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High School Principal/ Interim District Administrator Shawn Doerfler discussed referendum monies spent during the regular meeting of the Amery School Board on Monday evening.

He shared that expenses were broken down into four categories from the referendum that was passed in April of 2017, maintenance and security, technology, staffing and curriculum.

He explained that a certain number of dollars was earmarked for each category in the annual budget, with the total being 1.9 million. This is a reoccurring referendum.

Maintenance was budgeted at $700,000.00 annually. During the 2017/18 school year, $677,511.00 was spent.

2018/19 expenditures are expected to be $656,385.73.

Technology received an annual budget of $500,000.00 $664,200.00 was spent in 2018/19 with a dollar amount of $500,000.00 expected for 2019/20.

Curriculum was budgeted annually at 150,000.00. In 2018/19 there was a spending of $130,793.00. During the 2019/20 year it is expected to be $152,645.31.

In the staffing category, $550,000.00 was the annual budgeted amount. Of this, $426,973.25 was spent in 2018/19 and $556,355.52 is

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Jackson Henningsgaard has reached 100 points in his hockey career at Amery. The junior has scored 34 goals and 72 assists.

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It has been said that to play the game of hockey is good, to win is better, but to love the game is best of all.

Amery High School Junior Jackson Henningsgard has loved the game since he was a tiny boy and it shows on his face when he talks about the sport. Henningsgard recently scored his 100th career point in a 6-3 win over Altoona, which makes that hockey grin just a little bit bigger.

As of Thursday, Henningsgard had bumped that total up to 106 points and with seven regular season games, and at least one playoff game still left in the season that number is bound to

creep up.

Born into a family that was very enthusiastic about hockey, it was no surprise that Henningsgard started playing the sport at 3 years old. His father and his father’s siblings cherished their time at the rink. Now his dad who has been coaching for 26 years, instructs him from behind the boards while a large group of family, friends, and peers cheer him on during each chilly matchup. He said, “It is rare for my Grandparents to miss a game.”

His many years on the ice have provided him with an abundance of amazing memories. He said, “It is cool to play for my dad, but it is just really cool too playing with my buddies. We have grown

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One man’s passion for the game of hockey lives on every winter through players who also have a fondness for the sport. The Amery hockey association held a special place in the heart of John Legut, and he left a mark on the group that is celebrated yearly.

According to Legut’s children Tony and Andrea, in THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER order33, to2222 fulfi ll a lifelong VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com dream to$1.00 live on a lake, Legut and his wife Judy along with their 2 children, moved from Fridley Minnesota to Amery.

John worked for NSP, now Xcel Energy, as an electrician.

Legut In 1983, Legut applied for a job transfer from Minneapolis to Amery. He received the job offer, accepted, and the family made the transition.

Legut grew up in Columbia Heights Minnesota. He enjoyed playing hockey with friends as a recreation, but he never played organized hockey. One of his greatest regrets was quitting football after his 10th grade year in order to work. He would tell his kids and others to be involved in sports because you have all your life to work but you only have one opportunity to play high school sports.

His son, Tony, was involved in hockey so when the hockey association was looking for volunteers to run the Zamboni, Legut volunteered. He earned the nickname “The Iceman” for the many hours he and others spent making and maintaining the ice at outdoor facility that was located near the water tower on the south side of town. Legut could be found making and maintaining the ice before work, on his lunch break or after his work day was over. If there was a snowfall, he would borrow the company truck and plow the snow off the ice. He always wanted to make sure that the ice was ready so kids could enjoy skating or playing hockey after school. He was an assis

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HENNINGSGARD: Hopes to continue playing hockey after high school FROM PAGE ONE

up together and it is so fun.

The locker room is a blast.”

Some of his favorite times during his years have been taking second in the state with his friends while participating at the Pee Wee level and a few locker room shenanigans. “One of my teammates has a horse mask and his superstition is to wear it around before the game in the locker room. Our new assistant coach was not aware of this. He came around the corner, saw the mask and got spooked by it. It was pretty funny and we give him a lot of crap about it.”

His hockey career has not been without its share of struggles. “My freshman year was hard. Everyone was bigger and it was a different transition, but I really learned how much working hard during the offseason helps, and I had parents who were very supportive,” he said.

When Henningsgard is not skating with the Warriors, he is participating year-round with other teams in the Twin Cities. He has traveled to places like Boston, Atlanta, Denver and Chicago to play games. He enjoys exploring the new places when he is not honing his skills. He is also very appreciative of all of the time that his parents have put into traveling with him.

Although he works hard

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Members of the Amery Hockey team, friends and family pose after Henningsgaard’s 100th point game.

year-round on his techniques, there is also some other methods to his madness on the ice.

When sharing his routine Henningsgard said, “If it is a home game, I go home and sleep until 4:40ish. I get up and go to Subway, and always order the exact same sub: Italian herbs and cheese, with some ham, cheese, lettuce and spinach. Just something light before the game.” He then heads to the rink to eat his sandwich and watch the JV play. Next comes off ice warmups with the other guys

consisting of laps around the rink. Superstition wise, he said he is always the last one on the ice and always the last one off the ice.”

When asked how he celebrates a big win Henningsgard said, “We normally go to McDonalds.” There are no Big Macs or nuggets if there is a loss. “If we lose I do not go out. I just go home,” he shared.

You would think when talking about people he admires, Henningsgard would be quick to name hockey

legends such as Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretsky or Mario Lemieux, but that is not the case. “I really admire all of my grandparents. They are so good with their family and always there for me, it might sound corny but it is true,” He shared.

Henningsgard said the team winning their first six games of the season has so far been the highlight of the year. It was an especially exciting triumph taking down New Richmond in overtime. The hardest loss was handing

Baldwin a win during a home game, ending the early season winning streak.

When he is not passing, checking or hat tricking, Henningsgard enjoys participating in choir, jazz choir, golfing, and boating in the summer with friends.

After high school he has plans of continuing his schooling, majoring in business or economics and of course more hockey.

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tant coach during Tony’s two years of bantam hockey.

After Tony graduated, Legut remained active in the hockey association with his daughter, Andrea, being the high school team statistician. Even after his two kids had graduated, he remained active in the Amery hockey association, making ice and doing general maintenance with other volunteers at the hockey rink.

Legut was well known and appreciated by those who spent time around the rink.

1991 Amery graduate, Troy Boe shared, “John was the consummate worker at the rink, he never failed when it came to taking care of the operations of what was then an outdoor rink. He was always friendly and known by every one within the association.

He was a person who would always get what needed to be done at the rink and could be trusted to do an exceptional job. We could have not played without these wonderful accolades.”

Unfortunately, Legut’s wife Judy passed away in 1988. In 1990, Legut met his second wife Peggy at church. Peggy’s son Jeff was also involved in hockey. He and Peggy were married on October 7th, 1992, in a private service at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.

They also had a public ceremony at the New Richmond Ice Arena. Jeff’s hockey team assisted in the ceremony followed by an open skating session.

Legut passed away suddenly while on his honeymoon in Hawaii seven days after he was married. He was a member of the Hockey Association’s Board of Directors

at the time of his death. The day the hockey association broke ground on their indoor facility was the same day as John’s funeral.

Legut’s children shared that he was active in his church and community and had an incredible “can do” philosophy that inspired many who were fortunate enough to be associated with him. He was a caring, loving husband, father, friend and will always be loved by those who knew him.

In 1993, the Amery Hockey Association established the John Legut Memorial Cup Alumni Game and the Legut Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of John. Proceeds from this game are used to provide a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from the Amery Youth Hockey Association.

Brian Eggen was the second

ever recipient of the scholarship in 1995. “I guess the biggest thing about that time period for me, was that everything revolved around hockey in my life. Growing up, it was the constant in my life.

Friend groups would change, family would go through emotional times, I found struggle with school and working to save up for college and a car.

When I found out about the Legut scholarship, and the idea of being awarded it, I became less afraid of what the next step was going to be for me. I didn’t know then why I was moved to go on to college, I mainly just wanted to get out into the world and be on my own. Being gifted the Legut Memorial Scholarship gave me peace of mind at a time when I had no idea what was coming next,” shared Eggen.

“Now, as I move into my fourth decade on this planet, I

feel like it keeps me connected to the city of Amery and the people,” Eggen said.

Sam Schieffer graduated from Amery High School in 2013. He has been playing in the Legut game every year since graduation. He said, “It is one of my favorite parts about the winter holidays, mainly because every year I have a chance to play the sport I love with friends I haven’t seen in years. I think it is incredibly special to have all these people come together once a year to celebrate and play in memory of not only John Legut, but all the great players unable to be with us.

It is a real testament to the Amery Hockey program that everyone can’t wait to come back and strap on the skates with each other one more time.”

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expected to be spent in the

2019/20 school year.

In total, $1,900,000.00 was the set annual budget and

in 2018/19 $1,899,477.25 was spent and expenditures of $1,865,386.56 are projected for

the 2019/20 school year.

See charts on page 8 for details on spending.

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JANUARY 25 McHugh Family Benefit There will be a benefit for the McHugh Family Friday, January 25 at the Clear Lake High School. The Clear Lake Girls Basketball Team plays vs. Clayton that night with JV at 5:45 p.m. and Varsity at 7:15 p.m. There will be a free will offering for soup or chili, breadstick and cookie starting at 4 p.m. A bake sale will take place while supplies last. Tickets will be sold for a variety of prizes including Badger football tickets. Drawings and presentation of player pledges at halftime of varsity game.

STEAM Fair for Kids Explore about Science, Technology, Engineer, Art, and Math (STEAM) programs for kids and family on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cool Creator Club, 127 Keller Ave. N., Amery. Free and open to the public.

Candlelight Ski on the Stower Enjoy 2 miles (4 miles round trip) of luminaries lighting the way from Soo Line Park west to Cty. Rd. C on Saturday, January 26.

Ski, snowshoe or hike from 5-7:30 p.m., and fat bake from 6:30-9 p.m.

Free snowshoes will be available for kids and adults to use on a first come, first serve basis. Enjoy a free and delicious PowerUp treat and hot cider.

There are no entry fees but a 2019 Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required to bike or cross-country ski for ages 16 and up; passes will be available and are valid for the calendar year on all state trails.

Questions? Call 715-268-0290.

Ice Fishing Contest and Raffle Join us for the 3rd Annual Balsam Lake Ice Fishing Contest and Raffle Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category: Northern, Bass, Walleye, Bluegill, Crappie, Perch. Grand Prize drawing of $500 and many more great prizes. Raffle tickets are available at participating local businesses or at the Village Beach and East Balsam Landings the day of the event.

Fishing 101 for kids–no gear needed. Special awards for 14 and under.

We look forward to seeing you on the ice!

JANUARY 27 St. Joseph 55th Annual Ice Fishing Contest St. Joseph Catholic Church will host its 55th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Sunday, January 27, 2019 on North Twin Lake. Fishing is from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. with Weigh-in starting at 7 a.m. Door Prize pickup by 12 p.m. Ice Raffle Drawing at 12:30 p.m. and 50-50 Raffle on the ice.

Tickets include a chicken dinner (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church) until sold out and are available at Anchor Point Archery, Amery Country Store, St. Joseph Catholic Church and on the ice at North Twin Lake

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Community Club officers for 2019 The Amery Community Club recently held their first meeting of the year. Pictured are the 2019 Board of Directors. L-R: Tony Meyers, Director; Tom Hartman, Secretary; Denis Carteron, Treasurer/President Elect; Cheryl Meyer, President and Shari Overby, Past President.

the day of the contest.

Matinée Screening of “Food for Change” Co-ops across the country have shown the acclaimed documentary “Food For Change.” A local show will take place in Amery on January 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. hosted by Farm Table Foundation, 110 Keller Ave N, Amery).

FEBRUARY 1 Find the Cure for ALS Let’s fill the gym and raise funds for the ALS Association on Friday, February 1 at the Amery Warrior Boys Basketball vs.

New Richmond game in Amery.

Order your t-shirt before January 23.

Bean bag toss at halftime for prizes, one dollar difference donation, bake sale and more.

FEBRUARY 2 Historical Society Open House The Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) invites you to an Open House from 10-Noon on February 2, 2019. Individuals and families are welcome to view artifacts, photographs, and historical books and publications from Amery’s past. This is a great time to bring in items you would like to donate!

Mark your calendars for future open houses to be held the first Saturday of each month! The Historical Society’s room is located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser The Village of Clayton Parks and Rec Committee will have a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, February 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the 7 Brothers Bar & Grill in Clayton.

There will be door prizes, a silent auction, meat raffle and more. Free will donation.

All funds to go towards Village of Clayton Parks and Rec park improvement projects.

Ice Fishing Contest The Wanderoos Area Community Club will host its 30th Annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, February 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lake Wapogasset.

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd

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Door prizes will be given away all day.

Food and beverages available on the lake from the Wanderoos Area Community Club. Free Kids Fishing Contest from noon to 1 p.m. with holes drilled, fishing poles and bait provided and free to kids 12 and under in the “Kids Corral”.

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Candlelight Night Come out and enjoy a beautiful winter night at the annual Candlelight Night at WI Interstate Park on Saturday, February 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hundreds of luminaries will guide your path as you ski, snowshoe, or hike. Bonfires, refreshments, live music, and snowshoe rental will be located at the Ice Age Center. A vehicle admission sticker is required and can be purchased at the park. Sponsored by the Friends of Interstate Park.

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FEBRUARY 17 Presidents’ Weekend Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church is hosting their annual Presidents’ Weekend Dinner on Sunday, February 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roast beef or pork, real mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberries, rolls, dessert and beverage are on the menu. Free will offering. Carry-outs are available 715-2689409.

Little Falls Lutheran Church is located at 1272 44th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

FEBRUARY 24 Bluebird Nest Box Workshop Join Lowell Peterson, Jim Beix, and Jim Higgins (from the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin) at the Ice Age Center at Interstate Park on Sunday, February 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. as they give a free presentation that will cover the best habitat to attract birds, how to minimize predation, and the value of nest box monitoring. After the presentation, there will be the opportunity for visitors to construct their very own bluebird nest box. There is a fee. Families are welcome.

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New year, new start

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

It is hard to believe, but January is nearly in the rear view mirror. In fact, winter is officially half over, so take heart, better days are coming.

In January after a state or federal election, new officials take the oath of office and get down to work. The pomp and ceremony of inaugurations are done and the truly hard work – and make no mistake it is hard work — of governing begins.

A campaign is the time and place to talk about what you will do and to bash your opponent for what they have or haven’t done.

It is expected and has become a season where people sometimes Publisher rightfully tune out, turned off by the negativity. So. Much. NegaTom Stangl tivity.

But the tradition that we have embraced as a nation for over two centuries is to put as much of this acrimony away in January and do the people’s work. There will be another election. Do your job, it is what is expected.

There are new governors in Minnesota and Wisconsin who are now setting their agendas for what they would like to accomplish. Members of the legislature are doing the same as the marketplace of ideas opens for business. Concepts become studies which become bills. Bills are written, revised, testified upon and eventually voted on and either signed or vetoed.

It is my hope that our elected officials on the state level will remember that the election is over and get down to expressing their visions for the future. When these ideas are presented, I hope that they get a proper airing and stand or fall on their merits.

I believe that voters have decided to elect split governments on the state and federal level as a way to check the power of each party and to force elected officials to seek common ground. I know that neither party is happy about the arrangement which leads me to believe that it is a good thing.

Now is time to look at new ways to accomplish things that weren’t done in the last legislative sessions. Repairing roads, ensuring broadband internet access and equitable funding for education are three concerns that seem to remain on the radar without being solved. The two political parties can often find common ground on these issues, funding the priorities can prove more difficult.

The pendulum on social issues like legalization of recreational marijuana seems to be moving to the left. Minnesota and Wisconsin are now openly discussing the issue. I hope that the topic can be discussed on a wide range for an extended period of time before any legislation is considered. There is more at stake than personal liberty in this discussion.

In the end, I hope that lawmakers look to the needs of the many when considering legislation.

We elect lawmakers and entrust them to do the right thing. Knowing when to hold fast on principle and when to compromise for the greater good is a skill that fewer and fewer office holders seem to possess.

Another skill that is sorely lacking, in my opinion, is the ability to express positions on a topic in a calm and coherent manner. It seems to be far more easy to ridicule the other guy.

We need to demand more of the people we have entrusted with so much.

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.

Love your ‘perfect 10’ self

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Sometimes I see videos shared on social media that have gone viral, but rarely do I click on them. I really do not have any fascination with funny cat videos, or people who do idiotic stunts but I do get a chuckle now and then watching a dancing grandma recording.

Last week there seemed to be a buzz about a video of a gymnast Editor scoring a perfect 10 with a floor April Ziemer routine. News was slow that day, so I took the time to click on the link and I am so glad that I did.

Katelyn Ohashi is a 21-year-old UCLA gymnast. She is a twotime All-American. Previously, she was a four-time member of USA Gymnastics’ Junior National Team, the 2011 junior national champion and the winner of the 2013 American Cup. She has been trending globally on various social media networks for her perfect 10 score at the 2019 Collegiate Challenge, the third perfect 10 floor routine of her career.

I sat and watched her routine in amazement. She had chosen great music. She had rhythm, style and spunk. She was exactly how I see my self in my mind when I am on the dance floor. Mind you I said that is how I see myself in

my mind, in reality I look like an electrocuted grasshopper.

Ohashi told NBC News last year that she left the pro world of gymnastics in 2015 because of mounting pressure to conform to a certain body type. “I was told it was embarrassing how big I had become,” Ohashi said. She added, “I was so mentally drained and devastated, I didn’t enjoy the sport as much.”

She re-entered the gymnastics world the next year regardless of what others thought about her body type. “In life we are told to do or be so many different things and expected to fit so many different expectations; I think that’s something I always had a hard time with,” said Ohashi.

I applaud Ohashi for sharing her feelings. Speaking as a middle aged, busy and frequently stressed woman. It is an everyday struggle between feeling fine with whom I am physically and feeling like I should jump on one of the numerous health bandwagons. My social media is flooded with contacts that have a solution for how I should deal with my extra pounds. I am certainly not putting down any options being suggested to me. I believe programs exist that have worked for them and I love that they are excited about the plans they endorse.

The point of my column is not to debate whether or not I should hit the gym and count calories or continue to over indulge. What is

important is that I feel OK with whatever route I choose. If I decide the timing is right for starting a new health program, I need to dive in and give it my all. If I decide that I physically feel well and that I am truly content with my looks, then head held high, I shall rock every lump and curve that God or carbs has given me.

Aside from her obvious athletic skills, Ohashi is a writer who blogs regularly about body image and other health topics.

In a post titled “Dear No One, This is For Me” Ohashi wrote about body shaming and the pressure that she has felt, both as a gymnast and a female, to look a certain way. “Women are ‘expected’ to have skinny waists, yet still be voluptuous. People surrounding us tell us we need to eat but then look at us in disgust if we cross the invisible line of overeating...Ignoring the opinions of those around me and focusing on what I believe in has been one of the greatest impacts on saving me.”

Ohashi has been praised for being an inspiration to young girls around the world. I would like to state that she has also been an inspiration to a semi-old girl too.

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

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appreciates mentor program from Kinship to keep their designated meeting times with their buddies. These older students really understand how disappointed a missed kinship meeting is for a child and they try really hard to reschedule missed appointments.

Elementary students thrive on being important to older role models. Almost like a teacher, these young children love to see their kinship people outside of school playing sports, being in concerts or involved in the community. It is the hope that the younger kinship partner might try some of these extra curricular activities to be like their older buddy. A kinship pairing is an asset in a child’s life,

To the editor: January is National Mentoring Month, and as such an opportunity to highlight Kinship of Polk County, a mentoring program in our communities.

The Kinship program in our elementary schools is really a lovely success. From an adult perspective, I see it is a WIN, WIN for both the high school student and the partnering child. The bond between the two might be created strongly at first from the child’s side, but this bond creates a wonderful sense of responsibility from the high school student to that child. I see high school students at their most responsible trying hard

Background on 1924 obscentity mail it has been statistically shown that the more assets a child can have in their young life the stronger the chances are for their success as adults.

I want to thank and support our kinship program, I honor the time commitment it takes from the high school student and I am impressed with the responsibility these older partners show to the children.

