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Local leaders weigh in COUNTRY on WIAA chant issue BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
An email originally sent from WIAA Communications Director Todd Clark to local athletic directors has been a hot topic lately, prompting a discussion between Middle Border athletic directors during their quarterly meeting held in January. One Wisconsin athlete’s suspension for her negative reaction to the email on social media spurred statewide student protests, and before long the issue garnered national media attention. From the perspective of local officials, including Amery Athletic Director Josh Gould, the issue seems to have taken on a life of its own. “The intent was to try and promote better sportsmanship,” says Gould. “There are no rules or regulations, they wanted to have more positive chants, rather than taunting the opponent so much.” Gould’s discussion with fellow directors pointed to an evolution in local athletics. “Cheering sections have turned a little bit more negative over the years, and one of the things we can point to is that as we’ve gotten away from cheerleaders that’s kind of changed how kids cheer at the games,” he adds. Very few local schools still have organized cheerleading squads, leaving crowds to their own devices. Gould says one possible reason for that is more girls participating in sports.
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Indianhead Technical College (WITC), Master Firearms Instructor, Tom Vande Berg, travels to local law enforcement with a screen, a system of projectors and cameras, and a laser-loaded weapons arsenal representative of every officer’s modern duty belt. The system is interactive, able to record and respond to the weapons used. Alone in the room with just Vande Berg and the screen, each officer is taken through five real-life scenarios; a bar fight, a scene in a hallway, an emotionally disturbed person in a backyard, an active school shooting, and so on. Not knowing what’s coming next, officers interact with each scenario as trained, and if needed, pick the appropriate weapon at the appropriate moment—and use it. Vande Berg’s computer records the response, and plays back each incident, using it as
a learning tool. “What did you do right? What was your justification? What could have been done better? How was your aim?” he asks. To an outside observer, the projector, screen and cameras might look like an adult video game. Vande Berg wants people to know, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, he limits the training to five scenarios per officer, and for good reason. “I hold people to be able to justify why they did what they did,” he says. “This is as close as it gets to making these decisions. It’s a highly stressful event to the officer. We’ve had people walk out and sit in the hallway and start to cry, because it is an emotional rollercoaster. It pushes them to limits they don’t often experience.” WITC has several use-offorce simulators, which have kept area officers sharp for about ten years now. During
winter months, Vande Berg travels Northwest Wisconsin using a mobile version of the equipment. Clear Lake Police Chief, Tim Strohbusch, hosts the training on an annual basis.
‘If we can eliminate the mistakes out there by eliminating the mistakes in here, it’s a good day. Tom Vande Berg Master Firearms Instructor “When I started back in the dark ages our gun belts were very light, you had a gun, a baton, a radio, and set of handcuffs. That was it,” says Strohbusch. “Now you have OC Spray, and Tasers, and all these other things. Officers know how to use them, but what’s the proper application? And by the way, you have to
make that decision in a split second—and it better be the right one.” As officers face growing public scrutiny, those decisions are more critical than ever. Vande Berg knows all too well how important the training can be. “We have to make that decision now, in an instant, and the courts and press and everyone else will have weeks and months and years to say we made the wrong decision. “When they make a tactical error in here, this is the perfect place. We address it. We talk about how to fi x it, how make it better,” says Vande Berg. “Tim and I have talked about this for years. We have thousands and thousands of repetitions of grabbing our handgun and recovering to the holster, but we’re horribly neglectful for drawing our other weapons, until we need them under high stress and we can’t get them out. He’s a huge believer
in having his people practice, practice, practice, with all their tools—not just their firearm.” And how many of these scenarios are a common occurance? “Every one of them,” says Clayton Chief, Grant Pickard. “They’re regular calls, it’s real stuff. I’d recommend going to it more than once a year, but because of cost restraints, it’s tough.” Meanwhile, these officers make the most of the time they have. And Vande Berg will see them again in a year. “At the end of the day when I’ve trained this many officers, I’m an emotional basket case, because I’ve lived vicariously through every one of these people,” Vande Berg adds. “If we can eliminate the mistakes out there by eliminating the mistakes in here, it’s a good day.”
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leadership, Gould is left speaking directly with those he perceives as leaders within the student body, and hoping the message sticks. “We’re not going to go crazy on their chants, but what we want is to get away from calling out individual players by name and by number, and targeting kids that are playing in the game. And our kids were very receptive to that.” Gould says that was the consensus
between the Middle Border Athletic Directors, not dictate what chants can or can’t be used, but rather to avoid getting personal or targeting specific individuals. Gould adds that sportsmanship is a concept that they’re always trying to stress. “The whole year, one of the WIAA’s points of emphasis was on good sportsmanship. It’s just how do you go about doing that.”
School Board members approved the 2016-2017 Disrict Calendar during January’s school board meeting, including adjustments that will be new from previous years. New in 2016-2017, the district has done away with early release days, citing family feedback and inconvenience as a major reasons for the change. The school year will begin on August 29, with the last day of classes on June 2, assuming the district doesn’t
use more than two allotted ‘snow’ days. Holiday break will take place from December 23 through January 2. Currently spring break is scheduled for March 6-10. However, board members discussed polling community members about this annual break, to determine if families would prefer to give up some or all of that break, and instead be done with school the first Friday after Memorial Day. Formal discussion on the topic has yet to take place.
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“It’s just one of those things, you think ‘I’m not going to win, that’s not going to happen to me,” she says. But it did. And nothing but hard work got her there. Since opening her own award-winning Scottsdale, Arizona gym called BODI in 2014, she expanded her credentials to Nike Master Trainer, and now, 2016 Next Fitness Star. Nikki went to New York City fi lm the DVD in October, and also shot photos for the January edition of Women’s Health, on newsstands now. “As a fitness professional this is a dream come true and such a cool experience to be able to work with some of the best people in the industry,” Nikki says. “I own my own gym, but now with winning I’m even more busy.” According to Women’s Health, fitness hopefuls can use Nikki’s DVD, titled ‘Ignite,’ to transform their bodies
in just 60 minutes per week. “Nikki’s brand of fitness is built on well-tested functional athletic fundamentals and designed for efficiency,” says Amy Keller Laird, Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health and judge of the Next Fitness Star competition. “We know our readers are busy and can’t spend hours in the gym. Ignite delivers effective workouts with an upbeat intensity that we think everyone will love. You’ll definitely be dripping with sweat after one of these 20 minute sessions!” Readers can try Nikki’s workout free for 21 days at 2016TheNextFitnessStar. com, or purchase the program for $28. Nikki says it’s been the best year of her life. “I’m so excited to keep hustling and see what the future brings,” she says. “One thing’s for sure, I have no plans of slowing down and truly believe the best is yet to come!”
(Left) As part of her winning Women’s Health Magazine’s 2016 ‘Next Fitness Star,’ Amery graduate Nikki Metzger had the opportunity to produce her very own workout program. “Ignite” invites users of all fitness levels to transform their bodies in just 60 minutes per week. The DVD is available with a free trial at www.2016TheNextFitnessStar.com.
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Historical Society plans meeting Amery Area Historical Society will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Thursday, Jan. 28, beginning at 5 p.m. in the lower level of Amery Area Public Library. Among the items planned for discussion is the saga of teacher Gertrude Lundstrom, three-times married, twice an Amery resident and the subject of a murder plot. Anyone interested in local history is urged to attend.
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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.
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Youth in Harmony
These young ladies from Amery were among more than 120 area students to gather at Amery High School January 23. The 10th Annual Youth In Harmony Festival introduced students to the fun of a capella and barbershop-style singing, and welcomed students and families from Amery, Clear Lake, Cumberland, Glenwood City, Homeschools, Osceola, Prescott, River Falls, Somoerset, St. Croix Falls, St. Croix Central, Unity and Webster.
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 Joseph’s Catholic Church presents their 52nd annual ice fishing contest on North Twin Lake, with fishing from 7a.m. to 3p.m. Weigh-in starts at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults, ages 15 and under are $6. Kids contest for those 15 and under will be 7 a.m. to noon with prizes for largest fish in six categories, and a grand prize mountain bike. Concessions will be available by Amery Knights of Columbus, and the church’s chicken dinner will also be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open gym for families Looking for an indoor space to run, jump and play with your whole family? Stop by open gym at Amery Intermediate school. It’s a fun way to PowerUp regardless of the weather. Bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch, or just run around and be active together. Different equipment and activities will be available, but feel free to bring your own active games too (no toys with wheels please). This events is for families with children of all ages. Parents/guardians must stay in the gym with their child. This event is free of charge, and will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on select Sundays (January 31, February 14, 28, and March 13.
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FEBRUARY 11 & 12 FEBRUARY 2 Swedish Club Meeting A Swedish Club meeting will be held Tuesday, February 2 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Deronda Street in Amery. The program features fi lm excerpts from the popular Swedish reality show (Great Swedish Adventure) which brings Swedish-Americans to Sweden to learn about their heritage. Refreshments include Swedish Semlor Buns—a special pastry that hails the upcoming Fat Tuesday and the beginning of Lent. The public is welcome. Questions? Call Joann Hallquist at 715-268-6134.
Clear Lake School Screening The Clear Lake School District will be holding Jr. Kindergarten screening on Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12. All children that turn 4 years old before September 1, 2016 are encouraged to attend. Contact Mrs. Pickard for an appointment at 715-263-2117 ext. 2117 or email jpickard@clearlake.k12.wi.us. Birth to 3 screening will also be held on Friday, February 12. Those concerned about their child’s development should call for an appointment time.
FEBRUARY 11 Amery Community Garden
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 Community 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.
Amery is building a community garden and all are welcome! An informational session will be held at Amery Hospital and Clinic’s ABC Conference Room at 6 p.m. to serve as an introduction to the garden and its components. Master Gardener Fritz Coulter will present information on joining, purchasing seeds, and building a box plot garden will be discussed. For more information on renting a plot in 2016, call 715-268-7486.
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.
Love Your Library Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc. cordially invite you to attend Valentine Treasure Time & Membership Drive from 10 a.m. to noon. Activities and light refreshments will be provided by Hungry Turtle Institute.
FEBRUARY 21 Richardson Ice-fishing Contest Join Richardson Sportsman’s Club for their 55th Annual Ice Fishing Contest on Lake Magnor in Clayton. Fish from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $780 in cash prizes in six categories, Northern, Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Sunfish, and Perch. Many door prizes will also be awarded. Gift bags for kids age 10 and under.
APRIL 1 & 2 Amery Spring Show The Amery Free Press presents the 13th annual Amery Spring Show featuring home, garden and recreation, Friday, April 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena. Visit local vendors like building suppliers, financial instituations, car dealerships, home furnishings, water conditioning, contractors, electronics, appliances, ATVs, boats, docks, landscaping, heating/air conditioning, and more! Businesses can contact Pam Humpal to reserve their space, 715-268-8101 or email phumpal@theameryfreepress.com.
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I get many potential news items sent to me every week. Some make it through to the paper, many get deleted. Some become column material. I received two emails from a website that connects “sugar daddies” with “sugar babies” to help the younger person with college expenses. The press release listed the top 20 schools in the nation where young women (no college age males are in any of the images in the press kit) are turning to this type of arrangement to finance their education. Making the top 20 for this site is the University of Minnesota, where 78 people last Publisher year signed up for the website’s services in 2015. In case you are Tom Stangl wondering, the fastest growing school is New York University. I will refer to the website simply as “the website” because I don’t want to give them any publicity, which is what they were looking for with this release. The website says that they have nearly two million “sugar babies” currently using their services. The average “sugar baby” receives an “allowance” of $3,000 a month. At this rate, according to the release the students will “earn” $20,920 more annually than a counterpart working full time for minimum wage. The site that sent the release is the second largest site of its kind in the nation, so there are many, many more students involved in this type of financing for their education. Among the “benefits” of being a “sugar baby” touted by the website are: “financial stability, mentorship, business opportunities and networking.” “Sugar Babies and Sugar Daddies or Mommas both get what they want, when they want it,” the site explains. “(The website) allows people to immediately define what they need and want in a relationship. Our profi les allow members to effortlessly state their expectations.” As the father of two adult daughters and two granddaughters, I find this entire issue nauseating. It is obvious from the images and language on this site that older men look for college age women to have relationships, or just plain sex and become generous to their new mentee. I believe we called it having a “kept woman” back in the old days. I know that our society’s morals and mores are constantly changing. The world we live in changes at a breakneck pace, but this is simply thinly veiled prostitution. Spin or paint it any way you like, it is money for services rendered. Has our society become so blasé about morality that we can all justify and rationalize this practice as a way to combat the growing student loan debt crisis? Some will say it is no one’s business. Everyone is of age and can make their own decisions. Really? One of my daughters attended the University of Minnesota, and our family will be making monthly payments on many thousands of dollars of student loan debt for years to come. We understood that going in, and wouldn’t have it any other way. Especially not the “sugar baby” way. As always, I welcome your comments. email 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.
