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Hard work and determination are two things that have made Alison Leslie, a twelfth grader at Clayton High School, an outstanding athlete. These two things have also paved the road to recovery after a summer accident left her wondering what her senior year of sports would look like.

Leslie tore her Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) after a summer basketball playing stint. The ACL is one of the key ligaments that help stabilize your knee joint. It connects your thighbone to your shinbone. It’s most commonly torn during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction, as was the case for Leslie. “I drove to the hoop, jumped and shoot. My defender pushed me through the air and all of my weight landed on one leg and something didn’t feel right,” shared Leslie.

At first what she thought was a fracture was diagnosed by a MRI as an ACL tear She had surgery to repair her injury June 28. It was a scary and confusing time for her as in the very beginning one physician said it could be nine to 12 months of recovery. Leslie’s surgeon claimed four to six months, which was better to hear than the original prognosis, but still left her upcoming year of athletics hanging in the balance. Leslie said, “I thought there was no way that I would be back for volleyball because the surgeon was pretty set on a six month recovery. Four month recoveries are more usual for professional athletes.”

Leslie is a member of the four-time state participating volleyball team from Clayton.

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Working hard to bounce back after injury, Alison Leslie will soon find her way back onto Clayton’s basketball court.

To say that Dan Lien was involved in the community would be an understatement.

Lien died Monday, October 29. He will be greatly missed and Lien will be long remembered for his dedication to the City of Amery and surrounding area.

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sin Department of Transportation.

“This trail is currently designated as non-motorized,” it read, “in part because it received federal funding through the non-motorized Transportation Enhancement program operated by WisDOT. “Permitting year-round use of motorized vehicles on the trail requires repayment of

the federal funding that was granted for the trail project unless an exception is granted by the Federal Highway Administration.”

The bill: $599,246.

The Oct. 23 letter offered details for seeking an exception through the Federal Highway Administration, but noted that the administration only allows motors in cases it deems exceptional, generally

THE SUN Will Polk County have to pay if it allows motorized vehicles on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail?

The question, thus far, remains unanswered.

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According to Interim Administrator Jeffrey Fuge, the county’s legal counsel is researching whether the county needs to seek an exception at all.

The chair of the county board, Dean Johansen, confirmed that the county is in correspondence with a WisDOT representative and

the Federal Highway Administration.

Per Johansen, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is evaluating the process the county used to arrive at its decision to allow motorized vehicles on the trail.

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LIEN: Pivot from education to banking strengthened community ties FROM PAGE ONE

These titles are all wonderful things that impacted the Amery area in big ways, but it was the little ways that Lien left an imprint on the hearts community members that he will indeed be remembered.

Lien was a warm and witty man who had a knack for story telling.

Lien was born on Sept. 17, 1945 and grew up in Amery.

Jerry Sondreal shared that his younger brother Steve and Lien were always trying to tag along with him on Amery adventures. Sondreal said, “Dan was one of the first people I remember in life. Dan was a kid who never stopped asking questions. He was inquisitive. We spent hours going to school building projects at night when construction crews had left. We would try to figure out exactly what was being built. We were convinced that the gymnasium being built was a premier sports palace that was going to solve all of our problems.”

The young men grew up with a close relationship as Sondreal’s father was on the school board for 20 years and Lien’s father D.K. was Superintendent of schools for 25 years.

When remembering back to his dad being Superintendent Lien once shared, “When I was in high school, my father and I had an agreement that we would not speak to each other during the school day.”

During a 2017 interview with the Free Press Lien talked about his father starting the wrestling program in Amery. “He knew darn well because he (D.K.) had grown up on a farm in Iowa that they were strong people. They had been throwing bales of hay and milking cows by hand,” Lien said. “If we could find a sport where they could use some of those skills, it would be good for Amery.”

In the mid to late 1950s, wrestling began with mostly country kids participating.

“I think I had the worst record of any of Coach Yetter’s wrestlers because I didn’t

grow up on the farm,” Lien said with a laugh.

Lien was more successful at love in high school than he was at wrestling. This is where he met Margee Frank.

The couple dated through high school and both attended college at St. Olaf in Minnesota. After earning their degrees they both went into teaching. This past summer the couple celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Throughout the years, the couple resided on Arch Street, Pike Lake and eventually Pondhurst. They raised two sons, Andrew and Peter.

At one point Lien taught for a year in England, and later a twist of fate intervened causing Lien to leave behind teaching and extend a summer job at Bremer Bank into and 25-year career with the company. In 1981 Lien was living in Amery with his family and working as teacher in Stillwater when he was asked by his friend Duaine Espegard to write an employee manual for him while Lien

was off work for the summer.

Espegard was the president of the bank, and at the end of the summer he offered Lien an opportunity that he could not pass up. He offered him a job as a real estate lender at the bank. This would allow him to be within walking distance from work. Although Lien did not have any experience in the field, he moved up through the ranks during his 25 years there.

During his time at the bank, Lien was respected and adored by other employees.

There were times that Lien drove his pontoon to work, docked it at North Twin, and gave rides to employees during lunch breaks. Mary Bleskacek said, “Dan brought me into the Bremer family in 1998 and was a very knowledgeable and compassionate boss to work with and a great man to know. His support of the Bremer employees and the Amery Community was top notch!”

There was something special about Lien and those

who were fortunate enough to know him could tell most likely infinite amounts of stories.

By far one of the best is another story shared by Sondreal.

He described how like many other students in town, Lien struggled in the classroom of instructor Helen Shafer.

He explained that Shafer went to D.K. and wanted to report on the progress of Dan. “Well,” said Sondreal “The progress was that Dan was not going to amount to anything.”

With a large grin on his face, Sondreal went on to say, “The kid who was not going to amount to anything only became a Fulbright Scholar, a counselor to federal court Judges as a public educator in Stillwater and a world traveler. He was a brilliant guy and most importantly a nice guy.”

LESLIE: Anxious to return to the court FROM PAGE ONE

The senior participants of the team who just returned from state competition a few weeks ago have gone to state every year of high school.

With three state competitions under her belt going into her senior year, Leslie was very determined to participate in the fall sport. She believes that sitting on the bench taught her a lot of mental toughness. It wasn’t a seat she was used to sitting in but she believes it gave her time to encourage positivity toward her teammates, spend time with her coaches and learn to have patience with her progress.

She shared that sitting out of most of her senior year of volleyball felt like one of the hardest things that she has ever been through. Leslie said, “I learned though, not to take anything in life for granted.”

Eventually she was able to serve on Senior Night and a

bit during playoff games. She even had her turn at serving the ball during the state games. Leslie said, “I was part of the team, I just played a different role this year.”

Leslie went on to say, “At the end of the season I had a lot of mixed emotions. I was happy for them that they went back to state. They are my closest friends and they played really well this season.”

Going into the basketball season, Leslie feels that her cardio piece of the recovery puzzle is not quite there yet, but it is getting there. She has been playing basketball since the second grade and last year she was All-Conference, AllState and scored her 1000th point. She has been cleared by her doctor to start scrimmaging next week. Nov. 27 is her first game back. She shared that she is, “Nervous about getting back into the groove, but very excited to play. I just need to be confident in myself.”

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Leslie attributes her somewhat speedy and strong recovery to the support of her family, friends and coaches. “I live in a tight-knit community, so when my accident happened I had so many people supporting me and helping me get through it,” said Leslie. She definitely feels that living in Clayton made a difference in her successful come back. She said, “Everyone knew how devastating this injury was to me. In a town like this, we all have some type of relationship. It was a good feeling knowing that everyone was behind me and helping me to do my best.”

Leslie has decided to attend Ripon College in the fall where she will be majoring in Biology and continuing her career in basketball. There is no doubt that this very determined small town girl is set for future success both on and off the court.

New year will bring new housing

The Amery Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for the brand-new duplexes located on Harrison Avenue in Amery. “We hope they are done by Feb. 1,” relayed Terry Forrest, Executive Director at the Amery Housing Authority.

The authority’s Facebook page advertises, “Market rent, no pets, smoke free, free lawn care & landscaping.” The page also shares that 2 bedroom duplexes are listed at $1,100 utilities not included and 3 bedrooms are listed at $1,300 utilities not included.

For more information please call the Amery Housing Authority office at 715-268-2500 or email aha@ameryhousing. org

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Sat., Dec. 22 • 10am - 1pm Strolling Amery

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Saturday, Dec. 1, 9-11 a.m.

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Maker Space Donation The Amery Lions Club recently presented a check in the amount of $3,114.59 to the School District of Amery for their Maker Space Tools Fund. Funds were raised during the Lions Club’s Ninth Annual City of Lakes Golf Tournament. $900.00 of the donation were winnings donated back by participants of the event. Accepting on behalf of the schools are Oralee Schock, Intermediate School Principal and Tom Bensen, Middle School Principal. Shown representing the Lions Club are L-R: Jerry Haug, Jeff Wydeven, and Dave Bowman.

NOVEMBER 20 Parade of Lights/Light Up the Town The 11th Annual Parade of Lights and Light Up the Town will be Tuesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. in Soo Line Park.

Parade line-up is at 5 p.m. at Soldier’s Field. All floats welcome. Trophies awarded. Call 715-268-5800 for information.

The Amery Fire Dept will have their Chili Feed from 5-8 p.m. for a free will offering.

Toys for Tots Kick-Off is at the Fire Hall, Holy Donuts for sale at Soo Line Park.

Bonfire and fireworks will follow the parade.

NOVEMBER 21 Easy as Pie You handle the turkey, and let us handle the pies!

Pies will be available for purchase on Wednesday, November 21 from 9 a.m. til the pie is all done in the Bremer Bank lobby.

9” pie choices: Apple, Pumpkin and Pecan.

All proceeds benefit the Journey Church Youth Missions trip to Haiti, June 2019 and August 2019.

For more information contact Jen at 715-268-2223.

DECEMBER 1 Amery’s 33rd Holiday Stroll The Holiday Stroll is a day to drop by participating Amery businesses for a little Christmas friendliness and gift preview. You’ll find free hot dogs

and hot chocolate in Soo Line Park, horse and wagon rides, “Sir Elvis” will be performing live at the Amery Classic Theatre, Carolers and, of course, Santa Claus.

Bake Sale & Bazaar Deronda Lutheran Church of Amery is hosting its annual Bake Sale & Bazaar Saturday, December 1, 2018 starting at 11 a.m. Coffee and pie are available starting at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a basket drawing, baked goods, lunch and crafts. On the menu: egg salad croissant, rommegrot, BBQs, baked beans, sweet soup, coffee, milk, pie and lefse.

Alaskan Guide Presentation Faith Lutheran Church is proud to host a presentation of Billy’s 2018 Alaskan guiding adventures Saturday, December 1st, 6pm. at Faith Lutheran Church, 305 1st Avenue East, Balsam Lake. “The Shadow of Death” will include stories of brown bear, moose, Dall sheep, caribou, along the chest-tightening depiction of the aforementioned grizzly charge. Tickets for the event are $15 each with a Free will offering Chili feed with many wonderful raffle opportunities.

Everyone is welcome..seating is limited, so get your tickets early. For more information about the event contact Tim Mares at 715-554-2174. For more information about Billy Molls and his adventures visit www. billymollsadventures.com.

Circle Unbroken Concert Please join us for a Circle Unbroken Concert Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Amery Free Lutheran Church.

Coffee and treats to follow.

Free concert with a “give if you wish” basket.

Amery Free Lutheran is located 2 miles west of Hwy 46 on Cty Rd F.

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Line Park, downtown Amery.

Valerie 715-554-1034.

St. Croix Valley Spinners and Fiber Arts Guild Meet the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., often at the Amery Library. We spin, knit, weave, anything fiber arts related, and we welcome new members.

For more information call Julie 715-268-7546 or Karen 715268-6955.

Amery Woman’s Club Meeting

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The Amery Woman’s Club will meet Monday, Dec. 3 at Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club on Pike Lake. Social time begins at 5P with dinner served at 5:45P. The menu consists of turkey with all the trimmings plus salad bar for $14 including tip. RSVP to Julie Andersen at 715-268-2136. Bring items for the silent auction which may be a purse with goodies inside or a bag or a basket. This is also our Member Arts and Crafts meeting. Bring an item that you have created within the last year for inclusion in the GFWC Contest.

Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Amery High School. Closed November 21, December 26 and March 13).

ONGOING

Rumble Tumble Open Gym Tuesdays November through March from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Amery Intermediate School.

Closed December 25, January 1, and March 12.

Open Gym for Families Sundays November 18, December 2 and 16, January 6 and 20, February 3 and 17 and March 3 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Amery Intermediate School.

Ruby’s Pantry

Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families

Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery. Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.

Sundays until March 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Amery Middle School. For boys and girls ages 4-12–younger when accompanied by parents.

Amery Farmer’s Market Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Mondays 3-6 p.m. in Soo

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Two weeks ago, I shared my thoughts about trying to bridge the widening partisan divide in our nation. In the week that followed, I was contacted by two readers: one conservative, the other progressive who were able to agree on at least one thing — I was naïve and had missed the mark.

I also had a revelation reading essays in the Nov. 5 issue of Time magazine on the issue of partisanship and I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.

In TIME, National Review writer David French said “This Publisher fall, a group called More in ComTom Stangl mon released a comprehensive survey of America’s “hidden tribes,” seeking to understand the sources of American polarization. It concluded that much of America’s political anger was driven by what it called “the wings,” which are flanked by the 8 percent of Americans who are “progressive activists” and the 6 percent who are “devoted conservatives.”

“The members of the tribes on each end of the spectrum share some common characteristics.

“They’re disproportionately white, they’re well off, and they’re intensely engaged in politics—roughly twice as likely to list politics as a “hobby” than the average American. They’re motivated. They have means. And they focus many of those resources and much of that energy opposing a political enemy they view as truly dangerous.

“This is a moment of profound historic importance. For the blessed, privileged class of Americans, the challenge is clear. A mass cultural crisis demands a mass cultural response. And if loathing for the distant partisan motivates us more than love for the close neighbor, I’d argue that we’re failing that test. That is the hate that will ultimately shame us all.”

In TIME, U.S. Military veteran and author Phil Klay wrote “…Civility is a style of argument that implicitly welcomes response. It is a display of respect and tolerance, which make(s) clear that you are engaging in a conversation, not delivering a last word. Unlike contempt, which generally seems less about your targets than about creating an ugly spectacle for your own partisans to enjoy, a civil argument is a plea to all fellow citizens to respond, even if in opposition. It invites the broader body of concerned citizens to fill in the gaps of my knowledge, to correct the flaws in my argument, and to continue to deliberate in a rapidly changing world. “…Clearly, stoking rage and contempt in the public square can work. It excites us. It gives us courage to act in the face of uncertainty. If instead of hesitating before the other and acknowledging that we do not fully know them or their motives or the extent of their virtues and vices, we reduce them to the least charitable caricature possible. Then we feel on certain ground. But we’re never on certain ground. And while abandoning a process of thoughtful deliberation can win you power, what it can never do is give you the hope of using that power wisely.”

Want to make a change? Turn off the cable news, take a break from pontificating in the social media town square.

We need to connect, eye to eye, with those we disagree. We need to listen and hear one another.

I truly don’t care if this is seen as being naïve, I know it to be true. Humans need validation.

Validation can lead to understanding. Understanding is the only path to change.

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.

Family Thanksgiving puts the ‘fun’ in dysfunctional

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

I think it is safe to say that many people feel like they belong to a big “crazy” family.

I also think it is safe to say that most people call their family members crazy in the nicest and most sincere way possible.

Editor I for one love my dysFUNctional litApril Ziemer tle family. There are not many of us, which makes it easier to get together for all holidays and special occasions. I want to make it very clear that I am not pretending that we are a perfect family.

Every family probably contains one or more of the following: the person who likes to bicker, someone who happily drinks to much wine (or other spirits), a person with an overly loud annoying laugh, someone who’s potluck dish guests are pretending to love and the person who disappears when it is cleanup time.

Now I can wait for the Siegert/ Ziemers to read this and try to figure out which one I am describing them as, or I can just fess up that I might be all of the above. If you even try to say that your splendid

crew does not contain anybody who would meet one of these descriptions, I might call you a liar.

I feel that if our dinner consists of chaos, it is perfectly fine. It is our chaos and at least we are together to experience it. I have fond memories of childhood holidays and one of my greatest wishes is that my kids can someday look back and feel the same way. There

I want to make it very clear that I am not pretending that we are a perfect family. is one major difference, as I will not allow any of my children to have a small glass of Grandad’s “Manischewitz Wine” just because it is a holiday. I believe it might be the reason I am a giggly wino to this day.

I have always wondered what significant others think when then come to celebrate their first extravaganza with us. This was especially true a few Easters ago there was an “elephant in the room” that at first nobody was talking about. I know what you are thinking, but no it was not I. It was a dainty and lacey pair of panties that were lying on the floor of my parent’s living room. People gave glances

for a bit and stepped over them until my sister finally started bellowing about the under garments on the carpet. It turns out they fell out of someone’s pant leg after being unstuck by static cling. We still get a tremendous amount of laughs out of this every holiday since the “Easter Undies Escapades.”

It was probably quite judgmental of me to assume that you are lying if claiming that your family get-togethers to do contain any of the mischief I originally described.

Maybe what I should have said is that if you make such a claim, I feel that you are missing out.

I adore my loud and loving clan.

If you have the need to escape holiday boredom, we are always accepting applications. You do not need to trace yourself decades back on our family tree or even marry in. You will be welcomed with open arms, just bring the $4.99 bottle of Manischewitz wine. Just because I said the kids couldn’t have it, doesn’t mean that I can’t.

I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you, and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return.

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715268-8101

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We reserve the right to edit for accuracy, clarity, libel, and civility.

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Letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and phone number (address and phone number will not be printed). Anonymous letters will not be published.

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Voters show support for closing ‘dark store’ loophole, legalizing marijuana

BY WISPOLITICS.COM THE CAPITOL REPORT

Advocates who want pro-marijuana legislation and a bill to rein in “dark stores” are hoping for progress in the next two years.

That’s after the approval of various local advisory referendums around the state Nov. 6.

