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Martin joins the 100 Club

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A small group has a new member. Formally having a membership of only six, Amery’s Grady Martin has scored his way to 100 points to sit next to Ryan Humpal, Matt Mullendore, Tanner Tryggestad, Kyle Schultz, Jake Mullendore and Jackson Henningsgard.

Martin started playing hockey at three-years-old. He said, “My favorite thing about hockey is intensity during every game. A lot of the times, games are decided on one lucky bounce of the puck, and you won’t really know what way that puck is going to bounce until the last second clicks off the clock.”

Martin gets in the right mindset before each ice battle for his best clench at success. “I get to the rink early just to settle in and get my mind focused, never going on my phone an hour before the game.

Next up I play a game of tips with the team and then go through a ladder workout. I suppose one of the weirdest things I do to prepare is tying my skates and then walking around for at least five minutes while constantly adjusting my skates to make sure they are the exact same tightness. After that, I finish getting dressed and I’m ready to go,” he said.

Martin shared he has always been a superstitious person. He said, “I wear the same socks and SEE MARTIN, PAGE 2

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Roger and Peg Valasco are shown outside of their busy Keller Avenue Barbershop.

An array of events lands haircutting couple in Amery

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Pike and Walleye. For well over 50 years anglers have been flocking to the lake to participate in the annual St. Joseph’s fishing contest held each winter. But even on your average day, handfuls can be found drilling holes for a North Twin adventure with a patient mindset.

Adventures are funny things. Some are simply happy accidents-a single spark that ignites an unexpected chain of events. Some adventures though, may seek you out, whether you want them or not, and take you somewhere you never imagined you would be. Roger Valasco has experienced a little of both types of adventures and it has landed him and his wife Peg, as the owners of Amery’s newest barbershop.

Roger and Peg’s Old Fashioned Barbershop opened September 16, 2019. It has been so busy; they have barely had time to look back. But when they do, it is a pretty interesting story.

Roger started cutting hair in 1980 in a shop located in Biloxi, Mississippi. He enjoyed what he did and went on to purchase the business in 1984. For years things were rolling right along.

In 2005, Roger mortgaged his barbershop to purchase a house. “Three months later, Hurricane Katrina hit,” said Roger. The morning of August 29, 2005, a two-day path of destruction left horrific conditions in Biloxi. They suffered

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#13, Grady Martin scored his 100th point during a hockey match-up between Amery and the WSFLG Blizzard. The Warriors celebrated an 8-2 victory including Martin’s two goals during the December 26 Barron Tournament game.

Here fishy, fishy, fishy

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The City of Lakes does not just provide recreation in the summer and if you drive past any of Amery’s surrounding waters, you just might find more bodies utilizing them than during warmer months.

While some fishermen prefer secret spots on hidden areas of local lakes, others take advantage of the open and fish-plentiful North Twin. The lake covers 129 acres with a maximum depth of 27 feet.

Visitors have access to the lake via the public boat landing. Your daily catch can range from pan fish, Largemouth Bass, Northern

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from storm surge waves as high as 20-30 feet and the hurricane-force winds of Katrina were a Category Four. Damage was spread and scattered because of tornadoes that moved in ahead of the hurricane.

Roger said, “Katrina took away my house, my shop and my town.” He said the only thing left standing in Biloxi was the Hard Rock Café guitar.

Half a million people from Mississippi who were affected by Katrina, applied for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Roger decided to go to work with FEMA in disaster relief and headed to Springfield Kansas for training.

During 2008, while working during a hurricane search and rescue, Roger and his entire crew were struck by lightning. He was the sole survivor. “I woke up in the hospital and began a bunch of scans. It was during those scans they found I had Cancer. As horrible as the lightning strike experience was, it saved my life. I would have never known about the Cancer,” he said.

He was given the choice of two different locations to proceed with his treatment, Arizona or Minnesota.

He chose the latter. He said, “It took six years, but we beat the Cancer. Now I deal with uncontrollable Diabetes, but I will beat that too.”

He eventually decided it was time to get back to cutting hair. “Because of the experience I had, I only had to pass the boards to get my license for the state of Minnesota and it was the same in Wisconsin,” said Roger.

It was one of those happy little accidents that led Peg to be the co-pilot on Roger’s adventure. He was work-

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Roger Valasco is performing over 20 haircuts a day at his new shop located in downtown Amery.

ing at a hair cutting chain in St. Croix Falls and had been called in on his day off to cover for a co-worker out with appendicitis. Peg went in for a haircut and was placed in his chair. “Our conversation during that haircut was terrific. We talked about everything and had so many common likes. So I asked him if he would like to meet for coffee sometime and maybe become friends and here we are,” Peg said. “We treat each other and our families with love and respect

because that is what our marriage is built on. We are the best of friends. God answered every prayer of everything I ever wanted in a human being,” she said.

“I love her enough that I even want to work with her everyday,” he replied.

Because of the ordeal he experienced in Biloxi, Roger never thought he would want to open his own business again. Peg helped him change his mind; he opened his own barbershop in Taylors Falls and was quite busy. The couple decided Peg should become licensed as well. It was going to be spendy to make that happen in Minnesota, but in Wisconsin Peg could work as Roger’s apprentice. “This is the only place I can boss my wife around,” Roger said with a giggle.

They couple looked in several Wisconsin small towns before deciding Amery seemed like a perfect fit. “Oh my gosh, we have been so busy here since day one. I am blown away. At least 20 haircuts a day,” Roger said. Peg added, “A lot of our clients from Taylors Falls have followed us here.”

They drive each day from Luck to Amery to assist men, woman and children with their hair cut needs.

Roger always offers jokes as a bonus to the services and Peg runs a little store and Ebay business out of the shop as well. They are looking forward to an even busier summer when the snowbirds return and lake homeowners are back in town.

Their shop features an eclectic array of decorations to catch the eyes of visitors. Roger said not only is the business known as Roger and Peg’s Old Fashioned Barbershop, but also as “The Man Cave.” Not wanting to leave out his partner in crime, Roger grinned over at Peg and added, “I might even have to build her a She Shed.”

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Grady Martin is shown with hockey teammates and fans after reaching the milestone of scoring 100 points.

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shirt for every game. I re-tape my stick every game because my long-time coach Kyle Shultz told me once when I was younger that that was how you score a lot of goals. Before every period I tap my stick on the floor, wipe the front of the blade, flip it, wipe the back, and then tap it on the floor again.

Not sure why I do that, but its like I’m trying to wipe away the bad juju. The last thing I do is tap the sign outside the locker room that says, ‘It’s all heart from here’ just as a last motivational action before taking the ice.”

When it came to reaching the 100-point milestone, he wasn’t sure if any amount superstition work was going to get him there. “In all honesty, I was a little worried

I wouldn’t reach it. I have been playing forward for all three years of high school, which has helped me get closer to the 100-point mark, but this year, I was moved to defense after losing one of our best defensemen last year. But everything came together in the end, and I was able to get my hundredth point,” Martin said.

Martin is a real goal getter who also plays football and baseball. He said, “My parents are probably my biggest fans. They have supported me in my hockey career every step of the way and I am extremely grateful for that.”

He is a senior at Amery High who says his favorite thing about the school is the tight-knit group of people he has grown up with. “It is a different bond with a group of people when you’ve been going to

school together since kindergarten and there are not many people in the school.”

When it comes to the little town in which he has grown up, he said, “I love the small-town feel. It isn’t like huge towns where you could walk into a store and not recognize anyone. In Amery, you can go up to almost anyone and start up conversation like you’ve been friends forever. All of my friends and I can get together within 15 minutes and go have a lake day or go out to eat.”

Even though his plans after graduation include attending Mankato State University to be a Nurse Practitioner, Martin said, “I’ve always been a small-town guy.

Amery is home and it always will be no matter where life takes me.”

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin authorities are looking into a Madison high school business club’s past trips after students discovered hidden cameras in their hotel room.

East High School DECA students found the cameras in their room during trip to Minneapolis on the first weekend in December. The Madison school district responded by placing a staff member on leave. The staffer has yet to be identified.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice agents and Minneapolis police are investigating the incident. East’s interim principal, Brendan Kearney, forwarded an email containing a message from state DOJ agent Jesse Crowe to parents on Dec. 16, The Wisconsin State Journal reported Friday.

Crowe wrote that the agency’s Division of Criminal Investigation was leading an investigation into any events that occurred prior to this month’s trip, including anything that occurred outside the state.

Crowe said agents would be working with the Madison school district to collect information about past events, trips and attendees. He provided an email address for former DECA trip participants to share information.

“We are sorry to have to contact you in this way and can only imagine what you must be feeling,” Kearney wrote. “We want you to know that East and (the Madison school district) will do whatever we can to protect and support both our current and former students.”

District spokesman Tim LeMonds said he wasn’t aware of agents focusing on any specific past trip.

The district plans its own internal investigation after law enforcement agencies finish their probe.

Wisconsin Department of Justice spokeswoman Gillian Drummond told The Associated Press on Friday that she can confirm the department is investigating previous East DECA trips but declined further comment. Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder told the State Journal that he had no updates on the investigation.

DECA is an international organization that works to foster student interest in business and prepares students for marketing, finance and hospitality jobs through challenges and competitions.

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JANUARY 8, 15, 22 & 29 Community Bible Study Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2020 at the Anderson Hall Conference Room (738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery), everyone is welcome at Community Bible Study with Pastor Paul Oman at Camp Wapo.

From 9:15 to 10:30 am each Wednesday, we will consider how God meets and delivers the promise to people in both Old and New Testaments. Paul with incorporate his artistic abilities into this study.

No Bible experience necessary. Paul will not “put you on the spot” but will allow you to participate at your own comfort level. Bring a Bible, or one will be provided for you. No cost.

No registration. Just come and enjoy! The coffee pot will be on!

Any questions, call Paul at 715790-2029.

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Amery VFW Post 7929 donates to Operation Christmas Shown giving two checks to Operation Christmas on behalf of Amery VFW Post 7929 are Eldon Sanders, Jim Thompson, Shirley Thompson and Judy Sanders. Accepting for Operation Christmas was Alberta Olson.

Blood Drive There will be an Amery Community Blood Drive located at Bremer Bank in the American Red Cross Bus on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Bremer to schedule an appointment.

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Tailgate Party Before the Show Let Amery FFA do the cooking before a full night of events at the Amery High School. We’ve got dinner covered, and you can support a great cause on Friday, January 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. On the menu: Loaded baked potato or French fries, beverage and dessert. There is a fee. Proceeds will help fund the Amery FFA Dairy Evaluation & Management Team’s trip to international dairy cattle judging competitions next summer in Scotland and Ireland!

JANUARY 10 & 11 Sleeping Beauty Amery Children and Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre present “Sleeping Beauty” with two performances at the Amery High School Auditorium: Friday, January 10 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, January 11 at 10:30 am.

Tickets are available in advance at Chet Johnson Drug or the Intermediate and Middle School offices or at the door.

JANUARY 13 Fitness for Weight Management & Weight Loss

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Patriots Pen Winners of the Patriots Pen contest front row L-R: Natasha Rae Tiry (3rd Place), Haley Marciniak (2nd Place) and Siri Yuhas (1st Place). Back row L-R: Peggy Gillespie, Eldon Sanders, Matt Pettersen and Shirley Thompson.

Learn to focus your mind around wellness and find out what science says about burning fat from a clinical exercise physiologist at the Amery Hospital & Clinic on Monday, January 13. Session 1: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Session 2: 6-7 p.m.

JANUARY 16 Empty Bowls Join us for a Souper Meal and help fight hunger in our community Thursday, January 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Clear Lake High School commons (same evening as basketball double header against Prairie Farm). Your ticket

will get you the opportunity to pick our a beautiful handmade bowl as well as a simple but wonderful meal of soup, breadstick, dessert and drink– all donated by local churches and businesses. There is a fee.

Proceeds to benefit the Clear Lake School District Backpack Program.

JANUARY 20 Christian Women’s Connection New Year’s Luncheon Women are invited to a Happy New Year’s Luncheon on Monday, January 20, sponsored by River Valley Christian Women’s Connection.

The 11:30 a.m. luncheon will be held at Alliance Church of the Valley, 1259 State Road 35, St. Croix Falls, WI. The special feature is by Sarah Bechard on Purposely Fashioned: The Whole Look That We Want. Bechard is back by popular demand. The soloist is Tia Erickson. Inspirational speaker, Laurie Kimball talk is titled “Moving On”. Reservations are required by Tuesday noon, January 14 by calling Shirley, 715-483-1216 or text her, 715-338-1473. There is a fee. This is not a membership club, but a woman’s luncheon.

We expect and welcome first timers.

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Maybe we will fly this decade

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

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appy 2020 to you all! Have you stopped writing 2019 on checks (if you still write those) and other documents? It always takes me a while to catch up with the new year.

As we start 2020, it’s been interesting to me to read and listen to stories about the past decade as well as predictions about the future.

Over the New Year’s holiday, I watched a couple of science fiction movies from the 1950s about astronauts being thrust into the “distant future” of the 2020s. More often than not, some apocalypse had occurred, altering the developPublisher ment of society. Usually a nuclear war, which was on the top of many Tom Stangl minds in the 1950s.

I read an interesting story in USA Today that examined 20 predictions about the future made as long ago as 1968. As you can imagine, some are outrageous, other come close to the mark.

Futurist Ray Kurzweil predicted in 1999 that life expectancy would rise to over 100 by 2019.

“Computerized health monitors built into watches, jewelry, and clothing which diagnose both acute and chronic health conditions are widely used.

In addition to diagnosis, these monitors provide a range of remedial recommendations and interventions,” he wrote in “The Age of Spiritual Machines.”

Close, but no cigar. In 2019, the average life expectancy of the global population was 72.6 years, according to the United Nations. That average is slightly higher in the USA, at 78.6 years in 2017, according to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Kurzweil also predicted “invisible” computers.

“Computers are now largely invisible. They are embedded everywhere – in walls, tables, chairs, desks, clothing, jewelry and bodies. People routinely use three-dimensional displays built into their glasses or contact lenses. ... This display technology projects images directly into the human retina,” he wrote.

Very close. We have “smart” homes, smart tables, smart chairs and speakers.

Kurzweil predicted that privacy would be a huge political and social issue and that “each individual’s practically every move (will be) stored in a database somewhere.”

Depending on who you believe, he was right.

Those same smart appliances are listening to you all the time. The article’s author says “your web browser traces your digital trail. In an era when some populations worldwide live under 24/7 hightech surveillance, most U.S. adults say they do not think it is possible to go through daily life without having data collected about them by companies or the government, according to a survey of U.S. adults

by Pew Research Center.”

