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ond is the ability to assist in her own defense. Dr. John Pankiewicz, the court appointed psychiatrist and Dr. Brian Stress, a psychologist hired by the defense, both testified that Milberg has the mental capacity to understand court proceedings.
A motion hearing was held Monday to consider accused sex offender Virgil Hansen’s recent involvement with the long-standing MILK Youth Softball tournament in Milltown. Hansen remains free on bond after being charged with seven felony counts in the alleged torture and abuse of a teenage boy. Hansen is a former Unity School Bus Driver, Milltown Village Clerk, and Firefighter who was charged in November with repeated sexual assault of a Hansen THURSDAY, 33, 2222 child, childSEPTEMBER sexual exploitation, VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 enticement, trafficking, solicitation, and abuse. The charges bring with them a maximum penalty of more than 190 years in prison. While awaiting trial that’s currently slated for January of 2017, conditions of Hansen’s bond dictate that he not have any contact with children under 17, with the exception of relatives working on the family farm. District Attorney Dan Steffen made a motion to increase the cash component of the bond, citing evidence that Hansen had run recent advertisements for his family’s own youth softball tournament, on which he listed his own name and phone number. Steffen explained that while bail jumping charges couldn’t be substantiated, a review of the bond would better protect the public. “I’ve received no reports that there was any contact,” said Steffen. “But this is akin to basically
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It’s marching season!
The Amery High School Marching Band made their marching debut at Somerset’s Pea Soup Days on Saturday. The band played ‘Push It’ through 89 degree temps and the mile and a half parade route. The group’s next performance will be during Clear Lake Heritage Days. The parade begins at 11 a.m on June 25.
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Kari Jo Milberg has been found competent to stand trial in the deaths of her daughter and two nieces that resulted from an automobile accident on Dec. 12, 2013. Judge Joseph Boles ruled Friday that Milberg is competent to stand trial after hearing testimo-
The fi rst is the capacity to underISANTI-CHISAGO stand court proceedings, the sec-
ny of two experts in hearings on Monday and Wednesday. Milberg pled not guilty in April 2015 to three charges of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and one count of reckless driving causing injury. In his written decision, Boles outlined the two determinations necessary to determine competency in criminal proceedings.
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Amery’s 4th Annual ‘Music on the River’ series will be biggest one yet
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Sally Klevgard, Tom Bensen, and Ed Flanum have been at it again, planning the annual Music on the River. Now in its fourth year, Music on the River is thriving. “We tried it…[to] see
if it would go, and on the fi rst year it did go, the second year it was better, and by the third year, we had something,” reports Klevgard. From classic 50’s rock to country to funk and bluegrass, this summer’s lineup has something for everyone. Better yet? It’s all free. Volunteers
and sponsorships from businesses including Amery Hospital and Clinic, True Value, Kristo Orthodontics, and Bremer Bank are what make these summer events possible. As word gets out, Music on the River continues to grow. “We were pushing 1,000 people,” says Bensen, and that
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MILBERG: Judge cites precedents set in previous cases, trial will proceed June 24 FROM PAGE ONE
They differed on whether or not she could aid in her own defense. Milberg was ejected from the vehicle as a result of the accident, suffering a serious head injury. Both doctors agree that she has amnesia about the accident and the facts surrounding it, as well as the fact that Milberg has suffered cognitive defiMilberg ciencies as a result of the head injury which are permanent. Pankiewicz concluded that even with the amnesia, Milberg does have the capacity “to assist her attorney in her defense and make a competent de-
cision as to whether or not she should exercise her right to remain silent or her right to give testimony in her own defense.” Stress testified that Milberg’s current mental capacity prevents her from assisting in her own defense in a meaningful way. Stress also believes her amnesia prevents her from assisting in her own defense. Boles stated in his ruling that Dr. Pankiewicz, the court ordered independent psychiatrist is more credible than the defense hired expert, Dr. Stress. Boles found Milberg competent to stand trial and stated that the court understands Milberg’s current mental condition and “the Court will give Ms. Milberg and Attorney Nelson additional time to discuss defense issues
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Followed in July by great country music by Twin Cities artist Chris Hawkey. And rounding out the summer in August with the swinging sound of blues and funk by the Jimmy’s. But along with the incredible entertainment, there will be a car and motorcycle show, face painting, food and drinks, and craft sales. With finishing touches
now complete, Michael Park’s new band shell will also be an exciting addition to this year’s events. On opening night (June 17) at 6:20 p.m., there will be a ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Danielson Stage. The stage is dedicated to the Erwin Danielson family in honor of their sponsorship of the band shell and Erwin’s love of music. Besides using the new stage for Music on the River
events, it will also be available for weddings, concerts, parties, and Fall Festival activities along with an “open stage night” on Thursdays. The kickoff is Friday, June 17 at 5 p.m. in Michael Park, featuring The Whitesidewalls with the Studebakers as the opening band. For more information or to become a volunteer or vendor, contact Tom Bensen, Sally Klevgard, or Ed Flanum.
during the trial if requested.” Boles also addressed Milberg’s amnesia and its impact on whether or not she will receive a fair trial. Defense attorney Aaron Nelson raised the issue of State vs. McIntosh, a case where a person had suffered head injuries in a car accident, rendering him amnesic. The accident resulted in a death and McIntosh was convicted of homicide by negligent use of a motor vehicle. The State relied on circumstantial evidence to make the case. Boles agreed with the Court of Appeals ruling that trying amnesia defendants must be reviewed on a case by case basis and from “the objective standpoint of whether, despite the amnesia, the defendant can receive a fair trial.” Boles ruled that an assessment of
whether or not Milberg will be able to receive a fair trail will have to wait until the trial has ended. He cited Wilson vs. United States, which listed six factors to be weighed after a trail had been concluded, including the strength of the prosecution’s case. Boles stated that if Milberg is convicted, a motion may be made with regard to the issue of receiving a fair trail and that the court would use the Wilson process to make the determination whether or not she received a fair trail. A six day jury trial is scheduled to begin June 24 in Ellsworth.
Cheese Days celebrates 50 years this weekend BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Clayton celebrates its strong dairy heritage this weekend with its 50th annual ‘Cheese Days.’ Three days of festivities are in store, beginning with Friday’s community-wide garage sales and family-fun night with free admission to all evening events at the fire hall. The kids’ pedal pull begins at 6:30 p.m., and the garden tractor pull at 6:15. An outdoor showing of ‘Mary Poppins’ begins at Dusk, and the
free outdoor street dance at 8 p.m. will headline music by ‘Forgotten Highway’ and ‘Rock Brigade. Saturday is packed with fun activities from morning to night. Highlights include the 5k walk/run, Cheese Days parade at 10 a.m., and tractor pull at 11 a.m. and truck pull at 7 p.m. Don’t miss the Lions Club Demolition Derby on Sunday starting at 2 p.m. And food is available all weekend long. A poster of the weekend’s festivities can be found online at villageofclaytonwi.com.
HANSEN: Judge emphasizes seriousness of charges by urging ‘hyper vigilance’ FROM PAGE ONE
soliciting contact from children, when you’re talking about divisions of 4th grade and under, 8th grade and under, and 12th grade and under. The ad is to contact Virgil Hansen which is in direct violation of his bond.” Steffen continued, “It is my belief that Mr. Hansen is not understanding the seriousness of these charges and the seriousness of bond, and what bond conditions mean.” Hansen is represented by Attorney Bruce Anderson in the matter. “The Hansen family has sponsored the MILK tournament for 39 years,” explained Anderson. “And Mr.
‘It looks bad, I acknowledge that. But it wasn’t bad.’ Bruce Anderson Attorney for Virgil Hansen, accused sex offender
Hansen has been the organizer for all 39 of those years. The ad in the local advertiser was
primarily for how parents can get ahold of him, not children. Mr. Hansen does the brackets, and makes sure there are umpires, and concessions. He has no contact with children in doing this, and he didn’t. In fact, he contacted me about this very issue asking if he could still organize things the way he had, and I said ‘as long as you don’t have any contact with children and as long as you don’t go anywhere near that ball park.’ “Why couldn’t there have some other contact person, without his phone number,” asked Judge Molly GaleWyrick. Anderson explained that Hansen’s phone number was widely known by parents, and even published in a tourism guide promoting the event. “It looks bad I acknowledge that, but it wasn’t bad,” explained Anderson. “But it looks REALLY bad,” agreed GaleWyrick. “And in light of the seriousness of the charges he could have advertised another name and had his phone forwarded. I understand why the State made this motion, it looks really bad.” Anderson argued that Hansen had no contact with any
Virgil Hansen (right) sits in an empty courtroom as Judge Molly GaleWyrick, District Attorney Dan Steffen, and attorney Bruce Anderson Discuss the impropriety of Hansen’s actions in planning a youth softball tournament that took place this month.
children during the event. “Perception is not a violation, judge.” Judge GaleWyrick ultimately denied the State’s motion, citing explanations that she felt were reasonable under the circumstances. But she did leave Hansen with advice for future dealings. “Mr. Hansen, this is beyond foolish. I think the advice Mr.
Anderson gave you to stay out of it was good advice, but to not go that extra step and make certain your name was not associated in this advertisement, which would appear that you were soliciting contact with juveniles, was a real lapse in judgment. And with current technology there are easy way that you could have used that same number and
never had this issue see the inside of a courtroom. I’m denying the motion, bond continues. Mr. Hansen you have to be hyper vigilant and this is not an example of hyper vigilance.” Unless violations occur or a plea agreement is reached beforehand, Hansen’s next court appearance on the matter is November 29.
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JUNE 16 Amery Area Garden Club Garden Club members will meet Thursday, June 16th at 10:50 A.M. at the Amery Community Center (south) parking lot for ride share to Lucky’s Cafe in Clear Lake for a luncheon meeting. A tour to Fina Gardens Peonies in Hillsdale will follow.
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JUNE 17 - 19 Clayton Cheese Days Clayton’s 50th Annual Cheese Days has three days of family fun in store. Friday includes city-wide garage sales and free family fun night with live music. Saturday’s Cheese Days parade starts at 10 a.m. The tractor pull starts at noon, and truck pull at 7 p.m. Sunday includes a Lions Club Demolition Derby at 2 p.m. For more information visit villageofclaytonwi.com.
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Canned for the Band Toilets have been showing up in the front yards of unsuspecting homeowners this week. The prank is a fundraiser for Amery High School’s band trip to New York this December. For a donation of $20, pranksters can have a toilet placed on the lawn of a victim of their choosing. The band will remove a toilet for a suggested donation of $10. ‘Anti-can’ insurance can also be purchased for $30. For more information email coordinator Jessica Smith at kjmsmith74@gmail.com or call 715-781-0501.
Music on the River Amery’s first “Music on the River” of 2016 will include the newly constructed bandshell, and music by the Upper Midwest’s premier doo-wop, rockabilly and rock and roll band, The White Sidewalls. Come out for a free evening of family fun including a car show from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Amery’s Michael Park.
JUNE 18 Amery Art and Craft Fair The Amery Woman’s Club presents their 39th annual Art and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Amery’s North Park. View the works of more than 100 area crafters and vendors. For more information visit ameryartandcraftfair.com.
until June 17.
Quarter Moon Acres Bake Sale Quarter Moon Acres will host a coffee/bake sale at Lamperts starting at 7:30 a.m. June 20. The equine therapy center is raising funds to replace riding helmets for clients.
JUNE 23 Historical Society Meeting Amery Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, June 23 at 5 p.m. in the lower level of the Amery Public Library. Anyone interested in local history is urged to attend. Attendees are asked to share a tidbit of history which interests them. For more information call Jerry at 715-554-0239.
JUNE 26 Worship in the Park Neighbors United in Christ presents a 9:30 a.m. worship in Garfield Park, 130th Street and Cty Road F in Amery. Come enjoy an outdoor worship service, followed by a pancake brunch, kids fishing, games and social time. Bring your family, friends, and a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, events will be held at Deronda Lutheran.
Wanderoos Independence Day Celebration includes a kiddie parade at 10:45 followed by the grand parade at 11. Softball, horseshoe and bean bag tournaments take place throughout the day at the ballpark in Wanderoos. Food and refreshments available on grounds, fireworks after dusk, and the evening street dance features the music of ‘Ten Mile Creek.’
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Bar-b-que Chicken Dinner
Rib Fest
A Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a free will donation guests can enjoy a barbecue chicken dinner, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls, bars, and beverages. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is located at 217 Deronda Street in Amery.
AYHA Bean Bag Tourney
Clear Lake Heritage Days
Amery Youth Hockey Association is hosting its First Annual Bean Bag Tournament at the Amery Ice Arena. Registration starts at 11 a.m., bags fly at 12 p.m. A jumpy house, food and adult beverages will also be available. Cost is $40 per team with cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. To register contact Kristine Greene at 715781-4327 or Diana Martinson at 715-554-2827.
Food stands, beer garden and carnival rides happen all weekend in Clear Lake near the Community Center. Parade takes place Saturday at 11 a.m. Other events include live music all four days, city wide garage sale, downtown scavenger hunt, demolition derby, softball tournament and more. For full schedule and more information visit clearlakewi.com.
Pie and Ice Cream Social
The Amery VFW and American Legion will host Rib Fest throughout the day, with food served starting at 11 a.m. $9 for adult plates and $4.00 for kids plates. Includes ribs or chicken & sides (hot dogs for kids). Sides include beans, cole slaw and sweet corn. Event will be held next to the American Legion Post 169 on Memorial Drive and Harriman Ave. South in Amery.
Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a pie and ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m. Menu includes BBQ sandwich, chips, pickles, pie and ice cream for a free will offering. Little Falls Lutheran Church is located at 1272 44th Ave. in Amery.
Amery’s July 4th fireworks will take place at dusk on July 4 at Soldiers Field. The event is sponsored by the City of Amery and the Community Club, and is free and open to the public.
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Civil-War era re-enactment
Giant Ice Cream Sundae
Vintage Baseball Game
The 1855 WHC Folsom House Historic Site will host a Civil War era reenactor’s camp Saturday, July 25, beginning at 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. at the Folsom House in Taylors Falls, Minn. The free event is open to the public. Visitors will get to witness and interact with Civil War period soldiers, including black-powder musket demonstrations, as well as civilian daily life from the 1860s.
Bring the whole family to Amery’s Soo Line Park to help consume a giant 30-foot ice cream sundae sponsored by the Amery Area Community Club. The fun starts at noon, and is free and open to the public.
The Taylors Falls Historical Society and the 1855 WHC Folsom House Historic Site will present a vintage baseball game Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. The game will be taking place at Braves Field in Osceola. The teams will be playing using period uniforms and equipment as well as following the rules of the game as it was in the 1860s. This event is free and open to the public.
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JUNE 20 The Longest Day RiverBend Assisted Living will host “The Longest Day,” Puzzle Challenge in observance of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Help the RiverBend crew reach their goal of completing 11 puzzles from sunrise to sunset. If you would like to donate, visit alz. org. Other donations and silent auction items will be collected
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The great squirrel wars
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Sunday is Father’s Day, a time to give appreciation to dad, father, pops — whatever term you use to describe the paterfamilias, the male head of the household. I have written numerous accounts, some slightly exaggerated, about my late father, Arved Stangl (aka “The Chief”). For Father’s Day, I’d like to share one of the epic tales in our family folklore. The Chief was a no nonsense fellow, a hard working man who valued his spare time. He Publisher really worked long days as a mechanTom Stangl ic in the Chevy garage in our hometown in Iowa and had six children with my mother. We lived in an older home that had two bedrooms upstairs and an improvised bedroom downstairs. It was a bit crowded, but we made it work. We had three black walnut trees on the property line with our neighbors. The trees provided shade for our home, but were hated by the neighbors for the mess the walnuts created. And then there were the squirrels. It is natural to assume that three walnut trees would attract squirrels. The squirrels would shuck the walnuts, crack the nuts and dispose of the waste by chucking it at our home. I kid you not. It was a constant thing, and it seemed that the chattering of the squirrels after they threw their garbage at our home seemed like laughter. This annoyed the Chief and he often cursed the squirrels. One of the trees had a branch that would provide access to our roof. We discovered that the squirrels had chewed their way into our attic. This meant war to the Chief, and he prepared to fight the invaders to the death. He was able to patch the hole with some tin, but we could hear the scurrying of the squirrels above our heads at night. The attic was a place no one dared to go in our home, but the Chief, being a man of action, bravely went into the attic with some borrowed rat traps to kill the invaders in his home. The squirrels didn’t go for the traps, which greatly annoyed the Chief. Emulating his wartime commander “Dugout” Douglas MacArthur, the Chief deployed more traps and checked to make sure more squirrels could not gain access to the attic, using the rickety wood ladder that we used to change out the storm windows. The squirrels continued to scurry above, disrupting the Chief’s slumber. Eventually, the scurrying stopped. The Chief would often comment that he liked dealing with the public less than he liked the squirrels, adding “and I HATE the damn squirrels.” It was a good thing that he worked on cars and trucks. We never knew if they starved to death or got out. After my parents died, the house was torn down. I was told by the man who bought the property that they found some small animal skeletons in the attic. Yes, the Chief won the great squirrel wars, as they came to be known. Happy Father’s Day to all the “Chiefs” out there. 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.