Out of the Nest? BY MATT POMMER
The late H. Edwin Young, the University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor who led the campus during the turbulent Vietnam War years, would quip there are unexpected “dangers” lurking in going to college. It’s more than just your child’s tuition payment. Your son or daughter might just fall in love Capitol and get married Newsletter to another student who also has Matt a large tuition Pommer loan, explained Young, who later served as president of the University of Wisconsin System. It was Young’s way of trying to focus attention on the students’ financial plight as tuition and collegiate living costs rose rapidly. The problem continues to grow. A national report showed that those who got a college degree in 2014 have an average student-loan indebtedness of nearly $29,000. Nationally, student-loan indebtedness is now put at $1.3 trillion. Unlike some other kinds of debt, bankruptcy won’t eliminate repaying the money. The graduates’ debt load has become a major issue in Wisconsin’s state government. Republicans and Democrats are proposing
different kinds of answers to the issue. Republicans, led by Gov. Scott Walker, want to modify Wisconsin’s personal income tax laws to allow a total deduction for annual interest payments made on the outstanding student debt. Fiscal experts put the cost to the state treasury at $5.2 million annually. Walker said those with annual incomes between $30,000 and $70,000 would be the major beneficiaries. Among other items in the Republican approach is a $500,000 package for technical school grants, efforts to promote internships, and requiring colleges during the first semester of enrollment to provide full financial information about the overall costs to families. Walker is asking for a program of emergency grants to help students complete their degree. It would provide $130,000 for the UW System and $300,000 for technical schools. The focus on technical colleges reflects Republican efforts to help train a Wisconsin work force. The governor has said there are thousands of unfi lled jobs in the state because of the lack of trained, qualified personnel for technical jobs. Democrats are focusing on allowing the student borrowers to refinance their loans at lower interest rates. That would impact the lenders but not the state trea-
sury. State Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay, notes that three states including Minnesota are opting for the refinance approach to the issue. Hansen says 60 percent of those with outstanding student loans in Wisconsin are over the age of 30. Minnesota officials suggest that a person with a $40,000 loan at 8 percent might save between $200 and $300 in monthly payments with refinancing. Hansen suggests the savings in refinancing might push Wisconsin residents to move to Minnesota and worsen a “brain drain.” Some solutions to the loan crisis are outside the role of government. Students can reduce the overall costs of a higher education if they take the first two years of school at one of the UW Colleges two-year campuses while living at home. They could then transfer to a four-year institution if they were to seek a bachelor’s degree. But there is the backside of that approach – graduates actually returning to live with their parents, ostensibly while they work and pay off their student debt. However, returning to the family nest isn’t new. It was widely used in the Great Depression of the 1930s by those who would become known as the “Greatest Generation” of Americans.
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Reflecting on 2015 by State Senator Sheila Harsdorf Beginning a new year is not only a time to set new goals but also a time to reflect on the year gone by. As we reflect on 2015, I would like to take this Senator o p p o r t u n i t y Sheila Harsdorf to highlight some of our state’s successes and accomplishments. Job Creation and Workforce Development – Increased investment in broadband and
worker training grants, and provided state support for St. Croix Valley Business Incubator. Wisconsin’s Business Climate - In CNBC’s ranking of best states to start and grow a business, Wisconsin climbed from 29th in 2010 to 15th in 2015. Wisconsin’s ranking according to Chief Executive Magazine rose from 41st in 2010 to 12th in 2015. Tax Relief a Priority – Continued focus on fiscal responsibility and holding the line on spending in an effort to control property taxes. Reducing Red Tape – Passed the Physician Interstate Com-
pact which will expedite the physician licensing process, improving access to specialists and health care, especially in rural and underserved communities. Honoring Veterans – In recognizing the sacrifices made by our veterans, passed additional funding to assist veterans seeking a degree and reentering the workforce. SeniorCare – Preserved SeniorCare through continued state funding to maintain this cost effective prescription drug program for seniors. Education – Increased K-12 funding by $200 million above the original budget proposal,
and an additional $4 million for Sparsity Aid and $2.5 million for rural school transportation. Substance Abuse and Mental Health – Addressed the growing heroin epidemic in Wisconsin with the H.O.P.E Agenda - Heroin, Opiate, Prescription, Education - while reforming and modernizing the state’s mental health laws to improve treatment and accessibility of services. Tuition Freeze – Froze tuition for a third and fourth year for students attending University of Wisconsin campuses in an effort to keep higher education affordable.
St. Croix Crossing – Approved the remaining financial commitment for the St. Croix Crossing due to be completed in the fall of 2017. As we begin a new year, I look forward to working to build upon our successes. Your involvement in the legislative process is key to our success. As always, I encourage and welcome your input. Please stay in touch by visiting my website at www. harsdorfsenate.com or calling my office at 1-800-862-1092 or 608-266-7745.
who spend time on our public waters at risk by exempting structures supporting industrial aquaculture from liability, should we be harmed. The special interests that benefit from weakening science-based standards put clean water and public health at risk. These are the same interests that influenced the drastic cuts to DNR science staff and hobbled remaining staff by limiting their autonomy to make decisions based in science and law. None of us alone have the capacity for science needed to manage our natural heritage with future generations’
interests in mind. Wisconsin needs an effective and responsive government to ensure our grandchildren have clean water, essential to both their health and economic opportunities. I urge people who care about our public waters to contact their state legislators to let them know you want them to vote for water and public rights.
opposite. Clearly, Quinn is not being honest with the people in his district. We have a perfect example in Flint, Michigan, as to what happens when local government controls are taken over by the state. They now have a mess that will take years to clean up and kids that may forever be brain damaged from drinking water poisoned with lead. We need a representative in the Assembly who really cares about our state and the people in District 75. We need someone to step up
and challenge Quinn in this year’s election. Someone who is serious about governing and listening to We, the People, instead of throwing big giveaways to corporations and industries that are more than willing to sacrifice our natural resources for the sake of their profits. Carol Johnson Deer Park, WI (far southwestern corner of Assembly District 75)
Treating fish farms like factory farms is bad for the health of our water To the editor: Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed a law that would exempt the aquaculture industry’s requirement to follow laws that protect our water. In part, the proposal uses the guise of agriculture to give a pass to dangerous pollution. Do we really want to expand exemptions from clean water laws to another industrial agriculture sector? As a veterinarian, I know something about animal-based agriculture. I know that the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Natural Re-
sources’ shared oversight of industrial livestock facilities has not prevented contamination of drinking water wells in Kewaunee County with E-coli and other dangerous bacteria. Nor has it prevented unsafe levels of nitrates or poisons such as Atrazine in water wells across Wisconsin. An excellent series on the state of our drinking water by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism highlighted alarming statistics on the extent of private wells with water unsafe for human consumption. At a time when we continue to invest hundreds of millions
of dollars to restore our degraded public waters from polluted runoff, invasive species and wetland loss, our Legislature shouldn’t be promoting additional industrial pollution by giving a pass to an industry with a terrible track record for harming native fish populations through disease and nutrient pollution. As a lifelong angler, I’m deeply concerned about the growing dead zone in Green Bay, formerly one of the most productive fisheries in the world. Both Senate Bill 493 and its companion proposal in the Assembly, AB 640, put those of us
Dave Clausen Amery
Rep. Quinn is bad for Wisconsin and needs to be replaced To the editor: Representative Quinn says on his fundraising page that “local control means local control all of the time” and that he’s working “hard to put our communities on a path of independence from state and federal influences”. Why then, did he support the shoreland zoning changes championed by his fellow GOP Representative Adam Jarchow? He must think voters in his district are not smart enough to figure out that the State taking over
shoreland zoning isn’t a direct attack on our rights to control local issues. Well he’s wrong. We are paying attention and we can clearly see he’s only been pulling fast ones on the people of his district. The shoreland zoning legislation took away our rights to protect our local bodies of water and our ability to work with locally elected officials for the good of our communities. You should know that the state GOP majority is currently doubling down
on ripping away your rights to local control with SB464 and AB582, which is expected to pass in this GOP majority state government. This legislation will take away the ability of our locally elected officials to make sure our rights to clean water, air, and land are protected. While elected officials like Quinn say they support local control and complain that the state has too much power, they propose and support legislation that does just the
Sing a little louder To the editor: An old man that lived in Germany during the Nazi Holocaust told of a Sunday morning in a church that had a railroad track behind it. The parish attendees became disturbed when one Sunday they heard cries of the Jews that the train was carrying to their death. Every Sunday, the parishioners would be tormented by their cries and their screams. So they would sing a little
A letter from the editor louder. They knew by the sound of the trains whistle when to raise their voice so loud as not to hear. Even though many years have passed, he can still hear the cries of the Jews going to their death and has asked God to forgive them for calling themselves Christians yet did nothing to intervene. Now here we are in 2016 and it has happened all over again in America, the silent screams of approximately 58
million babies and counting killed by the barbaric procedure of abortion since the 1973 Roe vs. Wade. January 22 marked 43 years of the silent screams. So how many of us so called Christians will have to answer to God because we don’t hear the screams but, if we did would we also sing a little louder? Tanya Carlson Amery
Rather than buy the entire box of thank-you cards I would probably need to reach everyone, I thought I would use this forum to thank the teachers, staff, and students of the Amery School District. My 7th and 8th grader started school here last week. Having grown up in Cumberland, they were anxious about a new school, new friends, and let’s face it, new everything. From before they even arrived, Tom Bensen and his staff were preparing for their arrival. They were matched
with peer mentors and introduced to them before they even started classes. How amazing! And little personal touches like posters on their lockers welcoming them to town might seem small. But they were very big things to us. Kudos to all of you! It made our move so much easier. You’re really doing something right in Amery. Thanks so much! -Jessica de la Cruz Editor, The Amery Free Press
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Amery Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. The following cases were heard:
City of Amery— Jessica A. Colton, 38, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $98.80; operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; operate without balid license (3rd +), $124. Laurence E. Gitzen, 18, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Erin J. Gorres, 37, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. David L. Johnson, 80, Amery, ATV – operation on roadway, $124. David J. Mclean, 29, Minneapolis, MN, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. 17 year old, Amery, truancy, $92.50. 17 year old, Amery, truancy – 2nd, $124. Nicholas Videen, 23, Amery, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.
Village of Clear Lake— Alissa S. Coomer, 36, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. William M. Greer, 43, Cumberland, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $98.80. Brent M. McMahon, 18, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80; operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Robert E. Newkirk III, 29, Cameron, operator motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10; operating after suspension, $124. Donovan D. Nickell, 22, Clear Lake, operating after suspension, $124; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124. Nathan R. Reinke, 35, White Bear Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Mark B. Schmeltzer, 47, Iron River, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $98.80. 17 year old, River Falls, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. 17 year old, River Falls, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.
Jeremiah P. Underhill, 33, Gilbert, AZ, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20. 17 year old, Birchwood, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. 17 year old, Birchwood, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.
Not Guilty Pleas— A plea of not guilty was entered by the following: Timothy T. Sempf, speeding. Amery juvenile, possession of marijuana and possession of tobacco. Pamela Kreier, improper passing of stopped school bus.
zone (25-29 mph). Gloria J. Hanson, 71, Centuria, pleaded not guilty to fail to yield right of way from stop sign. John D. Heldt, 37, Farmington, MN, operating while revoked $200.50. Steven Andrew Husnik, 26, Shafer, MN, exceeding speed zones, $225.70. Jason John Larson, 40, Chaska, MN, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Sanford W. Lundgren, 68, Centuria, pleaded not guilty to operating without valid license (1st). Timothy J. Matteson, 44, Dresser, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. McCullough and Sons Inc., Forest Lake, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50. Deborah Jean Penberthy, 56, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Ross Mitchell Perry, 51, Zimmerman, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Carl James Peterson, 21, Taylors Falls, MN, pleaded not guilty to loud noise. Jackie L. Peterson, 61, Milltown, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle without insurance and fail to stop at stop sign. Sheena Jaye Quinn, 30, Fred-
Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, January 25, 2016
Kody M. Koch, 26, Amery was arrested on January 23 for OWI (3rd offense). Jordan B. Hornbaker, 31, Billings, MT was arrested January 23 for 4th degree Sexual Assault. John D. Hendrickson, 25, St. Paul, MN was arrested on January 18 for Polk County Warrant, Failure to Appear. Joseph W. Heroff, 20, Baldwin was arrested on January 24 for Warrant. James A. Strenke, 23, Luck was arrested on January 20 for 3 warrants (Failure to pay traffic) and a Probation Warrant. Amber M. Larsin, 26, Clear Lake was arrested on January 19 for Probation Warrant.
JUVENILES: City of Amery— 15 year old, Amery, possess drug paraphernalia under 17, $92.50. 15 year old, Amery, truancy – 2nd, $187. Village of Clear Lake— 16 year old, Clar Lake, possession of marijuana, $149.20.
Polk County Traffic Court Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Dec. 15, 2015 Ronald L. Anderson, 74, Key Colony Beach, FL, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Jesse L. Beverlin, 37, Danbury, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Dave J. Bontrager, 49, Cumberland, speeding in 55 mph zone (1619 mph), $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Jamie L. Booth, 39, Centuria, pleaded not guilty to non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs. Andreka Dayton Brown, 22, Siren, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Dakota C. Burgstaler, 24, St. Croix Falls, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Brandi R. Dawkins, 32, Luck, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operating while suspended, $200.50. Troy R. Engen, 46, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Sherry A. Forrestal, 42, Frederic, operating while suspended, $200.50. Stephen Alexander Fraser, 38, Osceola, pleaded not guilty to OWI (1st), operating w/PAC >0.08, < 0.15 (1st); speeding in 55 mph
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eric, operating while suspended, $200.50. Donald James Russell, 59, Rice Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $183.30. Jacob Jon Sailer, 43, Menomonie, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Ryan L. Schadow, 39, Amery, operating without valid license (1st), $162.70. Sylvia J. Schillinger, 70, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Robert Michael Schorn, 40, Dresser, pleaded not guilty to speeding in 55 mph zone. Patrick Michael Semple, 30, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90. Michael J. Skow Jr., 24, Luck, operating while revoked (forfeiture), $200.50. Gregory C. Southworth, 65, Bloomer, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Timothy O. Swanson, 20, Centuria, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Travis David Tuma, 35, Eau Claire, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30. Jesse Dale Vlasnik, 17, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.
