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Granica joins COUNTRY 1,000-point club, gunning for more

City gets sticker shock over West Campus’s HVAC replacement cost

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Led by 5-10 junior forward Madelyn Granica, the Amery girls’ basketball team (8-3, 4-2 MBC) has been kicking school records to the curb.

In the 2017 portion of the season, the Warriors twice set single game scoring records. Then on Jan. 2, Granica joined elite company, individually, as she became just the sixth Warrior girls’ player ever to score 1,000 career points, in a 57-20 win over Boyceville.

Heading into the Jan. 2 showdown with Boyceville, Granica knew she needed 22 points to join the 1,000 point club. Although Boyceville is a having a down year, the Bulldogs have long been a perennial power in a tough DunnSt. Croix Conference, and Granica knew it wouldn’t be easy to keep up her 24 points per game average.

“I definitely looked to score a lot during the beginning of the game on Tuesday, but our game plans didn’t change,” Granica said. “The team all worked together to come out with a big win.”

Granica emerged the biggest winner of the night, both with her team and individually, finishing with 29 points and matching Amery’s all-time scoring record holder, Taylor Luke, as the only two Warriors to reach 1,000 points in 56 games.

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Madelyn Granica, a junior forward on the Amery girls basketball team, became the sixth girl in school history to hit the 1,000 point mark in scoring. Granica hit the milestone Jan. 2 and has her eyes set on breaking the school record of 1,304 points.

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VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 Finance committee members have approved a $25,000 budget amendment to repair a failing portion of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at the Amery Hospital West Campus, the building that houses the Amery Police Department and Library. But it’s only a band-aid for now.

Estimates suggest that the city could soon be on the hook for one third of the $2 million total replacement cost of the system.

The city has one-third ownership in the Amery Hopsital and Clinic West Campus Condo Association, which meets annually in December. Parties agree that by square footage the city is responsible for one-third of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 the HVAC replacement—estimated at $650k.

VOL.City 131 NO.offi 19 cials www.moraminn.com have yet to$1.00 determine where the necessary $25k will come from, much less an amount like $650k. Still, the impending project is expected to take place in the next 3 to 5 years.

When City Administrator Kim MooreSykes met with Association members Deb Rudquist and Jim Leadholm this December, she learned of the impending repairs, none of which had been budgeted by the city.

Moore-Sykes says she informed the Rudquist and Leadholm that with the city budget

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Criticism continues at Dec. school board meeting while legal action looms against district

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“I’m not a disgruntled employee.

That was a convenient label to attach to a knowledgeable whistleblower.

I am a disgusted taxpayer,” Nelson said.

Nelson feels that instead of investigating claims about alleged unethical behavior and hostile work environment made by several different people regarding the current Superintendent, board members chose to “look the other way, and pretend those

issues did not exist.”

School policies dictate that such claims be investigated by a third party, which sources confirm did not occur.

During November’s meeting of the Amery School Board, board members voted 4 to 1 to change grievance-reporting procedures for support staff, requiring them to report to the board president when their grievances pertain to the Superintendent, rather

THE SUN For the second month in a row, community comments at the Amery School Board meeting featured critical statements by former district employee, Kori Nelson.

Nelson spoke for several minutes on Dec. 18 about complaints that had been brought to the board’s attention, and from her perspective, ignored.

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than report the issues to any member of the board. That meeting also culminated with the termination of Superintendent Kuchta’s Administrative Assistant, Dena Babcock.

At December’s meeting, Nelson also voiced concern over what she perceives to be a growing lack of transparency at the district, and requested a detailed record of all receipts and expenses approved by the board in the SEE SCHOOL PAGE TWO

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last month, as is required to be provided for inspection at each school board meeting.

Nelson has yet to receive the list of expenses as of Jan. 8. When pressed about the lack of response, Superintendent Jim Kuchta told the Free Press that Nelson’s request needed to be in writing, which didn’t happen until she sent a follow-up email on Jan. 7.

Kuchta responded via email that there had been a delay with the holiday and a technical problem.

“My intention has never been to withhold any information that can be shared with you or the public,” he said. “My intention is to provide all public documents you have requested that the school attorney advises me to.”

On December 22, after visiting the school to deliver holiday gifts, Nelson was informed by school staff, and then Superintendent Kuchta, that she would no longer be allowed at the District Office because of, in Kuchta’s words, her “actions and words regarding school district officials.”

The Amery Free Press reached out to school board members several times for their response to Nelson’s statements, specifically to being accused of looking the other way and ignoring what she considers “whis-

tleblowing.” Board members were also asked to comment on Nelson’s statements about policy 672, and allowing the district administrator to spend up to $50,000 without board approval, and their overall feelings on the perception of decreased transparency at the district.

Chelsea Whitley responded, but spoke only of her beliefs regarding transparency, leaving the other issues unaddressed.

“I have a strong commitment to transparency,” she said. “Taxpayers should have easy access to monitor a public school’s business both fiscally and academically. The school is compliant with policy 171.1 and the law for giving 24 hours notice in advance of meetings. The fact that notice was posted 48 hours in advance in the past does not mean the Board is less transparent.”

Dale Johnson also responded to the transparency issue.

“These comments concern me,” he said. “I don’t know what we would have to hide or why we would hide anything. I believe the public should be able to see whatever they are legally entitled to see, and to see it in a timely manner.”

Superintendent Kuchta said that he was given authority to respond on behalf of the entire board by Board President Darren Van Blaricom.

Regarding Nelson’s concerns over policy 672 and the $50,000 unapproved spending limit, Kuchta explained that the policy pertains to bidding and purchasing, and grants authority for the District Administrator or designee to make purchases up to $50,000 that are already approved in the budget.

“This provides a means to operate more efficiently. The accusation that the District Administrator can make random purchases for large sums is inaccurate and ridiculous. Purchases for $50,000 or more still require board approval.”

None of the board members responded to Kori’s accusations of ignoring whistleblowing from employees.

Noteworthy items •In an effort to corroborate claims made by Nelson and others, the Free Press has fi led an open records request with the district for detailed lists of expenses, as well as Superintendent Kuchta’s employment contract and compensation details. Although the Free Press has yet to receive the document, Kuchta’s two-year employment contract is set to automatically renew this month unless the board chooses to enact a notice of non-renewal.

Also included within the request was any recent documentation noti-

fying the district of pending legal action. While Kuchta confirms that such documentation does exist and was served to the district, it too, has yet to be provided. Details of any pending litigation are also unknown.

•The Amery Free Press learned that Northwest Communications had not been airing either the Nov. or Dec. school board meetings on Amery’s public access television. On Jan 2.

Northwest’s Scott Jensen said that the school did not submit either month’s fi le for air, and that they simply run what they are sent. Upon inquiring with the school Jensen was told that the issue was related to the lengthy meetings and their fi le size. Jensen requested the fi le which was made available and subsequently put on the air Jan. 2. Amery School Board meetings are also available for public viewing on YouTube.

•Three individuals have fi led the appropriate paperwork to run for two open positions on the Amery School Board on April 3, meaning the top two vote getters will win seats at the table. President Darren Van Blaricom and Treasurer Lynn Blomstrand have both re-fi led candidacy for their positions. Also on the ballot is Kori Nelson’s husband, Doug Nelson.

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Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel said, “Madelyn is just plain hard to guard. Her maturation as a scorer continues to grow everyday. She is a sponge to everything that is taught to her.”

He added that her commitment to the game includes everything from offseason shooting to her summer strength and conditioning program to playing AAU ball.

All of that extra training has led Granica to being a scoring threat from virtually anywhere on the court, as she is hitting 60 percent from the floor and better than 40 percent of her shots from 3-point range.

“With her ability to shoot the three, if defenders guard her too close or have bad closeouts, she can drive around them and attack the rim,” Brotzel said. “With her strength and size, she is also capable of posting up and scoring with her back to the basket.”

That aggressive inside play has resulted in more than 70 trips to the free throw line so far this season, where she has improved her shooting percentage to 71 percent over the first half of the season. To top it off, Granica is also the team’s leading rebounder and has already surpassed 100 rebounds this season - in addition to leading the Warriors in steals and blocked shots.

“Madelyn is an inspiration for all young athletes and a great role model,” Brotzel said. “She does things the right way. She’s a three-sport athlete that dedicates herself to all of her sports. She’s a competitor that has the drive to win. Most importantly, Madelyn is a great person.”

“I now realize how hard this accomplishment is, since so few people have accomplished it, and especially in such a fast time,” Granica said. “It really made me think about how much I can influence people and how much others look up to me on the court, and even off.”

Now that the 1,000-point landmark is in her rear view mirror, Granica doesn’t

appear to have any intentions of slowing down. With another 28-point effort against New Richmond on Jan 4, Granica increased her career point total to 1,035 points, helped extend Amery’s winning streak to four games and kept the Warriors in the top half of the Middle Border Conference Standings.

“Being able to coach an athlete like Madelyn has been a great experience for me,” Brotzel said. “We share the same passion for the game. She is very coachable, and we have a great coach-player relationship. She takes what we give her and tries to better herself everyday. It’s not very often you get a chance to coach a player like her.”

With 11 games remaining in the regular season, Granica is on pace to break 1,300 points before the playoffs and move her way ahead of Kati Wenzel for third place on the Amery all-time scoring list.

Even that won’t be enough for this driven junior who said, “Now that I’ve reached 1,000 points, my next goal as an individual player is to break Amery’s alltime scoring record.”

And that’s something well within range as she continues to improve her game.

Until then, Granica thanks her family, friends and coaches for supporting her.

Amery Girls’ Basketball 1,000 Point Scorers •Taylor Luke (Class of 2009) - 1,557 career points •Kelly Stewart (Class of 2011) - 1,384 career points •Kati Wenzel (Class of 1990) - 1,304 career points •Melanie Christenson (Class of 1996) 1,282 career points •Heather Byl (Class of 2009) - 1,065 career points (758 for Osceola, 407 for Amery) •Madelyn Granica (Class of 2019) - 1,035 career points

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cycle occurring in the fall, next year’s meet ing would also be too late to budget any such impending expenses. The Association will meet next October to determine a more firm number for the project.

As a hospital building, the West Campus building has a more specialized HVAC system than what would be required by the library or police department in a normal setting.

Finance committee members

were left with many unanswered questions. Is the more expensive HVAC necessary? Is the Condo Association required to competitively bid the project? Would the police dept. and library be better off in a different facility altogether? Contractually, the city may be legally tied to the expense.

Moore-Sykes is still in the information-gathering phase of the situation. It’s unknown if the city will request the project to be competitively bid, or if there is any legal obligation for the West Campus Condo Association to do so.

Correction and clarification In the article ‘School report cards take a concerning dip’ published Jan. 2, 2017, a transposed number caused an error in the chart labeled ‘Trend by Amery School Building.’ The 2016-17 data should have left both the Middle School and Intermediate School in the ‘Exceeds Expectations’ category, with scores of 74.6 and 81.9 respectively, meaning the Intermediate School’s performance actually went up from 2015-16. The

revision leaves the Middle School with a dip of greater than ten points, in which case the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) urges caution in interpretation.

DPI says it’s unclear whether such changes are due to an actual change in school performance or a symptom of statistical volatility.

The Amery Free Press regrets the error and apologizes for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.

Significantly Exceeds Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Meets Few Expectations

Left, a corrected graph shows the correct trend of each school individually.

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JANUARY 2, 9, 23 Healthy Weight for Life 3-part series to teach you what really works for long-term weight loss 4:30-6 p.m. Registration required, call Katy at Amery Hospital & Clinic 715268-0290.

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Polk County Democrats Thursday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m.

Polk County Democrats will hold their monthly meeting at Village Pizzeria in Dresser.

Gubernatorial candidates Matt Flynn and Dana Wachs will speak and answer questions.

Regular meeting afterwards.

JANUARY 12 Art Exhibit

Poco Penners writers group The regular meeting of the Poco Penners writers’ group will be held on Friday, Jan. 12, 1 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Public Library.

JANUARY 12-13 Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre “Peter Pan” Two professional actor/directors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre will direct the production of “Peter Pan” and play the roles of Tiger Lil and Captain Hook. Performances are scheduled for Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Amery High School auditorium.

Up to 81 local children will play the roles of Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, Nana, Tinkerbelle, The Crocodile, The Pirates, The Lost Kids and the other inhabitants of Neverland.

JANUARY 13 A writer’s forum Local writers reading their orginal stories, poems, and essays as published in Northern Lakes’ ‘Soundings.’

JANUARY 17 Rise Together Amery Police Department invites you to a special presentaiton of ‘Rise Together,’ a presentaiton that encourages students to stand up and speak out on the issues they care most about; breaking the silence around suicide, bullying, mental illness, drugs & alcohol..

Event will be held at the Amery Classic Theatre on January 17 at 6 p.m. Program is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Reserve your seat by visiting eventbrite.com and searching for Amery, Wis.

JANUARY 18 Scandinavian Hygge

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An art exhibit features the works of Amery students will open at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts.

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Heating up the track Ice racing enthusiasts enjoyed their opening ice on Lake Wapogasset this weekend, thanks to colder temps and thicker ice. The Lake Wapogasset Ice Racing club invites spectators and those interested in learning more about ice racing to join them at the Waterside landing on Saturdays and Sundays through the winter. Drivers with studded steer tires will take to the ice from approximately 11-3:30 both Saturdays and Sundays, with awards to follow. Club president Eric Crosby says that four wheelers and utility vehicles are welcomed to join the fun on Sundays as well.

To volunteer with the club or get involved, stop by the festivities and ask to speak with Eric.

The Farm Table Foundation invites you to experience the concept of Hygge, a complete absense of annoyance or anything overwhelming! Celebrate the idea of taking pleasure from the presence of gentle, soothing things. Terry Kelzer will cook a variety of Scandinavian dishes.

All ages and abilities are welcome to attend this demonstration only class. Tickets are $30.

Reserve at eventbrite.com.

JANUARY 18 Amery Area Historical Society plans meeting Amery Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. in the History Room at Amery Public Library. It will be the first meeting held since the group adopted its revised by-laws last December.

Under the changes, the society will hold six regularly scheduled meetings per year and pursue an ambitious membership campaign.

Updates will be given on recent acquisitions to the museum and the continuing dialog with Janet Seymour, representative of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, on how to improve local historical initiatives.

The History Room is located in the lower level of the library and is handicapped accessible.

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dress warmly.

Park admission stickers are required for this event and will be available for sale at the park.

For more information contact WI Interstate Park 715-483-3747.

raffle ticket prizes.

A Chicken Dinner will be held at the church from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Community Emergency Preparedness evening in Barron

Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S, Amery, is the site for the Republican Party of Polk County Caucus to be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28. Adam Jarchow and candidates for election in 2018 are invited.

During the caucus they will elect delegates to represent Polk County at the District 7 Caucus March 17 and the 2018 RPW State Convention May 12-14 in Milwaukee.

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department, Office of Emergency Services, will be conducting a 90-minute presentation on Community Emergency Preparedness.

They will meet on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 644 South 6th St. in Barron.

This event is open to the public and will include topics on disasters that can happen in Barron county, local emergency response resources, and what families can do to be prepared for these events.

JANUARY 27 Youth in Harmony Grades 6 through college are invited to a one-day singing event where they will learn about close harmony and enjoy the music of some top notch teaching quartets. A free public concert will be held at 4:30 that afternoon at the Amery High School Auditorium. More information and registration at youthinharmonyfestival.org.

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Learn to Ice Fish on Wisconsin Winter Free Fishing Weekend

St. Joseph Ice Fishing Contest

Meet on Rainbow Lake in Straight Lake State Park, located northeast of Luck, on Saturday, Jan. 20, from noon to 3 p.m.

No fishing license required!

The fishing holes will be drilled, jig poles rigged, bait ready, and all you have to do is

North Twin Lake, Amery, is the site for the 54th Annual St. Joseph Church Ice Fishing Contest on Sunday, Jan. 28. Fishing is from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

There will be Kids’ Fishing Contest, On-Ice Raffle Prizes, Fishing Contest prizes and

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FEBRUARY 10 Love poems A reading of love poems for St. Valentine’s Day will take place at Northern Lakes Center for the Arts. Poems will be read by members of the Northern Lakes Theatre Guild.

FEBRUARY 14 Italian Date Night Looking for something special to do with your love for Valentine’s Day? Ditch the reservations and join Terry Kelzer at the Farm Table Foundation for an Italian Date Night in the kitchen! While you sit back and enjoy some wine, Terry will demonstrate handmade ravioli, agnolotti, and tortellini along with delicious fillings and sauces for each. Add a slice or two of fresh Italian bread, and finish the night with Tiramisu for dessert! Wine by the glass will be available for purchase.

Event takes place 6 to 8 p.m.

Tickets are $40 and available at eventbrite.com.

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Preparations for Super Bowl LII (52 for those like me who struggle to remember Roman numerals) in Minneapolis have been underway for months.

Committees have been formed, volunteers vetted and transportation and security plans are in place. Hotel rooms, apartments and homes have been reserved for the event.

The city’s population will swell by one million during the 10 days leading up to the Super Bowl, according to estimates from the event organizers.

Houston saw 1.3 million visitors during the 10 day period before last year’s Super Bowl.

Last summer, the Minnesota Publisher State Fair had almost two milTom Stangl lion visitors over its 12-day run, so the city in theory can handle the influx of visitors.

I’ve only attended the Minnesota State Fair once in my five years living here. My wife and I went this past year on a day that set attendance records for the fair. We went early in the day and left by mid-afternoon, part of the seemingly endless tide of people walking around the fairgrounds.

We got to see everything that we wanted to see, ate the foods that we wanted to eat. When we paused for lunch, we even found a place to sit on a picnic table.

When I was walking around, I found it helpful to focus on the immediate area we were occupying. Looking too far down the road at the seemingly endless undulating mass of humanity brought on a feeling of claustrophobia and anxiousness. I was relieved when we were on the bus headed back to where we parked off site.

I grew up in a small town and have lived the majority of my life in communities with populations under 10,000 people. I tend to get a bit overwhelmed in crowds. I can’t imagine what it will be like for the Super Bowl.

It’s a wonderful opportunity for the Twin Cities to shine in the national spotlight. Minneapolis last hosted a Super Bowl in 1992.

With the Vikings making the playoffs and hosting a playoff game this weekend, the preparations for the Super Bowl will be compressed.

The Vikings’ 13-3 season has some believing that the team may be the first to play in their home stadium for the Super Bowl.

It’s a great storyline, one that can be played up in the local media as well as in the seemingly eight hour long pre-game show for the Super Bowl.

I’m not a fan of the Vikings, haven’t been one since they broke my heart in 1970 when they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV (the fourth Super Bowl). In my youthful exuberance, I chose a new team: the Miami Dolphins. Yes, it hurts every year.

The Vikings have made four Super Bowl appearances. In addition to Super Bowl IV, the team played in Super Bowl VIII (eight, a loss to the Dolphins), IX (nine, a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers) and Super Bowl XI (eleven, a loss to the Oakland Raiders).

As a long suffering fan of a team that hasn’t won a playoff game in 17 years, I can appreciate Vikings fans. My hope for the fans is if the team is fortunate to get to the big dance, they better win.

The alternative is too much to bear.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Jarchow represents conservative values To the Editor, I am supporting Adam Jarchow in the special election on January 16, 2018 for the 10th District Senate seat previously held by Senator Sheila Harsdorf.

Adam is from the local area and as an attorney Adam has spent his career working for small businesses, farmers, community banks, and local communities. Adam is always willing to talk with anyone that needs help. Adam has many endorsements from local leaders and sportsmen.

Adam has delivered conserva-

tive results. He knows how to meet the needs of his local constituency by converting their needs into bills that can be passed in the legislature. In his first 2 terms in the Assembly, a dozen of Jarchow’s bills have been signed into law by Governor Scott Walker. His votes on other bills helped in reducing burdensome regulations for our local businesses, lowered taxes, frozen tuition for UW students, and protected property rights. I fly the American Flag at my property and am thankful that those rights to do so have been strengthened

by a bill authored by Adam and signed into law. I am also very thankful that Adam has a heart for the unborn and supported efforts to ban the sale of body parts or tissue of aborted babies and is committed to zero taxpayer funded abortions Adam supports a smaller and more efficient government. Please join me in voting for Adam Jarchow on January 16, 2018.

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past the glitter that gets bought with gold. Demand more than the candidate who big money wants us to elect.

Rather than have this race with the Spring Election, Madison decided to spend our tax dollars for a special election on short notice, around the busiest holiday season of the year and when many people are out of town.

Patty’s opponent wants to reduce the drinking age to 19. As the owner of a bar, he profits. Meanwhile, we lose federal highway funding and neighboring teenagers come over to drink and drive home drunk on our roads alongside our families. It will be our tax dollars that pay for all of the additional alcohol-related crime that results and our communities that suffer for increase in crime.

Scientific American detailed how Scott Walker has dismantled Wisconsin’s Environmental Legacy. Patty’s opponent makes Walker look like a member of the Green Party with his free-for-all

approach to fracking, high capacity wells and lifting any community protections against pollution.

He’s paid well for these positions.

