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called it a day. We asked him to reflect on the previous twelve hours and the issue of snowplowing in general. “Yesterday we readied all the trucks, greased them, and got sanders ready and plows attached,” he said. “Last night was perfect. It ended at 2:00, we were here at 1:00 and got started, and

VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 Local law enforcement continue to investigate a bomb threat that took place at Amery School District on Thursday morning, although Assistant Police Chief Joe Vierkandt says the incident did not origninate locally, and is related to two similiar incidents in Wauwatosa and West Allis. The threat prompted one of the district’s first off-site evacuations of all students and staff. The following message was sent to parents Thursday morning: “A phone call was received at approximately 8:55 a.m. indicating that a bomb had been planted in ‘the school’ and that students needed to be evacuated ‘in ten minutes.’ Law enforcement officers have deemed this to be a non-viable threat, but we are usTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222an off-campus evacing this opportunity to conduct VOL. 131 NO. 19 to www.moraminn.com $1.00safe locations. Lien uation drill pre-determined and Intermediate students are being transported to Our Saviors Lutheran Church and Middle and High School students are going to the Amery Public Library. When the drill is complete, students will be returning to their classrooms. Everyone is safe, and in good hands.” The language used by the district, which Superintendent Kuchta apologized for later in the day, confused many families who were unclear if the evacuation was real or simply a drill. With much of the student population on cell phones, rumors circulated throughout social media and complicated an already challenging situation. Amery and Clear Lake Police, Amery Fire and

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Amery’s public works crew poses next to the city’s newest grader, which appears to have earned its own reputation. Left to right are John Rodke, Adam Jackson, Duane Riley, Nick Waterman, Jeremy Wood, Allen ‘Bones’ McCarty, Chanz Green, and Josh Buhr.

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credit, digging out Amery went about as smooth as it could have, according to Assistant Public Works Directory, Chanz Green. Wednesday, February 3 was a snow day in Amery, although most of the city streets had been cleared by around 6 a.m. When we finally caught up with Chanz in the early afternoon, most of his crew had already

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Each team gets a clear jar and a black jar. Pennies count for positive and go in the clear jar. But any other denomination, including paper money, goes in the black jar, and counts negative against the opposing team. “What happens is the employees get really competitive,” says Osero. “And you never know what’s in that black jar.” The competition runs for about a month. The winning team re-

ceives a bonus four hours of vacation time, and the losing team will get two hours. But they all win, and so does Amery Food Pantry. With matched funds from AmTec, this year’s ‘penny wars’ netted $1144.94 for the local food shelf. And they had a really good time doing it. By a wide margin, this year’s winner was team one, with a negative 28 cents.

THE SUN For the third year in a row, the 33 employees of Amery Technical Products have gotten competitive for a good cause. “When I forget about it, I’ll have employees say ‘When are we putting those penny jars out?,’” says AmTec’s Steve Osero. Names are drawn to divide AmTec employees into two teams.

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“This year we were down a little, but I think it was the team mix that we had,” says Osero. He says he used to do penny wars in college, and brought the friendly competition to AmTec. AmTec is a local manufacturer, contracted by 3M to produce mostly printed lint roller tape and adhesive handles. Osero says the fundrais-

ing is just how his dad has always done things. “That’s kind of the way my father has always run his business, taking care of people,” says Osero. Thanks to these funds, Amery Food Pantry will be able to provide egg and milk vouchers to families for the next few months.

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EMS, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Department From page one assisted in a thorough search of the campuses as deemed appropriate. Although this did not include bomb dogs, or searches of lockers and lunch boxes, as reported by some on social media. “We did a reasonable search with our law enforcement and fire department. We could go through every locker, yes, but then school would be down for a few days,” says Amery Police Chief, Tom Marson, who adds that a bomb-sniffing dog would have had to come from Wausau or the Twin Cities. They would do that, if necessary, he says. But in this case law enforcement did not deem that appropriate. Students and staff were returned to their buildings just shortly after 11 a.m., but many students had been picked up by parents and did not return to school. The district has received some criticism for disclosing the offsite locations during the course of events. Superintendent Jim Kuchta responds by saying the information has always been available to the public and was

never a secret. “These are considered safe locations not secret locations,” said Kuchta. “We will never not disclose where our students are located, because parents have a

‘We will never not disclose where our students are located, because parents have a right to know where their kids are at all times.’ James Kuchta Amery Superintendent of Schools

right to know where their kids are at all times.” With a public perception of increased threats, Marson says that districts everywhere have been dealing with a rash of what he describes as “robo calls,” and Amery is no exception. “We’re attempting to identify the source of where these calls originated from,” he says. “Social media can be a blessing sometimes but

also a curse. I encourage people to always call us if they have information or questions.” Chief Marson recalls a handful of school threats during his tenure. “Maybe six to ten in the past thirty years. Some have been written on the bathroom wall, and some other ways. One never knows how we’re going to approach that. The school had to make a decision with our input. If I recall this is the first or second off-site evacuation that we’ve done.” Marson feels they’ve learned a lot from last week’s evacuation. “Schools do fire drills frequently, and when’s the last time kids have been trapped in a burning school? Never,” he says. Marson adds that evacuation and shooting drills need more emphasis. He’d also like to increase response staff to put officers at each safe location. Although it’s not yet clear if last week’s threats originated locally or not, the fact that they are a significant drain on resources is apparent. School bomb threats are a class I felony in Wisconsin, punishable by up to $10,000 in fines and 3 ½ years in prison.

Police are investigating after the body of a California man was found in the back yard of an Osceola residence last week. Osceola police responded to the report of a body seen on the 100 block of Hialeah Street shortly after 6 a.m. Wed., Feb. 3., and identified the man as 67-yearold Dennis W. Anderson from Bakersfield, Cali. A post mortem examination found that Anderson had died of a single puncture wound to his chest. Based on the information gathered last week, the Osceola Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Department believe the incident was isolated and did not reflect a threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it is available. JESSICA DE LA CRUZ|AMERY FREE PRESS

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church was just one of several locations in Amery that sheltered students during Thursday’s off-site evacuation. Students were bussed to local churches and the library to wait while authorities conducted a thorough search of each school.

STREETS: Snowplow drivers insist ‘we’re not out to get you’ FROM PAGE ONE

we had everything done by 5:00 or 6:00.” The city typically has a seven-member plowing crew, each with their own designated route in the city. The fleet is comprised of two graders, two scoop-bucket pay loaders, three plow trucks with sand, and a blower to help clean up the aftermath. This snowstorm tapered off in the overnight hours. But what happens in a daytime storm? Chanz says, “Timing is our biggest issue. If it’s during the day, we open up the roads but we don’t finish cleaning them up until later. We allow people to get where they need to go and stay out of their way. And then at night we’ll come in and clean things up. But for the daytime, we have that pay-

loader with a pusher bucket, we send him downtown and he maintains the parking spaces as best he can. The plowing crew wants everyone to know that some things just can’t be avoided, like that ridge at the end of

‘People like to shake their fists at us, but we’re not out to get anyone.’ Chanz Green Amery Public Works your driveway, for example. “Nobody likes enemies,” he says. “People like to shake their fist at us, but we’re not out to get anyone. We do care.” Chanz admits that they have frustrations too.

“People act like we’re in their way. And you know what they like to do, as soon as you make a ridge they drive through it, so we have to turn around and chase that pile back up again.” His best advice for all of us is to stay out of the way, if at all possible. “We would prefer to stay out of your way too, and come in at night.” And what about pushing snow back into the street? Chanz says the sooner you can get to it, the sooner they can haul it away. Downtown, he says it’s a good idea to push snow a foot or more into the street, away from the curb, so the crew can clean it up without it spilling back onto the sidewalk. In residential areas, however, he makes a simple request. Blow it into your yard. “Obviously if the street is

clean we would prefer it stays clean.” Chanz also says to keep your garbage cans out of the street. “If it’s in the road, we’re going to hit it.” As far as mailboxes go, Chanz says with heavy snows, sometimes damage is unavoidable. “That’s a lot of weight coming off the end of the plow, and sometimes it just happens,” he says. “But they will repair them if need be.” As far as slippery conditions are concerned, Amery consistently uses a salt/sand mix, usually with just 5% salt added. The county uses straight salt. But here in Amery, runoff is a concern. Therefore the crew keeps salt to a minimum, but will use up to 30% salt when it gets really cold. Some might be surprised to know that Amery’s Pub-

lic Works crew does most of their own equipment repairs, whenever possible. And with all the wear and tear plows see in a Wisconsin winter, that’s a good thing. The city’s newest grader, purchased in 2014, was a $250,000 machine. But Chanz wants everyone to know, they plan to make it last. He points to the city’s aging model. “That’s a 25-year-old piece of equipment, so we’ve gotten our money’s worth.” This winter has been a mild one, comparatively. But the crew is always ready for the next storm. So, what do our snowplow driver’s want everyone to know? Maybe, just like the Grinch, they’re really not as mean as we think they are. “Be patient,” says Chanz. “We’re going to get there. We’re here to help.”

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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.

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FEBRUARY 12 Deronda Lutheran Valentine Bake Sale

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Deronda Lutheran will hold their Valentine Bake Sale at Bremer Bank in Amery starting at 9 a.m. Stop in for delicious baked goods, great to share with your Valentine.

Amery Community Garden 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.

Ice Age Trail Snowshoe Hike Join the Superior Lobe and Blue Hills chapters of the Ice Age Trail Alliance for a fun day of snowshoing and frivolity at the Murphy Flowage Recreation Area. Meet at the picnic shleter at 10 a.m. and join the 1, 3 or 5 mile snow shoe hike. Bonfire, hot drinks and snacks will be available. A limited number of snowshoes are available for free use. To reserve, call Jim Kurz at 715-532-7246 or email jbrekkekurz@centurytel.net. Murphy Flowage is eight miles south of Birchwood on Cty Rd. F.

Love Your Library Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc. cordially invite you to attend Valentine Treasure Time

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Some local youngters used their February 3 snow day to make a roadside igloo near the Amery Golf Course last week. According to the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, Amery recieved seven inches of snowfall during the February 2-3 event.

& Membership Drive from 10 a.m. to noon. Refreshments will be provided by Hungry Turtle Institute.

Sonny Winberg at Balsam Lutheran Church Join Balsam Lutheran Church for Valentine’s music with Sonny Winberg on Saturday, February 13 at 7 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken to help with the cost. Bars and refreshments will also be served. For more information call 715-268-9291. Balsam Lutheran is located at 1115 Mains Crossing in Amery.

FEBRUARY 14 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 (February 14, 28, and March 13.

Valentine’s Day Lunch St. Paul Lutheran Church in Deer Park will serve a Valentine’s Day Dinner, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Serving chicken alfredo, spaghetti, salad, and a candy dessert for a free-will offering.

‘Love your neighbor’ open house The Good Neighbor Parish invites the public to join them for a “Love Your Neighbor” open house this Sunday. The open house will take place at their three parish locations, 8 a.m. at the Little Falls location on 1272 44th Avenue in Amery, 9:30 a.m. at the Trinity location at 1578 85th Avenue in Amery, and at 11 a.m. at the Deronda location at 1239 65th Avenue in Amery.

FEBRUARY 16 Red Cross Bloodmobile Donate Blood at the St. Croix Falls High School. Red Cross will be hosting blood donation from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school, 740 Maple Drive in St. Croix Falls.

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MARCH 10 Become an ESL tutor The Amery Literacy project sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club and Northern Waters Learning is seeking volunteers to tutor adults in the Amery area. A big need currently is working with individuals who have limited English skills. Tutors do not need a background in another language, only an interest in helping others learn. We currently have eight active learners and at least two waiting to be matched with a tutor. If you are interested there will be an orientation/ training session on March 10 at 11 a.m. in the Amery Public Library. Lunch will be provided for those who register to attend. Please sign up at the library or call Sharon at 715-553-0952.

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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.

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.

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Sunday is Valentine’s Day, a holiday to express affection for the people you love. For many elementary students, it is a time for a party and making (or buying) Valentine’s cards for your classmates. I have some fond memories of crafting a Valentine’s mailbox out of a shoebox. Being “artistically challenged,” I relied heavily on Reynolds Aluminum foil to disguise the shoebox. I was always quite jealous of the kids who were able to fabricate Valentine’s mailboxes that resembled the classic rural mailboxes. There were some real artists who could make full use of Publisher pink and red construction paper (using white as an accent) to creTom Stangl ate some truly beautiful receptacles for their correspondence for the party. Cutting a perfect heart out of construction paper was a challenge for me as well, but I tried. The people who could cut construction paper into snowflakes and cupids were greatly advanced beyond my skill set. The parties were fun, breaking up the monotony of the winter and giving us some candy and a self esteem boost. Requiring everyone to give a valentine’s card to all of their classmates was a great lesson in tolerance and friendship. I’m sure you have your own memories of these parties. Perhaps when you got to the upper elementary your mother was on the party planning committee, making sure that we had a good time. Maybe you had a school crush on a classmate and hoped that the card you selected would give just the right hint that you liked the person. Heaven forbid you actually would tell them and face rejection and ridicule. Come to think of it, perhaps we haven’t changed as we aged. Valentine’s Day made the news recently as Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul decided to ban Valentine’s Day, along with other “dominant holidays” such as Thanksgiving and Christmas because the “dominant view” expressed by these holidays could “suppress” someone else’s view. According to news accounts, Principal Scott Masini told parents of the decision in a letter. “I have come to the difficult decision to discontinue the celebration of the dominant holidays until we can come to a better understanding of how the dominant view will suppress someone else’s view.” “One of the concerns that I have,” he wrote, “… is whether or not this practice is encroaching on the educational opportunities of others and threatening the culture of tolerance and respect for all.” So, the holiday that I experienced that taught me the values of tolerance when I was forced to give a valentine to people I disliked is now “threatening the culture of tolerance and respect for all?” Say what? Some of the messages included on the candy hearts given out on Valentine’s Day say phrases like “Friend4Ever,” “Sunshine,” “Love You” and “Do Good.” Yup, definitely disrespectful and intolerant. It is time to stop the madness. If we can’t stand up for a holiday that teaches the value of love and tolerance, what can we all get behind? As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading. I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Questions Peterson’s record To the editor: Jeff Peterson recently referred to Adam Jarchow as “disingenuous” in attempting to portray himself as a friend of local government. Jeff Peterson first became familiar with being disingenuous when he looked in a mirror while serving as a county board supervisor. During his tenure, employee and community relations were dysfunctional. Financial practices and procedures were irresponsible to the point of Polk County borrowing money to fund balloon payments on loans and operating expenses that are to be funded by levy. Jeff Peterson wrote a blog on his efforts as a Polk County Supervisor that totally misrepresented the current state of affairs. Most notably, the board had forecast a 6% tax increase and it turned out to be 13%. When I called Jeff on this issue he said he was willing

to admit to me that the 13% was a total surprise but would not be sharing that on his blog with constituents. That, my friends, is DISINGENUOUS!!! He went on to lose the next two elections. Another plan of Petersons’ is, the sky is falling approach to AB 582 and AB600, where he would have you believe Adam Jarchow alone is empowered to write legislation as he sees fit . Factually, the process of both bills ensures that the rights and interests of the public at large are represented thoroughly. AB600, currently in its 12th step, and AB582, currently in its’14th step have been subject to amendment by co-authors and assorted committees . There has been executive action and public hearings held to further promote discussion and amendment. Both bills have been passed by the Committee on Environment and Forestry and currently scheduled

for calendar action by Committee on Rules. NR 115 provides protection for our lakes and rivers by utilizing input from science, stakeholders, common sense experience and special interests groups. What it must not do is allow special interests to invoke criteria such as quantity and wattage of outside lighting solely on the chance we MAY be able to see one more star. Please understand that Jeff Peterson is now a candidate for office and be especially aware of how he can skew a process or perspective by advocating what could have been and not what is most accurate. He cannot demonstrate his credibility or worthiness of office by dragging other people down or mischaracterizing the facts.

but the service was impeccable, and cheerful. We enjoyed a family style meal, and I must say, that there really is a difference in the taste of organic and local foods. My friend, JoAnn Hallquist, also enjoyed a long and pleasurable conversation during and after our

feast. What a wonderful dining experience. What a local treasure! Best, David Tubergen Amery, Wis.

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Praise for The Farm Table To the editor, I have been a supporter of local businesses and causes. Yesterday, January 24, a friend and I had the distinct pleasure of dining for brunch at the Farm Table in downtown Amery. Not only was the food excellent,

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Osceola man charged with attempted homicide BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

An Osceola man has been charged with attempted second-degree intentional homicide after an apparent dispute late Sunday night left another man severely beaten and struggling to breathe when police arrived on the scene. According to the criminal complaint, Krueger a call came in at about 12:35 a.m., Feb. 1, reporting a disturbance in an apartment building. Osceola police responded to the call, which led to the apartment of Paul Krueger, 24. Krueger

was slow to open the door and when he did, saw the officer and slammed the door shut saying he knew his rights. The officer spoke with neighbors, who reported hearing yelling, banging and screaming from the apartment for about 45 minutes before calling 911. They’d heard a male yell, “Ow, stop hurting me,” repeatedly. They also heard a male yell, “I will wreck you!” to which another male responded, “Why are you hurting me?” The witnesses indicated that the noises had stopped when the squad car arrived in the building’s parking lot. The officer returned to Krueger’s apartment, now accompanied by two officers from the Polk County Sher-

riff’s Department, knocking on the door with intent to check the welfare of those inside. Krueger opened the door slightly and, according to the complaint, the officers pushed the door open and saw a severely injured, unconscious male on the floor, roughly 10 feet from the door. His breathing was labored and he was bleeding profusely from his head. The area around his eyes was bruised and puffy and he had bruises on the left side of his torso. The officers handcuffed Krueger, who resisted, and called an ambulance to the scene. First responders treated the victim for a trauma to the back of his head and brought him to the Osceola Medical Center, where the ER

staff found a plum-sized wad of paper towel in the victim’s airway. Transport was arranged to send the victim to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Krueger has been charged with attempted second-degree intentional homicide, aggravated battery and obstructing an officer. He also faces a charge of possession of THC with intent to deliver, associated with marijuana, paraphernalia and a large amount of cash found in the apartment after his arrest. Krueger has charges pending in St. Croix County for criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. His preliminary hearing for the charges in Polk County is scheduled for Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. A companion on the scene,

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, February 8, 2016 Grayson L. Clevenger, 35, St. Paul, MN was arrested on February 5 for Possession of Firearm by a Felon. Joshua J. Rader, 26, Osceola was arrested on February 1 for Duty to aid victim/report crime, and probation hold. Paul W. Krueger, 24, Osceola was arrested on February 1 for attempted homicide, aggravated battery, obstructing/resisting, and possession of marijuana. Jean M. Bloom, 66, Osceola was arrested on February 4 for OWI 7th. John L. Chelmo, 23, Frederic was arrested on February 4 for failure to install ignition interlock device, and Operating After Revocation 2nd (OWI related). Brett D. Melby, 19, Amery was arrested on February 6 for OMVWI- Refusal, and violation of absolute sobriety. Kletschka K. Thomas, 22, Luck was arrested on February 6 for OMVWI 1st and PAC 1st. Nicholas J. Lysdahl, 22, Centuria was

arrested on February 7 for Operating without license, 2nd. Shanon M. Peck, 34, Amery was arrested on February 5 for D/C Domestic, Polk County Body Warrant, and Amery Warrant. Travis J. Parmeter Jr., 23, Centuria was arrested on February 1 for Domestic Batter (M), Domestic DC, and Damage to Property. Troy C. Marlow, 45, Inver Grove Heights, MN was arrested on February 2 for Disorderly Conduct. Jennifer E. Riemenschneider, 20, Star Prairie was arrested on February 3 for Disorderly Conduct (domestic). Grayson L. Clevenger, 30, St. Paul, MN was arrested on February 3 for Possession of Methamphetamine. William C. Foth, 62, Minneapolis, MN was arrested on February 4 for Disorderly Conduct. Austin M. Swenson, 30, Luck was arrested on February 6 for Disorderly Conduct. Aalyssa E. Holdt, 26, Luck was arrested on February 6 for Obstructing an officer.

