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The biggest local COUNTRY headlines of 2015

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

With 52 weeks worth of headlines and happenings in Amery, how could we ever pick just a few?

Several local athletes became state champions in their sports. Amery got its first narcotics drug dog, and will soon have an airboat for water rescue emergencies. And a new dog park will soon join the Amery landscape. All of these events and more made 2015 a great year. But these are the stories that captured our attention for weeks on end.

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No chickens in Amery

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In a year when the avian flu put local poultry farms on edge and sent egg prices soaring, the thought of allowing live chickens into city limits had some locals excited, and made others nervous.

The issue first came to the city council in 2011, with concerns over noise, smell and rodents putting the issue to rest. A new ordinance was proposed again this May, and eventually went to vote at the September city council meeting.

The newly proposed ordinance would satisfy all of the 2011 concerns, addressing cleaning and proximity of coups to homes, and requiring barriers to prevent wild birds from sharing the food supply and spreading viruses.

The many benefits of locally produced eggs and chickens were offered to the council, including establishing Amery a progressive community in matters of the environment.

After its introduction in May, the proposed ordinance was sent to committee for discussion.

Lengthy deliberation followed. But despite all the pros, city council members could not come together on the issue of allowing live poultry within city limits, ultimately voting down the measure in September by a margin of 4-2.

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Pam Blegen (left) and Deb Penberthy (right) console a tearful Krystyna Walenczak and Nycole Stream during a reunion at Amery Family Restaurant on January 2. Nycole’s SUV overturned into the icy Apply River during the snowstorm on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 December 23. Pam and Deb were two of the many people who helped at the scene of the crash.

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Crash survivors reunite with rescuers to say ‘Thank you’

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ISANTI-CHISAGO The wintry weather of Decem-

Fluoride Continues

Based on an initial assumption that OSHA regulations demanded separation of fluoride and chlorine before being added to the city’s water supply, and facility upgrades would be necessary, questions were asked as to whether or not fluoridation of city water should continue.

Was it all worth it? Or was adding fluoride to city water an outdated, or even unnecessary practice that was costing taxpayers too much money?

City officials decided early in 2015 to gather community input and put the matter on April’s ballot.

“As opposed to just making the decision for everybody, we’ll let everybody in on the decision making

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community for his longevity

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For the first time in 35 years, Brad Ayer won’t be going to work at the Clear Lake Schools.

Ayer retired Dec. 31 after eight and a half years as superintendent, concluding a career that saw him move from teaching

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Serving Polk County’s St. Croix Valley since 1897

and coaching to serving as elementary principal and finally superintendent.

The Colby, Wisc. native came to Clear Lake in 1981 as a Physical Edu-

cation teacher and coach. Ayer served as head football coach for 11 seasons, assistant boys basketball coach for seven years and head boys basketball coach for two years.

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noon. The young ladies didn’t see any of it coming. Not the icy plunge into the Apple River. Not almost drowning in their car.

And not the connections they

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ber 23 meant a white Christmas for most of us. But for two Amery

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girls and a baby boy, it was a Christmas that almost wasn’t.

Nycole Stream, her five-monthold Ayidden, and her brother’s girlfriend, Krystyna, were just moving a dishwasher that after-

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would make with so many good Samaritans who would stop that day.

As reported by the Polk County Sheriff’s department, Nycole Stream, 19 of Amery, was operating a 2001 Toyota Tundra North-bound on County Road H as she lost control near the Apple River in the Town of Apple River. Passengers in the vehicle were 5-month old Ayidden Stream and 16-year old Krystyna Walenczak. The vehicle left the roadway at a steep embankment and entered the water, breaking through a thin layer of ice.

First on the scene were Terry and Pam Blegen, of Balsam Lake, who saw the splash and discovered the pickup, floating upside down. As Pam called 911, Terry entered the water and tried to gain access to the occupants. But the SUV began to sink. It settled on

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Nycole Stream’s SUV overturned into the Apple River on County Road H north of Amery on December 23. She and her passengers were nearly drowned when the vehicle became partially submerged.

the driver’s side exposing the passenger-side widow that had broken out during the initial crash.

“It was over his waist, he saw the car was fi ll-

ing up with water,” says Pam. “I could hear them screaming, ‘My baby, my baby!’”

She describes in vivid detail the several minutes of panic before an-

Thomas Cole was one of three men who helped pull Nycole, Krystyna and Ayidden out of their submerged vehicle. Here Tom hold a very content Ayidden, who recovered quickly after being revived at the scene.

other car stopped.

“He couldn’t jump high enough to get in, so when the next guys came Terry helped lift them over and in. And they started cutting seatbelts.”

Amery School District is excited to announce the opening of THREE NEW INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS for the 2016-2017 20162016 school year Attend the: Public Informational Meeting Thursday, January 21, 2016, 6:30 PM Amery Intermediate School Media Center (library) 

Learn about the 4K/K Montessori and grades 1-2 Multiage Project Based Learning Schools offered at Lien Elementary

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Become informed about AIM (Amery Inquiring Minds) School for grades 3-5 opening at Amery Intermediate School.

• Lien Elementary Montessori School provides an innovative education built on the Montessori philosophy that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

• Grades 1-2 Multiage Project Based classroom utilizes best practices in education to develop 21st century learners through rigorous academic course work, inquiry experiences, character development, and leadership opportunities.

According to reports, Thomas Cole of St. Croix Falls and Shawn Spafford of Amery helped Terry get everyone out.

Eventually a baby boy passed through several hands and into a warm vehicle, where other helpers like Deb Penberthy and Lee Harr were also helping to get icy clothes off, and warm clothes on.

“Between the time we stopped and the time they got the baby out it seemed like forever,” recalls Pam. “I had to get him home, or he would’ve ended up in the ambulance too with hypothermia.

We knew the baby was breathing that’s all we knew,” she says. Pam

and Terry waited much of the weekend, wondering what had happened to the three.

Krystyna spent the days to follow hunting down everyone she could, and in all the chaos, worries that she may have missed someone.

During a reunion meal at Amery Family Restaurant, the group recalled the events together, piecing together the terrifying ordeal as best they could.

“To us it was just common sense, what you would think everybody would do, it was just automatic I guess,” says Terry.

All three passengers were transported to Amery Hospital. Baby Ayidden, who the group recalls was revived in large part by Shawn Spafford, was transported to Children’s Hospital in St. Paul.

He bounced back quickly though, and for Nycole and Krystyna, this Christmas was a gift in itself. The girls hugged their survivors, and tears flowed Saturday afternoon. Terry knows that if it had happened any differently, the reunion would be a different one.

“We truly believe it would have been worse if we’d not had help arrive, it just wasn’t something we could have done ourselves,” says Pam.

• Learn about AIM’s Project Based Learning Program and how it can teach your child 21st century skills and capture the curiosity deep inside your child.

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For more information call: Oralee Schock or Cheryl Meyer (715) 268-9771

Krystyna Walenczak (left) and Nycole Stream (right) sit with Nycole’s son Ayidden, who was revived at the scene. Krystyna and Nycole gathered more than 20 family members, friends and rescuers together to say ‘thank you’ on January 2.

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OUT&ABOUT

JANUARY 6 Diagnosed patients and caregivers are welcome to attend the Early stage Alzheimer’s Support Group the first Wednesday of each month beginning at 10 a.m. at the Amery Area Community Center. The group will discuss challenges along with the therapeutic benefits of family involvement. For further information, contact the community center at 715268-6605.

HOW TO REACH US: Our offices are located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday. Call: (715) 2688101 or fax at (715) 268-5300.

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A subscription in Wisconsin and Minnesota is available for $35, two years is $68. Other states: $40, two years $78. Students: $20 for nine months, $25 one year. Service persons $25 per year.

JANUARY 8 Skate to defeat ALS Join Amery Youth Hockey in their support of the Dave Humpal family with an evening of skating from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Amery Ice Arena.

Cost is $5 to skate, and rentals will be available. All proceeds will be donated to the local ALS Association in his honor.

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Sliding out 2015 A Christmas snow and some mild weather allowed many people to get outdoors and have some winter fun last week. These young people were sledding near Soldier’s Field on New Year’s Eve.

JANUARY 15 AND 16 Prairie Fire Children’s Theater ‘Robin Hood’ ‘Robin Hood’ will be performed as part of Prairie Fire Children’s Theater production at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 15, and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday January 16 at the High School Auditorium. The troop will hold auditions for the production at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11.

FEBRUARY 2 Tax Assistance AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available at the Amery Area Public Library every Tuesday from February 2 to April 5 (and Thursday, April 7), to assist taxpayers in preparing their federal and state tax returns and Wisconsin Homestead Credit requests.

Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments are encouraged by calling 715-268-6640, but walkins will be assisted when possible.

JANUARY 16 Build a Cigar-Box Guitar Learn to build a cigar-box guitar with Jef Smith on Saturday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then learn how to play a tune. Sign up at artZ Gallery, class size is limited.

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Alzheimer’s Support

Dr. Abby from Painted Sky Vet Clinic will be speaking at the Amery Area Community Center on January 14 at 9 a.m.

She will give a free presentation on the topic of caring for pets during the winter months, with a question and answer session to follow. Coffee and cookies will be served.

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Positive Alternatives Open House Positive Alternatives of Amery is excited about their new home, and invites you to join them in celebrating their new adventure.

The public is invited to an open house at 1370 60th Avenue in Amery, on Wednesday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Open House will provide a perfect opportunity to tour the new home before the group moves in. Learn about the Positive Alternatives program as well as our prevention and intervention programs coming to the new location.

Questions contact Shawn Post-Priller at 715-268-7997 or spost-priller@positive-alternatives.org.

JANUARY 29 Red Cedar Candlelight Ski and Hike Trail fee is waived for Friday Night Ski, warming fire, prize drawing and hot chocolate available. Activities start at Depot Visitor Center area, off highway 29, west side of Menomonie, WI 54751. Please call 715-232-1242 with questions. 6-9 p.m. Phone: 715-2321242.

JANUARY 30

Stower Seven Lakes State Trail Candlelight Ski Event Friends of the Stower Trail invite you to enjoy an evening of candlelight skiing on Saturday, January 30 beginning at 6 p.m. Cider and hot chocolate will be provided.

JANUARY 31 St. Joe’s Ice Fishing Contest St. Joe’s Catholic Church will host their annual ice fishing contest on North Twin Lake from 7 a.m to 3 p.m. For more information please contact the church at (715) 268-7717 or email office@stjosephamery. org.

FEBRUARY 6 Crex Meadows Snowshoe Hike Enjoy a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing on the 1.25-mile trail behind the Visitors Center. Luminaries will light your way through the woods. Warm up inside with hot chocolate and baked goods.

Snowshoes available on a first come, first serve basis or bring your own. Even with little to no snow, we will still have the event. Flashlights/headlamps suggested. 6-8 p.m. Phone: 715463-2739.

WACC Ice Fishing Contest The Wanderoos Area Com-

munity Ice Fishing Contest will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on Lake Wapogasset. Tickets are $5.00. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in six divisions: Sunfish, Crappie, Northern, Bass, Perch and Walleye.

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FEBRUARY 11 Valentine’s Day Party A Valentine’s party featuring Jim Armstrong will be held at the Amery Area Community Center beginning at noon on Thursday, February 11. Music will take place from 12:30 to 1:30, and over $100 in prizes will be given away. Wear red to be eligible for a prize drawing and bring a guest for another entry. Come early to play games, stay late to enjoy music.

Cost is $6 for members and $7 for guests. RSVP by February 8 by calling 715-268-6605.

FEBRUARY 13 Willow River State Park Candlelight Ski and Hike Candles will light up the trails for the evening. Enjoy a bonfire and some warm refreshments. The event is free but a vehicle park sticker is required. Sponsored by the Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks.

Meet at the nature center.

6-8:30 p.m. Phone 715-386-5931.

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Galactic recycling

OPINION

JANUARY 5, 2016

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

A not so long time ago, 38 years (give or take a few months), director George Lucas created a pop culture phenomenon with his movie “Star Wars.”

The movie created an entire sub culture and made Lucas a very rich man. Special effects from Industrial Light and Magic, the Dolby sound alternative THX and five sequels were spinoffs from the success of the original movie.

“The Empire Strikes Back” in 1980 and “Return of the Jedi” in 1983 starred the original cast, now household names: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. All were hits.

Publisher Lucas created video games and sold tons of merchandise.

Tom Stangl When the first movie was made, Lucas said it was the fourth of nine movies. After completing the original trilogy, in 1999 he began work on the prequels: 1999s “The Phantom Menace,” 2002s “Attack of the Clones” and 2005s “Revenge of the Sith.”

These fi lms are generally accepted as inferior to the original fi lms.

Disney purchased Lucasfi lms for $4 billion and began an ambitious merchandising and development program. The first fi lm, “The Force Awakens” is currently providing a handsome return on the investment.

Directed by J.J. Abrams who successfully “rebooted” the “Star Trek” franchise, “The Force Awakens” is a loving tribute and generational remake of the original “Star Wars,” now referred to as “A New Hope.”

Sure, it’s been 32 years since Fisher, Ford and Hamill starred in the first movie, but they are now old friends introducing us to a new generation of characters.

I won’t spoil the movie for those of you who haven’t seen it, but I will say that it is a good movie, an updated and clever reworking of the original and a great baton handoff to a new generation of stars.

The Star Wars fever that is gripping the nation now is just a very strong wave of nostalgia.

If you stop and think about it, re-doing movies about every 30 years is something that has been going on for a long time, ever since the talkies replaced the first movies.

It makes all sorts of sense, as well as lots of money.

Many are indifferent about earlier versions of a story, whether it be a novel that served as source material for the first black and white movie or an updated version done in the 1970s.

But the folks who crank out our entertainment are more likely to hedge their bets on proven commodities, even if they are 30 years old. Sequels and formula fi lms are the norm, original ideas are rare and have won hard fights to make it to the screen.

So take heart, Star Wars fans. You will be seeing about a movie a year for the next decade as Disney milks the franchise for all it is worth.

You may recall that Disney also owns Marvel, the comic book publisher that has been bringing their characters to the big (and small) screen since 2008.

If you don’t like comic book heroes and Star Wars, remember that everything goes in cycles.

It may take a few years, but your favorites will come back.

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.

A tough year for transparency BILL LUEDERS YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

In 2015, Wisconsin advocates for open government faced a disquieting truth: If we want to preserve our state’s tradition of transparency and accountability, we must fight for it, against powerful players who will be fighting back.

The most egregious attack came on the cusp of the July 4 holiday weekend, when the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee inserted provisions into the state budget to gut the state’s open records law. A tremendous backlash from across the political spectrum forced lawmakers to back down.

Just three weeks later, the attack’s main architect, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, ordered the drafting of a bill to exempt the Legislature from the law, allowing it to achieve all the secrecy it desires. That intent is apparently still alive.

And while some secrecy provisions were pulled from the budget, one sailed through, creating different rules for the University of Wisconsin System than for all other state agencies regarding the naming of job finalists. Henceforth, the UW can pick athletic coaches and fi ll key academic positions without revealing which applicants were passed up.

Another blow came this fall, when Vos added a bill amendment late in the process to end the long-

standing requirement that significant donors to political campaigns reveal where they work.

The Legislature and Gov. Scott Walker, brushing off concerns that this will make it harder to track concerted special interest spending and even illegal activity, passed the bill into law.

Moreover, the Walker administration is embracing dubious interpretations of legal language to shield and even destroy records of public interest. It claims a “deliberative process” exemption that appears nowhere in state law to deny access to records of bill-drafting communications. A lawsuit over this practice is now playing out.

More recently, the administration has begun asserting that a new definition of “transitory records” approved by the state Public Records Board in August lets it destroy certain documents. This has happened at least twice, over records showing who has visited the governor’s executive residence and text messages between state officials and a private company that seems to have absconded with a state handout.

The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council has asked the Dane County district attorney to prosecute the Public Records Board for violating the Open Meetings Law in changing its definition of transitory record without flagging this on its meet-

ing agenda. The board chair has since vowed to revisit the matter.

But Walker administration officials have refused to explain their use of this definition, which does not mention text messages or visitors logs. Elisabeth Winterhack, an attorney for the Department of Administration, and DOA spokesman Cullen Werwie have not responded to repeated requests for answers to simple questions, including whether the Walker administration is continuing to destroy records showing who visits the executive residence.

Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism has reported that two former high-ranking Walker administration officials say they were warned not to use official email accounts for important business, apparently to avoid creating a paper trail. The administration denies it.

We are seeing, in words and action, the beginning of a culture of contempt for the public’s right to know, embedded deeply within state government. That should be of grave concern to every resident of the Wisconsin as we prepare for future battles.

Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (www.wisfoic.org), a nonprofit group dedicated to open government. Bill Lueders is the council’s president.

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They will be printed as space permits in the first issue possible.

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Rice Lake woman dies in McKinley crash

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Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, January 4

On January 3 at 8:29 a.m. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 48 approximately .3 miles east of County Road E in McKinley Township.

The initial caller indicated there was no one around the vehicle. A second caller at 08:40 indicated that they had found a female who had been ejected from the vehicle that was deceased.

Deputies who investigated the crash found that Donna L. Hays (51) of Rice Lake, Wis. had been driving eastbound on Highway 48 in a 1999 Ford Explorer when her vehicle left the south side of the roadway and overturned multiple times before coming to rest in the tree line on the south side of the Highway. Hays was ejected from the vehicle as it rolled and was located to the southeast of the

vehicle.

Hays was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Polk County Deputy Medical Examiner. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at this crash by the Barron County Sheriff’s Office, Cumberland Fire Department and Ambulance Service along with troopers from the Wisconsin State Patrol.