Patty’s opponent opposes basic fire safety protections backed

by Wisconsin firefighters. Even though these protections are relatively inexpensive and save lives and property, construction companies don’t want to deal with it and Patty’s opponent is funded by these construction companies.

Patty’s opponent does not understand addiction or the role prescription medication plays in it. Addiction plagues our communities, our children, the same regardless of party politics. We deserve a candidate who isn’t going to continue playing politics with the issue and start implementing some common-sense solutions that help our community as a whole.

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Demand More To the Editor, Patty Schachtner is the common-sense candidate for State Senate who will bring about positive changes for our broken response and mishandling of addiction, improvement for our public schools, conservation and working towards affordable mental and physical healthcare, particularly in rural areas. She is fiscally responsible and solution-oriented. She is the furthest from a partisan hack that politics has seen in a long time. Her life experience and common-sense perspectives aren’t Republican or Democratic, they’re Western Wisconsin. She has committed her life to public service and has a lifetime of Western Wisconsin experience to back up her understanding of the issues facing you, me, our kids, our families, our communities as a whole.

So, what’s the problem? She’s not bought and paid for by big money special interests. No fancy television ads. No flooding our mail boxes with expensive mailers. Dig

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Amery School District Continues to ‘Exceed Expectations’ on School Report Card THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Last week in the January 2, 2018 Amery Free Press, the featured article was titled, “Amery’s school report cards take a concerning dip.” We agree; some concerns exist with the recently released Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Report Card scores, but we wish to provide greater clarity and a wider perspective.

Over the course of the last five years, the Wisconsin DPI has measured the performance of schools through an Accountability Report Card which categorizes overall school performance as Significantly Exceeds Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, Meets Expectations, Meets Few Expectations, or Meets No Expectations.

Each year since 2012-13 when report cards were introduced, the School District of Amery has earned an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations.

In addition to the information in last week’s article, we would also like to mention the following successes:

• The 2016-17 District Report Card is Amery’s second highest district score, only surpassed in 2015-16 which placed Amery in the top fifteen percent of all Wisconsin school districts.

• The Amery School District is ranked sixth in the entire CESA #11 (out of thirty-nine districts in northwestern WI) and is ranked in the top twenty percent statewide.

• Amery Intermediate School ranks in the top third of over one thousand Wisconsin elementary/intermediate schools.

• Amery Middle School earned the third highest middle school student achievement score in the entire CESA #11 and has always been rated as Exceeds or Significantly Exceeds Expectations.

• Amery High School earned the highest ACT scores in the Middle Border Conference which ranks our students first of the forty high schools in this part of Wisconsin and twenty-first statewide.

As a result of these successes, we have established high standards; therefore, we are

disappointed that our district score has dropped. Yet, we also know that Amery school performance, when comparing this school year to school years of the past, is a comparison of a district which has exceeded expectations each of the last five years. When excellence is compared to excellence, it is tough to find an average or failing academic performance. We know work must be done. Every year, we focus on continuous improvement in educational opportunities for our students as we evaluate our student performance data and set goals. This year is no different.

One reason for the current dip in Amery’s score is the graduation rate. In Amery, each year, a handful of students continue beyond the four-year window because the Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA) ensures all students with disabilities have the legal right to remain in school until they are age twenty-one.

If students do not graduate in four years, they must be reported as non-graduates. It

is unfortunate that state reporting conflicts with federal regulations that were put in place to help prepare students for life beyond high school.

As stated in last week’s article, “The most recent dip can be blamed in large part on a widening gap between Amery’s regular-ed students and those requiring specialized education.” To clarify, these are students with special education needs as well as students who are economically disadvantaged and students who are English Language Learners.

We realize work must be done in addressing and closing the gaps. This work is in progress, and all Amery School District staff share the responsibility of educating all students, regardless of the students’ abilities and backgrounds.

The school report card does not completely define the School District of Amery’s success. What does not appear are the high quality Montessori and project based learning opportunities at our elementary and intermediate schools. What cannot be found

are middle school math scores that have been highest in the Middle Border Conference for 16 of the last 18 years as well as middle school academic interventions which ensure the learning and safety of all students. The report card does not tell the story of how our high school is the only high school in our conference to have a higher rate of students passing Advanced Placement exams than the state and national average.

Our success is a product of your children impressing and amazing us with their talents each and every day. Our success is the result of parents and educators who work tirelessly and selflessly to provide our children with a quality education.

We have never been prouder of the students and staff of the Amery schools. No means of statistical measurement can adequately define their boundless efforts and contributions.

Our children and our staff, consistently, on all counts, significantly exceed our every expectation.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s get out of the hole To the Editor, We stand at the end of a year in which our government’s ideological rejection of climate and environmental science has wrought long-term damage to public health and the earth, virtually guaranteeing that our children’s and grandchildren’s lives will be more difficult and dangerous than our own.

I watch the news and connect the dots.

In December the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a report on the accelerated melting of Arctic ice.

Emily Osborne, a NOAA researcher, says, “This data shows that the magnitude and the sustained rate of warming of the sea ice decline is

Jarchow is pro-life unprecedented over the last 1,500 years and likely longer.”

The melting of the Greenland ice cap alone adds about 270 billion tons of ice and water to the ocean each year, contributing to sea level rise that threatens coastal areas worldwide.

Also in December came the new United Nations estimate that around 258 million migrants are now living outside their birth countries. This number includes the vast influx of refugees stressing the capacities of host countries to which they’ve fled. We can attribute a significant portion of these to geographical crises resulting from climate change such as the loss of coastal homeland and economic devastation of drought.

One bright light in this gloom is a New York Times report that German consumers are now sometimes being paid to use power instead of vice versa. This is a dividend of Germany’s far-sighted investment of $200 billion in cleaner electricity sources over recent decades.

Here at least is cause for hope, even in the time of Trump and his regressive promotion of harmful dirty energy sources. There is a way out of the pit we’ve dug for ourselves. Let’s muster the political will to extricate ourselves from this trap in the year ahead.

Thomas R. Smith River Falls, Wis.

in Amery and the surrounding community. After presenting the idea to the City, and with the first $50,000 in donations secured, the City graciously donated the property for the purpose of the proposed facility. With this City commitment the small committee continued to apply for grants from many Foundations and finally the call went out to whoever believed in the need for this project within the Amery Community. Support was overwhelming with donations from hundreds of individuals, businesses and Foundations. To this date the value in donations collected for this facility exceeds $230,000. Annual contributions are still being received for the facility. In addition to the funds

raised, many players, community members and contractors donated their time and materials towards the construction of this project.

No tax dollars were used for the development of this facility.

The hope still exists to provide lights for one field and the other one in the future.

I believe Jorgenson Memorial Field needs to be left a City owned, community field, in memory of Dave and Andy Jorgenson as was the intention of everyone who graciously donated funds to make this memorial become a reality.

Thank you, Jim Knutson Amery, Wis.

Dear Editor, Adam Jarchow, at every turn, has been a true friend of the right to life. During his entire time in the State Legislature, he has been a strong supporter of pro-life legislation, and has voted pro-life 100% of the time. He has also pledged to stand by efforts to end the trade and use of aborted fetal tissue and end dismemberment abortion.

Adam Jarchow’s championing of the right-to-life cause, as well as his impeccable pro-life voting record, is truly a testament to his deep commitment to the protection of human life. On behalf of Wisconsin Right to Life’s Polk County Chapter and the many pro-life people of Polk County, I thank Adam Jarchow for all that he has done, and all that he will continue to do, to build a culture of life in Wisconsin.

Sincerely, Anna Trinitapoli Osceola, Wis. (Paid for and published as submitted)

About Jorgenson Field…

To the Editor, In response to the Amery School Districts proposal to buy out Jorgenson Memorial Field: As a former Men’s League softball player for 35+ years, former Amery Softball Association president and teammate of Dave and Andy Jorgenson, I feel a need to remind people of the spirit in which the Jorgenson Memorial softball facility was developed.

After Dave and Andy’s passing and seeing the need for facility improvements in Amery, the idea of developing a quality softball facility in their memory was explored and a committee was formed. One of the primary goals of the committee was to have it available to as many people as possible with-

Amery is the City of Lakes To the Editor, I watched the last school board meeting. It was very good.

The thought was presented to approach the City Council with the idea of changing the name of the street (Minneapolis) that runs in front of the school.

I researched the name Minneapolis for its meaning. Minne is pulled from the Dakota Indian language meaning water; apolis is Greek which means city. Is this not a description of our city?

Sincerely, Ted Zinn Amery, Wis.

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Lawmakers should keep promise on transparency JONATHAN ANDERSON YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

A week after Republicans in the state Legislature voted to gut the public records law in 2015, members of the Assembly sought to quell backlash over the plan.

A resolution that passed 96-1 affirms that the Assembly Your Right “remains to Know committed to our state’s Jonathan open record and open govAnderson ernment laws and policies, and will take all necessary steps to ensure that these laws and policies are preserved without modification or degradation.”

Fast-forward two-and-a-half years: Has the Assembly kept its promise? Here are some

recent events to consider.

In November, Assembly Chief Clerk Patrick Fuller and Senate Chief Clerk Jeffrey Renk denied public records requests from multiple news organizations for records of personnel and sexual harassment investigations.

Among other reasons for withholding the documents, the clerks claimed disclosure would have a chilling effect on employees’ use of the Legislature’s internal complaint process. This position was backed by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh), who argued that releasing records in such cases could reveal the names of victims and witnesses, even when identifying information has been blacked out.

Viewed in the best possible light, these are not unreasonable concerns. But courts in

Wisconsin have repeatedly affirmed that disclosing records about alleged misconduct by public officials and employees serves the public interest. And judges have found that victims and witnesses can be protected by redacting identifying information while disclosing the substance of what happened.

That same month, the Assembly passed a bill that blocks release of most police body camera footage. Only recordings depicting deaths, injuries, searches and arrests would be subject to release.

The measure further requires law enforcement agencies to deny requests for video recorded in places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as inside homes, unless all witnesses, victims and property owners sign a waiver consenting to the video’s disclosure.

Open government advocates, including the Wisconsin Free-

dom of Information Council, believe the bill unnecessarily hampers access to body camera footage, which the public is paying for. Already, the law allows police to deny release of records when the harm from disclosure outweighs the public interest.

Separately, the Assembly is considering a bill that would seal court records about people wrongfully convicted. The measure, AB 548, effectively turns the public records law on its head by requiring that records be confidential unless a judge finds there is an overriding public interest in access to the documents.

While the aim of the bill is commendable — to help those exonerated rebuild their lives — sealing off all records about wrongful convictions goes too far. Access to such information is essential if the public has any chance at holding prosecutors, judges and the justice

system accountable for wrongful prosecutions.

So, to review: The Legislature has refused to release records about personnel and sexual harassment investigations, advanced a bill to restrict access to body cam footage, and is considering legislation to seal off documents about wrongful convictions.

Has the Assembly kept its 2015 commitment to ensure the public records law is “preserved without modification or degradation?” You be the judge.

Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (www. wisfoic.org), a group dedicated to open government. Council member Jonathan Anderson is a reporter for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you, as always

Kinship needs your time To the Editor, Making friends with a child may not seem significant to many people but to those children and their families it can mean the world.

Did you know that Polk County has a mentoring program that is making a difference in the lives of over one hundred children throughout the county? Children that need a friend, an advocate, a listening ear, or just someone to spend time living life together for an hour a week.

My wife and joined Kinship of Polk County as mentors about 5 years ago and have had a great time spending time with our Kinship match. He has become a part of our family by just living life with us when we have our times together. When he is at our home

we try to make him feel at home.

He knows where the box of Legos is kept, where the board games are kept, he loves games, and has even come to appreciate spinach (thanks to our daughter making it part of a competition) in our times together. Over the last number of years we have learned that it does not require extraordinary efforts to be a mentor. It is actually the reverse. Very seldom have we planned a special event for the times we spend together. Usually it is just part of our ordinary life routine. A meal, a walk in the woods to take photographs together or an evening spent around a campfire; nothing out of the ordinary but at the same time we have made a friend who even in middle school is always excited to see us

and will come give us a hug even in front of his friends.

Life is not always easy for the children in the Kinship program.

As a result there can be challenges when you spend time together but having an additional adult in their life to stand in the corner with them can mean the world to a child and help them through difficult times. My hope is that you would consider contacting the Kinship office for more information about the program and how you can participate. You can find more information at polkkinship.org, or by calling the office at 715-405-3900.

Thank you.

Rich Potvin Frederic, Wis.

To the Editor, The Amery Area Food Pantry would like to THANK the community of Amery for so graciously supporting the pantry in 2017. The generosity of our area churches, schools, businesses, service organizations, and so many individuals helps us to continue to provide not only food items, but personal and household items, as well, to over 150 families each month in the Amery School District.

We would also like to THANK the many faithful volunteers who help us in SO many ways. You are truly a blessing to us!

We hope that 2018 will be a year that’s full of many blessings for our community.

Shirley Klopotek / Cheryl Bowman Executive Directors, Amery Area Food Pantry

Taking stock as we begin a New Year

BY LEE H. HAMILTON

This may seem odd, but as I look ahead to a year we all know will be momentous, you want to know what I feel most strongly? Gratitude.

I’ll tell you in a moment how much work we have ahead of us to strengthen our country. But I’m mindful of just how strong we Comments already are — on Congress with a resilient economy, Lee Hamilton an education system that has allowed more people to enroll in college and make dramatic gains in lifelong learning, and progress on issues

from climate change to social equality. We remain wealthy and powerful.

However, we have to work to retain and buttress our strengths. And as I suggested, we have our work cut out for us.

For one thing, we’ve always been an open country, welcoming a great diversity of people and remaining open to their aspirations and ideas. But we’ve been losing this. At the same time, too many Americans feel excluded and alienated from econo mic opportunity and what should be shared institutions.

All of this has been straining our politics. We are more polarized and politically divided than I’ve seen in my

I hope 2018 sees a turn toward addressing the defects in our political institutions and political culture - a shift in political life toward seeking the common good and focusing on the national interest. lifetime. I hope 2018 sees a turn toward addressing the defects in our political institutions and political culture — a shift in political life toward seeking the common good and focusing on the national interest.

This would allow us to re-focus on one of the defining features of our country’s history: that what we’re about as a nation is providing opportunity for all. That everyone has a role to play in contributing positively to a better neighborhood, a better community, a better state and nation, a better world. That as Americans, we devote ourselves to something larger than ourselves.

This sense of beckoning opportunity has been waning.

Yet here’s the thing. While I understand our problems, I utterly reject the idea that we can give into them. From its start, this nation has been about resolving problems. We did so by embracing our simple, core virtues: humility, hard work,

a welcoming attitude, inclusivity, neighborliness, consensus-building, and above all, a recognition that freedom has been given to us and we have an obligation to lead constructive lives.

That’s what we’re about as a country. Not decline, or division, or insurmountable obstacles. Let’s remember that in 2018.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Alcohol blamed in weekend crash south of Amery

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Several people were injured following a three-vehicle crash on Saturday at Highway 46 and 35th Avenue (WXCE Hill).

George J. Sleva, 28, who lists both Sleva Rush City and Taylor’s Falls addresses, was eastbound on 35th Avenue at approximately 2:32 p.m. when his Chevy Cobalt allegedly slid through the stop sign and into the path of a northbound Ford Escape driven by Judy Schwartzbau-

er, 52 of Amery. Schwartzbauer was also carrying a 12-year-old passenger. Sleva was also carrying two passengers: 36-year-old Melissa Riehle of Eau Claire, and a 15-year-old male passenger.

According to police reports, a third vehicle with unknown occupants went into the ditch to avoid the collision.

According to a probable cause report released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Sleva appeared unsteady on his feet and admitted to drinking a lowball of whiskey. Preliminary breath tests registered .204 blood/alcohol content. Sleva was placed under arrest for probable cause of his second Operating While Intoxicat-

ed (OWI) offense, this time while carrying a passenger under the age of 16.

Sleva was also operating without a valid driver’s license. His first OWI was in 2012 for heroin use, according to information listed in the report.

According to a report released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Schwartzbauer, her passenger, and Riehle were each sent to Amery hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Official charges against Sleva have yet to be fi led.

A third vehicle was forced off of the highway and into the ditch when an eastbound car slid into a northbound Ford Escape at Highway 46 and 35th Ave. on Saturday. Photo by Polk Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

Investigation points to Minn. pair in lawnmower theft case

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Two Minnesota men are now in custody and charged in connection with the theft of several commercial lawnmowers from Ace Hardware in

Frederic last March.

According to a criminal complaint fi led December 29, authorities used surveillance footage, witness reports, and early morning cell phone activity to identify 46-year-old Christopher R. Patraw of St. Paul, and 33-year-old

The Polk County Sheriff ’s Department asked for the public’s help in investigating the crime in a March 6, 2017 Facebook post. The pair are alleged to have made away with two yellow/gold Cub Cadet mowers valued at $9,499 and $11,999.

Michael A. Davis, who is now incarcerated in St. Cloud prison.

Davis told authorities that he and Patraw stole three zero-turn commercial Cub Cadet mowers, valued between $9k and $12k each, from the Frederic Ace Patraw Hardware on March 3, 2017.

According to the complaint, in the early morning of March 3, the men are alleged to have used a truck to tow three mowers away from the store and onto the nearby Gandy Dancer trail, where they then loaded the mowers onto a trailer. In the course of pulling the mowers onto the trail, one mower swung wide and broke its strap, striking a tree. The pair then allegedly pulled that mower off the trail and covered it with a tarp, and loaded the other two mowers before fleeing toward the Center City, Minn. area where they planned to sell the equipment. The men were also seen on camera ‘casing’ the store roughly one week before the incident.

Authorities interviewed acquain-

Polk County Arrest Reports January 2, 2018 Carlos Mosay, 32, Luck was arrested on Jan. 1, 2018 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Tara J. Nelson, 29, Turtle Lake was arrested on Dec. 28, 2017 for disorderly conduct and violating a 72-hour no-contact order.

Theresa M. Schafner, 31, Bloomer was arrested on Dec. 30, 2017 for a felony failure-to-appear warrant.

Dena L. Scalzo, 44, Balsam Lake was arrested on Dec. 29, 2017 for a probation hold.

Charles E. Cronwell, 22, Stillwa-

ter, Minn. was arrested on Dec. 29, 2017 for probation hold.

Kenneth J. Beaupre, 48, Barron was arrested on Jan. 1, 2018 for a Polk County warrant.

Dylan L. Moll, 22, Amery was arrested on Dec. 30, 2017 for OWI 1, disorderly conduct, and resisting an officer.

Hank R. Shires, 29, Amery was arrested on Jan 1, 2018 for disorderly conduct, reckless driving, and OWI 1.

Dylan D.H. Smolak, 24, Osseo was arrested on Jan. 1, 2018 for OWI 1.

These entries are based on

information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest).

These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

tances of the men in the Frederic area. One witness reported that Patraw had called him several days after the theft, and told him to park at the dump and walk a thousand feet down the Gandy and look in the woods.

Patraw told him to Davis look for “the color of the sun covered up by a dark cloud worth ten-to-twenty thousand dollars,” and that’s all he could say on the phone. The witness said he didn’t follow through with Patraw’s instructions, and told Patraw to lose his number.

Davis was interviewed while in custody in St. Cloud Prison and admitted his and Patraw’s involvement. Patraw was charged with two counts of felony theft on Dec. 29. A warrant was issued and Patraw was taken into custody in Ramsey Co. on Dec. 30. Patraw, who also goes by the last name of Newman, is currently on probation in Minnesota and including fleeing a police officer and car theft. Davis has not yet been charged.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Dean C. Koehler and Abigail E. Kromrey were issued a marriage license on Dec. 24, 2017.

Monty D. Stanton and Betty A. Tisdale were issued a marriage license on Dec. 24, 2017.

Shane A. Erickson and Kimberly A. Magney were issued a marriage license on Dec. 24, 2017.

Tyler M. Jubrud and Brittany F. Hankel were issued a marriage license on Dec. 26, 2017.

Austin L. Ziemann and Katlyn M Fouks were issued a marriage license on Dec. 26, 2017.

Blake R. Gilles and Katrina M. Monson were issued a marriage license on Dec. 27, 2017.

Eric A. Plain and Cristy L. Studeman were issued a marriage license on Dec. 28, 2017.

Joshua L. Hendrickson and Anna A. Badman were issued a marriage license on Dec. 27, 2017.

Aaron P. Kurkowski and Amy M. Helin were issued a marriage license on Jan 2, 2018.

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Prison for Deer Park man who admitted child sex assault

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Miller

For admissions of inappropriate sexual contact with three juvenile siblings, 66-year-old Mark Miller of Deer Park will spend the next ten years behind bars, followed by eight more years of close supervi-

sion by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

Miller has been in custody at the St. Croix County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond since the allegations surfaced in the spring of 2017.

According to the criminal complaint in the case, the juveniles told investigators that they had had sexual contact with Miller and that it often occurred while they were sharing a bed with him.

