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Amery gradute Matt Koehler is living in Oklahoma City, training at the OKC National High Performance Center in hopes of making the national rowing team.

Residents will elect town, village, city, school and county representatives, a Supreme Court justice and decide the fate of the Wisconsin Treasurer’s office in the spring election April 3.

In person absentee voting is taking place at the Amery City Hall from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday now through March 30.

This week, the Free Press will have responses from candidates for the city of Amery and the Amery School Board.

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Koehler pulling for Olympics

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High Performance Center, named a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training site. Koehler hopes to compete on a national rowing team and has been accepted into the program at Oklahoma City.

He hopes to be a member of the national team competing at the international competitions in Austria, Serbia or the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

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Koehler explains that most people are unaware of rowing in general, it is a unique sport. There are two types of rowing: sweeping and sculling. In sweeping, each rower has one oar. The boats have from two to eight rowers. The rowers in sculling have an oar in each hand. The boats have one to four rowers. Matt prefers sculling

Please share a little bit about your personal background.

My career was in education. I retired from the Amery School District in 1999, after teaching fourth grade for 32 years. My family includes son Mark, daughter-law Lezlie, and grand

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The $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Amery for the March 10 drawing belongs to a group of 12 women who play the lottery as a group.

Attorney Chelsea Whitley, who represents the group, issued a press release Friday afternoon that gave the name of eight of the 12 winners.

Jenny Karpenske, Mary

Kieffer, Micki Anderson, Danielle Carlson, Nicole Pettay, Joy Silvis, Amy Forrest, Tracy Pett, and four others that do not wish to disclose their names at this time are the winners of the $1 million prize.

Whitley’s release said that the women will head to Madison to claim their prize after

a court order is issued authorizing the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to split the award equally. Whitley says this may take several months.

The release describes the winners as “Twelve hard working women, who have enjoyed pooling their two-dollar contributions and occasionally purchasing a few lottery

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The release ends with “Their plans to spend the money are varied and will remain private.”

The winning numbers drawn were: 43, 44, 54, 61 and 69 with a Powerball of 22. The ticket sold at Dick’s Fresh Market matched all but the

Powerball.

Winners at all prize levels have 180 days from Saturday’s drawing to claim their prizes.

The $1 million ticket must be claimed at the Lottery’s headquarters in Madison.

According to the Powerball website, the odds of winning $1,000,000 is one in 11,688,053.

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‘Unified in a common goal’ Amery students seek safety

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

March 14 marked a month since a former student shot and killed 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In Amery as well as hundreds of schools across the nation, students gathered in remembrance of the victims and to seek an end to gun violence.

Dubbed National Walk Out Day, students gathered to remember the departed and to dedicate themselves to change.

The Amery Student Council organized the event, which was held outside the high school. At 10 a.m., students fi led out with a megaphone, 18 balloons and a mission.

As each balloon, one for each person who died last month, was released a statement was read.

“Never again will kids feel unsafe at school.

Never again will a parent have to worry about sending their child to school.

Never again will a student be ignored when he/she is in need of help.

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018 a shooter opened fire at Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland Florida, killing 17 people. Never again will we have Stoneman Douglas.

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Members of the Amery Student Council observe one of the 17 balloons released during National Walk Out Day March 14. The students protested again gun violence one month after a shooting at a Florida high school killed 17 people.

On December 14, 2012 in Newtown Connecticut a gunman killed 20 children between the ages of 6 and 7, as well as, 6 adult staff members. Never again will we have Sandy Hook.

On April 20th, 1999 two eighteen year old boys went into Columbine high school and killed 13 people and wounded 24. Never again will we have Columbine, or any other tragedy like it in our schools.

WE, the student body are choosing to pull our voices together today to make a difference.

WE, will not accept the growing fear that too many students and parents have.

This is more than a political issue.

This is more than a gun control issue.

This is more than a mental health issue.

This is our call for CHANGE

This is our call for AWARENESS. This is OUR call to action.

WE DEMAND change.

WE as a school community NEED to be looking for kids who might be feeling lonely, sad or excluded, and lift them up and help them out.

It starts with US, we need to take initiative. WE need to be brave, and branch out, and tend to other’s needs, we need to extend kindness, and com-

passion for each other.”

A final white balloon was kept and brought into the school to serve as a reminder of the day’s events. James Baillargeon, president of the Amery Student Council, read: “This last white balloon stands for many things. This balloon stands for understanding, protection, and beginnings. Understanding, understanding that we do not have to live in fear. Understanding that we are never alone in our daily mental and physical battles. Protection, protection from all threats whether those threats be depression, a weapon, or a dangerous situation. Lastly, new beginnings. This white balloon symbolizes a new beginning for the students of the world. It symbolizes the beginning of a life without pain, fear, or sorrow. The beginning of unity among us. This balloon will be our new constant reminder that we are on the track of being members of a happier and safer world. Let us allow this balloon to lead us back into our school. Let us let this balloon lead us to being activists of change in our town, of our state, of our country, and of our world with the hopes for a much brighter tomorrow.”

KOEHLER: Discovered rowing in college, hopes to compete in 2020 olympics FROM PAGE ONE

and has competed in individual and team events, travelling to Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Canada to compete.

The boats are made of composite carbon fiber. A one person boat is 27 feet long and weighs only 31 pounds. A new boat costs approximately $10,000 a seat, so an eight seat boat costs $80,000. In international competitions, there are two weight classes for rowers: lightweight for rowers under 160 pounds and heavyweight for rowers above 160 pounds.

Koehler competes as a heavyweight.

Koehler has been rowing since his freshman year of college, competing for the University of St. Thomas (UST) and 612 Endurance. He holds the UST record for the fastest 2000 meter time on a rowing machine. “I played basketball, football and track in high school. After making the UST basketball team my freshman year, I realized that the time involved in training wouldn’t work with getting my engineering degree,” he said.

After two weeks out of basketball, Koehler realized that

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Matt Koehler prepares to push off in a one man shell. Koehler competed in college and for clubs before making the decision to try out for the national team. He hopes to compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

he missed the camaraderie of a team. He attended an activities fair at the school and discovered rowing. Matt was on the novice team his freshman year, and varsity sophomore through senior years.

He discovered that he had a true passion for the sport and became active with 612 Endurance, a rowing club with members ranging from high school to age 50. The club trains and competes on Lake

Nokomis in South Minneapolis.

During his time at St. Thomas and competing for 612 Endurance, Matt would row for two hours before work and train in the evening as well. During the winter, when the water is unavailable, a rowing machine is used to build endurance and strength. Training on the rowing machine is called erging. At the OKC National

High Performance Center, Matt will have access to cutting edge training, nutrition and sports psychology. He is accepted for a six month period and will be evaluated on his performance. If he is making the grade, his stay will be extended.

While living in Oklahoma City, Koehler will continue to work on his MBA degree and work part time for an engineering firm.

“I never considered myself an exceptionally talented individual. In sports I was OK, it’s all about the hard work – putting in the long hours, staying dedicated to it,” he said. “It’s a journey, not a process. I tore three ACLs in high school – I have found a sport that I can succeed in.”

After competing successfully for 612 Endurance, Koehler wondered, “If I can be that successful working a full time job, a part time job, and working on my MBA, what would happen if I actually dedicated myself to it – what’s my ceiling? I didn’t want to regret not taking the opportunity. - I’m ready to take that risk and put it all out there.”

After his current competitive journey is complete, Matt would like to hold a rowing camp near Amery and coach rowing to new athletes in the Midwest. “With our lakes, it would be perfect. We could bring some boats out from the cities and teach young athletes about the sport.” Koehler says there are many scholarships available to rowers and would love to see more local athletes pursuing this sport.

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MARCH 22-23-24 “The Kitchen Witches”

Amery Arts Alliance presents “The Kitchen Witches” at the Amery Classic Theatre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m.

Advance tickets may be purchased at WPCA Radio or at the Theater 1-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

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MARCH 24 Northwest Wisconsin Maple Farm Tour Fourteen maple syrup producers in Northwest Wisconsin are opening their sugar houses to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, during Maple Farm Tour 2018.

You’ll see smaller operations cooking in a flat pan on a wood fire to larger producers using reverse osmosis as part of the process. Some producers will be offering tours of the sugar bush woods showing collection systems from pails to bags to vacuum systems.

As part of the tour, Hardwood Hills Sugar Bush, Amery, will have samples of maple ice cream sundaes; Z-Orchard, Amery, will have cornbread samples with maple syrup and honey, information on basic maple syrup, raising bees, rearing Queen bees and foot tours of the sugar bush; Kripple Kreek Maple, Clear Lake, is having a pancake breakfast at Westside Cafe in Clear Lake with pancakes, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, and a beverage.

Visit facebook page Northwest Wisconsin Maple Farm Tour 2018 for a complete list.

Easter Egg Hunt At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, kids 5th grade and younger are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at East Lincoln Alliance Church, 735 70th Ave. Special performances by Karar Academy, honoring God through dance. A hot dog lunch will be available and prizes awarded.

The church is east of Amery on CTH F about 2 miles, then left on Cty. Rd. J. The church is at the bottom of the hill on your left.

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Silent Messengers to perform at New Richmond church The Silent Messengers are performing on Sunday, March 25, to support the local homeless shelters. The performance will be at Faith Community Church in New Richmond. The crew performs as a donation to help Grace Place and Serenity Home Shelters located in Polk and St. Croix county.

It will include a soup supper at 5 p.m. The 6 p.m. performance is a re-enactment of the life of Christ celebrating His resurrection and the promose that it brings.

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Amery Arts Alliance presents “The Kitchen Witches” The Arts Alliance Players will perform “The Kitchen Witches” at the Amery Classic Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 22, 23 & 24, at 7 p.m.

The unique thing about this performance is that the entire production is performed in complete silence by talented young men and women who bring to life the story of Jesus’ life.

You can call 715-497-4438 to RSVP.

MARCH 28

Diabetes Alert Day at Dick’s Fresh Market Wanderoos Area Lions Club will hand out brochures with valuable information about diabetes at the Diabetes Alert Day event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dick’s Fresh Market in Amery.

Diabetes Alert Day, sponsored by the American Diabetes Assocation, is held every fourth Tuesday in March.

This one-day “wake-up call” is asking the public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Easter Cantata at Clear Lake Church The First Lutheran Community Choir from Clear Lake will perform the cantata “Come To The Cross” in concert on Wednesday, March 28, at Clear Lake First Evangelical Lutheran Church beginning at 7 p.m.

The cantata follows the events of Jesus Christ’s life during Holy Week.

There will be a time for refreshments and fellowship following the performance.

Come and celebrate the joy of the Resurrection.

MARCH 31 Easter Egg Hunt in Amery All children up to 10 years old

are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Soo Line Park, downtown Amery. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp. This event is sponsored by the Amery Community Club. Be sure to watch for the Easter Bunny!

Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, hosted by AFD in the Fire Hall, will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. and is open to the public.

Easter Photos by Cahill Photography is from 9-11 a.m. at Soo Line Park. A free 4x6 photo (with 2 non-perishable food items for the Amery Food Shelf) is offered. Picture packages are also available for purchase.

APRIL 2 Amery Woman’s Club meet The Amery Woman’s Club will meet Monday, April 2 at the Village Pizzeria. Social time begins at 5 pm with dinner and meeting to follow. Salad, chicken strips and fettucini for $13. Dr. Jackie Peterson will speak about Women’s Health As We Age. Reservations with Joyce at 715-268-8133.

APRIL 7 Amery Spring Show Amery Free Press sponsored Amery Spring Show will be in in the Amery Ice Arena from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7.

We’ll have displays of building suppliers, financial institutions, car dealerships, home furnishings, water conditioning, contractors, lawn mowers, landscaping, heating/air conditioning and more.

APRIL 13-14 VFW Gun Show Buy, Sell or Trade during the Amery VFW Post 7929 annual Gun Show on Friday and Saturday, April 13-14 at the Amery Hockey Arena. Friday is from 3-9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A raffle will also be held.

APRIL 19 Amery Empty Bowls Empty Bowls will take place Thursday April 19th from 5-7pm at Amery High School.

Cost is $10 for soup and a homemade ceramic bowl. Proceeds will benefit local backpack program and hungry families.

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APRIL 28 Amery High School Class of ‘73 Reunion Come and renew old friendships and share memories as the Amery High School Class of 1973 celebrates their 45th Reunion.

Classmates will gather at Cricket’s Bar and Grill, Hwy H north of Amery, on Saturday, April 28, 2018. There will be a casual social hour starting at 4:30pm. Crickets will have select dinner entrees to purchase following the social hour. If you have classmate addresses to share or need further information about the reunion, please contact: Judy Miller, PO Box 222, Trempealeau, WI 54661.

The evening will be informal and relaxing.

“A Past to Cherish. . . a Future to Fulfill”. . . 45 years later!

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This past week, a month after a former student shot and killed 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, high school students locally and across the nation staged a walkout to protest gun violence.

The protests were scheduled to last 17 minutes – one minute for each of the victims of the shooting.

The stated goal of many of these walkouts is to get politicians to do something about school safety and gun violence.

The students from Parkland have been actively lobbying their state and federal lawmakfor action on gun control.

Publisher ersFlorida Governor Rick Scott Tom Stangl signed the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act into law on March 9. The measure tightens gun laws and allows for teachers to be armed in schools.

One provision of the law raises the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21 from 18.

Part of the new law is known as the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, which arms some teachers if both the local school district and local sheriff’s department agree. The $67 million provision is named after the coach who shielded students with his own body and died in last month’s shooting.

The appropriation includes more than $69 million for mental health assistance in schools, more than $25 million for replacing a building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas and $98 million for hardening security of school buildings.

Other provisions of the law include banning the sale or possession of bump fire stocks, giving law enforcement greater power to seize weapons and ammunition from those deemed mentally unfit, and additional funding for armed school resource officers.

The measure passed in record time and has people on both sides of the issue upset.

Those in favor of tighter restrictions wanted the measure to go further. Gun rights advocates feel that the measure restricts second amendment rights.

It is easy for everyone to agree that students deserve to be safe in the classroom. When it comes to how this safety is be achieved, consensus quickly dissipates.

It is easy to suggest that restricting gun purchases will help, far more difficult to get all of the various loopholes closed and ensure that constitutional rights are respected and preserved.

Arming teachers sounds like a great idea, but who ensures that teachers get the proper firearms training? How can the weapons in the school be safely stored? Who pays for the extra liability coverage?

Getting more mental health measures in place and common sense protections when it comes to restriction of purchases and allowing law enforcement to take weapons away from those who may present a threat to themselves or others are great ideas. How do we make sure that the basic rights of due process are afforded to everyone?

Our society’s track record on mental health is not good. Too often, people who are difficult to deal with or a nuisance are shipped off to mental health hospitals. Who will protect them?

I applaud the students for protesting. I encourage them and all of us to engage in a lively debate about safety. Hopefully, we can find some common ground and common sense solutions to protect us all.

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.

Holder’s group, still burned by Trump win, sets sights on Wisconsin

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Donald Trump’s win in Wisconsin still lingers in the minds of national Democrats.

The “firewall” for Hillary Clinton went to Trump in 2016, the first time a Republican had won the presidential race in the state since Ronald Reagan in 1984.

The loss still stings for Democrats, especially for those who helped Barack Obama win here twice.

So it shouldn’t be surprising that Obama’s former attorney general, Eric Holder, is active in a national group that is very active in Wisconsin.

Holder chairs the National Democratic Redistricting Committee.

Holder’s group so far this year has: Filed a lawsuit in Dane County Court seeking to force GOP Gov. Scott Walker to call special elections for two vacant legislative seats.

The voters in the 1st Senate District and 42nd Assembly District will be left without representation for more than a year because of Walker’s refusal to call special elections for the seats, the suit alleges.

The plaintiffs in the suit are three voters in the 1st Senate District near Green Bay and five in the 42nd Assembly District north of Madison. Those two seats

have been vacant since Republicans Frank Lasee and Keith Ripp resigned Dec. 29 to join Gov. Scott Walker’s administration.

Spent $140,000 on digital ads in the Supreme Court general election backing Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet and opposing Sauk County Judge Michael Screnock. Dallet and Screnock face off April 3 in an officially non-partisan election to decide who will fill the seat of departing conservative Justice Michael Gableman on the state Supreme Court.

Arranged a campaign-styled swing for Holder in Milwaukee and Madison the week of March 12.

A NDRC spokesman said the Milwaukee and Madison events focused on redistricting reform, voting rights, getting people of color and young voters engaged, and supporting Dallet in the April 3 election.

The participated groups included the Black Leaders Organizing Communities in Milwaukee, Organizing for Action, the successor of President Obama’s campaign, and NextGen America, Tom Steyer’s group that advocates on climate change.

The lawsuit deals with two Republican seats. Both seats are up in November with the new lawmakers taking their seats Jan. 7.

But the lawsuit says the voters in the 1st Senate District and 42nd Assembly District will be left with-

out representation for more than a year because of Walker’s refusal to call special elections for the seats.

“A right to representation in the lawmaking body is a bedrock of democracy, and Governor Walker’s refusal to comply with his plain legal duty ... denies Plaintiffs that right, causing them substantial harm,” the suit says.

A Walker spokeswoman said the suit wants to “force Wisconsin taxpayers to waste money” by having elections that would not seat new members before lawmakers are done meeting for the year.

The suit alleges Walker has failed to call special elections to fill the vacancies “as promptly as possible” as required under state law. The only exception is when a vacancy occurs after the final regular floor period of the Legislature that session. The suit notes the Legislature’s last regular floor period ends March 22, that there’s a limited floorperiod scheduled April 17-19 and a veto review period May 8-9.

Because the vacancies occurred nearly five months before May 9, the exception does not apply, the suit argues.

The Assembly adjourned its regular session. But it did not end the special session on welfare legislation because the Senate has not acted on one of the bills, according to the Assembly Chief Clerk’s office. The Senate’s last planned day on the floor was March 20.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Grateful for opportunity

Asking for your vote for school board To the editor: Hello! I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me. My name is Char Glenna and I’m running as a write-in candidate for the Amery School Board of Education. I own and operate a dairy farm north of Amery with my husband, Randy Glenna.

We have 4 children, 2 of which have graduated high school from Amery and 2 who are still attending school in the district. I have a BS Degree from the UW-River Falls, and have been employed as a substitute teacher for the district as well as student taught under the supervision of Gary Ganje in the Vocational Agricultural Education program. I also have been employed at the county and federal levels of government.

I am running for school board at this time, as after careful consideration, I feel it is time for me to answer a calling. I believe in clear and concise communication be-

tween the school and community and believe the board of education plays an important role in maintaining the relationship between the two. I also believe it is the board’s role to financially guide our decisions in the best interest of as many as possible.

Every school district faces unique challenges regarding enrollment and I feel by bridging a gap between the community and the school we can keep and expand existing programs and emphasize programs and classes that fit to each student’s strengths and goals. I believe not every student is bound for 4 year post-secondary education. I would like to see every student who graduates from Amery have a solid plan for employment or further education of their choosing to be a successful member of the community. I will work for the good of the students, staff, and community, and tax payers.

We are facing some challenging times right now within our district and I feel confident I can make a difference to restore positivity to our staff and teachers. I am asking you to put your trust in me. However, I am a write in candidate, along with Keith Anderson. There will be a place on your ballot to write us in. If your polling place uses electronic polling you will need to type us in. If you are unsure how to write us in or type us in, please ask your poll workers for assistance. They are aware that Keith Anderson and I are both running as write in candidates and are prepared to assist you with any questions.

Thank you for putting your trust in me and casting a vote for me, Char Glenna, on April 3, 2018. Your voice has never been more important!!

Char Glenna Amery, Wis.

was shocked at his observation of the graduating class that went through those three years. There was a dramatic decline in their grade point average.

Internal unrest within a school affects staff and can ultimately affect our students. There is internal unrest in the Amery School District as support staff have been let go. Our school board’s refusal to investigate a hostile work environment has undermined the past excellent communication between administration and employees.

Employees have no one who will listen and support them. Staff have been bullied, and that is no way to run any business, much less a school.

I am asking once again for your

support. I am running for school board, and ask you to write my name, Keith Anderson, on the ballot. I have spoken with Char Glenna, and together we have decided to run for the two openings on the school board. We will be “write in” candidates. If you choose to support us, write our names on the ballot. Municipalities will be contacted, and any poll worker can help you if you have questions about how to vote for us.