This crash remains under investigation by the Polk County

Lighting disagreement turns violent An alcohol-fueled disagreement about the appropriate amount of lighting in an apartment came to blows on January 1.

According to reports, Authorities responded to an apartment complex where dispatch was told “Mario” was hitting people. At the scene officers Velezquez arrested Mario L. Velezquez, 36 of Osceola, who smelled heavily of alcohol. They recognized Velezquez from a disorderly incident several hours

earlier.

Velezquez’s roommate and employer, Dao Feng Wei, were able to recount the incident in broken English. His roommate explained that he came home and turned on the light, and Velezquez yelled at him to turn it off. The roommate told Velezquez that he would turn it off shortly, but Velezquez got up and turned it off.

They men went back and forth turning the light on and off several times, when Velezquez turned the light on once more and punched his roommate in the mouth.

A struggle followed when Wei

arrived to see roommate with Velezquez in a bear hold trying to calm him down.

The roommate declined to press charges. With language and literacy barriers, officers had difficulty collecting written statements from both the roommate and Wei. Velezquez declined to tell officers his side of the story, and while at the Polk County Jail, was explained the 72-hour no-contact order.

Velezquez asked to be held at the jail for 72 hours, or he would go back to the apartment.

Amery Police Department Incident Report 12/22/15-1/1/16 12/22/15, 7:45AM- Police handed out candy canes at the Amery School.

12/22/15, 8:47AM- Police assisted with traffic for a house in transport.

12/22/15, 12:17PM- Police responded to a possible suicidal subject.

12/22/15, 2:50PM- Police responded to the High School for an out of control student who had assaulted staff.

12/22/15- Police investigated and received drug information.

12/23/15, 12:06PM- Police responded to a one vehicle accident that occurred at North Park causing property damage.

12/23/15, 12:50PM- Police re-

sponded to a hit and run accident in the parking lot of Cenex. The suspect vehicle is a Pontiac Torrent, Burgundy in color, and has not been located. Please contact the Amery Police Department with any information (715) 2687411.

12/23/15, 1:10PM- Police responded to a minor two vehicle accident at the ARMC. 12/23/15, 7:30PM- Amery Police responded mutual aid for the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept. for a disorderly incident, south of the city.

12/26/15, 1:37PM- Police responded to the Alibi bar for a theft.

12/27/15, 4:00PM- Police responded to a burglary to a residence on Harriman Ave.

12/28/15, 10:15PM- Police responded to the ARMC for a disorderly and possible suicidal subject.

12/30/15, 9:06AM- Police investigated a threats and harassment incident.

12/30/15, 11:09AM- Police responded to check the mental health of a subject.

12/31/15, 9:07AM- Amery Police responded mutual aid for the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept. to a domestic violence incident.

1/1/16, 2:27AM- Police responded for a physical domestic incident. The suspect was arrested.

Arrests: 1/1/16- Kaysi Guffy, Roberts, was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct.

Robert J. Johnson, 33, St. Croix Falls was arrested on December 21 for OWI 2nd and Polk County Warrant.

Shane C. Eckard, 40, Lindstrom, MN was arrested on December 31 for OMVWI 4th offense.

Tiffany M. Finnegan, 33, Osceola was arrested on January 1 for OWI 2nd.

Jaime L. Clifton, 38, Forest Lake, MN was arrested on January 1 for OMVWI and Operating w/ PAC. Debra A. Jackson, 46, Grantsburg was arrested on December 28 for Failure to Appear.

Jessica M. Hagen, 28, Glenwood City was arrested on December 30 for Probation Violation and Poss. Of Meth FTA warrant (Pierce Co).

Jerred D. Thomas, 42, Clayton was arrested on December 29 for FTA Warrant (Dunn Co).

Shuyler J. Mosay-Rainey, 19, Balsam Lake was arrested on December 31 for FTA Warrant.

Cole T. Koehler, 21, Clayton was arrested on December 28 for Probation Hold and Felony Bailjumping.

Mark L. Bidon, 47, Amery was arrested on December 29 for Marijuana Possession and Drug Paraphernalia Possession.

Thomas R. Johnson, 34, Amery was arrested on December 31 for Disorderly Conduct Domestic, Mis. Strangulation, and Mis. Battery Domestic.

Ian K. King, 19, St. Paul, MN was arrested on December 31 for Possession of THC and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kaysi M. Guffy, 22, Roberts was arrested on January 1 for Domestic Battery.

Mario L. Velezquez, 36, Osceola was arrested on January 1 for Disorderly Conduct Domestic.

Amanda J. Swartz, 25, Cumberland was arrested on January 2 for Domestic DC and Felony Bail Jumping.

Nicolas A. Wehrmeister, 27, Osceola was arrested on January 3 for Disorderly Conduct Domestic, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Probation Hold.

Osceola man arrested for selling drugs to local students Amery police recently followed up on a report of three high school students who’d been caught with marijuana on school grounds.

The students, all female, reported to officials that they had traveled to the Robo Village Trailer Park in Osceola to purchase the drugs. They explained the details of their purchase, and positively identified the seller, Trevor S. Backes, 18 of Osceola from his Facebook profi le picture.

Backes According to police reports, a search warrant was obtained for Backes’ home. Backes returned to his residence while the search was conducted, and he was placed under arrest.

The report does not say if any other drugs were recovered at the residence. But it does say that Backes was taken into custody and transported to the Polk County Jail. He has been formally charged on December 23 with Manufacture/Deliver THC (<=200g), a class I felony.

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Wisconsin detour lands MN woman behind bars A Forest Lake woman claimed County Road I. Officers identified she was on her way home the driver as 38-yearfrom a party in Shafer, old Jaime L. Clifton of MN when she was arrestForest Lake. Accorded north of St. Croix Falls ing to police reports, around 8 a.m. New Year’s Clifton appeared very Day. lethargic, with just one Officers were following sock for footwear and a report of a hit and run Clifton no shoes in the vehicle. in Chisago County, with Aside from traveling officers trailing the suspect through St. Croix Falls on from Shafer, MN to Forest Lake, highway 87, stopping just north of MN via St. Croix Falls, WI, Clif-

ton also had trouble answering questions about where she had been for New Year’s Eve or overnight. She had no idea she was in Wisconsin, or that she had been involved in an accident in Chisago County.

Clifton was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated and Operating with a Prohibited Alcohol Content.

Lindstrom pair arrested in Wal-Mart theft A Lindstrom pair went to great lengths to evade authorities following a December 26 shoplifting complaint at the St. Croix Falls Wal-Mart.

Refusing requests by Wal-Mart security to wait for police, Taylor L. Bennett-Mealey, 17, and Calvin M. Prodger, 18, both of Lindstrom, left the Wal-Mart parking Bennett-Mealey lot in their white and red pickup truck.

With the help of witnesses and bystanders, officers were able to pursue the vehicle, winding their way through various city streets

and intersections, and eventually stopping at E. Kentucky and Washington Streets.

Prodger, who was driving the truck, was uncooperative when asked to step out of the vehicle, and had to be forcibly removed.

According to reports, as Prodger was being taken out of the vehicle, Bennett-MeaProdger ley immediately yelled something to the effect of “I was the one that stole the games from Wal-Mart.”

Meanwhile, Prodger maintaining his innocence, stated that he didn’t know anything about a

theft and that he was sure it was a big mistake.

A search of the vehicle yielded marijuana, a pipe, and an open bottle of alcohol.

After returning to Wal-Mart and speaking with staff, Bennett-Mealey changed her story, saying that Prodger had in fact stolen the items, and left the store with the games in his let jacket packet.

Both Prodger and Bennett-Mealey were transported to Polk County Jail. Prodger for Obstruction, Retail Theft, Fleeing, and Possession of THC. Bennett-Mealey, although 17, can be charged as an adult in Wisconsin criminal matters. She was arrested for Obstruction and Retail Theft.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, December 28 Mitchell L. Lindberg, 34, Balsam Lake was arrested on December 22 for four separate bench warrants.

Ryan A. Olson, 31, Clayton was arrested on December 23 for DOC warrant.

David J. Comeaux, 35, Frederic was arrested on December 25 for Polk County Warrant (x2) FTA. Stacey M. Hopkins, 36, homeless was arrested on December 27 for warrants.

Jolie M. Nielsen, 23, Balsam Lake was arrested on December 22 for OWI First Offense.

Angela J. Campeau, 37, Balsam Lake was arrested on December

22 for OWI First Offense.

Tammy R. Wells, 39, St. Croix Falls was arrested on December 26 for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, Felony Bail Jumping, and Possession of Methamphetamines.

Patrick S. Seline, 48, Clayton was arrested on December 18 for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Trevor S. Backes, 18, Osceola was arrested on December 22 for Distribution of Marijuana.

Taylor L. Bennett-Mealey, 17, Lindstrom, MN was arrested on December 26 for Obstruction and Retail Theft.

Calvin M. Prodger, 18, Lindstrom, MN was arrested on De-

cember 26 for Obstruction, Retail Theft, Fleeing, and Possession of THC. Sara C. Nefs, 23, Luck was arrested on December 26 for Operating Without a License (2nd within 3 years).

William J. Webster, 21, New Richmond was arrested on December 27 for Battery (DV), Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Damage to Property.

Lara K. Vandanacker, 34, St. Paul, MN was arrested on December 28 for No Valid Driver’s License (Forfeiture).

Dena L. Scalzo, 42, Centuria was arrested on December 27 for Bail Jumping-Felony.

Couple’s disagreement leads to shattered situation Osceola authorities responded to a domestic disturbance in the early morning of December 27, to find a couple in disagreement, and an unusually large amount of broken glass.

As officers approached the scene at the home, they noticed a man and woman inside the open Webster front door. The

woman was visibly upset, and the home’s patio door was shattered with glass all over the ground.

Officers immediately separated the two, who proceeded to tell a different story about the course of events. The man, William J. Webster, 21 of New Richmond, stated that he and the woman had been arguing about a dog.

The woman, meanwhile, recalled that Webster had become angry when he found out she was out with friends and threatened

to burn her house down if she did not come home. He broke the door and used a piece of the glass to cut her face and intimidate her, along with pushing her up against a wall and choking her.

The victim agreed to a 72-hour no-contact order with Webster, who was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail for Battery, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Damage to Property. He is awaiting formal charges.

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MN man arrested for fourth OWI In the early afternoon of New Year’s Eve, Osceola authorities arrested Shane C. Eckert, 40 of Lindstrom after having almost hit a curb twice and failing subsequent field sobriety tests.

Eckert, who admitted to “having a couple,” registered a .268 during a preliminary breath test. While at the scene, officers decided Eckert could not safely attempt a one-leg-stand and opted out of that portion of the test.

Eckert was arrested for OWI 4th and spent New Year’s Eve at Eckert the Polk County Jail.

Unbuckled toddler leads to warrant arrest An anonymous complaint of a small child that did not have a car seat at the St. Croix Falls Wal-Mart led authorities to Shuyler J. Mosay-Rainey, 19 of Balsam Lake.

According to police reports, Mosay-Rainey was pulled over in the movie theater parking lot, and told officers she did not have a license.

A check of her information confirmed that Mosey-Rainey had a warrant out for her arMosay-Rainey rest for failing to appear.

Mosey-Rainey was arrested and taken to Polk County Jail.

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.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

JANUARY 5, 2016

AMERY FREE PRESS

Printed below are excerpts from the first issue of the first newspaper in Amery, “The Amery Echo” printed on June 14, 1889.

50 Years Ago January 4, 1966 Only One Big Blaze Mars Year’s Record

A City’s Prosperity A city’s prosperity and advancement depend upon the public spirit and enterprise of its citizens. A man who invests his money in city property, and makes every effort to improve that property, is truly a public benefactor. He may receive large returns for his investment, still every dollar laid out by him is sure to be a direct benefit to the city’s welfare.

Some men may be able to do more than others in a financial way, but it is within the power of all to speak a good word for their home city.

Oftentimes a citizen away from home speaks despairingly of it, or at least indifferently.

Sometimes he is an important property owner, and little thinks he is talking against his own interests.

Every community is worthy of some consideration even from travelers, and why not more from those who make it their home? The man who has always a good word to speak for his home city creates a far better impression among strangers than the one who is continually telling of the “drawbacks of my community.”

Sometimes one is compelled to manufacture material when he would speak in words of commendation of his resident city. Happily our citizens need not draw upon their imagination when telling of the advantages and prosperity of Amery.

Situated as it is, nature seems to have endowed it with all the natural resources for a successful, thriving and beautiful city.

When away from home or writing to friends on business or pleasure, never fail to speak a good word for Amery.

The place is worthy of all that can be said – in fact too much can not be said in praise of its features. This is the verdict of those who have investigated her resources and advantages and are unprejudiced in their opinion. There is no pride so commendable as local pride.

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100 Years Ago January 6, 1916 Proves Popular The farmers’ rest room in this village, which was recently opened and is coming into universal use by farmers and

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Lumberjacks Clear Out White Pine in 1880’s

The origin of Amery is closely connected with the lumbering industry, which began in the 1880’s. In the early days, lumbering was the chief industry for the area since it was practically covered with trees which had to be cut down in order to clear the land for farming purposes. White pine proved to be the original attraction for people to this area. As soon as a means of transporting logs to sawmills was developed, areas in northern Wisconsin boomed.

out of town guests who have business to transact, is proving a grand success, and the Farmers & Merchants Bank and Cashier Amundson, whose idea it was, are deserving the highest commendation.

The bank equipped the building and stand the entire expense of maintenance and all they ask is that the farmers make use of it and feel free to take advantage of the conveniences at their disposal.

Yesterday’s The excluNews sive ladies’ room, gentleDiane Stangl men’s room, closets, lavatories, chairs, tables, writing materials, bulletin board, etc., all go toward making this a model farmers’ club of which every farmer and out of town guest has a paid up membership, and the only requirement to continued membership in good standing is that you make proper use of it.

90 Years Ago January 7, 1926 One Globe Washed How About the Others A. M. Hughes and H. G. Winchell of the Fay Auto Company set an excellent example for the council Monday evening by cleaning the white way globe in front of their garage, and while they did not wash the inside, it is a wonderful improvement. The globes have been so dirty for some time passed that it has not only been unsightly but has actually cut down on the efficiency of the bulbs.

Radiogram From Sweden Mrs. Axel Anderson received the first radiogram ever received by a resident of this community last week when she received a radio communication from her husband stating that he would leave Stockholm, Swe-

den on January 22nd and would arrive at his home northwest of this city on Pike Lake the first week in February.

Mr. Anderson has been visiting relatives and friends in Sweden for the past two months.

85 Years Ago January 8, 1931 Hunter Bags Two Deer With One Shot Two deer were brought down by one shot from the gun of E. M. Doar, Jr., Georgetown, whole hunting near there.

The two bucks, running neck and neck, suddenly appeared from behind a clump of bushes.

Doar fired from 65 yards and both dropped.

J. B. Parslow Wins Prize J. B. Parslow recently won a $5.00 prize given by the Superior Telegram for correctly figuring out a series of bridge hands.

Wayne Cree Injured By Falling Limb Wayne Cree was critically injured about 2 o’clock Friday afternoon when a limb of a falling tree struck him in the back. He is in the Amery Clinic suffering from several fractured vertebrae and is will to be confined to the Clinic for at least 2 weeks more.

Cree was cutting wood with Melvin Evenson, Leonard Feuerhak, and Albert Roos, on County Trunk K near Wanderoos.

The four had chopped a large tree, which had partly fallen, and they were clearing brush to bring it all the way down.

It suddenly fell and Cree was caught by one of the heavy limbs.

New Home Gutted by Fire Early Saturday Night The new home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Simon was gutted by fire Saturday evening.

The Simons discovered the slow-burning blaze as they ar-

rived home from a day in the Twin Cities.

What caused the fire is undetermined, but it originated apparently in the furnace pipe.

A big hole was burned around the fireplace, several feet in diameter, and the sections of the home, which were not burned, were damaged by smoke.

Cars Keep Off Fire Chief Leonard Grenz again had his troubles.

At the Milton Simon fire, private cars got in the way of the fire truck and equipment. Motorists who have no interest in the fire other than curiosity, are not only urged, but ordered

by Chief Grenz to stay off the street during a fire, and especially away from the premises.

There is a law against getting in the way of firemen and Chief Grenz regretfully will have to enforce it if motorists do not comply.

In other words, walk to the fire - don’t drive.

70 Years Ago January 3, 1946 We’re Telling You! All tires were released from rationing at midnight, Dec. 31. Thus ends the first and the oldest of the wartime rationing programs.

Only sugar now remains under rationing.

In order to increase further the number of tires available to rolling wheels in the immediate future, several restrictions will remain in force. No spare tires will be permitted on new cars and trucks for the present.

White sidewall tires will continue on the prohibited list and tires for export will be also continued on a quota basis.

A plentiful supply of tires is not in sight for several months, perhaps for all of 1946. However, during the war, drivers have learned many conservation measures that have added thousands of miles to existing tires on the road.

In his year-end report, Fire Chief Merle Steensland informed the city council that the total fire losses, exclusive of the petroleum fire Feb. 20, were down for the year.

The report stated that fire runs were down from 46 in 1964 to 34 in 1965 with the total reported loss $25,200 in the loss statements filed with the department.

“It is a tragedy that three lives were lost due to fire during the year,” the statement read as Chief Steensland reviewed the deaths of Mrs. Harold Warwick and her daughter, Brenda, and Mrs. Ada Hanson.

Chimney fires and heating equipment problems led the parade of causes with 10 calls being brought about by their failure.

