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Memorial Day Program Planned

Act two for the Amery Theater

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It’s been several years since the doors last closed at Amery Classic Theater.

But with a little money and a lot more luck, Amery’s iconic downtown marquee may soon be lighting up Keller Avenue once again.

A small group of volunteers including Bob Zank, Jim Thompson, Randy Dean, Larry Stelter, Jack Bennett and Dennis Wiese, are as passionate about keeping those lights on as anyone. They call themselves the Amery Arts Alliance, a soon-to-be non-profit group committed to a thriving Amery arts community.

Their mission? Reopen the Amery Classic Theater and make it every bit of the performance destination it once was. Some of you may be thinking, “Haven’t I seen this movie before?”

Bob Zank doesn’t think so. He knows that the venue, with its modest stage and vintage charm, has more to offer than just movies.

Starting with a preview show scheduled for June 22, audiences will get a taste of what the Amery Arts Alliance has in mind—from live children’s and adult theater, to live music, spoken word SEE THEATER PAGE 2A

Amery Memorial Day Program A Salute to Veterans Monday, May 29, 2017 The Parade will form at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:15 a.m. All Legionnaires, V.F.W. Post & Auxiliary Units, Veterans of all conflicts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Fraternal and Civic Bodies, Band Members and all other units will meet as per above.

The program begins at the Central Avenue Bridge at 10:45 a.m. honoring those veterans lost at sea.

Placing of Wreaths Auxiliary members Phyllis Martinson, Judith Sanders .

AT THE CEMETARY 11 A.M.

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Master of Ceremonies.............E. Sanders & B. Hegg InvocationPastor ............Barry Schaefer ‘Star Spangled Banner’…..Amery Middle School Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director Pledge of Allegiance…………………Boy Scouts – Scout, Mason Henke ‘America: Sweet Land of Liberty ‘…...Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Director

The Amery Arts Alliance plans to reopen the Amery Classic Theatre this June, with live performances, music and more.

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Who will fill the urns?

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

One year after City Council members took note of the Amery Cemetery Association’s deficit spending dilemma and impending cash crisis, council and association members were back at the table once again Monday evening—twelve months closer to a zero balance. And to make matters worse, just seven days before Memorial Day, the cemetery’s primary groundskeeper, Danny Sig-

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Parks and Recreation committee members were reassured that, with a lot of volunteer help, the cemetery would look ‘like a million bucks’ for Monday’s Memorial Day services. The rest of the summer workload, however, is still in question.

And what about the budget?

Chuck Williamson opened the discussion with a quote that he’d long taken to heart.

“You can judge the character of a SEE URNS PAGE 8A

Just one week shy of Memorial Day, urns at the Amery City Cemetery remain empty. Volunteers plan to fill them this week. But viability of the program that funds the urns is in question as the Cemetery Association faces an ongoing cash crisis.

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THEATER: Group seeks help with seed money, two-week youth drama camp to launch in June FROM PAGE 1A

performances, variety shows, and yes, even movies.

Like the name ‘alliance’ implies, they hope to partner with as many local theater and arts organizations as they can to pull it off. And with any luck, Amery could soon become a performance destination.

As exact details of the June 22 preview show are finalized, registrations are now being accepted for a youth theater camp to be held afternoons in June, culminating in a performance of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ June 23-25.

And it’s just the beginning. The rest of the summer is taking shape too, with the goal being regularly scheduled programming and widespread community support.

Thanks to a deal brokered by Zank with current theater owners Chris and Mary Lynn Regnier, the group will be able to call the theater home with very little overhead expense. It’s a win for the Regniers, who just want to see the theater in use, and a win for Amery, where one less storefront will sit empty.

Jim Thompson is hopeful that the Amery Arts Alliance will provide a space for the Amery Community Theater to perform more regularly throughout the year, and Clear Lake performers are also eyeing up the venue.

Like any fledgling group, seed funding has proven to be an obstacle. Paying the utilities, taxes, and startup costs are their biggest challenges, which wouldn’t be a problem after a few shows. But the Amery Arts Alliance is starting at zero.

Zank is hopeful that the theater is something Amery wants to be open.

And hopeful that the community will find a way to help.

If you’d like to see live performances in downtown Amery, and want to help the Amery Arts Alliance and its mission, a GoFundMe account makes contributing easy. Visit gofundme. com/amery-classic-theater and donate any amount, large or small. A website is forthcoming, but in the meantime, connect with them on 93.1 FM or facebook.com/ameryartsalliance for all the latest performance information, or to volunteer.

It was a blast!

Amery Congregational Church hosted their second annual Colorblast 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday. Wet weather made for an unusually sticky, colorful mess, and a good turnout overall. Proceeds from the event will benefit Halos of the St. Croix Valley.

YOUTH DRAMA CAMP The Amery Arts Alliance will host a youth drama camp for children age 7 to 14. The camp will teach theater fundamentals, and includes a role in the performance of ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Times will be 12:30 to 3:30, Monday through Friday June 12-23, with performances June 24 and 25. Cost of the camp is $50. Families should register by June 7. For more information or to register, call 715-268-9722.

City to check storm sirens after Tuesday malfunction

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A powerful thunderstorm travelled through southeast Polk County on May 16, dropping heavy rain and hail as large as tennis balls. When a tornado warning was issued, the city’s storm sirens did not perform as anticipated and will be examined this week, according to Police Chief Tom Marson.

The sirens may be activated by police squad cars and are supposed to come to their peak and stay there for three minutes, but for some reason they did not perform as expected on Tuesday. That’s why they were activated several times during the tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).

The sirens are tested the first Thursday of the month during

the spring and summer at approximately 1:45 p.m., according to Marson.

“They worked just fine when we tested them May 4,” Marson said.

Marson says that an “all clear” siren is not blown because no really can be sure that conditions are all clear.

Marson says residents who don’t feel they have adequate shelter from tornados are encouraged to go to Golden Age Manor, where the basement is made available as a storm shelter for the public.

A powerful thunderstorm tracked across northwest Wisconsin during the early evening of May 16. The NWS in Chanhassen reports the storm produced a strong, long track tornado that first developed over southeastern Polk County, five miles east of Clear Lake,

This map prepared by the National Weather Service shows the track of the May 16 storm. Tornado touchdowns are indicated by the pins.

on 30th Street, then tracked mostly eastward across southern Barron and southern Rusk counties, possibly into Price County. The hardest hit area was just north of Chetek, where high-end EF2 damage was found. the rest of the path ranged from EF0 to EF1 with mainly tree damage, and mostly minor structural damage.

The NWS defines EF0 tornadoes as having winds from 65-85 mph, EF1 86-110 mph and EF2 111-135 mph.

At 4:50 p.m. a funnel cloud was reported in Arland in Barron County by a trained spotter. Three-inch hail was reported in Barron at 5:13 p.m.

A funnel cloud was reported four miles south southeast of Chetek at 5:17 p.m. and the tornado in Chetek was reported at 5:35 p.m.

A turkey barn four miles north of Chetek was reported destroyed by a tornado at 5:45 p.m..

The first report of a tornado in Rusk County occurred at 6:15 p.m. five miles west southwest of Weyerhaeuser. At 7:00 p.m., tornado sighting were reported one mile south of Ladysmith and in Conrath.

A mobile home park was hit by the storm with one fatality and 25 persons injured in Chetek.

The long task of cleanup and rebuilding began in earnest on Friday in Chetek while officials from the weather service

continued to determine the extent of the tornado.

According to Meteorologist Todd Krause, the route of the storm path was driven as closely as it could be followed on Thursday, and aerial surveys were conducted as well to determine if the tornado stayed on the ground for an excess of 60 miles or if the thunderstorm produced more than one tornado.

If the tornado did in fact stay on the ground for 60 miles or more, it will be one of the longest tornadoes in recent Wisconsin history, according to Krause.

In the Amery area, heavy rain and hail were the main concerns. A trained weather

spotter reported 2.5-inch diameter hail two miles south of Amery at 4:41 p.m. Monday.

“To quantify, 2.5-inch hail is considered tennis ball sized, 2.7-inch hail is baseball sized and 3 inch is hockey puck sized hail,” Krause said.

Gov. Walker toured the area on Wednesday and made a disaster declaration the same day. Volunteers began cleanup on Friday.

The Red Cross is encouraging financial donations to help victims of the tornado. Donation may be made by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 gift.

These Amery High School students were among many Polk County volunteers to lend a hand this week in Barron County. Volunteers sorted through donated items, and assisted in the cleanup of more than 231 damaged properties. Damage estimates from Tuesday’s tornado in Barron County are now projected at more than ten million dollars. The need for volunteers in a wide range of areas remains high. Volunteers can visit explorechetek.com to learn more about how to help.

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MAY 26 The Studebakers Enjoy vintage rock from the Studebakers at Cricket’s Bar & Grill on Friday, May 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Amery Area Community Center invites you to kick up your heels and enjoy some great music as well as a 50/50 raffle.

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MAY 29 Memorial Day Ceremony Amery’s Memorial Day Program and Salute to Veterans will take place on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. in the Amery Cemetery.

Memorial Day Dinner East Immanuel Lutheran Church will host a Memorial Day Dinner on May 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a free will offering, enjoy a ham dinner with salads and homemade pies. Ten percent of proceeds will go to the VFW, with the remainder toward re-roofing the steeple. Take out available.

Call 715-268-2143.

Pancake Extravaganza A Pancake Extravaganza will be held at Wapo Bible Camp from 8 a.m. to 12 pm. Enjoy buttermilk, Finnish, oven, and ‘cook’s choice’ pancakes with toppings, real maple syrup, sausage, fresh fruit and beverages. Free will offering.

Camp Wapo is located at 738 Hickory Pt. Lane in Amery.

JUNE 2 Vendor, Plant & Bake Sale There will be a big selection of baked goods and beautiful plants at the Amery Area Community Center on June 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be various vendors from around the area.

City wide garage sales City Wide garage sales will be held on Friday, June 2. A map to participating sales is available in the Amery Free Press.

JUNE 3 Amery Trail Days Make use of Amery’s Stower and Cattail trail for free all weekend long, while family friendly events are scheduled throughout the community.

Enjoy a community bike ride on the Stower Seven Lakes trail beginning at 10:30. And from 10-2, don’t miss the pet-

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Despite the raindrops and cold weather, a record 544 participants (not including kids, dogs, or volunteers) took part in the second annual Suicide Awareness 5K Run and Walk in Balsam Lake on Saturday. The event helped bring awareness to Polk County’s mental health concerns, and raised $28,000 for the Polk County Mental Health Task Force.

ting zoo, food, free ice cream, free blood pressure checks, recycling display, and more behind the fire hall.

Fly in Breakfast Fly in or drive in for the Amery Airport’s annual Fly-In breakfast, held from 7 to 11 at the Amery Regional Airport.

EMS Taco Dinner The Amery Area EMS will host a Taco Dinner fundraiser with all you can eat tacos from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ambulance Station. Silent auction, raffles, and crafts for kids will also be held. Free will donation. All proceeds used for new equipment.

JUNE 4 Sunday Fun Day Enjoy Karaoke with Kar Jackers Entertainment at the Amery Area Community Center on June 4 from 3pm-5pm.

Bring the family and have some fun! Light concessions available including adult beverages. There is no charge and this is open to the public.

JUNE 8 Living with Chronic Pain Dr. Jacqueline Peterson will be at the Amery Area Community Center on June 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss this issue that affects so many of us. Register by June 5 by calling 715-268-6605.

This seminar is free and open to the public.

Vintage Star Wars Exhibit The Polk County Historical Society invites the public to attend the opening of ‘The Nostalgia Awakens: A Vintage Star Wars Toys Display,’ June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Polk County Museum in Balsam Lake. Mr. Jarrod Roll, curator and creator of the exhibit will explain how the collection evolved. Exhibit

will be on display through Labor Day weekend, Thursdays through Mondays noon to 4.

JUNE 9 Backpack Fundraiser Help feed hungry kids at the Amery Fire Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. The Salvation Army Backpack Program will host a fundraiser featuring live music, BBQ/hot dog meal, silent auction, dunk tank, jump house, bake sale and more. Jim Armstrong will play from 4 to 5 p.m. and the Cattail Moon Band will play from 5 to 8.

JUNE 10 Seven Lakes Triathlon The Seven Lakes Fun Adventure Triathlon will take place on June 10 beginning at 9 a.m.

The event features a 3.1 mile run/walk, 16 mile bike ride, and a canoe/kayak/paddle around South Twin Lake. Register 8-8:45 at Soo Line Park for the 9 a.m. start. Advance registration rates are $40 for one person, $60 for two person teams, and $70 for three person teams. All rates are $10 more day of event. Register online at runsignup.com/race/wi/ amery/stowersevenlakestriathlon. Sponsored by Friends of the Trail. All proceeds go toward maintenance and trail improvements.

JUNE 11 Pancake Breakfast Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a pancake breakfast to help replace their commercial stove/oven. Serving from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free will offering.

JUNE 12 St. Croix Valley Orchestra The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will perform three con-

certs in June, including one at Amery’s Soo Line Park in conjuction with the Amery Farmer’s Market.

JUNE 13 Kops & Kids Golf Scramble Register as a twosome or foursome by Friday, June 2 for this year’s Kops & Kids K9 Association Golf Scramble on Tuesday, June 13. Lunch and registration begin at 12 with shot gun start at 1 p.m. Dinner and awards to follow. Includes fun hole events and challenges. $80 donation per player with proceeds used to support Amery Police Department programs and events. To register contact Heather at the Amery Police Department, 715-2683406 or email apd4121@amerytel.net.

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Music on the River Kick off Amery’s first ‘Music on the River’ of the season with the oldies music of ‘The Whitesidewalls.’ Food, music and family fun in Amery’s Michael Park begins at 5:00 and goes until 9:30 p.m.

JUNE 17 Woman’s Club Art Fair Amery’s North Park will be packed to the gills with crafters and vendors selling their wares from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Given Away-A Memoir Author Kate Gjerde will visit the Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. to read from her memoir, ‘Given Away,’ a portrait of a childhood spent in two very different worlds.

Refreshments will be provided. This session is open to the public and free of charge.

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Threat to civilized society?

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MAY 23, 2017

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Among the news stories bubbling to the surface last week is the latest sign of the apocalypse: man sues woman for texting during date.

Brandon Vezmar complained to his date, Crystal Cruz, about her persistent phone use during their fi rst date – a pizza and a showing of “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2.” About 15 minutes into the movie, Cruz began texting and Vezmar told her she should leave the theater to text.

She left and did not return.

Vezmar sent a text message the next day, seeking the cost of his date’s ticket. When Cruz failed to respond, Vezmar fi led a claim in court for $17.31.

According to the lawsuit, the texting was a “direct violation” Publisher of the cinema’s policy and she Tom Stangl “adversely” affected his and other patrons’ viewing experience.

“While damages sought are modest, the principle is important as defendant’s behavior is a threat to civilized society,” the petition said.

Cruz said she only texted two or three times with her friend who was having a fight with her boyfriend.

“I had my phone low and I wasn’t bothering anybody,” she said The court’s time was saved when the TV show Inside Edition arranged for Vezmar to get his money (on camera, of course) from Ms. Cruz.

In the only ending that could arise from a story like this, Vezmar counted the money in front of Cruz.

Class act all around here.

First, I agree that people should not be on their phones in movie theaters. The light from the phone screen immediately draws my attention from the big screen, the one I am paying to see.

Since this was the fi rst (and more than likely last) date for this couple, perhaps they should have simply had dinner.

But our ever dwindling attention spans seem to force us to resort to the smart phone, which has been called the “adult pacifier” by some for its soothing effect on people.

Technology is a wonderful thing, but nearly every time an innovation occurs, its intended use soon becomes coopted to something very different.

I’m sure the folks who invented texting thought “hey, here’s a wonderful way to transmit small messages – think of the time people will save not having to call each other.”

As to Vezmar’s assertion that texting is a “threat to civilized society,” I can only say welcome to the human race. Civilized society has been on life support for decades, and clogging the courts with lawsuits for $17.31 because your movie was spoiled probably isn’t helping civil discourse.

In the end, we all need to make a conscious decision to simply treat each other the way we would like to be treated. If we could break free of the gravitational pull of our own self-centeredness to do this one act of common courtesy and compassion, I doubt we would be reading stories like this one anymore.

But hey, that’s my opinion. I could very well be wrong.

Please turn your phone off the next time you go to a movie. The judicial system will thank you.

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

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

Help us make our neighborhoods safer Over the past month, our city has encountered numerous burglaries and vandalism incidents.

We have also responded to many vehicles entered, in which items were stolen. There were several burglaries where stolen property ranged from clocks, tools and firearms.

Another burglary occurred at Evergreen Village and the suspect Local was identified, although not Voices arrested at the Joe Vierkandt, time. There has also been damAmery Assist. age to property Police Chief complaints over the past month. I would like to make our community aware of crime prevention and techniques.

First, before I dive into writing about the physical attributes of crime prevention to our property and neighborhoods, I think it is necessary to talk about communication between the public and its law enforcement. We need citizens to take responsibility, not just for what’s theirs, but also what is their neighbors.’ If someone observes suspicious or criminal activity, it is important to notify law enforcement about the incident. I need you to be our eyes and ears! Call 911.

While on foot patrol in the area

of the burglaries, I reminded many citizens to lock and secure their property. I felt embarrassed telling some of my elders and friends to be vigilant knowing some haven’t locked their doors in years. We live in a great community but as last month’s crimes remind us, we don’t live in a utopia and I can’t stand to see anyone victimized.

Criminals choose a victim, have intent to commit the crime, and look for an opportunity to do so. Let’s make it difficult for them! Have different layers of security. Most break-ins occur through doors. Install quality doors, windows and locks. Make sure your doors and windows are locked. All exterior doors should have a deadbolt. Windows should have secondary locking devices as well.

Instead of leaving hidden keys, purchase an electronic combination lock or give an extra key to a trusted neighbor. If you are gone, or the home is unoccupied, tell a neighbor, friend or family to check on your residence or have a trusted person stay at your home.

Have them collect the mail so it’s not piling up in the mailbox outside. In the winter time, show a presence by having vehicle tracks and foot traffic on your property.

Look at your environment around your home and vehicles.

If it is not well lit, install motion or dusk to dawn lights. Maintain trees, brushes, fences, etc. that

create visual barriers in order to deter and diminish a suspect’s attempt at a stealthy entry. Monitor who has access to your property.

If you live in a secure residence, like Evergreen Village, identity individuals before they are allowed inside. It is still unknown how the suspect from the Evergreen Village burglary entered the building and attempted to steal property.

Security Systems are a great prevention tool. When an alarm is triggered, a Security Monitoring Company will notify the owner and law enforcement. Other surveillance/camera systems can notify your cell phone or electronic device. Camera systems whether live or saved to a hard drive, can give you real time information and also assist law enforcement with suspect identification.

If you have a hard drive, secure it inside the residence. Another layer of security is to invest in a safe inside the home. Make sure the safe is secured to the home’s structure.

There are many ways in which we can help with crime prevention in our neighborhoods. Not only do we need to partake in our own security, but demonstrate that same duty to our neighbors.

I hope that this information will lessen victimization and make our community a safer place.

Take care and God Bless.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tips for ticks To the Editor, Ticks, Lyme disease, and now co-infections are finally making the national news, and it’s about time!

This year we must be particularly vigilant as the mild winter we experienced has brought on a population explosion of the white-footed mouse, a carrier of the black legged tick, better known as the deer tick.

While Lyme disease is the fastest growing victor-borne disease in the united states, many other bacteria parasites and viruses can also be transmitted by ticks. These are generally referred to as “co-infections” of Lyme, since people often have them at the same time as Lyme disease. While US cases of Lyme are estimated to be over 300,000 per year, no one really knows the incidence of co-infections.

According to Dr. Richard Horrowitz, a well known authority on Lyme disease, “ The existence of these co-infections explains why some people with Lyme remain chronically ill even after treatment.”

“Prevention is worth a pound of cure”, as the old saying goes, and we have discussed the following at our Lyme Support Group meetings: Use a Permethrin spray for your clothing, camping gear & tents. These are sprays designed especially for this purpose: One is Coleman Insect Treatment, which comes in blue and silver spray can. The second one is by a company called Sawyer, which comes in a gold can, and can be purchased at a Walmart store.

When applying to your clothing you can do it one of two ways: (1) Either lay each piece out flat, as on your driveway , spraying well on each side, or (2) hang them on your clothesline. Make sure that you allow the proper drying time, as directed on the can. ( I also spray my shoes that I wear out to the garden as well as the socks that I pull up over my pant legs).

Sprayed clothing is said to be good for 5-6 washings. After wearing, always be sure to leave these clothes outside so as not to chance bringing a tick inside!

Be sure to do the “tick inspection” when you change clothing. At this time of the year you may have difficulty finding a “nymph” which is only the size of a tiny poppy seed. Keep in mind that ticks prefer hiding in a warm place, so check thoroughly!

Deep Woods “OFF” will provide long-lasting protection on your skin and hair from mosquitoes, ( that may be carrying the West Nile Virus), ticks, biting flies, gnats, and chiggers.

My next Letter will discuss the symptoms of Lyme disease. Meanwhile, I wish for you a tick-free summer!

Sincerely, Ann Krisik Amery, Wis. Note: Ann is a member of the Amery Lyme Support group, and may be reached at 715-268-2856.

What do dems have to offer?

To the Editor, The Republicans in the House of Representatives effectively voted down their hated Obamacare in favor of another health care bill for the United States.

Obamacare does limp. Everyone from Obama to the old person who goes to Social Services to try to find the best insurance policy knows it. The Republicans do not need to rub it in. But Obamacare had taken months of research and development. Parenthetically, if you do not know it, initially Obamacare was the work, not of Obama, but of a Republican, conservative think tank.

Its replacement bill, highly praised by the Republicans, is even more defective in content and comprehension than our present day Obamacare. It was railroaded through the House by Paul Ryan, Sean Duffy, and their Republican associates in a matter of days.

Ironically, its main intent was not to benefit the sick and injured in our country, but to grant a mammoth welfare tax break to the Republicans’ richest donors whom the Representatives were anxious to please.