Miller was originally charged with two counts of first-degree child sexual assault and a third count of second-degree sexual assault of a child in June of 2017. Miller told authorities that he was ‘just being a kid with them,’ and made a mistake in ‘letting it go that far,’ according to the complaint.

He pled guilty to the charge of second-degree sexual assault of a child in October. The first two counts were dismissed but read in for sentencing

purposes.

Once Miller is released he will be required to register as a sex offender, and can have no contact with any of the victims or their parents. Miller was also ordered to have no contact with anyone under age 18 unless supervised by an adult.

Car theft among alleged activity in New Year’s crime spree

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Osceola authorities responded to a domestic disturbance in the early morning of New Year’s Day, resulting in more than a disorderly conduct charge for 32-year-old Susan M. Sauve of Oscoela.

Sauve told responding officers that she was the ‘victim,’ and was attempting to leave the scene in a Sauve vehicle when they arrived. Officers noted that Sauve was twitching and picking at herself, and appeared to be under the

influence of methamphetamine.

Sauve’s relative welcomed officers into the home for questioning and discussion, where Sauve immediately became combative and attempted to throw a glass at the relative. His story was that Sauve arrived at his residence unannounced and became hostile.

Sauve resisted the officer’s attempts to restrain her and place her under arrest, forcing officers to use a Taser to get her under control.

At the jail, Sauve was found to be in possession of a blank check belonging to the relative. The relative reported that she did not have permission to have the check.

Upon attempting to tow the gray Infinity that

Sauve arrived in, officers discovered that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Minnesota.

The vehicle’s owner reported that it had been stolen earlier that morning as it was warming up.

Sauve has been charged with felony driving a vehicle without consent (car theft), disorderly conduct, theft of movable property, and resisting / obstructing an officer.

In a separate incident, Sauve pled guilty to misdemeanor charges of taking a vehicle without consent in July of 2017, and was ordered to pay a fine of $256.60.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Jan. 2, 2018 Nathaniel A. Anderson, 22, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50; display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Spencer J. Anderson, 16, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Lisa J. Dahl, 53, Milltown, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Bretton A. Eliason, 22, Wanamingo, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1619 mph), $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Patrick S. Gibbs, 46, South St. Paul, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Holly J. Grengs, 18, Star Prairie,

fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

John C. Hase, 76, Menomonie, fail to yield right of way from parked position, $175.30.

Paige C. Jeffrey, 27, Osceola, fail to yield for yield sign, $175.30.

Cody A. Johnson, 16, Chisago City, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Bill B. Jury, 56, Shell Lake, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Kuo Ching Lin, 42, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Kallyn R. Norlander, 28, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Miguel L. Salas, 38, New Richmond, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Clayton J. Seul, 43, Amery, fail-

ure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Scott A. Sirek, 38, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Billie J. Webb, 17, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Tracy Wilson, 36, Grantsburg, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Tessa M. Zeller, 35, Grantsburg, fail to yield while making left turn (resulting bodily harm), $389.50.

Robert M. Zuniga, 50, Mounds View, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Polk County Divorces Filed Jamie M. Scherff, 39, Turtle Lake and Aaron P. Schreff, 38, Almena fi led for divorce on Dec. 15, 2017.

Carrie A. Fouks, 42, Amery and Chad L. Fouks, 44, Baldwin fi led for divorce on Dec. 15, 2017.

Harlen G. Hegdal, 61, Balsam Lake and Ellen L. Butler, 60, Minneapolis, Minn. fi led for divorce on Dec. 19, 2017.

Anita M. Danielson, 56, St. Croix Falls and Steven S. Bont, 56, St. Croix Falls fi led for annulment/legal separation on Dec. 19, 2017.

Billie J. Clark, 46, Cameron and Kevin M. Clark, 47, Amery fi led for divorce on Dec. 21, 2017.

Amery Police Report Amery Police Report 12/29/17-01/04/18 12/29/17, 03:04PM, Assist other agency 12/29/17, 05:37PM, Vehicle lockout 12/29/17, 05:58PM, Vehicle lockout 12/29/17, 06:52PM, Car vs. building accident 12/29/17, 07:16PM, Suspicious activity 12/29/17, 07:26PM, Assist citizen 12/29/17, 07:31PM, Motor vehicle accident 12/29/17, 08:43PM, Traffic complaint 12/30/17, 12:05AM, Disturbance 12/30/17, 08:48AM, Assist public works 12/30/17, 01:42PM, Assist citizen 12/30/17, 10:33PM, Assist other agency

12/31/17, 01:05AM, Assist EMS 12/31/17, 09:30AM, Noise complaint 12/31/17, 01:59PM, Motor vehicle accident 13/31/17, 08:40PM, Animal control call 12/31/17, 11:18PM, Noise complaint 01/01/18, 03:01AM, Assist citizen 01/01/18, 05:51AM, Assist other agency 01/01/18, 08:17AM, Assist EMS 01/02/18, 01:06AM, Battery/assault report 01/02/18, 09:48AM, Welfare check 01/02/18, 11:16AM, Welfare check 01/02/18, 03:30PM, Assist citizen 01/02/18, 08:01PM, Mental health call 01/02/18, 08:39PM, Harassment complaint

01/03/18, 07:58AM, Assist citizen 01/03/18, 08:23AM, Juvenile call 01/03/18, 09:30AM, K9 unit meet and greet with students Amery High School 01/03/18, 02:30PM, Assist in a civil matter 01/03/18, 03:05PM, Vehicle lockout 01/03/18, 08:00PM, Motor vehicle accident 01/03/18, 09:27PM, Motor vehicle accident 01/04/18, 01:14AM, Suspicious activity 01/04/18, 07:00AM, Assist other agency 01/04/18, 10:50AM, Suspicious activity 01/04/18, 11:38AM, Juvenile call 01/04/18, 12:15PM, Assist in a civil

matter 01/04/18, 02:34PM, Juvenile call 01/04/18, 03:30PM, Harassment complaint 01/04/18, 04:50PM, Assist citizen 01/04/18, 06:45PM, Assist other agency 01/04/18, 07:10PM, Welfare check Arrests: Nathan M. Bottolfson, 28 of Amery.

Disorderly Conduct-Domestic Hank R. Shires, 29 of Amery. Disorderly Conduct - Domestic, Reckless Driving, OWI 1st Nicole Marie Lundstrom, 38 of Milltown. OMVWI 3rd, Operating After Revocation, Fail to Install IID

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105 Years Ago January 9, 1913 Fire Threatens Village of Star Prairie The business portion of Star Prairie was threatened by fire Tuesday night. The blaze started from a gasoline stove in the rear of Fred Martinek’s blacksmith shop. That building and another, owned by Gust Arneson of Minneapolis and used by John Wilson as a carpenter shop, were destroyed by fire.

The village is without fire fighting apparatus. The blaze was finally stopped by a volunteer bucket brigade.

90 Years Ago January 12, 1928 Henry’s Made A Lady Out of Lizzy A steady stream of curious people filed in and out of the Thompson Motor Company’s office last Friday where the new Ford car was on display.

This car was the coupe and is a decided change from the old Ford car and makes one believe the new jazz song that is being heard over the radio the last few days, entitled, “Henry’s Made a Lady Out of Lizzy,” is more truth than jest.

Runs Foul of Game Laws Francis Gross was arrested last Yesterday’s Thursday for having too News many rabbits in his possesDiane Stangl sion and was taken before Judge McGinnis who fined him $50 or an option of 30 days in the county jail.

The boy decided on the 30-day sentence.

The law, passed the last session of the legislature, under which he was hauled into court is different than past laws governing this matter and it was ignorance of the law rather than any intent to break the law that got him into trouble.

The current law states: “Bag Limit on Rabbits 5 each day”.

Do You Know 1. When and by what white man, was the territory included in Wisconsin, first seen?

2. The yolks of eggs are rich in the vitamin that helps prevent rickets. What letter designates it?

3. Name the vegetable, which supplies juice equal to orange juice in preventing scurvy among children.

4. What two minerals are indispensable in building strong bones and teeth?

5. Which of the so-called cash crops, nets Wisconsin farmers the largest total income?

It’s This Way 1. In 1634 by Jean Nicolet, the French explorer.

2. Vitamin D 3. Tomato. However, it has been found most effective if used within nine months after the tomatoes are canned.

4. Calcium and phosphorus.

Both being found in milk, it is thought children will get plenty of the minerals by drinking a quart a day.

5. Potatoes. In 1925, this crop returned 8 percent of the farm revenue of the state.

75 Years Ago January 7, 1943 Amery Business Establishment Sold Announcement was made this week that Stenberg Mortuary in this city has been purchased by Theodore H. Nelson of Eau Claire.

Mr. Nelson became owner of the establishment January 1st and has been engaged in that line of work for a number of years in Eau Claire. He is married and is making plans to make his residence in this city in the near future.

Since 1912 C. W. Stenberg has operated the funeral parlor in Amery, having purchased the interest of J. G. Burman at that time. He has been a resident of this community since 1887.

Chester Burke as well as Mr. Stenberg will be associated with the new management according to the new owner, Mr. Nelson.

Union State Bank Wins Recognition The Mid-Western Banker, a magazine circulated throughout the banking industry in this section of the country, was resplendent with a photograph of the modernized Union State Bank of Amery as its cover picture for the month of December.

Published in Milwaukee, the periodical gave due credit to the local institution with the words, “Recently Modernized Union State Bank, Amery, Wisconsin.”

Food Rationing It seems that this editorial column would be incomplete in these tumultuous times if the word, “rationing” were not mentioned. February will mark the beginning of another page in the history of the rationing era – food.

The outstanding element concerning this new step is the fact that it, as some of the other ones, has been well advertised and emphasized through the medium of the radio and the press. OPA officials stressed the fact that this was a very necessary step, but why, it is increasingly hard to ascertain.

It has proven through the rationing of sugar, coffee and gasoline that advance notice merely gives everyone a chance to defeat the one purpose of the entire plan, that of making the existing supplies last longer. No enforcement group could ever be organized that would be able to search the dwellings of 130 odd million United States citizens to find if there are any undeclared commodities.

To speak frankly, pre-advertising of rationing plans has made the American learn to sleep with a guilty conscience.

Waiting on the line The telephone system was started in 1879 by George Griffin and Mr. L. Olcott and had 66 subscribers. Mrs. Abbott was in charge of the telephone central office and had to work until 8 o’clock p.m., and even on Saturdays and Sundays.

There should be no panicky feeling on the part of the civilians of this country concerning the new set-up. There is no great shortage of food at the present time nor will there be in the future. It is a method of stemming the tide of buying in the food that is most essential to the armed forces and to the allies, food that we in America can easily find substitutes for and not notice an appreciable difference.

70 Years Ago January 8, 1948 Youngster Knocked Down by Car Dame Fortune played an important role in an accident on Keller Avenue Friday afternoon, Jan. 2, when Dickey Kobs, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kobs, was knocked down by a car.

Ralph Casey of New Richmond driver of the car, stopped in six feet with little injury sustained by the youngster.

The accident occurred as Dickey ran between cars parked in the middle across the lane of traffic without looking.

Chief of Police Carl Burman issued a warning to parents of children and stated that another might not be so fortunate. “Teach your children to observe all precautions before crossing any street,” warned Carl.

Amery Aroused by Dog Poisoning Amery residents in general are up in arms these days and if the dog poisoning continues, some drastic steps may be taken.

To date, six dogs have been mysteriously poisoned from what appears to be strychnine according to Dr. H. Alme. Of

these six, two have recovered from the effects of the poison.

Dogs belonging to Reuben Olson, Leonard Wuiff, Edson Davis and Mrs. Laura Brandt are dead, thanks to the unknown culprit. Pets of Harley Matthews and R. H. McKinney have recovered from the poisoning.

Youngsters of the community have been cautioned not to pick up anything outside, for a few bits of what is believed to be poison have been found outof-doors. Those found were on pieces of chocolate candy and what appeared to be fish.

The line of reasoning that all this is just some ambitious rat poisoning has been practically ruled out by the experience of the McKinneys. The dog was seen to take something up and eat it from the sidewalk in front of the Wendel Johnson home.

After a short while, the dog collapsed but he did respond to treatment. Later, after a thorough cleaning, some bits of the same nature were found.

Incidentally, besides taking a chance of being shot by a dog lover, the culprit faces a fine of $500 or two years in jail or both.

Authorities are investigating the matter and action will be taken as soon as chemical analysis and poison reports have been secured.

Novel Scavenger Hunt Slated Jan. 23 Final plans have been made for a special and very unique type of scavenger hunt to be sponsored by the “Cupples Club” of the Congregational church on the night of Friday, Jan. 23.

This hunt differs from the

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usual scavenger hunt in that an attempt will be made to contact the entire town of Amery, street by street and house by house, with the “loot” collected used wholly for charitable purposes. Everything brought in from this hunt will be sent to the American Navajo Indians living in portions of Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.

Money received will be used to purchase additional food, medical supplies and to defray the shipping expense.

Similar hunts have been enacted in other communities and with the most amazing success. Suggested articles to be brought in from the “raid” by the groups who have already participated in such a hunt are: canned meats, shortening (liquid or solid, but in metal containers), dried fruits and vegetables, rice and other package grain products, canned or packaged baby foods, whole milk powder, coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate, dried yeast and soaps. Gifts of money are also welcomed by the group.

65 Years Ago January 8, 1953 Changeable Apparently suffering a change of heart in the still of the night, the weatherman has treated this community to some below zero days and portions of the night, warming up by daylight.

Tuesday, the temperature dropped to 18 below at midnight only to find it was -7 at 8 a.m. On Wednesday the mercury stood at 20 below at 1 a.m. with only zero recorded at 8 a.m.

Incidentally, 1952 ended with a moisture record of 24.35 inches a .39 below normal. Only 1.46 inches fell during the last four months of the year.

In 1951, the total moisture was 12.42 over the norm.

55 Years Ago January 17, 1963 New Sign in Town The only approved Civil Defense shelter for the general public in the city of Amery was designated with a sign during this past week. The area so marked is the basement corridor under the elementary portion of the school building and its rated capacity is 168 persons with provisions expected to arrive soon so that it may be stocked.

45 Years Ago January 11, 1973 Winter Returns With Vengeance Following the rainy weather experienced around these parts during the holiday season, winter weather once more has descended on the area.

An eight-inch snowfall forced schools to close on Thursday, January 4. Temperatures fell to subzero in the minus 25 degree range following the storm.

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Special District 10 Senate election just one week away

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ AND SUZANNE LINDGREN

Voters in Wisconsin’s 10th Senate District will choose a new representative Tuesday, Jan. 16, in a special election called by Governor Scott Walker after appointing former senator Sheila Harsdorf to secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Republican Adam Jarchow, Democrat Patty Schachtner and Libertarian Brian Corriea are competing for the seat.

Adam Jarchow Republican — Balsam Lake Adam Jarchow is the current District 28 Assembly representative, an attorney, small business owner and volunteer firefighter.

Jarchow His priorities include addressing the size and scope of government, which he has said is growing too rapidly to the detriment of northwestern Wisconsin. He describes himself as a pro-life advocate, defender of the Second Amendment and supporter of individual property rights.

Jarchow says he has delivered on campaign promises with legislation such as the Right to Hunt Act and the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights, and would continue pushing for reforms in the state Senate. However, some of his tactics for getting legislation passed have been controversial with elected officials in Polk County.

Patty Schachtner Democrat — Somerset Patty Schachtner is currently the St. Croix County medical examiner, a Somerset school board member, and volunteer on the boards of her local food shelf and a sexual and domestic violence reSchachtner covery center.

Her priorities include addressing drug addiction and mental health problems. Schachtner, who describes herself as a biker and bear hunter, has pointed to her history working across party lines to combat the abuse of prescription painkillers. If elected she says she would bring common sense solutions to the Senate and has vowed to improve economic opportunity through expanded skills training, investment in roads, K-12

schools and broadband infrastructure.

Brian Corriea Libertarian — Wilson Brian Corriea is a Navy veteran currently working in the insurance field. His campaign platform includes addressing the opioid and amphetamine epidemic, with an emphasis of shifting efforts from punishment to treatment.

Corriea Corriea has vowed to decriminalize marijuana, “freeing up law enforcement to focus on greater threats.”

He was critical of the state’s deal to attract Foxconn and has said he would work to rein in business subsidies and infrastructure spending.

He believes that, if elected, his position as a Libertarian would allow him to bridge political divides and emphasize ideas. He is the first Libertarian to run for the 10th District Senate seat.

Following the money Financial matters and political connections could very well make or break next Tuesday’s District 10 senate race. Schachtner, a relative newcomer to the political scene, began her campaign from zero. But Jarchow hit the ground running, both in campaign experience and finances, disclosing $33,000 in the bank at the start of his race. Campaign finance information from Brian Corriea was not available for this article because he has not reached the dollar amount in contributions that would require fi ling a report.

As of Dec. 4, 2017, Schachtner had garnered just over $13,000 in campaign contributions to Jarchow’s over $121,000. Jarchow’s figures, however, also include a $50,000 personal loan, while Schachtner discloses just $100 in borrowing.

Both campaigns have leaned heavily on funding from outside the boundaries of District 10, and both include significant contributions from committees.

Over half of Schachtner’s funding came from two committee contributions outside the district—$5,000 from the Friends of Mark Miller in Monona, Wis, and $2,500 from the Janet Bewley for Senate committee. The remainder is largely from private donors from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

Generally speaking, Jarchow garnered more contributions from those calling themselves business owners.

Still, the greater percentage of Jarchow’s recent receipts have come from outside District 10. Outside contribu-

tions total $57,593 as of Dec. 4, versus $42,698 from donors within the district boundaries.

More than $21,000 of Jarchow’s disclosures are classified as ‘Conduit Contributions,’ donations collected from multiple sources and donated under one name. Of those conduit contributions, two-thirds came from outside of District 10.

Building on his platform of property rights issues, it’s also worth noting that real estate representatives from across the state stepped up to influence the District 10 seat.

Jarchow lists $2,000 directly from the Realtor’s Assoc. of NW Wisconsin, along with $14,545 from individual realtors throughout Wisconsin.

Corriea is accepting donations from individuals, but not organizations or political action committees (PACs) based on principle. He says he’s received about $700 from individuals and remains below to threshold for fi ling a report on contributions. Candidates who claim exemption from fi ling campaign finance reports agree to limit their activity to $2,000 or less from all sources in a calendar year.

Although he says he is using some of his own money to finance his campaign, he plans to spend less than $2,000 total during the race.

Economic Interests Differences between the candidates are once again starkly emphasized in their most recently fi led Statements of Economic Interest (SEI).

Schachtner’s brief report fi led Nov. 13, 2017 discloses her affi liation with the Somerset School Board and St. Croix County, along with run-ofthe-mill retirement and credit accounts.

Corriea similarly discloses several retirement accounts, and an employment history with Progressive Insurance.

Jarchow’s statement, in contrast, includes several attached pages breaking down an extensive list of business partnerships and affi liations, commercial clients, and more than 150 businesses for which he is listed as an ‘agent, representative, or spokesperson.’

Jarchow also lists 22 separate businesses throughout the state, country and Europe, from which he or a member of his family received more than $10,000 in 2016. Jarchow’s most recent SEI was fi led in January of 2017, and does not include recent acquisitions such as the ‘Do Nothing Campground’ in Polk County, which was purchased by Jarchow’s family in February.

Each candidate’s most recent campaign finance report and SEI are available for review online at theameryfreepress.com.

Wisconsin’s Senate District 10 encompasses large portions of Polk, Burnett, and St. Croix counties, as well as smaller areas of Pierce and Dunn Counties. Voters within the boundaries of District 10 should head to their polling locations on Tuesday, Jan. 16 to elect their next District 10 senator.

Dishing out for District 10 Disclosed Contributions $101,244

110K

($57,593 from outside Dist. 10)

100K 90K 80K 70K 60K 50K 40K 30K

$13,210

20K

($10,270 from outside Dist. 10)

10K 0 Schachtner $ From Dist. 10

Jarchow $ From Outside Dist. 10

Data based on contributions reported by each campaign from individual, business, committee, in-kind, and conduit sources through Dec. 4, 2017. Data for candidate Data based on contributions reported by each campaign from individual, Brian Corriea not available. Excludes existing campaign balances and personal business, committee, in-kind, and conduit sources through Dec. 4, 2017. independent on behalfExcludes of each campaign. loans, andBrian Data for candidate Corrieaspending not available. existing campaign balances and personal loans, and independent spending on behalf of each campaign.

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TOWN OF CLAYTON CAUCUS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Caucus for the Town of Clayton will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton Town Hall located at 462 105th Avenue/County Road D, Clayton, for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates for the office of (2) Town Supervisors whose names will appear on the ballot at the April 3, 2018, spring election.

Done in the Town of Clayton on January 9, 2018 Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk WNAXLP

Date: Sunday, January 28, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM Where: Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S, Amery, WI 54001

We hope you’ll be able to join us for the 2018 Republican Party of Polk County Caucus!

We have invited Adam Jarchow and candidates for election in 2018.

During our County Caucus we will elect delegates to represent Polk County at the District 7 Caucus March 27, 2018 and the 2018 RPW State Convention May 12-14, 2018 in Milwaukee.