Char Glenna and I are dedicated to restore a positive workplace and ensure fiscal responsibility back into our school. Thank you for your vote!

Sincerely, Keith Anderson Amery, Wis.

Change Is Needed Now! To the editor: It has been 2 months since I resigned from the Amery School Board, and so many of you have blessed me with cards, hugs, prayers, handshakes and true thanks for my service on the board. I found comfort in your support and have looked for direction since leaving the board.

Last week, a school board member from another district felt led to stop by after reading about Amery School issues. He related what he experienced, with the board he served on, to what is happening in Amery. Leadership had become self-serving and narcissistic, and the trust and respect with the staff had collapsed. It took three years for them to get back on track. I

Vote NO on Treasurer question To the Editor: I’m writing to alert readers to a state-wide referendum item on the ballot when we go to the polls on April 3. This referendum has gotten too little coverage in state media. It’s urgent that voters understand what’s at stake.

The ballot measure would amend the Wisconsin state constitution to eliminate the nonpartisan office of State Treasurer who manages over $1 billion in state Trust Fund assets.

As a commissioner on the Board of Public Lands Commission, the Treasurer oversees these funds for use in our public schools, local governments, and public lands. This money goes to improve

public schools, libraries, local community infrastructure such as roads and sewers, parks, and the UW system.

The proposed ballot measure would place the Treasurer’s oversight function in the hands of the lieutenant governor, effectively removing barriers to partisan use of public assets that belong to all of us.

The Treasurer’s office is the public’s watchdog for these funds, and if voters eliminate it, Wisconsin will become the only state in the country not to maintain a firewall against appropriation and misuse of public money by partisan politicians.

The current Treasurer and

Scott Walker ally, Matt Adamczyk, ran for his office on a platform of getting rid of the Office of Treasurer. Clearly this move has been in the works for some time, and like so much in recent Wisconsin politics is being carried out in the absence of public discussion, away from the light of voters’ scrutiny.

Our state’s public assets, owned by every citizen, are at risk in this election. You can learn more about this issue at www.saveourfiscalwatchdog.org/whyvoteno Vote NO on this stealth attempt to grab state-owned resources on April 3.

Thomas R. Smith River Falls, Wis.

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To the editor: I would like to thank the League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley and the Amery Woman’s Club for hosting the Mayoral Forum last Thursday evening at City Hall. Also, thanks to everyone who participated.

My reasons for seeking a third term as Mayor are pretty simple. I would like to work with our city administrator, employees, department heads and the office staff. There will also be a new council member, who just happens to be a former student. I love Amery and the citizens who call Amery home.

There are several projects in the works, one being setting a strategic plan for the city, and I would like to see them completed.

It is an honor to represent and serve you all. I would appreciate your vote on April 3.

Thank you, Mayor Kay Erickson Amery, Wis.

Hoping Mueller finds something To the editor: Mark Twain, in his autobiography, states that he did not recall having a President of the United States for forty years: there had certainly been a President of the Republican party, he wrote, but not a President of the United States. Unbelievably, he wrote this somewhere between 1906 and 1910.

If feels like Trump has been President of our Republican party for forty years. Yet he has only been in the position for a little more than one year.

President of the United States he certainly has not yet been.

During his Presidency, he certainly has shown us that he has the ability to stir a crowd into a frenzy. Yet, when it comes to substance, he has shown us little that helps the people of the United States.

The whole nation is caught up in the drainage flowing from one White House.

Whether it is DACA, tariffs, “the great wall of China” on our southern border, the Russian connection, the Kushner-Trump financial deals, the attack rifles, the swamp of billionaires in the White House, the stagnant congress, the extended Florida vacations, and now the “great negotiator” taking on North Korea. How long can the country endure it all?

Then along side of this, we have the billionaires who are buying our senators and our congressmen and women. Our unbelievable Supreme Court has given them the right to do so, ostensibly abrogating the one person, one vote rule that was traditionally sacred in our country. Gerrymandering has compounded the problem.

It is futile to think that this Republican congress will fix any of these problems or will even consider impeaching this President, even though some reality would point in those directions. Paul Ryan, Ron Johnson, and Sean Duffy are certainly not up to the tasks. Neither are the other Republicans who presently own congress and are sitting on their hands.

Presently, Robert Mueller is our best hope. May he work judicially, but quickly.

Thomas Kessler Amery, Wis.

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MARCH 20, 2018

Amery man facing animal fighting and cruelty charges

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Jason Armbruster, 43, of Amery has been charged with five counts of felony mistreatment of animals and five felony counts of instigating fights between animals. The charges were filed on March 13 following an investigation

by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) officers of five events that occurred in 2017.

Armbruster is accused of live trapping raccoons near his rural Amery property and releasing the animals for his dogs to kill.

When investigators visited Armbruster to discuss the trapping and killing of the

raccoons Armbruster said that he was unaware of the laws regarding hound training and the killing of raccoons. Armbruster told the warden and the officer from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department that he would have either gotten the permits or not done the activity at all.

A WDNR hotline complaint was filed in Aug. 2017 regarding Armbruster. The complaint stated that Armbruster was posting photos of his dogs killing raccoons on his personal Facebook page as well as to a closed Facebook group.

WDNR officials searched Armbruster’s Facebook page, finding several pictures and posts which described illegal hound training and animal

fighting that Jason Armbruster was conducting. Wardens also verified that Armbruster did not have a hound dog training license or any legal means of possessing wild raccoons.

After obtaining a search warrant, wardens found evidence on Armbruster’s Facebook account that he had live trapped and released raccoons in front of his dogs with the intention of the dogs killing the raccoons on the following dates: May 6, 2017; May 24, 2017; June 25, 2017; July 20, 2017; and one occasion of an unknown date [later determined to be October 16, 2017]. Evidence was found that showed Arbruster arranged fights with juvenile

Polk County Arrest Reports Allen D. Molter, 33, Osceola, was arrested on March 9 for domestic simple battery.

Todd E. Lange, 50, Amery, was arrested on March 10 for possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold.

Jacob G. Shilts, 23, River Falls, was arrested on March 10 for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor bail jumping, and OAR (operating after revocation).

Maurice W. Braun Jr., 30, Cumberland, was arrested on March 10 for disorderly conduct and damage to property.

Nicholas K. Mosay, 31, Balsam Lake, was arrested on March 5 for disorderly conduct, felony bail jumping, and a probation hold.

Daniel D. Lehner, 18, Centuria, was arrested on March 7 for disorderly conduct.

Ryan M. Strohbeen, 41,

Amery, was arrested on March 11 for domestic disorderly conduct and battery.

Timothy W. Cook Jr., 27, Cameron, was arrested on March 11 for obstructing, possession of marijuana and meth, and felon possessing a firearm.

Bobbi J. Rasmussen, 38, Cameron, was arrested on March 11 for obstructing, possession of marijuana, meth and drug paraphernalia.

Parker A. Ramsden, 18, Wyoming, MN, was arrested on March 6 for possession with intent to deliver, THC and drug paraphernalia.

Natalie M. Andrews, 31, Somerset, was arrested on March 8 for OMVWI (operating motor vehicle while intoxicated) 1st.

Janis D. Howie, 24, Balsam Lake, was arrested on March 6 for OWVWI 1st.

dogs and domestic rats in order to train his dogs to attack and kill animals.

In December, a warden and a deputy visited Armbruster’s property to serve a warrant to search Jason and his wife Lauren’s cellular phones, computer and media devices.

During an interview, Armbruster told law enforcement he would live trap raccoons, release them in front of his dogs, and let the dogs kill the raccoons and other times he would see raccoons and coyotes in his backyard and release his dogs to catch and kill them. He told law enforcement that he would let the dogs kill the raccoons but sometimes he would kill them with a knife or a gun if he

Amery Police Report

Gabriel L. Weaver, 45, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on March 8 for a Polk county warrant.

Cole T. Koehler, 23, Clayton, was arrested on March 8 for a probation hold.

Beaujess M. White, 32, Frederic, was arrested on March 9 for a probation hold.

Bryan D. Hansen, 51, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on March 10 for failure to appear.

Maranda L. Sirek, 31, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on March 5 for a probation warrant.

Christopher G. Bowe, 37, Frederic, was arrested on March 7 for a PO hold.

Charles R. Hultman, 39, Osceola, was arrested on March 6 for a probation hold.

03/09/18-03/15/18 03/09/18, 12:23 a.m., Mental health call 03/09/18, 03:20 a.m., Assist citizen 03/09/18, 12:32 p.m., Assist citizen 03/09/18, 02:00 p.m., Animal control call 03/09/18, 08:04 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/09/18, 09:45 p.m., Traffic complaint 03/10/18, 09:15 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/10/18, 10:56 p.m., Suspicious activity 03/11/18, 08:55 a.m., Harassment complaint 03/11/18, 03:44 p.m., Harassment complaint 03/11/18, 05:22 p.m., Animal control call 03/11/18, 07:08 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 03/11/18, 08:42 p.m., Traffic complaint 03/12/18, 03:51 a.m., Mental

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

The following cases were heard:

City of Amery— Alicia M. Ash, 28, Amery, operating while under influence (1st), $861.

16 year old, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Joshua R. Campbell, 21, Menomonie, improper registration of auto, $124; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Christine F. Chick, 55, Amery, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Eryk A. Christian, 33, Amery, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Ty Dodge, 41, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Harrison M. Fickbohm, 20, Amery, operate without carrying license, $73.60.

John D. Ford, 29, Somerset, non-registration of auto, $98.80; exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

17 year old, Lindstrom, MN, violate GDL restrictions – passenger, $124.

Chad K. Hill, 42, Clayton, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Ronald W. Hoff, 51, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Joshua L. Parker, 23, Balsam Lake, failure to yield right of way, $111.40.

17 year old, Amery, truancy – 2nd, $187.

17 year old, Amery, truancy – 2nd, $187.

17 year old, Amery, truancy – 2nd, $187.

Rebecca A. Ramen, 22,

River Falls, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Justin L. Reese, 34, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Antonio Trinidad III, 31, Chetek, trespass, $187.

worthless checks, $313.

Jason A. Mudgett, 37, Clayton, operating after suspension, $124; disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $124.

Village of Clayton—

Jared P. Fern, 28, Woodville, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Heather H. Haller, 35, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Ethan J. Jensen, 18, Emerald, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Ruby M. Edwards, 33, Almena, issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313.

Jason Gazdik, 37, Somerset, issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313.

Bradly T. McCarty, 38, Almena, issue worthless checks, $313; issue worthless checks, $313; issue

thought they would cause too much damage to the dogs.

Armbruster stated that he would live trap on his neighbor’s property without permission.

The search of the Armbrusters’ phones and digital media corroborated the Faceboook posts. Investigators determined that Armbruster had live trapped six raccoons and released each of the raccoons with the intent for his dogs to fight with and kill the raccoons.

The 10 felony charges each carry a maximum penalty of $10,000 and three years and six months in prison. Armbruster’s initial appearance is scheduled for April 16.

Village of Clear Lake—

JUVENILES: 14 year old, Amery, underage drinking – possess 14-16, $98.80.

14 year old, Amery, underage drinking – possess 14-16, $98.80; underage drinking – procures 14-16, $250.

health call 03/12/18, 03:26 p.m., Assist EMS 03/12/18, 06:44 p.m., Assist business 03/13/18, 12:08 a.m., Welfare check 03/13/18, 01:20 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 03/13/18, 06:06 p.m., Assist other agency 03/14/18, 11:54 a.m., Motor vehicle accident 03/15/18, 08:00 a.m., Juvenile call 03/15/18, 11:00 a.m., Assistant Chief Vierkandt at Amery High School for drug presentation 03/15/18, 12:45 p.m., Animal control call 03/15/18, 02:15 p.m., Juvenile call 03/15/18, 05:23 p.m., Welfare check Arrests: No Arrests This Week

Arrest made after threat closes Pewaukee schools

PEWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — Waukesha County sheriff’s officials say a student has been arrested for making a threat that closed Pewaukee schools.

The school district decided to cancel classes Wednesday following a threat that was posted on social media Tuesday night. Sheriff’s officials don’t believe anyone else was involved.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee police made an arrest at Pulaski High School about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday after they received a report of a subject with a gun. Police say one male was taken into custody, but no weapons were found.

At Mukwonago High School south of Milwaukee, a walkout by students who planned to participate in a nationwide movement against gun violence was canceled because of a threat.

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and rear lights.

Now he can go ‘buggy riding’ in real style.

Cooperative Store Burns

Holland Found Guilty by Court

At about 10:30 Saturday night a fire alarm was sent in and word circulated that the Polk County Cooperative Company’s store was on fire. In a very short time the volunteer fire company, together with many other citizens, were on the scene and the fight for supremacy began.

The fire started in the basement in the rear end of the building, presumably from the furnace, and spread so rapidly that but a very few minutes elapsed before the entire building was enveloped in flames.

The tenants of the second story all got out of the building safely and saved considerable of their personal belongings but the company’s stock on the first floor was a total loss.

J. G. Burman’s store and the post office next door were saved from the destruction by the tireless efforts of the local fire company and a few citizens who worked bravely all night with the thermometer registering 15 degrees below zero and their clothing frozen stiff about them. It seemed at times to be a losing fight and when the water began to fail and all but two streams were cut off, spectators and firemen alike, thought their efforts had been in vain, but perseverance won and by morning the fire was under control although the once giant store of the P.C.C.C. was a steaming, blackened ruin.

The heat from the fire was so intense that the plate glass on the north side of the Danielson Drug Company building across the street was cracked.

Almost unlimited credit is due that fire company for their noble work in checking, under such adverse conditions, one of the hottest and largest fires ever in Amery.

William Holland, Jr., of Amery, was found guilty by Judge Earl Risberg Wednesday this week in county court on a charge of failure to support an illegitimate child.

Sentence was withheld and he was placed on probation to the state board of control for 2 years, and retains his parole as long as he pays the $10 per month. Failure to pay means he goes to jail.

110 Years Ago March 19, 1908 Notice to Farmers The Chippewa Sugar Company has sent one of their representatives here, Mr. Schweitzer, to secure contracts for the coming season for raising sugar beets. The company pays $5 net weight per ton delivered at the Amery station.

This company has been buying sugar beets, at Barron for the past three years and have come here highly recommended.

100 Years Ago March 28, 1918 Starch Factory Start Mealy & Brown advise us that they will operate their starch factory in Osceola, this spring. F. H. Brown and a crew of men are now putting the factory in shape, so hold your potatoes as the factory will be in operation in short time.

Advance Your Clock The new daylight saving law

75 Years Ago March 25, 1943 Black-Out Marked “Successful” In Amery

Amery Basketball Squad 1978-79

The Amery Warrior Basketball team finished the 1978-79 season with a 10-10 mark. Team members are, sitting, left to right: Robin Meyer, Bob Byrnes, Dave Robarge, Peter Kittel, Greg Christenson, Rory Young and Manager Tracy Beaver. Standing left to right: Coach Larry Johnson, John McElfresh, Sheldon Betzold, Tom Gjerde, Bob Hartmann, Jerry Sirjord, Jon Lee and Coach Steve Wilhelm.

goes into effect March 31st, 1918. Every timepiece must be advanced one hour during the night of March 30th and all business places will open and close one hour earlier thereafter until Oct. 27th.

a sheepskin vest.

The unfortunate victim declares, “This resembling King Tut is no joke”.

90 Years Ago March 29, 1928

Chicks in the Basement

High Water Threatens Dam

Again we hear the peep of little chickens in the basement of the schoolhouse. The agriculture boys have two incubators going, which are hatching out a good many chicks.

One night last week at about twelve o’clock, a fire was noticed in the basement of the school. On investigation it was found that the inflammable parts of the brooder had caught fire. The next day it was found that the woodwork on the windows around the brooder had been burnt a little, and had some of the wooden articles lying nearby caught fire the damage might have been serious.

The chickens were blackened with smoke but uninjured.

The chicks will be sold when they are about two weeks old. Until that time they will occupy a place fenced off in the basement.

High water the past week has threatened the Northern Supply Company’s dam in this city.

The water in the Apple River is the highest in years and only the most heroic work on the part of the company’ crews saved the dam from going out or from being materially damaged.

95 Years Ago March 22, 1923 Badly Burned While tinkering with a balky, lighted gasoline stove Monday morning in the laundry at the rear of Hotel Reynolds, Verne Reynolds was badly burned as the result of an explosion, which took place, and was severe enough to blow out the windows of that room.

Drenched with the burning fluid he plunged into a snowdrift, and with help of others near, the flames were quickly extinguished.

His face, head and hands were badly burned, although his eyes were not injured.

His clothing was also burned though somewhat protected by

Amery Hotel Keeping Place with Times Oscar Friborg the ever alive and progressive proprietor of Amery Hotel is having extensive improvements made to this popular hostelry.

Running water is being installed in the rooms and other changes made in the interior and a fine modern front will be erected. The old and unsightly porch will be torn down in the process and the Amery Hotel will be a credit both to Mr. Friborg and to the city.

Man Hurt in Explosion Geo. Conners of Stanton was badly burned about the neck, when in building a fire in the kitchen stove the kerosene can exploded. The kitchen was badly damaged.

Algot Knutson Hurt While driving into the yard at his home on Route four, Friday morning, Algot Knutson received a severe cut on the right side of his head when the wagon knocked down the pole used for the radio aerial.

Car Drivers Subject to Arrest Judge J. L. McGinnis was brought to account by Chief of Police F. G. Bernier last Thursday for driving with a

1927 auto license, but as he had made application for his license some time before, Justice Chas. Johnson believed him innocent of any intent to break, disregard or evade the law, and no case was made of the technical offense.

The law is very strict in this matter however and the state officers have instructed all peace officers to arrest all persons guilty of breaking the automobile license laws.

It will therefore not be safe to drive on any street or public highway without displaying the proper 1928 license plates.

March 15th was the deadline.

Burman & Dalberg Unload 8 Car Loads Burman & Dalberg, the largest retail hardware dealers in this part of the state have recently unloaded in full railroad car lots the following merchandise: one car steel fence posts, one car binder twine, two cars machinery and tractors, one car woven wire, one car nails and barbed wire and a car load of pipe. There will be a car of dynamite on track the last of this week.

The above shows in part the enormous volume of the business transacted by this popular concern.

Main Street Cleaned The street and fire departments joined hands Saturday and gave Amery’s new concrete pavement a thorough cleaning. They did an excellent job and Keller Avenue looks like a million dollars.

80 Years Ago March 24, 1938 Real Gas Buggy Julius Myhre’s boy gave Amery quite a thrill Saturday night when he came to town in a real “gas buggy”. He took a washing machine engine and rigged it up on an old buggy.

Two lanterns served as front

“In every respect, a success,” was the statement made this week by Robert Wallin, local civilian defense chairman, when commenting on the recent Black-Out Held last Friday night, March 19, the Black-Out was of the second degree nature and was observed throughout the entire county for a 15 minute period, from 10 to 10:15 p.m.

A few lights were found still on by the air raid wardens, but were quickly extinguished when attention was called to them. In the middle of the period a Soo train came in, but as was pointed out by the rules of a second-degree Black-Out, essential transportation was unaffected.

Being a second-degree BlackOut, warning and advance publicity was given throughout the county before this was held, but the next time a Black-Out is held it will be a third degree type. That will mean that the only warning given will be the blowing of the siren. Upon hearing this, all persons in the civilian defense corps are expected to take their posts without delay.

Cooperation from the residents of Amery was wholehearted and the local corps expressed thanks for the fine spirit.

Block Leaders to Collect Hosiery Members of the Army Block Leaders organization are assisting the work of salvaging tin cans, waste fat and silk and nylon hosiery.

Housewives are urged to cooperate in this worthy cause to the fullest extent. Save waste kitchen fats and when you have a pound or more take it to your local butcher, who will see that it is sent to the proper place.

Boxes for the collection of hosiery have been placed in Warren’s Mercantile, Lincoln Cash Store and the Variety Store. Everyone that has hosiery to dispose of is urged to place it in one of these boxes as soon as possible.

Tin cans are to be washed and dried, the labels removed and both ends cut off and slipped inside of the flattened can. These are to be stored in a dry place until the time of collection.

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er, two sisters and their spouses and nine nieces.

What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

Amery needs more affordable housing for both singles and families. This, I believe, should be a collaborative effort between the city, the city administrator, the AEDC, and developers.