Kurzweil predicted self driving cars, predicting they would be implemented on major highways “during the first decade of the twenty-first century.”

While they remain a hot topic and are being experimented with now, experts say we may be decades away from a car that can drive anywhere it pleases.

And finally, a personal favorite of mine: flying.

In 1968, mathematician and scientist D.G. Brennan predicted that antigravity belts would “revolutionize the tactics of land warfare,” writing that “even if the antigravity mechanism did not itself provide horizontal propulsion, relatively modest sources of thrust could easily be provided.” He suspected that by 2018, humans would have antigravity cars and jetpacks capable of operating for 30 minutes.

Alas, this has not come to pass, unless you are the title character in the Disney+ show “The Mandalorian.”

I’m still hoping I will get to ride in a flying car before I die…

What a difference a decade makes

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t seems the 20s are upon us. The dawn of a new decade has me realizing what a large chunk of time a decade is and how it can be filled with so many changes. As I get older, it also certainly shows me how truly fast 10 years can speed by.

It is interesting to look at time in decade chunks and realize how each decade is truly unique.

I was born a child of the 1970s.

My mother always Editor called me her April Ziemer bi-centennial baby. What started setting the 70s apart from other times was the fact American economy had enjoyed one of its longest extended periods of growth, which came screeching to a halt in the 70s. An Arab oil embargo halted shipments of oil to the U.S. forcing gas prices to rise; forcing rationing.

The automobile industry was hit hard by the oil crises and by competition from carmakers in Japan.

Politics in the 70s were very different from the 60s. Many feel Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson led popular crusades to use the government for public good and that Richard M. Nixon became a symbol of the public’s mistrust of politicians. Gerald Ford is the only person to have served as both vice president and president without being elected to either office by the Electoral College. He narrowly lost to Jimmy

Carter, who some people believe had an ineffective four-year stint.

By the 1970s, virtually every American had access to a color TV, and programming expanded to include both UHF and VHF broadcasts. By mid-decade, Americans in some cities could access cable TV, which offered even more channels.

What made the decade so epic was that rock and roll continued to evolve, and new variations sprouted from it, such as punk rock, new wave and heavy metal. Funk emerged and disco created a popular music and dance craze.

The 70s, in many ways, was a decade of fads and crazes. Fashion saw bell-bottoms, hot pants and mood rings, pet rocks sold like crazy and video games began to captivate players. Americans picked up new activities with abandon and dropped them soon after.

The 1980s was my favorite decade (I have a child named Reagan).

The years were a time of great pop culture including some of the best movies, music, television shows, and toys of all time. It is a decade I associate most with nostalgia. The style and memories of the decade continue to live on.

Star Wars would get the ball rolling when it was released in 1977 but the momentum really took shape in the 80s with the Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

There were also the classics like E.T (which was actually the highest money maker of the ‘80s), The Goonies, Indiana Jones, LaBamba, Footloose and Dirty Dancing.

80’s mixtapes were sure to have Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Wham and Cyndi

Lauper. This was also the era of the dual cassette tape deck, which meant you could copy tapes. If someone you knew had a tape you wanted you could copy it over on to a blank one and it was magically yours; pop it into your Walkman and go!

Fluorescent colors, leg warmers and spandex rounded out fashion.

You could play with your HeMan figure or clutch your Cabbage Patch doll while watching the Cosby Show, Growing Pains, Who’s The Boss, Family Ties, Dallas, Dynasty and the Dukes of Hazzard.

By the 1990s, I feel like fashion, music, movies and television were all starting to decline. The true light of the 90s for me was the Internet that many of us have become so dependent.

A few years into the 2000s, I began my journey into motherhood so I lost all sense of fashion. Television, movies and music all started revolving around my children. The 2010s only amplified that feeling as during the past decade I went from having two children to four.

I try to tell myself that the years of 2000 through 2019 are for my older two children, what the 70s and 80s were for me. I do not think these decades are even slightly as awesome, but maybe that is what they will be thinking when comparing these years to the 2030s and 2040s for their children someday.

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

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The Greatest Economic Program in the USA In 1936, congress authorized the Rural Electrification Act (REA) to provide electricity to rural America.

This program stands today as one of the most successful programs ever undertaken in the country. Can you imagine what our rural areas would be like without electricity? Today there are 831 electric distribution cooperatives and 62 generation and transmission cooperatives that provide and distribute electric power throughout most of the USA. Cooperatives power 56% of the nation’s land landmass, own and maintain 42% (2.6 million miles) of U.S electric distribution lines, power 20 million businesses, homes, schools and farms in 47 states. They serve 42 million people across 88% of U.S. counties and sell 13% of all U.S. electricity.

In 2017 they contributed $88.4 billion to the U.S. GDP, generated more than $22 billion in federal, state and local taxes and invested $12 billion in local economies.

They also supported 611,600 America jobs of which

2020 for Clear Vision and No Looking Back Today is a dawning day of my life, the first day of a new year, and could be the beginning of a healthy, prosperous fiscal and political season.

I trust God has abundance for us.

We swim in a sea of beauty, amidst economic and health challenges, and surrounded by blessings.

This year we face a national election that could unite us to forge a better country, a United States of America that is looked to for guidance and leadership. Together, we will rise to be our best selves. We will get out and vote.

Our pastor asked us to resolve to inquire what is God’s plan for us. We are small communities with large hopes, we are individuals with group responsibilities, and we are humans with divine capabilities. We must believe in our finest selves in order to become our greatest.

I believe in our individual and collective power. When we are all active citizens seeing with clear 2020 vision, we will have a future worth looking forward to.

Victoria Brenna Turtle Lake

68,200 were electric cooperative jobs, 97,600 contractor jobs, 170,900 supplier jobs and 274,900 consumer spending jobs. The cooperative governance model is consumer owned and all profits are returned to the member consumer in the form of capital credits.

Many of the rural area cities and towns would not exist if it wasn’t for the rural electric cooperatives that provide electricity to them.

In 1949, congress authorized the same type program as the REA to provide telephone and later Internet service to the small towns and rural areas of the U.S. Dennis Carson, Black Brook (Someone who grew up without electricity, telephone and running water.)

Information taken from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association 2017 Fact sheet.

Endorses Church Our veterans deserve the best care that we can provide.

They risk their lives to defend our nation and we must care for them when they return home. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has many dedicated employees and I applaud their dedication to serving our veterans.

However, despite many individual hero bout its failures.

We need a reformer who is intimately aware of the issues with the VA in order to solve them. Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District has the opportunity to elect such a person in retired Army captain, Jason Church.

Mr. Church lost both of his legs in an IED explosion while serving in Afghanistan. He had over 20 surgeries. Despite this long medical history, when Jason seeks care from a VA facility he faces undue delay and bureaucratic hurdles.

The VA, and Mr. Church’s problems with it, illustrate a broader issue with government-run healthcare.

Patients need to be at the center of our healthcare system. As those on the left try to push for an impersonal universal healthcare system, Jason Church knows from experience why that system would fail our country.

Jason Church’s knowledge of the VA will make him a respected reformer in Washington. The lessons he’s learned from it will make him a staunch advocate against universal healthcare. He will put patients first and advocate for a system that reduces costs through competition.

Wisconsin, and our country, need Jason Church in Congress.

Bob Feidler Hudson Paid political endorsement

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Pollution records must be open Just shy of two years ago, this column explored the heightened importance of open government when public health is at risk. Multiple examples showed the government was not sharing timely information with the public, or even other branches of government, on issues such as clean drinking water and chronic wasting disease.

Some progress may be on the horizon, however. A bipartisan group of legislators has introduced a bill, AB 700, which would require the state Department of Natural Resources to notify counties within seven days when a water discharge permit-holder has violated groundwater quality standards. It also directs the department to create a notification system for other interested parties, such as residents, regarding the same violations.

Known as the Water Pollution Notification Act, the bill aims to prevent what happened in La Crosse in 2016. Then, La Crosse County health officials worked in vain for months to get information from the DNR about potential groundwater pollution from a local Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). It turned out that pollution had been ongoing for years.

The bill’s co-author, Rep. Jill Billings, D-La Crosse, worked with county and DNR officials to draft the bill. “The intent of this legislation is not to go after farmers,” Billings told Wisconsin Public Radio. It merely ensures that people who live near problem wells be notified “so that they can test their wells and

make sure that they have clean water.”

This makes sense, and it is in keeping with the ideal of maximum transparency. As one county official expressed, “We make decisions based upon the best information that we have available at any point. So there cannot be a decision made to notify the public if we’re not aware of a problem.”

The bill is not limited to farm contamination; it would require disclosure of contaminants from industrial or other sources as well. The bill is co-authored

by Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, whose district has experienced groundwater pollution from a class of contaminants called PFAS, and who has criticized with holding information about groundwater pollution.

A similar bill was proposed in early 2018 but failed to pass. Let’s hope this bipartisan effort fares better in 2020.

Sadly, not everyone agrees that sharing information about groundwater contamination is a good idea.

Officials in Lafayette County were roundly criticized in November for proposing to prosecute media and discipline board members who reported results from a three-county groundwater study in a manner not favored by county officials. While that sweeping proposal did not pass, a scaled-back version received approval from a county committee, and some county SEE POLLUTION, PAGE 12

A Night at the Funeral Home “What do you think?” my husband, Peter, asked about the link he’d sent me as we prepared to head home from the holidays.

“The funeral home?” I asked.

“Yeah, that one.”

“I thought it was a joke.”

“No, it’s right on our way.”

“We’re going to spend the night in a funeral home?”

“It’s very inexpensive!”

I suddenly felt like I was in the opening scene of every horror film I’d ever watched.

Peter wanted us to spend the The night in a historic funeral home on Postscript our way home. The funeral home had been converted into an Airbnb.

Carrie Classon It was both right on our way and suspiciously cheap.

Peter and I drive home on two-lane roads. The roads are slower, but the route is more direct. The problem is that the few motels on the way are very much the worse for wear. We’ve tried virtually every one and I can no longer keep them straight.

“We stayed there,” Peter will say as we drive by.

“Was that the one with the really loud heater?” I ask.

“No, that was the one with the toilet that rocked— and not in a good way.”

If a person stayed in a bad funeral home, I figured, at least the experience would be memorable.

We pulled in about sunset. There was a bare weeping willow out front. The proprietor, a woman about my age named Cheryl, met us at the door. We’d been having trouble with our car battery, so we asked if we could plug a trickle charger into the unusually large garage.

“Boy!” Peter said, “This is a big garage.”

“They stored the coffins here until the hearse picked them up.”

“Huh,” Peter said.

We entered the house and noticed the front hallway was at an odd angle. I asked Cheryl why this was.

“There are three parlors, all with pocket doors to close them off and separate entrances,” Cheryl explained. “So they could have three funerals at once!”

“Did they really have three funerals at the same time?” I asked. That seemed like a lot of simultaneous casualties in a town this size.

“I don’t know if they did, but they could!”

Cheryl had four cats. One was black and named “Old Scratch.”

“You know, that’s a nickname for the devil,” I told her—certain she already knew.

“No! I didn’t know. He used to have a sibling named ‘Sniff,’ who died years ago and now I just call him ‘Old Scratch.’”

There was a life-sized skeleton at the pump organ in one of the parlors and a figure in Victorian dress looking out the window. Our room upstairs was filled with antiques. There was also a skeleton in our closet, I discovered, when I put our luggage away.

Cheryl told us about the purported paranormal activities that had occurred in the house and the people who had stayed there, looking for them. There was, she told me, a persistent report of a woman on the back stairway.

“I don’t know if it’s haunted or not,” Cheryl concluded cheerfully. “If I hear something funny, I just say, ‘Oh! It’s the cats again!’” This seemed to me like a practical response.

I slept very well in the funeral home.

The house was quiet and bed was comfortable and I cannot tell you anything unusual that occurred during the night. Except this: I had a particularly vivid dream. I was flying and felt fearless and full of joy and humor. I was learning new things and surrounded by friends.

If that’s what haunting feels like, I’ll take it.

Till next time, Carrie

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Amery Police Report 12/27/19-01/02/20 12/27/19, 12:25 a.m., Disturbance 12/27/19, 06:53 a.m., Business alarm 12/27/19, 08:15 a.m., Juvenile call 12/27/19, 01:26 p.m., Assist citizen 12/27/19, 03L11PM, Mental health call 12/27/19, 06:46 p.m., Traffic assist 12/27/19, 08:06 p.m., Assist other agency 12/27/19, 09:45 p.m., Assist other agency 12/27/19, 10 p.m., Juvenile call 12/28/19, 12:38 p.m., Assist other agency 12/28/19, 03:06 p.m., Suspicious activity 12/28/19, 04:28 p.m., Suspicious activity 12/30/19, 10 a.m., Assist motorist 12/30/19, 10:55 a.m., Assist citizen 12/30/19, 01:08 p.m., Welfare check 12/30/19, 01:40 p.m., Vehicle lockout 12/30/19, 11:48 p.m., Juvenile call 12/31/19, 04:15 a.m., Assist citizen 12/31/19, 02:30 p.m., Property damage complaint 12/31/19, 05:16 p.m., Animal control call 01/01/20, 03:01 p.m., Vehicle lockout 01/01/20, 03:10 p.m., Suspicious activity 01/01/20, 04:39 p.m., Mental health call 01/02/20, 07:25 a.m., Assist EMS 01/02/20, 08:35 a.m., Welfare check 01/02/20, 04:30 p.m., Assist with custody issue ARRESTS: Andrew Ninke, 24 of Deer Park. OWI first, Operate MV after Suspension, Possess Open Intoxicants in MV Sarah Hassan, 33 of Clear Lake. OWI first with Passenger Under 16 Years of Age, Operate MV Without Insurance

Polk County arrests William Joseph Roth, 36, Comstock, was arrested December 24 for OWI (3rd) and a probation hold.

Eric James Hoggarth, 34, Stillwater, was arrested December 29 for OWI prohibited alcohol content (2nd), operating without a valid license and failure to install ignition interlock device.

Timothy Clark, 55, Frederic, was arrested December 27 for a probation hold.

Richard A. Randall, 46, Milltown, was arrested December 29 for failure to appear warrants and a Department of Corrections hold.

Michael Roy Mcquade, 43, Amery, was arrested December 25 for a Burnett County warrant and possession of methamphetamine.

Michele L. Johnson, 47, Osceola, was arrested December 26 for possession of marijuana.

Cory Michael Lundeen, 33, Frederic, was arrested December 27 for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.

Christopher Allen Rowell, 38, Milltown, was arrested December 29 for domestic disorderly conduct and intoxicated handling of firearm.