Lynn M. Hallgren, 56, Centuria was arrested on February 7 for Battery (Domestic/Misd.) and Disorderly Conduct (Domestic). Stacie M. Thompson, 32, Osceola was arrested on February 2 for Burnett Warrant (x2), and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jacob K. Hayes, 29, West St. Paul, MN was arrested on February 7 for Possession of electronic weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of THC (<1gram). Doris J. Wright, Minneapolis, MN was arrested for a 2008 Polk County Warrant. John M. Jeanetta IV, 33, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 2 for Warrant. Desmond NMI. Mosay, 50, Luck was arrested on February 1 for Probation Warrant and Warrant for Failure to appear. Daniel R. Bruce, 30, Luck was arrested on February 7 for Probation Hold/ Warrant.

Amery Police Department Incident Report 1/29/16-2/5/16 1/29/16, 3:20PM- Police investigated a theft of medication. 1/30/16, 9:00AM- Police investigated a vehicle that drove on the Stower 7 Lakes Trail. 1/31/16, 3:48AM- Police made contact with a subject with a valid warrant and was arrested. 1/31/16, 8:48PM- Police responded to a residence to check the wellbeing and mental health of an individual. 2/1/16, 4:16PM- Police responded to a report of an aggressive dog on Wisconsin Ave. 2/1/16, 11:55AM- Amery Police responded for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department to HWY 46 and 41st Ave. for a two car accident.

2/1/16, 12:33PM- Police responded to an out of control juvenile at Northwest Journey. 2/3/16, 4:00- Police responded to keep the peace at a property exchange. 2/3/16, 4:30PM- Police responded to a snow plowing complaint. 2/3/16, 6:00PM- Police responded to and investigated drug activity. 2/3/16, 10:07PM- Police responded to ARMC for an unruly subject. 2/3/16, 11:07PM- Police responded to and investigated drug activity. 2/4/16, 8:56AM- Police responded to and investigated a bomb threat at the school district. The investigation is ongoing, although at this time, it does not appear

Joshua Rader, 26, Osceola, has been charged with failure to aid a victim or report a crime. According to the criminal complaint, Rader told police he had passed out on the couch before the dispute had started and, due to heavy drinking, didn’t wake up until medical responders were in the apartment. In an interview at the jail, Rader told police that he would have stopped the fight if he could have. The information contained in this article is based on information from the criminal complaint, based on reports by officers at the time of arrest. Though charges have been filed, the accused are presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Polk County Marriage Licenses, February 8, 2016 Daniel B. James and Christa S. Hamrick were issued a marriage license on January 31, 2016. Philip R. Anderson and Shane M. McCammon were issued a marriage license on February 3, 2016. Brandon A. Spreiter and Lynley M. Hecht were issued a marriage license on February 3, 2016. Matthew J. Fridberg and Hannah L. Carlson were issued a marriage license on February 4, 2016. Jason P. Springer and Allison E. Egan were issued a marriage license on February 8, 2016. William T. Rebrovich and Pi M. Chang were issued a marriage license on February 8, 2016.

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that the threat was made by anyone local. 2/4/16, 12:10PM- Amery Police responded for Polk County Sheriff’s Department to a suicide attempt. 2/5/16, 4:35PM- Police responded to a physical domestic. A subject was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail.

Arrests: 1/31/16- Charles Pedersen, 34, Amery, was arrested for a Barron County Warrant. Bond was posted and he was released. 2/5/16- Shanon Peck, 34, Amery, was arrested for disorderly Conduct and active warrants. Peck was transported to the Polk County Jail.

The crime stories on this page are based on the Probable Cause reports from different law enforcement agencies. Probable Cause Reports (PCs) are simply a report stating the “Probable Cause” that the arresting officer had at the time of arrest. A Probable Cause Report is NOT the same as a Criminal Complaint. While the PC shows why the person was arrested, they are not officially charged until the Criminal Complaint is fi led. Those charges may differ from the charge(s) listed on the PC based upon what charges the District Attorney believes he can prove. Charges may be amended up or down during the charging process as information becomes available. As always, an arrested person is presumed to be innocent until convicted by a judge or jury. Not all arrested people are convicted of the crimes alleged.

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Polk County Traffic Court Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: Jan. 12, 2016 Michael Kent Kurkowski, 54, Luck, failure to immediately validate/attach bear carcass tag, $544.50, possess birds, etc. in excess of bag limit, $263.10, possess birds, etc. in excess of bag limit, $350.60, trespass, $200. Leo R. Kurkowski, 59, Chippewa Falls, pleaded not guilty to trespass. Justin James Laduke, 23, Danbury, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Ivy Marie Lalama, 23, Danbury, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $263.50, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50. Haley N. Larson, 29, Downing, operating while suspended, $200.50, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Jenna Christine Lavalle, 23, Circle Pines, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Clarence R. Letourneau, 69, Luck, inattentive driving, $187.90. Maggie Jean Libersky, 18, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Justin M. Lindberg, 26, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. James Wayne Lindgren, 42, Balsam Lake, hunt without 50 feet of road’s center, $222.90, possess/transport firearm bow, crossbow in motorboat, $217.90, load/discharge firearm/bow in/from a vehicle $258.10. Clarence John Lindner, 51, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph

zone (20-24 mph), $225.70, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Meda E. Luster, 63, Clayton, pleaded not guilty to speeding. John William Lutz, 61, Farmington, MN, operate ATV or UTV with loaded firearm, $213.10. Chad Alan Lutz, 48, Scottsdale, AZ, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Desiree Marik, speeding (1-10 over, $175.30. Tyler W. Marko, 24, Turtle Lake, failure to properly register deer or bear – time line, $243.50, fail to validate or attach deer carcass tag, $387.25, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50, operating while suspended, $200.50. Shawn E. Matthys, 42, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Titiana K. McGurran-Meinen, 23, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Eric J. Melahn, 30, Amery, load/discharge firearm bow in/from a vehicle, $301.85. Tony J. Meyer, 46, St. Croix Falls, pleaded not guilty to hunt deer without required color clothing. Charles A. Minor, 45, Port Washington, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Austin Daniel Miska, 21, Rush City, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Justin J. Moe, 37, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Zachary Allan Moltzer, 25, Turtle Lake, operating a mo-

tor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Troy R. Monson, 38, Clear Lake, fish without license – R, $190.70. Rodney G. Moody, 66, Frederic, non-registration of other vehicle, $263.50. Rita R. Mortenson, 65, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Jason Anthony Mudgett, 35, Clayton, operating while suspended, $200.50. Dean E. Museus, 31, Dresser, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (<5 gallons), $387.25. Donald Wayne Neary, 48, Lakeville, MN, use or hunt over bait or feed, $343.50. Dennis J. Nelson, 45, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Timothy D. Obermueller, 41, Black Creek, pleaded not guilty to place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (<5 gallons). Charley J. Obermueller, 34, Menomonie, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (<5 gallons), $343.50. Anthony P. Obermueller, 33, Glenwood City, pleaded not guilty to place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (<5 gallons), operate recreation vehicle in unauthorized area. Jeffrey Scott Oesterreich, 64, Clayton, pleaded not guilty to speeding. Susan K. Olson, Osceola, pleaded not guilty to sanitary zoning. James Scott Olson, 66, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kevin L. Paa, 57, Luck, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (<5 gallons), $343.50. Carl Wesley Pearson, 62, Prairie Farm, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50. Justin William Peck, 30, Centuria, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. James Paul Prom III, 28, Menomonie, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70. Ashly Lea Mari Sanford, 19, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Kristine Joan Senogles, 47, Dresser, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Bradley Francis Slayton, 22, Rice Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Kayla Diane Slesar, 21, Shakopee, MN, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Pamela J. Sparks, 44, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Sean David Sporrer, 28, Osceola, possession of drug paraphernalis, $169, place/possess/ transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $258.10. Sara Jo Stadler, 32, Webster, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Kevin Wade Sweeney, 55, Lakeville, MN, inattentive driving, $187.90. Robert W. Thomas, 58, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Hiding in the woods leads to obstruction charges Aalyssa Holdt, 26, of Luck was arrested Feb. 6 on charges of obstructing an officer following an exchange that involved Holdt fleeing from a car that had gone in the ditch on 2233rd Ave. near CTH around 10 p.m. Polk County deputies came across a Jeep Compass in the ditch. A male suspect in the back seat told the officers that a Holdt female had left the scene, fleeing into the woods. According to the police report, officers found fresh tracks heading from the crash scene into

the woods. Holdt, who appeared to be highly intoxicated, was located a short distance from the vehicle by a deputy who witnessed her attempting to cover herself in snow. A check of the license plate confirmed that Holdt was the owner of the vehicle. She told the officer that she didn’t know how her car got where it currently was located. Holdt said that she was a passenger in a different car, following her car and she didn’t know who was driving her car. After confirming her identity, the officer took Holdt to her vehicle and indicated Holdt’s footprints leading from the vehicle to where she was found in the woods.

Holdt again said she wasn’t driving the car, didn’t know who was driving it or how it had gotten into the ditch. When asked why she hid in the woods, Holt responded, “Isn’t it obvious?” telling the officer that she went into the woods to hide from the police. After several versions of the story were told, including one involving a third male who was driving, officers decided that they could not rely on Holdt to tell the truth. After refusing to take a portable breath test, Holdt was arrested for obstructing an officer and taken to the Polk County Jail.

Osceola woman arrested for seventh OWI

Bloom

A traffic stop for expired license plates ended Feb. 4 with the arrest of the driver, Jean M. Bloom, 66 of Osceola for operating while intoxicated, seventh charge.

According to the police report, Bloom was stopped just after 7 p.m, by the officer who asked for her drivers license and insurance on the car. Bloom began telling the officer about her mother’s health problems and eventually gave her purse to the officer after failing to be able to remove her license from

the purse. Bloom told the officer she had been at a local bar, stating that she had had three drinks and “a big sandwich.” Bloom submitted to a portable breath test and blew .094. She was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail following a blood draw.

Heidi Marie Tibbits, 31, Spooner, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Bernadette L. Tolan, 82, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Jerud A. Udelhofen, 36, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Lara Kristine Vandanacker, 34, St. Paul, MN, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50. Keith Marcus Vanderhyde, 45, White Bear Lake, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Ashley Michelle Waalen, 20, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Nick Michael Wahlgren, 21, Wyoming, MN, pleaded not guilty to camping in an unauthorized area. Levi Jon Ward, 20, St. Croix Falls, hunt game before/after hours (<30 minutes), $182.70. James Washington, 51, Gary, IN, pleaded not guilty to failure to keep vehicle under control, interstate record of duty status. Jessica L. Wegner, 34, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), 4175.30. Andrew Eli Wellman, 24, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50, speeding on city highway (45+ mph), $515.50. Michael C. Wheeler, 50, New Lothrod, MI, use or hunt over bait or feed, $343.50. Tammy Kay Williams, 46, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones I(20-24 mph), $225.70.

Snowmobile grab ends with disorderly conduct charge

Snowmobilers aiding a car that went into the ditch on Feb. 6 were forced to stop Austin M. Swenson, 30, of Luck from riding off with their vehicle. Swenson, a passenger in a vehicle owned by Aalyssa Holdt, 26 of Luck, was charged with disorderly conduct. According to the police report, Swenson was in a Jeep Compass that had gone into the ditch on 233rd Ave., near 60th St. Holdt fled the scene after the police arrived and was located in the woods. Swenson told the officers that Swenson he and his girlfriend permitted a native American male to drive them from a tavern home to Luck. Swenson admitted to drinking and appeared to be intoxicated. The officer asked the reporting party if there was another person and they were not certain how many people had been in the vehicle. After Holdt was located, the officer interviewed the reporting party, learning that they had offered to help the motorists. Swenson had gotten on the snowmobile the reporting party was driving. Concerned that he might drive away, the reporting part grabbed Swenson to get get him off of the snowmobile. At this point, the snowmobile tipped over and Swenson began walking down the road, cursing the reporting party. Swenson was taken to the Polk County Jail and charged with disorderly conduct.

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100 Years Ago February 3, 1916

50 Years Ago February 10, 1966

Eye Seriously Injured Frank Johnson of Clear Lake was very seriously injured last Thursday, and as a result may lose the sight of one of his eyes. Mr. Johnson was down to the Perry Jerdee home at Deronda on business and had gone into the blacksmith shop on the farm to get some tools, but being unable to find them, came out to ask the hired man where they were, when the man who was tearing the roof off the shop, dropped a board, which struck Mr. Johnson squarely in the eye. The man was not blamed for the accident. The injured man was immediately rushed to this village for medical attendance and while everything possible is being done for him, the sight of the injured member is despaired of. Later…the eye is much improved and it is thought the sight can be saved.

Accidentally Killed Geo. Houte, who has been living at the Rudy Kline home in Lincoln and going to school, ac cident a l ly shot himself while hunting last Friday and died the following day. The rifle, a Yesterday’s 22-calibre, had News been left in a Diane Stangl hollow stump and in removing it the gun was discharged. The ball hit the victim in the temple, and although medical attendance was called immediately, nothing could be done to save his life. George Harold Houte was 14 years, 1 month and 24 days of age at the time of his death.

85 Years Ago January 29, 1931 To Chicago and Back by Air Erwin Heebink was in Chicago from Wednesday until Sunday. He made the trip both ways from Minneapolis by plane. A swell trip and plenty of thrills.

February 5, 1931 Youngsters and Dogs Reign Supreme Last Saturday afternoon was proof of the old saying “Every Dog Has His Day,” when the Gem Theatre management gave free tickets to every youngster who brought a dog to the theatre, AND DID THEY BRING THEM! We didn’t know that there were so happy youngsters who were the proud owners of “mans best friend” in the city until we saw the gathering at the Gem entrance and afterwards in the parade down Main Street. It was a novel stunt and carried out in the orderly pleasing

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Amery Main Street in the 30s

The photo above is Amery’s main street looking south and judging from the vehicles parked on the street I’m guessing it was taken sometime in the 1930’s. It looks like two gentlemen are seated in front of Danielson Drug on the corner, having a chat. Union State Bank is the building in the middle of the block with the awnings and the old Amery Hotel is on the corner. Back then as you can see they still had center parking.

manner that characterizes anything that the Heywood Amusement Company attempts. We understand that a cat day is next. Whoopee! Then, perhaps the white mice, parrots and canary birds. Well let’s go. It’s all in fun and everybody is happy.

75 Years Ago February 6, 1941 Defense Money Here Principal Daryl Lien of the Amery H.S. announced Wednesday night that final approval had been given under the national defense program, whereby the government will pay instructors and buy equipment for three courses here. They are: electrical, metalworking, and mechanics. Local tradesmen in their respective crafts will be instructors, and Ag Teacher R. M. Starkey will be supervisor. Electricity and metalworking will be taught three nights a week; mechanics 2 nights a week and one afternoon. Fifteen hours a week is required for any of the courses. All young men, from 17 to 24 years inclusive, and who are not going to school, are eligible to take the course.

Soo Seeks to Close Station at Joel, Wanderoos is Next The State Public Service Commission will hold a hearing in the Eau Claire city hall Wednesday, Feb. 26, on the application of the Soo line to “discontinue custodian service at and to abandon the station at Joel, town of Clayton.” Joel is the only station between the agency stations of Amery and Turtle Lake. Clarence Brandt, proprietor of the store at Joel, and postmaster there, is depot custodian. The station at Nye was closed Saturday, Feb. 1, and the custodian eliminated. The Soo has set out a boxcar there to load the contents of the station and the structure itself will be sold. The Soo is not represented at Nye now in any manner. The railroad also is seeking to close its Wanderoos station. The Soo previously had

sought to close the station at Deronda, but there was so much opposition that the Public Service Commission denied the railroad’s request.

70 Years Ago February 7, 1946 Here’s What One Rifle Bullet Can Do There’s little doubt about the potency of firearms and persons with any common sense use them accordingly. But there seems to be some addle-brained persons in our midst that believe telephone cables are suitable for target practice. At least that is one conclusion to draw from the fact that two more cables of the local company have been perforated by rifle shots. One bullet hole alone put 85 local phones out of order and 5 long-distance circuits, which could easily be a calamity should an emergency arise.

60 Years Ago February 16, 1956 Soo Line Freight Kills Deer Herd Near Nye An all-time record in the annals of Wisconsin Conservation history was written early Monday morning when 12 deer were killed by a Soo Line freight. Apparently surprised by the freight traveling west, the deer herd was slaughtered over an area close to 2,000 feet long the rail right-of-way. The mishap occurred about two miles east of Nye, near the northern tip of Big Lake. As reconstructed by Game Management personnel and Wardens Bob Ward and Earl Gingles, the deer were feeding in a cornfield about one-quarter mile to the east and were apparently surprised by the diesel freight and stampeded, completely blinded by the light. Some were knocked from the tracks at the onset and the others apparently were able to stay ahead of the freight for a time before being ground under the wheels. The freight stopped in Dress-

er at 1:15 and reported the incident to the agent who relayed it to the next freight traveling the other way. Word arrived in Amery about 3 a.m. when the engine crew notified Night Officer Burton Millermon. Sometime before daybreak, three of the carcasses were cleaned out and stolen from the site, despite the fact that only a limited number of persons even knew of the incident at that time. Officers are investigating this sidelight to the incident. The box score on the kill is four bucks and eight does and fawns. Two of the older does were with fawns. Five of them were under a year, five were 18 months to two years and two were over two and one-half years old. Wardens Ward and Gingles buried the remains of the deer in a shallow grave near the site Tuesday.