Please remember, you need to be a member to vote at the caucus or to be a delegate.

You may pay your 2018 membership dues at the County Caucus.

Alan K. Walker, Chair Republican Party of Polk County

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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 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to nominate candidates for: Office Incumbent Town Board Supervisor Barry Ausen Town Board Supervisor Gary Dado Town Election to be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Town of Alden monthly board meeting will commence following the caucus. /s/ Wanda Heffron Town Clerk

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TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING

The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Certified Survey Map for Gary Roberts (Estate of Lillian Roberts) & Dale Koehler.

7. Ken Speltz – Variance Request Regarding Parking for Tourist Rooming House - Lutefisk Point 8. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 9. Presentation and Approval of Bills 10. New Business 11. Unfinished Business 12. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published January 9, 2018 - Amery Free Press

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School District of Amery Regular Board Meeting

Monday, January 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM Board Room I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00 pm Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1) (c). Discussion regarding notice of claim by a vendor 19.85(1)(e)(f).

III. Open Session 6:30 pm IV. Spotlight on Education A. Innovative Programs: Montessori/PBL Mrs. Meyer V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/Department \ Reports A. Administrator Reports B. Transportation Report - Mr. Peterson VIII. Informational Items A. Audit Review - Mr. Jonathan Sherwood B. Student Achievement Update Administrative Team C. Strategic Plan Update - Mr. Kuchta & Strategic Plan Chairs D. Student Fees - Mr. Kuchta E. Legislative Update - Mr. Kuchta F. Middle School Genius Hour PBL Center Mr. Bensen IX. Action Items A. 2018-19 School Calendar B. Policies - Second Reading C. 2018-19 Open Enrollment Space Availability - Mrs. Wesle/Mr. Kuchta X. Closed Session A. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c).

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 89

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 88 In the Matter of the Estate of STANLEY E. JOHNSON DOD: October 23, 2017

In the Matter of the Estate of DOROTHY LORRAINE SCHMID PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 12, 1940, and date of death November 6, 2017 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1262 56th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell Anderson, Probate Registrar, on January 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 30, 2018.

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

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

The names or addresses of the following interested persons are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Kimberly Scott, Constance Schneider, or Snider, and Stephanie Haider.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715485-9238 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date.

Please notice that the court does not provide transportation.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar December 18, 2017 Brian B. Schmid 18131 Pilot Knob Road Farmington, MN 55024 651-500-0150 (Dec. 26, Jan. 2 & 9)

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 9, 1930, and date of death October 23, 2017, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 220 Scholl Court, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 30, 2018.

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

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar December 20, 2017 Brian D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 1032419 (Dec. 26, Jan. 2 & 9)

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY Case No. 16 CV 356 Case Code: Foreclosure - 30404

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted).

The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, W I 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lots 9 & 10, Plat of Kopp Addition, Polk County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: 759 Golf Way, Amery, WI 54001 TAX ID: 201-013520900, 201-01352-1000 Nelson & Lindquist, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 600 Third Street Hudson, WI 54016 715-381-8270 Peter Johnson Polk County Sheriff Nelson & Lindquist, S.C. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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Paul D. Justice, Defendant, and Baillargeon’s Drywall Companies, LLC, and Lampert Yards-US LBM LLC, and Scott James Poye, Third - Party Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 15, 2017 in the amount of $48,437.57 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES

At the election to be held on January 16, 2018 in Polk County, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated: ALL POLLING PLACES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered.

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

CITY OF AMERY Voting at: Amery City Hall 118 Center St. W, Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk, 715-268-7486

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

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

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

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 US Hwy. 8, Range Arlen Peterson, Clerk, 715-768-5002

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

TOWN OF BEAVER Voting at: Beaver Town Hall 1541 Cty. Hwy. T, Turtle Lake Wendy Coleman, Clerk, 715-986-4725 TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Voting at: Black Brook Town Hall 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926

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

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL PARTISAN ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS January 16, 2018 OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY Notice is hereby given of a special partisan election to be held in the several cities, villages, towns, wards and election districts in Polk County, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at which the officers named below shall be chosen.

The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office and under the appropriate party, each in its proper column, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, provide acceptable photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the voter provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward. An election official

may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

Where Paper Ballots are Used The voter shall make a mark (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote.

To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote, and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line.

Where Touch Screen Voting is Used The voter shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the

space provided for a write-in vote.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes' time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

If a voter spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter.

If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.

The voter may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast.

After Marking the Ballot After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so that the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors' initials on the outside do show. The voter shall then deposit his or her folded ballot in the proper ballot box or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and leave the polling place promptly.

After an official optical scan ballot

is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show.

The voter shall then insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly.

After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the voter shall leave the polling place promptly.

A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter.

The following is a sample of the official ballot: Sharon E. Jorgenson, County Clerk

***SAMPLE BALLOT*** Official Ballot Special Election for Partisan Office January 16, 2018

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Town of Alden 1-4 Town of Apple River 1-2 Town of Balsam Lake 1-2 Town of Beaver 1 Town of Black Brook 1-2 Town of Bone Lake 1 Town of Clam Falls 1 Town of Clayton 1 Town of Eureka 1-2 Town of Farmington 1-2 Town of Garfield 1-3 Town of Georgetown 1-2 Town of Laketown 1 Town of Lincoln 1-4 Town of Lorain 1 Town of Luck 1-2

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Town of Milltown 1-2 Town of Osceola 1-5 Town of St. Croix Falls 1-2 Town of Sterling 1 Town of West Sweden 1 Village of Balsam Lake 1-2 Village of Centuria 1 Village of Clayton 1 Village of Dresser 1 Village of Frederic 1-2 Village of Luck 1-2 Village of Milltown 1 Village of Osceola 1-3 City of Amery 1-5 City of St. Croix Falls 1-4

Ballot Issued By

_______________________________ _______________________________ (Initials of election inspectors)

Absentee Elector’s Ballot Issued By ____________________________________ (Initials of municipal clerk or deputy clerk) (If issued by SVDS, both SVDs must initial)

Certification of Voter Assistance I certify that I marked or read aloud this ballot at the request and direction of a voter who is authorized under Wis. Stat. § 6.82 to receive assistance. __________________________________________ Signature of assistor

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

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

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

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. Kids One-Way Club.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 9:15 a.m. Bible Study with Paul Oman at Wapo.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m.

Social Ministry committee; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: 8:30 a.m. Quilting.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years.

Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school.

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 5:45 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW/Youth Service; 7 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, Jan. 11: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Jan. 12: 9 a.m Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining.

Saturday, Jan. 13: 6 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Food Set-up; 8 a.m Car Care.

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“Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work.”

—1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 NIV

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New Pastor at Journey Church Journey Church is super excited to announce that they will have a new Lead Pastor, Pastor Derek Downs, beginning on January 14th! He will begin a sermon series entitled “Jonah”.

Pastor Derek did his undergrad work at Union University in Jackson, TN, majoring in Religion (currently Christian Studies) and he went on to pursue his Master of Divinity Degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Passionate about Jesus, Derek’s desire is to see people become all that God desires them to be. Pastor Derek has been in full-time ministry for 22 years, with 15 of those being a full-time pastor.

In his free time he enjoys watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, playing various sports, and most importantly spending time with his family, his wife, Rachel, and two beautiful daughters: Allie and Emmie.

Journey Church worship service begins at 9:00am on Sundays! We hope you join us!

Pastor Derek Downs, pictured with wife Rachel and daughters Allie and Emmie, will begin ministry at Journey Church on Sunday, Jan. 14.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 8:30 a.m. MT18 meeting; 10 a.m. Worship service; 11:15 a.m. Mentor/Mentee Pizza Party; 11:15 a.m.

Trustee meeting; 2 p.m Graduation/Boot Camp Sendoff Open House.

Monday, Jan. 15: Camp Wapo registration begins.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining hall opens; 10 a.m. Bible Study - Wiser Together.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

ne thing that virtually everyone has in common is the need and desire to be recognized. We may differ in what we want to be recognized for and how we would like the recognition to be expressed, but we all want it. Some want to be recognized for their athletic prowess, others for their intelligence or musical ability, and others for their physical beauty. Good coaches, teachers and managers learn to recognize their athletes, students and employees in such a way as to get the best out of them.

This is one of those hard and fast rules of human nature that we all should learn how to tap. Often a simple smile or a nod of the head is all it takes. A simple twoword acknowledgement such as “nice job” can often make an otherwise long and forgettable workday memorable. The first thing to do if you are trying to recognize others is to notice them. Be attentive to what people around you are saying and doing. And then be sincere in your recognition, and don’t be stingy. Everyone likes being recognized, and it doesn’t cost us a thing to give it to others. The dividends that it pays are well worth the small effort it takes.

– Christopher Simon

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DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 10: 6 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Amery Memory Care.

Thursday, Jan. 11: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 9:30 a.m. Deronda Worship.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 7 p.m. Council meeting.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 4 p.m. Financial Peace University.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: 5 p.m. Serve at Serenity House.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Sunday school has changed to J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10:

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FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation.

Thursday, Jan. 11: 11 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Dixie Croes; 1 p.m. Evening Stars at church; 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

Friday, Jan. 12: 3:30-10:30 p.m. Youth Event: Mall of America Free Concert.

Sunday, Jan. 14: Annual reports due; 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Church Potluck; 11 a.m. Altar Guild meeting; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Monday, Jan. 15: 10 a.m. Staff meeting.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: 9 a.m. Quilting..

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

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship.

FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday.

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer.

Wednesday night programs; free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 10: 6 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Amery Memory Care.

Thursday, Jan. 11: 9 am. Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 12 p.m. Table Talk Men; 3:30 Faith’n’Fun; 5 p.m. Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 7 & 8; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth BRB; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Thursday, Jan. 11: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle Conference Room.

Friday, Jan. 12: 7 p.m. Timberwolves Faith and Family Night Target Center.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Monthly Mission Community Thread; 11 a.m. Chili Cook Off. Tuesday, Jan. 16: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Saturday, Jan. 13: 10 a.m. Card making class.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, Jan. 15: 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes.

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Sunday, Jan. 14: Little Flowers Girls Club 4:30 p.m..

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 6:30 p.m. LWML meeting.

Thursday, Jan. 11: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Jan. 14: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Annual Voter’s meeting.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: 6:30 p.m.Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367.

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 10: 6 p.m. JAM (Jesus & Me) at Trinity; 6 p.m. Confirmation at Amery Memory Care.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 8 a.m. Worship.

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

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UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 6 p.m. CREW; 6:15 p.m. Youth Worship Team Practice.

Saturday, Jan. 13: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Lake Magnor; 6:30 p.m. Revive Service.

Sunday, Jan. 14: CHIC Sunday; 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/ Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Monday, Jan. 15: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Margaret Peterson’s.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Ridgeview Small Group; 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team meeting.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 10: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 6 p.m.

Confirmation at Peace Lutheran in Dresser.

Thursday, Jan. 11: 6:30 p.m. Worship committee.

Sunday, Jan. 14: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m Coffee Hour; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark, Studio 7/8, W/ELCA meeting; 10:30 a.m.

Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: 7 p.m. Church Council meeting.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Bible Study on The Christmas Story & Early Life of Jesus with Pastor Paul Oman Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 25, 31 & Feb. 7, 2018 Time: 9:15am - 10:30am Location: Anderson Hall Conference Room , Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, 738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery, WI, (Easy access, no steps) Join Pastor Paul Oman for this 5-week study in the context of the Middle East. We will look at the Birth of Jesus, Joseph, Mary, the Savior/Messiah, the visit of the Magi, the Vision of Isaiah, Herod’s Atrocities, Simeon and Anna, Jesus as a boy, the baptism of Jesus, the early teachings of Jesus in the Beatitudes, and look at what Jesus does with the concept of “blessing” in these teachings. You will gain insights otherwise overlooked in our Western culture, and better understand the meaning and message of Jesus as a result. Paul will incorporate his artistic abilities into this study.

Everyone is welcome. 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 715-790-2029.

Saturday night music at the Lighthouse Center, Rice Lake Appearing at the Lighthouse Center, 315 S. Main St., Rice Lake on Saturday January 13th from 7 – 9 p.m. will be Dennis and Kathy Ellison from Chippewa Falls WI. They will be sharing Southern Gospel with a mixture of other music along with life experiences along their travels.

A night of relation for the entire family while listening to music and fellowship. Admission is free and snacks are available for a donation.

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OBITUARIES

Kathleen D. Lutz

Joanie Byrnes

Kathleen Dorothy Lutz (nee Soler) peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her family on January 3, 2018 at the age of 81 years. She is reunited with her beloved husband, Dennis.

Kathleen was a devout Catholic who reflected her faith in all aspects of her life, including raising her children. She was someone who always displayed an exceptional example of unconditional love. She was there for her children and had many talents that were not taught in a classroom.

She was a baker, a cook, a seamstress, a quilter, a gardener, a teacher, a volunteer, a card shark, a reader, a mother, a grandma, a great-grandma, and most of all an example of Godliness. She spread love wherever she went and her dedication to the Lord was radiated in her words and actions.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; parents John Martin (“Marty”) and Lucy Soler; brothers, Leo Soler, John Soler, and Donald Soler; and sister, Lucille Lutz.

She is survived by her 10 children, Raymond (Cecelia) Lutz, David (Karen) Lutz, Annette Plourde, Thomas Lutz, Diane (John) Clark, Matthew (Joyce) Lutz, Katherine (Mike) Beckman, Keith (Miranda) Lutz, Dennis (Heidi) Lutz, Bridget (Tharshan) Sabesan; brothers, George Soler and Joseph Soler; and sisters, Ann Reinhart, Agnes Farrell, and Mary Olson; 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A visitation for Kathleen was at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery on Sunday, Jan. 7th and funeral at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery, on Monday, Jan. 8th. Interment was held following at Clear Lake Cemetery.

To sign an online guest book and video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com In lieu of personal monetary gifts, please make donations in memory of Kathleen Lutz to Feed My Starving Children, Wisconsin Right to Life, or St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001. www.williamsonwhite.com

Superhero Joanie Byrnes caught a direct flight to the pearly gates on December 29, 2017, surrounded either in person or in heart by numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, as well as by Curly Lambeau and McGruff.

She joins her beloved Danny Boy, her wonderful adoptive parents (John and Frances Hudson), her beautiful birth mother (Ruth Schwaab Plate), as well as Seamus, Butkus, Smithwick, and other family pets up in heaven.

An only child raised in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Joanie was a 1956 graduate of Divine Savior High School and a 1960 graduate of Marquette University, with a degree in education.

And teach she did, not only in the traditional sense (as a substitute teacher and homebound instructor in the Amery School District, CCD teacher at St. Joseph's Church for 20+ years, Girl Scout leader, etc.), but also in a subtle way – life was full of teaching moments and she took every opportunity to educate, with the only question being whether the recipient recognized it in the moment.

Joanie was perhaps better known for her volunteerism; her desire to give back to the community knew no bounds. Organizations that benefitted from her time and energy include St. Joseph's Church, the Thomas More Center for Preaching and Prayer, the Diocese of Superior, the Amery Public Library, Amery Regional Medical Center, Amery High School Band Boosters, Amery Fall Festival and Tara Woods.

She served multiple terms on many boards and committees – once was usually never enough. It goes without saying that her organization skills were unparalleled.

Joanie's interests were many: yellow lined notepads, riding her scooter with reckless abandon (“Turbo Granny”), closets, making lists, eating fettucine alfredo, sunshine and beaches, the Green Bay Packers, cribbage, fairness and equality, riding camels bareback (which she often gave up for Lent!), puzzles and games, the University of Wisconsin Marching Band, and getting speeding tickets. She had a life-long love affair with books, and was so well read and had such a command of the English language that people often had to turn to a dictionary to understand what she was saying. Joanie shared her love of books with everyone, starting with her children and grandchildren, to whom she spent thousands of hours reading at the top of the stairs at 416 Riverside.

She loved her family more than anything else in the world, and for all of her overachievements, this was the greatest. Joanie is survived by her nine children

Wayne W. Hellerman Wayne William Hellerman age 59, of New Richmond, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home in Amery.

Wayne was born on October 23, 1958 to Roman and Janette (Gruhlke) Hellerman in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Wayne worked as a union roofer for Local #96. In his free time he loved to go hunting and fishing. He enjoyed playing cribbage, poker and Roulette but most of all he loved working on and collecting cars.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Lynne; a son, William Hellerman; his mother Janet Fultz and step-dad Clay; 2 brothers, Gary and Lyle Hellerman.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Margaret; an aunt, Catherine Gruhlke; an uncle, Ralph Lamoria; his father, Roman Hellerman and a sister, Linda Dalheim.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

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

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(born in a span of ten years and four months, with no twins or Irish twins!): Bob, Sheila, John (Maria), Mary Bridget (David), Colleen (Mark), Tim (Jennifer), Kevin (Christina), Jim (Kris) and Brian (Laurie). In addition, she has thirty grandchildren: Nate, Michael, Ashley, Sean, Catherine, Laura, Jacob, Peter, Ryan, Taylor, Nicholas, Carter, Mikaila, Lauren, Alexia, Isabella, Jonathon, Tara, Austin, Andrew, Dominic, Bailey, Sophia, Luke, Mia, Joseph, Alexander, Marian, Delilah and Dimitri. Her survivors also include five great-grandchildren: Tianna, Brian, Wyatt, Cash and Amelia, with another Baby ?? on the way. One of the final joys of Joanie's life was learning she had a half-brother, Larry Plate, whom she had the privilege of meeting six months ago. It goes without saying that Joanie's definition of “family” included everyone whom she loved, and who loved her back. There was always room for one more in her household.

One of Joanie's most endearing traits was her eternal optimism and her ability to find the good in everyone, especially family. “Love the sinner, loathe the sin.” Even in a person's darkest hour, her love was a constant presence. Joanie lived a life that was productive and giving, and she encouraged her children and grandchildren to do the same. Her two favorite mottos, hanging on her refrigerator, espouse her life’s philosophy: “Cheer up, make yourself useful, mind your manners, and avoid self-pity”; and “be well, do good works, keep in touch.” Most recently, she was telling the grandchildren to “be a bobber.” Joanie not only shared these words of wisdom, but she lived by them.

Joanie died in the same way she lived – with dignity and grace. Leaving this world on her own terms, Joanie did what she did best – educating and guiding her children, not just how to live life, but how to leave it as well.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you do a good deed for someone. Pay it forward. Volunteer.

Support a local fundraising effort (Joanie was known to purchase multiple boxes of Thin Mints from any Girl Scout that knocked on her door, no matter how many boxes she already had ordered for that particular year). If you can't make up your mind, a donation to the Amery Public Library is a perfectly acceptable alternative.

A visitation was on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI and 1 hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Avenue, Amery, WI. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery.

To leave online condolences please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

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Floraine M. Haroldson Floraine Mildred Haroldson, age 88 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Amery Hospital and Clinic.

Floraine was born on March 2, 1929 in Rochester, MN to Elmer and Blanche (Skifstad) Rude. In the late 1930’s, the family moved back to their roots in Amery. They later moved to Superior, MN during the war, but returned back to Amery in 1945. Floraine’s first job and paycheck in high school came from Lakeside Packing in Amery. She graduated from Amery High School in 1947 and then went on to graduate from St. Croix Normal Teachers College.

Floraine taught in a one room school in Little Falls from 1949 to 1956 when she left teaching to raise her family. She returned back to work in the late 1980’s at Fridays/Lakeside Packing in New Richmond, so she received her first paycheck and her last paycheck from Lakeside Packing, something she kind of got a kick out of! Floraine centered her life around Little Falls Lutheran and her church family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; daughter, Viann; granddaughter, Johnna and a brother, Wyman Rude.

Floraine is survived by her son, Loren (Julie) Haroldson of Ellendale, MN; granddaughter, Hannah Haroldson of Ellendale; uncle, Stanley Skifstad of New Richmond; brother-in-law, Wayne Olson of Amery; sisters-in-law, Lenore Olson of Amery and Inez Rude of Brooklyn Park, MN; as well as by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Little Falls Lutheran Church in rural Amery, with a visitation the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the Little Falls Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers are Donald Olson, Keith Olson, Randy Rude, Harley Shafer and Galen Skifstad.

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

Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Lorna K. Baker Monroe January 17th, 1941 - December 27th, 2017 Lorna Katherine Baker Monroe age 76 of Barron, WI, formerly of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, December 27th, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN with her family by her side.

Lorna was 5th child born on January 17, 1941 to Oscar and Ruth (Peterson) Baker of Centuria, WI. Lorna along with 2 sisters and 4 brothers were raised on their parents farm.

Lorna graduated from Unity High School and then married. Lorna was the mother of six children and two step children.

Lorna loved the opera, the theatre, classical music, gardening, cooking, planting trees and plants for the environment, and traveling with her husband Virgil.

Lorna’s passion was baking, from Artisan breads to wonderful apple pies, her baking was pure joy to eat.

She loved to try new recipes and all her familhy waited in anticipation for samples of her latest creations.

