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New housing available soon in Amery COUNTRY

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Amery Housing Authority broke ground Monday on a much-awaited project.

The first two structures of four rental units are currently being constructed by Berghammer Builders of Clayton.

The units will be side-by-side duplexes located on the east side of Harrison Avenue.

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option. Forrest said, “landscaping and surrounding areas will be family friendly.”

The monthly rent has not yet been determined. Construction on the first duplex should be completed by the end of September, the second by the end of November.

The homes should be ready to move into by the first of the year, possibly sooner.

Forrest said, “the goal is to

director Terry Forrest said that city administration as well as the Amery Economic Development Corporation (A.E.D.C.) had expressed there was a void needing to be fi lled in terms of certain types of housing in the city.

“Professionals moving into Amery for work did not have many options for housing,” Forrest said.

The new rentals offer a two bedroom or three bedroom

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This is a computer rendering of what the duplexes will look like after construction.

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Sheriff’s race likely to be decided in primary

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VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM The Polk County Sheriff’s race will likely be decided in the August 14 primary election. Tony Grimm and Brent Waak have both fi led as Republicans. No Democrats have fi led.

Although it’s possible a Democrat could mount a write-in campaign before the Nov. 6 election, such a scenario is hypothetical at this point.

The Republican Party of Polk County will hold a forum for Grimm and Waak on Wed., August 1, 7 p.m. at the Trollhaugen Convention Center. Assembly Representative Adam Jarchow will moderate the event.

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Kathy Krug and his grandson, Tyler, drape Aune’s quilt around him during the ceremony.

Aune honored with Quilt of Valor

THE SUN Because of everything he has given, local resident, Oliver “O.J.” Aune, has now received a touching gift. A “Quilt of Valor” was awarded to Aune during a presentation at his home on July 23rd.

Quilts of Valor is an organization that presents quality-made quilts to war veterans to show

gratitude for their service, sacrifice and valor in serving our nation.

The Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally a dream.

Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq.

According to the foundation’s website Roberts said, ”The

dream was as vivid as real life.

I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. The permeating feeling was one of utter despair. Then, as if viewing a movie, I saw him in the next scene wrapped in a quilt.”

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Grimm has worked in law enforcement for 23 years, 16 in Polk County. He has served as coordinator for the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force and the school resource officer at Unity School District. He is also assigned to the Sheriff’s Investigative Division.

He has said his top priorities are ensuring school safety and security, and mitigating drug abuse.

Grimm has openly acknowledged an OWI on his record, saying, “I paid a serious price both personally and professionally. I know that it was a mistake, it was foolish, but it happened. … Now all I ask of [voters] is that you consider my regret and what SEE SHERIFF ON PAGE 2A

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SHERIFF: Candidates give views on issues facing Polk County FROM PAGE ONE

I have learned from making this mistake while exploring my candidacy.”

Why are you interested in serving as sheriff and what are your qualifications for the office?

I raised my children in this community, and I believe in Polk County. I believe we can meet the needs of citizens in ensuring safety and security.

I believe I have the education, knowledge, experience and compassion to combat the substance abuse problem.

I’ve been on the front lines for several years and am currently Polk County’s Drug Task Force Coordinator, a multi-jurisdictional position.

I’ve been actively involved in drug education, interdiction, investigation and elimination for most of my 23-year career in law enforcement. I have 11 years of investigative experience. I believe in a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving, especially in the area of substance abuse.

From a law enforcement perspective, what are the two most important issues facing Polk County and how will you work to address them?

Even though there are numerous issues, I am focusing on methamphetamine ad-

diction and recidivism. We are currently identifying a generational pattern of meth use, in some cases as many as four generations in some families in our county. We have children removed from their families as a matter of routine. I am active in our Drug Endangered Children program. Counties in our area have adopted our program, showing that we lead the way in finding solutions. Our goal is always reunification of families. However, we as a community need to find a way to stop the generational use of controlled substances. Domestic violence, property crimes, mental health, financial crimes, and child abuse are all issues found within the methamphetamine epidemic in our community.

As for recidivism, people on probation and deferred judgments account for over half of our court calendar.

Essentially, these people have already been put in the system for criminal behavior and have been returned to the court for further proceedings.

In my work I talk to addicts every day and not one of them has said to me that the reason for sobriety is because there was no personal accountability. Reducing these types of agreements would increase

efficiency and effectiveness in our courts.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

Even though I am a Republican, I have room for everyone in my campaign. As a conservative I don’t believe in wasting money on programming and deferred judgements that enable the cycle of abuse.

Each piece of my platform — school safety and security, drug interdiction, helping drug endangered children — requires cooperation.

Waak Waak has worked in the Polk County Sheriff’s Department for 20 years. Currently a patrol sergeant, he has held a supervisory position for more than 13 of those.

Waak has said that he will address substance abuse and a lack of local mental health services. “While these are complex problems which require a community effort to solve, I believe practical solutions are realistic.”

Waak has also emphasized his intention to create a culture of integrity within the sheriff’s department, saying, “In my 20 years working for the sheriff’s department, I have forged a reputation for being honest and ethical.

These are just some of the core values I intend to build in the Polk County Sheriff’s Department once elected.”

Why are you interested in serving as sheriff and what are your qualifications for the office?

I want to serve as the sheriff so I can improve community relations and bring some positive changes to the organization. I believe my 23 years in law enforcement with almost 14 years as a supervisor have prepared me for the position. I plan to give my full attention to all divisions of the sheriff’s office. My city council experience has given me exposure to the budgeting process.

With an almost $8 million budget at the sheriff’s office, I plan to stay within the budget and deliver quality services to the public.

From a law enforcement perspective, what are the two most important issues facing Polk County and how will you work to address them?

The two most important issues we face are the lack of mental health services and drug/alcohol addiction problems.

Mental heath issues touch so many people and are treatable. The problem is the lack of services for the victims of this disease. The system is

overwhelmed and often the treatment locations are so far away that it burdens everyone involved. I commend Amery Hospital for their Behavioral Health Unit and would like to see other health facilities follow their lead.

Drug and alcohol abuse is a constant problem for our community. We lose far too many people in fatal traffic crashes related to substance abuse.

We also experience high crime rates related to the drug addiction problem in our community. Law enforcement is just one spoke in the wheel of this problem and I hope to bring everyone together to work towards solutions.

These issues are complex and will require innovative ideas to solve.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I have dedicated my life to public service. I am a family centered and community-oriented person. I will defend the rights of all people and uphold the constitution of this great country. I believe as a public official, we should be role models. I will serve with pride and set a high standard for the office of sheriff.

HOUSING: Housing Authority accepting rental applications now FROM PAGE ONE

offer housing for people moving into the city, hopefully they decide to put down roots here and stay.”

Rental applications are available immediately and can be picked up at the housing authority. Further information can be requested by emailing aha@ameryhousing.org APRIL ZIEMER|AMERY FREE PRESS

Right: Builder Joe Berghammer along with members of the Amery Housing Authority: Judi Baldwin, Terry Forrest, Matt Johnson, Jim Richison, Troy Tulgren, Kathy Ryan, and Jason Whitley, break ground on the new housing project.

AUNE: Quilts are awarded in program, not passed out, to veterans FROM PAGE ONE

erts had definite ideas about standards of excellence for Quilts of Valor. Quilts would be “awarded,” not just passed out. A Quilt of Valor would say unequivocally, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and valor” in serving our nation in combat. The first

quilt was awarded in November 2003 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to a young soldier from Minnesota who had lost his leg in Iraq.

A recipient might receive a quilt that was made from a complete stranger for across the country, but that was not the case for Aune. His quilt was made with love by his

sister-in-law, Diane Peterson.

Kathy Krug, from Cameron, represented the Quilts of Valor foundation at a presentation that took place at Aune’s home. His friends and family were able to listen as Krug described his experiences in the Vietnam War. Krug along with Aune’s grandson, Tyler, wrapped his new quilt around

him. He was then presented with a certificate and a pin from the United States Department of Defense.

From Robert’s home in Seaford, Delaware, the Quilts of Valor movement has spread across the nation and beyond through the power of word-ofmouth and the Internet. An Iraqi war veteran said of the

program in 2005, “my quilt isn’t another military medal to be placed in a box and sit on my shelf. I was moved to tears.”

To become involved with Quilts of Valor and find the requirements for the quilts, visit the foundation’s website at qovf.org.

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JULY 22 Benefit for Jody Ferguson Jody Newville Ferguson has been diagnosed with Stage 4 gall bladder cancer. Please join us in showing our support to Jody and her family at a Benefit on Sunday, July 22, from 3-6 p.m. at United Covenant Church, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake.

Silent Auction and other fun stuff along with root beer floats and sundaes. Music by the KC Band.

To donate items or cash contact Janelle 651-366-9771, Genie 612-749-3189 or Geri 715491-0152.

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Little Falls Lutheran Church will host their annual Chicken Dinner on Sunday, July 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery.

On the menu is 1/4 grilled chicken, potato salad, sweet corn, rolls, bars, and beverages.

JULY 26-27-28-29 Polk County Fair The annual Polk County Fair is held in St Croix Falls and features the best the county has to offer!

Grandstand events include a horse pull, 4x4 truck pull, Dairyland Garden Tractor Pull, tractor pull and a demo derby and lawn mower derby.

Livestock shows are held all four days and the Quality Meats Auction is Saturday, July 28, at 6 p.m.

The Fairest of the Fair coronation is Sunday at 2 p.m. on the Main Stage.

JULY 28 Benefit for Jim Mitchell Apple River Fire Department is hosting a benefit for Jim Mitchell at the Straight 8 Bar in Range on Saturday, July 28, from 1-5 p.m.

Jim Mitchell has been disabled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years. In May, 2013, he suffered multiple injuries in a car crash and has had numerous surgeries and been hospitalized many times.

There will be a raffle, prizes and food.

Clayton Lions Brewfest The 25th Annual Brewfest sponsored by the Clayton Lions Club will be held at Turtle Creek Glen, 654 Turtle Creek Trail, Clayton, on Saturday, July 28, from 12 to 5 p.m.

Tickets include mug and pork sandwich and are available at TicketDerby.com and 7 Brothers in Clayton.

On tap are craft beers and wines. A horseshoe tournament starts at noon.

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Signs of the times All signs point to St. Croix Falls and the Polk County Fair, which opens on July 26. All 4-H Clubs in the county made signs promoting the fair. Check out the special section in this week’s Free Press for more information about the fair.

Seven Lakes and Cattail Trail Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Unity School’s Performing Art Center in Balsam Lake.

The committee invites comments on the proposed trail usage changes for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail.

The group is working to determine the uses of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail Trail and complete trail master plans.

Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person. To comment before the committee or submit a written comment, individuals must sign in at the entrance door between 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Written comments may also be sent to the Polk County Parks Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite #10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 or submitted by e-mail to polk. recreation@ co.polk.wi.us.

Documentation received before the public hearing will be presented to the Trail Subcommittee for receipt during the public hearing.

Previous meetings and trail plan drafts are available for viewing on www. co.polk.wi.us/ parks.

Games begin at 9 a.m. with the championship played about 5 p.m. Winners in the Silent Auction will be announced at 5:15 p.m.

Vendors are also needed. Contact GDSI if you would like to be a vendor at the softball field during the tournament.

For more info contact Cheri Richards, HR Mgr. at GDSI 715-268-6495 ext. 216 or email richardsc@gdsiswitches.com.

AUGUST 6 City of Lakes Open Golf Tournament Amery Lions Club is sponsoring the 9th Annual City of Lakes Open at the Amery Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 6. $80 includes 18 holes, 1/2 cart box lunch during registration.

Shotgun start is 10:30 a.m. with awards to follow golf.

Registration forms are available at amerylionsclub.org.

AUGUST 7 National Night Out Hosted by Amery Police, Fire and EMS, National Night Out will be held at Michael Park and Central Street in Amery on Tuesday August 7.

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Teams needed for Softball Tournament at Jorgenson Fields

Annual Pig Roast at Willow Ridge

GDSI is sponsoring the 3rd annual Charity Softball and Vendor Event on Saturday, Aug. 4. Businesses in the local area will challenge each other to a fun, silly softall tournament to raise money for backpacks and school supplies for children in need.

Everyone is invited to the Annual Pig Roast on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery.

On the menu will be roast pork, potato salad, beans, coleslaw and cookie.

Music will be provided by Cattail Moon Band and Dick

Armbruster.

AUGUST 18 Amery Band Boosters Pie & Ice Cream Social The Amery High School Band Boosters will be hosting a Pie and Ice Cream social in the High School cafeteria prior to the Miss Amery Talent show on Saturday, August 18th.

Pulled pork sandwiches along with many homemade pies for you to enjoy. Come out and support our Amery High School Band!

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

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

Valerie 715-554-1034.

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

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Lessons learned from summer jobs

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

If you needed any proof that summer had arrived, the weather of last week should have convinced any doubting Thomases that it is here.

One of the nice things about summer is a change in routines.

Getting used to new schedules, sleeping and traffic patterns all comes with the change of seasons.

It won’t be too long before we are turning things back to the fall Publisher routine with regimented discipline Tom Stangl that the school year brings for many families.

But for at least a month longer, we can enjoy the summer.

One of the rites of passage for many young people during summer is joining the workforce. Many teens are working their first summer jobs. Joining the real world, even part-time, is an eye-opening experience for many, providing some life lessons that can’t be taught anywhere else.

With the tight labor market, I imagine that nearly every person, young or old, who wants to work will be able to find a job. This is great news for teens, who need the real world experience, not to mention the money. Mom and Dad are happy when junior makes his own money as well.

When I was a teen, I held down a couple of jobs.

Delivering papers was the primary source of income, rising every morning to get the news of the day out to my customers before they went to work.

I believe I carried papers for eight years, until sometime during my senior year. It didn’t take a great deal of time and was done in the relative quiet and obscurity of the pre-dawn. After a certain age, it is considered “uncool” to deliver newspapers, even if you can’t secure another job. Delivering papers in the early morning allows you to keep the job longer. And, during the summer, it was the best time of the day.

I also worked in the local grocery store, stocking shelves, bagging groceries and taking them out to customer’s vehicles. There is something to be said for learning the proper way to bag groceries. As a consumer for the rest of your life, you appreciate the skills of a good grocery sacker and curse a poor one. One of the adults that worked at the store made sure that we sacked groceries so that the customers would actually be able to carry them out of the car when they arrived at home.

Another lesson learned from working in a grocery store: there is always something to be done.

Even when you think you have accomplished all the tasks that you have been given, there is the endless task of facing, moving items to the front of the shelves so they can be seen and are easier to reach for customers. It makes the store look nice as well.

As is the case with many things in life, “facing” is never truly done. Just when you think you have everything the way you want it to be, someone comes along and buys something, starting the entire cycle all over again. Very few jobs in life are truly ever done completely.

All of these jobs gave me valuable lessons. I hope the young people who were lucky enough to secure work for the summer take home more than a paycheck.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

Lessons from a gorgeous Nanny

BY APRIL ZIEMER FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

I’m not sure if anyone else was aware, but Monday July 24th was national “Gorgeous Grandma Day.” There are calendars that can be found online where every date is observed to honor one thing or another.

It seems as if the month of July is especially full of odd “holidays”.

Editor Apparently April Ziemer “Bald Is In” day is always the second Saturday of the month.

Also, the third Saturday in July is always the observance of “Strawberry Rhubarb Wine” day and if I had known sooner, I would have surely participated.

During my observance of Gorgeous Grandma Day, I thought about all the important lessons that I learned from my Grandma, whom I call “Nanny”.

My Nanny is a carefree and fun spirited woman. She moved to Amery in 1959 from England, after meeting and marrying my Granddad who was serving time with the United States Air Force.

She still carries her accent and I tend to think her advice about life just sounds cooler in her British pronunciations.

My Nanny says you should never pass up an opportunity

to dance. I love to listen to her stories about seeing acts such as Bill Haley and the Comets at the London Palladium. I have seen her dance to Roy Orbison and I have witnessed her dancing to AC/DC. When Nanny yells, “they are playing our song” you can’t help but jump up and join her on the dance floor.

My Nanny says it is perfectly acceptable to cook your food in ba-

A LITTLE bacon grease probably never hurt anyone, right? con grease. This is coming from a woman who I am pretty sure has never weighed over 110lbs. I think what she means is everything is good in moderation. A LITTLE bacon grease probably never hurt anyone, right?

My Nanny says that expensive beer does not always taste better.

Now, I could probably mention the whole “everything is good in moderation” here as well, but I think it is more important that what Nanny means is more money doesn’t always mean better quality, whether you are talking about beer or any other purchase.

What has also stood out to me throughout the years are the things my Nanny doesn’t say.

Very rarely have I ever heard my Nanny say a bad thing about anybody. On occasion of course we

hear her jovially call my Granddad names during an almost 60 year marriage quarrel. I must admit that her British accent sounds especially entertaining during these times.

My Nanny doesn’t care about somebody’s political views and she doesn’t care what religion, if any at all, someone practices.

Thankfully, she does not know how to use Facebook. She would be astonished at the arguments that occur on social media over differences of opinions. She truly cares about people and respects that they are entitled to their own beliefs, unless they believe you should root against the Packers; Nanny does not have time for that.

I wish that I could say that I have always practiced the advice given out by my Nanny, but with age I notice that I tend to agree with her more and more. I may not have inherited her taste for cheap beer, but I do like to think that I inherited her dance moves.

I hope you connect with some of the advice that Nanny has offered throughout the years, even if you live across the river.

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 224, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Train rides in Osceola in jeopardy To the editor: The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway has been a part of thousands of families lives across the St. Croix Valley and the Twin Cities Metro. The fully-restored vintage trains have brought families from all over the world to the small town of Osceola, Wisconsin to not just view history, but to experience it.

As a non-profit that is fully dependent on volunteers and community support, we need your help.

What the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway offers is an experience like none other in the entirety

In good hands with Waak love the train to share your past memories, photos, and experiences at the Railway on social media using #SaveTheTrainMTM calling the Twin Cities and St. Croix River Valley communities to action to save one of the most beloved staples in the area.

The Osceola train will disappear without the help of the community. For more information on how you can help, call depot manager Cyndi at (715) 575-9791 or email at cyndi@trainride.org.

Best, Cyndi Ritger

of Minnesota and Wisconsin. The historic passenger cars pulled by vintage locomotives offer you and your family experiences such as the First Class Dinner Trains, Brunch Trains, Pizza Trains, the Pumpkin Express, Leaf Viewing Train Rides, and the regular Marine on St. Croix and Dresser Coach Excursions.

However, in order to keep these historic trains running for you and your family, the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway needs passionate volunteers to ride the rails, donations from those who believe in our mission, and for those who

Is it time for a change?

Keep it People-Powered Fitness and Fun for Everyone!

To the editor, Our Stower Seven Lakes State Trail supports Non -motorized trail users: joggers, bikers, hikers, bird watchers, snow-shoers, cross country skiers, and dog walkers throughout the year.

Community activities: Power– Up, Arnell Dog Walk, Fall Festival

Run, Lake Wapo–Beartrap 5K run, Half Marathon, Stower Triathlon, Osceola School District bike riding, Candlelight Ski, and more!

Please attend the public input meeting on July 31st at Unity High School in Balsam Lake at 6:00 to show support for our silent, safe, beautiful trail and help keep it non- motorized. You can also check

the Stower Seven Lakes Facebook page to keep informed of upcoming events and learn more information.

From the Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail.

Donna Anich Amery

Danger signs from Russian summit To the editor, As Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 elections proceeds, alarming revelations emerge almost daily.

Hacking our voting systems is ominous, certainly, though there’s no compelling evidence that direct tampering changed the outcome of the presidential election.

More insidious is the now well-documented psychological warfare Russia has waged against a divided America, using digital and social media to enflame an already polarized electorate and deepen the divisions in American society . Russian trolls and propagandists have targeted voters on both the right and the left with inflammatory messages aimed at intensifying partisan rancor,

vilifying and demonizing political opponents, and diminishing constructive civic discourse across political lines.

Where we once viewed contending political parties as “loyal opposition,” we now seem to have crossed a line into the destructive territory of political opponent as “enemy.”

There is an old saying, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

By that logic, Vladimir Putin, the declared enemy of Hillary Clinton, can be accepted as a friend of Donald Trump and the GOP. We are on dangerous ground when an American president sides with a hostile foreign power against his own country’s opposition party.

