children to know I never stayed out past curfew. I never ever tried a sip of alcohol before I was 21 years-of-age. Under no circumstances did I ever consider skipping school. I would have never dreamed of not cleaning my room. Talk back to my parents? FUHGEDDABOUTIT! Since my dad was overly eager in aging me (Hey Pops, it is going to be a loooooong 19 weeks until I am actually 46), the least he could do is agree with all of my denial if the grandkids ever ask him to confirm my lies. Country Crooner Pam Tillis once sang a song called, “Cleopatra, Queen of Denial” From here on out, you can just call me Cleo for short. I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715268-8101

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Google and Facebook are threatening Mass shootings symptom local news–the Journalism Competition of a deeper problem and Preservation Act can save it ABOUT THE TOWN

BY GENE JOHNSON PUBLISHER EMERITUS, PRESS PUBLICATIONS, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN

ASS SHOOTINGS ARE on the increase. They are tragic and devastating. Families and children are fearful and law enforcement is not able to prevent them or reduce the incidence of these merciless killings. I don’t see gun control, confiscation or more regulations reducing this growing problem. It’s a much, much deeper problem in our society and I think we’ve been skirting the root cause. What creates so much anger that provokes young men to walk into a school and kill innocent children and teachers? What creates so much hatred in others that provokes a person to walk into a place of worship and kill innocent people who only want to exercise their freedom of religion? Gene Johnson What provokes so much hatred that someone will kill people simply because of their sexual orientation? I fear for our country. As an American (democratic) society, I think we have lost our way. We have broken homes, grandparents rather than two parent families raising children, poverty, poor educational systems, gangs, and violence is everywhere—on television, in the movies, on the Internet, on video games, social media and on real-life news programs. Today there is a disrespect for law and order, for police, for teachers, for employers, for parents and for each other. We have lost many of the fundamentals of civil life. Perhaps it’s partly the decline in church attendance that has led to this, or parents no longer teaching at home basic manners and politeness to children. Worse, many parents may also lack these attributes. The moral fabric of this country seems to be coming apart. Many people who feel isolated, marginalized and insignificant are susceptible to dangerous messages found on social media and the Internet. Unless we begin to make progress solving these deeper problems of our society, I don’t see gun control, confiscation or more regulations reducing mass shootings. Our society, beginning with children, has lost respect for the responsibility of being parents. We have lost some of the basic fundamentals of civil life such as rules for living that Moses brought down from Mount Sinai known as the Ten Commandments. Today many pastors through their sermon communication are finding it difficult to challenge these areas of immorality and ethics in our society. There is fear of reprisal, fear that their church won’t grow or it will lose financially. This nation cannot continue on this path. People are trying to rewrite the Constitution. In the first place, they should read it and understand it. Our government and our elected representatives are supposed to serve the people, not concentrate on personal financial gain. What information can you trust today? The Bible is our manufacturer’s handbook. It is God inspired word, but throughout history sinful people have turned against God. They have lost what the words “Love your neighbor as yourself” mean. Our nation is on the road to self-destruct. If we don’t make changes, we will continue to lose freedoms that we have fought so hard to protect. You as individuals can make a difference. Be encouragers. Invite people to church and help them be involved. Read the Bible or attend a Bible study. You may discover that the society written about and condemned in the Bible is very similar to our society today. Check it out!

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homas Jefferson famously declared, “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” Jefferson knew that local papers were vital to a thriving democracy, and that notion is as true today as it was at our nation’s beginning. Americans know it, too. They trust their local news outlets, even in this highly fractured and partisan time. Compared to national news, six in 10 Americans have more trust in local news to report on stories that affect their daily lives, and they are about twice as likely to trust local news to report on the information they need to vote. Despite our trust in local news, too many communities today are hurtling towards Jefferson’s worst fear, but in a way he never could have imagined. About two newspapers have been closing every week since 2005. Instead of the government stifling journalism, local papers are steadily being shuttered due to the unchecked influence of two private entities: Google and Facebook. The main challenge for small news publishers is that Google and Facebook have hindered local outlets’ ability to be fairly compensated for the significant value their content generates for these platforms. Big Tech has commoditized and disconnected news content from its sources, undermining the advertising business that served as a bedrock of the newspaper indus-

try. Big Tech platforms control virtually every aspect of the online advertising business and use clever tactics to keep users on their sites and deprive publishers of the ability to monetize their content. Faced with this anticompetitive behavior, it should be no surprise that local papers are struggling. In 2022, more than a fifth of Americans live in news deserts. And, 1,625 counties have only one newspaper, while more than 200 have no local newspaper at all. Social media is increasingly filling the void with untrustworthy sources and misinformation and becoming Dean Ridings America’s de facto local news source. Big Tech’s threat to local journalism will not go away on its own, and the cost of inaction is too great to ignore. Congress must act. Among the antitrust bills Congress is considering this year, the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) is the only one that provides a direct check against Google and Facebook’s anticompetitive tactics that put local papers at risk. Ironically, Big Tech is protected by U.S. antitrust laws, which prevent local papers from negotiating as a group. The JCPA would provide a temporary, limited antitrust safe harbor for small, local news publishers to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google for fair compensation for the use of their content. It’s narrowly tailored to ensure that coordination by news publishers is only in the interest

of protecting trustworthy, quality journalism. Critics of the JCPA have parroted Big Tech’s argument that the bill would predominantly help large national publications. However, the JCPA is specifically designed to help small- and medium-sized papers and would help flow subscription and advertising dollars back to their newsrooms. Large national publications like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times won’t qualify. The bill also incentivizes publishers to invest in hiring new journalists and newsroom personnel. In fact, publishers that demonstrate their investment will receive a higher portion of the negotiated funds. As Big Tech devalues high-quality journalism in favor of provocative, divisive clickbait, the prospect of layoffs, pay cuts and furloughs has become an everyday reality for local journalists. While critics of the JCPA squabble about utopian solutions, local publishers, who recognize the urgency to revive local news, are firmly supporting the JCPA. They acknowledge the JCPA is the only bill that will put them on a more level playing field with the tech giants. Join me in asking your representatives in Congress to prioritize passing the JCPA to protect their constituents’ access to objective, quality local reporting – and to ensure that Thomas Jefferson’s fear of a democracy without robust journalism never comes to pass. America’s Newspapers is the trade association for thousands of newspapers across the United States. www.newspapers.org

students are not in school during prime farming months. Perhaps most importantly, in an era of climate risk — and given that agriculture is the single largest contributor to the broken carbon cycle we are now experiencing — what “values” will drive choices and investment in this project? It’s not hyperbole: we need another 20-acres of corn and beans like we need holes in our head. Will herbicides be applied regularly to this land — directly adjacent to residential homes and the Apple River? GMO crops planted? Continuous tillage? What about perennial crops, like pastures or an orchard? Or the importance of bio-diversity — creating valuable habitat for pollinators and birds? Will building soil health be a driving concern?

Rather than just jumping into this on an ad-hoc basis, I strongly recommend that Amery Schools take some time with the Visioning process to get a feel for what this community most values. Set up a process that culminates in a long-term Master Plan. It is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to create something unique and galvanizing, and for which many locals would happily volunteer money, time and effort to fully realize. This project can and should be a great benefit not just to local students, but the entire Amery community; and it will be to the extent that it aligns with the values, passions and ideas of those that are invited to show up and create it. Sincerely, Peter Henry Town of Black Brook

LETTER TO THE EDITOR School Farm I read with interest about first steps for 20-acres purchased recently by the Amery School District. It’s heartening to see so many school district personnel step forward to help. As a former educator, Amery School’s parent, referendum supporter, local businesss owner and a person who has developed half a dozen small farms over the last decade (and of course, taxpayer), I am wondering if the project might be best served by more community input. There are many knowledgeable people here when it comes to farm enterprises — what levels of investment, labor, equipment and infrastructure each requires, and what makes sense given that

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that they can be observed on that date. Passenger hops will also be made. Having proved tremendously popular last year, the horse-pulling contest will again find some of the best teams in this section of the state pulling for prize monies totaling $225.00. An invitation is extended to everyone to attend this all “free” event. There is no charge for parking or admittance to the grounds.

110 Years Ago July 18, 1912 Runaway Accident E. D. smith was quite seriously injured Monday by being thrown from his buggy when his horse became frightened at the train and ran away. No bones were broken but Mr. Smith was badly bruised about the legs and shoulders.

Another Big One

Rail Oddities

J. F. Porter has raised the record for Northern Pike in this vicinity by landing one this morning that weighed a trifle over 17 pounds. The fish was caught at Sucker Lake and is a perfect specimen.

Prior to 1883 hundreds of cities across the U.S. went by different “local” times. The 4-zone system of standard time was developed and sponsored by the railroads, and was adopted by all of them at the same moment – Noon on Nov. 18, 1883.

Breaks Leg Leo Gross fell from the top of a twenty-foot ladder at the residence of Arthur Herring on Tuesday evening sustaining a multiple fracture of his left leg and other bruises.

105 Years Ago July 19, 1917 Will Oil Streets Soon H. Phillips and P. C. Amundson were at Barron Tuesday to confer with contractors who are oiling the streets in that city and made arrangements for them to ship their equipment here to oil our streets. The oil has been on track here for some time. The oiling of Keller Avenue will put the finishing touches on one of the finest streets in northern Wisconsin.

95 Years Ago July 21, 1927 E. Heebink Buys Out Partner A deal was consummated last Thursday whereby E. Heebink becomes sole owner of the Snoenbos & Heebink Hardware store in this city. The firm name will remain the same as heretofore, at least for some time and the business will be Yesterday’s conducted along practically the same lines News although some changes will be made to facilDiane Stangl itate the handling of the business and to add to the service of this popular concern.

New Motion Picture Camera The W. W. Winchester & Sons Jewelry Company of this city is demonstrating one of the latest individual motion picture cameras, and it is proving a real attraction. The machine is a wonderful invention, light enough to be carried as easy as a camera by the operator. Mr. Winchester will be pleased to demonstrate.

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, was broken into and a small amount of gas taken.

Fun at the beach If anything could make you long for the good old days when you could swim at the beach, this photo certainly does. That old water slide looks like great fun. Does anyone know who built that water slide?

Amery Paving Contract Let Mayor V. H. Christensen and Alderman E. M. Hogan were at Superior yesterday to represent the city at the opening of the contracts for the paving of Keller Avenue and while details are not available as we go to press, Mr. Christensen informs us that the contract has been let to Alfred Brown of Holcom at a saving over the estimated cost of about $3,000. Work will begin in ten days or two weeks.

Boy Severs Toe with Ax Lester Eveland of Balsam Lake, 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.

