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hearing for former Amery Fire Chief and Polk County Jailer Darryl L. Christensen, 49 of Amery.

Christensen was initially

Monday afternoon, (the details complaint fi led by the Attorof which were not available by ney General’s office, Chrispress time) Christensen pled tensen had sexual intercourse THURSDAY, 2222 contact with sever and 33, sexual guilty on all five counts. SEPTEMBER VOL.the 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 According to criminal SEE CHRISTENSEN ON PAGE 2

charged with 5 counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault by Corrections Staff, to which he pled not guilty on June 3.

On amended charges fi led

Serving Marine-on-St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

A November 30 pre-trial conference turned into a plea

The Best Medicine

Make-A-Wish helps Amery fifth grader find a new best friend

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program that works to make dreams come true for children with life-threatTHURSDAY,ening SEPTEMBER 33, 2222Gabe’s family was conditions.

VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 connected with two local wish grantIt’s been a long year for Gabe Graski, an active Amery fi fth grader who loves ers, Joy Lancour out of Eau Claire and the color orange, baseball, and fishing. Sally Holter of Hudson. The two volunLast December Gabe woke up with teers worked together to help Gabe’s double vision. Several doctors later, a wish come true.

“He changed his mind about five tumor was discovered centrally located behind Gabe’s eyes. A five-day hos- times,” says stepdad Justin Stalheim. pital stay, four hours of surgery and a Gabe eventually decided that he wanted a puppy of his own. Specifically, a biopsy soon followed.

Just a month later Gabe’s family Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. “I just would travel to Chicago for a 13-hour like how it’s kind of small and snugsurgery that successfully removed gly,” Gabe says.

Gabe’s mom, Mary Stalheim, says he more than 90% of the tumor. But the proton radiation to come was an even looks just like Lady from Lady and the Tramp, but now nine weeks old, “He’s longer, nine-week road.

Gabe’s Chicago doctor referred him not even three pounds,” she says. for Make-A-Wish, a nationally known SEE WISH ON PAGE 2

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Amery’s biggest open house turns 30 on December 6

cal tradition. Bows will go up, shops will open, and families will gather downtown for a Sunday afternoon of horse drawn wagon rides and family fun.

But why?

Jerry Sondreal tells us the idea came from “his old man,”–a visionary of his time.

Palmer Sondreal saw a story one day about Tip O’Neill, a congressman from Massachusetts who had

a candid conversation with his neighbor.

“She indicated that she had not voted for Tip and when Tip asked ‘why?’ she said, ‘you never asked See Stroll on page 2

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As Amery’s Holiday Stroll celebrates 30 years of hospitality, there couldn’t be a better time to revisit the origins of this lo-

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Placing one of the first big red bows on the front door of the Amery Free Press are, from left: Palmer Sondreal, Eileen Markee and Bette Elmer.

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WISH: Puppy, shopping spree completes wish of Amery youth

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Gabe Graski and his sister Katelin help stepdad Justin load up the cart during their Make-A-Wish shopping spree at The County Store. Gabe received $250 from Make-A-Wish and $250 from Fromm Pet Foods to help buy supplies for his new puppy, Oliver.

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And what did Gabe name him? “Oliver, Oliver Ezra,” says Gabe.

The family picked Oliver up from a breeder in Oregon, Wisconsin last week. But Make-AWish didn’t stop there. Gabe’s wish granters also helped put

Country Store in style–a stretched limousine. Gabe’s mom came ready with a long shopping list. The family and staff helped Gabe pick out everything from a kennel to food and other supplies.

And how is Gabe doing today?

“We go tomorrow for a six-

together a $500 shopping spree at Amery’s Country Store, to get everything Oliver might need.

Make-A-Wish contributed $250 for Gabe, and the other $250 came Fromm® Pet Foods, a family owned Wisconsin-based pet food brand.

The family arrived at The

CHRISTENSEN: Sentencing hearing scheduled for Feb. 1

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Oliver, the nine week old King Charles Spaniel is at home.

month MRI,” says stepdad Justin. “Things are looking good.

The surgeon told us about a month ago that if he hadn’t done the surgery himself, he would never have known.”

Make-A-Wish believes that “a wish experience can be a game changer.” And in Gabe’s case, an animal’s love is just

STROLL: Merchants with red bows help sponsor the annual event FROM PAGE ONE

office.

FROM PAGE ONE According to minutes of the plea hearing that took place in Washburn Counal female inmates between November ty, judge Gene Harrington of 2011 and November of 2014 revoked bail for Christensen. while employed as a correcHe was remanded to the custions officer at the Polk County tody of Washburn county, Jail. The incidents occurred in and transported to Eau Claire unmonitored areas within the County Jail where is curjail complex. rently awaiting sentencing.

Because Christensen was A sentencing hearing is schedan employee of Polk County, Christensen uled for February 1 at the Polk the case was investigated by County Justice Center. the Department of Justice and prosecuted by the Attorney General’s

what the doctor ordered.

To learn more about MakeA-Wish, become a local wish granter, or to donate for other children’s wishes, visit wish. org.

for my vote,’” tells Jerry. “Palmer felt that one of merchants’ biggest mistakes is that they never invite customers into their businesses. They never physically let people know that they value their patronage, and welcome them in.”

And so began one of Amery’s long-standing traditions, it’s biggest open house to the world, the annual Holiday Stroll.

“The Holiday Stroll was based on sales and friendship,” Jerry says.

And with each passing year, the need for businesses to make a personal connection with customers becomes more important than ever.

This year’s Holiday Stroll takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. Visitors can not only visit the many businesses that will open their doors that day, but also enjoy free horse and wagon rides from Soo Line Park, free hot dogs and hot chocolate, visit with Santa Claus, enjoy Christmas Carolers and more.

Public offices open for nomination Dec 1 Numerous public offices and school board seats will be on the April 5 election ballot throughout Polk County. In the case of necessary primary elections, that vote will take place on February 16.

Municipal seats City of Amery has five positions on this April’s ballot.

Those positions are: Mayor, two-year term (incumbent Kay Erickson), Alderperson at large, four-year term (incumbent Kristen Vicker), Alderperson I, Wards I & II, fouryear term (incumbent Rick Van Blaricom), Alderperson II, Wards III, IV, & V, four-year

term (incumbent Timothy Strohbusch), and Muliti-jurisdictional Municipal Judge (Amery and Clear Lake) fouryear term (incumbent Jerome F. Wittstock). The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, and must be fi led no later than January 5 at 5 p.m. with the City Clerk’s office.

Town of Clayton has two open positions on the April 5 ballot. Clayton residents will need to elect two Town Board Supervisors, each with a two-year term. Incumbents are Roger Olson and Tom Nonemacher. A town caucus for the purpose of nominating

candidates to appear on the ballot will be held between January 5 and January 26. Notice of the date will be given at least five days prior.

Town of Alden has two open positions on the April 5 ballot.

Alden residents will need to elect two Town Board Supervisors, each with a two-year term. Incumbents are Barry Ausen and Gary Dado. A town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the ballot will be held between January 5 and January 26. Notice of the date will be given at least five days prior.

Village of Clear Lake has three open positions on the

April 5 ballot. Clear Lake will elect three Village Trustees for a term of two years each.

Incumbents are Vern Engebretson, Marie Bannink, and Lori Martin. The first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, and must be fi led no later than January 5 at 5 p.m. with the Village Clerk’s office.

School Board Seats School District of Amery has two seats up for election this April. The two at-large positions are for a term of three years. Incumbents are Dale Johnson and Chelsea Whitley.

A campaign statement and

declaration of candidacy must be fi led no later than 5 p.m. on January 5 at the Amery District Office.

School District of Clear Lake has one open member position for a term of three years. A campaign registration statement and declaration of candidacy must be fi led no later than 5 p.m. on January 5 at the Clear Lake District Office.

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Take Down Cancer The Amery wrestling team is once again hosting a Takedown Cancer event to raise funds for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research & Community Fund. It takes place at the first home meet against Ellsworth on Thursday, December 3. The wrestling meet begins at 7 p.m. with fundraising activities including a ‘Dash for Cash,’ concessions, tribute memorial, and event t-shirt sale.

Last year’s event raised over $9,000 toward cancer research.

Questions about this year’s event can be directed to takedow nc a ncera mer y @ g mai l. com.

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DECEMBER 4 Christmas Dessert Theatre United Covenant Church presents their Third Annual Christmas Dessert Theatre performance on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 in Clear Lake. The festive, family-friendly event will include entertainment, traditional Christmas carols, special choir numbers, door prizes and much more. The evening festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, and will start at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday with delicious, homemade desserts following each performance.

For more information about the free event, contact the United Covenant Church office at 715-263-2665. To find out more about United Covenant Church, visit unitedcovchurch.com

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Brown (bear) Friday visitor Dan Lien brought in this photo of bear tracks found Friday near his home on Arch Street in Amery. It appears the bear made the rounds of the neighborhood, looking for a psot-Thanksgiving snack. Lien reports the fiver is his, not the bear’s, and is in the photo to give an idea of the size of the pawprint. He estimates the bear at about 250 pounds.

Pie and coffee will be available, starting at 10:30.

A basket drawing, baked goods, crafts and lunch will be available.

The menu includes ham sandwiches, lefse, bbqs. baked beans, rommegrot, pie, sweet soup, coffee and milk.

hot chocolate in Soo Line Park, horse & wagon rides, carolers, Santa Claus, and visiting with family and friends. Mark your calendars for a fun-fi lled day in Amery on Sunday, December 6. The Amery Holiday Stroll is sponsored by the Amery Free Press and participating Amery Businesses.

Christmas Craft Fair & Bake Sale

DECEMBER 5 Breakfast with Santa The Salvation Army of Polk County will host Christmas with Santa on Dec. 5 from 9-11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 240 Elm St. in Amery.

The fundraiser will incude breakfast, pictures with Santa, face painting, games, cookie decorating, crafts, fish pond and plush animals will be on sales as well.

Snowfina and the Nutcracker will stop in for a visit during the breakfast.

Love Lite Tree A reading of memorial and honorary names will be held Saturday, December 5. Soup and sandwiches will be served at 6pm at the Little Falls Lutheran Church in Amery. Anyone wanting to have an ornament on the tree in a loved one’s honor should send the name(s) and free will donation to Little Falls Cemetery Association: C/o Tom Overby, 571 130th St. Amery, WI 54001. Proceeds from the Love Lite Tree will be used for cemetery upkeep.

Bake Sale and Bazaar The Deronda Lutheran Church, located at 1239 65th Ave., CTH F west of Amery, starting at 11 a.m.

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St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake will be hosting a Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 5 from 8:30 to 1:00 p.m. Coffee and rolls will be served. Customers can shop for bread, pies, cookies, candy, lefse, winter bouquets, wreaths, ornaments, and many other one-of-a-kind craft items.

Clear Lake Progressive Holiday Stroll Businesses throughout Clear Lake will be participating in a Progressive Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 5. From 9 a.m. to noon, participating businesses will have red and green balloons, inviting customers inside for special promotions and holiday treats.

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DECEMBER 7 Woman’s Club Meeting The Amery Woman’s Club will meet on Monday December 7th at The Amery Golf Club. Social hour begins at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:30. This is our holiday meeting and will feature harpist Denise Johnson, a Silent Auction and our member arts contest. There will be a short presentation from the Salvation Army and the Amery Area Food Pantry.

New member orientation will begin at 4:30pm.

A business meeting will follow the presentation.

Dinner will consist of mixed greens salad, pork roast with cranberry sauce, rice pilaf, roasted seasonal vegetables, and dessert at a cost of $13.00.

Please join us for our last meeting until March 2016.

Guests are always welcome

Holiday Stroll Everyone is invited to the 30th Annual Amery Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 6, from noon to 4pm. Participating businesses can be identified by a big red bow on their front door which means strollers are welcome to stop by for treats, drawings, specials, etc. Besides a big open house around Amery, strollers can also enjoy FREE hot dogs and

DECEMBER 10 Love Light Tree Ceremony The Amery Hospital and Clinic Volunteer Partners invite the public to the annual Love Light Tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. at the hospital cafetorium.

The Apple River Ensemble will play Christmas music and there will be a Christmas sing-

a-long before the ceremony. Refreshments and appetizers will be held after the lighting.

DECEMBER 12 Jul Fest Scandinavian Bazaar Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, located at 217 Derona in Amery, is hosting a Jul Fest Scandinavian Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at 10:30 a.m.

Baked goods, craft shop, trim the tree and candy shop will all be featured, as well as a Scandinavian Luncheon, with pie and coffee.

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Deer Park Holiday Fair The public is invited to participate in a Holiday Fair at the Deer Park Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

There will be lunch, a children’s store, fishpond, crafts, bakery, canned goods and more. Santa appears from 10-1.

DECEMBER 13 Community Christmas Carols Sing-a-long The community at large is invited to join the voices of Holy Trinity United Methodist Church (Cty I between Balsam Lake and Centuria) for a community sing along from 1:30-2:30 on December 13.

Selections will include traditional sacred songs as well as familiar favorites. The Faith Lutheran Handbell Choir and Serenade (a small women’s barbershop group) will add to the festivities. The event is free. Milk, coffee, and cookies will be served after.

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A patchwork Christmas

OPINION

DECEMBER 1, 2015

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

It’s just 23 days away. Are you ready for Christmas? Have you even begun?

I heard about a month ago that a growing number of shoppers are getting their purchasing done before Halloween so they are able to enjoy the season instead of donning body armor on Thanksgiving to fight for the few door buster priced items at chain stores.

I’m not that organized, but I sure would like to be that way.

As my wife decorates our home for the season, I often reminisce Publisher about past Christmases. For the record, I haul boxes of decTom Stangl orations, my wife decorates. It works very well.

Memory is a wonderful thing. By seeing, hearing or even smelling something, we can time travel to the point associated with the memory.

During a decorating session at the office, I recalled the pine tree, bubble lights and silver painted plastic Santa, sleigh and reindeer. And the tinsel! So much tinsel you could barely see the tree!

I also recalled hurrying to get my coat, buckle rubber boots and snow pants off to see what Grandpa and Grandma had in store for fun. I knew that Grandpa was always ready for a game of Go Fish, and that he would have small bowls of lemon drops, malted milk balls and chocolate stars that I could enjoy in moderation. If I was well behaved, I could get some Squirt or Pepsi.

Then I recalled going for a ride “to see the Christmas lights” with my father on Christmas Eve. When we arrived home, my mother assured me that we “had just missed” Santa. The bloodlust of present opening prevented me from questioning how this could happen YEAR AFTER YEAR. When I was earning my own spending money from my paper route, I was able to buy gifts downtown at the Dime Store, Rexall Drugs or Coast to Coast.

As I put on some Christmas music to set the mood and pass the time, (Amy Grant’s 1992 album “Home for Christmas” is a favorite) I recalled Christmases spent with my wife and daughters.

The preparation for Christmas was very important. From gathering intel on what my daughters wanted to finding the perfect hiding place, stealth was the key ingredient.

I also took my daughters out for a ride on Christmas Eve and we also just missed Santa...

During my reverie, I bemoaned the fact that the Christmas experience of my childhood would not and could not be shared with my children and grandchildren.

Those days are simply gone, lost to everything but our memories.

I do believe that each generation finds a piece of the holiday — the ride to see the lights, a traditional food, the way gifts are opened — and uses these scraps of Christmas past to form a new quilt of holiday traditions.

It has taken me many years to realize this, but the new “Christmas Quilt” is just as vibrant, just as rich as the source material it is constructed from. In fact, everyone has been making their own quilt out of past traditions and rituals since the holiday was first observed.

Good luck with your shopping and decorating. Take some time to make memories for your “Christmas Quilt.”

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.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Frustrated with cremation bureaucracy To the editor: I am writing this letter to share atrocious circumstances that my family and I have had to endure with the passing of my father and the handling of his remains.

My father, Robert J. Adney, passed away on 11-1-15 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. One week after his passing, on 11-8-15, a memorial service was held in his honor. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected and unexplained delay, his remains had not yet been cremated and his ashes were not able to be present as he would have wished.

I am told that in order for a cremation to take place, paperwork must be exchanged between the funeral home performing the cremation and the hospital at which the decedent passed. This paperwork is then submitted to the State for approval before a cremation can occur. Somewhere be-

tween the hospital and the funeral home there was a breakdown in communication and the necessary paperwork was not properly submitted.

When I inquired after the paperwork, a quagmire of finger pointing and blame-shifting between the funeral home and the hospital commenced which did not help to resolve or clarify the situation.

Because of the unexplained delay by the hospital and funeral home in addressing the needed paperwork it was not submitted until 1111-15. We were not able to cremate my father until 11-12-15, almost two weeks after his passing.

After many, many phone calls to the hospital and the funeral home, there are still many unanswered questions. In fact, one person at the hospital said to me she was “too busy scheduling patients and I’m going to hang up on you now” then she did just that.

No one will explain to me where the breakdown in communication occurred or why it happened in the first place. On Veterans Day, instead of honoring my father’s 20 years of Military service, I spent it on the phone with many different people at the hospital trying to fulfi ll his final wishes. The passing of my father in and of itself has been a very painful time, which has only been compounded by the fact that myself and my family were unable to have my father’s remains at his own Memorial as well as our knowing that he was not cremated until 11 days after his death.

I will probably never know what really happened. I will however be haunted by the trauma of this experience for the rest of my life.

Mary Derosier Clayton

Electric Co-ops’ power plan fails to address planetary concerns To the editor: Lately, there has been much criticism of the Clean Power Plan, a task-oriented plan to deal with climate change. Most of the criticism is by utilities. In its recent public hearing testimony with the EPA, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) claimed the Clean Power Plan did not address their concerns. They may be right. The Clean Power Plan is designed to deal with a serious public problem, which is why we have a government. Utilities are concerned with making profits, which means they have motivation to ignore the science that shows we are in big trouble as a planet because of human-caused pollution. I know that RECs are “nonprofit” but that does not mean they don’t have strong ties

to supporting the coal lobby – they do. Much of the pollution caused by electric utilities is because they burn tons of coal every day to produce electricity. The main source of fuel for Wisconsin RECs is coal, the dirtiest form of energy on the planet. Those RECs claim to operate as “member owned” yet their policies discourage and punish those members who invest in renewable energy systems. The NRECA claims they are not being treated fairly by the feds because when RECs were created (part of the New Deal in the 1930s) the federal government required that they build coal-burning plants, because it was the cheapest form of energy. I think we’ve learned a few things over the last 85 years and now know that if you consider the costs of health issues and

planetary damage due to burning coal, it is far more expensive than anyone could have known in the 1930s.

While I think public-private partnerships can be very effective when dealing with huge issues like climate change and air pollution, both directly connected with the burning of coal, the RECs have shown that they are not even willing to work with their own members who want to create a new energy future with clean air and a safe planet. RECs are only willing to cooperate if they can continue to harm the public without consequences. That is not acceptable to me and should not be acceptable to anyone who is a member of a REC. Carol Johnson Deer Park

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Polk County Traffic Citations Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date Nov. 17, 2015 Rachel L. Ainley, 35, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Jordan M. Anderson, 19, Coon Rapids, MN, speeding in outlying district (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Andrie Electric Ltd., Dresser, vehicle equipment violations – Group 3, $175.30.

Tony L. Avery, 34, Centuria, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Wayne A. Boutain, 49, Centuria, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Kelly Jo Buffington, 24, Star Prairie, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Mark A. Burgett, 51, Grantsburg, mandatory seatbelt requirement, $10.

David T. Clark, 56, Luck, speeding in outlying district (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Mackenzie Alexander, 22, Dresser, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Leslie J. Davison, 39, Centuria, OU, $198.

Dresel Contracting Inc., Chisago City, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Amy S. Eccles, 42, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Lucas J. Eggert, 35, Amery, operating left of center line, $213.10.

Joshua B. Grenz, 39, Chetek, speeding on city highway (1115 mph), $175.30.

Daniel M. Halbakken, 67, Woodbury, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Danielle L. Harrington, 33, Clear Lake, issuance of worthless checks, $232.

Jessica M. Hicks, 33, St. Paul, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Jamie B. Holland, 23, Circle Pines, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Angela R. Honeysett, 20, Webster, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Sabrina S. Lane, 25, Marshall, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Tony D. Linehan, 25, River Falls, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Rick D. Madsen, 29, Osceola, speeding in outlying district (11-15 mph), $175.30; cracked/

damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Kathleen N. Mara, 57, Frederic, outside consumption $263.50.

Devonte J. Morales, 23, Luck, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Tonya M. Owens, 33, Webster, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Howard M. Rakes, 36, Altoona, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Edwin Rosas, 24, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (110 mph), $175.30.

Richard W. Sandgren, 49, Luck, failure to keep vehicle under control, $221.10.

Kevin J. Smith, 28, Layton, UT, speeding in 55 mph zone

Amery Police Department Incidents 11/14/15-11/20/15 11/20/15, 3:40PM- Police responded to a child custody dispute.

11/18/15, 5:34PM- Police responded to the AMS for assistance with a juvenile.

11/18/15, 10:00AM- Police responded to a possible burglary in the area of Arlington Dr. 11/17/15, 4:00PM- Police responded to a two vehicle accident at Keller Ave. S. and Power St. 11/17/15, 4:30PM- Police responded to the AHS for assistance with a juvenile.

11/16/15, 11:10AM- Police responded to the AMS for assistance with a juvenile.

11/16/15, 8:00AM- Police responded to North Park for a suspicious person. A subject was later arrested.

11/15/15, 12:02AM- Police investigated suspicious activity in the area of North Park and Riverside Blvd.

11/14/15, 10:00PM- Police responded to a physical altercation.

A subject was later arrested.

11/14/15, 8:08PM- Police responded to assist and elderly subject who fell.

Arrests: 11/16/15- James Morden, Turtle Lake, was arrested for a probation

violation.

11/14/15- Michael Blomgren, Luck, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Incident Report 11/20/15-11/27/15 11/27/15, 9:12PM- Amery Police assisted Polk County S.D. with a motor vehicle accident east of the city.

11/27/15, 8:09PM- Police responded to the ARMC to evaluate the mental health of a subject.

11/27/15, 4:47PM- Police responded to a landlord/tenant issue on Fairway Ln. 11/26/15, 1:39PM- Police responded to a report of U.S. mail tampering.

11/26/15, 1:16PM- Police responded to check the wellbeing of an individual.

11/26/15, 12:06PM- Amery Police assisted Polk County S.D. with a damage to property with a motor vehicle complaint outside the city.

11/26/15, 3:20AM- Police responded to a disturbance were parties were separated.

11/26/15, 1:15AM- Police responded to a disturbance at a bar.

11/25/15, 9:40PM- Police responded to a suspicious incident at the Camelot Motel. Police then investigated possible drug activ-

ity and both subjects were later arrested for Meth and other drug related offenses.

11/25/15, 7:17PM- Police responded to a residence to keep the peace for a child custody dispute.

11/24/15, 2:29PM- Amery Police responded to assist Polk County S.D. with a disturbance and restraining order violation.

11/23/15, 5:55PM- Police responded to a threats and harassment complaint.

11/23/15, 12:08AM- Police responded to and investigated an attempted arson of an occupied apartment building. A juvenile suspect has been identified, detained and is currently in the juvenile justice system.

11/22/15, 12:22PM- Police responded to keep the peace at a property exchange.

Arrests: 11/25/15- Russell J. Phillips, Menomonie, was arrested for possession of Meth, other drug related offenses and obstructing police.

11/25/15- Julie A. Nelson, Boyceville, was arrested for possession of Meth, illegal narcotic medications, out of county warrants and obstructing police.

(11-15 mph), $183.30.

John W. Thatcher, 33, Star Prairie, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Gail E. Torgerson, 53, Turtle Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Kaitlin M. Warner, 20, Frederic, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Weber Transport, Elk River, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Kristin R. Zastrow, 25, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Michelle L. Zemke, 33, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

About the crime stories The crime stories on this page are based on the Probable Cause reports from different law enforcement agencies.

Probable Cause Reports (PCs) are simply a report stating the “Probable Cause” that the arresting officer had at the time of arrest. It is used by the District Attorney, Defense Attorney, and Judges in the court’s “Initial Appearance” to assist them in determining, first, to confirm whether or not there was enough “Probable Cause” for the arrest, second, if the charge stated by the officer is appropriate and supported by the information contained therein, and third to assist the judge in setting bond. The District Attorney also uses the Probable Cause Report as a basis (but not exclusively) to complete the Criminal Complaint, which is the official charging document.

A Probable Cause Report is NOT the same as a Criminal Complaint. While the PC shows why the person was arrested, they are not officially charged until the Criminal Complaint is fi led.

Those charges may differ from the charge(s) listed on the PC based upon what charges the District Attorney believes he can prove. Charges may be amended up or down during the charging process as information becomes available.

As always, an arrested person is presumed to be innocent until convicted by a judge or jury. Not all arrested people are convicted of the crimes alleged.

Sparks fly in jealousy-fueled arson attempt County authorities.

The victim’s first complaint was on Nov. 12, when she arrived home at her A workplace friendFrederic residence ship turned sour during to three broken wina party at the home of dows and a back door Eugene P. Ferguson, that had been kicked 50 of Grantsburg, leadin. Her second coming to uncomfortable plaint happened the working conditions, an very next day when eventual burglary, and she awoke to discova failed arson attempt.

Ferguson er her detached gaThat’s according to rage on fire. The fire complaints fi led by Ferguson’s coworker, and a report department determined the released this week by Polk blaze was intentionally set usBY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

ing an accelerant.

Upon questioning about the two back-to-back incidents, the victim named Ferguson as someone who might possibly want to hurt her. She and Ferguson had both worked together at a local dairy where they had been friends until he became jealous of her and another man this spring.

An uncomfortable working relationship and threatening texts followed between the victim and Ferguson, which compelled the victim to talk to

human resources. The victim told human resources that the situation was so terrible she felt she could no longer work for the dairy, and Ferguson was advised that if any further harassment occurred he would be terminated.

Authorities were able to piece together clues about the accelerant used at the scene, and determined that it came from an area of the dairy where Ferguson worked unsupervised, leading them back to Ferguson for questioning

and eventual arrest.

During an interview Ferguson denied any involvement in the burglary or arson of the victim’s home.

Ferguson has no previous criminal history. He is currently facing two counts of felony arson, one felony charge of 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, one felony charge of burglary, and one misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property. A jury trial is scheduled to begin February 10.

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Mother earns 5th OWI with her children in car

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Clayton mother with a habitual OWI record took her two and four year old out to a tavern in Ridgeland and ended the evening with her 5th OWI. Stephanie K. Brekke, 26, Clayton was pulled over in the Village of Clear lake at 11 p.m. on Nov. 21.

Brekke, driving Brekke a white van with her two children sleeping in the back, was originally cited for expired plates.

But the situation quickly became

more serious.

Brekke quickly admitted to drinking a few beers. In fact, she drank them while driving. Officers found several open beer cans in the vehicle, and a nearly empty 12-pack within reach of the driver’s seat.

While running Brekke’s driver’s license, the officer discovered 4 previous OWI charges, and as such, current restrictions that limited her to .02 while driving.

A Clear Lake officer assisted at the scene while field sobriety tests were performed. Brekke’s preliminary breath test showed .14 –well beyond both the legal driving limit and her restricted limit.

Brekke explained that she was on her way home from Ridge-

land where she met her sister at a bar. She also admitted to buying a 24-ounce beer in Prairie Farm and drinking it on the way.

The Clear Lake officer waited with the children for a responsible party to arrive, while Brekke was transported to Amery Regional Medical Center for a blood draw, and then to Polk County Jail.

OWI 5th or 6th is a Class H Felony in the State of Wisconsin, punishable by six months to six years imprisonment, $600 to $10,000 in fines and revocation of two to three years. According to the Department of Transportation, fines are often doubled when a minor under the age of 16 is in the vehicle.

Bible-study theft leads to divine confession

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

You’re never safe from theft. Not even at church.

But someone is always watching out for you.

That’s what one victim learned when her purse was taken during an afternoon Bible study at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser.

Tibbetts According to the police report, Marlaina J. Tibbetts, 29, Dresser, entered the church and asked for financial assistance as she had been given before according to church records.

According to police reports, a

woman was seen taking a purse from the library table into the women’s restroom, and later observed leaving the restroom by a witness. The purse (minus wallet) was recovered from the trash by another witness.

The victim reported the wallet missing along with its contents and $100 cash.

Officers later went to the woman’s home and were invited in.

Tibbetts denied entering the church library or bathroom, and insisted she knew nothing about the wallet. Tibbetts explained she had just come from Wal-Mart in St. Croix Falls. After Tibbetts’ husband told officers she was not allowed at that store, Tibbetts changed her story and said that she had gone to Wal-Mart in Forest Lake.

Tibbetts also explained that the three $20 bills in her wallet had been given to her by her motherin-law following her court appearance for retail theft earlier that day.

The officer then asked to call the mother-in-law to verify the story.

At which point Tibbetts asked to speak with the officer outside.

She told the officer she had been lying, and she had in fact taken the purse and stolen the wallet at the church.

Tibbetts turned over the remaining cash and the credit cards, which were in her bedroom. She also took officers to the dumpster behind the church, where the wallet was recovered.

Tibbetts was taken to Polk County Jail and is awaiting charges for theft and obstructing an officer.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, Nov. 23 Eugene P. Ferguson, 50, Grantsburg was arrested on Nov. 12 for Burglary, and Nov. 13 for Arson.

Rose M. Burnham, 52, Osceola was arrested Nov. 22 for OWI 3rd, PAC 3rd, and Open Intoxicant.

Stephanie K. Brekke, 26, Clayton was arrested Nov. 21 for OWI 5th w/Passenger <16.

Tyne D. Lowe, 25, Luck was arrested on Nov. 22 for Resisting Officer, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Appear, and Domestic Enhancer.

Talia L. Lowe, 24, Luck was arrested on Nov. 22 for Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Domestic Abuse Enhancer.

Brandon J. Major, 20, Osceola was arrested on Nov. 12 for Disorderly Conduct–domestic.

Trevor W. Olson, 37, Milltown was arrested on Nov. 22 for Disorderly Conduct, Poss. Drug Paraphernalia, and Poss. Meth.

Marlaina J. Tibbetts, 29, Dresser was arrested on Nov. 18 for Theft, and Obstructing an Officer.

Ryan A. Longseth, 19, Turtle Lake was arrested on Nov. 22 for Possession of Marijuana, and possession of marijuana parapherna-

lia.

Danielle R. Hagen, 17, Cumberland was arrested on Nov. 22 for Possession of Marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michael M. Strong, 27, Barronett was arrested on Nov. 17 for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Ryan L. Wren, 39, Dallas was arrested on Nov. 17 for Possession of Meth, Possession of Meth Paraphernalia, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

James B. Morden, 54, Turtle Lake was arrested on Nov. 16 for Probation Hold.