Lorna was also our family photographer and the keeper of our family history.

Lorna loved to teach. She was always willing to teach in her community and teach the old ways of soap making, canning, and baking to her children and grandchildren.

Lorna was an amazing, smart, caring and giving person. Lorna was a wife, mother, step mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and so much more. Lorna was everything to our family and will be greatly missed.

A private family gathering will be held in her honor.

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Verna M. Haney

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Verna M. (Framsted) Haney passed away on January 5, 2018 at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, WI from complications from a hip fracture and advanced years — she was 101 years old.

Verna was born on October 26, 1916 in Black Brook, WI to Otto Melvin Framsted and his wife Anna Ovidia (Nelson) Framsted. Verna married Alvin Monroe Haney in July of 1938 and had two children, Sharon Lynne (David Hughes) born in 1940 and James Stuart (Ann Nelson and Katharine Ryan) born in 1945.

Verna graduated from Amery High School and in 1934 worked at Hickory Point Lodge in Amery, WI. She was a sales clerk at Danielson Drugs (1934-1938) and Chet Johnson Drugs (1950-1962), both in Amery. In 1962 she became Matron of Rock Haven senior home in Janesville, WI. From 1966 until 1971 she was Assistant Administrator of the Dodge County Hospital in Juneau, WI and between 1971 and 1982 she was Executive Housekeeper with supervisory management of the laundry and central supplies for the Dodge County Health Facility in Juneau, WI. She retired in 1982 and moved to Eau Claire, WI. With a life-long interest in music, Verna was an accomplished pianist and served as organist for the Congregational and First Lutheran Churches in Amery and Assistant Organist at St. Stephen’s UCC Church in Juneau. She directed junior and senior church choirs over the years. Verna was an active Girl Scout leader and camp director in Amery. She was a past Matron of the Riverside Chapter of OES in Amery and served as a member of the Hospital Auxilary, the PTA, the Amery Golf Club, the Kelsey Club and a neighborhood coffee clutch, the “Sudsers.” She was the first director of the Polk County Sweet Adeline Chorus and sang in a barbershop quartet called the Mellow Bs. Verna was a member of the Janesville Altrusa Club, the Mental Health Association, the Zor Shrine Auxiliary and was President of her Church Guild. In Eau Claire, she was a docent at the Chippewa Valley Museum, active with the Sons of Norway Loven #29 Chapter and the Norse Folk Singers. At age 98, she was elected Vice President of the Dove Healthcare West Residents’ Council.

Verna was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Orpha Mae Hansen, her husband Alvin, her daughter Sharon and Sharon’s stillborn son.

She is survived by her son James (Katie Ryan) and his sons Eric T. Nelson and Peter J. Haney (Shannon and son Calvin), and by Katie’s sons John Ryan (Julie and son Jack), Tim Ryan, and Peter Ryan (Kristi and daughters Janet and Carolyn.)

She is also survived by her son-in-law David R. Hughes (Jill Bocklund) and his children Kimberlee Nuquist (Wade and sons Trever and Quinton), Kelly Hughes (Marcella and their children Sydney and Jake), Kurt Hughes (Kathi Schreiner and his daughter Lexi) and Jill’s children, Terri Bocklund (Curt Kowalski and children Britt, Krista, Janna and Eleanor), Laurie Bocklund (Mike Mulligan), and Tim Bocklund (Kelli and children Erica, Kelsey and Dan); four beloved nieces and nephews, Steven Hansen, Pru Selden, Todd Hansen and Patti Nelson.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on January 22, 2018 at the First Lutheran Church in Amery, Wisconsin with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place following the service at the East Immanuel Cemetery in rural Amery, Wisconsin.

Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Memorials may be given to the music department of the 1st Congregational Church in Eau Claire, The Sons of Norway Scholarship Fund, Loven #29, Eau Claire, the Chippewa Valley Museum or Breast Cancer Recovery, Madison.

Robert F. Ford age 87 of Prairie Farm, WI, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI Robert Fred Ford was born on October 4, 1930 in Menomonie, WI the son of Henry and Alice (Burke) Ford. He grew up in Dunn County, WI near Downing and Boyceville, and attended school at Knapp, WI. As a young man, Robert went to work as a machinist at P & H Harnisch Feger in Milwaukee, WI. He was married on January 2, 1953 to Helen Chovan in Waukegan, IL. Together they made their home in Milwaukee, WI and had 6 children, Nyla, Ann, Charmon, Judy, Alan and Robert. In 1968, Robert moved to the Clear Lake/Clayton area and purchased a 40 acre farm there. He and Helen divorced in 1973. Robert later purchased a larger farm near Clear Lake and worked his dairy operation for 20 years.

On October 29, 1974, Robert married Sherry Ahlm and continued to farm and do custom crop work around the Clear Lake area. After retiring from farming, Robert delivered the Pioneer Press and the Eau Claire Leader newspapers around the area for many years. When he wasn’t busy working, Robert enjoyed fishing and visiting with family and friends. He was also a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alice Ford; wives, Helen and Sherry; brother, Henry Ford, Jr.; and sister, Marion Essex.

Survived by sons and daughters, Nyla (Raymond) Newville of Prairie Farm, Ann E. Ford (David Johnson) of Turtle Lake, Charmon Ford (Dennis Dettman) of Clayton, Judy (Tom) Sanson of Red Wing, Alan (Trudy) Ford of Clayton and Robert (Rita) Ford of Temple, TX; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Alvin Ford of Westminster, CA; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial Service will be at St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. John Long officiating. Music will be provided by Yoshiko Shakel. Visitation will be the one hour before the service.

Interment will be in the Hay River Cemetery, Dunn County, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake handled the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

THANK YOU The family of James E. Williams would like to sincerely thank Pastor Bryan Anderson, Organist Brian Wick, Soloist Mike Jenkinson and the Ladies of the First Lutheran Church of Clear Lake for the wonderful funeral service and luncheon in honor of Jim. He enjoyed being a part of the First Lutheran family and we appreciate the kindness shown in his passing.

Thank you to Ed White and Tyler Kilcoyne at the Williamson-White Funeral Home for guiding us in the planning and implementing of final arrangements. You work very hard to ensure families are well taken care of and have no worries during such a difficult time.

We would also like to thank Adoray Home Care for making it possible for Jim to stay at home until the end of his life. It was important to him and we appreciate the nursing care he received from your nursing staff.

To family and friends who may have brought food, sent a plant, card or gift of money, attended services, said a kind word or gave a loving hug . . . we will never forget your love and friendship. Thank you.

With sincere gratitude, Carol Williams, Julie and Steve Cross, Todd and Deb Williams, David and Kimberley Williams, and Donn Williams

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Amery wresting finishes 5th at New Richmond Invite, crowns three champs

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Walker Ingham (21-0) continued his perfect season on Jan. 6 at the 49th Annual New Richmond Invitational, defeating Drew Willeman (18-5) of Osceola in the 106-pound first-place match by way of 7-0 decision.

Ingham also defeated wrestlers from Somerset (Fall 1:48), Clear Lake (Fall 3:48), Grand Rapids (Fall 1:55) and River Falls (decision 4-0).

Jordan Penard (18-3) had a stellar invite as well, topping Somerset’s Tyler Hantsbarger (20-5), 10-4, in the championship match of the 120-pound bracket.

Penard also defeated wrestlers from River Falls (Fall 1:57), Oseola (Fall 1:26), Spring Valley/Elmwood (Fall 0:35) and River Falls (major decision 8-0).

Mike Smith (19-2) added a 138 pound title for the Warriors after pinning Somerset’s Steven Moncada (9-4) in 1:08 during the first-place match. Smith also defeated wrestlers from Rice Lake (Fall 1:51), River Falls (Technical Fall 18-3), Clear Lake (Fall 0:40) and New Richmond (Fall 1:21).

James Baillargeon (10-3) picked up a third-place finish at 145 pounds with a 6-1 victory over Spring Valley/Elmwood’s Jarod Rielly (12-9) in the thirdplace match. Baillargeon also defeated wrestlers from Somerset (Fall 1:13) and River Falls (Fall 1:17) and lost to a wrestler from Clear Lake (Fall 4:57).

Alex Thomson (10-5) won his fifth-place match over Grand Rapids’ Jake Dethloff (13-8) with a 3:25 fall.

Thomson also defeated wrestlers from River Falls (Fall 1:38) and Clear Lake (Fall 1:38) and lost to a wrestler from Spring Valley/Elmwood (Decision 5-1) Also placing for the Warriors were Dylan Anderson (120 pounds, sixth place), Keaton Tollakson (126 pounds, 10th place), Austin Deleon (132 pounds, ninth place), Canyon Schwartz (152 pounds, seventh place), Mason Goulet (160 pounds, sixth place), Matt Knutson (170 pounds, sixth place), Oscar Brickel (195 pounds, eighth place) and Soloman Fredrick (285 pounds, seventh place).

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Amery had three champions at the New Richmond Invite. They are, from left: Jordan Penard, Walker Ingham and Mike Smith

Team Scores River Falls 257, Clear Lake 243.5, Grand Rapids 243, Somerset 212, Amery 168.5, Osceola 149, New Richmond 147.5, Spooner/Webster 147, Spring Valley/Elmwood 101, Rice Lake 69

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Dylan Anderson placed sixth at 120 pounds.

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Amery boys slip past St. Croix Falls

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

LISA MCBRAYER

The Amery boys’ basketball team picked up a hard fought, 60-56 victory over Lakeland-West Conference leader St. Croix Falls on Dec. 21, despite a more efficient shooting effort by the Saints. Where the Warriors made up the difference was on second-chance points, offensive rebounds and steals.

SCF (2-7) shot 47 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point land to keep itself in the game, but Amery (3-3) tallied seven more second-chance points, four more offensive rebounds and three more steals.

Three Warriors shared the majority of the scoring burden with Mason Spafford tallying a team-high 14 points on 5-for-9 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Noah Rademacher and Zach Swenson each finished with

12 points.

Tyler Peterson and Zach Swenson accounted four eight of the team’s 15 offensive rebounds while Spafford racked up seven defensive boards to finish with a team-best eight total rebounds. Rademacher was the team assist leader with five, followed by Galen Coy with three. Ryan McBrayer led the team in steals with five, and blocked shots, with one.

Also scoring for Amery were Coy (three points), McBrayer (eight points), Chris McLeod (three points) and Peterson (eight points). Peterson drained two 3-pointers.

SCF’s Gage Johnson led all scorers with 18 points, including two 3-point goals, and was one of four Saints to score in double figures.

Amery 32 28 - 60 SCF 27 29 - 56

With a 65-40 victory over New Richmond on Jan. 4, the Amery girls basketball team extended its winning streak to four games and moved into third place in the Middle Border Conference standings.

Once again, Madelyn Granica did the lion’s share of the scoring, racking up a game high 28 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field and 9-for-10 shooting from the charity stripe. She also dominated the defensive boards, where she collected 10 of her 12 rebounds for the night.

Granica was the complete weapon, adding in four steals, two assists and a blocked shot.

Abby Schmidt backed her up with a nearly perfect shooting performance when she hit 4-of-5 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points. A solid all around contributor, she added five rebounds, two

Amery Boys Basketball 1-12 vs. Osceola 1-19 vs. Prescott

Amery Girls Basketball 1-9 vs. Somerset 1-15 vs. Grantsburg

Amery Hockey 1-9 @ Eau Claire Regis 1-11 vs. New Richmond 1-16 @ Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Wrestling 1-11 vs. Somerset 1-13 @ Ladysmith Invite

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Amery girls win fourth straight assists and one steal.

Morgan Brotzel led the team in assists with four.

Also contributing for the Warriors were Ashley Van Someren (five points, five rebounds), Lydia Monson (seven points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals), Julia Engebretson (two points, two rebounds), Alyssa Koehler (two points, three rebounds), Rachel Ganje (three points, one rebound) and Ella Schmidt four points, two rebounds).

Overall, Amery (8-3) shot nearly 45 percent from the field and 69 percent from the free throw line. New Richmond (2-9) managed just 24 percent shooting from the field and 61 percent from the line. Twenty two of Amery’s points came on New Richmond’s 20 turnovers, and Amery won the rebound battle, 44-27.

The Warriors take on Somerset Jan. 9 with hopes of continuing their surge through the Middle Border Conference.

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1-11 @ Prairie Farm 1-16 vs. Bruce

Ryan McBrayer scores a layup after a steal.

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1-9 @ Prairie Farm 1-16 vs. Bruce

Clear Lake Boys Basketball 1-11 vs. Cameron 1-16 @ Northwood

Clear Lake Girls Basketball 1-9 vs. Cameron 1-16 @ Northwood

Clear Lake Wrestling 1-11 @ Unity 1-13 @ Chippewa Falls

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Rachel Ganje dribbling around the perimeter

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Grady Martin protects the puck as he works against a Somerset defender. Martin had two assists in the match.

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McAdam Smith works the puck down the ice. Smith had two assists in the match.

Third Period Frenzy pushes Amery past Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With a 6-4 road victory over Somerset on Jan. 4, the Amery boys’ ice hockey team notched its sixth win it its last seven games.

“We really didn’t have our ‘A’ game in the first two periods,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “We were flat-footed and let Somerset dictate the

pace of the game.”

That lack of game readiness resulted in Somerset (4-11) jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first 8 minutes. Ryan Van Blaricom cut into the deficit with an even strength goal at the 13:16 mark of the period, but the Spartans, recorded a second period power play goal to reclaim its two-goal advantage heading into the final period.

That’s when Amery (8-6)

Amery boys out of sorts in loss to Unity

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In what coach Mark Luehman described as probably his team’s worst showing of the year, the Amery boys’ basketball team lost a 26-38 road contest to Unity on Jan. 2, dropping the squad below .500 for the first time since its season opening loss to Grantsburg.

“We played like we were still on Christmas break, very uninspired,” Luehman said.

The Warriors (3-4) found their biggest offensive boost in Tyler Peterson, who shot 4-for-7 to finish with eight points. He also added six rebounds.

Zach Swenson crashed the boards for 10 rebounds and was 4-for-5 at the free throw line on his way to a six-point night. He also notched a team high four blocked shots and two assists.

Also scoring for the Warriors were Ryan McBrayer (four points), Brett Swanson (two points), Sam Fornengo (two points), Mason Spafford (two points), Mason Bosley (one point), and Chris McCleod (one point).

McBrayer, Spafford and Bosley each tallied two steals while Spafford added two blocked shots and two assists.

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Right: Chris McLeod drives to the basket.

exploded, offensively, scoring four goals in the first eight minutes of the third period - including two by Parker Griffin in the first 5 minutes.

Somerset responded with a power play goal at the 15:43 mark, but a minute later, Van Blaricom completed his hat trick by scoring into an empty net, giving Amery its fifth third period goal in just 10 shots.

“I keep saying we just played our best period, but once again, we played our best period of the season in the third,” Coach Henningsgard said. “Parker got us started with a couple of goals, and it snowballed from there.”

Brett Forrest, Jackson Henningsgard, Grady Martin and Mac Smith each finished with two assists. Cam Smith scored one goal and had one assist.

“I was so proud of the tenacity our team showed tonight,” Coach Henningsgard said. “We hadn’t beaten Somerset for almost five years to the day. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but we definitely earned it.”

Amery goalkeeper Ethan Mork saved 24 of 28 shots faced while Somerset’s Francisco Gomez tallied 21 saves against 26 shots on goal faced.

Hockey win streak hits four games

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ ice hockey team took advantage of Becker/Big Lake penalties to get rolling on Dec. 29 in Barron and picked up its sixth win of the season (fourth in a row) by a 5-1 score.

“We came out a little slow in the first period after a long break but really stepped it up in the second,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

“This was a very physical game and our boys kept our composure which led to two power play goals,” Henningsgard said. “It was nice to see the mental toughness in our team.”

Amery’s first two goals came on second period power plays as Jackson Henningsgard scored at the 2:16 mark and Ryan Van Blaricom netted a goal at 7:34.

Becker/Big Lake helped Amery’s cause by committing seven penalties, including a 5-minute major roughing call just 32 seconds into the contest and a 10-minute misconduct penalty 9:24 into the second period.

The Warriors finished the second period with barrage of attacks that results in goals at 14:16 (Grady Martin), 15:27 (Cam Smith) and 16:30 (Jackson Henningsgard).

Jackson Henningsgard finished with two goals and two assists. Van Blaricom tallied one goal and one assist - as did Martin. Also tallying assists were Brett Forrest, Fletcher Kjeseth, Isaac Hanson, Mac Smith, Ethan Mork and Miles Troff.

Mork had another solid night as goalkeeper, collecting 15 saves. In the meantime, the Warriors fired off 41 shots on goal and were called for just two minor penalties.

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Granica shines as Warriors demolish Boyceville

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Walker Ingham continued his undefeated season at the Northern Badger Invite. Ingahm won the title at 106 pounds.

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Julia Engebretson looking to pass it underneath to Alyssa Koehler

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Mike Smith placed second at 138 pounds.

Ingham, Smith pull off upsets for 1-2 finishes at Northern Badger

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Amery’s wrestling team earned a sixth place finish in its 15-team division of the Northern Badger Wrestling Classic on Dec. 28 and 29 in River Falls.

Leading the Warriors was 106 pound champion Walker Ingam (15-0, fourth ranked), who defeated WIAA Division 3’s second ranked Luke Thaemert (16-3) of St. Croix Falls by a 6-2 decision in the championship match. Ingham advanced to the first-place match by pinning Somerset’s Brody Ship in 18 seconds and Clear Lake’s Shane Larson (11-6) in 3:39 in his first two rounds, respectively. He then topped Bayfield/Washburns’ Markus Brown (17-2) by an 8-2 score in the quarterfinals and shut out Osceola’s Drew Willeman (13-4) in the semifinals.

At 138 pounds, Mike Smith (132, fourth ranked) claimed second place after being pinned in 3:09

by Division 3’s top-ranked Tate Murty (16-2) of Cochrane Fountain City. Smith had advanced to the finals by pinning Division 3’s second-ranked Andrew Gunderson (8-3) of Cadott in 3:05. In the

early going, Smith opened with a 16-0 technical fall victory over River Falls’ Leonard Robinson that took just 2:05 to accomplish.

He then pinned St. Croix Central’s Frank Holter in 1:54 and earned an 11-3 major decision over Cumberland’s Reid Olson (18-4).

Jordan Penard (12-3) earned a fourth-place finish at 120 pounds, losing a tough thirdplace match, 7-6, to Rhinelander’s Reuben Guzik (12-7). In the early rounds Penard pinned Oshkosh West’s Jack Zangle in 1:55 and Arcadia’s Tanner Klar (16-5) in 4:50. He then edged Durand’s Treyden Casey (11-6) by a 6-3 score before falling to Bloomer/ Colfax’s Sawyer Best (17-2) by fall in the semifinals.

At 126 pounds, Keaton Tollakson went 1-2, with his lone victory coming in the form of a 12-5 win over Bruce’s Lucas Knudson.

James Baillargeon was 1-2 at 152 pounds, pinning Own Row of Phillips in 1:59 in his second match.

Mason Goulet was also 1-2 at 160 pounds, winning his second match by a 2:16 fall over Phillips’ Kees Hoogland.

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Amery’s girls’ basketball team had little trouble

knocking off Boyceville on Jan. 2 as the Warriors jumped out ot a 30-7 halftime lead and cruised to a 57-20 victory.

The Warriors (7-3) held the Bulldogs (1-9) to just 15 percent shooting on the night while keeping their mark at just over 46 percent. In fact, they dominated virtually all statistical categories, including points in the paint, where the Warriors held a whopping 26-4 advantage. On the boards, Amery collected 41 rebounds, compared to just 19 for the Bulldogs.

Leading the charge once again was Madelyn Granica, who scored a game-high 29 points to improve her career total to 1,007 points. Granica sank 9-of-14 shots from the field and 10 of 11 from the free throw line. She also racked up 13 rebounds, two steals, a block and an assist.

Backing her up was Julia Engrebretson’s six point, four rebound, two assist and one block effort. Ella Schmidt scored five points and had five rebounds.

Alyssa Koehler posted four points and six rebounds.

Abby Schmidt contributed four points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Also scoring for the Warriors were Ashley VanSomeren (four points), Cheyenne Edwards (three points) and Rachel Fouks (two points).

Boyceville’s Rachel Prestrud and Alyx Bloom each scored five points.

Warriors dominate Milton in Barron

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery returned to its winning ways on Dec. 31 at the Barron Ice Rink as the Warrior hockey team dominated the Milton Red Hawks, 8-1.

“After three JV games and two varsity games in about 48 hours, it was nice to have a chance to play all 18 of our varsity skaters,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

Just one goal was recorded in the first period of the high-scoring affair as Grady Martin notched a shorthanded goal at the 14:44 mark - off an assist by Jackson Henningsgard.

The Warriors (7-6) struck again 1:59 in the second period when Jackson Henningsgard added a power play goal off a Cam Smith assist. Milton’s (2-10) lone goal game less than a minute later when Logan Servin scored unassisted. But the Warriors finished out the period with four unanswered goals and

added two more in the third period. Ridge Sigsworth scored back-to-back goals to close out the second period and Jackson Henningsgard’s goal at the 9:43 mark of the third period gave him his first career hat trick.