Milltown woman gets probation for post-office theft MADISON, WIS. — John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Ruthmarie Haanen, 44, Milltown, Wis., was sentenced yesterday by U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker to one year of probation for stealing money from the Milltown Post Office while she was a postal employee. Haanen pleaded guilty to this misdemeanor charge on November 5, 2015. Haanen worked for the Milltown Post Office from June 2013 through September 2014 as a Postmaster Relief, and as such, was responsible for the day-to-day interactions with customers at the post office, including the handling of cash transactions. In early 2014, the Postmaster discovered excessive shortages in the cash and stamp stock. During the course of the investigation, cameras placed in the post office captured Haanen stealing cash, including $1,000 she took for payment of a money order that she later voided. In total, Judge Crocker found that Haanen stole $5,754.74 during the course of her employment at Milltown, and ordered Haanen to pay restitution in that amount. Haanen admitted to stealing the $1,000 from the money order, as well as some cash, although she did not believe she took as much as Judge Crocker determined. In sentencing Haanen, Judge Crocker explained that while he believed Haanen when she said she did not think that she took that much, it is common for people who are stealing over a period of time to be unaware of the total amount they took. During the investigation, Haanen explained that she took the money to support her daily trips to the casino to gamble, and to pay bills. The charge against Haanen was the result of an investigation conducted by the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura A. Przybylinski Finn.
Amery man comes to third OWI in a ‘roundabout’ way
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An Amery man’s story went ‘round and ‘round, going from ‘just arrest me’ to refusing to answer any questions at all during a
traffic stop near the highway 8 roundabout on January 23. According to police reports, officers stopped Kody M. Koch, 26, Amery after driving erratically from the area of County Highway H and hitting a curb as he exited the traffic circle on highway 8. The officer also witnessed a metal object fly
out of the passenger side window. While stopped, Koch and his female passenger, who initially denied throwing anything from the car, eventually admitted to tossing an unopened can of beer, which was recovered at the scene. When asked to recite the
English alphabet, Koch tried, but stopped after making an error, at which point he asked, “Just arrest me.” However, Koch refused a preliminary breath test. And when taken to Amery Hospital for a blood draw, he remained silent and refused to consent or answer questions.
A search warrant was granted to obtain a sample of Koch’s blood, which was then submitted for testing. If convicted, this would be Koch’s third OWI offense. Formal charges are pending.
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100 Years Ago January 27, 1916
45 Years Ago January 7, 1971 Note Decline in Cig Use
Kills Sheriff Sheriff Matt Olson of Barron Co. was shot and instantly killed near Rice Lake Tuesday by a farmer named Wenzel Benanek. The sheriff accompanied by Deputy Steve Hulbert had gone to Benanek farm to arrest him for the theft of a colt and when they attempted to enter the barn to look for the stolen animal Benanek opened fire. Olson was shot through the heart and instantly killed while Hulbert ran down the road and escaped to Barron where a posse of 200 men was formed. The murderer gave himself up to Deputy Hulbert when he saw his resistance was useless and is now lodged in the Barron county jail. There was talk of lynching and extra deputies have been sworn to protect the prisoner. Sheriff Olson was very popular and the feeling runs high.
Preparedness The village council at Clayton has appointed a committee consisting of H. C. Wetterlin and Otto Nelson to investigate fire protection equipment with a view to the purchase of a chemical extinguishing outfit. The serious Yesterday’s fire of two News weeks ago prompted the Diane Stangl move. This is merely a case of looking at the “preparedness” idea in the right light, not waiting until they are stung to do it.
85 Years Ago January 29, 1931 Chas Brewin Terribly Injured in Cave-In Chas. Brewink, Jr., sustained very serious injuries January 22 when about a ton of frozen sawdust caved in on him while getting sawdust at the Fred G. Ridler Mill in Apple River. There were a number of men at the mill and to their quick and intelligent work he owes his life. The ribs on the right side were fractured and his lung punctured, ligaments on both knees were torn and he was seriously injured internally. He is improving nicely at this time at Amery Hospital.
Fire at Blakes Lake School Wednesday afternoon, just at dismissal time, it was discovered that fire had broken out in the floor and partition of Blake School. The alarm was given, and the children were hurried out. Luckily several men were on the school grounds, waiting to take the children home. Others living near reached the schoolhouse quickly and the fire, which had quite a start was soon under control.
Cigarette consumption for each person 18 or over is estimated at 3,960 cigarettes, one percent below 1969. That slight decline means about 198 packs per person against the 200 of a year earlier. Even though retail prices have risen, and health-smoking publicity continues, there are more people of smoking age than a year earlier, and consumer spending remains large. These ingredients have kept total cigarette consumption for the nation near the level of 1969, some 268 billion.
Early Amery Milk Processing Plant Milk plants and farmer organizations were important in the Amery area by the turn of the century. This milk processing plant was built along the Apple River in Amery and served as an important economic resource for the community.
The fire was first seen in a book cupboard and is thought to have been caused from the hot air pipe. The floors and partitions were quite badly damaged and several men were immediately put to work to repair the building in order that school might be resumed the first of this week.
65 Years Ago February 1, 1951 Amery Airport Sold Saturday for Farm Within a few days of marking its sixth birthday, the Amery Airport passed from existence Saturday, January 27, when it was purchased by Leonard Sommers as a farm. During those six years, the Amery Airport passed through the entire cycle of civilian flying, from the fast start to the frenzy of activity during the years 1946, ’47, ’48. Operated by the Indian Head Flying Service, the local port trained many pilots and remained active until the summer of 1949 when the Flying Service abandoned the local unit. Originally purchased March 8, 1945, from Art Wilberg by a group of Amery flyers, the 200-acre farm served as a wellknown and recognized port while it was actively operated. Following its purchase, Amery Airways, Inc., was formed to share in the financing of the purchase and the many improvements made since it was acquired. The corporation plans, when the transaction is compete, to dissolve and refund the shares sold to the local interested persons… and they may even pay a little bonus if things work out well. During its years of service, the Amery Airport and the Flying Service played an important role throughout this area. Highlight of each year was the air show, which attracted thousands each fall to Amery and vicinity.
Heat Wave Hits Here Wednesday A comparative heat wave hit this section of the Midwest Wednesday morning when temperatures actually climbed to
the mild reading of only a few degrees below the zero mark. This could be classed as a heat wave in comparison to the cold being meted out to this section since 6 p.m. last Saturday. After that time, all readings have been below the zero mark with the extreme being reached (officially) Tuesday when the government thermometer recorded -41. Most people seem to have a hard time believing the fact that on Monday the official recorder found only -33. Many persons reported 40 below and lower in this immediate area. The warmest temperature recorded Monday was 14 below the zero mark while Tuesday it reached -4. I. M. Lindgren, local government statistician for weather, came forward with the figures to prove that if this temperature prevailed constantly (Heaven Forbid) it would only take two and a half months to have our entire winter, according to the degree days.
60 Years Ago January 26, 1956 Skaters Abuse Warming Place Officer Warren Marquand called attention this week to the fact that a few city rink skaters are about to spoil a good thing for all youngsters. Apparently forgetting the days when they had no rink or warming house, a few youths are setting about to destroy the property inside the warming house. A hole has even been kicked in the side of the house. Unless this small number of maliciously inclined youngsters are corralled by authorities, (or better still, by their parents), this project for youngsters may be abandoned by the city officials.
55 Years Ago January 26, 1961 Vandals Wreck Fan’s Automobile “I’m not parking by the police station (in City Hall) any more,” commented basketball fan, Al Haney following an incident Tuesday evening, Jan. 17.
After attending the Osceola-Amery game, the Haneys returned to their car parked on the west side of the street, across from the city hall to find it almost completely vandalized under the hood. Wires and hoses were slashed, cut and dismantled with workmanlike precision. Authorities are interested in finding anyone seeing some unexplained attention being paid the late model, black Oldsmobile that evening.
50 Years Ago January 27, 1966 Youngsters Narrowly Escape Fiery Death Amery Fire Department volunteers were rousted out shortly after 3 a.m. last Thursday morning when the Richard Anderson home, just south of Amery on highway 46, burned to the ground. Prior to their arrival, Mr. Anderson and his three youngsters, oldest in kindergarten, were pulled from the burning house. As reconstructed, the fire was noticed first by a youngster who awakened the father. He jumped out of bed and raced to the Carl Essen home located a short way north of their brand new home. The Essens determined that a phone was off the hook on the line and they couldn’t raise the fire department, but they dashed back at the home. Anderson was already inside and he tossed the youngsters out the window to the Essens. Howard Madsen, traveling by, noticed the fire and dashed to the scene just in time to pull Anderson out a window of the flaming house. Anderson’s shoes were ablaze when he was rescued. Madsen then jumped in his car and raced to the nearest phone to call the department but the flames were well through the roof when they arrived on the scene. The recently built home and all possessions were rated a total loss.
35 Years Ago January 27, 1981 Weather: ooh, la, la… It was a week to remember. A presidential inaugural, return of the hostages and spring, spring, spring. If mild weather is a positive influence, then the mental condition of the usually winter weary inhabitants of this northern burg have soared during January. For the past three weeks, temperatures have continued to climb from 40 to the high 40’s and then last week, several days with spring-like days near 60. Mrs. Merlin Struemke of Range reported that pussy willows blossomed on Sunday and the buds on many trees and shrubs have moved to their pre-emergent state more common with late March than mid-January. Monday morning it was obvious that spring has not yet sprung as a strong westerly wind accompanied by snow flurries broke the unseasonable weather. The weathermen were telling us to expect near normal readings during the rest of January.
Hostages Return At 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, fire sirens rang and church bells pealed to announce the hostage departure from Tehran airport. Yellow ribbons made appearance throughout the community including the largest at the entrance of the Amery Public Library.
Strange Lights Flash in the Sky Several residents reported seeing a bright flash in the sky about 11 p.m. on Friday. Mrs. Norman Hawkins, Clear Lake, was awakened by the flash, which she said was accompanied by a sputtering noise. The flash also caused her dog to bark. Fearing that a mobile home on her property might have exploded, she awoke her husband and sent him off on a search for the source. Meteorologists were also dumbfounded. No “for sure” explanation for the bright flash has been tendered, although the experts suggested that it could have been caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere.
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January 25-30 is Amery ‘Snow Week’ The Amery High School Student Council has prepared a week’s worth of activities and games for students to celebrate the cold weather and start of a new term during Snow Week from
January 25th-30th. Students will enjoy dress up days, a staff trivia contest, a video competition highlighting what crazy, silly thing you would do to win a Klondike
ice cream bar and several challenges pitting Warrior Time classes against each other to see who can earn the most points for a root beer float party by donating the most items for the
Snow Week Royalty Snow Week royalty contestants are (left to right) Bennett Paulson, Jillian Jensen, Kyle Trandum, Autumn Adams, Hailey Streich, Elijah Newton, Alicia Monson, Jocelyn Berding, Corey Moore, Jake Ganter, Brandon Johnson, Kaitlyn McKee and Beau Helin. Not pictured: Matt Goodrum
Peterson announces Assembly Bid Jeff Peterson of rural Luck has announced his candidacy for Wisconsin’s 28th Assembly District seat. The 28th District includes most of Polk County, southern and western portions of Burnett County, and the town of Somerset in St. Croix Peterson County. Peterson will oppose first-term representative Adam Jarchow in next November’s general election. “Republicans in Madison, including Representative Jarchow, have failed to act on the things that matter most to the people of northwestern Wisconsin,” said Peterson. “I want to help redirect the legislature’s attention to focus on things that matter most to
the people of the 28th District – healthy local economies, fully-funded public schools, and government that is clean and open with its citizens.” Peterson said he is especially concerned with the Walker administration’s attacks on the ability of local units of government to enact zoning and land use regulations tailored to their own needs. “Republicans once championed the idea of local control,” he said. “Now they act as if Madison Knows best. That needs to change. Peterson, 64, retired after a 23-year teaching career at Unity Schools in Balsam Lake. As a Polk County supervisor, Peterson was a leader in the effort to save the Golden Age Manor nursing home in Amery. As a director at Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, he supported efforts to create more accountability
to members. His strong interest in renewable energy led Peterson to chair Polk County’s Renewable Energy Committee and become executive director of the Polk County Energy Fair. He has also served on the Polk County Board of Adjustment. Born in La Crosse, Peterson grew up in the small town of Butterfield, Minnesota. He and his wife, Nancy Stewart, live in the Town of Georgetown in a century-old farmhouse they bought in 1984. They have one adult daughter, Arianne, who lives in Barron County. This is Peterson’s second run for the 28th Assembly seat; in 1994 he ran as an independent in a four-way contest that resulted in the election of Democrat Bob Dueholm. Peterson will run as a Democrat this year.
Amery Area Food Shelf and other fun games. Four teachers are in the “Ice Bucket Challenge” where the teacher who has the most money in their box will get dumped with a bucket of ice water on Friday. All money raised will go towards the purchase of a drinking fountain water bottle fi ller. There are 7 couples who are running for the Snow Week King/Queen royalty title and they will have to play the Newlywed game, put on a dance routine and perform a lip sync battle before participating in the final Fear Factor challenge on Thursday. The week will end with an all school talent show on Friday afternoon where the King and Queen will be crowned amongst other talented acts and a semi-formal dance will be held on Saturday night. Dress up days are: Monday-Pajama Day, Tuesday-Flotation Device/ Beach Day, Wednesday-Hipster Day, Thursday-Ugly Sweater Day and Friday-Black Out/Red Out…School Spirit Day.
Warm December ends record wet year BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
It may seem difficult to recall the warm string of December, but Amery had a very mild and wet month, completing a year or record precipitation. All but one of the 31 days in December were above average, with 20 of the days having double digit above normals temperatures. The warmest day of the month was Dec. 11, when the high reached 46 degrees and the day was 22 degrees above normal. The coldest low temperature occurred on Dec. 19, when the low was 6 degrees. Neither of the readings were records.