90 Years Ago July 21, 1932 Two Bandits Shot at Danbury Two bandits robbed several places including the Anderson Yard at Dresser Jct., last Friday night and in making their getaway were so hard pressed that they left their car behind. Sheriff James A. Olson and Deputy O. M. Vold were called and on investigation found a newly painted car (the paint was barely dry) and in the car was a slip showing the purchase of paint from a Danbury store. Officers Olson and Vold went immediately to Danbury and on inquiry at the store were informed that two men driving a light blue car had purchased the paint, and a little boy volunteered the further information that the men had been seen near a lake in the jack pine wilderness in Burnett County Sheriff Olson inquired at a filling station for further information and there he met John Dietz, nephew of the famous defender of Cameron Dam in Sawyer County, who is a deputy at Danbury in Burnett County. Deputy Dietz offered to take Olson and Vold out to search for the hiding place of the outlaws, and after an extensive search they ran across an old timer who had seen the blue car drive down an obscure road. After following this road some distance the officers came to a shack where women were doing a washing and on being questioned could not or would not give the time of the men’s return. Sheriff Olson requested that Deputy Dietz get help and watch the place.

To this Dietz agreed and went to Danbury where he telephoned Sheriff Sanders of Burnett County who immediately came down with deputies and a Soo Line agent. An official car was placed across the road and logs and brush piled at each end to make a barricade and the six officers hid in the brush to await the return of the bandits. They had stolen another car at Dresser Jct., when they had to abandon theirs because it was being watched. When the men came in the stolen car Sheriff Saunders stood up, presented a sawed off shotgun and demanded the men’s surrender. The driver of the bandit car immediately stepped on the throttle and the other man opened fire at Sheriff Saunders who with the other officers returned the fire fatally wounding both men. They were taken to Frederic hospital where they died. Sheriff Olson questioned the women who had been living at the shack with the outlaws and they talked freely, but there was no available evidence to connect the women with the burglaries and they were released. This was a fine piece of police work and the officers in charge are to be complimented. They got their men, secured most of the stolen property and set an example of courageous, intelligence. The only good bandit is a dead one and this swift and final termination of the careers of these enemies of society is commendable. There has been too much sob sister stuff and too much leniency in the public mind regarding the county’s criminal element.

75 Years Ago July 24, 1947 Third Annual Free Air Show All indications point to another large crowd for the third annual Free Amery Air Show set for this coming Sunday, July 27. Under the auspices of the American Legion and the Amery Flying club, the event will feature top performers in flying events and a large horse-pulling contest. All events will take place at the airport located four miles northwest of Amery on county trunk highway H. Included in the flying part of the celebration will be a free breakfast hop for all pilots and passengers, stunt flying, formation flying, strip and other races. Highlight of the day will be a parachute jump by a former paratrooper. Also listed among the attractions will be the appearance of “flying disks” over the airport. Those in charge guarantee

70 Years Ago July 17, 1952 Yegg Loots Theatre Office Between show time Sunday evening and Monday morning, culprits (or culprit), entered the Amery Theatre office, picked up several hundred dollars in cash and disappeared. Owner John Schanon discovered the loss Monday mornings and notified authorities with Deputy Sheriff Carl Burman summoned to investigate the case. Originally believed to be more, the loss was thought to be in the $300 to $400 bracket. Entry was made through a back door with the burglars walking through the air-conditioning unit and crawling through a hole under the stage. The funds were lifted from a desk in the office portion of the theatre. No insurance was carried on the loss.

This is the Season Just a look around these parts will convince residents of this area to be extremely wary when it comes to dealing with strangers, regardless of the transaction. Remember that a wonderful bargain in services or products may turn out to be a boomerang tomorrow. Deal only with people you know and can trust. It will pay you dividends in the long run.

Gypsy Encampment Now North of Amery Gypsies, 14 trailer houses strong, are now camping near the Eckert’s Apple River Resort just north of Amery. Arriving enmasse Saturday are apparently offering septic tank pumping, barn spraying and other similar services. Driving cars with Mississippi and Arkansas license plates, the tribe members dress in typical, traditional garb.

Mammoth Hippopotamus to be in Amery Kids, young and old, will perk up their ears around theses parts this week with the announcement of a circus coming to Amery, Friday, August 1. The Wallace & Clark caravan will make a stop at the Al York place in north Amery on that date. Boasting the “Mighty Goliath” the largest hippopotamus ever captured, the circus will hold “open house” for all those interested in animal feeding at 10 a.m. with showings at 2 and 8 p.m. There will be no charge for attendance at the animal meeting. According to the circus publicity release their elephant herd was used to make the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture entitled “Soldiers Three.” Also included will be aerialists and other entertainers.

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AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, Garth Schumacher, interim Pastor, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org

ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Laurie Kenyon Woods, Pastor

Wednesday, July 20: Youth Service Project and Movie Time TBD; 10 am Bible Study; 2-3 pm Garth-Evergreen. Thursday, July 21: 8:15 am Ministerium. Sunday, July 24: Church Clean-Bowman/Anderson/Bevington; 10 am Sunday Worship. Monday, July 25: 6:30 pm Boy Scouts.

FAITH FAMILY (UNITED METHODIST) 2692 154th Ave., Emerald, Hakki Min, Pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Alan Arneson, Pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryﬂc.org Saturdays: 7:30 am Men’s Fellowship. Sundays: 9:30 am Worship.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, Pastor, 715-268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org Wednesday, July 20: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. Thursday, July 21: 6:30 pm TACTICAL to use building. Sunday, July 24: 9:30 am Sunday School for ALL Ages (also streamed on Facebook); 10:30 am Worship Service (also streamed on Facebook); 1 pm Worship Service on WPCA Radio 93.1. Monday, July 25: 7 pm Girls Bible Study (Age 12 and Up).

BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Laurie Kenyon Woods, Pastor, 715-268-9291, balsamlutheranchurch.org Sundays: 9:30 am Fellowship; 10:15 am Worship. Youth Education & Adult Bible Study will resume during the school year.

Sundays: 8:30 am Worship.

CLEAR LAKE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, Scott Manly, Pastor 715-566-4349; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, clearlakewi.adventistchurch.org Saturdays: 9:30 am Sabbath School (Bible Study for All Ages); 11 am Worship.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, Hakki Min, Pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org Sundays: 11 am Worship.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, Hakki Min, Pastor, 715-263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org Sundays: 9:45 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, 715-268-9577, nuicparish.org Thursday, July 21: No Quilting at Little Falls. Sunday, July 24: 8 am Radio Broadcast on WPCA 93.1 FM; 9:30 am Combined NUIC Worship at Little Falls; 11 am Chicken Dinner at Little Falls. Monday, July 25: 6:30 pm Bible Study at Little Falls. Tuesday, July 26: 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Jonathon Enger, Pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org Sundays: 9 am In-Person Worship or Livestreaming on Website.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 207 120th Street, Amery, 715-268-2143, Diane Norstad, Pastor, eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Sunday, July 24: 10:30 am Worship Service.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, Pastors, 715-268-2350, www.eastlincolnalliance.com

MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, Pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Neal Weltzin, Pastor, 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY 119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, Pastor, 715-268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, Pastor, 715-948-2867, www.cllutheran.org

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Jerry Harris, Pastor, 715-405-2253, ourladyofthelakes.ws

FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, Pastor, 715-268-7135, www.ﬂcamery.org Thursdays: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon. Sundays: 9 am Worship.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, Pastor, 715-263-2846, www.ﬁrstluthclearlake.com Saturday, July 23: 7 am Ladies Book Study; Canoe/Kayak Trip. Sunday, July 24: Sunday School Cookout & Family Fun Day; 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10 am Traditional Worship (SS Make-up Cookout); 11 am Fellowship with Hot Dog and Chips Lunch; 11:45 am Blast from the Past Family Fun Event. Sunday, July 24-Friday, July 29: Pastor’s Vacation. Tuesday, July 26: 9 am Quilting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST – NEW RICHMOND 1491 Co Rd A, New Richmond, Tony Rankin, Preacher, GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) (715) 690-8077, www.cocnr.com Sundays: 9 am Adult & Youth Bible Study; 10 am Worship. 877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Wednesdays: 6:30 pm Bible Study. Diane House, Pastor, 715-857-5580, www.georgetownlutheran.net CHURCH OF CHRIST – ST. CROIX VALLEY 2245 Cty Rd T (Stanton Town Hall), Deer Park, Eric GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS Olson, Preacher, 715-431-0053, 715-808-0324, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2140 stcroixvalley.churchofchrist.info Sundays: 11 am Worship Service. Sundays: 10 am Bible Class; 11 am Worship; 6 pm Worship. Wednesdays: 6 pm Bible Class.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy. 64, Forest, Sean & Libby Higgins, senior leaders, 715-265-4810 or 715-781-8247, www.livingwordchapel.com

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, Pastor, 715-948-2493, www.htocclayton.org

Masses–Thursday: 9 am. Saturday: 6 pm. Sunday: 8:30 am.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, Pastor, 715-268-7290, www.oslcamery.org Sundays: 9 am In-Person Worship, Livestreaming on Facebook.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN - LCMS 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Doug Davis, Interim Pastor, 715-268-7283, redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Sunday, July 24: 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Fellowship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE 205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, Pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, Pastor, 715-265-7133, www.jbjsaints.com Sunday: 8:30 am Mass. Wednesday & Thursday: 8 am Mass.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Jerry Harris, Pastor, 715-268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org Masses–Saturday: 4 pm. Sunday: 10:30 am. Tuesday: 5:15 pm. Wednesday: 9 am. Friday: 9 am.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST 1606 165th Avenue, Centuria (County Rd I between Balsam Lake & Centuria, Yul Kwon, Pastor, 715-485-3363, htslumc@gmail.com, Facebook

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN (LCMS) 2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), Rev. Gregory Becker (SMP), Vacancy Pastor, 715-541-2955.

Sundays: 8:30 am Worship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, Pastor, 715-269-5126

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, Pastor, 715-541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, 715-948-2867, www.immanuellutheran.info JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, Michael Shepherd, Family Life Pastor, 715-268-2223, office@journeychurch.city, www.journeychurch.city Sundays: 9 am In-Person Worship Service, Available Online at Amery Journey Church YouTube. Nursery for birth-3 years; Wild Kingdom Children’s Church for PreK - 1st grade; 10:30 am Life Groups (Sunday School) for all ages. Mondays: 5 pm Latino Bible Study in the Teen Center. Wednesdays: 8:30 am Women’s Life Group (Bible Study) in the Gathering Room; Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Life Group (Bible Study) in the Gathering Rm.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, 715-268-9577, nuicparish.org Thursday, July 21: No Quilting at Little Falls. Sunday, July 24: 8 am Radio Broadcast on WPCA 93.1 FM; 9:30 am Combined NUIC Worship at Little Falls; 11 am Chicken Dinner at Little Falls. Monday, July 25: 6:30 pm Bible Study at Little Falls. Tuesday, July 26: 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

Saturday: 8 am Divine Service.

Friday, July 22-Saturday, July 23: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, July 24: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship.

TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, 715-268-9577, nuicparish.org Thursday, July 21: No Quilting at Little Falls. Sunday, July 24: 8 am Radio Broadcast on WPCA 93.1 FM; 9:30 am Combined NUIC Worship at Little Falls; 11 am Chicken Dinner at Little Falls. Monday, July 25: 6:30 pm Bible Study at Little Falls. Tuesday, July 26: 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, Pastor, 715-263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, July 20: 6 pm All Church Family Fun Bonﬁre/Potluck at Pickard’s. Thursday, July 21: 7 am Men’s Coffee Time at Amery Family Restaurant; 9 am Mission Stitchers; 5-8 pm CREW Lake Day at Mohrland’s. Saturday, July 23: 7 am Men’s Bible Study at Jason Sigsworth’s. Sunday, July 24: 9 am Coffee & Fellowship; 9:10 am Worship Team 3 Practice; 10 am Worship Service. Monday, July 25: 6 pm Women’s Bible Study. Tuesday, July 26: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study; 6 pm Bible & Faith 101.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Lori Peper, Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9:30 am Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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Sylvia Mae (Lammert) Bracht passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14th, 2022, at the age of 89. Sylvia was born May 21st, 1933, in Rice Lake, WI to John and Adelaide (Matton) Lammert. Sylvia grew up on a farm rural Rice Lake with 8 siblings. On December 223, 1951, Sylvia was joined iin marriage to Roy Henry B Bracht at St. Paul’s Luthera an Church, Wyoming MN w while Roy was home on lleave from the Military. R Roy and Sylvia were blessed w with 5 children, Christine, A Alan, Marian, Neil, and D Dale. Sylvia and Roy lived iin Stacy, MN and other vario ous places until 1964 when tthey settled in St. Croix falls WI to raise their family. Together Roy and Sylvia had a farm where they milked cows, raised pigs, horses, chickens, and goats Sylvia always tended to hurt or injured animals, often bringing them in the house to heal. One of Sylvia’s passions were her flower gardens. She loved caring for her flowers along with growing a garden. Sylvia enjoyed canning the crops harvested from her garden. Sylvia’s other hobbies included baking, dancing (Square and Polka), crocheting, sewing, and crafting. Sylvia also made clothing for her family, friends, and neighbors in her spare time. Long after the farm animals were gone Sylvia loved feeding and watching all the birds at her feeders. Sylvia served in various positions over the years including a housekeeper at Dalles House Motel, a laborer at Frabritec, foster parent, and a housekeeper at Good Samaritan Nursing home. At Good Sam’s she wasn’t only in housekeeping, Sylvia did the crafts, maintained the bulletin boards, and brought residents home to tour the farm. She retired from Good Samaritan, in 1998, after many years of service. Sylvia took pride in her children, grandchildren (16), and great-grandchildren (52) with another one anticipated any day. She will be remembered for her devout faith, unconditional love, spunkiness, wit, laughter, and stubbornness. Sylvia is proceeded in death by her husband, Roy; parents; siblings, Elvera Prokosh, Beatrice Irvin, John Lammert, Bernice Lammert, Donald Lammert; brother-in- laws Jim Prokosh and Alfred Irvin; sons-in-laws Gordon Aikin and Ronald Wilson; and grandchild Aaron Bracht. She survived by siblings Gloria (Warren) Westlund, Verna (Dave) Ittner; daughters, Christine Wilson and Marian (Lazaro) Gonzalez; sons, Alan Bracht, Neil Bracht, and Dale (Pam Hutton) Bracht; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A visitation will be held at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WI on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Dresser, WI with visitation on hour prior to the service. A burial will follow the service at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI at 2:45 PM.

Mary Nevala passed away peacefully at Golden Age Manor in Amery on Saturday evening, July 16, with her husband of 66 years at her side. Mary Yvonne Nevala, age 89, was born on March 15, 1933, in Superior, Wisconsin. Her parents were P Patrick C. and Bernice ((Devlin) Hanlon. Mary g grew up in Superior and g graduated in 1951 from S Superior Cathedral High S School. She then attended S Superior State College (now U UW- Superior) for three y years, during which time sshe especially excelled at d drama. She had the lead fem male part in two major colllege play productions, and secondary roles in several others. She dropped out of college after 3 years and married Marvin Nevala on September 3rd, 1955. She subsequently spent 6 years as an Army wife, spending significant time at Army bases in South Carolina, France and New Mexico. She was a 6th grade teacher for one year at a Catholic school in Columbia, South Carolina. Mary moved to Amery with her husband and young family in 1962, and has lived here ever since. She was active in the community, spending several years as a den mother for the Amery Cub Scouts, and over 20 years as a religion instructor for youth at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. She also sang in the St. Joseph church choir for over 50 years. Other community involvement included Homemakers' Club, Amery Women's Club, Girl Scouts, tennis club, and 50 plus years with the neighborhood weekly coffee group. Mary volunteered for many activities and loved to socialize with friends and neighbors. Also, when her family was raised, she took a part time job as a Teacher Aide at the Amery School District. She held that position for 17 years. When time permitted during school vacations or summer breaks, she traveled extensively with her husband, other friends, and her children and family. She had the opportunity to spend one- and two-week vacations in many southern locations, and to travel in all 50 states, plus Mexico and Canada. After retirement she made 5 trips to Europe, visiting 11 European countries on those trips. Mary enjoyed tending her flowers, playing "500" and poker with family and friends, attending church almost daily when possible, playing tennis, and spending time with family. She exercised almost daily at the Amery Community Center – or other locations – and was often seen riding her bicycle about town. Mary was preceded in death by sons Timothy and Richard, and grandson Josh, as well as her parents and two brothers – Robert and Richard Hanlon. She is survived by her husband Marvin, son Terrance and daughter Carolyn, and grandchildren Charissa Schmidt, Bo Van Handel, Laura Schmitz and Holly Nevala. She also leaves 9 great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Levi, Gavin, Elyse, Maverick, Kinsley, Easton, Palmer and Miles. Mom and Grammie will be greatly missed by all. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the funeral at church. Burial will take place at the Amery Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

On September 15, 1932 JoAnn M. Gehrman was born in Garfield Township, Wisconsin. She was baptized on January 2, 1933 at Deronda Lutheran Church. She was confirmed on October 13, 11946 at Deronda Lutheran C Church. JoAnn attended sschool in Amery, WI where sshe graduated in 1950. In 11946 while waitressing at tthe Corner Café in Amery sshe meet her future husb band Vernon. They were m married on October 8, 11950 at Deronda Lutheran C Church. Vern and Joann rrented a few places before p purchasing their home at 287 Summit Ave in Amery around 1952. Together they enjoyed bowling and dancing. In 1955 their first son Robert was born. In 1957, they welcomed a second son Rodney. Their daughter Diane was born in 1960. The family of five spent a lot of time together, taking numerous family camping trips along the Trade River, Lake Superior, to Jellystone Park, South Dakota and Wyoming. JoAnn worked for many years as a secretary at the Amery High School, and then worked at the Amery Clinic until her retirement. In her years after retirement, JoAnn loved entertaining family, playing cards with friends, and sewing blankets. Vern and JoAnn welcomed 3 granddaughters; Melanie in 1980, Sarah in 1983 and Bethanie in 1984. JoAnn was able to spend many happy hours with her girls, teaching all of them to old time dance and attending all of their piano recitals and band concerts throughout their school years. She also deeply enjoyed being a part of the lives of her honorary grandchildren, Calvin, Maggie and Lizzie Rosen. JoAnn was blessed with 6 great- grandchildren, Carly and Jason Rassbach, Claire, Nora, Jack and Henry Tommerdahl; 3 Step great-grandchildren, Isabella, Olivia, and Amelia Lombardo and one great-great-grandson, Jonah. On Saturday July 9, 2022, JoAnn left her earthly home to be welcomed into the hands of God to enjoy eternity in Heaven, joining her loving husband Vernon, mother Blanche and brother Thomas. She is survived by her children, Rob (Cheryl) Gehrman, Rodney Gehrman, and Diane (Paul) Gehrman-Belisle, grandchildren Melanie (Shawn) Lombardo, Sarah (Charlie) Tommerdahl, and Bethanie (Brandon) Rassbach. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday July 23, 2022 at the Amery Community Center, Amery, WI from 1:00 pm to 4:00pm. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Stacy Swiontek We are heartbroken to announce the death of our beloved Stacy Swiontek, age 57, who passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2022 at his home in Amery. Stacy was born on April 33, 1965 in St. Croix Falls, W Wisconsin to Russel and C Carol (Lehmann) Swiontek. H He was a loving father, who lloved spending time with h his family, and was always w willing to help anyone in n need. He will be greatly m missed by all those who k knew him. Stacy leaves behind the llove of his life, his wife Lori Swiontek; his two loving children, Jeremy Haines and Kassandra Swiontek; his beautiful granddaughter, Charlie Miller; his mother Carol Swiontek; sister Tammy, brother Stanley (Kay), sister Trudy (Dennis); his God Son Tyler, many nieces and nephews as well as other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Russ Swiontek. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 1259 State Road 35. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Mary Nevala Mary Nevala, age 89 of Amery, died Saturday, July 16, 2022. Service times have changed. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the funeral at church. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Patty Lou Hanson Patty Lou Hanson, age 88 of Amery, died on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Amery Memory Care. Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. For further information, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com

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Kay F. Hoff Kay F. Hoff, age 85 of Boyceville, WI (formerly of Amery, WI) died Wednesday, June 15, at home with hospice and surrounded by family. Kay was born October 7, 1936 in Glenwood, WI to C Clarence and Alina (Sorrensen) Dettmann. She was b baptized at Trinity Luthera an. She attended grade sschool at the Forest School, w was confirmed at Immanuel L Lutheran, and graduated ffrom Glenwood City High S School. Following her sschooling, she worked for tthe St Croix Valley Dairy a as a bookkeeper until she m met the love of her life, George M. Hoff. They were married October 23, 1957 and together they raised a family of 5 children (Kay’s greatest joy) in the Amery home they built . They did everything together, as a family, and Sundays were normally spent with one or both sets of Grandparents. The family of 7, along with Kay’s parents and sister, spent a lot of time together camping and fishing at “Our Place” and other favorite locations, including several trips to Ontario. Kay was an excellent cook, a fabulous baker, cake decorator and seamstress. She supported and encouraged her children in all of their endeavors. She rarely missed a concert, parade, game or event. In 1982, George and Kay purchased and together operated G&K Standard Station in Deer Park, WI. In 1994, Kay sold the station and retired. Later, she went to work for her dear friends at Quality Powder Coatings in Amery before retiring, yet again. She was an avid Packer fan and shareholder, participating several times in Packer 5K events in Green Bay. Kay enjoyed traveling with family, especially fishing trips to Canada, camping and the cabin. She also enjoyed cross stitch, jigsaw puzzles, country music, rock collecting and bird watching but most of all, she loved being a grandmother. She took great pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spent many hours attending recitals, concerts, parades, games, races and wrestling matches. If there was a way, she would be there to cheer them on. She will be remembered for her unconditional love, her unwavering support, her kindness and her grace. Kay is preceded in death by her parents, husband George and son Scott. She is survived by her children: Sandy Hoff (Tom Dettmann) of Protem, MO; Sherry Riley of LaCrosse, WI; Sue Hoff (Rich Oliver) of Baxter Springs, KS; and Steve (Lisa) Hoff of Amery, WI. Grandchildren: Alex, Meghan, Grant, Alex, Lance, Katie and Nick, plus 6 Great Grandchildren. Siblings: Chuck (Ellen) Dettmann and Jane Dettmann. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Per Kay’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral. A family only burial is planned at Mounds Cemetery (Downing, WI) on July 30, 2022.