Even more dangerous when that party won’t check him.

Every patriotic American should

be concerned with the attack on our mutual life by sophisticated foreign manipulators. Party affiliation should not limit our alarm at being kept in the dark regarding agreements made in private in Helsinki by two known pathological liars. Many suspect that Putin is blackmailing Trump with kompramat, compromising information, standard operating procedure in Russian politics and business.

Has Trump secretly blessed Putin’s aggression toward the Ukraine? Endorsed Russia’s backing of the murderous Assad regime in Syria? If so, how will we ever find out? Such an unrecorded “summit” must not be allowed to occur again.

Thomas R. Smith River Falls, Wis.

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To the editor, I was amazed when I read words of Mark Twain, written back in 1865. He quotes and agrees with the father of William R. Hearst, who was a United States senator. Both Mark Twain and the senator were staunch Republicans. Yet, both voted for the Democratic candidate in the previous election.

Their reasons for doing so are more pertinent today than they were in 1865: “I am a Republican . . . I am not a changeable person. But look at the condition of things. The Republican party goes right along from year to year, scoring triumph after triumph, until it has come to think that the power of the United States is its property, and that it is a sort of insolence for any other party to aspire to any part of that power. Nothing can be worse for a country than this. To lodge all power in one party and keep it there, is to insure bad government, and the sure and gradual deterioration of the public morals (The emphasis is Mark Twain’s, The autobiography of Mark Twain, 315).

At times, we learn more from giants of history than we do from neighbors bantering with us across backyard hedges, or from cousin Jim, visiting from South Dakota.

Thomas Kessler Amery

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To the editor, I have known and worked with Brent Waak for almost thirty years in my capacities as Polk County District Attorney and then defense attorney. His commitment to the people of Polk County and the Law Enforcement Community has never wavered. His calm leadership, both in daily operations and in times of crisis, has always impressed.

I believe the county would be in good hands with Brent as our Sheriff as our county grows and we face the inevitable challenges and opportunities that growth brings.

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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance June 12, 2018 Janis R. Traynor, 64, Osceola, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Alisha K. Vanderbilt, 26, Clayton, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Alan T. T. Vang, 28, Minneapolis, MN, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

Chad M. Vaudrin, 39, Clear Lake, operate snowmobile on prohibited public property, $232.

Richard L. Vilz, 37, Turtle Lake, dog at large, $100.

Kou Vue, 35, St. Paul, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50.

Angela E. Were, 33, Cushing, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Darius B. Wherley, 20, Osceola, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Madison R. Zender, 24, Mahtomedi, MN, fish without license – R, $232.90.

Jeffrey L. Zillmer, 52, Sparta, using telephone while driving – commercial vehicle (1st offense), $183.30.

Appearance June 19, 2018 Kenneth M. Duncan, 63, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Martin G. Lopez, 21, Centuria, operate without license (1st violation), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Michael W. Johnson, 37, Stillwater, MN, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $263.50.

Judy I. Medrano, 53, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Kasandra J. Rhodes, 24, Stillwater, MN, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $263.50.

Savanah M. Rhodes, 28, Chippewa Falls, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $263.50.

Trevor J. Simon, 23, Web-

ster, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $263.50.

Johnathon M. Vogel, 34, Balsam Lake, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Appearance July 3, 2018 Karl J. Ader, 54, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Kaitlynn M. Binsfeld, 19, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Tanya L. Coen, 32, Star Prairie, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Troy L. Cummings, 39, Circle Pines, MN, deviating from lane of traffic, $175.30.

Kevin T. Grosskreutz, 57, Clear Lake, failure to yield right of way, $187.90.

Aiden M. Hansen, 19, Osceola, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Coby A. Heimbach, 16, Osceola, unreasonable and imprudent speed, $213.10.

Kristopher C. Hicks, 27, Tay-

Amery Police Report 07/13/18-07/19/18 07/13/18, 12:47 a.m., Traffic stop 07/13/18, 11:00 a.m., Welfare check 07/13/18, 01:00 p.m., Assist other agency 07/13/18, 03:00 p.m., Assist citizen 07/13/18, 05:58 p.m., Traffic stop 07/13/18, 06:25 p.m., Traffic stop 07/13/18, 06:40 p.m., Traffic stop 07/13/18, 07:43 p.m., Traffic stop 07/13/18, 09:01 p.m., Juvenile call 07/13/18, 10:40 p.m., Traffic stop 07/14/18, 01:43 a.m., Mental health call 07/14/18, 07:00 a.m., Suspicious activity 07/14/18, 09:53 a.m., Residential alarm 07/14/18, 11:11 a.m., 911 hang up 07/14/18, 03:22 p.m., Assist citizen 07/14/18, 05:11 p.m., Assist with ATV crash with injury 07/14/18, 07:34 p.m., Animal control call 07/14/18, 08:20 p.m., Traffic complaint 07/14/18, 09:18 p.m., Traffic stop 07/14/18, 10:31 p.m., Traffic stop 07/14/18, 10:37 p.m., Traffic stop 07/14/18, 11:05 p.m., Traffic stop 07/15/18, 03:38 p.m., Traffic stop 07/15/18, 05:55 p.m., Mental health call 07/15/18, 08:13 p.m., Traffic stop 07/15/18, 09:02 p.m., Traffic stop 07/16/18, 04:20 a.m., Mental health call 07/16/18, 09:36 a.m., Traffic stop 07/16/18, 12:14 p.m., Traffic stop 07/16/18, 12:33 p.m., Vehicle lock out 07/16/18, 12:53 p.m., Juvenile call 07/16/18, 02:10 p.m., Assist citizen

07/16/18, 02:52 p.m., Traffic stop 07/16/18, 03:00 p.m., Assist other agency 07/16/18, 05:20 p.m., Assist other agency 07/17/18, 10:57 a.m., Juvenile call 07/17/18, 11:40 a.m., Traffic stop 07/17/18, 01:39 p.m., Assist other agency 07/17/18, 02:42 p.m., Minor motor vehicle accident 07/17/18, 04:38 p.m., Vehicle lock out 07/17/18, 09:36 p.m., Traffic stop 07/17/18, 09:47 p.m., Traffic stop 07/18/18, 04:55 a.m., Traffic stop 07/18/18, 08:05 a.m., Traffic stop 07/18/18, 08:24 a.m., Juvenile call 07/18/18, 09:57 a.m., Assist a.m.ery Fire 07/18/18, 03:57 p.m., Juvenile call 07/18/18, 06:08 p.m., Disturbance 07/18/18, 07:02 p.m., Assist citizen 07/18/18, 08:13 p.m., Harassment report 07/18/18, 08:39 p.m., Traffic complaint 07/18/18, 08:57 p.m., Juvenile call 07/18/18, 11:10 p.m., Assist other agency 07/19/18, 01:00 a.m., Traffic stop 07/19/18, 02:00 a.m., Assist other agency 07/19/18, 04:55 a.m., Traffic stop 07/19/18, 07:03 a.m., Animal control call 07/19/18, 09:30 a.m., Mental health call 07/19/18, 02:30 p.m., Computer fraud report 07/19/18, 04:10 p.m., ATM card fraud report 07/19/18, 06:50 p.m., Animal control call 07/19/18, 11:07 p.m., Traffic stop

lors Falls, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; deviating from lane of traffic, $175.30.

Jennifer M. Hicks, 32, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jerome A. Hollis, 48, Taylors Falls, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Thomas W. Johnson, 18, Osceola, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Brent J. Johnson, 24, Grantsburg, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Brian A. Johnson, 54, Rice Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Linda M. Krings, 51, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Jeremy J Lavigne, 45, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Will S. Molter, 30, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph

zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Lisa R. Rydning, 55, Center City, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

David L. Seeley, 63, St. Paul, MN, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Chad M. Shires, 45, Siren, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Thomas A. Smolinski, 61, Pine City, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Scott C. Strecker, 54, Maplewood, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Bruce E. Tvedt, 57, Monticello, MN, improper left turn, $175.30.

Jack P. Volgren, 18, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Rosemary A. Wentzell, 58, Edina, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Torre B. Wolf, 27, Stillwater, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Amery receives ‘Bird City’ distinction The city of Amery has once again achieved Sustained Flight status in the Bird City Wisconsin program.

Bird City Wisconsin, a program of the Milwaukee Audubon Society, was created in 2009 and began recognizing communities the following year.

The program recognizes municipalities for the conservation and educa-

tion activities that they undertake to make their communities healthy for birds…and people.

Amery is one of 109 communities in the state recognized as a “Bird City.” To be recognized as a Bird City, a community must meet criteria spread across six categories: habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting

threats to birds, education, energy and sustainability, and the official recognition and celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Bird City also offers High Flyer recognition for those communities that truly go above and beyond in their conservation and education programs. To become a High Flyer, a community must meet additional and more involved criteria.

Trail planning group plans hearing The Polk County Stower Seven Lakes and Cattail Trail Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Unity School’s Performing Art Center in Balsam Lake.

The committee invites comments on the proposed trail usage changes for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail.

The group is working to determine the uses of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail Trail and complete trail master plans.

Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person. To comment before the committee or submit a written comment,

individuals must sign in at the entrance door between 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Written comments may also be sent to the Polk County Parks Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite #10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 or submitted by e-mail to polk. recreation@ co.polk.wi.us.

Documentation received before the public hearing will be presented to the Trail Subcommittee for receipt during the public hearing.

Previous meetings and trail plan drafts are available for viewing on www. co.polk.wi.us/parks.

Man charged in girlfriend’s death dies in ATV crash LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A La Crosse County man charged in a snowmobile crash that killed his girlfriend has died in an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern Wisconsin.

Thirty-one-year-old John Marshall, of Brice Prairie, died July 14 in a crash on the north side of Birch Lake in the Town of Edgewater.

Marshall was charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle in a Janu-

ary 2016 crash that killed 27-year-old Miranda Roellich in the Town of Onalaska.

The La Crosse Tribune says a La Crosse County judge dismissed the charges after finding that prosecutors didn’t have enough evidence to substantiate them.

Marshall was later charged with a misdemeanor in his girlfriend’s death and pleaded guilty. He served 60 days of house arrest.

RECORDS

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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance June 5, 2018 Thomas A. Brant, 46, Maple Grove, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Michael Cree, 23, Amery, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Lavina M. Cupp, 31, Cumberland, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Noah A. Sommers Haas, 29, Minneapolis, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Levi A. Hanson, 23, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Alma J. Kandakai, 34, Taylors Falls, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Kristine M. Lindgren, 50, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Carlie R. Martin, 25, Chippewa Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jason A. Mudgett, 37, Clayton, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Sara D. Olson, 44, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Gavin J. Porotko, 19, Balsam Lake, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Jolene M. Schneider, 35, Osceola, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Adam D. Solfest, 27, Frederic, operating while suspended, $200.50; inattentive driving, $187.90.

Sterling D. Stark, 25, Osceola, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; driving too fast for conditions, $213.10.

Clay R. Strenke, 55, Turtle Lake, dog at large, $100.

Thomas M. Tratar, 31, Chisago City, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Trevor D. Tretsven, 19, Dresser, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Diane D. Voelker-Huhn, 56, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jordan J. Will, 21, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Appearance June 12, 2018 All Seasons Services of East Central Minnesota LLC, Pine City, MN, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits (2+), $416.40.

James A. Arthurs, 38, Clayton, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jaren M. Bakker, 19, Center City, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Russell J. Bauer, 50, Chippewa Falls, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Melissa S. Bentley, 31, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Blacktop Concepts, St. Paul, MN, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits, $416.40.

Troy W. Brodersen, 52, Cushing, speeding in 55 mph zone (35-39 mph), $358.

Dakotah D. Buerkle, 19, Baldwin, fishing in refuge, $263.10.

Michael R. Carpenter, 24, Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Richard A. Chaney, 65, Turtle Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jordan L. Christensen, 34, Milltown, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Thomas E. Close, 59, Luck, burning without a permit in an intensive area, $175.30.

Meng Her, 31, Moundsview, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Henry L. Hobbs, 18, Osceola, using telephone while driving with probationary or instructional permit (1st offense), $162.70.

Jack L. Holland, 21, North Branch, MN, fish without license – R, $232.90.

Logan J. Holter, 21, Deer Park, failure to remove fish shelter north of Hwy. 64 by 1st Sunday after March 12th, $263.10.

Kersten L. Irlbeck, 41, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Kirk D. Johnson, 40, Osceola, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Jayson D. Kerr, 34, Fridley, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Daniel J. Kirk, 29, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295.

Nicholas A. Kriewald, 19, Stillwater, MN, operate boat without valid certificate number, $232.

Michael T. Kuhl, 27, Clear Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Larsin Son Tree Service, Harris, MN, contract motor carrier fail to license, $767.50.

Nicholas J. Lee, 38, Cushing, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property (<10 gallons), $200.50.

Taylor M. Lehner, 16, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph),

$200.50.

Joshua J. Lindner, 27, Amery, operate snowmobile on prohibited public property, $232.

Cheemeng Lor, 22, Minneapolis, MN, fish without license – R, $232.90.

Ray C. Lundgren, 33, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Richard P. D. Lundgren, 16, Rice Lake, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Christopher L. McLeod, 19, Deer Park, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Karrie A. Mosay-Ortega Henandez, 49, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Rylee G. Nevalainen, 18, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Bridget E. Olson, 51, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kristine C. Penard, 17, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Olivia F. Peterson, 17, Deer Park, speeding on semi urban highway (110 mph), $175.30.

Robert W. Proulx, 57, Luck, fish without license – R, $230.90.

Carla B. Randall, 74, Milltown, fail to yield while making left turn, $175.30.

James D. Randle, 48, Brooklyn Park, MN, failure to obey traffic officer/signal, $183.30.

John P. Richey, 25, Frederic, fish without license – R, $230.90.

Christopher J. Rosales, 47, Appleton, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Craig A. Ruschoff, 70, Hanlontown, IA, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jon. D. Schneider, 63, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Kenneth D. Schulte, 55, St. Croix Falls, burning without a permit in an intensive area, $175.30.

Timothy C. Sorensen, 58, Rush City, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Adam W. Spicer, 55, White Bear Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Claude R. Tolar, 51, Eau Claire, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Grace M. Tolzman, 18, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

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Amery Police Report July 6-12, 2018 July 6, 12:57 a.m. Assist other agency July 6, 9:45 a.m. Intoxicated person complaint: OWI arrest July 6, 2:45 p.m. Minor MV accident.

July 6, 5:25 p.m. Assist Amery Fire Department, water rescue.

July 6, 10:09 p.m. Disturbance.

July 6, 11:47 p.m. Traffic complaint.

July 7, 1:05 a.m. Suspicious activity.

July 7, 10:15 a.m. Assist other agency.

July 7, 1:40 p.m. Assist citizen.

July 7, 5:25 p.m. Assist other agency.

July 7, 6:08 p.m. Assist other agency.

July 7, 8:55 p.m. Assist other agency.

July 7, 9:33 p.m. Noise complaint.

July 7, 10:52 p.m. Disturbance.

July 7, 11:45 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 7, 11:48 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 8, 8:30 a.m. Animal control call.

July 8, 9:49 p.m. Disturbance.

July 8, 6:02 p.m. Assist citizen.

July 8, 7:03 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 8, 9:34 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 9, 3:07 a.m. Welfare check.

July 9, 4:38 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 9, 10 a.m. Fraud report.

July 9, 7:45 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 9, 8:24 p.m. Juvenile call.

July 9, 8:34 p.m. Mental health call.

July 9, 11:15 p.m. Animal control call.

July 10, 2:45 a.m. Assist other agency.

July 10, 8:15 a.m. Animal control call.

July 10, 12:30 p.m. Fraud report.

July 10, 1:45 p.m. Home alarm.

July 10, 1:45 p.m. Harassment report.

July 10, 4:15 p.m. Traffic complaint.

July 10, 8:54 p.m. Assist other agency.

July 10, 9:33 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 10, 10:43 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 11, 12:19 a.m. Juvenile call.

July 11, 2:26 a.m. Traffic stop.

July 11, 12:13 p.m. Shoplifting call.

July 11, 4:13 p.m. Disturbance.

July 11, 6:32 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 11, 6:52 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 11, 7:05 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 11, 7:08 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 11, 7:55 p.m. Mental health call.

July 12, 3:03 a.m. Suspicious activity.

July 12, 12:45 p.m. Assist citizen.

July 12, 3:50 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 12, 4:13 p.m. Traffic stop.

July 12, 5:46 p.m. Assist other agency.

July 12, 6:53 p.m. Assist other agency.

ARRESTS: Jon Brian Lee, 57, Amery, operate motor vehicle while intoxicated, 3rd.

Dawn Rassmussen, 35, Amery, domestic abuse-disorderly conduct.

Polk County Arrests Tyler D. Voght, 27, Clear Lake, was arrested on July 15 for OWI (operating while intoxicated) 2nd and operate with PAC (prohibited alcohol content) 2nd.

Braden R. Chryst, 23, Burnsville, MN, was arrested on July 15 for OWI and OWI/ BAC. Sara J. Mahowald, 33, Osceola, was arrested on July 14 for OWI 1st and OWI 1st w/A.C. <.15.

Daniel J. Donahue, 69, River Falls, was arrested on July 13 for OWI 1st.

Leonard A. Korth, 50, Balsam Lake, was arrested on July 15 for disorderly conduct, battery, and child abuse.

Colton W. Enger, 22, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on July 15 for domestic abuse battery and disorderly conduct.

Shawn W. Peterson, 29, Frederic, was arrested on July 14 for disorderly conduct and stalking.

Kevin J. Koethe, 48, Osceola, was arrested on July 14 for disorderly conduct, warrant from St. Croix County, and

warrant for disorderly conduct.

Leon A. Hutton, 34, Frederic, was arrested on July 13 for possess THC with intent to distribute, possess drug paraphernalia, and a probation hold.

Jason E. Bubb, 37, Dresser, was arrested on July 12 for probation warrant for disorderly conduct in Minnesota, and possession of prescription drug.

Joseph J. Kellogg, 24, Faribault, MN, was arrested on July 10 for resisting/ob-

structing an officer, battery, bail jumping, and disorderly conduct.

Joseph P. Calhoun, 59, Centuria, was arrested on July 13 for battery and a probation hold.

Daniel S. Lehner, 18, Centuria, was arrested on July 12 for a protection order violation and domestic disorderly conduct.

Kyle T. McCarty, 31, Clayton, was arrested on July 14 for a probation hold.

Michale D. Temple, 38, Kenuan, MN, was arrested on

July 14 for retail theft warrant.

Jessica N. Nusberger, 34, Balsam Lake, was arrested on July 9 for a felony disorderly conduct warrant, misdemeanor Polk warrant, and a St. Croix county misdemeanor warrant.

Donald R. Duclon, 49, Turtle Lake, was arrested on July 11 for a probation hold.

Devin J. Koethe, 25, Osceola, was arrested on July 12 for a probation hold.

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80 Years Ago July 14, 1938

55 Years Ago July 25, 1963

Polk Co. Boy and Girl Meet Tragic Deaths A tragic fate took the lives of a Polk County girl and boy within nearly 3 weeks.

The first victim was Marie Rauthenbuhler, Georgetown, killed in an auto accident two weeks ago.

The second victim was Donald Smith of Milltown, who kept company with the Rauthenbuhler girl, and who was killed by a flash of lightning Friday on a farm where he worked near Wheeler.

Donald is the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Smith of Milltown, and well known in the Georgetown area. He had been working for Edwin Hansen, Wheeler farmer. On Friday afternoon about 5:30 o’clock Hansen and Smith had just finished loading peas and with forks over their shoulders, started to walk ahead of the team.

A blinding flash of lightning came, presumably hit the fork over Donald’s shoulder, and struck him squarely Yesterday’s in the back, killing him News instantly.

Diane Stangl He and Marie Rauthenbuhler had been keeping company frequently, relatives pointed out, and mourned the tragedy that had befallen the young pair and within a period of 3 weeks, both meeting violent deaths.

Mystery of Buried Horse Explained Runwald Anderson, living south of town, explained the mystery of the dead horse or mule this week. The Free Press carried a short item about the bones of a horse found buried on the lot where the L. A. Newman house is being built next to the Dr. Waterman residence. It was recalled that the area used to be used as a lumberyard for the mill, which E. J. Schneider once owned and later sold to Glover of New Richmond.