55 Years Ago February 9, 1961 Mid Winter Blaze Warm weather brought out fire calls again this week as the Amery firemen were called out Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Fire-eaters put out a grass fire on the Leroy Johnstone farm northwest of Volga. The Wednesday morning call was to the Art Phillipson residence north of town, where another grass fire was in progress. Fire officials ask care in outdoor burning during the “snowless” winter.

Spotted Skunk Trapped in Area Curators at the University of Wisconsin are busy these days examining a rare species of skunk…thanks to the trapping prowess of Mrs. Eunice Berenschot of the Little Falls community. The critter was shipped to the Conservation department at Madison, by Carl Berg of Mellen, a son-in-law of Mrs. Berenschot, who recognized the skunk as being mighty different. The skunk was a spotted animal and only the third one ever to be found in Wisconsin.

A lightning bolt entered the home of Ray Thompson just south of the East Immanuel Church on Tuesday night at 10:50 p.m. The lightning accompanied a thunderstorm that dumped a lot of rain on this community Tuesday night with temperatures Wednesday in the 40s and most basements flooded. Only one thunderclap was heard in this area during the freak storm. The bolt of lightning entered the kitchen of the Thompson home and ripped off the plaster, tossing it across the room hard enough to embed glass into the wall and dent the kitchen cabinet doors. The bolt struck the barn first where it killed nine cows. Two windows and a screen were knocked out of the kitchen by the bolt that apparently followed the power line from the barn into the house. At the time of the bolt, Thompson and his wife were in bed, but the concussion knocked Thompson right out of bed. Early Wednesday morning, Thompson was rushed to the ARVM hospital suffering from shock.

Close Call with Asphyxiation Here An obstructed chimney brought three members of the Larry Mueller family to the brink of death last Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, Larry was able to prod his thinking enough to realize that something was wrong when his wife, Dorothy, and daughter, Rhonda, all became ill about the same time, shortly after noon. All members of the family were in the prone position, trying to recover from their illness when the husband and father roused himself from his lethargy and made it to the door. When he swung it open, he yelled to the other members of his family and they attempted to respond. Mrs. Mueller was able to make it out of doors but they were forced to drag Rhonda after she collapsed a short ways from it. After some breaths of air, the Mueller’s called the emergency number bringing Officer Robert Pabst to the scene. They were all taken to ARVM hospital for oxygen and were released after several hours. Monday, they are all on the mend but not felling very chipper as yet. After investigating the cause, it was found that a loose vent pipe had fallen into the chimney obstructing it so that burned air from the gas furnace could flow freely. This enabled ice to form on the top of the chimney, shutting off the draft entirely. The result was the displacement of oxygen-laden air with the combusted air and almost asphyxiation for the Mueller family.

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February 16 primary will narrow field of would-be justices BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

No local decisions will be on the February 16 primary ballot, but residents are encouraged to cast their vote for Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Voters are reminded to bring a photo ID with them, as Wisconsin’s Voter ID laws are now in effect. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court is comprised of seven justices who each serve ten-year terms. In the event of a vacancy, the Governor may appoint an individual, who must then be on the ballot the fi rst year in which no other justice’s term expires. Such is the case for incumbent Rebecca Bradley, whose term expires in July of 2016. Current justices are 75-year old Chief Justice Patience Roggensack, elected in 2003; 82-year old Shirley Abrahamson, fi rst appointed by Governor Lucey in 1976; 65-year old Ann Walsh Bradley, elected in 1995; 73-year old David Prosser Jr., appointed by Governor Thompson in 1998; 51-year old Annette Ziegler, elected in 2007; 49year old Michael Gableman, elected in 2008; and 44-year old Rebecca Bradley, appointed by Governor Walker in 2015. Ziegler’s term is the next to expire, in July of 2017. On the ballot February 16 are incumbent Rebecca Bradley of Wauwatosa, Joanne Kloppenburg of Madison, and Joe Donald of Milwaukee. The following is a summary of each candidate based on information provided by their campaigns.

Joanne Kloppenburg Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg has been serving the people of Wisconsin for more than 25 years. Since 2012, she’s been the presiding Judge for the Court’s District Four. Judge Kloppenburg graduated with honors and awards from the UW Law

School (1988). She earned her B.A. at Yale University (1974), and her M.P.A. at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton (1976), with scholarships, fellowships and many different jobs all along the way. Kloppenburg and her husband Jack, a native of Milwaukee, have three grown children. She is active in her community, including current board member of the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (2013-present); a mentor for the Dane County Bar Association and UW Law School (2011-present); and has previously served as a volunteer mediator, Dane County Bar AsKloppenburg sociation (2010-2012); a volunteer at the Dane County Bar Foreclosure Clinic (20102012); a Neighborhood Association Volunteer and Board Member (2000-2012); an English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor (2004-2010); and a board member of Legal Action of Wisconsin (LAW) (1991-1993). Judge Kloppenburg has taught at the UW Law School since 1990, and received the Adjunct Instructor of the Year Award in 2011. She has served as a judge for the Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament and for the UW Law School and Marquette Law School Mock Court competitions. She has also spoken to bar associations around the state on issues related to appellate and civil litigation, as well as on women judges in Wisconsin. Learn more about Judge Joanne Kloppenburg at www.kloppenburgforjustice.com.

Joe Donald The Honorable M. Joseph Donald has been a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge since his appointment

in 1996 and has been re-elected four times in Milwaukee County without opposition. He is currently assigned to the general felonies in the Criminal Division, but previously has served in civil/probate, homicide, sexual assault, and as chief judge of Children’s Court. Joe earned his law and bachelor’s degrees from Marquette University after graduating Shorewood High School. He grew up in the City of Milwaukee and attended Harambee Community Donald School as well. Donald was involved in the creation and development of the drug treatment court, and served as that court’s fi rst presiding judge. He and his wife Ann have three grown children, are members of Mother of Good Counsel parish and are lifelong residents of Milwaukee County. Donald’s community involvement includes work as a Commissioner for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. He is a former member of the Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council, the Urban Day School Board, the Milwaukee Area Technical College Board, the Governor’s Task Force to Enhance Probation and Parole, the Judicial Selection Committee; the Milwaukee School of Art & Design Board, and the Marquette Law School Alumni Board. Learn more about Judge Joe Donald at www.joedonaldforjustice.com.

Rebecca Bradley Justice Rebecca Bradley is the incumbent in this election, and was appointed to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court by Governor Scott Walker in October 2015 after the unfortunate passing of Justice Patrick Crooks. Previously she served on the Wisconsin

Wisconsin firm terminates Muslim workers in prayer dispute MILWAUKEE (AP) — A civil liberties group said Wednesday that it plans to fi le federal discrimination and harassment complaints after a Wisconsin manufacturer fired seven Muslim employees for violating a company break policy that doesn’t provide extra time for prayer. Ariens Co. terminated the workers in a dispute that began last month when it moved to enforce an existing rule of two 10-minute breaks per work shift and dozens of Muslim staffers of Somali descent walked off the job in protest. Of the 53 employees involved, 32 have abided with the policy, 14 resigned and seven were terminated Tuesday, according to Ariens spokeswoman Ann Stilp. The news of the terminations was first reported by WLUK-TV in Green Bay. “We would have liked for more employees to stay, but we respect their decision,” Stilp told The Associated Press. But a spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations

said the company just wanted “to weed them out.” “There is a lot of flexibility to keep these employees if the company is willing to do that,” Jaylani Hussein said of the employees, who joined the company last summer through an employment services contractor in Green Bay. The company — based in Brillion, about 90 miles north of Milwaukee — initially allowed the Muslim employees to leave their work stations a third time to accommodate prayers, but said it began disrupting production at the lawn mower and snowblower manufacturer. CEO Dan Ariens said last month that the best solution was to schedule break time and stay within the policy of two breaks, which the company says isn’t new and is discussed during employee orientation. Ariens has said it has had longstanding religious accommodations for Muslim workers, including a prayer room. But if the company previously

allowed prayer breaks, Hussein said, it can’t legally end such accommodations. He also said the employees had been harassed by co-workers and that Ariens didn’t handle the complaints properly. Hussein did not specify when complaints would be fi led with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Stilp said the company had taken extra time to overcome language and culture barriers and be flexible with the workers, bringing in interpreters and consulting with the Islamic Society of Milwaukee to help mediate. CAIR has been involved in discussions with one of the largest beef producers in North America, Cargill, over Muslim prayer accommodations at a meat processing plant in Colorado. The company changed a policy to allow workers fired in a dispute over the prayer policy to reapply for their jobs in 30 days, rather than six months. The prayer policy, however, still hasn’t been resolved, Hussein said.

Court of Appeals and as a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge. Justice Bradley is the fi rst to bring judicial experience on both the trial court and intermediate appellate court benches to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Before answering a calling to public service, she practiced law for over 16 years. Bradley attended Marquette University where she earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Business Economics in 1993. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1996. Bradley In 2012, Justice Bradley was recognized as one of Milwaukee’s Leading Lawyers in Litigation, Business Law, and Internet Law by M Magazine. In 2010 she received the Women in Law Award from the Wisconsin Law Journal and was named a “Rising Star” Attorney on the 2010 and 2008 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list. “I am committed to the rule of law and applying the law fairly and impartially,” says Bradley. “When I proudly took the Oath of Office, I swore to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Wisconsin. I understand my duty to apply the law as it is written and not as I may wish it to be. I have faithfully exercised this duty in hundreds of cases as a judge on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and as a Justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It is my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Wisconsin.” Learn more about Justice Rebecca Bradley at www.justicerebeccabradley.com.

Finance committee to vote on dementia bills MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature’s budget committee is set to vote on five bills to help people cope with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The bills would lay out $50,000 to purchase licenses for a virtual dementia tour, a program that simulates dementia; $50,000 in additional funding annually for Alzheimer’s research at UW-Madison; $1 million in additional money annually for the state’s Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program; $465,000 in ongoing funding to support four more dementia care specialists spread across counties with fewer than 150,000 people and a state specialist trainer; and an additional $250,000 in fiscal year 2016-17 for state grants for training county and regional crisis teams on providing help to dementia sufferers.

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Warriors crown three conference champions BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s third-ranked WIAA Division 2 wrestling team had a strong showing at Saturday’s Middle Border Conference Meet, securing three individual champions. As a team, the Warriors placed second behind top-ranked Ellsworth. Earning individual titles for the Warriors were Hunter Marko (138 pounds), Eli Newton (220 pounds) and Bennett Paulson (195 pounds). Andrew Smith (126 pounds) and seventh-ranked Mike Smith (106 pounds) both finished second while Tyler Nichols (182 pounds), Alex Thomsen (152 pounds) and Shawn Waalen (160 pounds) each took third. “We had a good showing at

the conference tournament despite not having Jonny Benitez in the lineup,” said Amery Coach Scott Marko. Top-ranked Marko opened with a 43-second pinning of St. Croix Central’s George Vondriska and followed with a 1:01 fall over Ellsworth’s Devin Drier. He then secured his fourth conference championship with a 17-1 technical fall over New Richmond’s Seth Leavens and was named the Middle Border Conference Outstanding Wrestler. Eighth-ranked Newton claimed a 1:29 fall over Ellsworth’s Jacob Kinneman in the semifinals before topping Osceola’s Tanner Johnson, 6-0, in the title match. Paulson (ranked No. 1) defeated Prescott’s Ty Sanford by

way of a 1:21 fall in the semifinals and dominated New Richmond’s Caleb Neumann in the first-place match by way of a 2:10 fall to earn his second conference title. Neither of Andrew Smith’s (ranked fourth at 132 pounds) first two matches lasted a minute as he pinned Osceola’s Hunter Kautz in 56 seconds and New Richmond’s Dylan Wachter in 22 seconds. But he met his match in the final against Ellsworth’s fourth-ranked Sam Stuhl, who secured the championship with a 7-4 decision. Mike Smith claimed a 7-4 decision over Baldwin-Woodville’s Tanner Booth in the semifinal round before losing, 4-0, to Ellsworth’s ninth-ranked Matthew Peterson. Nichols opened with a 1:39 fall

over New Richmond’s Bailey Germain and a loss by fall (3:33) to Ellsworth’s fifth-ranked Jacob Sigler. He answered with 1:30 pin over Somerset’s Peter Lepper. He then earned his third-place finish with a 1-0 decision over Prescott’s River Christensen. Thomsen lost 7-2 to Osceola’s Ethan Freese in the quarterfinals, but finished strong with a 9-0 win over Prescott’s Jonah Luksich, a 39-second fall over Ellsworth’s Breck Melstrom and a 7-2 win over St. Croix Central’s Drew Malecek. “Alex Thomsen wrestled extremely well, as did Tyler Nichols,” Coach Marko said. Waalen lost 6-4 in his first match against SCC’s ninthranked Kyle Larson and rebounded to win his next three

matches by fall – 4:39 against Osceola’s Jack Feldt, 1:02 over Baldwin-Woodville’s Brice Almquist and 3:24 over New Richmond’s Jake LaVenture. Jack Ince (285 pounds) and Jude Ingham (113 pound) each placed fourth. Earning fifthplace finishes were James Baillargeon (145 pounds), Carl Oman (170 pounds) and Noah Zhin (120 pounds). Dylan Clausen (132 pounds) placed sixth. “It was a great team effort and the kids proved that they are deserving of the number 3 ranking in the state as a team,” Coach Marko said.

Team Scores Ellsworth 282, Amery 210.5, New Richmond 187, St. Croix Central 145.5, Osceola 98, Baldwin-Woodville 84.5, Prescott 72, Somerset 69

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Hunter Marko won the title at 138 pounds, winning his first match in 43 seconds. ERIC PAULSON

Bennett Paulson is the MBC champion at 195 pounds.

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Eli Newton won the title at 220 pounds. ERIC PAULSON

Andrew Smith placed second at 126 pounds.

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Shawn Waalen placed third at 160 pounds.

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Alex Thomsen placed third at 152 pounds.

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Clear Lake wins conference meet, has five champions NICOLE ANDERSON

Clear Lake wrestlers took first at the Lakeland Conference Tournament and also received their trophy for West Lakeland Dual meet champs. Front row, from left are Clear Lake wrestlers who won conference championships: Ryan Anderson 106, Zach Elmer 120, Gabe Colbeth 126, Nick Sempf 132, and Ian Ruble 220.

Spartans pull away from hockey team in final home game BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s hockey team wrapped up its final home game of the season on Thursday with a 13-2 loss to the Somerset Spartans. The contest belonged to the Spartans from the very beginning as Somerset opened with three goals in the first 8 minutes. It took nearly 7 minutes for the Warriors to answer as Cam Smith lit the lamp with an even strength goal at the 14:50 mark and was assisted by Casey Brune. Again, the Spartans rattled off three unanswered goals to extend their lead to 6-1 just over 2 minutes into the second period. Amery’s Dylan Nyholm posted the Warriors’ final goal 10:53 into the second period off assists by Ryan Van Blaricom and Smith. That’s when Somerset really ran away with the win, scoring seven more goals to put the game away 6:24 into the third

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Warrior hockey players prepare for a face off during last week’s game against Somerset.

period. “Senior night is always a fun night for the boys,” said Amery

Coach Tim Henningsgard. “I wish we could have been a little more competitive down the

stretch for the seniors playing their last home game.” Overall, the Warriors played

one of their cleanest of the season, committing just two minor penalties while Somerset spent 11 minutes in the box on four infractions, including a major checking from behind penalty in the third period against Hunter Hartwick. Somerset’s Alex Lahde had the hot stick, scoring four goals and adding one assist. Wil Gauper scored twice and racked up four assists. Austin Becker and Martin Moioffer each had two goals and one assist. Jackson Haukom and Jack Peterson combined for five assists. Amery goalkeepers Adam Doroff and Adrian Troff combined for 26 saves while the Somerset goalie trio of Adam Larson, Bryce Hanson and Francisco Gomez needed just 10 saves to secure the win. Doroff tallied 21 saves and allowed 10 goals. Troff had five saves and was scored against three times.

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WIAA 2016 Boys Hockey Tournament WIAA 2016 Boys Hockey Tournament

Sectional #1 Sectional #1

Regionals Regionals

Feb. 16 Feb. 16

Feb. 18/19 Feb. 18/19

@ Wildcat Centre Arena

#8 River Falls #8 River Falls

#1 Hudson #1 Hudson

Feb. 26/27 Feb. 26/27

WIAA State Tournament WIAA State Tournament March 3 ­ Quarterfinals March 3 ­ Quarterfinals Sectional #1 VS Sectional #4 Sectional #1 VS Sectional #4 5 p.m. 5 p.m.

Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

#5 Rice Lake #5 Rice Lake

Feb. 26/27 Feb. 26/27

@ Hudson Civic Center @ Hudson Civic Center Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

#9 Grantsburg Co­op #9 Grantsburg Co­op Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM @ Wildcat Centre Arena

Feb. 23 Feb. 23

Sectionals Sectionals

@ Dunn County Ice @ Dunn County Ice Arena Arena Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

#4 Menomonie #4 Menomonie

#3 Somerset Co­op #3 Somerset Co­op

Sectional Champion Sectional Champion @ New Richmond @ New Richmond Sports Center 2:00 PM Sat, Feb 27 Sports Center 2:00 PM Sat, Feb 27

@ Somerset Youth Civic @ Somerset Youth Civic Center Center Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

#11 Amery Co­op #11 Amery Co­op @ Superior Ice Arena

#6 Superior #6 Superior

@ United Civic Center

#10 Spooner Co­op #10 Spooner Co­op

Feb. 23 Feb. 23

@ Onalaska Omni @ Onalaska Omni Center Center 2:00 PM Sat, Feb 27 2:00 PM Sat, Feb 27

@ New Richmond Sports @ New Richmond Sports Center Center Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

#2 New Richmond #2 New Richmond

Feb. 16 Feb. 16

#1 Onalaska the boards, #1 Onalaska

hauling in 10 rebounds and notching a team-high five assists @ Onalaska Omni Center and three steals to go with her sev@ Onalaska Omni Center 7:00 PM #9 Viroqua Co­op 7:00 PM #9 Viroqua Co­op en points. Abby Schmidt added six Amery’s girls’ basketball team @Green Island Ice Arena rebounds. claimed sole possession of fourth points and six@Green Island Ice Arena Tue, Feb 16 7:30 PM Esmee Luchtenburg also had a place in the Middle Border Confer Tue, Feb 16 7:30 PM with #8 La Crosse Central/Logan strong night dishing the rock as ence standings on Thursday #8 La Crosse Central/Logan a 55-36 victory over the Osceola she finished with four assists, three rebounds and three points. Gabby Cheiftains. MBC) fed#5 Aquinas Co­op (9-8, 6-6 The Warriors off Fredrick added four rebounds and #5 Aquinas Co­op the hot hand of Jillian Jensen, who two points. Hailey Streich scored one point and scored a game-high 22 points while @ Lunda Memorial Ice contributed two assists. @ Lunda Memorial Ice Arena Overall, the Warriors shot 46 perposting seven rebounds and three Arena 7:00 PM cent from the field while holding steals. Katlyn Fouks pitched in a#4 Black River Falls sol-7:00 PM #4 Black River Falls Osceola (5-12, 5-7 MBC) to just 20 perid 14 points, seven rebounds and two Co­op Co­op Sectional Champion cent shooting. steals to complete the 1-2 punch. Sectional Champion Madelyn Granica was a force on

#3 West Salem/Bangor #3 West Salem/Bangor

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2-9 vs. Ellsworth 2-11 at Unity 2-16 at Osceola

@West Salem/Bangor Thu, Feb 18 7:30 PM

#11 Sauk Prairie Co­op Clear Lake #11 Sauk Prairie Co­op

at Superior Thu, Feb 18 7:30 PM

Amery Wrestling

2-9 at Glenwood City 2-12 vs. Bald win-Woodville 2-15 at Chetek-Weyerhaeyser

Amery Hockey

Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

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Amery Girls Basketball

Sectionals Sectionals

Feb. 18/19 Feb. 18/19

Amery Boys Basketball

#7 Baldwin­Woodville Co­op #7 Baldwin­Woodville Co­op Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM @ United Civic Center

Sectional #4 Sectional #4

@West Salem/Bangor

Thu, Feb 18 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM @ Superior Ice Arena

Regionals Regionals

2-12 at Black River Falls 2-16 WIAA regionals

2-13 WIAA at Amery

Regionals

Clayton Boys Basketball 2-9 at Unity 2-12 vs. Northwood 2-16 at New Auburn

Clayton Girls Basketball

@South Wood County 2-9 vs. Clear Lake @South Wood County Rec Center Rec Center 2-12 vs. Northwood 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 2-16 #2 Wisconsin Rapids vs. Chetek-Weyer#2 Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln haeuser Lincoln

@POPPY WATERMAN Boys Basketball @POPPY WATERMAN Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM

2-9 vs. Grantsburg Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM #6 Reedsburg Area Co­op 2-15 at Spring Valley #6 Reedsburg Area Co­op #7 Tomah

#7 Tomah Clear Lake @ Mose Lamb Hockey Arena Girls Basketball

@ Mose Lamb Hockey Arena Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM

2-12 vs. Cumberland Tue, Feb 16 7:00 PM #10 Sparta #10 Sparta

Wisconsin reinforces in trenches on national signing day MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin got reinforcements in the trenches on national signing day. Coach Paul Chryst’s highest-rated signees among the 25-member recruiting class announced Wednesday were a beefy, in-state offensive lineman and a productive pass rusher from Arizona. Chryst, who took over as coach in December 2014, capped his first full recruiting cycle with two quality big men. It’s a Badgers specialty. In-state product Cole Van Lanen, a consensus four-star

prospect, will make the trip this fall from Green Bay to join an already young offensive line that should improve after its growing pains in 2015. Like Van Lanen, defensive lineman Garrett Rand earned an invite to the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Rand, who had 92 tackles and 15 sacks as a high school senior, would also give a relatively young position group even more depth.

Other things to know: Top 25 Class: On the bubble. Best in class: Wisconsin’s switch in defensive coordinators from Dave Aranda to Jus-

tin Wilcox didn’t hurt when it came to signing Rand. The Badgers are sticking with a 3-4 base defense. After getting hired last week, Wilcox’s first official duty with Wisconsin was a recruiting visit to Rand. “Garrett’s a very explosive, strong kid. He’s got scheme versatility ... he’s not a guy you can pigeon-hole, he can play different spots along the defensive line,” Wilcox said. Rand also wrestled in high school. Best of the rest: Sam Brodner, a 5-foot-10 running back from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, was the Chicago Tribune Player of

the Year as a senior. ... P Anthony Lotti was recruited from Flowery Branch, Georgia and figures to play right away with senior Drew Meyer out of eligibility. Late addition: Wisconsin added two defensive backs in late January when Caesar Williams and Deron Harrell gave their verbal commitments, according to Scout.com. Chryst said Harrell may not officially join the team until January 2017. CB Sojourn Shelton will be the lone returning starter in the secondary in the 2016 season.

One that got away: Touted running back prospect Antonio Williams dropped his verbal commitment to Wisconsin in October to commit to Ohio State. How they’ll fit in: The sting of losing Williams is eased a bit with the late addition of Brodner, plus the return of Corey Clement to the Wisconsin backfield in 2016. There is depth at the position with Clement joining fellow returnees Dare Ogunbowale and Taiwan Deal.

Wilcox learns from USC time, takes over Wisconsin defense BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP SPORTS WRITER

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst and Justin Wilcox clicked soon after they started talking about the Badgers’ vacant defensive coordinator job. They shared similar philosophies about how to run a defense, and Wilcox had experience coordinating defenses at high-profi le programs. The spotlight is on Wilcox again as he takes over one of the stingiest defenses in the nation over the last three seasons. Wilcox, 39, was formally

introduced on Monday as the Badgers’ new coordinator. There was no time to waste. “No. 1 goal — I’ve got flash cards — names and places and numbers — and I’m learning those guys and (getting) to know them,” Wilcox said. He takes over for the wildly successful Dave Aranda, who left Wisconsin after three seasons to take the same position at SEC power LSU. That move likely came with a significant raise for Aranda, whose annual salary at Wisconsin was about $520,000. The Badgers finished first in scoring defense and second in

total defense in 2015. Wisconsin never dropped below 17th in scoring defense or seventh in total defense during Aranda’s tenure. In steps Wilcox, who also has a lot of big-game experience. He knows Aranda from when they were assistants in the former Western Athletic Conference. Aranda was a defensive line coach and coordinator at Hawaii. Wilcox was Boise State’s defensive coordinator when the Broncos went 13-0 and beat powerhouse Oklahoma 43-42 in overtime in a memorable Fiesta Bowl in the 2006

season. Wilcox also spent two seasons as the coordinator at Tennessee, and another two at Washington, where he led a dramatic improvement in the Huskies defense. He then ran into the problems at Southern California. In 2014, USC was in the top 20 in turnover margin, red zone defense and third-down conversion defense. But Wilcox’s defense struggled for stretches last season despite a wealth of five-star talent. There were unusual circumstances around the team after coach Steve Sarkisian was

fired in October. Clay Helton took over as interim coach, and then fired Wilcox after taking over the job permanently in December. The addition of Wilcox gives Wisconsin a full coaching staff with Signing Day coming up on Wednesday, the first day that high school seniors can formally declare where they intend to play in college. Spring practice begins in March. The Badgers also announced Monday that the spring game would take place on April 23.

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A Regular Board Meeting meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, February 15, 2016, at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: -------------------------------------------------------I. Call to Order II. Spotlight on Education III. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers IV. Community Comments V. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports VI. Informational Items A. 2014-15 Financial Audit Report Brock Geyen, Clifton Allen Larson VII. Action Items A. 2016 Summer School Dates and Teacher Pay - Mr. Kuchta VIII. Closed Session A. Personnel Items B. Review of performance evaluation data and consideration of continued employment and considering financial, medical, social or personal histories or disciplinary data of specific persons in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c). IX. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session. X. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education

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AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 6, 2016 The Amery City Council met for a regular meeting on January 6, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers. City Council President Kristen Vicker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present: Vicker, Rick Davis, Rick Van Blaricom, Tim Strohbusch, Julie Riemenschneider and David Myers. Excused: Mayor Kay Erickson. Staff present: Darcy Long, Fran Duncanson, Megan Will, Chanz Green, Tom Marson, Dale Koehler, and James Nalen. Others present: Bob Zank of WPCA, Larry Stelter, Jessica de la Cruz of the Amery Free Press, Gloria Lansin, and Andrea Grasser-Yuhas. Clerk Duncanson conducted roll call. Tom Marson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2015 City Council meeting. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Officers Reports Police Chief - Marson: Presented a plaque of appreciation to Andrea Grasser-Yuhas who recently left the Amery Police Department after 16 years of service to the community. The activity report for December was presented and the annual report will be available next month. Asst. Chief Vierkandt recently completed an organizational leadership course for law enforcement. Snowmobiles now require trail passes, check the DNR website for information. Something else new is it is now required to report to the State within 30 days if you sell a vehicle. DPW Director - Green: Asst. Green gave the report. The dump is open all of this and next week to get rid of Christmas trees. Maintenance of vehicles and equipment is keeping them busy. There was a sewer lateral collapse on Fay Street. It you are experiencing any issues due to this please contact the Dept. Library Director - Nalen: There will be a job skills café on January 26th conducted by Polk County workforce development. A new program called “First Experiences” for toddlers through age two is a preschool story time with no sign up required. Tech help is still available twice a week. There is an upcoming program on how to de-stress through adult coloring.

POLK COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE For period of April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2017

Seeking a long term, stable source of property insurance for Polk County. Vendor Registration, Information and statements are provided on website: http://wwwpublicpurchase.com Proposals must be submitted no later than February 29, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. to mailing address: Polk County Department of Administration Attention: Maggie Wickre 100 Polk Plaza, Ste. 220 Balsam Lake, WI 54810

City Administrator - Long: Reminded the public to pick up your trash when ice fishing. The engineers for the Granum boat landing project have begun the process to apply for permits. The City is applying for a boat launch grant that needs to be used within 18 months of award. The downtown City parking lot will be re-bid due to high bids received in the fall. The new website has the “notify me” feature to sign up for notifications of various events. Management Analyst - Will: Comprehensive plan updates are being made. The Housing study with the AEDC is coming up. The Bird City Wisconsin application is complete with necessary criteria being met. Fire Chief - Koehler: Two mutual aid calls have been extended to the Apple River Fire Dept. Koehler reviewed the monthly report and commented there were a total of 456 runs in 2015. The Lakes are starting to freeze up and there is a concern about bad ice. It is not safe for vehicles to be on the ice yet. New Business Motion by Davis and seconded by Riemenschneider to appoint David Myers to fill the City Council member vacancy due to the resignation of Jack Rogers for the balance of the term to April 2018. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to adopt and approve Ordinance 1-2016: Repeal and Replace Ordinance 7-2011 Establishing Ward and Aldermanic Districts (Due to Airport Property Annexation) Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve Resolution 1-2016 “Adoption of International Migratory Bird Day”. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Myers discussed this Resolution as a requirement to meet the Bird City USA criteria for the City. Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve an operator’s license for Donny Rosen. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Strohbusch to adjourn at 5:44 p.m. Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried. Frances Duncanson, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING CITY OF AMERY The Plan Commission of the City of Amery will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St., Amery, WI. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public input on the rezoning of the following property from R-3 Two-Family Condominium to I-1 Light Industrial. 1. W ½ SE NE, 20 Acres Just North of the Amery Airport The petitioner (owner) of the property is: City of Amery Darcy Long, Zoning Administrator

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Residents over 65 can now get non-expiring IDs to replace driver’s license Wisconsin now allows its residents who are U.S. citizens age 65 and over to obtain an ID card which never needs to be renewed. The new non-expiring ID card carries the same appearance and security features as traditional eight-year cards, with the words "Non-expiring" appearing in place of the typical expiration date. "This new feature is a great option for any senior adults who no longer wish to drive or who already hold a Wisconsin ID card. Once they obtain the non-expiring card, they'll never need to return to a DMV service center," said Corey Kleist, Qualifications and Issu-

ance section chief. The ID card is free if used for voting purposes and, once issued, the card never needs to be renewed. While there is no such thing as a "Voter ID," many Wisconsin residents present their DMV-issued driver license or ID card as their form of identification. Senior drivers who wish to obtain this non-expiring ID card must surrender their license and driving privileges. An individual cannot hold both an ID and a driver license. Note, surrendering of a driver license will make the individual ineligible to operate a motor vehicle in any state.

TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 7. Presentation and Approval of Bills 8. New Business 9. Unfinished Business 10. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published February 9, 2016 - Amery Free Press

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Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Ida Mae’s Cafe back room, Amery, WI AGENDA 1. Call to Order/ Set the Agenda/ Recognize Official Notice 2. Approval of the Minutes of the July 18, 2015 meeting 3. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report/Audit Committee 2015 Report Presentation 4. Action Items: a. Update on grant awards and applications 1. Weed Harvesting application submitted 2. 2015 Clean Boats Clean Water grant completed 3. 2016 Clean Boats Clean Water grant application approved 4. 2015-16 Healthy Lakes Projects completed 5. 2016-17 Healthy Lakes Projects submitted 6. 2016-17 Surface Water Grant application submitted b. Approval of Audit Committee’s final 2015 Report c. Modification/Review of 2016 budget d. Discussion on 2016 activities e. Other 5. Adjournment WNAXLP

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2016 Center Street Parking Lot Improvements – Rebid Amery, Wisconsin

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Amery until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of the following items in the approximate quantities indicated: Quantity 1,500 CY 3,600 SY 4,700 SY 200 LF 100 SY 150 LF 2 Each 3 Each 930 TON 435 LF 575 LF 335 LF 1,600 SF 530 SF 275 SY 2,810 LF 3 Each 78 LF

Item Common Excavation Crushed Aggregate Base Course, 1-1/4 inch Pulverize Asphaltic Surface Remove Concrete Curb and Gutter Remove Concrete Driveway or Sidewalk Reinforced Concrete Pipe, 12-inch Storm Sewer Manhole with Casting Inlet with Casting Asphaltic Pavement 3-inch Type E-3 Concrete Curb and Gutter, 30-inch Concrete Curb and Gutter, 18-inch Concrete Curb and Gutter, 18-inch mountable Concrete Sidewalk, 4-inch Concrete Pedestrian Ramps, 6-inch Rain Garden Pavement Marking Epoxy 4-inch Pavement Marking Epoxy Handicap Symbol Pavement Marking Epoxy Crosswalk Block 2-foot width

Bids shall be on the form provided for that purpose and according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) dated January 29, 2016. The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc.com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.sehinc. com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the PROJECT BID INFORMATION link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 4255934 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $90. Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids shall be directed to the City Clerk securely sealed and endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “BID FOR 2016 CENTER STREET PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS - REBID.” Bidders Proof of Responsibility must be submitted to SEH in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Contractors on the Project shall be required to comply with the minimum wages and labor standards as determined by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development Wage Rate Determination. The City of Amery reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City. Mr. Darcy Long, Administrator City of Amery 118 Center Street West Amery, WI 54001 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES

At the election to be held on February 16, 2016 in Polk County, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated: ALL POLLING PLACES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. CITY OF AMERY Voting at: Amery City Hall 118 Center St. W, Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk, 715-268-7486

TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Town Hall 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189

TOWN OF ALDEN Voting at: Alden Town Hall 183 155th St., Star Prairie Judy Demulling, Clerk, 715-248-7859

TOWN OF GARFIELD Voting at: Garfield Town Hall 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 US Hwy. 8, Range Fritz Coulter, Deputy Clerk, 715-268-4896

TOWN OF LINCOLN Voting at: Lincoln Town Hall 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747

TOWN OF BEAVER Voting at: Beaver Town Hall 1541 Cty. Hwy. T, Turtle Lake Wendy Coleman, Clerk, 715-986-4725

TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Voting at: Vance Creek Town Hall 174 2nd Ave., Cty. Hwy. A, Reeve Marge Marlett, Clerk, 715-948-2670

TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Voting at: Black Brook Town Hall 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Voting at: Municipal Building 133 Clayton Ave. East, Clayton Bob Kazmierski, Clerk, 715-948-2460

TOWN OF CLAYTON Voting at: Clayton Town Hall 462 105th Ave., Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2564

VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Village Hall 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157

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THANK YOU With Grateful Hearts from the family of Johnathan T. Carnine There are no words adequate enough to express our deep gratitude for the outpouring of compassion, love, support and prayers for our family during and after the loss of our beloved Johnathan. We are overwhelmed with the enormous abundance of love from hundreds of people for Johnathan and his life. Through the heartbreaking pain of losing Johnathan, we are humbled at the magnitude of blessings and love from so many. We would like to thank with heartfelt gratitude: —All who have stopped by with food, support, prayers, hugs and ears to listen. —All who have called, sent cards, sympathy messages and memorial gifts (both off-line and on-line). —To the many, many people across the United States, who have sent cards and messages of love, support and continued prayers. Both from listeners of the Christian radio station. 98.5 KTIS and their “Prayer Works” ministry and also, the members of Christian Healthcare Ministries and their “Prayer Request” ministry. And thank you, the Wapogasset Bible Camp’s many members for all their prayers. —A special thank you to Chuck, Ed and Tyler and everyone at Williamson-White Funeral Home. Your compassion and care are truly a gift from God. —A special thank you to Pastor Eric Christenson at Amery Free Lutheran Church, for all your prayers, help, compassion and understanding. God has blessed us with you in our lives. —To all those at Amery Free Lutheran Church who helped by cooking, organizing, music and sound, office work, serving and cleaning. You eased our burden so much. Thank you. —Thank you so much to Bob Johnson from East Immanuel Church for all your help, hard work, care and compassion. —To Bergmann’s Greenhouses in Clayton for the beautiful woodland arrangements. You far exceeded our expectations. Thank you. Also to Stems From the Heart Floral in Amery for the very lovely flowers and plants. Thank you. We are so very grateful for everything. May God bless you all. With love, Brita Carnine Tom & Becky Carnine Jacob & Kim Carnine Martin & Lynne Schoen Soren Schoen Kai Schoen

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Hungry TurTle Farmers Coop

annual meeTing announCemenT Sunday, February 28th, 2016 • Noon - 4:00 p.m. Hungry Turtle Institute 110 North Keller Avenue Amery, Wisconsin Hungry Turtle Farmers Coop says “Thank You!” to Farm Table Restaurant and its customers. With direct purchases of $100K the last 16 months, Farm Table is helping family farms sell produce, dairy and meat – high quality food grown right here. “Buy local” starts at our farms, comes to Farm Table, feeds a community, and ends up strengthening the economy of west Wisconsin. Have a great eating season in 2016 – Buy Local!