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Shirley Satterlund Shirley Satterlund, age 91 of Amery, died on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Amery Hospital and Clinic. Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. For further information, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com

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Wisconsin elections commission rejects guidance for clerks MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission couldn’t agree on what guidance, if any, to give the state’s more than 1,800 local clerks to help them understand how to implement a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling outlawing absentee ballot drop boxes. The commission, evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats, repeatedly deadlocked on what to tell clerks about what the decision meant and how to interpret it ahead of the Aug. 9 primary. Commissioners said they may consider giving guidance later. The primary will set the field for the Nov. 8 election where Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson are both on the ballot in high-stakes races. Johnson and Republican candidates for governor have called for disbanding the bipartisan elections commission and overhauling how elections are run in the state. Republican members of the commission argued that it owed it to the clerks who run elections to help them understand the court’s ruling, while Democrats said the guidance proposed went too far, would confuse clerks and only invited more lawsuits. Not taking any action means the commission is telling clerks “go out and figure it out for yourself,” said Republican commissioner Bob Spindell. The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled 4-3 that absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal and voters must return their ballots in person either to the clerk’s office or an alternate site. The Supreme Court did not address

the question of who can put an absentee ballot in the mail. State law says an absentee ballot “shall be mailed by the elector” but federal law allows for disabled people to receive assistance with their ballot. Democrats, voting rights groups, advocates for the disabled and others all decried the ruling as making it more difficult for people to vote, particularly the elderly and disabled. They argue that ballot boxes are safe and secure and a better option than relying on the post office, which can be slow in delivering ballots and unreliable. The elections commission rejected a Republican-backed motion that would have said voters have to present a photo ID when returning an absentee ballot. It also rejected guidance that quoted state law saying that the elector must be the one to mail a ballot. “It would be inappropriate for us to start making stuff up and I think that’s what this memo does, unfortunately,” Democratic Commissioner Mark Thomsen said of proposed guidance written by commission staff. Conservatives hailed the court’s ruling as a step toward making elections more safe and secure, even though many Republicans in the past had supported and advocated for the use of absentee ballot drop boxes. Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted, without evidence, that absentee voting in Wisconsin was rife with fraud and fueled his loss in 2020. Biden beat Trump by nearly 21,000 votes in Wisconsin, a result that has withstood recounts in the two most heavily Democratic

counties, numerous lawsuits, a nonpartisan audit and a review by a conservative law firm. State Rep. Tim Ramthun, a Republican candidate for governor, reintroduced a resolution for the GOP-controlled state Legislature to decertify Biden’s victory. Trump also renewed his call for decertification on Saturday, citing the Supreme Court ruling. Ramthun is only calling for the presidential race to be decertified — not his race or anyone else elected in 2020. He’s also not calling for decertification of the 2016 presidential race that was won by Trump and where ballot drop boxes were in use. Ramthun’s earlier decertification resolution was not taken up. “I’m not a conspiracy theorist. I am not,” Ramthun said at a Capitol news conference as his supporters responded with “Amen.” Ramthun also suggested that ballot drop boxes, voting machines and other equipment may need to be seized by law enforcement. Ramthun has been one of the loudest advocates in Wisconsin for decertifying Biden’s win. Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, who was hired by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos under pressure from Trump to investigate the 2020 election, also told lawmakers to consider decertification and then later backed away from it. Vos and other Republican leaders have rejected decertification as not being legally possible. Attorneys, including conservatives, have also said decertification is unconstitutional and pointless.

Judge rules against Wisconsin prisons over visitation policy MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge ruled against the state prison system, saying its COVID-19 visitor policy that barred Catholic clergy from meeting with inmates for more than a year violated state law and the state constitution’s guarantee of religious freedom. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee filed a lawsuit in 2021 demanding state corrections officials relax their COVID-19 protocols and allow ministers to visit inmates. The policy was in place from March 13, 2020, until June 21, 2021. The archdiocese alleged that the Department of Corrections’ policy prevented clergy from the archdiocese from meeting in-person with inmates to provide spiritual guidance, communion and penance, violating a state law that grants clergy of all faiths weekly visits with prisoners and inmates’ constitutional right to freedom of religion.

Attorneys and DOC employees such as psychologists and social workers were allowed to see inmates under the policy if the visitors followed health and safety protocols such as temperature checks, COVID-19 tests and wearing masks. Jefferson County Circuit Judge William Hue ruled in favor of the archdiocese, saying the Department of Corrections did not give proper consideration to religious interests in denying clergy access for more than 450 days. He issued an injunction barring the department from reinstituting the policy. The law requires that the prison system allow clergy into the prisons at least once a week to conduct services, the judge ruled. Department spokesman John Beard reacted to the ruling by defending the visitation policy, which he said was designed to keep the more than 20,000 inmates safe.

“Since vaccines have become widely available, our department began allowing in-person visitations some time ago now, including visitations by members of clergy,” Beard said. He said the ruling and its implications were still still being reviewed. He did not say if the department would appeal. The conservative law firm the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed the lawsuit. “This is a good day for religious liberty in Wisconsin,” said WILL attorney Anthony LoCoco. “Department of Corrections bureaucrats may not simply disregard the statutory and constitutional rights of Wisconsin’s clergy or relegate those rights to second-class status. This decision will help ensure that officials across state government put the religious rights of Wisconsinites first in the future rather than last.”

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Amery man dies under vehicle BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A 57-year-old Amery man died after authorities in Polk County responded to a call of a subject being pinned underneath a vehicle in Amery. According to a release from the Amery Police Department, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Amery Police Department was dispatched to Minneapolis Avenue for a report of a subject pinned underneath a vehicle. Officers responded to the scene along with members of the Amery Fire Department, Amery First Responders, and the Amery Area Ambulance Service. The Life Link lll helicopter was also dispatched to respond. The initial investigation revealed that a 57-year-old male subject had been working on a vehicle when he became pinned underneath the vehicle. Several nearby citizens rushed to the scene to provide assistance. Life-saving measures were performed, unfortunately, the male subject did not survive. The incident remains under investigation by the Polk County Medical Examiners Office and the Amery Police Department.

Former St. Croix Casino manager sentenced BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Leva Oustigoff Jr., former General Manager of Turtle Lake’s St. Croix Casino, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay over $40,000 in restitution. According to Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, Oustigoff Jr., 60, Cumberland, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley for making false statements on his taxes. The charge against Oustigoff was the result of an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, and IRS Criminal Investigation, with the cooperation of the St. Croix Tribe. Oustigoff pleaded guilty to this charge on March 29, 2022. The U.S. Attorney’s Office claims between 2015 and 2018, Oustigoff filed false tax returns by failing to report over $130,000 in income derived from money he embezzled from the St. Croix Turtle Lake Casino, operated by the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin. Oustigoff, a tribal member, allegedly used the money for various personal expenses, including remodeling and construction on his personal residence. The unreported income amounted to a tax loss of just over $40,000. In sentencing Oustigoff to prison, Judge Conley wanted to send a message to the Tribe that the Court took seriously that its leaders cavalierly took money from the Tribe to line their own pockets instead of helping the larger community. The Court observed that Oustigoff was a trusted steward who took advantage of his position. Finally, Judge Conley cautioned that while this may have been the “way of doing business,” it is unhealthy and cynical, and must stop. During his sentencing, Oustigoff told the Court that he convinced himself that using the money for home improvements was legitimate, but that he knew deep down it was not.

This “way of doing business,” is unhealthy and cynical, and must stop.

POLK COUNTY JAIL IN/OUT REPORT June 27-July 4, 2022 ADMISSIONS Martin Wayne Chapman, warrant on failure to appear. Joel Christopher Coyer, operating while intoxicated (5th or 6th). Derek Ezra Dunnom, disorderly conduct. Michael Patrick Kerns, possession of methamphetamine. Matthew James Sletten, bail jumping-felony. Sharon Mae Gunderson, retail theft-misdemeanor under $2,500. Elizabeth Corissa Rose Lacapa, warrant on failure to appear. Benjamin Longellow Bryan, possession of THC felony. Michael Anthony Denucci Sr, probation hold. John Robert Costanzo, operating while intoxicated (5th or 6th). Calvin Charles Thompson, probation hold. Dylan Matthew Niemela, warrant on failure to appear. Matthew Dalton Steinberger, operating while intoxicated. Christina Renee Killion, disorderly conduct. Dominic James Aliperto, battery-simple. Joshua Joseph Marty, operating while intoxicated. Brian Scott Clymer, disorderly conduct. Karen Ann Callais, battery-simple. Steven Grant Clark, operating while intoxicated. Richard Lee Zeier, probation hold. Donald Alan Eckwall, strangulation and suffocation. Joseph Ray Allen, possession of methamphetamine. Jodanna Marie Bergerson, possession of methamphetamine. Cody James Utgard, disorderly conduct. Brandon Lee Sellers, disorderly conduct. Leanna Rose Demars Huser, possession of methamphetamine. Jason Lee Heidvogel, strangulation and suffocation. Robert Joseph Biedler, probation hold.

Joseph Lester Kohls, probation hold. Michael Brandon Winquist, operating while intoxicated (4th). Donna Jane Larson, probation hold. Adonis Ishem Mosay Jr, writ of habeas corpus. Jason P. Kieffer, operating while intoxicated. RELEASES Karen Ann Callais, battery-simple. Calvin Charles Thompson, probation hold. Steven Grant Clark, operating while intoxicated. Brian Scott Clymer, disorderly conduct. Dominic James Aliperto, battery-simple. Joshua Joseph Marty, operating while intoxicated. Elizabeth Corissa Rose Lacapa, warrant on failure to appear. Christina Renee Killion, disorderly conduct. Matthew Dalton Steinberger, operating while intoxicated. Jerome Lee Williams, probation hold. Joel Christopher Coyer, operating while intoxicated (5th or 6th). John Robert Costanzo, operating while intoxicated (5th or 6th). Dylan Matthew Niemela, warrant on failure to appear. Benjamin Longfellow Bryan, possession of THC felony. Michael Anthony Denucci Sr, probation hold. Martin Wayne Chapman, warrant on failure to appear. Zachary Lewis Rimarcik, criminal trespass to dwelling. Sharon Mae Gunderson, retail theft-misdemeanor under $2,500. Matthew James Sletten, bail jumping-felony. Kathleen Ann Ostenson, operating while intoxicated (2nd). Michael Patrick Kerns, possession of methamphetamine. Joseph Daniel Smith, warrant on failure to appear. Derek Ezra Dunnom, disorderly conduct.