Mr. Anderson, working in the yard at the time, recalls that the mule was brought from the New Richmond mill, also owned by Glover and put to work in the yard. One day, Mr. Anderson explained, the mule had a load of lumber behind him and balked. He kept balking and backing and finally backed the load of lumber off the high tramway.

The big load, falling, pulled down the mule and the animal was killed. He was buried right there, almost on the spot where he fell. Mr. Anderson places the year about 1890 in his conversation with George Sylvester who remembers the mill but does not remember the incident.

Mayor Winchester recalls that several horses were killed in those days. One horse fell to

Moose Rambles into Luck

Massive trees toppled by straight-line winds Rollie Gilbertson, not only lost a big poplar, his South St. property suffered damage to the sidewalk as well. The tree missed his residence by only a few feet. It was the story repeated throughout the community – massive trees falling to the ground and missing homes by just a few feet.

his death in the river one day at the mill located where the Northern Supply Co. is built.

Two other horses, at about the same time, had to be shot because of injuries.

65 Years Ago July 16, 1953 Isolette In case you aren’t familiar with that word, it really means a baby incubated because of its size.

In the West Bend, Wis. newspaper recently, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Feuerhak of that city was featured as an isolette. Young Ronald arrived two months early and weighed only two pounds and 10 ounces at birth.

Former residents of this community, the Feuerhaks now have their young son home after four and one-half months and a gain in weight of four pounds.

July 23, 1953 Runaway Semi-trailer Injures Youths Gary Goranson, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fillmore Samuelson of Taylors Falls remains in critical condition in the St. Croix Falls hospital today following a series of incidents, which began when a semitruck ran wild down the St. Croix hill.

Driven by Reinholt West of Hinckley, the truck was loaded with steel bars and beams bound for the Twin Cities.

About halfway down the Wisconsin side of the interstate crossing, the truck’s brakes failed, throwing it at the mercy of the hill.

Fortunately, no one was on the bridge as the semi came hurtling down. If there had been, observers say that they would have been flicked into the St. Croix as the truck skidded around the corner.

Just about to regain control, about halfway up the hill straight away from the bridge, the driver was forced to turn out to avoid hitting a car at the stop sign. His truck jackknifed

and slid along the roadway, knocking down two light poles and crashing into the municipal liquor store.

A falling pole clipped young Goranson and also Bobby Fiene, 11, as they biked on their way swimming. While Fiene’s condition is not serious, the other youth is on the critical list.

The driver of the truck escaped without injury.

60 Years Ago July 17, 1958 Arrest Two Men To End Break-Ins A bizarre record of breakins throughout the northwest came to an abrupt halt in the Polk County sheriff’s office last Wednesday when two young men confessed to entering 46 places.

Irving Doty, 22, Taylors Falls, and James Hooverman, 20, Osceola, broke under grilling by Undersheriff James Moore. They admitted entering 15 cottages and five farm homes in Polk County during their nine months’ crime wave.

Originally arrested in New Richmond on suspicion of breaking into two places in Spring Valley in June, the two men confessed to this crime.

They were sentenced in Pierce County court to probation on this offense.

Undersheriff Moore, noting this escapade, began questioning the duo about missing property in and around this county. Wednesday they broke down and admitted the thefts.

Items taken by the two men ran the gamut from two packages of cigarettes from the Hinkley, Minn. School to a baby high chair from a farm. Total value of recovered loot was estimated at $2,500 to $3,000.

Both men are married and have employment in the communities in which they reside.

No explanation or motives for the break-ins has been made.

Amery Telephone Co. Plans New Addition Construction will begin within two weeks on an office addition to the Amery Tele-

phone Co. building, Manager George Griffin said this week.

Total cost of the addition will be approximately $26,000.

The new 50 by 18 ft. addition will house the general business office for Amery Telephone Co. Present office space will be utilized for plant expansion.

Save Bleeding Child First aid training and blood donors played important roles in saving a child’s life July 3.

MaryJo Weber, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Weber of Clayton survived because of these two factors.

The girl fell onto a glass at her home, which slashed her wrist, opening a deep gash allowing the free and serious flow of blood.

Mr. and Mrs. Weber immediately rushed her to Amery, stopping in front of Randall’s Barber Shop while Mr. Weber ran across the street to the doctor’s office. Since it was during the noon hour, no doctors were in their office at that time.

Tib Randall noticed the commotion in the Weber car and walked out to investigate.

A tourniquet had been put on above the elbow, which failed to stop the bleeding. Randall, who recently completed a Red Cross first aid course with the Amery Civil Defense Corps, quickly applied pressure on the cut with his hand, stemming the flow of blood.

Randall told the Webers to “take her to the hospital. The nurses will help you and call a doctor.” The child was in shock when she arrived at the ARVM hospital, attending physican Dr. F. L. Whitlark said this week.

Blood transfusions in the form of whole blood and plasma were administered and several stitches were required to close the wound.

Dr. Whitlark told this newspaper that Randall’s first aid knowledge and the blood donations of the people of this community “contributed” to saving MaryJo Weber’s life.

Persons in the Luck community can attest to the fact that moose are in Polk County.

Fishermen first observed a cow moose feeding on the northeast end of Butternut Lake early on Monday evening and reported the discovery in the village. Spectators started to gather and the cow moose ran out from along the west shore.

Some dogs picked up the chase and the moose swam across the lake and started out the southwest side, rambling along between the school and the football field before it disappeared in the woods south of the golf course.

A baseball game was in progress at the time so the witnesses to the spectacle were many.

Conservation Warden Bob Ward stated that a moose had previously been sighted in the Lewis area and it could be the same one.

50 Years Ago July 18, 1968 Transfer Train Victim to Twin City Hospital Gene Hastings of Amery was hit by a train at 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, about 200 yards east of Howard Avenue along the Soo Line right-of-way in east Amery.

The quick action of Ricky Randall, 15, son of Roy Randall, probably saved the victim’s life.

Walking along Howard Avenue with two companions, Ricky heard the cries for help and ran to investigate. Seeing the man, he dashed back to his friends and told them to call the police.

Returning to the scene, Ricky pulled out a lace from the man’s shoe and applied a tourniquet to the almost completely severed right arm of the man as he lay north of the tracks.

After temporary treatment at the ARVM hospital, Hastings was rushed to St. Joseph’s hospital, St. Paul, by Amery ambulance.

Engaged in the painting vocation, Hastings has roomed for some time at the Oman residence on Fay Street. Saturday was his 68th birthday.

The westbound train crew was unaware of the accident until informed about it later.

From the injuries sustained, it appeared that the train had passed over the right arm with little evidence of other injury.

45 Years Ago July 5, 1973 Disease Kills Elms Forrester John Dunn surveyed elm trees in Amery last week and confirmed at least nine cases of Dutch elm disease. All of the cases involved trees on city owned property.

The cemetery area appears to be the hardest hit where four confirmed cases of the disease were found.

JULY 24, 2018

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Garfield residents fight address change

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

After months of listening to homeowners’ pleas, the Polk County Board has placed a moratorium on proposed address changes associated with the county’s uniform addressing system. Additionally, the board set a public hearing on the issue for August 7.

Last February, a letter arrived in mailboxes on Homes Court, a street that runs parallel to Big Lake’s northwest shoreline.

The county’s computer-aided emergency dispatch system had identified the street name and house numbers as non-conforming to the county’s rural uniform addressing system, the letter

explained. The name of the street would soon be changed to 62nd Avenue. In addition, each household would receive a new house number.

“With the support of emergency services, local fire department and town,” the letter read, “[the Polk County Zoning Department] has changed your address to comply with the emergency services rural addressing system.”

Homes Court residents protested the change, appearing before the county board in April to plead their case.

It was the first of what would become regular attempts to convince the board that the switch would be costly for Homes Court residents and might cause more confusion

than clarity.

“The computer aided 911 system can locate us now,” said Homes Court resident Joel Hazzard. “We’ve had five emergencies on our block and it’s not an issue. […] Changing our address causes a serious safety issue. It puts us in a black hole. Addresses on 62nd Avenue are not recognized by any search engine and they’re not going to be for a long time.”

Saying most emergency responders use smartphone GPS to locate their destinations, Hazzard added that the change could do more harm than good.

“First responders won’t be able to locate us,” he said.

“That’s a big issue for us. It’s beyond what the costs are.”

The change would also require homeowners to update drivers licenses and other identification and records at their own expense.

Although the switch is not yet official, Homes Court resident Mary Hazzard told the Sun the address change has already impacted her family.

“I just received a new Medicare card,” she said. “It was sent to the fictitious address. […] Now every time I go to the doctor or to pick up a prescription I’ll have a card with a different address than all my other identification.”

Additionally, delivery drivers have been unable to locate her house. For her daughter, whose shipment of medication is time sensitive, an undelivered package could become

more than an inconvenience.

“Even with this moratorium, there are still effects,” she said. “The ramifications continue on and on.”

Public Hearing: Uniform Rural Addressing and Road Numbering The Public Safety and Highway Committee will hear public comments on the county’s Uniform Rural Addressing and Road Numbering Ordinance.

When: Aug. 7, 6 p.m.

Where: Polk County Government Center (100 Polk Plaza, Balsam Lake), in the county board room.

Second lawsuit filed against Amery School District, Administrator

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Dena Babcock, who was employed by the Amery School District as an administrative assistant to District Administrator Jim Kuchta from March 2016 to October of 2017, has fi led a lawsuit against the district and Kuchta in Polk County Circuit Court.

Kori Nelson, Babcock’s predecessor, fi led suit against the district and Kuchta in May. Babcock is alleging a breach of contract and wrongful discharge as well as violations of her rights of free speech and depravation of civil rights.

According to the suit, fi led on July 6, Babcock alleges several items of misconduct

by Kuchta.

The case was moved to U.S. District Court for Western Wisconsin on July 20.

The lawsuit outlines a timeline from June to October of 2017 where Babcock contacted school board member Keith Anderson as a taxpayer in the Amery School District to “report observations and concerns” about Kuchta’s actions to Babcock’s termination.

Babcock contacted Anderson in June of 2017. The lawsuit says that “during the summer of 2017, Kuchta found out that ‘someone’ in the office had gone to the Board of Education, and he threatened to terminate the whole office, stating he would ‘wipe out the whole office and start over.’”

The lawsuit states that on Oct. 9, 2017, Kuchta received an anonymous letter “essentially indicating that he was being investigated by other people in the district (not office staff) for misconduct.”

Kuchta accused Babcock of

sending the letter, something she denied. During the same conversation, Babcock told Kuchta that she had gone to a board member to report concerns about his conduct and actions. The suit says “Kuchta responded if ‘I can’t trust you, I don’t know how much longer you can work here.’”

Babcock was reprimanded

by Kuchta on Oct. 12, “alleging that she did not complete work in a timely and accurate manner; that she had gone to board members; and that she made negative, derogatory and disparaging remarks about him.” The suit states that Babcock believed that the timing of the reprimand was in retaliation for her reports about his conduct to a member of the board. Babcock refused to sign the letter of reprimand until she had the opportunity to visit with a lawyer.

The following day, Babcock received a letter from Kuchta, “informing her that he would be recommending to the Board of Education that she be terminated at the Board’s next meeting due to her reports to Board members about his conduct, as well as reports to Board members from her husband about his conduct.” Babcock was placed on administrative leave pending the board meeting.

Babcock hired an attorney who requested a formal hearing in an open session with the Amery School Board regarding the reprimanded and the recommendation to terminate Babcock. Attorneys for the district replied that the board would be meeting on Oct. 23 and would add to the agenda the disciplinary hearing that had been re-

quested.

The suit states in mid-October Babcock was presented with a severance agreement, which, if signed, would have voluntarily ended her employment with the school district.

Babcock refused to sign the agreement and was advised by her attorney that she would be terminated.

According to the fi ling, Babcock was terminated on Oct. 23 without a hearing.

The lawsuit states that Babcock’s employment contract said she could only be terminated for “just cause.” The fi ling asserts that Babcock was terminated as retaliation for reporting Kuchta’s comments and actions to the school board.

Babcock is seeking lost wages and lost income, including the value of all benefits lost; reinstatement or front pay; “compensatory, incidental and consequential” damages; punitive damages against Kuchta; an injunction against defendants to preclude “further acts of retaliation and further constitutional depravations”; prejudgment and postjudgment interest; attorney’s fees and “such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper.”

Babcock is demanding a 12 person jury trial.

Bryan Symes of Weld Riley, S.C., is representing the district and Kuchta in the case.

When contacted for comment Symes said, “it is not our practice to comment publicly about the merits of a case, or lack thereof. We are in the process of preparing our clients’ formal response to Ms. Babcock’s Complaint, and look forward to vigorously defending this lawsuit.”

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Baldwin bill would let all Wisconsin watch Packers MILWAUKEE (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin has introduced a bill that would allow all of Wisconsin to watch the Green Bay Packers.

Currently a dozen counties in northwestern Wisconsin are relegated to watching Minnesota Viking games whenever they play at the same time as the Packers. Florence County is in the Marquette, Michigan, market and must watch the Detroit Lions whenever they play at the same time as the Packers.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Baldwin introduced a bill Thursday that would require cable, satellite and other TV providers to give Wisconsin customers access to programming in their home state.

Baldwin faces re-election in November. Republicans Kevin Nicholson and Leah Vukmir will square off in a primary Aug. 14 for the right to face her.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Saturday, July 28: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Freewill Farmer’s Market; 1-5 p.m. Benefit for Jim Mitchell at Straight 8 Bar in Range.

Sunday, July 29: 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, July 31: Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, July 25: 7:30 a.m. Summer Stretch; 7 p.m.

Money Management.

Thursday, July 26: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, July 27: 9 am. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 10 a.m Youth Brat Stand and Bell Ringing at Dick’s Market - Youth lock-in.

Sunday, July 29: 10 a.m. Worship/Noisy Kettle; 11:15 a.m.

Pot Luck.

Monday, July 30: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 pm.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, July 31: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall open; 10 a.m. Bible Study.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 25: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Middle School Summer Stretch.

Thursday, July 26: 7:30 p.m. Little Falls WELCA invites all to Festival Theatre “Leading Ladies.”

Sunday, July 29: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, July 29: 10 a.m. Worship.

Monday, July 30: 9 a.m. Weeding at Labyrinth.

Tuesday, July 31: 9 a.m. Quilting.

Beer & Hymns on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at Amery Ale Works.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Sunday school has changed to J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Sunday through Thursday: Youth Mystery Mission Trip for 8th-12th graders.

Wednesday, July 25: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Summer Stretch; 5:30-9 p.m. Youth Night at church.

Sunday, July 29: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Church Picnic; 2 p.m. “Annie” at Art-Barn, Osceola.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor July 22-25: 6-8 p.m. “Maker Fun Factory” Community VBS at First Lutheran for children 4 years-6th grade.

Sunday, July 29: 9 a.m. Worship service at Polk County Fairgrounds; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, July 30: 7 p.m. Evening Grace Circle at Church.

Tuesday, July 31: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Service R

“The greatest among you will be your servant.

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

—Matthew 23:11-12 NIV

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday activities are off until fall.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 25: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Middle School Summer Stretch.

Thursday, July 26: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting; 7:30 p.m.

Little Falls WELCA invites all to Festival Theatre “Leading Ladies.”

Sunday, July 29: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service.

Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry.

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

ichard Foster remarks, in the book Celebration of Discipline, “As the cross is the sign of submission, so the towel is the sign of service.” He goes on to explain that when Jesus had gathered his disciples at the Last Supper, they were quarreling over who was the greatest, and by implication, who was the least among them.

Jesus responded by getting down on his knees and with towel and wash basin washing their feet, afterwards directing the disciples “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” (John 13:14 NIV) Think of the many ways that we can serve our fellow human beings. Just being courteous, friendly and helpful in your everyday dealings with people is perhaps the easiest way to be of service.

Showing hospitality to your guests is another way that is available to many of us. You don’t need to live in a castle to open your home to others; an extra bed or even a couch may be sufficient for guests to sleep on. And when people come to visit, often they only want to spend time with you and they aren’t expecting to be treated like royalty. Another simple way to be of service to others is simply to listen to them. Consider how you might be of service to the people you live and work with, as well as those in your community.

– Christopher Simon

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, July 25: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 5:30 p.m.

Youth BRB; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer.

Thursday, July 26: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, July 29: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, July 31: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, July 29: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 a.m. First three Sundays.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Tuesday, July 24: 7 p.m. Finance meeting; Wednesday, July 25: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m.

Mass; July 30-Aug. 2: 5-7:30 p.m. VBS. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, July 29: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, July 31: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, July 29: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, July 31: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.

Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

Call Bette at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings belmer@theameryfreepress.com

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OBITUARIES

Michael E. Wilson

Beverly M. Pittman

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden unexpected passing of Michael E. Wilson of Amery, Wisconsin. After two successful cancer surgeries, Mike had just returned to his passion of working full time on Monday, July 16 when he was suddenly called to help his Lord in heaven. Grieve, but do not mourn Mike's passing. Although only 67 years old, Mike had been blessed with a full and complete life and was fully prepared to take the next step in his relationship with his Lord and Savior and was glad to answer the call.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Mary, and his father, Wallace.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Sherry, four children by a previous marriage: April, Mike Jr. (Sabina), Ryan (Cherae), and Aaron, Sherry’s four children he loved as his own: Ronda (Bernie) Ohmann, Ryan (Tara) Lee, Rachelle (Jeremy Wood) Helin, and Reggie (Kirsten) Lee; five sisters Carolyn Holmstadt, Janet Wilson, Nancy Newville, Mary Collins, and Lori (John) Courneya; twelve grandchildren, one great granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Visitation was from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 23, at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 prior to services at the church on Tuesday. A funeral service in celebration of Mike's extraordinary life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24 at Little Falls Lutheran Church in Amery with Loren Teig officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Donations in Mike's memory can be made to the Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, WI 54001 or the Royal Garden Estates Garden Club, 6904 Cortez Road W, Bradenton, Florida 34210.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin (715) 268-7111

Beverly M. Pittman, age 86, formerly of Star Prairie, WI died on July 19, 2018 at the Golden Age Manor Care Center in Amery, WI. Beverly Mary Pittman was born on June 28, 1932 in Clear Lake, WI, the daughter of Leslie and Ethel (Johnson) Christison.

She was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1950.

Bev was married to John E. Pittman on February 14, 1953 in St. Paul, MN, where they made their home and raised 5 children, Eileen, Marlene, Jean, John, and Robert.

In 1963 they moved their family to Afton, MN and eventually settled near Connorsville, WI in 1974.

Shortly after John’s death in 1979, Bev moved to New Richmond, WI and worked for many years at the St. Croix Healthcare Center as a dietary supervisor. She retired from there in 1994.

Bev loved baking, cooking, gardening and canning, and was known for her delicious bread and pickles.

She also enjoyed listening to Country Western music and with her school friends, planned and attended numerous class reunions over the years. Bev also volunteered and worked with the handicapped through Community Education in the New Richmond area.

She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Bev was preceded in death by her husband, John Pittman; daughter, Marlene Roepke; parents, Leslie and Ethel Christison; son-in-law, Randolph Leckel; and sister-in-law, Myrna Christison.

Survived by her children, Eileen (Michael) Lundin of Hudson, John (Penny) Pittman of Mason, MI, Jean Leckel of Spooner and Robert Pittman of Spooner; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, James (Marlys) Christison of Sand Creek and Dean Christison of White Bear Lake, MN; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service at the First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bryan Anderson officiating. Music was provided by Beverly Moll.

Visitation was on Monday from 5-8 at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Casket Bearers were Daryl Melton, Chuck Pittman, John Pittman, Matt Ryan, Tony Schoettle, Paul Vollmer and Honorary Casketbearers were Scott Dunbar, Wayne Dunbar, Don Kittleson, Ervin Regelin, Leonard Teeters and William Teeters.

Interment at Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI handled the arrangements.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, July 25: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Middle School Summer Stretch.

Thursday, July 26: 7:30 p.m. Little Falls WELCA invites all to Festival Theatre “Leading Ladies.”

Sunday, July 29: 8 a.m. Deronda worship; 9:30 am. Little Falls worship; 11 a.m. Trinity worship.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, July 25: 6 p.m. Community VBS; 7:30 p.m.

CREW Hangout at church.

Sunday, July 29: 9 a.m. Youth Worship Team; 10 a.m.

Worship service; Polk County Fair.