More importantly, I see the positive outcomes that are created in the lives of the younger child, feeling proud of their older buddies, and wanting to be like them.

Mary Schieffer/Teacher, Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center

Lucky escape from laptop explosion To the editor: I’m still quaking with residual stress. My lap top computer blew up on my lap—about four hours ago. The firemen came rushing in with their siren going, red lights flashing. All but the captain had donned their gas masks. In spite of my anxiety, I had to smile to myself; they appeared to me as 3 pigs getting out of their truck with their weird headdress. They quickly came into the house, checked for hot spots and toxic gasses. Finding none, they removed their masks and relaxed enough to ask, “What happened?” They even observed our six bottles of kombucha sitting on our kitchen counter and asked, with relaxing smiles, “Are you making home-make wine?” Nice guys.

I was very lucky. I had copper shrapnel and a burn line with holes burned across the front of my pants just under the belt. Likewise, copper shrapnel was embedded in the seat of my pants. I know this is hard to understand. Let me explain.

Having just had cataract surgery, I was wearing heavy dark glasses to lessen the burning sensation of light in my new eye.

Furthermore, while leaning back in an easy chair, my eyes closed, I was listening to an audio tape, The

Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” by C.S. Lewis. This was being played on an old Compacqcomputer.

First I heard, what I initially thought were gunshots outside the house, 4 popping sounds.

Then I smelled a very strange odor—something I’d never smelled before. We describe by association.

I have no association. I shouted to Marian, “What are you burning in the kitchen?”

Marian moved from the kitchen to the entrance of the sunroom.

“Nothing!” “The stench is in this room.”

She turned and stepped into the kitchen. That’s when the computer exploded. The blast projected the flaming missile about a foot into the air, landing about a yard from my feet. Hot computer parts were starting little fires everywhere. Jumping up I frantically began stomping them out with my shoe-clad feet. Then BANG! The computer exploded again. This sent bits and pieces, including 4 to 5 three-inch cylindrical tubes, in all directions. Within split seconds two of these tubes exploded. (This is when the seat of my pants was peppered with hot shrapnel.) Some of these little bombs didn’t explode.

They just sank into the melted carpet beneath them.

All of the explosions sent small flaming pieces of plastic and thin copper, tissue like paper, into two fabric covered easy chairs, both window coverings on opposite sides of the room, leaving burned holes. Flaming debris left scorched marks on the wood baseboard, walls, and wood tables and shelves.

Marian, in her panic, assuming this was an electrical fire and the house would burn down, grabbed what she considered the most important and valuable thing in the room: a little black note book. And maybe she was right; it contained all of our hundred or so PASSWORDS. It is a miracle Marian and I were not hurt. The wood board across the arms of the chair prevented the initial blast, which blew out the bottom of the computer, from burning and destroying my crotch area. The other explosions, I do not know why, failed to hit me in the face or any other exposed area.

We are safe and have insurance, which will cover part of the financial loss.

Lesson Learned: Do not operate a LAP-TOP COMPUTER on your LAP! Lucky Roger (Roger Fryer) Amery, Wi

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To the editor: The Jan. 15 section of Yesterday’s News included the 1924 arrest of Miss May Gallagher, a Polk County teacher charged with the federal crime of writing obscene materials and mailing them. It is only fair that the following be noted. Starting in 1873 and into the early 20th century the Comstock Laws were enacted. It became a crime to promote the use of contraceptives or send them in the mail.

Any descriptions of their use along with discussion of the female reproductive system were, by law, deemed obscene. The mailing of these materials was then a federal crime.

The mid-20s were the height of the women’s movement to fight these laws and make contraceptives legal and available. Many women, including Margaret Sanger, got themselves arrested by disseminating outlawed materials in order to fight the legal battle in courts. Many more simply got caught providing contraceptives or literature to others and were charged for doing so. Pamphlets available today in any clinic lobby would in those days have resulted in the closing of the facility and the arrest of parties involved. The AMA declared in the 1930s that contraceptives were beneficial to health and things cooled down. Some parts of the Comstock laws remained until 1971. It is very likely that Miss Gallagher ran afoul of these federal laws. I would bet on it and think it important nearly 100 years on to give her the benefit of the doubt. It is highly unlikely she was some kind of pornographer in the modern sense. It is interesting to think the records may still exist.

Mark Lisner Amery, Wi

Why Motorize The Stower?

To the editor: Well, because it would provide a fast and direct way to get from Amery to Dresser.

And there is even a bar to stop at in Wanderoos for refreshment along the way.

Wait a minute, motorized recreational vehicles, a straight and flat trail with no obstacles, plus alcohol? Yeah, that sounds like a recipe for disaster!!

Seriously, I can’t come up with even one legitimate reason why we should allow motorized recreational vehicles on the Stower. There are miles and miles of trails over private land for snowmobiles in the winter and since last summer ATVs and UTVs can be ridden on many of the local roadways along with trails already approved for motorized use.

Many of these trails and roads parallel the Stower so why the need to allow them on one of the last quiet nature trails left in the County that so many people use regularly for a peaceful getaway and regular exercise?

Nearby homeowners near the trails don’t want to the added noise. Trail maintenance costs will be much higher when motorized users rip them up.

And you just can’t mix non-motorized users like walkers, bikers and skiers (cross country or skate) with motorized users because the non-motorized will not feel safe with highspeed ATV/UTV and snowmobile riders out there.

Please stop the nonsense and leave the Stower non-motorized. This isn’t a game of who can win at any cost. Proponents of making the Stower motorized have little to gain because it is such a short section of trail and it really doesn’t add a route that they don’t already have. But if they are successful in making it motorized, they will ruin many lives of the people who live nearby and who peacefully and regularly use the trail.

Vote “NO” on motorizing the Stower. Thank you very much!

Doug Thompson

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53-year-old Henry Lee Gapinski of Anoka, MN. is charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 6, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Operating While Revoked stemming from an incident Jan. Gapinski 12.

According to the criminal complaint, a deputy stopped Gapinski in the Village of Clear Lake after radar indicated Gapinski was

traveling 62mph in a 45 mph zone.

The deputy observed the odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle. He observed Gapinski fumble multiple times with his wallet while attempting to locate his ID, even though the Deputy saw it a few times as he looked.

When asked about alcohol consumption, Gapinkski stated he had “one” in the car. The Deputy observed an open bottle of liquor near the driver’s seat that was open and about ¾ gone.

The Deputy learned that Gapinski’s license was revoked for non-compliance on the original charge of OWI; he then issued a

PBT to Gapinski and received a result of 0.04 From outside of the driver’s window, the Deputy observed a large pack of gem baggies.

Gapinski stated they were his girlfriend’s and gave permission for the Deputy to look in the vehicle.

The complaint states that after a search of the vehicle, another open beer can half full was found under the passenger seat, along with a glass bubble pipe. A field test provided a positive result for Methamphetamine on the pipe.

Gapinksi was placed under arrest. If convicted on all charges, he faces 14 years in prison and $42,500 in fines.

License plate helps locate drunken driving suspect

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A report of a hit-and-run Jan. 8 has led to charges of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 6, for Robert Bushway, 70, of Milltown.

According to the criminal complaint, Polk County Dispatch was advised that the suspected vehicle had taken Bushway out a sign and left eastbound on Main Street in Milltown.

The reporting party advised that a dark colored SUV had struck the side of his building on Main Street and the driver got the vehicle stuck in the snow bank and had to make multiple attempts to get it out of the parking area and back

onto the road. Another person observed the vehicle’s license plate.

The complaint states dispatch ran the plate number and the vehicle came back registered to Bushway. Police drove to Bushway’s address and located the suspected vehicle and observed that it had significant recent damage to the passenger front of the vehicle and a scrape to the driver front bumper.

A scrape on the driver’s side matched the height and color of the damaged done to the building on Main Street.

An officer made contact with Bushway at his home.

According to the complaint, the officer could smell a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his breath and his speech was slurred and hard to understand. He allegedly had to hold on to the door to keep his balance.

He stated he had just gotten home from the bar and had three wines while there. He said he drove home by himself, but did not think he had hit anything and was confused as to why the officer was there.

The officer stated that while Bushway walked into the living room to grab his ID, he stumbled while he walked and fell into the wall multiple times.

The officer asked him to put on some shoes to go outside to submit to a PBT and Bushway went to sit in a chair and fell to the ground and struggled to get to his feet.

Bushway submitted to a PBT, which had a result of .138. Bushway’s driving record indicted he was subject to a .02 alcohol restriction and had five prior convictions for OWI. If convicted Bushway faces $25,000 in fines and 10 years imprisonment.

Man dies after car falls through ice

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

63-year-old David Maki from Blaine, Minnesota has died from injuries sustained during an accident that occurred on Jan. 17.

According to a release sent out by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, their office Dispatch Center received a 911 call that a vehicle had gone through the ice in the narrows between Balsam Lake and East Balsam. The caller advised that they had not seen anyone exit the vehicle. Emergency services and local law enforcement were immediately dispatched to respond to the location.

Fire/rescue personnel recovered a single male occupant from a silver Toyota RAV 4, bearing MN license plate. It

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was almost fully submerged by water. CPR was administered and the subject was transported to the St. Croix Regional Medical Center. A med-flight helicopter had been dispatched; however, hospital staff advised that the subject had died.

This incident remains under investigation by the Polk Coun-

ty Sheriff’s Office and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office. The agencies assisting in the incident were: Balsam Lake Fire Department and First Responders, Balsam Lake Police Department, Lakes Region EMS, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Osceola woman charged with OWI 4

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Roxanne Stipe, 60, is facing up to $10,000 in fines and six years imprisonment should she be convicted of Operating while Intoxicated (OWI) 4 Stipe stemming from a Jan. 12 incident.

The criminal complaint states that a Deputy conducted a traffic stop on State Road 35 in Osceola after observing a vehicle

driving extremely slow.

Upon arrival at the driver’s door he detected the odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The Deputy stated that Stipe appeared very intoxicated but she denied drinking.

After running Stipe’s information and learning she had three prior convictions for OWI, he returned to her vehicle and asked her to exit for field sobriety tests.

Stipe was issued a PBT and after four attempts she did blow into the tube and a result was received of .19. Stipe was placed under arrest and transported to the Polk County Jail.

Polk County arrest report Jeffrey G. Lindquist, 23, Amery, was arrested January 8 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Brent M. Felstat, 59, Balsam Lake, was arrested January 7 for strangulation.

Daniel Joseph Hart, 28, St. Paul, MN, was arrested January 8 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia and OWI (1st).

Clinton Adam Mishler, 39, Ramsey, MN, was arrested January 10 for disorderly conduct and battery.

Logan Dana Berg, 31, Centuria, was arrested January 11 for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jacob R. Lewis, 32, Balsam Lake, was arrested January 11 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kimberly Marie Taber, 30, Luck, was arrested January 12 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Robert J. Bushway, 70, Milltown, was arrested January 8 for OWI (6th).

Nicholas Allan Kelley, 19, Amery, was arrested

January 10 for operating under the influence, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and instruction permit violation.

Willie Charles Primer, 34, Dresser, was arrested January 12 for OWI (1st) and operating after revocation.

Roxanne Marie Stipe, 60, Osceola, was arrested January 12 for OWI (4th).

Henry Lee Gapinski, 53, homeless, was arrested January 12 for OWI (5th or 6th), possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating after revocation.

Daniel Irvin Livingston, 29, Milltown, was arrested January 13 for OWI (1st).

Ashley Lynn Curry, 30, Luck, was arrested January 8 for failure to appear.

Kenneth Reed Wagner, 21, Clayton, was arrested January 11 for a Ramsey County warrant.

Daryl Douglas Sheldon Jr., 46, Frederic, was arrested January 11 for failure to appear.

Daryl James Merrill, 30, Luck, was arrested January 13 for a probation violation.

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105 Years Ago January 15, 1914

instruction permits, original drivers’ licenses, chauffeur licenses, school bus licenses and re-examination of previously licensed drivers.

Motor Kick – Breaks Arm Dr. H. B. Crommett sustained a badly fractured arm while cranking his car in the town of Georgetown, last Thursday night.

The doctor had just finished a call east of the Bunyan store and was on his way home when something went wrong with his auto and he got out to fix it. He made some mistake in adjustment of the timer and when he attempted to crank it the motor “kicked,” breaking both bones in his right forearm, one of them in two places.

E. M. Fay was called by phone and in company with C. O. Danielson left for the scene of the accident. Dr. L. A. Campbell of Clear Lake was also called and was on hand to set the bones upon the arrival of the injured man in this village. The member was badly swollen and consequently very painful and difficult to set. Dr. Crommett is improving as well as can be expected and seems to be caring for his practice as usual.

chance on another drawing, which (may?) net him dollars.

Most of the time, of course, he doesn’t draw these consecutive numbers and he is out a nickel for each number picked out of the jar.

95 Years Ago January 24, 1924

85 Years Ago January 27, 1944

Amery Men Murdered Some weeks ago a dispatch appeared in the twin city papers giving an account of a man, who after voluntarily giving himself up to a North Dakota sheriff, confessed to the murder of two harvest Yesterday’s hands near Mandan, N.D. News claiming that he had murDiane Stangl dered them while they slept and secreted their bodies in a straw stack near the place of the crime.

He later took the officers to the stack but they remained unidentified until a few days ago, when they were identified as Freitdorf Olson and Roy Arneson of this city.

The murder was committed last September and the confession and discovery made about three weeks ago.

80 Years Ago January 19, 1939 McDonald Declares “Jars” Must Go Out District Attorney M. J. McDonald, in one of his first official decrees since taking over the reigns of office January 2, began a war on the “jar” games.

In an official notice in the week’s Free Press, he warns all business places where numbers have been drawn from glass jars, to take them out of their places immediately. In 10 days from the time of notice he will begin prosecution if the jars are not eliminated.

In the jar games if a person draws consecutive numbers not over 109 and 110, he gets a

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50 Years Ago January 9, 1969 Thief Takes Snowmobile on Trailer

St. Joseph fishing contest This was a fishing contest where the fish were biting. Ryan Jurik is shown checking out fish entered in the contest sponsored Sunday, Feb. 10, 1985 at North Twin Lake by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The weather was mild with temperatures in the low 20’s.

New Coast-to-Coast Store Opens Here

Apparently frightened at being seen chasing the critter, the “cow pokes” hit for the tall timber and left the animal, which was recovered Saturday morning.

Fearful lest they be apprehended with the meat on the hoof, the culprits released the other calf also. It was picked up a mile north of Clayton on “63” about eight miles from where it was stolen.

Saturday, Jan. 29, will mark the opening of a new Coast-toCoast store in Amery, located in the old Princess Café building next door to the Amery Theatre and Clay’s Market.

The new store is organized under the nationally known Coast-to-Coast plan for dealing in hardware, auto supplies and home furnishings and is home owned and operated. Walter Watzke, formerly of Morris, Minn., is the proprietor and has been spending the past several weeks in Amery preparatory to the opening of his store.

Any person (or persons) overly “owly” these days will undoubtedly come under suspicion for a Luck theft Sunday night.

Entering by way of the back door, the yeggs hauled away a 400-pound safe belonging to the Utoft Feed Mill, but there’s no silver lining for them.

The safe was “bone dry” as far as money is concerned. All it contained is papers and documents. They left $8 in change in the cash register.

70 Years Ago January 20,1949 19 Below Zero Here Tuesday Night With indications that it will be much colder Wednesday night, little comfort can be derived from the knowledge that the mercury skidded to a minus 19 below on Tuesday night.

65 Years Ago January 28, 1954 Calves Stolen From Two Barns Friday night, some fellas around theses parts must have had a hankering for some tender meat. They entered two barns in the county and stole two young calves.

The first reported taken was from the L’Allier farm on county trunk T, Turtle Lake address.

A passerby noticed persons chasing a calf about four miles south of the Ed Jepsen farm on county truck V but didn’t think too much about it until they heard that Jepsen was missing a calf.

Disappointing

Arrest Ex-Con for Farm Home Thefts Two rural community house prowls were solved in a hurry this week when a former Stillwater prison inmate was arrested at Stillwater Friday night.

Homer Schake , 33, paroled from the Minnesota State Prison to a farm near Stillwater, Minn., last April, admitted almost a score of holdups and burglaries since Jan. 2. The first home entered was the Raymond Swanson place near the Shiloh School. This farmhouse was broken into a week ago last Tuesday. The culprit took an almost new electric sewing machine, watch, gold ring and other items.

The next crime was committed on Thursday morning when the Gordon Bonsness home just east of Range. Mr. Bonsness, employed at the Range mill, first noticed the break-in when he returned at noon to pick up a jacket. He found a typewriter, camera, children’s piggy banks and $110 in traveler’s checks among the missing articles.

When picked up, Schake had only one $10 travelers’ check on his person with the others presumably cashed. The one check he still carried was signed by himself as Gordon Bonsness, only in signing it, the name was misspelled.

Driving a stolen Minnesota car with stolen Wisconsin license plates, Schake and a companion, a 19-year-old New Richmond youth, were observed staying at the Brookview Motel in Amery on at least one occasion. The youth was with Schake when apprehended.

When picked up, Schake readily admitted his various thefts and cooperated with the authorities on providing information on the disposition of the loot.

The portable sewing machine was sold to a Superior, Wis., party for $12 while its original value is about $135. It has been recovered.

When arrested, the pair was carrying one shotgun, a rifle and two revolvers, all fully loaded and ready for use.

In addition to the travelers’ checks, the pair had blank checks from many banks made out in fictitious names. Included in these were some from the Union State Bank and other banks in the locality.

55 Years Ago January 23, 1964 Over 1,100 Persons Undergo Driver’s Exams at City Hall Amery continued to be a busy driver’s examination center during the past year with 1,109 tests being conducted according to the driver’s license examiners.

Written law tests outnumbered the actual driving tests 596 to 513.

Out of 596 persons taking the law test, 476 passed with 120 failing to make the grade or 20.1 percent. Drivers failing to pass the drivers’ test numbered 193, with 320 passing for a percentage of failure at 37.6.

This report includes examinations for many types of licenses such as temporary

Authorities are still seeking the culprits who brazenly pulled away with a trailer and snowmobile from behind the Deers Bar Café in Deer Park Friday evening.

The theft was made about 9:30 p.m. when a Scout-type vehicle hooked up to the trailer and pulled it through Deer Park south. Authorities found the trailer abandoned five miles south of Deer Park on Saturday morning.

Roadblocks were set up at Stillwater and Hudson following the theft but no results were obtained.

Employee Don Olson heard the shifting of gears near the building at the time and rushed out the door in time to see the disappearing snowmobile.

School Closes Following Winter Storm For the second time this winter, the Amery schools closed on Wednesday when four to six inches of new snow coupled with wind, blocked many roads throughout the area.

Residents are beginning to talk about this as “the winter that was” despite the fact that it is only the early part of January. Measurable snow on the level exceeds many winters with more than the usual number of low temperature days.

Plagued by illness, the Amery city crew had just completed clearing the remaining evidence of the last storm from the streets Tuesday when the new snowfall hit on Tuesday evening. By noon Wednesday, the weather had cleared but a strong wind continued to blow.

This years’ wintery weather is a direct contrast to last season when few snowstorms plagued residents and the winter was termed a generally open one.

Provide Escort for Down Airplane Year 1968 departed in an unusual manner for the St. Croix County patrol when they were called to escort an airplane down highway 35, north of River Falls, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 3:30 p.m.

The assignment resulted when a light airplane, enroute from Illinois to the Twin Cities, developed engine trouble and was forced to land on highway 35. County highway patrol and River Falls police cleared the way for the plane as it had to taxi three miles before leaving the road.

According to the county patrol, it was fortunate no cars were hit by the plane since it had a 30-foot wing span.