Ruling restores access to accident report data BY DUSTIN B. BROWN
A Wisconsin court of appeals has finally put to rest some of the questions over what information must be withheld under the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, or DPPA. Its recent decision ends years of confusion in a way that squares with the state’s traditions of openness — and with common sense. The DPPA was enacted more than two decades ago to restrict the release of personal informaYour right tion from DMV records. It was to know never meant to Dustin Brown prevent police from releasing basic information in accident reports and other law-enforcement records. But that was how the law was interpreted in much of Wisconsin. In recent years, following a federal court ruling in an Illinois case, concerns over liability have led some law enforcement agencies to heavily redact (black out) reports before releasing them — limiting their news value and hampering public oversight of police. In its May 10 decision, Wisconsin’s 3rd District Court of Appeals held that accident reports need not be redacted to comply with the
DPPA, because state law expressly mandates their disclosure. Personal information obtained from other sources and merely verified with DMV records may also be released. I was one of the attorneys, along with Bob Dreps, who represented a newspaper that fi led the lawsuit that led to this ruling. The case was brought by the New Richmond News against the city of New Richmond. Congress passed the DPPA in 1994 after a television actress was murdered by a stalker who obtained her home address from a local DMV. The law’s intent is clear: DMVs, with their vast repositories of personal information, cannot disclose that data except for one of 14 “permissible uses.” The same restrictions apply to other agencies that use DMV data. But then, in 2012, the village of Palatine, Illinois, was threatened with liability for printing vehicle owners’ personal information — obtained from DMV records — on parking tickets placed on car windshields. The Palatine case caused some police departments in Wisconsin to start redacting records, prompting the New Richmond News to fi le suit. In the end, reason won out in Palatine. The courts ultimately ruled that disclosing personal information on parking tickets was allowed because the police depart-
ment used the information in carrying out its functions — one of the 14 “permissible uses.” Reason should also win out in Wisconsin, although this may not happen right away. Whereas the court of appeals ruled accident reports must always be accessible, it also concluded that personal information obtained from DMV records and incorporated into incident reports can only be disclosed if doing so serves a function of the police department — a question the case was remanded to the circuit court to resolve. The public has a legitimate right to law enforcement records, which are of little value if scrubbed of names and addresses. How can the public know if laws are enforced equally and appropriately if the identities of the people involved are obscured? Ideally, the common-sense approach adopted by the court of appeals will serve as a blueprint for addressing the questions that remain — without further litigation. Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (www.wisfoic. org), a nonprofit group dedicated to open government. Dustin Brown is an attorney at Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We all have a right to clean water To the Editor: A proposal for an increase of up to 8,000 cows to a dairy in St. Croix County is a threat to clean water in St. Croix County and beyond. Known as a concentrated animal feedlot operation (CAFO), these industrial farms produce a huge amount of manure and most of it ends up being spread on nearby farm fields. This especially threatens our water because below most of St. Croix County’s soil are karst rock formations which are highly porous and allow water contaminated with manure to easily drain right into the St. Croix River watershed, contaminating groundwater and our wells. The high capacity wells that are required to provide water to this large an operation could very easily drain our groundwater down to a level where our wells could go dry. The St. Croix River watershed includes the St. Croix River, the South Fork Willow River, a class II trout stream only a couple of miles away from the proposed site, and other bodies of water. This is a serious situation and we only have to look at Kewaunee County, where about 34% of private wells have been contaminated by runoff from CAFOs, to know that a disaster can happen. That’s one in three wells that are unsafe to use. According to the EPA the likelihood is “very high” that manure from such large farms will contain one or more pathogens, because of the sheer number of animals housed in such operations. Manure is a veritable stew of more than 150 pathogens that can make people sick and be deadly for infants, young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. About 20% of the U.S. population is at risk. What can we do to protect our water from these threats? When Senator Ron Johnson was asked about the situation in Kewaunee his answer was that we need to grow our economy and have fewer regulations. Russ Feingold has stated his priority is to protect our water from harmful contamination similar to what has happened in Kewaunee. Come November we have a choice between a senator who doesn’t care if the people of Wisconsin have clean water, and Russ Feingold, who has a proven record of fighting for our rights. I know who I’m voting for! Carol Hardin Hudson, Wis.
Dems Go Round the Bend To the Editor: This week’s nomination of Jeff Peterson as the standard bearer for the Democrat ticket for Assembly tells you all you need to know about the modern Democrat party. The Democrat party used to be the party of blue collar workers - the ordinary person, Joe six-pack, if you will. But the modern Democrat party has turned into a party driven by elitist liberals from big cities like New York and Hollywood. It is telling that after co-founding and being actively involved in the Wisconsin Green Party for nearly a quarter century, Jeff Peterson now finally feels comfortable being a Democrat (although he’s still a bit on fringe even for Polk County Dems. Jeff is a big Bernie backer, and Polk County is one of only 3 Wisconsin counties to vote for Hillary). The Democrat party under Bill Clinton was too moderate for Jeff. The Democrat party of Jim Doyle was too Moderate for Jeff. Al Gore didn’t get his support. Green Party spoiler Ralph Nader did. He even ran as a Green Party candidate against Bob Dueholm. It wasn’t until the Democrat party moved so far away from middle America that we have a President by Federal Decree mandating that all of our schools allow boys to go to the bathroom and locker room with girls. Wow. Look out schools, the Obama bathroom police will come after you. Jeff talks a big game on “local control”. It’s nonsense. I bet Jeff is just fine with the Obama bathroom decree. And the Obama water decree that makes every farm pond and trickle of water a federal EPA issue. And Doyle’s wind siting rules which take away any say from local communities who want to regulate industrial wind turbines (think Forest township).
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Jeff is only now sort of comfortable in the far left of the modern Democrat party because it will tolerate his extreme left wing politics. R J Hartung Dresser, Wis.
Disappointed with Harsdorf To the Editor: Many of us who have observed Senator Harsdorf over the past decades recall a time when, though we disagreed with her politics, we could respect her personally for being a sensible moderate who was willing to listen and seemed honestly concerned with the public welfare. Unfortunately, what we now see is a disingenuous senior politician who has become comfortable supporting anything Scott Walker and the Tea Party wants. Here are a few examples of her less than admirable legislative behavior: -Authored legislation that cut University of Wisconsin funding by $250 million. This will have enormous negative consequences for the entire UW system and the students who study there. This is a vicious assault on higher education by Republican extremists. -Voted against Badger Care expansion and available federal funding, which would have increased access to affordable health care and lowered taxpayer cost, but is now costing taxpayers an extra $360 million. -Voted against reproductive health care for women who were victims of rape or incest, or who were experiencing unexpected pregnancy complications. The medical community overwhelmingly opposed this bill. -Voted against funding for state parks and DNR scientists, and for the weakening of shoreline zoning protections. -Voted against accountability for Walker’s corrupt jobs program (WEDC) which has lost track of millions of dollars in loans, repeatedly violated state statutes, and awarded money to companies that outsource WI jobs. The above items are typical of the anti-social legislation Senator Harsdorf now champions on behalf of the top 1%. Wisconsin deserves better! John See Menomonie, Wis.
Thanks from the Food Pantry To the Editor: The Amery Area Food Pantry would like to say a HUGE thank you to all the residents of the Amery Area for your tremendous support of our pantry these past several months. First, we would like to thank the Amery Free Press for once again collecting both food items as well as monetary donations at their Spring Home Show. Next, we would like to thank the Boy Scouts for sponsoring a very successful food drive in late April. Thanks to all of you in scouting for your work to collect food for the pantry. You collected 9 LARGE boxes of groceries for us. Finally, we thank the Amery Post Office for sponsoring the annual “Stamping Out Hunger” drive that was conducted on May 14th. Our pantry was overflowing with food items at the end of the day. We filled over 152 plastic tubs full of food items. We also want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the mail carriers who worked long hours that Saturday to collect all the food items that our community so generously donated to the pantry that day. AND, a great big thank you to all of our faithful volunteers who then helped with the sorting and shelving of all the wonderful donations. This year we were also blessed to have a group of very helpful volunteers from Xcel Energy. They spent an afternoon with us. The generosity of our community continues to amaze us. Our food pantry is blessed to have your continued support! God bless all of you. Shirley Klopotek / Cheryl Bowman Directors of the Amery Area Food Pantry
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Joe Huftel, Proven Leader To the Editor: Our 75th Assembly District needs a true representative and Joe Huftel is that man. Joe is a mature and accomplished individual with decades of real world experience serving the public and preparing people to enter the workforce. As an educator and administrator, Joe has proven himself to be the leader we need. Joe’s priorities include public education, environmental stewardship, protecting local control, and bringing transparency to government, all of which have been devastated by the one-party rule in Madison. Elected representatives are supposed to work for all of us. That is not happening in Madison and Romaine Quinn has a lot to do with why Madison is not working for the people in our district. Quinn simply takes orders from Robin Vos of Racine County or Scott Walker. Quinn’s “Rural Initiative” has turned out to be nothing but political fluff. We need a voice and Joe listens to us. We need a vibrant public education system and continuing the pattern of devastating cuts risks our future ability to educate our children. We need an educated workforce and a quality education, accessible to all regardless of income or ZIP code. This is required for a strong economy. Joe understands that a good education is the great equalizer. Public education, clean air and water, and our rights to make local decisions have all been eroded by Romaine Quinn as he simply follows the tired GOP playbook. We need to restore common sense working class values in our state. Joe Huftel’s strong experienced and mature voice will provide that. Dee Taylor Rice Lake, Wis.
Small Businesses and Trump To the Editor: Growing up in rural WI, Polk and Barron Counties in the 50’s and 60’s, I remember small privately owned businesses were the heart of the communities. The communities thrived. The Owners, workers, and farmers were hard working individuals, many working 7 days a week. There are a number of reasons for the decline in small businesses. For example, large operations have cost efficiencies because of innovation, technology, and automation that some small business can’t afford. Large business and corporations have another benefit. They can, and normally do, have a staff of attorneys. If they need to sue or are being sued, they have the money and power to fight. Enter Donald Trump. The June 6th USA Today newspaper ran an article about Trump owing hundreds of small business and individuals millions of dollars going back to the ‘80’s. There were many others whose attorneys told their clients that Trump would drag the case on for years, costing the small business or individual more to sue and to forget it. Some small businesses went bankrupt. From the article, Trump would decide what he wanted to pay, no matter what the contract stated. Among them: a dishwasher in Florida, glass company in New Jersey, a carpet company, plumbers, painters, waiters, bartenders and other hourly workers at his resorts and clubs, and real estate brokers who sold his properties. Also suing Trump for full payments were several law firms that once represented him in the above suits, and others. Trump’s companies have been cited for 24 violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act since 2005 for failing to pay overtime or minimum wage, according to U.S. Department of Labor data. In addition to the lawsuits, the review found more than 200 mechanic’s liens — filed by contractors and employees against Trump, his companies or his properties claiming they were owed money for their work — since the 1980s. I guess Trump considered all these people “losers.” Living outside of New York City in the 1980’s, I remember Trump and these accusations on the news. Mr. Trump should release his tax returns as other candidates have done over the past 40 years. Voters should know if he paid little or any income or business taxes. Cheryl Moskal (past area resident) Denver, Col.
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Alleged bar fighter refuses to go quietly A bar fight in St. Croix Falls early Saturday morning led to several arrests, including Robert Johnson, 33, of St. Croix Falls. According to police reports, it took several squad cars and a taser to subdue Johnson, who was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting an officer and misdemeanor bail jumping. St. Croix Falls police were dispatched to the St. Croix Tavern at approximately 1:45 a.m. on June 11 for a report of a bar fight. With one male in custody, a St. Croix Falls police officer noticed a man waiving him down from the gen-
eral direction where others involved in the fight had fled. The officer asked the person in his custody if the man was involved in the fight. The officer decided to stop, frisk and identify the person to determine if he had been in the fight or had knowledge of the fight. Johnson was asked to place his hands on the hood of the car. He declined to do so, running away and saying that he had done nothing wrong. According to the report, Johnson continued to run away into a residential neighborhood, shouting obscenities. He was chased
into the Holiday Station parking lot when other officers arrived on the scene. Johnson refused to surrender his hands for cuffing until he was tased by another officer. Johnson provided a preliminary breath test of .083 and was transported to the jail. A records search revealed that Johnson had a bond from two other court cases that stipulated that he could not possess or consume alcohol, which led to the bail jumping charge.
Polk County Divorces Filed June 14, 2016 Jennifer M. Hayden, 39, Clear Lake and James T. Hayden, 40, Clear Lake filed for divorce on May 20, 2016. Jenna L. Clemenson, 52, Luck and Rick A. Clemenson, 50, Venice, Flor. filed for divorce on May 25, 2016. Debra M. Johnson, 62, Amery and William J. Johnson, 65, Amery filed for divorce on May 26, 2016. Toshia M. Johnson, 25, Osceola and Tyler D. Bestland, 27, Centuria filed for divorce on June 1, 2016.
Amanda M. Sykes, 44, Comstock and Phillip M. Sykes, 57, Comstock filed for divorce on May 31, 2016. Sheri L. Norgard, 54, St. Croix Falls and Duane C. Norgard, 56, St. Croix Falls filed for divorce on June 1, 2016. Michelle K. Annunziata, 44, Rice Lake and John A. Annunziata, 51, Balsam Lake filed for divorce on June 6, 2016. Heidi R. Patricia, 49, Osceola and Brian P. Rein, 54, Osceola filed for divorce on June 9, 2016.
Polk County Marriage Licenses June 14, 2016 Kenneth J. Engelbrecht and Susan J. Olin were issued a marriage license on June 6, 2016. Amos R. Mast and Ida M. Mullet were issued a marriage license on June 7, 2016. Timothy E. Lund and Brooke M. Roufs were issued a marriage license on June 7, 2016. Michael T. Vadnais and Danielle M. Carroll were issued a marriage license on June 8, 2016. Joshua A. Kreft and Jessica J. Glover were issued
a marriage license on June 9, 2016. Michael C. Fickbohm and Patricia T. Costilla were issued a marriage license on June 9, 2016. Jared J. Anderson and Terri A. McKinney were issued a marriage license on June 9, 2016. Joseph J. Goldsmith and Sandra M. A. Mejia were issued a marriage license on June 6, 2016. Peter J. Freeborn and Breanna D. Larson were issued a marriage license on June 6, 2016.
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Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department June 13, 2016 Mathew I. Wiggins, 40, Clear Lake was arrested on June 8 for OWI 2nd. Anthony M. Kralewski, 32, St. Croix Falls was arrested on June 11 for OWI 2nd and Probation Hold. Joseph R. Mattson, 30, Balsam Lake was arrested on June 12 for Criminal Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, and Probation Hold. Eric K. Post, 39, Osceola was arrested on June 11 for two counts of Misdemeanor Bail Jumping. Robert J. Johnson, 33, St. Croix Falls was arrested on June 11 for Disorderly Conduct, Resisting an officer, and Misdemeanor Bail Jumping. Jacob L. Reardon, 19, Osceola was arrested June 10 for Resisting an officer and Disorderly Conduct. David A. Profitt, 56, Frederic was arrested June 8 for Disorderly Conduct. Brittany L. Elliot, 34, Chetek was arrested June 8 for Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Trespass, Battery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Andrew T. Haynie, 27, St. Croix Falls was arrested June 7 for Probation Hold and Possession of Paraphernalia. Mathew D. Stone, 32, Milltown was arrested June 8 for Probation Hold. Terek L. Union, 34, Amery was arrested June 9 for DOC Hold. Shawn S. St. John, 37, Sandstone, Minn. was arrested June 9 for failure to pay a fine. Lisa A. Allen, 49, Balsam Lake was arrested June 9 for Probation Hold. Taylor J. Nelson, 26, Amery was arrested June 11 for Probation Hold. Patrick J. Burstad, 35, Amery was arrested June 11 for DOC Warrant and St. Croix County Warrant. Darren R. Olson, 28, Amery was arrested on June 11 for DOC Warrant/Violation. Michelle L. Ferguson, 43, Clayton was arrested June 12 for Failure to appear.
Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held on Wednesday, June 8. The following cases were heard. City of Amery— Dawn M. Bembenek, 45, Clear Lake, disturbance of peace with motor vehicle, $124. Casey C. Brune, 18, Amery, inattentive driving, $111.40. Margarito D. Castillo, 57, Amery, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $187; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operate without valid license, $124. Joyce M. Helland, 66, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Jeffrey R. Kichler, 31, Clayton, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Diane R. Roth, 57, Amery, possession of controlled substance, $376. Stephanie L. Somsen, 26, Amery, operator fail to have passenger seatbelted, $10; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Village of Clear Lake— Jason J. Anderson, 35, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Sharon M. Bay, 73, Cumberland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Dawn M. Bembenek, 45, Clear Lake, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80. Katie L. Brinker, 20, Clear Lake, ride in vehicle without wearing seat belt, $10. Mark A. Brown, 47, Clear Lake, vehi-
cle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Sarah J. Bucher, 50, Cumberland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. William G. Cook, 64, Minneapolis, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Brenda M. Croes, 26, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Tasha M. Damon, 39, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Lily C. Duffy, 18, Hayward, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $124. Steven G. Eckert, 53, Clayton, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80. Michael M. Estes, 49, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Kelly E. Exley, 38, Apple Valley, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Joshua D. Feyen, 21, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Maxwell S. Glashauer, 22, Roanoke, TX, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Justin A. Glasper, 23, Port Arthur, TX, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Gerod L. Gonske, 43, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Juan M. Gonzalez, 35, St. Paul, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80; operate motor vehicle without
insurance, $124. Michael T. Gunter, 34, Cottage Grove, MN, possession of marijuana, $376. Daniel C. Ham, 46, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98. James W. Hanson, 54, Rice Lake, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124; exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $98.80. Brooke T. Harshman, 22, Clear Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Joel H. Hendrickson, 61, Cannon Falls, MN, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $98.80. Ingrid B. Henning, 46, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Gregg A. Hietpas, 45, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Jessica R. Hoff, 30, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Nathan G. Hose, 43, Clear Lake, ride in vehicle without wearing seat belt, $10. Robert J. Kane, 45, Maplewood, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Ian M. Kees, 44, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Michael K. Kimlinger, 31, Inver Grove Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Amy L. Kissner, 41, Woodbury, MN,
exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Jill C. Knoke, 45, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph) $98.80. Laura J. Kor, 50, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Francine A. Larson, 38, Clear Lake, operator fail to have passenger seatbelted, $10. Peter H. Larson, 42, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124. Xavier C. Lasley, 20, Eau Claire, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. David L. Librande, 65, Sarona, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Matthew L. Madsen, 31, Minong, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Dale J. Martell, 58, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Jerry L. Meincke, 49, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Matthew J. Miller, 46, St. Paul, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. Kyle G. Mitchell, 22, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Ashly A. Momeni, 26, Clear Lake, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.
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105 Years Ago June 15, 1911 Chased by a Moose As Cleveland Christianson was going over to his neighbor L. P. McLaughlin’s farm, he met a big bull moose on the road who showed every symptom of wanting to fight and started after Christianson who ran back to one of the other neighbors houses with the moose in close pursuit, and had just gotten in the door in time to save his life. The moose made for the tall timber after he saw Christianson enter the house. A man is not safe in the woods at this season of the year where these monarchs of the forest inhabit and the settlers fear them as much as they would a man-eating lion. Cleveland Christianson is a son of C. Christianson of Volga and is well known here.