Record 32 New Homes Built in Amery While 1965 did not go into the record books with a big total building volume, it will be remembered as the year of the big home building boom.

Total permits issued at city hall were $893,745 in 1965 as compared with $1,153,985 but the total number of homes was 32 as compared with 18 last year.

In addition to the new homes building during the past year, the city had $70,000 expended on apartments and duplexes.

This compared with no such work being authorized in the previous year.

Community Grows During Tenure of Retiring Postmaster Retirement for Walter J. Fraipont, Amery postmaster, has some earmarks of a “busman’s holiday” for he is planning to devote some time to the cataloging of his stamp collection, sadly neglected during his 30 years as head of this city’s postal service.

Back in 1935 when he assumed the position, the local office had sales of $13,700 while the last fiscal year showed the same category as $71,500.

Contrary to most person’s conception of government work, the local office has made quite a mark in those years from the operating standpoint.

The office was allocated two regular clerks for 40 hours plus 55 hours for extra hourly employees back in 1935. It had four rural carriers plus another one in Deronda and post offices were operating in Joel and Wanderoos.

Today, the city office has the same two regular office employees plus only 32 hours for hourly employees. It is down to three carriers with 60 more miles of rural route to serve, there is no carrier at Deronda and the Amery office has absorbed the offices of Wanderoos and Joel.

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AYER: Plans to open educational consulting business, advocate for sportsmanship FROM PAGE ONE

best.

“If you did these things, winning will take care of itself,” he said.

He practiced what he preached when he moved into administration, learning the name of every child in the building, and the name of the parents as well. Clear Lake became an early adopter of allday-every-day kindergarten and pay-to-attend 4K before universal 4K became available.

Ayer lobbied for universal 4K, showing lawmakers the difference in kindergarten

entrance exams between children who attended 4K and those that could not afford to do so.

Another historic first that Ayer recalls with a bit of a grin was getting Internet access in the elementary library.

“We even had local service clubs come in to see what the world wide web was all about,” he said.

As superintendent, Ayer believed in leading his staff toward a common goal by being fair, consistent, pleasant and making things fun.

He is proud that the district has made it through difficult financial times without hav-

ing to go to the voters for a referendum. Engaging the community and businesses has helped make this possible as well. The district used the energy efficiency program to remodel the elementary school and complete some work at the high school.

Ayer is proud that during the turmoil surrounding the passage of Act 10, the Clear Lake teaching staff remained on the job and the union invited him to their meetings, echoing the philosophy of fair and consistent treatment.

The main reason that he decided to spend his entire career in Clear Lake was the

high value the community places on education. The district provides an education so students can enter the workplace, attend a technical school, a college or enter the military.

He and his wife, Jane, raised their son, Ryan in Clear Lake.

Ryan now works as a chemical engineer for Honeywell, traveling the world and troubleshooting problems at petroleum plants.

“If it wasn’t a great place to work, I would have left a long time ago,” he said.

Ayer has been planning for the next phase of his life for a while now. He plans on open-

ing an educational consulting business, B Ayer. He will offer help with facility evaluations and referendum preparation and may even do some sportsmanship education, something he feels is sorely needed at the student and parental levels.

“My own terms, my own time” is how he will be working, starting this month.

Ayer has met with Josh Ernst, the new Clear Lake superintendent, and will be on call to help in any way he can.

“Josh has my cell phone number,” Ayer said with a smile.

Local business loan fund back in action – almost at the Regional Business Fund got to the bottom of the problem: RBF’s partnership with the state. In AuLocal businesses will soon have gust, staff at RBF began working to access to micro loans, façade and dissolve the old agreement with the revolving loan funds through the state and draw up a new one between Regional Business Fund, a nonprof- RBF and the counties it works with.

“All of the contracts have been reit, low-interest lender for growing businesses in west central Wiscon- ceived from the state and RBF has sin whose funds have been frozen, in delivered all of them to the counties and businesses for signaeffect, since April. tures,” wrote Waldhart “There was a pause for in an update. “Of the 16 eight months, but they’re sent [in early Decemback at it now,” said the ber], we have received chair of Polk County’s eight back and signed so board of supervisors, Wilfar.” liam Johnson.

Staff is also working The pause started April with the state of Wiscon1, when the U.S. Departsin to determine whether ment of Housing and UrWilliam Johnson an additional agreement ban Development [HUD] Polk County Board Chair will need to be made beannounced that money in tween the county and the fund had originated from federal block grants and was each business.

“If necessary, one additional docto be distributed according to those regulations. The loans had been dis- ument will be sent to the counties tributed according to a looser set of and businesses for signatures,” said Waldhart. “Once all contracts regional rules since 2008.

Local business owners, city offi- are fully executed and back, we can cials and staff at the Regional Busi- start funding any approved applicaness Fund [RBF] believed the fed- tions. Therefore, ladies and gentleeral regulations were designed for men, submit your applications!”

Though no funding will go out unurban communities and could rarely be met in rural areas, meaning til all contracts have been completthe money – which is meant to cycle ed and returned to the state, in the through the RBF to local businesses meantime staff will run the applicaover and over – would sit unused in a tions through the approval process and draft commitment letters for fibank account.

About four months later, fund nancing. manager Beth Waldhart and others

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

‘There was a pause for eight months, but they’re back at it now.’

CONTRIBUTED

New Year’s Baby Neko Amado Marquez was Amery Hospital and Clinic’s first baby of the new year. He was delivered at 3:24 a.m. on January 1, weighing in at 8lbs 6.5 oz, and 20.5”. Congratulations to his proud parents, Alexandra Simon & Carlos Marquez.

New state law requires private car sales be registered with DOT WisDOT—As of January 1, 2016, a new Wisconsin state law requires an individual selling a privately-owned motor vehicle to another private party to report that sale to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) within 30 days of the sale. To help state residents, WisDOT has developed an online service where sellers can conveniently submit their notice of sale electronically. Seller Notify is available at wisconsindmv.gov/SellerNotify.

“We understand this is a new process for private-to-private sellers,” said Mitchell Warren, director of Vehicle Services. “Our goal is to make this as easy as possible for them to comply with the new law.” This requirement

does not apply to businesses buying or selling vehicles or motor vehicle dealers, Warren said.

Private motor vehicle sellers can report the sale in three steps through Seller Notify. This online tool also enables the seller to print a receipt, email a copy, or save the recorded information for their records. Sellers can also report the sale by completing and submitting a WisDMV form (MV 2870) by mail or at a local DMV service center.

The Seller Notify system was designed to be compatible with mobile devices and desktop computers. Sellers can use their preferred platform (including phones and tablets) to submit sale data directly to WisDOT in real-time.

Unemployment rate rises The unemployment rate in Polk County increased in November to 4.2 percent, up from October’s rate of 3.6 percent. The rate is at the lowest level since 2004, when it was 4.2 percent.

According to Wisconsin’s WorkNet, 23,423 people were working in the county in November. This is the highest number of employed people in the county ever in November since records were kept online 1990.

There were 1023 unemployed in

the county in November, the lowest number since 1993.

Unemployment rates rose in neighboring counties as well. In St. Croix County, the rate increased to 3.4 percent. Barron County’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent. In Pierce County, the jobless rate rose to 3.6 percent. Burnett County saw their unemployment rate rise to 6.2 percent.

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STORIES: Weather, crime are among top news items of 2015 FROM PAGE ONE

process,” said city alderperson, Jack Rogers.

Either there would be a lot of support within the community to continue, or people could take fluoridation into their own hands using fluoride toothpaste and other means.

From January to April, the council gathered input from various sources, including local dental experts, health department officials, and citizens with input on the matter.

Gretchen Sampson of the Polk County Health Department told the council, “Fluoridation has been done for 65 years and is one of the top 10 health achievements of the 20th century.”

By April the council had also learned that initial concerns over OSHA regulations may have been incorrect, and that grant funding may be available for any necessary upgrades.

As it read on the ballot, should Amery discontinue the addition of fluoride in the city water supply? Your votes mattered, with 103 residents in favor of discontinuing fluoride, and 227 against.

200-year Rain Event

To say it rained a lot in Amery on Sept. 2 would be an understatement.

When a lingering storm dropped 4-6 inches of rain in a three-hour period, meteorologists looked through the record books and determined that this storm was a 200-year event, meaning the chances of that happening again in any of our lifetimes is very small.

The heavy rains caused localized flooding, forcing the detour of traffic on Keller Ave. for four hours.

Assistant Public Works Director Chanz Green reports the city closed the creek that drains water from South Twin along Memorial Drive to give the water time to drain.

“Pike Lake drains into North Twin, North Twin

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board sift through the wreckage of a plane that crashed in Alden Township July 27. Four Hudson men died in the crash, which remains under investigation.

drains into South Twin and the creek drains into the Apple River,” Green said. Water quickly backed up, covering Soldier’s Field, Memorial Drive and Harriman and Keller Avenues, forcing the city to detour traffic around Keller Ave. But the water wreaked havoc elsewhere too, causing enough damage to the city’s administrative building that the September city council meeting had to be postponed.

About one quarter of the council chambers drop ceiling had to be replaced because of water damage, and it was determined that water went into the wall as well.

With several inches of water on the removed portion of the roof, City Administrator Darcy Long believes the water possibly came in through an air vent.

“The other issue was a drain became clogged on that section of the roof, pooling the water,” Long stated.

Plane crashes in Alden, four dead

In the early summer evening of July 27, Polk County deputies, Amery, Dresser, Os-

ceola Fire Departments and Amery Municipal Ambulance were dispatched to the scene of a single-engine plane crash in the town of Alden.

Four Hudson men were killed in the crash, pilot Daniel Ortner, 44, and passengers Eric J. Larson, 47, Michael J. Larson, 20, and Matthew E. Larson.

The plane had taken off from New Richmond airport just minutes prior to the crash, on its way to Voyager Village in Burnett County.

Now five months later, the investigation into this crash remains open. The lengthy process is not unusual, according to Polk County Sheriff Pete Johnson, who says NTSB investigations can often take a year or more.

Three arrested in cockfighting ring

As reported in the June 9 Amery Free Press, with the help of The American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Polk and St. Croix County officials seized nearly 1,200 birds from four properties in Polk and St. Croix Counties, and arrested three men in connection with

running an organized cockfighting operation.

Idelio Benitez, 57 and Ernesto Benitez, 48, of Amery and Agustin Benitez, 56, of Turtle Lake were all charged with multiple counts of Instigation of Animal Fights-Training, a Class I felony.

Each of the Benitez men were charged in March of this year, following an alleged cockfighting incident in January.

Paraphernalia for cockfighting was found at Agustin’s residence and roosters had been surgically altered for fighting purposes.

Vice President of ASPCA Field Investigations Tim Rickey says those people who have facilities for cockfighting profit from it and enjoy watching the birds fight for their lives.

“Not only is cockfighting cruel, but it often brings other crimes to communities, such as illegal gambling and drug possession,” Rickey stated.

“We’re pleased to be in a position where we could step in and provide resources and expertise to assist local authorities in ending this violent criminal enterprise and holding the abusers accountable.”

Idelio and Agustin are both scheduled for Jury trials in the spring of 2016. Ernesto has a final Pre-trial Hearing scheduled for January 2016.

The Interstate-Park stabbing

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Memorial Drive is completely submerged during the rains of Sept. 2. From four to six inches of rain fell in a three hour period, flooding downtown Amery.

No story local story garnered more media attention or polarized us more than the stabbing death of St. Croix Falls wrestling coach, Peter Kelly.

On April 14, Four young men from Cambridge went fishing at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls. Two men from St. Croix Falls were fishing across the river in Minnesota. An argument followed. Then a parking-lot confrontation at Interstate Park. And then, a death that no one had planned on that day.

After a week-long trial and deliberation in December, 20-year-old Levi Acre-Kendall was acquitted of all intentional and reckless homicide charges.

It was a trial that had television news trucks camped out in tiny Balsam Lake for more than a week. Its twists and turns played out like a made-for-TV movie, and kept us glued to our televisions and newspapers for any sign of an update.

Had it happened between anyone else, in any other place, it might just have been an unfortunate scuffle that didn’t end well. Why so much passion? Why so much interest? Maybe because it could have happened to any one of us. Or maybe we could all relate to the classic Minnesota/ Wisconsin border battle, that this time had gone too far.

Darryl Christensen

THE local news story of 2015 is a fall from grace that kept a community in disbelief all year long.

Amery Fire Chief, Darryl Christensen, stood accused of having sex with several female inmates while employed as a jailer at the Polk County Jail.

From his resignation as Fire Chief in February and eventual charges in April, to a not-guilty plea in June, civil lawsuits in August, and December’s reversal to a guilty plea, it was a turbulent year for Christensen, his family, and the community as a whole.

Ties to local law enforcement meant the case would be handled at the state level, investigated by Wisconsin’s Department of Justice and prosecuted by the State Attorney General’s office.

That disconnect often sent local officials and news outlets scrambling for information, fueling the local rumor mill.

By December, a new judge and meticulously selected jury pool were in place, when just a week before the trial– an unexpected twist. The advertised pre-trial conference was suddenly a plea hearing.

Christensen would admit guilt on all five counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault by Corrections Staff.

To avoid potential colleagues or acquaintances, Christensen now sits in the Eau Claire County Jail awaiting his February 1 sentencing.

But the matter is far from over.

Christensen and Polk County remain culpable in civil suits fi led on behalf of several victims, who allege their civil rights were violated.

Those cases bring with them even more layers of complexity, and ultimately hold the taxpayers of Polk County responsible. Stay tuned as these cases continue to unfold in 2016.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

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.

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s White Cross.

Friday: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. 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, Jan. 6: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation class.

Sunday, Jan. 10: 8:30 a.m. Sunday school and Adult class; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 9:30 a.m. Finance Committee; 9:30 a.m. Social Ministry Committee; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

Monday, Jan. 11: 8:30 a.m. Prayers for the Churches.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Pack backpacks; 1 p.m. Ruth Unit, h/Marge, l/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, 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, Jan. 6: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Little Falls.

Sunday, Jan. 10: 11 a.m. Worship service.

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, Jan. 6: 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Saturday, Jan. 9: 8 a.m. Men’s Group at Ida Mae’s.

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

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.

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, Jan. 6: Return from Jamaica.

Saturday, Jan. 9: 8 a.m. Car Care.

Sunday, Jan. 10: 8 a.m. Youth/Parish Ed; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Choir.

Monday, Jan. 11: 12-4 p.m. ARQG workshop.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m.

Property Committee; 1:30 p.m Handbells; 6:30 p.m. Worship committee.

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

Sunday, Jan. 10: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship; 9 a.m.

Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Church Potluck; 11 a.m. Altar Guild meeting; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meet.

Monday, Jan. 11: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible Marathon Class; 3 p.m.Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 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.

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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.

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, Jan. 6: 6 pm. JAM and Confirmation.

Thursday, Jan. 7: 9 a.m. Quilting.

Sunday, Jan. 10: 8 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Council meeting.

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.

These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:

Can You Change Your World?

“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”

—Proverbs 16:32 NIV

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any of us long for a better world, one with more kindness and civility, a world where everyone is treated with the dignity and respect befitting persons made in the image of God. And wouldn’t we all like for the earth to be treated better, not treating it as a big garbage dump but rather as our precious, holy and beautiful home? Youthful idealism rushes out into the world intent on changing it for the better, but it is often met with cynicism or even apathy and resignation over the prospects of making the world a better place. It is indeed hard to change others, and no one can clean up the whole planet. But we can all start with ourselves and our own little corner of the world. Maybe we can’t change the world, but we can change ourselves. And in changing ourselves, don’t we in effect do our small part for changing the world? Reflect on what needs changing in your own life before you set out trying to improve others. Ask yourself whether there is some part of you that needs to change but which you stubbornly refuse to give up. Sometimes the greatest victory is the one which we win when we conquer our own vices. – Christopher Simon

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Carlson Highland & Co., L.L.P. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 301 Keller Ave. S., Amery 715-268-7999

Amery Free Press Your Comunity Newspaper for over 120 years 215 S. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-8101

Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services Amery

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Area Students Perform in St. Olaf Christmas Festival NORTHFIELD, Minn. - The following local students recently participated in the St. Olaf Christmas Festival.

Anna Ruehlow from Amery is a member of the St. Olaf Chapel Choir. Ruehlow is a a Music major. She is the daughter of Keith and Lisa Ruehlow and a graduate of Amery High School.

Jeremiah Gatlin from Dresser is a member of the St. Olaf Cantorei. Gatlin is a an Environmental Studies and Political Science major. He is the son of Angela Hughes and a graduate of Osceola High School.

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States.

Started in 1912 by F. Melius Christiansen,

founder of the St. Olaf College Music Department, the festival features more than 500 student musicians who are members of five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra.

Participating ensembles include the St. Olaf Choir, Viking Chorus, Chapel Choir, Cantorei, Manitou Singers, and the St. Olaf Orchestra. Each group performs individually and as part of a mass ensemble.

The festival, which is regularly broadcast nationwide on public television and radio, has been featured nationally in such publications as TV Guide, Entertainment Weekly, the Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times.

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DEATH NOTICES Arnold D. Satter, 83, Amery, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at his home.

Private graveside services will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

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

Sherman B. Civen, 82, St. Croix Falls, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

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

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

Robin R. Brackee, 61, Clear Lake, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Amery Hospital & Clinic.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Elim Cemetery, Range.

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

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

Ardell Ione Goglin, 80, rural Amery, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, from West Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Osceola. will burual in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be the hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Arthur M. Butler, 94, Amery, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Amery Hospital & Clinic.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at Balsam Lutheran church in rural Amery, with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and the hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Gertrude Knutson, 90, Amery, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery.