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Amery school board reviews referendum spending 2017‐2018 Referendum Expenditures Staff $426,973.25 22%

Maintenance & Security $677,511.00 36%

Maintenance/Security

$ 677,511.00

Family and Consumer Ed Room

$ 528,746.00

HS Gym Bleachers

$ 143,765.00

Security Plan

$ 5,000.00

Technology

$ 664,200.00

Wireless/Servers/Security

$ 169,900.00

Software/Maintenance Fees

$ 91,300.00

Interactive Boards/Monitors

$ 85,500.00

Student/Staff Devices

$ 317,500.00

Curriculum

$ 130,793.00

PLC/PBIS Training

$ 39,000.00

Classroom Budgets

$ 7,500.00

Curriculum

$ 84,293.00

Staff (Salary + Benefits)

$ 426,973.25

Dean of Students Art Teacher

Curriculum $130,793.00 7%

Alternative Education Teacher Phy Ed Teacher LMS/Technology Integrator English Teacher IT Contract IS Custodian (6 to 8 hrs/day) IT Technician (PT to FT) Grounds & Maintenance

Technology $664,200.00 35%

Behavior Interventionist WRS/FICA Total Expenditures

2018‐2019 Referendum Expenditures Maintenance & Security $656,385.73 35%

Staff $556,355.52 30%

$ 1,899,477.25

Maintenance/Security

$ 656,385.73

Elementary Remodel

$ 414,995.73

Blacktop

$ 175,162.00

Track Repair

$ 65,000.00

MS Makerspace

$ 1,228.00

Technology

$ 500,000.00

IT Leases

$ 500,000.00

Curriculum

$ 152,645.31

Foreign Language

$ 28,161.78

Tech Ed

$ 57,033.76

Phy Ed

$ 31,585.97

Ag

$ 17,788.21

Guidance

$ 13,175.42

AP Psych

$ 4,900.17

Staff (Salary + Benefits)

$ 556,355.52

Dean of Students Art Teacher Alternative Education Teacher Social Studies Teacher Phy Ed Teacher LMS/Technology Integrator

Curriculum $152,645.31 8%

Student Success Coordinator Student Success Coordinator English Teacher

Technology $500,000.00 27%

Referendum Expenditures Summary

IS Custodian (6 to 8 hrs/day) IT Technician (PT to FT) Total Expenditures

Annual Budget

2017‐18 Expenditures

2018‐19 Expenditures

Maintenance & Security

$ 700,000.00

$ 677,511.00

$ 656,385.73

Technology

$ 500,000.00

$ 664,200.00

$ 500,000.00

Curriculum

$ 150,000.00

$ 130,793.00

$ 152,645.31

Staff

$ 550,000.00

$ 426,973.25

$ 556,355.52

Total

$ 1,900,000.00 $ 1,899,477.25 $ 1,865,386.56

Remaining funds

$ 522.75

$ 34,613.44

$ 1,865,386.56

The Amery School Board reviewed the spending of the $1.9 million recurring referendum approved by voters in 2017.

The top chart shows spending in the last school year by catergory, the second chart shows expenditures for this school year and the chart at the left show the budget by category/

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Kinship: One person can make a difference

BY KELLY LATHROP, KINSHIP MENTOR

“I can’t fi x the world’s problems, but I will do what I can to make a difference where I can.” Author unknown While thinking about how I could get involved with doing something good for our community, I remembered a program from High School called Kinship. A lot of my friends had done it then and are still in contact with their mentees. I’ve always loved the idea of being able to be a good influence on someone’s life that may come from a home where life hasn’t always been easy. After contacting Amy and talking with her about what the program consisted of; I decided that this was something I really wanted to commit to.

My cousin told me once that during a psychology class she was taught the idea that all it takes to make a difference in the life of a child who has odds against them is ONE PERSON. One person to look up to that listens and believes in them. One person who can encourage and support them. Just one person. I’ve found that every child in this program has a different background: foster care, absent parent or someone who just needs some one-on-one attention. Either way this

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Kelly Lathrop and her mentee, Mia, enjoy a photo op at an amusement park.

statement made me see just how important mentoring can be in a child’s life, no matter the reasons that they are in the program.

Being paired was a little nerve-wracking. I thought, “Will they like me and will we

have anything in common?” “ Will I be the person they need?” The ladies at Kinship really work hard in matching mentors. I am so blessed to have gotten paired with my mentee. There are days when I feel that she is making more

of an impact on my family and me than I am on her. She has taught me so much about life. She is a caring, smart, funny and beautiful young girl. We get to do lots of fun things together. I am very close with my extended fami-

ly. Many times I bring her to events, and she has meshed so well with them. Her family also has been great to get to know. Sometimes we will bring one of her siblings with on an outing. It is fun getting to know the people in her life. I also love that I am able to help her when it comes to school. Getting work turned in isn’t always easy for a middle school student, so being able to work with her family to get the work done and encourage her to get good grades is a wonderful feeling.

Being a mentor is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I asked my mentee what her favorite part is about our time together through Kinship. She said, “Knowing I will always have a best friend.” I couldn’t agree more!

“To make a difference in someone life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to CARE.” – Mandy Hale If you would like to learn more about how you can make a difference in a youth’s life, please contact the Kinship office at 715-405-3900 or visit the website at www.polkkinship.org.

Amery Police Report 01/03/19 – 01/10/19 01/03/19, 09:50 p.m., Traffic stop 01/03/19, 10:16 p.m., Traffic stop 01/03/19, 11:29 p.m., Traffic stop 01/04/19, 08:53 a.m., Juvenile call 01/04/19, 11:45 a.m., Funeral traffic control 01/04/19, 12:50 p.m., Vehicle lockout call 01/04/19, 02:13 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/04/19, 02:35 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/04/19, 05:07 p.m., Alarm call 01/04/19, 06:30 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/04/19, 08:53 p.m., Traffic complaint 01/04/19, 10:39 p.m., Traffic stop 01/05/19, 12:38 a.m., Traffic stop 01/05/19, 01:10 a.m., Assist other LE agency 01/05/19, 01:15 a.m., Assist public works 01/05/19, 02 a.m., Gas drive-off complaint 01/05/19, 05:06 a.m., Traffic stop 01/05/19, 03:05 p.m., Vehicle lockout call 01/05/19, 06:01 p.m., Civil matter call 01/05/19, 07:04 p.m., Traffic stop 01/05/19, 07:17 p.m., Traffic stop 01/05/19, 08:40 p.m., Assist other LE agency 01/05/19, 09:21 p.m., Traffic stop 01/05/19, 10:03 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/05/19, 10:51 p.m., Traffic stop 01/05/19, 10:55 p.m., Citizen assist call 01/05/19, 11:30 p.m., Traffic stop 01/06/19, 05:41 a.m., Traffic stop

01/06/19, 09 a.m., Assist other LE agency 01/06/19, 09:20 a.m., Assist other LE agency 01/06/19, 10:30 a.m., Disturbance call 01/06/19, 11:08 a.m., Parking complaint call 01/06/19, 05:11 p.m., Welfare check 01/06/19, 05:32 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/06/19, 05:35 p.m., Vehicle lockout call 01/06/19, 10:23 p.m., Mental health call 01/06/19, 10:34 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/06/19, 11:37 p.m., Traffic stop 01/07/19, 09:17 a.m., Paper service 01/07/19, 09:33 a.m., Paper service 01/07/19, 10:24 a.m., Paper service 01/07/19, 02:54 p.m., MV accident 01/07/19, 05:35 p.m., Juvenile call 01/07/19, 05:45 p.m., Juvenile call 01/07/19, 04 p.m., Traffic stop 01/07/19, 05 p.m., Juvenile call 01/07/19, 05:15 p.m., Traffic stop 01/07/19, 06:06 p.m., Traffic stop 01/07/19, 06:35 p.m., Vehicle lockout call 01/07/19, 07 p.m., Assist other LE agency 01/07/19, 08:53 p.m., Traffic stop 01/07/19, 10:25 p.m., Traffic stop 01/08/19, 03:17 a.m., Traffic stop 01/08/19, 12:49 p.m., Mental health call 01/08/19, 01:15 p.m., Welfare check call 01/08/19, 02:41 p.m., Welfare check call 01/08/19, 03:06 p.m., Suspicious

activity call 01/08/19, 05:39Pm, Disturbance call 01/08/19, 08:19 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/08/19, 09:46 p.m., Citizen assist call 01/08/19, 10:04 p.m., Traffic stop 01/09/19, 09:45 a.m., Assist other LE agency 01/09/19, 11 a.m., Welfare check call 01/09/19, 12:28 p.m., Vehicle lockout call 01/09/19, 02:30 p.m., Suspicious activity call 01/09/19, 03:10 p.m., 911 hang-up call 01/09/19, 05:56 p.m., Traffic stop 01/09/19, 07:15, Traffic stop 01/09/19, 10:03 p.m., Traffic stop 01/10/19, 01:36 a.m., Traffic stop 01/10/19, 08:05 a.m., Assist citizen 01/10/19, 08:35 a.m., Assist EMS 01/10/19, 06:25 p.m., Traffic stop 01/10/19, 06:46 p.m., Traffic stop

ARRESTS Jeffrey G. Lindquist, 23 of Amery.

Domestic Abuse – Disorderly Conduct 01/11/19 – 01/17/19

01/11/19, 10:45 a.m., Juvenile call

01/11/19, 04:58 p.m., Animal control call 01/11/19, 11:20 p.m., Suspicious activity 01/12/19, 08:10 a.m., Keep the peace property retrieval 01/12/19, 10:45 a.m., Assist other agency 01/12/19, 02:10 p.m., Suspicious activity 01/13/19, 01:15 p.m., Animal control call

01/13/19, 01:35 p.m., Keep the peace 01/13/19, 04:52 p.m., Juvenile call 01/13/19, 09:10 p.m., Welfare check 01/14/19, 12:10 a.m., Mental health call 01/14/19, 11:05 a.m., Suspicious activity 01/14/19, 11:10 a.m., Fraud report 01/14/19, 02:21 p.m., Assist EMS 01/14/19, 04:01 p.m., Juvenile call 01/15/19, 07:33 p.m., 911 hang up 01/16/19, 01:41 a.m., Alarm 01/16/19, 10:41 a.m., Animal control call 01/16/19, 01:20 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 01/16/19, 01:38 p.m., Juvenile call 01/16/19, 09:09 p.m., Assist other agency 01/17/19, 01:53 a.m., Suspicious activity 01/17/19, 10:05 a.m., Mental health call 01/17/19, 11:05 a.m., Welfare check 01/17/19, 12:09 p.m., Assist other agency – power outage 01/17/19, 12:58 p.m., Assist citizen 01/17/19, 01:36 p.m., Mental health call 01/17/19, 01:40 p.m., Welfare check 01/17/19, 02 p.m., Vehicle lockout 01/17/19, 04:29 p.m., Assist in civil issue 01/17/19, 09:37 p.m., Juvenile call 01/17/19, 09:14 p.m., Suspicious activity 01/17/19, 10:51 p.m., Traffic complaint

ARRESTS Justin J. Pinger, 30 of Amery. Probation Hold

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 23: 10 a.m. Money Management; 3:30 p.m. Homework and Hangout; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo; 7 p.m.

Money Management.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Jan. 25: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, Jan. 27: 10 a.m. Worship/Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns Meeting; 1:30 p.m. Lefse Making at Amery Memory Care.

Monday, Jan. 28: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 a.m. Bible Study.

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

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

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

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m.

Sunday Night Live. An Evening of Entertainment.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. Senior Saints Potluck.

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 Sunday, Jan. 27: 8:30 a.m. Holy Worship at Elim; 9:30 a.m.

Annual Meeting at Elim; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study Based on Andy Griffith Show, Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time, WELCA Meeting; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Backpacking.

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

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

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

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

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Worship.

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

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9:15 a.m. Paul Oman Bible Study at Wapo; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo (Broomball), JAM at Little Falls.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, Jan. 27: Annual Meetings following all services; 8 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity Worship; 11 a.m.

Deronda Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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. 23: 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo.

Sunday, Jan. 27: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

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

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 23: No Supper; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 8 a.m. Bible Study Here; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Jan. 27: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir and Sunday School.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 7:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday, Jan. 30: 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Thursday, Jan. 31: 8 a.m. Bible Study Here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 23: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Sunday, Jan. 27: Bible Camp Promotion Sunday; 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. Fellowship; 11 a.m. 4th Rotation Teachers Orientation Meeting; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Monday, Jan. 28: 7 p.m. Evening Grace Circle at Church.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl Meeting.

Wednesday, Jan. 30: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

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

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

FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown

Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship.

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday Service 8:30 a.m.

Thursday Bible Class 10 a.m.

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

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

Monday, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Service including an anthem by the choir.

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: 5:30 p.m. Advent Worship Service; 6:30 p.m.

Family Christian Education.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education; 7:30 p.m. Confirmation.

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

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

Wednesdays (when school is in session) beginning Sept.

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

Every other Thursday: Journey Women 6:30 p.m. at Jour-

The Good Life T

“Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old.

For no one is either too young or too old for the health of the soul.”

—Epicurus (Letter to Menoeceus)

he ancient philosophers agreed on the value of philosophy to the good life.

While this may seem like self-praise, it is simply the recognition that life is problematic, and that happiness, virtue and the good life are not things that just happen. A life well-lived must be planned, and worked at, and reflected upon. Socrates considered that living well, in the sense of being a good person and living virtuously, was so important that he spent his entire adult life questioning people who claimed to know about virtue, famously saying that “the unexamined life is not worth living.”

Unfortunately for Socrates, the so-called experts didn’t know as much as they thought, and Socrates’ role as a social critic led to his downfall.

Aristotle stressed the importance of philosophy to the good life because he thought that the part of the soul which understands should be the guiding element in life, saying “the human good proves to be activity of the soul in accord with virtue, and indeed with the best and most complete virtue, if there are more virtues than one.” Ironically, the ancients seemed to understand that life is complicated and requires deep thought to figure it out, whereas in our more complicated modern times, we seem to drift through life without giving much thought to the most important questions, such as the meaning of life and how to live a good life. Look around at all the unhappy people who think that happiness is just a feeling or a psychological state and that if only they take the right pill, or amuse themselves with the right entertainment, they will be happy. – Christopher Simon

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9:15 a.m. Paul Oman Bible Study at Wapo; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo (Broomball), JAM at Little Falls.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, Jan. 27: Annual Meetings following all services; 8 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity Worship; 11 a.m.

Deronda Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 23: 12 p.m. TableTalkMen; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Saturday, Jan. 26: 7 p.m. AA Meeting.

Sunday, Jan. 27: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 23: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Jan. 27: 9:30 Worship, Sunday School; 10:30 Fellowship.

Monday, Jan. 28: 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday, Jan. 30: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor

OBITUARY Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9 a.m. Mass; Stump the Chomp After Mass; 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 6:30 p.m. GriefShare Meeting.

Friday, Jan. 25: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Saturday, Jan. 26: 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, Jan. 27: Ice Fishing Tournament and Chicken Dinner; 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Monday, Jan. 28: 6:30 p.m. Spiritual Life and Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. Communion Service; 6:30 p.m.

Finance Council Meeting.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan. 26: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Jan. 27: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Jan. 25-Saturday, Jan. 26: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Jan. 27: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

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

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

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 23: 9:15 a.m. Paul Oman Bible Study at Wapo; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo (Broomball), JAM at Little Falls.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Sunday, Jan. 27: Annual Meetings following all services; 8 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity Worship; 11 a.m.

Deronda Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 23: 5:30 p.m. All Church Supper; 6 p.m.

Kid’s Blast, CREW, Adult Study; 6:15 p.m. Worship Practice T-4.

Thursday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 26: Directory Pictures.

Saturday, Jan. 26: CLAY Broomball.

Sunday, Jan. 27: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Practice T-4; 10 a.m. Worship Service.

Tuesday, Jan. 29: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer.

Wednesday, Jan. 30: 5:30 p.m. All Church Supper; 6 p.m.

Kid’s Blast, CREW, Adult Study; 7 p.m. Worship Practice T-1.

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. 23: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group, Quilters; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation Meal; 6:30 p.m. HS Youth; 7 p.m.

Confirmation Classes.

Thursday, Jan. 24: 6:30 p.m. AIM Bible Study.

Sunday, Jan. 27: 9 a.m. Coffee Hour; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:45 a.m. Youth Ministry Team Meeting; 4 p.m. AIM Progressive Dinner; 6 p.m. Go Fourth Youth Worship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Call Nicole at 715-268-8101 or email ngagner@theameryfreepress.comwith corrections or additions to the church pages.

Nancy Marcene Michael Nancy – a beacon of light, grace, and love, an inspiration to us all.

Nancy passed on peacefully at St Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH on January 11th, 2019.

She was born in Abilene, KS, November 19th 1931 to Mildred and Clayton Farrar. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a graduate degree in Pediatric Nursing.

Nancy was the beloved wife of Harold ‘Mike’ Michael with whom she shared more than 62 wonderful years and a mother to two sons. She loved to cook; she said it was a way to do what she loved most – taking care of her family.

Nancy was a dedicated longtime member of the Christian Science Church in her community. She was loved by all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her brother Maurice Farrar of Phoenix, AZ, her son Michael Peter Michael and daughter-in-law, Victoria Michael of Port Richey, FL. She is survived by her husband Harold Michael of Litchfield, NH, son Lance Michael and daughterin-law Teresa Michael of Litchfield, NH, her sister Shirley Satterlund and brother-in-law Paul Satterlund of Amery, WI, sister-in-law Connie Farrar of Phoenix, AZ and three grandchildren, Matthew Michael of Litchfield, NH, Lauren Michael of Hallandale Beach, FL and Rebecca Michael of Port Richey, FL. Per Nancy’s wishes, no services will be held.

Assisting with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire. To leave a condolence message for the family, visit www.csnh.com

DEATH NOTICE

Dennis M. Priebe Dennis M. Priebe, age 78, of Clear Lake died January 19, 2019 at Amery Memory Care.

Funeral services will be Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. from St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Scheuermann Funeral Home, Clear Lake.

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OBITUARIES

Dale Stephen Shortess

Elois Mary (Anderson) Lauck

Lois F Hunter (Swanson)

Dale Stephen Shortess, 71, of Turtle Lake, died January 19, 2019 at Willow Ridge Healthcare. He was born August 1, 1947 in Barron, WI to Stephen and Marjorie (Barrett) Shortess. He was married to M Mary Shiner, on February 112, 1995; whom he later d divorced. Dale was baptized a and confirmed in the Evang gelical United Brethren C Church, and was a member o of the Parkview United M Methodist Church.

Dale was raised on a d dairy farm where he create ed many fine memories. He tthen began a construction c career; working in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Tennessee, Colorado, Alaska, California, Utah, and finally circling back to the Minneapolis area.

Dale's gifts included singing, song writing (many of which will continue to be sung around family campfires), and writing letters to the editor of the Turtle Lake Times. His gift of singing will be fondly missed; as will his shining personality. Dale had an avid love for his country, and for those who served in the armed forces. His unrelenting faith was a driving force for him throughout his life.

Dale is survived by: 2 brothers, Wayne Shortess of Turtle Lake; Warren (Julie) Shortess of Hudson; 2 sisters, Sharon (Wayne) Dunemann of Rochester, MN; Daena Shortess (Jeff Wylie) of Frederic, WI; 9 nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Stephen and Marjorie (Barrett) Shortess; one niece, Michelle Newville; one grand-niece: Stephanie Newville; and one sister-in-law: Sharon Shortess.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on January 24, 2019 at Parkview United Methodist Church, Turtle Lake, WI with Rev. Gil White officiating; with an hour visitation before the service. Burial will be in Mt Hope Cemetery, Turtle Lake, WI; there will be a lunch at the church following the service and burial.

Visitation from 4-7 PM on January 23, 2019 at the Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake. Pallbearers are Joe Molls, Pat Jones, Bruce Moore, Jim Kasper, Dave Christianson, and Gordon Klingelhoets.

Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.

Elois Mary (Anderson) Lauck, age 88 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Golden Age Manor in Amery with her husband James (Jim) Lauck Sr. faithfully by her side. Elois w was born on the home farm iin rural Deer Park, Polk C County, Wisconsin, on June 115, 1930 to Clarence Q. and B Bernice Anderson.

Elois married James E. L Lauck Sr. on June 15, 1949 iin Pine City, MN. A loving m mother and homemaker, E Elois was a remarkable c cook and enjoyed preparing m meals for and spending ttime with her family. Elois & Jim enjoyed many winters in southern Texas where they met many dear friends & especially liked getting away from the Wisconsin winters. She was especially proud of her extensive frog collection and won the Powder Puff Derby on numerous occasions driving her husband Jim's race car at Amery Speedway in Amery, Wisconsin She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Norma (Bernard) Hammelman and great grandson Alexander James Lauck.