100 Years Ago June 8, 1916 A Warning At a meeting of the council Monday night the marshal was instructed to enforce the law prohibiting the riding of bicycles, etc. on the sidewalks. Offenders will be prosecuted.
90 Years Ago June 3, 1926 Kicked by Horse, Leg Broken Walter Anderson, twelveyear-old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Anderson of Route three, while riding horseback Saturday was kicked by a horse ridden by another boy and his left leg broken. He was brought to this city where the fracture was reduced, and is doing as well as can be expected.
Young Lady Injured Laura Seekins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Seekins of East Lincoln stepped on a piece of glass Sunday morning severing a tendon in her heel. She was brought to this city for medical treatment and is in the Polk County Hospital.
75 Years Ago June 19, 1941 Amery Young Lady Repels Assailant with Umbrella Miss Isabelle Ausen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ausen, is too young to remember that old song, “I’m Afraid to Go Home in the Dark.” But with an umbrella and that pioneer spirit, Isabelle repelled a would-be assailant last Friday night, who accosted her on her way home from work at Johnson Drug store. She had just reached a point near the old Catholic church, when down the center of the street – just as most girls do on a dark night. The young man in question, 17 years old and living on a farm southeast of Amery, stepped out of the shrubs on the north side of the road, and
Anderson Yard Company John G. Burman operated a lumberyard where the present Lampert’s Yard now stands. He sold it to Anderson Yards of Bayport in 1917 and the Anderson Yard Company was established and incorporated in Amery in May of 1918. It was located just south of the railway crossing on Keller Ave., where the premises covered several city lots on which there were five buildings. This photo was taken about 1930 or 31.
came toward her. Miss Ausen raised the umbrella, aimed carefully, and – clink – right on the young man’s head. After he was subdued she called her employer, Chet Johnson who had just gone home. He and Lorenzo Newman who was over at the Johnson home, rushed bravely down toward main street expecting a battle. Yesterday’s They caught the young News man walking Diane Stangl towards main street, pushed him in the car, called the police, and the assailant was lodged in jail. Arraigned in municipal court he was bound over to county court for a hearing on Thursday. The young man confessed to Chief of Police Carl Burman that he had accosted other women in the past. He had come to Amery that evening on his bicycle, which had been hidden in the dark shadows of the Soo Line property.
70 Years Ago June 13, 1946 Small Girl Attacked at Clear Lake An 11-year-old Clear Lake girl is recovering this week from the criminal assault of a mature man. Being sought as the perpetrator of the fiendish attack is a man believed to be between 45 and 50 years of age, who has spent some time visiting in and around Clear Lake. The young girl was hired by the man supposedly to watch a baby while he fished in Lake Magnor. He had asked several girls of the same age bracket before finding one. The girl escaped after throwing the man’s wristwatch behind a bush and running to a nearby farm, when he sought to retrieve it.
Man Dies in Milltown Tavern Fire With fire tragedies very much
in the national headlines, Polk County suffered a casualty of like nature with the death of Vincent Marshall, 51, of Centuria, in a fire that consumed Rosie’s Tavern at Milltown early last Thursday. The blaze, believed to have been caused by a defective radio, started about 4 a.m. and completely destroyed the tavern. Marshall, who was bartender and night watchman was found severely burned near the front window by the Milltown firemen. It appeared as though he had attempted to go through the building to save the sack of change, which he had in his hand when he was found.
Rains, Wind Hit First Part of Week Rain in liberal quantities came to this section of the northwest the fore part of this week but not without damage from high winds and lightning, which accompanied it. Sunday, June 10, Howard Vassau, government weatherman reported 3.85 inches of rain. Monday, June 11, only .25 inches of precipitation was recorded. Untold damage to telephone and electrical transmission lines was caused by trees felled by the high winds and thrown across the lines. One crew of the telephone company removed 15 trees from the lines Tuesday.
40 Years Ago June 8, 1976 Outage Causes Problems “We would like anyone who sees persons loitering near our substations or throwing rocks or sticks at the equipment to notify us or the police immediately,” declared Al Ryser, Indianhead Division manager for Northern States Power Co. located in Amery. A well-placed rock caused a power outage in the downtown business district and north residential areas after 8 p.m. Thursday evening. The outage was particularly
hard on three-phase motors in the affected area. Some firms experienced only blown fuses. However, there were at least three reports of burned out motors in the community. The most serious losses occurred at Super Lockers, Inc., and well No. 2 of the city water utility. Amery firemen were alerted for assistance at the locker plant and extinguished the small fire in a 10 horsepower motor with fire extinguishers. However, the event was not without its drama. The power outage made the fire siren inoperable and an electric motor, which operates the door at the fire garage, wouldn’t open. Firemen were alerted to the scene via the emergency fire phone system, but it took about 15 minutes to disconnect the electric door opener and permit manual operation of the garage door. A few minutes later, a pump motor at well No. 2 burned out causing a 30 minute interruption in water flow in the city. Les Petersen, owner of Super Lockers, reported that damage was confined to the motor. However, the newly remodeled office and sales area was engulfed in smoke, but apparently didn’t cause any damage. The third motor failure occurred at the Amery Theater. Ryser said that the “well” placed rock damaged a fuse holder at the power substation located near the Erickson Station on South Keller Ave.
Itch Problems Hit Beach Pat Canham, director from the Amery swimming beach, announced that lifeguards will be on duty beginning Sunday, June 13, from 1:30-8:30 p.m. However, there are some additional problems at the beach. She pointed out that a particularly virulent form of water itch has hit the swimming facility. Lake Biologist Co. of Galesville applied a new slow release type chemical, which is designed to kill the water itch nemesis. It should be effective for about four weeks.
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“These turquoise colored pellets should not be handled, but left alone in the water,” declared Ms. Canham. “It is important that young children be closely supervised and not permitted to put these pellets in their mouths. They are poisonous.” “Because of the itch problem, we have not yet made any efforts to get the beach ready for swimming,” the director declared. Ms. Canham pointed out that last year the beach experienced a similar problem, with a water itch problem early in the year. “The beach was sprayed three times and towards the end of the summer, the itch seemed to subside,” she observed. The director expressed guarded optimism that the new slow release chemical would be effective in controlling the itch.
June 15, 1976 Calling All Beardos What started out as a challenge event designed to embarrass Community Club members may turnout to be the most spirited event of the Bicentennial season. The Beard Judging Contest pitting the young, aggressive Jaycee challengers against the more august Amery Community Club will be staged Wednesday, June 16, at 8 p.m. in the Last Resort. Anyone is welcome to observe the hijinx, but only members of either organization may enter the competition. “We are confident of victory that the Amery Jaycee chapter empowered me to order the championship trophy with the Jaycees name already inscribed,” declared Loren “Manger” Liedl, chairman of the event. Liedl, who is also a member of the Amery Jaycee chapter, was responsible or selecting the three judges for the event. “This will be an informal event. No previous registration is necessary for members of eight club to enter,” observed Liedl, whole tugging nervously at facial fuzz. Categories include: Abe Lincoln, Van Dyke, Santa Claus, Most Unique, Fullest Handle Bar Mustache and Longest.
Amery Stores to Open Friday Night Most Amery stores will return to Friday night openings on June 18. The change was initiated following a general membership meeting of Amery retail merchants last week. Anderson-McLaughlin is the only retail merchant in the community planning to keep Thursday night hours. In addition the store will also be open on Friday nights. Grocery stores in the community will be open each night except Sunday. The only exceptions are Southside Grocery, which is open Sunday night, but not Monday night, and Northside Grocery, which is open seven nights a week.
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City redefines boundaries of newly created TIF district BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The Amery city council approved a new tax increment financing (TIF) district June 9, redefining the boundaries of the district after hearing concerns voiced by the School District. The new TIF district encompasses a large area of undeveloped property between the Amery Golf Course and Municipal Airport, some of which includes 20 acres purchased earlier this year by the city for $250,000. The district also goes eastward to include property between Riverplace Drive and Griffin Street, including businesses within The Shoppes of Amery, the Hockey Arena, and Forest Inn. The new district is classified as ‘mixed use,’ including both residential and commercial property. Representatives from both the School District and Whispering Waters Development were on hand to voice their concerns for the newly proposed district that would effectively redirect tax income from the school to the city. Following discussions with the school, City Administrator Darcy Long proposed redrawing the boundaries to exclude
property behind the former Alco building that will soon be purchased by First Baptist Church, as well as the residential lots within the Whispering Waters subdivision. “The only thing it will do is make the development of the 20 acres a little slower, because there won’t be as much income,” explained Long. “But it does have a significant effect on the school, and I can see why they’re concerned about that.” Financial representatives explained that development of district would be ‘pay as you go,’ rather than borrowing money to pay for roads and infrastructure. Alderman Tim Strohbusch voiced concern about lack of funds to put access roads and infrastructure into the newly purchased industrial property. “The way this sounds with pay as you go, this is going to be ten years before we get anything done,” said Strohbusch. “We’ve got a lot of money tied up in there. And I’d hate to see it take that long.” City Clerk Fran Duncanson explained that options do exist for other funding streams, including borrowing money from other TIFs within the city, a common practice. With funding for develop-
A graphic provided by the city that maps out the newly defined boundaries of TIF district #8. The new district excludes the residential Whispering Waters Subdivision, as well as a three-acre parcel behind the former Alco building.
ment more broadly available, the city council unanimously approved the project plan and the newly created TIF district, excluding the three-acre lot behind the former Alco building and the Whispering Wa-
ters Subdivision. Amery School Superintendent James Kuchta thanked the council for their cooperation on the matter. “The school’s position is that we do want to see progress, and
development,” said Kuchta. “We want to see more people, and more business, and more kids.”
Amery recieves official ‘Bird City’ signs BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Mayor Kay Erickson was on hand Wednesday to receive Amery’s official ‘Bird City’ award from Carl Schwartz of ‘Bird City Wisconsin’ in Amery’s York Park. Carl presented Kay with a flag, a plaque for display at City Hall, street signs for both the north and south end of Amery, and a ‘Birds of Wisconsin’ book for the Public Library. The new signs will soon be installed along Highway 46 for all to see as they enter town. (Left) Amery Mayor Kay Erickson accepts the ‘Bird City’ signage from Carl Schwarz of ‘Bird City Wisconsin.’
Something for everyone during Clear Lake Heritage Days BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEEPRESS.COM
Food stands, the beer garden, and carnival rides are just the beginning of what’s in store for this year’s Clear Lake Heritage Days. More than 25 area events will take place this June 23 through 25 in Clear Lake. And with so much to do, festival goers both young and young-at-heart will find something to enjoy. The fun begins Thursday with a
wristband special from 5 to 8 p.m. at the carnival on 5th street. At 7 p.m. ‘Holly Starr’ will perform a free live concert. Treasure hunters can enjoy citywide garage sales on Friday and a downtown business scavenger hunt from 9 to 3. Wristband special happens again from 1 to 5, along with sawdust pile, petting zoo, pedal tractor pull, and music at 9 p.m. from ‘County Line.’ Saturday’s festivities include a 5k
run/walk at the high school at 8 a.m., with pancake breakfast at the community center from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The always-popular Heritage Days parade begins at 11 a.m., followed by the demolition derby at 2 p.m., and coronation and live music by ‘Sunday’s Regret’ starting at 8 p.m. There’s still more fun on Sunday, with a car, truck, motorcycle, tractor & vintage snowmobile show from 11 to 2, along with the music of ‘Rockman.’
The village medallion hunt goes on all weekend long for $50 cash prize. Clues will be posted at 8 a.m. daily at Nilssen’s Market and FirstMerit Bank. Clear Lake buttons are available for $2 at the Heritage Days tent. For more information visit clearlakewi.com.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Vacation Bible School: July 11-15, Ages 4 to Grade 6. Free reservations, call 715-268-9218. APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Matt Saarem, pastor Saturday, June 18: 4 p.m. Day Camp (sleepover). Sunday, June 19: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Property committee; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Monday, June 20: 8:30 a.m. Prayers for the churches. Tuesday, June 21: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 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 Sunday, June 19: 10 a.m. Worship/Sendoff service for Alexandria MT16 Habitat for Humanity trip/Father’s Day presentation; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving meeting. Monday, June 20: 9:30 a.m. Senior dining hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, June 21: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 6:30 p.m. Trustee’s meeting. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, June 16: 9 a.m. Quilting. Sunday, June 19: *New Member Welcome & Befriender Commissioning; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. NUIC Softball game at Jorgenson Field; 6 p.m. Financial Peace University at Deronda. Tueday, June 21: 7 p.m. NUIC council meeting at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, June 19: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, June 21: 9 a.m. Quilting; 4:30 p.m. Yoga at Labyrinth; 5 p.m. Serve at Serenity Home. 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 Children’s Church are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. 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, Matt Saarem, pastor 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: 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Church School. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3). Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year). Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, June 15: 7 p.m. RTF meeting. Thursday, June 16: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Friday, June 17: Music on the River - Whitesidewalls. Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Worship. Monday, June 20: 6-10 plm. ARQG meeting. Tuesday, June 21: 1:30 p.m. Handbells; 6:30 p.m. Sons of Norway. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Thursday, June 16: 11 a.m. CLAMA meeting; 2:30-5 p.m. Sale workers at Old Church; 6:30 p.m. Council meeting. Saturday, June 18: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 2:30-5 p.m. Sale Workers at Old Church. Sunday, June 19: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, June 21: 9 am. Quilting; 1-7 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive. 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: 8:30 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 Interim Pastor Paul Settergren 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 Sunday service 8:30 a.m.; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening. 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. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Thursday, June 16: 9 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. Sunday, June 19: *New Member Welcome & Befriender Commissioning; 11 a.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. NUIC Softball game at Jorgenson Field. Tuesday, June 21: 7 p.m. NUIC Council meeting at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service.
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Believing in Each Other “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” —1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
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he philosopher and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht says that we “believe each other into being.” She is arguing against the individualistic bias of our age which says that we can make ourselves. On the contrary, we are intimately tied to the people in our lives, including our family, friends and co-workers, and sometimes even people we barely know. Believing the best about our family and friends helps them to become better people. Her recent book Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It argues for a communitarian approach to persuading others not to commit suicide. Rather than the moral or religious arguments against it, we should try to convince would-be suicides that they are connected to others who will be affected by their action. She also addresses the argument advanced in Camus’s essay “The Myth of Sisyphus,” that while life may be absurd and doesn’t always make sense, we should embrace that absurdity and not commit suicide out of a respect for our future selves, who will know things that we can’t currently know. The Bible is full of recommendations for us to encourage and help each other, and this advice was especially prominent in the advice which Paul gave to the early churches. – Christopher Simon
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, interim 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, June 15: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m. Special Friend’s Communion; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6 p.m. VBS; 6:30 p.m. BRB; 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. Thursday, June 16: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-in Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. VBS Celebration. Saturday, June 18: 5:30-7 p.m. Italy/Greece send off meal. Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Worship service with Holy Communion; Chicken BBQ Dinner following service till 2 p.m. Monday, June 13: 6 p.m. VBS. Tuesday, June 14: 6 p.m. VBS. 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 Friday, June 17: 5 p.m. Backyard Rib Fest at Koehler’s. Sunday, June 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, June 21: 9 a.m. Craft Day. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May).
ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Monday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st and 2nd Thursdays, Mass is held at local nursing homes; Other Thursdays 9 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph. Friday: 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: Sunday, June 26, Annual Golf Outing and Picnic Lunch; Wednesday, June 15, Prayer Shawl Ministry 2-4 p.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, June 16: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday, June 19: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 am. Coffee Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Monday, June 20: Pastor visiting shut-ins. Tuesday, June 21: 7 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, June 15: 9 a.m. Quilting; 12 p.m. Trinity WELCA Luncheon at Village Pizzeria; 6 p.m. Bible Study with Steve Helling at Trinity. Sunday, June 19: *New Member Welcome & Befriender Commissioning; 8 a.m. Worship; 5:30 p.m. NUIC Softball game at Jorgenson field. Tuesday, June 21: 7 p.m. NUIC Council meeting at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com
UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, June 15: 5:30 p.m. All Church Volleyball/Bonfire. Thursday, June 16: Jr. High Camp; Noon Gold/Silver at Word of Life. Friday, June 17: Jr. High Camp; 6 p.m. Men’s Cook-out at Elmer’s. Saturday, June 18: 8 a.m. Break Through at UCC. Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Worship Team 3 Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders meeting. Monday, June 20: 5:30 p.m. Grief Support Group at Crystal Hanson’s. Tuesday, June 21: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Bonnie Eastvold’s. 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, June 15: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Day Group, Quilter’s Workday. Sunday, June 19: 9 a.m. Worship (no communion); 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Tuesday, June 21: 6 p.m. Evangelism/Stewardship Committees; 7 p.m. Church Council. 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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Memorial Service in Deer Park At the end, talking with his son, David told me that if it had been raining the day of the service there’d be 30 more people attending. Friends and family in the Deer Park MethGrowing up odist Church filled the and gathered to in Amery pews pay tribute to Roger Loren Elkin Goodrich from the four corners area. He married my cousin Bernice back in 1963, taking over from his father. They lived the farm life until Roger nearly retired ten years earlier. He and Bernice spent half the year in balmy Florida, making their retiring years comfortable. Of course as “retired” farmers, they can’t help but assist in planting corn, driving in some way for making hay, and doing what they could to harvest crops in October; that’s just a given for farmers whose kids take over the farm. On this beautiful Saturday in early May, the minister referred to the farmer
as close to nature, and as a result, closer to God. The one who plants and harvests for a living knows that God is in the soil and the sky and the weather. The farmer, in other words, has given in to a higher calling, and Roger fit that description. Roger also was a sharer according to the minister who talked with family the days before the service. He’d share meat that he got from his hunting in the fall and would not be selfish with anything else he had. Of course sharing advice was a given, but his sense of humor made him an easy conversationalist. The greatest sight of the people together for this man was that of his son David and daughter Michelle along with each of their families. This became more evident when people rubbed elbows and conversed in the friendly setting of the Deer Park Community Center. Food is a uniter, and the give and take, the re-meetings of people who hadn’t seen each other for awhile, and the sharing while eating made for a comfortable atmosphere. Not many tears, lots of laughs, just a celebration of his life and
the lives Roger and Bernice created. Back to the opening statement. When I asked about farmers missing or not missing the service because it was the height of planting season, he said
without hesitation that if it were rainy weather, many more would have made it to the church. He fully understood and accepted that.