Voters in more than 20 counties, cities and villages across the state threw their support behind referendums to urge lawmakers to pass legislation closing the so-called “dark store” loophole.

The measures received widespread support. The narrowest margin — 19.5 percent — came from Jefferson County, where around 60 percent of respondents voted to back legislation on the topic, while 40 percent opposed it.

The biggest margin of victory came from Dane County, where 91.8 percent of voters backed legislation and only 8.2 percent didn’t — a margin of 83.6 percent.

The advisory referendums — from two villages, four cities and 17 counties across the state — came after lawmakers earlier this session debated

But Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Director of Tax, Transportation and Legal Affairs Cory Fish countered in a statement that the results “proved nothing more than the fact that municipalities and counties have a talent for writing biased and factually inaccurate questions for the ballot.”

“The so-called ‘dark stores’ loophole is a myth,” he said.

“In reality, the tax shift is from homeowners to businesses, and these proposals would simply legalize the unlawful actions of overly aggressive assessors who are looking to increase taxes on businesses of all sizes in their communities.”

And the state’s most populous counties also voted in favor of legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana.

Voters in Dane and Milwaukee counties were asked to weigh in on legal cannabis Nov. 6 through similar advisory referendum questions. Fourteen other counties and two cities also had marijuana-related questions on the ballot, all of which passed easily.

“It’s definitely the biggest win for cannabis ever in Wisconsin,” said Gary Storck,

an activist and former lobbyist who’s been involved with the cannabis legalization effort in the state. He notes about 1 million Wisconsinites voted in favor of marijuana.

“That’s almost as many people that voted for Evers, or Walker,” he said. “You can’t put that back in the bottle.”

Dane County’s question asked voters if they think marijuana should be legalized, taxed and regulated for adults 21 or older, in the same way alcohol is treated. Milwaukee County’s question didn’t mention alcohol, but was largely the same.

Nearly 400,000 of Milwaukee County’s 950,000 residents answered the marijuana question, with over 260,000 voting yes. And about half of Dane County’s 530,000 residents voted on marijuana, with about 221,000 in favor.

The two cities with cannabis referendums, Racine and Waukesha, had very different questions.

In Waukesha, voters were asked if cannabis should be legalized in the state for medical purposes, and regulated in the same manner as prescription drugs. Over 76 percent voted

in favor, with 23,731 voting yes and 7,243 voting no.

In Racine, voters were asked about marijuana through four different questions, dealing with recreational use, medical use, taxation and decriminalization. Medical use was more popular than recreational use, but voters were in favor of all four questions.

Many of these questions were put forth by local officials at the urging of their constituents. Some of those voters were motivated by a desire for medical cannabis availability, either for themselves or their loved ones.

“The public was engaged, showing up in great numbers to testify in favor of these referendums,” Storck added.

“There’s lots of momentum going.”

that a person has voted next to the wrong name in poll book.

The report reviewed elections that had been meticulously studied over years and found incident rates between .0003% and .0025%. A comprehensive 2014 study found 31 credible instances of impersonation fraud from 2000 to 2014 out of one (1) billion ballots cast.

Even this number is likely inflated, as the study’s author counted not just prosecutions

or convictions, but any and all credible claims. Other studies have come to the same conclusions. As far as illegals voting, there’s no definite proof and illegals try to keep a low profile. But inefficiencies in the electoral system has resulted in American citizens being prevented from registering to vote, normally in poor ethnic communities. Many times, unless a close election, mail-in ballots are not even counted.

Penalties for each act of voter fraud in connection with federal elections risks felony conviction, five (5) years in prison, and a $10,000 fine, in addition to any state penalties.

In return, that ballot yields at most one incremental vote and is simply not worth the price of prison, fine, and a felony record that complicates job and life.

This claims of voter fraud, among the facts and studies,

undermine our Democracy, our institutions, and is unpatriotic. Today with computer systems and other technology, it’s difficult to cheat the system and not be caught plus risk the penalties, probably unlike 100 or 40 years ago.

Most of our ancestors came from Western or Eastern Europe. Our ties to these countries have stayed relatively strong with US support in WWI and WWII, although US was late to join the fighting.

The US wants and needs to have a military presence in these countries as US security depends on it due to enemies’ long-range missiles. European allies have provided the US with land for military bases and housing complexes, which isn’t included in their defense budgets.

Our allies have rightfully directed finances toward technology to follow enemies. Our

past Presidents understood history and these important relationships and those Presidents had the respect of our allies.

There was dislike for Bush II due to his insistence on attacking Iraq. Europe warned that this action would incite and strengthen terrorist groups like ISIS. They warned of retaliation on their countries due to their proximity and a possible flood of endangered immigrants.

President Obama restored the goodwill and was highly respected for his knowledge, leadership, thoughtful guidance, and turning around the

world economy from the US’s greatest recession since the Great Depression.

Unfortunately, that goodwill has been erased with President Trump and again, we have lost respect with Trump’s leadership. Over the last 3 years, traveling to many countries and we’ve heard the negative comments about Trump.

We’ve heard it on US ski slopes, as foreigners are an important part of US tourist economy. It appears that foreigners knew more than Americans about Trump stiffing contractors, bankruptcies, Russian ties, and have witnessed Trump’s unstable

childlike behavior.

This month during 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day, Trump again revealed his lack of world knowledge and his personal insecurities by using US military strength to gain importance and respect. He missed important ceremonies, showing up only when he could speak or if there was a party.

The US and our allies need each other.

Cheryl Moskal (previous area resident) Denver, CO

legislation to prevent stores from basing their property value on vacant properties or “dark stores,” which have lower property value and can be taxed less. Two bills on the issue each failed to clear the Legislature, including a lastditch effort in the Assembly to amend a bill to include language on the topic.

The ballot questions followed a campaign from the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Counties Association and Wisconsin Towns Association against the socalled loophole, which included a “call to action” component for local governments to pass resolutions this fall.

Wisconsin Counties Association Executive Director Mark O’Connell touted the widespread support, saying the results “show that this is a common-sense issue.”

“The voters have spoken, and now we encourage the Governor-elect and the Legislature to take up this issue and close the dark store loopholes,” he said in a news release. “This is a tax shift, mainly to homeowners, and we encourage our state officials to act in January.”

The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Penalties for Voter Fraud To the editor: President Trump and his allies continue promoting the idea of voter fraud or rigged elections. Truth or myth? The Brennan Center for Justice, named after Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, found that most reported incidents of voter fraud are actually traceable to other sources, such as clerical errors, bad data matching practices, poll workers placing an indication

Pam Caudy Amery,WI.

Our Foreign Allies To the editor: The US depends heavily on the highly educated, tech savvy Western and Eastern European allies and European Space Agency (ESA) as our first line of defense against Middle Eastern terrorists.

They help warn, in advance, the chatter of terrorist. Our strong, good relationships with these countries are vital to US safety. Those who travel to these countries, or read a variety of major US newspapers and read or listen to journalists’ reports from US international and English versions of European news agencies understand what is at stack.

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Polk County arrest report Garrett W. Garvin of Cumberland, WI, was arrested November 5 for a bail jumping misdemeanor.

Shannon Faith Campbell of Turtle Lake, WI, was arrested November 5 for theft from business.

Justin L. Fullerton, 30, of St. Croix Falls, WI, was arrested November 5 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

John D. Rusnak, 36, of Milltown, WI, was arrested November 5 for a bail jumping felony and domestic disorderly conduct.

Lisa L. Kedrowski, 52, of unknown, was arrested November 6 for possession of methamphetamine and a bail jumping felony.

Brandon Lawrence Nelson, 20, of Osceola, WI, was arrested November 11 for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kelly L. Spears, 53, of Webster, WI, was arrested November 11 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nicholas C. Scheet, 36, of Dresser, WI, was arrested November 11 for a bail jumping misdemeanor.

Joshua Darren Johnson, 27, of Dresser, WI, was arrested November 11 for possession of methamphetamine and a probation hold.

Rachel Maria Smak, 32, of Amery, WI, was arrested November 6 for OWI (1st) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ryder Lawrence Gordon, 20, of Star Prairie, WI, was arrested November 8 for OWI (2nd).

Jeffrey Charles Lemay, 50, of Oakdale, MN, was arrested November 11 for OWI (1st).

Donald James Diamond, 63. of St. Paul, MN, was arrested November 8 for a failure to appear.

Kyla Marie Rossman, 26, of St. Croix Falls, WI, was arrested November 9 for a DOC warrant.

Jeremy Charles West, 35, Clayton, WI, was arrested November 10 for a DOC warrant.

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The following cases were heard:

CITY OF AMERY: Shawn M. Barnette, 42, Amery, WI, disorderly conduct, $250.

Bendiks K. Brown, 18, Balsam Lake, WI, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

James J. Dodge, 29, Amery, WI, non-registration of other vehicle, $98.80.

Bradley A. Floding, 63, Amery, WI, loud and unnecessary noise prohibited, $124.

Jayelynn M. Fornczek, 62, Lakeland Shores, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Daniel L. Gannon, 19, Amery, WI, operating without valid license, $124 and operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

David L. Kelley, 43, Amery, WI, disorderly conduct, $250.

Robert R. Kjelstad, 18, Clear Lake, WI, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Timothy L. Moore, 49, Amery, WI, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $124.

Lauri J. Moskal, 58, Amery, WI, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

James W. Semple, 32, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-15 mph), $98.80.

Daniel J. Sogard, 23, Clear Lake, WI, possession of drug paraphernalia, $250, operating without valid license, $124 and possession of controlled substance, $376.

Shirley A. Staebler, 87, Amery, WI, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $98.80.

Ayla M. Swanson, 22, Amery, WI, trespassing, $187.

Rick J. Tourville, 49, Amery, WI, operating without valid license, $124, possession, manufacture, and deliver drug paraphernalia, $187 and failure to obey officer sign/signal, $98.80.

Brecken A. Wright, 18, Amery, WI, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE: Natasha J. Anderson, 37, Clear Lake, WI, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

16 year old, Rice Lake, WI, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Paula B. Brokering, 63, Minneapolis, MN, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Nicholas M. Brown, 28, Menomonie, WI, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

David C. Christensen, 63, Pine City, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

17 year old, Rice Lake, WI, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Kevon J. Gray, 27, 27, Stone Mountain, GA, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Paige A. Heath, 30, Stone Lake, WI, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Abigail R. Johnson, 19, Clear Lake, WI, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Shawn C. Klein, 34, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Michael T. Lennartson, 38, New Richmond, WI, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Austin T. Lombardo, 21, Oak Park Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Sterling K. Marlett, 25, Clear Lake, WI, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $61.

Abas I. Moalin, 31, Barron, WI, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Angela W. Newsome, 52, Evans, GA, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Cori J. Phipps, 45, Hayward, WI, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Anna M. Schultz, 26, North Saint Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Gary J. Spangenberg, 46, Burnsville, MN, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $174.40.

Marissa L. Stifter, 20, Saint Michael, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Mathew M. Tschann, 31, Farmington, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Arlyn K. Wenger, 24, Cumberland, WI, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

David J. Zelgart, 59, Smyrna, GA, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

PLEAS of Not Guilty were entered by the following: Amery Juvenile, operate ATV without Safety Certificate and ATV on Roadway, $210.20.

Bradley Bowers, speeding (2024 over), $149.20.

Peyton Wager, speeding (16-19 over), $124.

JUVENILES: City of Amery 15 year old, Amery, WI, receiving stolen property, $187.

Village of Turtle Lake 16 year old, Milltown, WI, possession of controlled substance, $376.

16 year old, Clear Lake, WI, disturbance of the peace with motor vehicle, $114.00.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Matthew Charles Barney and Amber Jo Studie were issued a marriage license on November 8, 2018.

Dylan Ray Anderson and Bailey Marie Sigsworth were issued

a marriage license on November 8, 2018.

Caleb Alexander Corbin and Brittany Lynn Johnson were issued a marriage license on November 8, 2018.

Glenn Joseph Zabel and Jill Marie Karnath were issued a marriage license on November 8.

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Amery Police Report 11/08/18 -11/15/18 11/09/18, 12:01 a.m., Alarm call 11/09/18, 06:26 a.m., Juvenile call 11/09/18, 7:15 a.m., Mental health call 11/09/18, 11:23 a.m., Assist other agency 11/09/18, 10:17 p.m., Traffic stop 11/10/18, 01:26 a.m., Citizen assist 11/10/18, 07:14 a.m., Vehicle lockout 11/10/18, 10:50 a.m., Juvenile call 11/10/18, 11:15 a.m., Suspicious activity 11/10/18, 01:41 p.m., Traffic stop 11/10/18, 09:08 p.m., Traffic stop 11/10/18, 09:26 p.m., Traffic stop 11/10/18, 11:26 p.m., Traffic stop 11/11/18, 12:37 a.m., Traffic stop 11/11/18, 02:10 a.m., Gas drive off 11/11/18, 03:31 a.m., Suspicious activity 11/11/18, 11:07 a.m., Traffic stop 11/11/18, 12:48 p.m., 911 Hang up call 11/11/18, 12:562PM, Traffic stop 11/11/18, 01:57 p.m., Traffic stop 11/11/18, 04:49 p.m., Vehicle lockout 11/11/18, 05:28 p.m., Traffic stop 11/11/18, 09:36 p.m. Vehicle lockout call 11/12/18, 04:59 a.m., Vehicle lockout call 11/12/18, 09:38 a.m., Juvenile call 11/12/18, 12:24 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 11/12/18, 06:42 p.m., Traffic stop 11/12/18, 07:01 p.m., Traffic stop 11/12/18, 07:08 p.m., K9 drug sniff, no alert 11/12/18, 07:32 p.m., Traffic stop 11/12/18, 09:19 p.m., Traffic stop 11/13/18, 07:38 a.m., Traffic stop 11/13/18, 10:56 a.m., Criminal damage to property complaint 11/13/18, 11:22 a.m., Harassment complaint 11/13/18, 12:50 p.m., Vehicle lockout 11/13/18, 02:15 p.m., Suspicious activity call 11/13/18, 03:10 p.m., fraud complaint 11/13/18, 05:15 p.m., Traffic stop 11/13/18, 05:37 p.m., M.V. accident – car vs. deer 11/14/18, 05:40 p.m., Assist motorist 11/14/18, 06:06 p.m., Assist other agency 11/14/18, 06:47 p.m., Suspicious activity 11/15/18, 07:50 a.m., Traffic complaint 11/15/18, 03:19 p.m., Traffic stop No arrests this week.

Sheriff asks hunters to look for evidence in disappearance BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin sheriff leading the investigation into the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl and the fatal shootings of her parents is asking hunters for help.

The state’s nine-day gun deer hunt begins early Saturday and runs through Nov. 25. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald asked deer hunters Thursday to report anything suspicious, such as clothing or weapons that they may come across when heading out to the woods and fields.

It’s been a month since Jayme Closs disappeared f rom her home near Barron and her parents were found fatally shot at the house. Authorities believe the girl was abducted.

Fitzgerald says investigators have followed up on at least 2,300 tips in the case.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

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105 Years Ago November 20, 1913 The weather is warm today, Thursday, November 20. The roads are perfect now, during this Indian summer weather.

W. T. Kennedy shot a large timber wolf at Ingram last week while hunting deer.

There are approximately 1,500,000 automobiles in the world, of which about 700,000 are in the United States.

You can get brick ice cream for 35¢; for one half brick, 20¢; per dish 10¢ at Danielson Drug Store.

90 Years Ago November 20, 1928 Work graveling the streets and highway north of Deer Park began Monday. With favorable weather, the work is progressing rapidly.

The new two department state graded school building in District No. 2, Town of Black Brook, was fittingly dedicated Saturday evening, Nov. 24.

The 44 by 49 Yesterday’s foot building cost $10,200.

News It contains modern conveDiane Stangl niences such as furnace and inside chemical toilets. The pump is also located in the basement.

W. H. Brewin had a very narrow escape Saturday while blasting stumps at his home on route three. A charge of dynamite exploded in his face, causing severe burns and cuts.

He came to this city for medical aid.

85 Years Ago November 23, 1933 50,000 Unemployed Men to be Given Employment Fifty thousand Wisconsin men, most of them unemployed for months, can look forward confidently this week to jobs and regular wages for at least the next three months.

Wisconsin allotments of the new 400 million federal “civil works” fund will total more than 9½ million dollars, will all go to help provide quick work for the state’s unemployed. State and local governments will contribute only the funds they now spend for relief.

Jobs will go first to those on relief lists, then to others unemployed. Minimum wages will be 50 cents an hour for a 30-hour work week.

80 Years Ago December 8, 1938 Girl, Evading Man, Jumps From Car Arline Johnson, 14-year-old daughter of Hogan Johnson, former chairman of the town of St. Croix Falls, is in a St. Croix hospital recovering from injuries sustained when she jumped from a car to flee a man with whom she was

Community Theatre to perform “Arsenic and Old Lace” Members of the Amery Community Theatre, Ltd., posed for this photo prior to their final two performances of “Arsenic and Old Lace”, Nov. 8-9, 1973 at the Last Resort. Members of the cast are, standing from left: Dennis John; Marv Nevela; Gene Collier; Dave Simpson; Jerry Omernik; Jerry Carlson; Bob Gay and Jules Shern. Seated from left are: Kay Erickson, Terry Thompson, Mick Larsen, Peg Wolden and Lila Carlson.

riding.

The girl was found lying unconscious last Wednesday afternoon, shortly after school let out, on Highway 87, north of St. Croix.

She told officers she accepted a ride with the man. A short time later she became frightened and asked the man to let her out.

“Oh no, you’re going with me,” he replied.

She then opened the door and jumped out. The impact injured her skull, fracturing it slightly. The man, she said, was slender, dark, about 30 years old, and spoke with a southern accent. He was driving a model A Ford, dark blue, and had a tan suitcase in the car.

Officers pointed to her experience as a warning to rural school boys and girls not to accept rides in a car, the driver of which is not known to them.

Streets Here Attractive i in Holiday Attire Amery dressed itself up this week for the Christmas season, and this year the city presents an attractive and unique appearance on its main thoroughfare, Keller Avenue.