July 29-Aug. 3: LBBC Sr. High Camp.

Tuesday, July 31: 8 am. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Sunday, July 15: 9 a.m. Worship service; Coffee fellowship follows.

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

Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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POLK COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INSURANCE BROKER AND CONSULTANT SERVICES Polk County, Wisconsin is interested in obtaining the services of a professional, highly qualified benefits brokerage and consulting firm to provide a full range of services related to the design, implementation, analysis, maintenance, improvement, and communication of a moderately complex employee benefits insurance program.

Go to the Polk County website home page: https:// www.co.polk.wi.us, select the Request for Proposal Link, which will bring to you the Open Bids/RFP page. Proposals must be submitted no later than August 3, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. to mailing address: POLK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER Andrea Jerrick, Employee Relations Director 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 244 Balsam Lake, WI 54810

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC FORUM AND DISCUSSION SESSION ON AMERY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN City Hall Council Chambers, 118 Center Street

Notice is hereby given that the City of Amery will host a Public Forum and Discussion session meeting on July 25th from 5:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers to gather information from City residents regarding the proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Although this is not a City Council meeting a quorum of members may be present.

No action will be taken.

Barbara K. D. Goechker MMC/WCPC Deputy Clerk

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D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. 404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG 5TH AVENUE FROM 5TH STREET TO BEAN STREET, VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin has declared its intention to exercise its police power in accordance with '66.0703, Wis. Stats., to levy special assessments upon property with the following described assessment district for benefits conferred upon the property for construction of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, water & sewer service laterals, common excavation, aggregate base course, granular subbase, asphaltic pavement, concrete curb & gutter, traffic control and boulevard restoration, along with engineering and administration fees.

ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Along 5TH Avenue beginning at the intersection of 5th Street to Bean Street.

Tax parcels: 113-00020-0000, 113-00021-0000, 113-00021-0100, 113-00022-0000, 113-003230000, 113-00510-0000, 113-00510-0200.

A report showing proposed plans and specifications, estimated cost of improvements and proposed assessments are on file in the Clerk's office and may be inspected there during any business day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

You are further notified that the Village Board of Trustees will hear all interested persons, their agents or representatives, concerning matters contained in the preliminary resolution authorizing the assessments and in the above described report at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th day of August, in the Village Hall at 350 4th Avenue, WI. All objections will be considered at this hearing and thereafter the amount of the assessments will be finally determined.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN Pursuant to WI §125 the following have made application, and are on file with the Clerk to be presented to the Amery City Council on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration of approval. Located in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

CLASS A FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR: Amy S. Bellomo, Kwik Trip 595 d/b/a Kwik Trip, Inc. located at 855 Keller Ave. S. Barbara K. D. Goeckner MMC/WCPC Deputy Clerk WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, the Polk County Stower Seven Lakes and Cattail Trail Subcommittee will hold a public hearing at 6:00 pm at the Unity School (Performing Art Center) in Balsam Lake, WI, to receive comments on the proposed trail usage changes for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail. The purpose of the hearing is to determine the uses of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail Trail and complete the trail masterplans required by the state.

Previous meetings and trail plan drafts are available for viewing on www.co.polk.wi.us/parks. Interested parties have a right to appear before the committee to provide comment in verbal or written form concerning the proposed ordinance. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. In order to give a comment before the committee or turn in written comment individuals must sign in at the entrance door between 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In addition, interested persons may submit written documentation concerning the proposed ordinance prior to the public hearing by directing the same to the Polk County Parks Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite #10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 or by e-mail at polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us.

Documentation received before the public hearing will be presented to the Trail Subcommittee for receipt during the public hearing.

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FAMILY EYE CLINIC Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund 120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010

Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services rd

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Rollyn P. Lee, D.D.S. Heather Marks, D.D.S.

Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bergmanis

1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103 www.river-place-dental.com

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Richard A. Davis, CPA Dirk A. Prindle, CPA Margo A. Rosen, CPA Roger Van Someren, CPA Abby L. Williamson, CPA Cathy A. Gille, CPA, MN Adam P. Honl, CPA Susan L. Hartman, CPA 301 Keller Ave. S, Amery WI Business: (715) 268-7999 Fax (715) 268-4161 www.carlsonsv.com

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case. No. 18 CV 169 IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Corbin James Liesch By (petitioner) Christopher Michael Johnson By (co-petitioner) Kirsten Marie Leisch NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Corbin James Leisch To: Corbin James Johnson Birth Certificate: Corbin James Liesch IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Judge Daniel Tolan, 1005 W. Main Street, Branch 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on September 10, 2018, at 11 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715485-9299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Daniel J. Tolan Circuit Court Judge June 27, 2018 (July 17, 24, 31)

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St. Croix Casinos to Host Check the pages of the School Supply Drive Amery Free Press

St. Croix Casinos are pitching in to help area school students get a better start on their school year: The casinos are hosting a School Supply Drive July 30 - August 17.

The drive will be conducted at all three St. Croix Casinos – Danbury, Hertel and Turtle Lake. Guests donating school supply items will receive a prize. All donated items must be new. Items such as markers, pencils, etc. must be in their original package, not donated individually. Guests may contribute once per day per casino.

Suggested items and brands include the following: Binders Backpacks – Eastsport, IPack brands Calculator – TI 30 XII 5 Colored Pencils Composition Books Crayons Erasers – pink 12 count Folders – 2 pocket

Glue – School Glue and Glue Sticks Graph Paper – School Smart Markers – Crayola regular and ultra-clean washable Notebooks – college and wide ruled, single or multiple subjects – college or wide rule Paper – 3-hole punched filler paper Pens – Red/Blue/Black 12 count or Highlighters/Sharpies - 5 count or more Pencils - 24 count or more. Pencil Pouch Scissors and Kids’ Scissors Tape - Scotch Magic Wipes – Baby or School For more information on the school supply drive, stop by the players club booth at St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake or call the players club booth at 1-800846-8946.

At the conclusion of the drive, collected school supplies will be distributed to area schools.

Semi Annual Homeless Count July 25th The Salvation Army of Polk County will be participating in the Balance of State Continuum of Care Point in Time Count on July 25th beginning at midnight. The Balance of State Continuum is an organization of homeless service providers in the state of Wisconsin. Each local area will count the homeless who are either sheltered in a facility or unsheltered and living on the streets. The Point in Time count simultaneously occurs in each county on the last Wednesday of January, and the last Wednesday of July.

Volunteers in each area walk the streets of Wisconsin communities to determine how many individuals are going unsheltered. The volunteers are equipped with the knowledge to assist those individuals in getting connected to local resources for food and shelter.

Each community submits their counts for sheltered and unsheltered persons

in each county for that night. Those numbers are then used to determine if the services provided in the County are meeting the needs of those who are homeless.

The Salvation Army and the Serenity Home Shelter in Polk County will be participating in the count and making sure that all homeless individuals who are located on this evening in July will be informed of the services available to them in the County. For more information on how the Salvation Army is working toward combating homelessness in Polk County visit www.SAserenityhome.org or like Polk County Salvation Army on Facebook.

To learn more about the Balance of State Continuum visit www.boscoc. org .

POLK COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #18717-132.

The Public Auction will begin on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 10:01am CDT and end on Monday, August 20, 2018, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

VACANT LOTS FOR SALE

(Bidders are not responsible for paying unpaid taxes) Preview information and property listings can be viewed at: www.co.polk.wi.us/Real Estate For Sale(under quick links) www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

The public sale will be conducted by those terms of sale articulated on the online auction service. In the event the highest bidder fails to close the transaction within the days specified in the terms of sale, the County, pursuant to Section 75.69(1), may accept as the final bid the bid that is most advantageous to the County.

Dated July 28, 2018. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

for area employment opportunities BIDS WANTED

Town of Clear Lake to pulverize 60th Avenue from Cty. JJ east 1 mile to 45th Street.

Town of Clear Lake to blacktop 60th Avenue from Cty. JJ east to 45th Street, about 1 mile.

2-1/2 inches deep, 20 feet wide.

Deadline for bids is Aug. 12, 2018.

Opening of bids will be at the regular town meeting on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018.

For info call Art Bergmann 715-263-2418 WNAXLP

TOWN OF LINCOLN Plan Commission July 30, 2018 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 30, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Verify Meeting Notice 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approve Previous Minutes 6. Public Comments 7. Reports of Chair/Commission Members 8. CSM for Bill Nelson 9. Comprehensive Plan Discussion 10. Fire District Discussion 11. Set Date & Agenda for Next Meeting 12. Adjourn Note: Agenda items may not be taken up in this order.

Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk – 715-268-4747 Published July 24, 2018 – Amery Free Press

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Notice Public Hearing STOWER SEVEN LAKES TRAIL & CATTAIL TRAIL PLANNING

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Unity High School, Performing Art Center Balsam Lake, WI Polk County Stower Seven Lakes and Cattail Trail Subcommittee public hearing is set to receive comments on the proposed trail usage changes for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail. The purpose of the hearing is to determine the uses of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail and Cattail Trail and complete the trail masterplans required by the state.

Previous meetings and trail plan drafts are available for viewing on www.co.polk.wi.us/parks. Interested parties have a right to appear before the committee to provide comment in verbal or written form concerning the proposed ordinance. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. In order to give a comment before the committee or turn in written comment individuals must sign in at the entrance door between 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In addition, interested persons may submit written documentation concerning the proposed ordinance prior to the public hearing by directing the same to the Polk County Parks Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite #10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 or by e-mail at polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us. Documentation received before the public hearing will be presented to the Trail Subcommittee for receipt during the public hearing.

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Cooler temperatures, hot Music on the River

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The Mighty Wheelhouse Band provided a rocking time for the crowd with their upbeat Blue Grass sounds.

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Food, car show and music draw large crowd

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Members of the Cattail Moon Band warmed up the crowd at Friday night’s Music on the River.

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Classic cars lined the park, shined up and ready to be drooled over

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‘Viva Las Vegas’ raises over $4,400 for Alzheimer’s research

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“Elvis” sweetly serenades Rhoda Wellbrock

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Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis was in the building.

On Friday, July 13th Amery Memory Care hosted their 2nd Annual Viva Las Vegas fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Congregational Church provided a great setting for an evening fi lled with fun, laughter, singing, and dancing.

We have been unbelievably blessed with the continued support of the local and surrounding businesses and for that we are truly grateful,” said Amber Harris from Amery Memory Care.

The night included silent auction and gift card drawing with a variety of amazing baskets and gift cards from the local area. Attendees enjoyed beautiful music by Amy Johnson as they fi lled up on the pasta buffet and salad bar catered by the kitchen staff from Amery Memory Care.

The main event featured the Joe Sir Elvis Show. He had the place “All Shook Up” in no time. He put on a spectacular performance for the crowd of all ages, including over 20 residents from Amery Memory Care, many of who enjoyed an up-close serenade by the crooning performer.

The evening concluded with serving trays fi lled with a Vegas specialty, chocolate dipped strawberries.

Harris said, “The event was a HUGE success and we raised a TOTAL of $4,451 throughout the evening’s fun and games. We are truly blown away by the support of our community. We are also blessed with great staff at Amery Memory Care, who take the time to plan and run these fundrais-

ing events for a cause that is near and dear to our hearts. I would like to say thank you to all those who helped to make this event such a success. I truly believe we are making a difference in our community and raising awareness and supporting those on their Alzheimer’s journey.”

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 15 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S. In Wisconsin alone, there are more than 115,000 people living with the disease and 193,000 caregivers.

The Amery Memory Care’s fundraising team, the AMC Forget-MeNots, have raised a total of $6,268 this year and their ambitious goal is set for $10,000. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Please consider joining the Forget-Me-Nots in the Fight to End Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Amery Memory Care on Saturday, September 22nd. Registration is at 9am and the Ceremony at 10am with the Walk to follow. Start a team, join a team, or walk as an individual, there is no cost to register www.alz.org/ walk Contact Amber Harris at Amery Memory Care for more information: aharris@amerymemorycare.com or call #715-268-4800.

Patty Hanson is excited to be Rockin’ and Rollin’ with “Elvis”

Large loans spawn school board voting debate

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A hefty loan and the debate over who would be able to cast a vote on the decision was at the center of last week’s Board of Education meeting.

During the School District of Amery’s July 16th meeting, a loan to be used for school security was contingently approved. Superintendent James Kuchta and new District Business Manager, Andrew Dyb, presented the board with loan options obtained from WESTconsin Credit Union.

The loan would be obtained for the expense of district wide security cameras. Two loan amounts were presented, both at a fi xed rate of 4.00% interest with a term of six years. The first amount presented was $280,000. This would be a monthly cost of $4,381 for the district, annually costing $52,572. This amount would cover the costs of video surveillance including security cameras, video management software and storage for all four schools.

The second loan amount

presented was $355,000.00.

This would be a monthly cost of $5,554.00 for the district, annually costing $66,648.00.

This amount would cover video surveillance, as well as the pulling of audio wires for an upgrade of speakers and clocks. Since the contractor would be pulling wires for the video surveillance project, the district could take advantage of the installers being in the ceiling to pull wires for the speaker and clocks project.

Board member Chelsea Whitley pointed out audio wires would need to be pulled at some point regardless, it would save money if it was done at the same time as video surveillance.

When a suggestion was made by Whitley to approve the amount of $355,000, board member Keith Anderson said that he should abstain from voting since he was a member of WESTconsin Credit Union.

When speaking about belonging to the credit union Anderson stated, ”you are not just a customer, you are an owner, which makes it a conflict of interest.”

Two other board members are also WESTconsin members and with the absence of board member Erin Hosking, it would only leave one board member left to vote. Discussion took place on whether or not it would be a conflict of interest for WESTconsin members to approve securing a loan at the credit union.

Char Glenna said, “although I do not think we stand to gain anything, we should see what legal has to say.” It was decided that legal council should be contacted for an answer on the issue.

Worried that tabling the item for a month could potentially change the interest rate, a vote was made contingent on the issue not being a conflict of interest. If it was determined to be a conflict, members could rescind their decision. The board unanimously voted yes on securing the loan.

Administration reported on July 20th after consulting with legal council, it was determined not to be a conflict for WESTconsin members to vote to obtain the loan.

Other items discussed at

the meeting were a proposed salary schedule for certified staff, which was approved; a transgender policy, and changes of wording included in staff handbooks.

Keith Anderson suggested that upon receiving a written notification of harassment the wording be changed from, “will take appropriate steps to investigate” to “will investigate.” This would make an investigation automatic on any claims.

High School Principal Shawn Doerfler provided a presentation from the Strategic Plan/Finance Committee.

Tracy Hendrickson presented the annual Community Education update. Hendrickson said during the previous year, 145 offerings took place through the program. This included educational and/or enrichment classes, recreation opportunities, trips, and events. Over 4,430 people participated in the offerings.

Hendrickson shared some highlights from Community Education including, a “Bob Ross” painting course, a class in bow making, Prairie Fire Theater, the Wisconsin Re-

members Veteran’s Wall, theater trips, and an overnight Missouri Star Quilt Company excursion.

Changes in personnel included the resignations of: Shia Widiker, Elementary Para Educator; Meagan Jensen, 8th grade Assistant Volleyball Coach; Jessica D’Ambrosio, Volleyball Coach-C Team; and Twila Sikkink, District Office Director of Finance. New contracts approved included: Andrew Dyb, District Office Business Manager; Ryan Beer, Maintenance Grounds and Transportation Assistant; Jessica D’Ambrosio, 1st Grade; Beth Schradle, 1st Grade; Annie Braaten, Library Media specialist for Elementary and Intermediate Schools; Brock Luehman, High School Football JV/C Coach; Darren Van Blaricom, High School Assistant Cross-Country Coach; and Troy Mlynarczyk, Intermediate School Guidance Counselor.

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COOKING WORLD Carolyn Lumsden 715-483-9738

ADRC Elderly Nutriton Program

Tidbit: The more I see, the less I know for certain. (John Lennon)

This no bake dessert is fun for anyone to make.

Delicious to eat, too.

This is a non-baked pie. Just right for these hot summer days.

CHOW MEIN NOODLE CLUSTERS Melt: 2 cups chocolate chips Add and combine: 1/2 cup raisins Add and combine: 2 cups chow mein noodles 1/2 cup chopped nuts Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill until form and enjoy!

GLAZED BLUEBERRY PIE You will need 1 baked pie shell or a graham cracker pie shell.

Spread on the crust: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened Put on top of the cream cheese: 3 cups fresh blueberries, washed and well drained Combine and bring to a boil, then simmer 2 minutes: 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup water Strain and save liquid: Combine: 3/4 cup sugar 2 T. cornstarch Add the saved liquid and cook and stir until mixture becomes thick and clear.

Cool slightly and add: The cooked blueberries 2 tsp. lemon juice Pour mixture over the fresh blueberries in the pie crust. Chill until well set, then slice and eat. Hint: If you wish, add a dollop of whipped cream/topping or ice cream for a more special treat.

If you like green beans, try this way to cook them.

STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS Take ends off 1 pound green beans, wash and drain well. Cut into bite-size pieces.

Heat in skillet or wok: 2 T. olive or veg. oil Add the dried beans and stir and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp tender. Add and simmner for 10 minutes or until almost done how you like them: 1 tsp. sugar 3/4 cup chicken broth Combine and add to the above: 1 tsp. cornstarch 2 T. cold water Add to the cooked beans and stir until beans are glazed and done. Serves 3-4.

Suggested Donation $4.00. Congregate diners and Home Deliver Meal participants please contact your meal site with meal reservations or cancellations. Please provide 24 hour notice.

Congregate Dining Meal Serving Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:30am Congregate Dining Locations in Polk County: Amery Congregational Church 715-268-6818 . 201 Harriman Ave North, Amery Milltown Community Center 715-825-5025. 301 2nd Ave SW, Milltown Meal sites are closed on Wednesdays unless otherwise specified. Menu subject to change without notice. Bread and milk offered with all meals.

If you have some leftover cooked corn, try this recipe.

FIESTA CORN Saute in skillet: 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 T. butter Blend in: 2 T. flour Add, cook, and stir until melted: 1/4 cup processed cheese Add and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally: 2 cups sliced tomatoes (or use cherry or grape) 2 cups cooked corn (drained if using canned corn) salt to taste Serves 3-4.

Tip: Make a low-fat fruit dressing by blending until smooth: 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese, 1 medium banana, 3 T. pineapple juice and 1 T. honey.

For fast pan-fried potatoes, microwave potatoes until almost done, drain then slice and fry in skillet until done and crispy.

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This salad is a tasty and nutritous salad. Cook the bacon and eggs before you need them so salad is easy to assemble just befor eyou need it.

BACON AND EGG SALAD Cook until crisp: 1/2 pound bacon Drain and crumble.

Hard cook: 8 eggs Peel and slice.

Cut in half: 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes Put into bowl: 3 cups torn spinach leaves 3 cups torn lettuce the crumbled bacon the sliced eggs the halved tomatoes Add your favorite dressing, toss to combine. Serve right away. Serves 4-8. Hint: You can use different colors of cherry tomatoes. You could also add other fresh vegetables like diced onion, sliced celery, etc.

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Strike Two!

Pandemonium reigns in Valley grudge match It has been 18 years since the unforgettable match between the Valley King Pins and the Pleasant Hill Strike Force and for the life of me I still can’t figure how they fit 237 fans, Columnist out plus several infants, into that four-lane bowlKevin Slimp ing alley.

I was one of the lucky ones. Mary Ann Tinkersley and I were on our third “official” date that night, and like many others, we were rife with anticipation. My plan had been to buy two chili dogs, chips and sodas before the first game, but the line at the concession stand made that an impossibility.

Chester Fleenor, Valley Lanes owner, had anticipated a big crowd, but he never dreamed nearly 200 good folks of the Valley would show up, in addition to more than 30 fans who came to cheer on the Strike Force. He and his daughter, Kari Lynn, manned the stand alone, leaving Chester’s son, Phil, to oversee the equipment.

This was no night to have a problem with the pins or scoreboards.

Too much was at stake.

There were three primary reasons for the huge turnout. First, everyone in the Valley had heard the story of Elbert Lee Jones taking on the entire foursome of Strike Force behemoths in an act of sheer bravery and loyalty to his home town. Even though it had been 20 years, the wounds were still fresh.

Second, Raymond Cooper’s return to anchor the bowling team brought out many of his loyal fans, eager to see their champion single-handedly run the evildoers from Pleasant Hill straight back from where they came.