Another issue is levy limits, which have been in place early 2000. Levy limits have been set by the legislature in Madison. Amery may only increase its levy over the amount it levied in the previous year by the percentage of the increase in equalized value from new construction.

So, if there is not much new construction, the levy won’t be increased. Amery is fortunate that we have not had to cut services because of the limits, but some communities around us have not been as fortunate. I believe lobby efforts in Madison would be of great value.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

I have been involved in city government since 1997 when I was appointed to fi ll a vacancy on the council. I took a couple of years off was reflected. When Mike Karuschak decided not to run in 2014, I decided to run. I have served on committees, commissions, I am a member of the League of Muncipalities. The league offers workshops and a yearly conference, which I always attend. I am on the leagues lobby team, which means I am able to go to Madison and lobby for or against bills that would directly effect Amery and NW Wis. My reason for wanting to serve a third term has to do with people. I would like the opportunity to work with our City Administrator. We have had a few months together and I have enjoyed them. I enjoy working with the council, department heads, and the office staff. We are in the beginning stages of putting together a strategic plan for the city and I want to be a part of that. I love this job, being able to represent Amery is an honor.

system.

What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

A) growing our industrial base B) lack of housing. By growing our industrial base and creating a housing plan will help to create a more vibrant commercial (downtown) base.

I have been working to address these issues by being on the Amery Economic Development Commission. The AEDC has been instrumental in the buying of the new industrial park north of the airport which will also open up part of the airport to aviation-related businesses. The Wis. DOT has granted us an exception to build a road into this industrial property and priority should be to get this road built. Also as AEDC is a member of Momentum West, a western Wisconsin EDC, we have an opportunity to build a virtual spec building. A building w/bids, permits, utilities already to go that can be finished in 6 months time.

The AEDC did a housing study that determined Amery is lacking single- and multi-family housing. To overcome this shortage, the City of Amery has to create a comprehensive plan for developers that is ready to go so as not to waste their time.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

I have been interested in being mayor of Amery for many years now. The main reason is a lack of growth and a dying main street.

My experience as president of Redales Corp., whose revenues and employee are approximately the same as the city, will help me guide Amery forward.

I am on Planning Commission, Tourism Commission, Airport Commission, Pedestrian/Bike Task Force, Amery Economic Development Comm., and an Amery Ambassador (past president of ACC).

The most gratifying part is being on AEDC. This group of people really care and are creating programs to help Amery move forward.

City Council

Paul Isakson

Rick Davis

Please share a little bit about your personal background.

Moved to Amery at age 6 and have resided here (except for college) for the past 58 years. I have been a successful business owner for 38 years and have a Isakson wonderful involved wife and 3 daughters who graduated from the Amery School

Please share a little bit about your personal background.

I am married with two grown sons and have lived in the City of Amery for the past 41 years. I am Davis a CPA Tax Manager at CarlsonSV. I am a member and have been a member of numerous local organizations and I am currently active in

City government.

What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

The first issue that I feel outweighs all others, is our current and future industrial development. We are in the early stages of developing the area near the airport, I have been a part of that development as it is moving forward and would like to see it progress to the point that we have actual development. My second issue would be trying to control our property taxes which are among the highest in the county. By developing our other districts and adding new housing we would give the City the ability to provide for the taxpayers going forward.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

I have already been an Amery City Councilman for over 24 years and was planning on retiring. I am consenting to be a write-in candidate so that I can hopefully see the conclusion of a couple of ongoing City matters. I have an excellent working knowledge of the internal operations of the City and have an excellent financial background that is needed to assist in sound decision making.

Sarah Flanum Please share a little bit about your personal background.

I was born and raised in Amery and have been back over 16 years after having lived predominantly in the Hudson area working in the hospitality property Flanum management business. I am the General Manager at Chet Johnson Drug and am married to Ed (also an Amery native!) and have two children, Claire & Charlie.

What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

As the twin cities’ metro area spreads into northwest Wisconsin, we need to be prepared to grow along with that and make Amery a destination for future businesses, residents and visitors. We need to have space available for new businesses to come to and current businesses to expand into which leads to moving the industrial park project along. A plan needs be established to see this to completion, or at least to a point that prospective businesses can see the options available in Amery.

Expanding businesses in Amery then leads to affordable housing, both single family and multi-family. Current-

ly many people commute to Amery from other areas and the lack of affordable housing is one of the contributing factors of this.

Amery needs to make itself known! Amery is a beautiful city with much to offer, but how do you know this? Aside from the Amery Free Press, there is no way to know what is going on in town on a daily basis. The marketing of Amery, its events and attractions for both residents and visitors alike needs to be a priority.

How these issues and topics will be addressed I do not specifically know. Taking the time and working with the experts and those directly involved is necessary; developing a plan and holding ourselves accountable to the plan is essential.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

I would first like to say, that I don’t have an ‘agenda’, or feel that there are many issues in Amery that need to be resolved. My ‘agenda’ is to do my part to help Amery succeed, improve and hopefully grow and be a destination for businesses, residents and tourists alike. As a manager, I have the ability to see things from many angles and analyze the options to make a well-informed decision.

Sometimes that means not making the popular decision, but generally the most-sound decision for the greater-good.

I am proud to live and be actively involved in Amery, and this passion fuels me to do all I can to make Amery a better place to live and visit.

Julie Riemenschneider Please share a little bit about your personal background.

I am Julie Riemenschneider, running unopposed for a second term as Alderman District 2 for the City of Amery. I have been an Amery area resident Riemenschneider for over fi fty years. My early career was as a primary school teacher.

After my children were in school I worked in the City Clerk’s office and later moved into the Clerk’s position.

When Ralph Mickelson retired in 1989, I applied for the position of Administrator/ Clerk Treasurer and worked with Mayors Duane Riley, Jerome Wittstock and Harvey Stower until I retired in 2008.

I live on Harriman Avenue with my husband, Larry.

What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

Maintaining infrastructure of roads, sidewalks, water and sewer services. We have

outstanding employees in the public works department and they have my support.

Another is public protection through police and fire services where the biggest expenditures in the city budget is made. I support keeping real estate taxes in line with other municipalities, but I realize we have to pay our personnel fair wages and keep equipment running and up to date in order to provide the services that the citizens expect.

Amery is a beautiful city and I am proud to represent it as a council member.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

My qualifications for the council seat are explained in the first few sentences. After eight years of retirement I wanted to come back and give back to my employer of many years. I am familiar with the day to day issues. I am dependable for meetings and I care about Amery.

Amery School Board Lynn Blomstrand Please share a little bit about your personal background.

I am Lynn Blomstrand, happily married for 29 years to Jon Blomstrand, with whom I raised three wonderful boys in the Amery District. We came to Amery from the twin cities looking for a better education for our kids, which Amery not only fi lled that hope but exceeded our expectations.

Blomstrand What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

Amery as well as all schools in America have issues to address, one being violence within the district. Violence from bullying student to student as well as via social media and direct violence. We need to do more research and find better ways to protect our students from these threats.

We cannot ever allow any student to be harmed by another person. We must do more training of staff and research what will be best for Amery to protect our students and staff.

No more social bulling thru non-truths instead we need to mentor acceptance of all.

Mentor by example.

Amery district has another issue that is in need of attention, Poverty and budget driven education. Amery district is good at assisting students of poverty but we can always do better. The state has taken away funding in order to fund voucher schools and this funding could be used to assist with teaching, gain SEE CANDIDATES ON PAGE 9

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ing supplies, and mentoring those of poverty within our community. A student should never feel that their family’s monetary statues makes any difference with their education and future goals in life.

We are all equal regardless of our personal income and the staff within the Amery district show this to all student every day. We need to nurture this and assure all students succeed at what they choose as their future goals.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

I have a passion for Amery’s community, school district and students. I am blessed the community elected me to the Amery School Board. I have learned much and understand there is much more to learn. I have worked with the district through ups and downs in the past 9 years, working to increase enrollment, balancing budgets while attempting to educate the state on the damage the voucher issues are causing smaller districts like ours. I am running as an incumbent, I believe we need to continue to push for the best that Amery district can give its students and community and not go backwards.

In closing, I am wishing to continue to work for the Amery district and community and have goals to continually improve the district through education of staff and students and ongoing mentoring of the community and student connections both during school years and after graduation. We are all in this together and I believe we are all better because of that. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to voice my thoughts on issues we face daily and will continue to face and overcome as a district and community.

Doug Nelson Please share a little bit about your personal background.

I’ve lived in Amery all my life. I graduated from Amery Schools and then worked for Amery Telephone, now Northwest Communications, for 36 years.

I’ve retired, but I continue to work there now and then. My grandsons are now attendNelson ing Amery Schools, so I’ve remained connected through the years.

What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

I’m most focused on providing responsible spending that addresses the ever-changing needs of the students, teachers and staff as well as ensuring all Board decisions

are made with transparency to the community and taxpayers at all times. Wisconsin school funding is confusing, but the District’s spending decisions should always be clearly defined, discussed by all members of the Board and based on what is best for our children. I’m concerned about “spur of the moment” spending when solid planning and deliberation is key to the District’s operations.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

I think it’s time that someone on the Amery Board of Education is willing to question some of the spending that is done in the District and the District Office. I’ve been fortunate to have served the community through the Amery Fall Festival and the Amery Zoning Commission. I’ve also had two great mentors who taught me that spending money should be based on “needs” versus “wants.” I believe the Amery Board of Education should be focusing on the needs of the District, today and for the foreseeable future.

Darren VanBlaricom Please share a little bit about your personal background.

I was born and raised in Amery. After 24 years in broadcasting, I’ve been in Hospital Emergency Management for the past 10 with HealthPartners. I’m a volunteer EMT and worship Jesus at Journey Church. We have 3 children; a 7th grade History Teacher, a Junior studying VanBlaricom Elementary Education and a Senior in High School.

What are the two most important issues facing Amery, and how will you work to address them?

First is always supporting and improving student achievement. Times and technology change so rapidly that it takes our entire community with School Board leadership to keep programs and facilities effective, productive and relative. I am proud of efforts we’ve put forth over the past few years that place Amery Schools at the forefront of education in our state. From championing Project Based Learning, Montessori plus FACE and Tech Ed Academies to keeping our students on the leading edge of technology and supporting an apprentice program recognized by the Governor, I am proud of what’s been accomplished.

But, you can only coast one way. This is why it is so important that school board members stay focused on student achievement.

The second challenge is keeping our students safe

every day. We have seen too many times recently the vulnerability that exists in schools. We need to develop real solutions that will only come with rational and productive discussions about real issues. Assuming that it “can’t happen here” is a recipe for unpreparedness.

Student achievement and school safety are keys to education. A board focused on anything else does our children and community a great injustice.

Why are you interested in serving and what are your qualifications for this seat?

Serving others is the purpose to which we all have been called—and in my case, serving Amery on the School Board has been an honor beyond words. This year alone I’ve told our story to state legislators and advocated for public education at the Joint Finance Committee.

I’ve seen firsthand the impact our school district has had on students making them better leaders, citizens and people.

My service, resulting from a love of my community has blessed me. Serving students and my community is the best way I can give back to a community who means so much to me.

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Wisconsin election security focus of testing, planning

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s plan to bolster election security after its voter database was apparently targeted

by Russia in 2016 includes training nearly 2,000 municipal clerks to fend off hackers and a two-week U.S. Department of Homeland Security test to identify vulnerabilities in the state system.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Tuesday discussed ways to protect ballots that are cast and counted across 1,853 municipalities in 72 counties before the August primary and the November midterm election. Security has been stepped up since Homeland Security confirmed “Russian government cyber actors” had been looking at but had not compromised Wisconsin’s elections systems two years ago.

In May or June, Homeland Security will run a two-week risk vulnerability assessment to simulate hacking attempts on the state election system from inside and outside the network. That will include sending simulated malicious emails, known as phishing, to track email activity.

The state’s Division of Enterprise Technology, which is in charge of internet security, will be working in conjunction with Homeland Security and elections officials on the test.

Homeland Security will provide the state with a report identifying any vulnerabilities and suggesting ways they can be addressed.

Other steps being taken to increase election security include implementing the best practices being used elsewhere and installing a new user policy and confidentiality agreement for those who access the state’s voter registration database.

Wisconsin’s municipal-based election system, which puts 1,853 local clerks in charge of running elections, makes it difficult to adequately train all of them to ensure their systems are secure, said Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe.

The commission is creating six interactive online tutorials on various election security topics and is partnering with county clerks to train municipal clerks on security best practices, develop response plans and test them by role playing different scenarios. That includes potential incidents like the breach of a user password, a malware attack or attempting physical tampering with voting equipment.

Wisconsin Statewide Constitutional Referendum on the April 3, 2018 ballot What it will say on the ballot?

At the April 3 Spring Election, all Wisconsin voters will be asked to vote on the question: Elimination of state treasurer. Shall sections 1 and 3 of article VI and sections 7 and 8 of article X of the constitution be amended, and section 17 of article XIV of the constitution be created, to eliminate the office of state treasurer from the constitution and to replace the state treasurer with lieutenant governor as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands?

What the state treasurer does The state treasurer is a partisan office. The current duties prescribed by WI law include signing certain checks and financial instruments and helping publicize the state’s unclaimed property program (the program is managed and advertised by the Department of Revenue). Per the constitution, the treasurer serves along with the attorney general

and secretary of state on the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands.

The Board manages the state’s remaining trust lands (more than 77,000 acres of forest), manages trust funds (more than $1 billion) primarily for the benefit of public education, and maintains the state’s archive of 19th-century land survey and land sales records.

Historically, the treasurer had custody of state funds, including state investments; handled receipts and payments of the State Fair; notified utility companies to pay taxes to the treasurer’s office; settled with each county treasurer for the state’s share of taxes; and made financial reports to the governor. Successive legislatures have assigned these duties to state agencies, primarily the Departments of Administration and Revenue.

What this referendum vote would do This amendment would

complete the transfer of financial duties from an independent elected official to agencies under the control of the governor. Supporters of the amendment contend that there are no remaining responsibilities that justify a separate office. Opponents are concerned about the consolidation of power in the executive branch.

Two successive legislatures voted to put this question to voters (as required by the Wisconsin Constitution).

The decision made by voters on April 3rd is binding.

What a Yes or No vote means A “Yes” vote means the voter agrees that the constitutional position of state treasurer should be abolished.

A “No” vote means the voter wants to retain the constitutional position of state treasurer.

Submitted by the League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley

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Mayoral candidates face off on issues

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The two candidates for Amery mayor seemed to find more common ground than disagreement during a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on March 15.

Incumbent Mayor Kay Erickson and challenger Paul Isakson answered six questions prepared by the league and nine audience submitted questions on topics ranging from industrial development to gun control.

The forum, co-sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club, was moderated by Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp.

After introductory remarks, each took turns providing the first answer to the questions.

When asked which should come first: industrial or housing development, Erickson said that you truly couldn’t have one without the other.

She discussed development of the new industrial park and the need for affordable housing. Isakson said the two go hand in hand and a plan needs to be in place to get potential businesses or developers building as soon as possible.

The candidates were asked about improving recreational opportunities in Amery.

Isakson mentioned the new boat landing and stressed the importance of increasing marketing of the community.

Erickson discussed the city’s study on a pool or splash pad and the need for increased water recreation in the community.

When asked about improving recycling and making Amery a green community, Erickson said that more education and making recycling easier for the consumer should be explored. Isakson said that changing our throwaway society requires more education to develop a sense of responsibility.

The candidates were asked about the coming road diet which will make Hwy 46 a 3-lane road through the city.

Isakson discussed his work on a committee planning for the change, which will occur in 2020. He believes improved pedestrian and biking will be an improvement to the city.

Erickson talked about working with the DOT to minimize the disruption of the 2020 project and the 2028 rebuilding of the highway.

When asked about getting downtown vacancies fi lled, Erickson quipped that if she had the answer to that, she would be president. She said that entrepreneurial ideas, no matter how far out, should be explored. Isakson discussed the changing face of retail and said the true answer is to increase the industrial base and increased population would help solve the problem.

The candidates were asked about the city’s role in increasing high speed internet

Contributed Amery Mayor Kay Erickson and challenger Paul Isakson answered questions from the League of Women Voters and the audience during a candidate forum March 15.

service. Isakson said that the current provider is working on getting fiber optic lines out in the rural areas and will be able to increase service in the community as demand dictates. Erickson said the city won’t subsidize any service and wondered if increased competition would help.

Would you support an ordinance to prohibit sale of assault rifles in the city?

Isakson responded no, Erickson yes.

The candidates agreed that

something needed to be done about sidewalks in the community, with both saying the solution will be expensive for property owners, who must pay for upkeep of sidewalks.

Both Erickson and Isakson supported the current uses of the two trails in the community and agreed that increased marketing needs to be done.

Both candidates said that they did not have a voice in the city’s assuming care of the cemetery and the perpetu-

al care agreement.

Before the forum, the three candidates seeking the three seats on the city council were introduced and addressed the audience about their backgrounds and why they are running for office. Incumbents Rick Davis and Julie Riemsenschneider and first time candidate Sarah Flanum gave their backgrounds and the reasons they are seeking office.

Anderson, Glenna announce write-in candidacies for school board

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Former Amery school board member Keith Anderson and Char Glenna have announced their write-in candidacies for the Amery school board. They made their announcements during the public comment section of the board’s meeting Monday night.

Anderson, who resigned his position on the board in January, praised the staff of the district during his comments.

He cited the work of former District Administrator Steve Schiell and District Finance Director Twila Sikkink in minimizing the harm of past budget cuts and for their professionalism. Anderson, originally elected to the board in 2008 had been re-elected in 2011, 2014 and 2014.

Glenna, who operates a dairy farm with her family, announced her candidacy.

The board heard many reports in the hour and a half meeting.

Presentations regarding the Middle School Genius hour and the Middle School Create

program were made by middle school students and staff.

A Genius Hour fair is planned for May 18 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the middle school.

The board approved extending the school year by one day. The final day of school will be June 1. District Administrator Jim Kuchta told the board that the combination of early outs and snow days have necessitated the extension of the school year.

Kuchta added that the change is in the interest of student learning.

Kuchta told the board that initial budget projections for the coming year are underway. The preliminary models show a decrease in the mil rate. Kuchta stressed that many things will change and projections are based on the current level of funding and enrollment.

The district voted to keep their student insurance with the current carrier. Sikkink reported that additional features had been added to the policy including coverage for eyeglasses, hearing aids and contact lenses where an

injury that required treatment caused the damage and a prescription drug benefit when drugs are prescribed as part of an emergency room treatment resulting from an accident at school.

The board renewed the hockey cooperative agreement with Clayton and Clear Lake.

Elementary students have raised a record $15,000 in this year’s Jump Rope for Heart.

Lien Elementary Principal Cheryl Meyer cited the work of Danielle Peterson, Physical Education instructor.

Three classes were added to this summer’s Summer School curriculum.

Clubhouse director Nina Hutton gave her annual report. The child care service is full with a waiting list. Over 25 current students will be enrolled in the district’s 4K program next year. The program is self sufficient, running a small defecit of $206.37 during the past year.

Hutton showed the board a book comprised of the dictated stories and illustrations from Clubhouse students.

The board heard from Food Service Director Stacy Nelson that the district served 97,155 breakfasts and 178,645 lunches during the last school year.

Resignations approved by the board included: Jason Voelker, High School Soccer -Boys’ Assistant Coach; Katy Arnett, Club House - Assistant Teacher; Derrick Meyer, High School Softball - JV Coach; Melissa Hanson, Middle School Basketball - 7th Grade Girls’ Coach; Esmee Luchtenburg, Middle School Volleyball - Head Coach; Darcy Lorsung, High School Golf - Boys’/Girls’ Head Coach and Casey Reindahl, Club House Assistant Teacher.

Athletic contracts approved included: Christopher Boyd, High School Soccer - Boys’ Assistant Coach; Jessica D’Ambrosio, Middle School Basketball - 7th Grade Girls’ Coach; George Fowler, High School Softball - Assistant Coach 60%; Brianna Wundrow, High School Softball - Assistant Coach 40%; Janice Arnold, Club House – Substitute Assistant Teacher; Rebecca Lorsung, Middle School Long

Term Sub - Social Studies/ Geography; Brian Melberg, High School Golf - Boys’ Head Coach; Bill Peterson, High School Golf - Girls’ Head Coach; Desiree Harris, Club House -Substitute Assistant Teacher

Correction Last week’s story “Hosking appointed to Amery School Board” contained information that may have been confusing. Members of the Amery School Board voted by a signed ballot on who to select for the position. The ballots were given to Dale Johnson, the clerk of the board. The results of the vote were: Erin Hosking, three votes – Chelsea Whitley, Dale Johnson and Lynn Blomstrand; Darcy Lorsung, one vote – Darren Van Blaricom.