Bars have been placed horizontally across the main light stands in the center of the street, and on each is a perfectly shaped small Christmas tree.

On each tree are green and red lights, symbolic of the Yuletide. In addition, strings of red, white, and blue lights have been strung across the streets at intervals through the four blocks of the business section.

Stores have taken on a Yuletide aspect, and the city plans its annual Christmas party for children of the city and vicinity, which will include a free show, peanuts, candy, etc., and they will see Santa Claus. The New Amery Theater is booking a special boys-girls film for the big occasion.

70 Years Ago November 18, 1948 Long-winded Phone Conversations Deplored It seems that local telephone conversations are normal most of the time but occasionally one occurs that places the system in a bad way. One such call took place the other day.

A telephone conversation, clocked by the operator, lasted one hour and 35 minutes. (We’d like to know what took up that much time, wouldn’t you?)

Out of courtesy to the operators and your neighbors, the local telephone company requests observance of the five-minute rule as stated in their rules and regulations.

Practice Safety in Woods About this time of year, we can’t help but feel that a word of caution to all deer slayers is in order.

Sure, we know that everyone is careful and some haven’t had an accident for years and years, but nevertheless we can’t help but say, “There’s always the first time, brother.”

Just a split-second of carelessness can bring instant death with the lethal weapons each hunter carries.

This year it is even more important that care be exercised with any deer legal in Polk County south of U.S. highway No. 8 with shotgun slugs. When hunting in the woods around this area, BE SURE that you have a deer in those sights before pulling the trigger.

65 Years Ago November 19, 1953 Food Conscious Thief Loots Rural School Food seemed to be the chief desire of the yeggs who entered the Apple River Park school north of Amery last Friday evening.

Entering through a basement window, they thoroughly cleaned out the kitchen

cupboards of food but left all electrical appliances and other easily taken articles. Taken in addition to the food were dippers and a wind alarm clock, which was taken in preference to an electric one.

Investigating the incident, Deputy Sheriff Carl Burman called attention to the fact that most of the food taken was government property. The thieves are liable for federal prosecution for taking the surplus food provided by the government.

Estimated loss was about $100 for the school.

You’ll Just Have to Wait After several days of hot and cold, on and off conversations and “official rumor” reports, Governor Walter J. Kohler Wednesday morning used his executive powers to postpone deer hunting one week.

Instead of starting this coming Saturday, the deer season will run from Saturday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 4, inclusive.

Reason given for the postponement was the tinderbox condition of the woods throughout the state of Wisconsin. Even with rain mentioned in the weather forecast for the next several days, the conservation department officials and the forestry service decided that the risk still remained to great.

Now the arguments start.

Some say it will ruin the season and others believe the chances for snow and better hunting outweigh the disadvantages. At any rate, it’s going to prolong the anguish a little longer until that opening shot.

Building Own Home Without Help!

At least one person has been happy over the nice fall around these parts.

Adolph Hedlund is roofing these days preparatory to closing in the new dwelling that he has been working on since Sept. 1 – all by himself. That statement has one exception…

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Mrs. Hedlund has aided and abetted her husband at times.

It’s no easy task for one man to lay all the cement blocks, raise the rafters and perform all the many other sundry tasks in conjuction with building a 44 foot by 38 and 26 foot home. In the form of a “T,” the dwelling is adjacent to their present home in Arlington Heights.

A carpenter by trade, Mr. Hedlund began working evenings about Sept. 1 on the project, spending his days on the S. A. Simonson crew. During the past month he has worked every day on the house with the structure almost roofed and the sides completely enclosed from the weather.

“I just wanted to work for myself for a change,” commented Mr. Hedlund when asked what started him on the project.

55 Years Ago November 14, 1963 Former Lawrence Welk Stars Here Nov. 19 Jules Herman and his 11-piece orchestra are slated to play a benefit dance in the Amery High School gym next Tuesday evening, Nov. 19, starting at 9 p.m.

Sponsored by the Amery Community Club, the dance will be open to the public with the charge of $2.50 per couple or $1.50 per single person. Net proceeds will be used for parks and playground.

November 21, 1963 New Man at Cities Service Station Orville Wike is the new owner of the Cities Service Station in Amery following his purchase of the equipment and business from Ken Carlson.

A native of the community, the new owner has been working in the twin cities a number of years. Prior to that time, he worked in Amery for his father, Oscar Wike, in both a service station and garage business.

40 Years Ago November 21, 1978 Community Club Sponsors Christmas Contest The Amery Community Club announced the rules this week for its first annual Christmas Tree Decoration contest.

According to Ted Zinn, entrants are asked to make a tree ornament, which must not exceed six inches in any direction, or an indoor table or wall decoration, which must not exceed 18 inches in any direction.

Prizes will be awarded to six winners in each category.

The value of any item entered cannot exceed $10 and must be handmade by the entrant.

Each entry must be tagged with name, phone number and age division.

Prizes to be awarded by the Community Club are $10 for first, $7.50 for second and $5 for third.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 Worship Service; 6 p.m. Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 p.m. Youth Group and Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service followed by PIE! 1st and 3rd Fridays: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 21: 7 p.m. Amery Community Thanksgiving Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day. Sunday, Nov. 25: 8:30 a.m. Elim Holy Worship; 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Assemble Baby Kits; 10:15 a.m.

Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Backpacking.

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, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 10 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 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, Nov. 21: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Thursday, Nov. 22: Office Closed for Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. Worship/Hanging of the Greens/ Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Missions & Social Concerns, Lefse Making, Decorating of Youth Directors Office and Hallway followed by Lunch.

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, Nov. 21: No JAM or Confirmation; 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship at St. Joseph Catholic Church (NUIC Choir and Ukulele Circle will participate).

Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day. Sunday, Nov. 25: 10:30 a.m. Heritage Baking at Deronda - all are welcome to participate and learn; 12:15 p.m. Little Falls Christmas Tree Setup and Decorating–Lunch Provided.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 p.m.

Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Nov. 25: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Quilting.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service.

Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details.

Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday.

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, Dan Watland, pastor

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. J.A.M. (Jesus & Me).

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 21: 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service @ St. Joseph Catholic Church (6 p.m. Choir).

Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day. Friday, Nov. 23: Office Closed.

Sunday, Nov. 25: Christ the King; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m.

Choir.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 21: No Confirmation; 6 p.m. Mass Choir Practice; 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Eve Service at United Covenant Church.

Thursday, Nov. 22: Church Office Closed - Happy Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov. 23: Church Office Closed.

Sunday, Nov. 25: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; No Sunday School; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, Nov. 26: 7 p.m. Evening Grace Circle at Church.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl 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 Pastor Diane House 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, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday Service 8:30 a.m.

Thursday Bible Class 10 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education.

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sundays: Worship service 9 a.m.; All Ages Sunday school beginning Sept. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mondays: Moms In Prayer 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Moms who gather together each week to pray for our schools and children.

Wednesdays (when school is in session) beginning Sept.

5: Free Family Meal from 5:45-6:15 p.m., Kids Club 6:15-7:30 p.m. Kids Club is a place where you get to experience the excitement of worshipping God with songs, games and a Bible study with your friends!; DW Youth Group 6:15-7:30 p.m. meets in the Teen Center Building. For students in grades 6th-12th. Real life topics ... real life answers! Invite your friends!

Every other Thursday: Journey Women 6:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Real Women-Real Faith.

Saturdays: Men’s Bible Study meets at 7 a.m. in the Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 21: No JAM or Confirmation; 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship at St. Joseph Catholic Church (NUIC Choir and Ukulele Circle will participate).

Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day.

Against the Philosophers “But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God.” —1 Corinthians 8:1-3 NIV

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hilosophy, or intellectual inquiry and criticism, has its place in a well-ordered mind, and in civil society as well. But philosophical analysis is often inferior to experience and intuition in the spiritual realm. The French philosopher Blaise Pascal perhaps put it best: “The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know. We feel it in a thousand things. It is the heart which experiences God, and not the reason. This, then, is faith: God felt by the heart, not by the reason.”

Pascal is famous for his work in mathematics and philosophy, but he had a brush with death at the age of 31 which is sometimes linked to his religious views. The experience occurred when the horses pulling his carriage went over the side of a bridge. Pascal was thrown from the carriage, and wasn’t badly hurt, but

the carriage hung precariously over the edge of the bridge. A few weeks after this experience, Pascal had a religious vision, which he recorded on parchment and kept with him always (sewn into his clothes) and which was only discovered upon his death. The parchment said “Fire.

God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, not of the philosophers and the scholars…. I will not forget thy word. Amen.” Pascal realized that intuition and direct experience are often superior to reason. The Irish philosopher and bishop, George Berkeley, said of philosophers “We have first raised a dust and then complain we cannot see.”

Philosophize as you will but learn from your heart as well as from your mind.

– Christopher Simon

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Sunday, Nov. 25: 10:30 a.m. Heritage Baking at Deronda - all are welcome to participate and learn; 12:15 p.m. Little Falls Christmas Tree Setup and Decorating–Lunch Provided.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 p.m.

Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 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, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth.

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, Nov. 21: 12 p.m. TableTalkMen; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Thursday, Nov. 22: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Saturday, Nov. 24: 7 a.m. AA Meeting.

Sunday, Nov. 25: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 1 p.m. Quilting.

AA meets Sunday, Thursday & Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m., Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service.

Wednesday: Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages 6-7:30 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 21: 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving.

Sunday, Nov. 25: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. First Communion Class.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. Pastor Winkel at St. Luke’s in New Richmond.

REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time.

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May).

A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also held throughout the week.

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 a.m. First three Sundays.

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

DEATH NOTICES Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, Nov. 21: 9 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. Amery Community Thanksgiving Service.

Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day–Offices Closed.

Friday, Nov. 23: Offices Closed; 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Saturday, Nov. 24: 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, Nov. 25: 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Communion Service; 6:30 p.m.

Finance Meeting.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving; 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Friday, Nov. 23-Saturday, Nov. 24: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Nov. 25: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 11 a.m. Circuit Pastor’s Meeting at New Richmond; 1 p.m. Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Friday, Nov. 23-Saturday, Nov. 24: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Nov. 25: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 11 a.m. Circuit Pastor’s Meeting at New Richmond; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.

Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 21: No JAM or Confirmation; 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship at St. Joseph Catholic Church (NUIC Choir and Ukulele Circle will participate).

Thursday, Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Day. Sunday, Nov. 25: 10:30 a.m. Heritage Baking at Deronda - all are welcome to participate and learn; 12:15 p.m. Little Falls Christmas Tree Setup and Decorating–Lunch Provided.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 p.m.

Gather Meal at Deronda.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com.

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 21: 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Community Service.

Thursday, Nov. 22: Happy Thanksgiving.

Sunday, Nov. 25: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Practice Youth; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Choir Practice After Church.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 21: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service; No Confirmation.

Sunday, Nov. 25: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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.

Neal Anderson Neal Anderson, age 85, of Amery died on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery. Burial will be at the Deronda Cemetery in Deronda, WI. Visitation for Neal Anderson will be 1 hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Mary Jo “MJ” Lee-VanHouten Mary Jo Lee-VanHouten, age 65, of Amery, WI, formerly of Little Canada, MN, died on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from First Lutheran Church of Amery. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery in Amery, WI. Visitation for Mary Jo “MJ” Lee-VanHouten will be 1 hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Robert “Bob” Arnold Robert “Bob” Arnold, age 78, of Luck, WI died on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home in rural Luck.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake, WI. Visitation for Robert “Bob” Arnold will be 1 hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

Celebration of Life for Kevin Siegert A Celebration of life for Kevin Robert Siegert who passed away October 31, 2018 will be held at 3 PM on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001. Visitation will be held from 1 – 3 PM prior to the service.

Amery Community Thanksgiving Service We warmly invite all to gather with us Wednesday, November 21st at 7:00 for an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. This celebration of gratitude will be held at St. Joseph Church. The breaking of bread, songs of reflection and inspirational words will be led by parishioners from many churches in the area. Please join us—we ask only for your presence and a nonperishable food item as your “offering” to be donated to the Amery Food Pantry. We hope to see you there.

Call Nicole at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings or email ngagner@theameryfreepress.com

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Lucille “Lucy” Mary Clark

Mary Jo “MJ” Lee-VanHouten

Neal Curtis Anderson

Lucille “Lucy” Mary Clark, age 77 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Amery Hospital.

Lucy was born on July 14, 1941 in Osceola, Wisconsin to Otto and Cecelia (Demulling) Wichelmann.

L Lucy attended school in O Osceola, Wisconsin and g graduated in 1959. She was m married to Boyd Clark iin New Richmond, Wisc consin on June 18, 1960.

L Lucy worked at Doughboy, A Amery Regional Medical C Center and Polaris but her y years as a stay at home M Mom were her favorite.

Lucy always welcomed h her children’s friends with open arms. Some learned about gardening, canning and some needed a safe place to stay for a few days, weeks or even months. There are countless friends who still fondly think of her as “Mom.” Lucille is survived by her husband of 58 years, Boyd; 5 children, David (Becky Norquest) Clark, William Clark, Daniel (Kerry) Clark, Deb (Darren) Palmberg and Peggy (Pat) Mickley; grandchildren, Amber Clark (Perry Mason), Logan Clark, Derrick Palmberg (Andrea Kalpin), Clayton Clark, Ethan Clark, William Clark, Patrick (Melissa Gerber) Mickley and Raymond Mickley; Great-grandchildren, Perry, Helen, Gunner, Gabe and Lielia; a sister, Shirley Donahue as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews especially Wayne Sigsworth and his family who held a special place in her heart.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, November 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery, Wisconsin with Father John Drummy officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the Volga Cemetery.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Mary Jo "MJ" Lee-VanHouten, age 65, Amery WI, formerly of Little Canada, MN, passed away November 16, 2018 at Regions Hospital in Minnesota.

Mary Jo was born October 11, 1953 to Phyllis and Robert Lee. She was baptized and confirmed at First L Lutheran Church, Amery.

S She graduated from Amery H High School and then a attended UW Eau Claire, w where she earned a degree iin social work. She later c continued her education b becoming a Registered N Nurse. She worked at Unite ed Hospital in St. Paul for o over 30 years and retired ffrom United Hospital as a d diabetes educator.

On March 13, 1987, she was united in marriage to Dwaine VanHouten. Together they enjoyed their love of family, beloved pets, traveling, vintage cars and volunteering for the American Diabetes Association.

Mary Jo was a compassionate and giving person who loved her family unconditionally. Due to the loss of her husband and declining health, she moved back to Amery to be closer to her family. She was especially delighted by visits from her great nieces and nephews, Mason, Odin, Elodie, Hattie, Alice, Mary and Julia.

Mary Jo is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dwaine, her parents, brother Rob, sisters in law, Orlene Wallerich and Georgia Packer, and her brother in law Joe VanHouten. She is survived by her sister Claire Lee, sisters in law, Melissa (Steve) Lee, Frieda (Allyn) Sholtz and Carol VanHouten, brothers in law, Mark VanHouten, Ralph (Betty) VanHouten, Robert Wallerich and Roger Packer as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Amery, WI. A visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church from 10 to 11am. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson - White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, WI

Neal Curtis Anderson passed away on November 16th, 2018 at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI. Neal was born December 27, 1932 in Black Brook Township, Polk County, WI. He was the fourth son of William and Ella (Christopherson) Anderson. He g grew up on a farm in Derond da, and attended 8 grades iin the Deronda Country S School. Neal graduated ffrom Amery High School iin 1952. While in school, h he was active in Boy Scouts a and FFA. Neal met Jane Holloway w while roller skating at Rush C City, Minnesota, and they w were married on November 77, 1959 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Bird Island, Minnesota. They were soon blessed with two children, Barbara and Curtis.

Neal worked on Carlson Farms in rural New Richmond for a few years before taking over the family farm. He also worked for Anderson Construction for over 40 years as a carpenter and roofer. Neal enjoyed woodworking projects, yard work, hunting, fishing, reading, watching TV, doing word puzzles, and going out for coffee. He also enjoyed antique and vintage cars. He and Jane went on many bus trips in his later years.

Neal was preceded in death by his parents, son Curtis, grandson Jeremy O'Brien, and a brother Donovan.

He is survived by his wife Jane; siblings Leland (Otilia) Anderson, Wendell (Ginny) Anderson, Eileen (Ed) Lastufka, and Mary Ann (Ron) Galbraith; Daughter Barb (Bob) Voreis and Daughter-in-law Kristy (Terry) Sand; Grandchildren Nick (Liz) O'Brien, Kayla (Brad) Hale, and Ben (Alicia) O'Brien; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Amery, WI on Tuesday, November 20th at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Interment will be at the Deronda Cemetery in rural Amery.

To view a video tribute and sign an online guestbook please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson –White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Robert E. “Bob” Arnold Robert E. “Bob” Arnold was born January 4, 1940 in St. Paul, MN and passed away peacefully at his home on Little Blake Lake, WI on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

Bob was the son of Harold a and Mercedes Arnold of St. P Paul. He graduated from W Washington High School in S St. Paul in 1958. Bob was u united in marriage to Peg B Belisle on November 15, 11986 in Amery, WI. Bob’s c career included administtrative positions at Koch R Refinery, Conwed Corporration, Lakeland Ford and h he retired from US Bank in 2002. Bob had a passion for singing in church choirs and the Superior Cathedral Chorale. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, gardening, traveling and spending his winters in Marco Island, FL. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harold Arnold.

Bob is survived by his wife, Peg; son, David (Malinda) Arnold; brother, Russ (Peg) Arnold; three grandsons, two great-grandchildren and many close family and friends.

Funeral services will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake, WI. A visitation will be held the hour prior to the service at the church.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

James T. Gentle James T. Gentle, age 85, of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, William and Florence; wife, Suzanne; and brother, William.

He is survived by sisteriin-law, Margaret; brotheriin-law, Wayne (Marian) M Mayer; sister-in-law, Linda ((Wayne) Nelson; many n nieces, nephews and other ffamily and friends.

A Memorial Service will b be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, D December 2, 2018 at Mattson F Funeral Home, 343 North S Shore Drive, Forest Lake.