Elois is survived by her husband Jim Lauck Sr., her 3 children, James (Veronica) Lauck Jr. of New Richmond, Wisconsin; Jeff Lauck of Clayton, Wisconsin; Cindy (Tom) Ramberg of Baldwin, Wisconsin; Sister Lucille (Winston) Carlson, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandson, 3 nieces and 1 nephew.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Williamson - White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin from 3:00 to 5:00 pm with a memorial service starting at 5:00 pm. Private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park Wisconsin this summer.

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

Lois F Hunter (Swanson), age 87 of Old Town, Idaho, passed away on December 29, 2018 Lois was born on Dec 2nd 1932 in Apple River Township to Raymond and Florence (Fredrickson) S Swanson She was married to Robe ert A Hunter in 1950, and tthey had two children Lois enjoyed spending ttime with her family and ffriends, she loved to sew, k knit, crochet and go flying w with her husband She was once an active 44-H leader, she was involved iin the Meadowbrook grange a and in the Maverick’s square dancing club Lois is proceeded in death by her husband Robert A Hunter, Both parents and a sister Sharon King (Swanson) She is survived by her daughter Sheryl Loutzenhiser (Hunter), son Clint (Deona) Hunter Sisters Janice Wheeler, Diane (Bill) Hunt and Marilyn Peterson She also has several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, nieces and nephews Funeral services will be on January 19, 2019 at Christ the King Church in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at 11:00am

Forrest Glenn Clark Forrest Glenn Clark, age 85 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery.

He was born on March 28, 1933 in Grand Rapids, M Michigan to Glenn and M Mildred (Ledger) Clark.

D During his time in the A Army, Forrest served in K Korea and travelled over sseveral European counttries. Forrest met Mary G Grace Keyser in Germany a and the couple was united iin marriage in 1954. He was p preceded in death by his p parents, Glenn and Mildred.

Forrest’s surviving family includes his son, Richard Clark of Washington, DC; son, George Clark of Grand Rapids, MI; daughter, Mary Clark of St. Paul, MN; daughter, Marsha (Ed) Wichelmann of Osceola, WI as well as Forrest’s grand and great grandchildren. May his memory be for a blessing.

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at East Lincoln Alliance Church. A visitation will be held from 10-11:00 am prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the Amery Cemetery.

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

Eugene “Gene” W. Kaiser Eugene “Gene” W. Kaiser, 78, of Amery, Wisconsin, Apple River Township, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 05, 2018 with his loving family at his side. Gene was born on February 10, 1940 in Min nocqua, Wisconsin the son o of Fred and Hazel (Penard) K Kaiser.

Gene leaves to celebrate h his memory: wife, Joyce, A Amery, WI; daughters, K Kathryn (Perry) Franzen, B Balsam Lake, WI; Karen ((Andy) Kaiser, Arvada, CO a and Kristine (Craig) Steinm man, White Bear Lake, MN; 111 grandchildren, Jenifer ((Andtre) Hamlin, Daniel (Patty) Schuette, Sarah Schuette, Rebecca Schuette, Kelly (Khue) Le, Michael (Christina) Thornhill, Kylie Midyett, Nadia Moak, Davi (Scott) Carlson, Evan Steinman and Erin Steinman, 17 great grandchildren, his sister, Joan Norland, nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hazel Kaiser, brother, Dale “Jerry” Workman, his daughters, Connie and Mary and 1 great granddaughter, Kaia.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Centuria, WI at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M. Please join the family for lunch and fellowship in the church fellowship hall following the service.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria, WI has been entrusted with arrangements.

Brian A. Newman Brian A. Newman, age 56, passed away on January 14, 2019 surrounded by family after a hard fight with cancer.

Brian was born on July 16, 1962, the son of Everett and Barbara (Stauner) Newman. He graduated from A Amery High school and late er joined the Army Reserve.

On June 25, 1994 Brian m married Ronda Langness.

B Brian and Ronda have two ssons, Casey and Alexander.

B Brian worked mostly in the p plastics industry, working ffor SMC in Amery as a m mold technician for several y years.

Brian was a loving and d dedicated husband and father. He found most of his joy spending time with his wife, kids, and grandson. Some of Brian’s hobbies were snowmobiling, watching sports, and playing fantasy football with his friends and family. In the summers you could find Brian grilling with his family, playing catch in the backyard and fishing with his sons and brothers. Brian loved music and started collecting vinyl records when he was 14. He enjoyed record shopping with his Uncle Galen and friend Ron B. Brian helped build a race car that he and his cousin Jim raced at the Centuria Speedway, which made for some memorable summers he was particularly fond of. Brian will be greatly missed by many.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Ronda; sons Casey (Taylor) Newman and Alex (Rachel Wonderly) Newman; his pride and joy, grandson, Sutton Newman; mother, Barbara Rudd; stepfather, Richard Rudd; brothers, Craig (Carol) Newman and Troy Newman; step-sister Ann (Dale) Clarkson; step-brothers, Michael Rudd and Tom Rudd; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Brian is preceded in death by his father, Everett Newman; grandparents and nephew Garrett Hanson.

A celebration of life will be held from 4:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola, WI. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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If you like cauliflower, you might like to try this recipe.

CAULIFLOWER HASH BROWNS Shred 1 large head of cauliflower, with stems removed, until florets are totally shredded.

Put into large skillet over medium-high heat: 1-2 T. coconut oil Add, combine and brown: 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 c. diced cooked ham Fry until browned and then flip and turn with a pancake turner and cook For about 4 minutes before flipping again. Continue to cook mixture until golden brown.

Top with: 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 c. diced green onions Salt and pepper to taste Remove from heat and let allow the cheese to melt slightly before serving.

Serves 3-4. Hint: When shredding the cauliflower florets, put a 9x13” baking pan in a clean sink and shred the florets with a cheese grater, helping with clean-up.

If you enjoy the taste of coconut, maybe you’d like to make this coconut cream pie. It uses a graham cracker crust.

COCONUT CREAM PIE Combine in medium bowl and set aside: 1 egg yolk 1/3 c. sugar 1/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt Put in medium saucepan over medium-high heat and heat but do not boil: 2 c. milk Add 1-1/2 c. of the hot milk to the egg yolk mixture and whisk until most lumps are out. Slowly add to the rest of the hot milk in the saucepan and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Add and stir in until well mixed: 1 T. butter 1 tsp. vanilla Remove from heat and stir in: 1-1/2 c. shredded/flaked coconut Pour into the prepared graham cracker crust. Chill for about 2 hours or until set. Add some whipped cream/topping just before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers. Hint: you can modify instructions and make this in your microwave.

rooms 1 c. chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Remove from skillet and put into bowl.

In same skillet cook until no longer pink: 1 pound lean ground beef.

Drain if necessary and add to the ground beef: 1 c. beef broth 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Take 1/2 c. beef broth and 1/4 flour and mix together.

Stir into the beef mixture. Add the cooked mushroom mixture and heat until boiling, then cook for another minute until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in: 1 c. sour cream Serve with some freshly chopped parsley. Serves 6-8.

When freezing parsley, freeze it in foil. When ready for some parsley, unwrap and shave off the amount you need and return to the freezer.

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REFRIGERATOR DESSERT Mix together for crust: 1 c. flour 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1/2 c. butter, softened Press into a 9x13” baking pan. Bake at 350˚ for 15 minutes. Cool.

Cream together: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 c. powdered sugar Add and mix together and spread over cooled crust: 1 c. frozen whipped topping, softened (from 12 oz. container) Mix together and spread over the whipped topping: 2 pkgs. (3 oz.) instant pudding (any flavor you want) 3 c. cold milk Spread the rest of the frozen whipped topping on top. Sprinkle with nuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, etc. if desired. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

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1-3 pm Matinée Screening of “Food For Change” at Farm Table Foundation, 110 Keller Ave N, Amery 1:30-3:30 pm Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families at the Middle School

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* 12:30 pm Bridge* 5:45/7:15 pm Clear Lake GBB at Colfax

This uses ground beef and makes a meal in about half an hour.

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8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool* 9:30 am Quilting* 1 pm Wii Games* 11-11:45 am Rumble Tumble Open Gym at the Intermediate 5:45/7:15 pm Clear Lake BBB vs. Clayton, Clayton BBB at Clear Lake 7 pm Amery Hockey at Spooner 7:15 pm Amery BBB at Ellsworth 7:15 pm Amery GBB vs. Unity 7:15 pm Clayton GBB at Frederic

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8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* 12:30 pm Bridge* 1 pm Cribbage* 6-8 pm Pickleball Open Gym at the High School

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool and Hand & Foot 2* 12:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting* 1 pm Hand & Foot* 6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 5:45/7:15 pm Clayton BBB at Cameron 5:45/7:15 pm Clear Lake BBB vs Turtle Lake 7 pm Amery Hockey at River Falls 7 pm Amery Wrestling vs New Richmond

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes, Mah-Jong* 9:30 am Polish Poker* 12 pm Pot Luck* 1 pm Bingo* 5 pm Clear Lake Wrestling at Menomonie 5:45/7:15 pm Clear Lake GBB vs Clayton 7:15 pm Amery GBB vs St. Croix Central 7:15 pm Clayton GBB at Clear Lake

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8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool, Circle of Sisters* 12:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting* 1 pm Hand & Foot* 6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Hockey vs.

Altoona 7:15 pm Amery GBB at New Richmond

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes, Mah-Jong* 5:45 pm Clear Lake GBB vs. Luck 5:45 pm Clear Lake BBB vs. Luck 5:45/7:15 pm Clayton BBB vs.

Northwood 6 pm Paint & Sip (Open to the Public)* 7:15 pm Amery BBB vs. New Richmond 7:15 pm Clayton GBB vs. Northwood

9 am Clear Lake Wrestling at Cornell 9:30 am Amery Wrestling at Ellsworth 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council in the Sun Porch 2 pm Amery Hockey vs. Black River Falls

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*All events marked with an asterisk are located at the Amery Community Center.

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS

Cook according to package directions and drain: 6 c. egg noodles In a 10” skilled, cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender: 3 T. butter 1 pkg. (8 oz.) sliced baby portabella mush-

When cooking rice, add a tsp. of lemon juice. It will keep rice fluffy and remember don’t peek at the rice when cooking.

This makes a nice dessert to make ahead. Refrigerate until ready to serve. You can use various pudding flavors so you can have a large variety of flavors when you make this dessert.

Who doesn’t like muffins? These will be a special treat.

Beat slightly in larger bowl: 1 egg Stir in until just moistened: 2 c. baking mix (like Original Bisquick) 1-1/4 c. mashed bananas (about 2-3 ripe bananas) 1/3 c. sugar 3 T. oil 1/3 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Divide the batter between 12 cupcake liners in muffin cups. Bake at 400˚ about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

vegetables and salad greens very well. Rinse and drain. Or you can use the commercial washes, if you desire.

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

Absolute Beginner Computer: As a new user of personal computers you will learn about the Internet, Windows, creating documents, and various types of computers and components. Thur, Feb 7-Mar 7 from 6-8 p. WITC fee $38.05 or Sr fee (62+) $4. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221 or the WITC form in the Community Ed catalog. Do NOT register for this class through Community Ed. Class #25585

"RISE UP, O MEN" by the CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES. Just TWO big performances before they head out on a National Tour, and this time in the beautiful, 1000-seat, Masquerade Dance Theater at the Ames Center. Let’s hear it for the boys! Fans of the musical comedy series Church Basement Ladies will finally get to know more about the men of East Cornucopia Lutheran Church, in the production 'Rise Up O Men.' Whether you’ve seen several versions, or are new to the world of the basement, the 6th in the Church Basement Ladies series is a musical treat for all. Wednesday, Feb 20, 1 pm matinee. Ticket includes a full buffet luncheon. Depart Amery at 10 a and return about 5:30 p. Cost $69 for show, lunch and motorcoach. Pre-register with Comm Ed – these tickets sell fast.

Cool Creator Coding for grades 1-2 will help children develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills plus basic programming in a fun environment. Mondays; Feb 4 - Mar 25 (skip Feb 18 & Mar 11) after school until 4:15 p at the Elementary. Fee $49 per student. Pre-register with Community Ed. ZUMBA Fitness: Are you ready to party yourself into shape? It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that has moved millions of people toward joy and health. No experience necessary. If you can walk, you can Zumba®! Wednesdays, Jan 16 - Feb 20 from 6-7 p.

Fee $40, pre-register with Community Ed. Gotta Dance sponsored by the AHS Dance Team will allow children in grades K-5 the opportunity to experience the fun of dancing and then performing for family and friends at halftime of a basketball game. Young dancers will spend two hours after school with members of the AHS Dance Team. Tues, Feb 5 from 3:30 – 5:30 p in the AHS and then returning to the HS at 7:30 for halftime. Fee $25 includes dance instruction, a T-shirt and an after-school snack.

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Gymnastics – for girls and boys ages 3+. Winter session begins Feb 5. Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Details in printed catalog and online. Register soon.

Make a Metal Rose! Creating a beautiful aluminum rose 6 inches in height x 2-3 inches in diameter.

Bring a tin snips, needle-nose pliers, metal file, leather gloves, and some knowledge of rose formations.

Sat, Feb 9 from 9:30-11 a. Fee $19, pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee $15 to the instructor.

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Intro to Piano for Youth and/or Adults offers beginning students the opportunity to be introduced to the piano in a one-on-one experience. Tuesdays; Feb 5, 12, 26, March 5, 19 & 26. 30-minute time slots available between 4:15 and 7:15 p. Register by calling Community Ed (715-268-9771 x220). Online registration is not available. Fee $89.

Beginning Quilt Making: Learn the fundamentals of quilting while creating a table runner from start to finish in this 3-week class. We will cover the fundamentals and more. A great class for new quilters and those with some experience. Bring a working sewing machine and additional supplies – list available from Community Ed. Tuesdays, Feb 5, 12 & 19 from 5:30-8 p. Fee $35 to Comm Ed. Kit fee $10 to instructor at class.

Primitive Longbow Making: Learn the art of making a primitive and potentially functional long bow. Begin with a full log and end with a longbow that has the correct draw length and correct draw weight for you and your intended purpose. Thursdays, Feb 7-March 7 & March 28-April 18 from 6-9 p. WITC fee $133.35 or Sr Fee (62+) $70.35. Supply fee to instructor $35-100 depending upon materials choices. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221 or the WITC form in the printed catalog. Do NOT register for this class through Community Ed. Class #26336

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Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families: Supervised free-play in the Middle School gym. For boys & girls grades 4-12. Younger when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball and use the north doors. Sundays through March 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.

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Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available for play. Parents/Guardians expected to stay in the gym with the children and are encouraged to play as well. No fee and no need to pre-register. You can join us any time. Tuesdays through Mar when school is in session at the Intermediate from 11 -11:45 a.

YOUTH REC FAIR OPEN HOUSE: Learn about the opportunities available in the Amery area for our youth as young as 4 years old. Come meet coaches and leaders of various youth athletics and other organizations, ask questions, learn more about schedules and commitments and potential costs, pick up registration information, and more. Expect to meet representatives from many of the following: Little League Baseball, Fast Pitch Softball, Youth Spring Volleyball, Boy & Girl Scouts, Youth Golf, Piano, Martial Arts, Youth Bowling, Gymnastics, Track & Field Club, Youth Football, Youth Soccer, and potentially more. Tuesday, February 5 from 6:30-7:30 p at the Amery High School.

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Farm Table Foundation to host matinĂŠe screening of ‘Food For Change’ AMERY, WI – Co-ops across the country have shown the acclaimed documentary Food For Change. A local show will take place in Amery on January 27, 1-3 pm, hosted by Farm Table Foundation (110 Keller Ave North, Amery).

The film tracks the ups and downs of cooperatives from the Great Depression to the present through rare archival footage, animation, graphics, and interviews with co-op leaders.

Co-ops are organizing screenings to educate their members and the general public about the nation’s longest surviving alternative economic system, which is also a social movement based on principles of cooperation.

Steve Alves, an internationally-acclaimed filmmaker and member of the Franklin Community Co-op in Greenfield, Massachusetts, narrates the

film he directed. He sees the story’s theme of cooperation as particularly relevant to today’s political climate. “It’s American history, from the Great Depression to the present, with co-ops as the protagonist,� says Alves. Food co-ops introduced whole and organic foods to the American diet in the 1970s; today they are the champions of local food systems. “Across the U.S. we’re experiencing both a renaissance and a challenge to food coops,� says Sean Doyle, General Manager of the Seward Co-op. “As food co-ops have grown to be successful businesses with annual sales of over $2 billion, they are facing fierce competition from corporate chain stores in the natural foods market they created. We want the public to know our story and what we stand for.�

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St. Croix Regional Medical Center St. Croix Falls Bailee Rena Clausen Bailee Rena Clausen, baby girl, 6 lbs 5 oz, was born January 11 to Danielle Sloper and Travis Clausen of Milltown.

Zander Jason Johnson Zander Jason Johnson, baby boy, 6 lbs 0 oz, was born January 14 to Dominique Wendt and William Johnnson of Dresser.

Nadya Moon Doskey Nadya Moon Doskey, baby girl, 6 lbs 6 oz, was born January 16 to Sarah Doskey of Grantsburg.

Lakeview Hospital Stillwater, MN Kristen AnaRose Yager Kristen AnaRose Yager, baby girl, 7 lbs 13 oz, was born December 26, 2018 to Travis and Rose Yager of Somerset.

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin-based retail chain Shopko Stores has filed for bankruptcy protection as it makes plans to close more stores.

The company says excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure are forcing it to seek protection from creditors. Shopko is reporting assets of less than $1 billion and liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion.

Shopko says it plans to continue operating through Chapter 11 reorganization after securing $480 million in financing from a group of lenders led by Wells Fargo Bank. The financing will allow Shopko to continue to pay employees, vendors and suppliers.

The retailer, headquartered near Green Bay, says it will close 38 more stores. Last month, it announced plans to close about 40 of its more than 300 stores across the country.

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SELF HELP GROUPS Ad Advance Directive Di ti W Workshop. k h Who Wh would ld make k 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 ďŹ rst Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding.

Led by a certiďŹ ed 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 oor. 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 CertiďŹ ed 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 DeďŹ cit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For information call Pat Skinner at

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

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

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

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

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

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

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic beneďŹ ts 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 ďŹ rst Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

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

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

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

F Farm C Crisis. i i Information I f ti on ďŹ nancial, i l mental t l health, h lth legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community

off homeschool h h l ffamilies ili in i Polk P lk County, C t Wisconsin.

Wi i W 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 conďŹ dential. 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 conďŹ dentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga for Addition Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Old Chapel, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, 7 p.m., Tuesdays

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Packers name Jags assistant Hackett as offensive coordinator GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers hired former Jacksonville assistant Nathaniel Hackett as their new offensive coordinator Wednesday.

Hackett spent most of the last four seasons with the Jaguars as quarterbacks coach (2015-16) and then as offensive coordinator before he was fired in November after Jacksonville lost its seventh consecutive game.

New Packers coach Matt LaFleur is also a former offensive coordinator, for the Los Angeles Rams and then last season for Tennessee.

Green Bay has missed the playoffs two years in a row and two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers is coming off an injury-marred season in which he threw only 25 touchdown passes, the lowest full-season total of his career. He also completed only 62.3 percent of his passes, the second-lowest rate of his time as a starter, and finished with a 97.6 passer rating, well below his 103.1 career rating.

Longtime head coach Mike McCarthy was fired on Dec. 2 and the Packers finished 6-9-1.

Hackett’s disappointing season in Jacksonville came one year after the Jaguars finished in the top 10 in the NFL in points per game (26.1), yards per game (365.9), rushing yards per game (NFL-best 141.4), sacks allowed (franchise-low 24) and average time of possession (31:47). Jacksonville reached the AFC title game that year and expectations were high coming into this season.