To the Valley faithful, the Strike Force team was anything but pleasant.

Third, there were those who thought A.J. Fryerson might show up. He was normally the anchor of the King Pins and if he was alive, he would surely make his way to Valley Lanes to lead his team to victory.

As the giant clock directly above the dividing line between lanes 2 and 3 struck 7 o’clock, it was clear to everyone A.J. wouldn’t be defending the honor of our town. There was an almost deafening roar as the Lennox Valley squad was introduced.

Earl Goodman was the first to wave to the crowd as his name was called and he would be the first to roll for the King Pins. Next was Perry Pratt, owner of Valley General Store. In years past, Marvin Walsh would have been the third bowler introduced, but after his 65th birthday he turned the duties over to Billy Joe Drury. Billy Joe kept

to himself mostly and was a bit gruff for someone who grew up in the Valley, but he was a good bowler and the fans cheered as he painstakingly raised his hand just above his waist.

The loudest cheers of the night were reserved for Raymond Cooper, wearing his orange-striped yellow shirt, which happened to be the school colors of the defunct Lennox Valley High School, along with an “aw shucks” smile while soaking in the adulation.

The crowd grew silent as Earl Goodman rolled the first ball, a “flat ten.”

In bowling lingo, that is a ball which knocks down all but the ten pin, leaving the six pin lying in the gutter. It felt as if the entire Valley cheering squad breathed a sigh of relief.

The first bowler for Pleasant Hill rolled a “flush,” meaning all ten pins landed in the pit. Any experienced bowler knows a flush strike is technically perfect. The Strike Force loyals cheered in anticipation of a sweeping victory.

What happened next is second-hand information. The line to the concession stand had finally shortened to three deep and I made my way to buy those chili dogs and sodas. Just as I was handing $3 to Mr. Fleenor, I heard a deafening roar. I turned to look, but everyone in the crowd was standing and yelling, keeping me from seeing what was happening.

The commotion continued for what seemed like several minutes, but probably lasted no more than 15 or 20 seconds. By the time I made my way close enough to see what was transpiring, Billy Joe was lying flat on the ground and emotions ranged from concern for Billy’s safety, to jubilation among the Pleasant Hill crowd who sensed a forfeit, to bewilderment among the remaining King Pins.

Harsh words were being exchanged between the two teams but the roar of the crowd drowned them out. Finally, the Strike Force gathered their equipment and walked out to a chorus of boos from Lennox supporters.

Raymond made his way to the concession stand, taking Mr. Fleenor’s microphone in his hand.

“Be sure,” Raymond said, “to pick up a copy of the Lennox Valley Patriot this Tuesday for a full report of what just transpired.

Iris Long, still in her seat just behind lane 4, dropped her reporter’s pad, briefly stunned.

“Tuesday,” she whispered to herself, “One day before Hometown News.”

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Great News! Last week we told you about Gracie, the nine year old Tabby that had been at

the Arnell shelter since May 2nd. Gracie found her new home. This week, we want to draw your attention to Dexter, who has been at the shelter since May 4th.

We ask ourselves why is he still here? Dexter is a beautiful Blue Grey Tabby with a white bib, muzzle and mittens. He is only a year old. When Dexter first came to the shelter in May, he was docile and sweet to everyone. After three months, he is ready to bust out some moves and is showing us his active, playful side. I guess he decided that the quiet gentleman cat persona wasn’t finding him a home, so he would try playful wildcat.

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and gentle. We have no doubt that once in his new home, he will burn off a few calories and settle into a middle ground routine, offering all of his charms. His adoption fee has been reduced for his lucky adopter, $50, Neutered, Rabies and Distemper vaccinations, FeLeuk/ FIV Tested. Dexter is ready to be all he can be.

Come to meet him at the shelter.

The Pageants and Paws Silent Auction in Osceola and the Meat Raffle at Waterside Bar on Lake Wapogasset were successful in delivering a good time and support for the animals at Arnell. Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated in these fun events.

In addition to Ms. Gracie, Mercedes and kittens Anna, Emmett and Silvio were adopted. Six dogs found new homes, Brindle English Mastiff Thor, Black and Tan Chihuahua Ty, Copper Yorkie-Shih Tzu Lacey and her Black and Tan brother, Everhett, Red Pomeranian Skye and Senior Chihuahua Marcel. Happy adoptions all around.

Young kittens Ansel and Niles (Brown Tabbies with Mittens) are still available for adop-

tion. Lenny and Jonah are two laid back, one year old boys. Lenny is White with Blue Grey spots and Jonah is all Black. They are great cats; good with children and other cats.

Caraway is a sweet Brown Tabby with large green eyes. And Carolanne is a Tortoiseshell with a white bib and mittens. Both are one year old with shorthair and winning personalities.

Over the past week, Arnell has taken in a number of surrendered dogs in need of new homes. The newcomers must be spayed or neutered and receive a Certified Vet Inspection before they can be adopted, but you are invited to come to meet them now. Ranging in size from tall Black or Yellow Shepherd Mixes, Black Lab Mix to tiny Chihuahua Mixes, they all need homes. Stop by to meet them. We are open Monday through Friday, 12 – 5 pm and Saturday 12 – 4 pm.

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School Supplies to be Collected at local WESTconsin Credit Union Offices WESTERN WI—WESTconsin Credit Union is collecting school supplies and monetary donations for families in need, August 1-11. Donations can be made at any WESTconsin Credit Union location and online at westconsincu.org. All proceeds will be delivered by WESTconsin Staff to local schools and organizations for distribution.

Altoona Office | Altoona Compassion Coalition Amery Office | School District of Amery Baldwin Office | Baldwin-Woodville Area School District Barron Office | Barron Area School District Chippewa Falls Office | Lake Wissota Lions Club “Stuff the Bus” Eau Claire Office | Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Ellsworth Office | Ellsworth High School Hudson Office | The Sharing Tree Menomonie East Office | River Heights Elementary Menomonie Downtown Office | Downsville Elementary Menomonie North Office | Knapp Elementary New Richmond Office | St. Mary School and New Richmond School District

Prescott Office | Prescott School District River Falls Office | School District of River Falls Spring Valley Office | Spring Valley Area Food Pantry All items will be accepted along with monetary donations. This year marks the tenth annual school supply drive in which WESTconsin has been involved. Last year, the drive as a whole raised $1,237.52 and collected over 5,000 supplies.

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Jay's Hole Logger Legend This story has truth; with the elders check, how early work with lumber was done, near the community of Chetek, a logger seen again by no one.

As legend has it, a bygone day, recalling fear that we recollect, a stalwart logger, known only as Jay, met his demise through an ice defect.

The whirling eddy, deep and unseen, had weakened ice where logs were then towed.

The whirl pool then swallowed swift and clean, man, team, sleigh, and logs, the whole load.

No trace was found; ice had obscured, layers deep, water rushing beneath.

The dynamic action, no rescue secured, his last, no longer breath could he breathe.

Though years have passed by, the whirlpool still, directs, "Beware: peril presides."

Parent or loved one firm, with good will, watches and with staunch orders guides.

Knapp and Stout Lumber, the founders, moved on, and progress did take place.

Those taking care, not close arounders, avoid fate like the memorialized Jay's.

Carol Morfitt Welch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

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

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

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

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

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

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

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

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

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

Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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

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Deronda Memories recalled by old friends On Saturday a couple of old friends and a few others got together to reminisce about old time in Deronda and a look to the future. With 190 years of experience between Clarence DeLawyer 97+ and Joyle Anderson 92+ the conversation went on about Deronda having a Railroad Depot with up to 6 trains a day, 2 stores, Post Office, Cheese factory, church, school and in earlier days also a feed mill and stock yards. It was interesting how Joyle and Clarence both worked at the Deronda Post Office.

Joyle was born in Deronda and Clarence moved there at the age of 13 where his Father run the General Mercantile and Post Office. Presently the only places left in downtown Deronda, is the Bakery (not open to the public) and Clarence DeLawyer and Joyle Anderson the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail goes through Deronda in place of the Train. Both of these elderly gentleman are hopeful and confident that Polk County Board will keep the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail a Silent Sports Trail. People- Powered, Fitness and Fun for Everyone! They have enjoyed seeing the family fun for all ages on this Trail over the last few years.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER What is a Memory Café? A Memory Café is a local gathering for people with memory concerns and their care partners. They can relax and have fun in a safe, supportive place. Memory Café is for you and your care partner if you have memory concerns, mild cognitive impairment and/or Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia. The café takes place the third Thursday of each month at 1pm and you don’t have to be a member of the Center to attend.

Need a place to rent? How about considering the Amery Area Community Center for that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration?

We will also work with profit and notfor-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

If you are looking for a great gift or something to decorate your house with, we are currently having a quilt raffle.

The beautiful homemade country quilt was donated to the center by one of our members. Come check out the quilt which is hanging in the hallway of the Amery Area Community Center.

Tickets can be purchased at the Center and the cost is $1 per ticket or 6 for $5.

The drawing will take place on Friday August 24th at noon.

Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays.

There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

We always have people asking if there

is anything we need here at the Center.

We can always use things like stamps, sympathy cards, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee.

Tuesday pool winners on July 10th were Mary Fisher in first, Gary Snelling in second, Dean Elkin came in third, and Loren Bavin took home the consolation prize.

Tuesday pool winners on July 17th were Gary Snelling in first, Gene Pribnow in second, Al Frank placed third, and Loren Bavin came in fourth.

Thursday pool player winners on July 12th were Jerry Fisher in first, Mary Fisher in second, Gary Snelling came in third, and Loren Bavin took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool players on July 19th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher came in second, Jerry Fisher came in third, and Loren Bavin took home the consolation prize.

Wii bowling winners on July 10th were Carl Johnson in first, Sandy White in second and Milt Johnson placed third.

Bridge winners on July 11th were Paula Schmid in first, Joyce Eagan in second, Judy Strobush in third, and Jim Eagan came in fourth. Bridge winners on July 18th were Elsie Rivard in first place, Carleen Swanson in second, Steve Berestka placed third and Jim Rivard took fourth. Bridge winners on July 9th were Dorothy Lehmann in first and Joann Hallquist in second.

Congratulations to all!

Susan Shachtman Assistant Director

Wisconsin Interstate Park Calendar of Events Thursday, July 26, 9:30-10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, July 27, 11 am-Noon Match Your Catch An activity fun for the whole family, it presents a fun chance to practice casting skills. Fake fish will be provided. Meet at the Beach House by the Lake ‘O the Dalles.

Saturday, July 28, 3 - 4 pm Pothole Trail Hike Hike on bluffs that were once under water and learn just how powerful water can be. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

Saturday, July 28, 8:30 - 10 pm Flashlight Hike Take a hike around the Lake ‘O the Dalles in a search for nocturnal animals (actual photos will be hidden along the trail). Bring a flashlight and meet at the Beach House by Lake ‘O the Dalles.

Sunday, July 29, 11 am - Noon Wisconsin State Symbols How well do you know the WI state symbols? Flip over a card to find out anything from our state dog, to our state dance. Check it out at the Ice Age Center.

Sunday, July 29, 3 - 5 pm Beaver Business What do beavers have to do with Alice in Wonderland? Learn the historical and wacky connections between beavers and people. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Wednesday, August 1, 10 - 11 am So… What’s so great about Potholes?

Take a hike with the Naturalist to discover a story of grit and strength.

Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

Wednesday, August 1, Noon - 4pm Geo Nature Hunt: Silverbrook Trail Bring your GPS or smartphone and grab some coordinates (and bug spray) at the Ice Age Center. There will be six markers placed along the Silverbrook Trail (you can find these by using the coordinates you pick up at the Visitor Center). Designed to highlight areas along the trail that may otherwise be overlooked, the Geo Nature Hunt incorporates tracking, nature, and history.

Thursday, August 2, 9:30 - 10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, August 3, 4 - 5 pm Whose Scat is That?

Stop in at the Ice Age Center to learn about the different signs that animals leave behind.

Saturday, August 4, 1 - 3 pm Family Nature Day Join educators from across the state in a variety of outdoor activities to be held along the River Bottoms area.

Sunday, August 5, 10 am- 4 pm Scavenger Hunt Stop at the Ice Age Center to pick up your scavenger hunt list—find them all, and you can pick up a small prize at the Front Desk.

Wednesday, August 8, 2 - 4 pm Beach House Fun Try your hand at hooking some fish in our Match Your Catch game, make “fish art”, or maybe you want to look for aquatic insects along the beach— all this (and more!) will be found at the Beach House by the Lake O’ the Dalles.

Thursday, August 9, 9:30 - 10:30 am Nature Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers join us for a nature story, activity, and snack. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Friday, August 10, 4 - 5pm Create your own Animal Puppet Visit the Ice Age Center to learn about animals that call the woods of Interstate Park their home—then make your very own animal puppet!

Saturday, August 11, 3 - 4 pm Pothole Trail Hike Hike on bluffs that were once under water and learn just how powerful water can be. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

Saturday, August 11, 8:30 - 10 pm Universe in the Park Join us at the Ice Age Center for a special presentation brought to us through the Astronomy Department from UW-Madison. Presentation will begin indoors, then—weather permitting—we will set up a telescope outside!

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St. Croix River Recreation Day – Saturday, July 28 Spend a glorious summer day recreating in the St. Croix River Valley!

July 16, 2018 St. Croix Falls, Wis There is no shortage of exciting river recreation opportunities throughout the St. Croix River Valley. On Saturday, July 28th, the St. Croix Valley Interpretive Association is joining forces to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and to highlight the awesome summer recreation that exists here. From dawn until dusk, get your adventure on, and journey throughout the St. Croix River Valley to #FindYourPark and #MakeYourSplash.

Schedule of Events Event: SUP on the St. Croix Come, explore the beautiful St. Croix River with the St. Croix River Association from a new vantage point – standing on top of it! Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) provides an opportunity to get out on the water and a full-body workout at the same time. This introductory SUP session give you a chance to try paddleboarding in the protected no-wake zone waters of Hudson, WI. Registration: https://supstcroix.eventbrite.com (8 person maximum, so register now!)

Location / Meeting Place: The North end of Hudson Lakefront Park at the swimming beach, parking lot entrance on the corner of 1st St and Vine St. Park in lot or on 1st St. Time: 9am – 11am Cost: $4 Event: How to Catch a Lake Creature Drop by this ongoing exploration station to see what lives in Lake Alice. Use one of the park’s nets to try your hand at capturing a creature or two, or just come investigate what others have found. You might be surprised at what you discover! Most people spend 1530 minutes at this station. Find this station near the Fishing Dock on Lake Alice between 1:30 and 3 p.m.

This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.

Location / Meeting Place: William O’Brien State Park Fishing Dock on Lake Alice, Marine on St. Croix, MN Time: 1:30-3 PM Cost: Free!

Event: Birding for Beginners!

Birds are everywhere, but they’re often so fast and sneaky that it’s hard to tell what they are. Join the KANABEC COUNTY naturalist and learn to identify common birds by sight and song. The next time you see or hear one in the yard you might impress your friends with its name! We’ll provide binoculars and bird books for you to use during our half mile bird walk. This program is best for ages 4 to adult. Meet at the Lake Alice

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Swim Beach at 7 p.m. This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.

Location / Meeting Place: William O’Brien State Park, Lake Alice Swim Beach, Marine on St. Croix, MN Time: Saturday, July 28, 7-8 PM Cost: Free Event: What’s in the St. Croix River?

What are those bugs swimming in the St. Croix?

Also, what is a macroinvertebrate? Prepare to get your feet wet as you will get a chance to scoop up aquatic life and find out what they mean for a healthy river. You will have a chance to study it close up and identify it. A number of nets will be provided.

Location / Meeting Place: Wild River State Park/ Meet at the river access main boat landing parking lot.

Driving directions or Google map link: https:// maps.google.com/maps?daddr=45.524211,-92.754468 Time: 2 pm Cost: FREE; although you will need a MN State Park vehicle permit. (Daily is $7) Age Limit: None What to bring or expect: Shoes/shorts to get wet in the river Event: Falcons of the Driftless How fast can a falcon fly? What makes them different from an owl or an eagle? What does it take to become a falconer? Bring your questions and curiosity about raptors!

Location / Meeting Place: W11983 820th Ave, River Falls, WI 54022 Kinnickinnic State Park, River Falls, WI Croix Parking Lot Driving directions or Google map link: https://goo. gl/maps/Gu4Xow2JyuT2 Time: 11AM-Noon Cost: FREE, vehicle admission into the park is required.

Age Limit: None What to bring or expect: A comfortable seat and your questions Event: Geology of Willow River State Park: Half a billion years in the making Come meet University of Wisconsin-River Falls Geology Professor William Cordua. He will bring the geological history of the park alive with his 30 minute presentation. Bring in any fascinating rocks that you might have and he will help you identify them.

Location / Meeting Place: 1034 County Rd A, Hudson, WI 54016, Willow River State Park Nature Center Driving directions or Google map link: https://goo. gl/maps/vQMyTgoye4S2 Time: 1:30-2PM Cost: None, vehicle admission into the park is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 required VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 Age Limit: None

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Event: Willow River State Park Presents: The Importance of Monarch Butterflies Join Hudson locals, Karla & Mark Newman, who are passionate about helping Monarch Butterflies.

They raise butterflies in hopes that they will brave the journey to Mexico and begin a new generation.

Meet the “Super Generation”, eggs and caterpillars at different stages, and learn how you and your family can help this critical species survive.

Location / Meeting Place: 1034 County Rd A, Hudson, WI 54016, Willow River State Park Nature Center Driving directions or Google map link: https://goo. gl/maps/vQMyTgoye4S2 Time: 3-4PM Cost: None, vehicle admission into the park is required Age Limit: None What to bring or expect: Be prepared to go outside and look for monarch butterfly eggs or caterpillars during the 2nd portion of this event.

Event: Aquatic Quest Geocaching Set out on a digital treasure hunt as you discover how to use a GPS unit with the naturalist. All materials and know how will be supplied before you test out your new skills with a special geocaching challenge.

Then, look for the park’s official Aquatic Quest geocache for a collectible card.

Location / Meeting Place: Minnesota Interstate Park (South Entrance),Meet outside the park office Driving directions or Google map link: 307 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084 Time: 10-11 AM Cost: The program is a free, but a Minnesota State Park pass is required on all vehicles ($7 per day).

Age Limit: This activity is best for ages 8 through adult. Younger participants are welcome to follow along.

What to bring or expect: Good walking shoes and a sense of adventure.

Event: Flashlight Hike Discover the nighttime animals of WI on a one mile family-friendly flashlight hike around the Lake ‘O the Dalles.

Location / Meeting Place: WI Interstate Park— Beach House at Lake ‘O the Dalles Driving Directions: Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, WI on Hwy 35, just ½ mile south of Hwy 8 Time: 8:30 pm—10 pm Cost: An admission sticker is required for this event Age Limit: All ages are welcome Bring: Bring a flashlight (and bug spray) to use as we hike over a rocky terrain with occasional steps.

Not recommended for strollers, but toddlers have walked the trail in the past. There will be frequent stops as we watch for hidden animals along the trail.

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Steamy is Good for My Plants Right?

Last column I discussed critters getting into our plants, but this time we are going to discuss plant diseases. There are numerous diseases that can cause damage to flowers and vegies. Some of these diseases can destroy our plants and others will cause them to just look ugly.

Garden Because there are so many different types of diseases it is not feasible to Variety cover them all in this column, but I Julie Kuehl, have found a great website that offers pictures and explanations along Polk County with some good recommendations Master Gardener for dealing with the specific diseases. All this humid weather has caused a lot of fungus issues with everything from our peony bushes to grape vines to green peppers. If you are having any signs of disease on your flowers or plants you should deal with it quickly. Most will require some form of spraying.

I recommend the following site as a great source for determining what is wrong with your plant – http:// www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/plant diseases If you don’t find an answer here, you can contact the University of Wisconsin Horticulture and they may be able to direct your question.

Don’t forget to stop out at the Polk County Fair July 26-29 and visit with the Master Gardeners and check out our educational garden behind our booth by the flower building. We’d like to give a big thank you to Abrahamson Nursery for their generous discount and great suggestions for enhancing this garden.

Any questions or comments let me know at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time “Keep Playing in the Dirt”.

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HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES

UW-Platteville celebrates 200th commencement PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (July 17, 2018) —The University of Wisconsin-Platteville celebrated its 200th commencement ceremonies May 11-12 in Williams Fieldhouse. Graduating students received a special 200th tassel to represent the milestone ceremony.