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Artis J. Nelson
Margaret A. “Reta” Thompson
Robert C. Curtis
Artis J. Nelson, age 77, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 28th, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Artis Jean Black was born on June 25, 1938 in Durand, Wisconsin to Arthur Black and Bessie (LaPean) Black. She was the last of 5 children. Her family moved to Eau Claire when she was three years old. She attended Riverview School through the eighth grade, then graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1957. In September of 1957, she married Elmer Nelson and they moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota. There she attended Sears School for Keypunch Operators, followed by working at Marquette National Bank. The couple welcomed the birth of their son, Elmer Nelson, Jr., in 1962. In 1973, the family moved to Turtle Lake, Wisconsin.Artis attended nursing assistant classes before taking a job with Barron County Social Services as a home healthcare worker. In 1981, Artis and Elmer divorced. In 1982, she began to share her home and her life with Larry Pearson, until he had to enter health care in 2014. Artis retired in 1990 due to disability. She moved from her home in Turtle Lake last fall and moved to an apartment in Prairie Farm, where she made many new friends. Artis enjoyed reading, flowers, bird-watching, and cooking. But more than anything else, Artis loved cats, and loved them with a passion. She saved countless strays over the years. Her home was filled with cat figurines, cat pictures, cat plates hanging on the wall, even a cat clock. You would often see her wearing a shirt or sweater decorated with cats, or wearing one of the many pieces of cat jewelry she owned. Artis was preceded in death by her mother Bessie and her father Arthur, sister Ruth Cowell, sister Doris Perry, and a baby brother. She is survived by her longtime companion, Larry Pearson, sister Dorothy Perry, son “Chris” Elmer Jr (wife Lora), three grandchildren: Zachary, Cody, and Nicholas, and three great-grandchildren: Caden, Jace, and Aubrey, several nieces and a nephew, many friends, and her final rescue, her cat Poppy. She will be sadly missed by all. There will be a Celebration of her life on what would have been her 78th birthday, Saturday, June 25th, at the Chetek Community Senior Center, 711 1st Street, in Chetek from 2 to 4 pm. Lunch will be served. Skinner Funeral Home in Cumberland was in charge of her final arrangements.
Margaret A. “Reta” Thompson was born on July 23, 1927 in Amery, Wisconsin the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Strohbeen) Lambert. She grew up in Amery and attended the Amery School graduating with the class of 1945. She was united in marriage to Neil Thompson and together they had three children. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. Reta enjoyed golfing and crocheting, but was an avid bowler and bowled in league for many years. She was a fixture at Chet Johnson Drug Store, working for them for many years. Reta was an avid sports fan and spent many hours watching her children and grandsons in sports and other activities. She liked bird watching and had feeders out for them, but the squirrels needed to beware. She lived at Golden Age Manor for a short time before moving to Amery Memory Care. Reta passed away at the Amery Hospital on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the age of 88. Reta was preceded in death by her parents, and sister Beverly Rehm. Surviving family members include her children: Ronn (JoAnn) Thompson, Doug (Gina) Thompson, and Toni (Pete Birkhofer) Thompson; grandchildren: Nick, Seth, Cody and Matt Thompson and Caitlin and Taylor Leonard; sisters, Ardys (Don) Brittain, Bernie (Dick) Henderson, Donnie Ginalias; brother, Richard (Marlys) Lambert and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. There was visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Thursday, June 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery. You may sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Robert Charles Curtis, 69, of Deer Park, WI, formerly of Lake Elmo, MN, lost his battle to cancer on May 30, 2016. Proceeded in death by parents Benjamin and Lorraine Curtis. Survived by wife Shelly, children, Julie Curtis, Robert Curtis and Gina Hendrickson, step-children, Jessica (Rodney) Jacobson and Jason Triebold; siblings, Jim (Judy) Curtis, Carole (Dean) Grue, Gary (Cheryl) Curtis, and many relatives and close friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 18th from 2-5 p.m. at Roosters Roadhouse, 1767 Cty. Rd. T, New Richmond, WI.
DEATH NOTICE JoAnn Wilson, age 77 of Deer Park, WI, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave, Amery, WI. Visitation will also be Friday from 1-2 pm at the church. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond
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Jackie (my Babe), When I think of you laying on the sidewalk at our home where I tried to save you, He not only took you; he destroyed me too. Then when you were at the Cities, and I had to let you go. When I touched your hand, and you looked into my eyes, I knew it was the end for me. When everyone left with their families, God had promised me that I will see you again. Like Heidi said, I will see you again. Sarah and Kari have taken care of me. You know I love you so much, always and forever. Your love forever, Paul
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Bremer Bank Earns Family Friendly Workplace™ Certification Bremer Bank Northwestern Wisconsin Region recently received Gold certification as a Family Friendly Workplace™ from
Pictured left to right are Lara Otsuka, United Way Success By 6 Engagement Specialist and Dan Draxler, Bremer Bank Northwestern Wisconsin Region President.
the United Way St. Croix Valley’s Success By 6 initiative. This certification recognizes businesses that actively invest in programs and practices that support employees and their families. The family friendly practices Bremer Bank was recognized for include health care coverage, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. “Receiving the Gold-level certification as a Family Friendly Workplace is an incredible honor,” said Dan Draxler, Bremer’s Northwest Wisconsin Region CEO. “We’ve always focused on the well-being of our employees and clients, as well as the communities we serve, and receiving this honor reinforces that commitment. “This is an especially positive reflection on our employees,” Draxler continued. “Bremer offers an outstanding benefits program and family friendly work environment, but our caring and committed team members are why working at Bremer is so rewarding. I’m proud of our employees for everything they do every day to help our clients, to support the United Way St. Croix Valley and other local causes,
and to make our workplace great.” Family Friendly Workplace™ is a program of United Way St. Croix Valley’s Success By 6 initiative, developed specifically for employers in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties. Businesses can achieve certification by earning points for family friendly practices. There are three certification levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Certification fees paid by the businesses support educational programs and service delivery for early childhood development. “Policies that promote work-life balance increase employee productivity and loyalty as well as having a positive impact on families,” said Success By 6 Engagement Specialist Lara Otsuka. “With certification fees supporting early childhood programs that in turn help to develop a solid future workforce, we really see this as a win for businesses, families and the community. We commend businesses like Bremer Bank that are taking the lead in championing families and early childhood programs.” For more information on Family Friendly Workplace™ go to FamilyFriendlyWorkplace.org.
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Long-Term Liability Ratios Improving A state’s long-term liabilities are amounts owed over 10 or 20 years; they are similar to a personal mortgage on one’s home. Although not inherently bad, these liabilities can become burdensome if too large. In 2015, Wisconsin state government had $15.5 billion in longterm liabilities; with a population of 5.8 million, it owed $2,700 per capita. During 2002-11, Wisconsin’s long-term obligations rose $5.3 billion, or 55%, from $9.5 billion to $14.7 billion. Two state actions explain more than half
the increase: borrowing $1.8 billion in 2004 to fund post-retirement benefits for state employees; and added borrowing to pay for roads after using gas taxes to pay for general fund programs. As a result, long-term liabilities per capita increased 20.0% from $2,343 to $2,811. In recent years, these amounts have stabilized; per capita, they declined to $2,700 in 2015. However, in 2013, liabilities per capita were 18th highest among the states. The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization dedicated to good government through citizen education since 1932.
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Dick Hartung NAME OF HOST will will bbe e hhosting osting an an Old Fashioned Townhall Meeting Old Fashioned Townhall Meeting June 30, from 6-8Gp.m. June 30, 2016 at 62016 -‐8 p.m. at 2071 lacier at Drive 2071 Glacier Drive, St. Croix St. Croix Falls, WI Falls, WI Paid forPaid by Friends Kemp, for bof y FJeff riends of Duana Jeff KBremer, emp Treasurer
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To be held June 20, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the District Office located at 777 South Shore Drive. AGENDA 1. Monthly officers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board. Paul Elbing, Secretary WNAXLP
The Township of Clayton will be accepting bids for Blacktopping on 105th Ave from US Hwy 63, ¾ mile to the east and 80th Ave. from 55th St. west ½ mile to CTH JJ. Blacktop shall be 2 ½” thick after compacting, with a width of 20’. Bid shall include shouldering and bidders must contact patrolman before submitting their bids. This project is being done with LRIP TRI funds. Bids will be opened at a Special Town Board meeting on June 30th 2016 at 7:00pm. Project may be subject to prevailing wages. All bids must be submitted to the patrolman Jamie Wood by that time. For further specifications or questions, contact Jamie Wood town patrolman, at 715-641-0662 or call the town office at 715-948-2564.
Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, has adopted a partial code of ordinances regarding, Chapter 5 All-Terrain Vehicle & Utility-Terrain Vehicle Route (Amended) and Chapter 7 Outdoor Burning (Amended) of the “Town of Lincoln Code of Ordinances.” To review the code, please contact the clerk at 268-4747.
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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK & BOARD OF REVIEW City of Amery, Polk County, WI
OPEN BOOK – CITY HALL 118 Center Street West, Amery WI--Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Open Book session provides property owners with the opportunity to informally discuss their assessments with the City Assessor. Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the City of Amery of Polk County shall meet on Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at City Hall, 118 Center St. Amery, WI. If necessary, additional dates will be used to reconvene said meeting, as determined by the Board. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48 hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48 hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuation unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under §73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The City of Amery has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under §19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness for disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. Respectfully submitted, City of Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk-Treasurer
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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) www.theameryfreepress.com 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.
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2015 Consumer Confidence Report Data CLEAR LAKE WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 2015 Consumer Confidence 64903355
Report Data Water SystemCLEAR Information LAKE WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 64903355 If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Aaron Buhr at 715-263-2154.
Water System Information
Opportunity for more input on the decisions affecting If you would like to know about information containedyour in this water report, please contactquality Aaron Buhr at 715-263-2154.
Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water quality Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Municipal Building (350 4th Avenue, Clear 1st 1st Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Municipal Building (350 4th Avenue, Lake, WI 54005) Clear Lake, WI 54005) Health Information Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts ofincluding some contaminants. Thereasonably presencebe ofexpected contaminants does notsmall necessarily Drinking water, bottled water, may to contain at least amounts some contaminants. Therisk. presence contaminants about does not necessarily indicate that indicate thatofwater poses a health Moreofinformation contaminants and potential water poses can a health risk. Moreby information about contaminants and potential health effects candrinkhealth effects be obtained calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800ing be water hotline (800-426-4791). 426-4791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the genpeople may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than generalundergoing eralSome population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons withthecancer population. Immuno-compromised such as persons with cancerpeople undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have persons undergone organ transplants, with HIV/AIDS or chemotherapy, persons disorders, who have undergone organ transplants, with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems some elderly, and infantspeople can be particularly atother risk from immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium cryptosporidium andcontaminants other microbial contaminants are availableProtection from theAgency's Environmental and other microbial are available from the Environmental safe Protection safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). drinking Agency's water hotline (800-426-4791).
Detected Contaminants
Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some
itcontaminants will appearless in frequently the following tables without a sampletables date.listIf only the those contaminant was not than once a year. The following contaminants monitored year,inbut detected within the 5 years, it will appear ininthe which were last detected yourwas water. If a contaminant waslast detected last year, it will appear thetables following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was below along with the sample date. 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 (units) prior to Found 2015) BARIUM (ppm)
2
FLUORIDE (ppm)
2
4
0.002
4
0.1
Violation
0.000 4/16/2014 No 0.002
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
0.1 0.1
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
4/16/2014 No
Source(s) of Water
Source(s) of Water Source ID Source
Depth (in feet) Status
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Groundwater 304
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Groundwater 308
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To To obtain ofthe thesource source water assessment please contact, Aaron Buhr at 715obtaina asummary summary of water assessment please contact, Aaron Buhr at 715-2632154. 263-2154. Educational Information 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. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: •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.
Sample Contaminant Level Date (if Range Site MCL MCLG (units) Found prior to 2015)
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 Term Definition AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MFL million fibers per liter MRDL 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. MRDLG 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. 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 TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. 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,
Typical Source of Contaminant
No
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
10
10
2.20
1.10 2.20
SODIUM (ppm)
n/a
n/a
5.69
5.06 4/16/2014 No 5.69
90th Contaminant Action Percentile # of MCLG (units) Level Level Results Found
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.
•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.
Violation
NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)
COPPER (ppm)
LEAD (ppb)
AL=15 0
Typical Source of Contaminant
Sample Date (if prior to 2015)
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)
Sample Level Date (if Site MCL MCLG Range prior to Found 2015)
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
AdditionalHealth HealthInformation Information Additional If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregIf present, elevated levels of lead can Lead cause in serious healthwater problems, especiallyfrom for pregnant nant women and young children. drinking is primarily materials and women and young children. Lead in drinking is primarily from materials and components components associated with service lines water and home plumbing. Clear Lake Waterworks is associated with service lines and home plumbing. Clear Lake Waterworks is responsible for responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in materials used in plumbing components. When your water hours, has been sitting for several plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several you can minimize the hours, youforcan theflushing potential flushingbefore yourusing tap for 30 secpotential leadminimize exposure by yourfor tap lead for 30exposure seconds toby 2 minutes water onds to 2 minutes before using for drinking youmay arewish concerned for drinking or cooking. If you arewater concerned about leador in cooking. your water,Ifyou to have about lead yourtested. water,Information you may wish toinhave yourwater, watertesting tested.methods, Information onyou leadcan intake drinkyourinwater on lead drinking and steps to water, minimize exposure is available Safe Drinking Hotline or at ing testing methods, and from stepsthe you can take toWater minimize exposure is available from www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Other Compliance Other Compliance Violation of the Terms of a Variance, Exemption, or Administrative or Judicial Order None Violation of the Terms of a Variance, Exemption, or Administrative or Judicial Order Noncompliance with Recordkeeping and Compliance Data None None
Noncompliance with Recordkeeping and Compliance Data None
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Jarchow receives ‘Friend of Grocers’ Award Menomonie—Monday, Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) received the ‘Friend of Grocers’ award from the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA). The presentation was held at Dick’s Fresh Market in Menomonie. Dick’s has several other locations in the 28th Assembly District – in Amery and Osceola. Brandon Scholz, President and CEO of WGA and Dick & Doug Rinehart, owners of Dick’s Fresh Market were on hand to present the award to Jarchow. Jarchow commented on receiving the Friend of Grocers award, “Thank you so much to the Wisconsin Grocers Associ-
ation for this award. Grocers work hard to bring quality food to our tables and I applaud their commitment to families in our communities. Small town grocery stores such as Dick’s Fresh Market are relied upon by so many families for quality products and good paying jobs.” He continued, “In high school, I worked at Nilssen’s in Clear Lake in the meat department. I remember the value that a grocery store brings to a small town, especially in rural communities. That has not changed and I respect the work of grocery store employees across the state.”
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The Salvation Army Backpack Fundraiser
In our third year, over $13,000.00 was raised to help feed hungry children in Polk County through the Salvation Army Backpack fundraiser held June 10th at the Amery firehall. All of the money stays in Polk Co. and goes to the program. All the expenses for the event were donated. Thank you to Bremer Bank, J.A. Counter, Amery Hospital and Clinic, VFW Auxillary, Johnson Motors (St Croix Falls), Williams and Davis, and Noah Insurance for sponsoring our event. Thank you to all the businesses and individuals that donated food, supplies and money so we could put all the profits into the program to feed the kids. Thank you to Thrivent for Lutheran's for the action team dollars. We want to say a huge thank you to the fire department for allowing us to use the fire hall and helping us with a quick clean up. A special thank you to Mitchell Lee who was there helping from beginning to end. It was a long hot 10 hours and he just kept saying “what do you need next?”. The dunk tank was a huge success and this year with the heat people were lined up to get wet so they could cool off. They certainly got wet ....a lot. Thank you to the city crew for getting us the picnic tables. It’s so nice to know whenever we need something you are always there to help us out. Thank you to Mary Lou Olson for the beautiful signs announcing our event, as well as putting them up and taking them down. Thank you to Jim Armstrong and Rex Catcus and The Cattail Moon band for donating their time for our pleasure. What delightful music we enjoyed! God truly has blessed you with great talents. You made our event so much fun! Many, many thanks to all of the businesses, churches, and individuals for the donations of themed baskets, silent auction items, and gift certificates. Your generosity was overwhelming. To all of our friends who helped work at the event and to all those who attended and donated dollars, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. And lastly, to my committee, George and Sue Fowler, Kathy Christenson, Sharon Elmer, Eileen Markee, Gail Peterson and Angela Moulton, thank you for all your help and hard work. I really enjoy working with you and couldn't have done it without you. The Salvation Army does so much good helping those in need in our county and it is because of support from the people donating, attending, and supporting our events that we can reach out a helping hand to those in need. The generosity of a small town and the love shared when there is a need is what makes Amery such a great place to live! Thank you for helping feed the hungry children. Betty Collins, Polk Co. Salvation Army Backpack fundraiser
Adam Jarchow (second from right) receives the ‘Friend of Grocers’ award from Brandon Scholz (left), and Dick and Doug Rinehart, owners of Dick’s Fresh Market.
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Four baseball players earn All-Conference honors Four members of the Amery baseball team have been honored by the Middle Border Conference. Two seniors, outfielder Peter Elwood and U t i l i t y/ D e s i g n a t e d Hitter Bennett Paulson were named to the First Team. Junior Lane Christensen and freshman Brett Forest received honorable mention honors.
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Luis Rapalo fights for control of the ball vs. Westonka Soccer Club.
Pitchers: Ethan Freese, SR, Osceola Jacob Sigler, JR, Ellsworth Catcher: Caleb Manecke, SR, New Richmond Infielders: Logan Peterson, SR, Somerset Blake Kretovics, Soph, New Richmond Mike Harris, SR, Prescott Owen Newton, SR, Baldwin-Woodville
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Members of the championship team are: front row (l to r) Mason Bosley, Luis Rapalo, Andy Otto, Alexis Castorena, Galen Coy, Sabin Coy, Dylan Eiynck, Ryan VanBlaricom. Back row (l to r) Mason Helbig, Griffin Bryan, Craig Richter, Chase Measner, Dalton Gilbertson, Cole Jakupciak, Ridge Sigsworth, Irving Sanchez, Nick Erickson and Dylan Thomsen.
The Amery boys U-17 soccer team had their first tournament of the summer season over the weekend of June 11-12 in Brooklyn Park, MN. They played 3 games, winning all 3, capturing a 1st place finish in the Father Hennepin Cup.