Burial will be at the Marsh Lake Cemetery in Richardson.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and the hour prior to services at the funeral home.

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

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

Arliss Rosen, 85, Amery, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest.

Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and the hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

AREA CHURCHES continued 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, Jan. 6: 8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 5 p.m. Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation classes; 6:15 p.m.Evening Prayer; 7 p.m. BRB; 7 p.m. Sr. Choir practice.

Thursday, Jan. 7: 8:15 a.m. Tops’ Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

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

Monday, Jan. 11: 8 a.m. Life Line Screening; 6:30 p.m. Lion Den meeting.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 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 Sunday, Jan. 10: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May).

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy Weekly Mass 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, Jan. 12, Bible Study after 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Jan. 6: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; Sacrament of the anointing of the sick; Forming Effective Disciples; Catechist Training 6:30 p.m. at SJ; Thursday, Jan. 7: Faith Formation Committee meeting 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Jan. 7: 7 p.m. Evening Bible Study.

Sunday, Jan. 10: 9 a.m. Joint worship at St. John’s; 10 a.m.

Joint Meeting/5 year plan.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Jan. 10: 9 a.m. Joint Worship at St. John’s; 10 a.m.

Joint meeting/5 year plan; No Sunday school.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 7 pm. 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, Jan. 6: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Little Falls.

Sunday, Jan. 10: 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 7 p.m. Church Council meeting.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 6: .

Sunday, Jan. 10: 8:30 a.m. Mighty OAKS/Confirmation/ Adult classes; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Tuesday, Jan. 12: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Sunday: 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.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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OBITUARIES

Lois E. Christenson

Steven J. Derrick

Kevin David Beyl

Lois Eileen (Olson) Christenson, age 94 of Amery, passed away on December 24, 2015. Lois was born on October 1, 1921, in Garfield Township. She was the oldest child of William and Lillian (Strohbeen) Olson. Along with siblings Ione and Wayne, Lois grew up on a dairy farm in Wanderoos. Growing up during drought and depression, the family learned to live simply. Because of farming and gardening, there was always food to eat. The children were expected to help with the work and also participated in 4-H. They were members of the Royal Order 4-H Club, which operated along what is currently County Road K. Lois attended elementary school in Wanderoos.

She graduated from eighth grade in 1935. Lois attended Osceola High School where she participated in band and glee club. After graduating from high school, Lois attended Stout Institute (now UW-Stout) and studied home economics education. At the time, there weren’t many females earning college degrees, especially those who came from rural backgrounds.

Lois graduated from Stout Institute in May 1943, and began work on July 1st at Neillsville High School as a home economics teacher. In 1945 Lois began work as a home agent in Taylor County. In December of 1947, she resigned from her work in Taylor County to move back to the Wanderoos area and begin married life.

Lois and Kenneth Christenson married on Friday, September 18, 1947, at the Deronda Lutheran Church.

Their four children, Eileen, Steve, David, and Kevin, were born between the years of 1948-1956. After renting various farms, Kenneth and Lois purchased the Myhrwold farm in 1956. The Lakecrest Farm is still operated by David and Connie Christenson and their family.

Lois served as the Polk County Extension Home Economist from 1965 to 1983. Some of her responsibilities included working with homemakers groups, leading a nutrition program, co-organizing 4-H camps, and leading the family living division of the 4-H program.

Lois was extremely active in the Deronda Lutheran Church. Throughout the years, she sang in the choir, sewed with the quilting group, read during services, and worked at church meals and bazaars.

Her meatball recipe was often requested.

Lois was active in 4-H leadership and the county fair, Sons of Norway, Understanding Friends, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling, which included trips to Norway and Hawaii. She also volunteered at the Amery schools, spending time reading with students. Lois enjoyed baking, sewing, reading, and gardening. Much time was spent helping grandchildren with fair projects in these areas.

Lois was loved by many. Although she was a humble woman, she was very proud of her family. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Eileen (John) Van Dyk; Steve (Kathy) Christenson; David (Connie) Christenson; and Kevin (Sally) Christenson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, brother Wayne Olson, sister Ione Johnson, sisters-in-law: Lenore Olson and Evelyn Christenson.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lillian Olson; her husband, Kenneth Christenson; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Agnes Christenson; her brothers-in-law, Lavere Christenson, Harlan Johnson, and Irvin Christenson; her grandson, Nathan Christenson; and her nephew and niece, Harlan Charles Johnson and Julie Johnson.

Funeral services were on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Deronda Lutheran Church in rural Amery. Visitation was at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Deronda Cemetery.

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.

Steven Joseph Derrick was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on July 22, 1951 to parents Richard and Jeanne (Voiss) Derrick. When he was a year old he went to live with this grandmother Gertrude Derrick and her husband Albin LaGoo. They lived in Cambridge, Minnesota before moving to the St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin area. Steve graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1969. After graduation he attended vocational school in Eau Claire to get his certification in heating and cooling.

On June 10, 1972 he was united in marriage to Hollis Jean Greenlee at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Centuria. They made their home in St. Croix Falls.

In 1981 they moved to Amery where they owned and operated Wayne’s Café and Camelot Supper Club until 1996. Steve was then employed by Amery Housing Authority as a Maintenance Supervisor; he was well loved by the residents. He was involved in Amery Youth Hockey for several years as a coach and referee.

Steve enjoyed the outdoors and the hunting and fishing it offered. He was a self-taught carpenter and electrician and enjoyed construction and remodeling projects. Steve struggled with health issues since 2002 when he was diagnosed with cancer. Surrounded by his loving wife and family, Steve passed away at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on Friday, December 25, 2015 at the age of 64.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mark and Orv, and sister Gail.

Surviving family members include his wife Holly; sons Adam Derrick, Tony (Jennifer) Derrick, and Ben (fiancé Christy Gates) Derrick; grandchildren Sadie, Ruby and Karina; brothers Darrell (Rhonda) Boyle, Robert (Chris) Derrick, James (Dana) Derrick, Randy (Maryann) Derrick; sisters Richyne (Frank) Meyer, Donna (Aaron) Curan Henderson, Dee (Robert) Derrick-Knight, Renae Bennett, as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

There was visitation at the church for the hour prior to the service.

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

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services provided assistance to the family.

Dear Son, Beloved Brother, born on July 2, 1961 passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2015 surrounded by family and friends, after a battle with brain cancer, that was discovered only a short time before his passing.

Kevin is survived by his father Lamont Beyl (Mary Gallagher), his Mother Valerie Beyl, sisters Heidi Rosebud (Dean Wallace), Holly Kaufhold (Gary), Dear friend Allan Beestman, and Uncles, Aunts and cousins and special figure in his life Faye Ring.

Kevin enjoyed the uncommon life of being a collector and scrapper. He had several talents for carpentry and floor installation, mechanics and a passion for engine repair. Construction and de-construction were among his go-to jobs for his sister Heidi over the years and he enjoyed the thrill of an auction almost anywhere any time.

Kevin found a home and place that he felt comfortable in Clear Lake, not far from where he was born in New Richmond. There he enjoyed hunting, friends and the peacefulness of his farm. Kevin spent his life contributing to his neighbors, friends and family when asked, and he was a genuinely humble, gentile, forgiving man. Anyone, who is a special person of this nature, should know that on this day there is a kindred spirit now watching over the prices of scrap iron and keeping them high and there is a defender of that expression looking out for you. A more unique and willed individual would be difficult to find.

Kevin will be greatly missed by his family and friends and they invite you please join them for a Celebration of Kevin’s Life on Sunday, January 10th 2016 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Just for Me Spa, St. Croix Room, 110 South Greeley Street Stillwater, MN. A heartfelt thank you from Kevin and his family goes out to the staff at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI, and the Hospice team of Adoray Caregivers and special friend and volunteer Bob Barr, for your support and excellent care, we thank you very much.

Arnold D. Satter Arnold Dean Satter was born on February 7, 1932 and passed away at his home in Amery, Wisconsin on December 30, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Kohler; children, Debbie (Jay Thomas), Mara, Derek and Lonnie Satter; step children, Jay (Wanda) Cramer, James Cramer, and Angela (Greg Hamstad) as well as nieces, nephews and seven grandchildren.

Arnold was a Navy Veteran and worked for the St. Paul school district as a teacher and coach.

He loved fishing, sports, reading and his beloved Vikings.

A private family interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

David W. Wasberg David W. Wassberg age 53 of Amery formerly of Osceola died Saturday December 26th at Hennepin County Medical Center.

David was born October 6, 1962 in Oscoda, MI to Wayne and Julie Wassberg. He graduated from Amery High School in 1980. He was a machinist, was in charge of manufacturing Heart Valves at St. Jude Medical, worked at Kurt Manufacturing, Fischer Spindle, and was a certified arborist, owning Osceola Tree Service.

On October 27, 2012 he married his wife Jodi at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser.

In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, could fi x anything, RC planes, and his family. In David’s eyes people always came first.

David was preceded in death by his father Wayne and son Matthew John.

He is survived by his wife Jodi, son Christopher of Dresser, daughters Kelly of Minneapolis, Gabrielle of Rice Lake, mother Julie Wassberg of Amery, brothers Dwayne (Tammy) Wassberg of Amery, John (Shelly) Wassberg of New Richmond, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday January 2nd at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Interment was in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home www.grandstrandfh.com

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Donald J. Thompson

Arliss M. Rosen

Arthur Butler

On the evening of December 28, 2015, Donald J. Thompson passed away peacefully at his home with family at his bedside.

Donald was born on March 25, 1921 in Amery, Wisconsin to Ralph and Eulalia Thompson and was the oldest of 10 children. They lived in a home above his father’s blacksmith business on Keller Ave in Amery until he left for WWII in 1941.

While serving in the army during the war, Don was stationed to New Guinea and later went to the Philippines. His job was repairing artillery and he made some lifelong friends while serving there.

After the war Don returned home and opened a business in his father’s blacksmith shop selling and servicing lawn mowers and chainsaws. In 1946, he decided to attend Dunwoody Institute where he learned to be a machinist. He then purchased equipment and began making metal parts for Fabri-Tek Corporation. His business grew and in 1966 became Thompson Machine, Inc. which was a major employer in Amery for many years. He was a quiet and honest businessman who worked hard and was respected by all who knew him.

On April 22, 1957, he married Ruby Edler and together they had two daughters, Laurie and Susan.

Having grown up in the 1930’s, he was content to live a modest life style and enjoyed the simple things in life. One of the things he enjoyed most was music.

He learned to play the baritone while in high school and continued to perform in the Interstate Band and also the Communiversity and British Brass bands of Rice Lake many for years. At one point, he was given a euphonium (twin-belled baritone) by a friend. He had this special instrument beautifully refurbished and enjoyed it well into his 80’s. When Don was no longer able to continue playing, he passed it on to a former band member so they could enjoy it as he had.

He also acquired a private pilot license and enjoyed flying in his retirement years.

Don loved his family and was a kind and thoughtful man of few words. He also gave back to his community by serving as a volunteer in the Amery Fire Department for 30 years. Don also volunteered time at Mustard Seed Faith Academy by listening to his grandchildren and others read their lessons aloud.

Highlights of Don’s year were a reunion with his war buddies in summer and deer camp at the “Porcupine Inn” (his deer hunting cabin near Hayward) in November.

Don was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church all of his life – faithfully serving and attending there. He directed and also sang in the choir there for a number of years.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Ann, wife Ruby, brothers, Gene and Gordon, and sisters, Carmen Overby and Anita Hoehne.

Left to mourn are his children, Laurie (Randy) Stewart, Susan, and Donna Michael, grandchildren Jamie (Andrew) Johnson, Aaron (Erin) Stewart, Kallie (Jason) Bottolfson, Carrie Stewart, Nicholas Stewart, Joshua Stewart, Molly Stewart, Denise (Derek) Olson, and Debra Michael, 13 great-grandchildren, brother Gerald “Red” (Pat) Thompson, sisters Carol (Dan) Koval, Betty Montgomery, Doris “Dode” Beyl and Catherine Ann Thompson, and many other family and friends.

Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. There was visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery.

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

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

Arliss Mildred Rosen was born on August 26, 1930, to Hans and Elsie Willert in the Forest Township.

She was baptized, confirmed and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest Wisconsin. Arliss attended White Birch School and graduated in 1948 from Clear Lake High School, Clear Lake Wisconsin.

In 1949 she was united in marriage to Thomas Walter Rosen. They had a dairy farm in Forest Wisconsin, which had been in the family for several generations. Arliss was always found working by Toms side and where they raised their two children, Dennis and Kimberly. Arliss was active in St. Croix county Homemakers and was active in her church. They moved to Amery in 1972.

Arliss worked at Golden Age Manor for 20 years until she retired because of her failing health, which was caused by taking a drug for many years, which gave her so many side effects, effecting her quality of life.

Tom and Arliss made many trips to Texas, Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, and after retiring they spent winters in Arizona, where she was a part of the kitchen band. She later traveled to Germany and Sweden with her sister and brother-in-law. After Tom passed in 1996, Arliss and Kim took a trip to Europe, Australia and New Zealand. She often attended High School sports to watch her grandchildren.

Her greatest love was her family, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She really enjoyed going to family gatherings celebrating birthdays and Holidays together sharing 4 generations of food and fun, where all the little ones would say grace before our meals.

Her second passion was for music. Arliss played with the Badger Dutchman Band, and also played piano at The Laurel Supper Club various weekends, and for other events. Arliss had a love and a very green thumb for flowers. Arliss was a loyal fan of the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers, catching as many games as she could on TV and radio, and keeping her own personal stat book. She also enjoyed playing 500 cards with family and friends, and every once in a while she would let others win.

Arliss Mildred Rosen age 85, quietly entered eternal life and kept her faith that took her home to a life of peace after a courageous battle with cancer and other health complications on January 3, 2016 at Golden Age Manor. Arliss was surrounded and supported by the love of her family.

Arliss was preceded in death by her husband Thomas W. Rosen, the love of her life, her parents Hans and Elsie Willert, and brother Rueben Willert.

Arliss is survived her sister, Doris (Willert) Johnson currently residing at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions in Brookdale North Oaks in MN. She is survived and will be greatly missed by son Dennis (Deb) of Forest, WI, and daughter Kimberly of Amery, WI; 4 grandchildren, Daniel (NaDena) Rosen of Baldwin WI, Dale (Margo) Rosen of Clear Lake WI, David Rosen (friend Catherine) of Forest WI, Dana (Will) Friend of Burlington WI; 8 great grandchildren, Calvin, Maggie, Liz, Julianna, Maddie and Kate Rosen, Tyler and Connor Mathison, also nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest, WI. Burial will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Ave N., Amery, WI and one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

Arthur Butler, age 94, of Amery, WI, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2015 with his family by his bedside. Art was born on December 6, 1921 to Adelia and Nels Butler in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When he was a young child, his family moved to Amery, Wisconsin. His family farmed north of town near the Apple River. Art attended Goose Lake School. After the eighth grade, Art went to work on farms in the area.

Art was drafted into the US Army in June of 1942.

He served in the Pacific theater during WWII and was stationed at Wheeler Base on Oahu, Hawaii.

During his more than three years he served in the Army Air Corp and he was sent to Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands and to Iwo Jima.

Art married Elaine Christensen on January 9, 1946. They began their lives renting a farm near his parents but in January 1947 they bought a farm in the Volga area. There they raised their three children and operated a dairy farm for over thirty years.

There were many changes over the years with breaking more land for fields (picking millions of rocks) and building a new barn.

Art spent many years as the Assessor for Lincoln Township. He enjoyed this so much because he could get to know and talk to so many of his neighbors. Art also was a cattle trucker for a few years. After leaving the farm, Art lived in Amery and enjoyed events at the Senior Center and coffee with the guys.

Art loved dogs and always had a dog by his side.

Art loved to travel and went on a tour to Europe in 1970 with an agriculture group from Amery. Art liked to play pool with his friends.

Art is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, his parents, brother Raymond Butler, and sisters Evelyn Carson and Irene Dreier.

Art leaves behind to love and remember him: his children, Grace Simons (Mike), Luci Black (Harlan), Dale Butler (Renee Ducharme); his companion of several years Loretta Carlson; his brother Allen Moltzer (Vivian); his grandchildren, Matthew Simons, Katie Simons (Dennis McDaniel), Kellie Riley (Clint), Adam Black, Aaron Black (Jen), Sam Butler (Stacy Huppert), Abbey Butler (Rob Fenske), Gretchen Butler (Jesus Cavanas), Sarah Butler (Jason Schmidt), Joe Butler (Cassie) and Maggie Butler (Brad Holmstadt); 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at Balsam Lutheran Church on Friday, January 8th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI, on Thursday, January 7th, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin.

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Caroline A. Glowe

Gertrude M. Knutson

Caroline A. Glowe, age 77 of Clayton, WI, died early Wednesday morning, December 30, 2015, at her home in Clayton.

Caroline Alice Glowe was born on December 5, 1938, in Compton, CA, the daughter of Russell and Roseline (Murray) Sinclair. She moved with her family to McMinnville, Oregon, where she grew up and attended school.

On October 7, 1956, Carol was married to James A. Glowe in McMinnville.

Together they moved to Clayton, WI where they owned and operated a dairy farm and raised two children, James Jr. and Renee. In her spare time, Carol enjoyed bowling, playing cards, traveling and creating beaded jewelry. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake, WI. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents, Russell and Roseline Sinclair; brother, Dean Sinclair; and brother-in-law, Bill Dugger.