Daniel W. Bugg, 51, Luck was arrested on Nov. 20 for Probation Hold.

Angela L. Atkins, 29, Minneapolis, MN was arrested on Nov. 16 for FTA Polk County.

Adam K. Boyer, 35, Osceola was arrested on Nov. 17 for a Warrant.

Monday, Nov. 30 Sean T. Diesterhaft, 31, Frederic was arrested on Nov. 29 for Domestic Substantial Battery Felony.

Abigail J. Sudbrink, 18, Clear Lake was arrested on Novebmer 29 for Damage to Property, and

Battery Misdemeanor.

Janis D. Howie, 21, Balsam Lake was arrested on Nov. 27 for Bail Jumping–Felony, and Probation Hold.

Julie A. Nelson, 35, Boyceville was arrested on Nov. 25 for Meth Poss. Party to Crime, Meth Para.

Party to Crime, Poss Sch. II & IV drugs, Obstruction & Warrants.

Russell J. Phillips, 40, Menomonie was arrested Nov. 25 for Meth Possession, Poss. Meth Paraphernalia, and Obstruct Officer.

James R. Larson, 45, Clear Lake was arrested Nov. 24 for Domestic Injunction Violation, and Bail Jumping (Misd).

Cole L. Ronnigen, 25, Siren was arrested on Nov. 23 for Probation Hold, Disorderly Conduct, and OAR 4th.

Travis V. Byl, 23, St. Croix Falls was arrested on Nov. 29 for OMVWI 1st, and PAC. Jordan D. Gilbertson, 21, River Falls was arrested on Nov. 25 for OMVWI. Dena L. Scalzo, 42, Centuria was arrested on Nov. 28 for Warrant FTA Polk Co. Kurt J. Wylie, 40, Centuria was arrested on Nov. 25 for Probation Hold.

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Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held Wednesday, Nov. 25, in Amery. The following were heard:

City of Amery—

Ryan D. Ash, 32, Amery, junked vehicles and appliances, $187.

Jeremiah R. Boehm, 32, Amery, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187.

Ashley L. Cross, 31, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Ryan T. Fitzgerald, 20, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

17 year old Amery juvenile, truancy (3x), $92.50 each.

Bendan M. Gentz, 32, Dresser, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Scott E. Husnick, 39, Amery, inattentive driving, $111.40.

Dustin A. Jugusch, 37, Centuria, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

17 year old Amery juvenile, truancy (2x), $92.50 each.

Haley N. Larson, 29, Downing, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Douglas R. Lindsay, 36, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Alicia L. Matilla, 28, Medina, MN, operate without valid license, $124.

Tianna N. Modermott, 17, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Christie L. Mcgrane, 38, Amery, contributing to truancy, $313.

Corey M. Norby, 32, Elmwood, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Nathaniel L. Willhite, 37 Rush City, MN, non-registration of other vehicle, $98.80; operate without valid license, $124.

Erin Fern, Deer Park, pleaded not guilty to speeding (1-10 mph).

Juveniles— 16 year old, Amery, two counts of truancy, $92.50 each.

15 year old, Amery, two counts of truancy, $92.50 each.

Frederic teen injured while hunting

On November 29, 2015 at approximately 3:57P.M the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an accidental shooting that had occurred in the area of 150th Street and 350th Avenue in West Sweden Township.

Deputies found that Michael Coen-Nelson, 16, Frederic was operating a 1988 Chevrolet pickup southbound on 150th Street from 350th Ave when a .270 cal. bolt action rifle in the cab of the truck discharged, striking Coen-Nelson on the right forearm. The bullet passed through his arm and exited the rear of the truck cab.

Coen-Nelson’s passenger, Taylor Myers-Zenzen, 16, also of Frederic, was able to flag down a passing motorist who provided medical aid to Coen-Nelson until the arrival of law enforcement and medical services.

Coen-Nelson was transported to St. Croix Regional Medical Center and then airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN for further treatment of the injury to his arm.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this investigation by a warden from the WI Department of Natural Resources. This incident remains under investigation by the Wisconsin DNR.

Polk County Marriage Licenses November 23

Steven Loren Gross and Amy Marie Bayle were issued a marriage license on November 15, 2015.

Peter Lee Juleff and Tasha Elaine Adams were issued a marriage license on November 19, 2015.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

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90 Years Ago December 10, 1925 Amery Auto Co. Changes Hands A deal was closed the last of the week whereby A. G. Thompson takes over the business of the Amery Auto Company in this city, and also takes a term lease on the building.

Mr. Thompson will not continue the Chevrolet agency but has secured the Ford agency and will carry a large stock of Ford parts as well as handling the Ford complete line of cars, tractors, trucks, etc.

Inventory is underway and he expects to take active possession about January 1st.

Car Kicks - Another Broken Arm While getting ready to leave from their home in Garfield Saturday, Fred Thomas, the 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Thomas of Nye, in cranking the car, injured his right arm. He was brought to this city for medical attention, and an X-ray revealed both bones broken. The accident occurred at Wanderoos.

Wind Damages Home Brand Store During the heavy wind Thursday night the wind tore down the signs at the Home Brand Store breaking one of the big plate glass windows, and causing damage to goods on display in the window.

85 Years Ago December 11, 1930 Santa Claus Letters Amery, Wis., Dec. 6, 1930 Dear Santa Clause.

I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I wants a violin and my brother Dean want a airplane and my other brother Earl wants a airplane to and I wants some dishes, too I like you. Santa Clause I am going to hang a stocking up, be sure to put some thing in it.

Yours, Loretta Anderson.

Dear Santa Claus: I would like to get a wagon.

I would like to get a gun and some candy.

From, Irvin Christensen Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a car, a horn, a mouth organ and a doll and a pair of new shoes for Xmas.

Your loving, Clancyboy Eggenberger, Amery, Wis. Amery, Wis., Dec. 1, 1930 Dear Santa Claus I would like to have a Toledo velocipedes and a stove and a pinano if you havint this stuff I would like a pair of skates.

Yours truly, Shirley Marie Christopherson Amery, Wis P.S.: to North Pole. My kitten Romeo wants a fat mouse.

Safari’s Find Deer, Hunters Plentiful Three bucks were racked up at the Sand Burr Acres by hunters: Jon Williamson, Lou Williamson and son, Gehrig (hamming it up), Chuck Williamson and son, Jeremy. This photo was taken in 1985.

Dec. 8, 1930.

Dear Santa: Please bring me a train and a knife with a chain on it. I will hang my stocking near the tree in the Old Folks’ Dining Room.

Jack Gillispie, Co. Home.

70 Years Ago December 12, 1940 Santa Claus to Arrive Here December 23 Old St. Nicholas will arrive in Amery with his sleigh on Monday, December 23, on his annual pre-Christmas visit to Amery.

He will arrive in town about 4:30 p.m., just as the boys and girls of the Amery trade community emerge from the free Christmas show at the new Amery Theater as guests of Manager A. M. Paulson. The kids will enjoy an especially good Christmas feature, plus shorts and newsreels, etc.

Candy, peanuts, etc., will be given away in bags by Santa.

Every boy and girl must have a ticket, which they will be given as they come out of the theater.

This will prevent some boys and girls from getting more than one bag. In the past, many little tots, shy, have appeared at the end of the line just as the candy ran out. They had to go without any, while bigger and older boys and girls got 5 or 6 bags each.

The Amery Community is sponsoring the event, in cooperation with the American Legion, Auxiliary, and the merchants of Amery.

Hydro Man Electrocuted on 6600 Volt Line Joe Conley, 26-year-old Wisconsin Hydro Electric Co. line crew member, was killed instantly last Friday about 11 a.m. when he accidentally came in contact with a wire on a 6600 volt line 3 miles east of the Forest Creamery.

Near him at the time was Logan Smiley, and a little farther away was Frank Coutier, fore-

man. All men tried resuscitation and two physicians were called.

He was atop a pole at the time and it is believed he slipped and his arm hit the high voltage wire.

Two Women Injured in Separate Gas Blasts Two persons were injured at Chetek last week in identical accidents involving the lighting of gas stoves.

Miss Thelma Lien, Home Ec teacher, was the most painfully injured.

While baking, she had placed two pies Yesterday’s in the oven, News and after a half hour looked at Diane Stangl them to find the flame was out. She struck a match and the accumulated gas ignited and exploded in her face, hands, neck, hair, all of which were badly burned.

Peggy McTaggart, employed in a Chetek café, was burned in a similar accident. She turned on the gas of her stove and took a little to much time in getting the match. When she lit the match – BOOM!!! The good news is, her injuries were not as serious.

70 Years Ago December 13, 1945 Phone Conversations Increase in Length Within the last few weeks, the conversations through the local telephone exchange have become increasingly long in time consumed.

So much longer in length that at times it is impossible to give the type of service necessary in the different instances.

All persons are urgently requested to limit their conversations to five minutes or less, thereby averting connection delays.

Flu Epidemic in Full Swing Here Influenza is very much a topic of the day around these parts with many cases reported throughout the entire section of the state.

Friday the intensity of the epidemic was so severe that the Amery schools closed for the day. School was resumed Monday morning. Over 80 cases of absence were recorded at the peak of the wave of flu cases.

It was recorded that at Cumberland, a 13-year-old girl died as the result of flu and complications in conjunction with it. Death came very suddenly, even though it appeared she was almost completely recovered.

Open Water May Be Fished As Such In a telephone conversation, Chauncey Weitz of Luck confirmed the fact that where open water exists regular fishing laws apply and fish may be taken according to regulations up until January 15.

However, if fishing through the ice, only pan fish may be taken in Polk County. Ice fishing is open until March 15 in this county.

Junior Crime Wave In Progress Another illegal entry was made in Amery this week when culprits broke the lock on the Amery Equity Feed Mill door Monday night.

No valuables were taken in the break-in, according to a preliminary checkup by managers Will Delaney and Bill Kelly.

Just evidence of searching was found. No money was left on the place at the time.

This is the second such entry in the past two weeks in Amery, the other one being Lampert Yards.

65 Years Ago December 7, 1950 “Trollhougen” Ski Area Ready for Use The new ski area, located a half mile east of Dresser, owned

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by Walter Peterson and Lee Rogers, is now ready for use.

The name “Trollhougen,” was selected from hundreds of names submitted. The prize of $10 for the name selected was awarded to Miss Becky Engh of St. Croix Falls.

The new ski area has a vertical descent of 240 feet. A 1,300 ft. rope will carry skiers to the summit and an additional tow of a shorter length will run to the top of a larger open area for the beginners use.

Leonard and Lloyd Johnson of Ubet have been building and are installing what are probably the most efficient and unique tows in the northwest at “Trollhoughen.”

For the convenience of skiers, a modern chalet has been erected at “Trollhoughen.” A number of trails are now ready for the skiers use, ranging from the easy slopes for the novice to runs that the experts will appreciate.

Trolls are Norwegian elfs and hougen means hill. The troll motif will be used in the advertising of “Trollhougen.”

Throughout the winter hundreds are expected to make use of this new “Trollhougen” ski area.

Winter’s Quota of Snow Arrives Here As nearly as can be computed, one foot of soft, white, fluffy snow has fallen since Monday.

As this is being written, the snow is still coming so it might even be a good deal more.

All residents are agreed that this is a lot of snow for this time of the year. Last season, not much snow fell in this area before the fore part of January.

Temperatures have also fallen into the category of record setting for 14 degrees below the zero mark was registered here at 4 a.m. Monday morning. All in all, it gives every indication of being quite a winter.

Letter to Santa Dear Santa, Please bring a buggy for my dolly, and maybe a few clothes for her.

I will put some candy and nuts by the tree for you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Mrs. Santa.

Love, Sandra Seekins

60 Years Ago December 8, 1955 Snowstorm “Lays It On” This Section Saturday night, the heaviest snowfall this season and perhaps for several years past, fell in this area of the Midwest. Average depth of the white, fluffy cover is about eight inches with snowdrifts up to four feet.

Accompanied by a moderate wind, the snow came in a short period of time. Most travel was restored to normal by Monday morning.

In addition to the snow, cold weather dropped in again over the past week with 14 below zero recorded Dec. 6 at the Black Brook station of the Wisconsin Hydro-Electric plant.

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Milltown firefighter accused of sexual abuse of a child

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Virgil A. Hansen, 65 of Milltown arrived at the Polk County Courthouse by his own free will November 23, making an initial appearance on very serious charges. Hansen, a member of the Unity Fire Department, Clerk for the Village of Milltown, and former Hansen Unity School District bus driver is accused of abusing a boy for a period of two years– starting when the boy was 13 1/2 years old.

In total, Hansen faces seven felony counts: repeated sexual assault of a child, trafficking of a child, sexual exploitation of a child, child enticement, soliciting a child for prostitution, mental harm to a child, and physical abuse of a child.

If convicted, the charges carry

a maximum sentence totaling more than 190 years in prison.

Assistant District Attorney Ken Sortedahl was on hand for the proceedings, requesting a $25,000 cash bond, no contact with children under 17, and no contact with either the victim or his family.

Because investigation into the case began in April of this year, Sortedahl also made mention of Hansen’s activity since that time.

“I also want the court to know that apparently while these charges were pending, Mr. Hansen continued to be around children,” Sortedahl said. “He drove the Milltown Fire Department truck in the Unity Homecoming Parade, he was also present at the Milk Youth Softball Tournament.

He was at the Unity School for a safety day. There have also been reports that he’s been seen with children in his vehicle while these charges were (pending).”

Formal charges in the case

were not filed until November 5, leaving a span of approximately six months between the initial allegations and filing of formal charges. A warrant had never been issued for Hansen’s arrest, nor was he under any restrictions to avoid children.

Hansen’s Lawyer, Bruce Anderson, seemed surprised by the concerns.

“I’m stunned by the allegations,” said Anderson. “The Milk Tournament is something that has been run by Hansen farms of Milltown for decades. Mr. Hansen is a member of the Milltown Fire Department and participates in their activities. I don’t know what Mr. Sortedahl is alleging. I do acknowledge that Mr. Hansen had some initial contact with law enforcement.

He was not under any types of conditions to have no contact. I think it’s incredulous that they would allege that he would have done something wrong when he wasn’t even charged.”

Hansen’s attorney continued, arguing that under the circumstances a signature bond seemed more appropriate. “[Hanson’s] contacts in this community go deeper than probably anyone I can imagine,” said Anderson, citing Hansen’s lifelong Polk County residency, work on the local fire department, family farming business and significant ties to the community.

Judge Molly GaleWyrick felt otherwise. “All of that may be true,” said GaleWyrick, “but when you add up what Mr. Hansen is potentially facing with these incredibly serious charges, it would certainly give someone reason not to show up again. There needs to be some cash under these circumstances,” she explained.

GaleWyrick ordered a $50,000 signature bond with 10% cash ($5,000) due by noon the following day. She also ordered that going forward Hansen would not be allowed contact with the victim, his family, or any chil-

dren under the age of 17. An exception was made for the case of young relatives working on the family farm, in which case Hansen must be supervised in their presence.

Unity School officials confirmed that Hansen has not been a bus driver with the district since the investigation began in April.

According to Superintendent Robinson, regardless of legal restrictions, the school’s decision is that Hansen will no longer be on school grounds or participating in school functions.

When asked why an arrest warrant had not been issued or contact with the victim or other children had not been limited until now, the Polk County District Attorney’s office would not comment.

Hanson has not been taken into custody. His $5,000 bond was posted by noon on November 24. A preliminary hearing will take place January 28 at 8:30 a.m.

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Amery gas prices dipped below the $2.00 mark just in time for Thanksgiving. According to Amery Free Press records, the last time gas was $1.99 in Amery was January of 2015, and before that May of 2009. The lowest prices in Wisconsin as of this week are in the southeastern part of the state, at $1.86.

Sentence for Otter Creek Ranch owner warns, supports reform

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The sentence meted out Nov. 24 to Otter Creek Ranch owner Michael A. Feist seemed designed to warn him of the punishment waiting if conditions at his Milltown horse ranch degrade to the point they were two years ago, when charges of animal mistreatment were initially fi led.

Feist, 60, was found guilty in March of 34 counts of animal mistreatment, malnourishment and neglect. Four counts were felonies, one for each of four horses found dead at the ranch during a 2013 investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. He was also convicted of 15 misdemeanor counts of neglect and 15 misdemeanor counts of failure to provide adequate food and drink to horses on the property, based on assessments of 15 living horses at the ranch.

Conditions have improved since charges were pressed in Nov. 2013, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Officers have checked in at the ranch both announced and unannounced while Feist has been out on bond.

Feist has been sentenced to one year in jail, beginning Jan. 2, 2016. He will serve six months up front, during which he will be eligible for a daily work release. Feist remains the primary caretaker for horses at the ranch. The remaining jail time will be “banked” – reserved and enforced only if he fails to follow through with further instructions laid out by the court.

Feist’s sentence includes another 15 months banked jail time in connection with the neglect charges. Additional time totaling more than 11 years could be enforced for failing to supply proper food and water to the horses.

In addition to jail time, Feist must trim his herd – estimated to be roughly 80 horses in September – to 50 horses by Jan. 1, 2016.

Going forward, a veterinarian is to visit the ranch twice a month and report to Feist’s probation officer, who will also conduct reviews every six months. The sentence includes 140 years of probation, five years for each of the four felonies and four years for each of the 30 misdemeanors.

If problems are found, Feist could return to jail or be required to reduce his herd further. And the sentence bars him from starting a new business without a probation officer’s approval.

Feist is to pay the county roughly $3,135: $822 in fines, $2,038 to compensate for costs incurred by the district attorney and sheriff’s department and $275 for a DNA sample.

Prior to the sentencing,

Feist’s attorney, Paul Rogosheske, had requested a new trial on the grounds that the court had admitted unnecessary evidence, which prejudiced the jury. Judge Molly GaleWyrick denied the request in a motion hearing just before the Nov. 24 sentencing.

According to Rogosheske, requesting a new trial is a first step toward fi ling an appeal in the case. Rogosheske did not immediately respond to an inquiry as to whether he plans to fi le an appeal or not.

Background An investigation into caretaking practices at Otter Creek Ranch was prompted in September 2013 when a veterinarian alerted the Polk County Sheriff’s Department to strikingly thin horses on the property.

Sheriff’s investigator Jeff Hahn followed up on the complaint, bringing a different vet, Dr. Mark Nelson of In-

terstate Veterinary Clinic, to the property. Nelson worked with Feist to plan changes to his feeding program and Feist was given 45 days to implement them.

Nelson and Hahn returned 49 days later, Nov. 8, and reported that conditions at the ranch seemed worse. They found four dead horses in the barn.

After obtaining another search warrant, Nelson and Hahn returned the following week, Nov. 15, to rate body-fat levels of horses at the ranch.

Fifteen horses were graded on a scale of one to nine, one being extremely underweight and nine extremely overweight.

Fourteen of the horses were deemed malnourished, with scores between 1.5 and 2.5; the remaining horse was below ideal weight with a score of 3.

District Attorney Steffen fi led charges on behalf of Polk County Nov. 22, 2013.

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Rogue scholar

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

KELSEA DEFILLIPIS

The scholarship application required Danielson to submit a picture of herself with hops. A friend, Kelsea DeFillipis, helped her style and shoot the photo.

Before her desire to brew ales for a living fully defined itself, Georgia Danielson had little to follow but her intuition. The Amery graduate (raised in Dresser) was told that what she wanted to study didn’t exist in academia, that she should be a waitress or go to culinary school. She didn’t listen.

Instead, after attending the University of Minnesota—Duluth for two years, she packed her bags and headed to Corvallis, where Oregon State University offered a bachelor’s degree in food science with a focus on fermentation.

Now a senior with her feet set firmly on the brewer’s path, she’s one of seven recipients of this year’s Jack Joyce Scholarship. Named for the founder of Oregon’s Rogue Ales, one of the nation’s most successful craft breweries, the scholarship supports students in OSU’s fermentation science program, a.k.a. future brewers.

Danielson’s story hints at early success, but her journey hasn’t been easy.

“I moved across the country for this degree,” Danielson wrote in her application for the scholarship. “Along the way I lost my job, my home, my savings, and the security and comforts of everyone I loved. I went hungry. I got lonely. I had no car. On Mt. Hood, our house was so cold that it kept food from spoiling in our broken fridge. We frequented the bar for cocoa because it was warm there. I leapt with faith to a new life — to the Dream of the Pacific Northwest — and grew wings on the way down. Now, I lust for a life lived

passionately. I am Rogue.”

Though the scholarship will support Danielson in her studies, it seems a sign of more to come, a mark of her ability to unite imagination and discipline.

“A lot of people were congratulating me on earning the scholarship,” she said of the award. “ But I don’t think I earned it as much as I proved myself as a worthy investment opportunity.”

If it is an investment, the $10,000 seems to be stock in Danielson’s own dreams, which she’s ready to follow wherever they lead.

“I’m open to best opportunities and where I need to go, whether that’s moving back to Wisconsin or Minnesota and brewing there, or here or somewhere else,” she said. “In the Pacific Northwest, beer is a big part of the culture. This is one of the best places in the U.S to learn about craft beer. Wisconsin is a good place too. … I’ve been back a few times and it looks like the craft brewing scene in Minnesota and Wisconsin is really taking off, so that’s exciting.”

Surprisingly, winter is one of the things that might lure her back. Like an Old German bockbier, she says, she was made for the cold.

“What I long for most from my homeland — besides my family and friends — is the cold and snow of northern Minnesota,” she said. “The bock and I, we were meant for the winter.”

If her life so far is any indication, she’ll be back if and when the time is right, her dreams and intuition leading the way.

Area businesses lend a hand at Lien Elementary

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

When Amery’s Lein Elementary expanded its popular childcare and 4k programming, Facilities Manager George Sigsworth had to get creative.

They needed more space. Or, they had to make the better use of the space they already had.

Sigsworth was able to identify underutilized space within the special services area, if he could find a way to divide the space with a sound barrier.

Walls would block too much light.

And special-services staff needed to be able to see and assist each other when necessary. Sigsworth wondered, what about glass?

He sketched out the design of a cabinet structure that could support a glass wall within the existing classroom, and floated it by Nels Curnow of Rice Lake Glass, who was working on another project within the building.

Nels agreed to donate all of the installation, and solicited the help of Jarret Dorenbusch at Cardinal LG in Amery, who also donated the two 5’ x 10’ laminated panes to the district.

The group effort resolved a much needed space issue at the school, adding storage and creating separate working areas within the special services classroom.

Students and staff are now enjoying the spacious, yet separated teaching space.

Attention all Snowmobilers! Do you have your new Wisconsin Trail Pass?

Starting this winter, a trail pass sticker is required on every snowmobile riding on Wisconsin public snowmobile trails in addition to having the snowmobile registered. The trail passes need to be purchased separately from the registration and will be the responsibility of the snowmobile owner. You will not receive a notice from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) like you do when the registrations expire. The

trail passes will be good for one winter and expire on June 30th. The cost of registering a snowmobile in Wisconsin has changed from $30 for two years to $30 for three years.

For snowmobiles registered in Wisconsin, the trail passes will cost $30 per snowmobile if the owner is not a member of a snowmobile club and the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC). Trail passes can be ordered from the DNR by going to their website

or from any DNR license sales agent. If you are a current member of a Wisconsin snowmobile club and the AWSC you can order the trail passes for $10 from the AWSC. These passes need to be ordered through the AWSC website or the AWSC office. Contact your club or the AWSC for more information. All trail pass stickers will be delivered via U.S. mail.

Trail passes for snowmobiles registered in another

state have increased to $50 and will be available through the DNR and select vendors.

Visit dnr.wi.gov and search “license agent” to find a vendor near you.

All revenue generated from the sale of snowmobile registrations and trail passes goes into the segregated snowmobile account. This account, which is administered by the DNR, is used to fund law enforcement and the cost of maintaining the trail system

and the required infrastructure, such as bridges, culverts and signs. There are nearly 25,000 miles of snowmobile trails open to public use across the state!

For more information or to look for a club near you visit www.awsc.org.

---Dave Newman, president, Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs, Unity, Wisconsin

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Irene E. Simon DOD: October 13, 2015 Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 2015 PR 89 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 15, 1915 and date of death October 13, 2015, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 220 Scholl Court, Amery, WI 54001.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on December 11, 2015 at 9 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object.

The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 16, 2016.

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

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar November 6, 2015 B rian D. Byrnes, Byrnes Law Office, LLC 314 Keller Ave. North Amery WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Viola M. Albertson DOD: October 21,2015 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 90 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 4, 1927 and date of death October 21, 2015, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 19, 2016.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar November 9, 2015 Katherine M. Stewart, P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 Bar Number 1005716

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Supreme Court: State troopers can stop drivers for littering MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says state troopers can stop motorists for littering.

The court ruled Wednesday in a case involving Daniel S. Iverson of Amery. Iverson was driving in La Crosse in 2014 when a state trooper pulled him over after he saw someone throw a cigarette out of the vehicle in violation of the state's littering law and cited Iverson for drunken driving.

Iverson argued the trooper couldn't legally stop him because littering is a non-traffic violation.

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that police have the authority

to investigate littering violations and making traffic stops to probe such violations is reasonable.

Iverson's attorney says people should now realize police can stop them for tossing cigarettes from their cars.

In Loving Memory

Ermagene Kuhl

Born Nov. 1, 1923 Died Dec. 2, 2008

Chris and Cheryl Sobottka from Club 53 Bar and Bowling Center, along with Mark and Deb Prindle, presenting checks totaling $9,000 to Betsy Byker and Kim Henningsgard from the Polk County Mental Health Task Force for Suicide Prevention.

Donations were raised through the recent 1st Annual KAP 9-Pin Tournament held at Club 53.

We couldn’t have done this event without the support from the Prindle Family, Deb and Mark, Dirk and Dayna, Scott and Lindsay, and Wade, and all the committee members that helped put this together, WE THANK EVERYONE!

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Krupa DENTAL ARTS, James Attorney-at-Law 307 S. Keller, Amery S.C. Family Dentistry Members American Dental Association

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

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Closed Fridays Other times by appointment Phone 715-268-8135

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Richard A. Davis, CPA Randy A. Paulson, CPA Dirk A. Prindle, CPA Margo A. Rosen, CPA Roger Van Someren, CPA Abby L. Williamson, CPA Cathy A. Gille, CPA, MN 301 Keller Ave. S, Amery WI Business: (715) 268-7999 Fax (715) 268-4161 www.carlsonhighlandcpa.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. Nursery is available during worship service.

Every Wednesday: 7 p.m. Youth Group.

Small Group Bible Studies: Several opportunities. Call office at 715-268-9218.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Youth One-Way Club; 8 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 Wednesday, Dec. 2: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday school; 8:30 a.m. Adult class; 9:30 a.m. F inance Committee; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:15 a.m. WELCA Christmas Brunch.

Monday, Dec. 7: 8:30 a.m. Prayer and AE Committee mtg., h/Sue. Tuesday, Dec. 8: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Pack backpacks; 1 p.m. Ruth Unit, h/Carlene; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

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 Wednesday, Dec. 2: 6:30 p.m. The Story - Children/Youth/ Adults; 7:15 p.m. Choir.

Thursday, Dec. 3: 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible; 7 p.m. Money Class.

Friday, Dec. 4: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 8:30 a.m. The Story - Children/Youth/ Adults; 8:30 a.m. L-4 Confirmation; 8:30 a.m. Nursery Care; 10 a.m. Worship/Communion; Noisy Kettle Collection; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program Practice and Lunch.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 10 a.m “The Story” - Adults; 6 p.m. Diaconate mtg; 7 p.m. Council mtg.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-2098 Wednesday, Dec. 2: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Little Falls.

Saturday, Dec. 5: 10:30 a.m. W/ELCA Christmas Bake Sale and Bazaar.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 9:30 a.m. Installation service for Pastor Lori Peper at Little Falls Lutheran; followed by fellowship.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, Dec. 2: 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Friday, Dec. 4: 9 a.m. women’s Group Bake Sale at Bremer Bank in Amery.

Saturday, Dec. 5: 8 a.m. Men’s Group at Ida Mae’s.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 7 p.m. Choir.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Adult Bible Studies; 10:30 a.m. Worship service.

Child Care and Children’s church are provided during worshp service.

Wednesday: 6-8 p.m. Youth Group meets (6th-12th grade) Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details.

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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 Charlie Butt, lead pastor, Nick Buda, associate 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, Dec. 2: 5:15 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Men in Mission; 6 p.m. Confirmation w/Parent; 6 p.m. Friends in Faith; 7 p.m. Hi League.

Thursday, Dec. 3: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 10:30 a.m. Stewardship Comm; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, Dec. 5: 8 a.m. Salvation Army’s Breakfast with Santa; 9-11 a.m. Christmas program practice.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, Choir.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Property Comm; 1:30 p.m. Handbells; 6:30 p.m. Worship Comm; 11 a.m. Service at Evergreen.

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FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Dec. 2: 1:30 p.m. Evening Stars at church; 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Friday, Dec. 4: 10 a.m. Wedding rehearsal.

Saturday, Dec. 5: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 4 p.m. Richard Selvig/Teresa Collins wedding.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship with communion; 9 a.m. Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, Dec. 7: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. Pastor at Clergy meeting.

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

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 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 10:15 a.m. (November-March); 9 a.m. Sunday school Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday evening.

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

Wednesday Confirmation instruction 5:30 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.

Advent Worship Service Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.

Children’s Christmas Program Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Rising A to the Occasion

modicum of stress in our lives is to be expected, and may even be a good thing. Rising to the occasion to meet a challenge at work or school almost always makes us mentally and emotionally stronger, just as exercise stresses the body and makes us physically stronger. But sometimes we are overtaxed by problems which are seemingly beyond our abilities and then stress can wear us down.

Sometimes the problem is too big to handle by ourselves, and we need to ask for help. At other times problems keep coming one after the other, until we just can’t cope any longer.

Often it’s the little annoyances at the end of a long day that trigger the meltdown, not the big problems that came early on. We are usually better able to meet challenges early in the day, before fatigue sets in, and thus it may be wise to plan your day and its potential problems accordingly. It helps to know that in the grand scheme of things, most of our dayto-day problems won’t be remembered a year from now, and certainly not in a hundred years. It also helps to know that God “has our back” and should be called on to help with all of our problems, both large and small.

– Christopher Simon

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

—Proverbs 3:5 NIV

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery 715-268-9409 Wednesday, Dec. 2: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation.

Thursday, Dec. 2: 9 a.m. Quilting.

Saturday, Dec. 5: 6 p.m. Love Lite Tree Event.