Amery received 3.88 inches of rain in December and 7.6 inches of snow with 2.5 inches falling on Christmas Eve, assuring a White Christmas. The moisture also put 2015 in the record books as the wettest year on record. A total of 52.60 inches of precipitation was received, over 20 inches higher than the normal of 31.78 inches and nearly 12 inches higher than 2005, the previous record year. In 2005, 43.50 inches of precipitation was received. For the winter through the end of December, a total of 8.8 inches has fallen in Amery, nearly six inches lower than the normal total of 14.7 inches.
Amery’s ‘School Learning Objectives’ aim to fill achievement gaps BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
As done in previous districts, and to help meet Amery’s Educator Effectiveness requirements, Superintendent James Kuchta has worked with his team to develop School Learning Objectives (SLOs) for the district. The SLOs are goals to help improve underperforming aspects of student achievement, and are written as SMART goals, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timebound.
District administrators presented objectives for each of the four school buildings during the January 18 school board meeting. Among the SLOs presented by Elementary Principal, Cheryl Meyer, was to increase first grade reading growth. Meyer aims to have 80 percent of students who receive core reading instruction make a full six-months growth, or one reading level by the end of first grade. That objective would have more students reading at grade level by the end of their
first-grade year. Intermediate Principal, Oralee Schock, seeks to reduce Office Disciplinary Referrals (ODRs), which are a drain on staff resources, and ultimately mean less time students spend learning in the classroom. Schock will implement conflict management, decision-making practices, and more to help improve these numbers. A new benchmark in state testing which measures a sixth through eighth-grader’s listening skills, and
Amery’s underperforming scores in that area, has led Middle School Principal, Tom Bensen, to focus on listening comprehension for his objective. Despite human biology working against him, Bensen hopes to have 80 percent of the students who performed below the proficient level in the Fall Listening Assessment score at or above proficient, OR increase their score by one proficiency level by year end. With forty percent of high school students identified as having one or more risk fac-
tors (performing below the 35th percentile in math or 25th percentile in reading, poor attendance, five or more behavior referrals, and others), High School Principal Shawn Doerfler plans to work on this gap. He says staff have been working to identify interventions to reduce risk factors. Through targeted interventions, Doerfler hopes the number of students in the classes of 2017 and 2018 with one or more risk factor will be reduced by 10% by April 28th, 2016.
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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. 27: 5:15 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Friends in Faith; 6 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Hi League. Sunday, Jan. 31: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Choir. Tuesday, Feb. 2: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 27: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation. Sunday, Jan. 31: Bible Camp Promotion Sunday; 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. Fellowship. Monday, Feb. 1: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 2: 9 a.m. Quilting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Interim Pastor Paul Settergren Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.
GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 10:15 a.m. (November-March); 9 a.m. Sunday school Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Confirmation instruction 5:30 p.m. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 27: 6 pm. JAM and Confirmation. Thursday, Jan. 28: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting; 5-7 p.m. Gather Meal at Little Falls. Sunday, Jan. 31: 8 a.m. Worship. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. 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.
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John A. Sirjord John Arvid Sirjord, age 79 of Amery, WI died peacefully Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN with his loving wife Kathy of 58 years and his family at his side. John was born on October 3, 1936, at home in Bear Park Township, MN to Olaf and Marie (Ystenes) Sirjord. During high school John assisted his Dad on the family farm and graduated from Gary High School in 1954. John also worked at the American Crystal Sugar Beet Company in Crookston, MN. In 1957 John married his beloved wife Kathy (Pederson). While living in Winger, John and Kathy were blessed with their daughter Randi and their son Jerome while John was working for the Farmers Union Cooperative beginning his career in cooperative management. John worked at the cooperative in Moorhead, MN and later started managing the Cooperative in Okabena, MN where Cynthia added to their joy of being parents. John also managed Cooperatives in Beltrami, MN and Amery, WI where he and Kathy have lived since 1977. John loved Kathy, his family, his friends and his customers. John loved the peacefulness of the outdoors and took his family on many camping trips, including Itasca State Park and Yellowstone National Park. John enjoyed camping for more than 50 years and most recently with the Christian Campers Club, where he and Kathy have many friends. John was an avid fisherman and taught his grandsons the joy of catching lots of fish. Deer hunting and 4 wheeling were also passions John enjoyed. John’s heart for people showed in many ways. He volunteered at the Latin American Lutheran Mission (LALM) in Laredo, TX and served on LALM’s Board of Directors for 8 years. John was also on the council at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. John could often be found helping out those who needed a hand in Amery or listening to his friends at the Senior Center. When John retired he and Kathy enjoyed winter travel to Texas and Arizona where they were happy and quite busy. John had lifelong love of music and played the guitar and sang in various musical groups including the Bibleville Buckaroos. He and Kathy also sang duets together and one of their favorite songs was ‘Suppertime’. John was very proud of his 5 grandchildren and was always so happy when they came to Amery to visit. He always looked forward to attending their many activities. John is survived by his wife Kathy, children Randi Olson, Jerome (Jennifer) Sirjord, Cynthia (Rob) Thomas and grandchildren Renata (Luke) Bonanno, John (Katy) Sirjord, Rachael (Ryan) Barrios, Eric Sirjord, and Joey Thomas. He is also survived by his sisters Marion Pederson, Bernice Sundet, Wanda (Arne) Benson, his brother-in-law Adley (Gloria) Pederson, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf and Marie, his in-laws Peder and Alvira Pederson, brothers Vernon Sirjord and Omar Sirjord, his sister Maria Sather, brothers-in-law John Sundet, Arvid Sather, and Palmer Pederson, sister-in-law Pauline Sirjord, nephews Nieland Pederson and Paul Pederson. Blessed be the memory of John Arvid Sirjord. Funeral services were on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery. Visitation was at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a sharing time at 6:30 p.m. There was also be visitation for the hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery at a later date. You may sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY Small Claims Publication Summons and Notice Case No. 15SC921 Plaintiff Applegate, Inc. PO Box 32 New Richmond, WI 54017 -vsDefendants Eric and Christina Kaster 168A 146th Ave. Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing To the persons named above as defendants: You are being sued by the persons named above as Plaintiff. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Polk County Courthouse, Clerk of Court 715-4859299, Branch 3, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on the following date and time: February 29, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 16 PR 05 In the Matter of the Estate of Leonard V. Bergan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 17, 1927 and date of death December 3, 2015 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1157 Jeans Lane, Amery, WI 54001. 3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500 before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on February 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 22, 2016. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Room 500. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar January 14, 2016 Steven J. Swanson Attorney at Law P.O, Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 Bar Number 1003029 (Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2)
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Amery boys slip past New Richmond BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s boys’ basketball team recorded its second consecutive win on Tuesday, Jan. 19, when it narrowly defeated New Richmond, 45-42. While both teams struggled from be-
hind the 3-point arc, combining for just 3-for-22 shooting, they both hit at least 70 percent of their free throws. Amery (7-5, 3-4 MBC) shot 17-for-41 from the field, overall, while New Richmond (49, 4-4 MBC) was 17-for-57. The Warriors, however, sank an
extra 3-pointer and two additional free throws to get the edge. They also outrebounded the Tigers, 31-29, and blocked three shots. New Richmond held a decided advantage on turnovers, forcing 19 Warrior turnovers while giving the ball away just six times.
Beau Helin posted a team high 17 points for the Warriors while adding six rebounds and two assists. Brett Schulte and Connor McBrayer notched seven rebounds apiece, and Shulte was responsible for all three of the team’s blocked shots. McBrayer recorded
Amery’s only steal. Peter Elwood was the team assist leader with three. Schulte finished with 13 points, Riley Waltz, nine points, McBrayer, four points, and Seth Amundsen, two points.
Warriors blanked by Blackhawks BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s hockey team struggled to find its offense on Jan. 19, when it lost 9-0 to the Baldwin-Woodv ille Blackhawks. Goalkeeper Adam Doroff had his hands full, saving 16 of 25 shots faced. The Warriors fired 16 shots on goal and were penalized twice, compared to four penalties against B-W. “We put forth a pretty good effort in this one before we wore down in the end,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “It would have been nice to capitalize on a couple of opportunities early in this game. We had our chances but just couldn’t finish.” The Blackhawks’ Landon Albrightson racked up three goals and two assists. Alex Bishop finished with two goals. Gavin Hessler posted one goal and three assists. Brandon Connett pitched in one goal and two assists, and Mitchel Hurtgen added two assists. PAM HUMPAL|AMERY FREE PRESS
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Youth Hockey Results Amery Squirt A Team 1/15/16 Amery: 0. Hastings: 4
1/23/16 Amery: 6 Rice Lake: 2
Saves: Avery Starzecki, 31
Goals: Jasic Manning, 2 Stuart Hellie, 1 Maxwell Mike, 1 Fredrik Henningsgard, 1 Vincent Greene, 1 Assists: Maxwell Mike, 1 Fredrik Henningsgard, 1 Vincent Greene, 1 Gabriella Matson, 1 William Jensen, 1 Kruse Yuhas, 1 Saves: Avery Starzecki, 9
1/16/16 Amery: 13, Altoona: 1 Goals: Cayden Meyer, 1 Jasic Manning, 3 Vincent Greene, 2 Leif Anderson, 1 Stuart Hellie, 1 William Jensen, 2 Fredrik Henningsgard, 2 Daniel Koch, 1 Assists: Kruse Yuhas, 1 Vincent Greene, 2 Jasic Manning, 1 Gaby Matson, 1 Daniel Koch Saves: Avery Starzecki, 8
1/24/16 Amery: 0 Hastings: 1 Saves: Avery Starzecki, 29
Bantams Amery 1, Hayward 6 Goals: Grady Martin Assists: Miles Troff, Mackenzie Mike Saves: Josh Bohn 34
Amery 4, Rice Lake 6 Goals: Grady Martin 2, Miles Troff, Jackson Henningsgard Assists: Fletcher Kjeseth 2, Noah Ward, Ally Dahlberg, Wyatt
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Amery 5, Eau Claire 3 Goals Jackson Henningsgard 2, Grady Martin, Noah Ward, Miles Troff Assists: McAdam Smith 2, Bauer Panek, Noah Ward, Grady Martin, Fletcher Kjeseth Saves: Josh Bohn 25
Amery shut out for fourth time BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
For the second time in as many games, the Amery boys’ hockey team was unable to find the inside of the net and lost by way of a shutout. The Warriors (0-18-1) lost, 6-0, to the River Falls Wildcats (7-11) on Jan. 23, marking their fourth shutout loss of the season, including twice against Middle Border Conference co-leader, Baldwin-Woodville (16-3, 6-1 MBC) and once against MBC co-leader New Richmond (10-8, 6-1 MBC).
This game was one riddled with penalties as the two teams combined to spend 43 minutes in the box. Amery was the recipient of the bulk of those penalty minutes as it was flagged for seven infractions, totaling 33 minutes. Two of those penalties were 10 minute misconduct penalties – one for checking from behind against Ethan Panek and one for unsportsmanlike conduct against Casey Brune. Amery goalkeeper Adam Doroff saved 28 of 34 shots faced while River Falls’s Jake Miller saved all 20 of Amery’s shots on
goal. Offensively, it was River Falls’ Michael Conde stealing the show with three goals and one assist. Michael Smits added two goals and an assist. Nick Miller and Jake Bergmanis each tallied two assists. “Once again, we had a tough time shutting down their first line, giving up a hat trick to their leading scorer,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “Lately, we have really struggled to shut down other teams’ top players.”
Mustangs stampede Warriors, 60-51 BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
It was a difficult night for the Amery girls’ basketball team on Jan. 18 when it lost in backto-back games for the first time since Dec. 8. This time the Warriors (6-8) came back from a Jan. 15 loss at undefeated Somerset, only to lose again, 60-51, to the 4-11 Menomonie Mustangs on the road. Madelyn Granica and Esmee Luchtenburg did their best to carry the Warriors, combining
for 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists, six steals and two blocks. But it just wasn’t enough, as the Mustangs had three players in double figures in the scoring column, each of which also tallied at least four rebounds and one steal. Granica was Amery’s team leader in points (14), rebounds (six), assists (four) and blocks (two). Luchtenburg, who tallied 13 points, led the team in steals with four. Shawna Wiese matched Granica in assists while posting four points and two steals. Jillian Jenson recorded
seven points, five rebounds and two steals. Katelyn Fouks added five points and four rebounds. Also scoring for Amery were Brianna Wundrow (three points), Gabby Fredrick (two points) and Abby Schmidt (two points). Amery shot 44 percent from the field, 4-for-11 from three-point land (including three 3-pointers by Luchtenburg), and was 8-for-15 from the free throw line. Menomonie shot 41 percent from the field, 5-for-19 from downtown, and 4-for-9 on free throws.