After passing the bill, these Republicans traveled to Trump’s Rose Garden to celebrate with all sorts

of drinks and edible goodies while most of the United States public watched in horror from behind the White House gates.

The bill which was passed by the House on health care is horrific beyond belief. States can allow insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions, and rape is considered a pre-existing condition. $8 billion would be allowed for a high-risk pool for those with pre-existing conditions, but intelligent estimates indicate that $200 billion would be needed for the expensive high-risk pool. Maternal care would be defunded. Insurance costs and co-payments would rise for all. At the same time, a tax break of $594 billion would be granted to super rich people of the nation. In short, the rich would get richer, and the poor and the middle class would get even poorer.

Donald Trump, Paul Ryan, Sean Duffy and the Republican majority jumped for glee. They actually celebrated the passing of this monster. Hopefully, the senate will either refuse to consider this bill, leaving us at least with Obamacare — a good bill when you consider the alternative, or hopefully, they will come up with something much better. A single payer system for funding health care — a system used effectively by the rest of the world — certainly should be on the table for consideration.

Days later, Trump snubbed precedent by firing the head of the F.B.I. The head of the F.B.I. was in the process of investigating the Trump administration’s possible collusion with the Russian government and other possible administrative aberrations.

Both these matters, and other incidents of consequence, could actually end the horrific Republican reign of terror for the poor and middle classes in our country. We have elections in 2018 and 2020 which could change the political scene considerably. Some poorer voters in our area will have to seriously consider whether their usual Republican vote continues to be automatic.

But what do the tried and true Democrats have to offer? Tom Perez and the established Democrats are citing hope for the future and simply getting these Republicans out of office as soon as possible. These are certainly noble and necessary goals. However, hope for the future is a virtue that we already have.

Getting Republicans out of office tends to be merely negative and even simply self-serving for any Democrat.

In making our decisions, we have to look once more at Bernie Sanders and people like him. The television commentators on CNN and NBC have been known to snicker at Bernie, poor reporters that they are. They have waited for over an hour with the camera focused on an empty lectern where Donald Trump was scheduled to give a speech. At the very same time Bernie was giving a mammoth rally somewhere else. They treat Bernie Sanders as though he is a thorough idiot. He sometimes did not help himself either. His fair flew in all directions, and his arms and hands gestured spasmodically.

Yet Bernie is an intelligent man and an astute politician. His message is always direct and clear. Hopefully, many will follow in his path.

Bernie Sanders accepted money only from those who supported him. He did not ever have to vote to please rich donors, the companies that not only own the television stations, but sell products that are destructive of humanity and the earth we live on. Both Republicans and established Democrats alike, who have received such money, continue to have this problem.

Because Bernie is free, he can vote for Social Security, Medicare and affordable medicine for all, for the safety of the environment, for a $15 minimum wage, for paid college tuition for all, etc. He is not hounded by companies who pay his way.

Thomas Kessler Amery, Wis.

$2 for the Polk County Museum?

To the Editor, I am disappointed to hear members of the Polk County Board have a resolution withdrawing support from the Polk County Museum.

The Museum is owned, insured and maintained

by Polk County, with volunteers from the Polk County Historical Society (PCHS) staffing it. This has worked well for the nearly 40 years it has been open.

However, without county support the PCHS is unlikely to be able continue running it.

Currently, a tiny county investment leverages dozens of volunteers who keep the museum open adding greatly to the quality of life in Polk County as well as to the economic well being by attracting tourists.

I grew up in Washington County, Wis., a very conservative county, where the county board supports the local history society and museum in West Bend, also an old court house. They spend about $2 per resident per year on its support (143,000 people, $290,000). My hundreds of relatives living there are happy to pay the $2 extra in taxes to preserve their history, in fact they consider it a great bargain.

A $2/person expenditure from our property taxes in Polk County (43,000 folks), would be amplified greatly by the work of volunteers (like me) who spend time to make Polk County a more livable, attractive and interesting place.

If you agree, PLEASE call your County Board member and tell them to support the County Museum as they have been doing since it opened in 1975.

Each of the 15 county board members as individuals hold the future of the museum in their hands. How each one acts this month and in the coming months will determine if the museum is to continue.

Polk County board members just unanimously approved spending $302/person of your taxes to build a new garage for trucks and road graders without blinking an eye. Surely they can agree on $2 to preserve our county history as a reasonable cost.

Tell them you want $2 of your taxes spent that way! And while you are at it, send a donation to the museum too, and stop in and visit as it opens Memorial Day weekend.

Margo W. Hanson Cushing, Wis.

Say a prayer To the Editor, I am telling people here who will listen including some who prefer not to listen that if they voted for Trump they need to be on their knees NOW praying for Trump.

Shifting gears, historians have called WWII “the greatest tragedy in human history.” I am adding to that: I fear that Donald Trump could become the 2nd greatest tragedy in human history! I am more than a little concerned about the issue of leadership – political and military during this time frame in history.

We could be living in the most dangerous days since the eve of our civil war. We need, above all, a president who is rational in all that he says and does, who weighs carefully his every move so as to maintain stability in a world so fraught with danger. We can no longer depend, if we ever could, on the rational behavior of our enemies. More frightening question: Can we depend on the rationality of our own president. Will we ever be able to depend on Trumps sober use of reason instead of compulsive emotion? God help us! Amen.

A.J. Tetzlaff Pastor since 1959 Korean War Vet

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Charges filed after hidden camera discovered in woman’s bedroom

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Amery man has made an initial court appearance this week on charges that he secretly fi lmed a female roommate and her friend in various states of undress.

Trapper A. Simons, 32 of Amery was charged May 18 with ‘capturing an intimate Simons representation with-

out consent,’ a class I felony.

According to the criminal complaint, a female friend of Simons’ female roommate was in her bedroom when she noticed a camera inside of a hole in the wall connected to Simons’ bedroom.

The women called authorities when they discovered a small camera taped to the other side of the wall concealed with a pair of sweatpants, along with a laptop computer with pornography and three videos of the female roommate. One of the videos showed the

Police checking man’s welfare accused of racial profiling

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Osceola man with a history of drug-related charges blamed racial profi ling for his arrest after police responded to calls of a suspicious parked car parked in a private driveway, with an unconscious man in the driver’s seat.

Authorities and emergency responders arrived at the scene in Salami the Town of Farmington just shortly after 7 a.m. on May 8.

The man, 21-year-old Matthew O. Salami of Osceola, refused medical attention by emergency responders, and was ‘agitated and argumentative,’ according to police reports.

Police reported that based on their previous contact with Salami, they believed that he was under the influence of some type of medication. Salami is on probation for prior criminal convic-

tions.

Police told Salami that he would not be driving the vehicle any further, and offered him a ride home, which he refused. Salami reportedly became argumentative, calling the officers ‘[expletive] racist pigs.’ He was ordered from the vehicle and a struggle ensued, according to police reports, and he was eventually taken into custody.

The reports also note that Salami continued to berate the officer the entire ride to the Polk County Jail, asserting that the only reason he was under arrest was because he was black.

Jail staff recovered both Diazepam and methamphetamine from Salami’s clothing.

He was subsequently charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.

Salami remains in custody at the Polk County Jail, and as of Friday has yet to post a $500 cash bond set by Judge Daniel Tolan.

female roommate entering and exiting the shower.

Police seized various storage devices and a cell phone from Simons’ room.

According to the complaint, upon questioning Simons admitted to using a trail camera in the bathroom to record the victim in the nude, but explained that it was a live feed to his phone and nothing was saved or recorded. Simons also admitted to recording the female friend of the victim inside the bedroom.

Judge Jeffery Anderson released Si-

Polk County Arrest Reports Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, May 15, 2017 Matthew O. Salami, 21, Osceola was arrested on May 8 for disorderly conduct, obstruction/resisting, possession of meth, and possession of a schedule IV narcotic.

Brenda A. Mikkelson, 41, Osceola was arrested on May 8 for a Department of Corrections warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tyler M. Majewski, 28, Osceola was arrested on May 8 for disorderly conduct.

Travis W. Dahl, 32, Osceola was arrested on May 8 for felony bail jumping and disorderly conduct.

Hayden L. Russell, 18, Amery was arrested on May 8 for burglary, criminal damage to property, possession of THC, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Joseph P. Calhoun, 58, Centuria was arrested on May 9 for substantial domestic battery, resisting arrest, and misdemeanor bail jumping.

Jamie L. Brown, 48, St. Paul, Minn. was arrested on May 9 for damage to property.

Hailey M. Dockendorf, 17, Osceola

Amery Police Report Amery Police Report

05/12/2017 – 05/18/2017 05/12/17, 08:34AM, Motor vehicle accident 05/12/17, 01:15PM, Suspicious activity 05/12/17, 02:15PM, Vehicle lockout 05/12/17, 05:22PM, Gas drive off 05/13/17, 01:50AM, Suspicious activity 05/13/17, 12:00PM, Juvenile call 05/13/17, 02:25PM, Welfare check 05/13/17, 09:11PM, Traffic complaint 05/14/17, 02:16AM, Disturbance 05/14/17, 02:53AM, Business alarm 05/14/17, 04:22AM, Intoxicated person 05/14/17, 02:30PM, Vehicle lockout 05/14/17, 06:47PM, Assist citizen 05/14/17, 09:22PM, Noise complaint 05/15/17, 12:15AM, Assist citizen 05/15/17, 03:57PM, Mental health call 05/15/17, 08:15PM, Mental health call 05/16/17, 12:51PM, Gas drive off 05/16/17, 01:10PM, Property damage report 05/16/17, 05:04PM, Disturbance 05/16/17, 06:33PM, Juvenile call 05/16/17, 10:10PM, Suspicious activity 05/17/17, 02:27AM, Traffic stop turned into OWI 1st 05/17/17, 10:45AM, Officer Carlson up at Amery High School meet and greet with students

mons on a $5,000 signature bond after his initial appearance. He ordered no contact with either of the victims and a police escort to assist Simons in vacating the residence.

This is Simons’ first criminal charge in Wisconsin. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 30 in Polk County Circuit Court.

05/17/17, 04:35AM, Violation of person/privacy report 05/17/17, 08:10PM, Assist EMS 05/17/17, 09:25PM, Welfare check 05/17/17, 09:53PM, Arrest for probation violation 05/18/17, 10:33AM, Juvenile call 05/18/17, 11:20AM, Criminal Damage to Property/Vandalism 05/18/17, 12:20AM, Assistant Chief Vierkandt has lunch with Lien Elementary School 05/18/17, 01:00PM, Welfare check 05/18/17, 07:02PM, Criminal Damage to Property/Burglary attempt 05/18/17, 09:27PM, Noise complaint 05/18/17, 09:49PM, Disturbance 05/18/17, 10:30PM, Vehicle lockout 05/18/17, 11:24PM, Welfare check Arrests: John Paul Richey, 24 of Hudson, OWI 1st, Possess Marijuana, Possess Drug Paraphernalia.

Trapper Simons, 32 of Amery, Representations Depicting Nudity/Capture Intimate Representation without Consent Paul D. Jerry, 39 of Amery, Probation Violation

was arrested on May 10 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

John J. Weingarten, 30, St. Croix Falls was arrested on May 11 for retail theft and bail jumping.

Michael J. Armstrong, 57, Chisago City, Minn. was arrested on May 12 for operating a commercial vehicle without a commercial driver’s license.

Jason L. Benson, 38, Coon Rapids, Minn. was arrested on May 13 for violating a foreign protection order.

Leo S. Martell, 61, Milltown was arrested on May 9 for a Department of Corrections warrant.

Ridge D. Mosay, 27, Balsam Lake was arrested on May 10 for failure to appear (Sawyer Co.).

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

Officers force entry at scene of bloody Centuria assault

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Joseph P. Calhoun, 58, formerly of Centuria, has been charged with substantial battery and resisting an officer after a violent domestic disturbance on the early morning of Calhoun May 9 in Centuria.

According to police reports, a woman covered in blood had been outside her apartment asking neighbors to call 911.

Police arrived to hear screams coming from inside the apartment. No one would answer the locked door, requiring police to force entry into the home.

Calhoun replied “[Expletive] you” when asked to show his hands, and fought officers as he was taken into custody.

Officers reported the woman’s appearance as ‘quite dis-

turbing’ as she emerged from a bedroom screaming and covered in blood. She told officers that Calhoun had punched her several times causing her to lose consciousness. Her injuries were extensive enough that she was later admitted to the hospital.

The report states that Calhoun smelled of alcohol at the time of his arrest, despite having bond conditions that prohibit him from drinking alcohol. When asked how much he’d had to drink Calhoun told officers, “Clearly not enough.”

Calhoun has since moved to Shaffer, Minn. Judge Daniel Tolan released Calhoun on a $10,000 signature bond the same day, and has subsequently transferred the case to Judge Jeffery Anderson citing possible conflicts with the case.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 12 in Polk County Circuit Court.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

MAY 23, 2017

Amery News of 1890 The following is reprinted from the Amery Echo, dated August 7, 1890.

Wm. Fox, together with his friends have enjoyed a number of pleasant sails on North Twin Lake in his new sailboat, Eagle, which was recently launched.

Dan Fox’s new hotel on the corner of Harriman Avenue and Birch Street has been christened the Twin Lake House. It will be ready for occupancy in about a month. Wm. Shalmedine has leased the same for one year. It will, without doubt, have a good patronage.

We would like to see some live and energetic person open up a bank in Amery. A good institution of this kind would receive the hearty support of a great many farmers here besides the businessmen.

Sheriff Reilly, Polk County’s popular official, captured a criminal in Amery on Monday. The criminal was a young boy about 17 or 18 years of age and was wanted on a charge of watch stealing.

The following if reprinted from the Amery Echo, dated Aug. 21, 1890 The site for the Catholic Church has been cleared off.

The work of erecting the building will be commenced immediately.

We have not yet been able to get the census of Polk County by towns in full, but learn that the population of the county is 12,959. In 1880 it was 10,018, a gain of 2,941 in ten years. In 1885 it was 12,884. The gain is nearly all from 1880 – 1885, being 2,886 from 1880 to 1885, and only 55 from 1885 to 1890. A large number have moved from the county in the last five years, but we hold our own.

100 Years Ago May 23, 1917 The Amery Mercantile Company’s Beautiful Store The “Amery Mercantile Co.,” is of quite recent origin, but the business is one of the oldest in Amery and it has more history than any other establishment in the village.

In 1889 E. J. Schneider bought the Christopher Bros’ store. At that time the building was a two story frame structure 25x50 with a lean-to 20x50 and an old shed at the rear, which was used as a warehouse. Within a week after Mr. Schneider had taken possession the shed blew away and he then built a good substantial warehouse. The lean-to he fitted up for a drug department. The second story of the building was used as the family living apartments.

In 1894, Mr. Schneider sold the business to the Amery Lumber Company and for a time this concern conducted the store under the name of Johnson, Maxon and Co. and later on changed the name to Glover, Rickett and Heald.

In December of 1907 the old building was destroyed by fire and a few weeks later a new structure was built.

In 1909, Mr. Schneider again

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enced by residents of the community for a 10 day period from April 27 to May 6.

But as one party remarked, “Our summers are getting shorter all the time.” Following this line of reasoning, “fall” was ushered into the Midwest May 7 with temperatures dropping from 67 to 73 degrees. Incidentally, the high for the year to date was 89 degrees recorded on May 4.

While some light frost has been reported in this sector, the lowest official temperature recorded at the Black Brook official weather station was 33 degrees. This figure is the low mark for May 11, 12 and 13.

To further intensify the heat, no moisture fell during the extremely warm days. However, rainfall of 1.83 has been recorded so far in the month of May.

Hickory Point Resort on Lake Wapogasset One of the most beautiful places in Polk County was the Hickory Point Resort, some two and a half miles west out of Amery, located on a high bank on the east side of Lake Wapogasset and from any of the buildings a splendid view was obtained of that beautiful lake. This popular summer resort was established in 1914 by E. L. Guanella.

Guanella provided the resort with tennis and croquet courts and facilities for bathing, swimming and fishing. The entire grounds were shaded by tall trees, making the place one of nature’s most beautiful spots.

acquired possession of the establishment and the business was conducted under the name of The Amery Mercantile Co., and until March 1915 was under the management of Mr. Schneider.

As the name indicates, the concern does a general mercantile business, and of the goods in all their departments quality is the first consideration. Some of their specialties are: Belding silks, Bon Ton corsets, Ironclad hosiery, several varieties of dress and work shoes and clothing for both men and women in addition to notions, groceries and household items.

here last week looking up a car, which had been stolen in that city and found that a Ford Sedan bought by Chas. Carroll, recently by Wm. Schurtz of Star Prairie, was the car in question.

Mr. Carroll was an innocent purchaser and turned over the car without question when the owner’s proof was furnished.

The detectives and Col. Henry Johnson went to Star Prairie and after showing Mr. Schurtz the seriousness of selling property to which rightful ownership could not be shown, if necessary, he returned the purchase price to Mr. Carroll.

95 Years Ago May 25, 1922

85 Years Ago May 26, 1932

Team Hurries to Cemetery

Vital Statistics

The Cemetery Association recently purchased for a tool house, the little garden “playhouse” owned for many years

by Mrs. J. E. Davis.

Last Thursday morning it was put on S. Peterson’s dray to be hauled over and placed in its new location in the center of the cemetery. All went well until the pole in the center of the roof struck a telephone wire in front of Mrs. Hammond’s place. The sudden noise frightened the horses and they gave a lurch and as the building toppled off the dray, the horses broke loose, still fastened together with the neck yoke.

Seeing Edw. Bellman’s car parked in front of the Chas.

Johnson residence, they spread, one horse going on each side of the car carrying it along for a considerable distance before they were stopped.

Aside from a few scratches on the horses, no damage was done, although for a few minutes spectators inform us that things looked rather exciting.

Deaths in Polk County in 1931 totaled 273, as compared with 253 for 1930, while last year’s births numbered 480, marking a decrease of 34 from those of the preceding year, it is announced by the bureau of vital statistics, state board of health.

Heart diseases proved the leading death cause in this county last year, exacting a toll of 49 lives the records of the bureau reveal. Other leading death causes reported by the county for 1931, and the number of lives claimed by each included cancer, 36; accidents, 33; nephritis, 29; cerebral hemorrhage, 21; pneumonia, 12, and tuberculosis, 6 lives.

The state birth roster for 1931 reached a provisional total of 54,613, as compared with 56,643 recorded for 1930.

The marked decline in our birth rate during the past ten years is beginning to show a decrease in school enrollments for the first five grades, and if continued will mean no necessity for enlarging school building facilities or increasing the number of teachers.

Stolen Car Located in Amery St. Paul detectives came out

75 Years Ago May 21, 1942

Nothing Sacred Reports of vandalism in the local cemetery are coming into this office through reliable quarters.

Unless home measures soon “take up the slack” in this unforgiveable behavior, authorities will take some drastic steps to correct the condition. How about respecting the honored dead?

Tornado Loss Estimates Run to $250,000

Grand Opening For Local “Dairy Queen”

With the property loss estimated at $200,000 to $250,000 in the destructive tornado, which swept west of Amery late last Wednesday afternoon, stricken families this week laid plans for rehabilitating themselves, with the help of the American Red Cross and of their neighbors and townspeople.

The twister struck with fury about 4 p.m. last Wednesday, starting at a point southwest of Star Prairie and extending northeast to the Frank Olien farm north of Highway No. 8, and spent itself when it struck the Apple River on a northeasterly course.

It left in its wake destruction on over a score of farms, huge trees ripped up and destroyed, and Lake Wapogasset Park in ruins, as well as a score of summer homes and cottages on the west side of the lake.

The big twister, seen by many, was an odd shaped one, with its widest portion at the top. It swept up barns, homes, chicken coops, machine sheds, littered fields, tore up huge trees and twisted others.

Beula Olien, seriously injured when the twister hit her father Oscar’s farm on No. 8, is in the Amery Hospital and was reported improving Tuesday.

She received severe cuts and bruises, spinal injuries, and possible internal injuries. She was found about 50 feet from her home, almost buried in mud whipped up by the storm.

The Olien farm was wrecked, home and all.

While the new venture has been in operation for sometime, the official grand opening of the Amery “Dairy Queen” is slated for this coming Saturday, May 24.

A completely new structure on the southern portion of the business street, the store is owned and operated by O. F. Anderson under a franchise from the “Dairy Queen” organization. It was built by S. A. Simonson and son to specifications supplied by the parent firm so that it conforms to the standards applied throughout the nation to stores of this nature.

One of the first in the state of Wisconsin, the new stand will be operated by Norval Anderson, Leo Bernschot and O. F. Anderson.

65 Years Ago May 15, 1952 Summer Lasts 10 Days An average heat of 85 degrees during the day, was experi-

45 Years Ago May 4, 1972 Begin River View Manor About 80 mobile home sites are expected to be ready for occupancy this summer at River View Manor located two blocks south of the Amery Elementary School on Minneapolis Avenue.

Construction began on the 20-acre complex last week. According to Marvin and Jeanette Dietrich, route 2, Turtle Lake, who own the project, minimum lot sizes will be 60x100 ft. and off-street parking will be provided for each unit.

Pocket-sized recreation areas will border nearly every home site. In addition, a three-acre park is planned for a spot adjacent to the Apple River.

Lot rentals, which include water, sewer and garbage pickup, will be $42 per month.

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Cardinal LG recognized with County Business Award AMERY – Cardinal LG recognized by the Polk County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) for its contributions to economic and community devel-

opment in Polk County. The 2017 Large Business Award was presented by Steve Healy, Executive Director of Polk County Economic Development Corporation,

L to R Vince Netherland, Executive Director, Jarite Dorenbush, Plant Manager, Joey Monson-Lillie, Human Resources Manager, and Steve Healy, Retiring Executive Director.

during PCEDC’s Business Awards Luncheon at Paradise Landing May 16, 2017.

State Representative Adam Jarchow presented a Citation by the Legislature on behalf of the Polk County Legislators State Senator Shelia Harsdorf and State Representative Adam Jarchow. In addition Scott Bolstad, Office of US Senator Ron Johnson presented a letter of recognition acknowledging Cardinal’s contributions to Polk County’s Economy.