Hackett also was offensive coordinator for Buffalo from 2013-14 after three years at Syracuse.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Sarah was adopted last week. This simple statement doesn’t come close to telling the story of Sarah and her journey to finding her forever home.

Her story with Arnell began on October 19, 2018. She was adopted on January 16, 2019, waiting three months for her new home.

Sarah was a 40 pound stray, short coat Border Collie Mix with boundless energy and very little training. She was uninterested in following direction and resisted handling. She liked to play keep-away; she was mouthy and sassy.

She had obviously always done whatever she wanted and hadn’t learned that it should be any other way. She couldn’t help but be excited to meet visitors in the kennel but her energy intimidated potential adopters and she was rarely chosen as a dog they wanted to meet outside of the kennel.

With daily walks and personal attention, we began to see the intelligence behind the frantic energy. She took to training right away and her attention increased for the fun of games and earning treats. She made her own fun with squeaky toys. Sarah had natural curiosity and interest in everything and everyone. She was a little too interested in cats and it became clear that she would need to find a home without one.

An average length of stay for an Adoptable Shelter Dog at Arnell is 30 days. Some are adopted in a shorter length of time but nearly all have found homes by 30 days. A longer stay in the shelter environment can be detrimental to a dog; the boredom can bring

Sarah found her Forever Home!

depression or frustrated behaviors. We knew Sarah was a diamond that needed social stimulation and training to keep her engaged and happy.

And so, her “special” treatment came from all directions. Volunteer dog walkers took Sarah out for longer daily walks before anyone else. Appropriate treats and beds were chosen for our girl. Kennel placement for Sarah was crucial. Overstimulation from another active, barking dog, set her on edge.

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Sarah was featured in our weekly column in the local papers. Videos of her interaction with other dogs, large and small, were made added to her Web Site description and Facebook. To showcase her incredible intelligence, a video of her concentrated attention while learning “Leave It” was posted.

Our shelter dog trainer, Claire Scriba, took Sarah on “field trips” to meet new people in new places. They went to the Countryside Coop Country Store on numerous occasions. She met people and investigated all the merchandise . She was also welcomed at Lamperts, where she visited all the offices and staff, enjoying their popcorn snack in the car on the way home. On a field trip to Claire’s home, it was discovered that Sarah had never seen a television before; she was fascinated.

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followers offered to pay for surgery to repair her right ear that did not stand up like the other one. She wondered if Sarah’s “one ear up and one ear folded over” was the reason she wasn’t getting adopted.

Sarah did meet a few potential adopters, but her energy with small children didn’t work. Her play style at a first introduction, wasn’t compatible with dogs that came to visit her with adoption in mind.

Special treats and attention continued as Sarah waited. Then one day, a young couple came to the shelter to meet her.

They had seen her on our Facebook and website pages in December and had started following her. The young woman was allergic to cats and so cats in the home were not an issue for them. They were an active young couple in search of an enthusiastic canine partner. We crossed our fingers and as it turned out, it was meant to be.

Oh Happy Day! Sarah found her Forever Home. The combination of exercise, gentle human contact, training and 'field trips' to feed her curious and social personality, kept Sarah in a balanced and cooperative frame of mind that got her through her long wait. She left Arnell in better shape than she arrived. She had become social and willing to cooperate, affectionate and playful. Happy days, Sarah. We know you will make the most of them.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387, online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG and Facebook, where videos of Sarah are available.

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Amery upsets No. 8 Prescott, takes conference lead

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jan. 17 was a big night for the Amery girls basketball program. Not only did it record its 10th straight victory, but it did so by defeating the previously-undefeated WIAA Division 3’s eighth-ranked Prescott Cardinals, 56-50, to take control of the Middle Border Conference race.

Three Warriors scored in double figures Madelyn Granica (20 points), Abby Schmidt (14 points) and Morgan Brotzel (11 points). Brotzel did all of her damage from the perimeter, with 3-for-8 three-point shooting, and the free throw line (2-for-4).

Schmidt posted team-highs in rebounds (eight) and assists (five). Meanwhile Granica snagged a team-best five steals and added seven rebounds and three assists.

Also scoring for the Warriors (13-1) were Julia Engebretson (six points, two rebounds), Ella Schmidt (three points, four rebounds) and Drew Granica (two points, three rebounds, three steals).

Prescott won the rebounding battle, 38-25, and took more shot attempts than the Warriors (50-44). Amery, however, won the turnover battle, 13-21, and committed just nine personal fouls, compared to 23 fouls on the Cardinals (11-1). That gave the Warriors the opportunity to make up the difference at the free throw line where they sank 17 of 27 attempts.

Prescott also had three double digit scorers Allie Murphy (14 points, eight assists), Haylee Yeager (12 points, 12 rebounds) and Isabella Lenz (12 points, seven rebounds, five assists).

The Warriors have improved one spot in the final conference standings each of the past two seasons. Now that they’re in the MBC drivers seat with six conference games remaining, they’re on the path to complete a three-year climb with the school’s first conference title since the 2010-11 season.

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The Warriors set up on offense. From left: Ella Schmidt, Drew Granica and Madelyn Granica.

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Martin rallies Warriors for tie

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ ice hockey team scored one goal in each of the first three periods on Jan. 15 at its home ice arena to come back from a 1-3 deficit and tie the Somerset Spartans, 3-3.

“Somerset is always a tough team to play,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “They play very hard and disciplined and make beating them very difficult.”

The Warriors (12-4-1) struck first as Mack Smith scored 5:41 into the contest, but the Spartans (6-10-2) answered with three consecutive goals to claim their 3-1 advantage 9:22 into the second period.

That’s also when the Spartans began shooting themselves in the feet with penalties, that Amery failed to capitalize on.

“We had our chance on the power play in the second to take control of the game and couldn’t execute,” Coach Henningsgard said.

So they had to do things the hard way. Grady Martin stepped up and scored an unassisted even strength goal at the 15:15 mark of the second period and added the tying goal 9:38 into the third. While Amery outshot Somerset three of the four periods, including overtime, it just couldn’t come up with the winning goal.

“Special teams has been the biggest difference between our recent struggles and our success at the beginning of the season,” Coach Henningsgard said.

Amery tallied 42 shots on goal versus 27 for Somerset. Gavin Phillips collected 24 saves for the Warriors at goalkeeper.

Jackson Henningsgard tallied two assists and Smith, one assist.

No. 5 Stars tie No. 7 Fusion

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Western Wisconsin Stars fifth-ranked girls hockey team saw a second period lead slip away on Jan. 15 in Somerset as the seventh-ranked St. Croix Valley Fusion scored three minutes into the third period to tie the game at 2-2.

Outshooting the Fusion 12-4 in overtime, the Stars just couldn’t find the back of the net to reclaim the lead and the contest ended in a draw.

The Fusion opened the scoring with a power play goal six and a half minutes into the game. But the Stars responded just under seven minutes later as Jade Williams took advantage of a Bailey Williams assist to knot the score at 1-1.

Erin Huerta put the Stars in front at the end of the second period on a power play goal that was assisted

by Jade Williams and Makenzie Weeks.

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Amery wrestling seventh at St. Croix Falls Classic

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s wrestling team placed seventh of 19 teams at the 2019 St. Croix Falls Wrestling Classic on Jan. 19 in the St. Croix Falls.

Three Warriors finished in second place individually.

Jordan Penard (25-7) was runner up in the 132-pound division, earning a first-round pin followed by a 7-0 decision over Boyceville’s Ira Bialzik (15-12) and an 8-2 decision over St. Croix Falls’ Zack Clark (249). Princeton’s Zack Wells (30-3) defeated Penard, 7-1, in the championship match.

Mike Smith (29-3) claimed second at 152 pounds, opening with a pair of first period pins before sticking Hudson’s Peter Hansen (28-4) 4:31 into the the semifinal match. Smith was defeated, 19-6, by Boyceville’s Brock Schlough in the firstplace match.

Kale Hopke (24-5) was the 170-pound runner up, earning a 6-4 decision over River Falls’ Garrett Borth (21-8) in the semifinals before losing to Austin McCurdy (23-8) of St. Croix Falls by a 5-4 decision in the title match.

Walker Ingham (25-7, 126 pounds) placed third, pinning

Northwestern’s Braden Trautt (24-8) in 5:40 and defeating Hudson’s Leo Draveling (25-8) by medical forfeit.

Matt Knutson (13-14, 182 pounds) claimed sixth place with one of his three victory coming by way of a 2:10 fall over River Falls’ Austin Moeller (10-9) in the consolation semifinals.

Keaton Tollakson (5-17, 138 pounds) placed eighth earning pins over a pair of 7-7 wrestlers -Dylan Anderson of Chetek-Weyerhaeuser/Prairie Farm and Damon Galatowitsch of Turtle Lake.

Note: In junior varsity competition, Joseph Wentz (120 pounds) and Mitchel Gamache (160 pounds) both won their brackets while Jeffer Setzer (285 pounds) placed fourth.

Team Scores St. Croix Falls 178.5, Hudson 147.5, Boyceville 144, River Falls 140, Totino Grace 132.5, Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/ Siren 110.5, Amery 103, Spencer 102, Cumberland 92, Princeton 88, Cameron 73.5, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser/Prairie Farm 55, Pine City 54, Ogilvie 40, Cornell/Gilman/Lake Holcombe 35, Flambeau 26.5, Glenwood City 24, Turtle Lake 8.

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Walker Ingham placed third at 126 pounds.

This week’s sports Amery Boys Basketball 1-22 vs. Baldwin-Woodville 1-29 @ Ellsworth

Amery Girls Basketball 1-22 @ Ellsworth 1-25 vs. St. Croix Central 1-29 vs. Unity

Amery Boys Hockey 1-24 @ River Falls 1-29 vs. Barron @ Spooner

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Jordan Penard (25-7) was runner up in the 132-pound division

Amery Girls Hockey 1-22 vs. Chippewa Falls 1-25 vs. Beaver Dam 1-26 vs. Beaver Dam

Amery Wrestling 1-24 vs. New Richmond

Clayton Boys Basketball 1-22 vs. Lake Holcombe 1-24 @ Cameron 1-29 @ Clear Lake

Clayton Girls Basketball 1-22 @ Cameron 1-25 @ Clear Lake 1-29 @ Frederic

Clear Lake Boys Basketball 1-24 vs. Turtle Lake 1-26 vs. Lake City @ East Ridge 1-29 vs. Clayton

Clear Lake Girls Basketball 1-22 vs. Turtle Lake 1-27 vs. Clayton 1-29 @ Colfax ERIC PAULSON

Clear Lake Wrestling 1-25 @ Menomonie Invite

In junior varsity competition, Joseph Wentz (120 pounds) and Mitchel Gamache (160 pounds) both won their brackets

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Prescott downs Amery with 13 3-pointers

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ basketball team traveled to Prescott on Jan. 15 and returned home with a 5093 loss to the Cardinals.

Prescott (9-4) shot 48 percent from the field and drained 13 3-pointers along the way. Meanwhile, Amery (2-11) hit 32 percent of its shots, including seven 3-pointers.

Prescott’s Kyle Holmon was a perfect 7-for-7 on free throws and sank six of 11 three-point attempts on his way to a game-high 39 points.

Three other Cardinals also reached double figures - Gabe Valentine (15 points), Dylan Malmlov

(11 points), Brian Tayson (10 points).

The Warriors were led

by Tyler Peterson with 14 points and a block - along with three rebounds.

Jeremiah Sillman was 3-6 from 3-point land, finishing with nine points and a team-high six rebounds. Noah Rademaker tallied a team-best four assists to go with his seven points.

Also scoring for Amery were Mason Bosley (eight points, three rebounds), Galen Coy (seven points, two rebounds), Max Kempf (two points), Cameron Anderson (two points, four rebounds) and Wyatt Luchtenburg (one point).

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Warrior boys outscore SCC by 20 in second half

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boy’s basketball snagged its third win of the season on Jan. 18 when it picked up a 57-45 come-from-behind victory over the St. Croix Central Panthers.

Trailing 23-31 at halftime, the Warriors (3-11) outscored the Panthers, 34-14, in the second half to run away with the “W.” Amery shot 43 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free throw line to make the comeback happen - not to mention 24 points coming on transitions or off turnovers. Thirteen of the Panthers 20 turnovers came in the form of Amery steals.

Galen Coy was responsible for five of those steals while scoring a team-best 16 points and adding a team-high three assists.

Mason Bosley also had a strong night, scoring 13 points and tallying a team-high six rebounds to go with his three steals.

Tyler Peterson racked up nine points and four rebounds.

Also scoring were Noah Rademaker (seven points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block), Jeremiah Sillman (five points), Wyatt Luchtenburg (four points) and Cameron Anderson (three points, four rebounds).

St. Croix Central (5-7) had just one player in double-digit points.

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Galen Coy scores a layup. Coy led the Warriors with 16 points in the win.

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The Western Wisconsin Stars picked up their second win of the new year on Jan. 18 when they defeated the Lakeland Thunderbirds girls’ ice hockey team, 7-3.

While the Stars (12-3-1) held a 2-1 lead heading in the second period, it was the third period where the action really heated up - in the form of seven combined goals.

Lakeland (5-10) tied the score at 2-2 at the 3:21 mark of the third period, only to have Jade Williams answer 20 seconds later. Ellie Brice gave the stars a little cushion, scoring at the 4:55 mark, but the Thunderbirds responded 12 seconds later with a goal by Asucena Boyer to cut the margin to 4-3.

At the 12 minute mark, however, Western Wisconsin buckled down and scored three consecutive goals over a period of 3 and a half minutes to put the game away.

Erin Huerta scored the Stars’ first two goals - one of them shorthanded - and assisted Makenzie Weeks on two third period goals. Weeks also assisted Huerta on the game’s first goal and assisted Brice on the game-winning goal.

Also scoring for Western Wisconsin was Allie Stock. Brice finished with three assists while Williams tallied two, and Kayla Huerta and Mykenzie Patten added one each.

Boyer finished with two goals and one assist for the Thunderbirds.

Western Wisconsin outshot Lakeland 34-17 as Tiffany Hantsbarger and Maezee Enger split time in the Stars goal. Hantsbarger saved all eight shots faced in 37:31 while Enger earned six saves in 13:29.

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Tyler Peterson gets position for a rebound.

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Cameron Anderson looks for a rebound.

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Wrestlers crown three champs at New Richmond The Amery Wrestling Team took 2nd at the New Richmond Invite on Saturday the 5th of January. The team had had 4 Individual Champions: Mason Tylee, Walker Ingham, Jordan Penard and Michael Smith.

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Winning individual titles at New Richmond were, from left: Mason Tylee, Jordan Penard, Mike Smith and Walker Ingham. The champs pose with Head Coach Mike Kelly.

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Timmy Kelling.

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Samuel Kelling.

Kelling leads Amery wrestling past Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s wrestling team picked up a 39-24 victory over Somerset on Jan. 17, taking advantage of two pins, a decision and four Somerset forfeits.

Timmy Kelling recorded Amery’s fastest pin when he stuck Alex Lange in 1:20 during the 145 pound match. Joseph Wentz added a 5:42 pin over Landon Wilson at 120 pounds.

Sam Kelling secured Amery’s lone decision victory when he topped Riley Rainer, 9-6, in the 106 pound match.

Somerset earned two pins, two standard decisions and recieved one Amery forfeit.

At 126 pounds, eighth-ranked Tyler Hantsberger upset sixth-ranked Walker Ingham, 2-0. And at 138 pounds, seventh-ranked Jared Grahovac topped fifthranked 132-pounder Jordan Bonte by a 7-4 decision.

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Joseph Wentz scored a pin at 120 pounds.

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Clear Lake Warriors win three; remain undefeated at 13-0 The Clear Lake Warriors boys basketball team had a full slate of games last week taking on Prairie Farm, Shell Lake and McDonell Central.

On Tuesday, Jan. 15 the Panthers of Prairie Farm came to Clear Lake. The Warriors were very productive offensively scoring 45 first half points, while their defense held the Panthers to 21 points. The second half saw the Warriors continue to be in control as Clear Lake coasted to a 80-41 victory.

The Warriors spread out the scoring with 12 different players adding points and four tallying double figures. Bailey Blanchard led the Warriors with 15 points, Bryce Hacker had 14, Marshall Cain scored 13 and Riley Peterson added 10. Croix Hughes and Ethan Kirk also put in 6 and 5 points respectively.

Blanchard had 10 rebounds, while Hacker pulled down 9 boards.

On Thursday, Jan. 17 the Warriors traveled to Shell Lake to take on the Lakers in a conference match-up. The Warriors scored early and often in the first half and led the Lakers at the intermission 54-21. The domination continued in the second half as the Warriors added 30 more points while holding the Lakers to a meager 7 second-half points.

Blanchard had another impressive offensive outing leading all scorers with 29 points. Hacker and Kincaid Hughes both scored in double figures; Hacker with 18 and Hughes scoring 14.

Leading rebounders were Blanchard with 16 and Hacker with 7. As a team the Warriors were 24 out of 42 from the field and 10 for 24 from three-point range.

In a rare Saturday evening game the

Warriors hosted non-conference opponent McDonell Central on Jan. 19. The Macks came to town with an 8-5 record.

The game’s first half was a low scoring affair with neither team seeming to find its shooting rhythm. The first half ended with the Warriors on top, 23-19.

The second half continued to be a tightly contested match-up with both teams unable to build more than a single-digit lead.

With under two minutes to play and the game knotted at 41, Kincaid Hughes intercepted a Macks’ pass and streaked in for an uncontested lay-up. However, the Macks quickly answered with a three pointer by Charlie Bleskachek to put McDonell up by one, 44-43 with 1:22 on the clock. In the closing seconds of the game, Clear Lake’s Marshall Cain pulled down an offensive rebound and put it back up for a basket, putting the Warrior’s in the lead. The Macks had the game’s last possession, but the last second shot went wide, and the Warriors were victorious, 45-44.

The Warriors had two players score in double figures. Hacker led Clear Lake with 12 points and freshman Tyson Blanchard scored 10.

The three victories extended the Warriors undefeated record to 13-0.

They are first in the Central Lakeland Conference at 6-0 and are also currently ranked 3rd in the state among Division 4 teams.

Next up for the Warriors will be a conference game at home versus the Turtle Lake Lakers on Thursday, January 24.

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Bailey Blanchard scores two for the Warriors.

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Bryce Hacker elevates for a basket against Shell Lake.

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Kincaid Hughes goes in for an uncontested lay-up against the Macks.

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Steals, Free Throws propel Warriors past Boyceville

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

HEATHER GRANICA

Morgan Brotzel shoots for three.

Amery’s girls’ basketball team extended its winning streak to nine games on Jan. 15 with a 58-28 home win over the Boyceville Bulldogs.

While neither team posted impressive shooting numbers, Amery (12-1) jumped out to a 28-8 first half lead. And the Warriors took advantage of being sent to the free throw line 33 times on 21 Boyceville personal fouls, by making 22 of those attempts. In the meantime, just nine fouls were called against the Warriors.

Amery also had a significant advantage in the turnover department where it committed just three turnovers while forcing Boyceville (6-8) give up the ball 18 times - 12 of them on Amery steals.

Warriors can’t recover from rough start

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amidst its biggest struggle of the season, the Amery boys’ hockey team took on Middle Border Conference leader Baldwin-Woodville on the road Jan. 18 and dropped a 3-6 game that featured 33 minutes of penalties against the Warriors.

Prior to Friday’s loss, the Warriors (12-5-1) had never gone more than two games without a win, but with a loss to New Richmond and a tie with Somerset in their previous two games, their winless streak extended to three games.

Baldwin-Woodville (15-4-1) scored a pair of power play goals in the first period. The first came following a holding penalty against Brett Forrest and the second followed a head contact

penalty against Bauer Panek which resulted in both major and misconduct penalties. In the meantime, Jackson Henningsgard was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, which sent him to the box for 10 minutes.

“We had a tough first period but weathered the storm and cut the lead in half right away in the second,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

Scoring Amery’s first goal was Justin Walker who took advantage of the Warriors’ first power play.

The Blackhawks scored again a 2 minutes later and Parker Griffen answered with an unassisted, even strength goal to bring the score to 2-3 heading into the final period.

“We could never get the equalizer which would really have changed the game,” Coach Hen-

ningsgard said.