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Third-ranked Warriors finish strong against B-W BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
What began as a night of missed opportunities finished with plenty of heroics for the third-ranked WIAA Division 2 Amery wrestling team on Thursday night in Amery as the Warriors defeated Baldwin-Woodville, 46-17. The Warriors dropped their first four matches, including two where Amery wres-
tlers led the majority of their matches. At 120 pounds, Corey Grundner led Baldwin-Woodville’s Carter Newton, 5-,3 early in the third quarter until Newton recorded a reversal with 1:20 remaining and then took the 8-5 lead with three near fall points in the final 36 seconds for the win. The very next match, at 126 pounds, Amery’s Noah Zinn gave up a reversal to B-W’s Joe Garcia with 5 seconds left in
the match to leave the score at 4-4 at the end of regulation. Three overtime periods later, Garcia recorded an escape for a 5-4 victory. By the end of the 132 pound match, Amery trailed the Blackhawks 0-14 in team points. That’s when Kody Dudgeon began a furious Warrior comeback as he defeated Dakota Gartman by a 13-0 major decision at 138 pounds. Top-ranked Hunter Marko
followed with a 25 second fall over Kendall Martino to pull the Warriors to within four points, 10-14. Then 10th-ranked Johnny Benitez, made the comeback official with a 1:50 pinning of Eric Bergquist for a 16-14 team lead. The Warriors never looked back. Alex Thompson pinned Brice Almquist in 2:52 in the 160-pound match, virtually putting the match out of
reach for the Blackhawks as Amery received forfeits in two of the final six matches, leaving defending state champion Bennett Paulson and eighthranked Eli Newton for two of the final three matches. Paulson ended up pinning Izacc Peterson while Newton pinned Mautxiu Lee.
Warriors never threatened by Spartans BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s wrestling team put its best foot forward and dominated Somerset 52-27 on Thursday, Jan. 21 on the road. Leading off with a 1:20 pin
by 170 pounder Turner Luke over ninth-ranked Logan Peterson, and a 42-second pin by 182-pounder Tyler Nichols, the Warriors got off to a great start. Add on a pair of forfeit wins at the next two weight classes and Amery already
held a 24-0 lead after just over 2 minutes of wrestling action. Somerset final got on the board with a narrow 2-1 victory in the heavyweight match, only to have seventh-ranked Mike Smith put Amery back on the right path with a 13-0
major decision victory over Nick Kearus. Somerset claimed the next three matches by pin, but never really threatened Amery’s team lead as fi fth-ranked 132 pounder Andrew Smith pinned Jared Grahovac, and
Amery girls struggle against Prescott BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Poor shooting got the best of the Amery girls’ basketball team on Jan. 22 when it lost 38-36 to Prescott. The Warriors (6-8, 3-6 MBC) sank just 28 percent of their shots from the field, and 14 percent from long range while connecting on 12 of 20 free throw attempts.
Prescott (5-8, 5-4 MBC), on the other hand wasn’t much better, making for a competitive game. The Cardinals hit 37 percent of their shots, 29 percent from beyond the arc and 10-for-16 from the charity stripe. Two Cardinals scored in double figures and one had double figure rebounds. Madelyn Granica led the Warriors with 13 points and four
steals. Abby Schmidt and Shawna Weise each tallied a team-high four rebounds. Also scoring for the Warriors were Katelyn Fouks (nine points), Jillian Jensen (four points), Brianna Wundrow (three points), Schmidt (three points), Esmee Luchtenburg (two points) and Weise (two points).
Kody Dudgeon (138 pounds) pinned Nick Bushinger. James Baillargeon received a forfeit. Hunter Marko pinned Garret Hecht, and Johnny Benitez finished with a forfeit win.
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Undefeated Spartans cruise past Amery BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s girls’ basketball team lost 36-61 to undefeated Somerset on Jan. 18, ending a streak of five wins in its previous six games. The Spartans (14-0, 9-0 MBC) dominated the Warriors (6-8, 3-6 MBC) as Tori Martell and Abbie Rivard combined for 35 points, nine rebounds, seven steals and
four assists. Amery was led by Madelyn Granica, who posted nine points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Abby Schmidt added eight points, three rebounds, one assist and a steal. Esmee Luchtenburg pitched in eight points and a rebound. Also scoring for the Warriors were Jillian Jensen (five points), Shawna Wiese (four points, two steals),
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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are. (Roy Disney) Carolyn Lumsden If you like chowders, you may like this salmon chowder. 715-483-9738
SALMON CHOWDER Sauté for 10 minutes in large skillet or soup pot 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 c. celery, chopped Add and sauté for 1 minute more: 1 clove garlic, minced Add and bring to a boil: 1 can chicken broth 2-1/2 c. frozen hash browns with green peppers and onions 1 c. frozen peas and carrots 1/2 tsp. dill (fresh) or 1/4 tsp. dried dill 1/2 tsp. pepper (or to taste) Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are done. Add and heat until hot: 6 oz. poached salmon, flaked (or canned pink salmon, removing bones and then flake) 1 can (regular size) evaporated milk (use reg. or skim) 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) cream style corn Serves 6-8 This is a nice orange tasting muffin. Recipe makes a dozen muffins. ORANGE BLOSSOM MUFFINS Combine for a streusel topping: 2 T. sugar 4-1/2 T flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Cut in to make mixture look like crumbs: 1 T. cold butter Set aside for topping. Combine in larger bowl: 2 c. baking mix (like Bisquick or your own baking mix) Combine, add to the above and mix until just moistened: 1 egg 1/2 c. orange juice 1/2 c. orange marmalade 2 T. oil, canola or veg. Fold in: 1/4 c. chopped pecans, optional Put batter into 12 sprayed or lined muffin cups. Sprinkle with the streusel mix. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove to wire rack. Serve warm. This is a seven-layered casserole that contains browned ground beef (or venison or turkey). SEVEN LAYER CASSEROLE Brown 1 pound ground meat (beef, venison, turkey), drain if needed. Put into a 9x13” baking pan in order listed: Potatoes, peeled, or washed and unpeeled and diced, enough to over bottom of pan, about 5 larger potatoes 1 carrot, finely sliced (2 carrots if you want) 1 stalk celery, diced onions, chopped (amount you want) 1-1/2 c. frozen peas (or 1 can peas) the ground meat Pour over the top of the above: 1 can mushroom soup, thinned with about 1 c. heavy cream or milk Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until veggies are almost done. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes longer.
This pot roast will become a favorite meal for the family. Make this in your slow cooker.
Bars are easy to bake and are welcome for any occasion and time.
SLOW COOKER ALL DAY POT ROAST Brown on all sides in a 10” skillet: 2 T. olive or veg. oil 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds) Place in a 3-1/2 qt. or larger slow cooker: 6 small red potatoes (or equivalent cut up red ) 3 medium carrots, cut into 1” pieces 2 medium onions, cut into quarters 2 stalks celery, cut into 2” long pieces Top with the browned roast. Combine and pour on top of everything: 1 can beefy mushroom soup 1 can condensed beef consommé 2 soup cans water Put on cover and cook on Low for 10-11 hours or until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender. Season with pepper and terragon. Serves 4-6
CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS Put on baking sheet in 350° oven for about 8-10 minutes or until fragrant, stirring half way through the time: 3 c. pecans, halves and pieces Line bottom of a 9x13” baking pan with foil, lapping over each side for handles to pull out the bars. Lightly spray or grease the foil. Combine until ingredients looks like coarse meal (in food processor if you wish: 1-3/4 c. flour 3/4 c. sugar 3/4 c. cold butter, cubed 1/4 c. cocoa powder, unsweetened Press this mixture into the prepared baking pan bottom and up the sides about 3/4 “ inch. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with: 1-1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips Cool completely. Combine and whisk together: 3/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. light corn syrup 1/4 c. butter, melted 3 large eggs, lightly beaten Stir in: The browned pecan pieces 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut Pour mixture into cooled crust and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set. Cool completely on wire rack. Chill for awhile in refrigerator. When cold, lift bars out of pan by the foil handles. Put onto a cutting board (without the foil bottom) or flat tray and cut into bars. Makes about 2 doz. bars. Hint: If you prefer, don’t line the pan but grease/spray it and cut the bars in the pan.
Everyone seems to like cookies. This is an old classic. SNICKERDOODLES Mix together in large bowl: 1-1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. shortening 2 eggs Combine and stir in: 2-3/4 c. flour 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp. salt Shape dough into 1-1/4” balls. Mix together and put into shallow bowl: 1/4 c. sugar 2 tsp. cinnamon Roll the balls into the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place 2” apart on baking sheet and bake at 375° for about 10 minutes or until set. Remove from baking sheet and place on wire rack to cool.
Tip: To keep pasta warm while finishing up the rest of your meal, drain the water the pasta was cooked in, into a larger bowl. Dump the hot water, put in the cooked pasta and cover the bowl. If the meal seems to be taking a bit longer than expected, put the bowl into another larger bowl filled with some hot water being careful not to put in too much so it runs all over or into your cooked pasta.
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Miracle Ear, 9 am Watercolor Class, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Food Cards, 7 pm Alcholics Anonymous 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW 7 pm HS Wrestling at Prescott 7 pm HS Hockey vs. Eau Claire Regis, Amery Ice Arena 7:30 p.m. HS Basketball vs. Prescott, here
Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 8 pm Alcholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. HS Girls Basketball at Ellsworth
Community Center: 9 am-9 pm Scrapathon 5:30-7:30 pm Candlelight Ski Snowshoe, Hike Event on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail (luminaries will light the way from Soo Line Park west to Cty. Rd. C) 7-9 p.m. Fat Bike ride on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 5:30 pm Stamping & Scrapping 7 pm HS Hockey vs. Spooner at Cumberland 7:30 pm HS Boys Basketball at Spooner 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. St. Croix Falls, here
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW 7 pm HS Hockey vs. Somerset, here 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. Osceola, here
Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer Music Night, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonyous 7:30 pm HS Boys Basketball at St. Croix Central
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COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOLADES Gustavus Adolphus College Announces 2015 Fall Semester Dean's List
ISU students named to fall semester Dean's List
ST. PETER, Minn. - The Fall Semester Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in December 2015. The following local students were named to the Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College: Olivia Ward from Osceola
AMES, Iowa. - More than 8,370 Iowa State University undergraduates have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2015 fall semester Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. The following area students made the list: From Osceola: Cody Joe Brunclik, senior, Athletic Training Mykayla Anne Getschel, sophomore, Agricultural Business
University of Dubuque Dean’s List DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2015 Academic Dean’s List. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester. Maria Miller of Frederic, WI was named to the list.
Named to UW-Madison Fall Dean’s List MADISON - The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. The following area students were named to the the list: AMERY, WI: Joshua Bensen, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Ashley Doroff, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Jacob Hendrickson, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Florent Ilazi, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Talmage Kegley, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Garrett Meagher, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Stephen Monette, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Lauren Saleh, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Dean’s List Samuel Schieffer, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Dean’s List Marko Uzeirovic, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Connor Wears, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Tanner Wears, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Dean’s List CENTURIA, WI Emily Petzel, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Dean’s List CLEAR LAKE, WI Anthony Bothman, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List DRESSER, WI Meagan Doll, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List FREDERIC, WI Benjamin Kurkowski, School of Education, Dean’s List Mark Olson, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List LUCK, WI Jes Pedersen, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Mckenna Splett, School of Education, Dean’s List OSCEOLA, WI Amanda Becker, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Asher Elmquist, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Cody Getschel, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Dean’s List Hannah Hazzard, School of Business, Dean’s List Taylor Turner, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI Mitchel Berg, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Lauren Koschmeder, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List
Named to Dean’s List at St. Thomas Jessica Erspamer of Amery, a senior majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Public Health has been named to the Dean’s Honor List for the fall semester at the University of St. Thomas.
Named to Deans’ Lists for fall semester at UW-Eau Claire EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has named 2297 undergraduate students to its Deans’ Lists for the 2015 fall semester. Students from this area who were named to the Deans’ Lists are: AMERY, WI Christine Hanson, Business Erin Hanson, Arts and Sciences Jessica Hendrickson, Education and Human Sciences Jesse Olson, Education and Human Sciences Lauren Pittman, Nursing and Health Sciences Justin Smith, Education and Human Sciences Molly Stewart, Education and Human Sciences BALSAM LAKE, WI Danielle Mares, Arts and Sciences Eryn Mares, Arts and Sciences CLEAR LAKE, WI Kayla Faschingbauer, Education and Human Sciences Taylor Larson, Business Chelsey Strenke, Nursing and Health Sciences FREDERIC, WI Leah Engebretson, Business Ian Lexen, Business Charles Lindberg, Arts and Sciences David Lindberg, Arts and Sciences Zachary Williamson, Education and Human Sciences LUCK, WI Jenni Holdt, Business MILLTOWN, WI Kayla Johnson, Education and Human Sciences OSCEOLA, WI Marissa Boucher, Nursing and Health Sciences Clarissa Cleven-Peterson, Education and Human Sciences Michelle Graf, Business August Guenthner, Arts and Sciences Madison Johnson, Business Emily Ollig, Business Carmen Paulson, Business Ashley Smetana, Business Kaylee Tracy, Arts and Sciences Olivia Willett, Education and Human Sciences SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI Alexander Jorgensen, Business Thomas Schuler, Arts and Sciences STAR PRAIRIE, WI Laura Koehler, Nursing and Health Sciences
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WESTconsin to launch new fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals WESTERN, WI—WESTconsin Credit Union is set to launch its newest campaign to fundraise for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. WESTconsin’s SWEETheart Campaign will run February 1-29. Credit union members and members of the community are invited to show their support by purchasing a paper heart icon for $1, a candy bar for $2 or a milk chocolate butter heart for $5 at their local WESTconsin office. Online donations will also be accepted at westconsincu.org. The credit union’s goal is to raise $7,500 through this campaign. WESTconsin partners with two Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals: Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, MN, and Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Funds raised at WESTconsin’s Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls offices will be distributed locally to families and children in need with the help of Gundersen Health System. The remaining funds raised are used for research, expansions projects and providing assistance to families who may be struggling while their child is being treated at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. In 2014, nearly 1,000 children from western Wisconsin received treatment from Gillette.