Michael James Wheeler Jr, bail jumping-felony. John Joseph Weingarten, battery-simple. Travis William Hoisington, possession of methamphetamine. Michael Ernest Carpenter, warrant on failure to appear. Eric William Larson, warrant on failure to appear. Raymond Charles Walton Sr, probation hold. Corey Scott Anderson, warrant on failure to appear.

July 4-11, 2022 ADMISSIONS Karen Ann Callais, battery-simple. Donald Alan Eckwall, strangulation and suffocation. Steven Grant Clark, operating while intoxicated. Richard Lee Zeier, probation hold. Dustin Cruz White, probation hold. Jason Winn Belisle, out of county lodger. Nicholas Anthony Sroka, burglary to building or dwelling. Lisa Marie Broker, possession of methamphetamine. Kirk Frederick Olson, operating while intoxicated (5th or 6th). Cody James Weeks, possession of methamphetamine. Gabriel Dante Moreno, possession of methamphetamine. Jessica Theresa Giardina, warrant on failure to appear. Ridge Richard Schabo, operator flee or elude officer. Jesse James Scheel Sr, probation hold. Dwayne Lee Niesen, sec offender registry violation. Ryan James Dietrich, disorderly conduct. Nicholas Lee Olson, possession of methamphetamine. Michael James Demarre, probation hold. Jayla Shaylynn Redowl, warrant on failure to appear. Micheal John Ellis Jr, operating while intoxicated (5th or 6th).

Christina Marie Lowe, probation hold. Adam Robert Lofquist, probation hold. Sheyanne Autumn Hiemstra, probation hold. Dennis Joseph LaSarge, out of county lodger. Nick Randael Villarreal, out of county lodger. Luke Matthew Pitzen, probation hold. Brandon Dangelo Alexander, operating while intoxicated (4th). RELEASES Nicholas Anthony Sroka, burglary to building or dwelling. Cody James Weeks, possession of methamphetamine. Kirk Frederick Olson, operating while intoxicated (5th or 6th). Jason Winn Belisle, out of county lodger. Dustin Cruz White, probation hold. Joseph Lester Kohls, probation hold. Lisa Marie Broker, possession of methamphetamine. Jason P. Kieffer, operating while intoxicated (3rd). Donald Alan Eckwall, strangulation and suffocation. Hannah Marie Amos, disorderly conduct. Sundance M. Johnson Jr, probation hold. Richard Lee Zeier, probation hold. Benjamin Gregory Adamietz, probation hold. Jodanna Marie Bergerson, possession of methamphetamine. Jason Lee Heidvogel, strangulation and suffocation. Joseph Ray Allen, possession of methamphetamine. Cody James Utgard, disorderly conduct. Brandon Lee Sellers, disorderly conduct. Jeremy John Christiansen, disorderly conduct. Karen Ann Callais, battery-simple. Calvin Charles Thompson, probation hold. Steven Grant Clark, operating while intoxicated.

POLK COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jeremiah James Clover, Frederic, and Cady Lynn Costello, Frederic, are to be married July 30, 2022. Joshua Caleb Dutler, Park Falls, and Beth Lillian Johnson, Amery,

are to be married July 30, 2022. Caleb John Richey, Star Prairie, and Lauren Ilene Viebrock, Osceola, are to be married July 20, 2022. Erik Jean Sigsworth, Rose-

mount, and Kelce Lee Ableidinger, Rosemount, are to be married August 6, 2022. Dustin L. Taylor, Frederic, and Jordan Renee Jones, Frederic, are to be married August 6, 2022.

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Country nights and carnival lights at the St. Croix County Fair 2022 St. Croix County Fair will be held this year July 20-24 in Glenwood City. This GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT has been a summer tradition in our county for over 100 years. Held annually in Glenwood City, the fair offers something for everyone! You will find the usual animal, agricultural, and domestic exhibits, free entertainment, tractor, truck, and horse pulls, fabulous fair food, carnival games and rides, mud volleyball and so much more! While many of the 2022 offerings at the St. Croix County Fair are staples, we are excited to share some new events that will appeal to all ages. Something new and exciting to CONTRIBUTED try will be a visit to the SEA HamRides are a favorite at the St. Croix County Fair, sters for a challenging adventure. Monty’s Traveling Reptile Show from Glenwood City will be joining a bean bag tournament for those Papa Bear Norton will entertain us too! Monty is a hometown staple with a very competitive spirit. you on Thursday night while The that also appears at the MN State Our new carnival is Badgerland Weekenders will be playing Friday Fair! Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo Midways and advance sale wristand Saturday night in the Pavilion, is returning this year, and what bands and Mega bands will be sold WhiteSidewalls are always a favorcould be more fun than a daily starting July 16 at the Fair Office. ite as are The Memories who will be scavenger hunt and Croix the Cow Be sure to sign up for our local celebrating 34 years at the St. Croix Hunt Activity. Some fun contests Talent Show, which is open to ages County Fair. that are open to the public this year 5-Adult, and has been moved to Remember, admission to the fair include a Unique Hat contest, Taste Thursday of the Fair starting at 6:30 is FREE, come for the Food, Stay for of St. Croix – Burgers, Ribs & Pie Oh p.m. The Fairest of the Fair coronathe Fun!! So, join us as we celebrate MY! and the Moo Marvelous Muffin tion will be Sunday at 2:00 pm. Country Nights & Carnival Lights Challenge where the winner will Special entertainment this year at the St. Croix County Fair! participate at the Wisconsin State will be David Malmberg, Comedian For more information, please visit Fair Pie. We even offer “Switcholio” & Ventriloquist. He will make you www.stcroixcofair.com. laugh so hard your sides will hurt.

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Institute faculty and resource individuals while accessing the latest in evidence-based practices for the improvement of rural services. Key resource professionals from throughout the U.S. presented intensive study tracks and special topics on current, innovative, and emerging topics. Harold Hughes was a former U.S. Senator and Governor from Iowa. According to his autobiography, in 1952, after years as an alcoholic, Hughes attempted suicide, when he cried out to God for help. He had a spiritual experience that changed the course of his life. He began to pray and study the Bible diligently, and even considered a career in the ministry. He also embraced the Alcoholics Anonymous program of recovery and started an AA group in Ida Grove, Iowa, in 1955. Hughes served as governor from 1963 to 1969. During this time, he continued to reach out, as a Christian and an alcoholic in recovery, to people still suffering. He established a treatment program in the state and was an effective spokesman for a more enlightened view of the role of alcohol in society. The new treatment program was viewed as an alternative to the state mental hospitals. Hughes wrote that the goal was to reach alcoholics "before they reach rock bottom." While serving in the U.S. Senate from 1969-1974, he championed legislation that resulted in the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Preven-

tion, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970. In 1990 Hughes agreed to allow his name to be placed on awards from the National Rural Institute, that recognizes individuals and programs who make exceptional contributions to rural communities. Greenlee received this year’s award for his establishment of the Indianhead Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. A major driving force in Greenlee’s life was his strong ties to sobriety and AA. After treatment, he committed his life to helping others struggling with alcoholism. He founded the Indianhead Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. In the early 1970’s, Greenlee financed the local Council out of his own pocket. The Indianhead Council offices were located above Wayne’s Café in Amery and it served a five-county area in Northwest Wisconsin. The Indianhead Council helped many people get connected to prevention and treatment resources. Greenlee’s actions in starting the Indianhead Council helped to increase awareness of alcohol/drug problems and contributed to the momentum that led the State of Wisconsin to pass a law that mandated counties to provide treatment services to help people with alcoholism and drug abuse problems. Over the years, Greenlee’s family heard from many whose lives he helped save by supporting them in their sobriety journey.

The Indianhead Council helped many people get connected to prevention and treatment resources.

WESTconsin Credit Union will collect school supplies to support local students WESTERN, WI— WESTconsin Credit Union begins their annual support of local students through their Back to School Drive, beginning Monday, July 18 through Saturday, July 30. WESTconsin will accept donations of school supplies at all offices in the Kindness Counts collection bins near lobby entrances. Additionally, monetary donations can be made at any office with a WESTconsin Credit Union representative or through drive-ups. This year marks the fourteenth annual Back to School Drive. In 2021, local community partners received a total of 3,450 items along with $3,000, which was collected from members and employees. Visit westconsincu.org for more information. WESTconsin Credit Union has been serving members since 1939, and membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn, or the Minnesota counties of Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Wabasha, and Washington, with a $5 minimum deposit in a Membership Savings Account. Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their accountholders, and member funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000.

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AARP WI seeks nominees for 2022 Andrus Award MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Wisconsinites aged 50-plus who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “We’re excited to shine a light on Wisconsinites who are using what they’ve learned in life to make a difference in the lives around them,” said AARP Wisconsin State Director Martha Cranley. Nominations will be evaluated by AARP Wisconsin’s Executive Council based on how the volunteer’s work has improved the community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. The award recipient will be announced in early fall. AARP Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service nominees must meet the following eligibility requirements: • Nominee must be 50 years or older. The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay. Volunteers receiving small stipends to cover the costs associated with the volunteer activity are eligible. • The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must reflect AARP’s vision and purpose. • The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which the nomination is based must be replicable and provide inspiration for others to volunteer. • Partisan political achievements, accomplishments or service may not be considered. • Couples or partners who perform service together are also eligible; however, teams are not eligible. • Previous Andrus Award recipients are not eligible. • Volunteers serving on the Andrus Award selection committee are not eligible. • This is not a posthumous award. Please visit www.aarp.org/andrusaward for more information and a nomination form.