We reported that the voting was by secret ballot.

We regret the error and apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding it may have caused.

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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 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

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 and Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m.

Sunday Night Live!

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. New Member class.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. OneWay Club.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 9:15 a.m. Bible Study at the Amery Library conference room, led by Pastor Dan; 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Balsam; 7 p.m. Lenten worship at Balsam.

Sunday, March 25: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship (Kindermass); 11:30 a.m. Joint Staff Support meeting at Balsam; Field Trip to Silent Messengers.

Tuesday, March 27: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 11:30 a.m. Family Table Meal; 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 pm. Soup Supper; 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Service; 7:15 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, March 22: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, March 23: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining hall opens.

Sunday, March 25: 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship; 11:15 a.m. Missions & Social Concerns; 5 p.m. Brownies meeting.

Monday, March 26: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, March 27: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall open; 10 a.m. Bible Study - Death and Resurrection of the Messiah.

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

EASTER

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery, and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Balsam Lake, extends an open invitation to all to attend

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Holy Thursday - March 29 Mass 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Good Friday - March 30 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Holy Saturday - March 31 - Easter Vigil Mass 8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Easter Sunday - April 1 The Resurrection of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of the Lakes 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Rev. Gene Murphy and the Parish Community extend a blessed and joyful Easter season to all

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, March 21: All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6 p.m. First Communion (grade 3+) and parents meet with Pastor Lori during JAM; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir.

Thursday, March 22: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Saturday, March 24: 2-4 p.m. Clarence DeLawyer Birthday party at Deronda.

Sunday, March 25: 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday combined worship at Trinity.

Tuesday, March 27: 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 6 p.m. Soup & Sandwich Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Worship.

Sunday, March 25: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship.

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.

Wednesday, March 21: 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Balsam; 7 p.m. Lenten worship at Balsam.

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 6 p.m. Lenten supper served by Church Council; 7 p.m. Worship.

Thursday, March 22: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, March 25: 9 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship with Karar Dancers; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, Choir; 10:15 a.m.

Breakfast.

Tuesday, March 27: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 6 p.m. Soup; 7 p.m. Lenten service.

Saturday, March 24: 10 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt.

Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. 6th Rotation Teachers meeting; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Monday, March 26: 7 pm. New Women’s Bible Study mtg.

Tuesday, March 27: 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.

Holy Week at East Immanuel Lutheran Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Service with Holy Communion

Friday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service Sunday, April 1 Easter Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.

Easter Festival Worship at 10:30 a.m.

East Immanuel Lutheran Church 207 120th St., Amery 715-268-2143

Palm Sunday March 25 Palm Processional 10 a.m.

Wednesday, March 28

Resurrection celebration!

UNITED COVENANT CHURCH Clear Lake

would like to invite you to our Holy Week services

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE *Maundy Thursday, March 29: 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday Meal 6:30 p.m. Communion Service *Community Good Friday Friday, March 30: 7 p.m. at UCC Sunday, April 1: 8:30 a.m. Easter Brunch 10 a.m. Worship Service

Choral Cantata Concert at 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday, March 29 7 p.m. Holy Communion Service (First Communion for 5th grade)

Good Friday, March 30

7 p.m. Community Good Friday service at United Covenant Church

Easter Sunday, April 1

7 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Services with Holy Communion

First Lutheran Church 811 South Ave. W Clear Lake

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday: 5 p.m. Lenten supper; 5:45 p.m. Service.

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: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Worship Service.

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

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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.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer.

Wednesday night programs; free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

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, March 21: All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6 p.m. First Communion (grade 3+) and parents meet with Pastor Lori during JAM; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir.

Thursday, March 22: 9 am. LF Quilting.

Saturday, March 24: 2-4 p.m. Clarence DeLawyer Birthday party at Deronda Lutheran.

Sunday, March 25: 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday combined worship at Trinity.

Tuesday, March 27: 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

Holy Week Worship Schedule Holy Services HolyWeek Week Services at at RedeemerLutheran Lutheran Church Redeemer Church

PALM SUNDAY, 13, Worship Service PALM April SUNDAY, March 259:30 a.m.

Holy Week Services at17 MAUNDY THURSDAY, April Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

Service with Holy Communion at 7 p.m.

Redeemer LutheranMarch Church HOLY THURSDAY, 29 GOOD FRIDAY, AprilService 18 PALM SUNDAY, April 13, Worship a.m.

Service with Holy Communion at 9:30 7 p.m.

Service at 7 p.m.

MAUNDYFRIDAY, THURSDAY, April 17 GOOD March SUNDAY, April at 20730 ServiceEASTER with Holy Communion p.m.

Service at 7 p.m.

7 a.m. Sunrise Service w/Holy Communion GOOD FRIDAY, April 18 8 a.m.

Easter Breakfast - free-will donation EASTER SUNDAY, Service at 7 p.m. April 1 9:30 a.m.

Festival Service with HolyCommunion Communion 7 a.m. Sunrise Service w/Holy EASTER SUNDAY, April 20 8 a.m.

Easter Breakfast - free-will donation 7 a.m.

Sunrise Service w/Holy Communion 600 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-7283 9:30 a.m.

Easter-Service 8 a.m.

Easter Breakfast free-will with donation “Sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ” Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. Festival Service with Holy Communion

Redeemer Lutheran Church Redeemer Lutheran Church 600 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-7283 “Sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ”

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Palm Sunday, March 25 WORSHIP 9 A.M. Youth Breakfast 10:15 a.m.

Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m.

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, March 21: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 5 p.m. Soup Supper; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Lenten worship; 7:15 p.m. Youth BRB. Thursday, March 22: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, March 25: 9 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Lenten Adult Education; 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion class 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 Wednesday, March 21: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 5:30 p.m.

Soup and Sandwich Supper; 7 p.m. Lenten Service; 7:45 p.m.

Choir practice.

Saturday, March 24: Bridal Shower.

Sunday, March 25: 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A,

Palm Sunday - March 25

8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services 8:30-10 a.m. Youth Pancake Breakfast 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark/Studio 7/8

Maundy Thursday - March 29

7 p.m. Worship service with Holy Communion

Good Friday - March 30 7 p.m. Worship Service

Easter Sunday - April 1

7 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service with Holy communion 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion

West Immanuel Lutheran Church 447 180th St., Osceola 715-294-2936 www.westimmanuel.org Pastor Rexford Brandt

We invite you to worship with us during Holy Week

PALM SUNDAY

March 25, 9 a.m. Contemporary Worshipw/Holy Communion

MAUNDY THURSDAY

HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION

March 29, 6:30 p.m. Service with Holy Communion

Friday, March 30, 1 p.m.

March 30, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP

Easter Sunday, April 1

FESTIVAL EASTER WORSHIP 8 and 9:30 a.m. with HOLY COMMUNION

First Lutheran Church 240 Elm St. West, Amery

GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER SUNDAY

April 1 w/Holy Communion 7 a.m. Sunrise Easter Worship Service 8 a.m. Easter Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service EVERYONE WELCOME

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 217 Deronda St., Amery Join us for regular worship Sundays 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED . . .

Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, March 21: 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, 7 p.m. Living Stations; Friday, March 23: 4:30-7 p.m. KC Fish Fry, 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 7 p.m. Fifth Midweek Lenten service at St. John’s.

Thursday, March 22: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday, Confirmation, 8 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 7 p.m. Fifth Midweek Lenten service at St. John’s.

Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday, Confirmation, 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, March 27: 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.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, March 21: 9 a.m. Trinity Quilting; All at Little Falls: 5:30 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6 p.m. First Communion (grade 3+) and parents meet with Pastor Lori during JAM; 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation; 6 p.m. Video Presentation; 7 p.m.

Lenten Service; 8 p.m. Choir rehearsal.

Saturday, March 24: 2-4 p.m. Clarence DeLawyer Birthday party at Deronda.

Sunday, March 25: 9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday combined worship at Trinity.

Tuesday, March 27: 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; 6 p.m.

Kid’s Blast/CREW; 7 p.m. Youth Worship Team.

Thursday, March 22: 6:30 p.m. The Cleansing Stream Seminar at UCC. Sunday, March 25: Palm Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team; 10 a.m. Worship service, Easter Choir practice.

Tuesday, March 27: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m.

Ridgeview Small Group.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, March 21: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group, Quilters; 5 p.m. Lent Supper; 5:45 p.m. Confirmation, HS Extreme Sacrifice; 6 p.m. Choir; 7 p.m. Lent Worship.

Thursday, March 22: 10 a.m. Lenten Bible Study.

Sunday, March 25: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; Palm Sunday breakfast 8:30-10 a.m.; 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Spark, Studio 7/8.

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.

Balsam Lutheran Church ELCA 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery

HOLY WEEK SERVICES at Deronda Lutheran Little Falls Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Pastor Lori Peper PALM SUNDAY March 25, 9:30 a.m.

Combined Worship at Trinity MAUNDY THURSDAY (March 29) Combined Worship at Little Falls 7 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY (March 30) Combined Worship at Deronda 7 p.m.

5 miles north of Amery just off Cty. Rd. H or just south of Hwy. 8 just off Cty. Rd. H.

Elim Lutheran Church, Range Join us for Worship during Holy Week and Easter Palm Sunday

March 25, Youth Service - 10:15 a.m. Balsam

Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion March 29 at 7 p.m. Elim

Good Friday Worship March 30 at 7 p.m. Balsam

Easter April 1 Worship Services w/Communion

8:30 a.m. Service at Elim 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Balsam 10:15 a.m. Service at Balsam

EASTER SUNDAY (April 1) 8 a.m. Worship at Little Falls 9:30 a.m. Worship at Trinity 11 a.m. Worship at Deronda

Good Friday Community Worship Service Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at Apple River Community Church

Easter Breakfast Sunday, April 1

Good Friday Community Worship Service Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. at Apple River Community Church, Hwy. 8 & 46 south

Cometo to Worship Come Worship with us! with us!

Palm Sunday, 13 29 Maundy Thursday,April March 6 p.m. Re-enactment of the Procession the Palms10 a.m.

Last Supperofand Communion

Maundy Thursday, April 17 Good Friday Community

Free will offering for our youth

at Apple River UpperService Room Supper and Communion Community Church 6 p.m. Roast Lamb Dinner and March 30, 7 p.m. Open to all Communion Service

Easter Celebration Service

Easter - Sunday, April 20

Sponsored by the Youth of Amery Free Lutheran

Pancakes and fruit Breakfast served 9 a.m.

at 10:15 a.m.

Amery Free Lutheran Church

Located on Hwy. F 1 mile west of Amery Golf Course Pastor Eric Christenson

Sunday, April 1, at 9:30 a.m.

East Lincoln Alliance Church 735 70th Ave, Amery

www.eastlincolnalliance.com 715-268-2350

From Amery, go east on Cty. Rd. F about 2 miles. Take a left on Cty. Rd. J. Church is at the bottom of the hill on your left.

Easter - Sunday, April 1 8 a.m. “Son” Rise Service followed by Easter Breakfast a.m. Easter “Son” Rise Service 108a.m.

Celebration Worship 8:45 a.m. Easter Breakfast

10 a.m. Celebration Congregational ChurchChurch Congregational 201 Harriman Ave. North, Amery 201 Harriman Ave. North, Amery Information? Call 715-268-7390

Information? Call 715-268-7390

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Bible Study on The Holy Week & Easter Stories with Pastor Paul Oman Dates:Wednesdays, April 4 & 11, 2018 Time: 9:15am - 10:30am Location: Anderson Hall Conference Room, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, 738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, WI (Easy access, no steps)

Silent Messengers return, performance scheduled to support the homeless The Silent Messengers are performing on March 25th to support the local homeless shelters. The performance will be at Faith Community Church in New Richmond.

The crew performs as a donation to help Grace Place and Serenity Home Shelters located in Polk and St. Croix County.

Silent Messengers performing during the season of Lent to help Grace Place and Serenity Home has become a bit of a tradition.

The crew started this a few years back and it has been well attended by many wanting to celebrate the life of Jesus during the season of Lent but also wanting to help the shelters at the same time. This year, the event will be the same as

before. It will include a soup supper at 5pm. Many of the soups are donated by local businesses. Then, at 6pm, the performance will begin. The performance is a theatrical presentation by the “Silent Messengers” and is a re-enactment of the life of Christ celebrating His resurrection and the promise that it brings. The unique thing about this performance is that the entire production is performed in complete silence by talented young men and women who bring to life the story of Jesus’ life.

People wanting to see the show and support Grace Place and Serenity Home shelters should RSVP for the event on either shelter’s webpage: www.sagraceplace.

ELCA women to gather in Rice Lake April 21 Children throughout our country and world are trafficked and enslaved. What is our role in preventing child trafficking? Amy Hartman will be addressing this topic and will share stories and insights from her own journey which began in the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin and eventually led to the role of National Director (now Emerita) of Cherish All Children.

Women are invited and welcome to hear Amy Hartman and other inspirational speakers and workshop leaders on April 21, 2018 at the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Synodical Women’s Convention of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) to be held at Bethany Lutheran Church, 35 W Messenger Street, Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The Saturday event commences with coffee and registration at 8 a.m. with the opening at 9 a.m. under the theme “Transformed Anew”.

The Reverend Laurie Skow-Anderson will challenge us to face the future of our women’s organizations with transforming ideas through her presentation “180 Degrees”. Workshop topics include Domestic Violence led by Barron County Sheriff, Chris Fitzgerald; Water, Air and Land issues led by Kate Beaton from Eau Claire; Human trafficking in Rural America led by Jodi Emerson from Fierce Freedom of Eau Claire; Understanding Poverty and Homelessness in Rural America led by Lori Bowman of Rice Lake; and Story, Culture, Identity and Stereotypes led by Mary Meierotto and Gail Lando; and Conversation with Bishop Hoyme.

Sue Saarem, Synodical Women’s Organization President, and the Convention committee invite women to join us for fellowship, worship, learning opportunities, inspiration and more. For more information call 715-273-5847 or visit our website http://www. nwswiswo.org

org or www.saserenityhome.org RSVP’s are not required but are appreciated. A person can also call 715-497-4438 to RSVP. The cost to eat and see the performance is a free will offering to the shelters.

With the Lenten season beginning soon, this is the perfect opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the life and resurrection of Jesus all while supporting the less fortunate in our local communities. This is also a great opportunity for your church group or bible study group to attend. If there are any questions please call 715-497-4438 or follow Grace Place Salvation Army or Polk County Salvation Army on Facebook for more information.

Join Pastor Paul Oman for this study of the events of Holy Week in the life of Jesus, and the Easter stories that follow, in the context of the Middle East. You will gain insights otherwise overlooked in our Western culture, and better understand the meaning and message of Jesus as a result. Paul will incorporate his artistic abilities into this study. Everyone is welcome. No Bible experience necessary. Paul will not “put you on the spot” but will allow you to participate at your own comfort level. Bring a Bible, or one will be provided for you. No cost. No registration. Just come and enjoy! The coffee pot will be on! Any questions, call Paul at 715-790-2029.

Easter Cantata at Clear Lake church The First Lutheran Community Choir from Clear Lake will perform the cantata “Come To The Cross” in concert on Wednesday, March 28 at Clear Lake First Evangelical Lutheran Church beginning at 7:00.

The cantata follows the events of Jesus Christ’s life during Holy Week.

There will be a time for refreshments and fellowship following the performance. The public is invited to this free performance. Come and celebrate the joy of the Resurrection.

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he advice to learn something new every day is akin to saving something for a rainy day, since skills and knowledge are powerful tools which we will someday need. We just don’t know when. You never know when those Spanish classes will pay off, but you can rest assured that you will eventually run into someone who speaks Spanish but doesn’t speak English. Learning also satisfies what psychologists call “stimulus drives,” that is, drives such as curiosity and a desire for novelty which make us more open to the world around us and more competent in our interactions with the world. A former professor of mine used to say that knowledge was like the empty bags from the grocery store that we keep under the sink. We don’t know when, but we know we will eventually use them. So, besides the inherent joy and interest that comes from learning something new, it’s money in the bank that will pay healthy dividends. – Christopher Simon

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DEATH NOTICES Lori Nichols, 65, Amery, died Wednesday, March 14, at Willow Ridge in Amery.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements are being made with the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

OBITUARIES

Nicolas J. LaVigne Nicolas J. LaVigne, of Star Prairie, WI, passed away unexpectedly on March 12th, 2018, at the Arizona Renaissance Festival from natural causes. Nick was born July 20th, 1948, in Minneapolis, MN, to Norman “Stoney” and Bernice LaVigne. He graduated from Wayzata High School and continued his education at the Dunwoody Institute. He also served in the U.S. Army until 1973.

In 1979, Nick married Barbara Hougdahl, and they had three children, Tyler, Anna, and Tucker. Nick began his own leather business, selling handmade pieces at several venues. In the span of his career as an artisan, he spent over 45 years selling at countless art fairs, renaissance festivals, and most notably, the Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Renaissance Festival. While he wasn’t in his workshop, he cared for his Koi ponds, which he designed and built.

He and Barb loved to create beautiful gardens around their home and collected unique, beautiful works from fellow artists. Nick’s eccentric collections were legendary; i.e. owning over 400 of those ridiculous singing fish plaques. He will be remembered for so much, especially his boundless sense of humor.

Nobody could ever out-joke Nick. That is a gift that his children already carry on. As much as he loved fireworks, fine boxed-wine, and poker, he loved his friends and family the most. Countless people have shared stories of his selfless generosity.

Nick is survived by his three children, Tyler, Anna, and Tucker; brother Jeff LaVigne (Paula), sisters Leanne Clemons (Jerry), and Edythe McEwen. Also, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many lucky friends.

Preceded in death by wife, Barb; parents Stoney, Bernice, and Ina LaVigne.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at East Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathy Pennington officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue, Amery, Wisconsin and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Internment will take place at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to RESCU Foundation,Inc. (Renaissance Entertainers Services and Crafters United). https://www.rescufoundation. org/helping-others/donations-and-gifts.html Or Serenity Home (https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/serenityhome/what_we_do). These organizations were very dear to both Nick and Barb.

Nick was one of the many participants of the festival community who spent much of his life uninsured, and with no safety net. Serenity Home provides many resources to local residents who are in need of food, shelter, or aid with substance abuse.

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Dale W. Butler

Glenn P. Baldwin

Dale W. Butler, age 68, passed away at his home, with the loving hearts of family present, on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Elaine Butler; brother-in-law, Harlan Black; and nephew, Matthew Simon.

He is survived by his sisters, Grace Simon (Mike) and Luci Black and their children. Dale was proud to be a father of six children, Samuel (Stacee), Abbey (Rob), Gretchen (Jesus), Sarah Schmidt (Jason), Joseph (Cassandra), Margaret Holmstadt (Brad) and grandpa of 10 grandchildren. He also leaves his life companion, Renee Ducharme.

Dale was a retired dairy farmer, carpenter and motorcycle enthusiast who loved nothing more than consulting his road atlas and taking off for a ride.

While he made his home in Amery/Balsam Lake area, he enjoyed traveling far and wide, he knew every interesting road and camping site, he welcomed a good adventure.

Dale was a trustworthy friend to many and always appreciated a lively conversation over coffee or a story by the campfire. He will be missed deeply by friends and family alike.

A service will be held in his honor at Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing Ave., Amery, WI, on March 24 at noon, 10 a.m.-12 visitation, with luncheon following the service.

You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, 715-472-2444 and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, www.wicremationcenter.com, 715-825-5550.

Glenn Paul Baldwin was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 6, 1947 the son of John and Geraldine (Wroble) Baldwin. He graduated from Glenbrook North High School in Glenbrook, Illinois in 1965. He then served in the United States Army and served two tours in Vietnam. He attended college and received an associate’s degree. He was united in marriage to Barbara Jane Merrill on October 10, 1987. He embarked on a career driving truck for Dart Advantage and logged many miles on the road. He and Barb made their home in rural Amery, but since 2010 has been a resident of the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls. Glenn died there on Monday March 12, 2018 at the age of 70.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving family members include his wife Barb; two daughters: Tara Hall and Michelle Schnell (Ryan); four grandchildren Rachel Hall, Eddie Hall, Chloe Schnell and Bailey Schnell; sisters: Candy Lueth (Johnny) and Margie Parise; as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were on Saturday March 17, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery.