B-W outscored Amery 3-1 in the final period with Miles Troff scoring the Warrior’s lone third period goal at the 11:42 mark. B-W’s final two goals were against an empty net.

“I keep telling the boys we need to learn something from this game,” Coach Henningsgard said.

“I really wish we wouldn’t have to keep saying that at the end of all of these close games.”

Earning assists for Amery were Pake Brown, Forrest, Asher Page and Fletcher Kjeseth. Adrian Troff took the loss, saving 30 of 34 shots faced in just under 50 minutes in the goal.

The Blackhawks outshot the Warriors, 36-27.

Somerset edges Amery, 44-49

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Galen Coy put together a solid all around effort on Jan. 11, but his Amery boys’ basketball team fell just short of Somerset in a 44-49 road loss to the Spartans.

Coy tallied 14 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in the loss to lead the team in each statistical category except rebounds, where Tyler Peterson took the honor, with nine.

Peterson was the only other Warrior to score in double figures,

tallying 11 points. Nine of those came from his 3-for-8 three-point shooting.

Also scoring for the Warriors (210) were Mason Bosley (six point, two rebounds), Noah Rademaker (six points, two rebounds), Jeremiah Sillman (three points, four rebounds, two assists), Andy Otto (two points), Cameron Anderson (two points, five rebounds).

Somerset (5-8) was led by Mason Cook who tallied 10 points and eight rebounds.

Madelyn Granica paced the Warriors 18 points, 13 rebounds and four assists.

Lydia Monson and Drew Granica each had a team-high three steals, followed

by Madelyn Granica and Morgan Brotzel with two steals each.

Also scoring for the Warriors were Ella Schmidt (nine points, six rebounds), Abby Schmidt (eight points, six rebounds, two blocks), Mikayla Peterson (seven points), Brotzel (six points, two rebounds), Julia Engebretson (five points, two rebounds, one block), Monson (four points, three rebounds) and Drew Granica (one point).

CL Warriors travel to Minnesota for Border Battle match-up On Saturday, Jan. 26, the Clear Lake Warrior boys basketball team will travel across the St. Croix River to take on the Lake City (MN) Tigers.

The game will be part of the prestigious annual Border Battle Invitational Tournament held at East Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Schools of all sizes from both Minnesota and Wisconsin will battle each other for state bragging rights.

The Warriors (ranked 3rd in Wisconsin in Div. 4) will play the Lake City Tigers (ranked 5th in Class 2A in Minnesota) in the second game of the day.

Tip-off is at 11:30 am. Tickets will be sold at the door only. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students/ seniors.

Below is the schedule for the other Border Battle games: 10:00 a.m.--Thorp (WI) vs. Minnesota Valley Lutheran (MN) 1:15 p.m. -- Whitefish Bay (WI) vs. St. Croix Lutheran (MN) 2:45 p.m. -- Waupun (WI) vs. Rochester Mayo (MN) 4:15 p.m. -- Brookfield East (WI) vs. Apple Valley (MN) 6:00 p.m. -- Onalaska (WI) vs. Minnehaha Academy (MN) 7:30 p.m. -- Brookfield Central (WI) vs. East Ridge (MN)

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Friday, Jan. 25–

Wednesday, Jan. 23– Elementary, Intermediate and Middle school breakfast: Frittata Wrap, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Goldfish Graham, Pear Slices.

High school breakfast: Frittata Wrap, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, Goldfish Graham, Pear Slices.

Elementary lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Pears, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese.

Intermediate lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Pears, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Pear Slices, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese.

High school lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Brown Rice, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Thursday, Jan. 24– Elementary, Intermediate and Middle school breakfast: Cinnamon Waffles, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, String Cheese, Pineapple Chunks.

High school breakfast: Cinnamon Waffles, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, String Cheese, Pineapple Chunks.

Elementary lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

High school lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Green Beans, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Elementary, Intermediate and Middle school breakfast: Mini French Toast, UBR, Cereal, Goldfish Graham, Peaches.

High school breakfast: Mini French Toast, UBR, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, Goldfish Graham, Peaches.

Elementary lunch: Pizza, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Holiday Cookies, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese.

High school lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Garden Bar, Yogurt Lunch, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Monday, Jan. 28– Elementary, Intermediate and Middle School breakfast: Mini Cinnis, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Goldfish Graham, Fruit.

High school breakfast: Mini Cinnis, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, Goldfish Graham, Fruit.

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

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

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

High school lunch: Cheese Ravioli Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Pizza Calzone, Marinara Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and

Northwoods receives United Way grant Northwoods Homeless Shelters, Inc. announced that the United Way St. Croix Valley awarded a grant of $2,000.00 to its homeless shelter program in Polk County. This award will be used to support case management and client assistance, including food, transportation, car repair, prescriptions, rent and utility assistance, etc.

“This is the sixth year we have received this grant award, and we are excited to have the opportunity to again partner with the United Way of the St. Croix Valley to address the issue of homelessness in Polk County. We are grateful for their support,” said Virginia Ormsby, the Administrative Director of Northwoods.

The mission of the Northwoods

Homeless Shelters is to provide emergency shelter to homeless families and individuals in our country and the surrounding area, provide support and case management while our residents are addressing the issues that caused the homeless situation, and assist them in the process of identifying and moving into affordable, permanent housing.

Northwoods Homeless Shelters has been serving homeless families and individuals in Polk County since 1998. From 19982017, this non-profit agency has provided 42,918 shelter nights to 1,105 men, women and children.

For more information about this non-profit program, please contact their office at 715-2685730.

Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Tuesday, Jan. 29– Elementary, Intermediate and Middle school breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese, Lumberjack, Cereal, String Cheese, Mandarin Oranges.

High school breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese, Lumberjack, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, String Cheese, Mandarin Oranges.

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

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

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

High school lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Turkey and Gravy, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Pear Slices, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, Jan. 23– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich Or Warrior Burger, French Fries, Carrots With Dip, Applesauce, Blueberries, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Mini Cinni, Scooby Bone Crackers, Muffin, Oatmeal, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich Or Warrior Burger, Potato Wedges/Cheese Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, Milk.

Thursday, Jan. 24– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Little John Donut Yogurt or Yogurt Parfait, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Pizza Sticks Or Italian Flatbread, Spaghetti Sauce,

Corn, Sliced Pears, Garden Salad Bar, Cookie, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Muffin, French Toast Sticks, Oatmeal Bar, Nutri Grain Bar. High school lunch: Pizza Sticks Or Italian Flatbread Or BBQ Pork Sandwich, Corn, Garden Salad, Apples, Cookie, Sliced Pears, Milk.

Friday, Jan. 25– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or French Toast Sticks, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Hot Dog on a Bun Or Meatball Sandwich, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Cranberries, Orange Smiles, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, “Gripz” Graham Crackers, Donut Holes, Cereal Bar, Sausage Links.

High school lunch: Hot Dog Or Meatballs on a Bun, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Pineapple, Milk Choice.

Monday, Jan. 28– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Oatmeal, Cereal Bar, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Cheese Quesadilla Or Taco in a Bag, Fixings, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Slushie Fruit Cup, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Sausage Links, Nutri Grain Bar, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick.

High school lunch: Deluxe Nachos Or Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Fixings, Pineapple Tidbits, “Jonny Pop” Fruit Bar, Juice, Milk Choice.

Tuesday, Jan. 29– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers Or Pancake Sausage Stick With Syrup, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Barbeque Riblet Or Chicken Patty on a Bun, Potato Smiles Or Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Pears, Clementine, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Scrambled Eggs, Muffin, Little John Donut, Scooby Bone Crackers.

High school lunch: Barbeque Riblet Or Chicken Patty on a Bun, Baby Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Sliced Peaches, Craisins, Milk Choice.

DEAN’S LIST CARTHAGE COLLEGE, KENOSHA, WI Amery, WI – Sierra Schwartz To qualify, a student must achieve a min.

3.5 GPA while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY Clear Lake, WI–Parker Reindahl, 4.0 GPA. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Amery, WI–Michaela Ann Erickson, Genetics (AGLS) Balsam Lake, WI–Tevin Anderson, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education Major Centuria, WI–Dylan Ruck, Radiation Therapy Major Dresser, WI–Madison Marie Roemhild, Industrial Design Osceola, WI–Samantha Lea Gibbs, Architecture-Professional Degree Saint Croix Falls, WI–Kianna Johnson, Public Administration Major, Henry Klein, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education Major, Sophie Klein, School Health Education Major, Annalise Parks, Biology Major: Biomedical Science Concentration, Sydney Volgren, Early Childhood through Middle Childhood Education Major

To qualify, a student must have earned a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE Osceola, WI–MicKayla Schulz To qualify, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits, in the same semester, and achieve a GPA between 3.0 and 3.74.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - LA CROSSE Amery, WI–Alex Becker, Political Science Major Dresser, WI–Sarah Elmer, Biology Major: Biomedical Science Concentration Osceola, WI–Bailey Ethier, Public Administration Major, Allie Helgeson, Biology Major Star Prairie, WI–Noah Berger, Biology Education Major, Logan Gove, History Education Major, Taylor Klemmensen, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Physical Education Turtle Lake, WI–Meredith Engman, Communication Studies Major: Organizational and Professional Communication Emphasis To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits.

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Winner and finalists of Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest announced MADISON, WI — Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation are happy to announce the winner and finalists of the 2018 Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest. All will receive a Cedar Crest Ice Cream party, and the Grand Prize winner will be awarded $300. They are: Grand Prize, Springbrook 4-H Club, New Richmond, St. Croix County.

Flavor: Wisconsin Campfire S'more.

Leader: Jackie Kumm.

Finalists Country Cardinals 4-H Club, Highland, Iowa County. Flavor: Unicorn Magic. Leader: Linda Roum.

Magnolia 4-H Club, Evansville, Rock County. Flavor: Badger Backers. Leader: Shell Andrews.

Busy Bee's 4-H Club, Rosendale, Fond du Lac County. Flavor: Buzzin' Brownie Blast. Leader: Deb Mess.

Peterson Mill 4-H Club, Iola, Waupaca County. Flavor: Peterson Mill Smash.

Leader: Connie Bestul.

The winning flavor features vanilla ice cream with a toasted marshmallow swirl, Reese's® Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate chunks and graham cracker crumbles. Wisconsin Campfire S’more will be introduced in July and will be a limited-edition flavor available while supplies last at ice cream parlors that serve Cedar Crest products.

According to Brenda Scheider, Executive Director of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, the contest is a great

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Members of the Springbrook 4-H Club, New Richmond and grand prize winner of the 2018 Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest pose for a photo with Cedar Crest Ice Cream V.P. of Sales, Robert Kohlwey.

opportunity for 4-H youth to work together to develop and name their flavor.

“The most exciting part of the contest is the winning flavor will be available through Cedar Crest beginning in July.”

The annual contest has already

yielded popular flavors including Deep Woods, created by the Badger Boosters 4-H Club of West Bend, and Deep Space, developed by the Baraboo Valley 4-H Club. The Whittlesey Creek 4-H Club of Bayfield created the 2017 winning entry named Superior Shores, which is

vanilla ice cream with chocolate rocks and a wave of blueberry and raspberry fruit swirl.

Says Cedar Crest President, Ken Kohlwey, “We are proud to support this annual contest and partner with the 4-H organization. It’s really exciting each year to see the enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork shown by the kids in coming up with a unique flavor.

We look forward to sharing the winning entry with our consumers.”

A panel of ice cream experts chosen

by Cedar Crest judged the entries. The company manufactures more than 80 flavors of ice cream, along with frozen custard, gelato and sherbet at its Manitowoc, Wisconsin, plant, and distributes products in five states. Many of the flavors now produced by Cedar Crest, like Shipwreck, are a result of the contest.

Based in Madison, WI, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. By partnering with individuals, corporations and foundations, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation supports more than 150,000 youth who take part in various 4-H leadership, development and community-building activities throughout the state. Learn more about the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation at www.

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Congratulations to Carl Johnson, he bowled a 300 in Wii bowling this week! Was it your goal to learn something new in 2019? We have the thing for you! MAHJONG. We have a wonderful group of ladies that play every Friday that are looking for some more people to play! They will teach as you play! Stop in and check it out on Friday at 9:00am!

We are now accepting 2019 membership dues, please stop in or mail in a new application with updated information on it. Also, if you want us to e-mail you the newsletter, please let us know. • Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us! • We have a Paint & Sip Party coming up on the 1st of February at 6pm we will be painting 2 sided Snowman/ Flower Wood Pallets. $35 per person. Register online at www.brushstrokesparty.com , click on Calendar and Registration and scroll down the page to find our event date! Or call/text Kayleen at 515-333-8363. Open to the public! • Our Annual Meeting will be on Thursday February 7th at 1:30, please consider attending. We will be nominating new board members and also talking about our budget for the year. We are in need of new board members, if you are interested please contact Amanda at 715-268-6605. • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Need a place to rent? Consider the Amery Area Community Center for that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration? We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes?

Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee. We also take rummage sale items all year long. • Bridge winners for Monday January 14th were Sydney Lund in first and Bonnie Timm taking second. • Wii Bowling for Tuesday January 15th was a friendly game between the guys! • Tuesday pools winners for January 15th were Gary Snelling in first, Loren Bavin with second, Al Frank taking third, and Jerry Fisher with the consolation prize. • Thursday pool winners for January 17th were Gary Snelling in first, Gene Pribnow with second, Jerry Fisher took third, Al Frank with fourth and Les Peterson took the consolation prize. • Bridge winners on Wednesday January 16th were Judy Strobush in first, Frank Sagerstrom taking second and Carlene Swanson with third.

Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

F Family il S Storytime: i Wednesday mornings (10:30 am). Family event. Books, songs, movement activities, and a craft!

Come on in and join the fun! Dropin program.

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Homeschool Club: Second Friday, monthly (9:3011:30 am). Storytime and craft from 9:30-10:30 for kids. Activities from 10:30-11:30 for tweens and teens. Open to all homeschool families.

STEAM Tuesday: No STEAM Tuesday in January.

Dates for 2019: Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2 (3:45-4:45 pm). Grades 1-5. Projects will rotate monthly between various STEAM activities. Feb 5th: Put your engineering skills to work by completing some building challenges. Registration required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/kids). teens@4: Third Tuesday, monthly (45/5:30 pm). Grades 6-12. Hang out, have a snack, and do a different activity each month! Registration required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/teens).

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

Grades 6-12. Talk about books, share your ideas for future teen & kids events, have snacks, and more. Registration required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/teens).

No School Day: Monday, January 21 (10:30 am).

Schools are closed, but the library is open for fun! Come join us to watch a FREE MOVIE! Bring a blanket or pillow to get cozy.

Check amerylibrary.org/kids for movie information.

Junior Book Club (Grades 2-3) Thursday, February 7 (3:45-4:45 pm). Grades 2-3. Talk about a book, have a snack, and do a fun activity.

Pick up the book at the circulation desk when you register. This month's book: The Absent Author

by Ron Roy. Registration required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ kids).

Book Club for Kids (Grades 4-5): Thursday, February 17 (3:45-4:45 pm). Grades 4-5. Talk about a book, have a snack, and do a fun activity.

Pick up the book at the circulation desk when you register. This month's book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowl-

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Registration visit amerylibrary.org/kids).

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.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for February is The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens.

Online Health Literacy: Tuesday, February 5th, 10 AM at the Amery Community Center.

Register for a FREE class on how to find reliable health information online. Every registered participant will have the use of a tablet to follow along in the class, and every registered participant will receive a FREE LUNCH! Call the Amery Library at 715-268-9340 to register.

Books & Brews: Join Amery's most talked-about book club! We meet the first Thursday of every month at Amery Ale Works at 6 pm. We read and discuss a wide range of books, and the Amery Area Public Library even handles check-outs and returns at the meeting. Join us for great books, great conversations, and great beer! Check our website for details. This month's meeting will be on Thursday, February 7th and we will discuss Circling the Sun by Paula McLain. Copies still available at the Amery Library.

Galentine's Day at the Amery Area Public Library: Thanks to the character Leslie Knope of the TV show Parks and Recreation, we have a new holiday to celebrate the importance of female friendships! Grab your gal pals and join us at the library on Saturday, February 9th from 11 AM to 2 PM. Join us for an openhouse style gal party, complete with very special food, drinks, and crafts. And chocolate-there will be chocolate! The event is FREE but you do need to register on our website to reserve your spot! Ages 18 and over, please.

Stress Management for Caregivers: Thursday, February 21st, 4 pm, at the Amery Library. Join Carrie

M h ADRC off N h Myers off the Northwest Wisconsin as she teaches a program focused on the family/ unpaid caregiver and learning tools to better manage stress. Free class, no registration required.

Third Thursday Crafting: Join us every Third Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm for our FREE crafting program! In February we'll make our Hot Chocolate Spoons. The classes are always FREE, just register on our website so we can plan for enough supplies!

Winter Reading & Hygge Challenge!

Join the Amery Area Public Library for a challenge designed to help us all get through the winter with more happiness and coziness in our lives! Starting Tuesday, January 2, 2019, pick up a Bingo Card and work your way through it until the last day of February.

Win little prizes with every "Bingo" completed and also get a raffle ticket each time to enter to win a grand prize! Grand Prize drawing will take place on March 1, 2019.

Happy Hygge-days!

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, January 31st from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library� may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, February 2nd from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

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

Hours Library hours are Mon-Thurs 9 AM – 7 PM, Friday 9 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday 9 AM – 2 PM

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Clear Lake Lions serve to area assisted living residents On Thursday, January 3, and Friday, January 4, the Clear Lake Lions served cheese, sausage and crackers to the residents of Amery Memory Care, Golden Age Manor and Willow Ridge Healthcare.

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At left, Amery Memory Care: (l-r) Lions Dick Becker, Gary Steel, Mary Mara, Neil Lillie and Alvin Paulson.

Bottom right, Golden Age Manor: (l-r) Lions Gene Burns, Mary Mara and Ed Greschner.

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Bottom left, Willow Ridge Healthcare: (l-r) Liane Peterson and Lions Virginia Cahow and Ed Greschner

14 local programs receive money from Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up CENTURIA – Thanks to the support of co-op members, two local Salvation Army chapters, St. Croix Falls High School and other area nonprofits received a financial boost this quarter. Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up awarded $10,994 to 14 community organizations at its January 2, 2019, meeting.

Funding for Operation Round Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount.

Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life.

“Concern for community is one of our core values as a cooperative. We are pleased to support many worthy programs through Operation Round Up, and we thank our members for their participation and generosity. Together, we are making a positive difference in our community,” said Polk-Burnett General Manager Steve Stroshane.

Operation Round Up grant recipients for winter 2019 are: 1. Village of Siren, $1,000, to help replace fishing pier at Crooked Lake Park

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The Salvation Army received a $2,000 grant from Operation Round Up to support food backpack programs for kids in Polk and Burnett counties. L-R: Steve Stroshane, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative general manager; Angela Moulton, The Salvation Army; Sandy Beauvais, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative and Gary Ganje, board president, Polk-Burnett Operation Round Up.

2. Burnett County Special Olympics, $500, to purchase uniforms and equipment for local athletes 3. Workforce Resources, Inc., $1,000, to provide food service/ culinary arts education in Burnett County

4. Webster School District, $1,000, to support food backpack program for kids 5. Northwoods Flyers EEA Chapter 1537, $500, to buy fuel for vintage military planes at 2019 Gandy Dancer Air Show 6. Gift of Warm Clothing,

$1,500, to buy coats, boots, snow pants, hats, mittens and scarves for local children 7. Healthy Burnett, $279, to help with website expenses 8. St. Croix Falls High School Alternative Education, $765, to purchase and install two desk

bicycles for students 9. The Salvation Army, Polk County Serenity Homes, $1,000, to support food backpack program for kids 10. The Salvation Army, Burnett County Faith House, $1,000, to support food backpack program for kids 11. Clear Lake Public Library, $1,000, to replace outdated computers 12. Natural Alternative Food Co-op, $600, to purchase Food for Change movie for community presentations 13. Burnett County Tourism Coalition, $600, to promote county tourism in Minnesota & Midwest Tour Guide 14. Cub Scout Pack 564, $250, to help with expenses for 15th-Annual Youth Ice Fishing Day, Crooked Lake, Siren Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round Up may contact 800-421-0283 or polkburnett.com. The next application deadline is March 1. – from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative.