UW-River Falls well-testing partnership plays key role in WWCC efforts SUBMITTED BY WWCC

More than 30 farmers, crop consultants, local officials and academics attended the first annual meeting of the Western Wisconsin Conservation Council on Dec. 9 in Baldwin, Wis. Todd Doornink, dairy farmer and WWCC president, kicked off the meeting with a year in review and encouraged members to fill out their survey about conservation practices implemented on their farms.

One highlight of 2019 was the launch of WWCC’s cost-share program to members.

“The goal is to keep it simple and encourage people to use conservation practices,” Doornink said.

Dr. Jill Coleman Wasik, faculty at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and Heather Sumner Davis, lab manager, gave an update on the well-testing research they have been conducting in partnership with WWCC since May 2018.

“We are very grateful the program has grown over the past two years,” Coleman Wasik said.

“It’s been a great opportunity to do some regionally relevant work.

The data tell us nitrate levels are increasing in groundwater over periods of time, particularly in many agricultural regions. If you look globally, we’re not unique.”

The sampling takes place in five different watersheds. Samples are taken at wells on WWCC member property and tested for pH, conductivity, temperature, nitrate and chloride. WWCC wanted to get an understanding of where the local community was at in terms of water quality in these areas.

Of particular interest are the health concerns that come with high concentrations of nitrate when it is present in drinking water.

“Levels of nitrate that we see in groundwater are dependent on a lot of things,” Coleman

Wasik said. “Soil types, depth to bedrock, depth to water table, whether soils are drained. The susceptibility of groundwater to contamination varies across the landscape in relation to these characteristics.”

UWRF Groundwater Intern Kayla Johnson (Conservation and Environmental Planning, 2020).

Johnson is collecting samples from one of the lysimeters installed in the conventional practice corn field in late June When the project began in May 2018, 41 wells were tested. In the summer of 2019, the researchers visited 59 wells.

When a member joins the group, the researchers sample their wells four times the first year. Wells are sampled in winter, early spring after snowmelt, not long after fertilizer applications, and then in the middle of the growing season. When wells are found to be stable over the first four samplings in year one, testing is reduced to once per year.

Some wells are very stable, some are highly variable and require more monitoring.

“This is not something we would know if we had just gone out and sampled that well one time,” Coleman Wasik said.

While 54 percent of samples collected have been above 10 ppm level, the researchers reminded the audience that tests were focusing on the wells that had highly variable results.

“Right now, there appears to be an upward trend, but is that a function of this year being so wet?

We don’t know.” Davis said.

Generally, chloride and nitrate were positively correlated across all samples and wells, most likely because they are both applied to the land surface. However, that relationship appears to be different for wells in limestone versus those in sandstone suggesting different groundwater flow paths and contaminant sources.

The researchers also conducted

a small pilot study looking at soil water in fields under different cropping practices. Soil water samplers called lysimeters were installed 2 and 4 feet under the soil surface in fields with conventional corn, no-till soybean following cover crop, and no-till alfalfa.

Soil water nitrate was lowest under alfalfa. Under the corn and soybeans nitrate concentrations were higher at the 2-foot depth and lower at the 4-foot depth, suggesting plant uptake.

Nitrate trends over the summer season were likely a response to manure applications and plant uptake. By the end of July, nitrate concentrations in all soil water samples were less then 5 mg/L. In the coming year the researchers would like to get more information about many of the wells they are testing. Only 38 of the 59 wells tested have well records describing their depth and the aquifer they pump. They would like to see the lysimeter study expanded in order to give WWCC members better information about how cropping practices affect nitrate loss from soils to groundwater in the region. “What we need is a bigger database to come up with real results,” Davis said.

They also welcome feedback from the membership regarding studies that would be most useful to farmers.

Tom Zwald, a dairy farmer and WWCC board member, led a group discussion to plan for 2020 activities. Ideas included continuing the research partnership with UW-River Falls and innovative practices to highlight at field days.

Doornink said the group is looking forward to 2020. “We need some good direction from our members to see where we want to go, and we got that today.”

Watch the WWCC website for information in 2020 about field days and other opportunities.

My top 10 discoveries from mentoring with the Kinship Program

BY JOE WEINBERG KINSHIP MENTOR

As a newly retired senior man, I felt a certain obligation to give back to my community in gratitude for a lifetime of blessings. That being said, I wasn’t too keen in making commitments with my new found time. My daughter Katie was my inspiration though.

She worked full time and had a very busy life yet found time to be a volunteer for several organizations.

She gently encouraged me to look into Kinship, a non-profit mentoring agency for children ages 5-18 that was started in 1980. Their mission: "To improve the quality of a child's life by establishing a relationship with a caring mentor for the purpose of promoting stability, support, friendship and community.” (http://polkkinship.org) Well I’ve been mentoring my young buddy David now for 3 1/2 years (or should I say he and his family have been mentoring me). So, in fashion with all of the lists celebrating the new year, here are the top 10 things I have learned from being a mentor: #10) Trying to help children grow older keeps me younger. #9) How fortunate my life has been especially when

you see the life situations other people have been dealt. #8) What separates many of us financially and socially in our community is not our brains or heart but the opportunities we’ve been afforded and the support we’ve been given. #7) I don’t need to go to Calcutta to find people that need my concern and support, there are plenty in my own backyard. #6) The Kinship program is great on its own merit but the staff that smoothly runs this program is simply awesome. Their energy, enthusiasm and endless compassion and sincerity is inspiring and contagious. (and no, I am not on the staff or related to any of them) #5) Things really worth doing may be very hard at times but I have never regretted doing them. #4) The more you give the more you receive. #3) It is hard to imagine a greater more important investment than in investing in the life of a child #2) My talents and occasional words of wisdom may have some benefit but what matters most is my time and support. #1) That even I have the power to change the world.

Not as I imagined though. I thought to do that I would need to be some great inventor or be some great

humanitarian leader. But for me that ability comes in a more humble and less dramatic way. Let’s face it, school shootings, rampant addiction problems, suicides and on and on, we see overwhelming pain and violence all around us every day and unfortunately there is not the quick and simple fix we would all like. It is all too easy to end up doing nothing about it, frozen in our own fear, but…. there is hope.

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.” “Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish?

You can’t make a difference!” After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said…” I made a difference for that one.”

Like in the starfish story by Loren Eisley, the Kinship program offers the opportunity to be part of the solution. Even I can change the world by simply being involved with a program like Kinship, and changing the world in a positive direction, one child at a time.

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110 Years Ago January 6, 1910

some 20 events with steaming hot coffee right on the grounds.

An ideal arrangement for spectators is assured and residents are invited by Promoter Framsted to enjoy a full afternoon of racing thrills.

Serious Injury Milton Porter of Lincoln was the victim of a very painful accident last Friday. Mr. Porter was hauling hay and jumped from the load upon a sharp stick, which entered the bottom of his foot and punctured the flesh to the ankle.

Mr. Porter is now at the Robert Summerfield home in this village under the care of a doctor and is improving as rapidly as can be expected considering the seriousness of the injury.

60 Years Ago January 7, 1960 Year’s Moisture Over Normal

Embezzles $103 Deputy Sheriff F. G. Bernier went to Sand Creek, Dunn Co. via Barron and Dallas, to arrest L. E. Ferris on a warrant for embezzlement sworn out by James Adair of St. Paul.

Ferris was staying with relatives near Dallas and they were evidently expecting an officer for they Yesterday’s had him nicely ensconced in News bed and upon Diane Stangl Mr. Bernier’s arrival gave him a strong talk about the man being upon his death bed and refused to give him up.

Mr. Bernier telephoned for a Dr. Knutson at Dallas who came out and immediately pronounced the man a faker and demanded his pay of $4.00 from the deputy sheriff. Frank paid up like a little man, took his man and returned with him yesterday morning.

Ferris was in the employ of Mr. Adair at the Adair farm in Milltown and appropriated about $103 belonging to his employer.

105 Years Ago January 14, 1915 Our School Children Polk County has 7368 children between the ages of six and twenty years and 5016 or 68.1 percent of them attend school, according to a recent census bulletin. The data contained in the report relates to the year 1910 and has only recently been made public.

The distribution, by age groups and the number attending school is as follows: Ages 6-9, total – 2192, attending school – 1622.

Ages 10-14, total – 2558, attending school – 2436.

Ages 15-17, total - 1421, attending school – 787.

Ages 18-20, total – 1197, attending school – 171.

My Wardrobe W. F. Hughes opened his place of business in the Doebler building Monday under the name of “My Wardrobe” and is prepared to care for his trade in a very satisfactory way.

In fact, we must congratulate Mr. Hughes on being able to secure the agency for Nevens Co. Minneapolis, widely known as the largest and best launders,

Musical bachelors share apartment This photo was taken from an old newspaper clipping of three bachelors taken on the front porch their home in Deronda. On the left is Bernard Wold, dishwasher of the establishment and pianist in their “Little Ben Orchestra;” Gust Myhrwold, cook and violinist, and Ralph Oren, housemaid and banjo player.

cleaners, dyers, hat, glove and plume cleaners in the twin cities.

Basket shipped every Tuesday.

95 Years Ago January 15, 1925

Burman & Dalberg suffered a loss of about $2,000 to their building and stock.

85 Years Ago January 10, 1935

Dead of Black Small Pox

40 Cases of Measles

Mrs. Geo. F. Johnson of south Amery received a message last Saturday morning telling of the death of her brother’s wife, Mrs. Carl Olson, which occurred at the General Hospital in Minneapolis Friday morning following a brief illness of black small pox.

Mrs. Olson was thirty-five years of age. According to word received she had neglected to take the precaution of vaccination.

There are 40 cases of measles in the grades here, and a few in the high school, but school officials have not yet considered closing school inasmuch as every student and teacher has been exposed to the disease.

Dr. W. B. Cornwall, city health officer, said most of the cases are of the German measle type and not serious in themselves. It’s the after effects that expose the victim to dangers, he said. Dr. Cornwall said cases of measles should be promptly reported.

Monday and Tuesday there were 40 pupils out of school and the epidemic was not letting up, said Principal L. Heinsohn.

Unless it gets worse, however, the schools will not be closed, he said.

Disastrous Fire at Clayton Fire entirely destroyed the Salisbury Drug store and the Henry Krueger Implement store in Clayton last Friday evening. Mr. Krueger, with several other men was sitting in his office that evening, when the lights went out without warning.

Opening a doorway leading into the hall to investigate the cause, it was found that the whole side of the building was ablaze. Owing to the lack of adequate fire protection in the village, the flames spread quickly and in a short time the building was a roaring inferno.

A call for help was sent to Amery, Turtle Lake and New Richmond the last two named responding, the New Richmond fire company reaching there 49 minutes after they were called. Through their efforts the fire was soon under control and the loss was confined to the Krueger building, the Salisbury Drug store, together with the household goods of the Salisbury family, who occupied the second floor, and the stairway and adjoining building occupied by Burman and Dalberg of this city.

Mr. Krueger was the heavy loser, his loss being approximately $25,000, only partially covered by insurance. His stock included a quantity of new goods on which carried no insurance.

Lack of Good Banquet Hall is Handicap Lack of adequate space for a banquet hall, such as a good city auditorium would provide, perplexed members of a Community Club committee preparing to entertain upwards of 150 civic leaders of the county here Monday, January 21, when the Polk County Association of Commerce holds its annual meeting.

While the club members felt that the high school gymnasium provided good space, there are no facilities there for preparing or serving dinners.

A majority of the members felt that the city is backward in not having a fine auditorium to house all city officers, the jail, and other agencies wishing to rent space, and that smaller communities, such as Clayton, St. Croix Falls, and Dresser Junction, have excellent auditoriums and facilities for serving banquets.

F. T. Finney, assistant general manager of the Wisconsin Hydro Electric Co., and president of the Polk Association, said

his company could install an electric stove in the high school gym for the occasion if special wiring, which is necessary, did not entail too great an expense.

70 Years Ago January 12, 1950 Five Persons Found Asleep in Parked Car A car parked on highway 46 just south of Balsam Lake Friday night attracted the attention of Merle Beedle who, upon investigation, found it contained five occupants sound asleep, a small oil stove burning and the remnants of a jug of wine.

Sheriff Moore was called by car radio and the five were herded to the officers’ cars and taken to the county “jug.”

Upon questioning Wilbur Merrill of Johnstown admitted that he had been driving the car and when charged with driving a car while intoxicated in Justice court he plead guilty.

The other four admitted they had been drinking wine and it was with difficulty they were awakened. Whether the effects of the stove burning in the car had anything to do with their drowsiness is not known but it is thought a tragedy was averted just in time.

65 Years Ago January 13, 1955 Young Man Dies in Brush Fire Dale L. Waterman, 24, died from burns suffered in a brush fire on his land just south of Amery about 12:30 p.m., Monday.

Found by his brother, Clifford, with whom he made his home, Dale was dead before medical aid in the form of Dr. F. L. Whitlark, arrived. Subject to seizures, it was believed he fell into the brush pile during one of them.

Ice Racing Set For Sunday Afternoon Real racing thrills are in store for persons who attend the stock car races on the ice promoted by Niles Framsted this coming Sunday.

Slated for the County Home Lake, the event will headline

Despite a lack of snowfall, the precipitation for December was above the average for the month according to a report from the weather station at the Black Brook power plant.

Only 4.6 inches of the “white stuff” was recorded while the normal amount for the period is 8.2 inches or 3.6 inches more.

Due to an over-abundant supply of moisture during the final months of 1959, the total for the year was also noted as being above average. Total for the year was 30.08 inches compared to 27.98 inches during the normal year.

Continued Break-Ins Cause for Alarm Following two more cabin break-ins in the county this past week Sheriff Eugene Holmes stated, “It would be advisable for all cottage owners to take the fishing tackle, motors and guns home after the summer season.”

“This will make break-ins less tempting,” continued the officer.

Six cabins on the east side of Big Lake were entered some time before Saturday, Jan. 2. A cabin owner, Elmer Anderson, reported the entry of his cabin and upon investigating, five more cabins had been entered.

A Lake Wapogasset cottage belonging to Vern Hagen had the doorknob and lock shot off when found and reported to the sheriff’s office. A side window was broken but nothing was taken from the premises.

50 Years Ago January 15, 1970 Fire Destroys Feed Mill The second fire to strike a Deer Park firm in one week occurred about 3 a.m. Thursday, January 8, when the Deer Park feed mill went up in flames.

Rough estimates place the damage at about $100,000.

Owned by Walter Grant, Deer Park, the structure had been recently remodeled.

Insurance on the building had not become effective at the time of the fire.

Fire departments from Deer Park and Amery braved -20 degree temperatures to fight the fire and protect other buildings in the vicinity.