There was visitation for two hours prior to the service. Interment will take place at a later time at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin.

You may view a video tribute and sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery assisted the family with arrangements.

Amery Spring Show is Saturday, April 7, at the Amery Ice Arena . . . featuring new vendors this year!

THE DUMPSTER IS COMING

The Guatemalan mission team from Peace Lutheran Church is holding a spring clean up at three locations beginning March 25th thru March 31st at John Vriezes’, 2036 Co. Rd. E., Baldwin, April 1st thru April 7th at Wayne Millers’, 1241 Co. Rd. TT., Roberts, and at Peace Lutheran Church, 2084 Co. Rd. N., Baldwin from April 8th thru April 22nd (Earth Day). Let us help you help us by disposing of your unwanted scrap metal. Any scrap metal including old lawn mowers, tillers, appliances, tin, farm equipment, cars, etc. may be dropped off.

NO ELECTRONICS WILL BE ACCEPTED Please throw small items into the dumpster and larger items, like appliances, set next to the dumpster. There will be a separate container available for batteries. There will be a box and envelopes available at church for donations as well. If you have any questions, please call John Vrieze @ 612-750-8203, Wayne Miller @ 715-781-0883 or Gloria Rasmussen @ 715-698-4155.

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Wisconsin Democrats introduce gun safety bills The bills would increase aid for school mental health programs and provide funding for the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Training and Technical Assistance Center to address school violence.

The bills also would create $24 million in grants to help school districts develop programs to pre-

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats have introduced new legislation to improve school safety.

Democrats released the package Tuesday, a day before a national student walkout to honor victims of last month's Florida school shooting and demand tighter gun restrictions.

vent violence, allow school boards to discuss safety in closed session and exempt safety plans from the open records law.

None of the bills address guns.

Republican Gov. Scott Walker is working on his own school safety bills. He plans to release the proposals by March 20.

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February 8th, 2018 9:30 a.m. at Riverbend 475 Golfview Lane

March 22nd, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at Riverbend, 475 Golfview Lane February 8th, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. at Willow Ridge 400 Deronda Street March 22nd, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. at Willow Ridge, 400 Deronda Street February 8th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.at Golden Age Manor 220 Scholl Court March 22nh, 2018 at 1:00 p.m at Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Court February 8th, 2018 at 2:15 p.m. at Amery Memory Care 215 Birch Street March 22th, 2018 at 2:15 p.m. at Amery Memory Care, 215 Birch Street

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consecutive before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

Only observers from each of the two recognized political parties whose candidates for governor or Only observers each nofumber the two recognized political parties candidates for president received tfrom he greatest of votes in the municipality at the mwhose ost recent general election governor or president received greatest voteswill intake the pmunicipality at themay may accompany the deputies to each the facility where number absentee of voting lace. The observers most recent general electionballot maydaccompany each facility observe the process of absentee istribution in the the cdeputies ommon ato reas of the home, where facility, absentee or voting will place.

The may observe ofnabsentee ballot distribucomplex.

Each take party wishing to observers have an observer present sthe hall process submit the ame of the observer to the tion in the areas ofothe home,ofacility, complex. to have City Clerk not lcommon ater than the close f business n the last or business day Each prior tparty o the vwishing isit. an observer present shall submit the name of the observer to the City Clerk not later than the close of business on the prior the visit.

Family members of residents may last be pbusiness resent at tday he time of to voting.

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

If you have further questions, please contact: Frances uncanson, Clerk If youDhave further questions, please contact: City of Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk 118 Center St W City of Amery Amery, WI 54001 118 Center St. W. 715-­‐268-­‐3411 Amery, WI 54001 Fran.duncanson@amerywi.gov 715-268-3411

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Kathleen D. Lutz

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Beverly M. Posey DOD: February 23, 2018

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Edward A. Erickson Deceased

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18PR19

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18PR17

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth April 24, 1933 and date of death February 23, 2018 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 941 75th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 27, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 23, 1920 and date of death June 23, 2017was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 19, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar March 12, 2018

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar March 7, 2018

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18 PR 21 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 21, 1936 and date of death January 3, 2018 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 292 Staffenson Street, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 22, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar March 12, 2018 Raymond D. Lutz 852 5th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-491-1413 (March 20, 27, April 3)

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Polk County Republicans attend 7th District Caucus The Republican Party of Polk County sent eight delegates to the 7th District Republican Caucus in Rothschild Wisconsin on 3-17-18.

Guest speakers were Governor Scott Walker, Congressman Sean Duffy, Attorney General Brad Schimel, US Senate Candidates Leah Vukmir and Kevin Nicholson, and Judge Michael Screnock.

Wisconsinites are rallying behind Judge Screnock in the April 3rd election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Judge Screnock stands for the rule of law and is committed to the Constitution. Judge Screnock brings a lifetime of practical hands-on experience as a city administrator, an attorney, and most recently as the Sauk County Circuit Judge.

Screnock has a proven record of keeping dangerous criminals off our Judge Michael Screnock streets and enforcing variety of ways includpenalties for those who ing scout leader, soccer break the law. Screncoach, and local church ock, born and raised in leader.

Wisconsin, has served his community in a

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

North Twin Lake Boat Ramp, City of Amery

Sealed Bids for the construction of the North Twin Lake Boat Ramp will be received by the City of Amery at Amery City Hall, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment, etc., necessary and required for the following work: Excavation Common, Excavation Marsh, Base Aggregate, Asphalt Paving, CMP Culvert, Boat Landing Furnishing and Installation, Rain Garden, Restoration, Erosion Control, Street and Site Restoration, Traffic Control.

All bids shall be addressed to the City of Amery, Attn: Kim Moore-Sykes, 118 Center Street, Amery, WI 54001, and shall be marked “Bid for North Twin Lake Boat Ramp” on the outside of the envelope. If mailing or using a delivery service, place sealed bid envelope labeled with markings “Bid enclosed for North Twin Lake Boat Ramp” within a separate outer mailing envelope.

Bids not hand delivered shall be delivered to listed address by mail service by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., 2600 College Drive, Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn. com. You may download the digital plan documents for $10.00 by inputting Quest project #5600428 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Bidding Documents also may be examined at Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., 2600 College Drive, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, 715234-7008.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 for each set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to Cooper Engineering Company, Inc. and sent to 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868. Upon request and receipt of the document payment indicated above, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

The bid proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the maximum bid price, payable to the City of Amery, as a guarantee that the bidder, if bid is accepted, will execute and file the proper contract and 100 percent performance and payment bonds within 15 days after the Notice of Award. In case the Bidder fails to file such contract and required bonds, the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City of Amery as liquidated damages.

Letting of contracts will be subject to Section 66.0901 Wisconsin Statutes, Public Works, Contracts, and Bids. The City of Amery reserves the right to waive any formalities in the preparation of a bid and to reject any or all bids.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the scheduled time of bid opening.

Owner: City of Amery, Kim Moore-Sykes, City Administrator, 118 Center Street, Amery, WI 54001 By: Cooper Engineering Company, Inc., 2600 College Drive, P.O. Box 230, Rice Lake, WI 54868-0230 Date: March 14, 2018

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Seasonal weight limit restrictions are in effect Pursuant to Section 349.16 (1) (a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northwest Region today announced the seasonal posting of weight limits on area state highways. The weight restrictions are 6 tons gross load for single axle vehicles and 10 tons gross load for tandem axle vehicles (any two axles under 8 feet apart).

The maximum gross weight is 24 tons. School buses, trucks hauling milk, heating fuel and septic materials are exempt from seasonal load limits in accordance with section 349.16 (3) Wisconsin Statutes.

Seasonal weight restrictions will be effective at noon, March 16, 2018 on the following highways:

WIS 65, St Croix County, junction with County "H" in Star Prairie to St Croix/ Polk County line WIS 65, Polk County, St. Croix/Polk County line to WIS 8 WIS 169, Ashland County, WIS 13 north east to the Ashland/ Iron County line Seasonal weight restrictions are placed on specific highways during the spring thaw period.

The restrictions are added to routes that have poor foundations, with the goal of preventing pavement damage from legal-weight loads. In the event of unpredicted cold weather, the postings in each county may be delayed as conditions require and will become effective at the discretion of the State Highway Engineer.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Electronic Ballot Tabulation

Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the April 3, 2018 Spring Election votes cast for all offices and on all measures. All tests are open to the public.

City of Amery - Thursday, March 29, at 2 p.m.

City Municipal Council Room, 118 Center St. W, Amery Fran Duncanson, Clerk, 715-268-7486

Village of Clayton - Wednesday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m.

Clayton Village Office, 111 Clayton Ave. W, Clayton Dave Fall, Clerk, 715-948-2460

Village of Clear Lake - Wednesday, March 28, at 10 a.m.

Village Municipal Building, 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157

Town of Alden - Monday, March 26, at 10 a.m.

Town Hall, 183 155th St., Star Prairie Wanda Heffron, Clerk, 715-248-7859

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

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Town of Apple River - Wednesday, March 28, at 1 p.m.

Town Hall, 612 US Highway 8 (Range), Amery Arnie Peterson, Clerk, 715-554-0441

Town of Beaver - Wednesday, March 28, at 6 p.m.

Town Hall, 1541 Cty. Hwy. T, Turtle Lake Wendy Coleman, Clerk, 715-986-4725

Town of Black Brook - Tuesday, March 27, at 9 a.m.

Town Hall, 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926

Town of Clayton - Monday, March 26, at 6 p.m.

Town Hall, 462 105th Ave./Cty. Rd. D, Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2036

Town of Clear Lake - Tuesday, March 27, at 10 a.m.

Town Hall, 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189

Town of Garfield - Tuesday, March 27, at 10 a.m.

Town Hall, 690 Minneaplis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414

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Town of Lincoln - Tuesday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m.

Town Hall, 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747

Town of Vance Creek - Monday, March 26, at 11 a.m.

Town Hall, 174 2nd Ave., Cty Hwy. A, Reeve Glennis Lynch, Clerk, 715-455-1432

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NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND OPEN BOOK Town of Clayton Notice is hereby given that the OPEN BOOK for the Town of Clayton shall be held at the Town Hall 462 105th Avenue Monday, April 16, 2018 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the Town Assessor.

Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the Town of Clayton shall meet on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town Hall 462 105th Avenue.

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

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

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub.

(3) (a), that person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub. (6m) and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

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

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town of Clayton has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35(1). The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter by a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person may testify by telephone.

Notice is hereby given on this 20th day of March 2018 by Tracy LaBlanc Town of Clayton, Clerk

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Annual Meeting All WESTconsin Credit Union member/owners are invited to our Annual Membership Meeting. There will be elections of two directors, complete reports, entertainment, door prizes and an attendance gift.

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Warriors fall in semifinals Team finishes season 25-1

The Clear Lake Warriors boys basketball team’s very successful 201718 season ended with a WIAA State Tournament Division 4 semi-final defeat 61-38 at the hands of the Marathon Red Raiders. The team’s only loss of the season was played in the Kohl Center in Madison, WI on March 15.

The two foes swapped leads early in the half, but a 7-0 run by the Red Raiders helped them gain the momentum. Marathon’s very physical defensive play inside made points in the paint hard to come by, a mainstay of the Warriors’ offense all season. The Warriors found themselves faced with a 6-point deficit, 28-22, at the half.

Early in the second half the Warriors were able to fight back and pull within one point of the Red Raiders with some successful outside shooting. Unfortunately for the Warriors, several uncharacteristic turnovers and cold shooting from the field allowed Marathon to pull away making the final score 61-38.

Junior Bailey Blanchard lead the Warriors in scoring with 15 points. Marshal Cain put in 7 while Bryce Hacker and Daymond Bad Horse each added 6. Junior Kincaid Hughes also chipped in 4 second-half points.Blanchard lead the team in rebounds with 6, while Hughes pulled down four. Austin Anderson, Bad Horse and Hacker all had three rebounds apiece.

In a press conference following the game Warriors’ Head Coach, Jason Sargent summed up the game.

“Marathon’s post players were very strong and athletic. We struggled trying to defend inside and had trouble rebounding,” Sargent said. “We also got out of rhythm on offense at times and forced some things which we normally don’t do.”

“I’m very proud of our players. It has been a great run; 25 and 0 for us is a huge accomplishment,” Sargent reflected. “Our community support has been tremendous throughout the season but especially during our post-season play.”

Despite the loss, Sargent emphasized the remarkable accomplishments of this year’s team. “There are a lot of good teams in Division 4 that didn’t make it down here (to the State Tournament) and for this group to do what they did; stay undefeated all year, to peak at the right time, to never come to practice flat, and to always want to get better, is so phenomenal.”

“This is a special group of young men, and I am so thankful to have been able to coach them. Although they are down right now, I know they will bounce back and be great people from the skills and life lessons they gained this season.”

Sargent concluded.

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Daymond Bad Horse shoots for three.

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Bailey Blanchard goes airbound driving for a basket.

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Bryce Hacker puts up a shot.

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Austin Anderson goes in for a layup in the State Semi-final game.

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14 wrestlers qualify for WWF Kids Freestyle State Amery Youth Wrestling sent 25 wrestlers to River Falls on March 17 to see who would advance to WWF Kids Freestyle State.

The tournament is Friday and Saturday, March 23 and 24 in Madison at the Alliant Center.

Pictured at left are the qualifiers. They are: back row: Mason Tylee, Mitchel Gamache, Abby Bushinger, Kale Hopke, Robert Beese, Kole Marko, Koy Hopke Front row: Peter Markee, Bradyn Penard, Lane Andersen, Brenden Burke, Samuel Kelling, Wyatt Ingham, Westin Ingham.

Wrestlers win Divison 2 WWF Team Title

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The Amery wrestling team won the Division 2 title at the WWF Kids Team State tournament held in Wisconsin Dells on March 11.

Round 1 Amery defeated Lodi 63-5 Round 2 Amery defeated Parkview 69-0 Round 3 Amery defeated Brodhead 69-0 Team member pictured are, front row (l-r) Brenden Burke, Joseph Kelling, Trever Hienz, Samuel Kelling, Chance Schroeder. Back row (l-r) Coach Tylee, Joseph Wentz, Coach Schleusner, Mason Tylee, Coach Ingham, Koy Hopke, Robert Beese, Mitchell Gamache, Kale Hopke, Hunter Beese, Austin Schleusner, Wyatt Ingham, Kole Marko, Grant Cook, Coach Kelly, Coach Hopke.

Granica receives all-state honorable mention

Amery junior Madelyn Granica’s postseason basketball accollades continued to pile in recently as she received honorable mention on

- Third Most Career Rebounds (713) Granica is the only Middle Border Conference player and one of just seven division 3 juniors from across the state to receive all-state recognition. Nineteen division 3 players received recognition in total.

DIVISION 3 WBCA ALL-STATE Brianna Flayter, sr., St. Thomas More Sydney Flier, sr., Waupun Hannah Jones, sr., Dodgeville Caitlin Link, sr., Madison Edgewood Jenna Mace, sr., Wisconsin Dells Mia Morel, frosh., Marshall Madelyn Neff, sr., Hayward Kiarra Otto, jr., Laconia Heather Pearson, sr., Amherst* Kailee Van Zeeland, sr., Wrightstown HONORABLE MENTION Ella Foti, frosh., Madison Edgewood Alana Gilles, jr., Lodi Madelyn Granica, jr., Amery Chelby Koker, jr., Shoreland Lutheran Sami Martin, soph., Platteville Katelyn Meister, jr., Wisconsin Dells Erin Nyhus, sr., Brodhead Savana Walsdorf, jr., Kiel Lexi Wagner, jr., G-E-T

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Along the way, she blasted her way into the school record book for: - Most points in a single season (547) - Most field goals in a single season (185) - Best single season field goal percentage (55.7 percnet) - Most made free throws in a single season (160) - Most rebounds in a single season (273) - Most double doubles in a single season (17) - Third Most Career Points (1,313)

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Premier Ice places sixth at divisional Premier Complex Gymnastics out of Clear Lake Wisconsin worked hard this season to stay in the top 8 to compete in the Division 1 state meet March 18 in Minnetonka, Minn. Premier Complex competes in the Midwest Amateur Gymnastic Association that is based out of Minnesota and serves a 5- state area in the upper Midwest. There were 120 teams ranked to compete in the divisional meets this season. That left numerous teams out of contention for the end of season championships. Premier Ice competed in 9 seasonal meets between November and February to rank into the top meet.

Premier Ice finished 6th out of all teams in MAGA with a 2nd best season score of 138.325.

The gymnasts from all the divisional meets will be ranked and the top 12 All Around Champions and the top 12 on each event in 4 different age groups will go up against each other in an Individual Championship meet in New Prague, Minn. on March 24th. These rankings will be out Monday, March 19. There are 1200 athletes competing for one of those spots at that meet.

It’s very hard to get in.

Premier will be graduating 3 seniors out of our Ice team this season. Grace Grimm, Michaela Erickson and Adrianna Dietrich. All of these 3 girls have been gymnasts since Dianne Dietrich started the Amery community education program back in 2000 at the Amery Elementary school. They have all been highly successful in the past few years with the Ice team making D1 for four consecutive years. They are top students in their class and they are also all varsity athletes for the district. We want to congratulate them for all the have been for our program and for the work ethic above and beyond in all areas of life.

Thank you to the coaching staff of Premier – Jolene Keppen, Jen Baldwin, Kirstan Keppen for the fantastic work ethic, the caring coaching philosophy that goes above and beyond training skills and for being available for all the gymnasts, in and out of the training facility. Thank you to JoAnn Erickson for years of photographed memories of the gymnasts. We appreciate all the people involved in our program and what they put in to shape the lives of the gymnasts.

JOANN ERICKSON

Premier Ice Team 2017-2018. Front Row: Amery Seniors Addie Dietrich, Grace Grimm and Michaela Erickson. Back row: Payton Fuller (Somerset), Rachel Sanftner (Clear Lake), Ella Williamson, Marlee Dietrich, Cassey Moore and Maddie Heinn.

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Junior Cassey Moore competes a giant on bars.

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Senior Addie Dietrich gets ready to perform a turn on the beam.

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Freshman Ella Williamson entertains the crowd with her lively floor routine.

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Senior Grace Grimm executes a layout flyaway with a twist.

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COOKING WORLD Stir fries continue to be a popular meal. This recipe contains meat and vegetables. Serve over cooked ruce for a good-tasting meal for 3-4 people.

If you like S’Mores, you’ll probably like these bars.

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This recipe has rice, cheese and broccoli. Make it less than an hour for a quick meal.

You can make it ahead for an even quicker meal.

Serve with your favorite choice of meat.

BROCCOLI, RICE AND CHEESE CASSEROLE Combine in larger pan and bring to a boil: 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth 6 c. broccoli florets (fresh) Stir in and cover pan: 2 c. instant white rice, uncooked Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in, cover and let stand 5 minutes: 1/2 pound (8 oz.) Velveeta, cut into 1/2" cubes Spoon into microwavable bowl. You can cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours or heat and eat after putting on the below.

Combine and cook until golden in smaller skillet, stirring frequently: 1-1/2 T. butter 10 Ritz crackers Cool completely.

Stir in: 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese If making ahead, put topping into airtight container and refrigerate until ready to heat the casserole. When ready to serve the casserole, microwave casserole on high 5-6 minutes if cold from refrigerator or less if doing it right away. Heat the casserole until well heated. Sprinkle crumbs on top and microwave, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until all is heated through.

Serves 6-8.

Here’s an easy ginger cookie that makes about 5 dozen cookies.

GINGER COOKIES Put into large bowl and cream together well: 1 c. dark molasses 1/2 c. soft butter 1 c. sugar 2 eggs Add and combine well: 4 c. flour 1 T. soda 2 tsp. dry ginger Chill for about an hour. Shape into 1” balls and roll in sugar (put some sugar into a shallow bowl).

Put balls onto ungreased baking pan and flatten with fingers or fork/spoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan onto wire racks to cool. Makes about 60 cookies.

S’MORES BARS Coat a 9x13” baking pan with butter.