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Galen Coy going for possession against the Rebels Soccer Club near their goal.
Outfielders: Austin Juhl, SR, New Richmond Peter Elwood, SR, Amery Zach Dolan, JR, Prescott Utility/DH: Bennett Paulson, SR, Amery
Second Team Pitchers: Elliot Deutsch, SR, Prescott Matt Brandeen, JR, St. Croix Central Catcher: Ryan
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Soph, Ellsworth Infielders: Jake Weiss, JR, New Richmond Tommy Grygienc, SR, Somerset Alex Bishop, Frosh, Baldwin-Woodville Doug Cottrell, SR, St. Croix Central Outfielders: Alex Weiske, JR, Baldwin-Woodville Spencer Schroeder, SR, Ellsworth Trent Smith, SR, St. Croix Central
Utility/DH: Dante LaDuke, JR, New Richmond
Honorable Mention Lane Christensen, JR, Amery Brett Forrest, Frosh, Amery Alec Borgeson, JR, Baldwin-Woodville Colton Haney, Soph, Baldwin-Woodville Shane Elsen, Soph, Ellsworth Drake Flom, Soph, Ellsworth Parker Coleman, SR, New Richmond Cameron Hausman, SR, New Richmond Logan Miller, SR, Osceola Jesse Sommer, SR, Prescott AJ Beasley, Frosh, Somerset
2016 MBC Baseball – Final Standings Ellsworth .............. 9 – 5 New Richmond ..... 9 – 5 Prescott ................. 9 – 5 4. BaldwinWoodville .............. 7 – 7 Osceola .................. 7 – 7 6. Amery ................ 6 – 8 7. St. Croix Central .................. 5 – 9 8. Somerset ........... 4 - 10
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Three softball players on All-Conference squads
Two Amery soccer players receive post season honor Senior forward Kaylie Johnson and junior midfielder Jillian Jensen have been named to Middle Border All-Conference teams. Johnson was named to the first team, Jensen the second team.
Three members of the Amery softball team have received Middle Border All-Conference honors. Sophomore Myah Carlson was named to the second team. Junior Dani Meyer and freshman Madelyn Granica received Honorable Mention.
2016 Girls Soccer MBC All-Conference First Team
Goal Keeper Sam Young, Superior—Junior Defense Emma Roden, Superior—Junior Sophie Thommes, New Richmond—Junior Rachel Halberg, Hayward—Sophomore Macie Steffen, Osceola—Senior
2016 Softball Middle Border All-Conference First Team
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Midfield Maija Kittelson, Superior—Sophomore Aleah Heyworth, Hayward—Senior Beatrice Rossi, Osceola—Senior Lorena Lane, Superior--Sophomore Forward Cassie Kletschka, New Richmond—Junior Amber Welsh, Superior—Senior Kaylie Johnson, Amery—Senior
Second Team Goal Keeper Reagan Ekstrom, Osceola—Sophomore
The Amery Girls Varsity Soccer team had their end of the season awards night picnic on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016. Selected All Conference in the Middle Border Conference for 2016 were Kaylie Johnson and Jillian Jensen. They are pictured with Coach Melissa Hanson.
Defense Maria Patterson, Somerset—Senior Madison Plunket, Superior—Senior Karin Knapp, Hayward—Senior Bailey Tergeson, Barron—Senior Midfield Harley Leavens, New Richmond—Senior Jillian Jensen, Amery—Senior Emily Shakal, Osceola—Senior Reese Jacobson, New Richmond—Junior
Forward Misty Swisher, Osceola—Senior Yasmin Bashir, Barron—Junior Claire Smith, Hayward—Sophomore Honorable Mention Goal Keeper Briana Weyer, Baldwin-Woodville--Junior Defense Taylor Hanken, Baldwin-Woodville, Sophomore Gaby Cruz, New Richmond--Senior
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Midfielder Anya Swanson, Somerset—Sophomore Sydney Kuschel, Hayward--Senior Forward Kennedy Grimstad, Superior--Junior Player of the Year Amber Welsh, Superior--Senior Coach of the Year Len Albrecht, Superior
Richmond Ashley Hustad, 11, Osceola Rebecca Morrison, 10, Osceola Ann Salewski, 10, Osceola Hope Miner, 10, Prescott Mackenzie Carey, 9, Prescott Molly Hoopingarner, 11, Prescott Haley Miner, 10, Prescott
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Lindsay Burr, 10, Baldwin-Woodville Alyssa Nilssen, 12, Baldwin-Woodville Kayla Furrer, 10, Baldwin-Woodville Alexsis Maurer, 11, Baldwin-Woodville Abby Giese, 12, Ellsworth Morgan Kummer, 10, Ellsworth Kenzie Kummer, 9, Ellsworth Haley Palmsteen, 9, Osceola Kaili Wescott, 10, Prescott Shelby Murphy,10, Prescott Katelyn Miller, 10, Prescott
Second Team Myah Carlson, 10, Amery Hanna Zevenbergen, 12, Baldwin-Woodville Ashley Matzek, 12, Ellsworth Lexi Derrick, 12, New
Dani Meyer, 11, Amery Madelyn Granica, 9, Amery Sidney Roemhild, 10, Baldwin-Woodville Brooke Evenson, 9, Baldwin-Woodville Hannah Germain, 11, Osceola Sam Gibbs, 11, Osceola Amelia Dannenmueller, 11, Osceola Rebekah Miller, 11, Prescott Georgia Hammer, 9, Somerset Allie Trautmiller, 11, Somerset
Final Standings BaldwinWoodville .................13-1 Prescott ....................13-1 Osceola ...................... 9-5 New Richmond ......... 8-6 Ellsworth .................. 6-7 Somerset ................... 4-9 St.Croix Central ......0-11 Amery ......................0-12
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Seven Lakes Triathlon Winners The 6th annual Seven Lakes Triathlon had a warm day, but was enjoyed by all 45 participants and many more spectators. The course consisted of 16-mile bike ride, paddle around the South Twin Course, and a 5 K run on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. This event was is billed as a fun Triathlon, with road bikes, hybrid bikes and even a tandem! Watercraft were canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Winners of the Seven Lakes Triathlon were (Left to right) three-person team ‘Port Val Halla’ (Jim Chisholm ,Jon Chisholm ,Tim Chisholm) who had a time of 1:32:00, two-person team ‘The Journey Boyz’ (Levi Busse, Josh Stauner) who had a time of 1:39:14, Kirsten Hansen who won individual female category with a time of 1:40:20, and Greg Richert, the winning individual male with a time of 1:29:44.
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Salads are a big part of those meals. This one begins with cheese tortellini. This needs to refrigerate so allow for time for this recipe. PASTA ALFRESCO SALAD Cook according to directions, rinse and cool: 1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini Put into bowl and add: 1 c. coarsely chopped fresh spinach 1/2 c. cut/crumbled cheese (Feta, or your favorite) 1/2 c. halved cherry tomatoes (yellow or red) 1/ 4 c. chopped red onions 1/2 tsp. lemon zest 2 tsp. lemon juice Sprinkle on top: 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves Add and toss lightly together: 1/2 c. zesty Italian dressing Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Serves 6-8. Everyone likes no-bake desserts. This one is no exception. Make it ahead. It needs to be refrigerated for at least 3 hours. NO-BAKE DESSERT Crush about 18 peanut butter sandwich cookies (or enough to make 2 cups. Mix 1-1/2 c. of the crushed cookies with 1/4 c. melted butter and press into a 9x9” square pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. In bowl, beat together for 2 minutes: 1/4 c. creamy peanut butter 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding 1-1/2 c. cold milk In another bowl, beat together for 2 minutes 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant chocolate pudding 1-1/2 c. cold milk Melt and add to the above chocolate and mix until blended: 2 squares of semi-sweet chocolate Spread the chocolate mixture onto the crust. Take out 1 T. of the crumb mixture and spread the rest over the chocolate mixture. Arrange on top of the crumb mixture: 2 c. mini marshmallows Spread carefully on top: The vanilla pudding/peanut butter pudding Refrigerate for 3 hours. Just before serving, spread on top: 1 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed Sprinkle on top: The reserved crumb mixture Serves up to 8-12 depending on the size served.
Did you know this about cupcakes? We call them cupcakes, in England they are called fairy cakes and in Aust., they are called patty cakes. Cupcakes are very popular now. These begin with a cake mix. RED VELVET CUPCAKES Make according to directions: 1 pkg. 2-layer red velvet cake mix Add and blend in: 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) instant chocolate pudding Put the batter into 24 cupcake liners in muffin pans. Bake according to directions on package for cupcakes, then put on wire racks to cool. Beat in bowl until well blended: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. butter, softened Gradually add and beat in: 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar (4 c.) Blend in: 1 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed Put 1-1/2 c. of this frosting into a plastic bag, cut one corner so you can pile frosting onto the center of each cupcake (about 1 T. on each one), pressing so it goes inside each cupcake. If you wish, use a spoon to hollow out a small hole in each baked cupcake. Frost the cupcakes with the rest of the frosting. If you want, decorate top with some chocolate curls or mini chips. Or insert a birthday candle for a special cupcake birthday treat. If you wish, you can color the frosting to match a special theme. Makes 24 cupcakes.
This makes a tasty sandwich. This uses some fresh asparagus. You will need 12 fresh asparagus spears and 6 marble rye slices of bread. HOT HAM AND SWISS OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES Coat until covered 12 asparagus spears with 2 T. Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing. Put onto a lightly sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 400° for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp tender. Put the 6 slices of bread on another lightly sprayed baking pan. Spread on the slices: Grey Poupon Harvest Coarse Ground Mustard – 2 T. total Add on top: some smoked deli ham on top of each slice (1- 7 oz. pkg. total) two spears of the cooked asparagus slice of Swiss cheese (6 slices total) Bake at 400° for about 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Makes 6 sandwiches. Tip: Make a nice fluffy frosting for cupcakes/cakes by beating together 1/2 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened, with 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème until blended. Add 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping. Beat on low until well blended. Frosts 24 cupcakes.
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Here is another pasta salad, just in time for the warmer summer months. Make it ahead and it’s ready to serve when you are ready to eat. CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD Cook according to directions and cool: 2 c. Rotini pasta Mix together: 1/2 c. ranch dressing 1/4 c. Miracle Whip Toss together in large bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving: The cooled pasta 1 c. romaine lettuce, torn into pieces 1 avocado, chopped 1/2 c. chopped plum/cherry/grape tomatoes Just before serving, top with: 4 slices, cooked and crumbled bacon If you’d like to make it two days ahead, leave out the avocado and lettuce and add just before serving. Sprinkle with the cooked bacon. Serves 4-6.
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breadstick, salad bar, applesauce, milk choice. Tuesday, June 21— Breakfast: Breakfast cereal, cereal bar or Pop Tart, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice. Lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, carrots with dip, sliced peaches, milk choice. Wednesday, June 22— Breakfast: Mini donuts, cheese stick, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice. Lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage, hash brown, muffin, bell peppers, juice, orange wedges,
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The bible says it is not good for man to be alone, he needs a woman to help him get along. My wife died seven years ago, left me in a plight, I was as alone as a hummingbird at night. I put an ad in the paper for a lady friend, got a call in a couple weeks, a normal trend. "I need a job, I'll take good care of you," she said, she convinced me that she was for me, to agree I felt led. I quit driving, she drives, my perception is poor, to stay away from behind the wheel, not drive anymore. Her name is Allison, we call her Ali for short, she is a pleasant person, an extremely good sport.
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Note to Miss Halverson II Miss H, not sure if you know this, but I barely made it into your class. Mr. Hanson in guidance called me into his office at the beginning of my year and Growing up freshman pointed out that my in Amery English scores from standardized tests Loren Elkin were pretty good. At that point he gave me the option of staying with the teacher I had or going into your class. Kind of a dilemma because I heard you were a toughie and that I thought I might not measure up. But it turns out I made the right choice even though on the first day in your class I was a nervous wreck. At one point in the early days in English class you were reviewing a writing concept, and I had enough guts to ask a question about it. You zeroed in on me like a dog on a bone, and with one question and then another, and even examples from other students, a writing concept (parallelism) which I didn’t understand in 8th grade sunk in, and sunk in quickly. You were tough but thorough and knew how to get to the heart of my question. That was your method. When the stage plays came around our junior and senior years, you were smart enough to stick me in backstage work, mainly sound effects. And the unforgettable field trips we went on after the plays, bus trips to downtown Minneapolis to one year watch the movie “Camelot” and the next year “The Sound of Music”. They were memorable and wonderful. You cast me in our in-class play, “The Ransom of Red Chief,” and I
felt comfortable playing the half-wit kidnapper. Eventually with my criminal partner we not only brought the kid back to his parents but ended up paying the parents to take back the kid nicknamed Red Chief. It didn’t hurt my self esteem if I remember correctly to play a dorky character. Three years after graduation I stopped to visit you in your house on the hill near the old water tower. You were gracious and I enjoyed our conversation, but it seemed awfully formal and at the time wondered how many former students came back to talk with you. What I do recall is that I told you as clearly as I could that I appreciated being in your classroom and used the writing skills and enjoyment of literature both at college and in my personal life. That day when I last saw you at the Glenwood City Nursing Center, at first I couldn’t pick you out among the people in the community room. A nurse had to point you out, and told me that you were “right over there”. Then I saw you in the wheel chair, unresponsive and nothing like the teacher from 30 years earlier. The one-sided conversation was sincere and as open as I could muster, repeating my feelings about your influence in my life. In saying goodbye and holding your hand, I hoped you understood some or maybe all of what I shared with you. Thanks, Miss Halverson
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Loren has been on a “moving” sabbatical, now living in Port Edwards, WI. Delayed columns such as John Starrett and the baling hay experience will be coming soon when Loren finds the notes. Email him at: elkfarm@wctc.net
Summer Solstice at Lake O' the Dalles Experience the first sunset and full moon of the summer season by campfire and candlelight on the scenic shores of Lake O' the Dalles. The event is 8:00-10:00 PM on the evening of the summer solstice, Monday, June 20, and will take place near the Beach House at Wisconsin Interstate Park. Live music will be provided by The Geezers, a loose group of local musicians with hundreds of combined years of instrumental and vocal talent. The Geezers will jam at the Beach House; please bring a lawn chair for your listening comfort. Free refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Interstate Park. Enjoy a late evening walk around Lake O' the Dalles, or enjoy the candlelight from shore at the beach. Everyone is welcome! The event is free; however, a WI State Park vehicle sticker is required to enter the park. A daily pass is $8 for WI residents or $11 for non-residents. Federal park passes are also accepted. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on WI Hwy 35 just ½-mile south of Hwy 8. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747, visitwww.wiparks.net or become a friend on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park.
Thursday Night Results Shirley Klopotek and Bonnie Wilhelm Gene and Judy Collier Paul and Shirley Satterlund
AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER
Events at the Community Center Well it has been such a nice spring so far, and it’s fun to see all the snowbirds coming back. We have missed them, and always enjoy hearing about how their winter went! Our new newsletter will be going out a little early this month, so make sure you look for it! Check out all the things we have to offer; we have a full schedule! Some of the things require pre-registration. And remember, membership for the Center is open to anyone 21 and older and is only $20/year. Your membership is very valuable to us and we appreciate the support. Do you enjoy planning and taking trips? If so, we have a volunteer position available for you! We are looking for someone to plan day and/or overnight trips for the Center. As coordinator, you would receive your trip for free and would work with Kari as far as where to go, cost, etc. Places like the Science Museum, Arboretum, Door County, sporting events, etc. are popular but we encourage our coordinator to explore other venues. Please email Kari at centennialhall@ymail. com if this is something that would interest you. Even if you only want to
plan one trip, please let us know! Coordinator would need to be a member of the Center. We have a support group that will be the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1pm, starting in July, to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. St. Croix Hospice will be leading this group and they are very knowledgeable of these topics. We encourage anyone that may be struggling with these issues to come to this support group. The cost is free and it is open to the public. This is very early, but we are excited to be planning our 2nd Annual “Shirley’s Card Party”! This will be held Monday, August 15th, lunch at 11:30, with cards starting at noon. Cost is Cost: $3.00 for members of the Amery Area Community Center, $6.00 for non-members. Members will also receive a deck of souvenir tribute “Shirley’s Card Party” playing cards. Sign up and reserve your space by Monday, August 8th. Let us know at that time if you will be playing bridge, 500 or polish poker. We are happy to expand our Exercise Room
hours again – we will be open from 7am – 6pm Monday through Thursday and 7am – 2pm on Friday’s. The cost for the use of our gym equipment is only $10 a month if you are a member. (Cost of annual membership is only $20/year). We try to keep the cost down as low as we can. We also have our Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning low-impact aerobics at 9am. Stop by and check out what we have! Gary Snelling was first in pool with Carl Johnson bringing up second, Les Peterson third and Jim Webb fourth. Jerry Fisher won the consolation prize. Carlson Johnson was first in Wii Bowling, with Dave Olson in second, and Sandy White third and Mary Fisher fourth. Bev Kjeseth was first in Wednesday bridge, Syd Lund in second, Bob Janis third and Asa Steen fourth. Gary Snelling was first again in Thursday pool, Paul Seidel 2nd and Mary Fisher 3rd. Carl Johnson won the consolation prize. Don’t forget all members are encouraged to come and join in the fun! Thank you all for playing! Have a great week! Kari Fladwood - Director
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“A” Honor Roll: Margaret Armbrust, Devin Austad, Konrad Becker, Johannes Bjorge, Alana Briseno, Seth Bryan, Alicia Cran, Meikah Dado, Peter Elwood, Kolten Espinosa, Katlyn Fouks, Timothy Fredrick, Erika Heiden, Elizabeth Hutchens, Jack Ince, Jillian Jensen, Kaylie Johnson, Hannah Julson, Kellie Kjeseth, Zachary Kjeseth, Emily Klitgard, Luke Turner, Hunter Marko, Kaitlyn McKee, Elli Meagher, Alicia Monson, Allison Mork, Samantha Otis, Mykaela Otto, Bennett Paulson, Peter Place, Braeden Rimestad, Brett Schulte, Brendon Schultz, Chyanne Schutts, Andrew Smith, Lilly Soderberg, Jami Sorensen, Christopher Springett, Carly Stephenson, Nathan Thompson, Jared Utecht, Riley Walz, Meng Zhao. “B” Honor Roll: Jonathan Benitez, Casey Brune, Erica Elmer, Brittany Estes, Hannah Fornengo, Richard Grathwohl, Benjamin Grimsby, Nicholas Hodgson, Flora Ilazi, Madison Johnson, Janessa Kelly, James Lindquist, Corey Moore, Elijah Newton, Robert Ollig, David Olson, Kylee Olson, Ethan Panek, HarliePosey-Larsen, Kaitlyn Rice, Hannah Roe, McKenzie Ruud, Samantha Sigsworth, Ashley Simonson, Kara Standaert, Hailey Streich, August Swenson, Cody Thomsen, Kyle Trandum, Matthew Wanless.