Sunday, Dec. 6: Pastor Lori Peper’s installation at Little Falls Lutheran followed by fellowship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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, Dec. 2: 8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 5 p.m. Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation classes; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Advent Vespers; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Thursday, Dec. 3: 8:15 a.m. Top’s Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 9 a.m. Worship service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 6:30 p.m. Parents of Scouts.

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

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6:30 p.m. Teaching activities for all ages; nursery care.

Women’s Bible Studies.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Dec. 2: 10 a.m. Stewardship; 4 p.m. Inside decorating; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 5:30 p.m. Soup and Sandwich; 6:30 p.m. Education/Youth meeting; 7 p.m Advent worship; 7:45 p.m. Choir practice.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 7 p.m. Parish Planning.

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.

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DEATH NOTICE ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy Weekly Mass and 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.

Bible Study Schedule: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 9:45 a.m.

Special events: Wednesday, Dec. 2, Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; Sunday, Dec. 6, Donut Sunday after Mass; Tuesday Dec. 8, Knights of Columbus meeting 7 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday Dec. 2: 7 p.m. Midweek Joint Advent service at St. Paul’s.

Thursday, Dec. 3: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 8 a.m. Worship w/Holy Communion; 9 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship; 9 a.m. Ladies meet.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Dec. 2: 7 p.m. Midweek Joint Advent service at St. Paul’s.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m.

Ladies meet.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 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 Bishop Patrick F. Roper 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 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Dec. 2: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Little Falls.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Lori Peper’s installation service at Little Falls Lutheran; followed by fellowship.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Dec. 2: 5:30 p.m. Youth Group; 6 p.m. All Dress Rehearsal for Dessert Theatre.

Friday, Dec. 4: 6:30 p.m. Dessert Theatre.

Saturday, Dec. 5: 4 p.m. Dessert Theatre.

Sunday, Dec. 6: 8:30 a.m. Mighty OAKS/Confirmation/ Youth; 8:45 a.m. Adult Classes; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 1 Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Tuesday, Dec. 8: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:30 p.m.

Leadership Team meeting.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Sunday: 8 a.m. Sunday worship service; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service; Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.

Wednesday, Dec. 2: 6 p.m. Confirmation Meal; 6:30 p.m.

Confirmands Tree Trimming.

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.

Marsha Ann Jensen, 67, Luck, passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, after a four-year battle with cancer.

Visitation will be held at Luck Lutheran Church on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.

A Memorial Service will be held at Luck Lutheran Church on Monday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. with one hour visitation prior to the service.

Memorials should be designated to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 255, The Courage Center, Hope House and Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County, Luck Lutheran Church, Luck Public Library, Luther Point Bible Camp, and Kinship of Polk County.

You are invited to sign an online guest book at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown.

Join us for these special holiday services Advent Services Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 & 16 Soup & Sandwich 5:30 p.m.

Worship 7 p.m.

Worship Services Sundays, Dec. 6, 13 & 20

Dec. 13 - Choir Cantata, Sunday School Worship

Christmas Eve Thursday, Dec. 24

7 p.m. Candlelight Service w/communion

Christmas Day Friday, Dec. 25

9:30 a.m. Worship w/communion

Redeemer Lutheran Church 600 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-7283

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OBITUARIES

Mary F. Hane

Dorothy K. Stream

Roger W. Stetler

Mary Florence (Harrison) Hane, age 95, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert; parents Margaret and William B. Harrison; brother, Crockett Harrison (Mary) of Columbia, MO, sister, Anna Mae Bunch (“Boots”) of Montgomery City, MO; nephew, Jimmy Bunch of Montgomery City, MO; half-brother, William Martin Harrison.

She is survived by daughter, Alice Davis (Jim) of Amery, WI; half-brother, Conrad (Martha) Harrison of Mexico, MO; cousin, Carol Crews Harlow of Centralia, MO; nephew, Jack Bunch of Columbia, MO; Grandchildren, Mark F (Sherrie) Davis Sr. of Macon, MO, Matthew W. (Rhonda) Davis of LaCrosse, WI, Mary Alice Davis of Amery, WI; Great grandchildren, Mark F. (Amber) Davis Jr., Christina (Eric) Johnston, Rabbie Davis, Amanda (Rob) Lindahl; Great great grandchildren, Kayleigh Davis, Alex Davis, Brittany Davis, Ethan and Cameron Davis, Christopher Lindahl; step-grandchild Dyllan Johnston; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Mary was born on June 21, 1920 in Mexico, MO. She was united in marriage to Albert Hane and they spent many wonderful years together. Mary was a wonderful cook and loved to travel with Albert. They visited Ireland, Spain, Columbia, Australia, Canada, and Alaska. They loved going on cruises. Mary and Albert owned and operated the Hane Plumbing and Heating business in Mexico, MO. After selling the business, they moved to Florida where they resided for 40 years. Mary moved to Minnesota to be near her daughter Alice after Albert’s death in 1997. She moved with her family to Centerville, IA where they resided until 2013 when they all moved to Amery, WI. As per Mary’s wishes no services will be held. She wanted friends and family to remember her as they have known her in life. Following cremation her cremains will be placed in the companion niche with her husband Albert in the Peace Garden at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Memorials are preferred to the Arnell Memorial Humane Society in Amery, WI. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family. You may sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com.

Dorothy K. Stream was born on May 23, 1922 in Siren, Wisconsin. She grew up in Siren and left school to go and work at St. John’s Hospital in St. Paul. She worked in the twin cities until her marriage to Vernon Stream on March 27, 1940. They moved to a farm near Cannon Falls, Minnesota for a period of time.

Vernon was able to get a job at the Range Creamery so they moved to Range, Wisconsin where they made their home and raised their family.

Over the years Dorothy held several jobs. She was at the Pea Factory in St. Croix Falls, the Twin Cities Arsenal and then Fabri-Tek. Her final job was working at Golden Age Manor in Amery until retiring. Dorothy was always a hard worker, but always put her family first. Having coffee and visiting with family and friends was a favorite time for her. She was a longtime member of Elim Lutheran Church in Range and more recently was a member of Peace Lutheran in Dresser, Wisconsin. She was busy with quilting, embroidery, and having a beautiful flower garden. She also enjoyed spending time at the hunting shack. As her health declined Dorothy moved to Mora, Minnesota to live with her daughter Barbara.

Dorothy passed away in Mora on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the age of 93 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vernon, brother Howard Anderson, grandson Kevin Prindle and great grandson Joshua Patraw.

Surviving family members include her son Jim (Betty Jo) Stream; daughters: Barbara (Rollo) Zufall and Debra (Mark) Prindle; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; brother DuWayne (Rose)Wiberg and sister Arlene (Earl) Spaulding, as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Range.

There was visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial was at the Lakeview Cemetery in Siren, Wisconsin.

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

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

Roger W. Stetler, age 79 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery, WI. Roger William Stetler was born on August 14, 1936 in Otter Creek, WI the son of William and Frances (Ronning) Stetler. He grew up in Dunn County and attended school in Chetek, WI. Roger was married to Marie Steies on December 15, 1956 at the Justice of the Peace in Hastings, MN. Together they made their home in St. Paul, MN where he was employed at Swift for a number of years.

In 1964, Roger and Marie moved to Clear Lake, WI where they operated a dairy farm for many years and raised their four children, David, Steve, Linda, and Valerie.

In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, driving in the truck with his canine companion Sammy, telling stories, and visiting with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie; and his parents, William and Frances Stetler; and granddaughter, Rhiannon Nelson.

Survived by sons and daughters, David (Sylvia) Stetler of Clear Lake, Steve (Karen) Stetler of Prior Lake, MN, Linda (Don) Parks of Savage, MN, and Valerie (Dean) Vee of Andover, MN; Grandchildren, Susen (Jacob) Hubred of Amery, Brian Stetler of Clear Lake, Travis Stetler of Prior Lake, MN, Matthew Vee of Andover, MN, Sydnee Vee of Andover, MN, and Allissa Nelson of Lonsdale, MN; Great Grandchildren, Carson Hubred, Jordan Hubred and Skylar Nelson; Great, Great-Grandchild, Jaxson Nelson; Beloved Dog, Sammy; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from noon-2 p.m. at Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral in Clear Lake. Interment is in the Sherman Cemetery, Dunn County, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home of Clear Lake is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth J. Erickson Kenneth Joe Erickson was born in Amery, Wisconsin on November 11, 1953 the son of Joseph and Mabel (Carter) Erickson. He grew up on the farm in rural Deer Park, Wisconsin. He attended school in Amery graduating with the class of 1972. He moved to Maplewood, Minnesota and worked in the twin cities at Eco-lab where he worked in their mail distribution center. For a period of time he owned and operated a 1 hour photo shop as well.

Over the years Ken lived in Deer Park, New Richmond and Baldwin before settling in to live at Heartview in Hudson, Wisconsin. He was computer savvy and enjoyed being on the computer, both working and socializing. Ken for years has had cats, the most recent being “Bruce Wayne”.

Ken struggled with epilepsy from the time he was 8 years old. He never complained about having to deal with this disabilty, but rather dealt with it with dignity and grace. Ken was diagnosed with cancer and with the help of hospice care was able to remain at his home until his death on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at the age of 62.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Lloyd and sister Carol Penner.

Surviving family members include his brother Sam (Barbara) Erickson; sisters: Elaine Martin and June Ryan as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery with visitation the hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park, Wisconsin.

You may sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.

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SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

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Amery stumbles in conference opener

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Amery goalie Adam Doroff makes a save during the season opener against River Falls.

Warrior hockey can’t hold off River Falls in opener

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys’ hockey team opened its 2015-16 season on Friday, Nov. 27 with a 4-7 loss to the River Falls Wildcats.

After giving up an even strength goal to River Falls’ Brandon Stocker 4:37 into the game, the Warriors charged back with two unanswered goals to close out the first period. Cam Smith tied things up at the 8:55 mark off assists from Chase Measner and Brett Forest.

Then David Olson added an unassisted, even strength goal at the 9:40 mark for the 2-1 advantage.

River Falls set the tone early

for the second period, as Michael Conde scored just 20 seconds in to tie the score at 2-2. Jake Bergmanis and Logan Graetz each added a goal for the Wildcats over the next 2 minutes to give River Falls a commanding 4-2 lead.

Amery’s Dylan Nyholm cut the deficit to one goal at the 11:55 mark of the second period with another unassisted, even strength goal.

And the Warriors appeared to have the edge early in the third period when they knotted the score at 4-4 on a Ryan Van Blaricom goal at the 1:28 mark. Von Blaricom was assisted by Forrest and Smith.

It was the Wildcats that finished strong, however, scoring three

unanswered goals to close out the game.

Conde led all scorers with three goals and one assist, while Wildcat goalkeeper Jake Miller recorded 21 saves.

Amery goalie Adam Doroff had a busy night, tallying 43 saves.

“It was nice to see our boys compete against a quality team our first night out,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “That didn’t happen too often last year. Now we need to learn how to win these games.”

Amery spent eight minutes in the penalty box, compared to just six penalty minutes for River Falls.

Mustangs rough up hockey team

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The shot tallies told the most of the story for Amery’s second boys’ hockey game of the 2015-16, as the Warriors were outshot 44-9 by the Menomonie Mustangs on Saturday, Nov. 28.

“We definitely didn’t get the outcome we were looking for in this one,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “We had some key players go down with injuries.”

The Mustangs (3-0) jumped out

to a 7-0 lead in the first two periods as PJ Bundy-Wurtz and Blais Richartz each tallied two goals. Logan Miller added another for Menomonie, as did Chase Davidson and Mitch Weber.

Amery (0-2) finally got the board just over 7 minutes into the third period when Ryan Van Blaricom scored an even strength goal off a Brett Forrest assist. Each team was tagged with four penalties, but Menomonie’s penalty minutes outnumbered Amery’s, 21-8, as Drew Bohan was slapped with a 5 minute

major penalty for checking from behind and an additional 10 minute misconduct penalty at the 5:40 mark of the second period.

Menomonie goalie Jon Talberg finished with eight saves while Amery’s Adam Doroff tallied 37 saves.

“The only bright spot in the game was when some of our youngsters got some ice time in key situations,” Henningsgard said. “Hopefully this pays off down the road.”

This week’s sports Amery Boys Basketball 12-7 vs. Barron

Amery Girls Basketball 12-4 vs. Prescott 12-8 vs. St. Croix Central

Amery Hockey

12-3 at New Richmond 12-5 vs. Black River Falls 12-8 at Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Wrestling 12-3 vs. Ellsworth

Clayton Boys Basketball

12-4 at Shell Lake 12-8 at Turtle Lake

Clayton Girls Basketball 12-4 at Shell Lake 12-7 at Osceola

Clear Lake Boys Basketball 12-3 at Prairie Farm 12-8 at Frederic

Clear Lake Girls Basketball 12-4 vs. Prairie Farm 12-8 at Frederic

Clear Lake Wrestling 12-8 vs. Boyceville

The Warrior’s girls’ basketball team suffered a 57-38 loss at the hands of Somerset on Nov. 25, despite getting 13 points, five rebounds, four steals, three assists and two blocks from freshman Madelyn Granica.

Just five days after demolishing Barron in its season opener, Amery (1-1, 0-1 MBC) struggled to find the inside of the rim against the Spartans in their Middle Border Conference opener.

Amery crashed the boards for 39 rebounds, including 14 on the offensive end, but only managed three second-chance points, shooting just 26 percent from two-point range and 17 percent from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the Warriors were 57 percent shooters, going 12-for21.

Meanwhile, Somerset (1-0, 1-0 MBC) shot only marginally better from the field, but popped off 40 more shots, accounting for the 19-point margin.

Katlyn Fouks led Amery on the boards, hauling in eight total rebounds to go with her seven points. Jillian Jensen added six rebounds and four points. Abby Schmidt finished with seven points and four rebounds.

Somerset got a big boost from Tori Martell, who tallied a game-high 23 points and team best three steals. Kaitlyn Struemke contributed 12 rebounds, five assists and six points for the Spartans. Anna Rybacki notched five blocked shots.

Warrior girls dominate Barron in opener

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls’ basketball team opened its 2015-16 campaign in style on Nov. 20 with a 5928 win over Barron. Freshman Madelyn Granica and senior Jillian Jensen combined for more than half of the Warriors’ total points as Granica tallied a game-high 16 points, and Jensen was close behind with 14.

The duo also put on a show on the boards, combining for 17 rebounds. Granica was the team leader, not only in points and rebounds (nine), but also in steals (five), blocks (three) and assists (two).

Twenty-one of the Warriors’ points came off of turnovers, of which they forced 22.

Abby Schmidt pitched in nine points and five rebounds for Amery while a total of 10 Warriors recorded points. Also scoring were: Gabby Fredrick (four), Katlyn Fouks (four), Dani Meyer (four), Brianna Wundrow (three), Esmee Luchtenburg (two), Hailey Streich (two) and Shawna Wiese (one).

Barron, which was held to just seven points at halftime, was led by Kristin Doriott with 10 points and Amundson with eight.

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Deer registration at Lucky Baits in Amery Due to the DNR’s conversion to online only registration, we only have the following voluntary contributions from Lucky Baits in Amery: Dalton Knoble, Beloit, 4 pt. buck.

Dalton Knoble, Beloit, doe.

Ronda Fredericks, Amery, doe.

Lea Fredericks, Amery, doe.

Gary Clark, Amery, doe.

David Grathwohl, Amery, 6 pt. buck.

Eric Danielson, Amery, doe.

Hayden Streich, Amery, doe.

Jay Jorgenson, Divide, CO, 5 pt.

Dylan Johnson, Amery, buck.

Joel Aasmundrud, Amery, doe and 8 pt. Buck.

Preliminary registration data available at dnr.wi.gov shows a mixed bag of hunting results locally. The chart above compares opening weekend totals from 10 local counties from 2014 to 2015.

Wisconsin gun-deer season on pace to exceed last year’s kill MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Preliminary information shared by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources indicates hunters killed more deer during this year’s gun-deer season compared to last year.

The agency reported Sunday that hunters registered nearly 175,400 deer through the first seven days of the nine-day season. The seven-day total included almost 85,800 bucks and more than 89,600 antlerless deer.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that 191,550 deer were registered by hunters in last year’s gun-deer season.

This was the state’s deadliest gun-deer season in the past five years, while last year was the safest on record.

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Santa visits Amery Stores

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Season’s Greetings from the Amery Community Club

Friday, Dec. 4, 3-6p.m. at Bremer Bank, Amery

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FREE 4x6 photo with donation for Operation Christmas or 2 non-perishable food shelf items

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LIGHT UP THE TOWN

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Amery lights up the night

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Many stopped by the Amery Fire Hall for a hot bowl of chili before or after the parade.

The Amery Fire Department kept a watchful eye over the bonfire, which concluded the evening’s activities.

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Santa’s lap was a popular destination as the jolly old elf heard many requests Tuesday night.

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Winners in the lighted parade pose with their trophies. They are, from left: Dynatronix (Third place), Dental Arts (First Place), Slumberland (Second Place), Unisource Assembly (Fourth Place) and in front Downtown Threads (Fifth Place).

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Rock ‘em Sock ‘em robots were a hit in the parade.

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Extra tables and chairs were needed for the chili feed, which brought in over $3,700.

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Po from “Kung Fu Panda” was on hand as well.

The Amery Youth Hockey Association had a large group of skaters in the parade.

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With the flick of a switch, Amery Mayor Kay Erickson illuminated the park and downtown.

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Downtown Threads was serenaded parade watchers with “Let it Go” from Disney’s “Frozen.”

Lighting up the Town It was perfect weather as Amery celebrated its 8th annual Lighted Parade and Light up the Town on November 24.

As usual, crowds gathered to take in the spectacle of light along the Harriman Avenue parade route.

Mayor Kay Erickson presented trophies to this year’s winning floats: fi fth place went to Unisource Assembly Corporation, fourth was Downtown Threads, third place was Dynatronix, second went to Slumberland Furniture, and first was Dental Arts.

As usual, following a countdown from 10, Mayor Kay Erickson flipped the switch to light up Amery’s holiday light display. Amery fire department raised more than $3,700 in scholarship money throughout the evening, as crowds enjoyed their annual chili feed, fireworks display, and bonfire.

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(Right) Dental Arts won the parade competition with their “Frozen” themed float promoting better dental health.

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Saturday, December 5 9AM - NOON Enter to win a turkey at each participating location!

Enjoy Festive Holiday Treats!

Participating businesses will display Red & Green balloons Businesses may have special promotions offered - so visit each one!

2nd Avenue: 159 Hands on Massage rd

3 Avenue: 316 Nextgen Broadband (CLT) 327 First Merit Bank 336 Paulson Chiropractic 352 Cabin Bar & Grill 357 Clear Lake Clinic 417 Clear Lake Physical Therapy 433 Overby Financial Services 437 Lillie-Couch Insurance 440 SCI Entertainment 457 Clear Lake EMS 458 Lucky's Restaurant

5th Street: 249 560 560 560 560

The Plumber Clear Lake Area Community Center Sunshine Fitness Sew Country The Massage Studio - Tonya Dix, LMT

5th Street NW: 265 Nilssen's Market Digital Drive: 300 The Sandbox Bar & Grill Hwy 63: 235 235

Nextgen Powersports & Watersports Auto Value

3rd Avenue NW: 510 CB Styles 530 Clear Lake True Value

Hunting opener by the numbers

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

As deer registration data becomes more readily available through the DNR’s online registration system, preliminary numbers available to the public are a mixed bag, leaving hunters more perplexed than ever.

Compared to last year, most local counties saw a decrease in harvest numbers for the first three days of the hunt, including Polk County.

However, according to the DNR’s preliminary data, Washburn County saw an increase of more than 55% over 2014, due in large part to more doe registrations. But their totals were still less than Polk County overall.

Burnett County also saw an increase in its first three days of the gun hunt, by 17.84%. Simliarly, Rusk County had an increase of 19.20%.

As of November 24 at 5 p.m., statewide registrations had reached 136,441 and counting, including 70,142 antlered and 66,299 antlerless deer. According to the DNR, statewide totals for opening weekend increased by more than 15%–even if we didn’t see it locally.

Registration totals by county are available online at dnr.wi/gov/topic/hunt/deerharvest.html. The DNR plans to update the numbers on a weekly basis.

4th Avenue: 350 Clear Lake Public Library

29th Annual

Love Light Tree Ceremony DECEMBER 10

 6 PM Amery Hospital & Clinic

The Amery Hospital & Clinic Volunteer Partners invite you to participate in lighting the outdoor Love Light Tree on Thursday, December 10 at 6 p.m. Each Love Light on the tree signifies someone special - a loved one honored or a loved one remembered. Red Bows are in honor of or in memory of those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces.

All proceeds support the Volunteer Partner’s healthcare related scholarship program for high school students.

Entertainment & Christmas Sing-A-Long: Led by the Apple River Ensemble Refreshments & Appetizers: Served immediately following the ceremony A minimum donation of $5 per light/bow is requested; however, larger gifts are welcomed.

If you would like to purchase a love light or red bow, please fill out the form below and return, along with your donation, to: Patti Johnson, 510 95th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

Please make checks payable to AHC Volunteer Partners. Deadline is 12/5/15.

LOVE LIGHTS Name: _____________________________________________ In Honor In Memory Name: _____________________________________________ In Honor In Memory RED BOWS Name: _______________________________________________ In Honor In Memory Name: _______________________________________________ In Honor In Memory Donated By:________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City:____________________State: ______ Zip: ___________ Donation Total: $_______________________ 265 Griffin Street E . Amery, WI 54001 715-268-8000

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. (Anthony J. D’Angelo – author) Carolyn Lumsden If you’d like a quick corn chowder, 715-483-9738

try this easy recipe. Recipe uses leftover chicken or turkey.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER Melt in a large Dutch oven over medium heat: 2 T. butter Add and cook for 3 minutes or until tender: 1/4 c. chopped onion 1/4 c. chopped celery Add and stir in and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly: 2 T. flour Add and stir together: 3 c. milk (your choice) 2 c. chopped cooked chicken (boneless and skinless) 1-1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme) salt and pepper to taste 1 can (14-3/4 oz.) cream-style corn Bring to a boil, turn down heat and cook for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Serves 4-6.

Pizza is popular. This casserole has no crust but tastes like pizza.

PIZZA CASSEROLE Cook according to directions and drain: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) egg noodles Brown and drain off any grease: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef Put into 9x13” baking pan: A layer of tomato sauce from a jar/can of spaghetti sauce (like Ragu, Prego, etc.)

Put half of the cooked noodles over the layer of tomato sauce.

Add half of the browned ground beef.

Sprinkle on top: 1-1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese Add the other half of the cooked noodles and then the rest of the ground beef.

Add the rest of the tomato sauce from the jar.

Top with another 1-1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese.

Arrange on top of the cheese: 1 package of pepperoni slices Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 6-10 depending on serving size.

Holiday times can be very busy. This quick recipe will help with your meal. It does take a package of au-gratin potatoes mix.

HOT DOG AND POTATO SKILLET DINNER Prepare according to directions in a 10” skillet: 1 box (4.7 oz.) au gratin potatoes Stir in: 1/2 c. frozen peas (or your choice of veg.)

Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.

Stir in: 6 hot dogs, cut into bite-size slices Cover and cook another 3-4 minutes or until hot dogs are hot.

Sprinkle over mixture: 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serves 3-4.

Would you like to make banana cream pie from ‘scratch’? Then this recipe is for you. You will need 1 baked pie shell.

BANANA CREAM PIE In a heavy saucepan, bring to a boil and set aside: 1 c. whole milk Put into mixing bowl and beat on medium: 4 egg yolks Gradually add beating for 2 minutes: 1 c. sugar Beat in: 5 T. flour Gradually add the hot milk beating all the while beating the above.

Put this into a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat, add and stir in: 3 T. butter, cut into small pieces 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla Let mixture cool.

Beat until firm but not stiff: 1 c. whipping cream Add and mix into the cooled cream mixture above: 1/2 c. whipped cream Fold in: 2 bananas, sliced and tossed with 1-1/2 T. lemon juice Put mixture into the baked pie shell.

Beat until stiff peaks form: 1 c. whipping cream Hint: If there is some whipped cream left from above, add to this whipping cream before beating stiff and then beat all until stiff peaks form. If you wish, you can add some sugar and vanilla to the whipping cream as you’re beating the cream. Put the whipped cream on top of the pie. Refrigerate until serving time and any leftovers.

Cookies are always welcome. These contain oatmeal and lots of other good stuff. Everyone will like them.

ALMOST EVERYTHING OATMEAL COOKIES Combine in large bowl and beat well until combined: 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. sugar Add and beat together: 1 large egg Combine and add: 3/4 c. flour (regular or gluten-free) 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt Add and combine: 1-1/2 c. old-fashioned oats (regular or gluten-free) Add and stir in: 1/2 c. chocolate chips 1/4 c. chopped nuts, your choice Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet ined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Makes about 48 cookies. If you’re striving for gluten -free, be sure to check all ingredients to be sure they all are gluten-free.

Tip: If your family/friends are far away and cannot be home for the holidays and you would like to send your favorite cookies, pack them in tins and mail them. Cookies that travel best are soft cookies or bars. But if their favorite is not soft, put some waxed paper or plastic wrap in spaces and around the cookies to help shield them from bumps while shipping.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 6:30 pm 500 Cards 7 pm HS Boys Hockey at Baldwin United Civic Center 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. St. Croix Central, here

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer & Friends Music, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 9 am Holiday Bake Sale at Bremer Bank by East Immanuel church women 5 pm DJ Larry at Amery VFW 5 pm HS Wrestling, at Chisago Lakes 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball vs.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Community Education classes offered 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.

Pickleball - Open Gym - Come play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation on Wednesday evenings from 5:45-8 p through March 30 (gym closed Dec 30). It is easy to learn, provides plenty of exercise, and is played on a court much smaller than a tennis court. Participants don't have to be strong, don't have to be quick, and don't have to be athletic or good at other sports. Call Bob W 715-268-7789 for more information.

Basketball Winter Rec for Youth and Families on Sundays in the Amery Middle School gym from 1:30-3:30 p through March. Open to boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Church groups welcome.

Bring your own basketball. Enter through North doors. No fee.

Adult Rec Basketball for Men and Women in the Amery Middle School gym on Wednesday evenings from 6-9:30 p through March 30 (gym closed Dec 23 & 30). Come with your team early in the season to get on the schedule or come to join a team. Team fee. For more information call Steve 715.268.8229 Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Open Gym is in the Intermediate School on Tuesday mornings for a full hour of “tire-them-out” fun! Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available for play. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym with the children and are encouraged to play as well. Child care providers welcome. No fee and no need to pre-register. Tuesdays through March when school is in session from 10:45-11:45 a.

Planning the Garden for Seed Saving: Imagine if you were able to save seeds from your favorite vegetables from your own garden. Not only would you save money and help preserve those heirloom vegetable varieties that you love, but you would have the start of a grand gardening adventure right in your own backyard! Learn the basics of how to plan your gardening year round seed saving. You will be encouraged to take home some free heirloom seeds to grow in your summer garden. Dec 10 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9, pre-register with Comm Ed. Snowmobile Safety – DNR: Any person born on or after 1/1/1985 and who has reached the age of 12 must earn a snowmobile safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile in WI. Age 11 or older is eligible to take the class; however, the certificate does not become valid until the child reaches 12 years of age. Must be present for all 3 classes and parent or legal guardian required to sign DNR registration form the first night of class. Dec 7, 8 & 10 from 5:30-8 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay in advance to Community Education.

Bee Keeping for Beginners: Learn about types of bees and hives, the life cycle of honey bees, hive management, pollinator-friendly flowers, pesticide and herbicide impact on pollinators, over-wintering of hives, and optimal hive locations. January 18 from 6-9 p. Fee $25 or Sr Fee $20 - class proceeds benefit the Polk Burnett Beekeeping Association.

Pre-register with Amery Comm Ed. TRIP TICKETS MAKE GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS -- The Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. Getting away with murder can be so much fun...and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for BEST MUSICAL! Sunday, January 10 show at 1 p. Motorcoach Departure from Amery at 11 a and approximate return 5 p. Fee $84 or Sr Fee (62+) $54 per ticket includes all fees, main floor seating, and motor coach transportation.

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Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting Sunday, December 13 Worldwide Candle Lighting takes place December 13 Candles will glow Sunday, December 13, 2015 to honor the memories of children who have died but will never be forgotten. The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause.

As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, a virtual 24-hour wave of light is created as it moves from time zone to time zone. Hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor the memory of children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries.

Held annually the second Sunday in December, this will be the 19th Worldwide Candle Lighting sponsored by The Compassionate Friends (TCF), the nation’s

largest self-help bereavement organization for families that have suffered the tragic loss of a child.

TCF has more than 650 chapters in the United States, with sister organizations in at least 30 countries around the globe. The Worldwide Candle Lighting is open to all who wish to participate, whether by attending a service open to the public, joining in a small gathering, or lighting a candle in the quiet solitude of their homes or wherever they may be.

The Tri-County Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will again be hosting a local program on December 13, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. This program will consist of readings, music & candle lighting as children’s names are read, and a tribute video memorializing children is shown. To submit a photo of your child for the vid-

eo contact the chapter at 715-2632739. You are welcome to bring a photo or memento of your child that night for the memory table.

Candles are provided for the candle lighting. A time of sharing & refreshments will follow the program. The Holiday Tree of Love & Remembrance at the Main Street Park will also be lit this night.

To purchase bulbs to honor or remember loved ones, contact the chapter. During the day of the Worldwide Candle Lighting, a remembrance book will be open to the public on TCF’s national web site to receive memorial messages of love which are posted from around the world. Last year, more than 5,000 were received, many in foreign languages. For more information about The Compassionate Friends and the event, visit compassionatefriends.org or call 877-969-0010.

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BIRTHS Amery Hospital & Clinic Bailey Grace Peterson, 7 lbs. 2.5 ozs., born on Nov. 2 to Kirstin and Kurt Peterson, Baldwin.

Brooklyn Marie Anderson, 6 lbs. 11.7 ozs., born on Nov. 11 to Angel and Jeremy Anderson, Clear Lake.

Brexlie Jordan Jimmy Kletschka, 7 lbs. 8 ozs., born on Nov. 11 to Chelssy Wytaske and Kyle Kletschka, Luck.

Jacob Allen Valentine, 7 lbs. 4.4 ozs., born on Nov. 11 to Casandra Lablanc and John Valentine, Dresser.

Myles Roger Martin, 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs., born on Nov. 18 to Erin Martin and Scott Young, Amery.

Asher James Stalhiem, 7 lbs., born on Nov. 19 to Sarah and Andrew Stalhiem, Amery.