Put into large bowl: 8 c. graham cereal squares (or crisp rice cereal) Combine in saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly: 2/3 c. corn syrup 2 T. butter 1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips (or butterscotch chips) Pour syrup over the cereal and mix in 3 c. mini marshmallows (a cup at a time). Combine well and put into the prepared pan. Level with buttered fingers/spoon. Let cool and cut into bars.

This casserole begins with ground beef and is topped with biscuits.

CHILI BBQ BISCUIT TOPPED CASSEROLE In large skillet, fry until thoroughly cooked, stirring occasionally (about 9-11 minutes), then drain off any fat: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 c. chopped onion 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 c.)

Add and heat to boiling, stirring frequently: 1 can (28 oz.) roasted and crushed canned tomatoes, undrained 1 can (19 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 c. barbeque sauce (your favorite) 1 pkg. (1 oz.) taco seasoning mix 1 T. chili powder Put into a 9x13” sprayed (or 3 qt. casserole).

Separate and put on top of the above: 1 can (16.3 oz.) refrigerated southern-style biscuits Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until biscuits are thoroughly baked and golden brown.

Sprinkle on top of all: 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Bake another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Garnish with 1/4 c. sliced green onions, if desired. Serves 6-8.

STEAK AND VEGETABLES STIR FRY Cook enough rice for 4 servings according to directions on package.

In large wok or skillet, cook until no longer pink: 2 tsp. olive oil 3/4 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cubed Remove and keep warm.

Add to the pan and stir fry until crisp tender: 1 tsp. olive oil 2 c. broccoli florets 2 c. cauliflowerets 2 c. julienned carrots 2 garlic cloves, minced Combine in smaller bowl until smooth: 1 c. beef broth 1 T. water 1-1/2 tsp. soy sauce 1/4 tsp. ginger Add to the vegetables, stir in the meat and bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add and heat through: 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges Serve over cooked rice. Serves 3-4.

Tips: Instead of putting crotons on top of salads, sprinkle some of your favorite stuffing mix on top of the salad.

For an easier cleanup, have a container where you’re working and put in peelings, etc. into it right away. Toss the contents and you’ll save time picking up pieces from a cutting board/counter, etc.

Also keep a dishpan/or sink of hot water and soap ready to wash utensils, pans, etc. as you go when you’re preparing your meal or baking so they don’t dry on and are harder to wash.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Knitting & Crochet, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW 7 pm Amery Arts Alliance presents “The Kitchen Witches” at the Amery Classic Theatre

Community Center: 10:30 am Easter Egg Hunt at East Lincoln 8 am Coffee Club, Alliance Church 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am 9 am-4 pm Northwest Wisconsin Maple Mah Jong, 9:30 am Farm Tour Polish Poker, 12 pm Bridge, 1 pm 7 pm Amery Arts Alliance presBingo ents “The Kitchen 4:30-7 pm LentWitches” at the en Fish Fry at St. Amery Classic TheJoseph Catholic atre church 7 pm Amery Arts Alliance presents “The Kitchen Witches” at the Amery Classic Theatre

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage 9 am-2 pm Diabetes Alert Day at Dick’s Fresh Market by the Wanderoos Area Lions Club 7 pm Easter Cantata at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake

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AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, March 22— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini pancakes or Warrior sandwich or cereal & cheese stick.

Lien elementary lunch: Lasagna w/garlic breadstick, California blend.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Lasagna w/ garlic breadstick or Calzones, California blend.

High school lunch: Lasagna w/garlic breadstick or Calzones, California blend.

Friday, March 23— Breakfast in all buildings: Bacon egg scramble or yogurt parfait or cereal & graham.

Lien elementary lunch: Chicken drummy w/ cornbread, Sonoma blend, chocolate chip cookie.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Steakhouse hoagie or chicken drummy w/cornbread, Sonoma blend, chocolate chip cookie.

High school lunch: Steakhouse hoagie or chicken drummy w/cornbread, Sonoma blend, chocolate chip cookie.

Monday, March 26— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Cinnis or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham.

Lien elementary lunch:

Italian dunkers w/marinara, peas & carrots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Italian dunkers w/marinara or chicken patty on a bun, peas & carrots.

High school lunch: Italian dunkers w/marinara or chicken patty on a bun, peas & carrots.

Tuesday, March 27— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick.

Lien elementary lunch: Softshell tacos, refried beans..

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Softshell tacos or chicken fajitas, refried beans.

High school lunch: Softshell tacos or chicken fajitas, refried beans.

Wed., March 28— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham.

Lien elementary lunch: Tator tot hotdish w/dinner roll, mixed vegetables, garden bar.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Tator tot hotdish w/dinner roll or pork carnita sandwich, mixed vegetables.

High school lunch: Tator tot hotdish w/dinner roll, or pork carnita sandwich, mixed vegetables.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, March 22— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or chocolate muffin.

Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, french fries, carrots with dip, applesauce, blueberries.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, sausage links, cereal bar, yogurt, muffin, PB&J “uncrustable,” oatmeal bar.

HS lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, potato wedges/cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, mandarin oranges, strawberries.

Friday, March 23— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or donut holes, yogurt.

Elementary lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, steamed corn, pears, garden salad bar, cookie.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, Nutri Grain bar, cheese omelet.

HS lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread or BBQ pork sandwich, steamed corn, garden salad, sliced apples, cookie, sliced pears.

Monday, March 26— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup.

Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, dragon punch, hash browns, muffin, orange smiles.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, banana bread, cheese stick, Pop Tart, pancake sausage stick, cereal bar, yogurt.

HS lunch: Chicken Philly sub or turkey & cheese sub or barbeque chicken sub, fresh & roasted vegetables, oriental slaw, craisins, mandarin oranges, chips.

Tuesday, March 27— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or mini donuts, cheese omelet.

Elementary lunch: Pizza casserole and breadstick or peanut butter sandwich, garden salad bar, applesauce cup.

HS breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, Pop Tart, mini donuts, muffin, sausage links.

HS lunch: Pizza casserole or crispy chicken salad, breadstick, steamed corn, vegetables/dip, applesauce, slushie fruit cup.

Wed., March 28— No school, Teacher inservice.

Sponsors announced for Frederic-Luck ACS Sole Burner Walk/Run The Frederic-Luck American Cancer Society (ACS) Sole Burner Walk/Run Committee is pleased to announce the sponsors for the Saturday, May 12, 2018, walk. Amery Hospital and Clinic is the Presenting Sponsor. Other sponsors include Frederic Clinic, Larsen Auto Center, Avalon and Frandsen Bank and Trust and Wayne’s Foods Plus.

Donations by sponsors help defray the costs of the walk. The fewer the expenses there are for the walk, the more money there is available to fight cancer.

The committee is grateful for the sponsors’ generous support of the Frederic-Luck ACS Sole Burner Walk/Run.

Understanding Grief Support Group The Rice Lake Area Understanding Grief Support Group, Spring Session, provided and staffed by the Lakeview Medical Center Hospice Care Program, will begin on Tuesday, April 17. This group is open to adults who are grieving the death of a loved one.

The program offers information about the grief process, and gives an opportunity for people to share their thoughts and feelings in an environment of understanding and empathy.

The group will meet for six weekly sessions, each Tuesday evening from 6-7:30 p.m. beginning on April 17 continuing through May 22. These sessions are provided free of charge but pre-registration is required.

For more information or to pre-register for the Spring Session call 715-236-8470.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can find a copy at all four schools, the public libraries, and online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed by calling 715-2689771 x220 or online (www. amerysd.k12.wi.us) unless the class description indicates otherwise.

Inspired Menopause! We’ll discuss foggy thinking, focus, clarity, creativity, and purpose. April 10 from 5-6 p. Fee $15. Pre-register with Community Ed. The Story of Us: America's National Parks: Our 417 national park sites tell the story of America from our crown jewels and crowning achievement to our most tragic days and tragic mistakes. This class traces the evolution of the national park idea and showcases our national parks from A to Z. March 22 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9 per person or $12 per family.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Babysitter Training (American Red Cross) provides youth, ages 10-15 who are planning to babysit, with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. March 24 from 9 a - 3:30 p. Fee $45 Pre-register with Community Ed. Play and Learn Parent-Child Group is an opportunity for children to interact with their parents and other children their age. Parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations. Mar 26 – May 21, Mondays from 10-11:30 a. No fee. Registration opens March 19 at 9 am by calling 715-684-4440. Do Not register through Amery Community Ed. ATV Safety: DNR: All ATVers who ride on public riding areas (trails, frozen waters, routes, permitted county and/or forest lands, etc.) who are at least age 12 and who were born on or after 1/1/88 must have

albums, and a look into photo editing. Familiarity completed a safety course. For ages 11+. March 26, 27, with computer operations is required. April 3, 5 & 10 29 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register with Comfrom 5:30-7:30 p. WITC Fee $24.33 or Sr Fee (62+ as of munity Ed. 12/26/2017) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.

Wild Mushrooms 101 covering the 'three rules + edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class # 25503 one' and the 'safe six': morels, shaggy manes, hen of 4K/K Music FUNdamentals prepares 4K and K the woods, chicken mushrooms, oyster mushrooms students for piano lessons by teaching basic music and puffballs. Poisonous mushrooms will also be disskills in a small group setting. Through singing, cussed. March 26 & 27 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $24.33 or rhythm and movement games, the students experiSr Fee (62+ as of 12/26/17) $4.50. Pre-register through ence steady beat, melody, phrasing, coordination and WITC, www.witc.edu, 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class # listening skills. Six Wed.; April 11 - May 16 from 4:1025494.

Gymnastics for ages 3+. New session of Tumbling 4:40 p. Fee $74.

WI 1900-1920 ”Grandpa's World Will Never be Warriors, Beginners and Intermediate recreational the Same": Come with questions and to learn more classes begins on March 27. Classes are on Tuesday and Thursdays. Class times and prices vary. View the about unusual characters and surprising events during this historical time period. Lots of photos, catalog online for full details. maps, and charts will be available to see. April 16 Internet Safety & Identity Protection: We will from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9 per person or $14 per family. cover password safety, online banking/shopping, perPre-register with Community Ed. sonal information, online storage, and ID protection.

March 27 from 5:30-7:30 p. Fee $11.11 or Sr Fee (62+ as of 12/26/17) $4.50. Pre-register through WITC, www. www.berghammerbuilders.com www.berghammerbuilders.com www.berghammerbuilders.com witc.edu, 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class #25501 Card Stamping Workshop: We will make six Design & Build cards; 3 designs and 2 of each design. Everything is Design & Build Design Build Supervision &&Management designed and pre-cut. You get to stamp and assemble.

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Supervision & Management Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Last night is March 28.

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Barron resident to share WWII Japanese internment camp experience Shortly after Japan attacked and bombed the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order requiring the forced relocation of Japanese-Americans; many were sent to relocation centers or internment camps to live during World War II. Norm Yamada, a retired Barron High School teacher and band director, will discuss his family’s experiences living in the Manzanar War Relocation Center during a talk at UW-Barron County on March 29, noon to 1 p.m., in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall (Ritzinger 234). His presentation is part of

the college’s Thursdays @ the U Performance and Lecture Series.

From 1942 to 1945, more than 110,000 Japanese-Americans were incarcerated at Manzanar, located in California’s Owens Valley approximately 230 miles north of Los Angeles. Today, it is the Manzanar National Historic Site, operated by the National Park Service.

Yamada taught at Barron High School from 1972-2005. He remains active in music, playing in area musical groups, pit bands and at First United Methodist Church in Barron. He also gives music lessons in the Barron School District and runs his own sound

company.

The Thursdays @ the U series is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the UW-Barron County Foundation.

UW-BC is located at 1800 College Dr., Rice Lake.

For more information, call the campus at 715234-8176.

Alcohol and substance abuse recovery program expands in western Wisconsin For 30 years, Programs for Change – Hudson Hospital & Clinic’s alcohol and substance abuse recovery program – has provided services to area residents. In 2017, Westfields Hospital & Clinic -- using components of the Hudson program – began offering Programs for Change services on the New Richmond campus. This spring, Amery Hospital & Clinic will follow a similar alcohol and substance abuse program model on its campus.

The need to expand Programs for Change services to other Wisconsin communities is due to increases in abuse of: •Methamphetamine •Marijuana, particularly among adolescents and those ages 18 - 25 •Continued high rates of binge and heavy alcohol use Expanding service locations provide alcohol and drug abuse treatment resources in communities that long been underserved. In fact, there are less than five treatment programs

between New Richmond and Superior — a 125 mile radius. In addition to expanding service locations, Programs for Change is also expanding its use of medications such as Vivitrol ™ and naltrexone to support client’s recovery.

PFC Service Offerings •Adolescent Insights Program •Intake assessment •Intensive outpatient treatment program •Continuing Care program HealthPartners is committed to addressing alcohol and drug abuse as well as mental health needs in the community. Our commitment includes partnering with various counties, agencies and community-based initiatives.

To learn more about drug and alcohol trends in western Wisconsin and HealthPartners efforts to provide access to recovery services for those in need, call Brian Bartlett, Manager, Programs for Change, at 715-531-6765.

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Wanderoos Lions Club alerts public about diabetes American Diabetes Association Alert Day® March 27, 2018 According to the CDC, almost 30.3 million people in the United States have diabetes, or 9.4% of the population! While an estimated 23 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 84.1 million have pre-diabetes. The estimated total of direct and indirect costs for this disease is $245 billion dollars.

Diabetes Alert Day, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, is held every fourth Tuesday in March. It is a one-day “wake-up call” asking the American

public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

This disease is increasing by large numbers yearly, and the Wisconsin Lions Foundation and local Lions and Lioness Clubs are promoting Diabetes Alert Day throughout Wisconsin.

Participating Lions and Lioness Clubs will sponsor informational booth in high pedestrian traffic areas. Stop in and pick up information about the effects of diabetes and how to control it. If you

are unable to visit one of these booths, please take the diabetes risk test at www.stopdiabetes.com/ get-the-facts/risk-test. html. Remember, one fourth of the people who have diabetes don’t know it. The earlier diabetes is detected, the easier it is to control.

The Diabetes Alert Day event will be held on Wednesday, March 28, at Dick’s Fresh Market in Amery from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wanderoos Area Lions Club will hand out brochures with valuable information.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and more on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM. Each Storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 AM. No School Programs Monday April 2nd, 10:00 AM: Jack Sparrow Live!

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Homeschool Club Second Friday of the month through April, 9:30 -11:30 AM Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for March is The Lighthouse

Road by Peter Geye.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 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.

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.

•New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-2685270.

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.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga for Addiction Recovery group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER We want to sincerely thank all of our vendors and attendees who participated in our Annual Health and Wellness Expo. We had a great turn out and everyone enjoyed the complimentary snacks and prize drawing. We also want to extend special thanks to our sponsors: SILVERAmery Hospital & Clinic; BRONZE- Willow Ridge & Riverbend, Amery Memory Care, Touching Hearts at Home, ADRC. We truly appreciate your support.

We also want to thank the Amery AIM Students for entertaining us at our Birthday Party! I think the kids had as much fun as our members while learning lots of fun facts about Wisconsin.

Our Annual Rummage Sale will take place on April 19th from 7:30am4pm and on April 20th from 7:30am-noon. Please note that we do take rummage sale items all year long except for clothing, shoes, computers, TVs and large furniture pieces.

We are looking for vendors to participate in our Annual Vendor and Bake Sale Fundraiser which be held on June 30th from 9am-2pm.

Tables are only $20 and we are looking forward

to having a large variety of vendors. Please contact the Center if you have any questions.

If you love to knit or crochet please stop by every Thursday from 12:30pm-2:30pm starting March 1st and enjoy working on your projects or take lessons from Amanda. This class is for members of the Community Center.

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 March 6th were Paul Seidel in first, Gary Snelling in second, Les Peterson came in third, and Roger Lovald took home the consolation prize.

Tuesday pool players on March 13th were Carl Johnson in first place, Gary Snelling in second, Gene Pribnow took third place, Mary Fisher placed fourth and Jerry Fisher received the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners on March 8th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Paul Seidel took third, , and Les Peterson won the consolation

prize.

Thursday pool players on March 15th were Paul Seidel in first, Mary Fisher in second, Gary Snelling came in third, Carl Johnson placed fourth and Jerry Fisher won the consolation prize.

Wii bowling winners on March 6th were Paul Seidel in first, Dave Olson placed second and Orville Lundgren took third.

Wii Bowling winners on March 13th were Dave Olson in first, Mary Fisher in second, and Paul Seidel came in third.

Wednesday bridge winners on March 7th were Judy Strobush in first, John Nelson in second, Patty Talbot took third, and Peggy Farmer came in fourth. Wednesday bridge winners on March 14th were John Nelson in first, Patty Talbot in second, Lou Molner placed third and Roxie Moltzer came in fourth.

Monday bridge winners on March 5th were Bonnie Timm in first and Peg Bavin took second. On March 12th Sue Saarem came in first and Marion Christensen placed second.

Congratulations to all! —Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

The Stars Are Gone By: Larry Phillipson

I laid awake a long time last night, What I was thinking about was a fright.

Whether or not it’s right or wrong, I have been living much too long.

All of the old country stars are gone, There is a new breed that has come along.

Tex Ritter, Earnest Tubb, Hank Snow, Jimmy Dickens George Jones, and Faron Young, Are like a ladder with a missing rung.

Ray Price, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Jim Reeves, Have all gone and are beyond retrieve.

The Louverin Bros., Porter Wagoner, Bill Monroe, Merl Haggard and Rainwater, too.

Lost his bird of blue.

I remember a long time ago, I appeared on the Lula Bell and Scotty Wausau show.

And the WLS Barn Dance in Chicago town, Back in the fifties before Nashville came down.

Jerry Reed, Waylon and Earnie Ford, Are some more I want to bring aboard.

Jean Shepherd, Kitty Wells and Patsy Cline, Who did some singing that was really fine.

I am here to sing another song, Maybe a new career for me will come along.

Willy Nelson and I are still around, In the Hall of Fame between Ernest Tubb and Johnny Cash my name can still be found.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Female candidate really thinks she has a chance?

Cooper: “That woman is living in a dream world.”

Two days earlier, it was assumed by just about everyone in Lennox Valley that attention would turn on Friday morning from the mayor’s race to the upcoming county fair.

However, as word swiftly spread across the Valley Juliet Stoughton was holding a rally on the town square at 6 p.m., folks wondered just what her campaign strategy was going to be.

Shortly after their early morning meeting with Iris Long at the Hoffbrau, Sarah Hyden-Smith and Juliet could be seen rushing to the Hometown News office. Soon after, they were seen leaving just as quickly, carrying leaflets.

The leaflet, printed with black ink on green paper, included large bold letters spelling, “ATTENTION, JULIET STOUGHTON SUPPORTERS!” across the top. Below were the words, “Rally at 6:00 p.m. on the town square.” In smaller letters near the bottom of the page was the admonition, “Please spread the word!

Tell your friends and family members!”

No one was surprised by the primary topic of conversation

on “Renderings with Raymond” that Friday afternoon.

Before discussing Juliet’s rally, however, there were a few other matters to cover.

Both Earl Goodman and Marvin Walsh were on hand.

One caller after another praised their heroism and patriotism for having been arrested in defense of their fearless leader, Raymond Cooper. Both described their precarious evening at the mercy of Chief Dibble. Having been locked in a cold, damp jail cell, they each described fearing they would not live to see the light of day.

“Dibble is a puppet of the liberal media!”

Walsh shouted into the microphone.

“He is obviously on the payroll of Juliet Stoughton and her minions,” countered Goodman, not sure what a minion really was. “And besides, from my cell I saw him make at least two long-distance calls. I could only assume he was calling his superiors in Washington for instructions.”

At Caroline’s Beauty Salon, patrons sat patiently as Raymond and his crew could be heard ganging up on local officials. Friday was the busiest day of the week as customers prepared to look their best for Sunday services.

“I’m starting to think I never should have voted for that Raymond Cooper,” declared Diane Norris as she listened to him

ridicule his political opponents and anyone who agreed with them.

“Marvin Walsh always was a blow-hard,” observed Terri Countermine.

One by one, Caroline’s patrons expressed dismay at ever thinking Raymond Cooper would make a good mayor. It was like they had been hanging onto Cooper’s words by

a delicate thread which was becoming more frayed.

Meanwhile, Raymond was in his glory, discussing his future regime. The corruption of the past would be gone. The reign of terror led by “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland was near its end. The totalitarian rule, beholden to federal agencies, was almost a thing of the past.