Jarite Dorenbush, Plant Manager and Joey Monson-Lillie, Human Resources Manager accepted the award and recognitions on behalf of Cardinal LG of Amery.

Cardinal LG – Amery currently employs over 200 staff from Amery and the surrounding communities. The facility is part of Cardinal Glass Industries headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN which has 42 facilities located around the U.S. and employs approximately 6,000.

The Amery facility produces laminated safety glass & hurricane impact glass for a multitude of residential window manufacturers. Cardinal LG and its’ partner base also specialize in highly customized & fabricated glass for the Architectural market including railings, stair systems, glass wall systems, and “designer” glass. Some recent high profile projects include railings for the World Trade Center, Viking Stadium, Microsoft Campuses, Amazon Headquarters, & a multitude of unique installations. In just the past 5 years, over one million dollars in equipment has been invested into the Amery plant.

For more information about economic development in Polk County, contact Polk County Economic Development Corporation, 715-646-3369, info@polkcountyedc.com or visit www.polkcountyedc.com.

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community by the condition of its cemetery,” he began.

Dan Lien, speaking on behalf of the Cemetery Association, added, “We started out with $118,000 in 2012, and we’re down to about $36,000 now. We used to make good interest, but we don’t anymore.”

That, combined with a trend toward cremation, and the expense of fi lling and maintaining a growing number of flower urns into perpetuity, has pinched the association’s operating budget from both ends.

“The compliments that Amery gets on our cemetery are really something,” said Lien.

But all those compliments come at a price, and its one that Amery may no longer be able to afford.

Between the 17 hours it takes to mow and weed whip the cemetery 1-2 times per week, caring for the urns, and other incidental needs, annual expenses for the grounds typically hover around $50,000, while revenue has barely averaged half of that.

The Cemetery Association has not made any adjustments to their pricing structure or operating expenses since they met with council members last spring.

“I think in the end the city is going to end up funding some of this, but I think we need to take steps to insure that we’ve done everything we can to minimize the expense,” said Alderman Tim Strohbusch.

Much of the discussion focused on a problem with the perpetual care of the urns. 450 of more than 1000 urns in

MEMORIAL DAY: Program begins at 11 a.m.

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Address…Marty Noonan, Capt.

U. S. Air Force Veteran Placing of Crosses…...V.F.W. Auxiliary – Alice Golden & Shirley Thompson Reading of Veterans names deceased from Polk Co. last year.

Aux. Debra Handy “You’re A Grand Old Flag / America the Beautiful”..Cadet Band, Meredith Enjaian, Firing Squad …………V.F.W. & American Legion Taps…......Cadet Band Members: Jabin Friberg, & Mitch Baillargeon Raising of the Flag Benediction…...Pastor Barry Shaefer Following Memorial Day Services, all veterans and their families are invited for appetizers and refreshments at the VFW Hall, 730 North Wisconsin Ave., Amery.

MEMORIAL OBSERVANCES To the memory of its deceased veterans, Amery will humbly pay tribute Friday, May 26 and Monday May 29, in exercises to be conducted by the Veterans of

Foreign Wars Post 7929 and Auxiliary, Larson Torgerson Post 169 American Legion.

AMERY AREA CEMETERY SCHEDULES:

All post members will meet at the American Legion hall at 6 pm Friday May 26, for the purpose of visiting cemeteries in the Amery area. Wear your Post cap, white shirt, dark pants, Black Scarf & Braids.

Military Honors will be conducted at each cemetery to Honor our departed comrades. Taps played by Cadet Band members Sidney Bosley & Alex Engelking Please note time changes from previous years!

South Detail: East Lincoln 6:30 p.m.; Maplehill 6:50 pm, East Immanuel Lutheran 7:10 pm, Wagon Landing 7:25 pm, Little Falls 7:45 pm, Deronda 8:00 pm, Garfield (Trinity) 8:20pm.

North Detail: Apple River Free Mission 6:30 pm, St. Mary’s Range 6:55 pm, Elim-Range 7:15 pm, Shiloh 7:35 pm, Balsam Lutheran 8:00 pm, Volga 8:20 pm, and Fox 8:30 pm..

the cemetery are under the ‘perpetual care’ program, some going back a century or more. The program was discussed as something that, while adding an attractiveness to the grounds, is expensive and may be relatively uncommon as far as cemeteries go.

The program is sold to families at the time of burial, and insures that plants are placed in the urns before Memorial Day, and cared for throughout the summer.

“Perpetual care is in perpetuity, so we made a promise that we need to continue to place that plant,” added Jim Leadholm.

As the discussion progressed, moral obligation seemed to outweigh financial feasibility.

“It isn’t just recently that the revenue hasn’t come in,” said Williamson,

referring to a time when city officials handled the matter of unpaid cemetery expenses with much less tact.

Williamson added that the city also used to contribute annually to the Association’s budget. He felt that if the practice had continued the association might not be in such dire straights today.

Nevertheless, on its current path, the cemetery will completely run out of money sometime early in 2018.

And when that happens, by law, the city will have to take it over.

Council members agreed to assess next year’s budget for possible ways to finance the cemetery, which will take place later this fall. The city’s finance committee will also review the situation during their meeting this week.

Work begins on Polk County’s Highway 65 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northwest Region has begun an improvement project at the WIS 65 and Kennedy Mill Avenue intersection in the Town of Garfield and along WIS 65 as it curves around Mansen Lake near 40th Avenue in Polk County. Work began May 15, 2017.

The WIS 65/ Kennedy Mill intersection will be modified to reduce speeds, allow for better sight distance and enhance safety. Reconstruction of the WIS 65 segment around Mansen Lake will include

realignment and widening of the roadway to increase safety. Both sections on WIS 65 have higher than average crash rates.

Antczak Construction, Inc. is the prime contractor for the $1 million project. This project is funded through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Throughout construction, WIS 65 will be detoured via WIS 64, WIS 46, and US 8. Access for local residents and business will be provided at all times.

Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2017.

Lawmakers want to crack down on child porn requests MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin say it’s not against state law to solicit sexually explicit photographs of children but clearly should be.

Rep. Andre Jacque and Sen. Van Wanggaard announced Tuesday they’re circulating a bill that would make it a misdemeanor for adults to solicit sexually explicit photos, recordings or other representations of minors.

Jacque says current law allows sexual predators to groom children over an ex-

tended period of time without getting in trouble until they actually gain possession of child pornography.

He says officers in Brown County investigating child pornography brought the need for such a proposal to his attention.

Under the bill, an adult who solicits sexually explicit photographs from someone under the age of 18 would face up to a $10,000 fine and nine months in jail.

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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 to 103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; nursery available during worship.

Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church; 7 p.m. Sunday Night Live!

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, May 24: 9 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 28: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m.

Holy Worship.

Tuesday, May 30: 8:30 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, May 24: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal.

Thursday, May 25: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, May 26: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Sunday, May 28: 10 a.m. Worship/Memorial service; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns meeting.

Monday, May 29: Office closed; Senior Dining Hall closed.

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

Senior Dining Hall opens.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, May 25: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, May 28: 9:30 a.m. Deronda worship.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, May 28: 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Monday, May 29: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Memorial Day Dinner.

Tuesday, May 30: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

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 Thursday, May 25: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, May 28: 9 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, May 30: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, May 24: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Sunday, May 28: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, May 30: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday service 10:15 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, May 25: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, May 28: 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

Sin Boldly?

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“The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase.

But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

—Romans 5:20-21 NIV

here is a famous letter from Martin Luther to his fellow reformer Philip Melanchthon where Luther tells him to sin boldly. This passage has often been taken out of context to claim that Luther was a reprobate, but if we look carefully at the context in which Luther was advising Melanchthon to “sin boldly” we see that nothing could be further from the truth.

Melanchthon was having doubts about the Catholic church withholding the wine from the laity in the distribution of the Eucharist. Until 1416, all members of the church could receive the Eucharist in both species, i.e. the bread and the wine, but after 1416 the church withheld the chalice from the laity. Melanchthon was worried that he might be sinning and Martin Luther essentially told him that in matters like this, where there is considerable doubt about whether you are sinning or not, to go ahead and sin boldly.

He also said to “pray boldly for you are the boldest of sinners.” Sometimes we fear that we are sinning, and may even doubt God’s ability to forgive us, but none of us really know God’s mind on these fine details of faith, and in that context, Luther’s advice is apt. Sin boldly and trust that God’s grace is sufficient. – Christopher Simon

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West Immanuel Lutheran Church Confirmation Confirmation was held on Sunday, April 30, at West Immanuel Lutheran church. Back row, left to right, Pastor Rexford Brandt, Sawyer Federation, Morgan Feldt, Mathea Leiskau, Casey Fogelberg. Front row, Lisa Martinson, Director of Youth Ministry, Ann Nelson, Jordyn Wright, Thomas Oswald, Megan Reigel, Spencer Hove, Allison Fogelberg, Claire Fogelberg.

Amery Congregational Church Confirmation Confirmation was held at Amery Congregational Church for, left to right, Mason Henke, Pastor Schaefer, Daniel Gannon and Brett Johnson.

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, May 24: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 5:30 p.m.

End of year Confirmation Mentor Celebration; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. BRB ; 7 p.m WAPO Boat-In Team.

Thursday, May 25: 8:15 a.m. Weigh In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 7 pm. Western Wisconsin Lymes Association meeting.

Sunday, May 28: 9 a.m. Worship service with Communion; 10:15 a.m. Spring Bible Study (Malachi).

Monday, May 29: 8 a.m.-noon WAPO Pancake.

Tuesday, May 30: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, May 24: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, May 28: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, May 29: 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, May 24: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; Monday, May 29: Office closed.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, May 25: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, May 28: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, May 28: 8 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m.

Worship.

Tuesday, May 30: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, May 24: 6:30 p.m. Altar Guild meeting.

Sunday, May 28: 8 a.m. Trinity worship.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, May 24: 5:45 p.m. Youth Worship Team; 6 p.m.

CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Adult Study.

Sunday, May 28: Worship Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Tuesday, May 30: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Study at Ridgeview.

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, May 24: 9 a.m. Men’s work group; 9 a.m. Quilters.

Sunday, May 28: 8 and 10:30a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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Jean Goossen

James “Jimmy” Susi

Jean Goossen, age 74 of Amery, WI passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul on May 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving husband, David and her children, Barb, Colleen, Deb and her grandchildren.

A near life-long resident of Amery, Jean was born in St. Paul to parents Norman and Patricia Hansen.

From the start, Jean was a born leader. The oldest of six children, she enjoyed a happy childhood. At the age of 15, she met who would be her soul mate for life at the Goossen family farm in Deronda after her “matchmaker” Aunt Betty Jean ran out of gas. The rest is history.

She married David Goossen from Deronda one week after her high school graduation. They farmed in Deronda for many years where they raised four children. She worked at the Amery Hospital as a nurse’s aide, and at other places in Amery. Jean was quite proud of being the first employee hired at Amery Technical Products. She retired from there after 27 years.

Her retirement was full of family, friends and fun.

She and her husband Dave became active members in the Good Sam RV club, traveled the United States and made fast friends everywhere they went. For six years, she was a Wisconsin State Director of Good Sam. After her role as a director, she was the editor of the statewide newsletter for the club. They also went on Caribbean cruises and a trip to Hawaii. Jean and Dave spent the winters in their RV in Texas and summered on Lake Wapogasset.

Her Catholic faith provided her great joy and sustenance throughout her life. She was an active member of St. Joseph Church in Amery where she was a lay minister and reader.

Jean is survived by husband, Dave; children Barb (Tom) Bronkhorst, Colleen (Vone) Sivilay and Deb (Steve) Morelock; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers Don (Connie) Hansen, Bill Hansen, Sandy (Doug) Tollefson and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by son, Joseph; parents Norman and Patricia Hansen; brothers, Bernie and Bob; father and mother in-law Lawrence and Eleanor Goossen and 2 brother in-laws Dennis Goossen and Merlin Magnuson; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Baker.

A visitation will be on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home from 4-8pm. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 with Father Gene Murphy officiating. Burial will be held at the Amery Cemetery following the service. A visitation will also be held for one-hour prior to the service at the church.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” Irish Blessing.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

James "Jimmy" Susi passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home in Amery, Wisconsin.

James was born August 8th, 1966 to Joseph and Dolores Susi. He is survived by his father Joseph Susi of Boston, MA, a son Brian Susi of Oklahoma. Best Friends Sharlie and Alyssa King of Chetek, WI. James was preceded in death by his mother Dolores (Conforti) Susi.

James was a generous, caring man, who always had a smile on his face. He was a friend to everyone, and made friends wherever he went. James had a passion for life, and lived it to the fullest. He had a love for his boat like no other.

He loved to be on the water any chance he had. His favorite part was to feel the sun beaming down on him with a smile from ear to ear holding his fishing pole.

James had a passion for cooking, and spent 18 years as a chef at various restaurants.

James was employed at Lake Country Dairy in Turtle Lake, WI at the time of his death. He had made many long lasting friendships while employed there.

James was a die hard New England Patriots fan and loved the Boston Red Sox. James had always made time for his friends. His love for his best friend Sharlie was prevalent to anyone that knew him, his face lit up any chance he could talk about her. He had a special place in his heart for Alyssa, as he always refereed to her as his Angel.

James was so loved and will be sadly missed by everyone.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 27th @ 12pm (noon) at the Upper Turtle, 1369 3 ½ Street Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. Located directly behind the old Renegade bar. Seating is limited so please bring a lawn chair. Refreshments and water will be provided.

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Small Savings Add Up To Big Dreams When It Comes to College A doctor or singer or maybe an astronaut?

Young children have plenty of dreams when it comes to what they want to be when they grow up. Parents know those career dreams keep changing as their children get older and learn more about the world around them. Parents can also play a big role in those childhood dreams through both conversations and setting aside a little bit of savings.

New research on college savings accounts for young children suggests that children are four times more likely to enroll in college and about five times more likely to graduate from college than a child with no savings account. These enrollment and graduation rates were found even in families with less than $500 saved for their child’s future education.

It’s not just about the money. When children see their parents setting aside money for their college education, it sends a powerful message to kids about the importance of investing in their future.

In a recent survey by Sallie Mae, one-third of families earning $35,000 a year or less reported saving around 6% of their income for their child’s education. Parents know that children have a lot of present needs and wants.

It can be hard to say ‘no’ to those wants in order to set money aside for your child’s future. The exciting news is that even a small amount of savings in a designated college account makes a big difference in a child’s life.

Having a little bit of money set aside for college expenses helps create what we call a ‘college-bound identity.

Children grow up knowing they are expected to study some type of trade or career after high school.

Children with a ‘college-bound identity’ are found to do better in high

school, are more engaged in school, and even get higher grades. Having a designated college savings account is also linked to more interaction between parents and children about finances and the future. Parents also benefit and report higher levels of self-esteem and self-confidence when they are able to set money aside.

Parents have so many competing demands on their money, from covering monthly expenses to saving for their own retirement, that it can be hard to find money in the budget. The good news is that even smaller amounts of money set aside for their child’s college are shown to make a positive difference. The even better news is that children can also contribute to their own college fund by setting aside a portion of gifts or any work earnings. A small amount of savings adds up to big dreams down the road.

One way that parents can begin to save for their child’s college is to invest in a state 529 plan. To raise awareness about the ease and importance of using 529 plans to save for college, May 29 (or 5/29) is designated National 529 College Savings Day. Currently, only 37 percent of Americans correctly identified 529 plans as a college savings tool.

In Wisconsin, an Edvest 529 plan can be opened with a $25 contribution.

Earnings in a 529 account grow both federal and state tax-free when used for qualified higher education expenses. You can find out more about Wisconsin’s college savings plans on their website 529. wi.gov or by calling tollfree 888-338-3789.

Resources and tools to help with saving for college are also available on the UW-Extension website: http://www.fyi. uwex.edu/collegesavings.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 22 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Lillian B. Dillon PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 7, 1920 and date of death March 7, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 243 Clayton Avenue East, Clayton, Wisconsin 54004.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 21, 2017.

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

Jenell L.Anderson Probate Registrar May 5, 2017 James Krupa, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 168 Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-8135 Bar Number 1003948

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 24 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Griffert E. Pfenning DOD: April 23, 2017 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 9, 1941 and date of death April 23, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1358 112th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 25, 2017.

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

Jenell L.Anderson Probate Registrar May 10, 2017 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

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CLASS B Liquor and Beer Application: Stacy Otis, “Cabin Bar & Grill”, 352 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Derrick Iverson, “The Midway PBR Inc.”, 410 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Dominic Dimler “Brickfire Pizza” 458 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 John Krech, “Clear Lake Golf Club”, 100 Golf Drive, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Mylon Magnuson, “The Sandbox Bar & Grill”, 300 Digital Drive, Clear Lake, WI 54005 CLASS A Liquor and Beer Application: Todd Rud, “CR Convenience”, 960 South Avenue West, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Carl Nilssen, “Nilssen’s, Inc.”, 265 5th Street NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005

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This license application will be presented to the Clear Lake Village Board at its next meeting on June 6, 2017 at 7 p.m.

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LIEN SALE NOTICE SUNNYSIDE SUPER STORAGE 487 Highway 46 Amery, WI 54001 715-222-9500 TO: Tenant listed below: You are hereby notified that Amery Self Storage has a lien against all stored property in the units listed below.

Bid on this unit at www.smith-auctions. com. This sale may be canceled at any time if the accounts are paid in full before the sale.

Unit Belonging To & Contents: Unit 031, Andrew V. Krumney contents: patio block, couch, aquarium, couch, shingles, dressers.

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Statement of Informal Administration Case No. 2017 PR 2 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Leanna L. Spanner DOD: April 17, 2017 An application for informal administration was filed.

The requests and consents regarding use of informal administration are complete and notice was waived.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR LICENSES CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN Pursuant to WI §125 the following have made application and are on file with the Clerk to be presented to the Amery City Council on June 7th, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. for consideration of approval. All establishments are located in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

CLASS A FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR: James H. Stephenson, Agent, Amery Foods Inc. d/b/a Dick’s Fresh Market, located at 1050 River Place Mall.

Sharena Olson, Agent, Amery Express, Inc. located at 210 Keller Ave. So. Kevin F. Smith, Agent, Smith Family Development LLC d/b/a Amery Discount Liquors located at 1020 River Place Mall.

Scott Schmid, Agent, Freedom Valu Center #31 located at 237 Keller Ave. So. .

Heidi Sweeney, Agent, Countryside CoOp Inc., Amery Cenex C-Store located at 319 Keller Ave. So CLASS A FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE: Gayle E. Lunsmann, Agent, CAP Operations, Inc. d/b/a Holiday #56 located at 1000 River Place.

CLASS B FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND LIQUOR: David P. Curtis, Agent, Act Three, Inc., d/b/a Birch Street Bar, located at 117 Birch St. E. David P. Curtis, Agent, Tac Two, Inc., d/b/a Tac II Sports Bar & Grill located at 125 Keller Ave. No. Christopher Sobotta, Agent, Club 53 Bar & Lanes, LLC located at 125 Keller Ave. No. Russell A. Evenson, Agent, Postmark Grill, LLC, d/b/a Village Pizzeria, located at 325 Keller Ave. No. Jesus Saavedra Sanchez, Agent, Garabaldi’s LLC, located at337 Keller Ave. So. Kevin Maupin, Agent, Amery Golf Club Inc., located at 601 Deronda St. Jamie Werle, Agent, Alibi Bar LLC located at 109 Keller Ave. No. Peter Henry, Agent, Farm Table Foundation, Inc. located at 110 Keller Ave. No. CLASS B BEER: James A Thompson, Jr. Agent, VFW Post #7929 located at 730 Wisconsin Ave. Carolyn Fladwood, Agent, Amery Area Senior Citizens, Inc., d/b/a Amery Area Community Center located at 608 Harriman Ave. So. Roger Anderson, Agent, Ida Mae’s Café, located 121 Keller Avenue North CLASS C WINE: Roger Anderson, Agent, Ida Mae’s Café, located 121 Keller Avenue North Frances Duncanson, City Clerk-Treasurer

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No administration is pending either before the court or in another jurisdiction.

THE PROBATE REGISTRAR STATES: Domiciliary letters are issued to Stephanie M. Forsyth Jenell L.Anderson Probate Registrar May 11, 2017 Brian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, Wisconsin 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419 (May 23, 30, June 6)

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE

The following applications are now on file with the Clayton Town Clerk.

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

Reserve “Class B” Alcohol & Class “B” Beer Application: Christopher Schone, President Lake Magnor Inc., for the Lake Magnor Store & Lighthouse Restaurant, located at 764 Hwy 63, Clayton, WI. Class “B” Beer Application Dave Van Heuklom, Agent for Richardson Sportsman Club at 853 20th Street, Clayton, WI Term Definition applications will be presented to the These license Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water Clayton Town at the Junerisk8,to 2017, meeting MCLG below whichBoard there is no known or expected health. MCLGs allow for a at margin of safety.

7:00 p.m.

MFL

million fibers per liter Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) Nephelometric Turbidity Units picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

MRDL Tracy LaBlanc, Town Clerk MRDLG mrem/year NTU pCi/l ppm ppb ppt ppq TCR

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2016 Consumer Confidence Report Data Jessica de la Cruz: editor@ theameryfreepress.com 2016 Consumer Confidence Report Data CLEAR LAKE WATERWORKS, CLEAR LAKE WATERWORKS, ID: Pam Humpal:PWS phumpal@ 64903355theameryfreepress.com PWS ID: 64903355 TT

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If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Aaron Buhr at (715) 491-2618.

Diane Stangl: dstangl@ Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water theameryfreepress.com quality Bette Elmer: belmer@ theameryfreepress.com

First Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Clear Lake Municipal Building (350 4th Ave).

Health Information

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800426-4791).

Our offices are located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing 8 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m. chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

Monday - Friday These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Source(s) of Water Source ID Source

Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date.

Inorganic Contaminants Sample Contaminant Level Date (if Site MCL MCLG Range Found prior to (units) 2016) BARIUM (ppm)

2

2

0.002

Violation

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries;

0.000 4/16/2014 No 0.002

Sample Contaminant Level Date (if Site MCL MCLG Range (units) Found prior to 2016)

Violation

Depth (in feet) Status

2

Groundwater 304

Active

4

Groundwater 308

Active

To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Aaron Buhr at (715) 4912618.