Blessed Blank Blank slate again, a gift, it feels so strange. Again, launch out, hours coming, similar; if I choose to be guided, will I change? The status quo the mark, or raise the bar? Look back but to assess the ground that's gained; new dawn, uncluttered, each step now advance. A day worthwhile, in retrospect attained, where learning holds both drudgery and dance. The man we've known, not only what we thought, see attributes in dear ones we'd not sensed. Blanks holding opportunities uncaught, and self-deprived fulfillment recompensed. Oh, bring this gift, that the familiar scene, displays the opportunity anew, what, rushing by, was passed as 'might have been', and what can be today, a grander view. Carol Morfitt Welch
School District of Turtle Lake Community Education presents
Red Cross Swimming Lessons
ALL CLASSES consist of 6 sessions DATES: Sunday afternoons on Feb. 14, 21, 18, March 6, 13, 20 LOCATION: Turtle Lake School Swimming Pool COST: $30 per class INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Cleveland, American Red Cross Certified WSI IF CHILD IS NOT TOILET-TRAINED, THEY MUST WEAR A SWIM DIAPER!
REGISTER BY: Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us Learn to Swim - Introduction to Water Skills Maximum 8 students A class for students ages 5 and up Time: Class A 1:00-1:30 p.m. Class B 1:30-2:00 p.m. Pre-school 1 - Maximum 6 students A class for students ages 3-5 years old Time: Class C 2:00-2:30 p.m. Class D 2:30-3:00 p.m. Parent/Child - Maximum 10 parent/student pair A class for ages 6 months to 3 years Time: Class E 3:00-3:30 p.m. Private lessons may be available, contact the Turtle Lake Community Education office 715-986-4470 ext. 2241.
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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Ellen wants a cat size version of the American Dream. Her dream come true would be to have a quiet, loving companion who enjoys a cat in her lap. Ellen is not comfortable in the spotlight with a crowd. She understands the quiet communication of a one on one conversation, preferably while someone is rubbing her ears. Ellen is all for a deep, caring relationship with her caregiver, but will probably hide from the grandkids. She is three years old, spayed and declawed. She wears a short Tortie Point Siamese coat and light blue eyes. Ellen will idolize her caregiver and make you feel special that she has chosen you to be her friend. She is the cat size dream of a cat loving caregiver. Our adoptable cat rooms runneth over with wonder-
ful cats. If you are looking for playful and quirky, we have that. Their names are Marble, Katie, Janice and Clementine. All of these girls are spayed and ready to go home. Marble is shorthair, Tabby with highlights; Katie is shorthair, Black and White; Janice is a sleek shorthair, Tortoiseshell and Clementine is a light Orange Tabby, shorthair. If a cat with a luxurious long coat is what you desire, step right this way. Neutered males Irv and Sebastian have lovely long coats; Irv is Brown Tabby and White and Sebastian, Buff and White. Nyssa has a beautiful longhair Calico coat of blue grey, peach and white. These three tolerate a good brushing with good humor. They appreciate your help in keeping them looking their absolute best. All three came to our shelter as strays. Declawed cats make great indoor companions for apartment or house. In addition to Ellen, declawed cats available for adoption are: Paula, Shorthair Grey and Peach Tortoiseshell, Boo, Shorthair Black and White and Burt, an all Black Shorthair male. This trio is different in personality, one to the other, but all are friendly and easy going. All promise to use the litter box faithfully and never throw a wild party when you are away. Joshua, Collin, Fozzy, Chad, Garth and Chi Chi are
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Libraries, meetup groups get into adult coloring craze DEFOREST, Wis. (AP)—Adults caught up in the coloring book craze now have new and more social ways to participate: through libraries and meetup groups. Libraries across the country are holding adult coloring programs more and more in response to the spike in interest, according to the American Library Association, including New York City, Denver and Milwaukee. There are also groups popping up through Meetup.com. ``People just love this. . I think they feel successful, like they've finished something,'' said Jane Henze, the adult-programming director at DeForest Public Library near Madison, Wisconsin. ``The neat thing about it, as far as stress goes, you're concentrating on something, you're not thinking about what's going on at home or at work.'' She started the library's free program this summer with colored pencils, snacks and photocopied images after seeing the success at another nearby library. They now do it twice a month, with between 11 and 16 people. So far, it's been mostly middle-aged women, although two men attended. The popularity of coloring is evident when you walk into any bookstore, many of which have coloring books prominently displayed. This month coloring books took up the top 10 spots on the New York Times best-selling list of games and activities, up from nine in December. Carrie Danhieux-Poole, art therapist at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, said art therapists use coloring as an easy way to get people into other forms of art. ``They feel more focused, they feel more relaxed, maybe they report any anxiety they might have been experiencing having decreased with the adult coloring,'' she said. In Raleigh, North Carolina, a healthy living group that organizes through Meetup.com tried coloring for the first time at a local restaurant this month. Eight people showed up, their best attended gathering yet. They also have a waiting list for the next one. One of the participants, Sophie Dangtran, 60, started coloring a few years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She's now in remission and recently picked it up again—with different results. ``I find the healthier I get, the more colorful my designs are,'' she said.
all cats of different colors. All have shorthair, are altered and are anxious to go home. They are cats of personality, in good standing with their peers and visitors. They are cuddly cats with love to share. View our available cats on our website and visit them at the shelter. With so many to choose from, you are sure to meet the cat of your dreams. If you are looking for an exercise outlet, we have just the workout for you. Our shelter dogs need to get their daily exercise with volunteers. They enjoy chasing a ball in our outdoor exercise pens and sniffing the maintained hospital trail along the Apple River. This task is a great way to help our shelter provide quality care for our shelter dogs, relieving their kennel routine boredom and teaching them skills that will impress an adopter and find them a home. If you have the time to spare in the afternoons, Monday through Saturday, it would be most welcomed. You choose your schedule. A commitment of once a week, or every other week would be helpful. Call the shelter to make arrangements or stop in to discuss your participation in this volunteer opportunity for the animals. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery 715 268-7387 (PETS) or online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook
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Bundles of Joy Babies born in 2015
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Bundles of Joy ENTRY FORM Please print Send this entry form and color photo of your baby along with $35.00 to BUNDLES OF JOY, Amery Free Press, PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 or drop off at the Amery Free Press Office. Entrants should have a self-addressed, stamped envelope to have their photos returned.
Photos must be received by 4:00 p.m. Feb. 11, 2016.
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, the Bundles of Joy - Babies 2015 full-color page will appear in the Amery Free Press. Bundles of Joy is open to babies born between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
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POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY Monday, Feb. 1— 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: French toast/sausage, sweet potato puffs, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Grilled chicken sandwich; French toast/ sausage; Box lunch; sweet potato puffs. HS lunch: Grilled chicken sandwich; french toast/sausage; uncrustable; box lunch; sweet potato puffs.
Tuesday, Feb. 2— 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, Feb. 1— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal, chocolate chip “ultimate breakfast round”. Elementary lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, strawberries, blueberries. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “UBR” (chocolate chip), Pop Tart, sausage links, cereal bar, banana bread. High school lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flartbread, spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, applesauce, blueberries, “Jonny Pop” fruit bar.
Tuesday, Feb. 2— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or chocolate muffin. Elementary lunch: Hot dog or meatballs on a bun, tator tots, steamed corn, orange wedges. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cream cheese bagel, Mini Cinni, muf-
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Elementary lunch: Deluxe nachos, black bean salad, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Deluxe nachos; chicken quesadilla; box lunch; black bean salad. HS lunch: Deluxe nachos; chicken quesadilla; uncrustable; box lunch; black bean salad.
Wednesday, Feb. 3— 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: Hamburger, potato wedges/baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Hamburger; corn dog; box lunch; potato wedges/baked beans. HS lunch: Hamburger; corn dog; uncrustable; box lunch; potato wedges/baked beans.
Thursday, Feb. 4— 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:
fin, yogurt, oatmeal. High school lunch: Meatballs or hot dog on a bun, tator tots, steamed corn, orange wedges, sliced apples.
Wednesday, Feb. 3— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham, & cheese bagel sandwich. Elementary lunch: Stromboli or PB&J “uncrustable” or “Goldfish Bowl” salad bar, grapes, pudding cup. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal bar, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich High school lunch: Stromboli or garlic cheese french bread, garden salad, pears, sliced peaches, pudding cup.
Thursday, Feb. 4— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and “Scooby Bone” graham crackers or pancakes with syrup. Elementary lunch: Chicken fajita wrap or yogurt, cheese stick and muffin, carrots with dip, seasoned rice, black
Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or yogurt parfait or cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choices and fruit juice. Elementary lunch: Deli turkey sandwich, sweet potato fries, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Deli turkey sandwich; meatball sub; box lunch; sweet potato fries. HS lunch: Deli turkey sandwich; meatball sub; uncrustable; box lunch; pasta salad.
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, Feb. 1— Teriyaki chicken, green beans, baked potato, sour cream, WW bread/marga-
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beans, pineapple chunks. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, muffin, pancakes, sausage links. High school lunch: Chicken fajita wrap, ham & cheese wrap or chicken caesar salad, seasoned rice, black beans, carrots/dip, pineapple, strawberries.
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New Community Education catalog is available The NEW Comm Ed catalog is HERE. If you did not receive one in the mail, you can pick one up at the public library, any of the 4 schools, or other locations around town. You can also view and/ or download the catalog on the Amery School website. Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us. After School Martial Arts Club: Introduce children to Kyuki-Do where they will have fun challenging themselves while learning about Courtesy, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. For Boys & Girls, 4K through gr 5 on Tuesdays after school until 4:10 pm, Feb 2 through April 5 in the Elementary Gym. Intermediate students can ride the bus over after school. Fee $100 for the 10-week session - includes workout uniform! Pre-register with Amery Comm Ed. Computer PC Maintenance and Safety: A one-night course to help you keep your PC/laptop running strong for years to come. Learn some basic skills and techniques to extend the life of your computer as well as basic information for keeping yourself safe online. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop or you can use the computers available in class. Feb 2 from 5-8 p. Fee $21.50 or Sr Fee (62+) $13. Pre-register through WITC : 1-800-243-9482 x4221 or www. witc.edu. WITC ID # 26122 Knitting: Colorwork - Learn to incorporate multiple colors into your knitting in a few different ways. We'll start out by adding color using duplicate stitch, then move on to intarsia and stranded knitting. This class will focus on learning the techniques and how to read a chart so you can add color to your own projects. Prior knowledge of knitting-in-the-round is helpful. Tues & Thurs, February 2-18 from 6-8 p. Fee $34, pre-register with Comm Ed. Supply list available. Sunday PowerUp Open Gym for Families: Looking for an indoor space to run, jump and play with your whole
family? Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sundays - Feb 14, 28 & March 13 from 1:30-3:30 pm in the Intermediate School. No fee. Basketball Winter Rec for Youth and Families on Sundays in the Amery Middle School gym from 1:30-3:30 p through March. Open to boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Church groups welcome. Bring your own basketball. Enter through North doors. No fee. Pickleball - Open Gym - Come play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation on Wednesday evenings from 5:45-8 p through March 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. 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 until Jan 31 from 3:456 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.
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Free Tax Assistance Available AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available at the Amery Area Public Library, 225 Scholl Court, 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. Tax returns will be electronically filed at no charge. Hours are 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling 715-268-6640, but walkins will be assisted whenever there KANABEC may be an opening. Taxpayers are requested to bring any Forms W-2 and 1099 with them, as well as Property Tax statements or Rent Certificates and other tax related items. A Social Security card and identification are now required. Last year’s return would also be helpful, and, for a speedy deposit of an expected refund to your bank account, the numbers of your checking or savings accounts are necessary. PINE CITY American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Tax-Aide is a free, nationwide confidential service that will prepare relatively uncomplicated tax returns for taxpayers with middle and lower incomes, with emphasis on those age 60 or over. However, younger persons with lower incomes are
also welcome to use the service. To ask questions, or to schedule visits to homebound persons, call Marvin Nevala at 715-268-7884. The entire Polk County schedule for this tax season is as follows (hours are 9 a.m. to noon): Amery Area Public Library, 225 Scholl Ct., every Tuesday from February 2 to April 5, plus Thursday, April 7. Call 715-268-6640 to make an appointment. (Please do not call the Amery Community/Senior Center or COUNTY the Amery Public Library). St. Croix Falls Public Library, Thursdays, February 4, March 10 and March 31. Call 715-483-1901 to make an appointment. Frederic - Golden Oaks Apartments, 104 3rd Ave. S., Thursdays, February 11 and March 17. Call 715327-8623 for an appointment. Luck Public Library, Wednesdays, February 17 and March 23. Call 715472-2770 for an appointment. Balsam Lake – County Aging and Disability Resource Center in Government Center, Thursday, February 25. Call 715-485-8449 for an appointment. Osceola – Millside Apartments, 403 2nd Ave. E, Thursday, March 3. Call 715-294-4243 for an appointment.
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Amery Sixth Graders participate in the 2016 Osceola Math Meet Amery was represented at the Osceola Middle School Math Meet on January 21, 2016. There were five 20-minute problem-solving sessions where the students
worked in two teams of four. The competition involved problem solving with tangrams, figuring out story problems, finding patterns & sequences, and doing number op-
erations & logic. Amery sixth graders took fourth place. It was a close competition! Their minds were definitely challenged.
Eight Amery sixth graders represented Amery at the 2016 Osceola Math Meet, taking fourth place overall. Pictured (left to right) Jonathan Lorsung, Aidan Ziegler, Kole Marko, Sam Kelling, Madison Moulton, Raina Bryan, Maddie Thompson, and Zoe Gustafson.