Arvid’s Lumber Yard appeared threatened for awhile as did the home of Elmer Swanson. However, the departments were able to contain the blaze to the main elevator portion of the building.

An attached storage shed suffered only minor damage.

Full of grain, the remains are expected to smolder for several weeks.

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‘Sometimes it’s just pain, pain, pain’ Inside a rural Wisconsin doctor’s fight to manage opioid use

BY BRAM SABLE-SMITH WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO/ WISCONSIN WATCH

Dr. Angela Gatzke-Plamann didn’t grasp the full extent of her community’s opioid crisis until one desperate patient called on a Friday afternoon in 2016.

“He was in complete crisis because he was admitting to me that he had lost control of his use of opioids,” recalls Gatzke-Plamann, 40, the only full-time family physician in the central Wisconsin village of Necedah, population 916, nestled among bluffs and pines.

The patient had used opioids for several years for what Gatzke-Plamann calls “a very painful condition.” But a urine screening one week earlier had revealed heroin and morphine in his system as well. He denied any misuse that day. Now he was not only admitting it, but asking for help.

But Gatzke-Plamann had no resources to offer. Both she and the patient started searching the internet while still on the phone, trying to find somewhere nearby that could help. No luck.

Here was a patient with a family and job who spiraled into addiction due to doctor-prescribed pain pills, yet the community’s barebones health system left him on his own to find treatment — which he later did, 65 miles away.

If that situation was going to change in Necedah, it was up to Gatzke-Plamann to change it.

“That weekend I went home and I said, ‘I’ve got to do something different,’ ” Gatzke-Plamann recalls.

In many ways, rural communities like Necedah have become the face of the nation’s opioid epidemic. Drug overdose deaths are more common in rural areas than in urban ones. And rural doctors prescribe opioids more often by far, despite a nationwide decline in prescribing rates since 2012. Meanwhile, rural Americans have fewer alternatives to treat their very real pain, and they disproportionately lack access to effective addiction treatment like the medication buprenorphine.

For rural physicians like Gatzke-Plamann, the burden of responding to the opioid epidemic falls on their already-loaded shoulders.

RURAL RESIDENTS REPORT MORE PAIN One reason there are more opioid prescriptions in the rural United States: Those residents report more chronic pain. For one, rural communities skew older, meaning they disproportionately deal with painful conditions related to aging, such as arthritis.

Injuries also appear to be more

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Catina Stoflet prepares to take one of two daily doses of Suboxone at her home in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., on Dec. 3, 2019. Stoflet takes the Suboxone film twice a day by placing it under her tongue, while simultaneously sucking on a Jolly Rancher candy to mask the taste.

common among communities more dependent on jobs that call for physical labor, such as mining and logging.

For 62-year-old Necedah resident Michael Kruchten, the chronic pain stems from chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments he received for lung cancer back in 2011.

Kruchten is cancer free now, but the treatments left him with neuropathy — permanent and severe nerve damage — in his hands and feet.

“It’s very hard to explain,” Kruchten says of the pain caused by his neuropathy.

“Sometimes it’s a burning — a continuous burning. Sometimes it’s just like a sharp jolt of pain. And then sometimes it’s just pain, pain, pain.”

The pain forced him to stop working at the ethanol plant in Necedah. Daily chores like chopping wood for his furnace or even carrying a plate of food became challenging. And maybe worst of all, the pain would keep him awake a night.

“A lot of nights I pounded the pillow trying to get to sleep, I’d get so frustrated and restless,” Kruchten says.

Gatzke-Plamann tries to avoid prescribing opioids when she can, but alternatives are limited around Necedah. The nearest physical therapy is in Mauston, a 17-mile drive south. Other treatments such as cognitive therapy for pain require an even further drive to Madison, Marshfield or La Crosse, each at least an hour away.

She first tried prescribing Kruchten gabapentin and then duloxetine, two non-opioid medicines for treating pain. Neither helped enough.

Eventually she prescribed the opioid hydrocodone, two pills before bed in the evening. That finally gave Kruchten enough relief to sleep.

“Without the sleep I was a couch potato,” Kruchten says.

“Once I started to get to sleep (at night), I got rid of my TV and the couch and started becoming more active.”

Doctor launches multi-

pronged effort Necedah is not exactly at the center of the opioid epidemic, but it is not far from it either.

The overdose death rate in Juneau County — home to Necedah — tracks with the state average, which itself is about average in the United States. But Juneau County shares a border with Adams County, which has one of the highest overdose death rates in the state.

When Gatzke-Plamann came to Necedah in 2010, U.S. opioid prescriptions were peaking.

She estimates she inherited 25 to 30 patients with monthly opioid prescriptions. Soon she, just like her peers around the country, noticed a rise in opioid overdose and misuse.

opioid patients. She weaned many of them off of opioids altogether and tracked how many individual pills she prescribed for acute pain. Instead of defaulting to a month’s worth of pills for a C-section patient, for example, she might only prescribe three to five pills.

“Most of the time those patients really only have that much pain for a couple of days,” Gatzke-Plamann says.

“We don’t need to have those pain medications sitting in their medicine cabinets.”

Gatzke-Plamann helped shape her community’s wider discussion about opioids. That included joining the county’s substance abuse prevention coalition and addressing her peers about best prescription practices.

AGREEMENTS HELP OPIOID USERS Around 2016, Mile Bluff Medical Center — the hospital in Mauston with which she is affiliated — established a standardized medication treatment agreement, contracts with patients laying out rules for opioid prescriptions.

Patients such as Michael Kruchten must agree to a litany of stipulations before getting a new prescription.

That includes getting pills from only one doctor and filling prescriptions at just one pharmacy. Patients must also submit to random pill counts and urine screenings. Kruchten is something of a model

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Dr. Angela Gatzke-Plamann visits with Jasmine Sparby on November 7, 2019, at the Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, Wis. Dr. Gatzke-Plamann delivered Jasmine’s son, Andrew Sparby, on November 5, 2019, and was conducting a postpartum check-up.

“We were seeing that some patients were losing control of their ability to use these.

It became very problematic,” Gatzke-Plamann says.

Today, Gatzke-Plamann’s affiliated hospital sends her a monthly report of how many of her patients have opioid prescriptions. It varies from month to month, she says, but it is usually between seven and 10. And that is after her concerted effort.

Around 2012, she stopped taking on new patients using chronic opioid medications so she could focus on her current

patient in that regard, according to Gatzke-Plamann.

“You come in for appointments regularly and you’re always on time and you’re respectful with the staff,” she tells him as they review the contract at an appointment in November.

Gatzke-Plamann can stop prescribing opioids to patients who violate the agreement.

But the contracts aim less to punish than to keep communication open. Each time she reviews the contract with a patient — at least once a year for chronic opioid patients — it

allows them to revisit the risks and warning signs of addiction.

On his recent visit, Kruchten tells the doctor he only took one hydrocodone pill instead of his usual two the previous night, saying it was “satisfactory” in curbing the pain.

“And that’s good that you don’t take it to just put yourself to sleep,” Gatzke-Plamann responds. “Because it’s not a sleep medicine. You understand that. We’ve talked about that one before.”

“Yep,” Kruchten agrees.

TREATMENT LACKING IN RURAL AREAS The Friday call for help in 2016 made Gatzke-Plamann realize Necedah was missing a crucial resource in solving the pain puzzle: addiction treatment.

“We don’t have as many resources here,” Gatzke-Plamann says of Juneau County, one of the poorest and least healthy in the state. “When I see that there’s a need for something, it’s on me to do something about that.”

She says that is what happened with buprenorphine.

Experts say buprenorphine effectively treats addiction, but the medicine is particularly scarce in rural communities.

More than 10 million rural Americans — more than onefifth of the country’s rural population — live in counties without a single clinician licensed to prescribe the drug.

(The rural-urban disparity in access has, however, shrunk since 2017.)

In Wisconsin, 18 of 72 counties lack a buprenorphine provider, and 14 of those unserved counties are rural, according to an analysis by Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Watch.

Today Gatzke-Plamann is one of only two people in Juneau County licensed to prescribe buprenorphine. The other is a physician’s assistant she supervises. They treat about 10 patients in this small part of their practice that kicked off in October 2018.

Adding addiction treatment to a family medicine practice that was “already at capacity” is not easy, Gatzke-Plamann says. But she took on the challenge, seeing the need in her community.

“That’s sort of how it is with family medicine in a rural area,” she says.

Catina Stoflet is among the buprenorphine patients who benefit.

Stoflet, now 35, got hooked on prescription opioids as a 16-year-old in 2001, during the first wave of the nation’s opioid epidemic. She started getting kidney stones in high school.

She has had more than 200 of the painful obstructions by her SEE OPIOIDS, PAGE 14

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 5:45 pm Dinner; 6:30 pm QPR Guest Speaker for Youth Group.

Thursday, January 9: 8:15 am Ministerium; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management.

Friday, January 10: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open.

Saturday, January 11: 6 am Ruby’s Pantry Food Set-Up; 7:30 am Youth Ruby’s Pantry Service & Movie Day, Ruby’s Pantry Registration Begins; 9 am Registration Closes, Food Distribution Begins.

Sunday, January 12: 8:30 am MT20 Meeting; 10 am Worship/ Sunday School; 11:15 am Diaconte Meeting.

Monday, January 13: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 pm Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, January 14: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 am Bible Study; 6 pm Council Meeting, Camp Wapo Registration Begins.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group.

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

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship.

Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study.

Tuesday: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm One-Way Club for Kids.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org.

Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays.

Sunday, January 12: Elim 8:30 am Holy Worship; 8:30-11:15 am Confirmation Class Leads Worship Services; 9 am Sunday School; 9:30 am Finance Committee, Social Ministry Committee, Fellowship Time; 10:15 am Holy Worship; 11:15 am Balsam Church Council.

Tuesday, January 14: 8:30 am Quilting at Elim; 1 pm Ruth Unit h/Henrietta, l/Peggy.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 am 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 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, January 8: 6 pm JAM/Confirmation at Deronda.

Thursday, January 9: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference at Deronda.

Sunday, January 12: 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, January 14: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 9:30 am Children’s Church.

Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 7 pm Council Meeting.

Sunday, January 12: 9:30 am Education; 10:30 am Worship.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 am Prayer Meeting; 9 am Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 am 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 pm every Wednesday.

EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday school; 10:35 am Worship; 6 pm

Sunday evening.

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm 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 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:15 pm Christian Education; 7 pm Worship; 7:30 pm Youth Group.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 10 am Church in Society; 6 pm Men in Mission; 7 pm Church Council; Hi League.

Thursday, January 9: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon.

Sunday, January 12: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Sunday School, Choir.

Tuesday, January 14: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 am Property; 9 am - 6 pm WIC Clinic; 6:30 pm Worship/Life/Long Range Planning Committee.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, January 9: 11 am Priscilla Circle at Patti Wyss’; 1 pm Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 3:15 pm CEF Party Club at Clear Lake Elementary.

Saturday, January 11: 1-4 pm CLAY Broomball at Jim & Cindy Mohrland’s on Lake Magnor.

Sunday, January 12: 8:30 Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship; 6-8 pm Knotty Pine 4-H Meeting.

Monday, January 13: 10 am Staff Meeting; 3 pm Service at Golden Age; 1-6 pm Red Cross Blood Drive.

Tuesday, January 14: 9 am Quilting, Pastor at Clergy Meeting.

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

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship.

FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Sunday school; 11 am 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 am Sunday school; 10:30 am Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 10:15 am Worship.

Thursday: 10 am Bible Class.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Yul Kwon, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship and Sunday School.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! No Sunday School during the summer.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night (Except June 12 & July 10) Mondays: 8:30 am Moms In Prayer.

Wednesdays: 8:30 am Women’s Bible Study in the Teen Center.

Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer!

Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center).

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Early in the Hebrew Bible we read that Abraham “believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6 NIV) Abraham believed the incredible things that God told him, for instance, that he and his wife Sarah would have a child when he was almost a hundred and she was ninety years old. And when God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, this child of their old age, Abraham proceeded to perform the sacrifice, only to be stopped by God at the last moment. In the New Testament, the lesson of justification by faith is made explicit, and we are told that we cannot be saved by our good works, for all of us fall short, and sin repeatedly. Jesus dying on the cross is a divine reenactment of the sacrifice of Isaac, but without the last-minute reprieve. The parallels between Jesus’s death and the sacrifice of Isaac are unmistakable, the main difference being that Jesus’s sacrifice is carried out. Christians are called to have faith in that saving

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, January 8: 6 pm JAM/Confirmation at Deronda.

Thursday, January 9: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference at Deronda.

Sunday, January 12: 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, January 14: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available.

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

Weekly Local Home Groups MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 am Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 am Sunday worship service; 7:30 am Sunday evening service.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

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

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 am Worship.

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided.

Wednesday Night Prayer.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 12 pm TableTalkMen; 1:30 pm Abigail Circle; 3:30 pm Faith’n’Fun; 5 pm Cafe; 5:30 pm Confirmation Classes; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Thursday, January 9: 8:30 am Bible Study; 9:30 am Apple River Conference; 1:30 pm Martha Circle.

Sunday, January 12: 6 am Baptism of our Lord; 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 am Monthly Mission.

Tuesday, January 14: 1 pm Quilting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 9:30 am Ladies Aid; 5:30 pm Confirmation.

Sunday, January 12: 8:30 am Lay Ministers; 9:30 am Worship, Sunday School; 10:30 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, January 14: 7 pm Parish Planning.

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

Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 pm 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 am Sunday school; 10:15 am Worship.

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays.

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

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, January 8: 9 am Mass; Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick after Mass.

Thursday, January 9: 10:30 am Communion Service at Golden Age Manor.

Friday, January 10: 9 am Communion Service.

Saturday, January 11: 4 pm Mass.

Sunday, January 12: 10:30 am Mass.

Monday, January 13: 12 pm Ladies Luncheon at Village Pizzeria; 7 pm KC Meeting.

Tuesday, January 14: 9 am Communion Service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 6:30 pm LWML Meeting.

Friday, January 10-Saturday, January 11: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, January 12: 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, January 14: 1 pm Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, January 8-Thursday, January 9: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins. Friday, January 10-Saturday, January 11: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, January 12: 8:45 am Sunday School; 9 am Felowship; 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Annual Voter’s Meeting.

Tuesday, January 14: 6:30 pm 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 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: 10-11 am Sacrament Meeting; 11:10-Noon Priesthood, Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, January 8: 6 pm JAM/Confirmation at Deronda.

Thursday, January 9: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference at Deronda.

Sunday, January 12: 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, January 14: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, January 8: 5:40 pm All Church Supper; 6 pm Kid’s Blast/CREW/Adult Study; 7:15 pm Worship Practice T-2.