FLUORIDE (ppm)

4

4

0.1

0.1 0.1

4/16/2014 No

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

No

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)

10

10

2.20

1.10 2.20

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

n/a

5.69

5.06 4/16/2014 No 5.69

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Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.

Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

90th Contaminant Action Percentile # of MCLG (units) Level Level Results Found

COPPER (ppm)

AL=1.3 1.3

0.3970

0 of 10 results were above the action level.

4.00

0 of 10 results were above the action level.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Definitions Definition Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers AL treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential Level 1 problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found Assessment in our water system.

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify Level 2 potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has Assessment occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions.

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed MCL in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best Term Definition available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water MCLG below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MFL million fibers per liter Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed MRDL in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs MRDLG do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units pCi/l picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter TCR Total Coliform Rule Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a TT contaminant in drinking water.

LEAD (ppb)

AL=15 0

Term

Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was

Typical Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits

Educational Information

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Typical Source of Contaminant

Sample Date (if prior to 2016)

n/a

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

8/20/2014 No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

8/20/2014 No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant (units)

Site MCL MCLG

Sample Level Date (if Range Found prior to 2016)

Typical Source Violation of Contaminant

GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. R & U (pCi/l)

15

0

11.0

1.3 11.0

4/22/2014

No

Erosion of natural deposits

RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l)

5

0

1.6

0.9 1.6

4/22/2014

No

Erosion of natural deposits

GROSS ALPHA, INCL. R & U (n/a)

n/a

n/a

11.0

1.3 11.0

4/22/2014

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Additional Health Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Clear Lake Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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St. Croix Valley Foundation announces Health and Wellness grant awards The St. Croix Valley Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of our most recent competitive grant program. This spring, the St. Croix Valley Foundation awarded $29,885 to 11 nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin and Minnesota through its Health and Wellness Competitive Grant Program.

“The present focus of the Health and Wellness grant program is combatting childhood obesity” remarked Andy Kass, Chair of SCVF’s Grants & Programs Committee. Funds are available for eligible schools and nonprofit organizations in Burnett, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin and Chisago and Washington counties in Minnesota.

“Presently all six county public health departments in our service area consider obesity as one of their top health priorities,” said Kass. “They point to the many changes that contribute to a sedentary indoor lifestyle and limited opportunities for healthy eating or outdoor physical activity.”

“The current goal of the Health and Wellness Grant Program is to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity by exploring the interactions between physical activity, healthy eating and the rich, natural resources the St. Croix region has to offer -- its parks, farms, gardens, open spaces, forests, trails, lakes and rivers,” he said.

The SCVF provides donors with the opportunity to create or add to our Valley Impact Funds for causes that are closest to their hearts. The Foundation has funds addressing a variety of causes including health and wellness, the arts, music education, the environment, and animals. The advantage of these funds is their mission is unchanging yet they remain current and flexible. We cannot guess tomorrow’s issues or know which organizations can best address those issues at that time. However, through our

Valley Impact Funds and our competitive grants programs, the SCVF places grant dollars in the most capable hands at the right time, in perpetuity.

A list of grant recipients follows: Burnett County Burnett County Family Resource Center, Inc.—Fit and Fun Families $3,000.00 Northwest Passage Limited Spreading Roots—Connecting to Nutrition and Health through the Natural World of Organic Gardening. $2,250.00 Polk County Ice Age Trail Alliance Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds—Connecting Kids With the Glacial Landscape, $2,500.00 Community Referral Agency Inc.— Families Improving Together $1,500.00 Luck Public School—Luck School Harvest Garden $885.00 St. Croix County United Way St Croix Valley Inc—Family Friendly 5K and Milk for Families in Need $4,000.00 Somerset Community Food Pantry Inc—Farms Nourish our Community -- Providing Fresh Produce for Families in Need $2,650.00 Washington County Crestview Elementary School—Tower to Table - Classroom Garden $4,000.00 Lakeview Memorial Hospital Association Inc—PowerUp Parks Rx $3,100.00 FamilyMeans Outdoor Connections Program—$3,000.00 Dream of Wild Health—Native American Children's Gardening & Wellness Program $3,000.00 The St. Croix Valley Foundation is a regional philanthropic organization that includes local affiliated funds dedicated to building lasting resources that serve the people, communities and environment of the St. Croix Valley region.

For more information, please contact Angie Pilgrim at apilgrim@scvfoundation.org or 715.386.9490.

ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!!

AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING FINAL RELEASE OF ESTATE & ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT ON HOUSES.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Camille is a rare Short Hair Calico with striped spots. She wears her distinctive coat with pride but is not a show-off. Camille prefers to one of the crowd, easy to get along with and yet unique in her own way. She came to the shelter as a stray in March. She is the even tempered, good natured cat that doesn’t claw for your attention or meow constantly.

She has patiently been

waiting for her adoption day in her own elegant way and has been overlooked by many a well intentioned adopter. Camille is a rare gem with beauty and personality.

She is two years old and ready for her close-up.

The Arnell adoptable cat room is full of beautiful cats. I can’t remember the last time we have had so many cats to choose from. They are young and older, spayed or neutered, declawed, short hair and long.

Ms. Essie and Ms. Julia are eight year old sisters who came to the shelter when their owner passed away. They are both Declawed and Calico; Essie with short hair and Julia with long.

Essie and Julia are quiet cats with love to share.

We would love it if they went home together.

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Adopt them both for the price of one. They are mature, well mannered cats with many years ahead of them.

Another love bird pair are Quincy and Sterling. Quincy has blue eyes and a long Flame Point coat. Sterling is a soft blue grey tabby with short hair. They came to the shelter together and from all indications, have deep affection for one another. They cuddle and groom each other. They could provide instant feline harmony in your home.

Scarlet, Eva and Celia are young females with Brown Tabby coats.

They are all petite and sweet. They purr when you hold them and thoroughly appreciate a full body rub. These young girls are friendly with everyone. They are the perfect additional cat you have been looking for.

Wilson is a large country boy, White and Grey.

He has short hair and is easy going to fully laid back. I think they call that Mellow. Wilson likes a bit of play followed with a nap in the sun. He is game for just about anything. His favorite time of day is meal time followed with another nap.

Calvin and Paco came as strays. Calvin is an agreeable cat with a short black coat. Paco has long hair with mittens and a tuxedo bib.

These two share the same coat color and both have incredible personalities. They are loving personal assistants in fur coats. To meet them is to love them. I’m not kidding.

Mabel and Lilly will be

excellent mousers. They are active with a capital A, constantly on the move. Nothing escapes their attention. Mabel has a short white and peach coat and Lilly is a short hair Flame Point Tabby with blue eyes.

They like attention but will be super focused on their careers as rodent control managers.

These two will be happy to work for their keep.

Fundraising helps us care for all of these cats until they find homes.

The UW Wanderoos Bar Meat Raffle was a huge success. It is always fun to gather for a good cause and that was the case here. Ham steaks, pork chops and tenderloin were added incentive to come in out of the rain and raise money for the animals. Thank you to everyone who attended and to our hosts, UW Wanderoos.

The Shelter Garage Sale is coming up soon.

We are still looking for garage sale item donations through June 5th.

Bring them to the shelter during business hours or call ahead to make arrangements to deliver at other times. We take everything but clothing. If you have items that need to find another home, we will be happy to sell them at our sale.

The shelter Garage Sale is one of four large fundraising events of the year for the shelter. Proceeds from this sale go directly to the care of stray and unwanted dogs and cats.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St E, Amery 715 2687387 (PETS) and online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG and Facebook

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HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES UW-Milwaukee holds commencement MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The following individuals from our area are among 3,400 prospective candidates for degree attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Milwaukee.

Turtle Lake, WI Ms Courtney Lee Fredrick, Helen Bader School Soc Welfare, MSW - Master of Social Work

Named to Dean’s List at St. Norbert DE PERE, Wis.- The following student(s) have been named to the 2017 spring semester dean’s list at St. Norbert College. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for academic eligibility.

Amery, WI Colin Clemens Bursik

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Announces President’s List for Spring 2017 FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Minnesota State Community and Technical College has named 670 students to its President’s List for the 2017 Spring Semester. To earn this award for scholastic achievement, a student must complete 12 or more college-level credits for the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Area students named to the M State President’s List are: St. Croix Falls, WI Treven Gearhart

Local student named to dean’s list ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,323 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2017 spring semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Clear Lake, WI Brittany Taylor Campion, College of Science and Engineering, Biomedical Sciences Dresser, WI Alexander J Bertram, School of Health and Human Services, Health and Physical Education

Jarchow receives 2017 Property Taxpayer Champion Award The Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc. awarded Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) with a 2017 Property Taxpayer Champion Award. This award was given for Jarchow’s work on the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights. The Homeowners’ Bill of Rights is a series of bills that aim to make homeownership more affordable and to protect private property rights. Two bills have already been introduced and more will be forthcoming.

Jarchow commented, “It is such an honor to receive this award and be considered a property taxpayer champion. I could not think of better things to stand up and fight for than property rights and lower taxes.

Those have been the focus of my first term in the Legislature and will continue to be my focus as long as I am in office. Thank you so much to Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc. for acknowledging my work and for their constant fight for property taxpayers in Wisconsin.”

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Wisconsin FFA Foundation announces Scholarship Recipients Madison, Wis. [May 11, 2017] – The Wisconsin FFA Foundation recently awarded nearly $30,000 in post-secondary scholarships to 40 Wisconsin FFA members from 32 chapters. Recipients of these awards will be recognized at the 88th Wisconsin FFA Convention in mid-June, as will the 24 generous sponsors of these annual scholarships.

Scholarships were awarded to seniors in high school, or students currently enrolled in a university or technical college. They must be in good standing with the Wisconsin Association of FFA and also maintain an acceptable scholastic record.

The 2017 Wisconsin FFA Foundation scholarships are possible through the generous annual contributions and endowed funds by companies, industry organizations and individual supporters, all of whom share the Foundation’s passion for agriculture education and leadership development.

“Each year, the scholarship selection process demonstrates to us that we have highly impressive, talented, and deserving FFA members in Wisconsin,” says John Hromyak, executive director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. “Our generous benefactors make life-changing investments in these students, and we are very grateful for their continued support.”

The 2017 Wisconsin FFA Foundation scholarship recipients and donors include: •Brenna Bays, Adams-Friendship FFA – Louis M. Sasman of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Madison Endowment •Meikah Dado, Amery FFA – Matthew D. Anderson Endowment Fund •Mitchell Schroepfer, Antigo FFA – Walter & Delores Bjoraker Endowment Fund •Collin Weltzien, Arcadia FFA

– Wisconsin Agri-Business Association •Caleb Novak, Black Hawk FFA – Rodney O. Kittleson Endowment •Derek Schmidt, Brillion FFA – WPS Farm Show Food Vendors •Jessica Noble, Burlington FFA – Matthew D. Anderson Endowment Fund •Sam Bauman, Burlington FFA – Bernie & Marty Staller Endowment •Ciera Ballmer, Clinton FFA – Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation •Phillip Roth, Colby FFA – Collegiate FFA, UW-Madison •Jessica Lins, Columbus FFA – GROWMARK •Joseph Obermueller, Glenwood City FFA – Elstad Brothers Endowment •Jennifer Shutter, Green Bay-Preble FFA – Wisconsin FFA Convention •Alexis Schultz, Lake Mills FFA – Robert & Herta Laatsch Family Endowment •Carley Krull, Lake Mills FFA – Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Assoc.

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Raymond Cooper for Mayor!

In June 1998, the mayor of my hometown was none other than “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland. When he first ran for mayor in 1994, his campaign slogan was “Everybody’s Friend,” and that seemed like a pretty good description of our leader.

“Silver Tongue,” as just about everyone called him, did pretty well as mayor.

Sure, there were a few folks who got on the wrong side of Bland over the years, but overall he was loved by just about everybody.

I suppose I should have said he was loved by just about everybody before 1998. That’s when Raymond Cooper started taking shots at the mayor on his daily Renderings with Raymond radio show.

Though his listening audience wasn’t aware, Cooper had firmly set his sights on the mayor’s seat, and that meant Dick Bland needed to get out of the way.

It’s amazing how a nice guy like Dick Bland could be made out to be a scoundrel through the power of the airwaves, but that’s exactly what happened to “Silver Tongue.”

Iris Long, editor of The Lennox Valley Hometown News, was no fan of Raymond and could see he was using his radio show to cause tension among the good folks of The Valley. So on June 3, 1998, Long published an interview with Dick Bland titled: “Silver Tongue” Debunks Cooper’s Tomfoolery In the interview, Mayor Bland fielded several questions about the Federal Reserve System. Long’s favorite quote was, “I have never been approached or contacted by the Federal Reserve System, though I would gladly lend my expertise if asked.”

Several good folks of The Valley giggled as they read about their mayor offering his assistance to the “feds.”

Like many small-town mayors, it was all Bland could do to stay on top of local issues.

The mayor went on to describe the “outlandish” idea that egg prices had anything to do with the federal government. He noted that a dozen eggs were selling at the Country Store for $1.09.

He went on to share in 1992, eggs sold for 94 cents. That, he told Long, was a 16 percent rise in six years, while inflation over that same period was 17 percent.

If the Federal Reserve System was inflating egg prices over that period, it seemed to “Silver Tongue” the price would be significantly higher than $1.09.

“If anything,” he continued, “the feds have been holding the price of a dozen eggs below the inflation rate.”

They didn’t call Mayor Bland “Silver Tongue” for nothing. He knew how to drive a point home. And, for once, it was a valid point. Eggs had actually increased in price less than the cost of inflation over the previous six years. If the Federal Reserve System was purposely inflating the price of eggs, they would surely outpace the rate of inflation.

Anyone reading the June 3 edition of The Hometown News would think Dick Bland had hit a home run, knocking the negative murmurings of Raymond Cooper right out of the park. Little did “Silver Tongue” or Iris Long realize they had played right into Cooper’s hands.

“Friends,” began Raymond on his Wednesday show, “I feel as though my

reputation has been assassinated in today’s so-called ‘Hometown News’.”

Bland didn’t have the only “Silver Tongue” in town. Raymond Cooper knew listeners would subliminally associate “assassinate” with politics.

“What did I do to deserve this type of attack?” asked Cooper. “You would think our mayor and chief news informer would have more important things to do than besmirch my reputation,” he said. “Why are they so worried about me? I’m just one citizen trying to speak out against injustice.”

The first caller, Elbert Lee Jones, was furious the local “rag” would attack a champion of the people like Raymond Cooper. He called for the mayor’s and the editor’s immediate resignations.

Cooper was quick to remind his caller that the mayor had a right to his opinion, no doubt influenced by some connection with the Federal Reserve System. And expecting Bland to resign wasn’t realistic, as a new election was being held in just five months.

“Maybe,” accelerated Raymond in a calm, firm voice, “someone will rise up to speak for the people in the upcoming election,” although he admitted having no idea who that person would be.

“I nominate you!” blurted the next caller, Earl Goodman. “You are the leader we need.”

Goodman delivered the mail in Lennox Valley, making him the only federal employee in town. For a lot of folks, his opinion carried a lot of weight.

“That’s flattering,” Cooper said, “but I’ve never given political office a moment’s thought,” lying through his teeth. “I’m sure there’s a more worthy candidate out there.”

The next caller, Marvin Walsh, was even more intense. “I second Earl’s nomination!”

Cooper, feigning meekness, was silent for a moment, rare for Raymond, before responding in a soft, firm voice, “I just don’t know. I somehow feel it’s more important for me to be a watchdog, keeping our government in check.”

Callers would have none of that.

“Mayor Cooper,” Thelma Biggers almost shouted into her phone, no doubt partially a result of her hearing loss, “we need you to be our mayor. Not that silver-tongued Devil!”

“Wow,” answered Raymond. “I had no idea the citizens of this community felt so strongly about this.”

Cooper paused dramatically, letting the tension increase. Raymond knew how to create the perfect atmosphere to stir listeners.

“If my town needs me,” Cooper shouted, “how can I turn away?”

Who would have thought not one Valley resident would call in about the new Methodist preacher on June 3? Raymond had once again proven effective at turning emotions in his favor.

It was finally summer, and things were really heating up among the good folks of Lennox Valley.

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Amery Police Dept. Appreciation Day In recognition of National Police Week, the Amery Woman’s Club provided an appreciation lunch for members of the Amery Police Department. Gift Bags were also given to each of the department workers.

Polk-Burnett awards $45,000 in community service scholarships CENTURIA – With graduation just around the corner, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative announces the winners of its Community Service Scholarships from the Class of 2017. Thirty-six scholarship recipients will each receive $1,250 to continue their education after high school, for a total of $45,000 awarded to the sons and daughters of co-op members.

“Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program is unique because it is based on community service, not academic grades, athletic performance or financial need,” said Joan O’Fallon, communications director for the cooperative. “This is an opportunity to recognize youth who make a difference in the lives of others, according to our co-op principles. We had an outstanding group of candidates this year. We thank all who applied and appreciate their community service.”

Polk-Burnett’s Community Service Scholarship recipients for 2017 are: Co-op District 1 Thomas Cronick, Osceola High School Alexandra Meath, Somerset High School Tanner Johnson, Osceola High School Allison Hohler, Somer-

set High School Erin Cutts, Osceola High School Co-op District 2 RaeAnna Johnston, Unity High School Olivia Peer, St. Croix Falls High School Katherine Kopp, St. Croix Falls High School Jessica Mattson, Luck High School

High School Brooke Beecroft, Home School Co-op District 7 Sydney Venner, O’Gorman High School Grace Muntifering, Cretin Derham Hall Austin Tiller, Spring Lake Park High School Matthew Voss, Roosevelt High School

Co-op District 3 Maximillion Goulet, Amery High School Shiloh Sather, Home School Bethany Marquand, Amery High School Joseph Swanson, Osceola High School

Co-op District 8 Emma Rachner, Webster High School Olivia Amundson, Eagan High School Brianna Whisler, East Ridge High School Bayzhia Taylor, Siren High School

Co-op District 4 Connor Orf, Turtle Lake High School McKenna Meyer, Amery High School Andrew Williams, Edgerton High School Jack Swenson, Turtle Lake High School

Co-op District 9 Riley Ann Anderson, Siren High School Linnaea Wallis, Osceola High School Shayna Vendela, Grantsburg High School Synclare Stubbe, Webster High School

Co-op District 5 Nicholas Hammer, Madison West High School Devyn Sullivan, Stillwater High School Aspen Hatzenbeller, Cumberland High School Madeline Hafner, Stillwater High School

Since 1987, Polk-Burnett has awarded more than $599,000 to high school seniors. Scholarship recipients demonstrate community service and their parents are members of the coop.

Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program does not affect electric rates; it is funded with unclaimed capital credits that otherwise would be forfeited to the state.

Co-op District 6 Sunny Cone, Webster High School Sadie Koelz, Webster

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This week’s sports Amery Baseball May 23 @ Luck May 25 WIAA Regional @ Baldwin-Woodville May WIAA Regional TBD

Amery Golf May 23 WIAA Regional @ Hammond

Amery Soccer May 23 vs. Somerset May 25 at Baldwin-Woodville May 30 vs. New Richmond

Amery Softball May 23 WIAA Regional vs. Black River Falls

Amery Tennis May 30 @ New Richmond

Clayton/Turtle Lake Baseball May 25 WIAA Regionals vs. Luck/Frederic

Clayton/Turtle Lake Softball May 24 WIAA Regional @ Clayton May 26 WIAA Regional TBD

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Junior Cami White heads to ball toward the goal. Cami scored the winning goal in the game against Barron.

Junior Annie Lorsung guides the ball between two Barron defenders.

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May 24 WIAA Regional @ Frederic

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Amery’s soccer team earned a hardfought, 1-0 victory over Barron recently on a well-placed shot by junior Cami White in the 70th minute of the game.

Sophomore Essie Whitehead assisted on the goal while junior goalkeeper Alexa Dieckman earned the shutout with four saves.

“We played a great match against a tough opponent,” said Amery Coach Melissa Hanson. “It was awesome to see our team passing. Everything we have been focusing on came together. We worked really well as a team and had some creative combination play that led to many excellent scoring opportunities.”

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Amery crowns 10 Conference Champs

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Dylan Eiynck and Max Goulet paced a group of 10 Amery Warriors to earn Middle Border Conference championship titles on May 15 in New Richmond.

Eiynck won the boys’ two mile race (10:33.97) was a part of the winning 4x800-meter relay team.

Goulet was the conference 200-meter (22.95 seconds) and 400-meter dash (50.43 seconds) champion.

Joining Eiynck in the boys’ 4x800 (8:34.93) were Jude Ingham, Seth Amundsen and Galen Coy. Also winning conference titles were the girls’ 4x800-meter relay team (10:33.72) of Liz Monette, Lydia Monson, Laura Borrmann and Mary Johnson as well as Marlee Dietrich in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles (50.16 seconds).

Coy also earned second place finish in the boys’ mile run (4:52.29) while Tristen Collins was runner up

in the boys’ 800-meter run (2:00.53).

Another major highlight of the meet was the performance of Grace Grimm in the girls’ pole vault as she set a new school record by clearing 9-06.

Dietrich placed third in the girls 100 hurdles (18.41 seconds) while Monson did the same in the mile run (5:41.18) and Monette in the 2-mile run (13:17.96). Ingham (10:52.81) claimed bronze in ALLEN CARLSON the boys’ 2-mile and Gab- The girls’ 4x800 relay team of Liz Monette, Mary Johnson, Laura

by Fredrick (34-02.50) was Borrmann and Lydia Monson are conference champions. third in the girls’ shot put.

Team Scores Girls St. Croix Central 147, Osceola 117.50, New Richmond 102, Baldwin-Woodville 84, Amery 74, Ellsworth 72, Somerset 54.50, Prescott 48

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Osceola 159, New Richmond 157.50, St. Croix Cengtral 107.50, Amery 96, Ellsworth 68, Prescott 45, Baldwin-Woodville 35, SomALLEN CARLSON erset 33 The boys’ 4x800 relay team of Galen Coy, Seth Amundsen, Jude Ingham and Dylan Eiynck are conference champions.