Survived by son, James Glowe Jr. of Clayton; daughter, Renee Glowe of Clayton; sister, Dolly Dugger of McMinniville, OR; sister-in-law, Loretta Sinclair of New Berg, OR; nieces and nephews, Rosemary & Dennis Rice of McMinnville, OR, Deanna & Mike Axtell of Myrtle Creek, OR, Jody & Brad Watson of New Berg, OR, Sandy Sinclair of Bend, OR, Larry Sinclair of Myrtle Creek, OR, Brenda Sinclair of Salem, OR, Lori & Shane Jarvis of Myrtle Creek, OR, Rosemary & Tom Fitzgerald of West Allis, WI, Elizabeth & Robert Fitzgerald-Filter of Muskego, WI, Christine & James Brzycki of Greendale, WI, Tony & Christine Fitzgerald of Muskego, WI Funeral Services were Monday, January 4, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin , with Pastor Greg Becker officiating. Organist was Lynette Frederick.

Casketbearers were Jeff Becker, James Brzycki, Tom Fitzgerald, Anthony Fitzgerald, Robert LaBlanc and Dale Hove.

Interment was in the Clayton Cemetery.

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Gertrude Mae Knutson, age 90, passed away on December 30, 2015 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI. With her family by her side, she peacefully departed, no longer able to battle the complications of late-stage dementia.

Gertie was born on September 18, 1925, to Melvin and Stella (Moss) Gustafson in Monticello, MN. She had many fond childhood memories of growing up with an older sister, Gloria and younger brother, Edward. Being raised on a farm she was well acquainted with hard work.

She attended schools in Monticello and Foley, and graduated from high school at St. Cloud Tech.

In her late teen years, she moved to the Twin Cities area and found employment with Montgomery Ward and the U.S. Postal Service. During this time some Gustafson cousins opened their home to her and would also invite her along to visit family in Wisconsin. It was on one of these trips, a Sunday morning in church, Gertie met a young farmer, Leland Knutson.

After a short courtship they were married on August 31, 1946, at Immanuel Lutheran in rural Clayton, the church where they first met. Together they shared the joys and sorrows of life for over 52 years, until Leland passed away in 1998.

In their early years of marriage a new home was built and they worked side-by-side on their own dairy farm. For a short time in the early 1960’s she worked at Fabri-Tek in Amery. When many of her friends were thinking of retirement she returned to milking cows every morning. Gertie cheerfully volunteered her services until her health declined at the age of 80.

Leland and Gertie were blessed with a family of three boys. She was a dedicated and loving mother who gave the best she could to her sons. After her children were grown she enjoyed biking, bowling, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and shopping with her friends. Gertie loved traveling across the United States and to Sweden with Leland to visit his mother’s relatives. Gertie’s family remembers how she enjoyed gardening and was passionate about keeping her lawn neat and trimmed. She decorated beautiful cakes and was a wiz with some yarn and a few needles and hooks. Her grandchildren remember

Ardell I. Goglin Ardell Ione Goglin, age 80, passed away at Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Ardell was born on October 31, 1935 to Arnold and Iroine Albert in Duluth, MN. She attended and graduated from New Richmond High School. In her early years she worked in her mother’s restaurant in Star Prairie, WI. On November 19, 1955 she was united in marriage to William A. Goglin Jr. and to this union two children were born. She farmed alongside her husband in the township of Alden, WI until their retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Iroine Albert, husband William Goglin, daughter-in-law Stephanie Goglin and nephew Larry Olson.

She is survived by a sister Mary Lou Smith of New Richmond, WI, son Randy Goglin of Amery, WI, daughter LeAnn (Tom) Marson of Amery, WI, six grandchildren Kesha Marson, Kellen Marson, Kelsey (Lee) Place, Kendra (Caleb) Young, Craig Taylor, and Josh Goglin, and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services have been entrusted to William-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery, WI. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior located at West Immanuel Church, 447 180th Street, Osceola, WI 54020. A spring interment will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial donations preferred.

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the many hours she spent playing Yahtzee, Trouble and Tri-Ominoes with them. At Christmastime she made the best lefse, and her specialty was Swedish pancakes. What almost everyone will remember about Gertie is her ability to make music on a piano or organ. She played by ear, never learning to read the notes. It was a gift from God that she shared until the last months of her life when her hands would no longer work for her.

As dementia began to affect her daily living, she moved to Golden Age Manor at the age of 84. For over 5 years she played her music for the residents and staff. Gertie also loved to sing and often did in the church choir. She was a baptized and confirmed member of the Lutheran faith and served wherever she could. In her last hours on Earth she requested listening to music. Her family is confident she is now enjoying the songs of Heaven, with her Savior.

Immediate family members gone on before her include her parents, sister, husband and a grandson.

Those left with precious memories are her sons, Craige, Rod and Jan, and daughters-in-law, Kathy, Janelle and Mary. Also missing her are eight grandchildren, Cara (Jason), Tricia, Stephanie (Mike), Derek (Lori), Guy (Denise), Karl (Sarah), Kent (Angela) and Kraig and 15 great-grandchildren, Brett, Brandon, Kayla, Ali (Art), Kelly, Shelby, Earl, Soren, Austin, Alex, Ashten, Peter and Andrew and Lena and Luke. She also leaves to mourn her brother, Edward (Jenny) Gustafson and family, her sister Gloria’s family, her sister-in-law Lucille James and family, and brother-in-law LeRoy (Marilyn) Knutson and family. She leaves behind many other dear relatives, neighbors and friends at Golden Age Manor.

Gertie’s family would like to thank GAM for the compassionate care she received for nearly six years.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI. There will be a time of visitation with the family on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home, as well as one hour before the service on Saturday. A lunch will be served at the Amery Area Community Center after the service. Interment will be at the Marsh Lake Cemetery at a later date.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Lawmakers pushing bill mandating state destroy DNA samples MADISON, Wis. (AP) —The state Department of Justice would have to destroy DNA samples taken from suspects who are ultimately found not guilty under a bill a bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to move through the Legislature.

Wisconsin law requires police to take DNA from anyone arrested for a violent felony and send the samples to the DOJ's crime lab.

Convicted felons, sex offenders and anyone convicted of a misdemeanor also must surrender their DNA to the agency.

If a defendant is found not guilty, he can ask the agency to destroy his sample and all records associated with them.

Under the bill, the defendant would not have to ask.

The measure's sponsors include Assembly Republicans and Democrats from both the Senate and Assembly.

The group includes Rep. Evan Goyke and Sen. Lena Taylor, two Milwaukee legislators who have both served as public defenders.

Rep. Dean Knudson, a Hudson Republican and the bill's chief Assembly sponsor, wrote in a memo to his fellow lawmakers that current law asks defendants to do too much.

The process for expunging DNA, Knudson wrote, ``places the burden on the citizen, rather than the government.

We believe that priority should be reversed.''

A DOJ spokeswoman had no immediate comment on the measure.

The bill's prospects look murky at best.

Republicans control both houses and no GOP senators have signed on to the measure since it was introduced in late November. The bill is currently sitting in the Assembly criminal justice and Senate judiciary committees. Rep. Joel Kleefisch, an Oconomowoc Republican who chairs the Assembly criminal justice committee, said he plans to hold a hearing on the measure.

The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association opposes the measure, according to state Government Accountability Board records. Kit Beyer, a spokeswoman for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, said Vos is still reviewing the bill.

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Amery freshman Madelyn Granica set the tone for a 37-point blowout girls’ basketball victory on Dec. 22 against the Spooner Rails.

The 5-9 standout athlete sank her first two shots of the game – both from 3-point – range to give the Warriors at 6-2 advantage, and Amery never looked back en route to a 67-30 win at home.

Granica’s third basket put the Warriors ahead, 10-2. Her next, another 3-pointer – pushed the lead to 17-7 with 8:51 left in the first half and sparked 13-0 Amery run.

A Jillian Jenson basket at the 6:07 mark left Amery with a 25-7 advantage. Gabby Fredrick added a bucket with 3:37 remaining in the half to extend the Warrior lead to 32-12, and the lead just kept growing.

When all was said and done, Granica finished with a game-high 23 points and added six rebounds, three assists and three steal. Included in her 23-point effort were four of the team’s

five 3-pointers.

Jensen also had a solid night as the only other scorer to reach double figures. Jensen tallied 12 points, three rebounds and two assists. Fredrick was the games rebounding leader, with seven, and still outscored all Rails with eight points. Katlyn Fouks posted seven points, five rebounds and three steals. Also scoring for the Warriors were: Abby Schmidt (five points), Brianna Wundrow (four points), Esmee Luchtenburg (three points), Hailey Streich (three points) and Shawna Weise (two points) The Rails were led by two 7-point scorers and had no players were more than five rebounds.

The Warriors shot 47 percent from the field (23-for-49) nd 67 percent from the free throw line (16-of-24). Granica was 4-for-6 from three-point land while the Warriors were 5-of-13 overall from beyond the arc.

The win improved the Warriors’ record to 4-4 overall, heading into the 2016 portion of the season. Spooner fell to 0-8 overall.

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Shawna Weise pokes the ball loose from a Spooner player early in the first half.

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Madelyn Granica easily wins the opening tip against Spooner.

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Brett Schulte leads a drive down court against Cumberland. The senior was the top scorer for the night with 16 points.

Balanced Warriors topple Cumberland

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Brett Schulte puts in a layup against Cumberland.

Amery’s boys’ basketball team jumped above .500 on Dec. 29 with a

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68-42 victory over Cumberland. The Warriors (4-3, 1-3 Middle Border Conference) put together a balanced attack, with five players scoring at least eight points each.

Brett Schulte led the way with 16 points, two steals and a block. He also tallied eight assists.

Connor McBrayer added team bests in rebounds (nine), assists (four), and steals (two) while posting 12 points. Riley Walz contributed 11 points.

Beau Helin added eight points, six rebounds, two steals and two assists.

Peter Elwood posted eight points, along with three rebounds and two assists.

Seth Amundson pitched in four assists, three rebounds and five points.

Overall, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and out-rebounded Cumberland (0-7, 0-4 Heart O’ North Conference), 33-22.

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Amery’s second game at Barron Holiday Hockey Tournament came on Dec. 29 against the Northwest Icemen and resulted in a 6-1 loss. The Icemen (3-6) opened with 6 straight goals, five of which coming in the first period. Their final goal was 4:23 into the second period.

The winless Warriors, on the other hand were unable to reach the inside of the goal until 3:33 into the third period when Cam Smith netted an evenstrength goal off a Ryan Van Blaricom assist.

The Warriors were charged with just two penalties while Northwest was whistled for seven infractions, including one major penalty on Bryce Skinner for boarding.

All six of Northwest’s goals were recorded by different players. Tanner Shafer tallied two assists.

Adrian Troff spent the majority of the game in the Amery net, allowing two goals in 12 shots against him. Adam Doroff faced 23 shots in just under 7 minutes and allowed four goals. Northwest goalkeeper Trevor Bimblecom played a complete game in the net, collecting 17 saves against 18 shots.

“The score wasn’t indicative of our effort in this one,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “We made some lineup changes in the third, and we started to play a lot better. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come.”

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The Amery boys’ basketball team posted its biggest margin of victory to date on Dec. 21 with a 62-40 win over Clear Lake at home.

Seth Amundsen had a breakout game, scoring 13 points, including 2-for-2 shooting from 3-point range, and hauling in six rebounds and a steal. Meanwhile, Beau Helin paced the offense with 18 points and added eight rebounds and one blocked shot.

Riley Waltz was the third home Warrior to reach double figures, with 10 points, and dished out a team high seven assists while grabbing seven rebounds.

Connor McBrayer and Brett Schulte crashed the glass, combining for 21 rebounds and 13 points. Schulte also tallied four blocks and a steal.

The home Warriors shot 41 percent from the field and 57 percent from the free throw line while sinking four 3-pointers. Amery outrebounded Clear Lake (3-4, 2-2 Lakeland-Central Conference), 50-27.

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Amery Girls Basketball 1-5 at Osceola 1-7 at Baldwin-Woodville 1-12 vs. New Richmond

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Clayton Girls Basketball 1-5 vs. Siren 1-8 at Northwood 1-11 at Clear Lake

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1-8 vs. Luck 1-11 vs. Clayton 1-12 vs. Northwood

Clear Lake Girls Basketball 1-5 vs. Birchwood 1-8 vs. Luck

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Amery hockey nipped by Eagles ningsgard. “We had a ton of chances to score in all three periods and couldn’t get the equalizer.”

Just seven penalties were called in The Amery boys’ hockey team posted their closest game of the season, aside the game, with four going against the from a 5-5 tie with Viroqua on Dec. 12, Warriors.

Adrian Troff spent the entire game in in their final game of the 2015 Barron Holiday Tournament on Dec. 20. The the Amery net, saving 14 of 17 shots on goal. Sauk Prairie goalkeeper Warriors, in search of Dakota Pickhard successfully their first victory of the defended 37 of 39 shots. year, fell 4-2 to the Sauk “You have to hand it to their Prairie Eagles. goalie,” Henningsgard said.

Amery’s Ethan Panek “He was the best player on knotted the score at 1-1 the ice and stole this one for at the 13:09 mark of the Tim Henningsgard them.” first period with an evenAmery Hockey Coach strength goal, while Parker Griffin and David Olson each tallied an assist.

Sauk Prairie (2-10) answered with a pair of second period goals to claim a 3-1 lead, but the Warriors would not go away as Ryan Van Blaricom tickled the twine at the 11:06 mark of the period off assists from Brett Forrest and Bennett Hellie.

The Eagles’ Cam Gesicki then closed out the scoring by completing his hat trick with an even-strength, empty-net goal 16:08 into the third period.

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‘This was the best we have played all year.’

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Eighth-grade girls finish undefeated season Congratulations are in order for Amery’s eighth grade girls basketball team and their coaches.

This talented group of middle-school girls completed an undefeated season by winning the Badger North League Tournament in Baldwin on December 19. The Warriors claimed the championship by defeating Somerset 45-19, Baldwin-Woodville 37-18, and Fall Creek 32-27.

The team had a regular season record of 10 wins and no losses and a combined record of 13-0 including the league tournament wins. Surely good things are to come for this talented group of young ladies.

Amery eighth grade girls completed an undefeated basketball season this year, pictured (front row, left to right) are Emma Bottolfson, Amanda Edwards (middle row) Carli Vincent, Olivia Pettersen, Lydia Monson, Drew Meyer (back row) Coach Steve Schmidt, Abby Braaten, Morgan Brotzel, Libby Bratten, Ella Schmidt, Julia Engebretson, and Coach Matt Pettersen.

LaCrosse Logan/Red Rock Red Rangers rock Amery

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ hockey team had very little rest during its holiday season break from classes. On Dec. 28, the Warriors opened their appearance

at the 2015 Barron tournament with a 9-1 loss to the La Crosse Logan/Central Red Rangers.

The closest the winless Warriors would get was a 1-1 tie 14:16 into the first period when Ethan Panek scored an even strength goal off assists from

Dylan Nyholm and David Olson.

The tie lasted just 27 seconds before La Crosse (4-8) kicked off an 8-0 run. Four Red Rangers finished with two goals apiece. Ben Zieglbein tallied two goals and three assists.

Eli Koperski had two goals and two assists. Also scoring two goals for the Red Rangers were Andrew Kjos and Nathan Baker.

“Once again, we struggled for about 10 minutes, giving up five goals,” said Amery Coach

Tim Henningsgard. “We need to have a better mindset when things go south.”

Amery goalkeeper Adam Doroff faced 47 shots and tallied 38 saves. La Crosse goalie Willem Alvarad notched 22 saves.

Warriors battle, but can’t keep up with Timberwolves

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery Warriors opened 2016 with a 6-1 loss to the Tomah Timberwolves in boys’ hockey on Jan. 2.

The Timberwolves (3-9) scored three unanswered

goals by 8 minutes into the second period, before Amery’s Ethan Panek was able to break the ice with an unassisted, shorthanded goal at the 13:05 mark of the second period.

The Warriors (0-13-1) never really posed much of a threat,

Amery Squirt A Team 12/27/15 Amery: 3 Baldwin: 2 Goals: Leif Anderson, 1 Maxwell Mike, 1 Kruse Yuhas, 1 Assists: Gaby Matson, 1 Saves: Avery Starzecki, 24

Hudson Hockey Tournament 1/2/16 Game 1 Amery: 7, Wilmar: 2 Goals: Maxwell Mike, 2 Stuart Hellie, 1 Fredrik Henningsgard, 2 Jasic Manning, 1 Daniel Koch,1 Assists: Vincent Greene, 2 Stuart Hellie, 3 Fredrik Henningsgard, 1 Jasic Manning, 1 Saves: Avery Starzecki, 15

1/2/16 Game 2 Amery: 4, Woodbury: 3 Goals: Vincent Greene, 1 Maxwell Mike, 1 Leif Anderson, 1 Cayden Meyer, 1 Assists: Stuart Hellie, 3 Vincent Greene, 1 Fredrik Henningsgard, 1 William Jensen, 1 Saves: Avery Starzecki, 8

1/3/16 Game 3 Amery: 4, Hudson: 5 Goals: Vincent Greene, 4 Assists: Cayden Meyer, 2 Fredrik Henningsgard, 1

however, as Tomah finished the contest with another three straight goals.

Amery was tagged with five penalties while Tomah was guilty of three infractions. No players recorded more than one goal or assist for either

team.

Adrian Troff took the loss in the Amery goal, recording 25 saves against 31 shots. Tomah goalkeeper Sam Peterson finished with 17 saves.

“The effort today was outstanding,” said Amery Coach

Tim Henningsgard. “We battled all the way to end, having many scoring chances in the third period. Hopefully the New Year brings some puck luck, and we get the bounces we need for a win.”