Looking for more farm producers: 715-268-2300

Amery Chevrolet is a proud sponsor of Amery Youth Hockey

Once again this year, Amery Chevrolet is proud to make a monetary and gear donation to Amery’s Youth Hockey program. Doc Watson is very proud to present this to our youth hockey program on Amery Chevrolet’s behalf. WE ARE HERE FOR AMERY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES KANABEC COUNTY FOR NEW & USED VEHICLES, PARTS & SERVICE.

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Ice Fishing Fun The Wanderoos Area Community Club hosted their annual ice fishing contest on Lake Wapogasset Saturday. The weather was perfect and a good time was had by fishermen (and women) young and old.

Thank You . . .

Wanderoos Area Community Club would like to thank everyone who joined us for our fishing contest held on Lake Wapogasset for the 27th Annual Ice Fishing Contest. We would also like to thank local businesses that donated door prizes, and a big thank you to all of our contest sponsors:

Russell’s Sport N Bike, Star Prairie Leadholm & LaMere Insurance, Amery Slumberland Furniture, Amery Shoreview Supper Club, Amery Monty’s Sportsman, Milltown Clear Choice Printing, Amery True Value, Amery and Clear Lake UW Wanderoos Bar & Grill St. Croix Outdoors, St. Croix Falls Bremer Bank, Amery Frontier Ag & Turf, New Richmond Chet Johnson Drug, Amery

Thank You!

Wanderoos Area Community Club would like to thank all the kids and parents for bringing kids that participated in our kid’s fishing contest held February 6th. About $1000 in prizes were given away with 109 kids participating. Congratulations to the parents and to the kids!

The following businesses all helped to make this contest another memorable one! Star Prairie Fish & Game, Star Prairie Bernick’s Bottling, Dresser Polk County Sportsmen’s Club Central Auto and Towing, Amery UW Wanderoos, Wanderoos Panfish Plastics, Mike Wendt, proprietor Wanderoos Area Lions Club Balsam Lake Rod & Gun Club, Balsam Lake Monty’s Sports Haven, Milltown Wanderoos Royalty and helpers Wanderoos Area Community Club

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BIG LAKE

FISHING CONTEST 2016 Saturday, February 20 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Big Lake, Wisconsin All proceeds go toward stocking Big Lake, Round Lake and Church Pine Lake CASH PRIZES FOR PANFISH, BASS AND WALLEYE AND NORTHERN Come on out for a great time! Adults: First Place $100, Second Place $50, Third Place $25 Kids: First Place $25, Second Place $15, Third Place $10 Tickets: $12 (kids 5 and under fish free and receive a prize) Tickets can be purchased in advance or the day of the event at the Big Lake Store (715) 294-2342) ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENTERED TO WIN DOOR PRIZES. Need not be present to win.

Hundreds of door prizes!

Deer’s Bar & Grill

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents

For more information or to sponsor this event call 651-485-2451

“Love Poems for St. Valentine’s Day”

Main Street, Deer Park Phone 715-269-5252

Homemade Daily Food Specials featuring Deer’s Food Locker meat products

An evening of famous poems read by Northern Lakes Theater Guild members. Saturday, February 13 - 7:30 p.m. The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, WI - (715) 268-6811

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AMERY, 208 KELLER AVE. WIS. AMERY, WISCONSIN

MONDAYS 50¢ Wings TUESDAYS Bingo 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Tacos $1.50 THURSDAYS 1/3# Burger Basket FRIDAYS Cod Fish Fry SATURDAYS Breakfast 9 a.m.-noon SUNDAYS $3 Bloody Mary w/chaser

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February Featured Artists: Printmaker Emily Gray Koehler and Kay Brathol-Hostvet www.ArtzgAllery.org Potter Bruce Kaupanger Painter Diana Randolph

Edna Grotjahn Early - jewelry

Valentine’s Day Dinner

OPEN DAILY at 10:30 a.m.

Jerry Stebbins - photography

Stop in for details on Snowmobile Poker Run Feb. 27

Kevin Roth - oil painting

Sunday, Feb. 14th 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church 214 North St. W Deer Park

Chicken Alfredo, Spaghetti, Salad, Candy, Dessert Free Will Offering

Balsam Lutheran Church

1115 Mains Crossing Ave., Amery

Phone 715-268-9291

Presenting . . .

“Sonny Winberg”

Sonny Winberg is a diesel mechanic from Harris, MN, who taught himself to play the guitar as a young adult. Sonny has had a band (The Sonny Winberg Band) and has performed alone for a short time. He has performed in Nashville, at the Midwest Country Theatre in Sandstone and at many churches over the last few years singing a variety of Gospel and Country music. At Balsam, Sonny will also be including Valentine’s Day music for your listening enjoyment.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Please stay for bars and refreshments after concert A freewill offering will be taken to help with cost.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

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Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery

Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill, Turtle Lake

MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery True Value ............................77.5 Tac Two ..............................................63.0 Division 2 Shoreview ........................................60.0 Harper Reality Group .....................39.5 High games: Bob Gills 258-247215, Gary Nottom 234, Brandon Anderson 226-224 -224, Billy Vierkandt 207, Bruce Hammer 203-202, Ken Nelson 200. High series: Bob Gillis 720, Brandon Anderson 674, Bruce Hammer 587, Gary Nottom 565. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................79.0 Waterside ..........................................72.0 Division 2 Northwest Communications ......58.5 Chet Johnson Drug .........................30.5 High games: Chris Sobottka 226201, Will Schaffer 220-212, Scott Jensen 211, Wade Prindle 206-202. High series: Will Schaeffer 597, Chris Sobottka 596, Wade Prindle 592, Scott Jensen 590. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn................................70.5 Lamperts ...........................................52.0 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................74.0 Amery Fire Dept. .............................43.5 High games: Chris Sobottka 268, Jerod Wollan 242-228, Beau Gorres 228-224, Bruce Hammer 217, Dave Fox 212, Denis Carteron 205-202, Nate Webb 202, Lee Jones 200. High series: Jerod Wollan 644, Beau Gorres 642, Denis Carteron 588, Nate Webb 578, Dave Fox 578, Chris Sobottka 566, Lee Jones 556, Bruce Hammer 556. THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Northwest Communications ..........53 Amery Fire .............................................47 Bremer ................................................... 38 Division 2 Chet’s ......................................................57 AHC ..........................................................55 Club 53 ...................................................50 High games: Katie Lauterbach 243-178-164, Marcia Clark 183-159, Diane Lewis 174-150, Michelle Webb 173, Linda Mullendore 171, Sherry Martin 165, Kelli Galbraith 161-156, Shelby Cockrell 160, Bette Elmer 158, Cindy Hardina 157-150, Janet Martinson 154. High series: Katie Lauterbach 585, Marcia Clark 491, Linda Mullendore 469, Shelby Cockrell 457, Bette Elmer 450, Michelle Webb 439, Kelli Galbraith 429, Cindy Hardina 426.

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 No Wicks Moravit ............................... 36 Clear Lake Auto ...................................22 Austad’s Super Valu.......................... 20 Bye .............................................................6 Division 2 Countyline Dairy..................................43 Becker’s Truckin....................................31 Spare Time Bowl................................ 30 Bowlin Buddies................................... 28 High game: Brenda Levine 248, Sheila LaBlanc 198, Judy Ullom 184, Kris Osborne 182, Deanna Moravitz 180, Shannon Bents 180, Michelle Holister 178, Debbie Anderson 172, Beth Knops 172, Lori Larson 171. High series: Brenda Levine 512, Deanne Moravitz 507, Lori Larson 505, Sheila LaBlanc 502, Orreen Nottom 495, Judy Ullom 492, Debbie Anderson 491, Shannon Bents 483, Karen DeGolier 475, Michelle Holister 464. TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Charlie’s Place ..................................... 34 Nordquist Trucking..............................31 True Value............................................. 26 Sexy Mama’s ....................................... 20 Division 2 Spare Time........................................... 36 The Dead End’s ................................... 34 Red Cedar Accounting ...................... 34 Range Fire Dept. ....................................9 High game: J. High series: L. SPARE TIME MEN’S Division 1 Spare Time........................................141.5 7 Brothers ........................................130.0 Elfers Resident...............................109.0 Lefty’s Hookers..............................109.0 Division 2 Austad’s Super Valu.....................128.0 Anderson Storage ..........................117.0 Busy B’s .............................................107.5 Hoff’s Construction ........................95.5 Division 3 Hotel Bar & Grill ...............................97.0 Seeger Synthetic............................ 94.0 Danca’s Kar Korral ..........................83.0 Floor’s & More .................................. 75.5 Division 4 Scheps Dairy ..................................... 117.5

Grosskreutz Crop.............................95.5 Perfect Image ...................................91.5 Sanmina ............................................82.0 High game: Larry Anderson 268, Brandon Kahl 268, Chris Harmon 258, Craig Niemann 256, Jim Becker 247, Chad Rondeau 237, Adam Zemke 236, Jacob Anderson 235, Anthony Mizer 233, Scott Danca 232, Jeff Olson 232, Tony Cifaldi 231, Tom Becker 227, Steve Baillargeon 227, Rob Erickson 225, Ryan Johnson 225, Bob Albee 225, Tom Bergmann 222, Mike Ellwood 220, Tom Grosskreutz 217, Richie Timm Jr. 215, Mark Ullom 215, Gary Warner 215, Sprout Molls 214, Bag Grosskreutz 214, Mark Pickard 214. High series: Larry Anderson 718, Tony Cifaldi 671, Chris Harmon 668, Anthony Mizer 658, Steve Baillargeon 655, Scott Danca 648, Rob Erickson 643, Jeff Olson 633, Brandon Kahl 630, Craig Niemann 622, Jim Becker 621, Jacob Anderson 615, Adam Zemke 613, Mark Pickard 610, Mark Ullom 610, Gary Warner 609, Tom Becker 606, Chad Rondeau 596, Tom Bergmann 592, Jeff Becker 579, Sprout Molls 576, Paul Schumacher 570, Steve Elfers 566, Jim Raffesberger 566, Ken Scheps 564. SENIOR’S Handy Kats .......................................... 20 Kool Kats ............................................... 19 Top Kats ................................................. 19 Tom Kats................................................ 16 Leinie Kats............................................. 14 Bad Kats..................................................13 Old Kats....................................................11 Alley Kats................................................. 7 High game, men: Jim Glowe 228, Hjalmer Gerloff 214, Harland Becker 207, Bud Merriman 200, Jim Buckman 179, Jerry Bennett 177, Jerry Schmidt 176, Merle Eder 165, Bill Gelting 162, Ralph Kolstad 159. High game, women: Renee Glowe 201, Patty Talbot 157, Sandy Berglund 155. High series, men: Jim Glowe 623, Harland Becker 581, Hjalmer Gerloff 554, Bud Merriman 547, Jerry Bennett 491, Jim Buckman 469, Jerry Schmidt 454.. High series, women: Renee Glowe 549, Sandy Berglund 456, Patty Talbot 427.

Happy Valentine’s Day to

Scott & Laura Brady, Avah Chad & Amy

Happy Valentine’s Day To our Granddaughters

to my AWESOME Nieces Shay and Maddie! Love Uncle Mike

Persephone and Seraphina

Love Nana and Papa

Valentine’s Specials

Serving Saturday, Feb. 13, 5-9 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Baked Catfish stuffed with crabmeat - lemon butter sauce, wild rice mix and broccoli

Regular menu available

King Cut or Queen Cut Prime Rib with sauteed mix Caribbean vegetable and choice of potato Fried Calamari Appetizer

Enjoy Beer & Wine with your meal

10 oz. Black and Blue New York Strip Steak and Grilled Tiger Shrimp. Black Angus NY strip steak smothered with blue cheese and tiger shrimp atop a bed of rice pilaf, Caribbean mix vegetables. Three cheese Chicken Rigatoni Pasta. A blend of Italian cheeses topped with a rich mix of rotini pasta, grilled chicken, bruschetta - tomatoes, fresh basil and creamy alfredo sauce

Open 7 days a week 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Donation Pickup Available

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Amery Family Restaurant

418 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-2100 Gift Certificates Available

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Amery Community Club Commercial Promotions committee encourages Amery businesses to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paint The Town Redâ&#x20AC;? during the month of February

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Amery businesses have what you need for a nice Valentine’s Day

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Sunday, Feb. 14th, 2016

Valentine’s Dinner

Garibaldi’s Dinner for Two

Extended Valentine Weekend Hours: Open Friday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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20 AMERY FREE PRESS AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Youth One-Way Club; 8 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Matt Saarem, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. Soup Supper at Elim; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service with Imposition of Ashes at Elim. Saturday, Feb. 13: 7 p.m. Sonny Wenberg Concert. Sunday, Feb. 14: 8:30 a.m. Holy Worship at Elim; 8:30 a.m Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee; 9:30 a.m. Social Ministry Committee; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Pack backpacks. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school. CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6:30 p.m. Lenten service; 7:15 p.m. Choir. Thursday, Feb. 11: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible. Saturday, Feb. 13: 6 a.m. Food Setup; 9 am. Car Car and Food Distribution. Sunday, Feb. 14: 8:30 a.m. The Story - Education Hour; 8:30 a.m. L-1 Confirmation; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. MT16 mtg. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 10 a.m. The Story - Adult; 6:30 p.m. Trustees mtg. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 10: 5:30 p.m. Parish Meal at Little Falls and Intergenerational Activity; 6-6:45 p.m. JAM “Fun Day” and Confirmation at Little Falls; 7 pm. Lenten Worship at Little Falls. Thursday, Feb. 11: 9 a.m Quilting. Friday, Feb. 12: 8 a.m. Deronda WELCA Bake Sale setup/ pricing at Bremer Bank; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Deronda WELCA Bake Sale at Bremer Bank. Sunday, Feb. 14 (Love Your Neighbor Sunday): 11 a.m. Worship service. Monday, Feb. 15: 6:30 p.m. NUIC Board of Education Meeting at Little Falls. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10: 6 p.m. Supper; 7 p.m. Service; 8 p.m. Council. Sunday, Feb. 14: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 5 p.m. Serve at Serenity Home; 6:30 p.m Book Discussion. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Adult Bible Studies; 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Children’s church are provided during worshp service. Wednesday: 6-8 p.m. Youth Group meets (6th-12th grade) Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details.

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EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Matt Saarem, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday evening Confirmation classes. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Church School. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Charlie Butt, lead pastor, Nick Buda, associate pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3). Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year). Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday: 7 pm. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Hi League; 8 p.m. Church Council. Thursday, Feb. 11: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Friday, Feb. 12: 6 p.m. Men in Mission Valentine Dinner with wives. Saturday, Feb. 13: 8 a.m. Car Care. Sunday, Feb. 14: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. Monday, Feb. 15: 6-10 pm. ARQG meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; No Sons of Norway.

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FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday: 5-6:45 p.m. Spaghetti Supper sponsored by Youth Group; 7 p.m. Holy Communion. Thursday, Feb. 11: 9:30 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Eva Wilson’s; 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council. Saturday, Feb. 13: 7 p.m.-11 a.m. (Sunday) Youth Event; Lock-in at Church. Sunday, Feb. 14: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship; 9-10:30 a.m. Youth sponsored Valentine’s Breakfast; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship (No potluck); 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting. Monday, Feb. 15: 10 a.m. Staff Meeting; 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 am. Pastor at Clergy meeting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Interim Pastor Paul Settergren Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 10:15 a.m. (November-March); 9 a.m. Sunday school Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Confirmation instruction 5:30 p.m. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education.

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o one is born a hero or a coward. Both are made by the many acts and ensuing habits of action which they develop. It is tempting to think that we have it in us to stand and fight for some great cause merely because that cause resonates with our feelings and intuitions about justice. But if you do not stand and fight but only sit and watch then you are on the path to becoming a coward, or perhaps a bystander, but not a hero. Courage, like every other virtue, must be practiced. It must be put into action in the small things of everyday life, such as standing up to a bully or having the courage to speak your mind when you know it’s unpopular, before it can be exercised in the great things of life, such as risking your life to save someone else’s. Expect there to be fear and trepidation. Even the heroes of the Bible struggled with their own fears and lack of resolution. Moses didn’t want to be God’s mouthpiece in facing down the Pharaoh of Egypt, and even Jesus had his moment of doubt and despair in the garden of Gethsemane. But the heroes of the Bible inevitably conquered their fear and did God’s will, even in the face of great danger. God’s will is rarely executed by cowards, so exercise courage in your daily life. You may be practicing for something much bigger. – Christopher Simon “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” —2 Timothy 1:7 NIV

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AREA CHURCHES continued IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 10: 5:30 p.m. Parish Meal and Intergenerational Activity; 6-6:45 p.m JAM “Fun Day” and Confirmation; 7 p.m. Lenten Worship. Thursday, Feb. 11: 9 a.m. Quilting; 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda. Sunday, Feb. 14 (Love Your Neighbor Sunday): 8 a.m. Worship with special Malawi offering taken. Monday, Feb. 15: 6:30 p.m. NUIC Board of Education mtg. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, interim pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday: 8:45 a.m. Bible Study; 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 pm. Abigail Bible Study; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 pm. Ash Wednesday; 7:30 p.m. BRB and Sr. Choir. Thursday, Feb. 11: 8:15 a.m. Tops’ Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conf. at Fristad Lutheran; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle. Friday, Feb. 12: 7 p.m. Lock-in begins 7th-12th grade. Saturday, Feb. 13: Lock-in ends, pick up youth by 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship service w/ Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Lenten Study; 1-4 p.m. Annual Fishing Contest on North Twin. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 1-3 p.m. Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care. Wednesday: 6 p.m. Family Night Supper; 6:30 p.m. Teaching activities for all ages; nursery care. Women’s Bible Studies. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 5:30 p.m. Soup/Sandwich Supper; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service; 7:45 p.m. Choir practice. Sunday, Feb. 14: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 5:30 p.m. Valentine Dinner. Monday, Feb 15: 10 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study. Tuesday, Feb 16: 9 a.m. Craft Day; 10 a.m Pastor’s Winkel at St. Luke’s in New Richmond.