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Elmer recognized at state for Voice of Democracy Each year, American high school students participate in the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In the fall of 2018, participating students recorded an audio-essay centered on the following theme: “Why My Vote Matters.”

Congratulations to Hannah Elmer!

Because Hannah Elmer’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay took first place for Amery High School and for the district level of the contest last fall, her recording was then sent to the state level of the contest. We recently learned that Hannah earned an amazing eighth place at the state level! Hannah received additional recognition and cash awards for her efforts.

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Pictured left to right: Eldon Sanders, VFW Commander, Hannah Elmer, AHS student, Lorna Coleman, Amery High School English teacher, Peggy Gillespie, VFW Auxiliary President, Shirley Thompson, VFW Auxiliary Treasurer.

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Even when it’s cold outside our memories keep us warm Yep, we are still in the Winter season!

We were spoiled with the mild conditions but the cold temperatures the last few days is just a friendly reminder that this is January. Bundle up, stay warm and be careful with the snow and ice that is heading our way.

On Saturday night, January 26, there will be a Candlelight Ski On The Stower Trail. The event starts at 5pm until 7:30pm for those who wish to hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski the trail from Soo Line Park in downtown Amery to Cty Rd C. The trail will be lit up by luminaries. Fat Bikes are welcome 6:30-9pm.

Pounding FREE snowshoes will be available for kids the and adults to use on a Pavement first come, first serve basis. There will Pam Humpal also be free PowerUp treats and hot cider.

The 55th Annual St Joseph Catholic Church Ice Fishing Contest is this Sunday, January 27. The contest is from 7am – noon on North Twin Lake, Amery. Prizes will be awarded for the largest Walleye, Sunfish, Bass, Crappie, Northern and Perch, plus many other prizes available. There is also a Kids Fishing Contest for 12 and under with the Grand Prize being a Play Station 4. The annual Chicken Dinner will be served at St Joseph Catholic Church from 11am to 2:30 pm. Good Luck fishermen!

Well, did the football team you were pulling for make it to the Super Bowl?

If your team made it or not, one thing is for sure, it’s a fun time to get together to watch the game and hopefully see some clever and entertaining commercials.

To assist with the excitement of the Super Bowl, in this week’s Amery Free Press you will find a special “Super Showdown” contest for football fans and non-football fans to enjoy. Simply find the scrambled up word in each of the advertisements, fill in the unscrambled words with the corresponding business, make your predictions on the game, fill in your information, and drop the entry off at the AFP office.

You could be the winner of $30 Amery Scrip Money. Entry deadline is Friday, February 1. Good Luck and have fun!

In this issue you will find a special “Estate and Pre-Planning Guide”. The

Mite players at the Kohl Center

Alicia and Myself

Playing the game on the Badgers’ ice

guide includes information on preparing an estate plan/will/living trust, home health care, skilled nursing homes/assisted living, funeral assistance, legal matters, life insurance, and cemetery stones.

Next week, January 29, will begin the 2019 “Meet Your Amery Business” promotion in the Amery Free Press.

The special page runs about 20 times during the year with each participating business represented around the page and also a business featured in the middle with pictures and an article. Amery businesses interested on being a part of the 2019 Meet Your Amery Business promotion please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

The 16th Annual Amery Spring Show sponsored by the Amery Free Press is set for Saturday, April 6, from 9am to 4pm at the Amery Ice Arena.

Area businesses on display will have information on vehicles, remodeling, bathworks, recreation, lawn & garden, home decorating, plumbing, heating, finances, and much more. The hockey

A display case at Camp Randall with some of Alicia’s accomplishments

association will have the concession stand open serving sandwiches, pizza, treats and refreshments.

Area businesses who are interested in further details about having a display/booth at the 16th Annual Amery Spring Show can contact me at 715-2688101 or email phumpal@theameryfreepress.com Mark your calendars for an ALS Fundraiser organized by the Amery Boys Basketball team which will be at their home game on Friday, February 1, vs New Richmond. They will have a bake sale, bean bag toss, and “One Dollar Difference Donation” with proceeds going to the ALS Association. Come help support the ALS Association, and let’s find a cure for ALS! Thank you to the Boys Basketball team and coaches for hosting this event.

Happy Birthday to my brother, Larry, on January 27. Enjoy your special day!

Also, Happy Anniversary on January 28 to my son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Ariel. I can’t believe it is 7 years already! Congratulations and enjoy!

Resolutions Revisited I’m stuck on resolutions; starting over, is it fair?

I’ve missed a few already, though willingness was there.

Dennis, Cam and Gavin on the screen

Teaching “old me” new tricks, frustrating and, yes, slow, a second try may do better, but perfection is a “no.”

So the year proceeds unhindered, by the changes I propose, enthusiasm, smoked and cindered, stuck with every choice I chose.

If we think we’re an exception, no matter how we try, just remember, our perception, may be “pie in the sky.”

A sign displayed in the locker room at Camp Randall

Carol Morfitt Welch © January 2019 a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin Matt and Ariel Anniversary

This past Friday night, my grandson, Bentley, along with the Amery Mite Hockey teams had the honor of playing at the Kohl Center in Madison in-between the second and third period of the Wisconsin Badgers Hockey game.

The players, coaches and fans were very excited about the opportunity.

They were little players on a BIG sheet of ice with BIG smiles and hearts. Way to go kids, we were all very proud of you! A few of our fans including my oldest grandson, Gavin, even got on the big screen at the game. Fun times!

While in Madison on Friday, it worked out that Dennis, my daughterin-law, Rachel’s Dad, got us connected for a personal tour of Camp Randall.

Our tour guide was someone they knew, Brian Lund, who graduated from St Croix Falls and is now the head trainer for the football team. He took us in the weight lifting rooms, physical therapy department, locker room, on the practice field, on the playing field, down the tunnel…it was so cool! (Stay tuned next week for more pictures from our Camp Randall tour.)

And while we were on our tour, there were some athletes stretching out in the physical therapy room and it so happened to be Amery’s very own, Alicia Monson. As a Wisconsin Badger runner, Alicia has been doing awesome. Keep up the good work…it was fun running into you!

By the way, I hope everyone had a chance to view the beautiful Full Moon.

I did not stay up to get a glimpse at the Red Moon but the pictures I saw have been amazing.

Have a great week, and keep smiling!

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Gary’s Electric...................................... 39 Tac Two ................................................. 36 Division 2 Shoreview .........................................25.5 Dick’s Fresh Market .........................19.5 High games: Rod Gehrman 217, Bob Gillis 249-210, Todd Zemke 216-204, Bruce Hammer 201, Jim Swanson 212-208, Bob Albee 213.

High series: Rod Gehrman 591, Bob Gillis 640, Todd Zemke 603, Bruce Hammer 575, Jim Swanson 572, Bob Albee 578.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Noah Insurance................................36.5 Club 53 .................................................27.5 Division 2 Northwest Communications ......... 29 Chet Johnson Drug .............................27 High games: Will Schaffer 239224-278, Wade Prindle 254-278, Ed Flanum 232, Tyler Kilcoyne 236, Chuck Williamson 201-208.

High series: Will Schaffer 741, Wade Prindle 730, Ed Flanum 611, Tyler Kilcoyne 588, Chuck Williamson 558.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................... 30 Preferred Lawn.................................... 19 Division 2 Amery Fire Department ...................37 Alibi......................................................... 34 High games: Lyle Kahler 221-201, Cody Fansler 224, Beau Gorres 225-216, Jerrod Wollan 278, Billy Vierkandt 240-224, Denis Carteron 225-208-223, Lee Jones 216-200257.

High series: Lyle Kahler 580, Beau Gorres 636, Jerrod Wollan 657, Billy Vierkandt 624, Denis Carteron

656, Lee Jones 673.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Northwest Communications ..........43 Better Self Wellness ......................... 38 Amery Fire Department ....................21 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug ............................ 38 Club 53 ....................................................24 Bremer Bank......................................... 16 High games: Linda Mullendore 201-199-162, Lori Kopacz 198-169, Gwen Wold 183, Pam Humpal 170, Marcia Clark 167-153, Lisa Voght 164, Dana Reese 160, Katie Lauterbach 159-159, Shelby Cockrell 159-153, Janet Martinson 156-152, Andrea Karpenski 154, Patty Talbot 153.

High series: Linda Mullendore 562, Lori Kopacz 500, Marcia Clark 453, Shelby Cockrell 451, Janet Martinson 444, Gwen Wold 443, Katie Lauterbach 434, Pam Humpal 431, Andrea Karpenski 425.

Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 19 of 28 Countyline Dairy................................. 30 Austad’s Super Valu...........................25 Bowlin Buddies....................................24 Clear Lake Auto ...................................24 Spare Time............................................22 Becker’s Trucking .................................21 No Wick’s Moravitz ............................. 19 Little Debbies ........................................15 High games: Brenda Levine 209, Michelle Hollister 205, Debbie Anderson 198-196, Judy Ullom 197, Beth Knops 191-177, Nicole Dusek 183, Beverly Glasscock 180, Connie Graber 179-175-195.

High series: Debbie Anderson 540, Connie Graber 549, Brenda

Levine 502, Beth Knops 525, Judy Ullom 513.

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 20 of 28 Countyline Dairy..................................37 Bowlin Buddies................................29.5 Spare Time........................................... 29 Austad’s Super Valu...........................27 Clear Lake Auto .................................. 26 Becker’s Trucking ................................25 No Wick’s Moravitz .........................22.5 Little Debbies ...................................... 20 High games: Mitzi Hawkins 203, Lori Larson 202-194, Brenda Levine 190, Faith Blair 188, Linda Brown 188, Judy Ullom 182, Heidi VanHeuklom 182, Lacy Kammerud 178, Gwen Johannsen 175.

High series: Lori Larson 559, Mitzi Hawkins 517.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 19 of 30 Division 1 Clear Lake True Value ....................85.2 Perfect Image ......................................75 7 Brothers .............................................66 Eagles Lounge..................................... 39 Division 2 Busy B’s ..............................................76.5 Grosskreutz Crop.............................69.5 Anderson Storage ..........................55.5 Hotel Bar & Grill .................................. 54 Division 3 Austad’s Super Valu........................... 81 Scheps Dairy .........................................75 Danca’s Kar Korral ...........................57.5 Dibble & Co...........................................50 Division 4 Lefty’s Hookers............................... 101.5 Spare Time...........................................90 Hoff’s Construction .........................81.5 Cumberland Tire .............................62.5 High games: Brandon Anderson 300, Tom Roessler 288, Gary Warner 278.

High series: Tom Roessler 789, Brandon Anderson 772, Scott Danca 718.

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MORE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE OUT & ABOUT PAGE Closs family: Appreciate sympathy from suspect’s father BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The grandfather of a Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed in October said Wednesday that he appreciates the sympathy being expressed by the suspect’s father.

Robert Naiberg’s granddaughter, 13-year-old Jayme Closs, escaped from a remote cabin in northwest Wisconsin late last week, nearly three months after she was abducted from her family’s home. Investigators allege the suspect , 21-year-old son Jake Patterson, targeted the girl after first spotting her getting on a school bus.

“You can’t blame the parents,” Naiberg told The Associated Press. “A guy becomes 21 years old, and sometimes it’s not how he was raised or anything.”

Patterson’s father, Patrick Patterson, visited the Barron County Justice Center on Tuesday saying he wanted to pass a note to the Closs’ family, CNN reported. On the verge of tears, Patrick Patterson declined an interview but said: “All I care about right now is Jayme’s family.”

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald told the AP he had no knowledge of a note from the Patterson family.

Jake Patterson was charged Monday with two counts of intentional homicide, one count of kidnapping and one count of armed burglary, according to a criminal complaint.

Investigators allege Patterson killed Jayme’s parents, James and Denise Closs, during a break-in at the family’s home near Barron and then held the girl captive in a cabin about an hour’s drive north.

Naiberg, Denise Closs’ father, said his granddaughter continues to recover while staying with her aunt.

Naiberg said Jayme will permanently live with her aunt.

“She doesn’t want to talk to anybody,” Naiberg said of his granddaughter, but said her aunt is “bringing her out of her shell slowly.”

Naiberg said Jayme wants to return to school but it isn’t clear when that might happen.

BIG LAKE FISHING CONTEST 201Saturday, February &+ 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Big Lake, Wisconsin All proceeds go toward stocking Big Lake, Round Lake and Church Pine Lake CASH PRIZES FOR PANFISH, BASS AND WALLEYE AND NORTHERN Come on out for a great time!

Adults: First Place $100, Second Place $50, Third Place $25 Kids: First Place $25, Second Place $15, Third Place $10 Tickets: $12 (kids 5 and under fish free and receive a prize) Tickets can be purchased in advance or the day of the event at the Big Lake Store (715) 294-2342)

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10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Amery Public Library Foundation, Inc. 225 Scholl Court, Amery, Wisconsin Light Refreshments Come explore many demonstrations and activities such as: Scavenger Hunt, Book Sale, Reflexology, Face Painting, Angora Rabbit Fleece Spinning, Apple River Quartet, PowerUp and Chomp, Amery Historical Society, Rug Hooking, Children’s Activities

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents

“For Auld Lang Syne!”

An evening’s celebration of the poetry and songs of Scotland’s great poet, Robert Burns - for auld lang syne!

Saturday, January 26 - 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults - $5.00 / Children - $1.00

Fri., Feb. 1 • 7:15 pm Warrior Boys Basketball vs. New Richmond Amery High School Gymnasium Bean Bag Toss at Halftime for Prizes One Dollar Difference Donation Bake Sale • And More!

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Bingo is held Dec. 27

Wanderoos Area Community Club 30th Annual Door Prizes given away all day with food and beverage available on lake from Wanderoos Area Community Club

ICE FISHING CONTEST Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lake Wapogasset

TICKETS $5.00 Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 6 Divisions SUNFISH, CRAPPIE, NORTHERN, BASS, PERCH, WALLEYE 1st: $100 Gift Certificate 2nd: $75 Gift Certificate 3rd: $50 Gift Certificate GRAND PRIZE: $500 Cash 2nd Prize: $250 Cash 3rd Prize: $100 Cash

Free Kids Fishing F g Contest Progressive Jackpot

Your share is over $2,205

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

Noon to 1 p.m.

Numerous door prizes. Grand Prizes.

Holes drilled, fishing poles and bait provided for kids contest and FREE to kids 12 and under in the “Kids Corral”

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Kylie Jo Pilgrim By (Petitioner) Sara Joy Rowell Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 19CV4 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Kylie Jo Pilgrim To: Kylie Jo Rowell Birth Certificate: Kylie Jo Pilgrim IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin before Judge Jeffery Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W Main St, Branch, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on February 8, 2019 at 1:15 p.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-

485-9299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge January 7, 2019 (Jan. 15, 22, 29)

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Gloria Jean Mesich Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 19CV1 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed

IN LOVING MEMORY

asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Gloria Jean Mesich To: Gloria Jean Siegert Birth Certificate: Gloria Jean Siegert

the hearing in the Amery Free Press a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin before Judge Daniel J. Tolan, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W Main St, Branch 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on May 17, 2019 at 10:15 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715485-9299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

(Jan. 15, 22, 29)

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of

BY THE COURT: Daniel J. Tolan Circuit Court Judge January 3, 2019 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Keith Donald Westlund

Kyle Westlund, P.R. 50 Trillium Court Madison, WI 53719 608-213-9380

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR05 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 13, 1945 and date of death January 8, 2019, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 345 Broadway Street East, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested per-

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Kathleen Marie Fish Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR04

January 5, 1940 - January 29, 2018 Family, Wapo Friends and Little Canada Friends missing Boater Bill

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Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar January 15, 2019 Tina Marie Sherman 1081 110th Avenue Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5880 (Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5)

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Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

CNA POSITIONS AVAILABLE ~Certified Nursing Assistant~

STARTING WAGE- $14.00/hr plus shift pay for PM & NOC shifts

~Excellent Benefit Package including paid time off, WRS retirement, health, dental and vision insurance, wellness program and more!~ If you are interested in becoming certified please call us today at 715-268-7107 to learn how to become a CNA for FREE & receive a $500 bonus after working for 6 months!

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

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

David P. Doroff, D.D.S. James J. Lampi, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. Ott, D.D.S.

informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth September 12, 1946 and date of death December 4, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1081 110th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 29, 2019.

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

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for

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404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177 www.amerydental.com

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar January 15, 2019

(Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5)

Many thanks to our dear friends, relatives and neighbors for the many kindnesses we have received since our loss of loved ones. Thanks for the many memorials, the visits to our home and the food brought.

Special thanks to Pastor Lori Peper for the comforting service for Chuck. Thanks to Mr. Loren Teig for the encouraging messages at Carol’s funeral.

May God bless us all and give us strength as we mourn.

Perley and Viola Haugerud

FAMILY DENTISTRY

sons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 29, 2019.

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

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DON PAUL NOVITZKE (1937-2004) JASON W. WHITLEY GERALD N. GUST *ERIK M. BERGMANIS *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF 314 Keller Ave. N., Ste. 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Schwing Bioset is looking for Mechanics!

MACHINIST WANTED We are looking for a machinist to set up, program, and operate manual mills and/or lathes. CNC experience is a plus.

Capable of holding +/- 0.0005” tolerance Must have own personal basic machinist tool set.

Seldom lifting up to 75 lbs.

x x x

Four 10 hours days M-Th with possible OT.

Lindor Tool, Inc.

SBI builds a variety of special equipment to fit our Customer’s needsIf you have experience in any of the following:

• Assembly • Auto repair • Heavy truck repair • Hydraulics • Electrical • Fabrication Or would like to learn on the job and would like an interesting new job with competitive wages and benefits.

Please give us a call 715-247-1960 Email resumes to: mglenna@schwingbioset.com Located in Somerset WI

1351 State Road 35, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

NOW HIRING!

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

ASSISTANT MANAGER/COOK

40 hours a week April through October.

Winter hours will vary based on events schedule.

Individual needs to be a self starter and able to recruit more events especially during offseason months.

Salary based on experience.

Send letter of application and resume

by February 1, 2019 to: Amery Golf Club 601 Deronda St. • Amery, WI 54001

FT Office Administrator

Public Works Employee

Countryside Cooperative is hiring a full-time Office Administrator for the Milltown Agronomy location.

This position will provide administrative support while ensuring all company policies, standards and guidelines are followed.

VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE

The successful candidate will possess: • Two or more years office administration experience • Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task Competitive pay and benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate eligibility in the 401k retirement savings plan.

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers seeking qualified candidate for position of:

HELP WANTED

For a full job description or to apply online, visit our website at ww.countrysidecoop.com or stop by our Milltown location for more information: 204 Stokley Rd N | Milltown, WI 54858 | 715-825-2153 ***Countryside Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

The Village of Clear Lake seeks a public works and general laborer.

Position responsibilities include operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant and system.

Additional responsibilities may include maintenance of wells and water system including reading meters, repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, park maintenance, snowplowing, road repair, general village maintenance and other assigned duties.

Qualification: Advanced general wastewater operator certification or ability to obtain within two years. Wisconsin CDL or ability to obtain within three months. Current water license or ability to obtain necessary license within two years.

Hours may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Wage and benefits depending on qualification.

Send resume, cover letter and completed Village of Clear Lake job application to: Village Clerk – Treasurer, Village of Clear Lake, 350 4th Avenue, PO Box 48, Clear Lake, WI 54005 or email ABannink@ClearLake-Wi.gov.

NOTE: APPLICATION DEADLINE is Friday January 25, 2019 @ 4 p.m.

1st Shift Job Description Plan, coordinate and monitor all activities required to ensure that all products manufactured by TDI meet the customers’ quality requirements and the company’s quality standards.

General Responsibilities Supervise the quality control functions necessary to conform to the quality system procedures. Proper completion and documentation of all required inspections of incoming raw materials and processed products, in-process inspections, required final inspections. Work with managers and customers to develop and implement corrective actions when nonconformity occurs. Collect documentation required for material and process certifications. Maintain job files.