Thursday, January 9: 3:15 pm CEF Club @ Clear Lake Elementary School; 6:30 pm Week of Prayer at Margaret Peterson’s.

Friday, January 10: Week of Prayer Location TBD. Saturday, January 11: 7 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Church; 1 pm CLAY Broomball Event.

Sunday, January 12: Annual Report Information Due; 8:45 am Sunday School/Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Practice T-2; 10 am Worship Service.

Monday, January 13: 6 pm Leadership Team Meeting.

Tuesday, January 14: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 am Worship with Sunday School.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 am Worship with Sunday School.

Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www. westimmanuel.org Wednesday, January 8: 9 am GECC; 6 pm Confirmation Meal; 7 pm Confirmation Class.

Friday, January 10-Saturday, January 11: Council Retreat at Luther Point Bible Camp.

Sunday, January 12: 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Sunday School, Coffee Fellowship.

Tuesday, January 14: 11 am Ruth Circle.

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

Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: All the world is a birthday cake so take a piece, but not too big.

(George Harrison – Beatles)

1-2 tsp. milk – to make a rather thin frosting Frost the loaf with the above and cool completely before slicing and serving.

Bars are always a welcome dessert or snack. These are a variation of the cookies, easier and quicker to make and as delicious.

If you like peaches, make this simple and easy dump cake.

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PEACH DUMP CAKE RUSSIAN TEACAKE BARS Beat together in large bowl until fluffy, scraping sides often: 1 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. sugar Beat in: 1 egg 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla Combine and add to the above until well blended: 2-1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 c. finely chopped pecans 1/2 c. powdered sugar Spread into foil-lined 8x8” baking pan, sprayed with cooking oil, leaving foil longer for handles to lift the bars out of pan.

Bake at 350˚ for 32-37 minutes or until light brown on top and edges.

Remove from oven and sprinkle on right away: 2 T. powdered sugar Cool completely on wire rack.

Remove from pan with foil handles, remove foil and cut into 8 rows by 9 rows.

Sprinkle on top of the bars: 2 T. powdered sugar Store in airtight container at room temp. Makes 64 little squares.

This casserole uses leftover chicken. It’s ready in about an hour. You will need 2 prepared unbaked pie crusts.

Grease/spray bottom of a 9x13” baking pan.

Pour into pan: 1 can (about 29 oz.) peaches, sliced, with the juice Sprinkle on top: 1 yellow cake mix (regular size) dry not mixed Pour over the top covering all you can: 1 stick butter, melted Bake at 350˚ for 40 minutes or until bubbling.

This makes a nice fruit salad. Vary fruits for your own taste buds.

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officials still supported releasing results only to local media.

Scientists working on the study pushed back against the county proposal.

“We are public employees and our work is public work,” said state geologist Ken Bradbury. “We cannot choose to release some data to some parties and not to others.”

That’s the spirit. Information about clean drinking water and clean air is of fundamental importance to the public. That alone is reason for proper communication about testing results, instead of trying to withhold studies that taxpayers are funding.

We hope policy makers resolve in 2020 to bring additional transparency to matters of public health.

Combine in medium bowl: 1 container (4 oz.) refrigerated vanilla pudding 1/2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed Gently stir in: 1 c. grapes (your choice), cut in half 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained Add and toss gently to coat and combine: 1 c. fresh strawberries, sliced Serve or can be stored in refrigerator for up to 8 hours. Serves 6-8.

Hint: You can use other fruits also. Save juice for smoothies, etc.

Tips: Apples look pretty in a bowl but last better in the refrigerator.

CHICKEN POT PIE Put one crust into a a 1 quart casserole dish, placing up the sides of the dish.

Combine in saucepan or MW safe bowl and heat until hot, stirring frequently: 2 c. cooked diced chicken 2 c. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup, undiluted Pour into the pie crust and add the remaining crust on top. Cut small holes on top for seam to escape. Seal edges of the crusts with fork or your fingers, trim if necessary.

Bake at 400˚ for about 25 minutes or until filling is bubbling and crust is a golden brown. If crusts are browning to fast, put a crust protector or foil around the crust edges about 15-20 minutes into the baking time.

Serves 3-4.

Store onions in a cooler, dark place but not in refrigerator until it has been cut, then store in refrigerator in covered container.

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Combine well in larger bowl: 1/4 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. brown sugar Beat in: 1 egg 1 T. grated orange rind Combine and add, alternating with 1/4 c. orange juice and 1/2 c. milk: 2-1/4 c. flour 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Fold in: 1 c. fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed and drained well Put batter into a greased/sprayed 5x9” loaf pan. Bake at 350˚ for 50-60 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

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count, leading to many surgeries to remove them.

That first prescription was for Tylenol 3, a combination of acetaminophen and the opioid codeine. But doctors soon escalated her to stronger drugs: vicodin, percocet, oxycodone.

“It was right around the time that people didn’t know what (opioids were) doing to you,” Stoflet says.

Stoflet says she spent years in recovery, including from about 2007 to 2014, and participated in Narcotics Anonymous. But she relapsed in 2014, progressing to harder drugs including heroin and methamphetamine.

This year she decided to quit for good. Stoflet says her primary care doctor introduced her to Gatzke-Plamann, Dr. Angela Gatzke-Plamann who had just recently begun prescribing buprenorphine.

Just like Gatzke-Plamann’s opioid patients, her buprenorphine patients must sign contracts laying out terms of treatment, including agreeing to participate in a treatment program.

Stoflet works with a counselor and community recovery Catina Stoflet specialist at the Roche-A-Cri Buprenorphine patient Recovery Center in Friendship, Wisconsin, about 20 miles from Necedah. The center opened in September 2018. Without its additional resources, Gatzke-Plamann says she would not feel comfortable prescribing buprenorphine.

“I am just one part of their treatment plan,” Gatzke-Plamann says. “I prescribe the medication but they need the counseling. They need the psycho-social support. They need the group meetings.”

“All of that happens because the recovery center opened up.”

‘It might be rocky.’

‘I know it’s going to be– it’s no treat...

That’s really fine with me.’

Stoflet lives about 30 miles from Roche-A-Cri and 40 miles from Gatzke-Plamann’s clinic in Necedah. Even so, Stoflet calls the long, frequent drives for recovery worthwhile.

‘IT MIGHT BE ROCKY’ At an appointment in early November, for example, Stoflet was nervous about an upcoming surgery that would require her to briefly pause her buprenorphine treatment and go back to opioids for pain. Her checkup allowed her to talk through the angst and walk through the steps with Gatzke-Plamann.

“We would potentially take you off the buprenorphine and do short-acting pain medications around that time,” Gatzke-Plamann says. “The trouble is then, after your acute pain episode from the surgery is no longer as significant — then we need you to stop those pain medicines for at least 24 hours. And then you can start up on your regular buprenorphine dose.”

“So I will be able to go right to the regular dose,” Stoflet says, “and I should be fine?”

“Yes,” Gatzke-Plamann reassures, adding, “it might be rocky.”

“I know it’s going to be —it’s no treat,” Stoflet replies. “...That’s really fine with me. I was just really worried about how we were going to do this.”

Stoflet did end up on opioids briefly after her surgery in late November. Then she resumed her buprenorphine treatment, just like Gatkze-Plamann said she would. December marks seven months on her medication-assisted treatment journey.

The opioid epidemic is too complicated to boil down to grim statistics about overdose deaths or pills prescribed in any given county. Nor can the stories of one or two patients fully describe it. But the crisis is real across central Wisconsin and beyond.

Dr. Angela Gatkze-Plamann knows that because she confronts it every day.

“I couldn’t imagine not doing it, because — then who would?”

This story comes from a partnership of Wisconsin

Watch, Wisconsin Public Radio and NPR. Bram Sable-Smith is WPR’s Mike Simonson Memorial Investigative Fellow embedded in the newsroom of Wisconsin Watch (www.WisconsinWatch.org), which collaborates with WPR, PBS Wisconsin, other news media and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication. All works created, published, posted or disseminated by Wisconsin Watch do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of UW-Madison or any of its affiliates.

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Dr. Angela Gatzke-Plamann is the only full-time family physician in Necedah, Wis., and the only physician in Juneau County, Wis., waived to prescribe buprenorphine. Her practice is based at the Necedah Family Medical Center in Necedah, Wis., where she is seen on Nov. 7, 2019.

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Oft is perfect from 3-point range in loss to Barron

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake blasts Solon Springs in first game of 2020

With a 36-65 road loss to Barron on Jan. 3, the Amery boys' basketball team fell to 0-8 and has yet to finish within 24 points of an opponent this season.

While the Warriors' Jason Oft was a perfect 3-for-3 from 3-point SEE BOYS BASKETBALL, PAGE 17

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake's boys basketball team opened the new year with a 58-39 home victory over Solon Springs (2-3) on Jan. 2.

Riley Peterson shot 7-for-8 from the field to finish with a team-high 14 points and also picked up two blocked shots.

Ethan Kirk added 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting from two-point range and 2-for-5 shooting from beyond the 3-point arc.

Brett Benson led the team in rebounds (five), assists (four) and steals (four) while collecting six points. Tyler Blanchard also tallied four assists to go with is four points, four rebounds and a block.

Others scoring for the Warriors (7-1) were Will Fitzer (eight points, three assists, two rebounds), Jarrett Marlett (four points), Ashtyn O'Bryan (four points, two steals), Alex St. John (three points, four rebounds, two asssists, two steals), Brayden O'Bryan (two points, three rebounds) and Alex Burbach (one poin, two rebounds, two steals).

Brett Benson led the team in rebounds (five), assists (four) and steals (four) while collecting six points.

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Wyatt Luchtenburg led the Amery offense against Barron.

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Jason Oft fights hard during the battle against the Golden Bears January 3.

Wiehl tallies 4 assists in 5-4 OT victory

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Competing in the Bronze Division of the Herb Brooks Classic on Dec. 30, the Western Wisconsin Stars girls' hockey team earned a 5-4 overtime victory over North Shore.

Erin Huerta scored the winning goal 35 seconds into the extra period off assists by Bailey Williams and Alise Wiehl.

The rest of the Stars' goals came in succession during a span of less than 10 minutes of the second period.

Trailing 0-2 approaching the six minute mark of the second period, Western Wisconsin (4-4-1) received a big spark from Williams as she scored the Stars' first goal - with assists going to Macken-

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Less than two minutes later, Ellie Brice scored and Huerta assisted. Then, 15 seconds after than Bryn Connors scored her first of two consecutive goals - both assisted by Wiehl. Huerta also assisted on Connors' second goal, which gave the Stars a 4-2 advantage.

North Shore (4-12) scored in the final seconds of the period and then tied the score just over 4 minutes into the third period, setting up the need for a overtime showdown.

Wiehl finished with four assists.

Western Wisconsin outshot North Shore, 32-22, with Tiffany Hantsbarger saving six of 10 shots faced and Caitlyn Erickson saving all 12 shots faced in the Stars goal.

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Atkins scores ďŹ rst career goal in victory over RWD

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery Warriors earned their fifth back-to-back victory of the season on Jan. 4 with a 4-1 win over Reedsburg/ Wisconsin Dells/Mauston at Amery Ice Arena.

"RWD was a real solid team ,and we knew we would be tested, especially after playing the night before," said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

The Warriors (10-4) led for all but about six minutes of the game and never trailed.

Asher Page opened the scoring 4:43 into the contest. Then Reedsburg/Wisconsin Dells/ Mauston's Clayton Pfaff evened things up for just a minute with a goal at the 12:12 mark.

Reece Atkins scored Amery's go-ahead goal at the 13:13 mark and it was smooth sailing from there "I was super excited for Reece Atkins finding the back of the net for his first career goal," Coach Henningsgard said. "He has worked very hard and has had so many chances and came up with a big goal for us."

Fletcher Kjeseth added a power play goal just before the

Warrior boys fall to 0-7

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The Amery boys' basketball squad traveled to Balsam Lake on Jan. 20 only to return home with a 20-60 loss to the Eagles after hitting just 2 of 13 shots outside of the free throw lane and 10 of 37 shots overall.

Unity (5-3) on the other hand, was 27-for-43 overall and drained six 3-pointers.

Wyatt Luchtenburg was Amery's (0-7) scoring leader with six points. He also posted a team-high four rebounds.

Luke Julson, Ray Sowell and Kenny Lepak each scored four points while Gavin Melberg added two. Sowell joined Luchtenburg as the rebounding leader (four) while Melberg picked up a team-high three steals and Lepak, one blocked shot.

Unity was led by Zach Collins (21 points, four steals) and Dan Sorensen (10 points, seven rebounds).

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Below: Ethan Mork protects the net. Also pictured is Jackson Henningsgard (12).

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Above: Fletcher Kjeseth (20) scores a power play goal in the second period. Also pictured is Grady Martin (13).

8 minute mark of the second period and Page followed with another power play goal a little over a minute later.

"Down the stretch, we played very well with a three goal lead. We have struggled a little with this but contained all of their opportunities today."

RWM (4-7-1) outshot Amery, 36-35, but really hurt its cause when Pfaff was called for a

major penalty for head contact in the second period, leading to Amery's two insurance goals.

Jackson Henningsgard and Kjeseth each finished with two assists. Max Mike, Mac Smith and Miles Troff each tallied one assist. Ethan Mork recorded 35 saves.

Warriors record 22 steals in win over Northwood

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With a 65-42 victory over Northwood (3-3) on Jan. 3, the Clear Lake boys' basketball team improved to 8-1.

Brett Benson was key to the Warriors' victory, scoring a team-high 14 points on 7-for-10

shooting. Alex Burbach also scored in double figures, hitting 3-of-4 shot attempts from 3-point range on the way to an 11-point night. The duo also combined for four assists, three steals and a block.

Tyson Blanchard led the team in rebounds, with nine, and added seven points, three

assists and a block. Will Fitzer was a force on defense, collecting seven steals. He also added three assists and two points.

Other Warriors to show up in the scoring column were Ethan Kirk (nine points, two assists, two steals), Jarrett Marlett (nine points, four steals, three assists, two rebounds), Riley

Peterson (six points, two assists, one block), Alex St. John (three points, four assists, three rebounds), Ashtyn O'Bryan (two points, four rebounds, two blocks) and Brayden O'Bryan (two points, two rebounds, one block).

Julianna Rosen Brice earns three guides Warriors to assists in Stars ninth-straight victory ďŹ rst shutout

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Clear Lake's record remained unblemished in girls basketball this season after the Warriors blasted Northwood, 51-25, on the road on Jan. 3.

Three players finished with 12 points in the game - two of them coming from Clear Lake (9-0). Julianna Rosen had a stellar performance for the Warriors, collecting 12 points, eight rebounds, five steals and three blocked shots.