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REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May). ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Monday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday: 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st and 2nd Thursdays, Mass is held at local nursing homes; Other Thursdays 9 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph. Friday: 9 a.m. Communion Service. Bible Study Schedule: Tuesday, Feb. 16, Bible Study after 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 15, Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday; 7 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Thursday, Feb. 11: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday, Feb. 14: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday: 7 p.m. Worship service with Holy Communion at St. John’s. Sunday, Feb. 14: 8 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Valentine’s Dinner. Monday, Feb. 15: Pastor visiting shut-ins. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 10 am. Circuit Pastor’s meeting; 7 pm. Bible Study. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367. Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Bishop Patrick F. Roper Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 10: 5:30 p.m. Parish Meal at Little Falls and Intergenerational Activity; 6-6:45 p.m. JAM “Fun Day” and Confirmation at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Lenten worship at Little Falls. Thursday, Feb. 11: 5 p.m Gather Meal at Deronda. Sunday, Feb. 14 (Love Your Neighbor Sunday): 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 2 p.m. WELCA Valentine’s Party at Willow Ridge. Monday, Feb. 15: 6:30 p.m. NUIC Board of Ed. at Little Falls. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper; 5:50 p.m. Worship Team 2 Practice; 6:15 p.m. Kids/ Youth/Adults; (Ash Wednesday Service). Saturday Feb. 13: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast at UCC; 7 p.m. “War Room” at UCC. Sunday, Feb. 14: 8:30 a.m. Mighty OAKS/Confirmation/ Youth; 8:45 a.m. Adult Class; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 2 Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service. Monday, Feb. 15: 5:30 p.m. Grief Support Group at Crystal Hanson’s. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:30 p.m All Worship Teams practice.. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 10: 9 a.m. Men’s Group; No Confirmation classes; 7 p.m Ash Wednesday worship service. Thursday, Feb. 11: 10:30 a.m. Lenten Bible Study. Sunday, Feb. 14: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship services; 8:3010:15 a.m. Breakfast for Camperships; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, Feb. 16: 6 p.m. Evangelism/Stewardship Committees meet; 7 p.m. Church Council. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

DEATH NOTICE Curtis Waalen, 83, Amery, died Sunday, February 7 at his home. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 13 from St. Joseph Catholic church in Amery. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and the hour prior to services at the church. KANABEC COUNTY For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

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Lyle G. Phillips

Sharon “Sherry” M. Selvig

Donald E. Olufson

Lyle G. Phillips was born on June 10, 1932 in New Auburn, Wisconsin the son of George and Gladys (Cole) Phillips. He grew up on the family farm in New Auburn and attended school in Chetek where he graduated from high school. On September 22, 1951 he was united in marriage to Shirley V. Johnson and together they had four children. They made their home in Eau Claire, Wisconsin where he began a long career with NSP. He was transferred to Hudson, Wisconsin and spent a few years there before being transferred to Amery, Wisconsin in 1972. He continued with NSP until his retirement. He spent a lot of time traveling with his work and was a problem solver helping the customers of NSP. He was very close with all of his family, which also created a very close knit family within his own family too. Weekend gatherings with family was always important time. In his younger years Lyle enjoyed grouse hunting and fly fishing. He liked jokes and having fun. In retirement he and Shirley spent time between Florida and Arizona, eventually purchasing a place at the Lost Dutchman Park in Apache Junction, AZ where they spent 20 winters. They just recently sold their Arizona home. Lyle and Shirley were very social and enjoyed time with friends, either going to dinner, or staying in to play a board game or cards. Lyle spent a short time at Willow Ridge Healthcare where he died on Wednesday evening, February 3, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Norma Thompson and Marjorie Marick. Surviving family members include his wife of 64 years, Shirley, children: Anita Jensen, Rob (Pamela) Phillips, Reginald Phillips and Chrystal (Bob) Phillips-Mustain; 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He also leaves a sister Helen Johnson and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery. Visitation was at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

Sharon "Sherry" M. Selvig, age 63, of Owen, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Withee. The Rev. Tom Myhre will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements. Sherry was born on May 11, 1952, the daughter of Alonzo and Marian (Sandve) Peer in Cumberland, WI. She graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1970. Sherry was united in marriage to Allan "Hebrew" Selvig on December 22, 1973 in St. Croix Falls. She worked as a cook for Wayne's Cafe in Amery and Suzannes Restaurant in New Richmond. Sherry enjoyed gardening, flowers, bowling at the Club 53, and baking. She especially enjoyed baking "goodies" for her grandchildren. She loved and cherished her family. She was a member of the Lublin American Legion Auxiliary Unit 547. Sherry is survived by her husband, Hebrew of Withee; her daughter, Leacia (Brian) Ackerman of Owen; four grandchildren: Marcus, Cheryl, Elliot and Payton. She is further survived by two brothers and one sister: Gary (Susette) Peer of Centuria, Mary (Keven) Cassellius of St. Croix Falls and Terry (Diane) Peer of Dresser; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be given to donor's choice. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

Donald E. Olufson was born in Amery, Wisconsin on March 9, 1936 one of two sons born to Elmer and Myrtle (Bergseng) Olufson. He grew up on the family farm and helped with farm chores, picking rocks and sometimes getting the tractor stuck. He attended school in Balsam Lake, and later worked at the Adult Development Center in Balsam Lake. He lived at home with his mother until she moved to the hi-rise at which time he moved to Willow Ridge. He later moved to Golden Age Manor where he has lived the past few years. Donald enjoyed soft candy and Mountain Dew soda. He always greeted you with hi, a big smile, and a handshake. Donald died at Golden Age Manor on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the age of 79 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Delmer Olufson. Surviving family members include his sister-inlaw Sandra Olufson, nephews: Loren (Tracy) Olufson and Brent (Heidi) Olufson as well as other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. There will be a visitation for the hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery. You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.

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A Salute to the

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The Library was founded in 1928 by the Amery Woman’s Club. First, it was located in a room behind what is now Birch Street Bar, moving then to the old City Hall building. The third move to the former Xcel building and eventualy to the former Amery Clinic. The Friends of the Amery Library began over 30 years ago for the purpose of supporting the library facility, its programs, services, and outreach in the community. FUNDRAISING BOOK SALES: Book sales have been a source for fundraising for many years. In the past 8 years, the Friends have increased book sales from one a year to our current once a month sale (1st Thursday 4-7 p.m. and 1st Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) in addition to having a shelf of books on sale in the lobby on an ongoing basis. Through this effort, proceeds from this fundraiser have tripled. RAFFLES: Currently the Friends are holding a 50/50 raffle. Drawing will be held on Feb. 13 at the Membership Drive. BRAT STAND at Dick’s Fresh Market LIBRARY WISH LIST Over the years the Friends have made donations to the Library for furniture, bookcases, tables, chairs, books, program support and debt reduction. Join us in meeting the challenges and

There are many opportunities for volunteers in the Friends group. Meetings are held every third Monday at 4:30 p.m. and membership dues are $5 a year. The Friends are always looking for folks with energy and skills to help promote the fundraising activities, programs and community involvement. This page highlights a sampling of the ways our fundraising activities and membership dues benefit the Library.

rewards of working with a dedicated group of citizens in the many ways there are to contribute to the continued growth of a vibrant library. LIBRARY PROGRAMS/NEEDS provided/supported by the Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc. include capital improvements to program room; teen area furniture; large print purchasing; early literacy program at Amery Hospital & Clinic; VHS replacement project; 2 iPads; early literacy station; projector screen; professional restoration of historic Polk County Atlas; cart for microfilm reader; book purchasing; summer reading programs; magazine subscriptions; adult education/programs NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK The Friends honors the first baby born at Amery Hospital & Clinic with a gift during National Library Week.

SCHOLARSHIPS The Friends sponsor three scholarships given to local students seeking additional education after graduation from high school.

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Cardinal DGP Chet Johnson Drug Store Christopherson Eye Clinic Connecting Point Dental Arts, S.C. Dick’s Fresh Market Dynatronix Erspamer Law Office 4 Hands Holsteins

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MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE Bake at 350° until toasted: 1 c. chopped pecans, spread on a baking sheet in single layer Microwave until melted, stirring every 10 seconds, until smooth: 1 c. butter 4 oz. (4 wrapped squares) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped Combine in bowl with the melted chocolate mixture: 2 c. sugar 1-1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 4 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. salt Pour batter into a greased/sprayed 10x15” jelly roll pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle on top of partially baked cake: 1 pkg. (10.5 oz.) mini marshmallows Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Frost with cooked Chocolate Frosting below.

when you are looking for a meal. SLOW COOKER BEEF TORTELLINI SOUP Put into your slow cooker: 1 pound beef stew meat 2 c. marinara or spaghetti sauce (your favorite) 3 c. vegetable broth 2 cans (14.5 oz. ea.) diced tomatoes (your favorite) 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Cover and cook on Low for 7-9 hours. Remove lid and stir, breaking up chunks of the stew meat, if desired. Add to cooker: 8 oz. dried tortellini noodles 1 or 2 T. of cream Put cooker on High and cook for 20-30 minutes or until noodles are tender. To serve, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 4-6. This recipe takes a bit longer to prepare but it is a nice-looking recipe and tastes good. It can be partially made ahead and frozen so you can take it out of the freezer and have a meal in a shorter time. GROUND TURKEY AND SPINACH LASAGNA ROLLS Cook as directed on package, rinse with hot water and drain well: 16 uncooked lasagna noodles Heat in skillet on medium high: 1 T. olive oil Add, cook and stir until no longer pink (about 6 minutes): 1 pkg. (20 oz.) ground turkey 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 T. Italian seasoning Stir in and heat to boiling: 1 jar (25.5 oz.) Italian herb pasta sauce Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then let cool for 10 minutes. Combine in medium bowl: 2 boxes (9 oz. ea.) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain well 1 c. shredded carrot (optional) 1 container (15 oz.) whole milk ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese) 2 eggs Take the cooked lasagna noodles and put about 1/4 c. of the spinach mixture along the center of each lasagna noodle within 1” of one end. Spread some of the turkey mixture on top of the spinach mixture to within 1” of one end. Roll up the lasagna noodle firmly toward the unfilled end. If you want to freeze these, put onto a foil lined 10x15” pan and cover loosely with foil and freeze 30 minutes or until firm, then put the rolls into two airtight gallon freezer bags, label and freeze up to 3 months. If you do this, when ready to bake, spray two 9x13” glass baking dishes. Remove the roll-ups from freezer bag and place 8 roll-ups on each baking dish. Cover with foil and let thaw in refrigerator for at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours. Combine for sauce: 1 more jar (25.5 oz.) Italian herb pasta sauce 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese Pour this mixture over and around the roll-ups in both pans. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for a bit and serve with 1/2 c. minced fresh basil leaves divided between the two pans. Hint: if you want to do only one pan, take 8 roll-ups and divide the sauce and shredded cheese. Save the rest of the sauce for when you’re ready to do the other 8 roll-ups. If that is going to be awhile, you could freeze the sauce also and add the cheese later when ready.

Chocolate Frosting Combine in saucepan until butter is melted, stirring: 1/2 c. butter 1/3 c. milk 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in: 1 tsp. vanilla Add and stir until smooth. 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar Put the frosting on top of the baked cake and sprinkle on top of the frosting: the toasted pecans Hint: Use a mixer to beat In the powdered sugar because the mixer saves a lot of stirring by hand.

These baking powder biscuits are simple to make. It is an Amish recipe. AMISH BAKING POWDER BISCUITS Combine: 2 c. flour 3/4 tsp. salt 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. soda Add and mix until mixture looks like crumbs: 4 T. shortening Add and combine: 1 c. buttermilk (or 1 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice in cup and add enough milk to make 1 c. let sit a bit and stir) Dough will be sticky. Put onto floured surface and roll out into a circle about 1/2” thick. Cut with a biscuit cutter. Re-roll the dough and cut more biscuits. Put biscuits onto a greased/sprayed baking sheet. Makes 10 biscuits. Bake at 425° for about 16 minutes or until light brown and done. Hint: if you don’t want to roll out the dough, take a rounded tablespoon of dough and put into floured hands and shape into a ball, then flatten making a circle. Put onto the sprayed/greased pan. Bake as above. Tip: I see people at the grocery stores struggling to open those plastic bags for fruit or meat, etc. My mom gave me this tip years ago and I’ve used it for years and it works. Moisten your thumb and forefinger, grasp the plastic near the top of the bag, moving the plastic with your thumb and forefinger together and it will open almost right away. This saves a lot of frustration!

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12 pm Valentine Party, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 7 pm Alcholics Anonymous 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting at the AHS office 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW 7:15 pm HS Boys Basketball at Unity

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Potluck, 1 pm Bingo, 8 pm Alcholics Anonymous 9 am Deronda Lutheran Bake Sale at Bremer Bank 7 pm HS Hockey at Milt Lunda Arena vs. Black River Falls 7:30 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. Baldwin-Woodville, here

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

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 7:340 pm HS Girls Basketball at New Richmond

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 vs. B aldwin-Wo o dville, here

9 am Car Care & Food Distribution at Congregational Church 10 am-12 noon Valentine Treasure Time and Membership Drive at the Amery Public Library 10:30 am HS Wrestling, WIAA Regional in Amery 7 pm Sonny Winberg at Balsam Lutheran Church 7:30 pm “Love Poems for St. Valentine’s Day” read at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

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“Love Your Library” fundraiser set for Saturday, February 13 Pint-sized science Every Tuesday in February at 10:30 a.m. This hands-on class gives your pint-sized scientist ages 2-5 the chance to create and explore. Anti-Valentine’s Day for teens Celebrate anti-Valentine’s Day with cards and cookies. February 12 at 3:30 p.m. Friends of the Library event The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation will be holding their annual Love Your Library event on February 13, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Renew your Friends membership and enjoy demonstrations from a variety of community groups. Refreshments provided by Hungry Turtle Institute. Lego club / Maker mind afternoons Up for a Lego challenge? Want to make a pipe cleaner ninja? After School Library Club meets on Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.—5 p.m. Bring a note from home to take bus #11 to the library. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Preschool storytime Preschool story time is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interactive stories, songs and crafts are geared toward children aged 2-5 and a caregiver. 1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees Start your children on the path to loving books and reading right from birth. These two reading initiatives offer a chance for families to bond and ensure school readiness by reading books and completing various activities. Each program offers prizes at different levels. Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:15 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion The Friends of the Library book discussion group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The book selection for 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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BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls Collin Oliver Otto, 7 lbs. 11 ozs., born on January 21 to Kali Berg and Courtland Otto, Siren. Maxon James Jewell, 7 lbs. 11 ozs., born on January 21 to Amber Jewell, Amery. Jaianna Coylynn Mahler, 7 lbs. 5 ozs., born on January 23 to Jennifer Mahler, Frederic. Adreamlyn Amberly-Jo Cleveland, 4 lbs. 13 ozs., born on January 23 to Samara Chapman and Ryan Cleveland, Webster. Elsie Rae Byl, 7 lbs. 8 ozs., born on January 24 to Ashley and Ryan Byl, Luck. Ava LaRaine Grill, 8 lbs. 3 ozs., born on January 24 to Jordan and Kristie Grill, Webster. Isaac Daniel van der Paardt, 8 lbs. 1 oz., born on January 27 to Alyssa Backlin and Jiobahn van der Paardt, St. Croix Falls. Paisley Jean den Hoed, 8 lbs. 11 ozs., born on January 28 to Ashley and Jayce den Hoed, Frederic. Annalise Marie Carlson, 6 lbs. 11 ozs., born on January 29 to Ashley Carlson-Belland and Travis Ellio, Grantsburg. Brooklyn Kayann Miller, 7 lbs. 4 ozs., born on January 30 to Jerry and Becky Miller, Osceola.

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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.

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New Comm. Ed. catalog 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 ( w w w. a m e r y s d . k 1 2 . wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12. wi.us. Community Gardens & Box Plots! Have you always wanted to start a garden? The community of Amery is building a community garden, and all are welcome. Master Gardener Fritz Coulter will lead the group as we discuss purchasing seeds, planting a box plot garden, and joining the community garden! Feb 11 at 6 p at the Amery Hospital and Clinic, Conference Room ABC. No Fee and no pre-registration necessary. Just show up. More Information: call 715-268-7486. Fly Tying: Learn to tie your own flies and enjoy the satisfaction of catching fish on flies you created! Class will include selection and understanding of materials, use of tying tools and techniques for successfully making a quality fly. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Feb 11, 16, 18 & 23 from 6-8 p. Fee $14, please pre-register with Community Ed Pie Perfection: Make delicious pies that amaze friends and family. We will make two pies that you will take home. Class is for adults, high school youth and parent/child teams. Parent/child teams register as one. Bring two pie pans and a container to carry home two pies. Feb 15 from 7-9 pm. Fee $34 per person or team - (this includes the $10 supply fee). Pre-register with Community Ed Microsoft Word Be-

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ginner: Learn the basics of using MS Word including page setup, changing fonts and paragraph settings, adding and editing photos, creating lists, typing outlines, reviewing and editing text, and adding headers and footers. Learn tips and tricks to fully utilize and be more efficient when creating documents in MS Word. Feb 16, 18 & 23 from 5-7 p. WITC fee $30 or Sr fee (62+) $17.25. WITC ID # 26120 CATALOG # 60-103-601. Pre-register through WITC 1-800-2439482 x4221 or www.witc. edu Snowshoeing: Learn how to snowshoe while exploring the beautiful trails through the school forest. If you already know how to snowshoe, sign up anyway and join us for a tour of the trails. Easy and fun for the whole family! Reserve your snowshoes early by calling 715-268-9771 x220 or feel free to bring your own pair. Feb 20 from 1011 a. Fee $9 per person to Community Ed. Pre-register. Gotta Dance!! will allow children in grades K-5 the opportunity to experience the fun and rewards of dancing and then performing at halftime of a Boys Varsity Basketball game. Students will spend two hours after school with members of the AHS Dance Team and learn a fun, high-energy routine. Feb 22, 3:30 – 5:30 p practice & return at 7:30 p to perform at halftime. Fee $20 includes T-shirt and a snack. Pre-register by Feb 12. 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 Inter-

mediate 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. New session: Sundays until March 20 from 3:45-6 p in the Middle School gym (use the north doors). Fee $10 per session. Pre-register with Comm Ed or pay your first time in the gym.