T The family will greet friends at 1 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Private Family Interment will be held at Willow River Cemetery in Hudson, Wisconsin on a later date.

Memorials are preferred to September Cottage at 14145 205th Steet, N., Scandia, MN 55073 or the Mayo Clinic for Dementia Research.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: There are no constraints on the human mind, no walls a around the human spirit, no barriCarolyn C l Lumsden L d ers to our progress except those we 715-483-9738 ourselves erect. (Ronald Reagan 40th Pres. of the U.S.) So many like potatoes, This casserole should please many potato lovers. It’s enough for a group also.

LOADED BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE Bake potatoes until done, let sit until cool enough to handle: 5 pounds potatoes Cook 10 slices of bacon, drain and crumble.

Scoop out the insides of the baked potatoes into a bowl and add: 4 T. butter, softened Mash until almost all the lumps are smooth.

Stir in: 1 c. sour cream 3/4 c. half and half 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Stir in: 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 3 green onions, thinly sliced the crumbled bacon, but save 3 T. for topping 4 sliced green onions but save 1/4 c. for topping Spoon mixture into a sprayed 3 quart baking dish.

Sprinkle on to: 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Bake at 375˚ for 35 minutes or until top is slightly puffed and starting to brown around the edges.

Sprinkle on top: the reserved 3 T. crumbled bacon the reserved 1/4 c. sliced green onions Serves about 12-16.

Everyone will like to make these simple no-bake bars.

CHEX CEREAL NO-BAKE BARS Spray a 9x13” baking pan.

Combine in large bowl: 8 c. Corn Chex cereal 1 bag (8 oz.) Oreo mini chocolate sandwich cookies (2-1.2 c.) or your favorite mini cookie (or broken cookie pieces) Spray a large microwavable bowl and add: 1 c. creamy peanut butter 1/2 c. butter 2 bags (10 oz .ea.) mini marshmallows Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, stirring after each minute until melted and smooth.

Pour mixture over the cereal and mix to coat. Press onto bottom of the baking pan.

Microwave until melted, stirring until smooth: 1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips Drizzle on top of the bars. Let cool for about 1-1/2 hours. Cut into bars and serve. Makes up to 24 bars.

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MAPLE COOKIES Cream until fluffy: 1 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar Beat in: 2 large eggs 1 tsp. maple flavoring Combine and add to the above a little at a time: 2-1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt Fold in: 1 c. chopped pecans 2 c. white baking chips Drop rounded tablespoonful onto baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake at 350˚ for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool.

Make a glaze for the cookies by melting: 1/3 c. butter, cut into smaller pieces Remove from heat and add, beating until smooth: 1-3/4 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. maple syrup 1/4 tsp. maple flavoring Drizzle some of the glaze over each cookie and let set and cool. To store, layer cookies and waxed paper in covered container. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

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Although he has spent the past two years as CEO/ General Manager of Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative in Aitkin, Minn., Zelenak is no newcomer to St. Croix County: He has lived in Hudson for the past 12 years, serving on the boards of Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley and Camp St. Croix YMCA Camp as well as coaching within the Hudson Hockey Association. He and wife Kelley have two sons, Aaron and Will, who are students at Hudson High School. “I look forward to serving the members of St. Croix Electric and becoming more involved again in western Wisconsin,� Zelenak said prior to his arrival at SCEC. The Board of Directors of St. Croix Electric Cooperative a year and a half ago began working on a policy for management succession and had no sooner finished it than Pendergast told them of his plans to retire. In early July the board hired NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) Executive Search to lead the way and manage the candidate recruitment to help the board make their final selection. “We had identified 14 key competencies and minimum education and experience requirements for the position,� Board Chair Bill Peavey said. “One of the things we wanted was someone who will be ‘out there’ promoting St. Croix Electric Cooperative – continuing our good reputation in the community, communicating with the public who we are and what

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Grandstand, library funding symbolize tension over taxes at county board ties and two libraries, Balsam Lake and Milltown,” said District 4 Supervisor Chris Nelson. “What you’re asking for is that the rural people in Milltown Township to pay more money. … I’d like to be able to go to Milltown village and say, ‘The county just kicked up x amount of dollars, you should be able to take that out of your budget.’”

The increase from 80 percent of potential Act 150 funding to 90 percent means an increase to the countywide levy, estimated as a $2.42 increase per $100,000 in home value.

“Does everybody know this is around our levy cap?” asked District 9 Supervisor Kim O’Conell. “This isn’t part of the county’s levy, so we are going to raise taxes.”

“Yes, and that’s wrong,” said District 5 Supervisor Tracy LeBlanc.

The increase was approved by a 9 to 6 vote.

Voting to approve: Michael Prichard, Larry Jepsen, Jay Luke, Michael Larson, Russ Arcand, John Bonneprise, Joe Demulling, Dean Johansen, Doug Route.

Voting against: Tracy LaBlanc, Brian Masters, Jim Edgell, Kim O’Connell, Brad Olson, Chris Nelson.

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What justifies additional spending on behalf of taxpayers?

Polk County Board members confronted the question last week as questions of whether to increase library funding and how to pay for a new fairgrounds grandstand revealed tensions around spending.

Ultimately the board approved both measures, though not unanimously.

Library funding Act 150 funding will increase by $87,723 in 2019, to be distributed between Polk County’s 10 libraries. The funding acts as a reimbursement to municipal libraries for services to residents from outlying rural areas.

“Right now, residents inside each municipality are paying 100 percent of their own cost and 20 percent of the cost to serve rural residents outside of their municipality,” explained Interim Corporation Counsel Malia Malone.

The Act 150 funds go directly to the libraries, not municipalities, but municipal governments can opt to lower the local contribution to the library if they choose.

“I represent two municipali-

Grandstand The Polk County Fair Board Nov. 13 proposed a design for a new grandstand to seat 3,000, estimated to cost $1.3 million.

Although the fair society made an informal offer to

‘I just want to note for the public that we’re going to take out of our piggy bank to pay for this budget.’

Supervisor Chris Nelson District 4—Balsam Lake fund $400,000 of the project cost, the county’s finance director, Maggie Wickre, said if the county funded the remainder it would need to do so through a loan.

Supervisor Nelson pointed out that the project plan was vague and did not give the county enough control, it contained estimates from only one vendor, and was missing contingency funding. However, a vote to send the concept to a committee for further review failed.

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2019 Budget at a glance Total revenue: $55,016,352 Total spending: $55,517,695 To fund the difference, the county will draw from various funds with positive balances.

County’s portion of levy: $21,961,981 Highway bridge levy: $256,374 Act 150 library levy: $882,473, including a $87,723 increase from last year, an estimated $2.42 increase per $100,000 in home value.

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“I just want to note for the public that we’re going to take out of our piggy bank to pay for this budget,” said District 4 Supervisor Chris Nelson, Balsam Lake.

Interim Administrator Jeffrey Fuge concurred, saying, “Absent that $358,300, the county’s operation is not sustainable.”

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About the spending, Chair Johansen asked Finance Director Wickre, “Maggie, how nervous are you?”

“Very,” she answered. “$1.3 million.”

“I want that on the record,” said Supervisor Nelson. “Staff is nervous about funding a project like this. These are the people we hire and they’re telling us we don’t have the money. You guys want to rush this through.”

Ultimately, the board approved the concept for the project by a 10 to 5 vote, at a total cost of $1.3 million.

Voting to approve: Jim Edgell, Larry Jepsen, Jay Luke, Michael Larsen, Russ Arcand, John Bonneprise, Joe Demulling, Doug Route, Tracy LeBlanc.

Voting against: Michael Prichard, Kim O’Connell, Dean Johansen, Brad Olson, Chris Nelson, Brian Masters.

The project is not part of the 2019 budget, according to Interim Administrator Fuge.

“There’s no project timeline,” he said. “It could be funded by debt or funded over time.”

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FBI examining more video in search for Barron teen

BY GRETCHEN EHLKE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The FBI is examining additional surveillance video taken from an expanded area around the Wisconsin home where a couple Closs was shot and killed and their daughter was apparently abducted, the sheriff leading the investigation said Wednesday.

Jayme Closs, 13, disappeared early on Oct. 15, when sheriff’s deputies responding to a 911 call found the door to her family’s home in northwestern Wisconsin’s Barron County kicked in and her parents, James and Denise Closs, shot dead inside . Investigators believe Jayme was abducted.

About 80 surveillance videos were collected initially from businesses and other locations, according to Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald. The FBI last week expanded the perimeter of surveillance video collection beyond the county as they search for clues in Jayme’s disappearance and was analyzing the video at its Milwaukee office, he said.

Authorities earlier said investigators were searching for two cars — a red or orange Dodge Challenger and a black Ford Edge or black Acura MDX — that may have been near the Closs family’s home on the night of the attack.

Although deputies responded to the 911 call within 4 minutes, Fitzgerald said all the squad cars came from the same direction, making a timely getaway possible.

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of your driveway in a minute and still be two minutes ahead of us,” he said. “There’s lots of roads to turn on to be out of the area quickly.”

Squad car dashcam video was also reviewed for possible leads.

The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation used a specially-trained dog to sniff out electronic devices at the Closs home, but none of the devices that were found have yielded any clues, including the three cellphones that belonged to Jayme and her parents, Fitzgerald said.

“There was nothing out of the ordinary, no boyfriends, nothing on there that points us in any direction,” he said.

The case is still generating about 25 tips a day, including sightings from other states that have not panned out, Fitzgerald said. Investigators have cleared more than 2,300 tips, to

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Investigators have interviewed current and former employees who worked with the parents, including workers who lost their jobs in the past year at the Jennie-O Turkey Store in Barron, a rural community about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Minneapolis.

“Everyone has been looked at,” the sheriff said.

Denise Closs’ brother, Steve Naiberg, said the family is hoping that evidence that leads to Jayme’s safe return will eventually emerge.

“Something’s got to give, there has to be something left somewhere,” he told KSTPTV this week.

“I know this whole area is in shock because never has the family fathomed they would deal with something like this, but this community hasn’t either,” Naiberg said.

Fitzgerald said he has kept similar cases in the back of his mind as he works to find Jayme, including the abduction of Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted from her Salt Lake City home in 2002, when she was 14 years old. She was rescued nine months later with the help of two wit-

nesses who recognized her abductors from an “America’s Most Wanted” episode.

“I have a gut feeling she’s (Jayme’s) still alive. I’ve always been a glass half-full kind of guy,” Fitzgerald said.

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Dedication amid Destruction: CNATRA Flight Students Help with Hurricane Michael Recovery

BY ANNE OWENS, CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- When Hurricane Michael hit Florida’s Gulf Coast Oct. 10, Gary Churchwell, a division head at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City, Florida, and his family evacuated to Mobile, Alabama, to wait out the storm. When it was safe to return, they came home to fallen trees, downed power lines, their roof and ceilings collapsed, and their family home devastated.

Beginning the cleanup process seemed a monumental task; heavy furniture had to be moved, soaking wet carpet had to be ripped out, and all of that in 90 degree weather with limited, if any, emergency services available.

“We were determined to get the work done,” said Churchwell. “I started feeling dizzy and had to take a break. We noticed a few young people working with our neighbors next door, clearing trees in their driveway with a chain saw. When they were finished, they showed up at my house and said, ‘What can we do?’”

This group of young people consisted of two flight students from Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Ensign Nicholas Sholty, Ensign Andrew Kittel, from New Richmond, Wisconsin, and their friend, Carolyn Gadboys. Sholty, a Pensacola native, is no stranger to hurricane destruction.

He lost his own home in 2004 when Hurricane Ivan made landfall on the Florida coast, just a few days after moving in.

“We had 8 feet of water in our house, and we spent weeks walking from Pensacola pier down to our house and back a few times a day,

salvaging what we could and trying to empty out everything that was ruined,” explained Sholty. “We only had the clothes that we evacuated with.”

After buying a house in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and setting up a new home mere months later, Hurricane Dennis hit.

“Once again, we returned to a totaled house,” said Sholty.

“I can relate to all the residents affected by Hurricane Michael.”

Sholty, assigned to Training Air Wing FIVE, contacted his chief safety officer who gave the go- ahead to collect and distribute supplies.

“I just couldn’t sit back and not help when they were the ones that came here and gave me warm meals, clothes, and helped my family out when we needed help,” Sholty said. “I had to return the favor.”

He sprang into action, sending texts and emails, and making phone calls and Facebook posts asking for supplies and support. Training Air Wing FIVE helped publicize his efforts and as word got out across the command donations began to flow in.

Gadboys’ co-workers made generous donations as well, totaling almost $2,000. The team collected enough supplies for two truckloads full of water, Gatorade, beer, new socks, new underwear, new shirts, baby wipes, gasoline, toiletries, protein bars, trash bags, assorted tools, chain saws, gloves, cleaning supplies, 200 hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chips, 100 ham and cheese sandwiches, protein drinks, ice, batteries, backpacks and other essentials. Kittel, from New Richmond, Wisconsin, responded to the request for help in physical relief efforts.

“I felt a calling to go there and try to make a difference

in people’s lives and show them that people are thinking of them and want to help,” Kittel said.

With that, the group drove toward the destruction and into Churchwell’s life. They removed a significant amount of furniture from his home and cleared numerous driveways and paths so residents could come and go safely.

“They were making sure we were all right, making sure we were hydrated,” Churchwell said. “We sat down at the end of it all and had a cold beer. They worked for hours and gave me a break. We need pilots with character, and these guys have got it.”

Churchwell’s sincere gratitude for their help struck a chord with Kittel.

“He and his wife’s appreciation for our time and effort is something I’ll never forget,” Kittel said. “They were so grateful that someone was there to help them when they needed it. The feeling of knowing you made a difference in someone’s life with simple effort and kindness is truly a blessing.”

Sholty, Kittel, and Gadboys covered a lot of ground.

Working 14-16 hour days, they supported five other families, stopped to cut fallen trees off roadways, put tarps over remaining roofs, and on their breaks, continued to distribute supplies to approximately 100 people.

“I think the thing that made the biggest impact on me was seeing everybody come together to help one another,” Sholty said. “In a world where there is so much negativity, there were people from all over the country there to lend a hand to complete strangers.

We didn’t know any of the people we helped, yet every one of them was like family when we left. We had grown men crying on our shoulders

PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Ensign Andrew Kittel, Carolyn Gadboys, Lisa Churchwell, Gary Churchwell, and Ensign Nicholas Sholty gather after a day of work removing debris, furniture, and carpet from the Churchwell home following Hurricane Michael’s destruction. Ensigns Kittel and Sholty, both student aviators from the “Red Knights” of Training Squadron THREE and Gadboys worked several 14-16 hour days providing assistance to nearly 100 people.

as they went through what was left of their belongings, and that really brought everybody closer together.”

Coming from his own loss, Sholty said he sees hope and perseverance through dark times.

“I saw destruction unlike anything I have ever seen,” he said. “I think that overall the most amazing thing though was that even though these people, the Churchwell’s included, have lost everything, they are all so strong-willed that they will push through this and come out stronger than before.”

While Churchwell may have been only one of the hundreds of people who these flight students supported that day, he was deeply touched by their care and attention. They swept in at a time of deep personal loss, chaos and confusion. He said proudly, “My

Wallace Jerome helped make turkey a part of the holiday tradition MADISON, Wisconsin — As you carve the turkey this Thanksgiving, you can thank a University of Wisconsin alum.

Wallace Jerome helped make that tradition possible.

As a native of Spooner, Wisconsin, Jerome loved to watch turkey eggs hatch. Between his 14th birthday and the time he completed high school in 1928, he had hatched a flock of 200 birds.

Jerome came to Madison to take the UW’s Farm and Industry Short Course, and after completing it in 1928, he became an egg

inspector for the state’s Department of Agriculture. He returned to college in the late 1930s and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in poultry husbandry in 1941. At the height of the Great Depression, Jerome purchased an abandoned pea cannery in Barron, Wisconsin, and turned it into a processing plant for turkey meat.

After improving turkey-farming systems to handle large numbers of birds, he launched Jerome Foods, which later became the Turkey Store and

ultimately merged with Hormel Foods to become today’s Jennie-O Turkey Store. Jerome not only put Thanksgiving turkeys on the table across the country, but he also created innovations such as GobbleStix, steaks, tenderloins, sausages, burgers and ham — all made of turkey.

Wallace Jerome and many other amazing UW–Madison alumni are featured at allwaysforward. org

wife refers to them as ‘the angels.’”

Kittel and Sholty are both students at Training Air Wing FIVE aboard Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida. Kittel started his primary flight training in July and while he hopes for Maritime Patrol, he said would love the challenge of flying jets. Sholty’s training began with Training Squadron THREE in March and he plans to select the strike pipeline in the coming months.

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Pabst says MillerCoors is trying to put it out of business

BY IVAN MORENO ASSOCIATED PRESS

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pabst Brewing Company and MillerCoors are going to trial, with hipster favorite Pabst contending that MillerCoors wants to put it out of business by ending a longstanding partnership through which it brews Pabst’s beers.

The case has high stakes for Pabst, whose lawyers argue that the company’s very existence relies on the partnership with Chicago-based MillerCoors, which produces, packages and ships nearly all its products, which include Pabst Blue Ribbon, Old Milwaukee, Natty Boh and Lone Star. MillerCoors, meanwhile, says it’s not obligated to continue brewing for Pabst and that Pabst doesn’t want to pay enough to justify doing so.

The trial in Milwaukee County Circuit Court begins Monday and is scheduled through Nov. 30.

Pabst’s attorneys have said in court documents and hearings that MillerCoors LLC is lying about its brewing capacity to break away from

Pabst and capture its share of the cheap beer market by disrupting Pabst’s ability to compete. At a March hearing in which MillerCoors tried to have the lawsuit dismissed, Pabst attorney Adam Paris said “stunning documents” obtained from MillerCoors show that it went as far as hiring a consultant to “figure out ways to get rid of us.” MillerCoors has called that a mischaracterization of the consultant’s work.