Clear Lake 8th Grader Punts, Passes and Kicks at Lambeau Field Clear Lake 8th grader Kennedi vision winner.

Brenne, who has been a memBrenne took a trip to watch the Packers take on the Cowboys at ber of the Clear Lake Junior Lambeau Field on Sunday, Dec. High football team for the last two years, said of her 13. However, while she experience, “I was suwas there she did a lot per excited to get to go to more than watch the Lambeau. It was an awegame. some experience I will Brenne competed and never forget.” placed first in her diviShe also recommends sion (14-15 year-old girls) that other kids try PPK. at the Green Bay PackBrenne “It was friendly and fun ers team championships experience. I had a blast of the NFL-sponsored Punt, Pass and Kick competi- and others will too,” Brenne tion. Brenne and 39 other Wis- said.

In Punt, Pass and Kick compeconsin youth ages 6-15, competed at the Don Hutson Center prior tition each participant launches to the game and then she was one punt, one pass and one kick given the opportunity to display with scores based on distance her talents on Lambeau Field as and accuracy (in feet) of all three part of the pregame festivities. combined. Brenne’s score of 248’ She was also introduced as a di- will be matched against other

girls in her division who have competed or will be competing in other team championships across the NFL. Qualifying individuals (the top four in each division nationwide) will then advance to the national competition, which will be held during the Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Jan. 3, 2016.

Brenne earned her trip to the PPK Packer Team Championships by first winning her division at the local PPK competition held at Clear Lake High School on Sept. 14th. She then advanced to the sectional competition held in Eau Claire on Oct. 17. There she again topped the competition in her division with a combined total distance (punt, pass and kick) of 273’9”.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Wisconsin moves toward eliminating nuclear power limits

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 15 PR 95 In the Matter of the Estage of Georgine C. Nilssen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/10/1927 and date of death 08/17/2014 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 475 Golfview Lane, Apt. 115, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadlline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 31, 2016.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Provate Registrar December 17, 2015 Leah E. Boeve REMINGTON LAW OFFICE, LLLC 126 S. Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-3422 Bar Number 1081407 (Dec. 28, Jan. 5, 12)

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) —Wisconsin legislators are moving toward getting rid of restrictions on nuclear power in the state.

The restrictions were enacted following the meltdown at the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania in 1979. The Wisconsin State Journal reports state Assembly Democrats are joining Republican legislators who are pushing efforts to eliminate the restrictions.

Backers of the Assembly and Senate

bills say new technology could someday lower nuclear power prices and make it economical to generate energy with the waste that's created.

The bills would put nuclear power ahead of natural gas and coal on the state's list of energy sources.

Environmental advocacy group Clean Wisconsin opposes the bills, saying it doesn't make sense to put nuclear power ahead of cheaper natural gas in an effort to reduce reliance on coal.

Child Development Days (Free developmental screening)

What is Child Development Days?

Free preschool developmental screenings held throughout the community. Watch your mail for more information, then attend your choice of screenings listed below.

Who may attend?

Children who reside in the School District of Amery with birthdates between: May 15, 2012 – September 14, 2013 We also welcome preschool children of any age to attend a screening if there are concerns about vision, hearing, and/or general development.

Where and when?

Watch your mail for more information, then attend your choice of screenings: •Tuesday, January 12th at the Deer Park Library, 3pm - 7pm •Wednesday, January 13th at Chet’s/Ellie’s, 3pm - 7pm •Tuesday, January 19th at the Amery Public Library, 3pm - 7pm Have questions or didn’t receive a mailing?

Call Becky at 715-268-9771 x 337

TOWN OF CLAYTON CAUCUS NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Caucus for the Town of Clayton will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton Town Hall located at 462 105th Avenue/County Road D, Clayton, for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates for the office of two Town Supervisors whose names will appear on the ballot at the April 5, 2016, spring election.

Done in the Town of Clayton on January 5, 2016 Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk

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Polk County Emergency Management and AmeriCorps ReadyWisconsin invite you to a

Volunteer Fair!

Are you looking for a way to be of service to your community?

Don’t know where to start?

THIS IS THE PLACE! When: Saturday, January 16, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Unity School in Balsam Lake Find the organizations that fit your passions and skills For more information call: 715-485-9280 or 715-497-5824

Room for one more?

A foster child needs YOU. Community Care Resources, Inc. A Wisconsin Child Placing Agency

866-776-3759 866 776 • www.CommunityCareResources.com

REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake

PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Clear Lake Plan Commission

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Hall on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

The next public meeting of the Plan Commission will be held at the Town Hall on Tuesday January 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM. AGENDA: 1. Call meeting.

2. Review and Implement the Revised Polk County Zoning Ordinance.

3. Update Comprehensive Plan.

4. Set future meeting date and agenda.

5. Adjourn.

Chairman Lawrence Thelen

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AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: -Final plan for possible new shop and hall 8. New Business: 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk

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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. A. G. Ott, 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

River Place Dental

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

1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103

Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses

Provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most insurances

341 Keller Ave. N Amery, Wis. 54001 Phone 715-268-2020

120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010

314 Keller Avenue North, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000

Brian D. Byrnes

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

Whitley and Bergmanis FAMILY EYE Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Attorneys-at-Law CLINIC DON PAUL NOVITZKE JASON W. WHITLEY Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

BYRNES LAW OFFICE

(1937-2004)

GERALD N. GUST *ERIK M. BERGMANIS *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF

314 Keller Ave. N., P.O. Box 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden where the flowers are dead.

Carolyn Lumsden (Oscar Wilde, Writer) 715-483-9738

If you’re getting a crowd to feed, this cobbler recipe could be just right for you. This dessert could be enough for 20 or more. It is colorful, good tasting and almost everyone will enjoy it. You will need an 18” roasting pan for this large recipe.

COBBLER FOR A CROWD Peel, core and chop into large chunks: 9 apples (Gala, Pink Lady, etc.)

Put apples into bowl and add: 1 bag (12 oz.) cranberries (washed and picked over) zest of 2 oranges Sprinkle on top, mix twice and set aside: 1-1/2 c. sugar Melt in 350° oven in an 18” disposable roasting pan (flat bottom): 1-1/2 c. butter Stir together: 3 c. flour 1 c. sugar 2 T. baking powder 1-1/2 tsp. salt Add and stir until smooth: 3/4 c. milk Remove pan from oven and pour the batter over the melted butter carefully. Spoon the combined fruit over the tip. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until fruit is bubbling and top is slightly browned. Cobbler will not totally cover the fruit and you should see some fruit.

Serve warm with whipped cream/topping. Serves 20 or more.

This casserole is not new but an easy one to make if you’ve never tried it before. You will need 2 c. cooked rice. It’s a good way to use some leftover cooked rice.

Soup never fails to please. This recipe has chicken and white beans. This makes enough to serve about 6.

Use leftover cooked chicken/turkey for this soup.

LAYERED SHIP WRECK CASSEROLE Brown and drain: 3/4 to 1 pound ground beef Put into a sprayed 9x13” baking pan: 2 smaller onions, sliced Add on top: 4 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed and sliced Combine: 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1 tomato paste can of water Pour half over the potatoes.

Sprinkle on top: 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 tsp. garlic salt pepper to taste Add on top of the above: 2 c. cooked rice Combine and put on top of the rice: The browned beef 1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed Put the remainder of the tomato blend on top of the hamburger and bean mixture, spreading it all over the top.

Sprinkle on top: 1 or 2 c. shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc.) to cover entire top of casserole (or how much you want on top).

Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350° 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are done. Suggestion: Serve with green beans or corn. Serves 4-8 depending on size of portion served.

WHITE BEAN AND CHICKEN SOUP In large pot, heat over medium: 2 tsp. olive oil Add and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent (2-4 minutes): 1 chopped onion Add and cook until carrot begins to caramelize (about 4 minutes): 1 medium carrot, grated Add, stir and sauté until they begin to soften (2-3 minutes): 1 chopped zucchini 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced Add and bring to a boil: 4 c. chicken stock 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes 2 c. cooked chicken, cut into small pieces (more if you want) 1/2 T. red paprika 1/2 T. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (more or less whatever you want) salt to taste 1 can (15-16 oz.) white kidney beans, rinsed and drained Cover and simmer for 8 minutes.

Add, bring to simmer and cook 1 more minute: 2 c. frozen green peas Hint: If you don’t have leftover chicken/turkey, cook 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs in water or chicken broth for about 15 minutes. You can do this while prepping the vegetables. Cut into pieces. Use the broth in the soup as part of the chicken stock.

Tip: Salt could put out a small grease fire. Keep adding salt until fire is out. It will spoil your meal but save your home. Always keep a fire extinguisher close by in your kitchen for any fire and don’t hesitate to use it.

When you want something more than a fruit salad, try this ambrosia recipe.

TROPICAL AMBROSIA DESSERT Drain, rinse and drain (save juice): 1 can (29 oz.) fruit cocktail, 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained Drain and rinse: 1/2 c. maraschino cherries Put all into a large bowl.

Sprinkle on top and stir to coat everything: 1 box (1 oz.) cheesecake flavored sugar-free Jello-O pudding Combine and add to the above: 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream 3 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed Fold in: 1 c. mini marshmallows, white or colored Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers. Serves 4-8 depending on size served.

Use the drained juice for a smoothie, etc.

These bars contain peanut butter and chocolate for a delicious combination.

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE SWIRL BARS In large bowl, beat together until creamy: 1/2 c. peanut butter, creamy or chunky 1/3 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. white sugar Add and combine well: 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla Add and combine well: 2 c. self-rising flour (or 1/2 tsp. plus flour to make a cup-double for this recipe) Put the batter in an ungreased 9x13” baking pan.

Sprinkle on top: 1 bag (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips (2 c.)

Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Remove pan from oven and run a knife through the batter to swirl chocolate.

Return to oven and bake an additional 30 minutes.

Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Community Center: 7 pm HS Hockey at Somerset 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball at Baldwin-Woodville HS Wrestling vs. Somerset, here

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

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Community Center: 7:30 pm HS Boys Basketball vs. Osceola, here 7:30 pm “A Student Art Exhibit” at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 7:30-9:30 pm Skate to Defeat ALS, Amery Ice Arena

9 am HS Wrestling meet at New Richmond

TUESDAY

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 1 pm Wii Games 7 pm HS Boys Hockey vs. Eau Claire Regis at Hobbs Ice Arena 7:30 pm HS Boys Basketball at Grantsburg 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. New Richmond, here

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 7 pm AA 8 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting at the AHA office 7 pm HS Wrestling at New Richmond 7 pm HS Hockey vs.

New Richmond,m here 7:30 pm HS Boys Basketball at Baldwin-Woodville

Community Center: 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball at Somerset

10 am MS Wrestling Invitational at Eastview High School

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For All Your Communications Needs 715-268-7101 3/10/15 11:31 AM

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JANUARY 5, 2016

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Well it finally looks like winter around here – but I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that we are already in 2016! It seems like 2015 just flew by.

Our Christmas Day Dinner was a success again this year, with special thanks going to Bob, Lisa and Ashley TurekShay for offering to host it this year! They prepared a huge meal with plenty left over to serve residents at Grace Place and a few others as well. We are so grateful for all they did.

If you have Facebook, we posted several pictures on there of the event! Thank you also to all the volunteers who helped and also to the sponsors who made it possible: Amery Snowmobile Club, Dick’s Fresh Market, Duck’s Sports Bar, East Immanual Lutheran Church, Erspamer Law Office, Indigo Iris, Northland Surveying, Riverbend, Royal Credit Union, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tac Two & the Turek-Shay Family. We are so grateful for everyone that has helped with this event!

IT PAYS to be a member of the Amery Area Community Center!! Get ready for some fun events and free prizes this coming year – some of our events and activities will feature door prizes and drawings, ranging anywhere from Gift Certificates to local merchants to large items, such as TV’s, Appliances and other great prizes! If you bring a guest to our events, you get an extra chance and if they join, even more chances! Keep checking our Facebook page and the column in the Amery Free Press for more details in 2016!

Join us in inviting Dr. Abby from Painted Sky

Veterinary Clinic here to speak with us on the best ways to take care of our fur-baby’s in winter!

This will be held January 14 at 9am. She will speak on the topic and there will be a question and answer forum after. Coffee and cookies will be available – we encourage you to bring a friend!

Paul Oman will be holding a 2 Day Watercolor Workshop at the Community Center on January 27 & 28, 2016 (Wed/Thur), 2016 – 9a-4p. Cost is $150 to Paul Oman. Explore the world of watercolor as Paul shows you how to paint with freedom and simplicity. Paul will give insights on composition, value, color, seeing large shapes, focal points, painting light and atmosphere, trees, water, buildings, skies, people in the landscape, washes, wet-on-dry, dry brush, and more. Come with an open mind and excitement to paint! A suggested materials list will be provided upon registration. Paul is also a muralist, capturing stories on large-scale canvases live before audiences around the world with his work and mission known as “Drawn to the Word.” To see more of Paul’s work, visit his website at: www. pau loman f inear t.com <http://www.paulomanfineart.com/> . Limit: 20 participants. To register, contact Paul at: 715-7902029 (cell)or paul@paulomanfineart.com (e-mail) Winter is coming when there isn’t always much to do, so why not stop down and see if there is an activity that sounds fun for you? And we are always looking for more!

Please let us know if you have any suggestions on what you would like to see

here. And we are always looking for someone to head up a trip or two – is there someplace a group of you would like to go?

Come talk to us! We will do our best to make your suggestions a reality!

We want to thank DaVita Amery Dialysis and Amery Hospital & Clinic for becoming Sustaining Partners in 2016. We truly appreciate the support and the confidence you have placed in us. We will do our best to make you proud!

Are you looking for a place to hold a reception, party or other gathering? We have the place for you! We have large rooms, small rooms and a certified kitchen with competitive prices. We are a gathering place for support groups as well, so if you need a place to hold things, please come and talk to us. Non-profit groups are welcome to have meetings here at no charge. Please call us at 715.268.6605 if you have questions.

Gary Snelling was first in pool this week, with Jim Webb bringing up second, Paul Seidel third and Carl Johnson fourth. Gene Pribnow won the consolation prize this week. Carl Johnson came in first in bowling, with Dave Olson second, and Mary Fisher third.

Congrats to Orville Lundgren, who had FIVE strikes in a row! And for those who do not know, Orville is completely blind. We are so proud of him! Don’t forget all members are encouraged to come and join in the fun! And bring a guest!

Thank you all for playing!

Make it a GREAT day!

Kari Fladwood - Director

Public input wanted on Little Falls dam at Willow River State Park The public has an opportunity through Jan. 15, 2016 to review and comment on alternatives for addressing the Little Falls dam at Willow River State Park.

Early in 2015, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began the process of draining Little Falls Lake within the park after dam inspections raised serious questions as to the dam's structural integrity and the fact that the dam was not in compliance with state laws regulating high hazard dams. The lake drawdown began in June and was completed in October. A breach of the dam was needed to fully drain the lake and to not hold any water behind the dam during high flows.

The state legislature has currently allocated $8 million for the project.

The public can review the draft Willow River State Park Little Falls dam

alternatives analysis by searching the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for "Willow River," and clicking on the link for "Little Falls Dam information."

The public comment period for the draft alternatives is from December 15, 2015 to January 15, 2016.

After the public comment period on the alternatives analysis has concluded, all comments will be reviewed and evaluated before the DNR provides a final recommendation for addressing the dam to the Department of Administration.

Comments on the draft alternative analysis may be sent to Cameron Bump, park and recreation specialist, Wisconsin DNR, 1300 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701 or by email to Cameron.bump@wisconsin. gov.

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Jan. 16, & Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Ridgeview Senior Housing Expansion Project 390 5th St. NW (Hwy. JJ), Clear Lake, WI

Ridgeview Senior Housing offers independent retirement living units for seniors, 55+ years of age, along with many amenities and options.

Sixteen (16) additional units are being planned to be added to this twenty three (23) unit complex. All units will be non-smoking, 2 bedrooms with heated garages.

Amenities include a large commons area, great for family gatherings, exercise room, craft rooms, wood shop, whirlpool tub, and elevator. A large library with a fireplace is available for your reading pleasure. A

guest suite is available for overnight guests, by reservation, for a fee. The storm shelter and back up electric generator provide protection in emergencies.

All apartments have their own heating and air conditioning unit plus a large kitchen with a dishwasher and clothes washer and dryer. All utilities, electric, heat, A/C, cable, water and sewer, plus indoor and exterior maintenance, are included in the fee schedule.

Several lease options are available, from 1 year to 98 years. The long term pre-paid

leases have a guaranteed buy back provision at the end of the lease plus yearly interest paid on your investment. The prepaid leases can dramatically reduce your monthly rental fees.

Ridgeview Senior Housing can meet all of your housing needs for retirement, downsizing, or empty nesters.

We offer affordable living in a rural setting with that small town feeling. Some units are available for lower income residents. There are no maximum income limits restricting who can live here.

We invite you check out our EXPANSION PROJECT OPEN HOUSE on Jan. 16 or 17, 2016. Tours will be given of the actual rooms on those days. For a private showing or more information call 715-263-2544

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Winter 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.

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. Drop-off and pick-up at the front doors to the theatre!! No need to search for and pay for parking. Register early.

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. 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 1:303:30 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.

Futsal Open Gym: For boys and girls in grades 8-12. Futsal is a form of indoor soccer and a great way to improve upon footwork skills in the off-season. Session I on Sundays: Dec 6, 13, 20, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 3:45-6 p in the Middle School gym (use the north doors). Fee $10 per session. Session II will be in Feb/March. Pre-register with Comm Ed or pay your first time in the gym.