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Chuck Williamson named ‘Barbershopper of the Year’ thing Goes quarAmery - On January tet sang several 30, Chuck Williamson songs to close out was named Barberthe night. shopper of the Year at Peter Jarnberg the Annual Awards was in attenNight of the Indidance and repreahnead Barbershop sented the LandChorus. O-Lakes District The chorus met at of the Barbershop Shorview Supper Club Harmony Society. in Amery. After supHe had the honor per, Larry Fisk, last of installing the year's Barbershopper new officers for of the Year, made the the chorus for presentation to Chuck. 2016, which will Chuck earned the be: President: award based on his Chuck Williamfaithful attendance, KANABEC COUNTY son, Secretary / leadership as chairTreasurer: Larry man, quartet involveFisk, VP Music: ment, singing at conMark Nelson, tests and all the work Chuck Williamson was chosen to be he puts into chorus ac- ‘Barbershopper of the Year’ during Indi- VP Marketing & tivities. anhead Chorus Annual Awards Night on Bulletin Editor: Ken Mettler, VP Directors were also January 30. Membership: given a gift in appreciation for all they do for the chorus Jon Buss, Director: Steve Swenson, Assistant Director: Karl Wicklund, through the year. The night was set aside to honor the Members at Large: Neil Pickard, Alan ladies who allow theirCITY fellows to get Salmela, and Bryan Shobe, Youth In PINE away every week for chorus practice Harmony: Steve Osero, Sunshine: Clint Gjerde, Show Chairman: Bryan and activities. The MC for the night was Dan Val- Shobe, and Music Committee: Mark entine, who introduced several cho- Nelson, Karl Wicklund, Steve Swenrus quartets and the chorus itself, son, Dan Valentine and Bryan Shobe. who sang to the ladies present. Any-

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY Monday, Feb. 15— 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: Popcorn chicken/roll, mashed potatoes/gravy, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Popcorn chicken/roll; salisbury steak/ roll; box lunch; mashed potatoes/gravy. HS lunch: Popcorn chicken/ roll; salisbury steak/roll; uncrustable; box lunch; mashed potatoes/gravy.

Tuesday, Feb. 16— 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. 15— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or donut. Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, salad bar, green beans, applesauce, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, cereal bar, Pop Tart, sausage pizza, banana bread. High school lunch: Cheese pizza or club wrap, garden salad, green beans, sliced pears, strawberries, milk.

Tuesday, Feb. 16— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or sausage pizza, Krave S’mores. Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch” cheese omelet, sausage links, juice, hash browns, muffin, bell pepper strips, orange wedges, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, graham crackers, muffin, donut, hard cooked egg. High school lunch: Chicken philly or barbeque chicken sub, fresh vegetables, oriental salad, milk, baked Lays chips, pineapple, mandarin oranges.

Wednesday, Feb. 17— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal with English

Elementary lunch: Hot dog, baked beans, baked chips, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Hot ham & cheese; hot dog; box lunch; baked beans/baked chips. HS lunch: Hot ham & cheese; hot dog; uncrustable; box lunch; baked chips/baked beans.

Wednesday, Feb. 17— 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: Chicken sandwich, broccoli & cauliflower w/cheese sauce, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Chicken sandwich; fish sandwich; box lunch; broccoli & cauliflower w/cheese sauce. HS lunch: Chicken sandwich; fish sandwich; box lunch; uncrustable; broccoli & cauliflower w/cheese sauce.

Thursday, Feb. 18— ES & IS breakfast: Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or Cold cereal choices, cheese stick,

muffin or sausage & cheese sandwich. Elementary lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, baked beans, strawberries, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, English muffin with jelly, chocolate chip crisps, sausage & cheese sandwich. High school lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, curly fries, baked beans, orange wedges, fruit juices, milk.

Thursday, Feb. 18— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or French toast sticks, cheese omelet. Elementary lunch: Chicken noodle soup, crackers, PB&J “uncrustable,” yogurt cup, vegetables with dip, sliced pears, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt parfait, cereal bar, cinnamon roll, sausage links, Krave s’mores. High school lunch: Chicken noodle soup, garlic cheese french bread or peanut butter sandwich, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, milk, applesauce, peaches.

Friday, Feb. 19— No school.

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fruit choice and fruit juice. MS & HS morning break: Breakfast pizza or UBR (Ultimate Breakfast Round) or yogurt parfait or cold cereal choices, cheese stick, fruit choices and fruit juice. Elementary lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Homemade spaghetti; box lunch; garlic toast/green beans. HS lunch: Homemade spaghetti; box lunch; garlic toast and green beans.

Friday, Feb. 19— ES & IS breakfast: Mini cinnamon roll or Warrior sandwich or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice. MS & HS morning break: Mini cinnamon roll or Warrior sandwich or mini bagel/ cream cheese or cold cereal choices, grahams, fruit choice and fruit juice. Elementary lunch: Pizza, corn, garden bar, fruit choices or box lunch. IS/MS lunch: Pizza; tater tot hot dish/roll; box lunch; corn. HS lunch: Pizza; tater tot hot dish/roll; uncrustable; box lunch; corn.

POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING 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. 15— Meat sauce, rotini, mixed green salad, dressing green beans, breadstick, frosted cake. Tuesday, Feb. 16— Roasted pork loin, whipped potatoes, gravy, stewed tomatoes, WW dinner roll/margarine, fruit. Sites closed on Wednesday. Thursday, Feb. 18— Chicken chow mein, white rice, chow mein noodles, carrots, breadstick, pineapple tidbits, fortune cookie. Friday, Feb. 19— Baked fish, cheesy hashbrowns, creamed peas, cornbread/margarine, cookie.

Representative Adam Jarchow helped serve patrons at Julia’s Java in Milltown last week. Jarchow works at a different location on a monthly basis in what he calls “Working with you day.”

Rep. Jarchow works the morning rush at Julia’s Java

Milltown, Wis.— On Friday, instead of sitting behind his desk in the State Capitol, Rep. Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) was serving coffee to patrons at Julia’s Java in Milltown. Part of his “Working With You” days, Jarchow worked the entire morning on the busiest day of the week at Julia’s Java. During his time there, he poured coffee, served customers, and cleared tables. Julia’s Java opened in July, 2010 by Julia Amrhien in a small eight foot by ten foot kiosk, which was parked at her current location – the corner of Highway 35 and 170th St. in Milltown. As of August, 2014, Julia upgraded to a free standing building and currently employs six people. When asked why she wanted to open a coffee shop, Julia said, “I have wanted to open a coffee shop since I was 20 years old. I have always had a passion for it. After experiencing a loss in my life, I realized that I wasn’t satisfied with my job and I was going to go and pursue what I want to do.” Julia is proud of her business and its success. The shop has been increasing in business every year. When asked about what she likes most about owning a small business in Milltown, Ju-

lia said, “The people in Milltown are loyal – we have fantastic customers. I think we have a great product and because of that, people come to Milltown just to get a cup of coffee. I hope that when they come to Milltown, they go patronize the other businesses down the road too. If they succeed, I succeed – and vice versa.” Julia added, “I really appreciate Rep. Jarchow coming and spending time at the coffee shop. It is really nice that he took the time to not just stop in and snap a picture, but he actually worked.” Rep. Jarchow commented on his day at Julia’s Java. He said, “I had a great day working with Julia and her staff. They really care about their customers and providing a superior product. It shows in everything they do. Julia is the true definition of the American dream. She started her business from nothing and found success doing something she loves. I am so happy that there are people, especially in Northwestern Wisconsin who are willing to take that kind of risk. If you’re driving through Milltown, make sure to stop in and grab a cup of coffee. You will not be disappointed.”

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Interfaith Caregivers’ Cover Crop and Soil Health Milestones Workshop - February 19 Open House at new address set for February 15 BY MICHELE GULLICKSON

Since you last heard from us, we’ve unpacked from our move and settled into what truly is the nicest office space ever. Most folks reading this have moved their household at least once in their lifetime and the majority of them have distinct, unpleasant memories attached to said move. But have you ever been involved in a business move? Organized chaos! The Interfaith Caregivers program has moved before. We started out in Redeemer Lutheran Church in St Croix Falls, then the Uhrhammer Insurance Agency (thanks, Lee and family!) also in St Croix Falls, then the Polk Business Center in Balsam Lake and now in the Milltown Ambulance Building. Somehow, moving wasn’t a horrible experience for Interfaith Caregivers. We had volunteer help every step of the way and on moving day, we were READY! We’d like to publicly thank every person who helped us move; we sincerely couldn’t have done it without all of you. Greatland Transportation – your guys were LOVELY. Interfaith’s Board of Directors – you are always lovely, but thank you so much for all you did that day. And Patti of our office also deserves a high five. She made sure walls were painted, carpet laid, phones were installed correctly, and that volunteers all had assignments on moving day. It went very smoothly as heavy desks and file cabinets found office homes! Being in this new space has created a new chapter for Interfaith Caregivers. It has us both looking back and looking ahead. With our 20th anniversary upon us, we wanted to share some interesting tidbits of our last 20 years and invite you to celebrate with us. In 1992, the Polk County Aging Department began a three-year planning process. Required by the state of Wisconsin, part of the process was to meet with other county departments serving elderly and disabled people to help identify unmet needs in the county. An Aging Taskforce was established with the purpose of finding ways to fill the “gaps” that were present in the existing service delivery system. Information regarding Interfaith Caregivers Program was presented to the taskforce as a way to address some of the problems that existed in the lives of our elderly and residents with disabilities. Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County was conceived as a result. The Aging Taskforce applied for a $25,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In December 1995, an eighteen month grant was awarded to start a volunteer caregiving program in Polk County. A board was established and a mission statement and by-laws were written. The organization

completed its articles of incorporation and was approved for non-profit charitable status. We have had a series of leaders at the helm -- Carol Medchill was our first director, Sharon Koepple, a few others, and then Shirley Johnson. Karen Krupa has been program director since 2004. YOU’RE INVITED: Since we’re celebrating 20 years of service to Polk County, we thought a shindig was in order. We’re having an open house prior to our annual meeting on February 15, 2:004:00 p.m., with our annual meeting at 4:00 p.m. Come take the tour and have a snack! Our new address is 133 Eider Street in Milltown. We’re sharing space with the EMS people, so please don’t block the ambulance doors when you park. Karen’s Milestone Karen writes, “The end of January I reached my 60th birthday. Yes, a milestone … It seems like yesterday that I was 30 and pondering being an elementary teacher, single forever. But God had other plans for me. There were things I needed to learn for my upcoming career change to Interfaith Caregivers.” “Soon my life experiences included marriage and in-laws, raising two children, school computers, soccer teams and volunteers, my mom’s caregiving for my grandparents and dad as they aged and died, my own health scare after two mini-strokes, and currently being a long distance caregiver for my mom…” “Yes, God had a plan…that I would be ready to lead a small Interfaith Caregivers program. He wanted this program to grow to help more people. It’s a challenge I embrace (even on the hardest days at work). I’ve met so many wonderful people (volunteers, clients and donors) that want to help make a positive difference in their communities. Our program has a wonderful staff of caring people!” “I feel that God blesses Interfaith Caregivers’ work. We are neighbors helping neighbors! And I want Interfaith Caregivers to continue to remain strong and healthy. After all, when I’m in my 90’s, I’ll need a helping hand to stay at home, too.” Our address (for snail mail) is P O Box 426, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 – OR – email me at michele@interfaithpolk.org –OR – call me at 715-485-9500. P.S. Interfaith Caregivers’ needs more volunteers to give rides to elderly folks in St Croix Falls, Milltown and Luck. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested in helping them get to appointments and shopping, please call Patti at 715-825-9500 as soon as possible.

District Conservationist with NRCS will discuss how cover crops improve soil quality and health. Anyone with an interest in cover crops is encouraged to attend.

(Balsam Lake, WI), February 5, 2016 – The USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) invites interested farmers, landowners and agricultural businesses to attend a Cover Crop and Soil Health Workshop on Friday, February 19, 2016 in Balsam Lake. Cover Crops or “Green Manures” are gaining popularity with farmers and market gardeners as they look for ways to improve soil tilth, prevent nutrient and soil losses, and improve their bottom line. Brian Briski, Area Resource Conservationist and Keith Zygowicz, Polk County

When: Friday, February 19, 2016 Time: 1:30 p.m. Where: Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Cost: Free To Register: Call the Polk County Extension Office, 715-4858600

hay/pasture, and market garden farmers/ landowners the benefits of utilizing cover crops in their operation, and •provide examples of how tillage or forage radish, buckwheat, turnips and other green manure crops can improve your bottom line. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting/event/function should contact Keith Zygowicz at 715-485-3138 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 by February 15, 2016.

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Mindful Parenting “Being present” or “mindful” is a goal many people set for the new year. These terms might call to mind yoga or meditation, but did you know that mindfulness can also enhance parenting? Mindfulness and parenting go hand-inhand. “Mindfulness is very simply learning to pause and be thoughtful before acting. Much of the best parenting happens Focus on when parents pause Family and think about how to act in response to Living their children. Gail Peavey, Parents can develop mindfulness Family Living through practicing Agent meditation, listening to contemplative music, doing yoga, spending time in nature, or engaging in a physical activity like dance or martial arts. Even Mundane activities can build mindfulness. Slowing down while washing dishes and really engaging with the experience through all your senses can offer an opportunity for mindfulness. Scholars of mindfulness typically define the practice as the act of paying attention to the present moment without being judgmental. As a parent,

this may mean noticing and commenting on your child’s actions without describing them as good or bad. For examples, a parent might say, “I see that your coat is on the floor”, rather than “I hate that you never hang up your coat.” When parents maintain a non-judgmental perspective, children feel heard and understood. Mindful parents are aware of how they feel in a specific moment, but they also remain aware of how their children feel. When both parent and child are calm, solutions to parenting challenges may be clearer. Careful listening is another central element of mindful parenting. Mindfulness requires being present in the moment rather than mentally preparing an argument or statement. Mindful parents listen with their full attention and without judging or correcting their child. Mindfulness builds your relationship with your child because you are making the effort to take yourself out of the equation and see life from your child’s perspective. The benefits of mindfulness extend beyond better parent-child relationships. People who practice mindfulness also tend to have a lower blood pressure and report less stress. To learn more about parenting and mindfulness, contact Polk County UW-Extension at 715.485.8600.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Bridger is a handsome one year old Shepherd Mix. His thick but short brindle coat is very soft. As you can see from his photo, his ears are trying to stand upright, a signature of the German Shepherd breed. Bridger is a

large puppy with some manners under his collar. He weighs 70 pounds now, but will most definitely go to 90 pounds as he develops. But Bridger isn’t just a good looking fellow, he is very smart and eager to engage in learning. He takes to his lessons and learns quickly. When he isn’t learning, Bridger likes to play. He will chase a thrown tennis ball and entertain himself with it when your arm is tired. This large puppy likes to play with other dogs but doesn’t

yet understand just how powerful he is. He can play rough and tumble with other dogs his size. Bridger is the perfect dog for someone who knows how to handle a large dog and wants an intelligent, interactive companion. Bridger came to our shelter as a stray. He was found running on the side of a road in Polk County. This part of his story is common at the Arnell shelter. In 2015, 71% of the animals that came to shelter were stray or abandoned. The Arnell animal shelter is a safe haven for pets without a caregiver. They arrive without a history other than when and where they were found. They may have been taking refuge in a shed or appeared one day curled up on the back porch. Many are found living in a ditch or on the side of the road like Bridger. Stray pets are taken in a cared for. With our centralized location, owners are able to recover their lost pets. Inquiries at veterinarian clinics, police departments, town

officials and the sheriff’s department will send them to Arnell to report and find their pet. The reclaim rate of stray dogs at the Arnell shelter last year was 64%. Sadly, the reclaim rate for stray cats remains at the national average of 1%. Lucky for the unclaimed strays that come to our shelter; they are cared for and stay on until they find loving homes. Please remember that the stray pet you have found, may have a distraught owner looking for them. Report a stray to the Arnell shelter. We are here to help reconnect owners and pets. Support our homeless animals at a meat raffle in downtown Star Prairie, this Saturday, February 13th at the Friendly Bar. Enjoy the Prime Rib special and join the fun. It all begins at 6 pm. We hope to see you there. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery 715 268-7387; online at ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook

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. ALON/ACA/Alateen Thursdays 5:30 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room. Richard 715-5547277, Teresa 612-636-3244. 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) Friday 5:30 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room. Richard 715554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. 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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COLLEGE/HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOLADES UW-Stevens Point winter graduates 2015 Selected to University of Minnesota STEVENS POINT, Wis.-- The University of Wiscon- Twin Cities Dean’s List sin-Stevens Point conferred degrees on more than 700 graduates during the university’s winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 19, 2015. Among the graduates was Andrew Smith, BS – Bachelor of Science, Business Admin-Mgmt from Clear Lake. Graduates, their guests and faculty members were addressed by Nick Desien, former chief executive officer of Ministry Health Care. Chancellor Bernie Patterson welcomed the participants and Provost and Vice Chancellor Greg Summers recognized honor students and award winners.

UW-Stevens Point undergraduates honored for scholastic achievement STEVENS POINT, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,580 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those with grade point averages from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with grade point averages from 3.50 to 3.74. Personalized certificates of scholastic achievement are being sent to those who earned highest honors distinction. Students who received honors include: Anna Goodrum, Amery, Honors Kasey Kopp, Amery, High Honors Katherine Ebensperger, Balsam Lake, Honors Kyle Larson, Clayton, Highest Honors McKenna Hammons, Clear Lake, Honors Jillisa Solberg, Clear Lake, Highest Honors Cody Hallanger, Frederic, Honors Sarah Morley, Frederic, High Honors Rachel Thomas, Frederic, Highest Honors Tyler Petersen, Luck, Honors William Martin, St Criox Falls, Honors Rylie Berger, Star Prairie, Highest Honors Bailey Matthys, Star Prairie, Highest Honors

UW-Green Bay announces honors GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving academic honors for the fall 2015 semester. Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average receive highest honors. Those earning 3.99 to 3.75 receive high honors and students earning 3.74 to 3.50 receive honors. The following students list (name of county) as the place of permanent residence. Jennifer Pederson, Clayton, Semester High Honors Madison Brusletten, Clear Lake, Semester Highest Honors Hanna Mierow, Osceola, Semester Highest Honors Abbie Otlo, Osceola, Semester Honors

Named to Dean’s List at Bethel Univ. ST. PAUL, Minn. - The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota: Hannah Kaefer, a Sophomore, is the daughter of Gary and Jane Kaefer from Frederic: The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.