The 1999 agreement between MillerCoors and Pabst, which was founded in Milwaukee in 1844 but is now headquartered in Los Angeles, expires in 2020 but provides for two possible five-year extensions. The companies dispute how the extensions should be negotiated: MillerCoors argues that it has sole discretion to determine whether it can continue brewing for Pabst, whereas Pabst says the companies must work “in good faith” to find a solution if Pabst wants to extend the agreement but MillerCoors lacks the capacity.

Pabst needs 4 million to 4.5 million barrels brewed annually and claims MillerCoors is its

only option. It is seeking more than $400 million in damages and for MillerCoors to be ordered to honor its contract.

During 2015 negotiations about extending the contract, MillerCoors announced it would close its brewing facility in Eden, North Carolina, and that it eventually might have to shutter another facility in Irwindale, California. Pabst contends that MillerCoors refused to provide any information to substantiate its claim that it would no longer have the capacity to continue brewing Pabst’s beers, and that it wouldn’t consider leasing the Eden facility and would only sell it for an “astronomical” price.

Pabst says MillerCoors wouldn’t agree to an extension unless Pabst paid $45 per barrel — “a commercially devastating, near-triple price increase” from what it pays now. At the March hearing, Paris said MillerCoors knew Pabst couldn’t accept that proposal “because it would have bankrupted us three times over.”

In court filings, MillersCoors said Pabst’s proposals to keep

Wisconsin unemployment at 3 percent in October MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is at or below 3 percent for a record ninth month in a row.

The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin’s unemployment rate was 3 percent in October, the same as in August and September. The state lost 1,600 private-sector jobs between Sep-

tember and October but was up 32,000 from the previous year.

Prior to last year, Wisconsin’s unemployment rate never dropped below 3 percent. The record was set in April when it dipped to 2.8 percent.

Workforce Development Secretary Ray Allen says there are about 100,000 jobs available on the state website, JobCenterofWisconsin.com.

the Eden facility open “were commercially unreasonable” and that Pabst sought “a windfall through litigation” instead of offering to pay enough to keep a facility open. It also said the facility’s closing was “to ensure the longer-term sustainability” of MillerCoors because thousands of new brewers have entered the market over the past decade.

MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch, which have the biggest U.S. market share at 24.8 percent and 41.6 percent, respectively, have been losing business to smaller independent brewers, imports, and wine and spirits in recent years, according to the Brewers Association.

“The beer market has shifted and beer lovers are increasingly demanding more variety, fuller-flavor, and local products from small and independent producers,” said Bart Watson, the Brewers Association’s chief economist.

Overall U.S. beer sales have declined, with shipments down from 213.1 million barrels in 2008 to 204.2 million in 2017, according to the Brewers Association.

Pabst depends on MillerCoors because the only other U.S. brewer with capacity to make its products is Anheuser-Busch, which doesn’t do contract brewing, Paris said.

“It really is an existential issue for Pabst because it has no real alternatives,” Paris said at the March hearing.

Paris said the report from the consultant MillerCoors hired in 2013 proves the company never intended to act in good faith. Pabst’s attorneys say the report had sections focused on how to “eliminate Pabst altogether” and noted that MillerCoors would need to close two breweries “to be sure they don’t have excess capacity for contract manufacturing.”

MillerCoors’ attorney, Eric Van Vugt, said in court that the company didn’t rely on the consultant’s report when it decided to close Eden or when it has contemplated closing the Irwindale brewery.

“If we keep Irwindale open, yes, we can supply their beer,” Van Vugt said. “No one disputes that. That’s the only factor that we need to look at.”

Drop in deer licenses raises funding concerns MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum says the number of deer hunting licenses sold in Wisconsin has dropped, raising concerns about funding for the state’s conservation efforts.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports that data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources show that the state sold about 824,500 deer

licenses in 2017, about 50,400 fewer than 1999.

Wisconsin Policy Forum research director Jason Stein says the state relies on funds from license sales to support conservation work.

Keith Warnke leads recruitment for the state DNR. He says the decline in the number of hunters is strongly tied to the aging of the baby boomer generation.

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AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Nov. 21—No School Thursday, Nov. 22—No School Friday, Nov. 23—No School Monday, Nov. 26– Breakfast in all buildings: Yogurt, Muffin, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Goldfish Graham.

Lien Elementary lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadstick, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

Intermediate lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Pizza Calzone, Garlic Breadstick, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Pizza Calzone, Marinara Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

High school lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Pizza Calzone,

Marinara Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Tuesday, Nov. 27— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Donuts & Hard Boiled Egg, Lumberjack, Cereal, String Cheese, Mandarin Oranges.

Lien Elementary lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Brown Gravy, Pears, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Turkey and Gravy, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Pears, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Turkey and Gravy, Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Pear Slices, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

High school lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Turkey and Gravy, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Pear Slices,

Polk County Health Department will be at Ruby’s Well Care Clinic Polk County Health Department will be at Ruby’s Well Care Clinic on some evenings over the next few months to offer specific services. Below you will see the offerings.

Immunizations: • MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) • Pneumococcal (Breathing) • Tdap (Whooping cough) • Hepatitis A (liver) • Hepatitis B (liver) • Influenza (flu) *Flu vaccine will be in limited supply.

Reproductive Health: • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing • Male Condoms • Female Condoms

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These services are open to those 18 and older that: • Do not have insurance • Have insurance that does not cover these services Stop to see us from 4pm to 7pm on: • November 27th, 2018 • December 11th, 2018 • January 29th, 2019 *No appointment is needed.

The address for Ruby’s Well Care Clinic is 210 E Park Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, Nov. 21— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Donut Holes, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Warrior Burger Or Fish Sticks, French Fries, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Links, Cereal Bar, Yogurt, Muffin, PB & J “Uncrustable”*, Oatmeal Bar. High school lunch: Ham & Cheese Or Grilled Chicken Sub, Fresh Vegetables, Tangy Broccoli Salad, Chips, Grapes, Strawberries, Milk.

Thursday, Nov. 22—No School Friday, Nov. 23—No School Monday, Nov. 26— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Oatmeal, Pop Tart, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Cheese Pizza Or Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Garden Salad

Bar, Sliced Apples, “Jonny Pop” Fruit Bar, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cheese Stick, Zee Zee Bar, Muffin, Little John Donut.

High school lunch: Cheese Pizza Or Ham & Cheese Wrap, Steamed Corn, Garden Salad Bar, Grapes, Applesauce, Milk Choice.

Tuesday, Nov. 27— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Mini Donuts, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Pulled Pork Or Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun, Sidewinders, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Muffin, Nutri Grain Bar, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich*.

High school lunch: Barbeque Chicken, Fish, Or Chicken Patty on a Bun, Green Beans, Ranch Sweet Potato Fries Or Tator Tots, Juice, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.

Enjoy Wisconsin’s Wild Side: Upcoming DNR Certification Classes in Amery Amery Community Education regularly offers DNR certification classes for participants of all ages. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance to Amery Community Ed. Ages 11+ can take the DNR classes, but the certificates are not valid until age 12.

It is nearly snowmobile season! Snowmobile Safety will be November 26, 27 and 29. Anyone born on or after 1/1/1985 must have completed a snowmobile safety class to operate a snowmobile in Wisconsin.

ATV Safety will be December 3, 4 and 6 and is for all ATVers who ride on public riding areas. Anyone born on or after 1/1/88 must have completed a safety course.

Archery/Bow hunter Education will be December 10, 11 and 13. Anyone born on or after 1/1/73 is required to possess a regular hunter safety certificate OR an archery education certificate to hunt with a bow in Wisconsin, but the regular hunter education certification might not certify hunters to hunt with a bow in other states or on certain federal properties.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Kids' Yoga: Wednesday, Nov 14 (10-10:30 am).

Family event. Calming, easy yoga for kids and caregivers! Yoga mats provided. Please dress for movement. No yoga the week of Thanksgiving.

Family Storytime: Wednesday, Nov 14, Dec 5 & 12 (10:3511:15 am). Family event. Books, songs, movement activities, and a craft! Come on in and join the fun! No storytime the week of Thanksgiving.

STEAM Tuesdays: First Tuesday, monthly (3:45-4:45 pm). Grades 1-5. Projects will rotate monthly between various STEAM activities. Dec 7th: explore science with food experiments! Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/kids).

Teens@4: Third Tuesday, monthly (4-5/5:30 pm). Grades 6-12. Teens are invited to hang out and do an activity, which will change monthly, but we'll always have snacks! Nov 20th: decorate cookies and create your own comics, play a board game, or just hang out and chat. Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ teens).

TAB: First Friday, monthly (4-5 pm).

Grades 6-12. Talk about books, share your ideas for future teen & kids events, have snacks, and more. Dec 7th meeting: help prep crafts and activities for upcoming youth programs! Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ teens).

Winter Wonderland & Movie: Saturday, Dec 8. (Storytime & activites begin at 10:00 am | movie begins at 11:15 am). Family event. Celebrate the joys of the winter season with storytime, crafts, activities, & games. Stay for a family-friendly movie beginning at 11:15 am. Come for just storytime, just the movie, or both! Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/kids) Teen Board Game Day: Monday, Dec 10 (4:00-5:30 pm). Grades 6-12. Bring your own game or play one of ours! We'll have Settlers of Catan, Apples to Apples, and more! Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ teens) Pajama Storytime: Tuesday, Dec 11 (6:00-6:45 pm). Family event. Wear your pajamas to the library for stories, songs, activities, and a craft. Cookies, too! Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/kids)

strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for December is 13th Gift by Joanne Huist Smith.

Traveling Exhibit - Fur, Feathers, and Fidelity: Military Mascots Come to the Amery Area Public Library to view this special traveling exhibit provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. The exhibit will be available in the library's Burman Room from Monday, November 19th to Thursday, November 29th during regular library hours.

Teen Ugly Sweater Party: Friday, Dec 14 (4:00-5:30 pm). Grades 6-12. Wear the ugliest sweater you can find (or decorate one at home to wear to the party), then hang out, listen to holiday music, play games, and enjoy cookies & hot cocoa. Prize awarded for ugliest sweater. Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/teens)

Let's Talk About Pain Medicines: Tuesday, December 4th at 10 AM at the Amery Community Center. Join us for another program in our Healthy, Wealthy and Wise series! We all know how much of a problem the opioid abuse epidemic is in our country, but there are steps we can take to ensure their safe use when prescribed! We will be discussing the safe use, storage, and disposal of opioid medicines. Free to attend, just call the Library or come by the circulation desk to reserve a space in the class.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Baby Book Bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a

Books and Brews: Holiday Edition!

Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, December 6 at 6 pm to discuss our most recent book, Little Bee by Chris

Cleave. We're also celebrating the end of our first year as Books & Brews with some Holiday fun! We'll have door prizes and book giveaways, and you're welcome to bring a snack or treat to share.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, November 29th from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4).

The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, December 1st from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Start your holiday season with some great music!

The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will present a series of concerts featuring Christmas and classical music.

The program includes Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson and Variations on American Christmas Hymns by Randolph Elliott, the founding director of the orchestra. Other selections include the finale of

Symphony No. 5 by Shostakovich, an exciting, driving work; Handel in the Strand, a charming dance by Percy Grainger; the deeply spiritual and moving Nimrod from Elgar’s Enigma Variations; the lively, foot-tapping Hoe Down from Copland’s Rodeo; and the stately Hymn and Triumph March from Verdi’s Aida.

Concert times are Sunday, November 25, 3 p.m.,

at the United Methodist Church in Taylors Falls, Monday November 26, 7 p.m., at Point Pleasant Heights in Chisago City, Saturday, December 1, 7 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery, and Sunday, December 2, 2 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls.

PUBLIC AUCTION - The contents of Storage Unit 42 will be sold Friday, November 30, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the Amery Mini Storage Units located at 1094-1098 Riverplace Drive in Amery, WI. The contents will be sold in bulk and payment must be in the form if cash, money order, or cashiers check. The contents include: miscellaneous personal items owned by: Tom Gallay.

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HealthPartners western Wisconsin hospitals are among top U.S. rural hospitals for excellence Hudson, Wis. – Access to health care services is critical to good health, but it can prove challenging for the 60 million Americans who live in rural areas.

Today, on National Rural Health Day, the Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) recognized top-performing rural hospitals across the U.S. Amery Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic and Westfields Hospital & Clinic were highlighted in the following categories: Amery Hospital & Clinic: Overall excellence in quality and outcomes; Hudson Hospital & Clinic: Overall excellence in outcomes; Westfields Hospital & Clinic: Overall excellence in quality and patient perspectives.

Hospitals recognized reflect top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation.

“National Rural Health Day provides the ideal opportunity to spotlight the power of rural and recognize those facilities excelling in quality, patient satisfaction and outcomes,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

“We’re thrilled to partner with NOSORH on this program and commend this year’s recipients who are working diligently to provide quality care within their communities.”

Across the U.S., it’s easier to access a doctor in urban areas than for citizens living in rural areas.

Rural communities often have fewer physicians. It’s part of the reason HealthPartners launched its Western Wisconsin Rural Family Medicine Program. The inaugural two residents, Catherine Kress, DO, and Jessica Miller, MD, are in their first year of residency at Methodist Hospital. In 2019, they’ll move to Amery Hospital & Clinic and Westfields Hospital & Clinic, respectively, for the last two years of the residency.

Dr. Kress is from Eau Claire, Wis., and saw the value of rural health care delivery from a young age thanks to her mother – also a doctor.

“I always knew that I wanted to help people. My early experiences in health care led me where I am today,” said Dr. Kress. “Especially in a rural place where the local clinic sees a variety of patients, this family medicine residency will help me provide the most benefit to the community.”

Dr. Miller has a special interest in reducing inequities in health care and appreciates the high volume of complex patients she’s seeing during the first year of the residency at the larger metropolitan hospital.

“I’ve already seen great examples of nurses and doctors caring for patients at Methodist Hospital,” said Dr. Miller. “I’m excited to take these skills into western Wisconsin’s rural communities, reduce disparities there, and build relationships with my patients.”

For more information on the HealthPartners Western Wisconsin Family Medicine Residency Program, visit healthpartnerswisconsinresidency.com.

NOTE: Attached photos show Catherine Kress, DO, and Jessica Miller, MD.

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About the Performance Leadership Awards The Performance Leadership Awards are determined each year using iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging data from public data sources, the INDEX aggregates data from 50 rural-relevant metrics across eight pillars to derive a single overall percentile rating for all Critical Access Hospitals and Rural & Community Hospitals. The Performance Leadership Awards spotlight top performance in the areas of Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective.

About NOSORH The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) was established in 1995 to assist State Offices of Rural Health in their efforts to improve access to, and the quality of, health care for America’s 61 million rural citizens. NOSORH enhances the capacity of SORHs to do this by supporting the development of state and community rural health leaders; creating and facilitating state, regional and national partnerships that foster information sharing and spur rural health-related programs/activities; and enhancing access to quality healthcare services in rural communities.

About The Chartis Group The Chartis Group® (Chartis) provides comprehensive advisory services and analytics to the healthcare

industry. With an unparalleled depth of expertise in strategic planning, performance excellence, informatics and technology, and health analytics, Chartis helps leading academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, children’s hospitals and healthcare service organizations achieve transformative results. The Chartis Center for Rural Health (CCRH) was formed in 2016 to offer tailored services, performance management solutions, research and education to rural hospitals and facilities. Learn more at Chartisrural.com.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR PRICE COUNTY, WI

Price County has an opening for a Maintenance Supervisor.

This position is responsible for managing and supervising the operation, maintenance, and repair of County buildings and grounds. Employee will operate and maintain all County building functions including HVAC, utilities, building upkeep, and remodeling and updating projects. Supervisory tasks include duties such as managing staff, scheduling, budgeting, maintenance and operation duties. This position directly supervises the Facility Maintenance Technician, Custodians, and Temporary Service Employees.

Employee in this position must possess excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills and is required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other county departments, other agencies and the public. This position reports to the County Administrator.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $52,624 to $55,973 (Grade K). Preference will be given to candidates with education and experience in the target area. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, emailing a request to KURI¿FH#FR SULFH ZL XV or calling 715-339-6404. &RPSOHWHG DSSOLFDWLRQV PXVW EH UHFHLYHG E\ WKH 3ULFH &RXQW\ 2IÀFH of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Ed brochures are available at the Amery and Deer Park public libraries and all 4 schools. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220 unless the class description indicates otherwise.

Snowmobile Safety – DNR: Any person born on or after 1/1/1985 must have completed a snowmobile safety class to operate a snowmobile in WI. Ages 11+ can take the class, but the certificate is not valid until age 12. Must attend all 3 classes Nov 26, 27 & 29 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10; pre-register with Community Ed. Got Venison? Learn to Make Sausage and Jerky: Join Farm Table and Amery Community Ed to learn how to make your own sausage and jerky. It’ll be fun, it’ll be tasty, and it’ll be helpful! We’ll cover the basics and share our best tips. Dec 2 from 1-4 p. Fee $30, pre-register with Farm Table 715-2684500

ATV Safety: DNR All ATVers who ride on public riding areas and born on or after 1/1/88 must have completed a safety course. For ages 11+. Certificate is valid at age 12. Dec 3, 4 & 6 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay Community Ed.

OPEN GYMS AND RECREATION Great Computer Presentations Getting Started with PowerPoint, Sway & Prezi: Need some practice making formal presentations? This class will cover the basics using PowerPoint, Sway, and Prezi. Dec 6, 11 & 13 from 6-8 p. Fee $24.63 or Sr Fee $4.50. Pre-register through WITC 1-800-243-9482 x4221 or www.witc.edu class #66269 Easy Oil Painting with Jay Rupp: “Pink Sunset”: Jay is a certified Bob Ross instructor and class is for beginning and experienced artists. A photo of the painting is available on the Community Ed website. All supplies and materials are provided including paints and a 16x20” canvas. Dec 10 from 5:30-9:30 p. Fee $59, all supplies included. Pre-register with Community Ed. Archery/Bowhunter Education: DNR Anyone born on or after 1/1/73 is required to possess a hunter safety certificate OR an archery ed certificate

BIRTHS

St. Croix Regional Medical Center St. Croix Falls Trinity Alyzabeth Zenzen Trinity Alyzabeth Zenzen, baby girl, 8 lbs 9 oz, was born November 8 to Holly Zenzen and James Tinnel of Milltown, WI.