Consider becoming a part of the Amery Woman’s Club Over 100 years ago 27 women organized the Amery Woman’s Club in February 1921. The club was organized for the purpose of encouraging mental and moral development, to promote good fellowship and high social standards, and in addition, to be an organization that would aid worthy causes and be instrumental in community service projects. They joined the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an international organization made up of women from all walks of life who have a common goal of making the world a better place by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. 10 decades later, the club is still going strong with the work of dedicated woman who care about their community. The club provides an excellent opportunity for those who want to give back to the community while meeting new friends. It is perfect for retirees looking for something to do or for anyone looking to get out of the house and make a difference. One member said she retired and moved to Amery seven years ago. “I was looking for ways to connect and a neighbor suggested that I would really like the Amery Woman’s Club because they do a lot for the community and they also have a lot of fun. She was correct! My first impressions of AWC was that they do so many phenomenal things. I couldn’t believe the fundraising initiatives and projects that have enhanced and enriched the Amery

area over the years. I joined and got involved right away. I have not been disappointed.” Another said, “I moved to Amery about 13 years ago. I did not know anyone here and my neighbor asked me if I wanted to go with her to an Amery Woman's Club meeting. The rest is history. I have met so many wonderful women and have had the opportunity to volunteer for many of the service projects they provide. I really feel that I have become part of the Amery Community.” Over the years, the club has accomplished many things for the city of Amery. In the early years they sponsored a lyceum course, personally cleaned up the City Cemetery, established a Loan Closet for medical equipment, started the movement for a county nurse in Polk County, put together food baskets and supplied clothing for the poor and were prominent in getting a city garbage collection started. In 1928 the club decided to establish a public library. No doubt, this was the greatest contribution the Club has made to the community. Back as far as 1923 the Amery Woman’s Club planted flowers and shrubs at various locations throughout the community. During the 1940s the Club projects revolved not only around Amery needs, but also those activities both near and across the ocean. The members were asked to help recruit women for the Armed Services, participate in the March of Dimes, donate clothing for overseas relief and hem diapers for Polk Co. Relief, and help out with Red Cross relief.

The Club began Meals on Wheels and also spearheaded the United Way. Since the early 1960s, the Club has been responsible for coordinating the Red Cross blood drives in Amery, either on an annual or biannual basis. In 1974 the Club established and operated a Recycling Center. In 2011 a Woman’s Club member began revitalizing the recycling issue in our community. When you see recycling cans all over Amery, it is because of the initiative of a member of their Club. Along with the recycling, an Earth Day project was begun in 2012. For the past 31 + years, the Amery Woman’s Club has organized and run the annual Art in the Park. The group was instrumental in organizing and participating in the formation of the Amery Area Food Pantry. The Amery Woman’s Club has always promoted educational projects and they grant multiple scholarship each year. Even though over 100 years have passed since some Amery women decided to form a club to help the community, their spirit, and passion is still alive in the members today. They encourage people to please consider joining their organization for the betterment of the community and the world around us, and for fellowship with women of like commitment. They always welcome guests. As they look ahead, they hope to continue serving the Amery community by enhancing the lives of others through their volunteer service.

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once-in-a-lifetime experience and are so excited to share memories with friends, family and the community.’ The Amery team, representing Wisconsin FFA, traveled with a contingent of top FFA, 4-H and collegiate dairy and livestock evaluation teams from across the U.S., departing from Minneapolis on June 22 and touching down in Edinburgh, Scotland, where they were met by tour manager Bruce Kane of Madison. They began their tour with visits to the Scottish Museum of Country Life and the fully automated Ve-Tech Holstein farm, where the farm owners’ primary business is concrete and dairying is secondary. Robotic milkers are utilized to save on labor. Following a tour of historic Edinburgh -- where the group viewed the Old Town (area built before 1767) and the New Town (built after 1767), as well as the Royal Mile -- teams met at the 200th anniversary Royal Highland Show to get some pointers on dairy and livestock judging in preparation for the next day’s competition. Clausen and Glenna, along with the other dairy teams, were tasked with “speed judging” four classes of Holstein and Ayrshire cows and presenting two sets of oral reasons for their placings. At the end of the day, the Amery FFA team placed third overall. Day 4 included visiting the Kelpies, massive, steel equine structures built

a decade ago in honor of Scotland’s mythical water creatures. The group also stopped by the Falkirk Wheel – the world’s first rotating boat lift – and walked the Old Course at the famous St. Andrews Links golf course, host of this year’s 150th anniversary British Open. The next day included a tour of the HW Farms Angus beef operation, which spreads over 20,000 acres on which cattle graze and wheat, barley and oats are grown. The farm focuses on keeping inputs low and breeding for smaller cattle that don’t require a lot of upkeep. Next, the group visited Myremill Farm, which milks 600 Ayrshire and Holstein cows three times a day in relatively new facilities. Milk is sold to Nestle’ to go into chocolate “crumb.” Steady rain greeted travelers the next day at Culzean Castle, a furnished castle perched upon a high cliff overlooking the Ayr coast. The apartment at the top of the castle was given to U.S. Army General Dwight Eisenhower in recognition of his role as Supreme Commander of the Allied Force in Europe during World War II. Eisenhower first visited the castle in 1946 and stayed there four times, once as President of the U.S. Later that day, the group boarded a ferry to cross the Irish Sea. They disembarked in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where they saw the shipyard in which the Titanic was constructed. The group crossed into the Republic of Ireland the next day and headed for the area known as the “Golden Vale,”

which has weather conditions perfectly suited to lush grasslands and successful dairying. They stopped by the Brochan Cocoman dairy, a third-generation farm where 120 Holstein cows are milked and graze evergreen hillside pastures. The group was treated to tea and scones on the lawn after their tour, then enjoyed a visit to the expansive Trinity College research library, which boasts a stock of almost 3 million volumes housed in eight buildings. They also viewed the Book of Kells, which contains a Latin text of the four gospels copied and decorated by Irish monks around 800 A.D. Capping off the day was a tour of Dublin’s historic Christ Church Cathedral, built in 1038. A visit to the Hyland brothers’ dairy farm kicked off the next day. The grassbased operation includes 282 acres that support grazing for 330 cows. In total, the business milks 900 cows on four farms and uses New Zealand-style dairying principles including seasonal calving. Owner David Hyland said they think in terms of milk volume achieved per hectare and focus on cows that “stay in the system,” as replacement is costly. Next, the group spent a morning at Kilkenny Mart, a cooperative livestock market that built a new facility in 2005. The Mart hosts sales three days a week in two rings. Along with the auction activity, this business hosts about 25 vendor enterprises, including an event center, restaurant and shops, over more

than 20 acres. The day ended with a stop by the Seamus Holland dairy farm, a low-cost, extensive grazing operation milking 220 cows and calving seasonally. The final few days in Ireland were spent touring the scenic Ring of Kerry and Blarney Castle and Gardens in the Cork area. The tour group also visited a fourth-generation farm making the transition from beef cattle to dairy cattle because of the outlook for better financial returns. The father-and-son owners recently installed a new 50-cow rotary parlor and are working up to 300 cows from their current 150. The group closed out their time in Ireland by judging both dairy and beef cattle classes in a lighthearted, impromptu competition at the Clonmel Agricultural Show before flying out of Shannon into London for 1-1/2 days of sight-seeing in the city. The Amery group spent their time shopping Covent Garden, viewing paintings in the National Gallery and catching a showing of “Grease” at the Dominion Theatre. They arrived home July 6. Although it was delayed for two years, Clausen and Glenna agree that the trip was well worth the wait. They thank the many individuals and businesses who helped sponsor them, as well as coaches Gwen Dado and Patti Hurtgen and Amery FFA advisor Derrick Meyer. Contributed

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finished- the last team with one minute to spare!” The Kinship of Polk County mentoring program matches mentors with mentees to cultivate relationships that provide crucial support and guidance as these young people grow and develop into our next generation of citizens and leaders. Research has shown that when matched through a quality mentoring program, mentors can play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible decisions, stay focused and engaged in schools, and reduce or avoid risky behavior like skipping school, drug use and other negative activities. Kinship is not a mandated program, so all applicants want to be in the program and are excited to get matched. Mentors commit to spending 3-4X/month with their mentee for a minimum of one year. The staff make matches based on interests and proximity Kinship of Polk County is a youth mentoring program that has been serving local youth for over 42 years.

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For the first time ever, the World Athletics Championships were held in the U.S. last weekend in Eugene, OR. There holding a spot on Team USA was Amery’s very own Alicia Monson. Last May Monson ran the qualifying 10k in Eugene. She needed to make the top three in order to make Team USA. She swiped a Second Place finish with a time of 30:51.09, right behind First Place finisher Karissa Schweizer with a time of 30:49.56 The World Athletics Championships saw Monson finishing 13th in 30:59.85; she’d hoped to place at least in the top eight, but the effort felt hard from the beginning. “It just didn’t feel quite as smooth as it usually does, so I was just kind of trying to stay calm, even though I knew I wasn’t quite there,” she said afterward. Schweizer, placed ninth at the race in 30:18.05, a personal best by nearly 30 seconds.

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time for us Veterans Day is a to those who to pay our respects stand united have served and to veterans. The in respect for our Amery High public is invited to Day School’s annual Veterans November 11, program Thursday, at 8:30a.m. 2021. The event starts Gym and will in the High School the Amery be live-streamed to channel. This Schools YouTube keynote year’s program features Porter. speaker Mr. David Porter is an Amery resident and Amery High School alum. "It is an honor and a privilege to be asked to share part of my life experiences as a Gulf War Veteran Porter and how being a Forces has member of the Armed me as a pershaped my life and son,” said Porter. as a day to This holiday started of those reﬂect upon the heroism service who died in our country's called and was originally SEE VETERANS DAY,

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Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served and to stand united in respect for our veterans. The public is invited to Amery High School’s annual Veterans Day program Thursday, November 11, 2021. The event starts at 8:30a.m. in the High School Gym and will be live-streamed to the Amery Schools YouTube channel. This year’s program features keynote speaker Mr. David Porter. Porter is an Amery resident and Amery High School alum. "It is an honor and a privilege to be asked to share part of my life experiences as a Gulf War Veteran and how being a member of the Armed Forces has shaped my life and me as a person,” said Porter. This holiday started as a day to reﬂect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called