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Christensen, Warriors win final conference meet

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The Amery golf wrapped up its final regular season conference meet of the year on May 15 in New Richmond with a team title with a team score of 164.

Leading the way for the Warriors was Thomas Christensen who claimed the top individual score by five strokes with a 34. Dalton Rademaker pitched in a seventh place finish with a 41-stroke effort.

Parker Griffin added a score of 44 while Connor McBrayer finished with a 45.

Noah Ward shot a 49.

Amery finished tied for 2nd in the tournament and 3rd overall in the conference. Left to right: Parker Griffin, Dalton Rademaker, Connor McBrayer, Thomas Christensen and Noah Ward.

Team Scores Amery 164, New Richmond 166, Somerset 173, St. Croix Central 180, Baldwin-Woodville 184, Prescott 189, Osceola 190, Ellsworth 191

Thomas Christensen was player of the year and both Thomas and Dalton were All-Conference

Warriors nipped in pitchers’ duel

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Just two days after securing its first win in the month May, Amery’s softball team suffered a tough 1-3 defeat at the hands of Somerset on May 18.

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Autumn Rivard pitched a solid seven innings for Amery, walking just two batters.

Abby Schmidt, Myah Carlson, Alyssa Koehler and Madelyn Granica each tallied a single. Koehler, who was also walked twice, scored Amery’s lone run off a Granica RBI.

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Amery’s baseball team claimed a 5-4 victory over Ellsworth in game one on a May 18 doubleheader due to a late game comeback. The Warriors for five unanswered runs in the final two innings of play to overcome a 0-4 deficit built in the first four innings.

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Panthers finish strong in doubleheader

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Despite holding a narrow lead throughout much of the first three and a half innings, Amery’s baseball team was not able to secure a double header sweep of the Ellsworth Panthers on May 18, dropping the nightcap, 5-9.

Ellsworth scored five unanswered runs in the fourth and fifth innings to overcome a 4-5 deficit to the Warriors and finished the game outhitting Amery, 13-6.

Pake Brown led Amery at the plate, hitting 2-for-2 with an RBI and two runs

scored and was the only Warrior with multiple hits.

Ryan Van Blaricom, Brett Forrest, Lane Christensen and Grady Martin each tallied one single. Martin also finished with two RBI, Christensen, two runs, and Forrest, one run.

Chase Measner took the loss, giving up 10 hits and one one in 3 1/3 innings while striking out two batters. Brett Forrest spent 2 2/3 innings on the mound, scattering three hits, three walks and one strikeout.

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in the bottom of the fifth inning when Mason Spafford smacked an RBI double to drive in Camden Smith, who had reached base with a lead-off walk.

The following inning, Dalton Gilbertson, Grady Martin, Chase Measner and Smith scored in an inning that included four singles, a walk and a hit by pitch, to take the lead.

Ellsworth outhit Amery, 9-8, and had eight

more at bats than the Warriors.

Spafford led the Warriors at the plate, hitting 2-for-3 with a double two RBI. Conner Engebretson also went 2-for-3 and added one RBI. Ryan Van Blaricom hit 1-for-4 with 2 RBI. Martin, Pake Brown and Sam Fornengo each recorded one hit.

Lane Christensen got the win, striking out

three batters in 6 1/3 innings while scattering eight hits and one walk.

Dylan Clauson pitched 2/3 inning walking one batter and allowing one hit.

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Tigers rip Warriors, 15-1

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery baseball team ran into a buzz saw on May 13 when it lost 1-15 to New Richmond in a 4 1/2 inning road contest.

The Warriors hit just 2-for-17 with Grady Martin and Sam Fornengo each hitting a single. Bennett Hellie scored

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the team’s lone run.

Lane Christensen was tagged with the loss after allowing 10 hits, one walk and 11 runs in two innings. He also struck out one batter.

Connor Engebretson gave up five walks and four runs in 1/3 inning, and Chase Measner walked one batter and allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings on the mound.

Solid hitting secures Amery victory over SCC

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s softball team put together a strong performance on May 15, topping St. Croix Central, 18-1 Autumn Rivard and Madelyn Granica shared the pitching duties to allow just two hits in four innings. Granica pitched three innings, striking out seven batters, walking three and allowing one hit. Rivard gave up two walks and one hit in one inning.

Offensively, the Warriors put together a power hitting triple threat composed of Alyssa Koehler, Rachel Fouks and Brianna Wundrow. Wundrow smacked a home run, Fouks, a triple,

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Overall, the Warriors posted 15 hits in 27 at bats.

Koehler hit a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored. Dani Meyer was 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored. Fouks hit 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.

Rivard hit 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Granica went 2-for3 at the plate with two RBI and three runs.

Wundrow’s homer was her lone hit, but she also finished with three RBI and two runs scored. Myah Carlson had one hit and two runs. Julia Engebretson hit 1-for-1 and scored once.

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Amery crowns six JV conference track champs

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Six Amery athletes claimed Junior Varsity Middle Border Conference track and field titles on May 18 in Baldwin.

Matt Knutson, Dong Nguyen, Canyon Schwartz and Dylan Thomsen won the boys’ 4x200-meter relay in 1:43.93. Mason Hilbig was the boys’ high jump champion (5-04), and Olivia Jensen claimed the girls’ pole vault title (7-00).

Placing second were Nick Erickson (boys 4x800), Schwartz (4x800), Alexis Gonsalez (boys’ 4x800), Devan Nelson (4x800), Amanda Edwards (girls 100, 19.27 seconds), Levi Inghum (boys 4x100), Nguyen (4x100), Tyler Reichert (4x100), Dylan Thomsen (4x100), Laura Borrmann (girls 800, 2:44.21), Shane Jonns (boys discus, 112-05) and Alex Thomsen (boys shot put, 36-11).

The boys’ 4x800-meter relay team finished in a time of 9:26.49. The boys’ 4x100 team stopped the clock at 50.09 seconds.

Finishing in third were: Reichert (boys 100, 12.21 seconds), Dylan Thomsen (4x400), Gonsalez (4x400), Mason Goulet (4x400), Helbig (4x400), Zoey Matthews (girls shot put, 28-05.50) and Solomon Fredrick (boys shot put, 35-08). The boys’ 4x400 team stopped the clock at 4:11.52.

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Team Scores Girls New Richmond 178, Baldwin-Woodville 147.50, Osceola 77.50, ST. Croix Central 63, Prescott 56, Amery 56, WIAA 2017 Boys Baseball Tournament ­ Division 4 [Last Updated: 05­17­2017 ­ 8:30PM] Ellsworth 19, Somerset 8

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Regionals

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Wed, May 31

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@Rice Lake

#4 Rice Lake

@ Iron River

#4 Osceola #3 Baldwin­Woodville @Baldwin­Woodville

#6 Amery #7 Somerset @Prescott

#2 Prescott

DIVISION 2

TBD

#4 Rice Lake #4 Plum City

#2 Hayward

#3 Northwestern

5:00 PM

WEST SALEM

#1 Ellsworth

@Ellsworth

TBD

@Osceola @Bruce

#4 Osceola #4 Bruce

#3 Baldwin­Woodville @Baldwin­Woodville @McDonell Central

#6 Amery #6 Flambeau TBD

#1 West Salem

Sectional Champion

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5:00 PM

#7 Somerset

@Prescott

#2 Prescott

5:00 PM

#5 Owen­Withee

#3 McDonell Central

#5 St. Croix Central

5:00 PM

11:00 AM

TBD TBD TBD

@Eau Claire Immanuel

@ Larry Somerville Luth.

Field ­ Hayward 5:00 PM

#6 Luck/Frederic @Viroqua #6 Barron

#2 Eau Claire #2 Hayward Immanuel Luth.

Evansville

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#2 Platteville

WEST SALEM SHELL LAKE

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5:00 PM

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#2 Gilman

Sectional Champion

Evansville

#1 West Salem

4:30 PM

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@ Mad Memorial ­

Mansfield Stadium

7:30 PM

#2 Edgewood

Sectional Champion

#1 Turner WEST SALEM

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#6 Dodgeville

#5 Washburn

#5 St. Croix Central

#5 Lodi @Cornell/Lake Holcombe

@Osceola

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@Prescott

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#1 Highland

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#1 West Salem

@Chequamegon #2 Prescott

@ Larry Somerville

@Cumberland

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#2 Hayward

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#1 Mount Horeb

#1 Ellsworth #1 Thorp

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#3 Prairie Farm

#6 Barron

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#1 Ashland

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#1 Clear Lake #1 De Soto

#1 Prairie du Chien

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WIA

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WIAA State Tournament

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#6 Barron

#1 Ashland

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#4 Hurley

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#5 Solon Springs

Sectionals

Tue, May 30

New Richmond 218, Osceola 161.16, Amery 104.50, St.

#1 SomerCroix Central 58.50, Baldwin-Woodville 41.50, Independence/Gilmanton set 27.33, Prescott 16, Ellsworth 14

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Tue, Jun 6

@Siren

Amery baseball bracket

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#1 Webster

Tyler Riechert and Gus Wentz compete in the 100 Dash

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#2 River Ridge

Sectional Champion

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things work. All good Carolyn Lumsden things are difficult to achieve, and bad things are easy to get. (Con715-483-9738 fucius, Philosopher) These are fun and tasty for all ages. Begin with tater tots.

LAYERED TATER TOTS AND HOT DOG MUFFINS Use a 12 muffin cup sprayed tin and put into each cup: 4 tater tots Bake at 425° for 5 minutes or until thawed.

Take the back of a teaspoon and press the tater tots onto bottom and up sides of each muffin cup.

Cut 3 slices of single packs of cheese (each slice into 4 pieces) and put one of the pieces into each muffin cup on top of the tater tots.

Cut 3 of your favorite hot dogs into pieces (4 pieces for each hot dog) and put one piece on top of the cheese.

Bake at 425° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool in pan for about 3 minutes, remove from muffin cups and put some mustard or ketchup (or both) on top of each muffin in lines or squiggles.

Makes 12.

Zucchini is so popular and easily available in markets or home gardens. This recipe is sure to please.

TATER, CORN, ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE You will need 8 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled.

Thaw one pkg. (30 oz.) shredded hash brown potatoes.

Shred 2 medium zucchini.

You will need 4 c. fresh or frozen corn.

Combine in large bowl: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (remove 1/2 cup and set aside the crumbled bacon (minus 1/4 c. of crumbles- set aside) the thawed hash browns the fresh or frozen corn kernels the shredded zucchini 4 green onions, chopped 1 tsp. pepper 2 T. chopped fresh thyme leaves (optional) Combine and mix with the above: 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream 1 c. classic Ranch dressing Put into a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan.

Sprinkle on top: The reserved crumbled bacon and shredded cheese Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until well heated through. Let stand a bit before serving. Serves up 12 or more depending on amount served to each person.

One cup each will serve 9 people.

This dessert will disappear quickly. Bars travel well to pot lucks, etc. or to serve at home for any occasion.

If you have no leftover beef drippings, etc. to make gravy, make gravy with this quick and easy gravy recipe.

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS Combine until mixture looks like coarse crumbs: 1 c. butter, softened 2 c. flour 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Press mixture into the bottom of a 10x15” baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

Microwave in MW safe bowl until almost melted, then stir (about 2-1/2 minutes): 1-1/2 c. light corn syrup 2 squares (4 oz. ea.) semi-sweet chocolate Mix together: 4 eggs, beaten lightly 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 1-1/2 c. sugar the melted chocolate and corn syrup mixture Stir in: 2-1/2 c. chopped pecans Spread the egg mixture on top of the baked crust.

Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until firm around the edges of the pan and slightly soft in the center. Cool completely.

Melt and spread on top: 1 square (2 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate (or use some chocolate chips If using the chocolate chips, sprinkle on top after taking from the oven and when melted, swirl around the top of the bars.

BACK-TO-BASICS GRAVY Melt in saucepan: 2 T. butter Gradually add and whisk until browned: 2 T. flour Gradually add, whisking all the time: 1-3/4 c. beef broth 1 tsp. browning and seasoning sauce Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened and smooth. Makes about 2 scant cups of gravy.

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COCONUT CREAM PIE Bake 1 pie shell according to directions.

Whisk together in medium saucepan: 2 c. milk 3 eggs 1 c. flaked sweetened coconut 1/2 c. sugar 6 T. flour 1/8 tsp. salt 1 T. butter Cook on medium, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 5-7 minutes.

Add and combine: 1 tsp. vanilla Pour into the baked pie shell.

Chill for at least 4 hours or until set.

When ready to serve, top with: 2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed (or whipped cream with a bit of sugar and vanilla added to it.)

Sprinkle on top: 1/4 c. toasted coconut Serves 6-8.

Tip: To toast coconut, place on baking sheet in 350° oven and let toast, watching closely because it browns quickly. Or if you wish, heat a non-stick skillet and add coconut. Stir constantly until lightly browned.

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This Amish recipe is a favorite. Make it the day before you need it or chill for at least 2 hours before ready to make it.

AMISH SCRAPPLE In large skillet, cook until cooked and browned: 1/2 pound ground pork breakfast sausage Drain off any fat.

Add and bring to a boil: 3-1/2 c. chicken broth (or water) Stir in: 1 c. cornmeal 1 tsp. ground sage 1/2 tsp. salt (less if meat is salty) 1/4 tsp. pepper Cook until thickened, then reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour into a sprayed/greased 4x8” loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. When ready to use, invert pan onto a cutting board and slice into 1” thick slices.

In large skillet, melt over medium heat: 3 T. butter Add the slices and fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden on each side. If your skillet is too small, do it in batches, using the amount of butter needed to fry the slices.

When serving, add a little brown gravy on top of the slices, if desired.

This makes an easy coconut cream pie from scratch. You will need 1 baked pie crust. The pie needs refrigeration time so allow for that.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 1 pm Bingo, 6 pm Studebakers at Cricket’s, 6:30 pm AA 6-8 pm Amery Community Center presents The Studebakers at Cricket’s

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games 4:30 pm HS Girls Soccer vs. New Richmond, here

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Community Center: 8 am Community Center: Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 8 am Coffee Club, 11:30 am 6-5-4 Dice, 8 am Vendor, Plant 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, & Bake Sale, 9 1 pm Old Time Radio, 6 am Brat Stand at pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 Dick’s, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah pm AA 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer, 6:30 pm AA VFW 8 am-1 pm Vendor, Plant & Bake Sale at Amery Community Center Amery Trail Days Community wide Garage Sales in and around Amery

7-11 am Fly in or Drive in for Amery Airport’s annual Fly-in breakfast 9 am Brat Stand at Dick’s sponsored by the Amery Community Center 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets on the Sun Porch 10:30 am Community Bike Ride on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail 10 am-2 pm at Cattail Trail head: Petting Zoo, Recycling display 3-6 pm Taco Dinner at Amery Ambulance Garage

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Blood drive to be held at Bremer Bank Amery, Wis. — Many people want to give back to the community, but may not have a lot of time to volunteer.

The American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that in only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification.

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from generous volunteers. By donating blood, individuals can make a difference in the lives of patients in their community and throughout the nation.

An upcoming blood drive opportunity will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm at Bremer Bank in Amery.

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library.

You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Hunter Education this Summer: Three classes - June 12-16 from 8:30-11:30 a OR June 12-16 from 12:30-3:30 p OR June 19-23 KANABEC COUNTY from 8:30-11:30 a. Summer School bus and free breakfast and lunch available for am classes. Pre-register with Community Ed. Basketball Camp for boys PINEgrades CITY entering 3-9 and girls entering grades 4-9. July 17-20, girls

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Pre-register with Community Ed. Youth Football for Amery and surrounding area youth entering grades 3-6 this fall. Practices Tues & thurs beginning Aug 8. Scrimmages Saturdays and one Friday night. Fee $125 to players new to the program or $75 for returning players. All equipment provided.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Tennis Clinic for girls entering grades 6-12 this fall. All skill levels welcome. Lead by a USPTA Certified Teaching professional.

June 5-9 from 10-11:30 am. Fee $35. ($5 discount if also participating in one of the leagues.) Pre-register with Community Ed. Tennis League for middle school boys and girls entering grades 5-9 this fall. Mini-lessons followed by supervised play. June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 & 20 from 5:307:30 p. Fee $30. Pre-register with

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Braelynn Cecilia-Ann Friendshuh, 8 lbs. 6 ozs., born on April 29 to Nadia Alexander and Nathan Friendshuh of Turtle Lake.

Zaevian Daniel Green, 10 lbs. 2 ozs., born on May 3 to Ariana and Dustin Green of Amery.

Zariana Mae Johnson, 6 lbs. 3 ozs, born on May 12 to Dominique Wendt and William Johnson of Dresser.

Easton Travis Ovsak, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on May 13 to Heidi and Travis Ovsak of Amery.

Tatum Lucille Pullin, 7 lbs. 10 ozs., born on May 16 to Morgan and Justin Pullin of Luck.

Rylie Ann Baillargeon, 9 lbs. 4 ozs, born on May 17 to Korie and Oliver Baillargeon of Luck.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Storytime There will be no storytime between May 10 and May 31. Starting in June, Itty Bitty Storytime for 0-2 year-olds will be offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Family Storytime for 2-5 year-olds will continue on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Each storytime will be followed by engaging early learning activities.

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.

Wisconsin Award The Republican Party of Polk County was recognized with “The Wisconsin Award” May 13 at the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention in Wisconsin Dells. The award honors the group’s efforts in electing local, statewide and national Republican candidates in the 2016 elections. The Wisconsin Award is given by the State GOP for local county excellence. Alan Walker, Chairman of the Republican Party of Polk County, receives the Wisconsin Award from Speaker of The House Paul Ryan, US Senator Ron Johnson, and Wisconsin GOP State Chair Brad Courtney.

Day of Memory and Honor The time is rolling around again, in spite of long days of dreary clouds, when we will hail heroes' bravery, gathering in cheering, marching crowds.

For those of us, in safety's shield, who never faced gun nor deadly bomb, because of defense of servicemen, who risked all to keep homeland calm.

We'll fly the flags of stars and stripes, Fire a salute over honored graves.

We'll deck with flowers those who passed, whose bravery our nation saves.

Remember to say, "Thanks for serving," to those in uniform, who protect, a way of life with many freedoms, as sunshine returns, honor and respect.

Carol Morfitt Welch

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature.

The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

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

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

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 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m. The library will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29.

Countryside Cooperative announces 2017 scholarship recipients Countryside Cooperative has announced twenty Wisconsin seniors who’ve been awarded $500 scholarships this year.

Becca Adank (Terry and Beth Adank) – Cochrane-Fountain City High School Grace Anderson (Byron Anderson) – Spring Valley High School William Berger (William “Bill” and Kristen Berger) – Durand High School Eva Doornink (Todd Doornink) – Baldwin-Woodville High School Abigail George (Douglas and Patty George) – Mondovi High School Alyssa Herman (Charles Herman) – Whitehall Memorial High School

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Cole Jakupciak (Patti and Paul Jakupciak) – Amery High School Dylan Klindworth (Duane and Deanna Klindworth) – Augusta High School Allen Kobernick (Barry and Penny Kobernick) – Clear Lake High School Ashley Manske (Connie and Kempton Manske) – Clayton High School Kayla Martinson (Brian and Traci Martinson) – Augusta High School Rebecca Moll (Brian and Katie Moll) – Glenwood City High School Jacob Molls (Robert “Bob” and Angela “Angie” Molls) – Clayton High School

Greta Monson (Anthony and Tamara Monson) – Eleva-Strum High School Ben Nestingen (Paul and Lisa Nestingen) – Blair Taylor High School Emily Pickerign (Jeff and Liz Pickerign) – Elmwood High School Jacqueline Prissel (Randy and Janet Prissel) – Durand High School Kirsten Rinholen (Roger and Julie Rinholen) – Durand High School Brett Tomlinson (Troy and Debra Tomlinson) – Durand High School Joshua Wiemer (John and Kay Wiemer) – Arcadia High School

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, May 25— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or Little John donut, yogurt or yogurt parfait.

Elementary lunch: Mini corn dogs or peanut butter sandwich, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, pears.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, muffin, cheese stick, bagel with jelly, Krave S’mores, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, muffin, hash browns, bell peppers, orange wedges, juice, (Chef salad option).

Friday, May 26— Elementary breakfast: Cereal french toast sticks, cheese omelet.

Elementary lunch: Ham & cheese sub or PB&J “uncrustable,” fresh vegetables, chips, grapes, mandarin oranges.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, mini donuts, sausage links, cereal bar.

High school lunch: Ham & cheese sub or grilled chicken sub, fresh vegetables, tangy broccoli salad, craisins, grapes, chips.

Monday, May 29— No school - Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 30— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and graham crackers or pancake sausage stick with syrup.

Elementary lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, garden salad bar, strawberries, blueberries.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, Krave S’mores, muffin, Little John donut, scrambled eggs.

High school lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, garden salad bar, applesauce, blueberries, “Jonny Pop” fruit bar.

Wednesday, May 31— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or mini donuts, sausage links.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli or PB&J “uncrustable,” or “Goldfish bowl,” garden salad bar, grapes, pudding cup.

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

High school lunch: Stromboli or garlic cheese french bread, garden salad bar, sliced apples, peaches, pudding cup.

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, May 25— Lien Elementary lunch: Cheese ravioli with garlic breadstick, Cali blend vegetables, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate school lunch: Turkey a la king or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

Middle school lunch: Turkey a la king or teriyaki chicken, brown rice, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: HS Cookout; Brat, baked chips, baked beans, ice cream treat, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, May 26— Lien Elementary lunch: Pizza, steamed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choice.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza or Cook’s choice, steamed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choice.

Middle school lunch: Pizza or cook’s choice, steamed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choice.

High school lunch: Senior Farewell breakfast; Pizza or Cook’s choice, steamed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choice.

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Rainbow Brook Trout By: Larry Phillipson 5-8-2017

What is as rare as a day in May, it is a Sunday, Sunday is the Lord's day.

They say global warming is a reality, if it brings weather like this, it is an amity.

Trout season fishing will open soon, my dad was an avid trout fishing goon.