Jayce Edward Runner Jayce Edward Runner, baby boy, 6 lbs 15 oz, was born November 8 to Anna and James Runner of Frederic, WI.

George Allen Hatten George Allen Hatten, baby boy, 8 lbs 0 oz, was born November 12 to Lisa and Cody Hatten of Milltown, WI.

Congratulations to the winners of the Amery Free Press Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing Amery Free Press ................... Betty Jo Stream Wolter’s Shoreview ................ Bill Hartzell Apple River TV ....................... Erika Martell Amery Cenex ......................... LouAnn Schock Leadholm Insurance .............. Josh Riendeau Amery Farm & Home ............. Gordy Burstad Garibaldi’s .............................. Kathy Kusilek Lamperts ............................... Ray Stanley Amery Discount Liquor .......... Maggie Peterson Bremer Bank.......................... Jan Tietyen Nextgen Motorsports ............ Alan Johnson River Place Dental.................. Gina Kratz Clear Lake True Value ............. Stacie Moriak Amery Family Restaurant ...... Cindi Thomas Clayton Amoco ...................... Ann Schnell

to hunt with a bow in WI. Numerous other states and certain federal properties do require an archery ed certificate to hunt with a bow. Dec 10, 11 & 13 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay Community Ed.

Berghammer Builders ........... Kim Rosen Nilssen’s Market ..................... Amanda Ness Bridge Investments ............... Rocky Garhardt Nextgen Powersports ............ Nicole Dixon Indigo Iris............................... Christine Wilson FreedomValu Center .............. Debbie Raether Slumberland Furniture .......... Don Hansen Amery Express ....................... Beverley Fox Amery Chiropractic ................ Nancy Evenson Amery Auto Supply ............... Chad Phillips Chet Johnson Drug ................ Lou John Village Pizzeria ...................... Connie Hansen Dick’s Fresh Market ................ Jessica Eisenman Amery Chevrolet.................... Don Tarnowski

Pickleball - Open Gym in the High School on Wednesday nights from November through March. This mini-tennis game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, racquetball and badminton played with wood, composite and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. From 6-8 p (closed Nov 21, Dec 26 and March 13). No fee. Just show up.

Adult Rec Basketball League in the Middle School gym on Wednesdays, Nov 1 through Mar 28. The first few weeks the gym will be open from 6:30-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team. Team play will begin later in November. Team fee $90. Contact Community Ed to sign up 715.268.9771 x220.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers

to run, burn energy, and have 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. No fee and no need to pre-register. You can join us any time. Tuesdays, Nov through Mar when school is in session at the Intermediate from 11 -11:45 a.

Open Gym for Families sponsored

by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot 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; Nov 18, Dec 2 & 16, Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 3 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate gym – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee.

Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families: Supervised free-play in the Middle School gym. For boys & girls grades 4-12. Younger when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball and use the north doors. Sundays 1:303:30 p from November through March 10.

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The Holiday Stroll will find cooperating businesses opening their doors on Saturday, Dec. 1, affording shoppers an opportunity to drop by for in-store treats and door prizes.

No pressure . . . no hustle . . . just a chance to become better acquainted with hometown facilities and create a better understanding of the many products and services available in this community.

Cooperating in Amery’s Holiday Stroll merchants will receive a

Large Red Bow attached to their door to identify cooperation

Strollers will be treated to . . . +Horse and Wagon Ride +Santa Claus +Carolers +Plus a Gifting Preview +Sir Elvis Live at Amery Theater + Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate in Soo Line Park Free will offering to be given to Amery Area Food Pantry Businesses interested in participating are reminded that advertising deadline for the publication is Nov. 16.

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Area students compete at Drama Festival Third through 8th grade actors from Amery, Baldwin-Woodville, Osceola, and Prescott competed at the Drama Festival in Amery on Saturday, November 11. Amery drama teams and solos earned six blue ribbon ratings, four red ribbon ratings, and seven Actor of Merit awards.

Kaileigh Hosking, 8th grade, earned first place in the solo division, with a blue-ribbon rating and an Actor of Merit Award. Sixth grade student Alexandra Edwards came in second for her solo, and Rawquelle Albee, 5th grade, took third, with both actors earning blue ribbons and Ac-

tor of Merit Awards.

Fourth graders Chevelle Lee, Cali Widiker, and Mia Byrnes earned a 3rd place blue rating.

Cali Widiker also earned an Actor of Merit award. Their coach is Shia Widiker.

Fifth graders Morgan Leonard, Ruby Christian, Andrew Benner, Rawquelle Albee,

Tiffanni Schlussler, and Ella Chute earned a first-place tie with a Prescott team with a perfect score. Rawquelle Albee also earned an Actor of Merit award for her performance in the group. Coaches are Janna Jacobsen and Wendy Albee.

Cora Waterman, Donovan Maukstad, David Williamson,

Isabella Bowen, Allyson Peterson, and Hailey Marciniak Earned a first-place blue rating in the 6th grade published script division. Isabella Bowen and Allyson Peterson also earned Actor of Merit Awards.

Holly Waterman and Stephanie Marciniak are coaches.

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LeRoy Butler Visits Clayton School Former Green Bay Packer star LeRoy Butler was at the Clayton School on November 6, 2018. He spoke to the entire PK-12 student body. It was a highly anticipated and very exciting day for all of the staff and students!

His main message was an important one - to always respect each other’s differences. He gave examples of how he was teased and treated poorly by his peers when he was growing up. His advice was to do what worked for him in these situations, which was to ignore them. LeRoy kept his focus on learning more, becoming a better student, and reaching for his goals in life. He was very thankful and had a lot of gratitude (Clayton School’s character trait for November) for his teachers who helped him out along the way.

The Clayton School District would like to thank CESA 11 for making this visit possible. We also have a great amount of gratitude for the time LeRoy took to share his inspirational story, sign autographs, and make a positive connection with our stuClayton football players poses with former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler. dents and staff.

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Circle Unbroken Concert Circle Unbroken–The Borstad Family is a Gospel singing group formed in 2011. Two brothers, Mike and Tim have performed music together since childhood in the 1960’s.

They are joined by Tim’s children. Nathan Borstad, a CPA with the State of Wisconsin; Levi Borstad, owner and operator of the Barron Bakery; and Anna (Borstad) Gilbert, a RN at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Mike Borstad is a retired missionary and teaches Spanish part time. Tim is a retired teacher. The group sings to bring glory to God, to share the Gospel story, and to lead others in worship.

Please join us for a Circle Unbroken Concert Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Amery Free Lutheran Church.

Coffee and treats to follow. Free concert with a “give if you wish” basket. Amery Free Lutheran is located 2 miles west of Hwy 46 on Cty Rd F.

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Our Savior’s Lutheran Confirmation Class of 2018 Eleven 9th graders affirmed their baptism during a Service of Confirmation held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Reformation Sunday, October 28th. They were joined in the celebration by family, friends, mentors and the Our Savior’s community of faith. Top row (left to right): Simon Panek, Aidan Ziegler, Robert Beese, Gavin Melberg. Middle row: Holly Stoner–Our Savior’s Faith Formation Director, Emily Pettersen, Joseph Wentz, Mitchel Gamache, Pastor Keith Ruehlow.

Bottom row: Mara Fulton, Lindsey Coudron, Molly Fulton, Ella Gould.

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Serenity Home Shelter begins moving, residents to be in new locations by December 1st Serenity Home Shelter has been in operation for 10 years in Polk County. In those 10 years, 882 homeless men and women have stayed in the shelter located in Balsam Lake. The shelter provided over 60,000 peaceful night’s sleep to our homeless in that same time. The shelter has been housed in the old Polk County Jail which was converted into a shelter by The Salvation Army. The County has been renting to The Salvation Army but in the past two years, Polk County decided to terminate the lease with The Salvation Army giving them a 3 year window to move locations.

Serenity Home has seen an increase in the amount of homeless people coming into shelter who are disabled and/or elderly. Since those two groups of individuals come with longer term challenges, the staff at Serenity Home decided

that since the County was asking them to move, maybe this would be the time to re-think how to best serve the clients that had been utilizing the shelter services.

In the past two years alone, Serenity Home shelter served 90 individuals that were over the age of 51, 13 of those 90, were over the age of 62. This population of people would benefit from a more home-like atmosphere, no bunk beds and an environment that promotes independence and allows for longer-term stay in shelter. The current model is an emergency shelter, this allows for up to a 90 day stay.

Based on these numbers, Serenity Home has come up with a new plan and a new idea. Beginning December 1st, Serenity Home Shelter in Balsam Lake will have moved all of its residents into either a new scattered site shelter

or to Grace Place Shelter in New Richmond. The question is…What is a Scattered Site shelter?

Serenity Home Shelter will now become Serenity Home Shelters.

The new design will still serve Polk County’s homeless population. The shelters will be located around the County (up to 3 homes). Each home will be filled with individuals who need shelter and require a longer stay than an emergency shelter would allow.

The individuals in these homes will be meeting with the case managers regularly to accomplish goals, file for disability benefits or other long term permanent housing solutions. Individuals in these homes who are able to work must find employment and as in the previous model, there will be no sex offenders and no alcohol SEE SERENITY HOME, PAGE 25A

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Happy Hunting and Happy Thanksgiving!

Hopefully all the hunters have experienced a fun and safe, and maybe even successful, opening weekend of deer season. 2018 Deer Camp at the Humpal’s started on Friday night after school and work. A game of soccer was going good in my living room until Gavin, the oldest grandson, went to kick the ball and jammed his big toe into the floor. It was one of those moments that as a mom/grandma you just wish that you had the pain inPounding stead of them. After a trip to the ER and the finding out that it Pavement was broke, needless to say, we had a very Pam Humpal bummed out hunter and hockey player.

Not much to do for a broken toe besides just keeping it in a boot, so now was the challenge to figure out what he was going to wear out hunting on Saturday morning, and how he was going to get to his hunting spot. With the determination of a true hunter, he was up and ready to go both mornings before daylight. As you can tell from the attached picture, he even had a smile for Grandma before heading to the woods…broken toe and all!

While we are in the hunting season, I wanted to share the following with you, “So God Made A Hunter”…

Included in this issue is a special Winter Sports Section featuring high school athletes from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Thank you to the coaches, athletic directors, school personnel, and athletes for your assistance in obtaining information and photos for this section. Good Luck with your season!

Congratulations to all of the

Ryan and Gavin

Thanksgiving Turkey winners from various area businesses. A list of the winners can be found in this issue.

Also, Congratulations to the following winners of the first drawing in this year’s Amery Christmas Punch Promotion…Loren Teig, Sandy Measner, Tammy Strohbeen, Worn Again, and Steve Olson.

For your chance to be a winner, simply have your card punched while shopping in Amery. You will receive a punch for each $10 purchase, up to 5 punches per visit. When your card is filled, sign your name and phone number on the card, and drop it off at the Amery Free Press, PaperWorx, Chet Johnson Drug, or Dick’s Fresh Market. Weekly drawings will be held with the final drawing on Monday, December 17. Good Luck and thank you for shopping in Amery!

DOUBLE PUNCHES!!! Yes this Friday and Saturday during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, customers will receive double punches on your Christmas Punch Card for purchases. A quick and easy way to fill up a punch card.

Welcome to the 33rd Annual Amery Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 1, from noon to 4pm. The Stroll is a wonderful opportunity for Amery businesses to invite their customers in their business to be a part of the holiday spirit, and to view great gifting and decorating ideas. Strollers can enjoy FREE hot dogs & hot chocolate, FREE horse & wagon rides, Carolers, Santa Claus, refreshments, treats, and visiting

with family and friends. At 4pm the Amery Classic Theater will host a special appearance of Sir Elvis Live… he always puts on a great show!

Strollers are also encouraged to help decorate the Christmas trees we have at the Amery Free Press and at Soo Line Park during the Stroll with new mittens, scarves, hats and coats for Polk County Operation Christmas.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Amery Holiday Stroll!

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23. Our next publication will be on Tuesday, November 27, with a deadline of Monday, November 26, at noon for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. Last Friday I attended a Thanksgiving Program at Unity School for my grandson, Bentley’s first grade class.

Each child said what they are thankful for and then sang some great turkey and Thanksgiving songs.

Bentley was thankful for the Earth because there are so many fun things to see and visit. What a fun program to begin their Thanksgiving vacation from school.

Here is a great reminder that I share each year that shows how really blessed we all are. I AM THANKFUL FOR… …the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends and family. …the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. …the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. …my shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine. …the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking. …all the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech. …weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive. …a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home. …the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I’m alive.

Have a great week…Happy Thanksgiving!

Beaver Brook Badgers Meeting Minutes November 11th Pledges were led by Grace Williamson and Luciana Aizpurua, this meeting was our collection of canned goods for the food shelf. Our roll call topic was, what is your favorite Thanksgiving food, there was no treasures report. Old Business: the light-up parade the parade starts at 5:30 and we serve cookies and hot cider to anyone who is there after the parade offices have to meet at the pavilion to help serve.

Steer weigh-in is Saturday, December 1st at the Polk County Fairgrounds from 9-11: 00 am see online for details.

The 4- H committee meetings and 4-H volunteer workshops are at the Balsam lake government center the committee meetings are on November 15 at 7 pm and the becoming a 4-H volunteer is January 17th, March 7th, and

April 16th, all at 6:30 pm. If you want to go to become a 4-H volunteer please register for the class. The selection for the award trips are on November 13th you must have completed your ME form and leader evaluation form. New Business: we need volunteers to ring bells at the Saint Croix Falls Walmart on December 1st from 9 am to 1 pm we ring for one-hour increments if you want to help contact Sophia Egge.

James Crowley award applications are due on December 15. reminder for 2nd 3rd and 4th graders, 3rd graders and first-time 4th graders are Explores and 2nd graders are clover-buds.

Please complete your 4-H registrations online and sign up for your project areas and registrations are due December 1st. Wisconsin 4-H license

plates are available through the DMV. See the Clover Connection if you want to host an international student for 4 weeks next summer. Demonstrations and snacks whereby Williamson and Stone families. Demonstrations: Ella Williamson did hers on Fleece tie blanket, Grace Williamson did hers on how to put together a saxophone.

Anna Williamson did hers on playing guitar, Lyla Stone did hers on knitting a hat. Evelyn Stone did his on transformer toys, and Harylen Stone did him on a Blue Birdhouse. Our next meeting is December 9th at 5:00 pm at the Community center this is our collection for Toys for Tots. If you have any more questions refer to your clover connection. -Andrew Carlson

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or drug use permitted. The homes will be filled with people who need shelter and who would benefit from a longer term stay. Food and resources will be continued to be supplied to those who stay in Serenity Home Shelters throughout the County for free, just as in the emergency shelter.

Then what becomes of those who don’t need a long term stay? What if an individual just needs a chance to get back on their feet and find a job? The answer is… Grace Place. Grace Place is a 64 bed facility located in New Richmond.

The shelter has been a sister shelter of Serenity Home for many years and the two organizations work well together.

Both are Salvation Army Shelters, both serving homeless men and women, the only difference…Grace Place allows for families and individuals.

Local Salvation Army Director Duana Bremer says, “After all the planning and preparation for our new facilities, we are excited to move forward with our new model for shelter here in Polk County.

We feel that this new housing plan will best serve those individuals who need a longer term stay with more services provided a better chance at long term success and permanent housing.” Bremer went on to say, “Grace Place provides the perfect option for those who won’t fit into this new model in Polk County to ensure that we can continue to provide housing for our homeless men and women.”

When asked about the Backpack Program (the popular program that gives children in need a backpack full of food on the weekends) and other Emergency Services that The Salvation Army provides to Polk County, Bremer reassured.

“We are staying in Polk County. We are providing backpacks in Polk County and we will continue to provide rent, heat and energy assistance to those in need as long as we have the resources to do so. We are currently looking at new office space and food storage space. The location has not been secured as of today but we will be staying at our Balsam Lake office until the location is secured.”

Bremer said, “The best way for people to help ensure that our services stay for those who need them is to volunteer.

Primarily volunteer to help bell ring.

Our Red Kettle Campaign is the number one way we are able to raise funds to help our shelters and help those needing assistance. Moving our facility will cost us a bit extra this year and our every day expenditures and resources will still be there. We really need to have a great Red Kettle Campaign to help with the costs and ensure a great year for those who need a little extra help.”

For those wanting to help the shelter residents or other moving needs contact Jacky at 715-485-1221. For those wanting to help The Salvation Army with their programs and shelters sign up to bell ring at the same number or online at www.registertoring.com Locations for bell ringing are located throughout the County 87% of the funds raised during the campaign will stay in Polk County to help Serenity Home Shelters, the Back Pack Program and Emergency Assistance Vouchers.

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The Elvis Show

Joe Sir’s Tribute to Elvis Presley featuring the Rockabilly Rebel’s Band

Sat., December 1 4:00 pm

Amery Classic Theatre Downtown Amery Admission: $20 Advance tickets available at WPCA Radio, 130 Riverside Blvd, Amery Monday-Friday • 7-11am

Paul Oman Gallery HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Sat., Dec. 1st • 9a - 5p Sun., Dec. 2nd • 12noon - 5p (and by appt, please call)

Call Pam to place your ad 715-268-8101

BAKE SALE & BAZAAR Deronda Lutheran Church 1239 65th Ave., west of Amery on F

Saturday, Dec. 1 Starts at 11 a.m.