Maddie Rosen also scored 12 points for Clear Lake and added seven rebounds.

Others scoring for the Warriors were: Kaylee Madison (five points), Brooke Cress (three points), Maggie Rosen (two points, two steals), Lizzie Rosen (two points, two rebounds), Jassmyn Warner (two points, two rebounds) and Rayne Vangseness (two points, four rebounds, two steals).

Northwood (5-2) was led by Emme Golembiewski with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

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The Western Wisconsin Stars girls' hockey team earned its first shutout victory of the season on Dec. 31 at the Herb Brooks Holiday Classic when it defeated Eveleth-Gilbert, 3-0.

Outshooting E-G, 34-28, the Stars (5-4-1) posted two first period goals and one goal in the third period.

Ellie Brice opened the scoring 3:43 into the game off an Ally Dahlberg assist.

Then she assisted Erin Huerta 8 minutes later.

Brice assisted Huerta once again 5:26 into the third period for the game's final goal.

Lauren Sobczak got the win in the Western Wisconsin goal, saving all 28 shots faced.

Eveleth-Gilberts' season record sits at 5-8-1.

Lauren Sobczak got the win in the Western Wisconsin goal, saving all 28 shots faced.

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Mac Smith (27) battles for the puck. Also pictured: Justin Walter (6) and Sammy Otto (7).

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Jackson Mahoney (13) leaps for the rebound. Also shown, Zach Slivas (20).

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range, Barron responded with nine long-range buckets and hit at 22 percent better clip from close range while taking advantage of 16 Amery turnovers.

Wyatt Luchtenburg tallied 10 points to lead the Amery offense while Kenny Lepak grabbed a teamhigh seven rebounds (four defensive) and a steal to pace the defense.

Also scoring for the Warriors were Oft (nine points), Raymond Sowell (seven points, one steal), Lepak (four points, two assists), Charles Flanum (three points, three rebounds) and Mikey Kurschinski (three points, two rebounds, one steal).

Barron had four players score in double figures - Carter LatLiberty (15 points, 12 rebounds), Sam Baumgard (14 points, two steals), Drew Nevin (13 points, four rebounds) and Andrew Williams (11 points, eight assists).

River Lakes edges Stars in OT

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Western Wisconsin's two-game winning streak came to a close on the first day of 2020 when the Stars' girls ice hockey team fell 2-3 to River Lakes in overtime.

All regulation goals took place in the first period.

River Lakes (9-6-1) scored twice in the first 2:02 of the game. Then Western Wisconsin (5-5-1) got on the board at the 7:15 mark when Bailey Williams scored unassisted. Ellie Brice knotted the score at the 11:29 mark off an assist by Ally Dahlberg.

The Stars fended off 17 shots in the second and third period, but River Lakes' first shot of overtime - a shorthanded shot by McKynzie Cremers found the back of the net.

Western Wisconsin outshot River Lakes, 4-1, in overtime, but was outshot 18-30 for the game.

Caitlyn Erickson took the loss after picking up 25 saves.

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The Amery boys' hockey team picked up a big 7-3 home victory over the West Salem Panthers on Jan. 3, rattling off four first period goals.

"Our special teams were great to end the first period," said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

"We scored our first two short handed goals of the year and added a power play goal to build a comfortable lead."

The first goal of the game was a shorthanded one by Amery's Jackson Henningsgard 10 and a half minutes in while Asher Page sat in the box after being called for a major boarding penalty.

While the Panthers (4-6-1) answered with a power play goal about 3 and a half minutes later, Jackson Henningsgard had caught fire and scored another shorthanded goal at the 14:21 mark and picked up his hat trick 16 seconds later with an even strength goal. Both shorthanded goals were assisted by Mac Smith.

"Our whole penalty kill in the first was a big part of the game," said Coach Henningsgard. "For Jackson and Mac to contribute

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Ethan Mork (33) prepares to stop the puck. Miles Troff (39) doesn’t intend to let it get that far.

two goals during that span was remarkable."

Fletcher Kjeseth extended the Amery (9-4) lead to 4-1 just 22 seconds later with a power play goal.

West Salem scored once more before the end of the period, but the Warriors were unphased as Page and Jackson Henningsgard each scored in the second period, and Smith netted the final goal 29 seconds into the third period.

"We have been talking for a couple of weeks about getting more

pucks to the net, and we definitely accomplished that tonight," Coach Henningsgard said.

Amery outshot West Salem, 47-21, as Jackson Henningsgard finished with four goals and two assists. Smith added one goal and three assists. Grady Martin also picked up three assists, and Page tallied one goal and one assist.

Miles Troff had one assist, and Ethan Mork saved 18 shots.

Stars edged by Union in OT

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Western Wisconsin Stars girls ice hockey team played in its third overtime game in a week on Jan. 4 when it fell 4-3 to the Wisconsin Valley Union. Previously, the Stars defeated North Shore, 5-4, on Dec. 30 and lost to River Lakes, 2-3, on Jan. 1 in overtime contests.

In Saturday's showdown, the Union (7-5) struck first and held the lead for 10 minutes until Western Wisconsin's Lauren Gruber knotted the score 15 minutes into the game. Just 12 seconds later, the Stars (5-6-1) struck again with Alise Wiehl scoring the go-ahead

goal.

Wisconsin Valley's Lauryn Broeker scored her second goal of the night eight minutes into the second period to tie the score at 2-2.

The Union were very efficient, scoring on 31 percent of their shots, including 100 percent on the power play.

Erin Huerta put the Stars back in front just over 5 minutes into the third period, but Wisconsin Valley's Paige Bauer netted an unassisted goal at the 11:42 mark of

the third period to force overtime.

While the Stars pounded out nine shots in less than a minute of the overtime period, the Union put the game to rest on their only shot after regulation as Lyndsey Glodosky took advantage of a power play and scored the winning at the 54 second mark.

The Stars outshot the Union, 52-13, but the Union were very efficient, scoring on 31 percent of their shots, including 100 percent on the power play.

Earning assists for the Stars were Ally Dahlberg, Huerta, Ellie Brice and Mackenzie Mike. Caitlyn Erickson collected nine saves.

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Stolen license plates used for gas drive offs Squirt A Hockey Clear Lake and Amery Police Department is looking for the publics assistance in attempting to identify subjects and vehicles involved in three separate incidents the theft vehicle license plates which were then placed on other vehicles and used for gas drive offs.

FIRST INCIDENT On 10/30/2019, Clear Lake Police Department took complaint of gas drive off from CR Convenience Store that occurred on 10/30/19 at 4:59 PM, amount of $30.17 with a silver or grey colored van Wisconsin plate AAH4102. The license plate returned to 2008 silver Dodge Caravan owner identified and resides in the Village of Clear Lake who then reported the license plate stolen.

CR store video showed the gas drive with an unknown suspect described as heavyset white female wearing a fur lined hooded jacket pump the fuel and drive off in a 2001 to 2007 Dodge or Chrysler Sliver Grey van bearing the stolen rear license plate which occurred on 10/30/19 at 4:59 PM. The suspect vehicle showed significant rust on driver side rocker. The license plate is entered as stolen.

Looking for assistance in identifying

the unknown female or vehicle with the stolen license plate.

SECOND INCIDENT On 12/08/19, Clear Lake Police took another compliant from Clear Lake resident that she received a letter from Kwik Trip about gas drive off in Redwing on 11/14/19 for $35 with plate MN license plate 870-WJV; a vehicle purchased from private party in MN. License plate was reported stolen from their garage on 08/30/19 as it was used on a different vehicle gas drive off in Wilson WI Kwik Trip on 06/05/19 where the suspect had been identified. The license plate was not recovered.

Further investigation showed that the same stolen license plate was also used in a gas drive on 11/22/19 at Abbotford WI Kwik Trip and on 12/07/19 at the Baldwin Kwik Trip. Video from all three Kwik Trip stores show the same silver Chevrolet Malibu. The best photo set attached showed gas drive off on 12/07/19 at Baldwin Kwik Trip An unknown female passenger pumped gas & the unknown male driver appears behind the steering wheel. The license plate has been entered as stolen.

Looking for assistance in identifying the unknown female & male subjects or the Silver Malibu vehicle with the stolen license plate.

THIRD INCIDENT Amery Police Department took a report on 12/11/19 of a stolen license plate WI 358-YRM that was noticed missing around 12/07/19. The license plate was entered as stolen by the Amery Police Department. Further information was received that the stolen license plate was used for a gas drive off in the Village of Baldwin Kwik Trip on 12/07/19. The stolen license plate WI 358-YRM can be observed on the back of a silver Ford Expedition with an unknown male suspect pumping gas. The male subject is wearing a baseball hat, a black sweatshirt type jacket with black T-shirt with some type of white writing or logo on the shirt, blue jeans and work boots.

Looking for assistance in identifying the unknown male subject and vehicle used in the gas drive off.

This crime alert is being sent statewide to the public based on the large area of some of the gas drive offs. Unknown at this time if the incidents are related.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4 Amery 1, Somerset 2 Goals – Scott Bantz Assists – Owen Henningsgard, Gavin Humpal Saves – Van Anderson 13

Amery 2, Somerset 4 Goals – Gavin Lindsay, Levi Tylee Assists – Scott Bantz Saves – Anderson 9

SUNDAY, JAN. 5 Amery 3, Spooner 3 Goals – Riley Schultz, Owen Henningsgard, Jarric Manning Assists – Leo Jensen Saves – Levi Tylee 19

Amery 7, Spooner 7 Goals – Scott Bantz (2), Gavin Lindsay (2), Gavin Humpal (2), Ginger Livingston Assists – Gavin Humpal (2), Gavin Lindsay, Scott Bantz Saves – 15

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“Sometimes it can take awhile, but North Twin usually pays off,” said Cody Campbell. He said the lake offers quality fish that are great for eating. “This year the fishing has been good, but the ice conditions haven’t been optimal. There is less ice than in average years,” Campbell said.

For some, the ice fishing itch hits early and leaves others wondering as they drive past on the road, “Can that ice really be safe?” There really is no sure answer, and no such thing as 100 percent safe ice.

You cannot judge the strength of ice by one factor like its appearance, age, thickness, and temperature or whether the ice is covered with snow. Ice strength is based on a combination of several factors, and they can vary from water body to water body. Ice strength can also vary in different areas of the same body of water.

Officials from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) said they do not monitor local ice conditions or the thickness of the ice. They feel local bait shops, fishing clubs and resorts serve winter anglers every day and often have the most up-to-date information on how thick the ice is on local lakes and rivers, as well as areas that are especially dangerous. As far as safety tips for ice recreation, the WDNR suggests dressing warmly and in layers. Don't go alone; head out with friends or family and take a cell phone if available, and make sure someone knows where you are and when you are expected to return. It is important to know your surroundings before you go. Do not travel in areas you are not familiar

with try not to travel at night or during reduced visibility.

It is also important to avoid inlets, outlets or narrow that may have current that can thin the ice. The WDNR said to look for clear ice, which is generally stronger than ice with snow on it or bubbles in it and carry some basic safety gear: ice claws or picks, a cellphone in a waterproof bag or case, a life jacket and length of rope.

What should you do if you fall through ice? The WDNR offers the following advice: 1. Do not remove your winter clothing. Heavy clothes can trap air, which can help provide warmth and flotation.

This is especially true in a snowmobile suit.

2. Go back toward the direction you came. That is probably where you will find the strongest ice – and what lies ahead is unknown.

3. Place your hands and arms on the unbroken surface. This is where a pair of nails, sharpened screwdrivers or ice picks are handy in providing the extra traction you need to pull yourself up onto the ice.

4. Kick your feet and dig in your ice picks to work your way back onto the solid ice. If your clothes have trapped a lot of water, you may have to lift yourself partially out of the water on your elbows to let the water drain before starting forward.

5. Once back on the ice, don't try to stand up. Lie flat until you are completely out of the water, then roll away from the hole to keep your weight spread out. This may help prevent you from breaking through again.

6. Get to a warm, dry, sheltered area and warm yourself up immediately. In moderate to severe cases of cold-water hypothermia, you must seek medical attention. Cold blood trapped in your extremities can come rushing back to your heart after you begin to warm up. The shock of the chilled blood may cause ventricular fibrillation leading to a heart attack and death.

If you have never tried ice fishing before and you aren’t sure about investing the money into buying a license

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This Bass was caught New Years Day on North Twin by fisherman visiting from Benton, Arkansas .

or fishing gear, there is a free fishing weekend every winter where a fishing license is not required. Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekend runs January 18-19, 2020.

The WDNR encourages people to take advantage of this free opportunity to introduce your friends and family to fishing. Fish almost anywhere in Wisconsin without a license or trout stamp on Free Fishing Weekend. Most waters of the

state are included, except for spring trout ponds. The waters of the state will be open to free fishing; however, all usual regulations will be in force.

Plans are in motion to introduce you to the art and science of hardwater fishing. All ages are welcome to attend Family Fishing Day on Lake Wapogasset, Sunday January 19, 2020. It will take place from 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. at the YMCA Camp Icaghowan.

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It is common for anglers to catch their share of pan fish on North Twin.

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While some are content sitting on buckets with a jig pole, others perfer to chase the flags of a tip up.

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Statewide availability of Marriage Certificates to expand

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Romeo is handsome in his fluffy Black and White Tuxedo coat, White Whiskers and Mittens. He is happy to parade his awesomeness for all to see and then sprawl over your legs for a belly rub. He does enjoy the attention.

Romeo came to the shelter as a stray. He has settled in at the shelter but would much rather have his own palace to reside in.

It is the beginning of a new year and that means that it’s time to get your dog’s annual license. Whether you live in a rural town, a village or city, a dog license is required each year. It’s easy to do and comes with a nominal fee, paid at the same time as your taxes. If you are a renter, a dog license can be purchased directly from the treasurer of your town, village or city.

Beyond it being required by law, an annual dog license is a great way to ensure that your dog will be returned to you should they become lost. The local treasurers and County Clerk maintain a data base of licensed dogs.

With a phone call and the license number, an owner’s name and address can be found.

If your dog is altered, the price of the license is greatly reduced, ranging from $ 3.00 to $5.00. If your dog has not been spayed or neutered, the fee is $8.00 to $10.00, depending on your address. A current rabies vaccine is a requirement of an annual license. That makes January the perfect month to update your dog’s rabies vaccination because dog licenses are due the same time as January real estate taxes. Check with your local veterinarian to see if they will be having reduced vaccination deals this month. Be ready with a current rabies vaccination for your 2020 license.