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Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has announced the state is ready for the July 16, 2022, transition to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The new calling code of 988 will allow people of all ages who are experiencing a crisis—whether that is thoughts of suicide, a mental health concern or substance use issue, or any other kind of emotional distress—to get help for themselves or a loved one by connecting them with a trained crisis counselor. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free and confidential service that is available 24/7, and anyone can access the Lifeline by calling 988 (multiple languages available), texting a message to 988 (English only), or using the chat feature at 988lifeline.org (English only). “Talking about mental and behavioral health is an important part of reducing stigma and making sure folks know they can get the support they need when they need it. In our state, nobody carries their worries alone, and it’s important for Wisconsinites to know that help and hope are only a phone call away,” said Gov. Evers. “The nationwide transition to 988, an easy-to-remember 3-digit number, will provide greater access to counseling services across our state and country and will undoubtedly save lives.” Individuals who call 988 will reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is being renamed the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. While 988 will provide an easy-to-remember number, the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) will also remain in effect even with the transition. Individuals in Wisconsin who contact 988 will be routed to the Wisconsin Lifeline, the only National Suicide Prevention Lifeline affiliated call center in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Lifeline is funded by DHS and operated by Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin. For more information, including a list of frequently asked questions, visit the DHS website. If

you or someone you know is in imminent of local communities, cultures, and resourcdanger, please call 911. es. “A person experiencing a behavioral In 2021, approximately 29,000 calls from health crisis does not need to manage Wisconsin were answered by the National alone,” said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Timberlake. “Just call, text, or chat 988. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is part The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here of a larger transformation of Wisconsin’s and ready to help all Wisconsin system for behavioral health residents handle stressful situacrisis care focused on ensuring tions.” everyone who needs help has Congress designated the someone to talk to and a place to 988-calling code in 2020. Soon go. In addition to the 988 Suicide after, the Wisconsin Lifeline & Crisis Lifeline, DHS has investopened to accept ed in the creation of a statewide Wisconsin conwarmline. This warmline phone tacts from the service is being developed and National Suicide will offer care and peer support Prevention Lifefrom individuals who have line. Concurrentthemselves experienced a behavly, DHS convened ioral health crisis. Additionally, a coalition to there is a new focus on providing mobile behavioral health crisis Tony Evers develop Wisconsin’s 988 impleresponse, a service that provides Wisconsin mentation plan. care when and where a person Governor This coalition needs it in their community, includes repwhether at home, work, school, or resentatives from county and another location. Finally, regionmunicipal agencies focused on al crisis stabilization facilities behavioral health, law enforceare also under development. ment, emergency services providCrisis stabilization facilities will Tony Evers ers, behavioral health services offer an alternative to hospitalWisconsin Governer providers, and people who have ization for adults who need the experienced behavioral health crisis situasafety and security of facility-based care, tions. This group continues to meet regularbut not intensive inpatient services. Wisly to provide guidance on integrating the 988 consin already has two youth crisis stabiliSuicide & Crisis Lifeline into Wisconsin’s zation facilities that offer similar services, behavioral healthcare system. and two more are under development. Gov. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a Evers and DHS are also working with partnetwork of more than 200 support centers ners to develop a proposal for an additional around the country. Contacts not answered $10 million investment to support regional by in-state partners roll over to a national crisis response system grants to alleviate backup system. The Wisconsin Lifeline strains on the state’s crisis services system has helped ensure that as many contacts as infrastructure. possible are answered by Wisconsin-based Contributed counselors who have the best understanding

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 8:00am to 3:00pm Monday Friday. Guilt as a verb is defined as: to make someone feel guilty, especially in order to induce them to do something. Guilt, like worry is a useless emotion; we don’t NEED to feel bad about ourselves to take action. There are three basic reasons according to psychologytoday.com, starting with, you can’t change the past, no matter how long or often you practice feeling guilty. Second, repeating guilty thoughts in your mind can keep you stymied in the past rather than focusing on the present. And lastly; feeling guilty does not help correct the troubling behavior just because you spend time on your mental energies putting yourself down rather than learning to change your behavior. So why do we feel guilty? We tend to guilt ourselves when we judge ourselves for what we do, say or think that violates our underlying values. Often times we feel guilt can help us change our present behavior; in these situations, it is not guilt that keeps us from acting out but in reality, it is our values and core beliefs that we rely on to keep our conscience in check. What can you do to help confront the guilt and replace it with healthier thoughts? Start by talking yourself out of the guilt; nobody can make you feel guilty; become a problem solver, not a self-blamer; how can you set things right? Doing a bad thing doesn’t make you a bad person, don’t judge yourself based on outcomes, avoid exaggeration; remember labels

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main hall includes use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. The commercial kitchen can also be rented on its own, call for details! The fitness center; for an additional $10 per month; we have a treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike and more, stop in and see what we have to offer! Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by sharing your volunteer hours with us it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please stop in, email Jen or call the office with your hours each month, thank you! Tues-July 12th: Pool winners are Gary Snelling in 1st, Mary Fisher in 2nd, Gene Pribnow in 3rd, Jean Frank in 4th and Janet DeLong with the consolation prize. Tues-July 12th: 500 Card Party winners are Bruce Gehrman in 1st; Dean Elken with 2nd and Jean Frank in 3rd Wed-July 13th: Bridge winners are Mary Kay Thomas in 1st, Judy Psick placed 2nd, Steve Berestka with 3rd and Denny Psick placed 4th. Thurs-July 15th : Pool winners are in Mary Fisher 1st, Wendell Anderson with 2nd, Jerry Fisher in 3rd, Dave Olson in 4th Les Peterson in 5th, Gene Pribnow in 6th & Jean Frank with the consolation prize. Congratulations to all! Jen Tyman- Director

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Amery Ladies 18Hole Golf League Wednesday, July 13 A FLIGHT Jody Waterman - Low Gross - 95 Kathy McIntosh - Low Net - 79 Judy Collier - Low Putts - 27 Game of The Day: Drives In Fairway: Tracy Anderson 11 B FLIGHT Diane Berg - Low Gross - 106 Sue Wears - Low Net - 76 Diane Berg, Sue Olson Low Putts - 35 Game of The Day: Drives In Fairway: Sue Olson 11 C FLIGHT Sherri Berg - Low Gross - 109

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Clear Lake Ladies Golf League Week 8 Backwoods Hackers (34.5) defeat Party of Fore (38) Par Tee Girls (34) defeat Chipper Chicks (35.4) Long Putters (33.66) defeat Goof Balls (34.6) Seven Brothers (33.33) defeat Wild Whackers (34.75) Angry Birdies II (34.5) defeat Rowdy Rebels (40.6) Slice Girls (34.75) defeat Sharks (35.5)

Happy Hookers BYE STANDINGS Long Putters - 24 Angry Birdies II - 22 Par Tee Girls - 20 Slice Girls - 19 Party of Fore - 19.5 Wild Whackers - 17.5 Goof Balls - 14 Seven Brothers - 12 Chipper Chicks - 11 Happy Hookers, Backwoods Hackers - 10 Rowdy Rebels - 8 Sharks – 6 A FLIGHT Low Gross – Mary Schradle-Mau 43 Low Net – Carol Hougdahl 31 Low Putts – Sherri Munkelwitz 15 Game - Diane Schradle B FLIGHT Low Gross: Samantha O’Brien 47

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Low Net – Cheryl Bussewitz 31 Low Putts – Denise Severson 16 Game - Laurene Klatt C FLIGHT Low Gross – Carolyn Brezina 56 Low Net – Marie Knutson 33 Lorene Finch 19 Low Putts – 16 Game - Carolyn Brezina, Marie Bannink D FLIGHT Low Gross – Cindy Kuscienko 57 Low Net – Kim Elwood 30 Low Putts – Pat Marquand, Andrea Legut, Jan Bergren Game - Pat Marquand

Midsummer moon. lethargic, subtly appearing eastwise, you lazily lap the skyline with your gleam. Nibbling leisurely, then gobbling up the scene, expanding, possessing the dusk horizon, silently, your coup compasses the evening sky. You blossom fully, rosy, cross the sky, named buck moon, by young tribal brave, or maiden with black braided locks, like the expanding curve, antlers of a buck, you broaden your rounded, flowing shape. Time passing, displaced by waning, ‘til new moon, like a flashing dagger, breaks the night, a miniature of the summer glow of June, Time bids you farewell, until next rosy light. Carol Morfitt Welch

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Booth recognized as Rising Star The national trade association for school photography and yearbooks, School Photographers of America (SPOA) recognized four individuals from a variety of companies as Rising Stars at the first International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks. The awards were presented Friday, June 10, at during the association’s awards banquet and celebration at the Westin Galleria, Houston, Texas. The Rising Star Award recognizes up-and-coming professionals, aged 30's or younger, who show a passion for their work and a consistently high level of professional achievement. These persons demonstrate strong leadership qualities, special creativity or abilities, and a promising future in their field. The awards were presented by Bill Freeman, the SPOA Executive Board Vice President. The four honorees are: McKenna Booth, Cahill Studios Wisconsin Chris Barbarito, Barbarito Photographers - Louisiana Jordan Limerick, PhotoLynx/ImageQuix - North Carolina Bethany Zuk, Upstate Images - New York “Growth, Dedication and Commitment. As a new hire in 2018, McKenna was brought on as a school photographer. She quickly grew into someone others could look to for

help. Her dedication to Cahill Studios proves to be one of her strongest traits. She is committed to not only her success, but the success of Cahill Studios and every individual that works here. There is something special about watching someone grow into a role of management. Watching McKenna as fresh 22-year-old with no management experience and getting a glimmer of where her career is going makes me so proud of her and proud to have her on our team.” Joy Cahill-Egleston, Owner of Cahill Studios. “As our industry begins its second century of service this year, it’s important for a new generation to take leadership,” said David Crandall, executive director, SPOA. “These awards recognize just a few of the young executives making a positive difference in the school photography industry.” ABOUT SPOA School Photographers of America (SPOA) was formed in 2020 on behalf of school portrait studios to advocate for and to protect their copyrights, as well as establish and govern healthy standards and best practices for the school photography industry. This will ensure school photography remains a rich tradition in schools across North America.

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It’s Garage Sale Season! The Amery Free Press will feature a special Garage Sale Map one week each month June-September. Purchase a 1 col. x 2” ad in the Amery Free Press and the TAB for just $24.80 (up to 25 words), and your location will be marked on the map. (Larger size ads will also be available). Published Sale Dates May 31 ...................................... June 2-4 July 5 ..........................................July 7-9 August 2 ..............................August 4-6 September 6 .............. September 8-10 To place your garage sale ad, please stop by the Amery Free Press office, 215 Keller Ave. South, or call 715-2688101. Deadline for garage sale ads for the map is Fridays at noon.