He knew how to trick the wily rainbow brook, pretty speckles all over, a pretty sight on a hook.

On opening day at the crack of dawn, he had the limit by the porch on the lawn.

Eight lovely trout, the limit from the brook, he knew how to catch the rainbow on a hook.

He never bought a fancy fishing rod for a tool, just cut an aspen switch with a few twigs to fool.

The trout thought the pole was a branch from the bank. with the leaves fluttering, that was a worthy prank.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Get Ready, Get Set, Start Planting N o w is the time to st a r t planti n g whet her a g a r d e n Garden or conVariety tainers.

O v e r Julie Kuehl, the last Polk County several Master Gardener months, I have given y o u ideas on what to do for gardens and containers.

Now it’s time to implement those ideas.

If you are planning to do vegies, keep in mind spacing. Remember that some vegies can produce large amounts of produce so read the labels/ tags carefully. Remember most vegies require decent soil, lots of sunlight and water. Don’t forget many vegies can be done

in containers. Again read the label to see size requirements.

If you are planting flowers the same rules apply – good soil, correct lighting, watering with good drainage. Again, it’s important to make sure you read the labels carefully so that you are planting and watering correctly for the flowers you are using.

This is the time when certain (NOT ALL) spring blooming shrubs/ trees should be pruned.

It is important to prune shrubs at the right time of year to make sure you aren’t cutting off the next year’s buds. There are many reasons for pruning shrubs. To promote healthy shrubs – remove dead or dying branches, branches that rub together or branch stubs.

Pruning to improve the shrubs overall appearance. Trees and shrubs that should be pruned

immediately after flowering are: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, early blooming Spirea, Weigela, chokeberry, chokecherry, clove currant, flowering plum or cherry, forsythia, Juneberry and Magnolia.

Pruning should be done mid-June to mid-July before the buds for the next season are set. Make sure to use a sharp pruner to avoid rough edges. Rule of thumb is not to take more than 1/3rd of branches.

The Polk County Master Gardeners will be touring Ken’s Perennials on Highway 8 on June 10 at 6PM. July 6th the group will be sponsoring Dr. Robert Waring McMahon, Emeritus Associate Professor, Iowa State University discussing propagating hardwood shrubs.

This will be held at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake beginning a 6PM. Keep digging and planting until next time!

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Amery in the 2nd World War—Part I German soldiers arriving in Amery on the Soo Line Growing train, getting off at up in the Depot Amery and taking over Loren Elkin the city.

What was that? It was the nightmare of a young teen living in Amery during World War 2.

Barbara Burman, now Barbara Preble living in Prospect Heights, Illinois, sent me two pages of typed notes filled with WW II Amery memories. And what readings those pages were, sharing feelings, sights, and Amery locations from 75 years earlier. She’s the daughter of the late John Burman.

On the day of the Pearl Harbor attack, Barbara and her family had been dining with relatives in St. Paul. After the initial news, she remembers parking within sight of the Mississippi River and listening to further reports on their car radio.

Throughout the war, posters that inspired and warned were seen all over Amery. “Loose Lips Sink Ships”, “I

Want You” from Uncle Sam, and “Remember Pearl Harbor”. “Buy War Bonds” was also a common appeal.

Visible reminders to her of the war effort were victory gardens, coupons for food and goods, and collecting foil for the government. An aunt with a

certain type of hair had it cut, to be donated it to the government to make parachutes.

Barbara’s aunt and uncle ran Conrad’s Grocery Store, and she helped her Aunt Stella count and organize coupons.

Red coupons allowed people to buy meat and sugar, blue ones let them purchase canned good.

The two of them would count the coupons turned in at the store, and Aunt Stella or Uncle Con sent them to the county office.

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A candy bar, a rarity, was Barbara’s reward on special days.

Every family had a friend or relative who was serving in the military. Farm men were exempt from the draft, the government recognizing them as essential to raise crops for the war effort. Barbara often wrote to her uncles in the service, and answering letters came back to her with parts blacked out for security reasons.

People regularly listened to radio reports from the war in Europe and the Pacific. Her uncles in the Pacific wrote about Kamikaze planes that would fly directly at the ships, and other suicide pilots did this as well.

For a time around 1943 only bad news came out, with thousands of soldiers killed as well as and ships and planes destroyed. Barbara the teen thinks back, remembering this as a depressing time. With that in her mind, she dreamed that awful nightmare of Germans taking over Amery.

Loren Elkin’s email is elkfarm@wctc.net, and check out his blog at www.elkfarm. org

Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls announces the following schedule for this coming week. All activities require park admission.

Friday, May 26th 6-7 p.m. Rope Making and Knot Tying! Learn the art of rope making and a few knots to help you with your summer fun. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

10:00 am Summit Rock Hike – Enjoy a fun hike to a scenic overlook and learn about the area’s history - Then and Now. Meet at the Summit Rock Tail sign.

3:00 – 4:00pm Etched In Stone – Drop in at the Beach House to learn about lava flows, ancient seas and the creatures that lived there. View the different types of lava rock and hold a trilobite in your hand!

5:00 – 6:00 pm The Eagles of Eagle Peak – Hike to Eagle Peak to view the nest of our resident pair of bald eagles with a spotting scope. Learn their life history while watching for activity around the nest. Meet at the Eagle peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp.

Sunday, May 28th 10:00am – 11:45am Silver Brook Hike – Hike along an original trail to the north woods, pass remnants of a cooper mining venture and hear the stories of days gone by. Bring your filled water bottle and repellent. Meet at the Pines Group Camp.

4:00pm Animal Olympics – Kids can run faster, jump farther and see better than animals…. Or can they? A fun activity for all ages. Come to the Camp Interstate Shelter.

5:00-5:30 pm Pet - A – Pelt - Did you know that deer hair is hollow? What makes the fur of a beaver or otter different? Get answers to these questions and more as you feel the differences in various animal pelts. Keep a Look-out

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Monday, May 29th 10:00 am A Billion Years on the Pothole Trail – Take a relaxing hike back in time with the naturalist to view the geological wonders created over the last billion years. Meet at the Pothole Trail sign.

1:00 pm Buzz Bird – Partake in a birding extravaganza – featuring a hands-on identification game with fun facts and requiring fast fingers. Meet at the Ice Age Center.

Wednesday, May 31st 5:30 – 6:30 pm Trail Running with Sterling Kulke, life- long runner and Certified Natural Trainer (Monkey Bar Gym in Madison, WI) The attitude, atmosphere and healing effects of trail running are vastly different than hitting the pavement and keeping an eye on your watch that is often involved with road running.

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Girl Scout Camp Amery Girl Scouts went to Camp Lakamaga this past Friday and Saturday, May 12 -13, where they participated in archery, a low ropes course, and cooked over a fire. Many thanks to the leaders and older girls for planning the fun!

Are You Leaving Your Beneficiaries A Tax Time Bomb?

When it comes to retirement – and to passing on whatever wealth you’ve accumulated to a spouse or the next generation – you may think you’ve thought of everything.

But despite your careful planning, it could be that Uncle Sam will be handing you a hefty tax bill while you’re living – or your beneficiaries one when you die.

“Even people who have been great about saving for retirement don’t always realize the tax implications of what they’ve done,” says Brett Sause, CEO of Atlantic Financial Group LLC (www. atlanticfinancialgroup. org). “They may have created a significant tax problem for themselves, and they could be leaving behind a tax time bomb for their beneficiaries.”

The scenario is a fairly common one, especially for baby boomers in or near their retirement years.

“Someone told you to get an IRA,” Sause says.

“Or they told you to open a 401(k) because your employer was offering it as a benefit, and it sounded like a good idea.”

And those are good ideas – to a degree, he says. An IRA, a 401(k) or a 403(b) helps slice into your income tax bill today, putting more in your

pocket now and less in the government’s. But these are tax-deferred plans, not tax free.

Eventually, the tax bill comes due. When you retire, any withdrawals from those accounts are taxed. And when you turn 70½, the federal government requires you to withdraw a minimum amount, whether you want to or not.

“People often assume their tax rate is going to be less when they retire, but that’s not necessarily the case,” Sause says.

He says those who want to avoid that tax time bomb for themselves – and in some cases for their beneficiaries – could consider other ways to invest their dollars, such as: •Municipal bonds. Municipal bonds are used to fund schools, highways or other government projects. Under the federal tax code, the interest income on municipal bonds is tax free. Usually, the interest also is exempt from state taxes.

•Roth IRA. Unlike a traditional IRA, you don’t get to defer taxes on the income you contribute to a Roth IRA. But the upside is that when you reach retirement age, you can generally make withdrawals income tax free. And if you die with

money still in the account, your beneficiaries also won’t pay taxes when they make withdrawals (but could still be subject to estate taxes).

•Life insurance. Life insurance death benefits pass to beneficiaries income tax free, and it provides other advantages as well. “You can use permanent life insurance while you’re still breathing,” Sause says. For example, you can withdraw money from it and you can borrow from it*.

People tend to see the life insurance premium they pay as another bill, he says, not unlike the cable TV or electric bills. Instead, Sause says, it could be seen as a contribution, much like the contribution to an IRA or a 401(k), because in addition to the death benefit protection, permanent life insurance has living benefits too.

“It’s always hard to do someone’s planning based on what the future holds,” Sause says.

“But with our national debt what it is, it’s likely tax rates are going to be higher years from now.

So with retirement planning, it often becomes a matter of whether you want to pay your taxes now or pay them later.”

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

Happenings at the Amery Community Center Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of summer and summer means brats and hot dogs on the grill! Be sure to stop by Dick’s Fresh Market on June 2nd, 3rd and 21st to see the gang, enjoy a brat or two and support the Center!

You might even be lucky enough to hear a little polka music while you are enjoying your meal.

Join us on June 12th at 6pm for a fun, crafty night with some friends and go home with a beautiful wooden sign. Everything you need is provided, including over 60 sayings, 45 paint colors, boards, hooks, etc. The cost is only $25 and checks should be made out to Lisa Moggo. Register by mailing in or dropping payment off at the Center by June 7th.

Another class we are offering is the “Rustic Cross Wall Hanging Class” on June 21st at 6pm. The canvas, brushes, paints, and burlap will be provided.

Each participant is asked to bring a decorative pin, brooch, large earring or other bedazzlement to put in the center of their cross. The cost for this class is only $10! Register and pay by June 15th and make checks payable to Andrea Jilek.

CPR Training will be held at the Amery Area Community Center on June 22 from 10am-12noon. The cost is $23/person. If you are interested in attending, please register and pay

by June 12th. Checks should be made out to Nicole Gullickson. Class size is limited to 20 people so if you want to attend, it is recommended that you register early.

Enjoy Karaoke with Kar Jackers Entertainment on Sunday June 4th from 3pm-5pm. This event is open to the public and families are welcome. Light concessions will be available including adult beverages.

The “Studebakers” will be coming to Crickets Bar & Grill on May 26 from 6pm-8pm. We will have a 50/50 raffle as well as a drawing for Minnesota Twins tickets. Be sure to mark your calendars to see this awesome band

play dance to some great 50’s music!

Our Annual Vendor Plant & Bake Sale will take place on Friday, June 2nd from 8am-1pm.

There will be a large selection of baked goods and plants to choose from as well as various local vendors.

Are you a healthy sleeper? Marcia Nelson from the Sleep Wellness Center will be presenting information on general sleep health June 13th at 1pm.

This seminar is free and open to the public but registration is required by calling 715-268-6605 no later than June 8th.

Carol Welch, our local poet laureate, will present and sign her two new books at that Center on Friday, June 9th at noon. “Days of Joy, Tears, and Recovery” is about addiction and healing and “Sunshine Girl” shows that the simpler life was just as intricate as life today.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Stinger took second, Jerry Fisher placed third, Carl Johnson came in fourth, and Gene Pribnow received the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first place, Mary Fisher came in second, Val Hansen placed third, Carl Johnson placed fourth, and Wendell Anderson finished with the consolation prize.

Wii Bowling winners were Mary Fisher in first place, Paul Seidel in second and Carl Johnson took third place.

Wednesday bridge winners were Syd Lund in first, Kate Kellerman came in second, Jim Rivard placed third, and Paula Schmid came in fourth.

Congratulations to all!

Have a safe and wonderful week…..

Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

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Memorial Day weekend activities, Amery Trail Days coming, Annual Lake Edition Memorial Day Weekend is upon us.

It is hard to believe that there is only one more week left in the month of May…just where does the time go? My Mom & Dad used to say that the older you get the faster time flies…they hit it right on the nail! Enjoy every minthat you can!

Pounding uteRain, rain go away-I think we have plenty of moisture for a little bit. We the have noticed that there are little Pavement ponds in the fields where there never used to be. One thing we have also Pam Humpal noticed is that the ducks and geese are loving the situation. The big trick has been trying to mow grass in-between showers…grass grows no matter what!

*Hot Dog Lunch available by the Amery Band Boosters *Community Bike Ride on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail *Recycling Display by the Amery Woman’s Club *FREE Blood Pressure Check and information by the Amery EMS *Display and info by the Polk County Master Gardeners *View Amery Fire Department Fire Trucks *Sparky The Fire Dog Followed by a Taco Dinner at the Amery Ambulance Garage from 3-6pm.

Amery Trail Days is sponsored by the Amery Community Club and the Amery Free Press. Come join the fun!

Prayers and thoughts go out to our neighbors to the east, Barron County residents, as they try to recover from last week’s devastating weather/tornado. They are in need of various household and personal items plus a helping hand is always welcome. To see how you can assist please check with the Barron County Red Cross or Mosaic Telecom.

The 22nd Annual Amery Trail Days is set for Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3. The activities begin with the Community-Wide Garage Sales on Friday. A special map of the garage sales will be printed in the Amery Free Press on May 30. To be included on the map simply place an ad in the Amery Free Press about your sale. For just $22 you will receive a 1 col x 2 in ad plus your sale located on the map. Deadline for the garage sale ads is May 24.

The day-long events on Saturday, June 3, start off with the Fly In/Drive In Pancake Breakfast at the Amery Airport from 7-11am. Many activities will be available at the Cattail Trailhead from 10am to 2pm including… *Petting Zoo *FREE Fishing sponsored by the Polk County Sportsmen’s Club *FREE Ice Cream Cones served by Beaver Brook Badgers 4H

Recently we had “Battle of the Brothers.” Pictured is Grandma Humpal, Matt, Dave, myself and Ryan.

Next week’s Amery Free Press will be our annual Lake Edition which goes to our regular subscribers plus also delivered door to door around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake and Lake Magnor. It’s a wonderful opportunity for area businesses to inform the public

of their services, products, sales, events, hours, etc.

Deadline for the May 30 issue is Thursday, May 25 at noon.

Happy Birthday this week to my nephew-in-law, Brian, on May 27, and also to our daughter-in-law, Ariel, on May 28. Enjoy your very special days!

Good Luck to all the area high school athletes as you begin your tournament play, and to the area tracksters as you advance to the Sectional meet. In the last paper, the brackets for softball and baseball were not available, so here they are… *Amery Girls hosts Black River Falls May 23 *Clear Lake Girls hosts Rib Lake May 23 *Clayton/Turtle Lake Girls play at home May 24 *Amery Boys at Baldwin-Woodville May 25 *Clayton/Turtle Lake at Turtle lake vs Luck/Frederic May 25 *Clear Lake hosts Pepin/Alma or Plum City May 30 *Unity hosts St Croix Falls or Grantsburg May 30 Once again, Congratulations to all area high school and college graduates.

Last Sunday we went to my nephew, Blake’s graduation ceremony in Clear Lake. Way to go Blake!

In observance of Memorial Day, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Monday, May 29. Deadline for our issue on Tuesday, May 30, will be at noon on Thursday, May 25, for The Tab and the Amery Free Press. Thank you for your cooperation with the early deadlines.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend celebrating with family and friends…BE SAFE!!!

Nephew Blake and my niece (Blake’s mom) Jackie.

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According to a May 17 update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, there have been 63 confirmed measles cases in Minnesota. The majority of cases have been in unvaccinated children (ages 0-17) in counties that border Wisconsin.

Health care providers are asked to be vigilant about screening for measles disease and to continue to recommend measles vaccination according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization practices (ACIP).

If you suspect your child has measles, call your health care provider immediately. Signs and symptoms: runny nose, high fever, tiredness, cough, red watery eyes, a red rash with raised bumps that starts at the hairline and moves to the arms and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin.

How is it spread: Measles

is a virus that can easily be spread from person to person.

The virus is spread by a sick person coughing or sneezing. It travels through the air on droplets of saliva. Measles virus can stay in the air for up to 2 hours. Infected people can spread measles to others 4 days after a rash appears. How can measles be prevented: The best way to avoid getting sick from Measles is to get vaccinated!

The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. 2 doses of MMR are needed for full protection, and can be started at 12 months of age. Everyone, including teens and adults, should be up to date on their vaccinations.

Be sure to talk to your health care provider about being vaccinated against measles. (The

Wisconsin Immunization Law (State Statute 252.04 and Administrative Code 144) requires vaccinations, including MMR, for students enrolled in Wisconsin schools). For additional information, contact your health care provider or the Polk County Health Department at 715-485-8544.

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Over 50K raised in Updated Wisconsin State Highway Map now available Frederic-Luck Area Sole Burner Walk/Run The Frederic-Luck Area American Cancer Society Sole Burner Walk/Run on Saturday, May 13, 2017, had 133 registered participants and 25 teams. The total amount raised was over $50,000.

The committee is very grateful the people that came from the former Luck and Amery ACS walks to participate at Frederic.

The 2017 team totals were: Luck Lutheran Church $6,609; Sandy and the Gang $5,073.50; Laketown Lutheran $4,460; Sundown Saloon $4,000; Nelson Family $2,605; Ash Street Gang $2,595; Scrabble Fanatics $1,845; Hansen Family and Friend $1,780; Hacker’s Lanes $1,506; Dot Buecksler Family and Friends $1,175; Bone Lake Lutheran Church $1,073; Bremer Bank $1,030; Georgetown Lutheran Church $895 Ben’s Northern Bar $555; Schmidt Family $550; Zion Lutheran Church $425; Jensen Furniture $400; Lakeland Communications $385; Frederic Lioness Club $380; Pilgrim Lutheran Church $315; Bone Lake Beavers 4-H $210; Sellent $153; AHC Frederic, Luck.

Amery $120; Fight for Karli $75; Frederic School District $60; and individual walkers raised $3,532.

The top individual fundraisers were: Margie Nelson $4,831; Marlys Hedberg $4,170; Nancy Henck $2,865; Esther Nelson $2,525; Nancy Hardenbergh $2,390; Linda Clausen/Karen Edgell $1,720; Jim Prodger $1,296; Edna Martin $1,030; Hilda Trudeau $918; Colleen Draxler $635;; Elvira Schmidt $375; Donna Dyer $360; Donna Erickson $322; Jerry Hansen $310; Jack Buecksler $310; Carol Giller $305; and Jane Pederson $300.

This year’s Frederic-Luck Area Walk/Run committee members are; Sylvia Hansen, Kay Thorsbakken, Phyllis Wilder, Nancy Hardenbergh, Colleen Draxler, Phyllis Meyer, Elvira Schmidt, Hilda Trudeau, Marilyn Berg, Barb Walstrom, Kimberlee Harvey, Susan Gregorash, Jeanette Giller, and Sandy Lundquist.

The committee would like to thank the many volunteers who donated their time and assistance in any way.

A very special thank you to Honorary Chair Michelle Schmidt, and all the cancer survivors who attended the walk.

A special thank you to American Cancer Society Representative Kellie Burroughs.

A thank you to all the businesses that purchased Signs of Hope that were on display along the walk/run route.

The following businesses and individuals gave their help and support to the walk.

Amery Hospital & Clinic St. Croix Regional Medical Center Larsen Auto Center and Avalon.

Frederic Grocery Wayne’s Foods Plus Natural Alternative Bernick’s Pepsi-Cola Travis McKenzie, Kinetico Water Systems Water Gary King, the Inter-County Leader.

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A valuable planning tool for summer road trips is now available.

The latest version of the Wisconsin state highway map, a cooperative effort between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Department of Tourism, not only reflects recent changes to state and local roadways, but will also inspire trips to a variety of destinations across the Badger State.

“The Department of Transportation collaborated with the Department of Tourism to create a state highway map that promotes the Wisconsin tourism brand of fun,” said WisDOT Secretary Dave Ross.

“With a refreshed layout and pictures that tie into Tourism’s “Real Fun” campaign, the map makes it easy for travelers to explore Wisconsin’s favorite attractions, destinations and hidden gems,” noted Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.

“Since we want all motorists to reach their destinations safely, always be sure to buckle up, put the phone down and stay focused on what’s ahead of you,” concluded Secretary Ross.

The 2017-18 map reflects numerous changes since the map was last printed in 2015. The updates include: •Fond du Lac County -New alignment of US 45 •La Crosse County -New designations for WIS 108 and County C -Addition of 3.5 miles of divided highway for WIS 16 between La Crosse and West Salem -Addition of 4 miles of divided highway for WIS 35 between La Crosse and Holmen •Sauk County -Jurisdictional transfer of WIS 123 to town road and city street in Baraboo •Sheboygan/Manitowoc counties -Removal of County LS and addition of County DL, between Sheboygan

and Cleveland •Winnebago County -Addition of the newly incorporated Village of Fox Crossing Printed copies of the map can be picked up free of charge at many locations: WisDOT Regional offices and Central office WisDOT Maps and Publications Sales office WisDOT Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices Wisconsin State Patrol offices Wisconsin rest areas Wisconsin Welcome Centers Wisconsin Travel Information Centers Convention and visitor bureaus statewide Wisconsin State Fair Single copies of the map are available by calling the Wisconsin Department of Tourism at 1-800-432-8747 or ordering online from the Guides page in the Planning Tools section at TravelWisconsin.com.

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Backyard bird favorites return

BY RYAN BRADY, WIS. DNR

Finally! After a long stint of northerly winds kept the bulk of migrants at bay, the flood gates opened a bit on Tuesday in the south and Wednesday statewide, ushering in the first major push of warblers, orioles, grosbeaks, and more. Birders in southern parks and woodlands tallied 25-plus warbler species, while 13-

plus species were tallied north to the Lake Superior shore. Orioles and rose-breasted grosbeaks are widespread now, with hummingbirds and indigo buntings less common yet. Other favorites that have returned in numbers include house wrens, gray catbirds, and bobolinks.