Pie and Coffee available at 10:30

BASKET DRAWING • LUNCH BAKED GOODS • CRAFTS MENU: Egg Salad Croissant, Rommegrot, BBQs, Baked Beans, Sweet Soup, Coffee, Milk, Pie and Lefse

The Little Falls Lutheran Church and Cemetery Association

LOVE LITE TREE Reading of Memorial and Honorary Names will be

Sunday, December 2nd 6 p.m. Light Supper 7 p.m. Music Reading of the Names 1272 44th Ave., Amery, WI 54001

This event is for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate. Please submit all the names you wish to have read by November 25th. Thank You! Anyone wanting to have an ornament on the tree in Honor of or in Memory of a loved one should send name(s) with a free will donation to: Little Falls Cemetery Association c/o Oliver Aune, 538 75th Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 or c/o Tom Overby, 571 130th St., Amery, WI 54001

THANKSGIVING BUFFET Thursday, November 22 10 am - 2 pm

Turkey • Mashed Potatoes • Gravy Stuffing • Green Bean Casserole • Yams Buttered Corn • Cranberries • Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie • Soda • Coffee • Hot Tea Adults $11.95 - Seniors $10.95 Kids 10 & Under $6.95 - Kids Under 3 Free Full Menu Available 6 am - 2 pm

Lake Magnor Restaurant

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Amery Lions Club

“Circle Unbroken” Concert

PO Box 336 Amery, WI 54001

WANTED

MEN & WOMEN TO JOIN THE AMERY LIONS CLUB “SNOW BIRDS” and YOUNG ADULTS Wanted Be a part of our community service organization that support many worthy causes in the local area!

MANY NEW PAINTINGS Watercolors • Acrylics • Oils Prints • Notecards • Gift Ideas DOOR PRIZES ~ Refreshments Relax & Enjoy

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Saturday, December 1 7:00 pm Amery Free Lutheran Church

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Coffee & Treats To Follow FREE Concert with a “Give If You Wish” Basket Amery Free Lutheran Church is located 2 miles west of Hwy 46 on Cty Rd F

The Amery Lions Club will sponsor/support over $22,000 to projects and programs in 2018!

Contact: Jeff Wydeven, Membership Director 608-575-4119 • jtwydeven@gmail.com Website amerylionsclub.org Contact Us amerylionsclub@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook

SHOP and SAVE in Amery

“Black Friday Sale” / “Small Business Weekend” Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24 RECEIVE DOUBLE PUNCHES ON YOUR CHRISTMAS PUNCH CARD Sponsored by Commercial Promotion Committee of the Amery Community Club

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club Cl b 53 Bar B & Lanes Amery

Ch Chad d El Elmer 591 591, S Scott tt JJensen 590 590, Kelly Fitzgerald 615, Bill Peterson 577.

MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two .................................................137 Gary’s Electric..................................122.5 Division 2 Shoreview .........................................113.5 Dick’s Fresh Market ..........................107 High games: Glen Brown 208, Bary Nottam 206, Rod Gehrman 200-248, Todd Zemke 268-201269, Bob Albee 259-213-226, Bob Swanson 236, Curt Wears 213, Jim Knutson 226, Jim Swanson 217, Mark Carlson 213-204.

High series: Gary Nottam 581, Rod Gehrman 621, Todd Zemke 738, Bob Albee 698, Mark Carlson 591.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ............................................... 116.5 Noah Insurance.................................111.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug .........................112.5 Northwest Communications ......99.5 High games: Will Schaffer 201219, Scott Sorenson 222-215, Chad Elmer 200, Scott Jensen 226, Kelly Fitzgerald 228, Bill Peterson 204.

High series: Scott Sorenson 608,

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn............................... 116.5 Club 53 ..............................................104.5 Division 2 Amery Fire Department ................. 122 Alibi.......................................................... 91 High games: Lyle Kahler 212, Jim Swanson 209, Beau Gorres 259-236247, Jerod Wollan 200-245.

High series: Lyle Kahler 594, Jim Swanson 553, Beau Gorres 742, Denis Carteron 559, Jerod Wollan 631.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Amery Fire Department .................102 Better Self Wellness ..................... 101.5 Northwest Communications ...... 74.5 Division 2 Club 53 ...................................................115 Chet Johnson Drug .......................108.5 Bremer Bank.................................... 98.5 High games: Patty Talbot 205159, Gwen Wold 183, Lori Kopacz 179-159, Jodi Chelberg 177-152, Pat Marquand 176, Janet Martinson 170155, Diane Lewis 158, Lisa Voght 156,

Ch Cheryll Sobottka S b ttk 154.

154 High series: Patty Talbot 510, Janet Martinson 470, Lisa Voght 448, Lori Kopacz 445, Pat Marquand 440, Gwen Wold 432, Jodi Chelberg 429.

Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 11 of 29 The Dead End’s ................................... 54 Sexy Mama’s ........................................52 Spare Time...........................................50 Red Cedar Accounting ......................50 Charlie’s Place .....................................50 Range Fire Department ................... 39 Citizen State Bank ..............................32 True Value..............................................25 High games: Mitzi Hawkins 203, Cheryl Harshman 195, Lori Larson 193, Renee Glowe 188, Heidi VanHeuklom 165, Debra Johnson 158, Betty Duenow 158, Kimberly Elwood 155, Sherri Munkelwitz 155, Sylvia Stetler 155, Lisa Lien 155.

High series: Renee Glowe 546, Mitzi Hawkins 520, Cheryl Harshman 518, Lori Larson 469, Heidi VanHeuklom 469, Sherri Munkelwitz 459, Betty Duenow 438, Kimberly Elwood 426

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Vos meets with Walker about limiting Evers’ power MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has met with Gov. Scott Walker to discuss Republican plans to limit powers of the governor’s office before Democrat Tony Evers takes office.

Vos and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke met with Walker in his Capitol office on Thursday.

Vos was tightlipped after the meeting, telling The Associated Press he did not want to speak for the governor.

But Vos says they discussed ideas that have been reported publicly and “hopefully he’ll be generally supportive of those.�

Vos and Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald have talked about limiting the rule-making power of the governor, changing members of boards and commissions the governor can appoint and strengthening the voter photo ID law.

Evers has accused Republicans of trying to cling to power.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON 2019 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that on Monday, December 03, 2018 at 6:30 PM at the Village Municipal Building located at 133 Clayton Ave. East, the Clayton Village Board will conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed 2019 budget.

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Mark Gossman, 100 Polk County Plaza Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to place a public fishing pier/ wharf on the bed of Magnor Lake.

The project is located in the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 27, Township 33 North, Range 15 West, Town of Clayton, Polk County.

The includes the placement of a handicap accessible fishing pier at the boat landing on Magnor Lake. The pier access will be 6 feet wide leading to a 10 by 16-foot fishing platform. Total length will be 48 feet long. No wetlands are proposed to be impacted at this site.

The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and a public informational hearing, if requested. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11 and 30.12(3m), Stats., and ch.

NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, and ensure that the required mitigation meets the standards in s. 281.36(3r), Stats. if the project impacts wetlands.

The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit or contract for the proposed activity.

If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the Department's permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/SitePages/Permit%20 Search.aspx and search for WP-IP-N0-2018-49-X0918T12-55-22.

Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Any person may submit comments and/or request a public informational hearing by emailing mark.harings@ wisconsin.gov or writing to Mark Harings, 1300 W Clairemont Ave., PO Box 4001, Eau Claire, WI 54702

by U.S. mail. If you are submitting general comments on the proposal, they must be emailed or postmarked within 30 days after the date this notice is published on the Department's website. If you are requesting a public informational hearing, the request must be emailed or postmarked within 20 days after the date this notice is published on the Department's website. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing.

If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed.

The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

Docket Number IP-N0-2018-49-03369 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

For the Secretary, Mark Harings, Water Management Specialist

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2 women facing charges after dead, neglected horses found TOWN OF woman, 57, is expectanimal resulting in STRONGS PRAIRIE, ed to be charged with death.

Wis. (AP) — Two mistreatment of an women are facing CLASSIFIED criminal charges after sheriff’s deputies say they found 34 horses that were sick, malnourished Job Title Special Education Paraprofessional/Aide or dead on an H.R. Contact Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal Adams County farm.

Contact Phone (715)263-2117 Deputies were Work Schedule Two Positions Available: dispatched to a • 6.75 hours per day: approximately 8:00 property in the a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Town of Strongs • 4.5 hours per day: approximately 9:30 Prairie earlier a.m. – 2:30 p.m. this month for a welfare check • Both work when school is in session and on select inservice days. on the horses.

Authorities say Requirements Ability to work effectively with students two horses were with special needs, under the direction dead and a third of teachers and administration, in an individual or group setting. was euthanized by veterinary Also includes general student staff. WSAW-TV supervision in other settings in the school. reports the initial investigation Ability to be dependable, cooperative, indicates the anand flexible. imals died from Send letter of interest, resume, references, How to Apply lack of nutrition and completed application to: and care. The Chris Petersen, Principal remaining horses Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center were seized.

135 8th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Investigators cpetersen@clwarriors.org are recommending a 55-yearDeadline December 3rd, 2018 or until position is old woman be filled. charged with Start Date January 2, 2019 mistreatment Employer School District of Clear Lake of an animal www.clwarriors.org resulting in death Website and 25 counts of MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active failing to propartnership with families and the community, to become vide food for an lifelong learners and responsible citizens. animal. The other

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION School District of Clear Lake April 2, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Election to be held in the School District of Clear Lake, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board member is three years beginning on Monday, May 13, 2019. One of the two seats up for election will be filling the remaining term of two years of a seat that was previously vacated.

Office Member Member

Incumbent Ryan Monson Nettie Groat

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, in the Business Office of the school district located at 1101 3rd ST. SW, Clear Lake, WI. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office.

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The Airport Commission for the City of Amery will meet at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018, in the City Council Chambers at Amery City Hall.

AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Approve minutes of last meeting 2. Consideration of rate increase for lot leases 3. Update on beacon replacement 4. Discussion of non-aeronautical development on airport property 5. Discussion of long-range plan 6. Airport Manager’s report 7. Other items that meet requirements of the open meeting law WNAXLP

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November 26, 2018 Meeting Agenda A quorum of the Town Board may be present The Plan Commission for the Town of Lincoln will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall – 661 85th Street.

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Call to Order Roll Call Verify Meeting Notice Approve Agenda Approve Previous Minutes Public Comments Reports of Chair/Commission Members Update on Hickory Point Lane Robert Ruminsky/Al Hogen – Dividing Back Lot at 703 Bear Trap LN, Parcel 032-009280000 3 lot Certified Survey Map - Located in Government Lot 1, Section 25, T33N, R17W. Located at the intersection of County Road “C” and Hickory Point Lane Fire District Discussion Set Date & Agenda for Next Meeting Adjourn

Note: Agenda items may not be taken up in this order.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR CITY OF AMERY, WISCONSIN 2019 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on November 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM at Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2019. The following is a summary of the proposed 2019 budget. A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at Amery City Hall.

GENERAL FUND Expenditures and Other Uses: General Government Public Safety Public Works Health and Human Services Culture, Recreation and Education Conservation and Development Rainy Day Fund Debt Service Total Expenditures Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Taxes Special Assessments Intergovernmental Intergovernmental Charges for Services Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Public Charges for Services Other Revenues Total Revenues All Governmental General Fund Library Capital Projects Fund Total Frances Duncanson City Clerk-Treasurer

Amended 2018 Budget

Proposed 2019 Budget

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1,463,595 176,050 3,442 876,011 197,000 49,600 55,800 74,925 156,823 3,053,246

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1,590,188 177,420 1,701 798,424 197,000 56,000 54,550 76,575 204,156 3,156,014

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Clear Lake School District

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Joshua R. Ernst, Superintendent

Contact Phone

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MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

CNA, Full-time We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator to work in our Medical/Surgical Department. Schedule is mainly nights but may also include days. Every third weekend and holiday rotation.

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Opening weekend deer hunting success

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North of Amery on Saturday, Gabe Brotzel shot this 10 pt. buck.

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11-year-old Brady Elmer proudly shows off his very first deer that he captured over the weekend. It was a 7 pointer that he shot near Wascot.

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Brian Kuhl shot this 10pt. N.E. of Amery on Saturday.

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Stephanie Hanson is shown with her 8pt. buck with a 15 1/2 â&#x20AC;&#x153; spread. Hanson shot her deer on Saturday N.E. of Range.

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HIGH SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS Basketball • Wrestling • Hockey Amery Warriors, Clayton Bears, Clear Lake Warriors

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Clear Lake Boys Basketball Back Row L-R: Bart Lund, Brett Benson, Ryan Hayden, Riley Peterson, Bailey Blanchard, Marshall Cain, Kincaid Hughes, Croix Hughes and Jarrett Marlett.

Middle Row L-R: Anthony Quinn, Caleb Logan, Alex Burbach, Drew Niles, Zach Aune, Will Fitzer, Tyson Blanchard and Lukas Becker. Front Row L-R: Oliver Root, Cashton Henck, Adam Loenser, Ethan Kirk and Alex St. John. Missing: Bryce Hacker.

Clear Lake Warriors hopeful to capture conference yet again Last season the Warriors had a very special season. They finished as backto-back conference champions in the Central Lakeland Conference. The Warriors finished 12 - 0 in the conference and were 25 - 1 overall. The Warriors made an unbelievable play-off run and advanced to state for the first time since 1972. The Warriors also entered the WIAA state tournament as the only undefeated team in all divisions. This will be Coach Sargent's 18th year as the Warriors' head coach. During his tenure the Warriors are 226- 165 and have won the Central Lakeland Conference in 2004, 2005, 2008, 2017, and 2018 and were runner up in 2003, 2007, and 2011. The Warriors were also regional championships in 2001, 2005, 2007, 2017, and 2018. The Warriors are hoping to use the experience and momentum from last season to propel them into the new season.

The Warriors have very high hopes on the upcoming season and have set some very high goals. They hope to make a three peat as Central Lakeland Conference Champions, and win backto-back regional and sectional championships and make a return trip to the WIAA State Tournament. In order to achieve these goals the Warriors will need players to step up and replace some key seniors. In addition, they will need to improve each week and stay healthy. Defense will again be a huge key to their success.

The Warriors have picked up some very tough non-conference games to

help them stay motivated and focused during the long regular season. These games include a trip to UW-Stout to face Osseo Fairchild in the annual Northwest Kickoff Classic on Saturday, December 1st. They also have a sectional semi-final rematch on the road vs. a very athletic Webster team on Tuesday, December 4th. Finally, the Warriors will make their first appearance ever in the Wisconsin/Minnesota Border Battle vs. power house Lake City at East Ridge High School on Saturday, January 26th. The Warriors are very excited about their revamped schedule and will be led by five solid seniors who have dedicated a lot of time to the program.

Players will have to learn new roles throughout the course of the season, and we will have to replace some key seniors from last year's team, including our top 3-point shooter and one of our best defenders. Some younger players will have to step up at the guard position and play at a high level in order for our team to compete with the top teams in the area.

They are fortunate to have a lot of players returning who played significant varsity minutes last season. We hope to use last year's state tournament birth, and overall tournament experience the past two seasons, to help us peak at the right time and make another deep tournament run. In addition, we return some key scoring and have very good height and overall athleticism.

Clear Lake Boys Basketball

SCHEDULE Monday, Nov. 19 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Thursday, Nov. 29 Saturday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 4 Thursday, Dec. 6 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Tuesday, Dec. 18 Friday, Jan. 4 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Thursday, Jan. 10 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Thursday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 19 Thursday, Jan. 24 Saturday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Friday, Feb. 1 Tuesday, Feb. 5 Monday, Feb. 11 Thursday, Feb. 14 Tuesday, Feb. 19 Thursday, Feb. 21 Tuesday, Feb. 26 Friday, Mar. 1 Saturday, Mar. 2 Thursday, Mar. 7 Saturday, Mar. 9 Mar. 14-16

4:00 p.m. vs. Amery/TBD/TBD – JV and Varsity Scrimmage at Amery High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Unity (DH – Boys at 5:45) at Clear Lake 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Spring Valley at Clear Lake High School 8:30 p.m. vs. Osseo Fairchild at UW-Stout 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Webster at Webster High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Turtle Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Grantsburg at Grantsburg High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron (DH – Boys at 7:15) at Cameron 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood (DH – Boys at 5:45) at CL 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Amery at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm at Clear Lake High School 5:45 p.m. vs. Shell Lake (DH – Boys at 7:15) at Shell Lake 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. McDonell Central Catholic (DH – Boys at 5:45) at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Clear Lake High School 11:30 a.m. vs. Lake City (MN) at East Ridge HS (MN) 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clear Lake High School 5:45 p.m. vs. Luck (DH – Boys at 7:15) at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. vs. Northwood (DH – Boys at 7:15) at Northwood 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron (Parent's Night) at Clear Lake 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm (DH – Boys at 7:15) at Prairie Farm High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Solon Springs at Solon Springs HS 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clear Lake High School TBD – Regional #1 TBD – Regional Semi Finals TBD – Regional Finals TBD – Sectional Semi Finals TBD – Sectional Finals Boys State Basketball

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Clear Lake Girls Aim to Be Competitive at the Top

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

For Clear Lake girls basketball team, a tough non-conference schedule will be key to learning how to compete

against top competition and improve its defense.

The Warriors went 19-5 last season and finished third in Central Lakeland Conference play with a 9-3 league record, finishing with a regional final

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Grades 9-12 Practice Begins at Clear Lake High School 4:00 p.m. vs. Amery/Boyceville/St. Croix Falls – JV and Varsity Scrimmage at Amery High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Spring Valley at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Unity DH with Boys at Clear Lake 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Turtle Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Boyceville at Clear Lake High School TBD vs. Menomonie at Menomonie High School TBD vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Menomonie High School 5:45 p.m. vs. Cameron DH with Boys at Cameron 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood DH with Boys at Clear Lake 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Glenwood City at Glenwood City HS 5:45 p.m. vs. Shell Lake DH with Boys at Shell Lake HS 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. McDonell Central Catholic DH with Boys at McDonell Central Catholic High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Colfax at Colfax High School 5:45 p.m. vs. Luck Doubleheader with Boys at Luck HS 5:45 p.m. vs. Northwood DH with Boys at Northwood 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Chetek-Weyerhaeuser at C-W 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm DH with Boys at Prairie Farm TBD – Regional #1 TBD – Regional Semi Finals TBD – Regional Finals TBD – Sectional Semi Finals TBD – Sectional Finals Girls State Basketball

loss to Colfax.