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artZ’s December artists cross all mediums Fiber artist, Loretta Pedersen moved to the farm near Cushing, Wisconsin 26 years ago from North Minneapolis. Loretta wanted to live in a country setting

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Upcoming Events at the Library Lego club / Maker mind afternoons Up for a Lego challenge? Want to make a pipe cleaner ninja? After School Library Club meets on Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.—5 p.m. Bring a note from home to take bus #11 to the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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.

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.

Book discussion The Friends of the Library book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The book selection for December is A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg.

Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device? Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? The library offers tech help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. No appointment necessary.

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, Inc. meets on the 3rd 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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A hand-knit hat by fiber artist Loretta Pedersen of Cushing. Pedersen’s work will be on display at artZ throughout December.

where she could have some fiber animals to help support her spinning habit. Blackberry Hills is a Fiber Farm with lamas and sheep flock, mostly Navaho-Churro. Now Loretta is submersed in the fiber arts and raising her animals, teaching and selling fleeces and handspun yarns to other fiber artists. You may find Loretta spinning or weaving when you stop into artZ Gallery.

Her work also includes hand woven rugs and table runners, hand knit shawls, hats, scarves, & mitts. For more information visit: www. blackberryhills.com Painter Julie Adams has been a member of artZ Gallery for 5 years.

Inspired by the views of her Amery Studio, “Mixed Messages” is a collection of mixed media paintings finished in the past year.

Her painting process involves several layers

of colored acrylic ink and water. The addition of found objects and other materials such as metal, wood & fabric create new shapes, textures, and dimension. Some designs become landscapes, and others are a composition without a subject.

Compositions develop over several weeks, until it all “comes together”, finishing with a splash of intense ink, metallic or a piece of rusty wire. Painting titles have more than one meaning, leaving the interpretation to the viewer. Although focusing on abstraction, Julie also includes still life and flower painting,

“Extemporaneous” is just one of the many paintings on display this December by Amery painter, Julie Adams.

which are painted in a more “Realist” style.

See more of Julie’s art at www.riversidestudioart.com Potter Bruce Kaupanger, taught art in Rice Lake Wisconsin for 33 years. The summer after retiring, he started building his

This jar by local potter Bruce Kaupanger is just one of many works on display this November at artZ.

art studio, completing it in the spring of 2003. Bruce's work has had many influences.

Among them: meeting and exchanging ideas with local artists in the American Southwest, Japan and Europe. However, some of the strongest influences have come from 33 years of wonderful inquiring student questions and fantastic solutions which proved educational to all involved. He has also continued with the teaching of adults and home school students to keep fresh and connected with other people's desire to create.

His current work is primarily Raku Pottery. Interest is added to my pots through the application of stones, relief work or horsehair.

Learn more at: www. brucekaupanger.com Glass artists, Donna Ernst of Hudson, will display jewelry and glass mosaics. Her lamp work (torch work) beads lean toward the organic where her mosaics have a touch of whimsy. She is primarily inspired by

nature with its endless palette of color, form and feeling. Donna has been 'playing with glass' for the last 6-7 years. She has a MA from UW Superior and has always 'dabbled in the arts', having a background in photography, pottery and fibers. Donna is owner and instructor of many classes offered at Thunder Willow Community Arts center in Hudson.

For more information visit: www.thunderwillow.com

One of the beads created by glass-artist Donna Ernst of Hudson. Ernst’s work will be on display at artZ through December.

artz Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting or joining artZ can pick up application materials at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin.

Hours are Monday thru Saturday 10 –5:00.

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POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY Monday, Dec. 7— ES & MS breakfast: Scrambled egg/English muffi n or mini lumberjack (mini pancakes and sausage) or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning nutrition break: Scrambled egg/ English muffi n or lumberjack (pancakes/sausage on a stick) or frudel or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, brown rice, carrots, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch.

IS/MS lunch: Chicken nuggets or mandarin chicken or box lunch; brown rice, carrots.

HS lunch: Chicken nuggets or mandarin chicken or uncrustable or box lunch; brown rice, carrots.

Tuesday, Dec. 8— ES & IS breakfast: Assorted breads or Mini blueberry waffles or Cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break: Assorted breads or bacon egg scramble or mini blueberry waffles or cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Chili,

CLEAR LAKE Monday, Dec. 7— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or sausage pizza, Krave S’mores, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Cheese quesadilla or taco in a bag, fi xings, refried beans, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk.

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

High school lunch: Tacos with fi xings or ham & cheese sandwich, refried beans, pineapple chunks, grapes, sherbet, milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 8— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or donut, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Rotini pasta with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, salad bar, peaches, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, graham crackers, muffi n, donut, hard boiled egg.

High school lunch: Rotini pasta with meat sauce or

bread bowl, cookie, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch.

IS/MS lunch: Chili, bread bowl or beef stew, bread bowl, or box lunch; cookie.

HS lunch: Chili, bread bowl or beef stew, bread bowl or uncrustable or box lunch; cookie.

Wednesday, Dec. 9— ES & IS breakfast: Mini pancakes or bacon egg scramble or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break: Mini pancakes or breakfast egg wrap or uncrustable or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Macaroni & cheese, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch.

IS/MS lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo or box lunch; breadstick, broccoli.

HS lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo or uncrustable or box lunch; breadstick, broccoli.

Thursday, Dec. 10— ES & IS breakfast: Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or Cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break:

chicken alfredo, breadstick, Caesar salad, steamed brccoli, sliced apples, slushie fruit cup, milk.

Wednesday, Dec. 9— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal with English muffi n or sausage & cheese sandwich, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner roll, steamed corn, applesauce, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, English muffi n with jelly, chocolate chip crisps, sausage & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, dinner roll, milk, sweet potato souffle, applesauce, mixed fruit.

Thursday, Dec. 10— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or french toast sticks, cheese omelet, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, carrots &

Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or yogurt parfait or cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choices and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Soft shell taco, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch.

IS/MS lunch: Soft shell taco or chicken fajita or box lunch; refried beans.

HS lunch: Soft shell taco or chicken fajita or uncrustable or box lunch; refried beans.

Friday, Dec. 11— ES & IS breakfast: Mini cinnamon roll or Warrior sandwich or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

MS & HS morning break: Mini cinnamon roll or Warrior sandwich or mini bagel/ cream cheese or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice.

Elementary lunch: Italian dunkers w/sauce, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch.

IS/MS lunch: Italian dunkers w/sauce or Sloppy Joe or box lunch; potato wedges.

HS lunch: Italian dunkers w/sauce or Sloppy Joe or uncrustable or box lunch; potato wedges.

broccoli w/dip, strawberries, frozen yogurt, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, muffi n, french toast sticks, cheese omelet.

High school lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich and tomato soup, crackers, or oriental chicken salad, vegetables with dip, strawberries, milk, mandarin oranges.

Friday, Dec. 11— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, yogurt or yogurt parfait, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Barbeque riblets or chicken patty on a bun, potato smiles, green beans, orange wedges, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt parfait, cereal bar, cinnamon roll, sausage links, Krave S’mores High school lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, baby red potatoes, green beans, sliced pears, fruit juice, milk.

Look on the Classifieds Page for employment opportunities!

MEAL SITES Everyone age 60 plus is invited for lunch. Meals are served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Check your site for specific serving time.

Suggested donation is $4 per meal. Please call the meal site 24 hours in advance for a reservation.

Amery 715-268-6818.

Centuria 715-540-2022.

Frederic 715-327-8623.

Luck 715-472-8300.

Monday, Dec. 7— Meat sauce, rotini, mixed green salad, dressing, green beans, breadstick, cookie.

Tuesday, Dec. 8— Baked ham, baked potato/sour cream, California blend, bread or dinner roll, margarine, pineapple tidbits.

Sites closed on Wednesday.

Thursday, Dec. 10— Porcupine meatballs, garlic mashed potatoes, cabbage & carrots, WW bread, margarine, baked sliced apples.

Friday, Dec. 11— Baked fish, tartar sauce, cheesy hashbrowns, creamed peas, cornbread/margarine, strawberries, shortcake.

Join in Amery’s Christmas Punch!

Weekly Drawings!

Win Amery Scrip Money!

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS ARE: Each will receive $50 Amery Scrip Money

Virginia Ormsby, Amery Julie Zinn, Amery Nancy Cain, Clayton Julia Stordahl Cornelius Haasnoot, Amery

Pick up your Christmas Punch Card at participating Amery businesses and you could be next week’s lucky winner!

SPONSORED BY AMERY COMMUNITY CLUB

Photos with Santa Friday Dec. 4, 3-6 p.m.

Bremer Bank

FREE 4x6 Photo w/donation for Operation Christmas or 2 non-perishable food shelf items

Look on the Classifieds Page for employment opportunities!

The doctors and staff at Dental Arts are pleased to announce the addition of

Amy G. Ott, D.D.S.

Dr. Amy Ott grew up in Green Isle, Minnesota. As an undergrad she attended the University of Wisconsin River Falls. She received her dental degree from the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Ott and Scott enjoy riding motorcycle together and visiting her family back in Minnesota. Dr. Ott stays active by running half marathons and just completed her 4th Warrior Dash.

Dr. Ott shares Dental Arts commitment to providing the finest dental care. We are confident you and your family will enjoy working with her.

Dental Arts S.C.

DECEMBER 1, 2015

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PETS AT ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Meet Amos, Willie, Bozz and others at the Humane Society Amos is a 10 month old neutered male, Australian Shepherd-Border Collie Mix. He has a beautiful white coat with blue merle markings on

his head and body. He was surrendered to the shelter because he had too much energy for apartment life. Amos loves a squeaky toys and balls; he will entertain himself and you as he prances around with pride. Amos is very smart.

He has some training and behaves with manners when he is reminded that puppy mode is too much all the time. Amos is sensitive, listens well and is respectful of a lesson plan.

He likes to work; pleasing his

caregiver whenever possible.

Amos loves to play with other dogs, and seems to want to play with a cat. Amos will do well in a family with children to engage his active mind and perhaps another playful dog to entertain.

Amos is the youngest dog available for adoption at Arnell. Also waiting is one year old Frank, a Puggle.

(Beagle-Pug Mix) He has a fawn colored coat. He is very energetic and will require lots of exercise in his new home.

Frank loves to play with other dogs but has not been around cats. He would do best in a home with older children who can take him for walks and play with him outside. Frank likes to chase balls; he picks them up and runs around with his most excellent prize.

And Frank is fast! He is also very smart and works well for treats. He can plant his butt faster than you can blink and wait with focused anticipation for the treat. He is a very sweet and fun boy! The per-

fect home for Frank will enjoy this robust package of energy and enthusiasm. He likes everyone he meets.

Willie is a four year old Labrador/Terrier mix. He has a short, dark chocolate coat. Willie was a very loved companion to a gentleman who passed away. Perhaps he loved him too much because Willie is a medium sized dog who weighs in at 70 pounds and needs to lose 20 pounds.

He lived in the country and hasn’t had much leash work , but is learning to walk nicely with a gentle leader. He does love to go for car rides. As you may have guessed, Willie loves treats. This helps to motivate him in his obedience lessons.

He is happiest when he is with his family, a part of the mix.

Willie likes to play fetch and to be out sniffing about. He plays well with other dogs but will chase cats.

Jackson is a six year old neutered male Australian Shepherd. He has a beautiful Red Merle coat. Jackson’s energy

level is that of an Aussie – constant but not hyper. Jackson is all business, on the go, checking things out, doing his job.

Though he has lived in the country, Jackson walks nicely on leash. He behaves himself when outside, keeping himself entertained on his own property. A medium sized dog, Jackson would make a great farm companion dog with indoor privileges. He will work right alongside you and curl up at your feet at night.

Bozz is a seven year old Beagle. He has a tri colored coat and is a large Beagle. Large in the bone sense, but also in the weight department. Bozz is more than a tad bit overweight, and will require a strict diet and encouragement to get off the couch for some exercise. Bozz is a sensitive, mellow fellow. He knows sit, stay, come, and lay down. He is good with other dogs, likes to play and lay together. Bozz was surrendered to the shelter after living with one family his entire life. A newborn

human family member developed allergies that forced Bozz to stay in the basement, away from his family. His caregivers realized that this was no life for such a dear friend and sent Bozz to us to find a new, loving home. His expressive brown eyes will suck you in and make you say, “Aaahhh, it’s alright Big Boy. Everything is going to be just fine from now on.”

Kennels in the Adoptable Cat rooms continue to be full, even with all of the recent kitten and cat adoptions. New strays arrive nearly every day, keeping the staff busy making them comfortable and getting them ready for adoption. Visit all of our adoptable pets at the shelter or online. They are all anxious to be home for the holidays.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387; online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG and Facebook.

Tradition(s) of Thanksgiving "Is this tracking snow?" Big, shy brown eyes glance at cold and fluffy layering.

White, land is shrouded in surprise; other eyes see, eagerly surveying.

Other signs of the season: in the town, Decorations, prepared with lights.

Deer hunters, not to let us down, before the hunt, trim for holiday nights.

Jay's raucous call, squirrels' agile swish, stir lingering, rustling red oak leaves, Large, keen ears inclined, catch snap or squish, to escape danger such snow weaves.

Sparse screen, twigs, bronze-green junipers, shelter the quarry, silent, still, while quite another scene occurs, in the bright, warm house atop the hill.

Bright blaze orange jackets, guns and boots, prompt orders from women of the home.

"On Thanksgiving, it's all right if one shoots a buck, but at dinner, Don't you roam.”

The warmth of laughing family, boys and men, some of the women too, join this special annual levity, thankful hearts blend with conquest brought through.

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The less unbothered buck or doe, that graced a mantle, meat laid by, adds memories, fellowship and glow, those not venison fans, another try.

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DECEMBER 1, 2015

Amery: Skaters’ Paradise The air brittle, the snow absent.

The ice on the lakes Growing Up around Amery in Amery froze 10 inches Loren Elkin thick but a glassy surface remained. The fall and winter of 1941.

My conversation with Chuck Halverson,

former Amery resident, took place at the 2014 Fall Festival. He told about special memories growing up in Amery, and the skating adventure he shared first. In 1941 perfect weather made a skating rink of the 3 lakes around Amery, and his friends and Chuck took full advantage.

When I first heard about this lucky series of events, my imagination soared but I knew

it would be difficult to put into words the skating and the scale of the adventure. The total area of the 3 lakes is 350 acres, becoming at that time a virtual never-ending skaters’ paradise.

He described a typical weekday evening, one in which he came home from school, finished his homework, ate supper, and worked around the house, and with that completed he earned his freedom. Out the door and to the lake, and though I’m not sure which one, I’m guessing that North Twin offered the largest available rink. Moonlight and the incidental light from Amery streetlights must have given them enough illumination to operate. They’d skate their bodies to exhaustion, I imagine, tired and ready to head home to a warm bed.

Weekend days must have been even more enjoyable and long-lasting with at least 8 hours of daylight. He didn’t tell me the games they played, but I’m guessing they let their imaginations soar. How about a hockey game on North Twin with one goal by Highway 46 and the other goal at the culvert going into South Twin.

At UW-Superior in 1968 on a January evening with 40 mph breezes coming off of Lake Superior, we ventured onto an ice-covered parking lot and, skateless, used bedsheets to help us sail across the

75 yard distance. My guess is that sheets or some kinds of sails were used by Chuck and his friends on the lakes around Amery.

Diane from the Free Press wrote a couple weeks ago about this same kind of early winter lake/ ice happening in 1925, so every several years this phenomenon must happen.

I’ll end with a Rod Serling, “Twilight Zone” summary: Imagine if you will, Amery, a city in western Wisconsin, its environment transformed into a virtual winter playground, a wonderland of ice and

cold fresh air, the merger of nature and human recreation on a limitless expanse of ice. A three-dimensional world in which children of all ages are limited only by their imaginations and their physical stamina.

And later, falling asleep, enter a twilight zone of memories, possibilities, and adventure.

Email Loren Elkin at elkfarm@wctc.net please.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alchololics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.

Reeve Evangelical Free church, 205 1 1/2 St., Clear Lake Cty. Rd. A & K. Contact David 715-948-4235.

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

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

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

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

All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

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

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday at 10 a.m. on the sunporch at GAM. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

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

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Sunday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Hospitality Room.

Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-5532859.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

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

Veterans PTSD Support Group. 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored

by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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Dado Wins Minnesota Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet Ethan Dado of Amery, Wisconsin and student at the University of Minnesota captured top honors in the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet during the MFBF 97th Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington November 21.

Dado and runner-up Katie Schmitt will receive an all-expense paid trip from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation sponsored by Christensen Farms to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, February 12-15, 2016 to participate in the national competition. Dado also receives a $250 scholarship from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation sponsored

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Happy Holidays from the Polk County Information Center

by Gislason & Hunter.

The Collegiate Discussion Meet finalists competed in two semi-final rounds on November 21 followed by the final-four competition. Contestants were judged on their basic knowledge of critical farm issues and their ability to exchange ideas and information in a setting aimed at cooperative problem solving.

“I am proud to discuss and promote today’s farms,” said Dado. “This contest has given me a renewed desire to spread the word of agriculture so we can be more visible to remain vibrant and valuable.”

Dado is a junior studying animal science and agricultural education at the University of Minnesota. He grew up on a dairy farm near Amery, Wisconsin.

The staff at the Polk County Information Center invites you to stop in and catch up on the news, grab a cup of coffee, and shop for local Christmas gifts. Gift shop hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday, and Saturdays 9-2. Pictured are information staff Shawn Wilkerson, and Colleen Gifford Foxwell, Director.

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Ethan Dado of the University of Minnesota won the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Collegiate Discussion Meet during the MFBF 97th Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington November 21. Pictured left to right are: Dru Leiding-South Central College, Katie Schmitt-University of Minnesota, Ethan Dado-University of Minnesota and Savannah Zippel-South Central College.

DONATE COATS, HATS, GLOVES & BLANKETS

Many people are in need this winter of Coats, Hats, Gloves and Blankets. Join Lampert Lumber in helping those in need in your community keep warm this winter. Drop off your new or gently used donations to your local Lampert Lumber by Friday, December 18.

As a Thank You, every person donating will get their name in a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate to Lampert Lumber.

Drawing will be held on Monday, Dec. 21. *All items will be donated to Polk County Salvation Army

At Bremer Bank, we’re grateful to have had the chance to serve the financial needs of individuals and families for many decades. We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead to build even closer relationships, stronger businesses and a healthier community for generations to come.

Please bring your new, unwrapped toys and clothes for children for Operation Christmas from December 2 - December 16.

Amery • 715-268-7161 800-908-BANK (2265) Bremer.com Member FDIC. © 2015 Bremer Financial Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Monthly BOOK SALE

Blue Nile Christmas Pottery Sale

Thursday Dec. 3, 4-7 Saturday Dec. 5, 9-2 AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

249 Broadway St. Amery

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Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. at Bremer Bank

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave.,

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Saturday, Dec. 5 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Special: Vintage Books $2 a bag

Call for hours 715-268-9699 Credit cards accepted

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St. John’s Christmas Bake & Craft Sale

225 Scholl Ct. (lower level)

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St. John’s Catholic church, Clear LakeParish Center

Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Handicapped Accessible

Bread * Pies * Lefse * Cookies * Candy Craft items to include: • Winter Bouquets • Wreaths • Ornaments • One of a Kind Craft items • Hand Painted Items • Miscellaneous items

Thistle Dew Holiday Boutique Amery Golf Club 601 Deronda St., Amery

Friday, Dec. 4, 12:00 - 5:00 Saturday, Dec. 5, 9:00 - 3:00 Sunday, Dec. 6, 11:00 - 4:00 Painted Snowmen, Angels, and Santas.

Handmade Mittens & Scarves & Caramels

Terris Totes, Purses and Scarves Jellies, Jams & Salsas from Jam Sweet Jam

AUCTION Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Coffee and Rolls will be served

Every Third Friday each month

Billie Jo Larson, Auctioneer

KITCHEN HOURS: Tues. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Large varied list of vendors

Drawings • Treats • Specials • Prizes

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BINGO continues every 1st & 3rd Monday and MEAT RAFFLE every 2nd & 4th Tuesday

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Main Street, Clear Lake 715-263-3888

DJ Larry 50’s & 60’s Music Friday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m.

You can renew your Amery Free Press subscription just by calling 715-268-8101

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Restaurant, Bar, Banquet Hall

Progressive Jackpot Your share is over $986

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

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Opening Night Tickets $12!

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By Toni -ONE NIGHT ONLY- Dec. 3, 4-8 p.m. during Sassy Snips Open House *HOLIDAY SPECIAL*

Buy 3 - 1 Hr. Massage Sessions Get 1 FREE (Save $55)

CONTINUING HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Pkg. of 4 - 1 hr. Massage Sessions for $100 (Save $40) Offer Valid Dec. 4-31, 2015

Thursday, Dec. 3, 4 to 8 p.m.

Once again the shop is filled with unique handmade gifts, decor and some funky junk. Enjoy a cup of cocoa and a cookie while you shop for the perfect gift and the kids visit Santa.

Pam Humpal: phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com

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Mike Jacob: classifieds@ theameryfreepress.com

Please stop in for our One Night Only Exclusive Offers

Diane Stangl: dstangl@ theameryfreepress.com

20% off pre-bookings, Products, Gift Certificates TANNING — Buy 10 get 5 FREE WAXING — Buy 2 Bikini, Chest or Back waxes get a 3rd 1/2 off (1 yr. exp. 1 per customer) MASSAGE - Buy 3 get 1 FREE ($165 limit 3 pkgs. per customer. 1 yr. exp.)

Bette Elmer: belmer@ theameryfreepress.com

110 Prentice St., Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-2900 Find us on Facebook

Saturday, December 5 9AM - NOON Enter to win a turkey at each participating location!

Enjoy Festive Holiday Treats!

Participating businesses will display Red & Green balloons Businesses may have special promotions offered - so visit each one!

3rd Avenue: 316 Nextgen Broadband (CLT) 327 First Merit Bank 336 Paulson Chiropractic 352 Cabin Bar & Grill 357 Clear Lake Clinic 417 Clear Lake Physical Therapy 433 Overby Financial Services 437 Lillie-Couch Insurance 440 SCI Entertainment 457 Clear Lake EMS 458 Lucky's Restaurant 3rd Avenue NW: 510 CB Styles 530 Clear Lake True Value 4th Avenue: 350 Clear Lake Public Library

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5th Street NW: 265 Nilssen's Market Digital Drive: 300 The Sandbox Bar & Grill Hwy 63: 235 235

Buy Tickets: ticketmaster.com 800-745-3000 Venue Box Office DisneyOnIce.com #DisneyOnIce

The Salvation Army of Polk County invites you to celebrate Christmas with Santa

Our offices are located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday

Dec. 4-Jan. 1 Pkg. of 4 for $180

5 Street: 249 560 560 560 560

XCEL ENERGY CENTER

Mail: Amery Free Press, Box 424, Amery, WI 54001

Jessica de la Cruz: editor@ theameryfreepress.com

Handmade items available through Jan. 1.

2 Avenue: 159 Hands on Massage

DEC. 10 – 13

Email: Tom Stangl: tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com

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Snowfina and the Nutcracker will stop in for a visit

EVENTS INCLUDE: The•Face Salvation Army of Polk invites Painting $1 •Pictures withCounty Santa $3.50 you to celebrate Christmas with Santa •Games 50¢ •Crafts 50¢

•Cookie EVENTS DecoratingINCLUDE: 50¢ •Fish Pond $1 •Christmas Plush $5 •Face Painting •Pictures with Santa ITEMS: •Tattoos BREAKFAST •Crafts •Cookie Decorating Sausage Plate area $2.50presented by •Children’s Pancakes Mini Mainand Street Shopping Doughnuts $1 gifts $5 and under Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H with Coffee, Milk and Juice 50¢ BREAKFAST ITEMS: Eggs, Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast, NEWand LOCATION: Doughnuts, Coffee, Milk and Juice First Lutheran Church,

240 ElmIntermediate St., Amery School, PLACE: Amery Saturday, Dec. 5 543DATE: Minneapolis Ave., Amery TIME: 9 to 11 a.m.

DATE: Saturday, Dec. 1 TIME: 9 a.m. to 12 noon

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Amery Holiday Stroll is Sunday, Dec. 6 DECEMBER!!!!....How is that possible?

Before we move right into a new month, let’s backup a little bit to Thanksgiving. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend with all the trimmings-turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing… it makes my mouth water again just thinking about it.

Pounding One thing everyone the here at the Pavement office agreed on was that Pam Humpal 4-days off for T h a n k sg iving was wonderful…a person could get use to that!

Along with Thanksgiving week also comes the annual Amery Lighted Parade & Light Up The Town event. The parade units out did themselves once again this year, the weather was perfect for outdoor activities, the fire department’s chili feed was delicious(and from what I hear, some was very warm), Santa Claus was busy visiting with the kids, the fireworks were great, and the bonfire was very toasty.

Thank you to all of the businesses, groups, etc that took part in the parade. Congratulations to the parade winners*1st-Dental Arts *2nd-Slumberland *3rd-Dynatronix *4th-Unisource Assembly *5th-Downtown Threads Ok, now it is time to make the switch into the month of December. I am very proud, and I might add surprised, to say that we have most of our

indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations done, and it is only December 1…WooHoo! We even have all of the family’s stockings hung just in case Santa gives extra credit for being early.

And by looking at the calendar, we better hang onto our hats, as the month looks like a whirlwind…a very fun, festive time but very busy. So, here goes…

The Amery Free Press crew would like to welcome everyone-young and old alike, to the 30th Annual Amery Holiday Stroll this Sunday, December 6, from noon to 4pm. I just cannot believe it has been 30 years already, it seems like yesterday we were planning the very first one!

The AMERY HOLIDAY STROLL is a huge community-wide open house at the participating businesses as a way to say thank you for your support and friendship during the year plus a great opportunity for strollers to view great gifting and decorating ideas.

The stroll businesses will be offering specials, treats, and drawings during Sunday afternoon, and they can be identified by a big red bow on their front door.

Strollers will also be treated to FREE hot dogs and hot chocolate at Soo Line Park with a free-will offering for the Amery Area Food Pantry.

The cheery Amery Free Press crew will be on hand to serve you.

Also in Soo Line Park, strollers can board the wagon for a relaxing horse-drawn ride around town, complete with sleigh bells on the Stalheim horses. But you must provide your own Christmas carols.

Thinking of carols, the In-

dianhead Barbershop Chorus will be strolling around town and in businesses providing beautiful caroling of the holiday songs.

We are also asking strollers to please help us decorate our tree in Soo Line Park with new hats, mittens, scarves, and coats for Polk County Operation Christmas. Donated items may also be dropped off at the Amery Free Press office until Monday, December 14.

And of course, Santa Claus will be making a visit to the Holiday Stroll to see if you have been naughty or nice, so please be on your best behavior…he is always watching!

The Amery Holiday Stroll is such a fun-fi lled afternoon but would not be possible if it weren’t for the participating businesses each year helping to sponsor all the activities for the strollers to enjoy. Please visit and support the following Amery businesses during the Holiday Stroll and thank them for their participation in the event… *Amery Discount Liquor *Amery Express *Amery Family Restaurant *Amery Free Press *Amery True Value *Apple River TV & Appliance *Better Self Wellness *Chet Johnson Drug *Dick’s Fresh Market *Downtown Threads *Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee *Farm Table *Freedom Valu Center *Indigo Iris *Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Amery *Slumberland *Slumberland Clearance Center *Stems From The Heart *Subway *Village Pizzeria

Other co-sponsors of the Amery Holiday Stroll are: *Bremer Bank *Erspamer Law Office *Northwest Communications *Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative Please join the fun for the 30th Annual Amery Holiday Stroll this Sunday, December 6…see you there!

The Amery Christmas Punch promotion continues. Congratulations to this week’s winners:Virginia Ormsby, Julie Zinn, Nancy Cain, Julia Stordahl, and Cornelius Haasnoot.

For your chance to win $50 Amery Scrip Money simply get punched while shopping in Amery. No, not really punched but have your Christmas Punch card punched. Each time you shop at a participating Amery business, you will receive a punch for each $10 purchase-up to 5 punches per visit. Once your card is fi lled please drop it off at Dick’s Fresh Market, Paperworx, Amery Free Press, or Chet Johnson Drug. Drawings will be held each Monday with the final drawing on December 14.

Good Luck!

Hey Kids! Santa Claus will be visiting Amery, check it out…

-Photos With Santa will be on Friday, December 4, from 3-6pm at Bremer Bank. You will receive a FREE 4x6 photo by bringing in a donation for Operation Christmas or 2 non-perishable food shelf items. Picture packages are available by Cahill Photography. Photos With Santa is sponsored by the Amery Community Club.

-Santa will also be visiting Amery stores on Saturdays, December 5, 12 & 19 from

11am-3pm -The Polk County Salvation Army Breakfast With Santa will be on Saturday, December 5, from 9-11am. Please note that it is at a new location this year-First Lutheran Church, 240 Elm St, Amery. Activities will include Pictures With Santa, Face Painting, Games, Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Fish Pond, and Breakfast-pancakes, sausage, doughnuts, coffee, milk, juice. Plus Snowfina and the Nutcracker will stop by for a visit.

The 29th Annual Love Light Tree Ceremony at the Amery Hospital & Clinic will be on Thursday, December 10, at 6pm. The Amery Hospital & Clinic Volunteer Partners invite you to help decorate the outdoor tree with lights and red bows in honor/in memory of loved ones. A minimum of $5 per light/bow is requested however, larger gifts are also welcomed. If you would like to purchase love lights or red bows, please fi ll out the form found elsewhere in this issue.

Deadline is Saturday, December 5. All proceeds will support the Volunteer Partner’s healthcare related scholarship program for high school students.

The Love Light Tree Ceremony will include music and sing-a-long led by the Apple River Ensemble, and refreshments & appetizers served following the ceremony.

Happy Birthday to my niece, Ayla, who will be 3 years old on December 4. Enjoy your special day!

Have a great week, and enjoy every moment of the magical month of December!

Looking forward to seeing you at the 30th Annual Amery Holiday Stroll, Sunday, December 6!

Hospital Stay

By Larry Phillipson ©11-21-2015

Downtown Amery

I missed a poem a week ago, a hospital stay of five days I know.

It is the reason that this ink from my pen, didn't flow to write lyrics now and then.

Next to Chet Johnson Drug

Specializing in Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Treats, Fresh-Ground Espresso Drinks and Specialty Coffee

A blood blockage caused me to go blind, they called and got me to the hospital in time.

Thank God my sight returned back a bit, without my sight there are a lot of things I have to quit.

I am chaplain of the American Legion, also chaplain of the VFW of this region.

When I was young my ambition was to be a preacher, I got into another career, became a different creature.

When I was twelve I received a reward for reading the Bible through, a plaque that reads "Jesus never fails", how true.

I hung it above the door to my room, there is a lot of meaning to those words I presume.