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It pays to be a member of the Amery Community Center! Thank you to all of our vendors and attendees who participated in our Arctic Blast Vendor Expo last Saturday. And a very special thank you to Brenda Olson of Adornable-U who so kindly ran this event and did an incredible job! It pays to be a member of the Amery Community Center! Get ready for some fun events and free prizes in 2016. Some of our events and activities will feature door prizes and drawings ranging anywhere from gift certificates from local merchants to large prizes such as TVs! If you bring a guest to these events you get an extra chance and if they join, even more chances. Just a friendly reminder that dues were due January 1, 2016. We try to offer a lot with those $20 dues, but your support means more to us than anything. The more people that join, means more
people to enjoy our building and the activities that we have. Come join us on Thursday, February 11th at noon to celebrate our Valentine’s Day themed party for the January and February birthdays. However it does not have to be your birthday to attend. Jim Armstrong will provide the music and there will be prize drawings for those of you who wear something red. The cost is $6 for members and $7 for guests. Contact 715-268-6605 by February 8th to make your reservations. On Friday, February 12th we will hold our next Potluck & Bingo day. Potluck starts at noon and Bingo at 1pm. Bring a dish to pass. The Center will provide plates, cups, coffee, and utensils. Need a place to rent? How about considering Amery Area Community Center for that birthday party, anniversary
celebration or wedding reception? We can help! We also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. The winners of Tuesday pool were Paul Seidel in first place, Jerry Fisher in second, Val Hansen took third and Carl Johnson placed fourth. Thursday pool winners were Mary Fisher in first, Jerry Fisher in second, Paul Seidel took third place. Wii bowling winners were Mary Fisher in first place, Paul Seidel took second and Milt Johnson came in third. The Wednesday bridge winners were Pete Humlie in first, Paula Schmid placed second, and Evie Porter took third place. Congratulations to all! Have a safe and wonderful week…..Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director
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. Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169. 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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Polk County Special Olympians compete at state The Polk County Special Olympic Snowshoe Team competed in the State Snowshoe competition at Nine Mile Forest South of Wausau recently. The 4 x 200 relay team consisting of Jason, Crystal, Jordan and Chris along with alternates Devin and Shelly won 1st place taking home Gold medals for Polk County Relay Team "Storm.” Other awards earned were Shelly Anderson- Division 5, 50 M, Gold Medal, Division 4, 100M, Gold Medal. Devin Orton- Division 8, 50 M, 4th place ribbon, Division 9, 100 M, Gold Medal.
Jason Neidermire- Division 14, 100 M, 4th place ribbon, Division 5, 200 M, Bronze Medal. Chris Richter- Division 14, 100 M, Silver Medal, Division 6, 200 M, Silver Medal. Crystal Fougner- Division 11, 100 M, Gold Medal, Division 4, 200 M, Silver Medal. Jordan Anderson- Division 11, 100 M, Silver Medal, Division 3, 200 M, Bronze Medal.
(BALSAM LAKE, WISCONSIN), January 25, 2016 – The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers that nine-month low interest commodity loans are available. Commodity loans are a valuable marketing tool by providing operating capital at competitive rates and offering flexible repayment at the time a commodity is sold or marketed. The commodity loan program provides interim financing to producers for agricultural commodities stored after harvest and then sold throughout the year. The nine-month low interest loans are USDA United States a valuable marketing Department tool by providing operof Agriculture ating capital at competitive rates and offering Aaron Moore flexible repayment at the time the commodity is sold, marketed, or fed. Recent interest rates have been as low as 1.625 percent for all commodity loans. Producers may obtain a low interest loan on commodities stored on the farm in an eligible structure stored on
the farm or at a public warehouse. The grain must be stored in a facility that is safe and accessible and must be repaid before it is fed or sold. Producers with grain under loan that will be sold can request a Marketing Authorization which gives them permission to sell the mortgaged collateral to a designated buyer before the loan is repaid. Silos and oxygen-limited structures are also eligible storage facilities. Commodity loans will be adjusted for excess moisture. The final day to request a 2015 small grain commodity (wheat, barley, or oats) is March 31, 2016. The last day to request a 2015 corn or soybean loan is May 31, 2016. Commodity loan eligibility also requires compliance with conservation and wetland protection requirements, beneficial interest, acreage reporting, and ensuring that the commodity meets Commodity Credit Corporation minimum grade and quality standards. For further information about commodity marketing loans, farmers may contact the Polk County FSA office at (715) 485-3138 or go online to www.fsa. usda.gov.
St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Lucas Alexander Davis, 6 lbs., born January 14, 2016, to Lorelei Hougdahl and Adrian Davis, Milltown. Carly Adelle Davis, 6 lbs. 10 ozs., born January 14 to Adrian Davis and Lorelei Hougdahl, Milltown. Elizabeth Marie Woller, 7 lbs. 8 ozs., born on January 15 to Michelle Ritchey and Joshua Woller, Webster. Hayden Floyd Christenson, 8 lbs. 4 ozs., born January 17 to Cara Peasley and Nick Christenson, Grantsburg.
Wisconsin Senate OKs blaze pink for hunters MADISON, Wis. (AP)—The state Senate has approved a bill that would allow hunters to wear fluorescent pink rather than traditional blaze orange. Right now at least half of all clothing deer hunters wear above the waist must be blaze orange. The bill would allow hunters swap that color for pink if they so choose. The measure's authors say the bill is designed to draw more women
Polk County’s Special Olympics Snowshoe Team, left to right Coach Pat Meier, Athletes Shelly Anderson of St. Croix Falls, Devin Orton of Eureka Township, Jason Neidermire of Osceola, Chris Richter of Frederic, Crystal Fougner of Amery, and Jordan Anderson of Clayton.
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Local programs benefit from Polk-Burnett’s ‘Operation Round-Up’ CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation RoundUp awarded $16,050 to 18 community organizations at its January 6, 2016, meeting. Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations awarded to
nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life. Community support is a core value of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative. Operation Round-Up grant recipients for winter 2016 are: 1. Amery Woman’s Club, $750 to present Women in History Month program. 2. Webster School District, $1,000 to supply weekly food backpacks for students at Webster
Family Pathways received a $2,000 grant from Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up January 21. Funds will purchase food and household supplies for local families. Each month, Family Pathways assists 200 families at its Frederic location and 300 families at its St. Croix Falls location. Left to right are Operation Round-Up directors Elvira Schmidt and Alma Karels; Polk-Burnett employees Joe Ramsdell, Lisa Nick and Ed Johansen; Family Pathways Lead Coordinator Robin Loken and Family Pathways volunteer Jeanette Laqua.
Schools. 3. Siren Police Department, $1,000 to purchase a computer for squad car. 4. Amery Area Food Pantry, $1,000 to purchase food and household supplies for local families. 5. United Pioneer Home Auxiliary, $1,000 to purchase two vital signs monitors. 6. Friends of the Frederic Public Library, $1,000 to offer programming that promotes the library and literacy for the library’s 80th anniversary. 7. Options for Women Tri-County, Osceola, $750 to improve waiting area for children and families. 8. Polk County Emergency Management, $750 to recruit volunteers who can help with disaster response and recovery. 9. Domestic Animal Wellness Center & Wildlife Rescue, $1,000 to purchase bulk medicines that can be offered at low-cost or no-cost. 10. Family Pathways, St. Croix Falls and Frederic Food Shelves,
Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $1,000 to STAR Education Foundation January 22. Grant funds will support the food backpack program for students in St. Croix Falls Schools. Left to right are Polk-Burnett employees Joan O’Fallon and Lori Snyder; Polk-Burnett General Manager Steve Stroshane; Operation Round-Up Director Kris McCormack; and STAR Education Foundation members Rebecca Berg, Maria Gjovig, Melissa Ward and John Gyllen.
$2,000 to purchase food and household supplies for local families, $1,000 for each community. 11. Milltown Public Library, $750 to support summer reading program for youth. 12. STAR Education Foundation, $1,000 to supply weekly food backpacks for students at St. Croix Falls Schools. 13. Siren Girls Basketball, $450 to help pay for uniforms, equipment and officials.
host Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre. 18. Home and Away Ministries Center, $1,000 to purchase medical equipment and supplies for Luck facility. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation RoundUp may contact 800-4210283 or PolkBurnett. com. The next application deadline is March 1.
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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY First experiences Every Monday in January at 9:30 a.m. This brand new program series for ages walking–2 years old is a hands-on class that introduces caregivers and children to all kinds of fun and educational new experiences. Experiment with color mixing, learn problem-solving skills, and sing new songs and rhymes. Teen Lock-In Games, movies and more at an after-hours lock-in for teens in grades 6 through 12, January 29, 5:45 p.m.9:45 p.m. Registration and parental permission required. Color your way to calm Learn how to manage day-to-day stressors and cope with symptoms of depression and anxiety with Kesha Marson, licensed clinical social worker at the Amery Behavioral Health Center. Participants will be provided with adult coloring sheets and pencils to enjoy the therapeutic and relaxing science of coloring. February 4 at 5 p.m. Lego club / Maker mind afternoons Up for a Lego challenge? Want to make a pipe cleaner ninja? After School Library Club meets on Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.—5 p.m. Bring a note from home to take bus #11 to the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
14. Siren Basketball Association, $500 to help pay for uniforms for students in grades 3-8. 15. Burnett County Tourism Coalition, $800 to help maintain tourism website. 16. Osceola Rivertown Trails Coalition, $1,000 to build a trailhead for local trail system and encourage use of trails to promote healthy lifestyles and attract visitors. 17. Frederic Community Education, $300 to
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 February is The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Young adult book club for adults Are you an adult who loves to read young adult fiction? Join us on the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. to discuss all of the awesome YA titles out there. The book selection for February is Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon.
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. Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. E-books and e-audiobooks Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming videos, and digital magazines; and the Freading collection of e-books. Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.
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By Larry Phillipson ©1-20-2016 Below zero temps, it's hard to see, that global warming can really be. I will give this poem a different try, I will tackle another subject, with a sigh. I could try stone hedge and attempt to find, how people with no equipment could wind, several ton rocks and move them in place, and set them in a pattern within a space. I wouldn't rule out that aliens were here, we can't say yes or no because it is not clear. Our universe goes on and on without an end, there could be a lot of worlds in the outer bend. Elijah flew in a flying chariot the bible said, at least they knew it was not a UFO instead. Easter Island also had some mystery, and no one could explain its history. I haven't been much help I will confess, just mentioning them is not enough I guess. Down deep in a pyramid might be a clue, the answers awaiting discovery from you. Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin
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Saturday, January 30, 2016 Stower Seven Lakes State Trail *2016 State Trail Pass required to ski or bike for users 16 and over. Passes available at the event (not required for snowshoeing or hiking)
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5:30-7:30 p.m. Ski - Snowshoe - Hike 7:00-9:00 p.m. Fat Bike
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Luminaries will light the way from Soo Line Park, Amery, WI, west to Cty. Rd. C (short 4 miles round trip) or less if you’d like
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New Daily Specials MONDAY: Best Burgers in Town BINGO 1st & 3rd Mondays 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY: Fix Your Own Tacos Meat Raffle 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Wings featuring our own Hot Wings w/Special Sauces THURSDAY: Those great Nilssen Burgers again FRIDAY: Fish Fry with BBQ Ribs, Steak & Shrimp, Soup & Salad Bar SATURDAY: New Appetizers
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AREA BOWLING Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill, Turtle Lake MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 No Wicks Moravit ................................25 Austad’s Super Valu........................... 16 Clear Lake Auto ....................................13 Bye .............................................................4 Division 2 Countyline Dairy..................................27 Spare Time Bowl.................................23 Becker’s Truckin.................................. 20 Bowlin Buddies.................................... 16 High game: Karen DeGolier 245, Judy Ullom 204, Lori Larson 194, Gwen Johannsen 187, Deanne Moravitz 187, Polly Henke 187, Geri Christensen 186, Kathleen Scott 183, Kathy Eggers 173, Orreen Nottom 169. High series: Karen DeGolier 590, Judy Ullom 588, Lori Larson 560, Deanne Moravitz 514, Polly Henke 497, Shannon Bents 491, Gwen Johannsen 481, Kathleen Scott 480, Orreen Nottom 463, Debbie Anderson 459. SPARE TIME MEN’S Division 1 Spare Time........................................ 87.5 7 Brothers ......................................... 85.0 Elfers Resident.................................79.5 Lefty’s Hookers................................70.0 Division 2 Austad’s Super Valu......................88.0 Anderson Storage ..........................78.5 Busy B’s ..............................................70.5 Hoff’s Construction ........................ 67.5 Division 3 Seeger Synthetic.............................76.0 Hotel Bar & Grill ...............................62.0 Danca’s Kar Korral .......................... 57.0 Floor’s & More ................................. 48.5 Division 4 Scheps Dairy .....................................79.0 Perfect Image ..................................62.5 Grosskreutz Crop.............................55.5 Sanmina ............................................53.0 High game: Adam Zemke 300, Brandon Kahl 261, Larry Anderson 255, Ryan Monson 245, Tony Cifaldi 245, Alex Dix 244, Mark Pickard 238, John Anderson 238, Mike Ellwood 235, Jim Glowe 235, Scott Danca 234, Rob Erickson 234, Hjalmer Gerloff 234, Ethan Kettenacker 234, Richie Timm Jr. 230, Tom Roessler 226, Bill Pickard 225, Mitch Dietrich 218, Gary Warner 217, Brandon Anderson 215, Steve Baillargeon 214, Mark Dietrich 213, Oliver Baillargeon 213, Jim Pickard 212, Steve Elfers 211. High series: Adam Zemke 715, Tony Cifaldi 686, Larry Anderson 671, John Anderson 654, Tom Roessler 650, Rob Erickson 638, Oliver Baillargeon 627, Gary Warner 622, Mitch Dietrich 620, Richie Timm Jr. 611, Bill Pickard 607, Scott Danca 602, Ryan Monson 601, Craig Niemann 596, Alex Dix 595, Ethan Kettenacker 588, Mark Pickard 587, Jim Glowe 585, Brandon Kahl 579, Brandon Anderson 577, Hjalmer Gerloff 576, Steve Baillargeon 575, Jim Pickard 573, Mike Ellwood 571, Chuck Bier 571. SCORES FROM WEEK 18 High game: Brandon Anderson 290, Mark Ullom 265, Chuck Bier 255, Tom Grosskreutz 251, Steve Elfers 246, Tom Roessler 246, Mike Davis 243, Brandon Peetz 236, Mitch Dietrich 236, Bag Grosskreutz 231, Wayne Ecklor 231, Sprout Molls 227, Gary Nottom 226, Adam Zemke 226, Scott Danca 225, Ryan Zemke 225, Rob Erickson 224, Korey Kirwan 224,