Monies collected from dog license fees create the Dog License Fund. It is from this fund that Arnell Memorial Humane Society is compensated for the service of providing safe haven for lost dogs in Polk County. It is a fund that is collected by the treasurers of towns, villages and cities, but paid by dog owning citizens of Polk County. Without the assistance of this fund, Arnell would not be able to provide a centralized location for lost pet reclaim. When you license your dog, you are not only supporting Arnell Humane Society, you are supporting an organized system of caring for and the reclaim of lost dogs. In 2019, 125 of the 161 Stray dogs brought to the shelter were reclaimed. As a dog owner, it just may be

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your dog that is brought to the safety of our shelter until you are able to reclaim him. Please remember to license your dog by January 31.

Five dogs and six cats found new homes for the Holidays. We are so happy for them; to be able to start the new year with a bright future. There are more waiting their turn to meet their special someone.

Visit our website to see your next best friend.

ARNELLHUMANE.ORG Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715 268-7387

Wisconsin waitress ‘speechless’ after group tips $1,300

BY JONATHON SADOWSKI THE JOURNAL TIMES

UNION GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Michele Bachmann, a 57-year-old waitress at Mulberry’s Pancakes and Cafe, has been speechless.

What began as a normal shift at the restaurant ended in an early holiday blessing in the form of a $1,300 tip, courtesy of a group of 13 strangers who decided to have a meal at the cafe on a recent Sunday and left $100 each as a tip.

“It was just the biggest blessing ever. I had no clue,” Bachmann, a Racine Michele Bachmann resident, said.

“I’ve never had anything like that happen. You see stuff like that and you’re always like, `Wow, that’s really neat.’ “ Jessica Greb, 40, of Caledonia, founder of the local nonprofit Orchestrating Good, got the group together. They decided to give the huge tip to whomever their server happened to be.

“Isn’t that amazing? I’m still speechless,” Bachmann said. “I still

‘It was just the biggest blessing ever.’

don’t know what to say.”

While she does not know what she will spend the money on yet, Bachmann said she gave $50 each to her coworkers.

“I think I’m just in too much shock to even think (what I will spend it on), but I can promise you it will be used for something very special, very important,” she said.

Unbeknownst to Greb and her crew, Bachmann has had a rough few months. Her younger sister, Stephanie Charpentier, died of cancer in October after having been in remission. The gift, Bachmann said, gave her mood a lift.

“Sometimes I think that she’s up there in heaven and she’s trying to make me happy and smile,” Bachmann said.

Orchestrating Good chose to go to Mulberry’s, 1036 Main St. (Highway 45 at 11th Avenue), to show that the organization is dedicated to the greater Racine community, not just the city and its immediate neighbors, Greb said. She added that she hopes positive stories of giving and togetherness can help paint Racine in a more positive light.

“It’s something that we need as a community,” Greb said

Sally L. Spanel, Polk County Register of Deeds, announces that it will now be easier to obtain a copy of your marriage certificate.

Effective Jan. 2, 2020: Individuals married in Wisconsin will be able to go to any Wisconsin Register of Deeds office to obtain their marriage certificate. Register of Deeds offices are currently able to issue birth certificates from all Wisconsin counties. Certificates of death are available statewide for deaths occurring on or after September 1, 2013.

Certificates of divorce are available statewide for divorces occurring on or after January 1, 2016 to present.

Spanel adds that while not all vital records are eligible for statewide issuance; the State Vital Records Office continues to work with Register of Deeds offices to add or update specific vital records on demand – with the goal of having all eligible records available.

Spanel also notes that statewide issuance provides an easier and more efficient method of serving County residents by providing better access to Wisconsin vital records.

Individuals can contact the Register of Deeds office to receive more information about the statewide availability of records.

Wisconsin fire agencies ditch hazardous firefighting foam MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some Wisconsin fire departments have stopped using firefighting foam that contains a group of man-made chemicals that have been linked to increased cholesterol and cancer risk, among other health hazards.

The Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contaminate Wisconsin’s groundwater and waterways, and are also found in products like nonstick pans, the Wisconsin Public Radio reported.

In mid-December, the Madison Fire Department switched to fluorine-free foam.

Tests at the University of Notre Dame found the new foam has fluorine levels of one part per million. That’s compared to foams with fluorine at levels of 5,000 to 7,000 ppm, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

“I don’t feel safe with our firefighters being exposed to those products,” Madison Fire Chief Steven Davis said.

Davis also has environmental concerns.

After the American Transmission Co. substation fire in Madison in July, large amounts of chemicals were found in stormwater runoff, he said.

“I would say the team would tell you ‘no,’ but it works well enough to get the job done,” Davis said of the new foam.

Firefighters will need to use more foam from now on, Davis said. To put out the ATC substation fire, he said firefighters needed about 40 gallons of foam concentrate.

“Probably if that fire burned today, heaven help us, we probably are looking

at maybe 50 gallons to 60 gallons of foam concentrate instead,” Davis said.

State lawmakers are considering a bill to partially ban firefighting foams that contains the harmful chemicals.

Peter O’Leary, Fond du Lac fire chief, decided to stop using foam containing those substances after hearing from a concerned water utility supervisor about the harmful chemicals.

“It serves a purpose to us in extinguishing fires, but if the greater good is not using it, is better for the environment and longer-term health problems for people, we’re not gonna be a part of something like that,” O’Leary said.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER “You have three choices in life; you can watch things happen, make things happen or wonder what just happened.” There are 9 benefits to setting goals according to goalbuddy.io/why-set-goals. To start with you become more charismatic, if you set some that you are passionate about you light up, start to talk with a passion and interest you didn’t have before. Goals make you live longer and give you more energy, they give you a reason to get out of bed every day. They help you stay more motivated during tough times, give you a vision and meaning in your life as well. With goals you get to make life happen as you want it to be not just waiting for life to come to you. They give more clarity to your day to day activities and give you a good reason to be yourself. Do you have any good goals set for this coming year?

2020 Memberships are due by December 31st. Stop in and See Jen or Amanda to pay your dues and update your information.

• Are you looking for a place to host your holiday party for work or family?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the

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rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates.

Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you!

Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us!

Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-five cents per card and sympathy cards are one dollar.

Stop in and check out our variety!

Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center

Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center.

Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

• We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long.

• Tuesday December 31st Pool winners were Gary Snelling in fi rst, Mary Fisher with second, Wendell Anderson took third and Gene Pribnow with the consolation prize.

• Thursday January 2nd Pool winners were Dean Elken in fi rst, Gary Snelling placed second and Jean Frank with third, Mary fisher placed fourth and Sue Albright took the consolation prize.

Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

• Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill?

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months).

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certified breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd floor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431.

No charge.

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

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A

support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public.

Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Library at 6 p.m.

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

Christian Based Cancer Support Group meets Wednesdays the third Wednesday of the month at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-268-6957.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown.

Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969.

For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

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

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

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

Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

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

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717.

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

Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere.

The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coffee and snacks are provided.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.)

MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a child at home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential.

Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check

us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs.

For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center.

Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members.

TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882.

TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336.

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor.

Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Great Blue Yoga, 113 Keller Ave N 54001, 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays.

Call Nicole at 715-268-8101 or email ngagner@theameryfreepress.com with additions or corrections.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Winter Reading for Kids & Teens: Jan 2-Feb 29. Sign up for the winter reading challenge and read to earn a free book! Reading logs are available at the library.

Snake Discovery - No School Day!: Monday, Jan 20 (10:30 am). All ages. Emily from Snake Discovery will be bringing her favorite reptile friends to the library! See them up close and have the opportunity to hold them at the end of the program. We all love snakes!! Drop-in; no registration.

Family Game Night: Thursdays, Jan 9; Feb 13; Mar 12 (5:00 pm) at The Village Pizzeria. Meet us at the Village Pizzeria to play board games for folks of all ages – kids to adults -- families and singles – all are welcome! Drop-in event; no registration needed.

Storytime: Wednesdays, weekly; resumes Jan 8 (10:30 am). All ages. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Drop-in program; no registration.

Art Club for Kids: Second Monday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 4K-2. Jan 13: Winter cardinal art.

Registration required ( HYPERLINK “http:// amerylibrary.org/kids” \t “_blank” amerylibrary. org/kids).

Tween Art Remix: Second Tuesday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 3-5. Jan 14: Aurora Borealis Northern Lights art. Registration required ( HYPERLINK “http://amerylibrary.org/kids” \t “_blank” amerylibrary.org/kids).

Homeschool Club: (9:30 & 10:30 am). 2nd Friday, monthly. All ages. 9:30-10:30 am: Stories for younger kids. 10:30-11:30 am: Teen/Tween activity. Drop-in; no registration.

Board Games for Kids & Teens: Did you know we have a selection of board games always available for kids, teens, and families to play in the library?

Check the Exploration Lab in Youth Services and the game shelf in the Young Adult area and find a game to play!

Teens: New furniture has arrived in the Teen area so you can hang with friends, work on a project, or play a game. Let us know what you think of the new space, and be sure to answer the question on the white board!

Exploration Lab: Build, explore, and discover in the

Exploration Lab in Youth Services. From Strawbees to Magnatiles, and Magnetic Poetry to insect specimens, there’s something to keep kids’ minds busy!

Baby/Toddler Zone: New puzzles and toys have been added to the Baby/Toddler Zone! Stop in today and let your little one explore sensory balls, transportation puzzles, soft building cubes, and more.

New Books!: Our New Books Bin (below the big bulletin board) showcases the newest additions to our picturebook and early reader collections. And the New Books Display in our J-Room house the newest additions in juvenile nonfiction, fiction, and graphic novels. Stop in today and find a new favorite title.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Baby Book Bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Winter Reading & Hygge Challenge! Join the Amery Area Public Library for a challenge designed to help us all get through the winter with more happiness and coziness in our lives! Starting Thursday, January 2, 2020, pick up a Bingo Card and work your way through it until the last day of February. Win little prizes with every “Bingo” completed and also get a raffle ticket each time to enter to win a grand prize! Grand Prize drawing will take place on March 1, 2020. Happy Hygge-days!

The Puzzle Library is here! We have over two dozen puzzles available for checkout! Get cozy on a winter day and enjoy the challenge of a good puzzle.

Chef Peter Kwong: Saturday, January 11th, 11 AM at the Amery Area Public Library. Chef Peter Kwong will be here for a cooking demonstration and will discuss his brand new book, Have You Eaten? Don’t miss the great stories and amazing food! Free event, no registration required.

Family Game Nights @ The Village Pizzeria in Amery:

Thursday January 9th, Thursday February 13th, and Thursday March 12 from 5-7 PM. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy an evening with your friends and family while checking out the library’s awesome selection of games.

The Cake Pan Library is here! Did you know the Amery Area Public Library has a cake pan library?!

Browse our selection and check out a pan for your holiday or celebration needs. All pans come with information and recipes or suggested websites.

Available for 2 week checkouts, and you can place a hold, too!

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 January is Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman .

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, January 2nd from 4:00-6:30 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4).

The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, January 4th from 9:00 AM - 1:30 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

Beat the winter blues and join Erin and Heather at Village Pizzeria for lots of games and fun. We’ll meet

Clear Lake to Host 3rd Empty Bowls Event Empty Bowls is an international charity event to fight hunger. Teachers, students, and local community members have been working together making ceramic bowls for the Clear Lake’s 3rd Empty Bowls Event. On Thursday, January 16th 5:00-7:00pm , the High School Art Club, along with local churches will be selling these bowls with a soup dinner as a reminder to the public just how many bowls in our small community do go empty. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the school

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district’s backpack program, which fills backpacks with nutritious food for families in need. If you would like to make a donation to this cause and are unable to attend the event, please

contact art teacher Holly Waterman at hwaterman@clwarriors.org. Checks can be made out to Clear Lake School District and all business donations will be advertised as sponsors at the event.

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Cold versus flu: 5 ways to spot the difference Knowing what you have will change your course of action BY: STEVEN LONG, DO, FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC – CLEAR LAKE CLINIC, TURTLE LAKE CLINIC

Cough. Sneeze. Shiver. Hack.

There are dozens, possibly hundreds of words to describe the physical symptoms we experience when we get sick.

I grew up in Wisconsin and have lived here most of my life. So as a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in rural Wisconsin, I see dozens of respiratory illnesses weekly.

Is it a cold, influenza, pneumonia or something else? These are the questions I’m asked frequently. However, I also ask questions to help me diagnose the culprit.

Is it a wheezing dry cough, or phlegmHealth filled sneeze? Did you Matters start feeling feverish Steven Long, quickly, or over a few DO days? While not always Family Medicine pleasing to talk about, Physician these pesky details can be important signs in spotting the difference between a common cold and seasonal flu. And catching the symptoms early can help you take the right course of action to recover quickly. This becomes extremely important if you have a history of lung disease like COPD or asthma because of the high risk for more complications.

If you think you might have influenza please call and talk to one of our nurses right away at 715-268-8000.

Influenza is serious. Last year an estimated 80,000 Americans died and over

700,000 were hospitalized from influenza. And, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) weekly report shows flu activity in Wisconsin is high.

Holiday travel can increase the spread of the virus, so I highly recommend getting your flu shot now to reduce the chance you will get influenza.

To help prevent respiratory illnesses, I also recommend: • Washing hands frequently • Covering coughs • Exercising • Eating healthy • Avoiding smoking If you do get sick, here are five ways to spot the differences between cold and flu.

1. Flu onset symptoms hit fast Influenza (the common “flu”) will

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often surprise you with how fast it hits, and how serious it can become. Classically, the flu starts with a sudden onset of fever, chills, muscles aches, headache and tiredness. Usually there are other symptoms like runny nose and cough as well. You feel lousy and you feel lousy fast.

A cold, on the other hand, comes on gradually and will last longer. Cold germs are contagious for the first three days. While your cough and congestion may last 3 weeks, other cold symptoms that last more than one week (fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, sinus pain) may signal a bacterial or sinus infection. Colds rarely come with a significant fever, while the flu promises a few days above 100°F. A flu fever will likely come on fast, especially in kids.

Keep an eye on the little ones and the elderly, as they will be more susceptible to complications. Keep drinking liquids and get lots of rest.

If you experience any of these symptoms for more than a week, book an appointment with your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis.

3. Dry cough screams flu, cough with phlegm spells cold The flu will cause a dry cough that does not produce mucus. A cough that is caused by a cold often produces phlegm or mucus.

3. Sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose accompanies cold If you have these symptoms, you most likely have a cold. While sneezing or a stuffy nose could accompany the flu, they are less common than during a cold.

4. The flu comes with muscle aches Aches and pains are very common with the flu but rare with a cold. If you’re running a fever and experiencing general achiness, it’s almost certainly the flu.