In this day and age passages in the Bible make sense, the way the world is going is predicted tense.

The crisis in the world that seems to accrue, our trust in God will help to see us through.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery Wisconsin

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Clear Lake Apartments 1-800-944-4866 Ext. 125 Equal Housing Opportunity

Kapco hires the best to satisfy our customers’ metal component needs. Through employee suggestions, personal development plans, profit sharing and more; we treat our employees like family.

We're always looking for hardworking people with an appetite to create high-quality products & give back to local communities.

Check out our current job openings and apply.

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Maintenance Mechanic ......1st or 2nd Material Handler ...........................2nd Production Supervisor...................2nd Tool & Die Maintenance.................3rd

shift shift shift shift

E-mail, mail or fax your resume and cover letter, including salary history, in confidence to:

Kapco, Inc. Attn: Human Resources, 805 Seminole Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 E-mail: mhinz@kapcoinc.com • Visit: www.kapcoinc.com No phone calls please • Equal Opportunity Employer

Hair Care

Evergreen Village is seeking a part-time beautician to serve our tenants on site. Our tenants are women and men ages 65 and older.

The qualified candidate must possess a managers license or be working under a manager and have experience working with elderly hair styles. The current schedule is one full day per week on Wednesdays with some flexibility for other days. There is a monthly rental fee for the onsite salon. Send resume via email to: aha@amerytel.net, fax 715-268-7700 or mail to Amery Housing Authority, 300 Harriman Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001.

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JOB OPENINGS! Available in WI & MN JOB OPENINGS! Plastic Extrusion

Available in WI & MN Plastic Oven/Operator Plastic Extrusion Cold Storage Logistics Plastic Oven/Operator Electric Assembly Cold Storage Logistics Electric Assembly General Labor General Labor Production/Warehouse Production/Warehouse

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Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: 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

1st Shift Project or Tooling Engineer

•A.B.S. Engineering degree or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in plastics injection molding environment •Develop and establish cost estimates for tooling and molded parts •Function as a liaison between the organization and the customer for all sampling, technical and quality issues •Reviews tooling specifications and drawings •Coordinate tooling programs from start to finish on all projects •Working together as a TEAM player

3rd Shift Cycle Tech’s/Processing

•Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. A minimum of two years experience in mold maintenance & tooling related functions is required.

•Set-up and start-up all production jobs that’s consistent of staying within the processing parameters & master cycles •Able to trouble shoot production jobs if need be •Own your own tools •Working together as a TEAM player

3rd Shift Quality Inspectors

•A.B.S. Engineering degree or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in production activities in plastics injection molding environment •Function as a liaison between the organization and the customer for all sampling, technical and quality issues •Reviews tooling specifications and drawings •Ability to quote tools, equipment and parts. Develop and establish cost estimates •Coordinate tooling programs from start to finish on all projects •Working together as a TEAM player Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No calls please.

Snow and Ice Management Position Must have a valid WI driver’s license.

References are required.

Experience with snow removal equipment beneficial.

MUST BE A NON-SMOKER

715-268-6183

J&S Heating & Cooling

Quality Service and Installation on Forced Air & AC units Gas piping FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff Young, Amery 715-529-1419 cell 715-948-2229 fax

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Position Available Clear Lake School District Long Term Substitute for 2nd Semester 2015-16 Jr. Kindergarten Half-Time Paraprofessional Aide at Clear Lake Elementary School 4 hours per day when school is in session. Begins by January 25, 2016 and ends by June 2, 2016.

Classroom Aide for Jr. Kindergarten program. Work under the direction of a teacher to assist in program delivery including classroom, recess, lunch, and other activities. Requires the desire and ability to work with young children and other adults to provide a safe and nurturing educational environment.

Send letter of interest, resume, references, and completed application to: Chris Petersen, Principal Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center 135 8th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Application form available on district website or at school district offices.

Application Deadline: December 4, 2015 or until position filled.

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Willow Ridge Healthcare

has the following openings:

Housekeeping/Laundry Full and Part-Time Positions available

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Manufacturing Engineer

Maintenance Technician

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specification and quality standards. Also recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls and manages projects from concept through manufacturing launch for new or revised projects. Requirements include a BSME or equivalent experience, technical skills in manufacturing processes and all value added operations and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.

This position is a hands on molding and machine troubleshooting position responsible for the improved operational uptime of the facility and systems through an expanded Preventative Maintenance program.

Requirements include a High school diploma or equivalent required; electrical and hydraulic training preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience to include maintaining injection molding machines. Good troubleshooting skills and mechanical skills with ability to read blue prints and a strong background in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and robotics.

Please send resume to hr@ smcltd.com for consideration

Please send resume to hr@ smcltd.com for consideration

CNA’s

HELP WANTED

Full-Time Positions Available PM and NOC Shifts Part-time AM shift

PCW/CNA/Caregivers Full-Time, Part-Time, 24-hours, Live-Ins

Looking for caring, reliable and motivated caregivers to join our team!

Please apply in person 400 Deronda Street Amery WI 54001 EOE

Application online: www.leanonmehc.com Apply online: 1250.axiscare.com

Animal Caregiver Cleaning, feeding, and caring for shelter cats and dogs

Part-time, some weekend hours. 15-20 daytime hours per week.

Must be 18 years. $9.00/Hr. APPLY IN PERSON AT SHELTER

Arnell Humane Society 185 Griffin St. E, Amery 715-268-7387

Truck Driver US Mail Eagen, MN to Star Prairie, WI Split Shift 2+ days a week 4.67 hrs/day $25.89/hr.

Over 21 DOT card

Clean driving record and background. Ideal candidate would live in Star Prairie area

Hobby Farms Plus 763-753-1335

Tenere, Inc., is a Custom Integrator providing metal fabrication, assembly and engineering services to the high tech industry.

Tenere is located in Dresser, WI, and Osceola, WI.

1st Shift Brake Lead – Dresser Plant Turret Lead – Dresser Plant 2nd Shift Brake Lead – Dresser Plant Brake Set-up – Dresser Plant 3rd Shift Brake Lead – Dresser Plant Turret Lead – Dresser Plant Brake Set-up – Dresser Plant Rapid growing company with great benefits.

Nice clean environment.

Opportunity for growth and advancement.

MANY GREAT EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES! Please email resume to jennifer.johnson@tenere.com or apply in person at: TENERE, INC. 700 Kelly Ave., Dresser, WI 54009 100 Industrial Dr., Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-1577, ext. 303

1050 RiverPlace Mall, Amery

JOIN OUR TEAM

Part-time Produce

Must be 18. Afternoon and evening shifts. Must be available weekends and some holidays. Competitive wages.

“Great Place to Shop, Great Place to Work” Stop in and see Jane or Andrea, or apply online at dicksfreshmarket.com

NEED A JOB?

Look no further than the pages of the Amery Free Press for the area’s employment opportunities!

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

Certified Nursing Assistant Afternoon & Overnight positions available Wage: $ 11.50+/hr (depending on experience) starting Plus shift differentials & Shift bonuses

BENEFIT ELIGIBLE including Paid Time Off, Retirement, Health Insurance, etc.

Hours: 2:30pm-10:30pm or 10:30pm-6:30am

The Automation Technician is responsible for PLC troubleshooting/programming and set-up of Fanuc, Engel, and Adept robots. Requirements include the skills to troubleshoot and maintain custom assembly equipment and automated work cells. Mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical skills are essential. Previous experience in an injection molding environment is preferred but not required.

Please send resume to hr@ smcltd.com for consideration

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Quality Inspector

Children and Family Service Director $70,140 annually Community Services (or DOQ)

The Quality Inspector is responsible for visually and physically inspecting plastic injection molded components and assemblies. Verifies product conformance to specification upon completion of MRB activities.

Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with specifications, statistical process or other control procedures.

Provides feedback to other departments regarding product conformity. Maintains necessary inspection logs and writes inspection reports. Requirements include a strong attention to detail and documentation and the ability to provide professional and supportive interaction with individuals of all levels of technical abilities. Must also be mechanically inclined, have strong mathematics skills and possess a basic knowledge in statistics.

Full-time – Exempt (Salaried) Position

Please send resume to hr@ smcltd.com for consideration

Cute 2 BR home with basement and garage in country, Amery $675/month

AVAILABLE NOW

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Includes all appliances, swere/ water bill, and garbage pick up.

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Church Office Administrator

Part-time (approx. 40 hours/mo), flexible salaried position. Responsibilities: document creation/production, record keeping, website maintenance and communications.The ideal candidate will have MS Office software experience and excellent interpersonal skills including confidentiality.

Interested persons should send a resume and sample work (bulletin and newsletter) by December 7, to: office@nuicparish.org or by mail - NUIC Parish, 1272 44th Ave, Amery, WI 54001.

Jack Link’s is looking to fill the following positions Immediately.

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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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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Health Division Director/ Health Officer $70,140 annually (or DOQ) Community Services

Full-time – Exempt (Salaried) Position The Director/Health Officer provides leadership, vision and strategic direction for Polk County’s Public Health programs and services. Directs the development, planning, management, coordination, evaluation, and delivery of public health programs, and promotes population health through ongoing community health assessment and improvement planning in collaboration with diverse community partners. Protects the heath of the community, through the enforcement of public health laws and facilitation of preparedness planning with community partners in a manner consistent with statutory authority and County policy.

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of Local Health Officer as outlines in WI Statute 251.06.

Master’s degree in public health, public administration, health administration or similar field and three (3) years of full-time experience in an administrative or management position in a public health agency or in the performance of closely related duties preferred; OR Bachelor’s degree and sixteen (16) graduate semester credits towards a master’s degree in public health, public administration, health administration, or similar field and five (5) years of full-time experience in an administrative position in either a public agency or in the performance of closely related duties; or license to practice medicine and surgery under WI Statute Chapter 448 and at least one of the following: three (3) years of full-time experience in an administrative position in either a public agency or in the performance of closely related duties; or eligibility for certification by the American board of preventative medicine in public health or general preventative medicine; or a master’s degree in public health, public administration, health administration, or, as defined in the rules promulgated by the department, a similar field. Additionally, current Wisconsin license if Registered Nurse, Registered Sanitarian or Physician. Possession of a current valid driver’s license or has access to a regular source of transportation Deadline to apply: December 22, 2015 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

The Children and Family Services Director is responsible for the administration of the Department of Children and Families programs including the interpretation, assessment and recommendation of policies and the supervision of assigned staff. Performs complex professional work assuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; supervising and coordinating community service programs, services and staff and oversight of specialized grant programming.

This position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, human services, public administration or related field and five years of full-time work experience in a management level position in a public human services or a comparable agency with substantial administrative and supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Also requires possession of a current valid driver’s license or has access to a regular source of transportation, as occasionally required to travel for educational opportunities, off-campus meetings and participation in regional and statewide health and human services related advisory committees, workgroups and projects (may require out-of-state and overnight travel). Wisconsin state social worker certification required (or ability to transfer equivalent certification credentials).

Deadline to apply: December 22, 2015 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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Apply in person at: 250 Griffin Street East, Amery, WI or online at www.cardinalcorp.com

DEADLINE FOR

Quality Manager Due to an internal promotion SMC is hiring a new Quality Manager. This position is responsible to plan, coordinate and direct quality assurance program designed to ensure quality production of products consistent with established standards. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred), injection molding experience and a minimum of 5 years of experience in quality control in an ISO 9001 environment.

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Everyone’s Invited to . . .

Amery’s 30th Annual

Holiday Stroll Sunday, Dec. 6

from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Firms with a large RED BOW on their door are inviting people to drop in for a little Christmas friendliness and Gift Preview YOU’LL FIND . . .

•Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate stand in Soo Line Park (freewill donation for Amery Area Food Pantry) •Free Horse and Wagon Rides in Soo Line Park KANABEC COUNTY •Refreshments and treats •Carolers •Santa Claus THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 •Donate to Polk County Operation Christmas - help$1.00decorate the VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com Christmas tree in Soo Line Park with “new” mittens, scarves, hats and coats •Just a good time!

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Special Visitor

Holiday Memories

Kristy Nelson

Madera Peterson

Last Christmas I wanted my Uncle Paul to come home from Texas. The next day when I heard people talk about Paul coming home I knew right that second what was going on! The next day my papa was on the ride to the airport. When he came back I couldn’t run and jump on Paul because he is too old. So I just gave him a big bear hug. The next day we opened our presents and in the night we went to Turtle Lake and saw the lights. It was so gorgeous.

When Paul left I knew he would come back in the summer!

This holiday season we wrote stories and this is mine. It’s a holiday memory. Every Christmas we have presents, lights, and a tree, but not family.

Last year I had my cousins come over for Christmas. We did lots of things of course. I can’t tell you about all of the things we did, but I can tell you about some of them. We made snow forts and had a lot of snowball fights. It was a magical event. After all the fun we had lots of hot chocolate.

Winter Fun

Annabelle Walker I love winter because it is so fun! This winter my family and I will go outside and make a fort.

Then we will go inside the one we already made and drink hot cocoa. What is your favorite winter activity? I hope you have a great winter.

Mrs. Julson’s class, Amery

Back row, left to right: Tavis Phillips, Madera Peterson, Kristy Nelson, Annabelle Walker, Braxton Allee, Ryley Madison, Dustin Wishard. Middle row: Sophie Morales, Hayden Madison, Joey Thorsheim, Ryan Moskal, Aiden Schleusner, Emily Kvaal, Zachary Osero. Front row: Katelin Graski, Hadassah Ingham, Haylee Witt, Gwen Rasmussen.

Ice Fishing

Sophie Morales Do you like to go ice fishing? I love to go ice fishing with my dad.

First we get on our winter jacket and our hat to stay warm. Then we go on the lake. First we make a hole. Then we put the bait on our pole and caught some fish. We let them go because we don’t like to eat fish. We just have fun catching them. After we get home we have hot cocoa and sit by the fire. We get warm by the fire. It was very, very, very fun. I wish we could do it again.

The Snowmobiling Route Hayden Madison

I love snowmobiling. I love to get pulled behind the snowmobile. But snow flies up in my face. The sled color is green and that is my second favorite color. I would like to ski behind the snowmobile. I love to go snowmobiling behind my house because I have a corn field. In the middle of the corn field there is an island. I love to go looking for mushrooms under dead elm trees. After snowmobiling we bake them and cut them. Then we eat them and have hot cocoa.

What Happened at the Golf Course Katelin Graski

How did I land in the pond? I was going sledding with Gabe, my dad, and me. We got to the golf course. We slid down the hill. Then one time we all went down the hill.

Then we slid into the pond, but it was frozen.

Then we started sliding on the ice with our boots.

That was fun! At first I was scared that I was going to fall in. Then my dad held my hand and I was happy. After that I did it by myself. It was like we were on skates!

We had lots of fun!

Building a Snowman

Gwen Rasmussen Two years ago my dad helped me build a snowman. I said, “Do you know how to build a snowman?” He said yes.

So we went outside and he taught me how to make the bottom of the snowman. He did the bottom then I did the body and the head. We did not have the materials for his face.

I used my imagination to see his face and put dots with my fingers in the snow. Then daddy and I went inside and warmed up with hot cocoa.

Going Sledding Ryley Madison

Last year my brother and I went sledding.

We went sledding at our grandma’s and grandpa’s.

They have a big hill to sled down. We both had a very fun time. One time I went so fast I went into the weeds. We were out with our grandpa’s dog, Brooser. Our cousin Toby was on both of our sleds.

The next day we went sledding for a little bit.

Then we went home.

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Joey Thorsheim I like snowball fights. Do you like snowball fights?

My friend and I built a fort in my backyard.

Then we made snowballs.

Then we threw snowballs at each other. Then we went inside and had hot cocoa. The hot cocoa was really hot. Then we went upstairs and played army. Then my friend went home. It was a great day!

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This winter I went sledding behind a snowmobile. First we go on the snowmobile and go to the deep snow. Then we get off and use a rope to hook up our sleds. I was on one sled and my brother was on a sled too. We rode for a half an hour. After that we went home to have hot cocoa. It was so much fun.

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Third graders from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake elementary schools contributed first-person stories to this annual edition announcing the Amery Holiday Stroll.

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Snowmobiles Zachary Osero

What is your favorite winter activity? Mine is snowmobiling. I like snowmobiles because they GO FAST and I like things that go fast! In fact I have my own snowmobile! Last year I blew up the motor in my snowmobile because I was riding it and I kept holding the throttle wide open. Then the motor blew up right before I was going on a jump. It was INSANE! It took awhile for David Osero to fix it but it was worth the wait.

The Big Snowball Fight Ryan Moskal

Two years ago my dad, sister and I were outside playing the biggest snowball fight ever. It was dark so it was hard to see. When I tried to climb up the mountain my dad threw a snowball. Then I fell down every time. I even hit my sister in the face with a snowball. It was awesome! But not for her. She fell off the mountain and cried.

Braxton’s Christmas Braxton Allee

What is your favorite holiday memory? I remember one Christmas I woke up and I ran downstairs. My mom said, “Merry Christmas.”

Then I opened up my Santa presents. My first one was Christmas paper.

The second gift was a puzzle that had a little car that drove on it. My third gift was popcorn. It was the best Christmas ever!

Christmas at Grandma’s

Hadassah Ingham Do you know what your favorite holiday memory is? Mine is Christmas.

My favorite memory is when I was at my grandma’s house. It was few days after Christmas and we were having a party.

All of my family members were there too. We were having a great time!

Most of the time we were outside playing on the trampoline. The rest of the time we were inside drinking apple cider and watching TV. After about 6 o’clock we had a big feast. We had everything you could ever dream of.

Then I would play my melody harp my grandma got for me on my birthday. Soon after my brothers and I would sing a song together. Then my cousins and I would do a dance we worked on a long time. After that we would go home and snuggle in bed. Then I would dream about New Year’s Eve.

Decorating

Emily Ellen Kvaal What are your favorite holiday memories. I like decorating the Christmas tree with my family.

We like to go to the tree farm. Then we pick out the size we want. We like tall trees. Next we bring it home. When my dad gets home with the decorations we start to decorate the tree. We like to put on popcorn and a big angel on top. Then we bake cookies and get milk for Santa.

Winter Fun Dustin Wishard

My sister and I have a big hill. It is caused by a snow plow. We have snowball fights. We have a lot of fun. Some times a friend comes over and we have a snowball fight. It is a lot of fun. I make snowforts and have snowball fights. I make snowmen. I go sledding down the hill.

Sometimes I can slide down on the ice. I get to go ice fishing. I like winter.

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I liked going to my grandma’s house. She played the piano. She played the song “I Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

I got to open presents. I looked like Santa. I had a big bag of presents. I love to go to my grandma’s. Do you?

The Fort

Tavis Phillips My brothers and I build snow forts. We build them at the VFW. We go there because they keep piling up the snow so it is a big pile. It doesn’t take long to build it. Then my dad gets the four wheeler and he plows the snow into a ramp. We sled down the ramp. Once I almost did a flip. Then dad plowed it up higher. John, Gavin and I ride on a slide and try to do flips. It is a lot of fun.

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Snowy Day

My Birthday Party

Luciana Fowler

Elise Powell

My sister and I went outside and it was snowing. So my sister and I played in the snow. We made four snowmen. We took little snowballs and turned them into big snowballs. We used our mittens and coats, and hats to dress the snowmen. They looked absolutely awesome! After that, we tried to make an igloo. It did not work.

Then we got help from Dad. After Dad helped us, we got to lay in the snow.

It was very cold. So, I got some more coats and hats to warm us up. I first laid the coats down, then the hats. We laid down and it worked. Next, we tried to make a table out of snow.

It did not work. So I made a big ball for a table. That worked. We finally went inside. It was an awesome day!

Last winter I had my birthday party on my real birthday March 1st. I invited eight friends. Some of my friends are Dakota, Gwen, Dawson, and my best friend Alexis. First we went sledding. My friend Gwen and I went down on my sled. We went so fast Gwen fell off and I went shooting down the hill. My dad came running when Gwen fell off.

Then I slid with Dakota.

We almost went into the woods. Then we went in Grandma’s house for hot chocolate and pizza. After, we had cake and ice cream. The cake had Elsa and Anna on it from Frozen. I opened presents.

I got a Barbie and a dog.

After that, my friends went home. I was sad and happy.

Mrs. Severson’s class, Amery Back row, left to right: Jose’ Munoz, Gavin Harris, Alex Nicholas, Lane Andersen, Paige Ralidak, Cora Waterman, Marley Cran. Middle row: Claire Ash, Katie Lester, Peyton Hanson, Lyla Stone, Elise Powell, Dakota Kahler, Luciana Fowler.

Front row: Sean Graf, Bradyn Penard, Jason Hanson. Missing was Jaden Presley.

Gopher State Nationals Lane Andersen

Last winter I got to go to Gopher State Nationals which is a big wrestling tournament. When my dad and I got there we had to pay for a wrist band which was twenty dollars. We also had to pay for a tag which was ten dollars. After that, I weighed in. Then I put on my singlet, shorts, tee-shirt, and wrestling shoes. Then we walked to the bleachers and found a spot. Next, we got down and walked over to where I was going to wrestle. We had to wait about ten minutes. Finally, it was my turn to wrestle. I thought I would win my match, but I didn’t because he was really aggressive. I won my next two matches. But my fourth match I lost. I didn’t place. Then I put on my normal clothes and my dad and I headed home. I thought the tournament was awesome.

I hope I can go back this winter.

Birthday Fun

Snowball Fights

It was a cold and bitter winter day. I woke happy, it was my birthday! I couldn’t wait till the afternoon. I was going to the Amery Ice Rink for a birthday party with my friends. While I waited, I helped my mom with the party favors and she did the details on the cake. I really liked the chocolate horses. After waiting, and waiting, and waiting, it was finally time to go to the ice rink. After we finished setting up, my friends started showing up. Some of them rented ice skates. We skated for about an hour and a half.

We all fell a lot. When we took pictures a bunch of boys jumped up behind us. My mom told them to scram! Then they left us alone. My mom showed us some of her hockey moves and she sprayed me with snow. It was cold!

Then we went to eat supper and have cake. Finally we opened presents. My favorite gift was a little bunny. It was soft. When it was over I was tired and happy too!

When I came out for recess I heard there was a snowball fight. So I teamed up with a friend.

No team won. When recess was over we had a snack and I went to reading class. When I went out for second recess I got to the snowball fight again.

But I didn’t hit anyone.

My friend hit someone.

Our team won! I like snowball fights because you can hit kids with snowballs.

Lyla Stone

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Sledding With Dad Alex Nicholas

One time I went sledding with my dad using a snowmobile. My dad tied a rope around the bar on the back of the snowmobile. Then, he tied the other end of the rope near the front of my sled. Next, he started the snowmobile and we took off! I fell off a bunch of times because of all the sharp turns! My dad pulls me around on a snowmobile because sliding down a hill is BORING!

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A Big Surprise

My Winter Story

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Dakota Kahler

One day when my brother and I got home from school, Mom said: “Dad and I have a surprise for you.” It was a rainy spring day and while we were driving we saw a rainbow. We stopped to enjoy the view. Afterwards, we came to a house. We got out of the car and realized the people who owned the house had a dog. The dog had puppies! There were three boys and one girl.

We were playing with the puppies when . . . a big pig came by! My brother wasted no time trying to chase it. Then Mom called us over to see that one of the puppies had fallen asleep in her arms! And that’s when we decided to take her home. In the truck we named her Harley. By the time winter came Harley looked like a full grown dog! We found out that she loved playing in the snow. Though she hated getting ran over by a sled and going down the hill with us. Christmas Eve Harley offered to taste test the cookies.

I’m glad we didn’t let her because Christmas morning she got her own present. We watched her try to open it all by herself.

It was really funny. After a while, my brother and I helped her. It was a bone!

We were surprised to see it only took a week or two for the bone to become a tiny little knob. Now it’s fall - I’m sure Harley can’t wait for winter to come again.

I went with my dad and grandma to pick up a Christmas tree. When we got to the cabin my dad had to start a fire to keep us warm. Then we had to unload the Christmas tree. When the Christmas tree was inside it was time for supper. We had steak. It tasted so good. The next day we had breakfast and when we were done eating we went to the ice skating rink. My brother and two sisters helped me make a figure eight. Then we had to go back to the cabin. It was night by the time we got back. The next day it was time to go back home.

So we all packed up and went home. I really hope we can go back to the cabin soon.

Making a Snow Kitchen Katie Lester

One time my brother and I made a kitchen out of snow! It was fun making the snowmen and the tables. When we were done making the kitchen, we made food out of snow and food coloring.

The colors for food coloring were blue and red. We made snow slushies, pies, steak, snow cones, and ice cream! When we were done making food, I gave the food to the snowmen.

After that, my mom came out and said: “What are you two doing?” We said: “Making a restaurant.”

Mom said “Nice.” She told us to come in because it was getting cold out. So, we went in and got hot chocolate and crackers.

We put marshmallows in our hot chocolate and went upstairs to watch a movie. Cody, our dog came up too! It was the best snow day ever!

A New Snowplow Bradyn Penard

Last winter grandpa got a snowplow. Bree and I wanted a huge hill.

But grandpa said: “No!” At first, I thought that he was kidding, but he wasn’t. Bree and I were mad. We went to our rooms. We were so mad that we ran outside and dipped our heads in the snow. We went back inside and sat on our beds again. Grandpa came in and said; “I will build a snow hill.” We watched and waited. Right away Bree and I ran for the hill.

We had a snowball fight.

We slid down the hill too.

After, we had hot chocolate and took a nap.

Winter Fun Paige Ralidek

My family went to the Amery Golf Course to slide in the snow. My mom’s name is Jessica, and my dad’s name is Jason. My oldest sister’s name is Kaitlyn, and my other sister is Bryauna, but she likes to be called Bry. Bry and Kaitlyn got out the sleds from the trunk. At first, sledding started out slow because my family was the first ones to use the sledding hills. Then, I slid faster, and faster to the point I fell off my sled and I face planted into the snow!

Face planting into the snow was really scary.

Later, when I went down a hill with a really big bump, I fell off my sled.

The sled went down the rest of the way without me! After all the sledding, we packed up and went home. I had hot chocolate right when I got inside of the house. I thought it was one of the best family times to spend with each other. I love sledding at the Amery Golf Course, I always want to go there every year!

My Winter Story

My Snow Cannon

When snow falls on the ground, I go ice fishing with my papa. We go because it’s fun. We get the ice shack warm. We get our little blue ice fishing poles. And we go ice fishing. I love ice fishing.

Next, I catch many crappies, walleyes, and lots of different kinds of fish. Ice fishing is really fun. I am excited, and always ready to go with my papa ice fishing.

When we got home from school on a December day, I saw a big, icy, solid snow cannon in my front yard. My brother and I ran to it and sat on it. It was hard! Then, we threw snowballs. Next, we played on the snow cannon. We slipped off a lot. Soon, we went inside.

We had a snack. We went outside again. Ryan and I played on the snow cannon again. Man, I wish it shot snowballs! Our snow cannon was cool!

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Christmas Eve

Claire Ash

When it snows, my dog comes up to me and barks. So, I let him out on his leash and he runs as fast as he can go - speedy.

He leaps into the snow. He loves it! He ice skates. It is so cool. Then he comes to the door and shakes off all the snow. I let him in.

He cuddles with me. He falls asleep on my lap. I watch T.V. I’m happy that he’s tired and asleep.

Christmas Surprise

Jaden Presley

On Christmas Eve I was having a family meeting at Grandma’s house. My mom and dad were at the meeting. When the meeting was over we opened presents. I got a Hot Wheels track and three or four cars. I also got a plastic sword. Then I got to eat chicken legs and potatoes for dinner. My day was the best with my family.

Snowboarding Sean Graf

My dad, brother, aunt, uncle, and I went outside the house. I had on a jacket, hat, mittens, boots, and snow pants. I tried to snowboard. I was going down the hill, but I CRASHED! My brother tried. He CRASHED! My aunt tried. She was going down the hill. She tried to stop. She CRASHED! Then my uncle tried. He got on the snowboard He went down about a yard.

He fell off! My dad tried it too. He was PERFECT! We went back inside our house. I want to snowboard again. It is awesome!

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Marley Cran

Last year on Christmas I had a great time. On Christmas Eve I visited my grandma’s house to have a party. We ate fish sticks, my favorite food, and shrimp and punch.

We had cake for dessert.

After supper we opened presents. I got a Monster High doll named Avea Trotter and clothes for my other doll. On Christmas Day I had fun. We opened a big box. Inside there were three bags of chips. We watched a movie about Christmas, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The next day we had another party at my aunt’s. We danced and had food. We had fun. I loved that Christmas. I was surprised that we had lots of parties!

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Peyton Hanson Before Christmas my family goes to get a Christmas tree. We go lots and lots of places.

When we get home we get to decorate the tree. Then we wait for my cousins to come over on Christmas Eve. My grandma comes too. Then we play games and eat. My mom and my aunt cook for us. It is really good. Then we get to go outside. We have a snowball fight to see who gets hit the most. It is awesome! Then we watch a movie and have popcorn.

Once the movie is done, we go to bed. I am exhausted. So are my cousins. It was so much fun. I can’t wait for this year.

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The Big Snow Hole

The Coughing Christmas

Ava Bastyr

Last winter my grandpa and I went in his truck. We made a big pile of snow with his plow. After that we got out of the truck. We went on the pile of snow and made some steps to go up it. After a week or two it was different looking. It melted a little so we fixed it. Then we started building again. I had a lot of fun. We dug as far as we could go. My grandpa needed a stool to get out of the hole. He lifted me up and put me on the top of the hill and I went and got the stool. I gave it to my grandpa and he tried to use the stool but it broke! My grandpa was stuck in the big snow hole. I went out to tell my grandma. She came to help me. We broke parts of the snow and grandpa got out of the hole! It got cold so we went inside.

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Izzie Iwaszko

Have you ever got sickon Christmas? I have, it’s fun. Two years ago I woke up at five in the morning. I jumped on the bed to wake my mom up. She coughed and said, “Go back to bed.” I watched TV until my dad woke up and said, “Open the presents.” I giggled. Mom woke up too. She coughed and sneezed at the same time. I sneezed too. After opening presents mom said to go back to sleep.

This time I did. I slept for about a hour. When I woke up we watched The Night Before Christmas and Polar Express while we had hot cocoa. I gave my favorite stuffed animal to my brother Cameron and we ate supper.

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Have you ever been ice fishing? I hope you have because this is about ice fishing. Last winter my papa and I went ice fishing. It was on Christmas vacation. We went to Little Cedar Lake. My papa drilled the holes in the ice of his ice shack.

We dropped the vexilar sonar down the hole. I used my noodle rod with stink bait. We waited for five minutes and wham!