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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, Minn. - Several area students have been named to the 2015 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today. Amery— Isaiah D Berndt, Junior, Col of Educ/Human Development Ethan M Dado, Sophomore, Col of Food, Agr & Nat Res Sci Trent S Dado, Freshman, Col of Food, Agr & Nat Res Sci Laura G Satterlund, Junior, Col of Educ/Human Development Frederic— April L Dahling, Senior, School of Nursing Osceola— Marianne Elmquist, Senior, College of Liberal Arts To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

PTCC Honor Students Announced PINE CITY, Minn. - Pine Technical & Community College is pleased to announce the fall 2015 honor students. Full-time students who have received a 4.0 GPA for fall semester are included on the President’s List. Full-time students who earn a GPA of 3.0-3.9 are included on the Dean’s List. Part-time students who are enrolled in 6-11 credits and have maintained a GPA of 3.5 are named to the Notable Achievement List. The following area students are honor students: Megan Jansen, Balsam Lake, Notable Achievement List Camille Bevens, Centuria, Dean’s List Brady Hoglund, Clear Lake, Dean’s List Catherine Mackenzie, Dresser, Dean’s List Jena Coyour, Frederic, Notable Achievement List Chad Splittstoesser, Frederic, Dean’s List Ruth Taylor, Frederic, Notable Achievement List Deon Maassen, St. Croix Falls, Dean’s List Hannah Schaffner, St. Croix Falls, Dean’s List

Amery High School 2015-2016 Term II Honor Roll Grade 12— “A” Honor Roll: Margaret Armbrust, Konrad Becker, Johannes Bjorge, Alicia Cran, Meikah Dado, Erica Elmer, Kolten Espinosa, Brittany Estes, Timothy Fredrick, Erika Heiden, Flora Ilazi, Jack Ince, Jillian Jensen, Madison Johnson, Hannah Julson, Kellie Kjeseth, Emily Klitgard, Turner Luke, Alicia Monson, Robert Ollig, Kylee Olson, Samantha Otis, Mykaela Otto, Bennett Paulson, Peter Place, Braeden Rimestad, Hannah Roe, McKenzie Ruud, Brett Schulte, Brendon Schultz, Chyanne Schutts, Beryn Scott, Ashley Simonson, Andrew Smith, Lilly Soderberg, Carly Stephenson, Hailey Streich, Jordan Swagger, Nathan Thompson, Kyle Trandum, Jared Utecht, Riley Walz, Kenedi Wrezzes, Meng Zhao. “B” Honor Roll: Autumn Adams, Devin Austad, Jonathan Benitez, Joceyln Berding, Ondre Bleskacek, Casey Brune, Seth Bryan, Connor Cockroft, Peter Elwood, Hannah Fornengo, Matthew Goodrum, Richard Grathwohl, Benjamin Grimsby, Beau Helin, Nicholas Hodgson, Jacob Howell, Dawn Hughes, Kaylie Johnson, Marissa Johnson, Janessa Kelly, James Lindquist, Hunter Marko, Kaitlyn McKee, Elli Meagher, Corey Moore, Allison Mork, Elijah Newton, David Olson, Ethan Panek, Harlie Posey-Larsen, Kaitlyn Rice, Mikala Rice, Kyle Root, Cody Silbernagel, Lynsey Soderberg, Jami Sorensen, Christopher Springett, Kara Standaert, August Swenson, Kassandra Swiontek, Cody Thomsen, Matthew Wanless.

Grade 11— “A” Honor Roll: Seth Amundsen, Holly Brickel, Keeley Brown, Isabella Byrnes, Savannah Cavaco, Lane Christensen, Thomas Christensen, Thomas Christenson, Jack Collins, Matthew Cree, Lillian Elmer, Ruth Elmer, Gabrielle Fredrick, Isaac

Gorres, Maximillion Goulet, Cole Jakupciak, Dylan Johnson, Hope Johnson, Jakob Kastanek, Johanna Knutson, Brice Korf, Esmee Luchtenburg, Emily Maier, Bethany Marquand, Gracie Martin, Connor McBrayer, Eric Medina, Dani Meyer, McKenna Meyer, Elizabeth Monette, Kayla Olson, Carl Oman, Dalton Rademaker, Craig Richter, Tristen Robole, Elizabeth Rosenbuch-Jonns, Allison Schleusner, Austin Sigsworth, Shayan Tavanae, Brianna Wundrow. “B” Honor Roll: Brittany Anderson, Alex Benitez, Samuel Black, Griffin Bryan, Roccoco Chick, Sabin Coy, Destiny DiCosimo, Tayler Elwood, Kathryn Forrest, Taylor Hanson, Ryan Heiss, Brianna Iverson, Olivia Jensen, Allie Karpenske, Caleb Ladwig, Madeline Matter, Maximillian Meyers, Tyler Nichols, Chloe Porter, Cassandra Pryor, Jacob Robertson, Hayden Russell, Summer Schultz, Elijah Sjogren, Jeremiah Stringer, Molly Vincent, Kal Waalen, Mitchell Waalen.

Grade 10— “A” Honor Roll: James Baillargeon, Alexis Beese, Katelin Bensen, Myah Carlson, Dylan Clausen, Emma Curtis, Adrianna Dietrich, Adam Doroff, Cheyenne Edwards, Michaela Erickson, Grace Grimm, Jenesis Gustafson, Bennett Hellie, Alliana Hoyer, Jude Ingham, Krista Jensen, Maxwell Johnson, Sylvia Johnson, Mitchell Kastanek, Bergen Kjeseth, Allison Klitgard, Alyssa Koehler, Hunter Kuhn, Annie Lorsung, Jacob Mahoney, Myron Marko, Ryan McBrayer, Chase Measner, Deanna Meyer, Wencke Rode, Camden Smith, Duane Stine, Brett Swanson, Zachary Swenson, Ashley VanSomeren, Kallie Weisenbeck, Cameryn White. “B” Honor Roll: Daniel Beach, Mackenzie Carlson, Elexis DiCosimo, Alexa Dieckman, Sawyer

Dodge, Samuel Fornengo, Megan Garves, Madison Gates, Job Hutchens, Brett Johnson, Luke Kjeseth, Julia Lindquist, Sanchia Linton, Zoe Lyon, Christopher McLeod, Paeden Mullen, Thomas Oman, David Peterson, Mason Spafford, Lydia Tallent, Alex Thomsen, Ryan Van Blaricom, Austin Woodbeck.

Grade 9— “A” Honor Roll: Alyssa Antolak, Celia Becker, Elias Boe-Parish, Mason Bosley, Olivia Braaten, Kaylee Chick, Amari Conner, Marlee Dietrich, Greta Eggert, Brett Forrest, McKenzie Gamache, Rachel Ganje, Dayne Gehrman, Mason Goulet, Madelyn Granica, Maddisen Grimm, Lance Hiltner, Madisen Jackson, Dalton Johnson, Kacey King, Matthew Krahulec, Abigayle Marko, Daniel Marquand, Belle Meyer, Emma Novak, Allison Oman, Andrew Otto, Mikayla Peterson, Noah Rademaker, Abigail Schmidt, Addison Tollakson, Nicholas Tryon, Noah Ward, Essie Whitehead, Hannah Zinn. “B” Honor Roll: Cameron Anderson, Casey Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Montana Bazille, Kaitlyn Bembenek, Michaela Boehm, Joshua Bohn, Gabrielle Brandt, Jonathon Byrnes, Alexis Castorena Gonsalez, Madison De Leon, Madison Dittman, Dylan Eiynck, Tristin Fredrick, Sarah Gilbertson, Alexis Grundner, Mason Helbig, Amber Hinz, Isobel Koenig, Chyanne Lindner, Kevin Medina, Casandra Moore, Trevor Morse, Devan Nelson, Shannon Olson, Amber Perry, Olivia Peterson, Sophia Porter, Megan Robertson, Irving Saavedra Sanchez, Canyon Schwartz, Ridge Sigsworth, Gabriel Simon Sanchez, Laura Simonson, William Sizemore, Ethan Smith, Michael Smith, Grace Springett, Morgan Starling, Adrian Troff, Kendra Tylee, Lance Waalen.

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‘The Silent Messengers’ will benefit local homeless shelters With the Lenten season beginning soon, this is the perfect opportunity for families to come together and celebrate the life and resurrection of Jesus all while supporting the less fortunate in our local communities. ‘The Silent Messengers’ are returning to New Richmond again this year to do just that. This year, audiences can enjoy two performances on the same day, February 21st. Proceeds will benefit Grace Place and Serenity Home Shelters in Polk and St. Croix Counties. The event will be a dinner theater style event with a spaghetti dinner followed by a theatrical presentation

by the “Silent Messengers”. The presentation is a re-enactment of the life of Christ celebrating His resurrection and the promise that it brings. The unique performance is performed in complete silence by talented young men and women who bring to life the story of Jesus’ life. People wanting to see the show and support Grace Place and Serenity Home shelters should purchase tickets soon at Grace Place Shelter in New Richmond, Serenity Home Shelter in Balsam Lake or at Ready Randy’s/RD Catering in New Richmond. Tickets are sold for $15 for adults, $7 for children 9 and under. This dinner

theater event will be held at Ready Randy’s/ RD Catering in New Richmond. The first show will start with dinner at 11:00am, show at 12:00noon and the second will begin with dinner at 4:00 pm show to start at 5:00 pm. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to support the homeless families in shelter in our communities. To order tickets over the phone, please call 715-246-1222. Tickets will also be available at the door. If there are any questions please call 715497-4438 or follow Grace Place Salvation Army or Polk County Salvation Army of Facebook for more information.

Outhouses I have known Growing up in the 50s and 60s meant outhouses were still part of rural life. Whether at the home of relatives or friends, in back of schools, or at taverns, Growing up the outdoor privy was a fixture that still served in Amery a purpose. At my dad’s home Loren Elkin farm, the Elkin farm southeast of Amery, the outhouse was down the hill. Way down the hill, so far that I can’t ever recall using it. When we had our Elkin family Christmas gathering, I’m guessing that some relatives used it but it was a long way to walk in 10 degree weather. At my mom’s home place, the farm north of Apple River Park School, the outhouse served as a shed for wood and other garden implements. A two-holer in a comfortable setting, and a place to wash our hands using a gravity feed tank, it didn’t even seem like an outhouse. Here as well as in a couple other toilets, the little poem on a piece of wood read: This bathroom cost a lot to build, sure set us back a heap of dough, so please if you can possibly do it, could you kindly pay as you go. And a slot for coins, suggesting a quarter, was attached. At friends Terry and Kenrad, they

had outdoor toilets which we used whenever we needed relief. Many of these buildings were left over from times when they were the only place to go to the bathroom, and they stood as a backup in case the indoor toilet went on the fritz. Catalogs provided the toilet paper, and crumbling a page again and again made for a smooth toilet tissue. According to my trusty source AP, schools in the area had a mixture of indoor and outdoor bathrooms. Shiloh, for instance, outdoor and Volga after the remodeling had indoor plumbing and restrooms. For all the talk of tipping them over, I never heard of that happening. Tipping might have been in an earlier era. One of the taverns in Range, named either Bonnie and Clyde’s or Walt’s Dugout, had outdoor facilities. Actually this classy place had two, one for each sex, set about 20 feet in back of the bar. This is the place that John LaMere and I stopped one Sunday afternoon after fishing on Hwy 8, east of Range. We told the owner that we had a couple nice bass, and he made a deal with us. We brought in the fish and we got several tap beers in exchange. Ah, memories of growing up around Amery. I’ll save my favorite joke about outhouses, put it on my Elkfarm emails, or if you wish, email me. It’s about Grandpa Amos and his devious little grandson Marvin. Not dirty, just clever. Email: elkfarm@wctc.net

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It's fun to watch the snow, whirling, swirling in the winds that blow. Nuzzling under a blanket reading a book, cozy by the fi re, once in awhile out the window a look. Soon it starts to pile up in a different view, giving us thoughts of things to do. A job to clear the driveway and the walk, listening to neighbors and their snowy talk. Stories of how we almost slid off the track, through our expertise we made it back. If you are caught in a snow storm, it is a plight from the common norm. After awhile the fun is gone, turned to work, got to get busy, no time to shirk! There are places to go and things to do, they have to be done in spite of the storm that blew. So far with rather modest weather we can't complain, we are a hardy group, we will maintain. I look for February to be uneventful and short, March may be a different story with blustery sport.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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It’s Valentine’s Week Well, here is the important question of the week…what Super Bowl commercial was your favorite? I ones I liked the most was the Doritos Baby Ultrasound, the father tracking his daughter’s date with Hyundai, and the wiener dogs running after Pounding the ketchup. I was very disappointed, and I know many of you were the too, that there was not a commerPavement cial with the Budweiser Clydesdales. I kept saying during the Pam Humpal game, don’t worry, they are probably keeping the beautiful horses until the end so everyone keeps watching…but they never showed up! Congratulations to Julie Riemenschneider-winner of the AFP Super Showdown Contest. There was a tie but Julie won with the tiebreaker point spread. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. Here it is, Valentine’s week! It’s a wonderful opportunity to show the special people in your life how much they mean to you. Included in this issue are great gifting ideas such as flowers, plants, jewelry, dining out, ice cream, furniture, and a massage. Happy Valentine’s Day! Next week’s paper on February 16 will feature “Bundles of Joy”-Babies born in 2015. Parents and grandparents are invited to show off their new pride and joy. Simply fi ll out the form found elsewhere in this issue, email or drop off a picture, include $35, and your precious new baby will be in color in “Bundles of Joy”. Entries must be dropped

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The public is welcome to attend a free educational seminar on “The Basics of Geothermal” presented by COMFORT BY DESIGN on Friday, February 19, at 4pm at Birch Street Bar in Amery. The seminar will involve a short video, information on geothermal plus details on a Federal Tax Credit for Geothermal Renewable Energy available to homeowners. Reservations are not necessary but are appreciated. Please call Tracy at 1-800-370-6545.

The 13th Annual Amery Spring Show sponsored by the Amery Free Press is scheduled for Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, at the Amery Ice Arena. The show will feature many area businesses with information on recreation, bathworks, campers, docks, pontoons, building, remodeling, windows, finances, vehicles, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and much more. Proceeds from the Amery Spring Show will benefit the Amery Hockey Association, Amery Area Food Pantry plus a scholarship will be presented to a student. For more information on registering your business for the show please call me today.

Hats off this week to the Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation. The organization has been a part of the success of the library over the years by assisting with the library’s wish list and needs, programs for all ages, plus presenting scholarships to local students. The Friends hold various fundraisers during the year such as monthly book sales, brat stand, and is currently holding a 50/50 raffle with the drawing being held this Saturday at the library during the Membership Drive. The Membership Drive is from 10am to noon with refreshments being served. Thank you to the Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation for all that you do for our community. On Tuesday, February 23, the Amery Free Press will join forces with the Amery FFA Chapter to publish a special section in recognition of National FFA Week. The young men and women in FFA are very busy during the year and have accomplished many goals and awards. Area businesses who would like to congratulate the Amery FFA on their successes should please give me a call today at 715-

It’s hard to believe that Winter high school sports can be winding down already. Good Luck to the following as they begin their tournaments… *Wrestling on Saturday, February 13-Amery in Amery, Clear Lake at Cadott, Clayton/Turtle Lake at Cumberland *Hockey-Amery travels to Superior on Tuesday, February 16 Happy Birthday this week to my niece, Lisa, on February 10, to my niece, Kristi, on February 12, and to my nephew, Caleb, who will be 11 years old on February 15. Enjoy your special days! Stay warm this week, and as we face the many challenges of every day life, here is a wonderful message that my Sunday School kids had in their lesson Sunday…”Jesus loves me and gives me courage”!

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We are seeking multiple positions on our staff due to new positions created. Full or Part time PM (2-10) and Full Time NOC (10-6). We are also interested in those who may want to work a partial shift (4-8p). A great opportunity for students and full time workers who want a job on the side! If you really care about giving back to our elderly in a clean and open atmosphere, please contact us- you are who we are looking for! Competitive wages, health benefits, and employee parties are just a few of the ways we make working with us worthwhile!

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Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery is seeking a fun and goal oriented employee to add to our housekeeping department. Housekeeping is one of our core positions at Willow Ridge, being with residents the majority of your shift. Assisting in cleaning rooms and processing laundry, this is an opportunity to give back to the seniors in our area and be filled with joy as you make a difference every day. To apply, please contact Sherri Ash at 715.268.8171 or stop by for an application. We look forward to meeting you!

METAL FABRICATORS/ OPERATORS St. Croix Falls, WI

White Bear Machine, Inc., the fastest growing job shop in the region, is seeking quality-minded individuals for 1st and 2nd shift positions.

Successful candidates will have a proven record of high-quality past performance. Job shop experience in metal fabrication is preferred. Do you want to work with a growing company that offers opportunity for advancement?

Do you want to work in a clean shop with great equipment and a safe working environment? Do you want to work at a company with a great benefit package, that includes an annual bonus program?

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Christian Community Home of Osceola

A nonprot senior living community now has openings for a charge nurse (RN or LPN). We have a .8 day shift and .5 evening shift; both offer competitive salary and benets! If interested please contact Deb Bartz

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Deputy – Law Enforcement DOQ

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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Countryside Cooperative is hiring truck drivers and seasonal help Please join us for a job fair: Saturday, February 20, from 1:00 – 4:00pm 2116 County Rd S, New Richmond Onsite interviews! Full-time, seasonal opportunities with a flexible schedule Apply in person at the job fair or online at www.countrysidecoop.com

Employment Opportunities Cumberland Healthcare is an independent, community-based healthcare facility that serves northwest Wisconsin through a clinic, 25 bed critical access hospital, attached 50 bed skilled nursing facility and 20 senior living apartments. For over 50 years, Cumberland Healthcare has provided general family practice prevention and treatment services, lifesaving emergency care, and access to specialists, along with full service inpatient and outpatient care. _____________________________________________

Wound Care Clinical Coordinator RN Full-time. WoundNurse care/ostomy certification preferred. Full-time Practitioner Minimum 1 year clinical experience. or Physician Assistant

ThisEnvironmental position would primarily be in ourSupervisor Turtle Lake Clinic Services Housekeeping experience required. location, withFull-time. time spent in our Cumberland Clinic location, and ourNutritional Emergency Department if the interest is evident. Services Cook/Aide Qualifications:Full-time. Graduate of an accredited program; Current, Food service experience preferred. _____________________ unrestricted NP or PA license in the State of WI, or ability For more information, please contact:Confidence, to obtain; Board Certified in Family Practice; Hilary Butzler, Director of Human Resources skill level, andHealthcare ability to work independently in a satellite Cumberland is an independent, community-based Cumberland Healthcare, 1110 7th Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 location with indirect physician oversight; Multi-year healthcare facility that serves northwest Wisconsin throughFamily a clinic, Phone: 715-822-6197 Fax: 715-822-6299 25 bed critical access hospital, attachedrequired 50 bed skilled nursing facility Practice experience Email: hbutzler@cumberlandhealthcare.com

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