“A lot of guys contributed today,” said Coach Henningsgard. ‘”With Ridge scoring twice and Cam adding four assists, this was a total team effort.”

“Jackson had an outstanding weekend, creating many scoring opportunities in every game,” he added. “I was really happy for him.”

Jackson Henningsgard finished the night with three goals and four assists. Ryan Van Blaricom and Zach Sobzak each added two assists. Other Warriors scoring one goal each were Fletcher Kjeseth and Miles Troff.

Adam Doroff saved 11 of 12 shots faced for the Warriors while Amery bombarded Milton goalkeeper Justin Burke with 41 shots, of which he saved 33. Twenty of Amery’s shots came in the second period.

Pee Wee A Hockey 12-18-2017 Amery 10, Baldwin 0 Goals: Vincent Green 2, Fredrick Henningsgard 2, Lincoln Heinn, Daniel Koach, Jacob Maxim, Leif Anderson , Stewart Hellie, Kruse Yuhas Assists: Jasic Manning,

William Jensen, Cayden Myer

1-6-18 Amery 3, Hayward 6 Goals: Vincent Green, Kruse Yuhas, Lincoln Heinn Assists: Vincent Green Saves: Avery Starzecki 25

1-6-18 Amery 3, Hayward 0 Goals: Vincent Green 3 Assists: Stewart Hellie 1, Jasic Manning 1 Saves: Avery Starzecki 22 Saves: A. Mork, 26

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Mike Smith won at 138 pounds.

James Baillargeon won at 145 pounds.

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Soloman Fredrick lost by one point at 285 pounds

Warriors fall to SCC in hard fought match

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery wrestling team had its closest dual of the season on Jan 4 when it took on St. Croix Central and lost 36-45.

The Warriors earned victories from Mason Goulet (160

pounds), Dylan Thomson (170 pounds), Walker Ingham (106 pounds), Jordan Penard (120 pounds), Mike Smith (138 pounds) and James Baillargeon (145 pounds).

Goulet won his match by way of a 57-second fall over Josh Bair, and Thomson received

a forfeit to give Amery a 12-6 advantage three matches into the meet. But that’s the only lead Amery would see.

After a pair of SCC pins, an Amery forfeit and a 1-point SCC win in the 285 pound match between Nathan Berends and Soloman Fred-

rick, the Panthers held a 27-12 advantage.

Amery benefited as Ingham won by forfeit, but the Panthers responded with another pin at 113 pounds.

Penard make quick work of Erik Collins, pinning him in just 40 seconds, but back-

to-back pins by SCC put the team win out of reach for the Warriors who won the last two matches by Fall.

Smith pinned Frank Holter in 3:22, and Baillargeon stuck Braeden Bloom in 44 seconds.

Warriors hold Ice Bears to one goal

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery put up a tough fight on Dec. 30, but the Warriors’ boys ice hockey team just couldn’t find the back of the net in a 0-1 loss to the West Bend Ice Bears as West Bend outshot Amery 32-20 in Barron.

“Both teams played extremely hard all game long,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “It was nice for us to compete with a top team in Wisconsin.”

The Ice Bears (11-3) came out fast, outshooting Amery 12-4 in the first period and scoring the

game’s only goal at the 6:37 mark.

Amery (6-6) fired back to outshoot the Ice Bears 13-9 in the second period.

“We had so many chances to score in the second and couldn’t get the bounce we needed,” Coach Henningsgard said. “Our bench was ready to erupt when we scored, and we just couldn’t find the back of the net.”

Although West Bend returned fired fast and furiously in third, Amery was able to fend off all other scoring opportunities.

Ethan Mork recorded 31 saves for the Warriors while West Bend

goalkeeper Chris Clement earned 20 saves.

“Kudos to both goalies in this one as they were obviously outstanding,” said Coach Henningsgard. “Ethan made some phenomenal saves to keep this a one goal game and gave us a chance in the end.”

The game marked the seventh straight victory for the Ice Bears and ended a four-game Amery winning streak. West Bend entered the game averaging 5 goals per contest, and left the Barron Ice Arena with its first 1-goal game of the season.

Warriors mount another successful comeback

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ ice hockey team record its second three-game winning streak of the season on Jan. 6 when it defeated Tomah, 3-1, in Amery.

“This was a methodical win for us,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “We didn’t have the energy we did on Thursday but we did what we needed to do to win.”

The Timberwolves (4-10) netted the game’s first goal 2:25 in.

However, by 12 minutes into the contest Amery (9-6) had already

begun to take control as the Warriors scored two goals within 20 seconds of each other.

Ryan Van Blaricom, who scored Amery’s first goal, added an insurance goal 15:44 into the second period. Jackson Henningsgard assisted on both of those goals. Also contributing one assist each were Grady Martin and Miles Troff.

Ryan Van Blaricom, recorded the second Warriors goal off a Cam Smith assist.

“Ryan continued his goal scoring barrage adding two more today after a hat trick on Thursday,” Coach Henningsgard said. “Most shifts, his effort is

unmatched. Credit Jackson, Grady and our D-men for getting the puck to him in great scoring opportunities.”

Amery outshot Tomah, 37-16, and although there were just three penalties in the contest, Tomah was called for one major penalty for boarding in the second period.

“We have struggled to win games in the past few seasons, and we will take these wins anyway we can,” Coach Henningsgard said.

Ethan Mork tallied 15 saves for Amery while Sam Peterson had 34 saves for Tomah.

Youth Hockey Pee Wee B Hockey 1-6-18 Amery 3 vs. Spooner 4 Goals: E. Greene 2, J. Welu Assist: K. Stinson Saves: A. Mork, 26

Squirt 1-6-18 Amery 5 Cumberland 0 Goals: Ryan Shortess, Jordyn Amick, Brian Bantz, Jackson Dzuik, Oscar Troff.

Assists: Wyatt Henningsgard

(2), Ryan Shortess, Camden Hare, Oscar Troff.

Saves: Carter Meyer: 6

1-7-18 Amery 0 Rice Lake Squirt A 7 Saves: Carter Meyer 22

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Tyler Peterson scored nine points in the loss.

New Richmond boys edge Amery

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Noah Rademaker scored 15 points and snagged three steals and five rebounds on Jan. 5, but it wasn’t enough to get the Amery boys’ basketball team past New Richmond as the Warriors fell 45-55 in Amery.

Amery had a balanced distribution of scoring as each of the eight players in the game recorded points.

Tyler Peterson posted nine points and four rebounds.

Ryan McBrayer added six points and three rebounds.

Zach Swenson contributed five points, five blocked shots, 11 rebounds and two assists.

Mason Spafford notched three points and six rebounds while Sam Fornengo added three points and four rebounds. Also scoring were Mason Bosley (two points) and Chris McLeod (two points).

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This is another dump cake so it’s simple, easy but good tasting.

PEACHES AND CREAM DUMP CAKE Spray/grease a 9x13” baking pan.

Put into the baking pan and spread onto the bottom of the pan: 1 can (21 oz.) peach pie filling Spoon evenly over the filling: 1 can (15 oz.) sliced peaches in light syrup, undrained Combine in medium bowl: 1 box (15-1/4 oz.) yellow cake mix 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 T. brown sugar Sprinkle evenly over the peaches.

Top here and there around the cake: 1 stick butter, cut into smaller pieces Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Remove from oven and put on wire rack to cool.

In cold bowl, whip until soft peaks form: 1 c. heavy cream 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla Add dollops on cake pieces when serving or spoon over entire cake if serving all at once. Serve warm or room temp. Serves up to 12.

Soup is a good meal any time. This uses beef or you could use venison, plus vegetables for a nutritious meal.

HEARTY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP Put into a soup pot: 2 pound beef roast, cut into pieces (or use stew meat) Add, cover and cook for an hour: 2-1/2 qt. beef broth, regular or low sodium Skim off the broth occasionally and toss the foamlike material.

In a large skillet, cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally: 1/4 c. Zesty Italian Dressing 3 carrots, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped (optional or less) 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional or less) Put the above into the stock pot and add: 1 pound red potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 2 turnips, peeled and cut into pieces 1 can (15 oz.) hominy, drained 1 c. cooked barley (or use the instant barley) 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas 1/4 c. AI original sauce Bring soup to a boil, cover and then simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Serves 6-8. Hint: You could put chopped mint leaves on top of the soup in the bowls, if desired.

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Bars never fail to please. They travel well and are great for any dessert.

INSIDE OUT BARS Prepare according to directions: 1 box fudge brownie mix (family size to fit 9x13” baking pan) Spray/grease 9x13” baking pan.

Pour half the brownie mix into the baking pan.

Put onto the entire top of the brownies, breaking to fit: 7 honey graham crackers (sets of 2) Sprinkle over the top of the grahams: 2 c. mini marshmallows Drizzle the remaining brownie mix on top covering all the marshmallows.

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until done.

Because of the marshmallows, a toothpick test won’t work. Brownies should be solid to the touch and not gooey when done. Remove from oven to wire rack and cool 15 minutes or until completely cool before cutting into squares.

Hints: Bars may require a bit more baking time if they are not done in 30 minutes but watch carefully so they don’t over-bake. If you have a favorite brownie recipe from scratch, make that instead of using the mix.

Stir fry is still very popular. This uses beef or venison. Serve over cooked rice for four people.

BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY Wash and thoroughly dry so it won’t spatter when added to the oil: 4 c. broccoli florets Combine in medium bowl: 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 T. cornstarch 2 t. water Add and toss to coat well: 1 pound round steak or roast, cut into bite-size pieces Combine in smaller bowl: 1/4 c. soy sauce (reduced-sodium) 2 T. brown sugar 1 tsp. ginger 1 T. cornstarch

1/2 c. water Using a wok or large skillet, heat over medium-high heat: 1 T. olive oil Add the beef and cook and stir until done like you like it, then remove beef from pan.

Add to the skillet: 1 T. olive oil 4 c. fresh broccoli florets, dried well Cook and stir until crisp-tender (4-5 minutes).

Add to the broccoli: The soy sauce mixture Cook until thickened (about 1-2 minutes) then add the cooked beef and stir to heat well. Serve over the cooked rice. Serves 3-4.

This will make a meal in about an hour, using chicken thighs and mixing with nutritious vegetables.

VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN THIGHS Toss together in a larger bowl: 2 pounds potatoes, washed, halved and quartered 4-5 carrots, peeled, halved and quartered 1 red onion, halved and quartered 3 T. olive oil Spread evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet.

Arrange on top: About 4 # skin on chicken thighs Brush each thigh with some olive oil.

Sprinkle on top of all with: Salt and pepper to taste Dried thyme Dried oregano Dried parsley flakes Put onto center rack of oven and bake at 400° for about 50 minutes or thighs are at least 175° and vegetables are tender Serves 4.

Tips: To remove ‘off’ odors from plastic storage containers, mix 1 T. soda with a quart of warm water.

Give them a thorough dip in the solution, rinse and dry.

If you have trouble removing a jar lid because of a slipping hand, put on a dishwashing glove giving your hand a no-slip grip.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 8:30 am Home School Class, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 7 p AA 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting in the AHA office 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW 7 pm HS Hockey vs.

New Richmond, here 7 pm HS Wrestling vs.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Potluck, 12 pm Bridge, 1 pm Bingo, 6:30 pm AA 7 pm Prairie Fire Children’s Theater “Peter Pan” in the AHS Auditorium 7:15 pm HS Boys Basketball vs. Osceola, here

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9 am HS Wrestling Invitational at Ladysmith

10:30 am Prairie Fire Children’s Theater “Peter Pan” in the AHS Auditorium

TUESDAY

Community Center: 8 a.m. Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am Book Club, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 7 pm AA 7:15 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. Somerset, here

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Bridge, 1 pm Wii Games, 5:30 pm Stamping & Scrapping, 7 pm Snowmobile Club 7 pm HS Hockey at Baldwin United Civic Center 7:15 pm HS Boys Basketball vs. Prescott, here

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Helping celebrate and preserve Amery’s history Did you know that Keller Avenue in all likelihood was named after an executive of the Sault St Marie Land and Improvement Company (Soo Line) that platted Amery? Wm. H. Keller’s name appears on the documentation establishing the Amery plat. Keller Avenue has been misspelled as Kellar on some later references but Keller is the spelling shown on the Amery documents.

It is the mission of the Amery Area Historical Society to collect and preserve the history of Amery and the surrounding area. The origin of Keller Avenue is an example. In July 1998, then Mayor Harvey Stower invited a group of Ameryites to attend a meeting at City Hall to create a local historical society. The creation of the Amery Area Historical Society was approved and the following year affiliation with the Wisconsin Historical Society was established.

The Society did not have a location to store or display items until 2010 when a room in the lower level of the Amery Public Library became available and was leased as a History Room. Over the past seven years, the Society has received a great number of artifacts, documents, and photos from the community. These include: the Soo Line Depot sign announcing the Amery

stop; numerous advertising artifacts handed out by past local businesses; local business calendars; Amery High School “Amerian” yearbooks dating back to 1923; and lots of Amery area photographs. These materials are on display or organized for access by the public.

Anonymous donors gave the Society a 1887-88 and a 1914 Polk County plat book which show land ownership.

These are great sources for many purposes, including checking to see if your ancestors were in the area during these early pioneer days. We do have a few genealogies on local families and would welcome others if you would like to donate a copy for our collection.

It is the stories that make the buildings and villages – or the City of Amery – come alive. The stories of people who lived and worked here deliver the substance to our local history. Without the stories, the villages are just a collection of buildings.

You can help the Amery Area Historical Society realize its mission by becoming a member for only $10 for a single membership or $20 for a family membership. The Society is also looking for local businesses to join our efforts. Please contact any of the officers about membership or to visit the

Janet Seymour, Representative of the Wisconsin Historical Society in northern Wisconsin, recently visited with Amery Historical Society members to discuss its collection. Left to right are Historical Society members LaVohn Josten, JoAnn Hallquist, Marge Hallquist, Seymour, and President Jerry Sondreal.

Society’s History Room. The officers are: Jerry Sondreal, President (715554-0239); Orville Wike, Vice President; JoAnn Hallquist, Secretary (715-2686134); and Dianna Wise-Haley Treasurer (715-607-1898). Jim Meyer, Membership Chair (715-554-4197) or LaVohn Josten, Program Chair (715-554-1036) would also welcome a call from you.

SAVE THE DATES: A membership

meeting will be held on January 18, 2018 and everyone is welcome to attend to see what we are about. The next Open House is Saturday, February 3 from 9:00 to Noon. Please join us in the Amery Public Library Lower Level. If you have photos or items you would like to donate, please give one of us a call. We can scan your photos and return the originals to you if you prefer.

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Watch for the new Winter/Spring catalog coming in January!

SCHOOL OF ROCK at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. Broadway Tickets make great holiday gifts! This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Seats on main floor sections 2, 3 & 4 in rows Z-BB. Sunday, Mar 11, 1 pm show.

Fee $94 per ticket includes all fees, main floor seating and motor coach transportation. Drop-off and pick-up at the front doors to the theatre!! No need to search for and pay for parking. Register early QUILTER’S BUS TOUR to the Missouri Star Quilt Co. Meetand-greet Jenny Doan, ‘the most famous quilter in the world,’ and visit the Missouri Star as well as a number of other amazing quilt shops. The trip will also include a Mark Twain Riverboat Dinner cruise in Hannibal, MO. Full trip details available through Community Ed. April 5-7; fee $295 includes motor coach, all activities,

hotel and all meals except lunch on Thursday. Register soon.

Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Just show up.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesdays from 11-11:45 am through March for “tire-them-out” fun!

No fee and no need to pre-register.

Open when school is in session.

Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families on Sundays in the Middle School gym from 1:303:30 p until March 11. Use north doors. Bring your own BB. For boys and girls grades 4-12; younger welcome with an adult.

Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together.

Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sundays; Jan 21, Feb 4 & 18 and March 4 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate Gym. Use the doors facing the NORTH parking lot.

Play and Learn Parent-Child Group is for children to interact with their parents and other children their age. Parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations.

10 Mondays, Jan 8 - Mar 12 from 10-11:30 a. Free. Registration opens Dec 18 and is required by calling 715-684-4440. Do not register through Amery Community Ed. Make a Primitive Longbow: Learn about the properties of wood and how to shape a split log so that the end result is a long bow that has the correct draw length and correct draw weight for the student and his/her intended purpose. Participants will learn to make a bow string as well as how to sand the bow, put a finish on the bow and how to store it correctly.

Thursdays, Feb 1-April 4 from 6-9 p. Fee $123.90 or Sr Fee $64.40.

Supply fee $35-100 depending upon choices. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class #22586

Colleen

By: Larry Phillipson ©12-21-2017 Colleen is really a living queen, The thing is, you know what I mean.

She works hard to keep things on tab, Here at Hammond rehab.

A cheerful sort of person she is, Actually she is a happy, jolly whiz.

A good type of person to have around, Makes it good for patients where healing abounds.

She is always ready to do her work, Never once fails or ever shirks.

Colleen is an Irish name I have been told, Through the ages from days of old.

My brother has a daughter named Colleen, Norsk and Swedish times German in between.

Beauty is as beauty does is the tale, That tells the story without fail.

With all we know on the road of life, It would be nice if we could keep it free of strife.

Colleen has a sweet disposition in her ways, To make all of us happy in our days.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Storytime Join us for 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, and more on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

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.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. The title for January is A Man Called Ove

by Fredrik Backman.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book

Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, 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 www. amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Congratulations to Lydia Wittkop, the Amery Public Library’s newest graduate of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. And a big shout out to Lydia’s family for reading her 1,000 books! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced early literacy program that encourages families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Do you have a young reader like Lydia? Sign them up for this free program at the Amery Area Public Library!

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., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

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 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 info. 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.

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

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the 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 Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

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

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday 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.

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

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

•New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-2685270.

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

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

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

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.

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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 group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Jan. 11— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini pancakes or Warrior sandwich or cereal and cheese stick.

Lien elementary lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Popcorn chicken, sliced bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn.

High school lunch: Popcorn chicken, sliced bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn.

Friday, Jan. 12— Breakfast in all buildings: Bacon egg scramble or yogurt parfait or cereal and graham.

Lien elementary lunch: Pizza dippers, mixed vegetables, sidekick frozen juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Pizza dippers or Meatball sub, mixed vegetables, sidekick frozen juice cup.

High school lunch: Pizza dippers or Meatball sub, mixed vegetables, sidekick frozen juice cup.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Jan. 11— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Little John donut, yogurt or yogurt parfait.

Elementary lunch: Chicken strips or teriyaki chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced peaches.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, Nutri Grain bar, muffin, french toast sticks, oatmeal bar.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or Chicken teriyaki wrap, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced peaches, juice.

Friday, Jan. 12— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or french toast sticks, cheese omelet.

Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, french fries, carrots with dip, applesauce, blueberries.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, Mini Cinni, muffin, cream cheese bagel, yogurt.

High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, potato wedges/cheese sauce, steamed broccoli, mandarin oranges, strawberries.

Monday, Jan. 15— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancake sausage stick with syrup.

Elementary lunch: PB&J “Uncrustable,” or Goldfish & cheese stick, vegetables with dip, yogurt cup, crackers, chicken noodle soup, strawberries.

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Monday, Jan. 15— No school, Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday, Jan. 16— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini donuts and hard boiled egg or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick.

Lien elementary lunch: Chicken patty, ranch wedges, broccoli & cheese, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Chicken patty or Build Your Own hoagie, broccoli & cheese, ranch wedges.

High school lunch: Chicken patty or Build Your Own hoagie, broccoli & cheese, ranch wedges.

Wednesday, Jan. 17— Breakfast in all buildings: Frittata wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham.

Lien elementary lunch: Deluxe nachos, fiesta black beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Deluxe nachos or Chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans.

High school lunch: Deluxe nachos or Chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans.

tions: Cereal, cereal bar, sausage links, Nutri Grain bar, chocolate chip “UBR”, banana bread.

High school lunch: Garlic cheese french bread or peanut butter sandwich, chicken noodle soup, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, applesauce, crackers, sliced peaches.

Tuesday, Jan. 16— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, cereal bar.

Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch” cheese omelet, sausage links, dragon punch, hash brown, muffin, orange smiles.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, oatmeal bar, muffin, Little John donut, scrambled eggs.

High school lunch: Chicken Philly sub, Turkey & cheese sub, or Barbeque chicken sub, fresh & roasted vegetables, oriental slaw, craisins, mandarin oranges, chips.

Wednesday, Jan. 17— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or donut holes, sausage links.

Elementary lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, steamed corn, pears, garden salad bar, cookie.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Zee Zee bar, muffin, cereal bar, Canadian bacon, egg & cheese sandwich, “Gripz” graham crackers.

High school lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread or BBQ pork sandwich, steamed corn, garden salad, sliced apples, cookie, mixed fruit.