Students from this area who earned their degrees include: Amery, WI Brandon Johnson, Electrical Engineering

Concordia University Wisconsin spring Honors List MEQUON, Wis. (July 19, 2018) – Concordia University officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2017-2018 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.60 GPA. Among the area students named to the list were: Frederic, WI Leann Markel, Junior, Lay Mininstry-BA Luck, WI Alicia Sund, Senior, Nursing

Area Students Named to the St. Olaf College Dean’s List NORTHFIELD, Minn. (July 18, 2018) - The following local students have been named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester.

The dean’s list recognizes students with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale.

Amery, WI Anna Ruehlow, Psychology and Music, Amery High School, Keith and Lisa Ruehlow Dresser, WI Brita Gallagher, Nursing, Home Schooled, Conall and Sara Gallagher

Absentee voting begins for Wisconsin Aug. 14 primary MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Absentee voting for Wisconsin's Aug. 14 primary has begun, but the process for casting a ballot early varies across the state.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission recommended July 13 that voters wishing to cast a ballot early contact their local municipal clerk's office to see what days and hours they are open. Elections Commission administrator Meagan Wolfe says voters can make appointments for offices that don't keep regular hours.

The deadline for voters to request a mailed absentee ballot it Aug. 9. All absentee ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Election Day. The last day for in-person absentee voting is Aug. 11, but many cities stop on Friday Aug. 10.

An eight-person Democratic race for governor and a Republican primary for U.S. Senate top the Aug. 14 ballot.

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Fleeting Summer By: Larry Phillipson 7-16-2018

Summer is fleeting by, Soon it will be the end of July.

The trees give their tint from the hills, The North Wind will rattle the window sills.

Evangeline Kathryn Janga, 6 lbs. 14 ozs., born on July 11 to parents from Cambridge, MN. Nora Ann Betow, 7 lbs. 15 ozs., born on July 13 to Sherri and Dustin Betow of Osceola.

Wyatt Alan Skifstad, 7 lbs. 13 ozs., born on July 13 to Tressa and Chad Skifstad of Star Prairie.

Annika Jo Martin, 6 lbs. 2 ozs., born on July 17 to Heather and Jacob Martin of Lindstrom, MN.

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I have been very sick for a while, But I'm regaining my health with a smile.

But,it'll never be like the good old days, With many of my wild and ranting ways.

Bremer Bank would like to thank the following businesses that helped make this year’s Meals for Many campaign a success by collecting food and monetary donations for the Amery Area Food Pantry:

We have August to enjoy some more, I'm not anxious to hear Winter winds roar.

I love my friends and my life without a doubt, That's what life is all about.

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It’s Polk County Fair week . . .

WooHoo…It’s Polk County Fair week!

As you might recall me mentioning this before that ever since I was little the fair has Pounding been one of my favorite events the of the year. I Pavement love to watch the animal judging, Pam Humpal eating fair food, checking out all the projects, watching the entertainment, visiting with fellow fair-goers, and just being a part of the whole experience!

The fair offers a wide variety of things to do and see. The Main Stage under the big tent will have music entertainment, magic shows, hypnosis shows, cloggers, church service, Fairest of the Fair coronation, even a performance by Elvis!

The Grandstand area will be the spot for the Horse Pull, Tractor Pull, Truck Pull, and the Demo Derby. The buildings will be filled with animals and projects that the kids have been working hard on in order to exhibit it at the fair.

Good Luck to all the exhibitors and Congratulations on your many accomplishments!

Included in this issue is a special

Gavin found his initials on the football bleachers.

Polk County Fair Guide which has a list of the activities, schedules, and photos of the 4H clubs in the county. Thank you to the fair board, volunteers, 4H leaders and members for your assistance in obtaining the information/pictures for our annual Polk County Fair

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During the fair I will be roaming the fairgrounds snapping pictures of fairgoers enjoying the activities, and also getting pictures of exhibitors with the buyers of their animals at the livestock auction on Saturday night. Pictures from the auction may be used for thank you advertisements in our issue on July 31. Exhibitors, businesses and buyers who would like me to get their picture should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101, or let me know at the fair.

Come join the fun, and see “What’s Growin’ On At The Polk County Fair.

Hey everyone…do you want to go fishing? The Amery Community Club is sponsoring a “FISH FINDER” promotion around town. Pick up an entry form at the Amery Free Press, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug, Worn Again or WESTconsin Credit Union and you will see the businesses you need to go visit. Each participating business has a fish with a special name posted in their store. Write down the names on your entry form, and drop off your filled form at the above businesses by August 10. Winners will be randomly drawn from the entries with the most correct answers. The drawing is held at the Music On The River on Friday, August 17. Have fun fishing and good luck!

That city of Chicago seems like it goes on forever!

Once all the vehicles were unpacked in Waukesha, then the adventure started all over again discovering things in a new city.

We found the shopping stores, places to eat, Cassidy’s work places, but one of the most important stops was at an ice cream stand.

One of the days during the trip was National Ice Cream Day and we missed it, but we finally found the perfect spot to enjoy our treats…

Lee’s Ice Cream Stand. As you can see, our smiles say it all!

On Wednesday we journeyed back home, to go to work on Thursday, and then off again on Friday to my oldest grandson, Gavin’s, soccer game at the Schwan’s USA Cup in Blaine. It is a very huge, impressive tournament. It consists of 1,150 teams, 16,000 players from 20 countries, 20 states and 4 provinces.

After the game we took off for OshKosh where my youngest son, Ryan, was the head coach for the 8-man North team at the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game on Saturday morning. We stayed at a beautiful hotel on the water with a view of the boats coming through the lift bridges. The games Saturday were played at the UW-OshKosh Titan Stadium…very nice facility. Each year the All Star games benefit the Children’s Hospitals of Wisconsin which is a very worthwhile cause.

We tried winning the autographed Aaron Rodgers helmet but no luck.

But each one of us was able to hold it for a picture. Being a part of the All Star game is a very cool experience for the coaches, players and fans. And yes, the 8-man North Team did win their game…way to go Coach Ryan!

This past week has been a little mixed up crazy, but a fun type of crazy, for me. Sunday, July 15, my niece, Julie, and I flew to Detroit to help move her daughter and fiancé, Cassidy and Garrett, to their new location at Waukesha, WI. As soon as we landed, the tour of Detroit started. We did not have much time in the town Happy Birthday wishes on July so we had to make every minute 31 to my nephew, Cody, and to my count. The kids took us along the nephew-in-law, Ricky. Enjoy your waterway with Canada just on the other side…very cool! On that day guys! walk we enjoyed cooling off in Full Moon will be Friday, July the sidewalk fountains, visiting 27…I always love the brightness of beautiful buildings, seeing a the countryside! beach in downtown, and listenHave a great week, and I hope to ing to music from a party on the see you at the fun-filled Polk CounCanadian shore. ty Fair in St Croix Falls!

Monday morning was moving day so we packed up the U-Haul truck and took off for Wisconsin. Julie and I were the lucky ones to drive the truck on the adventure but as you can tell from the picture, we had our snacks for the road trip.

Even with a truck like that, our trip was a good time, a bit slow with traffic at times, and some idiot drivers, but we made it just fine. Rachel and Ryan standing on the field after the game.

Late night treats.

Me and Julie cooling off on the sidewalk fountain.

Garrett, Cassidy, Julie and me with Canada in the background.

Snacks are ready for the ride.

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Christine Manwiller graduates with distinction, is featured artist at artZ in August

In May 2018, Christine Manwiller of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, graduated with distinction with a Master of Fine Arts in book arts from the University of Iowa Center for the Book in Iowa City, Iowa.

Her studies included: bookbinding, papermaking, historical calligraphy and illumination, and natural dyeing processes. These studies culminated in her senior thesis, a two-part project. The first part is research into botanical contact printing including the design and construction of a custom steam box, experiments with different mordants, and lightfastness testing. Botanical contact

printing is an image making process using leaves and flowers. Through heat, moisture and pressure, the color and shape of the leaf/flower is transferred to paper or cloth. As with any natural dyeing process, the color can be manipulated by using different mordants (a chemical binding agent that fixes the dye to the material.) The second part of the project is a series of artist books in collaboration with a poet from the University of Iowa International Writing Program. This series of books combines knowledge of book binding structures, enclosures, calligraphy, and botanical contact printing. Each element of the binding structure, the presentation of the text, the botanical contact prints, and the enclosure, work together to support the concept of the poem. This project was funded by a Caxton Club Project Grant and by a College Book Art Association Project grant. During the month of August, Christine will be a featured artist at local ArtZ Gallery in Amery, Wisconsin. Her show will include a collection of botanical contact prints a selected artist books from her thesis project.

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Christine will continue her education this fall, attending the State University of New York College at Buffalo to complete her Masters of Art in art conservation. She plans to specialize in book conservation, building on her three years of experience as a student lab technician at the University of Iowa Libraries Conservation Lab. “I find that books hold such a rich history. Instead

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of other fine art that is protected, hanging on a wall, detached from the everyday life of the people around it, books contain evidence of people living their lives. I love the excitement of opening the next book I am repairing, whether it is a medieval manuscript, or an eighteenth-century publisher’s binding. I find fingerprints, notes in the margins, bookmarks, forgotton scraps of paper, or even pressed flowers. I think that the preservation of books is so important even in today’s digital world. A book is so much more than the text inside. The different binding structures and the additions made to the pages by a book’s owners are records of our society. I find so much satisfaction in book conservation, and am eager to continue my studies in Buffalo.” Christine will complete two years of coursework than a oneyear internship before graduating from SUNY-Buffalo. She then plans to pursue a career as a book conservator, working either in an academic library, or private institution.

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14 Family GARAGE SALE Cabin style Bear Queen size bedroom set, twin headboard, tables, kitchen items, clothes, books for all ages, CDs, pig items, crafts, and much more.

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CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF Women’s Golf League Tuesday, July 17 Results A Flight: Low gross: Rachel Lee, Cheri Lee, Sherri Munkelwitz 46 Low net: Darlene Emerson, Barb Roy 33 Low putts: Carol Hougdahl, Cheryl Harshman, Lori Larson 18 Game: Carol Hougdahl B Flight: Low gross: Diane Shafer, Jody Hadac 51 Low net: Diane Kuhl 29 Low putts: Carrie Magnuson 16 Game: Diane Shafer C Flight: Low gross: Denise Severson 53 Low net: Andrea Legut 31 Low putt: Laurene Klatt 18 Game: Rosemary Olson D Flight: Low gross: Diane Blanchard 58 Low net: Laura Gehrman 31 Low putts: Bonnie Fox 18 Game: Amber Lindahl Closest to pin #7: Diane Schradle Closest in 2 #3: Carol Hougdahl Chip ins: Rachel Lee, Cheri Lee,

Sherri Munkelwitz, Sheila LaBlanc Birdie: Sherri Munkelwitz, Diane Schradle RESULTS 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it (21) defeat Backwoods Hackers (9) Golf Bags (19.5) defeat Chipper Chicks (12) Goof Balls (18) defeat Wild Whackers (18) Slice Girls (15) defeat Happy Hookers (18) Rowdy Rebels (16.5) defeat Sharks (19) STANDINGS 1st: 7 Brothers Grip it and Sip it 2nd: Golf Bags 3rd: Goof Balls, Wild Whackers, Happy Hookers, Sharks 7th: Rowdy Rebels 8th: Slice Girls 9th: Chipper Chicks 10th: Backwoods Hackers

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Red Cedar Symphony Plays the Pops in the Park From Stars and Stripes Forever to Star Wars, with Elvis, Vaughn Williams, Jim Brickmanandmoreinbetween,there’llbe a little something for everyone at the Red Cedar Symphony’s annual free concert in Veteran’s Park, Rice Lake, on August 7 at 7 pm. The RCS is especially pleased that vocalist Sari Greenberg will be joining us to performGeorgeGershwin’sSummertime.

Bring a lawn chair and settle in to enjoy live and lively music performed by a full orchestra,outdoorsonasummerevening.

The Kiwanis concession stand will be on handtoproviderefreshments.Thisconcert ispartoftheannual“MusicinthePark”se-

ries sponsored by the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Established in 1983 the RCS is based in RiceLakeandalsoperformsregularlyinother communities in the region. Musicians in the orchestra are drawn from throughout northwestern Wisconsin, including Cumberland,Ladysmith,Spooner,Exeland, Chetek, Trego, Springbrook, Bruce, Hayward, Winter, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, and Osseo. For more information, please visit our web site at www.RedCedarSymphony.org.

Next week’s Amery Free Press will have Polk County Fair results

3rd Annual

Saturday, August 4 at Jorgenson Fields, Amery

9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m.

Charity Softball Silent Auction winners announced at 3 P.M. Event Date: August 4th at Jorgenson Fields, Amery & Vendor 2018 CHARITY: Polk County Time: 9am to 5pm or 6pm (When championship g Event!

Salvation Army Backpack for (when championship game is played)

Kids program!

Silent Auction: Winners announced at 5:15pm!

TEAMS NEEDED! GDSI invites businesses the local for 2018 Charity: Backpacks & SchoolinSupplies area to challenge each other to a fun, silly softball in need! tournament toChildren raise money for this charity!

Team currently signed up: GDSI, Tenere, Dynatronix, Amery Memory Teams Needed!

GDSI invites businesses inCare the loca

ACTIVITIES: Jail: Put a friend in jail for charity!

eachother to a fun silly softball tournament to rais Duck Pond: Pay a buck/pick a duck! Food available at charity! concession stand this year! Music! and more!

Free will donation for Face Painting

Teams currently signed For up:more GDSI, Dynatro info toTenere, join the sale or the

Vendors needed! Contact GDSI if you would like to be a vendor at the softball field during the tournament!

tournament please contact Cheri Richards, HR Mgr. at GDSI 715-268-6495 Ext. 216 or email us at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

Amery Memory Care

Vendors Needed! Contact GDSI if you would like t the softball field during the tournament!

You’re Invited to our Activities:

Annual Pig Roast * Jail: Put a friend in jail for charity! * Duck Pond: Pay Celebratingrs over 40 yea s of continuoue service to thy communit

July 28 • Nye August 4 • Amery August 11 • Deronda August 18 • Wanderoos

Dunk tank, Food, Music, and more! * Free will donation

Wednesday, For more info to join the sale or the tournament Aug. 8 Richards, Hr Mgr. –GDSI— 715�268�6495 Ex 4 Cheri to 7 p.m.

Menu: roast atpork, richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

potato Salad, Beans, coleslaw, cookies

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Free wIll donatIon accepted

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Full Time Position available The applicant is responsible for assisting in the organization and coordinating of office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Answer phones 2. Filing 3. Emailing 4. Scheduling 5. Supply inventory 6. Data Entry 7. Graphic Design 8. Photo editing using Photoshop 9. Portrait ordering 10. Photographing REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must be able to use Photoshop with little direction 2. Must be able to lift 50 lbs 3. Must have at least 2 years’ experience in an office setting 4. Must be able to multi-task 5. Must be self-motivated 6. Must be able to work independently with little direction COMPENSATION: 1. Competitive wages 2. Retirement 3. Flexible Hours in off season 4. Paid Vacation

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Full Time Country Store Manager Exciting Opportunity!

Federated Co-ops, Inc. is looking for an outgoing, energetic Location Manager to lead our busy Scandia Country Store / Super America franchise location. This position will have a variety of responsibilities for the right candidate, including but not limited to; overseeing product and service promotion, daily operations and ensuring positive nancial results. This position will direct, delegate and coach employees, optimize efciencies and promote outstanding customer service to grow protability.

Retail management, farm, feed and hardware experience preferred. Federated offers great base pay, bonus and full benets including paid time off.

Apply online at www.federatedcoops.com

Amery Memory Care is accepting applications for:

RCC’s (Caregivers) and RCC3’s (Medication Passers)

215 Birch St. W, Amery

Frontier AgAg & &Turf a family owned thatLake, WI is l Frontier Turf,isyour local John Deerecompany dealer in Turtle specializes in agricultural, commercial, residential, Highly qualified candidates will have strong Accounting skills, very or golf independently, & sports, andand power products. have asports professional demeanor. Job duties includ With seven locations in Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, we provide a full line of John Answering a multi-line phone system / internal paging system Deere equipment as well as many others such as Stihl, Honda and many others.  Cash Balancing Our philosophy is simple: carry top of the line  Journal Entry products and back them with the best parts and service in the Postindustry!

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Alumni & Donor Engagement Specialist Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Ashland, Rice Lake, Superior Campus or Shell Lake Admin Office Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full-time Alumni & Donor Engagement Specialist. The perfect candidate will be responsible for building a strong database of alumni, boosting digital engagement, strengthening ties and leading the donor recognition programs Collegewide. This position can be housed at WITC Ashland, Rice Lake, Shell Lake or Superior locations.

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

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THE ESTATES AT LINDEN

The Estates at Linden 105 Linden St. W. Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-5004

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Pre-K Paraeducator

School District of Amery Full-time during the school year $12.11/hour

For career opportunities and to submit an application! AA/EOE

Submit application on WECAN or contact Becky Schmidt at 715-268-9771 ext. 272

NOW HIRING

The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all of part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistant program.

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Golden Age Manor

Full and Part Time Positions available Local Finance Company St. Croix Falls

Office Assistant

Industrial Safety, Inc., in Clear Lake, Wisconsin, is looking to fill a part-time Office Assistant/Marketing position (24-30 hours per week). This position will handle all website maintenance, assist in developing marketing literature, answer incoming phone calls, greet customers and visitors, conduct sales, manage files, update electronic and paper documentation and databases, and perform other general office duties as assigned. This position could lead into a full-time position. Salary and hours negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS: •High school diploma or associate’s degree •Experience as an office assistant or in a related field • Ability to communicate clearly •Ability to work well under limited supervision •Strong data entry and computer skills •Previous sales/marketing experience preferred •Website updating and maintenance •Assist in developing newsletters and marketing literature

Please submit a cover letter and resume to andrea@industrialsafetystore.com by August 10, 2018 for consideration.

Industrial Safety, Inc.

360 – 4th St., Clear Lake, WI 54005

Rates vary with experience Health, dental, vision and bonus available Email resume/cover letter to Mike.careers@phfsgroup.com

Destination Imagination Coordinator School District of Amery

Part Time Days and Full/Part Time Evening and Night CNA

Part Time RN/LPN nights New Wage Scale and shift differentials Call Nicole 715-483-9815

$1,200 for the 2018-19 school year Submit application on WECAN or contact Becky Schmidt at 715-268-9771 ext. 272 The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all of part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistant program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954

Polk county fair July 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2018 ST. CROIX FALLS, WISCONSIN

Alison Emerson will be demonstrating at the Little Britches Show on Sunday

WHAT’S GROWIN’ ON AT THE POLK COUNTY FAIR? AMERY

215 Keller Ave. South, Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-8101 Fax 715-268-5300 www.theameryfreepress.com

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

This special section is filled with information about the Polk County Fair

Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

108 Cascade St., Osceola, WI 54020 Phone 715-294-2314 Fax 715-755-3314 www.osceolasun.com

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2018 Polk County Fair Board Front, left to right: Dale Wood, Judy Bainbridge, Becky Larson, Kerrie Melin-Swenson, Diane Kuhl, Don Dipprey.

Back: Janis Larson, Tracy LaBlanc, Michelle Peterson.

Not pictured: Becky Dickinson, Jordan Hibbs, Ted Johnson, Matt Koch, Royce Larson, Jake Loen, Rodney Rivard.

Have fun at the fair!

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POLK COUNTY FAIR SOCIETY Organized July 7, 1894

2018 OFFICERS Dale Wood, Clear Lake, President Karrie Melin-Swenson, St. Croix Falls, Vice President (Human Resources) Janis Larson, Milltown, Vice President (Bldgs. & Grounds) Diane Kuhl, Clear Lake, Secretary Tracy LaBlanc, Clayton, Treasurer Judy Bainbridge, Luck, Financial Secretary

2018 Elected Board of Directors Becky Dickinson, Cushing Don Dipprey, Comstock Jordan Hibbs, Frederic Ted Johnson, Osceola Matt Koch, Dresser Becky Larson, Star Prairie Royce Larson, Clear Lake Jake Loen, Dresser Michelle Peterson, Amery Rodney Rivard, New Richmond

EMERITUS DIRECTORS Mark Babcock, Luck Judy Everson, Balsam Lake Dave Berglund, Amery Norma Johnson, Osceola Brenda Christenson, Chetek Greg McCurdy, Amery POLK COUNTY UW-EXTENSION PERSONNEL, Balsam Lake UW Extension Office, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Phone 715-485-8600 Chuck Prissel

Forest View Cloverbud/Exploring project meeting.