The Colfax Vikings are part of that challenging non-conference schedule this year, along with Menomonie, Unity, Baldwin-Woodville, McDonell Central and Chetek-Weyerhauser.

"That will help us get ready for playoff basketball," said Clear Lake Coach Ryan Blanchard, noting that his Warriors move down from Division 4 to Division 5 for the 2019 playoffs.

Four starters return this season, including three all-conference players.

Julianna Rosen and Maggie Rosen both averaged more than 15 points and 5 rebounds per game last season while earning 1st team all-conference honors. Madison Zimmer made the second team with more than 10 points and four assists per game. Maggie Rosen and Zimmer both also averaged two steals per contest.

Coach Blanchard described Zimmer

as a spark plug for his defense and expects more of the same from her again this season as the team returns nine letterwinners.

"We have a large group of girls out this year, and we should have competitive practices nightly, which should lead to a deeper bench and competition for playing at all levels," Blanchard said.

Clayton is the preseason favorite to take the conference crown while Blanchard expects Cameron, as the largest school in the conference, to pose a big challenge to the rest of the Central Lakeland teams.

"We hope to be competitive in our conference," Blanchard said. "Our defense and toughness will need to improve to play competitive games with the top teams in our conference."

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Clayton Boys Basketball Back Row L-R: Colton Flannigan, Brett Juleff, Austin Tilton, CJ Manske and Caleb Dotseth. Middle Row L-R: Gunnar Lewis, Jon Thomas, Caleb Markuson, Preston Jackson and Ben Pietz. Front Row L-R: Nolan Kvidera, Joey Ryan and MJ Magnuson. Missing: Colton Zacharias.

Bears face uphill battle in 2018-19

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The 2017-18 season was a rough one for the Clayton boys' basketball team in terms of wins and losses. The Bears bowed out of the playoffs in the first round with a loss to Owen-Withee that brought their overall season record to 3-19.

Lack of varsity experience, size and depth will continue to be a challenge for the Bears this season, but with good attitudes and a strong work ethic, Clayton stands a good chance of improving.

Head Coach Nick Schradle says, "We

return a few letter winners. In addition to them, we have a couple upperclassmen that are new to our program that we will ask to play significant roles on the varsity."

Three of the returning letter winners this season are seniors, led by Caleb Dotseth, who averaged 18 points and 6 rebounds per game a year ago. Austin Tilton and CJ Manske combined for 10 points and 11 rebounds per game last season.

Coach Schradle is looking for those upperclassmen to provide leadership and be good role models for the rest of the team.

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"I think they developed some of these qualities during the football season because they were asked to step into a similar situation on that team," Schradle said.

The only other returning letter winner is sophomore Gunnar Lewis who

averaged 2 points per game last year.

Clear Lake is the team to beat in the Lakeland Central Conference while Turtle Lake and Cameron return with strong varsity experience players.

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SCHEDULE Monday, Nov. 12 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 30 Thursday, Dec. 6 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Tuesday, Dec. 18 Thursday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 27 Friday, Dec. 28 Friday, Jan. 4 Friday, Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 18 Tuesday, Jan. 22 Thursday, Jan. 24 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Friday, Feb. 1 Monday, Feb. 4 Friday, Feb. 8 Tuesday, Feb. 12 Friday, Feb. 15 Monday, Feb. 18 Thursday, Feb. 21 Tuesday, Feb. 26

Practice Begins 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Elmwood (DH) at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Birchwood at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Clear Lake at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Luck (DH) at Clayton HS 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood (DH) at Northwood HS TBA – Clayton Holiday Classic TBA – Clayton Holiday Classic 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm (DH) at Clayton HS 5:45 p.m. vs. Shell Lake (Doubleheader and No Junior Varsity) at Shell Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Grantsburg (DH) at Grantsburg HS 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Lake Holcombe at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Cameron High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Clear Lake at Clear Lake High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood (DH) at Clayton HS 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Bruce at Bruce High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm (DH) at Prairie Farm HS 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. New Auburn (DH) at Clayton HS 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake (DH) at Clayton High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Frederic at Frederic High School 5:45/7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Turtle Lake High School Regionals Begin

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Clayton Girls Basketball Back Row L-R: Marissa Gilbertson, Corey Leslie, Abbie Schradle, Alison Leslie, Kennedy Patrick, Isabelle Magnuson, Selena Levendoski and Tierra Vance. Middle Row L-R: Grace Schradle, Kianna Fall, Jaeydyn Bussewitz and Kailey Ketz. Front Row L-R: Annika Patrick, Rhea Bodsberg, Lindsey Coudron and Savannah Wahlstrom.

Clayton Girls Not Content with Regional, Sectional Titles

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

While the Clayton girls' basketball team had a strong 2017-18 season, finishing with 24-4 overall record and regional and sectional titles, there was still some room for improvement. The Bears' 10-2 Central Lakeland Conference record left them in second place and their season ended with a 57-54 loss to state champion Bangor in the first round of the WIAA State Tournament.

For returning senior letterwinners Kiana Fall, Kailey Ketz, Jaedyn Busse-

witz, Kennedy Patrick and defending conference player of the year Alison Leslie, this season offers a final chance to be the best team in both the conference and state.

With all five starters returning, those goals are well within reach - especially with the return of letterwinners Isabelle Magnuson (junior), Abbie Schradle (sophomore), Grace Schradle (sophomore) and Corey Leslie (sophomore).

The Bears bring additional depth this year as well in seniors Marissa Gilbertson and Selena Levondoski and a crop

Clayton Girls Basketball

SCHEDULE Saturday, Nov. 10 Thursday, Nov. 15 Monday, Nov. 19 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Thursday, Nov. 29 Tuesday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 7 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Friday, Dec. 14 Tuesday, Dec. 18 Thursday, Dec. 20 Friday, Dec. 28 Friday, Jan. 4 Friday, Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Thursday, Jan. 17 Tuesday, Jan. 22 Friday, Jan. 25 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Friday, Feb. 1 Friday, Feb. 8 Friday, Feb. 15

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of five freshmen.

One major setback came when Alison Leslie injured her ACL in June after her all-state season.

"Getting her back on the court at some point during the season will be very important," said Clayton Coach Kevin Fall, referring to their need for her team leading 18 points and seven rebounds per game.

In the early stages of the 2018-19 campaign, all-state honorable mention and first team all-conference selection Kailey Ketz will likely take the primary leadership role of this squad. But with all-conference second teamer Kiana Fall and all-conference honorable mention selection Kennedy Patrick at her side, she'll have plenty of support. Ketz averaged just shy of 14 points per game last season while Patrick posted more than 9 points per game. Kiana Fall con-

tributed nearly eight points, five assists and four steals per game a year ago, and Bussewitz contributed a solid seven points per game.

"We look to be very balanced on offense again this season with our scoring," Coach Fall said. "Last year, we had several leading scoring combinations with our group of starters."

With so much returning talent, Clayton is the Wissports preseason favorite to win the Central Lakeland Conference title while Coach Fall expects Clear Lake, Cameron and Northwood to push the Bears on the conference title race.

"Clear Lake will have a nice team returniing several starters," Coach Fall said. "They will have size and be very athletic. Cameron and Northwood will also be teams to watch. ... Hopefully we can stay healthy."

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Amery boys aiming for .500

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

While its record may not show it, Amery's boys basketball team finished its 2017-18 season strong, winning a road game in Hayward in the first round of the playoffs before dropping a competitive second round game in Ellsworth.

The Warriors wrapped up the season 6-15 overall and 5-9 in the Middle Border Conference.

This year the goal is to improve on its six win total of a year ago.

"The team works hard, plays together well and is pretty quick overall," said Amery Coach Mark Luehman. "We

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However, the Warriors' biggest struggle will be their lack of height.

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Warriors gunning for Conference, Regional Crowns

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's girls' basketball team returns a host of talent this season from its 18-6 squad of a year ago that finished second in the Middle Border Conference with an 11-3 league record.

With six returning letterwinners from that team, hopes are high that it will be able to avenge its two-point regional final loss to Hayward and advance deeper into the playoffs this season. The MBC conference title is also in the Warriors' sights.

First team all-conference player Madelyn Granica, second teamer Abby Schmidt, Morgan Brotzel, Ella Schmidt, Lydia Monson and Julia Engebretson will guide the team again this season, bringing strong interior scoring, rebounding and plenty of experience as all are potential starters.

The key to a good all around game will

come with the progression of the Warriors' perimeter play.

Granica, who surpassed 1,000 career points last season, enters her senior year averaging 23 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. Abby Schmidt backs her up with a solid 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Both averaged at least 55 percent shooting from the field. The remaining four returning letterwinners each averaged between 3 and 4 points per game and 1.5 to 3 rebounds per game.

Prescott presents the biggest challenge to Amery's goal of becoming the conference champion, but Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel feels his team matches up well with the MBC powerhouse.

"Last year, we split games, with Prescott winning by one in Amery and us beating them by 16 in Prescott," Coach Brotzel said. "The rest of the conference should be pretty even with lots of young talent on every team."

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Amery's boys' hockey team has shown significant growth over the past couple of years, finishing last season with 14-11 overall record and 4-4 mark in the Middle Border Conference.

"We lost in the second round of the playoffs in a heartbreaker to Baldwin, 3-2," said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. "Our goal this year would be to compete with the top teams in the conference. If we can do this, we should set ourselves up to have a chance to play the second week of the playoffs."

With several Warriors entering at least their third year with significant varsity playing time, Amery has experience unmatched by many area teams.

"These players have been some of our leading scorers over the past two seasons as well as leading our blue line at defense," Henningsgard said.

With the loss of two-year starting goalkeeper Ethan Mork, the Warriors find themselves a bit inexperienced in the net, however. Luckily, they have three goalies who will provide good competition as Mork's successors.

"I am hopeful one of them steps up

and plays well," Henningsgard said.

Leading the squad this season will be returning all-state honorable mention junior Jackson Henningsgard, who tallied 16 goals and 32 assists last season.

Joining him is two-time all-conference honorable mention selection senior Brett Forrest. Forrest posted 3 goals and 12 assists last season.

Other returning letter winners include seniors Parker Griffin and Ridge Sigsworth and juniors Zach Sobczak, Pake Brown, Grady Martin, Bauer Panek, Fletcher Kjeseth, Mac Smith and Miles Troff.

Martin brings with him a strong offensive presence with 21 goals and 14 assists last year. Griffin posted 13 goals and 11 assists last season.

As always, New Richmond remains the Middle Border Conference team to beat.

"I really think all five teams could have a realistic shot of winning after New Richmond graduated a number of seniors," Coach Henningsgard said.

"They will still be very tough and right in the thick of it in the end. I am hopeful we will be competitive in every game and have a shot at winning the title at the end of the season."

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Amery Wrestling Back Row L-R: Matt Knutson, Robert Beese, Oscar Brickle , Walker Ingham, Mike Smith, Jordan Penard, Keaton Tollakson, Gilbert Flores, Jeffrey Setzer, Austin Schleusner and Timmy Kelling. Front Row L-R: Dylan Thomsen, Joesph Wentz, Mitchell Gamache, Asher Ingham, Samuel Kelling, Mason Tylee and Chance Schroeder.

Young Warriors look to dismantle wrestling dynasty

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's goals are simple in wrestling this season.

1. Beat Ellsworth 2. Win State Some might find those goals to be a bit unrealistic after a season where the Warriors weren't able to fill several of their varsity spots and lost many matches due to forfeit points. But Amery and Head Coach Mike Kelly have some experience fulfilling lofty goals.

"We have a great tradition of wrestling hear at Amery, starting with Henry Yetter and his famous Yettermen and then continued by Coach (Scott) Marko who continued to keep the strong wrestling tradition while coaching may state wrestling cham-

pions," Kelly said, noting that this year's squad fits the bill and doesn't have many weaknesses. "We have great leaders paving the way and are helping fix the weaknesses before they get started."

With a crop of eight accomplished returning letterwinners, Coach Kelly has many weapons at his disposal.

Leading that group are returning state qualifiers Jordan Penard, Mike Smith and Walker Ingham. Penard placed third at the WIAA state tournament last season after winning individual conference, regional and sectional titles.

Smith is a three-time state qualifier with thirdplace and sixth-place finishes under his belt. Last year, he too won regional and sectional championships individually.

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Ingham was a conference and regional champion last season.

Also back are Keaton Tollakson, Timmy Kelling, Matt Knutson, Oscar Brickel and Dylan Thomsen.

"Ellsworth is the favorite to win the conference and maybe the state," Kelly said. "Ellsworth has built up a major wrestling dynasty, and our goal is to dismantle that dynasty and bring it to Amery. Our team is still very young, but they are making great strides and are looking forward to see where we stand against Ellsworth. The kids are doing everything right and will continue to see grow far beyond their expectations.

Both I and Coach Harry Johns know what it takes to beat Ellsworth because we did it before, and it's time for history to start repeating itself."

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SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

Friday, Nov. 23 Saturday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Thursday, Nov. 29 Tuesday, Dec. 4 Thursday, Dec. 6 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Saturday, Dec. 15 Friday, Dec. 21 Thursday, Dec. 27 Friday, Dec. 28 Saturday, Dec. 29 Friday, Jan. 4 Saturday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Thursday, Jan. 10 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 18 Thursday, Jan. 24 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Thursday, Jan. 31 Saturday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 7

Thursday, Nov. 15 Tuesday, Nov. 20 Tuesday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 30 Friday, Dec. 7 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Monday, Dec. 17 Tuesday, Dec. 18 Friday, Dec. 21 Friday, Jan. 4 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Thursday, Jan. 17 Tuesday, Jan. 22 Friday, Jan. 25 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Thursday, Jan. 31 Tuesday, Feb. 5 Friday, Feb. 8 Monday, Feb. 11 Thursday, Feb. 14

7:00 p.m. vs. Ashland at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. Highland at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. Barron at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. Rice Lake at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. New Richmond at NR Sports Center 7:00 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. Somerset at Somerset Ice Arena 2:00 p.m. vs. Kasson-Mantorville at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. Menomonie at Menomonie 7:00 p.m. vs. Barron, Milton, Becker, Grantsburg at Barron 7:00 p.m. vs. Barron, Milton, Becker, Grantsburg at Barron 7:00 p.m. vs. Barron, Milton, Becker, Grantsburg at Barron 7:00 p.m. vs. Tomah at Tomah Ice Center 3:00 p.m. vs. Reedsburg at Reedsburg Community Center 7:00 p.m. vs. Altoona at Hobbs Ice Arena-Altoona 7:00 p.m. vs. New Richmond at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. Somerset at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs Baldwin-Woodville at Baldwin Civic Center 7:00 p.m. vs. River Falls at Wildcat Center 7:00 p.m. vs. Barron Area Schools at Spooner Sports Ctr 7:00 p.m. vs. Altoona at Amery Ice Arean 2:00 p.m. vs. Black River Falls at Amery Ice Arena 7:00 p.m. vs. Hayward at Hayward Sports Center 7:00 p.m. vs. Grantsburg at Amery Ice Arena

Monday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 29 Friday, Nov. 30 Tuesday, Dec. 4 Tuesday, Dec. 11 Friday, Dec. 14 Tuesday, Dec. 18 Thursday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Jan. 3 Friday, Jan. 4 Tuesday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 11 Saturday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 18 Tuesday, Jan. 22 Tuesday, Jan. 29 Friday, Feb. 1 Monday, Feb. 4 Thursday, Feb. 7 Tuesday, Feb. 12 Friday, Feb. 15 Thursday, Feb. 21 Thursday, Mar. 7

4:00 p.m. vs. Scrimmage at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Grantsburg at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Barron at Barron High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Baldwin-Woodville HS 7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Ellsworth at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Falls High School 7:15 p.m. vs. New Richmond at New Richmond High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Unity at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Cumberland at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Osceola at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Somerset at Somerset High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Clear Lake at Clear Lake High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Prescott at Prescott High School 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Ellsworth at Ellsworth High School 7:15 p.m. vs. New Richmond at Amery High School 7:30 p.m. vs. Spooner at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Osceola at Osceola High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Prescott at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central at St. Croix Central HS 7:15 p.m. vs. Somerset at Amery High School 7:00 p.m. WIAA Sectional at Amery High School

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SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

7:15 p.m. vs. Barron at Barron High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Rice Lake at Rice Lake High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Prescott at Prescott High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Ellsworth at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central at St. Croix Central HS 7:15 p.m. vs. Spooner at Spooner High School 7:15 p.m. vs. New Richmond at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Falls High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Somerset at Somerset High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Grantsburg at Grantsburg High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Osceola at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Boyceville at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Prescott at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Ellsworth at Ellsworth High School 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Unity at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. New Richmond at New Richmond HS 7:15 p.m. vs. Somerset at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Osceola at Osceola High School 7:15 p.m. vs. Elk Mound at Amery High School 7:15 p.m. vs. BaldwinWoodville at BaldwinWoodville HS

Thursday, Nov. 29 Thursday, Dec. 6 Saturday, Dec. 8 Thursday, Dec. 13 Friday, Dec. 21 Friday, Dec. 28 Thursday, Jan. 3 Saturday, Jan. 5 Thursday, Jan. 10 Saturday, Jan. 12 Thursday, Jan. 17 Saturday, Jan. 19 Thursday, Jan. 24 Saturday, Feb. 2 Saturday, Feb. 9

7:00 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Baldwin-Woodville HS 7:00 p.m. vs. Prescott at Amery High School 10:00 a.m. Spooner Invite 7:00 p.m. vs. Ellsworth at Ellsworth High School 5:00 p.m. vs. Cameron at Cameron High School 8:00 a.m. vs. River Falls at River Falls High School 7:00 p.m. vs. Osceola at Osceola High School 9:30 a.m. New Richmond Invite 7:00 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central at Amery High School 9:00 a.m. Freedom Invite 7:00 p.m. vs. Somerset at Somerset High School 10:00 a.m. St. Croix Falls Invite 7:00 p.m. vs. New Richmond at Amery High School 9:30 a.m. vs. MBC Tournament at Ellsworth High School 10:00 a.m. WIAA Regional at Amery High School

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