“A” Honor Roll: James Baillargeon, Alexis Beese, Katelin Bensen, Myah Carlson, Dylan Clausen, Emma Curtis, Adrianna Dietrich, Sawyer Dodge, Adam Doroff, Cheyenne Edwards, Michaela Erickson, Megan Garves, Grace Grimm, Jenesis Gustafson, Bennett Hellie, Alliana Hoyer, Jude Ingham, Krista Jensen, Maxwell Johnson, Sylvie Johnson, Mitchell Kastanek, Bergen Kjeseth, Luke Kjeseth, Allison Klitgard, Alyssa Koehler, Sanchia Linton, Annie Lorsung, Myron Marko, Ryan McBrayer, Chase Measner, Deanna Meyer, David Peterson, Wencke Rode, Camden Smith, Duane Stine, Brett Swanson, Zachary Swenson, Ryan Van Blaricom, Ashley VanSomeren, Kallie Weisenbeck, Cameryn White. “B” Honor Roll: Jonathan Bazille, Mackenzie Carlson, Lexa Corrigan, Alexa Dieckman, Conner Engebretson, Lila Evans, Samuel Fornengo, Madison Gates, Isaac Hanson, Brett Johnson, Dawson Krarup, Hunter Kuhn, Julia Lindquist, Zoe Lyon, Jacob Mahoney, Jack Martinson, Christopher McLeod, Paeden Mullen, Thomas Oman, Alex Thomsen, Austin Woodbeck, Katelynn Zemke.
Grade 11 “A” Honor Roll: Seth Amundsen, Brittany Anderson, Keeley Brown, Griffin Bryan, Isabella Byrnes, Roccoco Chick, Lane Christensen, Thomas H. Christensen, Thomas G. Christenson, Jack Collins, Ruth Elmer, Tayler Elwood, Isaac Gorres, Maximillion Goulet, Cole Jakupciak, Allie Karpenske, Jakob Kastanek, Johanna Knutson, Brice Korf, Esmee Luchtenburg, Bethany Marquand, Gracie Martin, Connor McBrayer, Eric Medina, Dani Meyer, McKenna Meyer, Maximillian Meyers, Elizabeth Monette, Kayla Olson, Carl Oman, Dalton Rademaker, Craig Richter, Tristen Robole, Elizabeth Rosenbush-Jonns, Allison Schleusner, Austin Sigsworth, Shayan Tavanae, Molly Ann Vincent, Brianna Wundrow. “B” Honor Roll: Samuel Black, Holly Brickel, Savannah Cavaco, Sabin Coy, Matthew Cree, Vincent DeBerardini, Destiny DiCosimo, Kody Dudgeon, Lillian Elmer, Gabrielle Fredrick, Taylor Hanson, Kally Hinz, Brianna Iverson, Dylan Johnson, Meghann Knight, Sydney Kopp, Kaitlyn Krarup, April Lindberg, Emily Maier, Tyler Nichols, Philip Peterson, Damion Posey, Anthony Riemenschneider, Jacob Robertson, Kimberly Rogers, Summer Schultz, Elijah Sjogren, Jocelyn Smith, Jeremiah Stringer, Kal Waalen, Mitchell Waalen, Shawn Waalen, Noah Zinn.
Grade 9 “A” Honor Roll: Cameron Anderson, Casey Anderson, Alyssa Antolak, Elias Boe-Parish, Mason Bosley, Olivia Braaten, Gabrielle Brandt, Jonathon Byrnes, Alexis Castorena Gonsalez, Amari Conner, Marlee Dietrich, Greta Eggert, Tristin Fredrick, Rachel Ganje, Dayne Gehrman, Sarah Gilbertson, Mason Goulet, Madelyn Granica, Maddisen Grimm, Lance Hiltner, Madisen Jackson, Dalton Johnson, Kacey King, Isobel Koenig, Matthew Krahulec, Reece Kulzer, Abigayle Marko, Daniel Marquand, Belle Meyer, Emma Novak, Allison Oman, Andrew Otto, Mikayla Peterson, Olivia Peterson, Noah Rademaker, Abigail Schmidt, Canyon Schwartz, Morgan Starling, Addison Tollakson, Nicholas Tryon, Kendra Tylee, Noah Ward, Essie Whitehead, Hannah Zinn. “B” Honor Roll: Rachel Anderson, Montana Bazille, Celia Becker, Joshua Bohn, Kaylee Chick, Galen Coy, Ryan Daszczyszak, Brenna Davis, Madison De Leon, Madison Dittman, Dylan Eiynck, Brett Forrest, McKenzie Gamache, Alexis Grundner, Mason Helbig, Caylin Jaster, Chyanne Lindner, Grace Long, Katie Meck, Kevin Medina, Casandra Moore, Shannon Olson, Kristine Penard, Amber Perry, Tyler Peterson, Sophia Porter, Tyler Reichert, Megan Robertson, Jennifer Rogers, Irving Saavedra Sanchez, Laura Simonson, William Sizemore, Ethan Smith, Michael Smith, Grace Springett, Alec Stern, Adrian Troff, Lance Waalen.
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Summer Reading program has events Summer reading The library’s summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read!” runs through August 13. Upcoming events include: Mixed Nuts Theatrical Comedy, June 16 at 10:30 a.m.; Lego Club, June 20 at 1:30 p.m.; and, CD case mazes (for teens), June 23 at 3:30 p.m. The complete summer reading program is available at www.amerylibrary.org or at the library. Preschool storytime Preschool story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interactive stories, songs and crafts are geared toward children aged 2-5 and a caregiver. Storytime will not be held on June 15. Storytime will resume on June 22. 1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees Start your children on the path to loving books and reading right from birth. These two reading initiatives offer a chance for families to bond and ensure school readiness by reading books and completing various activities. Each program offers prizes at different levels. 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.—5:15 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more. Adult coloring Color your way to calm. Last Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. Supplies provided. Book discussion group 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 book for June is Robert Goolrick’s A Reliable Wife. Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device? Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? During the summer, the library offers tech help on Mondays through Thursdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. 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 and e-audiobooks Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming videos, and digital magazines; and the Freading collection of e-books. 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.
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Historical groups will host vintage baseball game The non-profit organizations, Taylors Falls Historical Society and the 1855 WHC Folsom House Historic Site, will present a vintage baseball game Sunday, July 10 at 3 p.m. The 1860s vintage baseball game will be between the St. Croix Base Ball Club and the Quicksteps Base Ball Club will be taking place at Braves Field in Osceola, WI. All are invited to attend this free event. The game will immediately follow the conclusion of the Osceola Braves home
game. The event is free to the public. The teams will be playing using period uniforms and equipment as well as following the rules of the game as it was in the 1860s. This style of play would have been the same game that the soldiers of the Civil War played, as well as the early settlers of the St. Croix valley. The game will be held at 3:00, Sunday July 10 at Braves Field in Osceola, 380398 7th Ave, located next to Oakey Park. This is a free, family friendly event.
ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY
International Visitors Gretchen Dian and Harold Say (back right, and second from right) spent a most enjoyable day on Monday, June 6th, hosting a group of adult international “students” at Gretchen’s Apple River Flowage home. These adults are participants in ACCESS, a Community Education program offered free through South Washington County schools (encompassing Woodbury and Cottage Grove, MN). The program focuses on all aspects of the English language, American culture and life skills to help them become more independent. Gretchen has been active with hosting and home sharing with international students and professionals for over 40 years. She home shares in Woodbury with Jolanta Papiewska Patient (front right), who is from Poland. Countries represented during the Amery visit included: Poland, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China and Iran.
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The annual Arnell Shelter Garage Sale delivered the sunshine we promised after the rained out sale of last year. It was a scorcher of a day, reaching 92 degrees with a clear blue sky. Volunteers started unloading the shelter, shed and trailers at 6 am. A team of 15 set up tables and hustled double time to get all of the sale items in the designated area, on tables, under tables, on tarps, in rows on the lawn; household, camping, furniture, toys, books, yard tools, lawn mowers, electronics, kitchen, linens, pillows, knick knacks and the free stuff. By nine o’clock we were ready to roll. A dedicated crew marked donations collected at the shelter for the entire month of May and early June. Two weeks before the sale, they were there every day, marking new donations. Appliances are tested; treasures are cleaned up and marked to be ready for the sale. A simple “Thank You” doesn’t do justice to the hard work and time they put in. Our lean and mean pricing crew was Pam Carson, Dorie Hofmeister, Cathy Gille, Lisa Rinde and neighbor Sue. Forgive me if I have forgotten anyone. They did
an amazing job. All of the donations were incredible. They came in hatchbacks and truck loads. Of course, these donations are the sale. Thank you to everyone who took the time to box up their donations and bring them to the shelter. We appreciate each and every donation. If you can’t find something to buy at our sale, you aren’t looking. There was something for everyone. Our sale was a huge success because of the people. Volunteers photo, L to R: Mary Bruckner, Sherry Hanson, Pam and Dennis Carson, Don Waldbillig and sitting, Lisa Rinde. Laurel is a solid white neutered male, tall and handsome, amber eyes and short hair. He came to the shelter as a stray from the Village of Luck. Another solid white neutered male with amber
eyes came to the shelter as a stray on the very same day, from the Village of Frederic. What do you suppose are the odds of that? Laurel is a lean cat, while his look-alike is somewhat chubby. So we named them Laurel and Hardy. Both are two years old, healthy and very friendly, enjoying a curl up in your lap. These two fine young cats are a visual statement. They stand out from the crowd. Also available for adoption are two solid black neutered male cats, Bennett and Edison. They are all stunning. Adopt a pair of white, a pair of black or one of each. If another size or color is to your liking, we have that too: Mitted, Declawed, Kittens, Calico, Tabby, Torbie, Long Hair and Short. Dogs available are: Chihuahuas x 4, Chocolate Lab, Red Beagle Mix, Jack Russell Terrier Mix, Black Lab Mix and a Lhasa Poo. Each comes with their own brand of canine companionship and is looking for the home that will be a forever home. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 and online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook
The Internet has become an important part of our daily lives, but it can also be frustrating for many of us. When your service stops, buffers, or is slow many things can be the cause. Your internet provider certainly plays an important role, but by no means is the only part. If you are experiencing problems the first thing you should do is reboot your modem and router (unplug power from modem and router for 30 seconds and plug it back in). If a reboot fails to improve service please call our office and we can troubleshoot how to get it restored or improved. We can usually determine if the problem is in our network or at the house. There are many factors that impact your Internet service & speeds: • Equipment – every piece of equipment (modem, router, wireless access point, etc.) can have an effect on your Internet speed. Newer devices are better equipped to handle faster connection speeds required for today’s applications. We offer a combination modem, router, and wifi device to help you stay up-to-date. • Speed package – if you have multiple devices connected at the same time they share the total speed of your connection. If your connection seems slow, it is possible that you are maxing out your current speed package. For example, Netflix recommends an entire 5Mb service to stream an HD movie. Call our office to see if a higher Internet package is available, especially if your needs have changed. • Wifi – there needs to be careful placement of the router/wireless access point to service your whole house. It is also important to use security settings to protect your service so it isn’t shared with your neighbors. Wifi interference may also be a factor. • Internet – Sometimes certain sites are slow because of high usage, a virus, malware or many other things that can make response times less than ideal. Northwest Communications strives to provide great service to our customers. In most cases we are unaware of service issues until a customer calls in with a problem. We encourage customers to call us with service issues so we can help troubleshoot the problem and try to get it resolved as soon as possible. We have a team of dedicated employees that work hard to provide excellent customer service. We have a 24 hour technical support line for internet related issues. Customers can call technical support to begin the troubleshooting process. 715-268-7877. Northwest Communications is constantly working to upgrade facilities and improve services to our customers. We are in the process of installing fiber to many new areas each year and plan to have fiber available to most homes over the next several years. Please call or email to find out if a faster speed package is available in your area. 715-268-7101 nwcsupport@ nwcomm.net
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COLLEGE ACCOLADES Area Students Named to Dean's List at UW-River Falls RIVER FALLS, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring semester Dean's List honoring 1, 306 students has been released by Registrar Daniel Vande Yacht. To be named to the Dean's List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an "A" and "B" average. Area students are listed below by hometown, name, and major. Amery, WI Taylor Anderson, Marketing Communications Nicole Cain, Elementary Education Kimberly Hanson, Biology Hallie Krueger, Psychology Hayley Marcon-Toutant, English Heidi Van Blaricom, Elementary Education Dana Van Wie, Fine Arts Balsam Lake, WI Anna Ebensperger, Communication Sciences and Disorders Paige Gurtner, English Kelsy Johnson, Broad Field Social Studies Kaitlyn MacKinnon, Communication Studies Clear Lake, WI Connor Anderson, Agricultural Education Madison Colbeth, Communication Studies Rachel Lee, Elementary Education Molly Marko, Marketing Communications Meghann Witthoft, Marketing Communications Cushing, WI Kendra Hansen, Early Childhood Brenna Loen, Dairy Science Dresser, WI Kyle Cormican, Biology Frederic, WI Lexi Domagala, Elementary Education Natalie Phernetton, Elementary Education Luck, WI Kyle Hunter, Business Administration Geoffrey Maiden Mueller, Computer Science & Information Systems Milltown, WI William Anderson, Physics Osceola, WI Jacob Backes, Biology Sarah Carufel, Animal Science Amanda Drinkman, Social Work Lisa Marie Erickson, Journalism Amber Raddatz, Elementary Education Saint Croix Falls, WI Jonathan Cook, Geology Brendon Gearhart, Physics David Hudson, Accounting Samantha Jorgensen, Business Administration
UW-La Crosse spring Dean’s List LA CROSSE, Wis. - The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2015-16 academic year, ending May 2016. Students on the Dean’s List from this area include: Amery, WI Cole Joseph Monson, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise Science - Pre-professional Track Centuria, WI Ella Rae Luepke, Recreation Management Major: Outdoor Recreation Emphasis Dylan Thomas Ruck, Radiation Therapy Major Brady Thomas Turner, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Physical Education Clayton, WI Austin James Reed, School Health Education Major Clear Lake, WI Emily Eileen Anderson, Therapeutic Recreation Major Alexander Paul Colbeth, Early Childhood through Middle Childhood Education Major Garrett Thomas Paulson, Recreation Management Major Dresser, WI Sarah Anne Elmer, Biology Major: Biomedical Science Concentration Frederic, WI McKenna Caroline Caple, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise Science - Pre-professional Track Luck, WI Carly Jean Ince, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise Science - Pre-professional Track Ashley Loren Johnson, Marketing Major Jordan Richard Lowe, Undeclared Major - SAH Osceola, WI Bailey Elese Ethier, Public Administration Major Andrew Thomas Salewski, Accountancy Major Elizabeth Dianne West, Art Major Saint Croix Falls, WI Haley Maurine Anderson, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Physical Education Alexander Nicholas Frey, Archaeological Studies Major Star Prairie, WI Cassandra May Martie, Early Childhood through Middle Childhood Education Major Shawna Renee Olson, Therapeutic Recreation Major Rebecca Lynn Rutledge, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education Major Lucas Jordan VanderBent, Finance Major
ST. PETER, Minn. - The following local individual(s) were among the 587 students to graduate with bachelor of arts degrees from Gustavus Adolphus College during the school’s annual commencement exercises on Sunday, May 29: Osceola, WI Emilie Anderson, Mathematics, cum laude
Local Residents Receive Degrees from Michigan Tech HOUGHTON, Mich. - Michigan Technological University honored the achievements of nearly 1,000 graduates at Spring Commencement April 30, including the following students from the local area: Saint Croix Falls, WI Samuel Nichols, Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering, Saint Croix Falls High School, son of Mary Lee-Nichols and Robert Nichols
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Clear Lake FFA has successful can drive This past school year the FFA Chapter conducted an aluminum-can drive and collected $375 in support of True Friends Camp Courage. Funds raised will help provide scholarships and program support for kids and adults with disabilities to attend camp. Thank you to all of the community members who helped support Clear Lake FFA’s aluminum can drive. Many FFA Chapters participate in corn drive fundraiser, which have raised over $5.5M for Camp Courage and True Friends in recent years. Today, over 60 chapters participate in the corn drive or other fundraising activities each year to help support campers while they have a blast tubing, fishing, horseback riding and even zip lining at camp. This year Camp Courage features a brand new state-of-the-art ropes course. The course is oneof-a-kind because it is completely wheelchair accessible. Campers will have independent control of deciding when they would like to ascend and descend rather than relying on staff. This is one of many examples of True Friends Camp Courage carrying out its mission of providing life-changing experiences and adventures that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. For more information about True Friends and Camp Courage please call 952-852-0101 or visit www. truefriends.org.
Fathers' Loving Patience I heard a tale, a true one too' about a little lad so bright, to engage with Dad--Grandpa, it's new-in fishing, much longed-for delight. Little boys' bright minds investigate; a cast, he'd seen it gamely done. The lines tangled in random state, for some, tragic, for one--fun. Long, intricate trial, to disentwine, the boy observed, still thinking too, "If we had not this tangled line, we would have had nothing to do.
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So goes this tale of patience long, of father, grandfather, as well, whose love exceeded thoughts of wrong, and precious memories, fish excel. Today, we'll hear a tale or two, of how the Daddy set aside, the moment's goal he had in view, to give his girl a horsie ride. To tell his son what would be right, when the rewards seemed selfishly, aimed at pleasure, fame and might, but help a better world to see. It isn't just what Daddy says, but the way his life he lives. What wondrous things a father's ways, A better world for what he gives. So, let us always bolster him, in living out as best he can, cheer the life lived to the brim, a loving, good and Godly man. Carol Welch
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Torch Run for Special Olympics Representatives from the Polk County Sherriff’s Department and Amery Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics last week. Special Olympians helped carry the torch across Wisconsin leading up to the State Summer Games in Stevens Point, and Polk County’s leg was in Amery, traveling from Soo Line Park to North Park.
Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H club meets Trent Dado and Luciana Aizpurua lead our pledges at the start of our June 6th, 2016 meeting. Roll call was on your favorite part of the Polk County Fair. Old business: Our shift for the food stand at the fair will be on Thursday, July 28th, from 10:00 - 2:00 P.M. We will be working with another 4-H club. You will need a clean cap or visor to wear. Fair clean up days are the Mondays of July 18th and 25th from 8:00 - Noon, and Saturday, July 23rd. Please attend one of these sessions to help prepare the fair! Lunch will not be served. Saturday, July 30th, is the 4-H t-shirt day at the fair! New Business: We are working with the county to set up blue bird houses on DD Kennedy land and will need one or two families to help with this activity. June 10th will be the cheese and crackers activity at Bremer Bank from 10:00 - 2:00 P.M. The two dates for the shooting sports are: June 18th at the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club, and Archery on July 9th at the Fairgrounds - both from 9:00-Noon. The Dog show is pre-fair on July 16th. The Cat show is pre-fair on July 9th. There will be a Clover 5K at the St. Croix County Fairground on Sunday July 24th. You can register the same day at 7 A.M. and run at 7:30 A.M. Spill the Beans Video Contest is due July 8th. Read the Clover Connection for more information. The Interstate Livestock Show is on June 18, registration at 8:00 A.M. Livestock Weigh-In times are all on Wednesday July 27th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Please read the Clover Connection for your species and have paperwork done prior to going on scale! All entries (except dairy and llamas) need to be in place by Wednesday evening on
July 29th. Remember to always go to the Administration Building to get your tickets and wristband. The building will be open at 12:30P.M. Projects must stay in place until Sunday, July 31st at 4:30P.M. DemonstrationsVickie Carlson did an interesting demonstration on all the different things you use with horses, such as a bridle, etc. Claire Harlander gave a cool demonstration on red squirrels. She brought a red squirrel and talked about how they got the squirrel and their process of releasing it into the wild. Courtney Glenna gave a demonstration on all of the amazing pictures she took. All of the photos were so beautiful and she showed us photos of sunsets to a close-up of a coin! Joe Glenna did his demonstration on a CO2 car made out of wood and spray painted! Really awesome to learn how they got it to go, and how it raced on a track. Carter Nielsen did his demonstration on 4-H and how it was founded. I am pretty sure everyone learned a new thing from that...well I know I did! The meeting was adjourned by Trent Dado and Second by Andrew Prindle. Please keep checking the Clover Connection for more information about the fair and to find out things you need to know! Record books are due on August 22nd. Including pictures to the record book are a plus! I would also like to congratulate Andrew Prindle for being accepted for the American Spirit Trip around the East Coast! Travel safely and I know you will have lots of fun! ~Sophia Egge, Beaver Brook Badgers Reporter
Friday, June 17 Modern Day Dinosaurs, 3:00 PM at the Beach House at Lake O' the Dalles. Meet live reptiles up close and personal and see why people of all ages are so fascinated by dinosaurs. Bedrock Prairie at Interstate Park, 5:30 - 7:00 PM with local botanist Barb Delaney. For more information and to pre-register call Julie or Barb at 715483-3747. Saturday, June 18 Wisconsin Explorers: Exploring the Extremes, 2:00 PM at the Beach House at Lake O' the Dalles. Receive free booklets and guidance to fun activities in the Wisconsin Explorer books. For parents and their children ages 3-9+. Molten Lava & Melted Ice, 4:00 PM at the Pothole Trail sign. Learn about the Gee Whiz Geology of Interstate Park on this scenic guided hike. Shadow Flyers! 8:00 PM at the Beach House at Lake O' the Dalles. A new program with incredible photos, fun facts and the latest news of why bats need us and a chance to see live flying bats as the sun goes down. Monday, June 20, Summer Solstice Summer Solstice at Lake O' the Dalles, 8:00 - 10:00 PM near the Beach House at Lake O' the Dalles. Enjoy live music, free refreshments and a late evening walk around the lake, or enjoy the candlelight from the shore at the beach. Wednesday, June 22 Family Fun! Drop-in activities between 1:00 - 2:30 PM at the Beach House at Lake O' the Dalles. Thursday, June 23 Nature Storytime, 10:00 AM. A story and activity chosen especially for children pre-K through Kindergarten and their parents. Check at the park office upon arrival for the program location within the park. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on WI Hwy 35 just ½-mile south of Hwy 8. The programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin State park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747, visit www.wiparks.net or become a friend on Facebook at Friends of WI Interstate State Park.
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Fun filled summer events in Amery Happy Flag Day…hats off to the red, white & blue! Also, Happy Father’s Day to all Dads and Grandpas. A very special Happy Father’s Day to my husband, Dave, and to our two sons, Matt and Ryan…enjoy your special weekend!
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Last Friday night we participated in the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life held in New Richmond. Despite the warm, muggy, stormy weather conditions Pam Humpal experienced earlier in the day, it turned out to be a great night for the walk and all of the activities. It is always a fun night being with family and friends, and at the same time raising money for a very worth-while cause. The attached picture shows the luminary bags that Gavin and Bentley proudly decorated in honor of Grandma Phyllis being a cancer survivor. The 2016 Amery “Music On The River” Concert
available. Bring your lawn chair to Michael Park this Friday for a fun night! On Saturday, June 18, the Amery Woman’s Club will host the 39th Annual AMERY ART & CRAFT FAIR. The event will be at North Park from 9am-3pm. The 100+ vendors will offer items such as pottery, furniture, jewelry, clothing, specialty food, wood, and metal. The Art & Craft Fair has FREE admission and FREE parking. Also on Saturday, June 18, is the 1st Annual AMERY YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT. The bag tournament will be at the Amery Ice Arena with registration at 11am and the bags starting to fly at noon. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams. There will also be raffles, jumpy house, food and beverages. Proceeds from the day will benefit the Amery Youth Hockey Association…come join the fun! This weekend is the celebration for the 50th Annual Clayton Cheese Days. The activities begin on Friday with Community Wide Garage Sales, Kids Pedal Pull, Garden Tractor Pull, Outdoor Movie, and a street dance with music by Forgotten Highway. In Clayton on Saturday will be a 5K Walk/Run, Pancake Breakfast, Parade at 10am, Cornhole Tournament, Tractor & Truck Pull. Sunday will wind up the festivities with the Clayton Lions Club Demolition Derby. For complete details about Clayton Cheese Days please see the advertisement elsewhere in this issue. June is Dairy Month! During the month of June, Bremer Bank in Amery is serving milk each day to their customers with special dairy treats served by area 4H clubs on Fridays. Plus, Bremer Bank is collecting non-perishable food items for the Amery Area Food Pantry through the Meals For Many Community Challenge. Please drop off your donation today and
help end hunger in the Amery community. And now that we are thinking about June Dairy Month, here are some fun dairy facts for you to share… *Each person in America eats an average of 46 slices of pizza a year *The average cow drinks from 30-50 gallons of water each day-about a bathtub’s worth *It takes 12 pounds of whole milk to make one gallon of ice cream Happy Birthday wishes this week to my nephew, Corey, on June 15, to our good friend in Arizona, Skylir, on June 16, and to my niece-in-law, Kelly, on June 18. Enjoy your very special days! Congratulations to our son, Matt, and the Unity Eagle Baseball team for earning your way to the WIAA State Baseball Tournament held in Appleton this week. This is a very exciting experience for coaches, players, parents(of players and coaches), and fans. Good Luck! I just received a notice from Amery HS Band Director, Chris Boyd, that the public is invited to take a road trip with the band to a MN United Soccer Game at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN on Saturday, July 2. The band will perform before the game in the parking lot and then in the stands, 5:30-6:40pm for a 7pm game start. For only $15 you can be a part of the Amery group with tickets available for purchase from Amery Community Education. Transportation is not included with public tickets. Final date to order tickets is Thursday, June 23. Summer is officially here in a few days…enjoy every minute of it! Have a great week!
Bentley, Grandma Phyllis, Gavin
Series kicks-off this Friday, June 17, with the very entertaining “The Whitesidewalls”. The concerts are held in Michael Park along the river with this year having a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Danielson Stage. Thank you to everyone who assisted with the planning and construction of the attractive pavilion. The first Music On The River for the year will begin with the Studebakers on stage from 5-6:30pm followed by The Whitesidewalls at 6:30pm. The night will also include a vintage car show, refreshments, and food
Unity Baseball team - Matt is standing on the far left.
Summer Youth Rec in Amery The new Community Ed catalogs will be available in August for the fall semester. All youth recreation & booster sport information can be found under the ‘Community’ tab of the School District of Amery website. 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 DNR certifica-
tion June 20-24 from 8:15-11:30 am. Preclass meeting June 9 at 6 p. Fee $10 to Community Ed, pre-register. Warrior Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering grades 4-9. July 18-21. Boys 1:30-4:30 pm; Girls 8:30-11:30 am. Fee $75 includes t-shirt. Pre-register with Comm Ed. Youth Tackle Football registration now open online through Community Ed. New players $125; returning players $75. Includes equipment. Practices Tues
& Thurs beginning Aug 9. Scrimmages Saturdays & one Friday evening in Sept & Oct. Pre-register by the end of June. Attend a MN United Soccer Game at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN and watch the AHS Band play! On July 2, the Amery HS band will be playing pep band before the game in the parking lot and in the stands. YOU can join us! For only $15 you can come as the Amery Band takes to the road to play
for a professional sports team. Sit in the block with the rest of the Amery crowd, listen to the band, and enjoy the match. Band plays 5:30-6:40 pm for a 7 pm game start. Order tickets through Community Ed by Thursday, June 23. Tickets $15 as a part of the Amery group. Transportation NOT included for public tickets. Students in the Band will be transported via school.
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Who is ready for some friendly competition?!
Amery VFW
30th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
GDSI and their wellness committee invite you to join us for a tournament on August 6th, to raise funds for charity and promote a higher community spirit! If you are a business owner in the city of Amery or Clear Lake, and would like to create a team of employees age 16yr+, contact us to receive forms for participation! All responses and teams are due no later than July 17th! We are asking a small team submission fee of $25.00 per team.
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The funds for this will be used to purchase Gatorade for all participants, and the remaining amount will be used as a donation to a local charity, “Quarter Moon Acres”! “Quarter Moon Acres” is an equestrian center providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with physical, mental and emotional barriers.
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Father’s Day
Friday at 6:30 p.m.
BUFFET
Every Third Friday each month
Billie Jo Larson, Auctioneer
Sunday, June 19 Serving 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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AMERY WOMEN’S CLUB
CLEAR LAKE WOMEN’S GOLF
18 Hole League RESULTS FOR JUNE 8 A Flight— Low gross: Sheryl Forshier 91 Low net: Judy Collier 77 Low putts: Sheryl Forshier 32 Game of the day: Gloria Lansin and Judy Collier B Flight— Low gross: Denise Hoelscher 107 Low net: Barb Nelson, Ione Gjerde 76 Low putts: Ione Gjerde, Jan Reichert 31 Game of the day: Ione Gjerde C Flight— Low gross: Daryl Beadle 114 Low net: Vonnie Niccum 75 Low putts: Daryl Beadle 31 Game of the day: Vonnie Niccum Chip-ins: Nylla Hanson #4, Daryl Beadle #16
9 Hole League RESULTS FOR JUNE 8 A Flight— Low gross: Tracy Claussen 45 Low net: Susan Olson 31 Low putts: Tracy Claussen 15 B Flight— Low gross: Julie Schanon 52 Low net: Mandy Brotzel 37 Low putts: Sid Jones 16 C Flight— Low gross: Sherri Berg 58 Low net: Jill Olson 35 Low putts: Sherri Berg 15 Winner of Game of the day: (tie) Oralee Schock, Sally Christenson and Melinda Peterson Chip in: sid Jones #14
St. Joseph Catholic Church invites the public to our
1st Annual Picnic Lunch Sunday, June 26th, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Results from June 7 League play A Flight— Low gross: Barb Roy 46 Low net: Cindy Lundmark 36 Low putts: Gail Kuhl 21 Game: Cindy Lundmark B Flight— Low gross: Pam Rheingans 53 Low net: Diane Schradle 34 Low putts: Diane Shafer and Gina Buhr 16 Game: Diane Schradle and Nancy Brase C Flight— Low gross: Denise Severson 57 Low net: Maggie Johnston 33 Low putts: Betty Rogers 15 Game: Cheryl Bussewitz and Denise Severson D Flight— Low gross: Julie Schultz 60 Low net: Monica Eggert 31 Low putts: Sheila LaBlanc 18 Game: Margie Stary and Julie Schultz Chips: Barb Roy, Diane Lauritsen, Betty Rogers, Denise Severson and Linda Shafer Birdies: Barb Roy and Deb Hahn Team Standings Goof Balls ..................... 12 7 Brothers ..................... 12 Chipper Chicks.............. 9 Rowdy Rebels................. 9 Wild Whackers.............. 9
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Ladies of the Labyrinth
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Amery Veteran’s Rib Fest Public is cordially invited
Monday, July 4th
Behind the American Legion Hall (Rain or shine under the Big Tent)
11 a.m. until food runs out!
YOUR CHOICE: BBQ Ribs or Chicken and sides OR Kids plate of hot dog & sides. Beer, Pop & Water VFW/American Legion Membership drive! Are you a veteran? We invite all local vets to join the VFW and/ or the American Legion. We pay your first year’s membership dues! See a VFW or Legion Member today to sign up!
For more information the church office 715-268-7717 or Jerry 715-268-7606
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Specializing in Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Treats, Fresh-Ground Espresso Drinks and Specialty Coffee Hours: Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
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CLAYTON CHEESE DAYS
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016
*COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALES- 9 am-4 pm. Maps available at Clayton BP Amoco, Citizens State Bank, and Lake Magnor Store. Sponsored by Clayton Comm. Education
CELEBRATE FAMILY FUN NIGHT - FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENING EVENTS AT THE FIRE HALL *KIDS PEDAL PULL-Registration 6:00 p.m., Pull starts at 6:30 p.m, located by the Clayton Fire Hall *OUTDOOR MOVIE - Show starts at dusk. Next to Clayton BP. Showing “Mary Poppins”!! *GARDEN TRACTOR PULL- Pull starts at 6:15 p.m. Dairyland Garden Tractor Pullers Event. Registration before. Pull site at the Clayton Fire Hall Track. For more info contact Charlie Boese wwwdgtp.org.
OUTDOOR STREET DANCE
Music by FORGOTTEN HIGHWAY, 8 p.m.-Midnight. Special guest ROCK BRIGADE. FREE Admission. Sponsored by 7 Brothers
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016 *9th ANNUAL U-CAN-DO-IT! CLASSIC, A FUN 5K WALK/RUN-
Registration at 7:30 am Adults-$20, Under 18-$10, Children 8 & under Free. Online registration at ucandoit.racewire.com or more info email: cfshimon@gmail.com. Events starts at 8 a.m. in the Citizens State Bank parking lot
*FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH PANCAKE BREAKFAST- Serving from 7:30am-9:30am at the Fire Hall (handicap accessible facility)
*Clayton Cheese Days Parade - 10:00 AM Grand Marshals Norm & Joan Murray
For more parade information contact Danielle Zebro 715-948-2163
*QUEEN’S TEA AND CORONATION - following the parade in the School Commons
*LIONS CLUB CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT. Following the parade, west of the
fire hall. $10 entry fee per person, 2-person teams (luck of the draw), 100% payback. Race to 21 points, 2 out of 3 games, double elimination. More info contact Randy 715491-1529 or Mike 715-641-0815
*LIVE DJ at 7 Brothers Bar & Grill 8 p.m. *FOOD AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND *TRACTOR PULL - 12:00 pm start, Weigh-in begins at 11 am. TROPHIES IN
STOCK CLASSES, GUARANTEED PAYBACK IN ALL OTHER CLASSES. Hook fee $25. Contact Todd for info 715-641-0341. *TRUCK PULL- 7:00pm, Registration at 5:30pm. $25 hook fee. TROPHIES IN STOCK CLASSES GUARANTEED. PAYBACK IN ALL OTHERS.