Record quality performance. Make sure all instruments are calibrated and documented. Communicate with customer representative when necessary. All other duties deemed appropriate by Director of Operations.

Competencies Associate Degree in Industrial Technology field a plus with continuing management or technical training. High level of comprehensive knowledge and understanding of injection molding operations. Ability to read and understand customer specifications and applicable drawings. Capability to successfully coordinate the trouble shooting of problems presented by customers or employees. Communicate effectively with customers, vendors and employees’ at all levels. Ability to recommend, develop and implement complex procedures involving diverse functions. Ability to balance conflicting priorities; maintaining high quality, customer demands and the long-term interests of the company. Must be able to work on multiple projects (sets of tasks) simultaneously with little or no reorientation necessary T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Clear Lake School District

Speech & Language Pathologist 80% FTE (Long Term Substitute)

Job Title

Job Title Speech & Language Pathologist (long-term substitute)

H.R. Contact

Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal

Contact Phone

715-263-2117 cpetersen@clwarriors.org

Work Schedule

80% FTE, Long Term Substitute: April 4 – June 5, 2019.

Requirements

Work with regular and special education colleagues, parents, and children to deliver effective Speech/Language services to PK-12 students according to their individual plans.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate DPI licensure to deliver services to PK-12 age students as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Other DPIlicensed teachers considered, particularly those with a background working with students with special needs.

How to Apply

Candidates may apply via WECAN at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/ or by sending directly to Mr. Petersen.

Deadline

Applications accepted until February 11, 2019 or until position is filled. Please include cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of license and transcripts.

Start Date

April 4, 2019

Employer

School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005

Website

www.clwarriors.org

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager Email to: hr@tdimolding.com or View us online: www.tdimolding.com

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

CITY CLERK/TREASURER CITY OF AMERY Deadline: Thursday, February 7, 2019 Position Objectives: The City of Amery (3,000) is seeking to fill its position of Clerk/Treasurer. The candidate for this key supervisory position must be able to perform a variety of routine and complex financial, clerical, secretarial, administrative and statutory duties typical for the position of Clerk/Treasurer, keep official records, conduct adequate research, and present findings to the Council during regular, special or working sessions.

Duties and Responsibilities: The hired City Clerk/Treasurer shall be responsible for performing those duties as required

by Sec. 62.09(9) and Sec. 62.09(11), Wisconsin Statutes and the following duties: Manage, supervise and direct office staff in the day-to-day operations; assist with the development and preparation of the annual budget; conduct elections, including voter registration, notices, ballot preparation and Election Day activities; assist with preparation and distribution of agendas, materials, minutes and records of meetings; Assist the City Administrator with investment portfolio and cash flow; prepare and maintain City’s general ledger, accounts receivable, fixed assets, receipts, assessments, liens, collections, deposits and other financial records. Responsible for the Tax Roll, receive collections and distribute proportionate share of collections to taxing units; assist the Assessor in maintaining property assessment records when needed.

Minimum Requirements: Candidate must possess a high level of integrity, leadership, problem solving, and commitment to public service. Prefer candidate with municipal experience and must have both CMTW and WCMC certifications or have the ability to obtain within 4 years of appointment. The preferred candidate must also be a notary or have the ability to obtain Notary Public Certification within 6 months. A full job description is available on our website.

Benefits: Position offers a full benefit package including participation in WRS, health & dental insurance, and personal time off (PTO) days. Salary dependent on qualifications.

More Information: Submit resume, letter of interest, and City employment application by February 7, 2019, to: City of Amery • Attn: Kim 118 Center Street • Amery, WI 54001 www.amerywi.gov

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Polk County oīers careers that maƩer!

Join us to make a diīerence, together we will strengthen our community We cannot funcƟon without great employees—talented, caring professionals

Assistant CorporaƟon Counsel Full Time—Exempt PosiƟon

The Assistant CorporaƟon Counsel/Child Support Director posiƟon iniƟates and conducts legal proceedings and draŌs legal documents including performance of appellate work when necessary, directly supervises the Child Support Agency and is responsible to the CorporaƟon for the overall direcƟon, coordinaƟon and evaluaƟon of the Agency. Requires a Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school, license to pracƟce law in good standing in WI, and a member in good standing with the State Bar of WI.

CALL US at 7152688101 or stop in to the office to renew today!

Polk County JusƟce Center Wage Range $34.39 —$43.36/hourly

Deadline to apply: February 5, 2019 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job descripƟon, posiƟon requirements, applicaƟon, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment OpportuniƟes. AA/EEOC

NOW HIRING! Full-Time & Seasonal Opportunities Are you looking for a great way to make some cash in a short amount of time?

Countryside Cooperative is now hiring Applicators, Tender Truck Drivers, and Warehouse Associates for the spring season.

Durand ..........................................5453 Cooperative Lane ........ 715-672-4345 Ellsworth ......................................W6311 Hwy 63 ..........................715-273-4075 Milltown .......................................204 Stokley Road North .......... 15-825-2153 Mondovi Seed Hub .................W892 Hwy 10 ........................... 715-926-5348

Associate Degree Nursing Instructors - Adjunct

MJ Cleaning Service Inc. Cleaning position available

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ALL Campus Locations Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dynamic individuals for part-time Associate Degree Nursing Instructors at ALL WITC Campus Locations; Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake & Superior. The ideal candidates 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: https://www.witc. edu/about-witc/employment

2-3 days per week Mon-Fri flexible

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2019 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator

Call Mary Jo

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Facility Manager The Amery Housing Authority is seeking a qualified candidate to manage the day to day operations of the Evergreen Village Apartment complex in Amery.

Primary Duties: • Process and evaluate applicants for tenancy.

• Show apartments to potential tenants and give tours of the facility.

• Facilitate check in and check out procedures for tenants.

• Maintain appropriate record keeping on all tenants.

• Responsible for monthly rent collection.

• Keep the Executive Director aware of any tenant issues needing extensive or legal attention.

• Oversee the daily lunch program and assist in serving and clean up.

• Organize activities for tenants such as: exercise class, movies, bingo, etc.

• Administer and monitor the Life Line system.

• Respond to medical situations and facilitate procedures.

• Oversee the general cleanliness of the common areas of the facility to keep it safe and sanitary.

• Contact maintenance for repair work as needed.

• Prepare the monthly newsletter, event calendar, review lunch menus and special announcements.

• Address complaints from tenants regarding issues with their apartment and other facility areas.

• Perform any other work-related duties requested by immediate supervisor.

Required Skills/Experience: • High school diploma or GED. • Minimum of 2 years Office related experience including bookkeeping.

• Must have basic computer skills with internet, Microsoft Office and graphic design programs.

• Must be able to perform physical demands including but not limited to: Bending and stooping, reaching above the head and shoulders and work with cleaning chemicals on a daily basis.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, as well as employees at all levels.

• Ability to multitask and effectively manage time.

• Nursing or general medical experience preferred.

New Richmond ..........................2116 County Rd S .................... 715-246-9580 Osseo/Kings Valley .................N47748 US Hwy 53 South ..... 715-597-3328 Waumandee/Garden Valley ...S1853 County Rd U..................608-626-2111 Competitive pay, flexible schedule and potential for overtime.

Apply online at: www.countrysidecoop.com

Evergreen Village

Submit Resume via email to aha@ameryhousing.org or fax to 715-268-7700. Call 715-268-2500 or stop by our office for an application.

Equal Housing Employer

***Countryside Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

HELP WANTED Home Construction —FULL TIME— No Experience Needed

Lake Country Builders Amery, WI 715-781-1872

HELP WANTED The Town of Apple River in Polk County is looking for people who may be interested in the position of Town Clerk (appointed).

For information and job descriptions or to send a resume/applications to: Arlen K. Peterson 612 US Hwy 8 Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6506 office 715-554-0441 cell arclerk@amerytel.net office email

Come make a difference in someone’s life!

Amery Memory Care is now accepting applications to join our team!

RESIDENT CARE COORDINATORS (Resident Caregivers) Current openings for FT and PT caregivers on 2nd shift (2 pm-10:30 pm) and 3rd shift (10 pm-6:30 am).

Please stop in to apply and contact Amber Harris for more details.

RESIDENT CARE COORDINATORS 3 (Medication Passers) Current openings for FT and PT caregivers on 2nd shift (2 pm-10:30 pm) and 3rd shift (10 pm-6:30 am).

Please stop in to apply and contact Amber Harris for more details.

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Federated Co-ops is looking for YOU! Federated Co-ops is a leader in agronomy, energy and retail. If you are looking for an exciting career with a reliable company that is owned by the people it does business with, then Federated Co-ops may have a career fit for you.

Our Osceola, WI location is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

FULL-TIME CUSTOM APPLICATOR/ EQUIPMENT OPERATOR If you want a career related to agriculture with a wide variety of duties look no further. Ideal candidates should have a CDL and able to obtain a Commercial Applicator’s License, also includes basic truck and equipment maintenance, basic computer skills, good communication skills and able to work safely with or without supervision.

SEASONAL DRIVERS Applicants must have a clean driving record, Class B CDL or willing to obtain a Farm Service CDL and a current Fed Med Card. Candidate should have the ability to operate, delivery equipment and follow directions.

Compensation and benefits are based on qualifications.

Please apply online at www.federatedcoops.com by clicking careers.

“Value for life” ~ Agronomy • Energy • Retail

Come make a difference in someone’s life OPENINGS FOR:

RN/LPN

NEEDED FOR PM/NOC SHIFT Area leader in paying top dollar for experienced nurses • Good Benefits Very Supportive Nursing Admin. Team We want to hear from you!

Contact: Edna Anderson, RN, DON eanderson@rphfcorp.com • 715-268-8171

PT COOK

AM/PM Contact: Bridgette Elmer, Dietary Manager belmer@rphfcorp.com • 715-268-8171

PT DIETARY DIETARY AIDE, CASUAL Contact: Bridgette Elmer, Dietary Manager belmer@rphfcorp.com • 715-268-8171

CNA

PM & NIGHTS Contact: Edna Anderson, RN, DON eanderson@rphfcorp.com • 715-268-8171

PT HOUSEKEEPER/ LAUNDRY

Contact: Sherri Ash, Housekeeping/Laundry Supervisor sash@rphfcorp.com • 715-268-8171

WILLOW RIDGE HEALTHCARE 400 Deronda Street • Amery “Proudly serving the Amery area for over 45 years”

2019

Estate and Pre-Planning

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Review Your Plan Regularly Y

ou might think your job ends once you prepare a solid plan for your estate. General reviews are as crucial as updating your plan when major life events occur. Don’t forget to periodically review your legal documentation to reflect these happenings. state laws regarding taxes and investments.

It can be difficult to realize which local and state laws are impacting your legacy. That’s why hiring the help of a professional to manage your estate plan is key. They can easily spot red flags that negatively impact their clients’ wishes and offer valuable advice accordingly.

A GENERAL REVIEW Even if you don’t experience a life-changing moment, there is still plenty of cause to review your plan. One of the big reasons is due to changes in laws, regarding estate and gift-tax codes.

These expensive alterations can have serious consequences on the recipients of your estate.

Your local government could also shuffle its probate code, trust law and laws of descent and distribution, affecting your plan.

LIFE EVENTS THAT REQUIRE REVIEW Once you have a legally binding estate plan, life events can occur which require mediation and updates to your plan. These are a few reasons your documents could need a tune-up: • A marriage or divorce; • The birth or adoption of a new child or grandchild; • Borrowing a significant amount of money or large increases or decreases in the value of your assets; or • Alterations in federal or

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HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD REVIEW Since each estate plan is different and largely depends on your wishes and local government, reviews should be done at the recommendation of your legal team.

For those who have a large investment portfolio or acquire assets regularly, special care is recommended to keep a close eye on your value.

Check with your local financial and estate professionals to ensure your plan is in order.

Under certain circumstances, they may recommend reviewing your legal documents on a more regular basis.

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Understanding Pre-Planning B

efore you can become familiar with estate planning, it’s imperative to understand the concept of an estate.

Consider everything you own, including your car, home, bank accounts and even personal possessions. Your estate consists of everything that is legally yours.

When you’re gone, it is in your family’s best interest that you have delegated where it all goes.

Losing a loved one is never easy, but preparing for it by creating a legal will can relieve unnecessary stress experienced by a mourning family. By meeting with a professional lawyer or estate-planning expert, you will eliminate the risk of long legal battles over your property when you’re not here to fight for it.

WHO NEEDS A PLAN? It is easy for younger Americans to dismiss the idea that they need legally standing documentation related to their estate.

However, it is important for people entering adulthood to sort their assets and begin forming their plan.

For aging or retired people, it’s never too late to talk to a professional and get your estate in shape.

Discussing death is never an easy topic, but the peace of mind that comes with having a properly prepared plan in place can lessen the stress it may cause.

Remember, explaining concise instructions for how your estate should be handled once you’re gone is a thoughtful way to express your love for yourself and family.

WHAT IT CONTAINS Creating a solid estate plan requires several decisions and legal documents.

It is the only way you can ensure the things you worked for remain in the hands of your loved ones.

This is why working with a professional — in person — is crucial to your legacy.

Before you meet with an expert, become familiar with a few steps in the process.

Make a will: Typically, the first part of pre-planning is creating a will. It will express your wishes for who you want to inherit your property and appoint a guardian for young children in case both parents are demised.

Healthcare directives: This section is to protect your wishes in case you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself. You will appoint a power of attorney for healthcare, who will make the decisions according to the instruc-

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tions you gave in the document.

Beneficiary forms: Choosing a beneficiary for your bank accounts means they become payable on death. Your loved one will avoid a lengthy probate issue in court once receiving the ac-

counts.

The process is involved yet important.

Schedule an appointment with a professional to protect your legacy and family.

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Please stop by or call us today for more information.

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Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home offers a range of personalized services to suit your family’s wishes. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one, and carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.

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Before You Meet With An Attorney Once you decide to use an attorney to help you through the process of planning your estate, it’s time to prepare your initial meeting. Getting your affairs in order ahead of your consultation ensures a smooth introduction and time-efficient discussions.

DOCUMENTATION The first step in preparing for your attorney is gathering all pertinent documentation materials. The more time you spend on this task now, the quicker your attorney will be able to sort and reference them.

Locate and organize all your financial statements for retirement, investment and personal accounts. If you have one, locate your will, as well as any other documents that show the value of your home and business.

It also is helpful to make a complete list of your assets and liabilities. This will save time for both you and your attorney. Your list should include what you own, including financial accounts, real estate and life insurance. Don’t forget to list how you own the assets. For example: sole name or in joint names with your spouse, friends or family members.

Put together this type of information in an organized, cohesive manner. Your attorney will thank you.

INHERITANCE QUESTIONS One of the biggest things to prepare for ahead of your attorney visit is determining who will inherit your estate after you die. This can be a tough decision — and one that actually intimidates many people into delaying the development of

a solid estate plan.

Here are a couple of key questions your attorney might ask you in regards to your inheritance. Again, preparation is key to make sure you maximize your time with your lawyer.

Who do you want to inherit your estate? Consider all your items and family members who may be interested in inheriting them. Maybe you want your son to have your house and your daughter to have the bulk of your savings account. This decision is entirely up to you and, depending on your fam-

ily dynamic, can be simplified through honest conversations.

When would you like them to inherit property? This is another interesting question that has a lot of flexibility. You can pass on your properties to your beneficiaries outright or in stages.

For gradual payments, you can distribute them to a grandchild after they get married or to one of your siblings at other specific milestones. This is another choice that is entirely up to you and can require some creative planning.

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Planning a Funeral Is Probably the Last Thing on Your Mind. But, It Should Be the First.

Prearranging your funeral has many advantages . . .

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A Living Trust or Will?

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hen estate pre-planning, most Americans are familiar with the importance of having a last will and testament.

Did you know that without naming a revocable living trust, your family may experience the dreaded-probate process?

According to the American Association of Retired Persons, probate is the legal process to determine whether a will is valid. It is a situation that includes locating and determining the value of the decedent’s assets and paying remaining bills and taxes before distributing the remainder to those noted in the document.

So how does having a revocable living trust streamline the process when you’re gone?

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST The AARP defines a revocable living trust as a written agreement designating someone to be responsible for managing your property.

It’s considered a “living trust” because you established it while you are alive and “revocable” because if you’re mentally competent, you have the right to dissolve the trust at your own discretion.

This document is unique because property left through the trust doesn’t require probate in court. Instead, the person you appoint to handle the trust after death, easily transfers ownership to beneficiaries according to your instructions.

Another positive to this type of trust is that it is typically near the same price as a last will and testament. Whichever route you decide to take, it is important to have the knowledge of a professional to give you peace of mind that everything is legally binding.

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WHO TO APPOINT When considering who will oversee your belongings, you should only appoint someone you truly trust. It can be an overwhelming decision and an even more stressful to the person in charge of distribution.

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make sure you discuss it with your loved ones, and that the chosen one is comfortable and confident with his responsibility.

If you believe all your beneficiaries should be left out of the equation, you can name the trust department of a bank

or trust company as the one in charge.

DON’T FORGET TO NAME YOURSELF A TRUSTEE The AARP suggests naming yourself and spouse as trustees in the document. This way, you will remain in full control

of your properties while you’re alive. Be sure to discuss these and other issues with your local attorney or pre-planning professional. She will help put your mind at ease regarding the complex topic of estate planning.

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Why Consider Life Insurance?

If you’re still on the fence about acquiring a life insurance policy, you may change your mind after digesting these important reasons from the Insurance Information Institute.

INCOME FOR YOUR DEPENDENTS If you have loved ones who are dependent on your income, your death may leave them without the support they need to live. This is especially important for those with young children who will be financially backed by a solid policy.

Acquiring insurance to replace your income is a way to continue to provide for those you love even after you’re gone.

CREATE AN INHERITANCE If you are unable to leave behind an inheritance for your loved ones, a life insurance policy is a simple way to build one.

With your policy, you can choose who to name as a beneficiary and the amount you wish to pass down.

FINAL EXPENSES ARE COVERED Most life insurance policies will pay for a funeral and burial costs, probate, debts and medical expenses not covered by your health insurance.

SOURCE OF SAVINGS The III states some types of life insurance create a cash value that, if not paid out as a death benefit, can be borrowed or withdrawn on the owner’s request. This means, when you buy a cash-value-type policy, it also creates a savings plan.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO PREPLAN Pre-planning your estate means more than

Life insurance is an important policy to have when preplanning your estate. A qualified policy can help alleviate the financial strain of an emotional family that will already be suffering your loss.

distributing your belongings. It is how you create your legacy and share the benefits you earned with those you love most.

You can purchase several different types of life insurance. When speaking with your local agent, make sure to express your wishes and concerns about death.

These policies can guarantee your child’s college education is covered, that your family can continue living in your home and that general financial concerns will be alleviated.

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Pre-Planning With Disabled Children A

solid estate plan is necessary for everyone, but parents with disabled children should consider it even more crucial. Do you have a plan in place regarding how your child will be cared for?

Without proper planning, a child who is unable to live independently may be at serious risk for injury or left vulnerable.

The American Bar Association suggests developing a special-needs trust to ensure parents that their child will be provided with care and resources for his lifetime. Now is a great time to put the plan in motion to protect your child.

SPECIAL-NEEDS TRUST A special-needs trust is basically a way for parents to leave an inheritance to their children without disqualifying them from receiving helpful benefits from Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and other government benefits.

Since most of these programs are resource-dependent, it means a recipient of benefits may only have a limited amount of assets and income.

According to the ABA, parents should name the special needs trust as a beneficiary in their will instead of naming the disabled child.

The trust also can be named

to receive IRAs, retirement plans and life insurance policies. Your lawyer can point you in the right direction to protect your child and leave behind an inheritance she can depend on.

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SELECTING A CARETAKER Aside from the financial decision you must make regarding your disabled child, a more important consideration to make concerns his caretaker. If your child has a disability that requires assistance from a guardian, you should carefully plan a series of successors to be in charge.

A professional attorney will execute documents which will protect your child in the event of your passing.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to work with an expert who specializes in estate planning because each state might have different laws and circumstances regarding the qualifications of legal guardians.

This is not a decision you want to entrust to an online program that can create obstacles when your child needs help.