Left to right, Dr. Jill Ties, Mom (Aeva), Baby (Heath), Dad (James) and Kelly Schmidt, FNP, CNMW.

It’s a Boy! First baby born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in 2018!

Aeva Heier and James O’Brien of Siren, WI had something very special to celebrate during the first week of the New Year-- the birth of their son, Heath Mikael Scott O’Brien. Kelly Schmidt, FNP, CNMW and Dr. Jill Ties delivered him on January 2, 2018 at 2:30 PM. Labor support OB Nurses were Kayla Bistrom, Kim Johnson, Shelly Potter and Jenny Stone. Assisting in his delivery was OB Nurse, Kerry Swenson. Baby Heath weighed 8 lbs.11 oz. and measured 19 inches long at birth. He has the honor of being the first baby born at SCRMC in 2018.

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Center, the proud and happy couple received a gift basket valued at over $800. Included in the basket are gifts from the medical center, SCRMC Volunteer Partner’s Gift shop, The BirthPlace Photographers, a $50 gift certificate from Wal-Mart, an hour massage for mom from SCRMC’s Kinisi Institute for Movement, a $20 gift card to Patient Perks Coffee Shop located at St. Croix Regional Medical Center and other gifts generously donated. We are grateful to these merchants and staff for offering these gifts for the baby and family of the first child of 2018.

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Doing Things the ‘Warrior Way’

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TIMES The Big Winners this month are from left to right: Dalton Flug, Madisyn Heacock and Sophia Trandum. Absent: Baylie Whitehead

The following students were recognized for doing things ‘the Warrior way’ this December: Back row, left to right: Marcus Bosley, Hayden Larson, Luciana Aizpurua, Katherine Lester and Samantha Sigsworth. Middle row: Dalton Flug, Zoey Bly-Larson, Norman Springett, Sierra Morales. Front row: Mason Lee, Madisyn Heacock, Sophia Trandum, Kaleigh Wilson and Jolee Marquand. Absent: Baylie Whitehead and Sam Trandum.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

Become a member of the Amery Community Center in January!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. If you’re looking for a fun activity, come to the Center on January 26th at 6pm for our Paint & Sip Party.

Kayleen Jakes will return to the Center to show us how to do a snowman painting. The cost is $25 which will include free snacks and there will be adult beverages for purchase. Call 715268-6605 to register and make checks out to Brush Strokes Paint Party. Reservations must be made by January 19th.

Amery Area Community Center has a new Facebook page! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/amery communitycenter. We also have a new website at www.amerycommunitycenter.com. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Our Annual Meeting for our 2018 members will take place on Tuesday, January 30th. Potluck lunch will begin at 11:30am and the meeting will take place at noon. Please bring a dish to pass. We do have a couple of positions on the Board which need to be filled.

If you are interested please contact Amanda by calling 715-268-6605 or email her at acc.director.amanda@ gmail.com.

Join us for our monthly Potluck and Bingo on the 2nd Friday of the month at noon. Lunch is at 12 and Bingo starts at 1pm. Bring a dish to pass! The Center will provide the plates, cups, coffee, and utensils. Bingo costs $2 for 2 cards and you do need to be a member.

Just a reminder that dues were due January 1st! Amery Area Community Center offers numerous benefits to its members from activities to programs to a variety of exercise opportunities. Regular membership is only $20 per year which equals less than $2 per month!

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Do you want to get a complete workout, work all your major muscle groups, and get a cardio workout in just 30 minutes? Get all of that for just $10 a month if you are a member of the Community Center. You only have to be 21 or older to join. The hours are 7am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays.

Tuesday pool winners on December 26th were Paul Seidel in first, Mary Fisher in second, and Jerry Fisher took home the consolation prize. Tuesday pool players on January 2nd were Gary Snelling in first place, Paul Seidel in second, Mary Fisher came in third, Wendell Anderson placed fourth, and Milt Johnson won the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners on December 28th were Gary Snelling in first place, Paul Seidel in second place, Mary Fisher took third, and Les Peterson took home the coveted consolation prize. Thursday pool player winners on Thursday January 4th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Loren Bavin took third, Roger Lovald placed fourth and Gene Pribnow won the consolation prize.

Wii bowling winners on December 26th were Mary Fisher in first and Paul Seidel in second. Wii Bowling winners on January 2nd were Jerry Fisher in first, Sandy White in second and Mary Fisher placed third.

Wednesday bridge winners on January 3rd were Judy Strobush in first, Kathy Kay in second, Kate Kellerman in third and Peggy Farmer took fourth.

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Community Emergency Preparedness evening in Barron

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Thirty one cats and kittens from Arnell Humane Society found new homes in the month of December 2017. That is a new record for cat adoptions in one month for our shelter. We are hoping to continue that trend in 2018 with all of the great cats still waiting for homes.

Ms. Twinkle Toes was one of the 278 cats that arrived at our shelter in 2017. She came to the shelter as a stray. As in so many cases, Twinkle showed up at a home already filled with pets; not in need of another. They reported that she

did well with their dogs and cats and children. That was in October. Ms. Twinkle Toes has been waiting for an adopter for over two months.

She is a one year old Brown Ticked Tabby with short hair, cream and buff highlights. Twinkle doesn’t stand out in the crowd of adoptable cats; she is a short hair Brown Tabby after all. She does however stand out in personality. Ms. Twinkle is playful and sweet. She would be a good candidate for a household with children

and pets. Twinkle is playful and able to entertain herself with dust bunnies or window watching meditation. She has been known to strike up a conversation with a perfect stranger and frequently lets you know what is on her mind.

If you are in need of a pleasant presence in your daily life, Ms. Twinkle Toes is at your service.

Twinkle shares the adoptable room with 10 other beautiful adult cats and two kittens. There are four Calicos, a Tuxedo, two Mitted Tabbies, a Black and White Manx and a solid Black and a solid White. All are adults. Francine and Wilbur are three month old kittens. Francine has a long frosted Black coat and Wilbur is a short hair Buff Tabby.

Every dog in Wisconsin, five months or older must be licensed annually. All dogs living in cities and villages, as well as dogs living in rural country settings, must be licensed. The license year begins January 1 and continues through December 31; a one year annual license aka tag. Your city, village or town treasurer issues dog licenses.

If it is time to pay your local taxes, it is time to license your dog.

A current rabies vaccination is a requirement to license a dog. State Law requires dogs to be vaccinated by a veterinarian against rabies in order to be licensed. The implementation of this dual requirement of rabies vaccination and licensing of dogs lowered the number of documented rabies cases in our state and continues to provide a safety barrier to humans for that fatal disease.

The license/tag number and

required information on each owner and dog are kept on file at the office of the County Clerk in Balsam Lake. If a dog is lost with a Polk County tag on it, the information needed to reunite the dog with his owner is available from the County Clerk. If you are unsure of which town you reside or where to locate the treasurer responsible for licensing your dog, the Polk County Clerk will be able to help find that information; 715 485-9226.

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 towns, villages and cities, distributed by the County, 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 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 reclaim of lost dogs. Seventy percent of the stray dogs brought to the Arnell shelter in 2017, were reclaimed by their owner. As a dog owner, it just may be your dog who is brought to the safety of our shelter until you are able to reclaim him.

If he is wearing his 2018 license tag, he will receive a “Get Out of Jail Free” card upon reclaiming.

Please remember to license your dog by January 31.

Over the past few years, Barron County has experienced several emergencies and disasters ranging from tornadoes, wind storms, plane crashes, and hazardous materials leaks. This history has proved that it's important for our community members to be prepared for these types of incidents.

On Saturday, January 20th, the Barron County Sheriff's Department (Office of Emergency Services) will be conducting a 90-minute presentation on Community Emergency Preparedness. This event is open to the public and will include topics on disasters that can happen in Barron County, local emergency response resources, and what families can do to be prepared for these events.

Join us at 5:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (644 South 6th Street in Barron) for this fun and informative Emergency Preparedness Evening.

BIRTHS Cumberland Memorial Hospital Jayda Marie Lindsley, 6 lbs. 12 ozs., was born on January 5, 2018, to Mina M. Lindsley of Cumberland.

Amery Hospital & Clinic Leah Jo Penard, 8 lbs. 14 ozs., born on December 11, to Richard and Ashley Penard of Amery.

Hazel Rain Grossenbacher, 8 lbs. 12 ozs., born on December 20 to Hannah Yager and Paul Grossenbacher of Clayton.

Evelyn Kay Barney, 7 lbs. 10 ozs., born on December 27 to Amber Studie and Matt Barney of Clear Lake.

Maddox James Wickboldt, 7 lbs. 2 ozs., born on December 28 to Shauna Posey and Kyle Wickboldt of Amery.

Raelynne Elaine Jackson, 7 lbs. 2 ozs., born on January 5, 2018, to Kelsey Jackson and Seth Davis of Turtle Lake.

Lewis Raymond Lemons, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on January 5, 2018, to Shanell and Joe Lemons of Turtle Lake.

Horse Creek among recipients of watershed protection grants MADISON – Wisconsin's latest round of Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants has been awarded to 17 groups of farmers who will work with conservation agencies and organizations to address soil and water issues tailored to their local conditions.

Seven of the groups are first-time grant recipients.

Together the 17 groups will receive the full $250,000 available for 2018. Grants range from just over $8,200 up to $27,500, for activities that most often include incentives for farmers to plant cover crops and undertake other conservation practices. All include farmer-to-farmer education via field days, conferences and similar activities.

This is the third round of grant awards since the funding was made available in the 2015-17 state budget. The 2017-19 budget increased the maximum amount that groups could receive to $40,000, up from $20,000 previously.

Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants are intended to give financial support to farmers willing to lead conservation efforts tailored to their own watersheds. The emphasis is on innovation and practices not already covered by other state and federal programs, and the intent is that participating farmers will reach out to other farmers to help them adopt conservation practices.

Producer groups must work with DATCP, the Department of Natural Resources, a county land conservation committee, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, or a nonprofit conservation organization. Grant funds cannot pay for real estate, loans, equipment

purchases, or lobbying, and the program places caps on the amount of funding that can be used for staff support to the groups. Each group must start with at least five farmers in the watershed.

First-time grant recipients: Cedar Creek Farmers -- $13,000 Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil-Healthy Water -- $27,500 Farmers for Tomorrow -- $25,730 Farmers of the Sugar River -- $11,550 Lafayette Ag Stewardship Alliance -- $12,000 Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers -- $21,000 Tainter Creek Farmer-Led Watershed Council -$13,000 Watershed Protection Committee of Racine County -- $13,000 Previously funded projects receiving new grants: Buffalo-Trempealeau Farm Network -- $12,000 Farmers of Mill Creek Watershed Council -- $23,000 Horse Creek Farmer-Led Watershed Council -$12,000 Milwaukee River Watershed Clean Farm Families -- $13,000 Peninsula Pride Farms -- $10,000 Uplands Watershed Group -- $13,000 Upper Sugar River Producer Coalition -- $12,000 Waumandee Watershed -- $8,220 Yahara Pride Farms -- $10,000

Horse Creek was among the projects chosen for funding, receiving $12,000 in grants. Horse Creek lies in Polk County, and drains to Cedar Lake, which is listed as an impaired water because of high phosphorus levels. Ultimately runoff from this watershed reaches the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. The group was one of the earliest of the farmer-led groups in Wisconsin. This year it plans to use grant funding to cost-share soil and manure sampling, phosphorus indexing, manure spread calibration, as well as planting cover crops and vegetated field borders. Polk County Land and Water Resources Department is the collaborator for this project.

Contact: Eric Wojchik, (715) 485-8699

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Polk County K9 Jaeger gets new body armour Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Jaeger has received a bullet and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by "Helping Paws for K9s" fundraiser hosted

by Dartmouth Dental of Dartmouth, MA and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Dartmouth Dental.”

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers.

Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,700 protective vests in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 2.3 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforce-

Left to right, Deputy Dell Stone, K-9 Jaeger, and Deputy Anthony Puetz.

ment or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age.

New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate. This new vest will be replacing the vest that was worn by Polk County Sheriff’s Department’s retired K-9 Kaiser.

Special thanks should be given to Deputy Anthony Puetz, who spearheaded the grant process for obtaining the new armor for Jaeger. K-9 Jaeger and his handler Deputy Dell Stone will be putting the vest to great use over the next several years.

The donation to provide

one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283, and a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

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Kinship invites you to celebrate National Mentoring Month

Kinship of Polk County recognizes January 2018 as National Mentoring Month.

Every day quality mentoring programs in our country connect mentors to our young people and culitivate relationships that provide crucial support and guidance as these young people grow and develop into our next generation of citizens and leaders.

Research has shown that when matched through quality mentoring program, mentors can play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible decisions, stay focused and engaged in schools, and reduce or avoid risky behavior like skipping school, drug use and other negative

activities.

For example, in a recent national report called the Mentoring Effect, young people who were at-risk for not completing high school but who had a mentor were 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor. There were also: •81% more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities •78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities •More than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team.

The same report found that one in three youth will reach age 19 without a mentor. National

Mentoring Month gives us the opportunity to highlight Kinship of Polk County and to focus on year-round strategies to grow Kinship’s capacity to ensure every young person in Polk County who needs a mentor is connected to a caring adult.

Kinship of Polk County has been serving Polk County for 38 years.

This program has been instrumental in matching hundreds of youth with caring mentors.

Keep an eye out in the weeks to come to hear some of the stories of the mentors and youth impacted by this local program.

For more information, please visit www.polkkinship.org.

Amery students participate in ‘Voice of Democracy’ contest Each year, American high school students participate in the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In the fall of 2017, participating students recorded an audio-essay centered on the theme “American History: Our Hope for the Future.”

Congratulations to the following Amery High School winners in the annual VFW’s Voice of Democracy

contest: 1st place: Laura Simonson 2nd place: Rachel Ganje 3rd place: Mackenzie Mike Because Laura Simonson’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay took first place for Amery High School last fall, her recording was then sent to the district level of the contest. At the district level, Laura earned third place.

Centre’s first Snowshoe Ski Club kicks off in January New Richmond, WI, December 20, 2017 – Cross country skiers and snowshoers of all ages and abilities, join the Centre’s first Snowshoe/Ski Club beginning in January. Hikes will depart from the Centre at 12:00 pm on scheduled Saturdays or Sundays.

Club plans to meet at different recreational areas in the surrounding area that may include: Willow River State Park, private property and public trail systems. All trail locations will be within a 30 minute drive from the Centre consisting of a 2 – 3 mile hike. Transportation may be provided. For details about the upcoming trail locations or places to rent skis/snowshoes, please visit our website. Please bring water and snowshoes and/or skis to locations.

Please pre- register one week prior to each hike. Age: 10+ Cost: Free The Centre Snowshoe/Ski Club is dedicated to provide families with out-

door activities that will create some of the most memorable experiences. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay active outdoors all winter long!

First hike will be at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, January 13 at the Centre.

Dates: Saturday, January 13 Saturday, January 27 Saturday, February 10, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Willow River Candlelight Snowshoe Hike Sunday, February 25 Sunday, March 4 Saturday, March 24 Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm For more information, please contact Kristi Pupak, Community Outreach Manager, at kpupak@nracentre.com or 715-243-0854.

Left to right: Lorna Coleman (Amery High School English teacher), Eldon Sanders (VFW representative), Laura Simonson, Rachel Ganje, Mackenzie Mike, and Shirley Thompson (VFW representative).

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Tempers Flare as prayers become personal

The excitement in the Valley was palpable that Tuesday evening as the good folks made their way to the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church for what would soon be known as “The Debate of the Century.”

The atmosphere was similar to that of a county fair or street carnival as members of the VFW waved signs proclaiming, “Down with the Federal Reserve!” while the Ladies of the Auburn Hat Society passed out lemon cookies to children trying to hang on to their parents along the crowded walkway.

Campaign attire revealed the sentiments of those in the crowd. Raymond Cooper’s supporters proudly wore “In Your Heart, You Know He’s Right” buttons, while those of “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland’s adherents proclaimed, “God’s Own Man.” Absent from the festivities were any signs of support for the Juliet Stoughton, the last-minute candidate who tricked Cooper and Bland into taking part in a debate just two days before the mayoral election. I suppose it was hardly a surprise as only a handful of Valley residents had met Juliet in the year since she moved to the Valley.

Iris Long hurriedly finished laying out Wednesday’s issue of Lennox Valley Hometown News, leaving only space for a front-page photo and story about the debate. Next to the debate story she listed the results of a just-completed poll of Valley voters under the headline, “Valley Poll Full of Surprises.”

Iris left the newspaper office and hurried over to the debate site carrying her well-worn camera and note pad.

This election was the biggest story of her long career and she wasn’t about to miss the fireworks about to take place at the Methodist Church.

Neither Lennox Valley nor Springfield was big enough for a network-affiliated TV station. However, students at Spring County Community College were on hand to broadcast the debate over the local cable access channel.

Using her influence as secretary of the Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce, Vera Pinrod made arrangements for Matt Pinkin, meteorologist at Channel 6 News, to travel the 60 miles to Lennox Valley to moderate the debate.

All the ingredients were present for a slugfest of historical proportions.

The candidates lined the stage in three

chairs, with Mayor Dick Bland in the center seat. A single podium graced the stage, blocking those along the center aisle from seeing Bland clearly. A microphone was mounted on the front of the podium connected to a portable speaker on the floor below.

Moderator Pinkin took the stage, provoking an almost deafening roar from the audience.

Celebrities were rare in the Valley, although 1998 saw more than its share between TV evangelists and performers at the county fair.

As the crowd watched in silence, a coin was tossed determining who would speak first. Raymond Cooper would be first, followed by Mayor Bland, then Juliet. The moderator told each candidate to make a one-minute opening statement.

Cooper approached the podium as a sizeable portion of the audience cheered. Looking over the assembly, he paused, then asked everyone to bow their heads.

As everyone except Iris Long lowered their heads, Raymond began to pray, “Let not the foot of pride come upon me, and let not the hand of the wicked drive me away. There the doers of iniquity have fallen. They have been thrust down and cannot rise.”

His fans were beside themselves.

Their champion once again was led by God to deliver a heartfelt prayer. That it came straight from Raymond’s “Book of Famous Prayers” was unknown to them.

Dick Bland was a seasoned politician.

Not to be outdone, as his 60 seconds began, he also asked the audience to pray with him.

Quoting directly from Judges 15, “Silver Tongue” prayed, “Lord, I have been smitten by the jawbone of an ass.”

That’s when things began to get out of hand. Cooper supporters took the prayer personally as Bland loyalists cheered the mayor on. It was obvious the meteorologist was in over his head.

Just when it seemed that the debate might have ended before it began, the crowd hushed as Juliet Stoughton took her place behind the podium.

Major Promotion On 25 August 2017, Trent Perkins of Deer Park was promoted to Major in the United States Army Reserves. Major Perkins has served in the Army for more than 14 years. He now resides in Tucson, Ariz., and drills with the 1st Brigade (MI) of the 102nd Training Division at Fort Huachuca Arizona where he serves as a security Manager and Operations Officer.

Welcome 2018 You've dawned, so what is new, Two Thousand and one eight Except a dusting of new snow to soften the stark scenes?

The news, some issues moved upon, some we fret and wait, The striving still goes on for lives of means.

And you've appeared, New Year, clear-eyed, as yet unstained, To face the disarray the old has left behind; Backed by resolves of those by consequences trained, You purpose to bring betterment to land and mind.

As the exuberance of saying the farewell, And, as the strains of "Old Times' Sake" have eased away, It's time to say, "Oh, hail Two Thousand and one eight And give her place to implement a better day.

And, well we know the clash, administration change, Or the retention of the status quo.

You're a year among years where we rearrange, And hope to influence how it should go.

So we look ahead, sometimes with hope for peace, And, knowing tides, times of adversity Assail us any year and never cease, We look for leaders with ability to see.

Contemplating what your way may be, Would you walk the worn-in paths again?

Or gather strength to realize what visionaries see, And should you find and follow newer trails, what then?

It may have been a trumpet blast or mournful air, That ushered out and ushered in the changed command, But, as for you, as yet untarnished, hovering there, I trust you to the steady strength of God's great hand.

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Mentor-a-mite program connects mites with experienced players On Saturday, Jan. 6 the JV/Varsity Warrior Hockey team had a few extra ‘little’ fans in the crowd. About 15-20 play-

ers from the Amery Mite team attended the games to cheer on the Warriors, and those they call their

hockey heroes. Mite players have been getting to know Amery’s JV/Varsity players all thanks to the newly created Mentor-a-Mite program, sponsored by SMC ltd.

Over the course of 12 scheduled practices throughout the 2017-2018 season, the JV/Varsity players volunteered their time and acted as role models, teachers, and guides to hockey for Amery’s youngest players. Not only are they helping mites to build their confidence on the ice, they are teaching them the importance of teamwork with positive school spirit.

On Saturday, the mite team recognized and

thanked their mentors for their time and dedication to making the program a success. In addition to high fiving the players as they skated out onto the ice, mites enjoyed a big pizza party with all the mentors, mites, and families in the Amery Ice Arena’s Blue Line Club Hospitality Room, with delicious pizza from Brickfire Pizza of Clear Lake.