At right: Anneka and Moriah Cress learn how to do Quilling. They are members of the Shooting Stars 4-H.

Cushing 4-H

Anyone is eligible to become a member of the Polk County Fair Society. This organization is responsible for conducting the fair.

Membership fee is $5.00 for five years. Membership can be purchased from the Secretary.

715-483-3391 Polk County Fair www.polkcountyfair.com

Good Luck to the 2018 Polk County Fair Exhibitors

Cushing 4-H club members are Sommer Asper, Tessa Becker, Jacob Binversie, Nick Binversie, Noah Byl, Boe Carlson, Hunter Carlson, Gavin Fredrickson, Oliviarose Frederickson, Katrina Gamer, Evan Gudmunsen, Seth Gudmunsen, Sophia Haaf, Kaden Draves-Hallgren, Carson Johnson, Josie Johnson, Julianna Johnson, Macy Johnson, Naveah Jones, Tia Kolve, Bailey Loberg, Hailey Lundgren, Whitney Lundgren, Kasey Maypark, Annabel McManus, Emily McManus, Lorelei McManus, Amber Mevissen, Amy Mevissen, Jacoby Mielke, Payton Millermon, Lyndsey Nelson, Madison Oachs, Sadie Olson, Jayd Parks, Emily Peterson, Mary Peterson, Daxter Schultz, Andrew Swenson, Brooke Swenson, Mason Walker, Ashlin Waltz, Torihatta Wendorf, Hannah Wheeler.

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2018 GATE ADMISSION PRICES Season Passes (ages 8 and older) $18 Ages 7 and under - FREE Open & Senior Citizens Exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Season Ticket $8 Junior Exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Season Ticket $5 Commercial Exhibitors Season Ticket $10 Daily Single Admission Passes (includes everyone 8 years and over) (7 and under free) Thursday and Sunday $6 Friday and Saturday $8 Commercial Exhibitors (pre-buy) $4 Parking FREE Grandstand Events FREE Ticket sales begin at 7 a.m. and end at 9 pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday Ticket sales begin at 7 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Sunday

Check www.polkcountyfair.com for more info

Jolly Milltown 4-H

2017-2018 Forest View 4H members: Addison Anderson, Ashton Anderson, Avery Anderson, Maryalyce Batchelor, Julia Bottolfson, Parker Bottolfson, Eddy Brannon, Joie Brannon, Micheal Brannon, Molly Brannon, Arianna Brown, Isaac Campeau, Tanea Campeau, Tristan Campeau, Isaac Demulling 5XE\ 'HPXOOLQJ 6\OYLD 'HPXOOLQJ (OOD 'H5RVLHU *ULŕľśQ 'H5RVLHU -RUGDQ DeRosier, Wyatt DeRosier, Melanie Doll, Jackson Dvorak, Paige Dvorak, Troy Dvorak, Adelyn Ellefson, Isabel Ellefson, Lauren Ellefson, Moriah Everson, Grant Getschel, Kristi Getschel, Danica Gourley, Agnes Haase, Andrew Haase, Aubrey Haase, Daniel Haase, Emily Haase, Grace Haase, Jacob Haase, Katelyn Haase, Lucy Haase, Luke Haase, Marie Haase, Elinor Hagen, Jason Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Annalise Keezer, Ryan Knudtson, Alex Larson/DeRosier, Brianna Lee, Garrett Lee, Joseph Lehman, Raeann Lehman, Henry Measner, Isabelle Measner, Lucy Measner, Brielle Meyer, Cody Meyer, Logan Meyer, Jack Nelson, Rachel Nelson, Ben Neumann, Gabbie Neumann, Hayley Palmsteen, Mikayla Peper, Adelle Pratt, Elise Pratt, Oliver Pratt, Reecelyn Rada, Adam Reigel, Megan Reigel, Allesha Rivard, Emily Robinson, Ethan Robinson, Hunter Rondeau, Londynn Rondeau, Madison Rud, Marlee Stanek, Autumn Timm, Ana Ulrich, Ava Ulrich, Archer Utke, Mason Utke, Tanner Viebrock, Justin Vorndran, Renee Vorndran and Michael Wurst.

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Pictured are Adian Johnson, Grant Johnson, Haze Larson Brady McKenzie, Aidan Nagel, Alec Nagel, Ashton Nagel, Tanner Peterson, Braden Vlasnik, Marissa Smith.

Missing was Benjamin Nelson, Moses Memmer, Katie Christensen, Aiden Cordie, Michael Cordie, Mitchell Cordie.

Good Luck Polk County Fair Exhibitors!

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Polk County 4-H Clubs and Leaders Beaver Brook Badgers - Gwen Dado 715-554-0157 Bone Lake Beavers - Lynn Johnson 715-327-8311 Bronco Busters - Tamera Belisle 715-222-5711 Cattail Clovers - Michelle Pickard 715-948-4299 Cushing - Karrie Melin-Swenson 715-483-9797 Deronda Diplomats - Marge Schone 715-268-7031 Eagle View - Jeff Heiden 715-268-7730 Forest View - Kim Palmsteen 715-294-3234 Green Acres - Becky Meyer 715-294-4148 Indian Creek - Linda Owens 715-653-2663 Joel Jets - Jodi Hase, 715-948-2662 Jolly Milltown - Judy Bainbridge 715-825-2207 Knotty Pine - Melissa Buhr 715-554-0280 Little Butternut - Jacqueline Thompson 715-472-7600 Little Falls Livewires - Julie Novak 715-268-2237 Lucky Horseshoe - Jenny Bergmann 715-641-1598 McKinley Vikings - Pam Dittbrenner 715-822-2640 Northern Lights - Shirley Miller-Frey 715-483-1580 Pleasant Lake - Terilyn Wallis 715-755-2632 Scenic View - Kirsten Bloom 715-554-2567 Shooting Stars - Pam Garvey 715-825-3229 South Milltown - Jeanne Alling 715-553-2488 West Sweden - Paul Knauber 715-327-8880

Shooting Stars 4-H

Club members are Adelle Babcock, Jenna Babcock, Liam Bergeron, Maggie Conlan, Maggie Cox, Samara Cox, Asher Cress, Moriah Cress, Anneka Cress, Carly Eibs, Lauren Frokjer, Nick Frokjer, Blake Frokjer, Nate Garvey, Daniel Hasselquist, Gunnar Hasselquist, Tia Jensen, Kloe Jensen, RaeAnna Johnston, Henry Kline, Sam Lenk, Julyann Linc, Zenia Moore, Melissa Valleen, Lexis Olson, Emma Mullin, Ammon Mullin, James Mullin, Lincoln Mullin, Maddilynn Lund

Good Luck to all exhibitors!

Plan to attend the Quality Meats Carcass Show on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Swank’s Meats

•Bronco Busters

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Deronda Diplomats 4-H

Back row, left to right, Daedyn Pearce, Rayna Lee, Sean Ritterpusch, Clara Rasmussen, Caitlin Ritterpusch. Front row: Tia Luchner, Olivia Koeppen, Amelia Koeppen, Charlotte Stewart, Chevelle Lee, Riley Schultz, Tyler Rasmussen, Avery Rasmussen. Missing from picture: Thomas Christenson, Lexa Corrigan, Allyson Peterson, Sydney Peterson.

Good Luck to all exhibitors at the Polk County Fair!

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Levi King, Little Butternut 4-H, won a blue ribbon for his hamster, Buddy, at the Pet Pals show on July 7 at the Polk County Fairgrounds.

Amelia King, Little Butternut 4-H, won a blue ribbon and green exceptional exhibit ribbon with her hamster, Rocket, at the Pet Pals show on July 7.

Shaylin Eley and her chicken, Alma, will be at the Polk County Fair. Shaylin is a member of the Little Butternut 4-H.

Liberty James, Little Butternut 4-H, with “Peachy” Cochin Bantam chicken

Eagle View 4-H

Back row, left to right: Sam Black, Tayler Elwood, Kathryn Elwood, Tori Collins, Roxanne Tritt, Caitlyn Vitalis. Front row: Dale Tritt, Aleiya Christenson. Missing were Kyleigh Anderson and Taylor Bush.

Have a fun Polk County Fair!

Little Falls Livewires 4-H

Front row, left to right: Chrysogonus Novak, Conner Sandberg, Peter Novak, Athanasius Novak, Lucy Novak, Isabella Novak. Middle row: Isaac Barstow, Elianna Barstow, Claire Novak, Isabella Iwaszko, Austin Sandberg, Michael Novak. Back row: Katelyn Juvrud, Zachariah Juvrud, Laura Sandberg, Julia Novak, Jayln Best, Kayln Best. Not pictured: Jordan Sandberg, Mary Sandberg, Maria Novak, Anja Erickson, Greta Erickson, Raelyn Hanson, Alyssa Hite, Jonathon Hite, Victoria Long, Arthur Long, Julia Sandberg, Neleah Sandberg, Tena Schoggins, Paige Shakel, Lydia Tallent, Ruby Tallent.

Enjoy this year’s Polk County Fair!

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Cloverbud Kinley Witthoft with her rock bug tac-tac-toe board that she made. She is a member of the Little Butternut 4-H.

Carter Lumley, Little Butternut 4-H, taking pictures for his Cloverbud project.

Tia Lochner, Deronda Diplomats 4-H, is showing her dog Remington at the Polk County Fair.

Bone Lake Beavers 4-H

Back row, left to right: Mikayla Johnson, Jessica Mattson, Gracie Wiltse, Lilly Johnson, Gabe King, Mike Boland, Ann Boland, JoAnne Swanson. Front row: Cassie King, Destiny Denetz, Morgan Boettcher, Grace Mattson, Hannah Scherff, Lillian Wison, Kaylee Boettcher, Evan Wiltse, Wyatt Mattson.

Missing from photo were Maggie Brown, Kendra Wheeler Livingston, Levi Johnson, Luke Johnson, Raleigh Johnson, Blake Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Alayna Johnson, Greta Johnson, Henry Christianson, Lucy Christianson, Andrew Swanson, Lexi Greener, Lily Lundeen, Gracie Drinkwine, Tori Niles, Auron Yana, Yuffie Yana, Hunter Wisdom, Max Wisdom, Abilene Kelch, Alayna Kelch, Alexis Kelch, Amelia Kelch, Claire Miller, Zander Hulteen.

Good Luck to all Exhibitors!

Knotty Pine 4-H

Club members include Andy Buhr, Evan Cain, Haydin Cain, Seth Cain, William Fitzer, Izzy Gibson, Bradyn Keller, Jazmine Koch, Kyle Larson, Malena Larson, Shane Larson, Shannon Larson, Adam Loenser, Gabriella Loenser, Tucker McGee, Drew Niles, Kelli Niles, Montana Niles, Taryn Niles, Natalie Petersen, Calvin Rosen, Elizabeth Rosen, Maggie Rosen, Jayden Schnegelberger, Emma Zauft, Hailey Zauft, Makaylee Zezza, Trisha Zezza.

Enjoy the Fair!

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Many clubs made signs to welcome visitors to the Fair

Jolly Milltown 4-H

Bone Lake Beavers 4-H

Knotty Pine 4-H West Sweden 4-H

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4-H clubs welcome to the Polk County Fair

Eagle View 4-H

Shooting Stars 4-H

Northern Lights 4-H

South Milltown 4-H

McKinley Vikings 4-H

Indian Creek 4-H

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Defibrillator Donation The Clear Lake Masonic Lodge #230 has generously donated an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator - $1800 value) to the Polk County Fair. This will provide an emergency health aid for our fair goers of all ages as well as the many events hosted at our fairgrounds. Front row, pictured left to right: Masons Rodney Christenson, Rick Gates, Ryan Monson, Grand Master Steve Ruble, Polk County Fair Treasurer Tracy LaBlanc, Polk County Fair Emergency & Safety Director Janis Larson. Back row: Masons Greg Jeska & Dale Wood

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What’s Happening Today Thursday, July 26, 2018

Nate Garvey is teaching Lincoln Mullin and Jenna Babcock, Shooting Stars 4-H, how to make stress balls.

Judging 8:30 a.m. Junior Horse Show 9 a.m. Junior Swine - Sheep & Hog Show Arena followed by Open Division 10 a.m. Open/Senior Field Crops, Fruits & Vegetables 10 a.m. Open and Senior Photography, Foods, Nutrition & Preservation 11 a.m. Junior Field Crops, Fruits & Vegetables - Danish Judged Crops - Class E and Member Guides - Conference Judged 1 p.m. Junior - Vegetable Garden Boxes - Conference Judged 1 p.m. Junior/Open Goats (Dairy & Pygmy) Livestock Show Barn 1-7 p.m. Face-to-Face Judging Junior Division Photography, Clothing, Knitting & Crocheting, Home Furnishings, Child Development Small Animal Barn 3 p.m Rabbit Costume Contest

11 a.m. Rick and Kenny 3 p.m. The Magic of Jim Mitchell 5 p.m. Karate - Cricket Spitting 6 p.m. Hypnosis of Jim Mitchell 7 p.m. Git Backs Lights and Sounds by Woody McBride Grandstand 8 p.m. Horse Pull Midway/Carnival 4 p.m. opens Wristbands 4-9 p.m.

Friends of the Library 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Book Sales 1-7 p.m. Games Flower Building 8-9:30 a.m. Paint and Take at the Fair Crop Building Bee Keepers Ice Cream and info on bees Beer Garden open 6 to 10 p.m.

Main Stage

South Milltown 4-H members have helped plant the Centuria Community Gardens

McKinley Vikings 4-H

Top row, left to right, Kristin Nyhus, Sophia Hendricks-Loehr, Grayson Hendricks Baxter, Merlin Hibbs, Ira Rouser, Sarah Whyte. Middle row: Adam Nyhus. Front row: Madeline Moncholovich, Mitchell Monchilovich, Morgan Monchilovich, Cash Rouser, Duke Rouser.

Missing from picture: Britta Hibbs, Milan Monchilovich, Trent Albee, Sara Sellent.

Enjoy all the activities at the Polk County Fair!

Little Butternut 4-H

Back row, left to right, Shaylin Eley, Annaleise Wright, Chase James, Caleb Wright, Michael Wright. Third row: Mickenzie Wright, Chloe Bengston, Alexis Witthoft, Kinley Witthoft, Christina Eley, Rylee Stokes. Second row kneeling: Maya Lumley, Emily Eley, Liberty James, Brayden Bengston, Christian Wright, Levi King, Amelia King. Front row kneeling: Alysha Stokes, Rose King, Carter Lumley, Thomas King. Andrew Frendt.

Missing were Ella Berens, Alaina Burgstaler, Landon Carlson, Mireya Dietmeier, Emily Frendt, Maddelin Gardner, Autumn Hermansen, Haley Hermansen, Lydaya Johnson, Kelita Nwachukwu, Levi Nwachukwu, Nevaeh Nwachukwu, Julianna Thompson, Anika Wicklund, Hazel Wicklund.

Good Luck Exhibitors!

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ADRC has Hospitality Center at the Polk County Fair Come join the Aging and Disability Resource Center at the Polk County Fair from July 26th-29th, 2018. Visit the ADRC booth, tent, or Hospitality Center all conveniently located on the east side of the Cloverbud Building near the West Entrance of the fairgrounds, on the intersection of ADRC Blvd and Bremer Way. This year marks the 8th year the ADRC has been at Polk County Fair.

Why stop by to see the ADRC? You get your blood pressure checked regularly, why not get your memory and fall risk screen done annually as well?

Stop by the ADRC booth to get your memory and fall risk screen checked off your to do list! Need a break from the sun? Visit the Hospitality Center to take a break from the sun to relax and refresh with a cup of water, cup of coffee and/or a light snack. You can also view the Centenarian Display here and learn a little bit about the 100+ year old residents of Polk County. For the first time, go through Dementia Live® at the ADRC tent for an opportunity to experience a small taste of what it is like to have dementia. Every 65 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s disease, which is the leading cause of dementia.

Please stop by and check out this experience for yourself.

Maya Lumley, Little Butternut 4-H, completing her original drawing for her art project.

West Sweden 4-H

Pictured are Kaitlin Bartlett, Naomi Johnson, Landyn Johnson, Aidan Ovik, Brooke Aaron, Natalie Schommer, Savannah Richter, Brandon Tyler, Trista Neely, Brett Bartlett, Tate Ovik, Makenna Engen, Arianna Lash, Clara Lundquist, Karli Bartlett, Dillon Gingras, Selene Atkinson, Myla Aaron, Julia Chadwick, Marlie Aaron, Neela Chadwick, KaeAnn Gingras.

Not pictured: McKenzie Christian, Scout Dodds, Timber Dodds, Tracker Dodds, Jacob Erickson, Hannah Johnson, Rosalyn Lundquist, Eddie Lundquist, Teresa Neely, Ryan Olson, Palynn Phillips, Tristen Rose, Payten Rose-Anderson, Tristen Simonsen, Alexis Taylor, Devon Taylor, Logan Taylor, William White, Logan Williamson, Mason Williamson, Megan Williamson.

Enjoy the fair!

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LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H CLUB

From left: Kooper Klugow, Hunter Gilbertson, Bradyn Gehrman, Trevor Gilbertson, Emily Hadac, Katie Roessler, Emily Roessler, Hailey Gilbertson, Koral Todd, Brooke Hadac.

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What’s Happening Today Friday, July 27, 2018

2017 Fairest of the Fair Court Back row, Chelsey Jensen - Fairest of the Fair, and Kellie Kjeseth - Fairest attendant.

Front row: Emily McManus - Jr. Fairest Attendant, Madi Johnson - Jr. Fairest of the Fair, and Khloe Jensen - Jr. Fairest Attendant.

Judging 8:30 a.m. Junior Beef, Livestock Show Building followed by Open Division 9 a.m. Junior/Open Division Poultry 9 a.m. Open/Senior - Antiques; Cultural Arts; Clothing; Knitting & Crocheting; Home Furnishings 9 a.m. Junior Sheep - Sheep & Hog Show Arena and Open Division 10 a.m. Open/Senior - Woodworking, Natural Science 10 a.m. Junior - School Exhibits 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Conference Judging of Junior - Woodworking; Natural Science; Youth Leadership; Health & Energy Conservation; Mechanical Sciences; Aerospace; Electricity 3 p.m. Junior/Open Exotics Main Stage 10 a.m. Rex Cactus 11 a.m. Centenarian celebration 12 Noon Rex Cactus 1:30 p.m. The Magic of Jim Mitchell 3:30 p.m. Joe Sir Elvis Show 6 p.m. Bingo - Talent show - Jim

Mitchell Hypnosis Show - Dance P. Lights and Sound by Woody McBride Grandstand 7 p.m. 4x4 Truck Pull Midway/Carnival 4 p.m. Opens All rides 1 less ticket 4 p.m.-close Friends of the Library 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Book Sales 1-7 pm. Children’s Games ADRC Building 12 noon-5 p.m. Memory/Fall Risk Screens 2-6 p.m. Dementia Live Experience Flower Building 8-9:30 a.m. Paint and Take at the Fair Crop Building Bee Keepers Ice Cream & Live Bee Demonstrations Beer Garden Open 5 p.m. to Midnight

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Two candidates vie for the title of 2018 Polk County Fairest of the Fair Bailee Hallen Bailee is the daughter of Eric Hallen and Milana Hallen. Bailee is a graduate from Osceola High School and is currently attending WITC. She is currently work to obtain a business management degree. With this degree she will be able to bring her knowledge and experience to her family business of her Grandpa Neil, who was an active member of the county board. Her goal is to one day take over the family business and continue to grow to its fullest potential. Bailee hobbies include bean bags, co-ed softball, and beach volleyball leagues. She also enjoys boating, tubing, fishing, camping, and four wheeling on the weekends with my family and friends. Bailee is a member of the Osceola Valley Snow-Goers as she puts up trail signs, working meat raffles, volunteering at the food stand at the Osceola fair, actively clean up 60th Ave that her father adopted 6 years ago, and participate in feed my starving children with her church. She currently is a fulltime server and bartender at Not Justa Bar & CafĂŠ in Somerset. As a server she opens the cafĂŠ for business, train in new employees, balance the till, and memorize product knowledge. I high school she received many awards through FFA including the blue and gold award and varsity letters for Track and Field and managing boys basketball. In 2015 she attended the AWSC convention for the snowmobile club and had the opportunity to run for

Fairest of the Fair candidates Bailee Hallen and Danielle Tonnar.