Peace and prosperity were at hand, and Cooper would lead his listeners to the Promised Land.

And what about Juliet Stoughton and her 6 p.m. rally on the town square?

“It’s just another attempt to make a name for herself,” Cooper barked to the cheers of his studio guests.

By 5:30 p.m., the doors to most of the Valley’s shops were locked. Caroline, cleaning up her shop, could see a crowd, mostly women, gathering on the square. Soon, however, Caroline noticed a few men arriving, obviously to see what this mischief-maker had up her sleeve.

At 6:05, more than half the

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Valley was assembled in front of the steps to the town hall. A hush came over the crowd as Juliet walked to the top step and addressed the audience.

“Citizens of Lennox Valley,” she began. “Thank you for taking the time to be here this afternoon.”

“Anything for our next mayor!” came a shout from the back of the crowd.

This brought more shouts and applause from those gathered before Juliet continued, “I have a plan, and I think it might work.”

The Good Folks of Lennox Valley: The Book is now available for sale at Amazon. com and other booksellers.

Get more details about Raymond, Iris, Marvin, Elbert Lee, Sarah, Juliette, Chief Dibble and the entire cast of characters from Lennox Valley! Visit LennoxValley.com for more details.

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Wisconsin Interstate Park activity

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Most of the animals adopted from Arnell Humane Society have come from unfortunate circumstances, strayed and not found, surrendered by caregivers who can no longer care for them or those who are abandoned to the streets. Their circumstances bring them to Arnell for a bit of rehabilitation, exposure and a new life. Quite often, adopters will identify their adopted pet as “A Rescue,” as in “All my pets have been Rescues.”

It’s true. The adopters who take home a cat or dog from Arnell are helping us rescue them. We need adopters to add a happy ending to the story. Puppies and kittens sell themselves and healthy adults all find homes. Our featured pets this week, are “Special Needs Res-

cues.” They need a special person and living situation to be rescued.

Crosby is a one and half year old Akita-Collie Mix. He has a thick sable coat, a sturdy build and a handsome face. Crosby was un-socialized as a puppy and so has grown to be a tender soul, afraid of new surroundings, people and activity. There is not a mean bone

in his body.

Crosby needs and seeks security in any form he can find it, his kennel, his yard, your lap. A Special Someone for Crosby would need living conditions that would keep Crosby safe - a fenced yard, a doggy door in a heated kennel/ garage/barn area and/or another dog to show him the ropes. Crosby gains courage from other dogs and would make an excellent country dog companion. A re-homing for Crosby will take time and patience. Arnell will assist an appropriate adopter with a transition to his new home.

Amelia is a 2 year old spayed female. She wears a velvet soft, Brown Tabby coat with gorgeous round green eyes. Amelia was brought to the shelter as a stray cat. She is such a sweetheart.

Amelia can be playful; she enjoys batting at toys and rolling around like a silly girl. She can also be an easy going lap cat. Amelia would do well with children of all ages.

The people that found Amelia had a large dog, they reported that after they got used to each other, she was okay with the dog.

Amelia is a Special Needs cat because she has tested positive for FIV. The FIV virus depletes the number of white blood cells, which eventually makes the cat less able to fight off infection. However, because it is such a slow acting virus most FIV positive cats with proper care, enjoy a normal lifespan with no apparent health problems. FIV is species specific. It can only be transmitted from cat to cat, not to

humans or other animals.

The FIV virus is transmitted in the blood and saliva of infected cats through biting. Transmission between cats in a group who do not fight is unlikely as the virus can only survive a very brief time outside a cat's body. It cannot be transmitted indirectly, such as on food, feeding equipment, clothes, shoes, hands etc. Recent research suggests the likelihood of cats passing on FIV to others in the same household is as low as 1-2%. to the blood stream of the cat it bites.

Because of her diagnosis, we are recommending that she go home to be a companion for another cat with FIV or to a home where she would be an only cat. Amelia is quite young and very loving. She has so much to offer as a companion, we are looking for a special placement for her.

They all need homes. Help us rescue and re-script their stories with a happily ever after re-homing. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 and online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

Wisconsin Interstate Park and the Friends of WI Interstate Park present: Adventures for Friends and Families Group Leaders are you looking for an opportunity to have fun and Help the Environment on Earth Day? Consider volunteering, Saturday, April 21, 2018, 1:00 pm until ??? at WI Interstate Park, Lake O’ the Dalles Beach House. Bring outdoor work clothes and gloves.

Call 715-483-3747 to sign your group up!

BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Reminisce Mary-Sue Mosay, 8 lbs. 2 ozs., born on March 13 to Nicole and Ridge Mosay of Balsam Lake.

Harper Grace Williamson, 7 lbs. 4 ozs., born on March 8 to Autumn Hutton and Nathan Williamson of Cushing.

Klara Jean Woltz, 6 lbs. 12 ozs., born on March 11 to Rachael Schmid and Cody Woltz of Luck.

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School Challenge's of making fruits and veggies fun and popular Amery, Wis. – Across western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities, school children are busy voting for their favorite veggies and trying for five a day.

The PowerUp School Challenge has returned to schools for its seventh year. It brought its

Paul Johnson, from Amery, who polished off his raw and roasted veggies at home after taking part in the 2018 School Challenge

tried and tested formula to classrooms at Lien Elementary and Amery Intermediate in February and got kids from kindergarten through fifth grade excited about fruits and veggies.

In 2017, 85 percent of

teachers and 73 percent of families said they saw kids eating more fruits and veggies after taking part in School Challenge.

A key part of School Challenge is the veggie vote, where kids try five veggies in their class and vote on their favorites.

They also use a fun tracker to record fruits and veggies eaten during the three-week challenge.

“Children see their peers trying veggies and it becomes the popular thing to do,” said Marna Canterbury, MS, RD, Director of Community Health, Lakeview Health Foundation. “It’s great for families to include lots of fruits and veggies in their meals. And when kids see that it’s easy and fun to eat them with friends, too, it really takes off.”

About 60 schools across the St. Croix Valley and Twin Cities are taking part this year. At Amery Intermediate and Lien Elementary School in Amery, parents saw the difference in their children right away.

“My child hasn’t eaten any vegetable other than a carrot in over two

Mrs. Wentz’s second grade class at Lien Elementary, Amery, got to hang out with Chomp, the PowerUp superhero carrot, when the School Challenge kicked off.

years,” said mom Andrea Smith, of her kindergartener, Cash. “He came home and wanted to eat squash and red cabbage.

He ate celery at supper and told me he wants red cabbage tomorrow. He’s willing to try other color peppers. This program is amazing! I’m so grateful.”

Another Amery family also quickly became a fan.

“The School Challenge is working,” said Katie Johnson, mom of Brady and Paul. “My reluctant veggie eater sat at dinner and ate not only his roasted veggies, but also finished off his raw veggies from school. For some kids, the School Challenge might be their only positive association with a vegetable!”

HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES

Jillisa Solberg Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA (03/14/2018)-- Jillisa Solberg of Clear Lake, Wisconsin, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Solberg was initiated at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Solberg is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines.

Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines.

Its mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."

Viterbo University announces Fall Semester Dean’s List LA CROSSE, Wis.— Six hundred ninety-six students, 556 full time and 140 part time, have been named to the Viterbo University 2017 fall semester dean’s list.

Viterbo is a liberal arts university located in La Crosse, Wis. Viterbo was founded in 1890 by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.

Amery Betsy Lamusga Gracie Martin Clayton Samantha Fall Courtney Moskal

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Spring is here, Easter and the Spring Show coming Happy Spring!

I know by looking at the snow piles we still have, it doesn’t really seem like Spring, but the calendar says it is so I guess we are officially in the Spring Pounding season. Now if Mother Nature would catch the up to the calendar we Pavement would be in business!

Along with thinkPam Humpal ing Spring, it’s time for the 15th Annual Amery Spring Show.

The event is set for Saturday, April 7, from 9am to 4pm at the Amery Ice Arena. Showgoers can enjoy a fun day visiting with the various businesses who will have displays at the show.

You will be able to get information on vehicles, recreation, health, remodeling, construction, finances, plumbing, heating, bathworks, furniture, home decorating, landscaping, mattresses, painting, lawn care, water conditioning, and much more. Area businesses who are interested in being a part of the Amery Spring Show should please give me a call today to sign up…715-268-8101.

Many of the booths will have drawings and give-aways.

At 10am during the show, Bill Zager will be on hand with information about the Friends of the State Parks/Trails/ Recreation Areas/Forestry. The Amery Hockey Association will have their concession stand going with delicious treats, hot dogs, brats, and pulled pork sandwiches. Admission to the Amery Spring Show is just $2 or non-perishable food items for the Amery Area Food Pantry.

Please mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Amery Spring Show on

Saturday, April 7…come join the fun!

Cream Sundaes

In last week’s issue, we had a special “Design An Ad” section with ad creations from the 5th graders in Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake Schools. In this week’s issue you will see some additional ads from the students for various businesses. Once again, thank you to all of the students for participating in our annual “Design An Ad” promotion.

Everyone did an awesome job with the project!

EASTER is right around the corner, Sunday, April 1…no fooling! This issue contains Easter information on area church services for Holy Week, buffets, Easter Egg Hunts, and Easter Ham Drawings.

For your chance to win a delicious Easter ham, simply fill in your information on the registration forms found in this issue, drop them off at the corresponding businesses, and you could be a lucky winner. Ham drawings will be on Friday, March 23, at noon…Good Luck!

The East Lincoln Alliance Church welcomes you to an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24, at 10:30am with prizes and hot dogs served. The event is for kids 5th grade and younger. The Karar Academy will be dancing. The east Lincoln Church is located east of Amery on Cty Rd J. The Amery Community Club will be hosting their annual Easter Egg

THE AMERY ARTS ALLIANCE will be performing “The Kitchen Witches” at the Amery Classic Theatre on March 22-24 at 7pm. Advance tickets for only $7 can be purchased at WPCA or at the theatre until 3pm. Tickets at the door are $10. The Amery Classic Theatre is located in downtown Amery.

On Saturday, March 24, there will be a MAPLE FARM TOUR OF NORTHWEST WISCONSIN explaining their operations and the process of collecting sap. Tour locations are at Cumberland, Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Rice Lake, plus 2 Amery places and one Clear Lake… *Z-Orchard, 654 115th St, Amery-will have cornbread samples with maple syrup and honey, information on basic maple syrup, raising bees, rearing Queen bees, and foot tours of the Sugar Bush *Kripple Creek Syrup Co, corner of Hwy 63 & Cty Rd F, Clear Lake-is having hayrides, and a free-will donation pancake breakfast at Westside Café with pancakes, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, beverage with proceeds going to the Clear Lake Park *Hardwood Hill Sugar Bush, 802 150th Ave, Amery-will have Maple Ice

Hunt on Saturday, March 31, at 10am at Soo Line Park in downtown Amery.

Thousands of eggs will be hidden in the straw for kids 10 years old and younger to search for. There will also be special drawings after the hunt. Cahill Photography is offering a FREE 4x6 Easter photo with 2 non-perishable food items for the Amery Area Food Pantry from 9-11am. Picture packages are also available for purchase. The Amery Fire Department is serving a pancake breakfast at the fire hall from 7-11am… come support our local fire department.

Happy Birthday wishes to my nieces, Jordan, who was 9 years old on March 17, and also to Jennie on March 26.

Enjoy your special days!

I hope everyone had a fun St Patrick’s Day. As you can tell from the attached picture, this group of friends enjoyed the festivities being Irish or not.

Have a great week, and Think Spring!

Amery Community Club Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2018 I. Call to order. Cheryl Meyer called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. There were 31 members present, and we had 2 guests plus our speaker for the evening.

II. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and our guest were introduced. Brian and Theresa are the new owners of Waterside Bar and Grill. Brian gave a brief personal history prior to their purchase on the north end of Lake Wapo. They are planning a few changes as they move forward and plan on a D.J. every Saturday evening. They also have offered to host the June after 5:00 mixer on their lakeside deck. They are normally closed on Monday’s but will have cook staff on hand that evening to serve a limited menu after the Mixer is over. The other Guest is Nancy Mistele, who is the Director of the Office of Business Development.

III. Approval of minutes from last meeting. Paul Isakson made a motion to dispense with the reading of the February secretary’s report. Tom Van Someren seconded, motion carried. Cheryl Meyer read the Treasurer’s Report, we have a starting balance of $56,618.52, deposits of $4345.00 and payments of $8203.39 leaving an ending balance of $52,760.13. Motion was made by Tom Benson and seconded by Dennis Carson to approve as read, motion carried.

IV. Committee Reports: a) Promotions Committee: Amber Harris gave a report on the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Soo Line Park on March 31st at 10:00am.

The empty eggs have been delivered and need to be filled and returned to The Amery Free Press by Monday March 26th. b) M.O.T.R. Committee: Tom Benson gave an update on the bands that have been booked to date. The Whiteside Walls, Cattail Moon, The Mighty Wheel House and Viva Knevil . Pledge sheets will be sent out soon, please continue to help sponsor this great event. Tom also talked a little about the next phase of the park grounds which will include restroom upgrades and a second stage for the opening bands to perform on. The committee is in the grant writing process to hopefully offset some of the cost involved. c) Fall Fest Committee: April Ziemer gave a brief update on Fall Fest their next meeting is on March 19th. Stay tuned. d) Cheryl Meyer thanked all of the Sponsors of both the M.O.T.R and Fall Fest events, could not happen without local support. e) Awards Banquet: Nominations are due this week Thursday the 15th,

they can be dropped off at The Paper Worx with Sally or with any Board member. The Banquet is on Friday May 11th. Please plan on attending this great event to honor these award recipients.

V. New business a) At this time Cheryl introduced our Guest speaker Nancy Mistele, who works for the State of Wisconsin at Madison. Nancy is a Director for the Office of Business Development. She has worked for Gov. Walker, and she supports the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. Nancy is an Advocate for Business interest within the government. She gave several instances where she was able to help the small businessperson overcome obstacles at the government level. Nancy’s power point presentation is available on the Amery Community Club’s website, including her contact information. b) Paul Shafer gave an A.E.D.C. update. They will be participating in the Spring Show again this year. He also talked about a fairly new initiative called Inspire, which is aimed at connecting school students and Business who may be looking for employees. This project is funded by Momentum West and is at no cost to the employer. Tom Benson added that all students from grade 6 through grade 12 have been briefed on this program, we just need more employers to sign up for the program.

Paul stated that if we can get the young people working in Amery, we have a better chance of keeping them here after their school career is over. c) Information was given about a Maple Syrup open house to be held on March 24th at several syrup processers. The following local businesses are involved, Hardwood Hills Sugar Bush and Z-Orchard, hours are from 9:00am -4:00pm. Go out and learn the finer aspects of transforming tree sap into some of the finest maple syrup anywhere. d) Cheryl thanked Chili and his staff for a wonderful meal.

VI. Adjourn. A motion was made by Paul Isakson to adjourn, seconded by Kay Erickson, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.

Minutes submitted by: Denis J. Carteron

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ............................................120.0 Gary’s Electric.................................. 114.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market .......................110.0 Shoreview .........................................95.5 High games: Steve Bryant 200, Jim Swanson 223-229, Rod Gehrman 202-235, Gary Nottom 211-203, Bob Gills 244, Mark Meyer 212.

High series: Jim Swanson 633, Rod Gehrman 636, Gary Nottom 608, Bob Gillis 613.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Waterside ..........................................117.0 Northwest Communications ......89.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug ........................ 118.5 Club 53 ............................................... 115.0 High games: Will Schaffer 203, Bill Peterson 246-257-220, Kelly Fitzgerald 200-245, Wade Prindle 233-233, Scott Sorenson 225, Randy Olson 213.

High series: Bill Peterson 723, Kelly Fitzgerald 642, Tryst Dodge 555, Wade Prindle 640, Scott Sorenson 584.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Lamperts .........................................106.0 Preferred Lawn............................... 98.5 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................113.5 Amery Fire Dept. ............................. 111.0 High games: Tyler Kilcoyne 205, Denis Carteron 249, Nate Webb 204, Jerod Wollan 247-209, Billy Vierkandt 225-257.

High series: Denis Carteron 581, Nate Webb 566, Jerod Wollan 621, Dave Fox 586, Billy Vierkandt 656.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ............................................... 127.5 Bremer ...............................................127.0 Amery Fire .......................................105.0 Division 2 Chet’s ..................................................115.5 Amery Hospital .............................. 94.0 Northwest Communications ...... 91.0 High games: Pam Humpal 211182, Jamie Stewart 188, Marcia Clark 166, Sid Jones 166, Gwen Wold 165156, Bev Gorres 163, Christine Gates 154-153.

High series: Pam Humpal 536, Marcia Clark 447, Sid Jones 441, Jamie Stewart 441, Christine Gates 433.

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Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 25 Clear Lake Auto .............................138.0 Spare Time Bowl........................... 120.5 Becker’s Trucking .............................111.5 Bowlin Buddies..............................105.5 Austad’s Super Valu.................... 100.0 No Wicks Moravitz ......................... 95.0 Little Debbie’s ................................. 86.5 Countyline Dairy..............................83.0 High games: Connie Graber 189, Sheila LaBlanc 184, Amy Anderson 188, Judy Ullom 181-208-206, Laurel Cap 179-191, Deanne Moraitz 182, Georgia Leverty 181, Rita Anderson 185.

High series: Connie Graber 517, Judy Ullom 595, Laurel Cap 541.

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Northwest Wisconsin

MAPLE

Farm Tour

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Available for sale at select sites include: Maple Syrup, Bourbon Maple Syrup, Maple Candy, Maple Cotton Candy, Maple Cream, and much more!

MARCH 24, 2018 9AM - 4PM

FREE SAMPLES!

Fourteen maple syrup producers in Northwestern Wisconsin are opening their sugar houses to the public. You’ll see smaller operations cooking in a �lat pan on a wood �ire to larger producers using reverse osmosis as part of the process.

Some producers will be offering tours of the sugar bush woods showing collection systems from pails to bags to vacuum systems. Dress accordingly!

To help you plan your day, a brochure with a full listing of producers’ offerings is available at each farm tour site, along with other locations including the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Centers, and area restaurants and businesses.

List of Participating Farms:

Hardwood Hill Sugar Bush 802 150th Av, Amery, WI 54001 FAMILY Z-Orchard 654 115th St, Amery, WI 54001 EVENT! Kripple Creek Syrup Company 955 USH 63, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Rouzer’s 5R-Hibbs McKinley Maples 250 STH 48, Cumberland, WI 54829 Hustad’s Sugar Bush 2165 11½ St, Cumberland, WI 54829 Gustafson’s Sugar Bush 3242 130th St, Frederic, WI 54837 High Point Maple Syrup, 1278 300th Av (County Rd W), Frederic, WI 54837 Christian Maple Syrup 12926 County Rd O, Grantsburg, WI 54840 Engstrand’s Maple Syrup 2849 210th St, Luck, WI 54853 Morley’s Maple Syrup 1346A STH 48, Luck, WI 54853 Richter Maple 2717 170th St, Luck, WI 54853 Tapped That 1989 250th Av, Luck, WI 54853 Trade River Sugar Bush 2878 Sunset Drive, Luck, WI 54853 Mlejnek Family Sugar Bush 1981 26th Av, Rice Lake, WI 54868

For More Information Visit: www.morleymaplesyrup.com Visit Us On Facebook: Northwest Wisconsin Maple Farm Tour 2018

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Amery Arts Alliance presents

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

The Kitchen Witches

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Join Us On Beautiful Pike Lake

Our Annual Grand

EASTER BUFFET

Sunday, April 1

serving 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Featuring: Oven-Roasted Turkey, Honey-Glazed Ham, Chicken Tenders, Sausage, BBQ Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Bacon & Egg Bake, Vegetables, Country Style Biscuits & Gravy, French Toast, Fresh Fruit, Dessert Bar and more!

Adults $13.95 Children 5-10 $6.95 Under 5 FREE Reservations appreciated

Friday Fish Fry

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All entrees include potato, veggie, Soup & Salad Bar, and Dessert Reguar menu available

One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H 715-268-8774

ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!!

AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING FINAL RELEASE OF ESTATE & ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT ON HOUSES.

1) Model # 305 Biloxi

$36,825…BALANCE OWED $15,000

2) Model # 403 Augusta $42,450…BALANCE OWED $16,500 3) Model # 502 Santa Fe $44,950…BALANCE OWED $17,500 NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED

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Written by Caroline Smith Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Progressive Jackpot

March 22-23-24 at 7 p.m.