The mite players were also asked to play a 10 minute scrimmage after the 1st period of the Varsity Game.

“The feeling was indescribable to watch the mentor and mites having fun on the ice,” said program volunteer, Amber

Robotics for Kids Offered

by UW-Barron County Strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and 21st century learning skills with handson fun in Robotics for Kids, offered

by UW-Barron County’s department of Continuing Education. Robotics teaches children in grades 4-8 skills to strengthen the scientific method of thinking, basic technology principles, engineering design and math skills.

Working in teams, children will boost communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking skills to create and program a robot.

Classes will be on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm beginning February 8 at Cool Creator Club, 431 S Main St, Rice Lake (Drake Tax building). Cost for the four weekly sessions is $89.

Instructor Supakorn “Ike” Bagley

completed Ph.D coursework in General Organization and Management from Capella University. She has worked as a Foreign Training Instructor for the U.S. Army and has provided translation and professional training services for government agencies and private businesses. Her experience while teaching adults made her realized that learning skills from a young age is essential for success. She started Cool Creator Club LLC providing after school and summer programs to strengthen learning skills for children grades 3-8.

Preregistration is required for all classes. For more information or to register, call Barb Ritzinger at 715-2348176 Ext. 5503, email barbara.ritzinger@uwc.edu or visit www.ce.uwc.edu/ barron.

Harris. “One JV/Varsity parent’s said it brought tears to her eyes seeing the interaction between them, and brought back great memories of when

their kids were mites.”

The mite families wish to thank SMC ltd for sponsoring this program and supporting the Amery Youth Hockey

Association, and an extra special thanks to the mentors.

“You really our hockey heroes!” she said.

‘Pategonia’ experience to be featured at Ice Age Trail meeting Ferdinand Magellan had wondrous stories to tell about the unique natives and spectacular scenery observed during his 1520 visit to Patagonia. In 1628 Sir Francis Drake added to our knowledge of this exotic place at the southern tip of the Andes Mountain Range.

At 7:00 p.m., on January 26 the public is invited to hear Dale Hanson, retired Barron County Conservation Director, tell about his Patagonia experience. The presentation entitled, “Hiking Alpine Glaciers of Patagonia” is based on his 18-day trip in 2017 with the Wisconsin Natural Resource Foundation.

The story describes intriguing encounters with natives revealing some of the quaint traditions of Argentina and Chile. The sense of adventure mounts as Hanson tells when the expedition ship sails from Punta Arenas, Argentina on the Straits of Magellan to desolate and fascinating destinations. Hanson and fellow trekkers leave the mother ship seven times to board three Zodiac motorized rafts to view the terminus of glaciers and other attractions, The glaciers visited are fed by the world’s largest system of mountain ice-fields. Hanson’s awesome exposure to

some of the most moving of natural landscapes is tempered by the realization that these glaciers are shrinking more rapidly than mountain glaciers throughout the world.

The Patagonia Presentation begins after the Annual Meeting of the Superior Lobe Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance that will be held from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

The public is invited to attend the presentation and/or the annual meeting. A social interlude with snacks is scheduled to start at 6:45p.m. For additional information please call Don Erickson (715) 354-3827.

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Special election next Tuesday, “Meet Your Amery Business” promotion kicks off, and Amery Spring Show coming in April

Pounding the Pavement Pam Humpal

How cold was it? It was so cold…..I think everyone has an answer that will finish that statement this past week. It is safe to say that the string of below zero temperatures caused problems/ challenges for many people. Let’s enjoy the milder temperatures we are having, at least for awhile.

It’s time to plan for the 15th Annual Amery Spring Show sponsored by the Amery Free Press.

This year’s event will be held at the Amery Ice Arena on Saturday, April 7, from 9am to 4pm.

Showgoers can get information at the show from area businesses involving construction, home decorating, rec-

reation, finances, remodeling, automotive, and much more. Businesses interested in having a display/booth at the Amery Spring Show, please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

Next Tuesday, January 16, is the date for the Special Election. Sample ballots, election information, polling places and times can be found in this issue. Vote on January 16!

It’s the start of a new year, and that also means the start of a new schedule for the “Meet Your Amery Business” page. This special page has ads around the page from each participating business, with a different business featured each time the page is published. Being on the Meet Your Amery Business page is a great opportunity to highlight your business with a picture of your staff and a story of what your business has to offer the public. The first page of 2018

will be published on January 23. Please let me know if you would like more information on being a part of “Meet Your Amery Business”.

Would you and your family like to enjoy a fun afternoon skating at the Amery Ice Arena? PowerUp/Amery Hospital & Clinic is working with the Amery Youth Hockey Association on offering FREE open skating times and FREE skate rentals. The special dates set up are Sundays, January 14 & 28, and February 25 from 4-6pm. PowerUp is a community-wide youth health initiative to make better eating and active living easy, fun and popular, so that our youth can reach their full potential.

Thinking about our community youth, a great way to support them in their efforts is to attend youth/high school sporting events. Going to games/ matches is a very enjoyable pastime plus the athletes love having fans there

cheering them on. Get onboard and support your local athletes.

And the celebration of Christmas continues…this past Saturday we had the Kuhl Christmas with my extended family. It’s always fun to get us all together. We played Minute To Win It… we found out that our family has some unique talent. I’m not sure where or when we can use that talent but it is good to know we have it ready. As you can see from the following picture, we had quite a crew at the party, and also miss seeing those who could not make it. We are very blessed to have such a great “Kuhl” group!

As we move into 2018, take time to enjoy each day, and spread some kindness around…it is fun to give and receive!

Have a great week!

HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES Named to Dean's List at UW-Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin - Superior has named several area students to the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Fall 2017 semester.

Balsam Lake, WI Benjamin Bryan Peterson Luck, WI Gabriel Martin Hendrickson Noah Louis Musial Osceola, WI Emily Colleen Thompson Turtle Lake, WI Krystal Lee Brown

Named to Dean’s List at Central Lakes BRAINERD, Minn. - Central Lakes

College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2017 fall semester honors list.

The President’s List includes 214 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits.

The Dean’s List includes 265 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74.

Eli Baerg, Luck, Dean’s List

Named to President’s List at Western Technical LA CROSSE, WI -- The following local residents were named to Western Technical College President’s List of High Distinction for Fall Term 2017.

Tiffany Moskal of Clayton, Nursing Caleb Ruff of Clayton, Diesel & Heavy

Equipment Technician

University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2017 DULUTH, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2017. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Local students named to the list include: Amery, WI Carl D Oman, Freshman, UMD-Sci & Eng. Swenson Coll of, Mechanical Engineering Clayton, WI Gabrielle M Lien, Freshman, UMD-

Sci & Eng. Swenson Coll of, Biology B S Deer Park, WI Mitchell G Nichols, Senior, UMD-Sci & Eng. Swenson Coll of, Civil Engineering B S C E Luck, WI Camille Marsten, Senior, Education & Human Service Pro, Physical Education B A Sc Osceola, WI Tucker J Hazzard, Sophomore, Labovitz School of Bus & Econ, Pre Business Ms Sofia K Mayo, Freshman, UMDSci & Eng. Swenson Coll of, Biology B A Saint Croix Falls, WI Brendon R Gearhart, Junior, UMDSci & Eng. Swenson Coll of, Civil Engineering Turtle Lake, WI Taylor Schneider, Sophomore, Labovitz School of Bus & Econ, Pre Business

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Waterside .......................................... 10.0 Northwest Communications ...... 10.0 Division 2 Club 53 .................................................13.0 Chet Johnson Drug ............................7.0 High games: Bob Oulette 210, Will Schaffer 266-234-203, Bill Peterson 237-208, Wade Prindle 237215, Scott Jensen 202-212.

High series: Bob Oulette 572, Will Schaffer 703, Bill Peterson 623, Wade Prindle 636, Scott Jensen 579.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Lamperts ............................................13.0 Preferred Lawn..................................4.0 Division 2 Amery Fire Dept. ............................. 16.0 Club 53 ...................................................7.0 High games: Chris Sobottka 225, Dave Fox 201, Billy Vierkandt 205209, Adam Witthoft 243, Lyle Kaehler 217, Beau Gorres 241-214, Jerod Wollan 210-258, Lee Jones 258-238, Denis Carteron 213-205.

High series: Dave Fox 561, Billy Vierkandt 580, Adam Witthoft 575, Lyle Kaehler 555, Beau Gorres 632, Jerod Wollan 660, Lee Jones 666, Denis Carteron 602.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Bremer ................................................ 16.0 Club 5 .....................................................7.0 Amery Fire Dept. ...............................4.0 Division 2 Amery Hospital & Clinic .................13.0 Chet’s ....................................................11.0 Northwest Communications ........9.0 High games: Karen Gorres 191, Sid Jones 182, Pam Humpal 178, Lacey Kammerud 175, Sherry Martin 171, Diane Lewis 170-165, Cindy Hardina 167-165-161, Deb Vincelli 165, Janet Martinson 157-156-155.

High series: Cindy Hardina 493, Diane Lewis 470, Janet Martinson 468, Pam Humpal 464, Sid Jones 444, Karen Gorres 442, Lori Kopacz 431.

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TUESDAY WOMEN Charlie’s Place ...................................... 18 The Dead End’s .................................... 14 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery Sexy Mama’s ........................................ 14 Spare Time.............................................12 Red Cedar Accounting ........................12 True Value...............................................12 Citizens State Bank ..............................8 Range Fire Dept. ....................................6 High games: Sherri Munkelwitz 239, Renee Glowe 213, Sheila LaBlanc 206, Sylvia Stetler 198, Laurel Progressive Jackpot Cap 191, Lonnie Stowell 179, Heidi Your share is over $1,266 VanHeuklom 178, Deb Anderson 171, Norma Beach 158, Sandy FredrickBar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays son 157.

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High series: Sherri Munkelwitz Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25) 579, Renee Glowe 544, Laurel Cap 536, Sheila LaBlanc 523, Lonnie Stowell 501, Sylvia Stetler 466, Deb Anderson 451, Carol Peetz 439, Heidi create Art • give Art • Buy Art VanHeuklom 437, Norma Beach 433.

Hours: 208 KELLER AVE. 10-5 AMERY, WIS. 208 Mon.-Sat. KELLER AVE. SENIORS AMERY, WISCONSIN 715-268-8600 HOURS: HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-6 www.artzgallery.org MON.-SAT. 10-6 Kool Kats .............................................9.0 SUN. 11-4 715-268-8600 www.artzgallery.org 715-268-8600 Bad Kats...............................................9.0 www.artzgallery.org A Fine art ga Tom Kats.............................................. 8.5 llery Leinie Kats............................................7.5 Please join us Friday, Oct. 5-8 p.m.

208Exhibition Keller Avenue • A mery,12, wisconsin Art thru Oct. 29 Top Kats ................................................7.5 Hours: mon-sAt 10-6 pm for an Artist’s Reception Featured artists: 715.268.8600 Featuring artists Bonnie Hagen, Sarah Dudgeon Handy Kats ..........................................7.0 Printmaker Emily Gray Koehler and Kay Brathol-Hostvet www.ArtzgAllery.org Potter Bruce Kaupanger Alley Kats............................................. 6.5 Painter Diana Randolph Old Kats................................................5.0 High games, men: Jim Glowe 222, Jim Pickard 218, Hjalmer Gerloff 209, Bill Pickard 179, Jerry Bennett 172, Rollie Tyo 160, Davie Yeskie 156, Ralph Kolstad 144, Merle Eder 137, Stop In, Warm Up, Chill Out & Enjoy!

Howard Davis 121..

High games, women: Renee Glowe 184.

High series, men: Jim Glowe 557, Jim Pickard 546, Hjalmer Gerloff 535, Davie Yeske 435, Bill Pickard 433, Rollie Tyo 411, Jerry Bennett 395, Merle Eder 390, Ralph Kolstad 375, Howard Davis 328.

High series, women: Renee Glowe 509.

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“PETER PAN” Amery High School Auditorium Two Performances!

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January Outdoor Activities in the St. Croix Watershed The St. Croix River Valley Interpretive Association partners have many great outdoor winter activities happening in January to help everyone celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (rivers.gov) and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (nps.gov/sacn).

Bundle up the entire family and discover the magic of St. Croix River Valley in winter while supporting the many organizations and agencies working to preserve the watershed for future generations to enjoy.

Sample of January Events & Outings •Carpenter Nature Center – Advanced Ice Fishing Clinics (Jan 6 & 20), Owl Prowl (Jan 16) & Adult Moonlight Snowshoe (Jan 26); Learn more: http://carpenternaturecenter.org/events/ •Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Park, Inc. – First Day Hike KANABEC (Jan 1), Winter Get Outdoors Day (Jan 13); Learn more: https://www.willowkinnifriends.org/calendar •Friends of Wisconsin Interstate Park – First Hike of the Year (Jan 1, 9am); Learn more: https://www.facebook. com/pg/interstatepark/events •Minnesota DNR / State Parks – First Day Hikes at Afton SP & Wild River SP(Jan 1), Snowshoe Hikes at Afton SP & William O’Brien SP (Jan 6,13, 20), Candlelight Ski at St. Croix SP(Jan 20); PINE CITY Learn more: http://www.dnr.state. mn.us/state_parks/events.html

•St. Croix River Association – Winter Get Outdoors Day (Jan 13), The Freeman’s Explore (Jan 20); Learn more: https://www.stcroixriverassociation. org/events/ •Warner Nature Center – Senior Snowshoe Hike (Jan 14), Dogsledding (Jan 20), Morning snowshoe (Jan 27); Learn more: https://www.warnernaturecenter.org/calendar •William O’Brien State Park Ski Race – January 28; Learn more: http://marineobrien.com/ •Wisconsin State Parks – First Day Hike at WI Interstate Park & Willow River SP (Jan 1), Winter Geocaching at Willow River SP (Jan 6), Get Outdoors Day at Willow River SP (Jan 13), Learn to Snowshoe at Kinnickinnic SP (Jan 20); Learn more: http://www.dnr.state. mn.us/state_parks/events.html The St. Croix River Association works COUNTY

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Meal Site Aide Substitute Amery Casual/Non-Exempt Position Wage: Depends on Quali ications This position assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at local Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Part-time Deputy — Sheriff’s Department Justice Center Limited Part-time — Non-Exempt Starting Rate: $18.71 Polk County is seeking a part-time Deputy to work various hours and/or shifts to assist in preventing, detecting and investigating crimes, apprehending criminals and other violators. Responding to emergencies & all other calls for Law Enforcement services. Keeping the peace, protecting persons and property and assisting the public. Qualified candidates must be a certifiable or a certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin Deadline to apply: January 15, 2018

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FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Position: Unity School District is seeking a facility maintenance technician. The position is Monday thru Friday, 7:00am -3:30pm. The position is full-time, 12 months per year, with a competitive wage and full benefit package.

Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude, a great work ethic and excellent problem solving skills, teamwork approach and positive communication skills. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, chiller, boiler operations. Understanding of preventative maintenance approach.

Requirements: High school diploma and general knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment. Driver’s license with acceptable driving record. Previous training and/or experience with HVAC systems. HVAC, pool, boiler, facility certifications are preferred.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Employment Application. The application is available on Unity School’s website, under Employment Opportunities. Once the application is complete, please send to Amanda Warner by email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or by mail at: Amanda Warner Unity School District 1908 150 th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 Application Deadline: 1/26/2018 EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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Housekeeping experience required. rehab, hand, cognitive, vision and LSVT BIG therapy.

1000 Sign-on Bonus $

Nutritional ServicesFull-time Cook/Aide MLT/MT, Full-time. Food service experience preferred.

7_____________________ nights on/7 nights off

For more information, please contact: Qualifications: Licensed MLT or MT in the State of Hilary Butzler, Director of Human Resources Wisconsin or1110 eligible for licensure upon Cumberland Healthcare, 7th Avenue, Cumberland, WIsuccessful 54829 Phone: 715-822-6197 Fax: 715-822-6299 completion of accredited program.

Employment Opportunities RN, Medical/Surgical and ER, 1000 Email: hbutzler@cumberlandhealthcare.com

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An Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan We Sign-on do not discriminate based on gender, minority status, individuals with disabilities or veterans.

Full-time Day/Night Combination BonusCumberland Healthcare is an independent, community-based

1110 SeventhQualifications: Avenue Licensed RN in the State of Wisconsin healthcare facility that serves northwest Wisconsin through a clinic, Cumberland, WI 54829 25 bed critical access hospital, attached 50 bed skilled nursing facility and Emergency Department experienced preferred.

(715) 822-2741

and 20 senior living apartments. For over 50 years, Cumberland

www.CumberlandHealthcare.com Healthcare has provided general family practice prevention and

RN, OB or ER and Medical/Surgical, Full-time Day/Night Combination every Friday/Saturday/Sunday

treatment services, lifesaving emergency care, and access to specialists, along with full service inpatient and outpatient care. _____________________________________________

Wound Care Clinical Coordinator RN

Qualifications: RN in the State preferred. of Wisconsin and Full-time.Licensed Wound care/ostomy certification Minimum 1 year clinical experience.

Emergency Department or OB experience preferred. $2000 Bonus/year forServices every weekend schedule!

Environmental Supervisor Full-time. Housekeeping experience required.

For more information, contact: Nutritional Services Cook/Aide

Hilary Full-time.

Butzler, Director of Human Resources Food service experience preferred. _____________________ Cumberland Healthcare For more information, please contact: 1110 Seventh Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 Hilary Butzler, Director of Human Resources (715) 822-7260 Cumberland Healthcare, 1110 7th Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829 hbutzler@cumberlandhealthcare.com Phone: 715-822-6197 Fax: 715-822-6299 Email: hbutzler@cumberlandhealthcare.com An Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan We do not discriminate based on gender, minority status, individuals with disabilities or veterans.

1110 Seventh Avenue 1110 Seventh Avenue Cumberland, WI 54829 Cumberland, WI 54829 (715) 822-2741 (715) 822-7500 www.CumberlandHealthcare.com www.CumberlandHealthcare.com

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

36 AMERY FREE PRESS

JANUARY 9, 2018 www.theameryfreepress.com

Golden Age Manor

Dietary Aide Position

Part Time 6-8 days every two weeks with opportunity to pick up additional hours as desired.

As a Polk County, WI. Employee you will be benefit eligible including Health Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, WRS Retirement, etc.

Please call for more information or apply online now!

Deadline to Apply: 1/28/18 Call with any questions 715-268-7107 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Willow Ridge Healthcare has the following openings:

NOC CNA and

Full-time Cook Wage based on experience To apply please call or email Melissa 715-268-8171 mmcardle@rphfcorp.com

POSITION AVAILABLE Clear Lake School District Long Term Substitute April 9th-June 5th

Position available: Elementary School Counselor Job Description: Full Time Elementary School Counselor at Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center in Clear Lake, WI. Requires the ability to work with students, district staff, parents, and community resources to implement a comprehensive Guidance program for PK-6th Grade Elementary School, including classroom, small group, and individual counseling.

Qualifications: Must possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate DPI licensure to serve as an Elementary School Counselor.

How to apply: Include cover letter, resume with references, recommendation letters, and copies of license and transcripts. Candidates may apply via WECAN at https://wecan.education. wisc.edu/#/ or by sending directly to Mr. Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal, 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005. 715-263-2117 ext.

2401. cpetersen@clwarriors.org Application deadline is January 31, 2018 or until position is filled.

WELDERS-- FITTERS FITTERS WELDER 1st or 2nd Shift • $16.50 - $25 per hour

Excellent Benefits Apply or find out more at: www.nmfinc.com/jobs 715-684-7430 • jobs@nmfinc.com

An ESOP Company

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Housekeeping: Part-time days Laundry LaundryAssistant: Aides: Part-time days Apply online at Laundry Aides: Part-time days Apply online at

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Plumbing Apprenticeship Instructor Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus

Make a Difference!

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dynamic individual for a full-time Plumbing Apprenticeship Instructor at the WITC Rice Lake Campus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate interest in and potential for excellence in facilitating student learning and development.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: http://witc.edu/employ Deadline to apply: February 2, 2018 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/ Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp is seeking a

Staff Accountant Knowledge of accounting practices including accounts payable and receivable, payroll and financial statements. Skills/Qualifications: Must have experience with an Accounting Software, Excel and Word. Must be detailoriented, manage time efficiently, be organized and have the ability to communicate effectively. Please send resumes to Dee Dee Gould - deedeeg@campwapo.org

Custodian

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for two full-time Custodian positions at the WITC, New Richmond Campus. This postion is responsible for performing a variety of tasks required to maintain the cleanliness, good order, and secure conditions of the campus. Applicants must attend qualifying testing in order to be considered for the position. Core hours will be 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and in a rotation schedule for Saturday coverage. All applicants must attend the testing session at the WITC New Richmond Campus on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Please check in at the front desk; testing will be administered in Room 1201. Please bring your driver’s license for test registration. By submitting an application, your seat is reserved at the testing session.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: http://witc.edu/employ Deadline to apply: January 17, 2018 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/ Access/Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711