Help shape WOMEN’S HEALTH Join our focus group We are seeking women over 18 years old to help shape the future of our women’s health services.

We are holding a focus group on Thursday, January 14 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the hospital.

Breakfast will be served and participants will receive a gift for their time.

Registration required. Space is limited.

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Food Drive Coordinators Take Notice of Increase in Donations WESTERN WI— In recent weeks, WESTconsin Credit Union offices collected non-perishable food items for the company’s annual December Food Drive campaign.

Overall, 1,123 pounds of food and $2,742 were gathered in support of this cause. Coordinators of the food drive took notice of the increase in donations compared to the last few years. Monetary donations alone increased over $1,182.

Local distribution was made possible thanks to the following community partners: •Amery Office | Amery Area Food Pantry •Baldwin Office | Baldwin Community Food Pantry •Barron Office | Cupboard & Closet (Barron Area Food Pantry)

•Chippewa Falls Office | Feed My People Food Bank •Eau Claire Office | Feed My People Food Bank •Ellsworth Office | Ellsworth Food Pantry •Hudson Office | Hudson Food Shelf •Menomon ie - D ow n town Office | Stepping Stones of Dunn County Food Pantry •Menomonie-East Office | Stepping Stones of Dunn County Food Pantry •Menomonie-North Office | Project SAM—A Stepping Stones program •New Richmond Office | Five Loaves Food Shelf •Prescott Office | Prescott Food Shelf •River Falls Office | River Falls Food Pantry •Spring Valley Office | Spring Valley Food Shelf

WESTconsin Credit Union has been serving members since 1939, and membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn, or the Minnesota counties of Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Isanti, Ramsey, Wabasha, and Washington, with a $5 minimum deposit in a Membership Savings Account. Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their accountholders, and member funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000.

BIRTHS Amery Hospital and Clinic Cloye Rose Silbernagel, 6 lbs. 2 ozs., born on Nov. 30 to Jessica Braatz and Richard Silbernagel, Amery.

Noah Allen Pederson, 7 lbs. 8 ozs., born on Dec. 21 to India Martin and Joshua Pederson, Clear Lake.

Heinrich Richard Schachtner, 7 lbs. 15.7 ozs., born on Dec. 21 to Ashlyne and Eric Schachtner, New Richmond.

Addison Sandra Warner, 8 lbs. 11 ozs., born on Dec. 26 to Leann and Nathan Warner, Dresser.

Aaron Joshua Warner, 7 lbs. 1.7 ozs., born on Dec. 28 to Mai Xia Her-Warner and Kyle Warner, Amery.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY Monday, Jan. 11— ES & MS breakfast: Scrambled egg/English muffin 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 muffin 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; mandarin chicken; box lunch; brown rice/carrots.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 12— 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.

CLEAR LAKE Monday, Jan. 11— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal, chocolate chip “ultimate breakfast round,” fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, salad bar, green beans, sliced apples, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “UBR” (chocolate chip), Pop Tart, sausage links, cereal bar, banana bread.

High school lunch: Cheese pizza or club wrap, garden salad, green beans, sliced pears, slices apples, milk choice.

Tuesday, Jan. 12— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and “Scooby Bone” graham crackers, or pancakes with syrup, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, juice, hash browns, muffin, bell pepper strips, orange wedges, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cream cheese bagel, mini cinni, muffin, yogurt, oatmeal.

High school lunch: Chicken Philly or barbeque chicken sub, fresh vegetables, oriental salad, milk, baked Lays chips, pineapple, mandarin oranges.

Wednesday, Jan. 13— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken noodle soup, crackers, PB&J “uncrustable,” yogurt cup,

POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING Elementary lunch: Chili/ bread bowl, cookie, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch.

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

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

Wednesday, Jan. 13— 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; chicken alfredo; box lunch; breadstick/broccoli.

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

Thursday, Jan. 14— 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:

vegetables with dip, pears, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal bar, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Chicken noodle soup, garlic cheese french bread, or peanut butter sandwich, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, milk, applesauce, peaches.

Thursday, Jan. 14— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or chocolate muffin, fruit juice, fruit, milk.

Elementary lunch: Mini corn dogs or Chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots with dip, applesauce, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, muffin, pancakes, sausage links.

High school lunch: Mini corn dogs, or Chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots/dip, strawberries, blueberries, milk.

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; chicken fajita; box lunch; refried beans.

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

Friday, Jan. 15— 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; Sloppy Joe; box lunch; potato wedges.

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

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, Jan. 11— Hot roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, WW bread/margarine, Rice Krispy bar.

Tuesday, Jan. 12— Turkey divan casserole, parsley cauliflower, WW dinner roll/ margarine, banana gelatin.

Sites closed on Wednesday.

Thursday, Jan. 14— Sweet & sour pork, seasoned rice, steamed cabbage, breadstick, chilled peaches.

Friday, Jan. 15— Kielbasa, sauerkraut, parsley boiled potatoes, WW dinner roll, margarine, fruit bar.

The Johnson Brothers

Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “Robin Hood” will be held on Monday, January 11 from 3:30-5:30 pm in the AHS Auditorium.

Auditions are open to Amery children in grades 3-8. No preparation is necessary to audition. A portion of the cast will be required to stay following auditions for a short rehearsal.

Up to 84 young people are needed to play the roles of Robin Hood; Cook Henny; Little John; Friar Tuck; Will Scarlett; Maid Marian and her Tutors Ariel, Juliette and Wilhelmina; Prince John; The Sheriff of Nottingham’s daughters Anabel and Jezebel; The Sheriff’s Deputies; Bluebell; Poppy; The Faeries; “Grunt” The King of the Gnomes; and Gnomes of Sherwood Forest.

Rehearsals will be held from 3:25-7:45 pm the

remainder of the week, with exact rehearsal times depending upon role assigned. Children who cannot attend all rehearsals and both performances should not audition. Performances will be January 15 at 7:00 pm and January 16 at 10:30 am.

Two professional actor/ directors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s staff will direct the production and play the roles of Flora, The Queen of the Faeries and The Sheriff of Nottingham.

Tickets for the performance(s) are $5 in advance from Johnson Drug, the Intermediate and Middle School offices. Tickets at the door are $6. Ages 5 and under are free.

This week-long Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is sponsored

by Amery Community Education (715.268.9771 x220).

By Larry Phillipson ©12-20-2015

Milton and Carl are their names, citizens in Amery playing the living game.

Milton is ninety-one, still an active soul, Carl is not far behind, keeping his toll.

Milton is president of the local senior center, he keeps it humming, he is an able and adept mentor.

Carl fills in and helps with other ends, the Historical Society is something he tends.

Carl is great at organizing a bus ride, everything is set just step on tour and he'll guide.

Seeing the countryside from the window of a bus, like in days gone by brought it back to us.

BIRTHS Cumberland Memorial Hospital Aimel Victor Norberg, 7 lbs. 9.2 ozs., born on December 29, 2015, to Jacey and Chad Norberg of Glenwood City.

Lifestyle Choices for Seniors…

“Your Life, Your Style”

Milton organizes the Lee Elmer Friday night swing, when folks have a chance to laugh and sing.

The senior center every other Friday night, is the place to go for a joyful plight.

If you see either Carl or Milt on the street, say hello, they are good fellows to meet.

Two brothers we are proud to have in town, it's a better place cause they are around.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

Friday, Jan. 15— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and yogurt or Long John, fruit juice, fruit, milk choice.

Elementary lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, baked beans, strawberries, milk choice.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, graham crackers, cinnamon roll, cheese omelet, cereal bar.

High school lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, baked beans, orange wedges, milk.

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “Robin Hood” Auditions Jan. 11

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Find ‘Warmth’ this January at artZ

The annual theme show ‘Warmth’ will feature a variety of artists this January at artZ in Amery, among them, photography by the young Artists of ‘In a New Light.’

‘In a New Light’ is a constellation of strengthbased therapeutic programs that harness the power of art and nature, and operate under the principles of positive psychology. These programs aim to empower children in residential treatment at Northwest Passage to perceive themselves through a lens of strength and awe-inspiring accom-

plishments. Through art exhibitions around the United States, as well as worldwide media exposure, young artists have touched the lives of over one million people to date.

The ‘Warmth’ exhibit will include photos from the group travels to Costa Rica, The Badlands, and National Parks, The Apostle Islands, St. Croix Scenic National Riverway and new underwater photography along with words from the artists.

View TED Talk “Focusing a Lens on Human Potential” by NWP Coordinator, Ben Twaits, to earn

more about the photography and other programs at www.inanewlight.org.

Several guest artsists will also display their interpretations of the ‘Warmth’ theme. Participating artists and mediums will include: Edna Grotjahn Early-Jewelry, Barbara Erickson- Wearable Art, Nancy Viebrock-Assemblage, Judy Paulson-Mixed Media, Bonnie Urfer-Pastel, Bonnie Cutts, Mixed Media, Cida Smith- Mixed Media, Emily Gray Kohler – Woodblock Prints, Bruce Kaupanger – Pottery, Jef Smith – Mixed

Media, Julie Adams – Mixed Media Painting, Jan Killian – Alcohol ink painting and Photography, LaVohn Josten- Oil painting, Loretta Pederson-Hand Knitwear and Wendy Frank – Enamel on Copper, Earl Duckett – Photography, and Bonnie Hagen – Mixed Media Painting, Pauly CuddBlown Glass, among others.

Sign up to ‘Build a Cigar Box Guitar’ with Jef Smith on Saturday, January 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and then learn how to play a tune. Sign up at artZ Gallery, class size is

limited.

Also, enter a drawing to win a Cigar Box Guitar

by Friday, January 8 at the gallery. artz Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting

as a Guest Artist or artZ Membership can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website at artzgallery.org. artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin 54001. Hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10 – 5.

‘Apostles Sunset,’ ‘Badlands Sunrise,’ and ‘In the Green Room’ are just a few of the pieces in this January’s ‘Warmth’ exhibit at artZ.

COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOLADES Graduates from the Art Institutes International Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. - The students completed their studies from The Art Institutes International Minnesota on Saturday, December 19, 2015. The Art Institutes International Minnesota is a regional leader in design, media arts, creative management, and culinary arts education and is located at 15 South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

Among the graduates was Sydney R. Wood from Luck who earned a Associate of Applied Science in the Baking and Pastry program.

Founded in 1964 as Lowthian College, The Art Institutes International Minnesota is a diverse, dynamic institution of higher education whose mission is to educate students for creative careers. The Art Institutes International Minnesota is one of The Art Institutes, a system of over 35 locations throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. The website for The Art Institutes International Minnesota can be found at www.artinstitutes.edu/minneapolis.

Named to Dean’s List at Wisconsin Lutheran College MILWAUKEE, WI -- Carly Warner, a junior, of Clear Lake, has been named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Dean’s List for the fall semester.

To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.

Wisconsin Lutheran College is an independent, residential, Christian college located in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. The college, which offers 38 majors, prepares students for lives of Christian leadership and is recognized for its academic excellence and superior student experience. For more information, visit wlc. edu.

Named to Dean’s List for fall 2015

KENOSHA, WI -- Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Sierra Schwartz of Amery to its Dean’s List for academic excellence during the fall 2015 semester.

Dean’s List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation so our students uncover and ignite their true potential. A four-year, private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, the campus has a prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan, is home to 150 scholars, 2,500 full-time students, and 400 part-time students.

Named to dean’s list ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,407 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2015 Fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

From Clear Lake, WI : Brittany Campion, School of Health and Human Services, Medical Laboratory Science Kassandra Gillitzer, School of Health and Human Services, Radiologic Technology From St Croix Falls, WI :Paige Appel, School of Health and Human Services, Communication Sciences and Disorders St. Cloud State University is Minnesota’s second-largest university, with more than 15,000 students from 90 different nations. Students choose from more than 60 graduate study programs and more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs that hold nearly every available national accreditation. The 100-acre campus is located about an hour northwest of Minneapolis along the banks of the Mississippi River.

Season Trade In Wisconsin predicted heavy snow, brings thoughts to me, the fires of home, brisk stamping snow from boots, rosy glow, both cheeks and firelight, subtly calm.

So chaste, yet tumultuous, it comes, to shocked drivers, rendered briefly blind, as gale shrieks and whistles, fingers numbs.

Tomorrow, fairy castles, you will find.

White beach here serenely greets the dawn; sun's rise bodes the heat that's apt to be.

We tend to turn the thermostat less warn, "just to" we quip, "reduce humidity."

So, all that's missed in crackling fires lacked, now remedied by warmth, of sand and sea, It's still ok our travel bags we packed.

Next spring, no doubt, unseasonable snow we'll see.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Young Adult Book Club for Adults Are you an adult who loves to read young adult? Join us on January 6 at 6 p.m. to talk with like-minded adults about all the awesome YA titles out there. No registration is required. There is no specific title for January; a title for February will be selected at the January meeting.

Job skills café Need help with creating or updating your résumé or general job searching?

Workforce Resource of Polk County will offer a job skills café, January 26, 10 a.m.—11 a.m. No appointment necessary.

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 January is Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks.

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. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 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.

An cube of ice cream at Chet’s At the back of Chet Johnson’s in the 60s was a soda fountain, and on the menu were a wonderful array of drinks and ice cream creations. But if you Growing up wanted a root beer in Amery float or Coke float, the cube of ice cream Loren Elkin dropped into it was a special treat.

This past November retired man of leisure Dave Johnson agreed to help me find that long lost ice cream scoop, the square scoop. While he went downstairs to look, we found it on the first floor in the display of past soda fountain artifacts. A helpful clerk opened up the case and let me photograph the scoop, a heavy and heavy duty invention.

To be more accurate, it isn’t really a scoop as much as it is a device that a person presses into the ice cream. A little twist and it comes free with that unique cube of ice cream. A pull of the trigger drops it on a sundae dish or into some kind of soda pop. Brown cows, if I recall, were made with chocolate ice cream in either Coca-Cola or root beer, but the best sellers were the root beer floats.

Danielson’s Drug Store had some of the same ice cream and soda pop drinks available, but I don’t think

they had that special scoop. For a long time I think of Danielson’s as having an advantage over Chet’s because it had a better view, looking out into the main Amery intersection of Keller and Birch. Vaguely I recall seeing the huge Christmas tree at that location, anchored by the four buildings around the intersection. In 1958 the Wisconsin Department of Transportation put a halt to that, citing it as a potential hazard.

At either soda fountain, it was the place to go after football practice or on a hot day. Phosphates made of strong flavoring and charged water were a nickel, and tasty. Bubble-Up for a dime, or 15 cents, would go down in one long gulp, and with a little more change a person could purchase a float, a sundae, or a malt. In any case the customers were kings, or queens, and would always get their money’s worth.

Stop at Chet’s and look at the cube scoop and other fountain items next to the large-screen television. Also, if anyone was a soda clerk (not jerk), please write to me with your name or names you remember. Celeste Hanson at Chet’s and Diane Madison at Danielson’s, and Cathy Linden, I think. Any others, please contact me.

Contact Loren at elkfarm@wctc.net.

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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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Joshua came to the shelter in late October as a skinny stray. He has worked hard to put on the weight and now boasts about his manly physique and good looks. Joshua wears a sleek black coat with a white ascot at the throat.

Add to that his piercing amber eyes and he is quite a dapper fellow. Joshua

AgStar Announces Emergency Response Equipment Grant Recipients $3,000 given to Amery Area EMS Mankato, Minn., – The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, ACA, recently awarded $3,000 to Amery Area EMS to purchase medical bags and medications, and upgrade equipment.

“Our service is thankful for the support we receive from our communities and businesses like AgStar. Many projects would go unfunded if it weren’t for opportunities like this,” said Nicki Gullickson, Coordinator.

The grant was given as part of the Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program, which supports rural areas by funding emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance departments. This year AgStar increased the amount awarded through the program with 54 volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance squads received grants totaling $151,820.

“There is a great need for emergency response support, especially in rural communities. Budget restraints make

it difficult for departments to purchase and update critical equipment,” says John Monson, chair of the AgStar Fund for Rural America’s Board of Trustees.

“This program allows us to support volunteer departments by making sure they have the equipment and gear they need to effectively serve and protect their communities.”

The Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program allows rural departments in AgStar’s service area to apply for grants up to $3,000. Since the program started in 2006, AgStar has awarded more than $1,033,433 to organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated more than $5 million to organizations working to improve the future of rural America. Applications considered for funding and support must align with the Fund’s mission of “enhancing life in agriculture and rural America.”

has the charm to make you feel special. He honestly adores humans and hopes they feel the same about him.

This splendid young man is neutered, vaccinated and ready to go home; adoption fee: $30.

The end of the year always makes us think of the past year, all the great people and animals we’ve met; their stories that intertwine with our shelter in one way or another. Stories of the stray found on the side of the road.

Tearful owners needing to surrender their pet. Owners donating unused biscuits, beds and leashes from a pet that has recently passed. Faithful volunteer dog walkers who brighten our day, every day. Relieved pet owners, reclaiming the pet that left the yard.

Happy smiling faces of adopters who walk out the door with a new companion in their life and shelter pets given new beginning.

The pets in our lives hold a special place in our hearts. We put up with the hair on the carpets, clothing and furniture. We deny or alter a much needKANABEC ed vacation if our pets are not allowed to join us. We endure the slobber and scratching, all because it is worth it to include them in our lives. We hear all the stories of love-at-any-cost and understand each and every one.

This past year I met a man who has taken in his neighbor’s dog because it is neglected. He feeds her, he medicates her, he provides a plush bed for her in his garage. He takes her out for 3 am potty breaks and sometimes even CITY He unsleeps with her PINE in the garage. derstands that the dog still belongs to his neighbor and yet he is willing to do all that he can to make her life better.