Your share is over $1,054

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

Tickets $7 in advance, $10 at the Door Advance tickets available at WPCA, 130 Riverside Blvd., or at the Amery Classic Theatre, downtown Amery, Monday through Thursday 1-3 p.m.

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St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery

LENTEN FISH FRY

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 24, 2018

Every Friday in March (except 30th)

10:30 a.m.

4:30 to 7 p.m. or until sold out!

Cost: Adults $10, adults 65 and older $9, children 6-12 yrs. $5, under 5 free with a maximum cost of $35 per family!

This event is hosted by the Apple River Knights of Columbus Amery and St. Josephs parish volunteers

Rain or Shine KIDS 5TH GRADE AND YOUNGER

Special Program: Karar Academy honoring God through dance Prizes Awarded • Hot Dog Lunch

East Lincoln Alliance Church 735 70th Ave., Amery

www.eastlincolnalliance.com 715-268-2350

From Amery go east on Cty. Rd. F about 2 miles. Take a left on Cty. Rd. J. Church is at the bottom of the hill on your left.

Special Drawings

Be sure to watch for the Easter Bunny!

Easter Egg Hunt KANABEC COUNTY

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Saturday, March 31, 2018 10:00am Sharp Soo Line Park Pavilion Downtown Amery EASTER PHOTOS

BY CAHILL PHOTOGRAPHY 9am - 11am

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FREE 4x6 photo w/2 non-perishable food items for the Amery Food Shelf.

PIONEER

Picture packages also available for purchase.

FIREMEN’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST PINE CITY HOSTED BY THE AFD IN THE FIRE HALL 7am - 11am • Open to the Public

All Children up to 10 years old!

Sponsored by Amery Community Club

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Shop and sign up at these cooperating business places and you could win a ham!

Drawing held Friday, March 23, at noon. Winners will be called with award certificates available at the Amery Free Press

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Amery Chiropractic LLC 408 Keller Ave. S, Amery

River Place Dental 1030 River Place Dr., Amery

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Amery Auto Supply PARTS CITY 334 S. Keller Ave., Amery

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Village Pizzeria 325 N. Keller Ave., Amery

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Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club 796 100th St., Amery

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Amery Family Restaurant 418 Keller Ave. S, Amery

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Nextgen Motorsports 320 Keller Ave. S, Amery

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Super America Hwy. 46 North, Amery

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Berghammer Builders Drop box located 702 Clayton Ave. W, Clayton

at Clayton BP Amoco

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Clayton Amoco 110 US Hwy. 63, Clayton

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Nilssen’s Market 265 5th St. NW, Clear Lake

Clear Lake True Value 530 3rd Ave. NW, Clear Lake

Nextgen Powersports 235 US Hwy. 63, Clear Lake

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Slumberland Clearance Center 201 Keller Ave. N, Amery

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Amery Discount Liquor 1050 Cornwall Ave., Amery

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Garibaldi’s

337 Keller Ave. S, Amery

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Freedom Valu Center 237 Keller Ave. S, Amery

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Chet Johnson Drug 204 N. Keller Ave., Amery

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Amery Free Press 215 S. Keller Ave., Amery

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Bremer Bank 104 W. Maple St., Amery

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Amery Express 210 Keller Ave. S, Amery

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Apple River TV & Appliance 211 S. Keller Ave., Amery

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Lamperts

201 Keller Ave. S, Amery

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Amery Chevrolet Hwy. 46 South, Amery

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Slumberland Hwy. 46 South, Amery

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Leadholm Insurance Agency 212 N. Keller Ave., Amery

Dick’s Fresh Market River Place Mall, Amery

Amery Farm & Home Hardware River Place Mall, Amery

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

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FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

2008 Chrysler Town & Country Mobility Conversion Van with fold-up ramp Silver. Clean. FWD. 115,000 miles Call 715-222-5098

WE HAVE F/T EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE IN OUR MANUFACTURING DEPT.

Is your future Foremost?

CNC OPERATOR – 2ND SHIFT

High quality post frame construction company in Osceola, WI seeking to fill a High quality post frame construction company in Osceola, WI seeking t general construction labor position. position.Candidate Candidate mustmust have reliable transportation, have reliable and a valid drive include ability to read a tape measure, follow direction and cannot be transportation, and a valid driver’s based on experience. Pre-employment drug test will be required. license. Qualifications would include Send resume to amy@fbcontractorsinc.com or email to get application ability to read a tape measure, follow direction and cannot be scared of heights. Pay will be based on experience.

We are seeking Maintenance Technicians at our award winning cheese facility in Clayton, WI. This plant produces quality provolone cheese and value-added whey products for customers around the world.

Sunway, Inc., dba Stratis Industries, is a modern, innovative company based in Centuria, Wisconsin. Our environment is energetic and creative and the perfect fit for someone interested in contributing to a growing, successful company.

Foremost Farms USA in Clayton, WI

We are seeking a CNC Machine Operator – wood and plastics

Send resume to amy@fbcontractorsinc.com or email to get application.

Versatile individuals with experience in set up and operation of CNC machines are necessary; Komo, Fanuc, and wood shop backgrounds are desired.

Comparable Wages; Training is provided; some lifting restrictions

Is your future Foremost?

Maintenance Technicians Starting Pay: $20.31/hr.

Shift premium is an additional $.30/hour - 6 PM to 6 AM

Available Shifts: 2nd Shift - 3 PM to 11 PM 3rd Shift - 11 PM to 7 AM

Are you looking for a challenge and the opportunity to learn a variety of skills in a great work environment?

Some weekend and holiday work is required.

If you are this motivated person than send your resume or apply in person Office hours 8 am-4 pm

Foremost Farms offers: Company Supplied Uniforms & Tools Company Paid Training Company Paid Insurance Benefits Outstanding 401(k) Predictive Scheduling & Great Work Environmment

careers@stratisindustries.com Sunway Inc. Dba Stratis Industries Attn: Human Resources 321 East 1st Street Centuria, WI 54824

We are seeking Maintenance Technicians at our award winning cheese facility in Clayton, WI. This plant produces quality provolone cheese and value-added whey products for customers around the world.

Foremost Farms USA in Clayton, WI

Production Associates Starting Pay: $17.35/hr.

A variety of jobs and work schedules make up our 24 hours per day 7 days per week cheese plant.

Please apply online at: www.foremostfarms.com

WELDERS-- FITTERS FITTERS WELDER Foremost Farms USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled Successful passage of drug test & crminal record check required

Pre-employment drug test will be required.

$ $ 1st or 2nd 2ndShift Shift• •$16.50 18 - -$25 1st or 25per per hour hour

Excellent Benefits Apply or find out more at: www.nmfinc.com/jobs 715-684-7430 • jobs@nmfinc.com

Foremost Farms offers: Company Paid Insurance Benefits Outstanding 401(k) and Pension Predictive Scheduling Great Work Environment

Please apply online at: www.foremostfarms.com

CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS, INC. IS LOOKING FOR A

FIRE TRUCK MECHANIC – SERVICE CENTER

FULL TIME DAY SHIFT (With Occasional Emergency Overtime) Focus on major non-power train components of fire and rescue apparatus including: cab, brakes & suspension, hydraulics, D.O.T., DC & AC systems, electronics, body, fire pumps, and plumbing.

Qualified candidate must have outstanding mechanical skills and own tools, also be well organized, professional (attitude, appearance etc.) have a good driving record, exceptional work ethic, be self-motivated and possess a strong ability to work with others in a team environment.

Experience with fire apparatus repairs preferred with pursuit of EVT & ASE Certifications required (training provided). Commercial driver’s license a must or be obtained within 60 days of employment.

We offer an attractive and competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package: Major Medical, 401k Plan, Short Term Disability Plan, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays/Vacations, Uniforms, Training and Skills Development.

Working Conditions: Indoor or Outdoor Environment Tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Pre-Employment Physical/Drug-Screen Required.

Good Driving Record a Must, Apply in Person: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or

by Appointment After Hours and Weekends

509 68th Avenue • Osceola • Wisconsin • 54020

An ESOP Company

671037 46-48d,ep

Foremost Farms USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled Successful passage of drug test & crminal record check required

Editor

$500 Sign On Bonus

The Amery Free Press is seeking a writer to tell compelling stories about our community. The editor is the primary generator of news for our print and online editions. If you can see beyond the obvious, spot the little things that make our community special and share them with our readers, we may have the ideal job for you.

with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

Interested candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, enthusiasm for the news and an eye for detail and design. Familiarity with AP style, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and photography are preferred for this position, which includes some night and weekend work.

Benefits package includes paid time off; health, vision, dental, disability insurance and 401k.

Send resume and clips to Tom Stangl Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

Sign On Bonus applies to FT Employees

Full and Part-Time in all Production areas FT Die Cutter

Starting pay $11.03/hr.

FT & PT Electronic Assemblers Flexible schedules. Starting pay $10/hr.

Screen Printers Starting pay $11.03/hr.

No experience needed - on the job training APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

MARCH 20, 2018

FOR RENT FOR SALE:

8 golf course lots located in Pondhurst, Amery, WI 54001 Also available attractive rural building sites.

WILL CONSIDER TRADE OF OTHER HOUSES

715-222-1706 Cell 715-268-6336 Home

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

916 Minneapolis Ave. in Amery

2 BR, 1 bath mobilehome near Amery on 2 acres

715-832-0133

2-1/2 car garage.

No smoking.

No pets. $800/month plus damage deposit and utilities

AVAILABLE NOW

2 BR

$515/month includes garbage, lawn, snow.

W&D in unit.

Lease dep.

NO PETS Sacia Rentals.com

715-268-9278

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Material Handler Seeking qualified candidate forP.M. position of: Hours 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 1 shift Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking qualified candidate for position of: st

Molding Technician

b Description: Ensure adequate levels of correct materials are at work station to run jobs

2 bedroom, 2 bath home in Clayton $800/month plus utilities Call Andy 715-768-0656

Help Wanted

LINE COOK 4 - 10 hour days Sunday off $16/hour

APPLY AT

Village Pizzeria AMERY

ABC for Rural Health in Balsam Lake, WI seeks a full-time OR part-time HEALTH BENEFITS ASSISTANT (HBA) HBA assists with direct client services activities, conducting health benefits, screening interviews and taking proactive steps to help families obtain/maintain health care coverage.

Also helps create materials and training.

HBA must become certified as an ACA Certified Application Counselor. Some travel required. Position requires at least 1-year commitment.

REQUIRED: Excellent phone, written communication skills.

PREFERRED: Spanish fluency and familiarity with community health programs.

ABC for Rural Health is an affirmative action employer.

Full position description and application instructions online: www.safetyweb.org/employment.html

1st shift Hours 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

neral Responsibilities: Assure correct material, components, and packaging are at work stations, clean and intain auxiliary equipment, return all materials, components and packaging to inventory when complete, rform cycle counts as directed.

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Willow Ridge Healthcare has the following opening:

Housekeeping/ Laundry

Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines. ysical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and ar. The employee is oftenResponsibilities: required to sit and use their and tear fingers, to handle or feel. The employee General Set hands up and down molding requently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, machines, andrequired trouble shoot molding Set ability up to handle eel, crouch or crawl. VisionStart abilities by this job include closemachines, vision. Required: avy objects including 55down lb containers repeatedly and moving 250 lb barrels with the assistance of a hand and tear auxiliary equipment (drill press, air press weldt.

To apply please call or email er etc). Work with quality and engineering as needed, Perform Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. ThermalCustom Plastic Design, Inc. mpetencies:equipment Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge of A Precision Injection Molding safety checks, Assist in training of operators.

Melissa 715-268-8171 ability to learn IQMS, mixers and dryers. Ability to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers ASeeking Precision Custom Injection Molding k truck operator certified.Requirements: Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated satisfactory Physical While performing thethrough responsiqualified candidate for position of: mmcardle@rphfcorp.com mpletion of the defined probationary period. bilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.

Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Material Handler The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and Seeking qualified candidate forP.M. position of: Hours 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 1st shift her desired traits: Material handling experience, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required aight truck driver.

1. climb Job Description: Ensure adequate levels of correct materials are at work station to run jobs to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, occasionally or balance, andand to excellent stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.applicants Vision2.abilities fers Competitive wages benefits.

Qualified can apply in person Assure correct material, components, and packaging are at work stations, clean and General Responsibilities: nding a resume to: by this job include close vision. maintain auxiliary3rd equipment, returnHours all materials, components and to packaging to inventory required shift 11:00 PM 7:00 AM when complete, perform cycle counts as directed.

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. Competencies: Able properly operate basic hand tools 1116toEast Pine Street Job Description: Ensure adequate levels of correct materiSt Croix Falls WI. 54024 (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc).

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Basicwww.tdimolding.com shop math. Must becomekneel, fork crouch orGeneral Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers View us on line: crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Required: ability to handle ASeeking Precision Custom Injection Molding ponents, and packaging at work250stations, clean qualified candidate for position of: heavy 55 lb containers repeatedlyare and moving lb barrels with theand assistance of a hand truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or objects including cart. maintain auxiliary equipment, return all materials, comCompany Specializing in Engineering Polymers demonstrated through satisfactory completion of the defined Material Handler ponents andoperate packaging to inventory when per-etc). Knowledge of 4. Competencies: Able to properly basic hand tools (wrench, screwcomplete, driver, hammer, probationary period. st Seeking qualified candidate forP.M. position of: Hours 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 1 shift or ability to learn IQMS, dryers.asAbility to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become formmixers cycleand counts directed.

Other desired traits: Material handling experience, familiar fork truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated through satisfactory 1. Job Description: Ensure adequate levels of correct materials are at work station to run jobs completion of the defined probationary period.

Physical Requirements: While performing the responwith Lean manufacturing, experience in an plastic injection 2. and General Responsibilities: Assure correct material, components, and packaging are at work stations, clea sibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk molding environment, supervisory experience. Prefer 4-5 maintain auxiliary equipment, all materials, 5. Other desired traits: Material handling experience, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, 1streturnshift, 7 components a.m. –and3packaging p.m.to inventory when compl hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their years processing experience. perform cycle counts as directed. straight truck driver. hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is Job Description: Perform Preventative maintenance, reT.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. frequently required to stand, walk, reach applicants with arms and pairs and modifications injection molds with fabricating 3. can Physical While performing theon responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to ta offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applyRequirements: in person Qualified applicants can apply in person T.D.I. hear. The employee is often required tocomponents. sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The emplo tools, fixtures and or by sending a resumehands, to: occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to st or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. by this jobkneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision abilities required in- crouch orGeneral crawl. Vision abilities required by thisSet-up, job include close vision. ability to handl Responsibilities: operate andRequired: maintain 1116 East Pine Street heavy objects including 55 lb containers repeatedly and moving 250 lb barrels with the assistance of a h clude close vision.

Required: ability to handle heavy obThermal Plastic Design, Inc. close tolerance and complex tool shop equipment, perform St Croix Falls WI. 54024 cart. jects including 55 lb H.R. containers repeatedly and moving Attn: Manager 1116 East Pine Street preventative maintenance on injection molds, disassemble Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowled hr@tdimolding.com 250 lb barrelsEmail: with the assistance of a hand cart. 4. Competencies: and St Croix Falls WI. 54024 clean molds whichAbility require revisions, read simple prints or ability to learn IQMS, mixers and dryers. to read and write English.

Basic shop math. Must bec View us on line: www.tdimolding.com fork truck operator certified.

Items on this list will beWork verified orfabricate demonstrated through satisfactory Attn: H.R. Manager and perform detailed work, to mold inserts, Competencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools completion of the defined probationary period.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Full Time Teaching Position Position: Seeking a special education teacher to begin in August of the 2018-2019 school year at Unity Middle School. The ideal candidate will have strong character and a solid understanding of developmentally appropriate teaching practices, including curriculum relevant to student learning and inclusion of students with special needs.

Knowledge of effective classroom management is essential. Strong technology skills and a willingness to work in a collegial environment, as a team member, is a must.

Qualifications Necessary: Must be kind, caring, ethical, self motivated, and have a deep understanding of child development. Candidates must hold Wisconsin licensure 801. Additional licenses includes: 810, 811, 830, and 777 preferred.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of interest and resume to Amanda Warner via email at awarner@ unity.k12.wi.us or by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc. edu/#/.

Application Deadline: April 2, 2018 EOE

Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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The School District of Turtle Lake has the following positions available:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – MIDDLE SCHOOL

The School District of Turtle Lake has an opening for a Middle School Special Education Teacher beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. This is a 1.0 FTE position and requires the teacher to work in a cross-categorical setting with inclusion. Appropriate Wisconsin DPI Certification is required.

Extra-curricular positions may be available. Candidates should apply through WECAN. Application deadline: April 30, 2018.

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION – MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

The School District of Turtle Lake has an opening for an Agriculture Education Teacher at the middle and high school levels beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. This is a .50 FTE position and this person would be responsible for our FFA program. Wisconsin DPI Certification or Experienced-Based License is required. Candidates should apply through WECAN. Application deadline: Until filled.

For more information, go to our website: www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us.

Just click on “District” and then “Employment”.

The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School District of Turtle Lake does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

First managed elk hunt in Wisconsin history MADISON -- Following more than 22 years of elk management and reintroduction efforts, 2018 will mark Wisconsin's first managed elk hunt in state history.

"This is an incredible conservation success story for Wisconsin," said Department of Natural Resources Secretary Dan Meyer. "Thanks to the efforts of so many great organizations and individuals, the northern elk herd has continued to grow to the point where we can offer this very special and long-awaited hunting opportunity."

Following more than 22 years of elk management and reintroduction efforts, 2018 will mark Wisconsin's first managed elk hunt in state history.

The area of the planned hunt is within the Clam Lake elk range of Sawyer, Bayfield, Ashland, and Price counties in far north-central Wisconsin.

Original restoration efforts occurred within this range with the release of 25 elk from Michigan in 1995. This northern herd is projected to reach a population level of over 200 animals this year, including a high proportion of bulls.

"It is important to note that the areas where Kentucky elk were released in Jackson County and the Flambeau River State Forest will not be included in this hunt," said Kevin Wallenfang, DNR deer and elk ecologist. "This hunt concentrates on elk born here in Wisconsin over the past two decades - we do not wish to take Kentucky elk, many of which are cows and may not be harvested."

Ten tags will be made available for a bull-only hunt in Fall 2018. Four tags will be awarded to Wisconsin residents through a random drawing. One additional tag will be awarded to a Wisconsin resident through a raffle conducted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Consistent with federal court rulings, the elk harvest quota is being shared equitably with the six Wisconsin Chippewa tribes.

"We look forward to the opportunity for Chippewa members and state hunters to have a harvest season" stated Chris McGeshick, Chairman of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community. "We continue to support this effort and look forward

to seeing the herd grow, and sustaining future harvest opportunities for our state."

Interested hunters can apply, however, only Wisconsin residents are eligible to purchase an elk tag. The application fee is $10 and applications will be available starting May 1 through the Go WILD system at GoWild.wi.gov.

Prior to receiving their carcass tag, all drawing winners will be required to complete an elk hunter education course prior to the start of the season," Wallenfang says. "Revenue from the elk tag application process will provide important funds to support elk habitat management, research and monitoring here in Wisconsin as the herd continues to grow."

The elk harvest quota for 2018 was determined by the department's Elk Advisory Committee, which, in addition to DNR biologists and researchers, includes representation from the following: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Wisconsin Wildlife Federation; Jackson County Forest and Parks; Wisconsin Conservation Congress; U.S. Forest Service; Wisconsin Bowhunters Association; Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission; U.W. Stevens Point, and Ho-Chunk Nation.

Kurt Flack,Regional Director for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, said that the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation elk tag raffle tickets are expected to be available for purchase by May. Those interested in purchasing raffle tickets may do so by going to RMEF.org/Wisconsin .

Wisconsin's inaugural elk hunting season will adhere to the following guidelines: •season will be open from October 13 to November 11, 2018 and December 13-21, 2018; •only bull elk may be harvested; Areas where Kentucky elk were released between 2015-2017 will be off limits to hunting until the population increases to levels identified in the elk management plan; only Wisconsin residents are eligible to receive a harvest tag; and harvest tags may be transferred to a Wisconsin resident youth hunter 17 years or younger.