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Farther north blue jay migration is nearing peak--more than a thousand were tallied along the Lake Superior shore in northern Bayfield County on May 10.

Ruby-crowned kinglets remain common in the north woods, alongside increasing warbler numbers and lingering darkeyed juncos, American tree sparrows, and even an occasional snow bunting! Lincoln's and whitecrowned sparrows have arrived there among increasing numbers of

white-throated sparrows.

Pine siskins persist amid decreasing numbers of purple finches. Overhead, sharp-shinned hawks, broad-winged hawks, and bald eagles dominate as locals set up territories and migrants press northward.

Rarities & Reporting Some of the rarities spotted across the state this week include northern mockingbirds in La Crosse, Sheboygan and Vilas counties, glossy ibis in Dodge County, white-

Friday, May 26 6-8 p.m.

in the north. And don't let bad weather keep you from heading out - rainy days in May often provide the most spectacular birding! Help us track bird populations by reporting your migration sightings to www.ebird. org/wi and observations of nesting birds to www. ebird.org/atlaswi.

faced ibises in Dodge, Winnebago and Green Lake counties, blacknecked stilt in Brown County, and white-eyed vireo in Dane and Milwaukee counties. The week ahead looks fairly promising for migration, with at least several days of southerly winds in the forecast. If so, this will usher in the peak of landbird migration in the southern half of the state and improved birding

8th Annual

City of Lakes Open Golf Tournament Monday, June 19, 2017

Cty. Rd. H North of Amery

East Immanuel Lutheran Church

The “City of Lakes Open� is a Scramble format Registration 9:30 a.m.

Shotgun start 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 29th

$80. includes 18 holes & 1/2 cart rental, golf lesson from Steve Wilhelm, box lunch and prizes & awards

Memorial Day Dinner

SPONSORED BY: PLATINUM: Amery Chevrolet, Milt Johnson, St. Croix Casino GOLD: Forrest Inn SILVER: Amery Snowmobile Club, Central Auto Body, Gary’s Electric, MCS, Robbie’s Auction, Amery Free Press

AMERY GOLF CLUB

Serving 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Proceeds this year will go towards helping support the Amery school district special needs children

FREE WILL OFFERING

Registration forms available at the Amery Golf Club, iAMg Ameriprise office (120 Birch St. W, Amery, WI) or online: www.amerylionsclub.org

Ham Dinner with Salads & Homemade Pies

Short on time . . . You can do Take out!

715-268-2143

East Immanuel is located at 207 120th St., Amery

TAC-TWO

Eastimmanuel_lutheran.org

Proceeds will go toward reroofing the steeple and 10% to Amery VFW

ESTABLISHED 1995

SPORTS BAR & GRILL OPEN 11 a.m.

Every Day

Mon. - Fri. • 4-6 p.m. tactwobarandgrill.com • 268-8222 • AMERY, WI

All entries must contain Rhubarb +VOF

HAPPY HOUR MON. - FRI., 4 - 6 P.M. NEW SANDWICHES

• ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR • HOT HAM ‘N CHEESE • GRILLED CHICKEN

MEMORIAL 3-DAY WEEKEND

TACO Dinner

DJ - FRI., SAT. & SUN. STARTING AT 9 P.M.

Amery Area EMS 977 Fundraiser

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715-268-8922 • 117 E. Birch St., Amery OPEN: MON. - FRI. 7 A.M. SAT. & SUN. 10 A.M.

FREE WILL DONATIONS

All-U-Can-Eat 3 to 6 PM Amery Ambulance Station 150 Snow Street . Amery, WI 54001

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING - 6 PM All proceeds used for new equipment.

THURSDAY 5 - 9 P.M. STEAK NIGHT FRIDAY FISH FRY

Featuring 100% Alaskan Cod

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OPEN ALL 3 DAYS

GREAT BURGERS - COLD BEER • GRILL OPEN DAILY •

Balsam Lutheran Church

DAY CAMP 2017

“Stewardship & Fun in the Sun�

Open to all area youth, ages 5* to 18 There is a $15.00 participant fee per session (non-refundable) JUNE 11 includes a train excursion from Osceola + a Stewardship event (TBD) JULY 16 includes an Activity (TBD) + volunteering at Feed My Starving Children AUGUST 20 includes the Taylors Falls boat excursion + a Stewardship event (TBD) ALL SESSIONS BEGIN AT 11:30 A.M. AND END AT 6:30 P.M. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch and water bottle. (*younger participants must be toilet-trained and able to participate independent of parental support)

Participant registration and session fees due by June 1 to ensure event reservations Please email balsamyouth@yahoo.com with any questions or to request a registration and consent form or call the church office at 715-268-9291

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MAY 23, 2017

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GARAGE SALE

Thursday, May 25, 3-7 Friday,May 26, 8-7

1385 10th St. Turtle Lake

Jr’s and women’s clothing, books, girls clothes size 7-8, agates, agate jewelry, rough rock, sports cards, tall dining table with chairs, toddler beds, crib w/ matching changing table, kids toys, and household items.

GARAGE SALE Friday, May 26, 8-5 Saturday, May 27, 8-5

Snowmobiles (‘96, ‘97, ‘03), 21’ enclosed snowmobile trailer, garden tiller, lawn equipment, tires, tools, tool cabinets, radial arm saw, 10,000 BTU window air conditioner (used very little), love seat, glider rocker, hutch, dresser, microwave, dishes, pots & pans, many household items, old trunk, old silverware set, some old coins, much misc.

1122 Hwy. 8

1-1/2 miles west of 8 & 46 roundabout. Watch for signs

DRINKMANS’ GARAGE SALE 837 ST RD 46 NORTHAMERY Friday & Saturday, May 26 & 27, 7 am-??

This is where you will find Garage Sale ads GARAGE SALE

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 25, 26 & 27

702 70th Ave., Amery

2 miles east of Amery on Cty. Rd. F then left 1/2 mile on Cty. Rd. J. Stamps, some furniture, rockers, 2 office chairs, shelving, antique fern stand, household misc., lighted houses, handmade jewelry, books, pictures, Indian memorabilia and other misc.

Hope to see you there!

PLANT SALE

Perennials Peonies Hostas Strawberry plants Friday, May 26, 9-11 Soo Line Park Plants also available daily at 186 9-1/8 Ave., Clayton.

South side of Moon Lake.

715-948-2841

GARAGE SALE 633 Dickey Ave. S, Amery

Lots of name brand girls & boys 2T & 3T clothes, shoes, boots, toys, lots of household items, purses, desk, women’s & men’s clothes.

Friday, May 26, 8-5 Sat., May 27, 8-12

Thursday, May 25, 3 – 6pm, Friday, 9 – 6pm, Saturday, 9 – noon 735 70th Ave, County Road J, Amery, 2 miles east on County Road F to J

Furniture, Stiffel lamp, dish washer, apartment size frig, exercise bike, collector cars, tiara dish set, household items, new CD player, canning jars, crib mattress, baby and kid’s toys, infant car seat, men’s stuff, tools, sporting goods, LOTS more.

MOST items are half price on Saturday!

NO EARLY SALES PLEASE

HUGE GARAGE SALE

Thursday & Friday, May 25 & 26, 9-3 Saturday, May 27, 9-2

Lots of NICE ladies clolthes and shoes, purses, jewelry, bikes, trikes, fishing items, cookie jars, lots of misc. items too numerous to mention!!!

259 Howard Ave.

Ernie’s Annual MASSIVE MEMORIAL SALE!

5 car stalls & 2 big tents of stuff '52 8N Ford Tractor with loader, 8N new oil filters, Ford seat covers, 3 pt-6 ft back blade, 8 ft farm gate, Drill/seeder with wooden wheels, 2-wooden Wheels, Antiques, Truck Tool box, Dishes, pots & pans, Knick Knacks, books, refurbished Sewing Machines, air hockey table, small pool table, Small Tools & guy stuff, Misc

Fund Raiser 20 Family Garage Sale

Wednesday, May 24 thru Saturday, May 27, and Monday, May 29, 8 am to 4 pm daily FREE Fish & Chips 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 26 for first 25 people or until gone!

Lawn and garden: patio tables and umbrellas. Tools, hardware, tarps.

Tons of hunting and tactical knives. Trikes, bikes and wagons. Furniture.

Numerous area rugs of various sizes. Collectables: 2 brass head boards, antique drum toy box. And so much more!

671 Pine Street, Amery

Riverview mobile home park. Follow the blue signs.

GARAGE SALE

Friday, May 26, 8 am-?

562 95th St., Amery (south of city shop)

Men’s clothing XL, women’s clothing S-M, brand name kids clothing - boys newborn to 5T & girls newborn to 5-6, 2 pack & plays, Jump-ARoo, toys, stufffed animals, pictures & picture frames

Thrift & Bake Sale Saturday, May 27 8 am-4 pm

Clothing, toys, kitchen, golf clubs, bedding, books, household, glassware and much more.

BAKED GOODS & PLANTS Serving BBQ lunch plate $4.

Immanuel Lutheran Church, 375 65th Ave., Clayton

22nd Annual AMERY TRAIL DAYS

COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES Friday, June 2

Let us help you clean out your garage!!! Just place a Garage Sale Ad for Amery Trail Days Community-Wide Garage Sale and turn your unwanted items into cash!

Stop at the Amery Free Press office with your Amery Trail Days Garage Sale ad by Wednesday, May 24 at noon.

CASH IN ADVANCE

Advertise your Garage Sale by purchasing a $22 1x2” display ad in the Amery Free Press and The Tab . . . and we will located your Garage Sale on a special map of Amery in the May 30 issue.

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NOW HIRING! Housekeeping - Part-time days Competitive benefits offered

Evening & Night Shift RN’s & LPN’s Competitive pay and benefits offered

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.

$500 Sign On Bonus

Milk Hauler Wanted Pickard Trucking Amery, WI

Full-time Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement required 12 hour days

The Salvation Army/ Serenity Home is currently seeking a PT individual to work all shifts which would include weekends and holidays; we would prefer this individual to have some experience working with a diverse population and handle a fast paced environment.

Contact Bill at 651-247-3216

If you feel that you would be the right fit for this position please call Lynn at 715-485-1221.

with successful completion of 1st 6 months!

FT Die Cutter FT & PT Electronic Assemblers Flexible schedules.

Starting pay between $7.74-$9.76 BOE

Full Time PM CNA *Paid Training or $500 Sign-On Bonus* Come join our team and find out why Willow Ridge

No experience needed - on the job training

Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation and Long

Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

Assistant Volleyball Coach

If interested, please send letter of application and resume to: Cathleen Shimon District Administrator Clayton School District P.O. Box 130 236 Polk Ave. W. Clayton, WI 54004-0130 shimonc@claytonsd.k12.wi.us Application deadline: June 2, 2017

Term Care provider in the area!

Contact Ashley Paul at 715.268.8171 Or email resume to apaul@rphfcorp.com

ClearClear Lake, Wisconsin Lake, Wisconsin

AFP advanced food products openings for AFP advanced food products hashas openings for Full-Time Manufacturing Positions Full-Time Manufacturing Positions – Starting at 17.30/hr Starting at 17.55/hr Apply Online at Apply Online at www.afpllc.com www.afpllc.com Clickon onCareer Career Opportunities Click Opportunities

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE Application Deadline is January 19thONLY

No applications will be issued/accepted in person MUST be able to work rotating shifts of 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. / 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.

ONLY Must be availableONLINE all hours including weekends, if needed.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED No applications will be issued/accepted in person

We are looking for only the best!

Requirements include High solid work history, MUST beSchool able Diploma/GED, to work rotating shifts of and outstanding references. Physical to lift /50 repeatedly, ability to reach/ 6 a.m. requirements – 2 p.m. / 2include p.m. –ability 10 p.m.

10lbsp.m.

– 6 a.m. push/pull, stand/walk, and twist/bend continuously.

Must be available all hours including weekends, if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are looking for only the best!

Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, solid work history, and outstanding references. Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, ability to

Upstairs 1 BR apartment

Available now in Clear Lake

Asking $35,000

On-site laundry and huge storage lockers, updated units, microwaves.

Rent based on 30% of income!

For those 62+ or disabled of any age.

715-268-9767

Equal Housing Opportunity

Many updates since 2010

Amery, WI

Five or Eight hour days - 5:30 am-2 pm or Four 10 hour days Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-4 pm APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com

Clayton School District has the following coaching position opening:

FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1994 16x80 Skyline 2/attached 16x48 garage

Sign On Bonus applies to FT Employees

FT Screen Printers

Clayton School District Vacancy

FOR RENT

1 BR apt.

Utilities paid $500 month Clear Lake 715-554-0101

1-800-944-4866 Ext. 1122

Deadline for the Classified page is Friday noon

To place your help wanted ad in the Amery Free Press call 715-268-8101 Admissions Advisor

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus

WITC is seeking qualified candidates for a fulltime Admissions Advisor at WITC Rice Lake Campus. The Admissions Advisor is responsible for providing information for all WITC programs and courses. This position creates ongoing relationships with potential students and assists them in their choice of post-secondary education and career training. This position is responsible for assisting in recruitment of students from all market segments and may require travel.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: http://witc.edu/employ Deadline to apply: June 21, 2017 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

MAY 23, 2017

Golden Age Manor

in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

Are you looking for a REWARDING career as a Polk County Employee that will provide you with AWESOME and AFFORDABLE benefits like Health Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement and more!

If so, apply today…

CNA POSITIONS AVALIABLE We will pay for CNA training for the right

candidate, call 715-268-7107 with questions.

You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Program Manager K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking a Program Manager.

Successful candidate will have experience with account management, estimating and customer service. Qualified candidates will possess technical knowledge of manufacturing and blue print reading. Responsibilities will include increasing K-TEK WI sales volume.

The position requires customer interaction via communication tools such as telephone email, fax and face to face. The position will require travel 1 to 3 days a month.

This position requires the ability o problem solve, communicate effectively, and be a team player.

Must be a self-starter and have the ability to self direct. Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume and salary requirements to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Via Email: april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

Press Operators 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Press Operators.

Job duties will include operating presses ranging from 35 to 400 tons, perform quality control inspections, read and interpret blue prints, ability to use measuring devices, keep a safe and clean work area and other duties as assigned. Beneficial for candidates to have manufacturing experience.

This position requires basic math and reading skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 Via Email: april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Unity School District

Weekend Custodian Position: Unity School District announces the opening of a part-time, year-round Custodian for Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every weekend.

The schedule is flexible and could include alternating weekends. More hours may be available as a sub during the week.

Qualifications Necessary: Strong work ethic and problem solving, ability to work well with others.

Requirements: High School Diploma How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Application. The application is available at http://www.unity.k12.wi.us/ district/Employment.cfm Application Deadline: June 2, 2017 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.

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Unity School District

Middle School 11 Month Secretary

Position: Unity School District is looking for an outgoing, organized individual with a love for kids to fill the position of Middle School Secretary. This is a 40-hour per week 11-month position. The Secretary is responsible for, but not limited to: entering data and preparing reports, filing, student registration, greeting visitors, class scheduling, handling correspondence for various activities, organizing special events, assisting teachers whenever possible, and many other office tasks. The secretary works collaboratively with other District staff to ensure a safe and efficient learning environment for all students.

Qualifications Necessary: Applicants with at least three-years of office/secretarial experience are preferred. A strong working knowledge of computers and general office procedures is required. The ideal candidate will possess the desire and willingness to learn new tasks and grow professionally. Qualified candidates must be honest, caring, and flexible. Cash handling experience is a plus. Candidates must be able to carry out instructions, demonstrate the ability to multi-task in an environment with frequent interruptions, be accurate in job completion tasks, and maintain confidentiality. Candidates must exhibit excellent organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills including proofreading and composing correspondence. It is critical that candidates have outstanding customer service skills, a good sense of humor, and a strong desire to work with children and be a positive influence in their lives.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2017 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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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church seeks Office Manager to support staff and members. Skills desired: MSWord, PowerPoint, e-mail, updating website and social media, ordering supplies and maintaining records.

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Neighbors United in Christ Lutheran Parish seeking

Part time Administrative Assistant

Send resume to oslcamery@gmail.com

40-45 hours/month.

Applicant needs excellent communication, computer, and record keeping skills.

Applications accepted until June 2.

Call 715-268-9577 for information.

Send resume to NUIC Parish, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

Join Our Team!

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Unity School District

Amery Memory Care is looking for

Native American Coordinator/Teacher

PT & FT Resident Care Assistants (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts) Please stop in and speak with Kristin or Michelle for more details

Casual Dietary Aide/Cook

Please talk to Shelley for more details

215 Birch St. W, Amery

We send and receive faxes at the Amery Free Press NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Unity School District

High School/Middle School

Part-time Agricultural Education Teacher

Position: One part-time position serving grades 7-12, beginning with 2017-18 school year. The teaching assignment includes a variety of semester-length agriculture and natural resources courses and coaching and/or advisory positions may also be available including FFA. Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with teenagers; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; have strong technology skills as Unity High School is a 1:1 iPad school; and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning.

Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure (1200) or be eligible for such licensure. Additional licenses preferred.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline: June 5, 2017 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.

Position: One full-time position serving grades PK-12, beginning with 2017-18 school year. The assignment includes Native American Coordinator duties and teaching exploratory classes at various grade levels.

The Native American Coordinator at Unity works with all Native American students, grades 4K-12, where monitoring attendance and truancy, graduation rates, State tests, local assessments, and monitoring grades all play a role in ensuring that these students' needs are being met.

Duties on any given day can range from tutoring students one-on-one or in-class, attending IEP meetings before/after school, arranging transportation, finding mentors, calling home, support for big school projects, gathering truancy data and preparing court documents, attending court sessions, meeting with Indian Child Welfare or Tribal Youth Program workers, sitting with students through disciplinary procedures, tracking down contact information for families, attending state and national conferences, finding cultural resources for teachers, developing and delivering culturally relevant trainings for staff, and maintaining a culturally sensitive, welcoming space for students to learn in assigned exploratory classes.

Qualifications Necessary: Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: •Wisconsin Teacher Certification AND three years school resource program experience, preferably with Native American students; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

•Experience with systemic supports and interventions such as RtI, personalized learning, trauma-informed care.

Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with people of all ages; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; have strong technology skills ; and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning.

Requirements: Applicants must have a DPI teacher certification and be eligible to obtain the 929 for licensure.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan. education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2017 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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FT-Screening Supervisor

Salaried Position Pay Based on Experience Previous Supervisory Experience a must 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday thru Thursday; If team works OT on Fridays must be available to lead team on Fridays.

Expect 40+ hours

Application at ComfortByDesign.Net; email: info@ComfortByDesign.Net. (800) 370-6545.

Brake Press Operators 2nd and 3rd shift

FT- Production Supervisor Assistant Salaried Position Pay Based on Experience Previous Supervisory Experience a must 5 AM to 1:30 PM –Monday thru Friday Expect 40+ hours

Now Hiring FT General Laborers

in all departments & locations. Experience in construction, electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling beneficial. Will train the right people. Benefits, competitive pay, great work environment!

K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Brake Operator.

Successful candidate will have manufacturing experience and highly beneficial to have experience operating a brake press. Duties will include operating a brake press, perform quality control inspections, read and interpret blue prints and other duties as assigned.

This position requires basic math and reading skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume to: K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com

Via Email: april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

Send resumes to: Cheri Richards at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

We are growing!

JOIN OUR TEAM! Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, production associates to join our 2nd shift team at the Luck, WI location.

Current Openings: •Off Bearers •Moulder Operators •Machine Operators •Summer Help 2nd shift - Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm-2:00 am (overtime as required). **Part-time Positions Available** We offer a competitive starting wage, plus a shift incentive, a complete benefit package including paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) and pension along with a progressive work environment.

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company!

Please send your resume or apply in person to complete an application at:

Quanex Building Products Corporation Attn: Human Resources 501 Main Street S Luck, WI 54853 Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a smoke free, drug free work environment.

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Unity School District

Middle School Teacher Position: Full-time Middle School Teaching position available beginning the 2017-18 school year.

APPLY TODAY. START TOMORROW.

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE, POLK & BURNETT COUNTY

• ASSEMBLY • WOODWORKING

• MACHINE OPERATORS • FOOD PRODUCTION

815 U.S. HWY. 8 ST. CROIX FALLS, WI 54024

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Full Time MDS Coordinator/Registered Nurse *2,000 Sign-on Bonus* Come join our team and find out why Willow Ridge Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation and Long Term Care provider in the area!

Contact Ashley Paul at 715.268.8171 Or email resume to apaul@rphfcorp.com

Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge in language arts, but willingness and desire to teach other classes as needed; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with middle school age children; be willing to collaborate with colleagues and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of best teaching practices, will make data-based decisions, will use technology as a tool for learning, will be familiar with academic standards, and will personalize instruction to meet individual student needs. Knowledge of effective classroom management is essential.

Requirements: Must hold Wisconsin licensure to teach grades 1-8 or DPI Licensure 300 (English).

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a WECAN Application online at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/. Please upload to WECAN your resume, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2017 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.

JOIN OUR TEAM! Jack Link’s Protein Snacks began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing protein snack manufacturers in the world. Over the years, as consumer demand for convenient, high-quality snack foods increased, so has the company’s product offerings. Today Jack Link’s is the fastest-growing protein snack manufacturer in the world, and sells more than 100 different protein snack products in more than 40 countries. The Link family principles and traditions remain the same: hard work, integrity and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the besttasting protein snacks in the world.

NOW HIRING FOR

General Laborer Positions Competitive Employee Benefit Package Includes

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Day at the Museum Friday May 12th the Amery fourth graders toured the Polk County Museum in Balsam Lake. Students were treated to an exciting program by Chief Dan Mosay of the St. Croix Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Chief Mosay presented a program on Anishinabe history, traditions and culture. Mosay, whose father was Archie Mosay, is hereditary chief and a drum chief of the tribe; and was formerly Sheriff of Polk County.