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*LIONS CLUB DEMOLITION DERBY – 2 p.m. Start. Located Hwy 63, South of the water tower. Power Wheels Demo starting at 2 p.m. Trophies for all drivers. Grand Demo Classes: Truck, Welded, Compact, Chain-n-Go. For more information contact Geoff 715-641-0555 or Randy at 715-491-1529
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Part 4: Day trips The following is part of a series of columns from local writer Kyle Weaver, as he shares his experience paddling the entire St. Croix National Scenic Riverway during the summer of 2016. A minor tragedy befell the Sans Souci II. Shortly after my last trip on the Namekagon River, I loaned my kayak out to my brother-in-law for use in the Adventure Triathlon in Grantsburg. He, and it, performed admirably amid some choppy, windy conditions on Phantom Lake. But as luck would have it one of the foot pegs broke. So, while the replacement parts were on order, I saw it as an opportunity to change my mode of transportation and enlist my tandem paddling partner, Jaime, on a couple of day trips. Namekagon: Springbrook to Trego Promoted by the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway staff as one of its “Recommended Paddles,” this stretch of water is easily the one with which I am most familiar, though St. Croix Falls-to-Osceola is quickly gaining ground. If you’re keeping score, I left off last time at Big Bend Landing (N45.0). Wanting to add a couple rapids and a little time to our float, we chose to put in at Springbrook Landing (N49.9) instead, overlapping a bit from my last column. Since first learning to paddle last summer, Jaime has become a fairly competent bow paddler. Tandem canoes are sometimes called “divorce boats” and I can understand why. A truly good tan-
dem paddling team needs to cooperate and communicate well. As with most such things, I’d say Jaime and I get along pretty good in a tandem canoe. Other than hitting some bumps in the rocky rapids just below Springbrook, we got our sea legs under us quickly and our paddle was leisurely and uneventful. We stopped for lunch at the group campsite at N44.8 and set up my hammock for a short lounge. The weather was gorgeous, yet we didn’t see many people, a remarkable notion considering both the popularity of this segment of river and the number of tubing outfitters along it. As fond as my childhood memories of tubing and canoeing along that stretch are, these days I much prefer paddling a quiet, unpopulated river. We took out at Trego Town Park Landing (N37.0), as I have so many times, and had dinner with my father on our way back to Osceola. Apple River confluence Better known for its contributions to the float parks and music festivals of Somerset, Wis., the Apple River joins the St. Croix River across from the Arcola Sandbar, maybe two miles upstream from the Soo Line High Bridge. While not technically part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, this last stretch of the Apple caught my eye recently and, after researching it a bit, we decided it would make a fun day trip. We weren’t wrong. In its last mile or two above the confluence, northwest of Somerset off County Road I, the Apple pours
This set of falls below the Xcel Energy dam off County Road I is the precursor to the Apple River Canyon State Natural Area, which features 100-foot cliffs. The stretch of river is no more than two miles above the confluence of the St. Croix
over an Xcel Energy hydroelectric dam, then winds through riffles and rapids in the Apple River Canyon State Natural Area. The east-west canyon features 100-foot cliffs on either side and, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, has some unique plant communities that take advantage of the abundant shade. We parked along County Road I and, assisted by some local tubers, portaged the canoe down the long hill by the dam. Note: the portage was not the best part of this trip. After putting in, we paddled upstream a bit and then did a quick tour of the hydro plant before entering the first rapids. The water was clear and cool and just as quickly as we entered the canyon, it seemed, we were exiting into the St. Croix. Instead of paddling the very last bend of the Apple, we split off through a seam
in the grassy marsh and headed north through the backwater on the Wisconsin side into the St. Croix Islands State Natural Area. The upstream paddling wasn’t as easy as I had imagined it would be, but luckily we didn’t have far to go. We had stashed our pick-up vehicle on a small piece of state land off Rice Lake Road and we arrived at it in no time. Overall, this small stretch of the Apple is somewhat of a hidden gem. If you can stand the portage, it’s definitely worth seeing, though one might consider making it a longer, easier trip by arranging a downstream pick-up. Until next time, I’ll see you on the water. --Kyle Weaver is a freelance journalist and outdoorsman who lives in the St. Croix River Valley. He can be reached at swsman28@yahoo.com.
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2 nd shift Maintenance Technician Quanex Building Products, a leading manufacturer in the building products industry, is seeking quality conscious, self-motivated, Maintenance Technician to join our 2nd shift Maintenance team. Hours are Monday through Thursday 3:30 pm - 2:00 am overtime as needed. The Maintenance Technician is to provide general maintenance; repair/troubleshoot machines and equipment problems, and assist with equipment upgrades. Requirements for this position include: Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic troubleshooting and repair, programming a variety of PLC’s, the ability to read and understand prints and diagrams. Experience in welding, fabrication and general facilities maintenance, must have one or more years of maintenance experience and must have moderate computer skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to this position. We offer a starting wage of $16.00 hour or based on experience, .50 shift differential, a complete benefit package and a progressive work environment. This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of a dynamic growth oriented company. Please send your resume or apply in person to complete an application at:
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We are seeking multiple positions on our staff due to new positions created. Full or Part time PM (2-10) and Full Time NOC (10-6). We are also interested in those who may want to work a partial shift (4-8p). A great opportunity for students and full time workers who want a job on the side! If you really care about giving back to our elderly in a clean and open atmosphere, please contact us- you are who we are looking for! Competitive wages, health benefits, and employee parties are just a few of the ways we make working with us worthwhile! To find out more, please contact Stefanie Holmberg at 715-268-8171 or stop in to pick up an application. We look forward to meeting you!
Frontier Ag & Turf, your local John Deere dealer, has an opening for an Ag Sales Representative in our Osceola, WI location. Frontier Ag & Turf is committed to providing superior customer service when it comes to sales, service and support. If you are passionate about the agricultural industry and are committed to providing the highest level of customer service possible, we want to talk to you. IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE: •Strong background and knowledge of agricultural equipment, agricultural technology, and current farming practices •Strong financial / mathematical aptitudes •A proven successful sales background •Strong computer skills •A schedule that allows for Saturday hours and availability to match customers schedules •Dedication and commitment to customer service •Strong verbal and written communication skills Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays and more. Highly qualified candidates should apply on-line at www.frontieragturf.com
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McCain Foods USA understands the recipe for healthy growth within our organization: great working conditions, a rewarding environment, room to grow and a little loving care. McCain Foods – Grow with Us!
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician 2nd or 3rd Shift Rice Lake, WI
The E&I Technician is responsible for maintaining the facility’s electronic controls and maintenance-repair work on all production line equipment to minimize production downtime. Must be able to work with little or no supervision. Completes all work on daily basis while working in a safe manner following all safety rules, LOTO procedures, and JSA’s. Up to $30/Hr. for pay depends on knowledge and experience, plus a shift differential of $0.40/Hr. for 2nd Shift, and $0.65/Hr. for 3rd Shift. Duties include: panel design; Industrial Network knowledge on Device Net; Allen Bradley PLC programming; Allen Bradley HMI programming; plant network administration; AutoCAD reading and editing; project management for automation projects; and mechanical maintenance, equipment inspections, and plant PM’s to support production. Requirements: • 2-year degree/certification equivalent in a technical discipline related to maintenance or electrical, with 1-3 years of previous work experience preferred • Must be proficient in PLC programming, HMI programming, power distribution, control and safety circuitry, robotics, schematics, and use of electrical and electronic testing equipment • Basic maintenance knowledge: refrigeration (ammonia), hydraulics and pneumatics, stainless steel fabrication, welding, motors, and gear reducers are also highly desirable • Good communication, mathematical and problem solving skills • A forklift license is required for this position
Maintenance Mechanic 2nd or 3rd Shift
Major job responsibilities include: • Maintaining and fixing production line and plant equipment, with little or no supervision, such as: robotics, packaging equipment, and fryers; heating and ventilating units; and material handling equipment • Being involved in opportunities to fabricate new equipment, upgrade electrical controls and automate processes • Performing general and preventive maintenance • Troubleshooting minor wiring and repair work The successful candidate will have a strong electrical background, with a 2-year degree or higher in electromechanical, industrial mechanics or metal machining/ fabrication a plus. Must be proficient in three or more of the following: • Robotics • Refrigeration (ammonia) • PLC skills (RSLogix 5000, SLC504, Micro • Electrical (solid state a plus) 1000 & 1500 series) • Hydraulics and Pneumatics • Metal fabrication • Ability to read blueprints and schematics • Stainless Steel fabrication • PC skills and software knowledge preferred Additional consideration will be given to those with strong PLC skills and experience. Starting pay is $22.60/Hr. with raises to $22.80/Hr. after 90 days, plus a shift differential of $0.40/Hr. for 2nd Shift, and $0.65/Hr. for 3rd Shift. In addition to a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement, McCain Foods USA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions that include medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, STD, LTD, and more. For a detailed job description and to apply, please go online to http://www.mccainusa.com/, click on Careers, then click on Career Opportunities, then click on Search Openings, then search for the “Electrical Instrumentation Technician” or “Maintenance Mechanic” position (Hint: type in “Rice Lake” as the key word and click on Search). Applicants can access this site anywhere they have internet service. Please Note: Applicants must have an email address to apply. Paper applications and resumes will not be accepted at the plant. We will only accept online applications. 648264 32a-e
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Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: 1st Shift Engineer Manager
•ABS Engineering degree or a minimum of 7 years’ experience in production activities in plastic injection molding environment. •Coordinate tooling programs from start to finish on all projects. •Directly manages the Engineering Department of all personnel. •Reviews tooling specifications and drawings. •Ability to quote tools, equipment and parts. Develop and establish cost estimates. •Excellent communications skills that has to be able to work with customers to develop and maintain the relationship.
2nd Shift Quality Inspector
•8 hour shift Monday thru Friday •Operate Precision Measuring instruments. Utilize SPC. •Requires good communication skills & basic mathematics skill. •Work with operators to understand customer skills. •Be able to read & understand basic blueprint. •Minimum 2-3 years of experience.
Scheduler/Planner
•Review manufacturing demands generated by the order entry process and verify requested delivery dates can be met based on material and/or manufacturing resources availability. •Schedules production and sample work orders in available presses to maximize press utilization and minimize press downtime. •Reviews daily production schedule with appropriate production personnel and runs daily schedule updates. •Prepares appropriate documentaion and enters any required information into datebase. •A minimum of 3 years experience in a production environment is required as well as experience in scheduling activities is desired. •Knowing JobBoss is a plus.
Quality Manager
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance •Coordinates all activities involved in ISO certification •Responsible for all Quality Inspectors and Technician •Preferably to have experience in Medical Injection Molding •Previous experience in calibration systems, first articles Inspections, advanced mathematics and statistics is desired
Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please.
Christian Community Home of Osceola CURRENT OPENINGS • Full Time Cook (Various hours) • Part Time Evening Cook • Part Time Nurse (RN or LPN) • Full Time & Part Time CNA openings (Sign-on bonus available!) You do not need previous experience to work for us. We offer competitive wages and benets, and are convenienlty attached to the Osceola Medical Center. If interested please contact: Deb Bartz 715-294-1113 or deb.bartz@cchosceola.org Apply online at www.cchosceola.org
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Administrative Assistant Position: Position will have primary responsibility for providing administrative assistance to the Superintendent and Board of Education. Accurate compilation and filing of Department of Public Instruction reporting. File and maintain District records. Maintain student open enrollment records. Receipt all District funds. Coordinate district recruitment processes. Serve as District Notary Public. Qualifications: Position requires a balance of secretarial and organizational expertise. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration as part of the District Office team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong technology skills including Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency. Bank & cash reconciliation competency. A strong attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality and initiative are necessary. Requirements: Minimum of three years secretarial/administrative assistant experience. Preference given to proven experience in an educational or institutional setting. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused, team-orientation are critical to success in this position. Preference given to candidates with post-secondary degree or further administrative training. How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of interest, resume, District application (available at www. unity.k12.wi.us), and 3 letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, Superintendent Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Deadline June 17, 2016 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, emitional, or learning disability
GENERAL LABOR F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment.
Great Work Schedule Weekdays M, T, W, F 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Starting wage $9.50/hr. Apply in person at
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Nolato Contour is part of the medical division of Nolato which is a Swedish based company. Nolato has more than 8000 employees and 16 worldwide facilities specializing in the manufacturing of medical products, including implantable devices, www.nolato.com. Nolato Contour located in Baldwin, WI – currently looking for:
IT Technical Support Specialist
Associate degree in Information Technology or related field. Prefer related experience that includes computer/server installation, maintenance and repair, and user support – preferably in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for the overall information systems function within the plant. Provides a broad range of technical support and systems administration for the LAN network and systems. Responsible for systems analysis, application installation, hardware/software maintenance, changes and server/PC operations. Responsible for LAN infrastructure including cabling, switches, firewalls and routers, data security, telecommunications, and IT resources. Please submit resume to: Nolato Contour Attn: Human Resources 660 VandeBerg Rd. Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: 715-684-2705 Email: Sue.Miller@nolato.com
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LPN Position – Evening Shift
2:30-10:45pm Part Time, including every other weekend 6 shifts every two weeks Starting Wage: $20.89
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CNA– Part Time Positions Various Shifts
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
POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Polk County offers careers that Matter – Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community! We cannot function without great employees – talented, caring professionals are rewarded with great benefits and support!
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Full-time – Exempt (Salary) Position The ADRC works with adults & their families who are impacted by aging, disability, and mental health For full job details and to apply go to: or substance abuse issues – providing information, www.foremostfarms.com assistance, education and advocacy – striving to en hance the independence and quality of their lives. This position provides supervision and support to We’re looking for employees who challenge the status ADRC staff, including Information and Assistance quo, innovate and aim for excellence. Because we’re Specialists (I&A), Benefit Specialists (EBS/DBS) working to be the world’s best – to Be Foremost – we’ll and aging programs, in order to fulfill the mission bring out the best in you. We’re already one of the of the ADRC. Serves on the ADRC/Aging mannation’s top 10 dairy cooperatives, making Wisconsin agement team to promote resource development, cheese and dairy ingredients for customers in 40 For more info call 715/468-7292 x0 or contact to enhance service coordination, and to increase countries. But we’re not satisfied. Are you? For more info call 715-468-7292 x0 or contact community awareness about services and resources sabrinan@terraceviewliving.com sabrinan@terraceviewliving.com for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.
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Intermediate Support Specialist
Engineered Plastic Components 105 Prospect Way • Osceola, WI 54020 • 715-294-1500 janelle_johnson@epcmfg.com
ASSEMBLY/MOLDING OPERATORS NEEDED Basic Qualifications: •High School Graduate or Equivalent •Ability to Read, Understand and Follow Detailed Instructions •Good Penmanship •Ability to Lift 40 pounds •Ability to Perform Repetitive Work •Manufacturing Experience More Qualified •Previous Experience Working with Complex Assemblies and Clean Rooms •Previous Injection Molding Experience •Pad Printing Experience
4 - 10 hour days, Monday-Thursday First Shift 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Second Shift 4 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 per hour
Position offers full benefits including: Health, Dental, Life and Vision insurance as well as 401(k), Paid Holidays and Vacation.
Send resume to: janelle_johnson@epcmfg.com
Qualifications include Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services field, three (3) years professional experience working with ADRC targeted populations, and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Preference given to License Social Worker, Functional Screen and/or AIRS certification holders. Deadline to apply: June 28, 2016
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Full-time – Non-exempt (Hourly) Position DOQ The Economic Support unit provides services to the most vulnerable and low-income individuals in our region with integrity and respect. This position provides general administrative support to the agency utilizing general knowledge of human services terminology and processes. Duties include scheduling appointments, conferring with clients, working with outside agencies, and compiling and recording information for client charts, reports, and outgoing correspondence. This position requires the application of basic office support skills including strong customer service and fundamental principles and concepts of bookkeeping and data processing. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in accounting, human services or a related field, and three (3) years’ experience, including a minimum of one year direct customer service experience, a combination of work experience and education may be considered. Deadline to apply: June 28, 2016 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
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Clayton City-Wide GARAGE SALES Sponsored by Community Education
Friday, June 17, from 9 am to 4 pm
Maps available at local businesses Threee Family GARAGE SALE June 16 & 17 8 am to 4 pm 332 S. Prentice St. Clayton Baby boy clothes and lots of miscellaneous items.
The “Big Garage” Sale
Thurs. June 16, 9 am-6 pm Fri. June 17, 9 am-2 pm Quality women’s clothing XL, shoes size 8, accessories, glider chair with end table, Singer sewing machine, Revere cookware. Lots of household and misc.
510 95th St., Amery South of Amery Schools
Multi Family GARAGE SALE
906 Sunflower Way, Amery
Wed. June 15, 4-7 Thurs. June 16, 8-5 Fri. June 17, 8-12 Kids stuff, household items
SHED SALE
Friday, June 17 Saturday, June 18 9 am-4 pm
677 1st St., Clayton
Yard, shop, household, toys, LOTS of quality BOYS clothing in excellent condition, newborn to size 8. Lota of misc. items. SHED IS FULL! Cash only
MOVING SALE 655 Pondhurst Dr. Friday June 17, 8-5 Saturday June 18, 8-2
Bedding, towels, new comforter set, blankets, old quilts, down comforter, rugs, 3 dehumidifiers, desk chair, newer cedar potting bench, 3 antique rockers, cedar chest, walnut dresser w/ mirror, 4 teak arm chairs, 2 counter chairs, adult clothing, CD radio/cassette player with speakers, wet/dry vac, Trek child’s bike, toys, books, extension cords, 2 file cabinets, office supplies, vintage tools, expandable tent poles, lamps, pictures, frames, garden supplies, housewares, Have a Heart trap, fertilizer spreader, garden cart, hoses, treadmill, 2 new beach chairs, 2 upholstered chairs, drapery material and rods, walnut brides chest, 50’s Remington rifle ad display, 4 pt. Hudson Bay blankets
GARAGE SALE
944 Sunflower Way Amery
Wednesday June 15, 3-7 Thursday June 16, 8-5 Friday June 17, 8-5 5x10 steel trailer with wood deck and ramp, 32” LCD TV, pressure washer, garden items, household items, girls bikes w/training wheels, girls clothes 4T-5, Step2 cottage playhouse, toys, children’s books
GARAGE SALE Thurs. June 16, noon-5 Fri. June 17, 9-6 Sat. June 18, 9-1
617 Dickey Ave. S. (east of GAM)
Mower, lawn tools, lawn cart, hiker back pack, car bike carrier, roller blades & pads, coolers, 28 ft. round pool cover, misc. furniture, luggage, upright vacuum, adult clothes & shoes, lots of jeans, kitchenware, punch bowl set, 30-cup elec. coffee maker, yarn, puzzles, kids VHS tapes, books, small TV, all-in-one HP printer, and much more
HUGE SALE Friday, June 17 8 am to 6 pm NO EARLY SALES
223 George St. Amery Sale will be postposed to next sunny day if rain on Friday
Rummage & Bake Sale UNITED COVENANT CHURCH 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake
Thursday and Friday, June 16 & 17 8 am-5 pm Clothes $2/bag All proceeds to benefit Youth Ministries
GARAGE SALE
Friday & Saturday, June 17 & 18 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Glassware, household items, holiday items, collectables
773 Mains Crossing Ave., Amery
4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE
Thursday June 16, 3-7 Friday June 17, 9-5
608 Pondhurst Dr. Amery
Wheelchair, 17” car tires set of 4, work-out bench, sm. desk, love seat, gerbil/hamsters cages, lg. doll house, children bike helmets, young men’s size 16-20, women’s size M-L, jr. designer jeans 29-31”, girls sizes 8-10, Longaberger, much household items.
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE
Thursday, June 16, 3-7 pm Friday, June 17, 8 am-5 pm
244 Montgomery St., Amery
Lots of “like new” name brand clothes boys toddler through young men sizes, girls - toddler through junior sizes, Pack-N-Play, porcelain dolls, boys football and basketball shoes, “Trains” twin bedding, and other full and twin comforters. Misc. household items, books and lots of toys.
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Storage Solutions, LLC 250 Digital Drive Clear Lake will sell the stored possessions of Rick Jensen containing hand truck, table, Frankenstein decoration, car parts, end tables, stool, tarps, bike trailer, baby car seat, shovels, brooms, camp chair, toys, boxes and totes containing miscellaneous stored items on www. storagebattles.com
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