I set the hook, it was a 14 inch crappie! In two hours we filled up our buckets. When we were going to leave I had my line in the water and got a bite. I set the hook, this time it was an eleven inch crappie! So, we stayed for one more hour. We waited and waited. I decided to try a minnow. My papa said, “Do not use a minnow!” So I put on some stink bait. I dropped my line down the hole. We fished, and fished, and fished! We couldn’t catch anything. Since it was so late I got to sleep over at my papa’s house. I love ice fishing!

Snowmobiling Braidyn Brusletten

Last Christmas my uncle and I went snowmobiling. We went on six lakes!

Before we left we went to McDonald’s. Good thing we had a basket on the back to carry our food. I’m surprised that it didn’t get cold. It was yummy! My grandma made us hot chocolate.

After drinking hot chocolate I noticed that I had frost bite. It hurt for two hours. My favorite part of the day was that I got to go snowmobiling. I rarely get to go. I love snowmobiling!

Snow Town

Caleb Danielson Last winter, I went downstairs and watched T.V. On T.V. they were making a snow town.

That gave me the idea of making my own snow town. My sister Sophia and I went outside. I started a snow deer and Sophia started a snow mom and baby. When I was done with the basic form of the snow deer I built a snowman. After that I made the antlers. Then Sophia and I built a snowman, his name was Bob. We built more snowmen and women. We named them Jeff and Jill. We had a fun time!

Snow Fun

Nathan Gullickson Have you ever went outside and played in a lot of snow? One snowy day my sister and I went and grabbed our snow stuff.

We got our warm winter clothes on. Then, we went outside and the first thing we did was make a HUGE snow pile. Then, we jumped in it and were full of snow. Next, we took toy trucks and drove them in the snow. After that, we made a snowman and threw snowballs at it!

It was really fun! Last, we had a snowball fight and I beat my sister. When we got cold we went in the house, undressed, and sat on the couch to warm up.

I had lots of fun!

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Baking Cookies for Christmas

The Big Christmas Griffin Marko

Baking cookies is my favorite thing to do! I bake cookies with my mom and dad. We bake them in the oven. Last December while we were baking cookies I got to help put the frosting on them.

I made them holding a book and wearing candy buttons. They looked so cute because I decorated them. They were good even cold. After we finished making them we gave them to our friends.

Finally, we sat down and ate the rest of the cookies. By that time it was getting late so we went to bed. I like baking cookies!

Last Christmas my family and I woke up and went downstairs. I looked at the cookie plate and there was a note. It said, “Dear Marko kids, thank you for the cookies and milk.” He also said that there was a family gift under the tree. We opened the present, it was a PS3! We set it up. I wanted to play it but we didn’t have any games.

Next, we got dressed and went to my grandma and grandpa’s house. My family went sledding there.

We sledded so much that we had to go in the house to warm. up. It was a fun Christmas!

Ryan Hodgson

Snowball Fight

Ice Fishing

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Donavan Maukstad

I was seven when I had the snowball fight. I was hiding behind my Uncle Tommy’s car. I threw a snowball at my uncle and knocked him over! I threw another snowball at him and he got back up.

I went in the house and had hot chocolate. My uncle and I went back outside and I threw a snowball at his back. That was a fun day!

Last winter my dad, brothers, some friends, and I went to Lake of the Woods to ice fish. We caught a lot of fish! We caught walleye, white fish, and suckers. I caught the biggest walleye, it was fifteen inches long! My brother caught the biggest fish of all. We fished until dark and didn’t get a bite so we went to bed.

The next day we packed up and left. I had a really good time!

Sledding

Julia Mortensen Every Christmas we go sledding at Green’s Hill.

It is huge. I go with my sister and my dad. I go on a tube and a sled. My sister goes on a sled too. It is fun. We stay there until we get cold. Then we go home.

The Albino Deer Torree McDowell

One cold winter day I woke up to my alarm. I got out of bed and looked out my window. I saw an albino deer! I ran to mom’s room to tell her about the deer. She was still sleeping. I grabbed her phone and took a picture. A few minutes later my mom woke up and saw the deer. It was there all day and night.

The Warmest Christmas Siri Yuhas

Have you ever had a warm Christmas? I have!

It was about two years ago. On Christmas Eve my family went to my aunt’s house. She lives in Hastings, Minnesota. On Christmas morning we opened our presents and went to the airport. That’s because my brother Riley was with the Amery band and was going to California. We stayed for five days. It was me and my brother Kruse’s first time on an airplane. It was so cool. We saw the Grand Canyon from the airplane! My whole family came. We stayed in Los Angeles, California.

We went swimming in the Pacific Ocean. I was so excitred I forget to change into my swimsuit!

We also bought shells. My brother Riley got to play in the Big Ball Balloon parade. After the parade we went out for dinner. It tasted so good! The hotel we stayed at had a pool so we went swimming! The whole week was so much fun I hope we can have an experience like that again!!!

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Snow Castle

Samantha Newbauer Every winter we make a snow castle. We make it with snow bricks. We use it with a shovel. My mom and my dad help me make it. It is huge. My mom and dad threw me, my brother and sister in the castle.

We play house in it when it is done. It looks like a tunnel.

Ice Skating Bijou Petersen

Do you want to hear about the time Ava and I went ice skating last winter? Ok, so we went with her mom, dad, and both of her sisters. My best friend Ava and I did tricks on the ice together. We held hands and did twirls too.

I also did a 360 on the ice, it was cool! Ava’s baby sister was in a stroller on the ice, it was funny! After two hours we had to go but we didn’t want to.

That was the best sleep over ever! I hope I can go again.

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The Best Christmas

The Unforgettable Christmas Eve

Timmy Justice

Anna Wagner

My sister ran in my room and yelled get up!

I woke up. My sister and I ran in mom and dad’s room. We opened our presents then we watched a movie. After the movie we ate breakfast. My sister and I watched more TV. Next we went to grandmas. We opened more presents after we played with our cousin in the basement. We played a lot of games. Then we watched more TV. My whole family ate supper.

My sister and I asked for a sleep over with our cousin. We watched even more TV until bed at ten o’clock. The next morning we woke up and had warm pancakes. Then we got on our snow gear and had our snowball fight.

After about twenty minutes we built a snowman.

That afternoon my sister and I went home.

Last year was the most magical Christmas Eve! It all began on December 24, 2014. I was at my grandma and papas. Like every year my cousins, brother, and I went outside right before supper.

When we were outside we saw something glimmer. It looked like sequence but it wasn’t. It almost lookied like dust that shined. After that we went to the backyard to investigate. We saw something that looked like Santa but we weren’t sure. We saw it go to my papa’s shack. When we got there Santa was gone, but there was a present that said my papa’s name on it. We rushed inside and told our family what happened. It was one of my favorite Christmas Eve’s ever!

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Christmas Is Amazing

Grace Williamson

Mrs. Hanson’s class, Amery Back row, left to right: Michael Wade, Bradley Chovan, Nelson Wilcox, Gracie Johnston, Bella Scanlon, Hayden Larson, Landon Gomoll. Middle row: Allyson Peterson, Addie Amans, Wyatt Warshall, Andre Koehler, Grace Williamson, Kaleb Cook, Ben Widiker. Front row: Eli Hood, Anna Gould, Alexis Lyon. Missing was Taylor Will.

Christmas

Elf on the Shelf

Hayden Larson

Bradley Chovan

I wake up in the morning, go downstairs, and grab my presents. Then I go to my Grandma’s house and open presents.

After we are done, we eat dinner. Later, I go with my Grandma to a party. At the party I see my cousin. His name is Aden.

We play video games and have a bunch of snacks.

We also stay up all night and play. Then I go home and go to sleep. When I wake up, I go downstairs and play with my toys and puppy. His name is Barney.

At Christmas time, when it is snowing, I wake up and smell cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. They smell so good!

They are very tasty. Later we set up the Christmas tree. We have a lot of decorations. The Christmas tree looks really cool. The next morning we open presents. We sit by the Christmas tree. We have a lot of fun!

Elf on the Shelf is my favorite thing in the world.

It is so cool. I like him a lot. My Elf on the Shelf’s name is Ethan. My mom got him for us as a surprise about a year ago.

I was really happy. My mom read me the story about Elf on the Shelf and then we named him.

At Christmas time, Ethan starts to move.

Each night he moves to another secret spot in our house. We are supporsed to find him. Sometimes he is in very funny places. One time he was even hanging from the ceiling fan! Another time he was sitting between a wedding picture of my mom and dad and a flower vase! It was very funny to us!

On Christmas Eve, Ethan needs to leave and help Santa at the North Pole. He is helping to make toys. I am sad, but I know Santa needs him to help.

Christmas

Log Cabin Bella Scanlon

Every winter my mom, my brother, Gavin, and I go to our log cabin. I don’t know where it is but I do know that it is very far away from Amery. I like to pretend the icicles are popsicles. My mom, my brother, Gavin, and I eat s’mores. I’m guessing that you’re guessing, how? Well, the log cabin has a fireplace. Then we also drink hot chocolate.

Then we eat dinner and go to bed. Then we eat breakfast. Then we go to my brother Gavin’s hockey game.

Last Christmas Eve Michael Wade

Last Christmas Eve, my family went to my friend’s house and we rode in their truck to a thick frozen lake and rode snowmobiles. It was so much fun. Then we had hot cocoa. It was good! Later we had a snowball fight.

It was fun! Then we went home and we opened the door and ate hot chicken.

It was very, very, very good! After dinner we built a snowman. It was fun. The next morning was Christmas and we opened presents. Some presents are so cool and some are video games.

Some are so cool, no awesome!

It hope it will happen again this year, but not like the time my friend tipped over the sled. That was not funny, but it was a little funny, I guess?!

Kaleb Cook

Getting Our Christmas Tree Allyson Peterson

I love getting our Christmas tree because my whole family is with me. That is my favorite part about it. When we all get home, I get out all of the Christmas stuff and then my dad and my brother, Brett, help put up the Christmas tree. Then we put up the lights and all the ornaments. The ornaments that are too high for my sister, Sydney, and I, my brother helps to put them up for us. Then my brother puts up the angel. Then we wrap all of each others presents and put them underneath the Christmas tree.

After that, my mom and I make treats for Santa.

We put out a cup of milk that has Santa’s name on it and also a plate of carrots for Santa’s reindeer.

Then my sister and I help each other decorate our rooms together and we make a chain so we know how many days until Christmas. After that we try looking at our presents. We look to see how many presents we get.

I love Christmas and Christmas Eve and getting ready for Christmas and that is what this story is about.

Most of the time only my mom goes and gets new pajamas but sometimes my sisters and I go and pick out pajamas that we like otherwise mom just picks out pajamas that we always end up liking. The day we get our Christmas tree is the first night we get to wear our new pajamas to bed.

So now I will tell you how we get our Christmas tree. First we get my Grandpa’s truck. Then we drive our Grandpa’s truck to the tree farm. It takes about fiften to thirty minutes to get there.

Then we drive through where you are supposed to drive through and walk through where you are supposed to walk through. Then my dad cuts down the tree that we all like. Then we all help carry the tree to a building where a couple of people who work there come and drill a hole in the bottom of the tree so the tree can sit in the tree stand. Then they put it on a machine that shakes the tree so the dead pine needles and branches can fall off and not at our house.

Then they push the tree through another machine that puts a net around the tree. When they are doing that, we get hot apple cider and candy canes for the way home. After that they help put the tree in the truck. Then we drive home and put the tree in its tree stand. We let it sit overnight, that way some more pine needles can fall off.

The next day we decorate the tree. Every year my sisters and I get a new special ornament to put on the tree. I think my first ornament said Baby’s First Christmas.

I wonder what ornament I will get this year? The order of how we put stuff on the tree is lights, ornaments, mom and dad’s ornaments, then the star.

So Anna, Ella and I help dad put on the lights, then we put on our own ornaments. When we are all done we help mom and dad put on their ornaments. My dad puts on the star and plugs in the lights and the star. We watch the tree glow for a

couple of minutes.

Then we give the tree some water and my dad helps us set up the tree downstairs that my sisters and I decorate. We use lights, some ornaments, and a star. Then we plug in the lights on the tree and shut off the lights in the basement.

We call down our mom and dad and sit on the couch together and watch the fake tree glow for a couple of minutes. Then my sisters and I go and put on our new pajamas and come back downstairs and we sometimes ask for hot cocoa. Sometimes we get our way! We watch the tree glow while we drink our hot cocoa.

When we are done with our hot cocoa we have to go to bed.

Basically until Christmas Eve we clean the house and decorate. My sisters and I LOVE looking through decorations, especially Anna and I. My sisters and I LOVE helping decorate so we help with some decorating in that time.

Now I will tell you about Christmas Eve. I go to my Grandpa Rent’s house. We call them Grandma Jean and Papa.

They live in River Falls.

Most of the time we have supper there. When we play, mostly Anna, Marah, and I play together and Ella, Joshua and Michael play together. Sarah plays with whoever she wants to. Sometimes Joshua and Michael play alone because Sarah plays with Anna, Marah and I. So Ella plays with Anna, Marah, Sarah, and I. When it gets closer to around 8:00 p.m., we leave so we can get home in time for church.

It lasts about an hour.

When church is done, we go home and make cookies. Then we put them out with milk and also some carrots. After that my sisters and I go to bed.

When we wake up we jump on each other’s bed to get everyone up. Then we go downstairs to open presents. After presents, we open stockings. Later in the afternoon we go to my Grandma and Grandpa’s house in Amery.

First I play with my cousins then we open presents and stockings. Later we eat dinner. When it’s closer to bed time, we get ready to leave. I enjoy Christmas with my family.

AMERY HOLIDAY STROLL

DECEMBER 1, 2015

How to Make a Sledding Hill Anna Gould

I’m going to tell you about the sledding hill, also known as the Super Speedy Sledding hill, in my backyard and how to make it.

First you wait for a lot of hard snow to come.

Then make a pile of snow that’s a couple feet deep and wide enough for a tube or sled. Here’s a tip: Make sure it’s where you want your trail to be. The trail is where your tube or sled will slide down to the bottom of the hill.

Now it’s time to tell you how to make the trail.

First you go to the top of the little hill you made.

Shovel the part facing the bottom of the hill. Next make the trail that the tubes or sleds will go on.

Start by sending a tube down the route with a rider, then shovel it a little deeper. Here’s a tip: If you’re going to do it at night, get some lanterns on posts. Even if you’re not going to do it at night it’s still a good idea.

Now that you have a trail, it’s time to make a little staircase up to the top of the little hill you made. Now make a trail to walk up the hill. Here’s a tip: Don’t put the hill to walk on where the trail to tube on is, but put it near it. Now you have completed the sledding hill.

Now it’s time to tell you how to use it. First you put the tube or sled on the top of the little hill you made, then give yourself or have someone else push you down the little hill you made. It might not work the first time, but keep on trying until it does.

Now my job is over. I’ve taught you how to make and ride a Super Speedy Sledding Hill. I hope you all will have fun sledding!

My Ice Man Nelson Wilcox

Once on a hotter winter day my brother and I made a snowman, a big snowman. The snow was so wet that my snow gear was dripping water. The next day it was freezing outside! My brother and I geared up and went outside to check on our snowman and it was ice! We tried to destroy it for at least a half an hour. Then we gave up and went inside. The next day we woke up and it was warm outside again! We ran to check our snowman. Our snowman was gone. All that was left was a little hump of snow.

Christmas Day

Around Christmas

Every year for Christmas I either go to a relatives house or we stay at home and they come here.

Then at 7:00 o’clock we go out to eat at The Cafe. I always pick cheese pie, and for dessert I get ice cream which is called The Tree Green. After dessert I go to the playhouse and my favorite thing to do is to go on the trampoline. After about four hours we go home.

Then we are home for about 5 minutes. Then we go for a walk. When we get home it’s about 1:00 o’clock in the morning so we’re all tired. Then we go to bed. In the morning it’s time for us to say our goodbyes. Then we eat breakfast. My favorite thing is a breakfast burrito. Then my little brother and I watch TV or we love to play. Then my big brother takes my little brother and they do the same thing that I did with him. Then we start arguing over my little brother.

Then I give in so I play on the PS3. We all have a lot of fun on Christmas Day!

Around Christmas I make snow angels by myself in my backyard. It is a lot of fun. My backyard is very big. When I am done I like to add a halo on each one. I also like to go snowmobiling. My dad watches me and gives me tips. Some of his tips are how to start the engine and how to go fast.

It is fun! We make trails in the woods. Sometimes I have snowball fights with my Dad. It is super fun! We have them in the backyard. We make snow walls to hide behind. We make snowballs as we are having the fight.

I like to make cookies with my mom. We make sugar cookies with frosting and decorations. The best part is eating them!

We make some for Christmas and some for just our family to eat. On Christmas Day we open presents in my living room.

I like to play with my presents for a long time. It depends on the gift, sometimes I like to play alone, sometimes I like to play with someone else. I have a lot of fun with my family at Christmas!

Wyatt Warshall

Snowboarding Andre Koehler

Every year I go snowboarding. I usually go with my Dad and one of his friends. We go to Trollhaugen. My favorite tricks to do there are the 360’s and 180’s. I also like to go down the rails and off the jumps. One year I was going down the hill and when I went off the jump my snowboard broke. When it broke, it hit my friend’s snowboard also. It hurt my friend because it made him go face-first into the snow. He had to be helped back to the lodge. I felt really bad. Last year I went to the Trail Jam Competition. I won a trophy. I want to go again this year. Pretty soon we will be getting our season passes for snowboarding this year!

Christmas Day Eli Hood

On Christmas Day my family goes to my Grandma’s house. My mom, my brother, Brody, and I set up the presents. Then my Grandma and I make the pumpkin pie, then we make the apple pie. Then the relatives come over.

Then it’s time for our big dinner. The food is really good. Then we go downstairs. That is where all of the presents are. Later it is time to leave. My family and I have a lot of fun on Christmas Day!

Ben Widiker

Christmas Time with My Family Landon Gomoll

My mom and dad are going to buy a Christmas tree at Walmart for $58.

Then my mom and dad will put decorations on it.

My family will decorate the outside of the house.

After it snows and the snow is deep, my family takes turns going snowboarding in a field. Later we make a snowman together in our back yard.

Sometimes we make snowforts in the snow hill when the snow gets really deep. It is going to be really fun with my family at Christmas time!

Christmas Cookies Taylor Will

When you want to bake cookies make sure someone helps you like my mom helps me. When you have someone to help you, you can get started.

When you are done you can get some shapes and cut them out. Also, I put toppings on them like ... frosting and chocolate chips. The color of the cookie should be white or gray. Then we put them out for Santa. Last year when we put them out for Santa, somehow he got in to our sugar and his foot prints were on the floor!

I can’t wait to make our cookies this year!

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When It’s Christmas

Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Every year on Thanksgiving my mom and I sit down and watch the Macy’s Day Parade. Then my Uncle, Dad, Aunt and cousins come over. Their names are Anja who is 9, Mav who is 6, Emma who is 12, and Evan who is 13.

Then we have breakfast. We have eggs with bacon and hashbrowns.

After that my cousins and I go outside and we play house on my swing set. Anja is the mom and I am the daughter.

When the day is almost over we have our Thanksgiving feast. My mom and aunt make the food. We have turkey, mashed potatoes and corn. For dessert we have ice cream and a cookie. That night my sister, my cousins, and I watch a movie downstairs. We have a lot of fun!

On Christmas Eve I like to decorate the tree with my family because I get to hang out. I really like to do that because I love my family. My brother and I have special ornaments.

We have a castle and a dog or cat. After we put the ornaments on the tree my brother and I play in the snow while my mom and dad put the lights, sparkly red ribbon and the star on.

When my brother and I are outside, we make snow forts and have a snowball fight. When we came in we drink hot cocoa with marshmallows.

Then we go to eat at a restaurant for lunch.

When we come back we go to my Grandma and Grandpa’s house to open presents. Later that night we come back home and I ask my mom if we can make cinnamon rolls.

When we do, it smells like cinnamon!

We have a lot of fun on Christmas Eve!

Addie Amans

Gracie Johnston When it’s Christmas Eve I go to my Grandma’s house. I have supper.

Then we check if Santa is close by our house. Then we go home and I always check my watch to see what time it is. My parents always tell me what time Santa is coming.

It’s 9:00 at night when it’s Christmas. We always wake up on Christmas morning very early. Then we eat cinnamon rolls.

Then we open presents.

After we open presents, we play with them. My sister and I share them, then we relax. We sit by our Christmas tree. Our Christmas tree has a lot of special ornaments, like Santa, angels, and star ornaments. We also decorate with small houses and pretend trees. Later we go open presents at my other Grandma and Grandpa’s house.

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Sledding

Christmas Day

Sean Evenson

Alessandra Hayes

Sometimes in winter I go to Wild Mountain! It is fun. Here’s what I do. I get up. My mom goes to work until about 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. My dad sometimes goes to work and sometimes he does not go to work. When he does not go to work, my dad and I play the Wii. At 1:00 p.m. we go to Wild Mountain!

It is about 1 hour from my house. When we get there, we go straight to the spot where we get our tickets.

We normally see my kindergarten teacher and my parents talk for a little bit. Then we go sledding.

When we are done sledding we go home, have something to eat and go to bed. I love going to Wild Mountain!

Last winter we made cookies on the first day it snowed. It was fun!

Days past and soon it was Christmas day. I woke up and got out of bed and ran to the living room and saw all the presents. I was the first person up. I ran back to my mom and dad’s room and woke them up! Then I went to my room and woke up Niko. Niko is my little brother. I pulled Niko to the living room.

There were a lot of presents. After opening presents I went outside and built a snowman with my little brother.

It was fun! It got really cold outside so we went inside the house. We went to the fireplace to warm up. Mom gave us hot chocolate and cookies. It was delicious!

Then we read a couple of books and watched TV. We had an awesome day!

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Family Christmas LeeAnn Rosenbush

Each Christmas, my whole family gets together and we have a party.

I love it! The first thing we do to get ready is bake cookies and brownies.

Then we put them in a bucket. When we are done, we grab the cookies, go into the van and we drive to our aunt’s house.

It is really fun.

The first thing we do when we get there is watch the football game.

Well, I did not watch the game. I do not like football. So while the family was watching the game, I was downstairs watching TV. After the game was done, we ate.

The kids got to eat downstairs and I got to watch TV. Then the family came downstairs so we could open presents. After all of the presents are gone, my cousin and I start a wrapping paper war. It is where everybody throws wrapping paper at each other. Then we get to play board games. After the party is over everybody else goes home, but my mom, dad, and brother always spend the night I can’t wait until next year.

Christmas Eve Taylor Moulton

Every year on Christmas Eve, before we go to bed, we set out cookies and carrots for Santa and the reindeer. Last year Santa ate the cookie that I set out for him. Then we go to bed, but it’s really hard to fall asleep. Somebody always wakes up at 12:00 a.m. or 1:00 a.m. and checks if Santa came. If he didn’t they go back to bed. If he did, they wake everyone up except for my mom and dad. Then we peek down and guess what our presents are.

Last year I was right about one of them. We keep guessing until 5:00 a.m. That’s when we get to wake my mom and dad up. When they’re up, we get to open presents. I was right! I got an American Girl Doll! I was so excited! Finally, we sat by our fireplace and opened the rest of our presents. Santa came for my dog Bella too! I can’t wait until next Christmas!

Christmas Fun Quinnleigh Page

I like when Santa gives us presents. One time he gave me a bike. Before Christmas I went to see Santa. I told him I wanted a bike. I went to my grandma and grandpa’s house and I opened up a present. I got a toy for my American Girl dolls.

It was a bike! Then my auntie gave me a shirt.

The next day we went to my grandpa’s party at my auntie’s house.

Under a Christmas tree, I found a present for me. It was a purse from my great aunt. Under the Christmas tree I had presents from my family.

I got American Girl pajamas for me and my dolls.

They fit all of my dolls. I had another present from my little brother. It was a doll.

I opened a big box and found a bike. It was in pieces. My dad put it together and I got to ride on it. After that we went home and fell asleep. I liked that Christmas!

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The Christmas Party

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Christmas Memories

Natasha Tiry

Marissa Fisk

Kelly Fern

Each winter around Christmas, we have a family party. The day before the party is very busy. To get started, we usually wrap gifts which involves shopping. We go to the toy store and get a cart full of different toys, go home, and wrap them up. After that we make cards for everyone.

Then we make cookies.

While the cookies are cooking, we invite my grandmas and grandpas and cousins to come gather at our house. When the cookies are done, we let them cool on the counter.

When everyone gets to our house, we greet them with the cookies, then we sit down in a circle with our gifts. Then the adults give the kids gifts. When everybody gets their gifts, we all open them at the same time.

After that, the kids go outside and make snow forts. Next, we make our forts. We play in them for a while. Then we go inside. It’s snack time.

We have hot chocolate and the rest o the cookies. Next, we all go to my room and play with our gifts.

Then it’s supper time.

We sit at the table. We all fold our hands, bow our heads, close our eyes and pray. Then, we help ourselves to the food. After supper, it’s dessert. I’m always excited for hot fudge with chocolate icing. After dessert we go back and play with our toys.

Later it’s time for bed for the kids. We get ready for bed and then we go to bed.

We all fall asleep very fast because we are all worn out from the party I can’t wait until next year!

Every year, during Christmas week, I get my tree and it’s either a Charlie Brown tree or a normal tree. My mom likes normal trees but my dad on the other hand likes Charlie Brown trees. My sister, brother, and I don’t really care.

Then, when we get home from picking out the tree, we get down on bin of Christmas stuff and decorate the tree.

Next, we wrap the presents and then my dad hides them in the garage.

We have to go and find them on Christmas day.

After we are all done decorating, we watch Christmas movies on the TV until it’s time for bed.

Then, after a couple of days, it is the morning before Christmas Eve! I’m always excited. So is my sister and brother.

We wait and wait for bed time and to keep us busy my mom tells us to hang up our stockings. Then it’s bed time. We are all excited!

Then it is morning. We wake up and go into my mom and dad’s room because they always tell us to wait for them so they can video tape us. Then we come running in and see all the presents from Santa and mom and dad.

It’s time to open them!

After opening presents we go to church and to my grandma and grandpa’s house. Finally we go home. It was a great Christmas. I hope we have another one like this next year.

Last Christmas I built a present fort. I woke up at 5:00 in the morning. I went into the living room and my living room was full of presents. My dad passed out the presents. I had so many. I decided to stack my presents up and I made a wall of presents.

Then, I stacked more presents on the sides of the wall. Finally, I took off one present after another to open them. This year’s presents were cool.

I can’t wait for next year’s presents.

Winter Fun

One year, my family and I went to my grandma and grandpa’s house for Christmas. We played a dice game with the presents. First we put a number on every present.

When we are putting the numbers on presents, my grandpa sings a song with his guitar. After we are done with putting a number on every present, we roll the dice and if there is a present that has the same exact number as the one you rolled, you take it. When the game is done my grandma makes some cookies. Then we all get our pajamas on, watch a movie, and then go to bed.

Luciana Aizpurua Every winter, all my family goes to my grandma and grandpa’s house to go sledding. After we get there, we put on our boots, snow pants, jackets, hats and gloves. Finally, we all go outside.

My cousins are so, so, so excited, just like me.

We all have a sled but we only use one. We tell our parents to push us. We scream all the way down the hill. Then we walk up the big, big, big hill. It was not fun until we got to the top and went down a million more times. I can’t wait until next year!

The Christmas Game Alex Lester

Sledding With Family and Friends Dale Tritt

My favorite part about sledding is when I get to go sledding on big hills with my friends and family. It’s fun. Sledding is one of my favorite sports in the whole wide world.

My family and my friends always go sledding on my birthday. When there is snow, it’s the perfect time to sled. I love sledding. I love it so much I do it every year because it’s fun.

I love sledding!

Christmas at My Grandma’s Teagan Cran

Each Christmas my family goes to my grandma’s house. We get there at 5:00 o’clock. We play the piano and sing. It is a lot of fun. Then at 7:00 o’clock we play in the snow. Next, my grandma and my sister and my cousin make cookies. Then, my cousin and I look for Santa. Next, we go inside and watch a movie. After the movie we go outside again. We look for red lights in the sky. Last year we saw reindeer tracks in the snow and saw Rudolph’s nose. Then, we come back in and go to bed. It’s always a fun day!

Christmas Fun Jacob Welu

On Christmas morning before we open presents, we have to wait for mom and dad to wake up, but that’s okay because it gives us more time to figure out what is in our presents. First, we eat breakfast. When we are done eating, we open presents. Then we play with them. Later we go to our grandma’s house to open more presents. We play with those toys. Then we go home and watch a movie. Merry Christmas!

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A Winter Day

Every year I go to my dad’s and we go to the Amery Golf Course. We sled and snow board down the hill that’s there.

One time my brother hit his back on the ice and I went to check on him. He was fine. Then we walked up to the car and we went back home to have some hot cocoa. Then we went to bed. I can’t wait to go back again.

In winter, I always go outside and eat icicles and snow. I like eating snow and icicles because it tastes like water. I don’t mind that it tastes like water. I think that water tastes kind of good.

I think that icicles are formed from water that comes out of the hang over on the top of the roof of a house. The water comes out of it and turns into icicles. After I am full of eating snow and icicles I stop eating them and go inside. I can’t wait to do it again!

Graydon Nelson

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Snowball Fights Brock Hosking

In winter, I like to have snowball fights. One time I had a snowball fight with my mom. I kept getting hit, so I went to the snowball pile I made the day before but it had frozen together, so I had to make more snowballs. It continued like a regular snowball fight after that.

I like snowball fights.

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Rocco Meyers

Last winter Mark, Bruno, Stella, Violet, Hazel and I made a snowman.

Mark made the first snow ball. Then Bruno, Stella, and I made the second snow ball. Mark, Violet, and Hazel made the last snow ball. Bruno thought it was unfair that Mark made two snow balls, so Bruno made one more snow ball. Violet got to put the carrot nose on.

Bruno put one eye in and I did the other one. Stella and Violet put on the buttons. We had fun!

Christmas Fun Victor Jarocki

One Christmas I built a snow fort with my dad.

We used shovels to shape the fort. It was round with a roof. After it was done, I hid in it because my dad was throwing snowballs at me. Then we went inside and had hot chocolate.

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Opening Presents on Christmas Reegan Ward

One night before Christmas my mom and I baked cookies. We also got milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer!

Then, my mom and I put them on the mantle by the fireplace.

The next morning, when I woke up it was Christmas Day! Then, I went downstairs to see how many presents there were. Then, before my brother and I got to open our presents we had to wait for my dad to get up.

Next, when he got up, we got to open our presents! I got a lot of presents and candy! Then, Christmas night my grandma came over! Then, we got to open presents from my mom, dad and grandma!

When we were opening them it was snowing out!