Miss Snowflake for Polk County. For two semester at WITC she participated in the work study program, working the mailroom and Learning Resource Center. She also successfully managed the beer gardens at the Polk County Fair.

Danielle Tonnar Danielle is the daughter of Les and Michelle Tonnar. Danielle is a 2015 graduate from Unity High School. Her career goals and ambitions are to educate and teach children starting with elementary and later high school, help high school-

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What’s Happening Today Saturday, July 28, 2018 Grandstand 10 a.m. Dairyland Garden Tractor Pull 4:30 p.m. Tractor Pull

Chinander Arena 8 a.m. Open WSCA Games Horse Show Judging Junior Dairy Cattle - Livestock Show Building followed by Open Division 9:30 a.m. Judging of Junior Division - Rabbits followed by Open Division 10 a.m. Llama Show - Llama Tent Main Stage 11 a.m. Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull 2 p.m. Branch and Dean 3:30 pm. The Magic of Jim Mitchell 5 p.m. Branch and Dean 7 p.m. River City Cloggers 8 p.m. Jim Mitchell Comedy Hypnosis Lights and Sound by Woody McBride

Midway/Carnival 11 a.m. Opens Wristbands 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friends of the Library 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Book Sales 1-7 p.m. Games ADRC Building 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Memory/Fall Risk Screens 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dementia Live Experience Show Barn 6 p.m. Quality Meats Auction Crop Building Bee Keepers Ice Cream and Live Bee Demonstrations Beer Garden opens 1 p.m. to midnight

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Sunday, July 29, 2018 Chinander Arena 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mutton Busting

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Judging 10 a.m. Little Britches Show 11:30 a.m. Dairy Showmanship

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Bronco Busters members Rylee Youngma and Savannah Grant.

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Grace Siera and Ava Kersten of the Bronco Busters 4-H.

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Not pictured: Daniel Wright, Joshua Davis, Logan Davis.

Good Luck to all exhibitors!

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Autmn Timm, Forest View 4-H, is shown at Horse Camp.

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Tori Collins is shown at Horse Camp.

At left: Christina Eley with her horse Cowboy will be showing at the fair.

At right: Johnny Hite at Horse Camp.

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SPONSORS ADRC of Western Wisconsin American Excelsior American Family Insurance, Tammy Belisle Agency Amery Hospital & Clinic Andrie Electric Bremer Bank Brian K. Gray, DC Burnett Dairy Comfort Systems PH & AC Community Referral Agency

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Kylie Schultz at Horse Camp.

JULY 24, 2018

Emily Eley, Little Butternut 4-H, with her pony Buddy practicing for the fair.

Pleasant Lake 4-H

Club members include Lindsay Arvold, Mikaylyn Arvold, Maddie Anderson, Natalie Bjornstad, Tyler Bjornstad, Caleb Campeau, Jessica Carlson, Josie Carlson, Sarah Carlson, Olivia Cunningham, Lily Demars, Levi Demars, Lillyan Denucci, Grayson Denucci, Eddie Fehlen, Emma Fehlen, Avery Folkestad, Caden Folkestad, Hannah Germain, Matthew Germain, Madison Gorski, Aubrey Gott, Cooper Gott, Caroline Gustafson, Olivia Gustafson, Allyson Gustafson, Teagan Harrison, Rhys Harrison, Callie Halstrom, Lauren Hefty, Sarah Hefty, Addison Jagielo, Katherine Jennings, Melissa Jones, Sydney Kamerud, Lilly Kne, Marissa Kruse, Marissa Libersky, Lilly McLaughlin, Amber Newman, Mattie Newman, Thomas Newman, Joseph Nissen, Nicholas Nissen, Timothy Nissen, Jack Ryan, Natalie Ryan, Allison Sagness, Hannah Sagness, Ava Schueller, Addison Symons, Alexia Steele, Kameron Steele, Shelby Steele, Emma Stroshane, Danny Wahlstrom, Lance Wallis, Linnaea Willis.

Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls 715-483-2000 www.jmscfr.com

Indian Creek 4-H

Back row, left to right: Allitny Swanson, Leigha Priske-Olson, Carson Simon, Isaiah Simon, Ted Tietz. Front row: Chet Greener, Terrence Swanson, Marissa Owens, Matahia Swanson. Missing was Jack Ennis.

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Chloe Bergston and her pony, Wyoming, who she will be showing at the fair.

Bronco Busters 4-H

Grace Bergstrom, Aubree Boissy, Trey Boissy, Calli Clemmens, Brynn Entner, Savanna Grant, Rowan Jones, Ava Kersten, Kylie Krueger, Aaliyah Lopez, Tori Malueg, Shelby Perron, Kylie Schultz, Gracie Sierra, Melody Sibernagel, Jadie Simpkins, Isabele Tenquist, Riley Youngman.

Have fun at the Fair!

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Alexis Witthoft, Little Butternut 4-H, and her quarterhorse, Zippo Dae Joe, practicing for the fair.

South Milltown 4-H

South Milltown 4-H members: Easton Visger, William Lehman, Kaiden Edwards, Molly Trieschmann, Clarese Turner, Sienna Turner, Layla Visger, Ellen Lehman.

Missing: Emilee Nicholson, Hope Tendrup, Blane Tendrup, Khylie Linder, Gabby Lindner.

Good Luck Exhibitors!

Interstate Veterinary Hospital LARGE AND SMALL ANIMALS

325 N. Keller Ave. Amery 715-268-7010

Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sun. 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Mark R. Nelson, DVM Jon A. Springer, DVM Ellie S. Engelen, DVM Centuria, WI 54824 715-646-2312 visit us on our website: interstatevh.com

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JULY 24, 2018

CELEBRATING THE 2018

POLK COUNTY FAIR!

18 Enjoy the 20 Polk County Fair!

Visit us online at: www.grandstrandfh.com LINDSTROM, MN

OSCEOLA, WI

11900 Lake Lane North Lindstrom, MN 55045 651-257-4000

941 State Road 35 Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-3111

NORTH BRANCH, MN

ST. CROIX FALLS, WI

6580 Main Street North Branch, MN 55056 651-674-4444

201 North Adams St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 651-483-3141

1315 220th Street St. Croix Falls, WI

Jessica Buberl, Esq.*

715-483-9111

202 N. Cascade Street Osceola, WI 54020 (715) 294-4150

www.stcroixautobody.com

*Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

West of MarketPlace Foods

Beaver Brook Badgers

Front row: Axel Kusilek, Everett Stone, Willow Macholl, Chloe Olson, Sophia Egge.

Middle row: Andrew Carlson, Kruse Yuhas, Sam Kelling, Leah Kelling, Ryan Hanson, Joe Kelling, Hailey Clausen, Kallie Andersen, Darby Trent, Megan Osero, Claire Harlander.

Back row: Grace Carlson, Timmy Kelling, Madison Hollister, Evan Greenberg, Zackary Greenberg, Harlon Stone, Ben Frank.

Missing: Luciana Aizpurua, Mateo Aizpurua, Cole Andren, Joseph Bohn, Josh Bohn, Dylan Clausen, Courtney Glenna, Joe Glenna, Grace Grahovac, Jason Hanson, Taylor Lien, Macey Melberg, Nolan Melberg, Alma Montgomery-Riess, Walter Montgomery-Riess, Carter Nielsen, Emily Oman, Kelsey Oman, Tommy Oman, Parys Ouellette, Andrew Prindle, Brayden Prindle, Chase Prindle, Lyla Stone, Brandon Teigen, Ryan Teigen, Mariah Waalen, Seth Waalen, Ella Williamson, Grace Williamson, Anna Williamson, Charlotte Yeske, Emelia Yeske, Katelyn Yeske.

AMERY

Northern Lights 4-H

Back row, left to right: Oliver Krzyshfiak, Katelyn Kozak, Josh Davidsavor. Front row: Payson Hach, Ruby Copiskey.

Missing were Anna Klein, Grace Klein, Emilie Glenna, Sam Glenna, Madi Johnson, Morgan Gjovig, Ashley Peltier, Shelby Peltier, Avery Krzyshfiak, Amber Bateman, John Bateman, Makenna Lunzer, Austin Lunzer, Madison Lunzer, Malorie Copiskey, Sienna Shoop, Claire Schafenberg, Grant Wallace, Jocelyn Tate, Jackson Brown, Aaron Steele.

Good Luck exhibitors at the Polk County Fair . . . have a great weekend!

215 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Wisconsin Phone 715-268-8101 Fax 715-268-5300 www.theameryfreepress.com

Proud supporter of the Polk County Fair!

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How to get to the Fair!

St. Croix Falls

knowing your local independent agent, and the company that stands behind them,

Enjoy this year’s Polk County Fair!

has your family covered.

Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls • 715-483-5178

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2183 US Hwy 8 E | St. Croix Falls, WI | 715.483.9800

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Equal Housing Lender

Amery Discount Liquor Amery • 715-268-9944

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LEADHOLM INSURANCE AGENCY

212 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7188 www.leadholminsurance.com

Atlas Co-op Feed Store Feed • Hardware • Seed • Fertilizer 2120 295th Ave., Luck, WI 54853 715-648-5356

Meet your friends and have fun!

Polk County Fair

July 26, 27, 28, 29, 2018 HORSE PULL

Hair Design • Gift Studio • Quilter’s Corner 510 Third Ave., Clear Lake

JULY 24, 2018

715-263-3440

Thursday, July 28, 8 p.m. Grandstand 320 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-5626

115 Keller Ave. N. Amery, WI 715-268-2819

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK PULL Friday, July 27, 7 p.m. Grandstand.

The Western Wisconsin Truck Pullers rules will be used. Registration 5 p.m.

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OPEN GAMES HORSE SHOW 101 Prentice St. Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-2142 www.csbnet.net

Saturday, July 28, 8 a.m. Chinander Arena.

KIDDIE PEDAL TRACTOR PULL

Clayton bp Amoco

Saturday, July 28. Registration 10 a.m.

Start at 11 a.m. by the Main Stage.

110 US Hwy. 63 North Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-4252

DAIRYLAND GARDEN TRACTOR PULL

CLEAR LAKE TRUE VALUE 530 3rd Ave. NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-2375

Clear Lake Veterinary Service

Saturday, July 28. Grandstand. Start at 10 a.m.

345 Third Ave. PO Box 476 Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-3003 www.clearlakevet.com

TRACTOR PULL

314 Keller Ave. N Amery, WI 715-268-8901 wisconsintriallaw.com

The Law Firm of Williams and Davis

NMLS ID: 1395953 Phone: 715-263-2675 The Huntington National Bank 327 3rd Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 huntington.com

Polk County Abstract

• Title Insurance • O & E Reports • Insured Closings

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825 US Hwy 8, St. Croix Falls • 715-483-5949 215 Main Street, Balsam Lake • 715-485-3100

Saturday, July 28. Grandstand.

Registration 2:30-4 p.m. all classes up to 7000 lbs.

Registration 2:30-5 p.m. for all other classes.

We will not accept late entries. Event begins at 4:30 p.m.

Corey Arnold Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. Corey T. Arnold, Agent

Amery • 715-268-8142

www.nextgen-companies.com 715-263-2244

211 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI 715-268-7882 applerivertvandappliance.com

David M. Erspamer 571 WI 46, Amery 715-268-2550

107 Wisc. Ave. S, Frederic, WI 54837 Bus. 715-327-8076 Fax: 715-327-8162 corey.arnold.jytd@statefarm.com

216 Keller Ave. N, Amery 715-268-8159 4thepoint.com

2061 75th Ave. Osceola, WI 715-294-2559

843 WI 46, Amery 715-268-8161 abc-clc.com

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Willow Ridge, Inc. 400 Deronda St. Amery 715-268-8171

*ULIÀQ 6W ( Amery, WI

Toombs Truck Repair Clear Lake, WI • 715-263-2194

TALENT SHOW Saturday, July 28, 1-3 p.m. Main Stage.

Toombs Septic Services Clear Lake, WI • 715-263-4333

QUALITY MEATS AUCTION Saturday, July 28, 6 p.m. Show Barn.

Poye Excavating Clear Lake, WI 715-263-2869

MUTTIN’ BUSTING, STEER RIDING & DUCK CUTTING Sunday, July 29, 11 a.m. Chinander Arena.

202 Chieftain Street • Osceola, WI 715-294-3301 • 715-755-3301

LITTLE BRITCHES SHOW

AMERY PARTS CITY 334 S. Keller Ave., Amery 715-268-7734 amerypartscity.com

Sunday, July 29, 10 a.m. Show Barn.

CHOPPED CHALLENGE Sunday, July 29, 12 p.m. Main Stage Tent

FAIREST OF THE FAIR CONTEST/CORONATION Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. Main Stage.

amerymemorycare.com

DEMOLITON DERBY

715-268-4800

433 3rd Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-4111 www.overbyfinancial.com

Sunday, July 29, 1 p.m.

Power Wheels Demo Derby Grandstand

311 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-3900 www.unipunch.com

Ryan Collins Financial Advisor .

960 Elden Ave Amery, WI 54001 715-268-4106

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

314 Keller Ave. N, #200, Amery, WI 715-268-6130

Scheuermann Funeral Home 342 5th St., Clear Lake 715-263-2125 funeralhome@cltcomm.net

Highway 46 and Griffin Street Amery, Wisconsin Phone 715-268-8149

10 yd., 15 yd., 20 yd. , 30 yd. Roll-offs available

www.afpllc.com 600 1st Ave. W, Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-2956

FAMILY DENTISTRY

404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, WI 715-268-7177 amerydental.com

849 Highway 46 North Amery, Wisconsin Phone 715-268-7654

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POLK COUNTY FAIR

See you at the Polk County Fair!

JULY 24, 2018

Polk County Fair July 26-27-28-29, 2018 St. Croix Falls, WI

Thank you to everyone who assisted in collecting pictures and information for the annual Polk County Fair Guide!

Since 1950

Bone Lake Lutheran Church Welcomes You To the Polk County Fair Serving Sandwiches, BBQ and Hot Dogs daily

DINNER SPECIALS:

Served 11 a.m. until gone Friday: Meatball Dinner Saturday: Roast Beef Dinner Sunday: Ham Dinner ALL DINNERS SERVED WITH POTATO, VEGETABLE AND ROLL

Homemade Food & Pies Featuring Van Meter Meats from Luck

“Come for the pie, stay for the Fair” • Full Service Deli † • ATM • Balloons • Bottle Water Machine • Copy and Fax Services • Floral Department • Food Stamps Locally • EBT owned and • WIC operated • Hunting & Fishing Licenses sin ce 1975 • WI License Tab Renewal † • Gift Cards • Lottery Tickets • Postage Stamps • Pre-paid Phone Cards • Dry Cleaning • Video Rental †* • Liquor, Wine & Beer at all 3 locations Enjoy the • The Sandwich Barn †* • Sun Travel & Tan Travel Agency †* 2018 Polk †Not at DANBURY Location *Not at LUCK Location

County Fair!

Businesses and exhibitors that would like to have a Thank You Advertisement in the Amery Free Press on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, with their Quality Meats Auction animal should please contact Pam at 715-268-8101 before the Fair or see Pam at the Fair.

AMERY

215 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Wisconsin

Danbury • 715-656-3456 Webster • 715-866-8366 Luck • 715-472-2210

www.waynesfoodsplus.com

Phone 715-268-8101 Fax 715-268-5300

www.theameryfreepress.com

Good Luck to all exhibitors!

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I grew up on a family farm outside of Centuria, where we raised Holsteins, and then later Black Angus. I have been in many projects through the 4-H program, such as dairy cattle, sheep, goats (pet and market), swine, cats, dogs, woodworking, baking, photography, computer, speaking, and various school projects. I have my Associates of Arts and Science from UW-Barron County, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m currently attending UW-River Falls where I am a senior majoring in Agricultural Education.

I applied for this internship because one of my choice career paths is to pursue Coop-Extension, and being in this internship will help me to experience some of what that career would entail, as well as grow in my knowledge of education and agriculture.

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MR. ED’S MAGICAL MIDWAY

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

THURSDAY

GAMES

4pm (Wristbands 4-9pm)

THURS - SAT 1pm - 7pm SUNDAY Noon - 3pm

FRIDAY 4pm (All Rides 1 Less Ticket 4-Close)

SATURDAY

CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR USED BOOK FAIR

11am (Wristbands 11am-4pm)

SUNDAY

POLK BURNETT BEEKEEPERS ON-GOINGDEMONSTRATIONS: Live bee hive and hands-on honey extraction

NO DOGS ALLOWED

JULY 26 - 29, 2018

WHAT’S GROWIN’ ON AT THE POLK COUNTY FAIR? TICKETS & INFORMATION

DAILY SINGLE ADMISSION: Thurs & Sun $6 • Fri & Sat $8 SEASON PASSES: $18 (Prices for Ages 8 & up, 7 & under FREE)

MANY FUN CONTESTS!

Information:715-483-3391orwww.polkcountyfair.com•ParkingisFREE!

Visit website for details

GRANDSTAND EVENTS ContactforGrandstand: JamieWood715-607-0384

THURSDAY, JULY 26

THURSDAY, JULY 26 Rick & Kenny Duo The Magic of Jim Mitchell 8:00pm Horse Pull JimMitchellComedyHypnosis FRIDAY, JULY 27 Music by the Git Backs 7:00pm 4x4 Truck Pull

10:00am Dairyland Garden Tractor Pull 4:30pm Tractor Pull

SUNDAY, JULY 29 DemoDerby&LawnMowerDerby

LIVESTOCK SHOWS

Rex Cactus Centenarian Celebration THURSDAY, JULY 26 Rex Cactus Junior Horse Show The Magic of Jim Mitchell 8:30am 9:00am Junior/OpenSwineShow Joe Sir Elvis Show 1:00pm Junior/Open Goats

SATURDAY, JULY 28 11:00am 2:00pm 3:30pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 8:30pm

SATURDAY, JULY 28

1:00pm

FRIDAY, JULY 27 10:00am 11:00am Noon 1:30pm 3:30pm

FRIDAY, JULY 27

Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull 8:30am Branch and Dean 8:30am The Magic of Jim Mitchell 9:00am Branch and Dean 9:00am River City Cloggers 3:00pm JimMitchellComedyHypnosis

SUNDAY, JULY 29

JrWesternRiding&Games Junior/OpenBeefShow Junior/Open Poultry Junior/OpenSheepShow Junior/Open Exotics

SATURDAY, JULY 28 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am

OpenWSCAGamesHorseShow Junior/Open Dairy Cattle Junior/Open Rabbits Llama Show

SUNDAY, JULY 29 10:00am Little Britches Show 11:00am-3pm Mutton Busting 11:30am Dairy Showmanship 11:30am-1pm SilentAuction-SmallAnimalBarn

CROP BUILDING

ADRC BUILDING

BEE KEEPERS

FRIDAY, JULY 27 Church Service with First Lutheran of Clear LakeNoon-5pm Memory/Fall Risk Screens 10:30am Tatum Kline 2pm-6pm Dementia Live 10am-4pm Dementia Live Noon Chopped Contest Experience Experience 2:00pm 2018 Polk County Fairest SATURDAY, JULY 28 SUNDAY, JULY 29 of the Fair Coronation 9:00am

10am-4pm Memory/Fall Risk Screens

THURSDAY,JULY26 Ice Cream & Info on Bees

FRIDAY&SATURDAY, JULY 27-28 Ice Cream and Live Bee Demonstrations

10am-3pm Memory/Fall Risk Screens

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DAIRYLAND ADVENTURE

BEER GARDEN INFIELD THURSDAY 6 - 10 FRIDAY 5 - Midnight SATURDAY 1 - Midnight SUNDAY Noon - 1 hr after Demo Derby ends

QUALITY MEATS AUCTION Saturday, July 28 6:00pm • Show Barn

MAIN STAGE 11:00am 3:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm

THURS - SAT 9am - 10pm SUNDAY 9am - 5pm

ST. CROIX FALLS, WI

Noon (Wristbands 12-5pm)

St. Croix Valley Hardwoods

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