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he package arrived last week and, I have to admit, I was surprised. I knew what was in it, of course. It was a painting that my friends Angel, Nora and I co-own. I had it for one year 11 years ago. Then I brought it to Paris, where Angel was living. But Angel had no time to hang the painting. She had just moved to a new condo and was diagnosed with cancer. And so it remained rolled up under her bed for two years. That’s when Nora decided her turn had come— and she was right. Before Angel died, Nora brought the painting to her family home in Vienna and hung it in her mother’s bedroom. That’s where it remained for seven years. I didn’t really mind. During those seven years, I started and finished a college program. I moved out of state, met my husband, Peter, moved in with him, then moved again back to the Midwest. There were a lot of changes and a lot of moving, and I knew Nora was enjoying the painting. Then, four years after Angel’s death, after Peter and I had made a new home together, I decided it was time to have the painting again. Nora was not immediately receptive. Nora likes her things. This is not a criticism; it’s just how she is. She is a collector. She has a lot of beautiful art and antiques and rocks

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the arms of an unidentified man in a brown uniform. “That could be anyone!” my friend, Andrew, said. He has heard every chapter of the painting saga and was more skeptical than I was about it ever arriving. Then—with no notice at all—it showed up at my door. It was incredibly heavy. Nora is an engineer, and she had built the box herself. It was made of half-inch plywood and 2x2s and lined with Styrofoam. It looked as if it could safely be launched into space. I had trouble carrying it into the house. It took several tools and a lot of time to open. Nora is a woman of few words, but I knew what she was saying. She cared about the painting— but she cared about our friendship even more. She was sending the painting in a way that would keep both the painting and our friendship safe and whole for years to come. I received both the package and the message. They both made me very happy. Till next time, Carrie

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NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK 99 75TH STREET – CLEAR LAKE WI THURSDAY JULY 21, 2022 TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MEETING 7:00 P.M. Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills, Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: Review, discuss and approve Chapter 14 Subdivisions and Platting Ordinance #2021-; NEW BUSINESS: Discussion/ recommendation regarding new water truck for City of Amery; Discussion/decision regarding ¿nancing for 60th Ave.; LP Contract for 202223; Adjourn to August meeting. Submitted and posted by Erik Henningsgard, Chairman Sally Pickard, Clerk Web Site: Townofblackbrook.com This agenda is subject to change- Final agenda will be posted as required by statute WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ABSENTEE VOTING TO BE ADMINISTERED Absentee voting will be administered at the following facilities on the below listed dates and times: July 27th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Riverbend 475 Golfview Lane July 27th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Willow Ridge 400 Deronda Street July 27th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Golden Age Manor 220 Scholl Court July 27th, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Amery Memory Care 215 Birch Street

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Brian W. Pietz DOD: June 24, 2022 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 22 PR 73 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 19, 1966 and date of death June 24, 2022, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 819 20th Street, Clayton, WI 54004. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 11, 2022. 5. A claim may be filed at

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the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. /s/ Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar July 1, 2022 Brian D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419 (July 12, 19, 26)

WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, a Wisconsin statechartered credit union, 3333 Schneider Avenue SE Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, v. JUSTIN J. PINGER 729 90th Avenue Amery, WI 54001 NICHOLAS V. DAVIS

d/b/a The Law Firm of Williams and Davis 314 Keller Avenue N Amery, WI 54001 Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 2022CV40 Case Code: Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 26, 2022, for the sum of $86,253.68, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and

CITY OF AMERY, WI VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identi¿cation must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Amery will be administering absentee voting for the residents of City Nursing homes and Community Based Residential Facilities on the above dates, times, and place. Should subsequent visits be necessary they shall be the following day. Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A quali¿ed elector is any US citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing or online at MyVote.wi.gov.

Only observers from each of the two recognized political parties whose candidates for governor or president received the greatest number of votes in the municipality at the most recent general election may accompany the deputies to each facility where absentee voting will take place. The observers may observe the process of absentee ballot distribution in the common areas of the home, facility, or complex. Each party wishing to have an observer present shall submit the name of the observer to the City Clerk not later than the close of business on the last business day prior to the visit.

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Family members of residents may be present at the time of voting.

The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce is: Tuesday – July 26th, 2022 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

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The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce: Friday – August 5th, 2022 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Ben Jansen - City Clerk City of Amery 104 Maple St W Amery, WI 54001 715-268-3413 Ben.jansen@amerywi.gov

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5 pm on the ¿fth day before the election, (August 4th, 2022).

Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce or other speci¿ed location during the days and hours speci¿ed for casting an absentee ballot in person. Ben Jansen – (715) 268-3413 104 Maple Street West Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

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The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on August 9th, 2022. Any ballots received after the polls close WNAXLP will not be counted.

will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances. Further terms, provisions, and instructions can be found on the Polk County Sheriff’s website. PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810. DESCRIPTION: The East 200 feet of the South 660 feet of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 729 90th Ave, Amery, Wisconsin 54001. DATED: July 5, 2022. Brent Waak Polk County Sheriff Tony R. Schrader, Attorney for Plaintiff SCHRADER LAW OFFICE E4641 43rd Avenue Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 523-9409 tony@tonyschraderlaw. com THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ALL INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (July 12, 19, 26)

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AMERY AREA MUNICIPAL COURT Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The following cases were heard: CITY OF AMERY Christopher C. Arnett, 31, Amery, junked vehicles and appliances storage prohibited, $187. Matthew S. Carey, 36, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124. Todd O. Dillinder, 52, Clear Lake, non-registration of auto, $98.80. 17 year old, Woodville, inattentive driving, $111.40. Duane R. Friese, 59, Amery, unlawful U/Y turn-midblock, $98.80. Daniel W. Gribble, 36, Turtle Lake, retail theft, $313. Johnathan M. Hawkins, 42, Lakeville, MN, possession of drug paraphernalia, $187; possession controlled substance, $376; exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Charles R. Hultman, 43, Amery, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $124. Luverne Lambart, 70, Amery, junked vehicles and appliances storage prohibited, $187. Anthony J. Owens, 22, Saint Paul, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Anthony R. Potter, 33, Clear Lake, possess controlled substance,

$376; possession of drug paraphernalia, $187. Daniel T. Raskin, 34, Minneapolis, MN, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $98. 17 year old, Luck, reckless driving-endanger safety, $313. Kathy G. Snelling, 65, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Roger D. Stoesz, 69, Golden Valley, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Zachary W. Weber, 36, Amery, junked vehicles and appliances storage prohibited, $187. Bradley L. Wilbur, 40, Osceola, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; non-registration of auto, $98.80. TOWNSHIP OF BLACK BROOK Roy E. Hanson, 22, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $98.80. VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Dahkota J. Gumke, 28, Turtle Lake, possession of controlled substance, $376. 16 year old, Clayton, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Jonathan W. Lindner, 34, Clayton, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Manuel Rigobert Medina Abrigo, 49, Clayton, retail theft, $115.08.

REQUEST FOR BIDS LRIP PROJECT(S) TOWN OF GARFIELD – POLK COUNTY The Town of Gar¿eld is accepting sealed bids for the paving of the following roads: 150th Street, approx 1 mile (Cty Rd K north to 70th Ave) 85th Avenue, approx ½ mile (Hwy 65 west to 170th Street) 120 Avenue, approx ½ mile (150th Street east to Kennedy Mill Road) th

90 Avenue, approx 1 mile (Hwy 65 east to 155th Street)

Noah P. Schradle, 20, Cumberland, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80. VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Travis S. Cernohous, 19, Amery, underage drinking-possess 17-20, $187. Miguel A. Ferretiz Martinez, 33, Houston, TX, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $218.50. Shauna L. Feyen, 26, Amery, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Reed P. Kaper, 24, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80; non-registration of auto, $98.80. 17 year old, Clear Lake, juvenile possession of tobacco products, $73.60. Rachel J. Lafontaine, 35, Prescott, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $98.80. Nyla B. Mayberry, 19, Cumberland, exceeding

speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Bobby M. Mcgary, 42, Saint Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $187. Anthony M. Ninke, 28, Clayton, operate while suspended, $124. Robert A. Place, 39, Winter, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Quentin A. Rogers, 24, Turtle Lake, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80. 17 year old, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40. Drayden A. Schrader, 19, North Saint Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. 16 year old, Prior Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Cullen C. Wolf, 19, Amery, exceeding speed zones, $98.80; operating while under the influence, $861.

TOWN OF LINCOLN PLAN COMMISSION JULY 25, 2022 MEETING AGENDA A quorum of the Town Board may be present The Plan Commission for the Town of Lincoln will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Call to Order Roll Call Verify Meeting Notice Approve Agenda Approve Previous Minutes Public Comments Reports of Chair/Commission Members Two-Lot CSM for Ronda & David Mullen Fire Commission/Alternate Fire Protection Options/Locations for Satellite Fire Stations Discussion Fire Contract Ambulance Discussion Set Date & Agenda for Next Meeting Adjourn

Note: Agenda items may not be taken up in this order. Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk 715-268-4747 Published July 19, 2022 - Amery Free Press

Bids will be opened and awarded on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, during the monthly Town of Gar¿eld board meeting starting at 7:00 pm located at the Town of Gar¿eld, 690 Minneapolis Street, Amery, WI 54001. Deadline for receiving sealed bids is 7:00 pm on August 2, 2022. For further information please contact Ed Gullickson, Chairman. The Town of Gar¿eld reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part(s) thereof, waive any informalities in the bidding process and to accept the bid proposal or portion of a bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Town. Sue Knutson, Clerk Town of Gar¿eld WNAXLP

15 year old, Luck, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $124.

City of Amery PUBLIC NOTICE Electronic Ballot Tabulation Voting Machines August 4th, 2022 – 10:00 AM City of Amery – 104 Maple Street West Under Wisconsin Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the August 9th, 2022 Partisan Primary Election in votes cast for all of¿ces and on all measures. All tests are open to the public. Respectfully Submitted, Ben Jansen, City Clerk - Treasurer July 26th, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING/PLAN COMMISSION CITY OF AMERY Notice is hereby given the City of Amery Plan Commission will be reviewing a zoning change to amend the following parcel from R-1 Single Family to R-2 Two Family Duplex and to review a Conditional Use Application for said property. The request is made by Ronald Dix who wishes to use the property for short term rentals. Parcel #: 201-00557-0000 – Physical Address is 233 Arlington Dr. This notice shall serve as formal notice of a Public Hearing that will take place on July 28th, 2022 @ 9:00 AM and is given this 18th day of July, 2022 in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin signed by: Ben Jansen, City Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP

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Electronic Ballot Tabulation Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the August 9, 2022 Partisan Primary Election votes cast for all of¿ces and on all measures. All tests are open to the public.

City of Amery - Thursday, August 4 at 10 a.m. City Center, 104 Maple St. W, Amery Ben Jansen, Clerk-Treasurer, 715-268-7486

Village of Clayton - Wednesday, August 3 at 4 p.m. Clayton Village Of¿ce, 111 Clayton Ave. W, Clayton Dawn Nelson, Clerk, 715-948-2460

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Work to be provided will consist of paving with 2.5”x22’ of warm mix asphalt.

JUVENILES City of Amery 13 year old, Amery, possess tobacco, $92.50. 12 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

Village of Clear Lake - Wednesday, August 3 at 10 a.m. Village Municipal Building, 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157

Town of Alden - Wednesday, August 3 at 9 a.m. Town Hall, 183 155th St., Star Prairie Christine Genung, Clerk, 715-248-7859

Town of Apple River - Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Town Hall, 612 US Highway 8 (Range), Amery JoAnn Agne, Clerk, 715-268-6506

Town of Black Brook - Friday, August 5 at 8:30 a.m. Town Hall, 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926

Town of Clayton - Tuesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. Town Hall, 462 105th Ave./Cty. Rd. D, Amery Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2564

Town of Clear Lake - Tuesday, August 2 at 10 a.m. Town Hall, 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189 Town of Gar¿eld - Tuesday, August 2 at 3 p.m. Town Hall, 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414

Town of Lincoln - Monday, August 1 at 10 a.m. Town Hall, 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747

Town of Vance Creek - Thursday, August 4 at 1 p.m. Town Hall, 174 2nd Ave., Cty Hwy. A, Reeve Glennis Lynch, Clerk, 715-455-1432

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