It was fun!

Snowmobiling Peter Markee

One time two years ago, my dad and I went snowmobiling. The snowmobile trail is right across the road. We drove about twelve miles. Then, we came to a lake. I think it was Pike Lake. We saw some more snowmobilers. I think they were racing ones. We got off the lake. We drove about twelve more miles and then we came to a popular trail. Then, my dad had to drive. My hands got freezing cold after a while. About five miles later, we stopped to get gas. After we started going we went for about eleven more miles and then we arrived in Luck.

Before we got there we went through a corn field.

Then, we went all the way back home. When we got back we had driven sixtyfour miles that day.

Mrs. Yeske’s class, Amery

Lucas Goldsmith

My favorite thing is when my family tries to guess what our presents are. We use clues like what it sounds like when I shake it. I also look at the shape. One time I squeezed it and it squeaked. It was a present for Fin my dog.

Christmas Is In Minecraft Alexander Drane

I created a world called S-ens. At first it was spring. Then, I got out of the world until it was the next day. Then, it was winter. I made an igloo and kept stuffing baby cows in it. I couldn’t stuff grown up cows in it because they were too big. I made a house and I put a very large Christmas tree inside. I did a cheat that makes it night.

When I woke up . . I SAW PRESENTS! They were filled with diamonds, iron, gold, coal and lapis (a dye).

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I like ice skating, do you? If you do, you will like this story. Let’s start.

Every day when I got up, I ate breakfast. Then, I ask my mom (Mrs. Komanec) to go ice skating.

Sometimes she said “no” and sometimes “yes.”

Mrs. Komanec (my mom) is good at ice skating. My mom is . . kind, helpful, fun, and always loved.

On Christmas Eve, we always go to grandma’s house to eat . . . roast beef, chocolate with cranberry filling, also we eat peas.

We watch “The Polar Express.”

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One of my favorite things to do is my Elf on the Shelf. His name is FREDDY! He is really funny!

My birthery is on December 7th. One of the best things to do on my birthday is to be with my family and have broccoli cheese soup with bread bowls. MMMMM! It just warms my heart.

Setting up the Christmas tree is so much fun to do with my family!

Especially when it’s my turn to put the hat at the top of the tree! I love winter when we get coom cacka from grammie! It’s so yummy! Hot chocolate is so fun to drink with my family. We laugh so much!!!

Having Christmas with my family is so fun!

We play games, open presents, and laugh a lot!!! Going to grammies and sledding, making snow angels, and making gingerbread cookies is so much fun! Do you have winter memories?

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Christmas Party with my Dad Will Peterson

One day, on December 20, 2014, Jadon, David, and I were going to a Peterson Christmas party with my dad. It was at my Uncle John’s house. When we got there Jadon ran up the stairs, even I ran up the stairs, but David and dad did not. Jadon was the 1st one up, I was 2nd one up, and David and dad were last. The brown dog ran to the door, he saw us and barked. Bark, bark, bark, bark, bark. I just know one person who came here it was cousin Belle she was upstairs.

And then, Jadon and I were playing a game called foosball. Jadon and I were winning and then Belle played Jadon.

I know there was turkey, milk and croissants and that is the food that I know. And then, I had another croissant. Then, I was done eating.

I played with the LEGOs. It was fun. I pretended they talk. And I pretend it was from the LEGO movie, he was in real life then, back to LEGO life. Then, it was time for presents and I ran upstairs.

I got a Ninja Turtle movie, a LEGO set, and I got $125 dollars. Then, I left.

Then, at home I watched planes, but my baby sister wanted to watch Frozen.

So I watched in my room and she watched Frozen out in the living room with my mom and Jadon.

Snowball Fights Lisa Gehl

Julie and me were having a snowball fight and we had a shield. And we were sledding and we made snowmen and we had a lot of fun. And we got some hot cocoa. And I won the game and it was so fun. And we had no sled when we went sledding. We went sledding at Grandma’s house last winter. And we watched a movie.

Sledding

Kaylee Burstad Last winter my mom, my big sister, and I went sledding behind the Amery Hardees. My mom and I played a game called “Chase on the sled.” I went running down the hill without a sled. My mom went chasing after me on a sled. The sled went really fast and she caught up with me maybe a little too much, because she . . . crushed into me with the sled. My sister just laughed. Then, we came home and had hot cocoa.

Sledding at Uncle Ryan’s House Rachael Poppe

Sledding was fun, especially when we made a jump for the sleds. It was awesome. When my cousins got there we played a game to win presents. I won a nerf gun. We played with the nerf guns. Then, we went sledding. The dog was going nuts. It was chasing us down the hill while we were sledding.

We also went on a snowmobile ride. We used the sleds to ride behind the snowmobile. I got to drive the snowmobile.

Christmas Tyler Ellfeson

Every Christmas, my family and I go to my grandma’s house to celebrate. We watch videos on the tablet, play, and watch TV. On Christmas night, my cousin Lily spends the night at my house. In the morning, we open presents.

The Year I Got My Remote Controlled Snowmobile!

Grady Fulton

One year ago, I got my RC snowmobile. I really wanted to take it out of the box, but I couldn’t! I just moved on and went to my room.

Then, a couple days later something awesome happened. In the morning, when I came downstairs it was open and my dad was playhing with it.

Then, I got to play with it!

I took it out in the snow and I destroyed it, but not on purpose. It hit a tree and the skiis and track fell off.

The Day I Went Tubing Kya Nelson

The day I went tubing, I went with my friends and family.

To get up on the hill it’s this huge platform that takes you to the top of the hill, they like to call it the magic carpet. The first hill I went on was hill number 10. It was so fast, I thought I was going to lose my hat. I got a little scared. Snow even flew in my mouth. The next hill was number 9. I went up in the air, it felt like I was flying in the air.

That was our last hill. My parents said it was time to go home. So we went home and got a glass of hot chocolate. “This was fun,” I said.

My Family and the Annoying Cousin Aaliyah Malachesen

My grandpa John makes me a sledding hill every year and after we go in and my grandma makes us hot chocolate.

Then, when my mom comes to pick us up, I ask her if we can sleep over. She says, “I’ll think about it.” Then, she finally says, “yes.” Once it gets dark, my grandma makes my cousin and I a bed. It is upstairs on the floor.

Then, my cousin and I put our hands together and cover our faces. Grandma takes our picture.

This is the part where annoying comes in. My cousin is so annoying, but she is still my cousin. I haven’t seen her for a while.

She is my favorite cousin, but she is still sometimes annoying. The end.

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Spreading (and Sledding) Christmas Memories Lily Kay Kasper

Every Christmas my sister and I go sledding.

We don’t have to go to any fancy places because we live on a giant hill. It’s almost as big as Trollhaugen. One time, my sister and I went so far off the hill we hit the address pole! We have to share our sleds too. We both want to use the fast one.

We bought the fast one at Menards. We also got two other sleds at Menards but, they are way slower.

My family lives in the country so we get lots of snow. One time the snow was so high it was up to our waist! I was still little when that happened so I fell right in the snow!

That was really fun! I have a lot of good memories.

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Trollhaugen Sawyer Luedtke

One time my family and I went skiing at Trollhaugen. It was so fun. I skied down the hill very fast. So fast I got snow in my face.

Next, I went down a steep hill. Unfortunately, I fell down and landed in a pile of snow. My face was red. The next hill was bumpy and hilly. I went over them and I almost fell down again. Finally, it was time to go home. It was a fun experience.

Snowman Olivia Chaves

One day Estella and I made a snowman on our deck. It had a carrot nose and a rock mouth.

We used my mom’s jacket and gloves and my dad’s hat. It was beautiful. I was so surprised, Estella was too. I love it. It was fun, but it was cold. It was hard, but I got to be with my family. I also got to go skating. It was fun too.

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Snow Fort Conner Voght

Last year I made a big snow fort. I made a roof with boards. I jumped out a hole of the fort. It was really FUN. I am going to do it this year. I went face first into the snow. I ran and jumped over my fort and knocked the other part of it off. After that I went inside and had hot chocolate.

Ice Fishing

Nathan Wundrow Once I went ice fishing. I would not sit still.

I kept on talking. I kept on saying, “I’m bored!” I got about 20 fish with my dad. My dad got 40 fish.

The only problem was, I dropped a fishing pole in the water! We stayed for 2 hours. I dragged the ice shack because I wanted to. We were on the lake by my house. It was fun.

Mrs. Groth’s class, Amery

Back row, left to right: Jason Walter, David Williamson, Carter Wollan, Jordan Johnson, Conner Voght, Nathan Wundrow.

Middle row: Jaedyn Shenton, Dawson Jensen, Chloe Rademacher, Maren Dodge, Isabella Bowen, Alexis Repka, Selene Ideker.

Front row: Alexandra Edwards, Hannah Rosenberg, Bailey Whitehead. Missing was Hailey Marciniak and Gabrielle Albee.

Four Wheeling in the Snow Baylie Whitehead

My dad and I put my sled on the back of his four wheeler, and he was pulling me. I fell off and he was still driving! Sometimes I go on my belly. We pretty much did it a couple years ago. Sometimes I take my orange sled or my pink sled. Sometimes I have to lean left to the left. I have to lean left if I go right. Then I go right or I might jump. After I go inside and I have some hot cocoa.

Sledding With Dawson Isabella Bowen

At my house I have a big hill.

My sister, Dawson and I went down the hill. My sister went past Dawson.

He accidentally kicked my sister. Then my sister got a bloody nose. After my mom helped Gabby, my sister, we had hot cocoa. It was fun. Then we went back outside again and we went back sledding.

Playing in the Snow Selene Ideker

My brother and I went in the snow tunnel and it fell on me. It was fun to dig me out of the snow.

Then we made a family of Snow Dad, a Snow Mom, and Snow Kids too. It was really, really fun.

The Christmas Party Maren Dodge

Two years ago we were setting up the basement, and Owen yelled “They’re here, they’re here!” “Who’s here?” I asked. “The guests.” He yelled. Then my dad ran upstairs, and I hung the last streamer. Then I ran upstairs to my room, and put on my sombrero, my mustache, and my little fake round glasses. Then I went into the kitchen. My dad called, Come to the living room.” “Ok.” I said back to him. Then I ran to my living room, and I saw 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 people. WOW!! Then we played a game called pick a present, and I got a ball. It had a face on it, and it said “Have a Merry Merry Christmas!!! The party was AMAZING!

A Christmas Party Alexis Repka

I love going to my aunt Gail’s Christmas party.

We have food, cake and ice cream. They even have a TV that you can turn on a fireplace and it actually heats up the room!!! Then my sister and I go up to my couisin Erica and Rachel’s room.

After a while we go down to the basement and open gifts! My sister and I always have shocked faces on what we get!! After that we play with our new toys and then we go home.

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Snowman

Hannah Jean Rosenberg

David Michael Williamson

One day when I was at my dad’s house, Mandy made a snowman that was about 5 feet tall! My dad’s was about 6 feet tall!

Mine was about 4 feet tall!

After we did all of the rolling, we got things like hats, gloves, and scarves.

My dad even put an empty can of 7-up in the snowman’s hand. Then we went in and had some hot chocolate.

One winter day we built a snowman. We added: Deer horns, candy, spray paint, a carrot and glasses. It took us about 3-1/2 hours to build. It took 1 ball one hour to make.

The other balls took an hour too. Decorations took a half an hour. Have you ever built a snowman?

Trollhaugen

Jordan Levi Johnson I like sledding. I went to Trollhaugen to go sledding. I went with my mom and brother. Sledding there is fun because the hills are fast. Lane 10 is the bumpiest. We dressed warm in snow pants, jacket, boots, hats and mittens.

A Hockey Story Jason Walter

Last year I went to state for my brother’s hockey team. It was fun We got to go to a hotel. The hotel had a swimming pool. It was 3 floors. We drove 1 hour.

My brother’s team took 5th place. I hope I get to go to state. It would be fun.

A Winter Party Dawson Jensen

One winter day when I was six I went to Hunky Dory, and we had a church party. Two girls made a ramp out of snow. I went down the ramp and fell off my sled. Then I went ice skating. I fell a few times. We ate too. I had a hot dog and some chips.

Then we went home.

California

Hailey Marciniak I went to California last winter with my family.

My dad’s uncle’s cabin is in California. There was a swimming pool and a hot tub! There was a fair going on and we got to go on a roller coaster. It was fun. We got to rent a bike.

We had a race, but I lost because I fell off onto the concrete. It really hurt!

We went back home and we went to sleep.

Santa Coming To . . .

Alexandra Edwards

One time when I was little I was at my Grandma’s house, and Santa came to my grandma’s house when we were all awake!

Santa put me on his lap, and I started to play with his beard.

It felt like I got 1,000 toys!

They were so fun to play with - at least when I was little.

When this happened, I was about 1-1/2 to 2 years old. I wish that day never ended!

A Happy Winter Day Jaedyn Shenton

One winter day my grandpa and I went to the golf course to go sledding.

It was fun. After sledding we went home and I had hot chocolate. I’m excited to go this winter!!

Packers vs. Lions Carter Wollan

Last December, I was traveling to Green Bay. The Packers were playing against the Lions. I was there with my dad. My dad got the tickets from his dad. We kept an eye on Aaron Rodgers. A player stepped on Rodgers calf, but he was fine. The Packers scored the first touchdown, and they won the game!

I Made a Snow Fort Chloe Rademacher

One day I went outside with my dad to make a snow fort. I got a shovel to pick up the snow. My dad got his gloves and I went inside to get my gloves.

My dad got the shovel to make a big pile. We made a u-shape with the pile so the fort had a door.

Later we took a break to get lunch. We went back inside to get a sandwich.

Then we went back outside to finish the snow fort. I LOVE MY SNOW FORT.

The Day When My Sister Made Me Get a Face Plant Gaby Albee

When I was in first grade, I was trying to build a snowman on my pond while I waited for my sister to make the sledding isles. When they were finished I went sledding for a little bit by myself and then also with my brother’s Gavin and Spencer. Then I went down with my sister Adelle. I was in the front of the sled. My sister Adelle was in the back of the sled. We went down and my sister leaned on me. When we got to the bottom, the sled flipped over my sister and landed on top of me and BOOM! My face was in the snow.

I was crying while my sister was laughing at me, but I got hot cocoa.

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The Very Best Christmas Brett Kostelnik

Last year was the very best Christmas. We had a great time outside in the snow. My dad and I went riding on the snowmobile but my brother, Roger, didn’t go. I remember that we smelled like gasoline when we got home, and I had to change my clothes.

We went sledding down our hills, too. Roger went sledding. He had an orange sled, and I had a rainbow sled. We got our sleds for Christmas when I was about six years old.

I also made a huge snowman. I used rocks for the mouth, eyes, nose, and ears. I put big sticks in the side of the snowman for arms. My brother destroyed it when I was done, but it was still lots of fun.

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My Christmas Mack Flanigan

It was before Christmas morning and my brother Jake woke up. And then when it was Christmas morning, he told me he saw Santa Claus. I told him that some other kids saw Santa Claus. But he didn’t believe me, he said he was the only one that saw Santa Claus. There were a lot of presents.

Then like an hour later everyone woke up. I told everyone that Jake saw Santa Claus. Mom said, Wow! Then I saw the thing I always wanted this year. A Sponge Bob toy with the chum bucket, the Krusty Krab, Sponge Bob’s house, Squidworks house and Patrick’s house. And I also got a blue Zoomer dino! This was like one of my best Christmases ever!

Back row, left to right: Olivia Forseth, Brett Kostelnik, Alex Schradle, Sam Bloom, Ashley Swanson, Christine Pickard, Megan Hoffman, Logan Brandt. Front row: Mack Flanigan, Hannah Vanda, Dylan Huebner, Jayla Cayabyab, Chayden Framsted, Mathew Greeley.

Last Year’s Christmas Logan Brandt

Before Christmas night I made cookies for Santa. Then on Christmas morning I got up and looked under the tree and want to know what was under it? . . . presents!

Yaaaa! The moment has finally come! I rushed to my mom’s room and woke her up to tell her about the presents. We got back up and walked to the living room and waited for everybody to get up. After everyone woke up, we ate breakfast and sat down and opened presents.

Christmas Eve Christine Pickard

We go to my Grandma’s on Christmas Eve and open presents. Last year, I got to pass out the stockings and presents. It was fun and we went sledding down the very, very, very big hill and we popped a inner tube. We were sledding until it was dark out.

I had fun. We got wet too.

The Christmas Party Olivia Forseth

Every Christmas, after we are done opening presents, we always go to my Aunt’s house for a Christmas party. When every one gets there we play games. Some years my uncle takes us for snowmobile rides around the field.

Last year my brother got stuff he did not want when we did the gift exchange. It was really funny!

One year my aunt got a pinata. It was filled with a lot of candy and toys. I love going to the Christmas party.

Making Cookies Megan Hoffman

On Christmas Eve I made cookies with my sister Anna. We had a lot of fun. When it was Christma day, I went downstairs to see if Santa ate the cookies. He did and he did it really fun.

My Christmas

Christmas Day

On Christmas, I go ice fishing. Sometimes my uncle Randy comes ice fishing with us. We go ice fishing on Lake Magnor. I like ice fishing. After ice fishing, we go home and drink hot cocoa and stay inside for a little bit. Then we go outside. We make snowmen and snow forts.

I love Christmas THE END!

On Christmas day I like to go to my Aunt Jessica’s house. My whole family goes there too. We open presents. My grandma always has big presents for the grandkids. We usually watch a football game before we open our presents. We eat a big dinner together. After dinner all my cousins play together.

We like to go outside, and sometimes go ice skating. My aunt lives by a lake. Sometimes we build snowmen, and we make snow angels. For our snowmen we use carrots for the nose, and rocks for the eyes and mouth. We use sticks for the arms. Afterwards we go back inside and drink hot cocoa.

After my aunt’s house we go to my grandma and grandpa’s house and open even more presents and eat more food. Then it’s time to go home where we open more presents and look in our stockings from Santa.

Jayla Cayabyab

Sledding Day Ashley Swanson

One day I went sledding with Grandma and Dad. I had so much fun! Dad and I went down together, we went slow. I got cold so we went inside and got some hot cocoa and cookies.

Then we went home. The end.

Hannah Vanda

One of the Best Christmases

Best Christmas Ever

In 2014 I had one of the best Christmases. I woke up and I saw presents under our tree. I woke up my mom and sister. My sister and I opened our presents. Then we played video games. We played lots of video games!

I woke up and said, “It’s Christmas!” Then I woke up my mom, brothers, and my sister Then my Grandma came over and so did my uncles. We played football. Then ate, and then opened presents.

We had a snowball fight.

Our Christmas Tradition

Cold Cookies

Dylan Huebner

Alex Schradle

Every year for Christmas I go to my Grandma’s house with my thirty-five cousins. First, we go outside and sled. Grandma has some really big hills!

Next we open presents.

Then, we eat dinner and for dessert we eat pie.

Next, we play pool and foos ball. Then, we play board games. Next, we play other games such as: Tag, hide and seek, and charades. Last we watch movies.

Chayden Framsted

Sam Bloom

I’m Sam and my favorite cookie is M&M cookies. I like star cookies and sugar cookies too.

I love Christmas and it is almost here. I want it to snow and I want to make a snowman.

I like to put candy on the Christmas tree.

When It Was Winter Mathew Greeley

When it was winter my mom, dad, sister, and I went snowmobiling. We went sledding. We made snow men. We went tubing and we had a snowball war. Richy and I went ice fishing and I caught a big northern. We saw a big deer. My sister shot a deer. We went to my cousin’s house and played with my dog in the snow, and I played video games.

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Christmas Morning

Blake Anderson

Mrs. Schnell’s class, Clayton Back row, left to right: Linzie Steers, Cyrus Elmer, Joe Tanner, Blake Anderson, Landon King, Gwen Amick.

Middle row: Lincoln Grosskreutz, Landon Peterson, Chloe Kahl, Braden Curtis, Samantha Young.

Front row: Aidan Olson, Jessica Bittorf, Caleb Rush.

The Day Before Christmas Jessica Bittorf

It was almost Christmas Day. I woke up, it was snowing. It was a really bright white. It was so bright I was blinded.

Then I went downstairs to get breakfast. It was delicious scrambled eggs and bacon.

When I was done, I went outside and built a gigantic snowman. My brother, Shane built a huge snow fort. Then he broke my gigantic snowman.

I was so mad I might of killed him, but I didn’t.

Instead I went inside for hot cocoa. I watched TV till I warmed up. Then I went outside again to get revenge. I attacked him with snowballs and it was fun. Now he was mad. So I ran back inside and hid in my closet until he was gone. Then I went into Shane’s room and got his plastic baseball bat. I went back outside to find him. I couldn’t find him so I quit.

Soon it was getting late.

I stayed up till 10:05. I tried to stay up till 12:00, but I fell asleep right away. When I woke up, I ran right to the tree.

There were presents galore. I got a toy puppy, Monster High dolls, a soccer ball, and a few books.

It was the best Christmas ever. The End.

Winter Fun

Christmas Day

Last year my sister and I went outside. We got our sleds. Then we went to our backyard to slide. Our hill is steep and bumpy. I went first. I hit a bump and I fell off. Then I burst out laughing and Grace too. Well I got up. Grace went down and crashed.

She hit me. I thought that was fun. Grace, I’m not so sure.

After that we were talking about sledding. I said, “This is awesome.”

Grace thought so too.

Then I fell right when I was going to walk up the hill. She thought it was funny! We went down 20 more times. After that, we went to the front yard to play games. We made snow men, a snowball fight and we were wrestling. At first I picked up a snowball, then I threw it at Grace. I ran, not very fast, but I ran. But she got me before I could pick up another snowball then she whipped me to the ground. I pushed her off and ran inside. We went inside to have hot cocoa.

After that we went back out to play. It was the best day ever.

I woke up one day. I was SO excited about Christmas. I woke up, I looked outside and there was snow. I walked to the living room and there was my stocking. It was full and there was a BIG bag of something I didn’t now. Nobody was there so I tried not to be too excited because I didn’t want to wake them up, so I watched TV until they woke up.

Then we opened the stockings and the big bag. There was a bunch of candy and little toys.

My big brother, Blake, got tractors and fences. I got a remote control circle.

My brother, Brady got some cool books. Then my littlest brother, Bailey got little books perfect for him. Then we got ready for grandma and grandpa to come over because they have stockings there hanging on the steps. When they got to our house, we opened our stockings. There were books and more candy.

They went back home.

Then we played with our toys and ate candy. One of the candies was chocollate and it was good.

The End

Landon King

Braden Curtis

Last Christmas I woke up. I went downstairs and I saw a lot of presents.

When my grammys and I opened our presents, my grammy gave my uncle Brandon a pizza maker and Santa gave my grammy that too! I was surprised!

Then I opened my presents. I got money too. My favorite two presents were Skylanders Trap Team, Dark Version and my movie player. I was happy! The first thing I did was play Skylander.

For three days the kaos level was like impossible, but I beat him!

So I bought Skylander from Walmart with my money. I got traps. I trapped a lot of bad guys.

At my daddy’s house Issie, Aj, Trinate, Makala, and I went on snowmobile rides.

Christmas Eve Linzie Steers

It was Christmas Eve. We were at our friend’s house. My grandma woke me up and woke Lillie up too. We looked under the tree and there were presents under the tree! I took one and I opened it.

I got board games, Sorry, Chutes and Ladders and other stuff.

We left to go to our house. We got back and there were presents under the tree and there were lots more presents!

Grandpa was sleeping and grandma was watching us open presents. I opened them all. It was fun and awesome. After I opened them, I ate some Christmas cookies and milk. My sister and I went to bed. Then my grandma went to bed. I said to my sister “It was the best Christmas ever.” The End

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Christmas Parties

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Gwendolyn Amick

Lincoln Grosskreutz

Every Christmas we have parties. We have one at Nana’s and at Grandma Patty’s house, and at my house even. We had one at school too. Parties are fun.

My brother, Jordyn and I had a snowball fight. It was fun. I won. I saw Santa. My brother and I had a Santa tracker. He had to go back to the North Pole to get more presents. We saw him and his reindeer on TV. We got presents. I got a kit you can do your nails with. It is awesome, but I lost it the next day. I was sad. My mom took us out to eat. We went to Perkins. I had really good food. I had pancakes and my brother had eggs. It was really good. I like Christmas because it’s about family.

On December 4th, I woke up. It was my birthday. I went to school and when I walked in everyone shouted, “Happy Birthday” to me. I, Lincoln, got choices of a hat, sticker, pencil, and necklace. Mr. Fall let me pick what subject to do first and I chose math.

At lunch everybody was singing to me.

Mom picked me up after school and when I got home, it was dark inside the house. But then everyone jumped out, Grandmas, Grandpas, Mom, Dad, cousins and sister, and last of all pets.

My cousin, Tyler and I played with my Nerf guns, then played Skylanders on the Wii. After we were done playing Skylanders, we ate. We had pizza from BP Amoco and we had pickles, steak, sausage, pop, punch, and more. When we ate, everyone talked. After everyone was done eating, we opened presents. My first present was a Lego City lego set. It was the newest set. The Arctic Helicopter was from mom and dad. My last present was a Skylander named Chopper. He was a tech element. He looked like a dinosaur.

When I was done opening presents, Tyler and I went to try out the new Skylanders.

He was Blades and I was Chopper. The level we played was number 21, The Nightmare Express.

My mom told me to come upstairs. We ate my cake with ice cream.

We sang Happy Birthday again. After everyone was done eating ice cream and cake, people started leaving. My cousins were the only ones left. I found out they were spending the night. We got ready for bed. Then we went to sleep. I whispered to myself, ‘Best Birthday Ever!!!’

Winter/Birthday/ Funeral Cyrus Elmer

It was my dad’s birthday, it was snowing!

But my mule died . . . so it was a birthday/winter/ funeral! We hung up the mule’s reins. The mule’s name was Sherman. He was pretty nice but he always bit me on accident when I was feeding him.

We invited everybody.

Jimmer, Tim, Doug, and I made a snow fort. It was small. We stayed up late.

Then we went to bed. The next day we made a snow fort. We made another.

We had three snowforts!

We went inside. I told dad to push me hard when we went sledding. Dad pushed me so hard I almost went in the woods.

It was really fun!

One Cold Day Caleb Joe Rush

We went to China Buffet in Rice Lake and I ate chicken, and shrimp, ice cream. Dakota, Gabby Colt, Mom and I had a good time. After that, we went to the campers at Grandma Maris. We had a blast! We rode snowmobile. I rode dirt bikes.

We rode on a hill over by the campers going down the trail. It was cold and scary too on the slanted hill. We had a snowball war. We wrestled in the snow. Dakota and Gabby thought it was boring, but I had a blast.

We went ice fishing behind the house and we caught a lot of fish. It was the best ever.

My Cool Sledding Time Joe Tanner

One day my grandpa made a path through the yard. My brother Jack and I were bored. Jack asked if I wanted to sled outside. I did, so I said yes. Jack and I raced to the sleds. We kept on going down the hill. Then I had an idea. We could slide through the path. It was a lot of fun. One time I flipped into the snow.

I liked playing with my brother because I never get to play with him. I hope I can do it again, so I will ask my grandpa to do it again.

I hope my sister will sled with me too. The path is curved and fat. When I fell into the snow my face was covered in snow.

Then I build a snowman in the path. We smashed through it.

I saw my dad. I saw him in his truck. I made a snowball and threw it at his truck. A few days later we went to my Grandma’s for Christmas. They always do Christmas early. I liked it because I got a lot of gifts from them. I played with my uncle Chris. I got to get the game Break the Ice. It was fun.

The Greatest Christmas Ever Samantha Young

It was the day before Christmas and I just woke up. Right away I raced to the tree. I was hoping there would be presents, but there wasn’t. I was sad.

So I went outside. I made a really big snowman. It was so big that I could not get the third ball on, so I only put two.

Then I got cold, so I went inside and my mom made me hot chocolate.

After that I decorated my dog, Buddy. We put a crown on his head and a tutu on him too. When we were done, he looked very, very weird and funny!

Soon it was time for bed.

My sister and brothers and I slept on the couch.

In the morning, I got an American Girl doll. It was a look alike. I named her Samantha Young just like me. I love her a lot. I also got some pretty boots.

They were so cute. I had the best Christmas ever.

I love Christmas so much.

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One Winter Day Chloe Kahl

One winter day my sister and I got home from school. I asked mom if we could go outside and play. She said yes. When we got outside we climbed the snow hills, then we had a snowball fight. I hit Cami, my sister and she fell down. Then she hit me and I fell down the snow hill. Cami laughed so hard she fell down the hill.

After that we dug a hole in the snow. I went in the hole and some snow fell on me. It felt so cold, I ran out. We made a huge snow man. It was so cool.

We went in and asked my mom if she could get a hat and scarf. She said yes. We put the scarf and hat on the snow man. It looked so cool. I had so much fun. My sister went back in and mom made hot chocolate. That was a fun day. The End.

Winter I Hope You Enjoy It! Aidan Olson

Once on a cold winter day at my house, my family and I went outside after a blizzard. At that time I was almost four feet tall.

My brother, Dillan made a snowball as tall as me!

The next day, it snowed more, there was three feet of snow. It was the day before Christmas. Now, every year my dad takes his bobcat out of the shed and scoops up snow . . . and makes it into a . . . GIANT SNOW PILE!!! It is the best! While my brother and I get our shovels, my dad cuts wood.

In our free time we dig holes in the snow, sort of like fox holes, so we would jump in the fox holes and throw snow balls at each other. Suddenly Dillan jumped out of his fox hole and . . . pushed me down the hill! I said, “OW.” Winter is filled with glee.

Getting the Christmas Tree Landon Peterson

When I get my Christmas tree I go with my mom, dad, Grandma, Grandpa and my brothers. We go to a tree farm in Barron and when we get there we find the best Christmas tree for my grandparents and then ours. We cut the two trees down and put them on our trailer. Then we go out to eat at Susy’s Restaurant. I eat French toast. The waiter said to me and my brothers that we could pick a candy cane off their tree. We go to Grandma and Grampa’s house to set up their tree. Finally we set up our Christmas tree. My dad and Owen set the tree up.

I put my tractor and fish ornaments on the tree.

Getting the Christmas tree is the best.

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My Christmas Miracle

Christmas at Grandma’s

The year 2014 when me and my family went downstairs I was digging in the presents then I couldn’t find any of my presents. I started to cry then my dad said follow me. Then we went to the basement. Then it was a Christmas miracle. I saw my PRESENTS!!!

My dad said he put them down there cause he said my presents were too special to be ripped up by the cats. And I got a piggybank, a dress and a DS. I brought them upstairs and I played with my new toys. And I played with my brothers toys he had, 2 giant toy castles and a robot piggybank. And me and my older brother’s stockings accidentally got mixed up by Santa.