Ryan Johnson 222, Thales Kirk 221, Hjalmer Gerloff 220, Jim Becker 219, Chris Fredericks 219, Matt Carlson 215, Doug Rouser 214. High series: Brandon Anderson 751, Chuck Bier 704, Tom Roessler 681, Wayne Ecklor 663, Tom Grosskreutz 657, Steve Elfers 656, Gary Nottom 646, Mark Ullom 641, Rob Erickson 635, Jim Becker 619, Ryan Zemke 611, Hjalmer Gerloff 605, Brandon Peetz 603, Adam Zemke 601, Jim Glowe 599, Mitch Dietrich 592, Mike Davis 591, Scott Danca 588, Bag Grosskreutz 587, Matt Carlson 587, Thales Kirk 584, Anthony Mizer 575, Sprout Molls 570, Bill Pickard 565, Mike Ellwood 562. SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED COUPLES Week 8 of 16 Division 1 Becker/Monson ..................................50 Hegg/Carlson......................................40 Yeske/Nevin ........................................ 38 Anderson/Johnson ............................33 Nottom/Zemke.................................. 29 Wick/Heintz ........................................ 26 Lundgren/Kuhrt.................................. 19 Division 2 Becker ....................................................50 BBT .........................................................50 Brown/Everson .................................. 42 Pabst/Graber ...................................... 39 Larson/Kern ........................................ 38 Off Constantly..................................... 36 High game, men: John Anderson 246, Adam Zemke 235, Stretch Broker 231, Larry Larson 226, Hjalmer Gerloff 222, Luke Hegg 212, Jeff Becker 212, Jim Becker 202, Ryan Monson 198, Craig Nevin 196. High game, women: Lori Larson 213, Judy Benes 182, Emily Monson 175, Connie Graber 172, Debbie Thill 167, Sheri Nevin 165, Jamie Elfers 158, Renae Anderson 156, Val Hegg 155, Deb Becker 154. High series, men: John Anderson 714, Jim Becker 571, Hjalmer Gerloff 569, Ryan Monson 566, Stretch Broker 555, Pat Wick 546, Jeff Becker 545, Adam Zemke 542, Dave Pabst 536, HB Becker 533. High series, women: Lori Larson 539, Connie Graber 497, Judy Benes 488, Sheri Nevin 473, Jamie Elfers 462, Emily Monson 451, Oreen Nottm 418, Trudi Pabst 410, Deb Becker 405. Week 10 of 16 Division 1 Nottom/Zemke................................... 16 Lundgren/Kuhrt.................................. 14 Yeske/Nevin ...........................................9 Hegg/Carlson......................................... 7 Anderson/Johnson .............................. 7 Wick/Heintz ...........................................4 Becker/Monson .....................................2 Division 2 Brown/Everson ................................... 16 Becker .......................................................11 BBT ............................................................11 Off Constantly........................................11 Larson/Kern ...........................................9 Pabst/Graber ......................................... 7 Bye .............................................................0 High game, men: John Anderson 234, Hjalmer Gerloff 234, Gary Nottom 222, Adam Zemke 221, Jeff Becker 219, Mike Elwood 216, Jim Becker 207, Ryan Monson 207, Mark Kuhrt 204, HB Becker 202. High game, women: Connie Graber 210, Jamie Elfers 189, Debbie Thill 187, Virginia Carlson 172, Bekka Zemke 172, Emily Monson 170, Jamie Donath 166, Cherie Evenson 159, Deb
Becker 159, Trudi Pabst 156. High series, men: Hjalmer Gerloff 663, HB Becker 589, Mike Elwood 583, Gary Nottom 583, Adam Zemke 575, John Anderson 565, Ryan Monson 564, Jeff Becker 545, Jim Becker 540, Luke Hegg 531. High series, women: Connie Graber 481, Jamie Elfers 469, Bekka Zemke 469, Debbie Thill 440, Oreen Nottom 433, Emily Monson 431, Virginia Carlson 431, Kim Shafer 429, Trudi Pabst 423, Jamie Donath 415.
Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two .................................................40 Amery True Value ..............................40 Division 2 Shoreview .............................................37 Harper Reality Group ........................ 29 High games: Todd Zemke 279201, Bob Gillis 246-236-222, Rod Gehrman 233-212-203, Carl Wulf 225, Richard Trauley 225, Gary Nottom 224, Marv Maxon 217, Jim Swanson 209-201, Bruce Hammer 203, Ken Nelson 203, Ken McIntosh 202 . High series: Bob Gillis 704, Todd Zemke 660, Rod Gehrman 648, Jim Swanson 606, Carl Wulf 591, Richard Trauley 570, Gary Nottom 554, Ken McIntosh 550. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Waterside ............................................. 59 Club 53 ................................................... 49 Division 2 Northwest Communications ......... 38 Chet Johnson Drug ............................. 14 High games: Josh Gould 279248-205, Tryst Dodge 229, Wade Prindle 225-220, Bill Peterson 222, Chris Sobottka 221, Scott Sorensen 219-204, Joe Steffen 208, Jan Knutson 207, Randy Olson 202. High series: Josh Gould 732, Wade Prindle 638, Scott Sorensen 615, Tryst Dodge 598, Joe Steffen 584, Bill Peterson 568, Chris Sobottka 553, Dave Anderson 551. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn............................... 50.0 Lamperts ............................................21.5 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................53.5 Amery Fire Dept. ..............................31.0 High games: Jerod Wollan 259223-211, Beau Gorres 257-256-246, Lee Jones 246, Gary Swanson 237, Denis Carteron 233-222-200, Chris Sobottka 222, Jim Swanson 216-214, Nate Webb 215, Dave Fox 212, Cody Fansler 201. High series: Beau Gorres 759, Jerod Wollan 693, Denis Carteron 655, Lee Jones 596, Dave Fox 591, Jim Swanson 585, Mike Elmer 566, Gary Swanson 564, Nate Webb 558, Chris Sobottka 555, Cody Fansler 553.
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Amery Fire ............................................ 36 Bremer ................................................... 29 Northwest Communications ..........25 Division 2 Chet’s ......................................................35 Club 53 ................................................... 29 Amery Hospital & Clinic ................... 26 High games: Patty Talbot 188170, Kaydi Sobottka 178, Shelby Cockrell 174, Sherry Martin 170-168, Janet Martinson 160-151, Gwen Wold 160, Cindy Hardina 159, Diane Lewis 155, Pam Humpal 154. High series: Patty Talbot 499, Sherry Martin 448, Cindy Hardina 441, Gwen Wold 430.
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Wanderoos Area Community Club 27th Annual Door Prizes
ICE FISHING CONTEST
given away all day with food and beverage available on lake from Wanderoos Area Community Club TICKETS $5.00 Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 6 Divisions SUNFISH, CRAPPIE, NORTHERN, BASS, PERCH, WALLEYE 1st: $100 Gift Certificate 2nd: $75 Gift Certificate 3rd: $50 Gift Certificate
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lake Wapogasset
GRAND PRIZE: $500 Cash 2nd Prize: $250 Cash 3rd: $100 Cash
Kid’s Fishing Contest
Free to kids 12 and under in the “Kids Corral” Noon to 1 p.m.
Over $1000 in prizes given away!
HOLES DRILLED, FISHING POLES AND BAIT PROVIDED FOR KIDS CONTEST
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Jen’s Family Day Care has full time SECOND SHIFT openings available immediately for children of any age Please call Jen for more information 715-268-2273
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This size ad in the Amery Free Press and The Tab is $40 per week Riverbend Senior Living in Amery is looking for an experienced sous chef/ line cook to manage the kitchen in the absence of the head chef. This position is 30 hours per week, full time. If you are looking for a way to have a rewarding career, serving seniors with the finest in dining, please apply online through indeed or in person at Riverbend Senior Living, 475 Golfview Lane, Amery, WI 54001.
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Full-time Bookkeeper
Perform all bookkeeping and related office functions for the Yard. Provide prompt quality service to instore customers. Duties include, but not limited to the following: 1. Assist in answering phones for the yard. 2. Process and maintain Accounts Receivable functions in accordance to Corporate and Yard policies. 3. Assure all customers are within payment terms, in addition to managing and facilitating in all collection efforts. 4. Assist customers with all inquiries to charges and payments on accounts 5. Managing all Document Imaging responsibilities (scanning and filing) 6. Balance cash receipts, payouts, charge sales, and account payments 7. Prepare bank statements 8. Assist in maintaining location as a service-oriented yard. 9. Maintain accurate and organized files 10. Maintain a clean and organized work place. 11. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Computer, Bookkeeping, 10-key, phone skills and customer service, ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Building material knowledge preferred. To be considered for this position please contact Richard Smith, Amery Yard Manager, at 715-268-8142 or at rsmith@lampertlumber.com by Friday, Feb. 5, 2016. 201 Keller Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 EEO/Affirmative Action Employer
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Position: Long-term substitute position serving the Elementary School. Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; enjoy working with elementary school age children; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning. Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure or be eligible for such licensure. How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us ), resume, copy of license or evidence of license eligibility, transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810 7267 Deadline: February 5, 2016 EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.
Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!
Golden Age Manor, Polk County’s progressive, financially stable Nursing Home is proud to provide high quality long term and short term rehabilitation services to the residents of our area utilizing a team approach; striving to care for each resident in a professional, compassionate and supportive manner while promoting the highest quality of life and individualized personal care.
Career Opportunity - Director of Nursing Wage negotiable based on Qualifications Full-time – Exempt (Salaried) Position Professional position provides leadership, vision and strategic direction under general supervision of the Golden Age Manor Administrator. The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing the overall operation of nursing services within the policies established to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. Employee is also responsible for interpretation and application of state, federal and local regulations as they may apply to the nursing services provided. Employee often acts independently and makes complex and involved decisions. Current Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Wisconsin and a minimum of five years long-term care and three years management experience, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred, please see full position description on our website for complete details of position description and requirements.
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•Daytime, full-time Locate Technician positions available •100% PAID TRAININGFull •Company Hours: Time vehicle & equipment provided •PLUS medical, dental, vision, & life insurance REQUIREMENTS: •Must be able outdoors •HS Diploma GED Manager Reports to:to work Richard Smith, AmeryorYard YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. •Ability to work OT & weekends For complete job description, position requirements, application, Emkl `Yn] nYda\ \jan]j k da[]fk] oal` kY^] \janaf_ j][gj\ Job Duties: Perform All Bookkeeping and related office functions for the Yard.visit Provide prompt, and details please our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Emquality Apply service today: to instorewww.usicllc.com customers. Duties include, to the following: EEO/AA but not limited ployment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
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Full-time – Exempt (Salaried) Position Polk County is seeking experienced law enforcement professionals as candidates for the position of Chief Deputy Sheriff. This position is responsible to provide strategic management and leadership of the overall four divisions of the Sheriff ’s Department: Field Service, Jail, Emergency Management and Communication. Must be an experienced law enforcement professional and proven leader, committed to the professional development of the department. The candidate will be an exceptional communicator, able to thoughtfully represent the interests of the department and Polk County, be politically astute and committed to a positive working environment in the delivery of services. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field with executive management certificates including the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety or other similar state and/or national programs desirable. The candidate will have at least five years of related experience in a law enforcement leadership position and the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Candidates must be eligible for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Administrative Certificate within a reasonable period of time following appointment. Submit resume, cover letter and contact information with 5 professional references by February 28, 2016 to Joseph De Lopez or Paul Harlow at: www.govhrusa. com/current-positions/recruitment. Electronic submissions are required. Telephone inquiries: (847) 3803240. Polk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/EEOC
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HELP WANTED Passionate and energetic chiropractic assistant/technician needed for a busy multi-doctor clinic in Amery. Duties will include rooming patients, taking vitals, administering patient therapies, answering phones, filing, etc.
Looking for part time help starting at 8-24 hours per week with occasional Saturday mornings. Ideal candidates will have great interpersonal skills and a true passion for chiropractic. Send letter of interest and resume to: gwchiro@amerytel.net
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Candlelight Ski event on Stower Seven Lakes State Trail, Ice Fishing on North Twin Lake, Super Showdown Contest Can it be…just a few days left of January? I know I have said this before but days, weeks, even months seem to go by way too fast! So, February here we come! By the way, hopefully you got a chance to see the beautiful Full Moon last weekend. It’s amazing how you can look outside in the middle of the night and see what is going on. The counPounding tryside was so bright with the moon and the snow on the ground Pavement that we could see deer in the fields eating Pam Humpal even without a light. Thank you Mr. Moon for a brilliant show. “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is COLEMAN & HARTMAN, S.C. Larry Coleman, Sue Hartman and staff is ready to be of assistance with Living The Plan through investing, planning and taxes. Give them a call today for an appointment. Their office is located on the north end of downtown Amery. As you will see in this issue, the Amery Free Press has added a new page… “Ask The Experts”. The monthly page covers a variety of topics with a question
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