Fawn season! Admire from afar, mom is near MADISON - Outdoor enthusiasts fortunate to see one of Wisconsin's whitetail deer fawns, born between late April and July, are reminded by state wildlife officials to enjoy the wildlife view from afar for the fawn's safety.

Fawns have already started to be born this year. If you see a fawn in the wild, leave it alone and its mother will return to care for it.

DNR Wildlife Biologist Dianne Robinson says the fawn's mother is nearby, but out of sight of observers.

"Spring is when well-meaning people discover fawns alone, mistakenly believe they are in trouble and take unneeded action that may harm the animal," Robinson said. "A fawn's best chance for survival is with its mother."

Robinson also serves as chair of the multi-agency Keep Wildlife Wild committee.

"Deer moms care for and protect their young differently than human mothers," Robinson said of the state's official wild animal. "It is normal for deer mothers to leave their fawns unattended because keeping fawns hidden and alone is ac-

tually an adaptation to protect them from predators. As long as the mother does not detect nearby threats she will return occasionally to feed her fawns or move them to new hiding places. " Robinson says her best advice to spring callers concerned about fawns is simple: "Leave the fawn where it is. Do not touch the fawn as its lack of scent is one of its natural

protectors."

Is it hard to know if a deer fawn is truly in need of help?

"Absolutely," Robinson said. "We do understand people want to help and that's a wonderful sentiment. However, to really help, remember that a healthy fawn's best chance for survival is with its mother. Do not touch or feed the fawn.

Call a licensed wildlife

rehabilitator right away to help you decide if a particular fawn needs help."

If a fawn is injured or known to be orphaned, contact your local wildlife rehabilitator immediately by visiting the DNR's website, dnr. wi.gov, and searching keyword rehab. If you need help, contact the DNR Call Center at 1-888936-7463.

Eau Claire, Wis.—The Wisconsin Dental Hygienists' Association (WI-DHA) is the state constituent of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA). On April 22, 2017 the House of Delegates meeting of the WI-DHA included the induction of a new president to the association. Jennifer Martinson of Amery, WI was inducted after being an active member of the WI-DHA for several years. In addition to her active membership, she is also employed by HyLife LLC as a hygienist that provides oral health services to dependent elders.

Her goals as president are to increase membership to help strengthen the Association and its causes, and to increase collaboration within healthcare professions.

Right now the WI-DHA is more important than ever, since the association is lobbying for increased access to care for our Wisconsin citizens. Hygienists can currently only work unsupervised in schools and public health departments. This new initiative will allow more of the underserved in our neighborhoods access to care. Hygienists are seeking to work in hospitals, nursing homes, daycares, group homes, correctional facilities, home-care agencies, as well as in programs for the indigent populations of this state.

Martinson hopes her position will allow the association to ,"educate the healthcare profession and the public as to why dental hygienists are part of the whole healthcare team and why we should be employed as part of their team."

The ADHA and WI-DHA wants to be part of our patients health care delivery team in order to improve our patient's lives. We invite the public and any hygienists not a part of our organization to seek more knowledge and information about our profession, and how we can improve our neighbors lives in Wisconsin.

Please visit WI-DHA widha.org or ADHA adha.org websites to become a member, or as community members, to learn more how we can improve access to care.

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A quilted connection Amory, Mississippi’s Regional Museum has put an Amery2Amory display case up at their museum. The display commemorates the sister city connection between Amery and Amory. The quilt shown had been on display in their museum, along with many other quilts from their community. It was made in the year 1860 and marked for sale by an Amory citizen. Amery teacher Michael Simonson and Mayor Kay Erickson pulled some strings that allowed an Amery citizen to purchase the quilt with ‘Amery’ school colors. It was donated back to the City of Amory, Miss. and their museum to be put on permanent display.

St Croix Valley Orchestra to perform concerts in June Come and enjoy marches, dances, patriotic music, and show tunes. The St Croix Valley Orchestra, directed by Adam Bever, will perform three concerts in June. The orchestra is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991 and includes musicians from Minnesota and Wisconsin, teenagers to senior citizens.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s wine industry has grown substantially since 2000 when it had just 13 wineries.

Wisconsin has more than 140 wineries today, making it a destination for wine tourists, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. People made nearly 2 million visits to wineries in Wisconsin in 2015, and the state saw an estimated nearly $50 million in direct spending on wine tourism.

“Between that and some of the other spending on things that wineries contribute to the economy — such as jobs, and tax revenue to different governmental agencies, and industrial purchases and things — it’s really closer to between $200 and $300 million by the time you add everything up,” said Alwyn Fitzgerald, Wisconsin Winery Association president and Fisher King Winery winemaker.

He said the growth is part of the larger local food trend.

“People like to know where their food and drink comes from; and if you grow the grapes 30 miles from your winery, or at your winery, and you make the wine right there, and you can sit there in your local Wisconsin location and enjoy your wine, that is totally reflective of Wisconsin grapes and enology, it doesn’t get any more local than that,” Fitzgerald said.

He said having more wineries in the state gives people more of a variety of places to try.

Because of the state’s cold climate, the only varieties that can survive are “cold hardy hybrid grapes,” versus classic wine grapes such as cabernet and riesling, which can thrive only in more temperate climates.

Fitzgerald said grapes grown is Wisconsin tend to have fruity, berry-like flavors as well as a light body and higher acidity.

Fitzgerald got into the wine business after more than three decades working a corporate job.

“I didn’t wanna be the 85-year-old guy looking back saying, ‘Oh, why didn’t I do that?!”’ he said.

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GPA of 4.250 or higher, Gold Ribbon: front row, left to right, Keeley Brown, Isaac Gorres, Kayla Olson, Carl Oman. Back row, Dalton Rademaker, Bethany Marquand, Elizabeth Monette and Principal Shawn Doerfler.

GPA of 4.100 to 4.249, Silver Ribbon: front row, left to right, Seth Amundsen, Isabella Byrnes, Brice Korf. Middle row, Cole Jakupciak, McKenna Meyer. Back row, Jakob Kastanek and Principal Shawn Doerfler.

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Cum Laude GPA of 3.950 to 4.099, White Ribbon: Lane Christensen, Thomas Christensen, Ruth Elmer, Jack Collins, Maximillion Goulet, Connor McBrayer, Gracie Martin, Shayan Tavanae, Tristen Robole, Molly Vincent, Allison Schleusner, Brianna Wundrow, and Principal Shawn Doerfler.

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Scholarships were awarded to Amery students

Academic Excellence Diane A. Fansler presented her Academic Excellence Scholarship to Isaac Gorres.

Amery VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7929 presented scholarships to Isabella Byrnes and Mitchell Waalen. Presenting was Eldon Sanders.

Dick’s Fresh Market Presenting the Dick’s Fresh Market scholarship to Brianna Iverson was Kelly Stephenson.

Henry Yetter Wrestling Shawn Waalen was given the Henry Yetter Wrestling scholarship from Char Yetter and Chuck Williamson.

Pagel Graphic Arts Dani Meyer was presented the Pagel Graphic Arts scholarship from Stephani Schmidt.

AnnMarie Foundation Polk County Christian in Action

Vicki Gjovik presented the AnnMarie Foundation scholarship to Kayla Olson

Bethany Marquand was presented the Polk County Christian in Action (C.I.A.) Outstanding Servant Award from Gary Ganje.

Ashley Severson Memorial Presenting the Ashley Severson Memorial Scholarship to Tyler Nichols (center) were Kristi Severson and Greg Severson.

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Woodland Lakes Rotary Club STRIVE Presented with the Woodland Lakes Rotary Club STRIVE scholarships were McKenzie Hammons, Meghann Knight and Andrea Sheldon. Presenters were Jacki Marlett and LaMoine McLaughlin.

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Amery Hospital & Clinic Volunteer Partners Pictured left to right, Gracie Martin, Patti Johnson from Amery Hospital & Clinic Volunteer Partners, Craig Richter and Holly Brickel. Not pictured was Kathryn Forrest.

Ranger Jeremy Bird Memorial Dan Young, right, presented the Ranger Jeremy Bird Memorial scholarships to Shawn Waalen, Carl Oman, Tyler Nichols and Kody Dudgeon.

Receiving the Palmer H. and Onilea Sondreal Memorial scholarships were Dalton Rademaker and Sabin Coy. Presenter was Steve Sondreal.

Amery Lions Club Byron Burman Memorial Lions Club Amery Lions Club members Alliana Veenendahl and Larry Kresl, back row, presented scholarships to Thomas H. Christensen, Tristen Robole, Ruth Elmer and Shayan Tavanae. Brittany Anderson, right, was awarded the Byron Burman Memorial Lions Club scholarship.

Friends of the Library/Marlene Grasser Memorial Isabelle Byrnes, left, was presented the Friends of the Library/Marlene Grasser Memorial scholarship from Siri Yuhas, Jackie Northard and Kruse Yuhas.

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$134,000 awarded in scholarships

Amery Education Association Warrior Warehouse Jessica Smith, right, presented the Warrior Warehouse scholarships to Jacob Robertson and Eric Medina. Summer Schultz was given the Amery Education Association scholarship.

Fall Festival Royalty Andrea Yuhas, back row right, presented the Amery Fall Festival Royalty scholarships to, left to right, Isabella Byrnes, Shayan Tavanae, April Lindberg, Bethany Marquand and McKenna Meyer.

AHS School Store Linda Behling Memorial Johanna Knutson and Elizabeth Rosenbush-Jonns were presented with the AHS School Store scholarships. Eric Medina was awarded the Linda Behling Memorial scholarship.

Sadie & John Burman Memorial Art Daryl K. & Lois Lien Memorial Dr. Valentine Kremser Memorial Wears Family and Friends Volga Boake Christensen Memorial Mooney Back row, left to right, Maximillion Goulet was given the Dr. Valentine Kremser Memorial scholarship; Alli Karpenske was awarded the Sadie & John Burman Memorial Art scholarship; Lane Christensen was given the Daryl K. and Lois Lien Memorial scholarship by presenter Dan Lien. Thomas G. Christenson was given the Wears Family and Friends scholarship; Tyler Carlson was given the Volga scholarship; Isabella Byrnes was given the Boake Christensen Memorial scholarship; Bethany Marquand was presented with the Mooney scholarship.

Kevin Prindle Memorial Dirk and Dayna Prindle presented the Kevin Prindle Memorial scholarships to Kody Dudgeon, Carl Oman, Shawn Waalen and Tyler Nichols.

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N, G, S, W & B scholarship Sally Pickard, left, presented the Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley & Bergmanis scholarship, in memory of Don Paul Novitzke, to Jack Collins.

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Sabin Coy was presented the J. A. Counter & Associates, Inc., scholarship from Deb Henke.

Bethany Marquand was presented the Amery Free Press Spring Show scholarship from Tom Stangl.

Young Professional Club Kops & Kids Amery Police Department Kops & Kids scholarship was presented to Isabella Byrnes by Police Chief Tom Marson.

Amery Snowmobile Club Amery Snowmobile Club representative Chris Sorenson presented a scholarship to Sam Black.

Countryside Cooperative Paul Roberts Memorial The Paul Roberts Memorial scholarship was presented to Griffin Bryan.

Jacki Marlett presented Thomas H. Christensen with the Young Professional Club scholarship.

Cole Jakupciak was given the Countryside Cooperative scholarship from Gery Steinmetz.

Kelli Elmer Memorial Tim Elmer presented the Kelli Elmer Memorial R.N. scholarships to Allison Schleusner and Hope Johnson.

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Stower Community Dani Meyer and Cole Jakupciak were given the Stower Community scholarship from Amanda Aizpurua.

Carlson Highland & Co., LLP The Carlson Highland & Co., LLP scholarship was presented to Lane Christensen by Dirk Prindle.

Gerald & Gulaine Elwood Memorial Seth Amundsen was presented the Gerald & Gulaine Elwood Memorial scholarship from Pam Hartmann.

Jim Osero Memorial Samuel Black, center, was awarded the Jim Osero Memorial scholarship from Jarret Dorenbush and Anjanette Osero.

Dynatronix, Inc. Amery Technical Products, Inc. Steve Osero, center, presented the Amery Technical Products, Inc. scholarship to Allison Schleusner and the Dynatronix, Inc., scholarship to Jakob Kastanek.

Bill Baldwin Band Booster Allison Schleusner was presented the Bill Baldwin Band Booster scholarship from Shayne Curtis.

Susan Gust Memorial Susan Gust Memorial scholarship was presented to, Dylan Johnson, center. Presenters were Shayne Curtis and Ron Erickson.

New Richmond Masonic Lodge Jacob Robertson was given the New Richmond Masonic Lodge scholarship from Larry Riemenschneider.

Amery Woman’s Club Nell Anderson, right, from the Amery Woman’s Club presented Kayla Olson with a scholarship.

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Maximillion Goulet, Bethany Marquand and McKenna Meyer were awarded the Polk Burnett Community Service scholarships from Deb Waalen from Polk Burnett Electric Cooperative.

Don Fansler and Walter Boerum from the Amery American Legion Post 169, back row, presented scholarships to Isabella Byrnes, Isaac Gorres and Jack Collins.

Ira and Mary Lindgren Masonic Byron Burman Masonic Memorial Marcia Pyle Memorial - Amery Community Theatre Marcia Pyle Memorial

Eddie H. and Donald L. Olson Receiving scholarships from Eddie H. and Donald L. Olson Memorial were front row, left to right, Carl Oman, Elizabeth Monette, Keeley Brown. Back row, Dalton Rademaker and Cole Jakupciak, with presenter Dan Lien.

Pictured are Shawn Waalen with the Ira and Mary Lindgren Masonic scholarship; Oliva Jensen with the Byron Burman Masonic Memorial scholarship; presenter Lou Williamson; and Eric Medina with the Marcia Pyle Memorial/Amery Community Theater scholarship. The Marcia Pyle Memorial scholarship was presented to Matthew Cree, not pictured.

Amery VFW Auxiliary Post 7929 Pictured receiving Amery VFW Auxiliary Post 7929 scholarships were front row, left to right, Seth Amundsen, Isabella Byrnes, Dani Meyer and Eric Medina. Presenters were back row, Deb Handy and Alice Golden.

Friends of the Library and Bookworm Elaine Meyer, back row, presented scholarships to the following. Front row, left to right, Eric Medina the Bookworm scholarship; Dani Meyer, the Friends of the Library scholarship; Isaac Gorres, the Bookworm scholarship and in back, Jakob Kastanek, the Friends of the Library scholarship.

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National Merit Finalist Herb Kohl Excellence Mitchell Family Mary Richey Global Volunteer Award Back row, left to right, Isaac Gorres is a National Merit Finalist; Carl Oman won the Herb Kohl Excellence scholarship; presenter Shawn Doerfler. Front row, Kody Dudgeon, Mitchell Family scholarship; Tristen Robole, Mary Richey Global Volunteer award; Brittany Anderson, Mary Richey Global Volunteer award; Gabrielle Fredrick, Mitchell Family scholarship.

Ruby’s Pantry of Amery Keegel Yates The Oral Surgery Center Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association Cousins Subs Wisconsin Sports Award Warren P. Knowles Back row, Dylan Johnson was awarded the Ruby’s Pantry of Amery scholarship; Holly Brickel was given the Keegel Yates scholarship. Presenter was Shawn Doerfler. Front row, Isabella Byrnes was given The Oral Surgery Center scholarship and Warren P. Knowles scholarship; Lillian Elmer was awarded the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association scholarship; Dani Meyer was given the Cousins Subs Wisconsin Sports Award.

Wisconsin Academic Excellence LeRoy A. Peterson Memorial Wisconsin Technical Excellence Sid Bjorkman Memorial Matthew’s Matthew’s Fine Arts Front row, left to right, Isaac Gorres was awarded the Wisconsin Academic Excellence scholarship and LeRoy A. Peterson Memorial scholarship; Tayler Elwood was presented with the Wisconsin Technical Excellence scholarship; Jack Collins was given the Sid Bjorkman Memorial scholarship. Middle row, Lillian Elmer got the Matthew’s scholarship; and Meghann Knight the Matthew’s Fine Arts scholarship. Presenter was James Kuchta.

Michael Severson Deputy Jeff Hahn and Sgt. Matt Thayer presented Lillian Elmer and Isabella Byrnes with scholarships in memory of Michael Severson.

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Scholarships given to Amery High School seniors during Senior Awards Night May 17

Amery Telcom, Inc. Scholarships were awarded to Molly Vincent and Brice Korf by Karen Gorres.

Bremer Bank, N.A., Amery Jim Richison, right, from Bremer Bank, N.A., Amery, presented a scholarship to Connor McBrayer.

WESTconsin Credit Union Jody Faschingbauer from WESTconsin Credit Union presented Carl Oman with a scholarship.

Amery Hospital & Clinic Health Care McKenna Meyer was presented the Amery Hospital & Clinic Health Care scholarship from Mary Rademaker.

Arnold Olson Memorial Golden Age Manor Dana Reese gave the Arnold Olson Memorial Golden Age Manor scholarship to Shayan Tavanae.

Carlson Memorial Gail Peterson presented Jocelyn Smith with the Carlson Memorial scholarship.

Minglewood, Inc. Roxann Solum from Minglewood, Inc., gave Cole Jakupciak a scholarship.

Stone Creek Custom Interiors Dena Cress from Stone Creek Custom Interiors presented Dani Meyer with a scholarship.

Amery Fire Department Carl Oman and Dylan Matter were presented scholarships from Trent Christensen.

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Patrick Hessler Memorial Isaac Gorres and Leslie Hessler presented April Lindberg with the Patrick Hessler Memorial scholarship.

Cody Dudgeon was presented the Johnathan Thomas Carnine Memorial Civil Engineering scholarship from Becky and Tom Carnine.

Jim and Felice Leadholm Seth Amundsen was awarded the Jim and Felice Leadholm scholarship from Jim Leadholm.

Milton F. & Irene Simon Brianna Iverson, left, and Vincent DeBerardini were given the Milton F. & Irene Simon scholarship from Chris Boyd.

John Deere/Frontier Ag & Turf

Genevieve Huset Education Brianna Iverson, center, was presented with the Genevieve Huset Education scholarship from Sharon and Francis Hawksford.

Cole Jakupciak was given the John Deere/Frontier Ag & Turf scholarship from Brock Grewe.

Amery FFA Robert Moberg and Stuart Nelson Memorial Derrick Meyer presented the Robert Moberg and Stuart Nelson Memorial scholarship to April Lindberg.

Derrick Meyer, right presented scholarships to the following: Samuel Black, Amery Farmer’s Union, Burnett Dairy Cooperative; Thomas G. Christenson; Tayler Elwood, New Richmond Farmers Union, Polk County Farm Bureau, WIX Filters scholarship; Cole Jakupciak; Johanna Knutson; Dani Meyer, New Richmond Farmers Union, National FFA, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leadership/Monsanto, Polk County Farm Bureau; and Carl Oman.

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Isaac Gorres was given the Outstanding English certificate from Mr. Michael Buenzli.

Spanish Club Diploma of Merit certificates were given to Spanish Club students, front row, left to right, Elizabeth Rosenbush-Jonns, Cole Jakupciak, Kayla Olson, Isaac Gorres. Back row, Seth Amundsen, Carl Oman, McKenna Meyer and Spanish teacher Cinthia Johnson.

Band

Mr. Chris Boyd, right, gave “A” awards to the following Band students, left to right, Griffin Bryan, Savannah Cavaco, Thomas Christenson, Ruth Elmer, Peyton Eiynck, Lillian Elmer, Tayler Elwood, Johanna Knutson, Elizabeth Rosenbush-Jonns, Allie Karpenske, Jakob Kastanek (John Phillip Sousa Instrumental Music award), Brice Korf, Shayan Tavanae, Allison Schleusner (Louis Armstrong Jazz Award).

Choir Mrs. Laura Badman, right, presented “A” awards to the following Choir members. Front row, left to right, Thomas Christenson, Seth Amundsen, Jakob Kastanek, Dylan Johnson, Eric Medina, Philip Peterson. Back row, Savannah Cavaco, Max Goulet, Holly Brickel, Brianna Iverson, Gabrielle Fredrick, Meghann Knight, Johanna Knutson, Allison Schleusner, Summer Schultz, Brianna Wundrow.

Chess Receiving Chess Club awards were Tony Riemenschneider, Thomas Christenson and Peyton Eiynck by Mr. Michael Buenzli.

French Isabella Byrnes, Bethany Marquand, Shayan Tavanae and Gracie Martin received French Club awards from Mrs. Wanda Rimestad.

Global Mrs. Cinthia Johnson presented WI Global Education Achievement certificates to McKenna Meyer, Isaac Gorres and Holly Brickel along with Mrs. Wanda Rimestad.

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Citzenship Awards Citizenship Award to the upper 10% of the class, in at least 5 extra-curricular activities; recognition as a class officer or officer of an extra-curricular activity, letter winner, or participation in district or regional or sectional or state competition. 1st year Letter, 2nd year Bronze Medal, 3rd year Silver Medal, 4th year Gold Medal.

Left to right, Seth Amundsen (Gold), Keeley Brown (Gold), Isabella Byrnes (Letter), Isaac Gorres (Gold), Cole Jakupciak (Gold), Jakob Kastanek (Silver), Bethany Marquand (Gold), Elizabeth Monette (Silver), Kayla Olson (Gold), Carl Oman (Gold), Dalton Rademaker (Gold) and Principal Shawn Doerfler.

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Minimum of 100 hours tallied throughout the entire 4 year career receive certificate and Community Service Letter. Left to right, Jack Collins (950 hours), McKenzie Hammons (130 hours), Meghann Knight (100 hours), Brice Korf (216 hours), Bethany Marquand (257.5 hours), Dylan Matter (227 hours), Kayla Olson (625 hours), Shayan Tavanae (314 hours) and Principal Shawn Doerfler.

Thomas G. Christenson received certificate for completing 4 years of high school with perfect attendance. Principal Shawn Doerfler made the presentation.

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Foreign Exchange Student Flag Presentation Principal Shawn Doerfler, right, presented American flags to Foreign Exchange students, Laura Borrman (Germany) hosted by Stephan and Katrine Antolak, Clara Engelsleben (Germany) hosted by Perry and Julie Anderson, and Yujin Sur (Germany) hosted by Daniel and Katherine Pennington.