One Christmas day when my brother, mom, dad and I went to my grandma’s house I got a Tinkerbell bath toy that you pour a liquid in the bathtub. The bathwater turns purple! Another Christmas my brother got a motorcycle and we drove it slowly around the driveway when the driveway had no ice on it.

Now let’s get back to Grandma’s house. When we have our Christmas at Grandma’s house we have our uncles and our cousins and aunts and friends come over. When we open our presents it gets messy like really messy. Then we have a wrapping paper fight! This Christmas I hope I get a puppy. But I asked my mom and she said no, so now I want to see Justin Bieber.

Ivy Hatch

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Back row, left to right: Dylan LaBeree, Josh Kaczmarksi, Jordyn Goossen, Gavin Nellesson, Evan Erickson, Danny Walker.

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Christmas with Uncle JJ Isabelle Gibson

My name is Izzy. This is about Christmas with Uncle JJ. Every Christmas Uncle JJ comes and I love it! Last year he gave me a doll. I really like it.

I hope that he comes this year with his girlfriend and her kids. I really like Ella her daughter. I bet she’s going to be my cousin. I hope she will come to my house! I can’t believe it might happen. I can’t wait. My last mom weekend they came over.

When they came over it was so much fun! Me and Ella played super heroes.

It was super fun.

The Very Sneaky Christmas Dylan LaBeree

Every year I go to my grandma and grandpas house for Christmas. I go snowboarding and sledding on their ginormous hill. I will wipe out but it is still fun. Then we go build snowmen by the sled. When my brother’s snowman is built I will knock his snowman. It will go into a million pieces. I’ll get in trouble now.

That means I will not get dessert. But I will sneak some dessert. They’ll never know. Then we go and open presents. I got a big Nick Nack Lego set with a big castle with a cool vampire and zombies. It’s very cool and my brother got a RC car race track.

Tom the Reindeer Kaylynn Mewhorter

Me, my mom, my sister and my dad made reindeer food. When there was a reindeer we were happy. We thought that it wouldn’t come but it did!

We named him Tom and he met a “she” reindeer and they had kids. Then that night Santa came to get the reindeer. We were sad but he gave us a gift that was moving. Santa gave us a cat! We were happy. We all said thank you Santa. Then we went to the store. Then we went home and then we opened more presents. I said “I love you Santa.”

Fun Day on Snowmobiles JD Anderson

My favorite winter memory was riding a snowmobile. One day Dad taught me how to drive a snowmobile. I thought it was exciting to learn to drive. We were in a field when I got to drive for my first time. I went amazingly fast. Then I crashed into a snowbank! Dad had to pull me out of the snowbank. I fell off the snowmobile. I sunk into the snow up to my neck!

My brother, Chris, helped me by digging me out.

I was happy to be out of the freezing snow. Then we went home and had hot cocoa in front of the campfire. This was my favorite winter memory.

Christmas in Missouri Sierra Groat

Once upon a Christmas day I woke up. My mom and dad were packing to go to Missouri to see my family. My sister was still sleeping. I said can we go.

Soon my mom said OK. My sister got up. My mom said time to go. So I got in the car. I said when we will get there. In 7 hours mom said. One hour later, when will we get there. In 6 hours. Six hours later, Mee mee pa pa!

Hi Sierra. Hi Karlee.

Let’s go play. No said mom we need to unpack. No I said. Yes said mom. So we unpack. When will we get to see the cousins? Soon said mom. Go play now, said mom. So we went and played. We played on the hill. The hill is huge.

We got tired of playing on the hill so we went inside.

It was time for supper. It was good.

Then it was time for bed. We sleep in the flower room. It has a queen bed. I slept on the left side, my sister slept on the right side. When we got up the cousins were there. All of my cousins were. Then all of us went outside. My cousins made me ride a wagon down the hill so we went inside. It was time to eat. After we were done, it was time for presents. When we were done, I said it was a merry Christmas.

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The Long Wait Jordyn Goossen

We go to grandmas for Christmas. We are having hot chocolate. Then we will open presents and we will have candy canes.

Then we will hear bells ring. Santa is coming!

Now he gives us our presents. Then we are going home. When we got home, I ran in the living room and I looked under the Christmas tree and I ask my mom if I could open my presents. She said no wait until the morning.

Then I woke up and I asked her if I could open the presents. She said just wait a minute. The minute felt like 100 hours!

Then we got to open our presents.

The Evil Snow Queen Lily Anderson

Once upon a merry Christmas at our grandma’s house with cousins, Mom, Dad and of course Grandma and Grandpa, we were outside and we were playing Snow Queen. The game of Snow Queen is a game where an evil snow queen tries to take over the world. Soon we were running ducking and hiding. We kept on shaking the snow off the branches and on the ground and sometimes on each other.

Now we pretended we defeated the evil Snow Queen which now had children. Because we wanted the game to last longer. Then we were hauling out a huge snow ball to defeat the Snow Queen’s evil children!

So then we pretended to freeze. Soon we wanted to go inside. So we did.

The end is just the beginning.

I Wish I Never Knew Gavin Nellessen

Once upon a time it as a long snowy Christmas.

The Nellessen family was getting ready for Christmas. Only the three there were Caleb, Nickola and Gavin. They put the ornaments on the tree, then they put the star on top of the tree. There was a Santa ornament, penguin ornament, Rudolph ornament, lights, colorful lights, and an angel. They they made a ginger bread house. Then they went to bed.

In the morning they woke up, looked in their stockings and there was lots of candy and toys.

Then they looked under the Christmas tree.

There’s lots of toys. My favorite is John Cena.

The end.

Building a Snow Castle

The Snow Fort Disaster

Danny Walker

Christmas at Grandpa’s House

Cameron Tibbetts

There was one winter that me and my brother were going to build a giant snow castle. We were planning for it all summer. We drew pictures so we wouldn’t forget how to build it. Then finally it was winter! On January 29th, we were getting started with building the castle. Our castle kind of looks like a regular castle. It was about me and a half tall. Me and my brother could both fit inside it. There was only sides on it because if we put a top on it, it would fall down. My mom and dad and uncle built their castle so we could attack each other with snowballs. Then mom said that supper was done and that we had to go inside and eat. My uncle said, “After supper, you are going down! All the way to the snow.”We started forming snowballs. My uncle missed us a lot and he was the one that actually went down to the snow, not his castle, it was him.

My brother and I won! After the snowball fight, we grabbed fake swords and battled each other. Then we battled for who gets the really big TV to play video games. My brother and I won that too! Then we all went inside and had cake and hot chocolate.

Isaac Anderson

One day we were building a snow fort and it was awesome. My mom, Abby and me were building.

It had three tunnels at the top and they were all slides. It also had a bench in it. The next day while we were in it and it went crash and my sister was screaming SO LOUD! And then she got out with some help from me and we had snow all over us!

We forgot that we were covered in snow and we came in the house and snow fell everywhere and we had to clean up all of it and so we vacuumed it all up.

The Cool Snow Fort Joshua Kaczmarski

It was really, really cool and it was big too and it had a lots of tunnels. It took me and my brothers a few hours to build and there was a slide on it. It was really cool and there was a little tunnel connected to it. There were steps going up to the slide.

That was the best snow fort me and my brothers built. It was so awesome it could fit both of my brothers in it. I made the little tunnel and the little fort.

It was the best snow fort me and my brothers built in the world and it was super cool.

Every Christmas we go to my grandma and grandpas house. So do my cousins. They live in Michigan! Once we are at my grandpa and grandmas house, we help decorate the Christmas tree.

The next day we go ice fishing. I never caught one though.

Then we open presents!

My grandma always gets me army men! Then we look in our stockings. I usually get candy.

The next day we go to the big snow hill and go sledding. I share a sled with my cousin Evan.

Once I accidentally ran my sister over! Then we go back to my grandpa’s house. We play with our presents. Then my mom and dad show up. They pick us up and we go home. Once we’re home me and my sister tell mom and dad all about it.

It was so much fun!

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Making a Snow Fort Evan Erickson

One day last Christmas it was really snowy and mom had an idea to make a snow fort. Later me and my dad started making it. One hour later we stopped. The next day my brother started to help.

We got it half way done.

We stopped again.

Later that morning my friend across the street came over. We stayed inside and played. A bit later I helped him make a fort with the white snow across from the one we made. Then we had a snowball fight. The snow was really cold. Later my brother came out and he played too. Then we went inside and played. He went home the next day.

We started building on it later that day. We finished the fort. Then my friend came over and we played. One hour later he left and my family went to the fort and did a lot of stuff inside it.

The next morning my brother and I went outside and we walked over to the fort and we jumped on it and it caved in. We smashed the rest of it.

The end.

Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa’s Alexis Buhr

We drive to Grandpa and Grandma Buhr’s house on Christmas Eve to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. I wait for my aunts, uncles, and my cousins to come so we can eat good food. We have these special Santa cookies that my grandma makes. She is good at cooking.

After we eat we open the presents. Then we play a dice game with lots of presents.

There is a bucket that you put two dice in it and you shake it. There are two numbers. For example, if you get a 1 or a 2 you have to pass the presents to the lecft. When everyone has a present the game is done and we get to open the presents.

Grandma has Christmas music on the whole night.

When we get home we get Santa’s cookies ready for Santa. We couldn’t wait for tomorrow! I can’t wait for next year!

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My Best and Worst Winter Memory Deven Bad Horse

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Deep Snow

Nathaniel James Newcombe

One snowy white afternoon I went outside but before that I had to put my snowsuit on. Then I went outside. I walked around outside then I stood there for a while. Then I went on a hill I stood there for a while. THEN I FELL IN THE SNOW! I said to my mom HELP ME and all she did was laugh. Then she helped me. I got so cold I was shivering like crazy. When I got out I ran inside. Since I was wet I changed clothes. Then of course I got my snowsuit on and went outside.

Pokemon Battle Avery Rasmussen

One Christmas that I want to happen. I want me and my cousin to play Pokemon at my grandma’s house. My cousin wants a Pokemon called Dragonnite. I have two Wishcashs and 1 Dragonnite. I have a Pokemon called Zorrake and 1 called Grouden ex. My cousin has more Pokemon then me. I have 91 cards.

I have 2 Peckachus and 2 Zapdos Pokemon. I got all these Pokemon in the raging thunder Pokemon deck. Zorrake is a real powerful Pokemon. Groden ex is a powerful Pokemon. Also Krugra is powerful. I have trainer cards. Trainer cards do stuff some make a water stadom and a pick a Pokemon from your deck.

Christmas

Brenden Newville

The night before Christmas I have to wait until 7 a.m. to open presents.

That is not fun and I have to wake up mom and dad to open presents. If I’m lucky they’ll wake up at 7 a.m. That morning for breakfast we have pancakes and bacon. Then that night we go to my grandma’s house to open presents. Then we have Christmas cookies. Me and my cousin Soleia had two cookies. Then I go to my Uncle Jay’s house and open presents. Then I go home and open presents.

Then go to bed at 9:30 p.m.

Decorating Christmas Cookies Jenna Lundgren

One day I was making Christmas cookies with my mom, brother, cousins, grandma and my aunt Val. So I was about five years old and I was decorating cookies. I was putting frosting on the cookies then I ate some frosting from the bowl.

Then I tried to hide the evidence but it didn’t work so well. It was really funny. Everyone was giggling at me and I put sprinkles on the cookies.

Then I ate some sprinkles but no one saw me. Then I made a cookie the size of my hand. I decorated it with frosting, then sprinkles. Then I waited for the frosting on the cookies to dry. Then I got a bucket to put cookies in and then I left.

One of my best winter memories is also one of my worst. After a snowy day, my dad, my mom, my brother Daymond, and my sister Jalyn got in the car and we drove to grandma’s house. I fell asleep on the way. When we got there I went into the house and I got my sled. Then we opened gifts. I got a new sled from mom and dad. We went to a high hill. I went so fast that I fell out of the sled and broke my arm. I went to the doctor to get a cast. Then we went back to grandma’s house and got my brother and sister. We all got into the car and went home. I had lots of fun even when I broke my arm.

My Snow Fort Rayna Case

At first my snow fort was a pile of snow so I asked my dad to make the pile of snow into a fort.

When it was done it was fragile. After a few days it was strong. I put a stick on top. I could stand on it, that was amazing! The fort was cool because I could stand on it. It was fun having the fort. It’s awesome. When it was time for bed I was sad to leave the fort. The next day my mom said we could go outside at eleven thirty. I was sad. I wanted to go outside now! At eleven thirty I ran outside but the fort melted. I was so sad. So I ran inside and went in my room and started to play with my lps. They are my favorite toys.

Every Christmas Day Jordan Blanchard

Every Christmas day my family goes to my grandma’s house in Glenwood City and we start talking about what we’re going to make or what we’re going to play. So now we can go and play football in the backyard for about two hours. After we play football we will go inside and drink some hot chocolate. Then we will go in the living room and watch television or play some board games.

And after we play the board games we will go to the table and eat an awesome lunch. After we eat lunch we will go and play some more football until supper. And after we play football we will go and eat a tasty supper. Then when we’re finished eating supper we will go in the living room and open presents. And when we’re done with that we will pack up our presents in the car and go back home and go to bed in a nice cozy blanket. And when I wake up I will go get my mom to get the presents from Santa!!

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My Best Christmas Ever

A Crazy Sledding Day

Every Christmas me and my grandma go sledding. Then we go home and have fun. When me and my mom went sledding, my grandma got in the way. We ran into a snowman and there was snow all over my face. We went home and had hot chocolate. When we woke up we saw presents under our tree. We opened them all. I got a Star Wars Lego set. My brother and my sister helped me build it.

Then we played with our toys that we got. We went outside and built a snowman. It was the greatest Christmas ever!

One day after school when my sister Emma and my cousin Alex and I were at our grandmas we decided to go sledding down grandma’s giant hill. We went to the garage and got the sleds. I ran to the hill. Our grandpa made a giant snow pile on top of the hill with his bulldozer so now the hill was bigger. Alex got his snowboard and said me and Emma could go down the hill while he got his snowboad on. I got on my sled and zoomed down the hill. When I got back up the hill I told Emma to go down. After Emma went down I saw Alex trying to climb up the hill grandpa made with his snowboard on. Alex, I said, I think it would be smarter to put your snowboard on after you climb up the hill.

But Alex was already on the hill. Alex stood up he tried to go down the right way but instead he went down the way he climbed up. Alex fell on his butt. I admit that was pretty funny. Emma came back up the hill and Alex went up the hill before he put his snowboard on. After me and Emma went down the hill a few more times Alex went down the hill. After he was half way down the hill he fell face first in the freezing snow. He got on his knees and crawled up the hill. We raced on the sleds and then we started falling off the sleds on purpose. That was extra fun. Alex is so crazy he told me and Emma to get in a sled. Why I asked.

Because he said back. So me and Emma got in the sled. Alex tied a rope on to the sled and put his snowboard on. Then he picked up the rope and pushed the sled down the hill!

Hello we are not water skiing here! I jumped out of the sled. When Emma and Alex were at the bottom of the hill Alex said why did you jump out?

Because I did not want you to fall on me! I would not do that Alex said. After that Alex went down the hill with his snowboard. This time he got all the way down the hill but then he fell in a snow bank. Alex tried to get up but it is pretty hard to get out of a snowbank with a snowboard on. He yelled Hailey come down here and help me up! Why I said back. Because he yelled back. So I went down the hill to help him up. When I got to him I pulled his arm. Take my snowboard off Alex said.

I got on my knees and pulled his snowboard.

Hailey, Alex said, pull

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What I Do For Fun at Christmas Brooke Barthman

It is Christmas time and this is what we do for fun.

We go sledding on Green’s Hill. We get to have races and it is really fun. We go down small hills too but the big ones are more fun. We have 1 big toboggan and 7 tiny ones. I can make it all the way down to the bridge. Then we make 5 big snowmen on the road and then we run the big toboggan and the snowman ends in my lap.

When we get back to the house I ask my dad if we can go on the four wheeler he says yes and then I have to go let the dogs out.

He has to get his stuff on and then we hook the sled on to the four wheeler and we go out on the field and I get my face full of snow and then I fall off. Then I do it again and the dogs try to hop on with me and it is so funny. When my sister does it flies off over a bump, it’s funny and guess what the dogs chase her too.

Now my aunt Amy and her boyfriend are here and Jayden and Noah are here. Now I drive Hayden on the four wheeler behind the sled and last year she flipped off of it. It was very funny! We also have snowball fights. When we get to go to grandma’s house, she always has cookies and so she makes us ginger man houses for us. She gives us hot chocolate. Then we come back to our house and we have to put the tree up. I accidentally broke 2 or 3 ornaments on my toe and it hurts too and I get to put the star up and the lights too. Well that’s my Christmas.

Hailey Zauft

that strap so I pulled the strap on his snowboard.

Now pull that lever, Alex said. What lever I said.

Alex groaned he pulled his body forward and pulled the lever. After that it never happened again. We sled more after that and I ran Alex over with the sled but he was ok and it was funny. Then we went in and drank hot cocoa.

The Snowball Fight Lillie West

The winter memory I love the most was when I had a snowball fight with my brother, Sean. After chores Sean and I went outside to play. We made some snowballs. We wanted to have a snowball fight. We grabbed a snowball and threw it at each other. We kept throwing snowballs at each other until we got cold. We went inside to take a break.

When Sean and I were warm we went back outside. We then made some more snowballs to continue the snowball fight.

Then we started our fight again. We played until dinner. No one won the snowball fight but we had a blast! This was my best winter memory.

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Every Christmas

Best Trip Ever

Imagine this . . . on every Thanksgiving my Elf on the Shelf comes back from his hard work and that is where it begins.

Every Christmas Eve I go to my Litas house and have presents there. Because Christmas day is so busy she decides to do it then. Then and after that I go home and do the stuff that I need to do. Then I get my sleep. In the morning . . . IT IS CHRISTMAS FINALLY!! Now I can watch television until my family wakes up. Then I can open presents.

Finally I got an American Girl doll! My brother got a stuffed Graff. But the best part was that my American Girl doll came with a pair of ballerina clothes.

In a couple of weeks I have a gymnastics meet at New Prague and my team won 2nd place! And the people that were on the team was Hope, Maddie, McKenna, Peyton, me, Avery, April, Liza.

After that I went to the hotel and got my stuff gathered up and got in the car and I went to my aunt Sindys house I got to have dinner there and spend time with my family.

Then I will get all of the sleep I need. In the morning I am going to my grandma’s house and open presents with my cousins and I got an Ipod!

My brother got some p-jays.

My family went to my cousins house and went snowmobiling. When I got on it started really fast and then I saw that we are going to hit a jump so it jumped and it smashed onto the ground and everybody got hurt.

But we got to go inside to drink hot chocolate.

After that we got to sled.

But I crashed into Hendrik and he cried so Hendrik had to go inside. And then my friends came over. So my brother came outside. Then me and my friends went sledding.

But me and Cayden didn’t sled into the snow pile.

But my other friends did sled into the snow pile.

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Winter Memories Trevor Gilbertson

The Dells Brynn Olson

Every year we go to Wisconsin Dells. We go and my mom, dad, Tate, Hayden, Ari, Maddy, Mason, me, Grammie and Alexis. When we got there I was excited because we were there to see our room. When we got there my grammie goes in to see if our rooms are done.

If our rooms are not done, we go places like this rock mining place where there is a big tube thing and then they give you a basket, then they pour some sand, then get to find pretty rocks. It was fun but it was time to go home. We have to pack up. Why do we have to go home now.

Can we please stay for a little longer. No. It’s time to go. Now time for a long drive.

Hi my name is Trevor.

I’m going to my cousins on Christmas and open presents and get toy tractors. Then I go to my grandmas and put up blow ups. Then I hang snowman lights. I go home and put up the tree and hang bulbs. Then I go outside and build snowmen and snow forts. Then I go inside and have hot cocoa and have something warm to eat. Then I go back outside to play some more.

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The Day I Went Sledding With My Family Anneli Monson

One day I went sledding with my family and my cousins were there too.

There was a big hill and I fell off the sled and I got snow in my face. Then I had a big laugh. It was funny!

After we were done we went fishing and we caught a fish but we could not get it out of the hole.

When we did it was not big enough so we threw it back but we still got some fish. At least we still had fun. So we went back sledding some more.

Then we saw Ben there.

(Ben is a boy in my school and he moved to Amery.)

The parents were talking and then it was time to go.

It was fun going to Clear Lake Park. I am glad that I went to Clear Lake Park.

I hope that I can have that much fun at Clear Lake Park again.

Mrs.Weiland’s class, Clear Lake Back row, left to right: Maddie Rondeau, Kaitlynn Tellijohn, Aldo Ramos, Kylie Rivers, Jasic Manning, Augustina Brandt.

Middle row: Seth Brihn, Evan Cain, Alexis Wilson, Brenden Tolzman, Anneli Monson. Front row: Olivia Anderson, Bradyn Keller, Michael Kelly, Cayden Paulson, Landon Arcand.

I Love Sledding Standing Up Madison Rondeau

One day on the hill next to the tunnel under the road that leads to the Clear Lake Park, me, my sister Lexi, and my cousins Cortney and Devin went sledding on a purple sled. We had to take turns sledding because we only had one sled.

It was Devin’s turn and he stood up while riding the speedy sled! I wanted to try, so I stood up bravely and I sled down the hill.

I had so much fun, but we went to the next hill and that was too steep to sled standing up. I did it anyway. It was amazing. We had so much fun on that hill too.

I Love Trollhaugen Brenden Tolzman

I’m inside getting ready to go to Trollhaugen with my sister and dad and I think I will go fast. Trollhaugen will be fun. I was finally to the top of the hill and my sister said let’s go down the hill dad.

Dad said no we have to wait our turn. When we went down the hill we went as fast as a cheetah.

I went so fast when I got out of the tube I fell on my face and when I got up I said can we go in dad.

Dad said yes and we went inside and ate pizza. Then we went home and I hope it doesn’t happen again.

Christmas In Canada Michael Kelly

My mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and I went to Canada for Christmas. When we got there we saw tons of sleds and lights and snowmen and Christmas trees. Three days later it was Christmas Eve finally. We got a Christmas tree and lights and decorations for the tree. We went to a motel in Canada. They had really good supper at the motel. Then we went to our room to watch some TV. We watched how to snow board down mountains in Canada. After that we went to bed. Three hours later when we got up we went to the Christmas tree immediately. Then we saw tons and tons of presents! Then we opened and opened presents.

When I was opening my presents I was ripping the paper off like a paper shredder. Then after that I was as tired as running for an hour.

Then I went to the motel to eat breakfast and it was super good. After that we went to the cabin to play with our new toys from Santa.

After that we went to the table in the kitchen and had lunch. After that I went up the hill to sled down the hill. After that I went in the house and ate some chili and it tasted awesome. Then my cousins came down to sled with me. 3 hours

later it was eight o’clock p.m. Then we had dinner.

Then we all went to bed.

In the morning we went to the kitchen to eat breakfast and what we had for breakfast was pancakes. It tasted really good. We went outside and it was colder than before. I got frost bite. I went to my mom, Alison and she gave Ryan, Alex, Olivia and me some hot chocolate. We drank all our hot chocolate. We watched the World’s Funniest Home Videos. We laughed our heads off.

Then we went outside and we went sledding together. It was so fun we started saying woo hoo!

After sledding my cousins had to go home and I and my family went with them. It was a fantastic ride home.

Snowflake

Augustina Brandt One day I went downstairs and sat on the couch. I was watching TV and I looked at the Christmas tree. Snowflake, my Elf on the Shelf, was sitting on the red tinsel. It was like she was swinging on it. It was hilarious. The next day I went downstairs and I was looking for Snowflake. I could not find her. Then I looked up and there she was hanging half way out of my stocking. I thought it was funny, really funny! Then I told my sister were Snowflake was. She thought it was funny too.

Lost in the Snow Bradyn Keller

Two or three years ago, I was getting my shoes on to go outside. When I got outside one of my sisters and I went to feed the horses before getting on the bus to get to school.

(I grabbed my DS before going out the door.) It was really cold outside. After feeding the horses I slid down a little pile of snow.

The snow was soft and smooth. My three sisters and I started down the driveway to get on the bus. When I got on the bus I looked in my coat pocket for my DS but it wasn’t there (when I grabbed my DS I put it in my coat pocket.) When I got home I looked for my DS where I sled down the pile of snow and it was there. I was wondering where it was. It was as cold as an ice cube. When I got in the house I tried to turn it on but it didn’t work. One day I tried turning it on and it worked!

My Snow Board Fun Landon Arcand

The day is December 21, 2014. It is chilly and I feel like I want to snow board. I’m going to make a snow board jump. Next I’m going to go have some hot chocolate. When I’m done I will jump my snow board. I’m going to jump my snow board and hopefully I don’t crash. If I do I think it will hurt.

When I’m done I will tell my mom that I just jumped my snow board. It will be cool if I just land it. It will be bad if I don’t land it. I just jumped my snow board and it was awesome. I went to tell my mom as quick as I could and then she told my cousins and grandparents. She was surprised.

I thought I was going to die. It was awesome and it was so so cool.

The Snowball Fight Olivia Anderson

Once on a cold day in winter, me and my dad and also my sisters, Ayla and Natalie, went outside to go play. We had a snowball fight. We also made snow angels. When we had a snowball fight we hid behind the car and the truck because my dad will throw a snowball at us. It was so fun having a snowball fight with my dad, Ayla and Natalie.

Making a snow angel was not fun because snow slid down my back. The snow was very cold! Playing outside is a lot of fun especially with my dad.

The Mix-Up Evan Cain

One Christmas morning I woke up early that morning. I looked at the Christmas tree. I saw the presents. Then I went upstairs to wake up mom and dad. Then I woke up my brothers and sister, Seth, Hayden and Hazel.

Then my mom and dad, Seth, Hayden and Hazel and I got downstairs and we eat breakfast. We opened presents. Seth got Lego Ninjago and Hayden got Lego Star Wars and I got Star Wars. I was supposed to get Lego Ninjago and Lego Star Wars. I opened my presents last and then my brothers opened theirs. I realized that they got the presents that I wanted. Santa mixed it up! I was stillhappy that I got a Christmas present. We all got candy too.

The Present Opening Alexis Wilson

One Christmas I went to my grandparents. I got to open presents. And we went out for lunch. Then we went home and went to bed. In the morning I played with my new toys with my cousin. Then we had breakfast. We went back to play. We fell asleep while we were playing.

My grandparents woke up. When they woke up they saw us on the floor.

When we woke up we said good morning to them.

We had so much fun with my family on Christmas day we don’t remember anything. The next day we went to our friends and played with them and we jumped on the trampoline and it was slippery.

But we had fun slipping.

The Big Snow Ball Fight Seth Brihn

One day I asked my dad to have a snow ball fight.

He said he had to do something and just to tell you it was freezing so I built huge snow balls as a cover so he couldn’t get me when he got back. When I saw him come back I threw as many snow balls as I could and then I went inside and asked my mom and brother to come out and when they came out I threw as many snowballs as I could at them.

After some fun we wrestled each other on the big snowballs and laughed and laughed. And when we went inside we had hot chocolate and had fun all night long. It was the best winter night in my life for now.

AMERY HOLIDAY STROLL

DECEMBER 1, 2015

The Snow Fort Kylie Rivers

The best winter memory I have is building a snow fort. I was in my front yard with my sister and brother. We started making blocks of snow to build our snow fort. We started to build the fort.

The snow fort was as tall as me!

Blake, my brother, helped me with stacking up the blocks of snow.

My sister, McKenzie, knocked the walls of the snow fort down. She laughed because she thought it was funny. So Blake and I had to rebuild it. McKenzie decided to help us. It was shining in the sun. It looked so pretty and clean.

Blake, McKenzie and I then played in our beautiful snow fort. We played until momma called us in for dinner. After our dinner we went back outside to play in our fort.

This was my best winter memory because it was so amazingly fun!

The Cold Day Cayden Paulson

It was a cold winter day on Christmas Eve and I was watching my dad and my sister Chelsey and our friend Shayne shoot target practice. It was fun until my hands were freezing. So I went inside because it was cold. My dog Breezy jumped on me.

Then my mom came out of her room. Then I went back outside. Then they got done. Me and Chelsey went outside sledding. It got colder out. So I went back inside. My sister and I had hot chocolate. Then we watched TV until my cousin’s Arik and Conner got to our house. When they got to our house we played a lot. Then we all went to bed.

My Winter Memory Jasic Manning

One day my family and I snuggled up on the couch and watched Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and had hot chocolate. Next I shoveled snow and I actually had fun doing it.

Me and my family went snowmobiling and had fun. My brother crashed into the snow bank and almost cried! He had fun even though he crashed into a snow bank and then we sledding and my family and I crashed into a snow bank we almost flew over. It was very frigid and we had a very fun time. We had a good time Christmas and then we had a snowball fight.

The Night Before Christmas

The Prize for Not Laughing

The night before Christmas my family and I went over to my grandma and grandpas house. When we got to my grandma’s house there were lots of people. I saw my cousins, aunts, uncles and other grandma and grandpas.

I was shy a little bit but my mom told me to go and play with my cousins so I did. Little while after when I was done playing with my cousins my aunt Brandy saw on Facebook this thing that shows where Santa is on the world delivering the presents to the good kids I should say. Brandy and I watched it for a while.

Santa was not close to us.

We got bored after a while so she shut her phone off.

I went to go play with my cousins again in the basement. I saw them playing hide and seek so I went to go join them.

It was my turn to seek so I counted to 20. It was easy to find my brother.

He always hides in the same spot every time we play hide and seek. Then I found my cousin Payton. She is good at playing hide and seek for her age. She is only four! And then I found my two sisters. They hid in the same place. There were more of my cousins to find.

After that was done I went back upstairs and checked were Santa was.

On the world he was still not close to where I live It was time for presents so all of us went to the living room. I got a snow board and I forgot what my sisters and brother got. After everybody got their presents I went to check on the phone if Santa was close to us. He was not so I went to play again. My mom said it was time to go so I said good bye to everyone and they all said bye back to me. It was fun going to my grandma’s house the night before Christmas day.

One day my family, on Christmas Eve, we were praying. Then my cousin, Hazel started to do a weird dance. Every adult was ignoring it but the kids were trying to hold it in but couldn’t a little. If we didn’t pray we wouldn’t get our prize.

That’s why we didn’t want to laugh. Then Hazel tripped and got back up like Patrick from Sponge Bob does. After Hazel tripped she started crying. So my aunt gave her the phone so she could watch YouTube.

Before we got our prizes, we had to kiss Baby Jesus and then we got a piece of Mexican candy. We didn’t laugh at Hazel but we giggled silently and then we got our prizes.

Kaitlynn Tellijohn

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