5. Flu and extreme fatigue If you’re dragging, or feeling extreme fatigue, it’s likely from the flu. Sometimes you’ll continue feeling run down for a few days even after other flu symptoms stop. Remember, there’s nothing wrong with a little extra rest.

On the other hand, a cold will rarely stop you from performing your day-today tasks.

We’ve all had colds and know that you can get mild fever or achiness and

cough with it. But if you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck, this is more likely flu. Here’s a chart that recaps flu vs cold symptoms: BONUS: HOME REMEDIES FOR FLU If you are sick with flu-like illness, it’s best to stay home for 24 hours after your fever has come down. Here are some steps you can take from home to feel better: Get plenty of rest.

Drink lots of fluids (focus on water).

The best advice for treating the flu is to avoid it in the first place, so go get a flu shot.

Take acetaminophen/Tylenol or ibuprofen/Advil to lower your temperature. Warning: Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to children or teenagers who have the flu, as it comes with a small risk of causing the potentially fatal Reye Syndrome.

There are also antiviral medicines available (Tamiflu and Relenza) that treat the flu, which require a prescription and treatment plan. You can get a prescription in-person, or online (see below). These fight the flu by keeping viruses from reproducing in the body.

They work best when started within 48 hours after symptoms start.

We can offer the following options for getting healthy again: Get advice from a nurse With HealthPartners CareLine (715268-8000 or 800-554-0859), you can talk directly with a nurse 24/7, 365 days a year completely free of charge. They can help you decide if it’s time to see a doctor, as well as provide helpful home remedy advice.

Visit Same Day Appointments When it can’t wait—and because the flu doesn’t keep office hours—Same Day Appointments is open daily, evenings and weekends in Amery. Simply call 715-268-8000 to schedule an appointment.

Get online treatment with virtuwell With virtuwell, our 24/7 online clinic, you can get treated for the common cold and the flu in about 30 minutes.

We diagnose and treat over 60 common conditions like bronchitis and sinus infections through Virtuwell for everyone 2 years of age and older. Each online visit costs $49 or less, depending on your insurance. Visit virtuwell.com to find out more.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The NEW Community Ed catalog with winter/ spring offerings will be in the mail and available around town by the end of January. Watch for it!

Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220.

Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families: For boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee.

Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Select Sundays: Jan 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate School – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee – just show up!

Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Balls, scooters, mats, and other gym equipment available. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym. Child care providers welcome. No fee – just show up. Tuesdays through March when school

is in session from 11 -11:45 a. Intermediate School.

Pickleball - Open Gym: Join us on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation. Wednesdays through March from 6-8 p in the High School. No fee – just show up.

SLEEPING BEAUTY presented by Prairie Fire Children’s Theater & Amery youth. The Golden Age of Hollywood comes to life in this over-the-top version of the classic tale. Set on a movie set in the 1930’s, everything that can go wrong does! Featuring 74 Amery youth. Performances Jan 10 at 7 p and Jan 11 at 10:30 a. Tickets $6 in advance or $7 at door to cover show expenses.

Gymnastics – the winter session begins January 30. Fun, recreational classes for ages 3+: Tumbling Warriors, Beginners and Advanced Beginners/Intermediate on Monday & Thursday evenings at the elementary school. Ten classes per session. Pre-register through Community Ed.

Trip to the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show featuring Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs. Spend the day browsing stunning displays, shopping, and attending special presentations. Get inspired for your next home project! Saturday, Feb 29. The $49 fee includes show admission, special events including Mike Rowe, motor coach bus, drop-off and pickup at the front doors. Pre-register with Community Ed by February 17.

Trips upcoming – Tickets on sale now for the following – join us!

• THE MUSIC MAN matinee at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, April 1; $95.

• FROZEN at the Orpheum theatre on Sunday, May 17 for the 6:30 pm show: $95.

• COME FROM AWAY matinee at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, August 23: $71.

Pre-register for all trips through Community Ed. Trips often fill quickly, so don’t wait!

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Warrior Way winners for the month of December Back Row L to R: Cooper Lehnartz, Rian Wallberg, Zoe Bymark, Regan Granica, Beau Fisk, Bruno Meyers, Axel Kusilek, Brandon Teigen and Levi Carr. Front Row L to R: Ellie Amans, Eli Ivey, Violet Eskro, Alanna Lanphear, Camille Kastanek, and Ginger Livingston.

BIRTHS – AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC Maddox Ellen Burzinski

Vivian Jeanne Battisti, baby girl, 7 lbs 6 oz, was born December 16 to Tiffany and Mario Battisti of Milltown.

Willow Jean Tulgren

Logan David Hanson, baby boy, 7 lbs 4 oz, was born December 17 to Jordan and Tyrel Hanson of Frederic.

Willow Jean Tulgren, baby girl, 8 lbs 8 oz, was born December 3 to Sarah Nachtwey of Amery.

Declan James Guthman Declan James Guthman, baby boy, 8 lbs 4 oz, was born December 7 to Cassandra and Zachery Guthman of Amery.

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Our BIG winners for the month L to R: Axel Kusilek, Ellie Amans, Levi Carr and Bruno Meyers.

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Maddox Ellen Burzinski, baby girl, 8 lbs 1 oz, was born December 3 to Melissa Trepanier and Jeffery Burzinski of Dresser.

Tully Gideon Johnson Tully Gideon Johnson, baby boy, 9 lbs .5 oz, was born December 13 to Jamie and Andrew Johnson of Dresser.

Logan David Hanson

Griffin James Grossenbacher Griffin James Grossenbacher, baby boy, 8 lbs 7.6 oz, was born December 17 to Hannah Yager and Paul Grossenbacher of Clayton.

Gannon Joseph Peltz Gannon Joseph Peltz, baby boy, 8 lbs 10 oz, was born December 21 to Taylor Lehner and Ryan Peltz of Centuria.

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Getting back to the swing of January Welcome to 2020! As you can tell from the attached picture, some of the Amery Free Press girls are sporting fancy 2020 glasses‌they are awesome!

Here’s a useful tidbit I heard on the radio‌parents with graduating kids this year should hit up the New Year’s clearance aisle at various stores to help in the decorating for their graduation parties. Leftover, and on sale, 2020 items would be great for those entertaining this Spring.

Well, we are a week into the new year‌how are the new year’s resolutions coming along? Or if you are like me and don’t even bother to make any because I won’t keep them any ways. Hats Pounding off to those who are still on target and sailing along with those the resolutions.

Pavement What? We have to work 5 days in a row? What’s up with that? Yes Pam Humpal the holidays are wonderful. The days off work during the week is wonderful. But I guess it is time to get back to a regular schedule of work and of printing the weekly paper. It was so confusing to my mind what day of the week it was, but once again, it was wonderful!

Before I really got into the swing of January, we had to finish up celebrating Christmas with our annual Kuhl party this past Saturday. As you can tell from the picture, we had a great turnout. It’s always an adventure with this crew, and an awesome adventure at that!

And one more celebration before we get into upcoming events for January‌.on the 6th we celebrated my mother-in-laws 98th birthday by going out to eat. I had her picture and birthday wishes in last week’s paper but Phyllis is a unique lady and

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

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The following Amery Free Press promotions will be happening/starting later this month.

Area businesses who would like to sign up for the promotions or have questions on the details, please give me a call at 715-268-8101 today‌ • Customer Appreciation Sale-We are offering half and full page ads for 50% off with the ads running up to 7 weeks from January 14 through February 25. To get the half off prices, the ads must be scheduled by this Friday, January 10. It’s a great way to promote your business at a great price! • Meet Your Amery Business- This special page is published up to 26 times a year. Participating businesses will have a boxed ad on the special page each time plus be featured in the middle of the page once during the year. The cost is $30 per issue. Starting date is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21. • Estate & Pre-Planning Guide-Special section published on January 21. Deadline is January 15. • Super Showdown Pages-Our readers play games and make their predictions on the Super Bowl Game which is held on Sunday, February 2.

Businesses can be a part of this page with game specials and activities. The Super Showdown pages will be published on January 21 & 28.

Happy Birthday this week to my brother, John, on January 9. Enjoy your special day!

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Raymond Anthony Wears Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR83 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth May 20, 1957 and date of death November 7, 2019, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin,

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3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 13, 2020.

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

Sidney P. Jones 1097 Baker Ave Amery, WI 54001 715-491-2938

BY THE COURT: Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar November 29, 2019

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CARD OF THANKS The Family of Buddy Carlson would like to thank Dr. Klein, Julie, the ACC staff as well as the Amery Hospital and Clinic staff that cared for him over the years. We would also like to thank Amery EMS and officer Steve Clayton for responding so quickly and compassionately communicating “there was nothing that could be done”. Thank you to Pastor Diane House and Georgetown Lutheran for their care and hospitality. Thank you, Sherry Doornik and First Choice Quartet for sharing their musical abilities.

Thank you to those who braved the ice to attend the service and to those who stayed safely home but kept us in their hearts. Thank you to the Amery VFW and Legion for providing military honors and showing such kindness. Many will miss Buddy.

CARD OF THANKS The family of Dorothie Mueller would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of you who sent their sympathy for Dorothie–words, flowers & cards.

Our thank you goes out to Willow Ridge and Adoray Hospice for the love and care over the past few months.

Thanks to Tyler and Ed for being there for us. Also to Pastor Barry for all his kind words and all his visits to Dorothie over the years. She enjoyed them so much.

Thank you to Kris, Lou and Kathy for the beautiful music and to the ladies of the church for the lovely lunch.

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In loving memory of Carol (Haugerud) Mitchell on her birthday, January 10, 1952.

Always in our hearts, Your Family

NOTICE OF TOWN CAUCUS & TOWN MONTHLY BOARD MEETING TOWN OF ALDEN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the electors of the Town of Alden in the County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, that a Town Caucus will be held at the Alden Town Hall on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 7:00PM to nominate candidates for: OFFICE Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor

INCUMBENT Gerald Anderson Barry Ausen

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REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 7 p.m.

AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: None 8. New Business: Electrical Ordinance Set Open Book and Board of Review dates 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

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Applications can be located on our District website (Non-Certified Staff Application) or in the District office.

Deadline

Application accepted until January 14, 2020 or until position is filled.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Employer

School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005

Website

www.clwarriors.org

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

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The Information Technology Director serves as the subject matter expert, coordinating with key stakeholders throughout the County, in guiding the information technology vision and strategic direction for Polk County. Requires a BachelorÂśs Degree in Information Systems Administration , Computer Science or related field, 5-6 years related experience and/or train and 2 year project, system or departmental management experience as well of direct supervisory experience. Minimum of 1 year experience in local and wide area networks, virtual environments and database system development or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Ä&#x17E;Ä&#x201A;Ä&#x161;ĹŻĹ?ĹśÄ&#x17E; Ć&#x161;Ĺ˝ Ä&#x201A;Ć&#x2030;Ć&#x2030;ĹŻÇ&#x2021;Í&#x2014; :Ä&#x201A;ŜƾÄ&#x201A;Ć&#x152;Ç&#x2021; Ď­ĎľÍ&#x2022; ĎŽĎŹĎŽĎŹ

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Administrative Billing Specialist/CSR Join a 65 year old company with a proven reputation for quality service and outstanding customer care. We are hiring an Administrative Billing Specialist to prepare invoices for excavation related projects and support the staff in answering incoming calls for appointment scheduling, project updates, and more. This opportunity will be best met by a highly organized individual with the ability to focus on the minutiae of details and yet step back and look at the overall project including contracts, vendor invoices, time tracking reports, and weld notes.

The Administrative Billing Specialist will create invoices in a timely manner ensuring all job labor and materials have been veriwed. A positive, relationship-building attitude and communication style is necessary in working with customers and other team members.

Finding joy in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, but humorwlled environment should be on the candidate's checklist as they seek a long-term career move.

Strong skills with Microsoft Ofwce and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions are required; experience with T-Sheets is a plus. A background in construction services helpful. College education preferred, but real life experience and contributions are most important.

Please submit a cover letter expressing why you like digging into the details and producing marketingbased, 100% correct billings. Resumes sent without a cover letter and compensation expectations will not be considered.

Benewt package includes vacation, paid holidays, 100% premium paid for employee health insurance, 401k, and a great team to work with and grow together.

Email responses to lee@olsonsinthepink.com.

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Conservatives seek immediate purge of voters in Wisconsin

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leader of a conservative law firm said Thursday it will ask a judge to find the Wisconsin Elections Commission in contempt and fine its members $2,000 a day until it immediately purges more than 200,000 voters from the rolls, a move Democrats are fighting in the key battleground state.

A judge last month ordered the purge of voters who may have moved and didn’t respond within 30 days to notification sent by the elections commission in October. The bipartisan commission has deadlocked twice on attempts by Republicans to do the purge immediately while an appeal to the court order is pending.

Rick Esenberg, leader of the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty that brought the lawsuit, said the commission must purge the voters now. The judge in December ruled that the commission was breaking state law by not removing voters who did not respond to the October mailing asking that they confirm their address.

“Court orders are not suggestions,” Esenberg said on WISNAM. “They are not rendered inoperative by the fact that you filed an appeal.”

Rick Esenberg Esenberg said he planned to Wisconsin Institute file a motion later Thursday in for Law and Liberty Ozaukee County Court asking the judge to fine five of the six commissioners $2,000 a day for being in contempt of the order. The motion does not name one of the three Republicans on the commission who has proposed immediately purging the voters. Commission spokesman Reid Magney had no immediate comment. Gillian Drummond, spokeswoman for the Department of Justice, which is defending the commission, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The affected voters come more heavily from Democratic areas of Wisconsin, a key state in the 2020 presidential election. President Donald Trump nar-

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‘Court orders are not suggestions.

They are not rendered inoperative by the fact that you filed an appeal.’

rowly won the state in 2016 by fewer than 23,000 votes and Wisconsin is expected to again be one of the most hotly contested states this year.

Democrats fear forcing voters whose registration was nullified to re-register would create a burden on them and hurt turnout. Republicans argue that removing the voters would ensure that the rolls are not full of people who shouldn’t be voting.

Esenberg’s group has asked that the conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court immediately take the state’s appeal of the case. The case is currently before a state appeals court. The commission has asked the appeals court to put the original ruling on hold, but it has not yet acted. The Supreme Court

has not said yet whether it will take the case.

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin also has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the purge. That lawsuit argues that it would be a violation of constitutional due process rights to deactivate the registrations of the voters without proper notice.

The elections commission in October mailed about 232,500 voters to tell them records indicated they had moved and they needed to verify that the address where they were registered to vote was current. Of those, about 209,000 have not requested continuation at their current address or re-registered at another one.

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Hear about our immediate openings: Quality Manager, Maintenance Mechanic, E&I Tech, Lab Tech, Warehouse

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