(And they let him do it.)

I met another pet owner whose dog was not a big fan of guests in the house. To keep the calm, the dog was kept in the garage for the duration of the guest’s stay. In winter, he would set her up in a running-with-the-heaton vehicle to make sure she was warm and cozy. He admitted that he would often times, join her in the garage during his guest’s visit.

Over the summer, a young man living in a homeless shelter, took dog training classes in our Homeward Bound program. At the end of his training, he adopted a shelter dog to become his service dog and continued to take classes at the shelter. His ability to build a relationship of understanding and compassion with his dog, gave him a sense of accomplishment and pride.

It was a transformation to behold.

Most of our stories come in animal form. This past year, Arnell made sure Maggie received surgery to repair her dislocated hip and then witnessed the happy faces of her adopters. We shaved a mat infested Yorkie Mix named Spencer to give him a second chance.

He showed us his passion for chasing tennis balls once the mats were gone and he could run normally.

There was Cleo the long hair Siamese who delivered six kittens her second day at the shelter. They were fostered and found great homes. Omar was left on our doorstep with a note, telling us that he was a “sick stray, please take care of him.” We did and he found him a home that just loves him.

We also remember Phyllis, the round White and Grey adult cat who stayed with us for four months. Her unwillingness to share furniture with another cat caused her to be looked over time and again. After four months she went home to live with a slow moving Basset Hound who is her best bud. Her adopters report that she is a delight, fetching like a dog and enriching their lives immensely.

Each year the stories continue to fill COUNTY our hearts with wonder of the bond between humans and animals. Each day brings a new story. We never tire of hearing them. We are proud to be able to help these pets in need. Thank you for supporting our efforts to bring happy endings to the lives of countless animals each year.

Join us for a meat raffle at the Sports Bar in Star Prairie, Friday night, Jan. 8 at 6 pm. Enjoy the Friday night fantastic Cod fish fry and menu specials with us. It’s a fun fundraiser for the animals. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St East, Amery, WI 54001, 715 268-7387

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Friday, January 8 - 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, WI - (715) 268-6811 Admission to the opening is free of charge.

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A New Year Begins . . . ALS Fundraiser . . .

Pizza Man 10th Anniversary. . .

Amery Spring Show in April Welcome to 2016! It seems just like yesterday we were Pounding all warned the that Pavement all the comPam Humpal puters were going to crash when the year turned over to 2000, and here we are 16 years later. It’s crazy how fast time goes by!

How is everyone doing on their New Year’s resolutions? Or are you like me and haven’t gotten around to making your resolutions yet? I will get to it, maybe tomorrow!

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s weekend. We had a great long weekend, celebrating with family and friends. Now the trick will be trying to get back to a normal routine with a full 5 day work week…good luck with that. I think I could get used to a 3-day weekend!

Along with the new year comes the birth of the first baby born in

2016 at the Amery Hospital & Clinic…baby boy Neko Amado Marquez was born on January 1 at 3:24am. He weighed in at 8 lbs 6.5 oz, 20.5 inches. Neko’s parents are Alexandra Simon & Carlos Marquez. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!

The Amery Youth Hockey Association is hosting a fundraiser on Friday, January 8… “Skate To Defeat ALS”. The event is at the Amery Ice Arena from 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Proceeds from the night will be donated to the ALS Association to help defeat this terrible disease. As you may know, my husband, Dave, was diagnosed with ALS last April. Your support towards trying to find a cure for ALS would be greatly appreciated.

Come join the fun at the Amery Ice Arena this Friday night!

10 year anniversary…

Cindy & Tim at PIZZA MAN is celebrating 10 years as owners of Pizza Man. As a thank you to their customers, Pizza Man is offering an anniversary special on Friday and Saturday, January 8 and 9. For only $10

you can purchase a 14” 1 topping pizza, limit 4 please. Congratulations to Cindy & Tim on your 10 years.

“Meet Your Amery Business” promotion is about to begin for the new year. This is a great opportunity to promote your community and your business at the same time. This special page will be published about every other week during the year, with a business being featured each week. The promotion is scheduled to begin on January 19.

Please give me a call today at 715-268-8101 if you are interested in being a part of “Meet Your Amery Business” for 2016.

Please mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Amery Spring Show sponsored by the Amery Free Press. The show is set for Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2, at the Amery Ice Arena on the south end of town. Showgoers will enjoy displays by building suppliers, financial institutions, car dealerships, home furnishings, water conditioning, contractors,

AREA BOWLING Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Dec. 21 results Division 1 Amery True Value ......................173.0 Tac Two ....................................... 166.0 Division 2 Harper Reality Group ................153.0 Shoreview .................................. 148.0 High games: Todd Zemke 242224-221, Robert Albee 226, Gary Nottom 226, Rod Gehrman 215202, Hjalmer Gerloff 214, Steve Bryant 210, Jim Swanson 207.

High series: Todd Zemke 687, Gary Nottom 610, Rod Gehrman 599, Hjalmer Gerloff 581, Jim Swanson 576, Steve Bryant 559.

Dec. 28 results Division 1 Tac Two ..........................................10.0 Amery True Value ........................10.0 Division 2 Harper Reality Group ...................11.0 Shoreview ...................................... 9.0 High games: Todd Zemke 247235-213, Hjalmer Gerloff 233, Jim Swanson 225, Rod Gehrman 223200, Bruce Hammer 211-205, Curt Wears 201 .

High series: Todd Zemke 695, Hjalmer Gerloff 604, Rod Gehrman 588, Jim Swanson 588, Bruce Hammer 587.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Dec. 22 results Division 1 Club 53......................................... 180.5 Waterside ....................................150.5 Division 2 Northwest Communications . 165.0 Chet Johnson Drug ................... 144.0 High games: Bryan Melberg 242, Will Schaffer 235-223, Scott Jensen 231-208, Bill Peterson 226, Erik Wojchik 225-203, Wade Prindle 224, Joe Steffen 216, Chris Sobottka 206, Chad Elmer 202.

High series: Scott Jensen 631, Will Schaffer 629, Erik Wojchik 601, Bryan Melberg 596, Wade Prindle 591, Chris Sobottka 559, Joe Steffen 552.

Dec. 29 results Division 1 Club 53............................................18.0 Waterside ......................................16.0 Division 2 Northwest Communications ..... 4.0 Chet Johnson Drug ........................2.0 High games: Wade Prindle 239237, Will Schaffer 237-227, Josh Gould 235-217-215, Chris Sobottka 235, Bill Peterson 229-225, Scott Sorensen 224-204, Todd Harris 217-203, Dan Bilderback 209, High series: Josh Gould 667, Will Schaffer 661, Wade Prindle 641, Bill Peterson 621, Todd Harris 619, Scott Sorensen 582.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Results from Dec. 30 Division 1 Preferred Lawn ..........................159.5 Lamperts .....................................148.5 Division 2 Club 53..........................................185.5 Amery Fire Dept. ........................146.5 High games: Chris Sobottka 252, Beau Gorres 236-234-227, Lee Jones 234-220, Denis Carteron 225213, Jerod Wollan 216, Jim Swanson 214-209, Dave Fox 206-201, Cody Fansler 204-202, Lee Gorres 200.

High series: Beau Gorres 697, Lee Jones 640, Denis Carteron 607, Jim Swanson 600, Dave Fox 594, Chris Sobottka 590, Cody Fansler 575.

Results from Dec. 30 Division 1 Preferred Lawn ............................ 15.0 Lamperts .........................................4.5 Division 2 Club 53............................................ 15.5 Amery Fire Dept. ........................... 5.0 High games: Beau Gorres 255216, Jerod Wollan 253-245-214, Dave Fox 234-216, Lee Jones 225217, Jim Swanson 225-202, Jim Knutson 223-200, Mike Elmer 215, Denis Carterson 211.

High series: Jerod Wollan 712, Beau Gorres 664, Dave Fox 645, Lee Jones 633, Jim Swanson 622, Jim Knutson 602, Mike Elmer 563.

boats, docks, heating/ air conditioning, plumbing, ATVs, and much more. Please call now to reserve your space at the 13th Annual Amery Spring Show.

Happy Birthday this week to my mother-inlaw, Phyllis, who will be 94 years young on

January 6. She is a very busy lady, always on the go, which is wonderful.

Also Happy Birthday to my brother, John, on January 9. Enjoy your very special days!

As always, have a great week, and be thankful for your many blessings as we begin a new year…Happy New Year!

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Wisconsin state park, trail fees go up MADISON, Wis. (AP) —It's going to cost more to get into Wisconsin state parks in the new year.

State budget provisions raising park admission and trail fees go into effect on Jan. 1. Wisconsin residents will have to pay $28 for an annual park pass, up from $25, and $8 for daily admission, up from $7. Annual trail passes will increase from $10 to $25 and daily trail passes will go from $4 to $5.

Other laws that go into effect on Jan. 1 include provisions creating a sales tax exemption on construction materials for government buildings, allowing researchers access to data on Milwaukee's voucher school program participants and transferring oversight of community-based juvenile justice programs from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Children and Families.

Toftness to participate in fly-over at BCS championship Amery native son, and U.S. Air Force Captain Daniel D. Toftness has been selected to be one of the four F-35 fighter pilots to fly-over of the University of Phoenix football stadium at the start of January 11, Clemson vs. Alabama College Football Playoff National Championship. The formation of four F-35 is scheduled to conduct the flyover at 7:30PM Central Time, immediately after the singing of the National Anthem.

Toftness, a 2002 graduate of Amery High School, 2006 graduate of the University of Minnesota, is an F-35 fighter jet pilot and instructor, now stationed in Phoenix, Arizona. In May, Toftness will mark 10 years in Air Force service. Prior to his graduation into the F-35, Toftness flew F-16 fighter jets domestically, and was stationed in Japan and Korea, and deployed to Afghanistan in the Middle East.

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Specializing in Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Treats, Fresh-Ground Espresso Drinks and Specialty Coffee Hours: Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

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First Hike and Bike The First Hike and Fat Bike event had a great turn out on New Year’s Day and fun was had by all! Friends of Stower 7 Lakes State Trail and Brothers Country Mart sponsored this event which started at the Nye Parking Lot next to the Brothers Country Mart in downtown Nye, Wis. The participants were cross country skiers, snowshoers, hikers and fat-tired bikers. This was the first year and included approx. 20 Fat Bikes. Participants traveled as far as 22 miles which was round-trip to Amery. Everyone enjoyed hot chocolate furnished by Brothers Country Mart.

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Jailer/Corrections Officer

$20.03/hr

Supervise & maintain custody of inmates of the Jail by controlling inmate conduct; conducts searches, inspects living areas; maintains surveillance; dispenses medication; provides escorts to court and meetings; regulates inmate visitation and coordinates the intake and release of inmates.

Full Time - averages 39.73 hr/ week 1 vacancy and future eligibility list Deadline to apply: January 11, 2016

Public Health Nutritionist

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Part-time 0.9 FTE – Benefit Eligible Position Provides community focused, population based nutrition services to residents of Polk County. Promotes and maintains the health of individuals and families through consultation and provision of nutrition and health services in a variety of settings including the home, office, worksite, school and community. Assists with the Community Health Improvement Plan workgroups to meet the identified nutrition and physical activity health priorities in the community by collaborating with other professional and citizen groups. Registered Dietitian, preferably registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Certified Dietitian, certified with the State of Wisconsin or registration-eligible upon hiring and within six months; and minimum of one year experience working in public health and/or community nutrition program. See position description on our website for complete details regarding the minimum requirements.

Deadline to apply: January 12, 2016

Business and Operations Manager – Community Services DOQ

Position is responsible to provide strategic management and leadership of the overall business operations of the Community Services Division. This position assists the Community Services Director in developing and implementing sound fiscal policy, coordinating division technology services, and assuring overall coordination and progressive service delivery for Division business and office operations. The goal of the position is to ensure the business and operational aspects of the Community Services division run efficiently while the needs of stakeholders and clients are managed effectively.

Deadline to apply: January 25, 2016 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Baribeau Implement is seeking an additional Service Technician dedicated to providing customers with exceptional service, for our rapidly growing St. Croix Falls store. Duties range from routine maintenance to complete diagnosis and repair of tractors, equipment and lawn care products. Must have a technical degree or be an experienced technician. Must own your own tools and have a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving history. Baribeau Implement offers a competitive pay and benefit package.

Email your resume to: baribeau@chibardun.net or mail to:

Baribeau Implement Company, Inc. 1671 20-1/2 Street Rice Lake, WI 54868

Berghammer Builders NOW Hiring!

Construction experience required Framing Carpenters, Steel Work, Masonry and Concrete Must be able to work with heights.

Call or stop in for application 715-948-2811 702 Clayton Ave W – Clayton, WI Email office@berghammerbuilders.com

Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

Licensed Practical Nurse– LPN .5 DAYSHIFT Position Hours: 6:30am-2:45pm, including Every other Weekend and opportunity to pick up additional hours.

Wage: $20.19 starting

Deadline to apply online: 1/8/2016

Certified Nursing Assistant Benefit Eligible Overnight positions available Wage: $ 11.50+/hr (depending on experience) starting Plus $1 shift differential

BENEFITS include Paid Time Off, Retirement, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Etc. Hours: 10:30pm-6:30am

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

AMERY FREE PRESS

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Willow Ridge Healthcare

has the following opening:

Housekeeping/Laundry

Part-Time Position available Part-Time AM Shift - rotating weekends Please apply in person or fax resume to: 715-268-6361 400 Deronda Street Amery WI 54001 EOE

J&S Heating & Cooling

Quality Service and Installation on Forced Air & AC units Gas piping

Need a High Efficient Furnace or Central Air Conditioning?

FREE ESTIMATES

Jeff Young, Amery 715-529-1419 cell 715-948-2229 fax

Call

Fall Electric Clear Lake

715-263-2121

GENERAL LABOR

F&A Dairy Products, Inc. is taking applications for part-time employment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Starting wage $9.50/hr.

Apply in person at

F&A Dairy Products, Inc. 212 State Rd 35 S, Dresser WI, 54009 715-755-3485

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AMERY FREE PRESS

JANUARY 5, 2016

USIC LOC ATE TEC HNICIAN

I N T E RV I E W I N G N OW !

•Daytime, full-time Locate Technician positions available •100% PAID TRAINING •Company vehicle & equipment provided •PLUS medical, dental, vision, & life insurance REQUIREMENTS: •Must be able to work outdoors •HS Diploma or GED •Ability to work OT & weekends •Must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record

Apply today: www.usicllc.com

EEO/AA

STEAM TEAM Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning IICRC Certified Master Textile Cleaner Deep Restorative Cleaning Scotchguard Truck Mounted Equipment

JOHN A. HUMPAL 25 years experience

800-553-3677 or 715-632-2109

FOR SALE

Two Wheel Trailer, 8x5, 14” tires $1000 715-263-4063

www.steamteamcleaning.com

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Interview Event Interview Event

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.

Interview Event Where: Bending Branches Where: Bending Branches Where: Bending Branches

(812 812 Prospect Court,Court, Osceola, WI) Prospect Osceola (812 Prospect Court, Osceola, WI) When: Wednesday, January 13th 10a-3p

When:Wed., Wednesday, 13th 10a-3p When: Jan. January 13, 10 am-3 pm

Please call MPS at 715-245-2310 to reserve your Please call MPS at 715-245-2310 to reserve your appointment Please call MPStoday! at 715-245-2310 appointment today!

to reserve your appointment today!

Bending Branches Bending Branches Bending Branches has Immediate Opportunities and has and has Assembler Immediate Opportunities 1st Shift - Kayak Paddle Opportunities 1st shift - Immediate Kayak Paddle Assembler 1st shift - Kayak Paddle Assembler

Clear Lake Housing Authority

Maple & Spruce Apartments

283 Golf Drive - 150 3rd Street, Clear Lake

1 Bedroom Low-Moderate Income Apartments Available for Elderly or Disabled Households

Single level living, water, sewer & garbage included Clear Lake Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Call 715-263-3370

Apartment Available Jan. 15

Compassionate Caregivers needed for our 20 Bed Assisted Living

Licensed CNA Preferred but not necessary.

Will train the right person Paid Training Cooking Experience Helpful Flexible Scheduling Must be available to work some weekends Apply in Person

Sophie's Manor 300 Michigan Ave Centuria WI 715-640-3330

1st Shift Turret Set-up - Dresser Plant Turret Lead - Dresser Plant Brake Set-up - Dresser Plant Punch Press Set-up - Dresser Plant TIG Welder - Dresser Plant Quality Inspector - Osceola 2 Plant 2nd Shift Turret Set-up - Dresser Plant Brake Set-up - Dresser Plant Punch Press Set-up - Dresser Plant TIG Welder – Dresser Plant 3rd Shift Turret Set-up - Dresser Plant Brake Set-up - Dresser Plant Punch Press Set-up - Dresser Plant TIG Welder – 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

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• Now Hiring for 2nd & 3rd Shifts - Full-Time

• Starting Wage of $12.25 Per Hour

Come for the job...

• Raises: 90 days, 6 months, 1 year, 1 1/2 years & 2 years

Stay for the challenge.

• Low-Premium, Comprehensive Health Coverage • Health Savings Account • Dental Insurance • 401K • Company-Paid Life & Short Term Disability • $100 Per Month Perfect Attendance Incentive • Monthly Profit Sharing: Up to 52% Gross Monthly Earnings • $300 Referal Incentive for Referring New Hires •Internal Promotion & Advancement Opportunities •10 Paid Holidays Per Year

Apply in person at: 250 Griffin Street East, Amery, WI or online at www.cardinalcorp.com