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SPORTS: Amery girls advance to 18-1, draw top seed in sectional P17

Stower fate headed to court

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BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

When it comes to the Stower Seven Lakes

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VOL.nothing 131 NO. 19 inwww.moraminn.com $1.00been simple. The the process has latest element in the pursuit to keep the trail nonmotorized is a lawsuit fi led Feb. 8 by Peter Henry against Polk County.

Henry is alleging the county board violated numerous portions of the state’s open meeting law when it passed the new master plan for the trail on Oct. 16.

Henry is seeking an order declaring that the County Board violated the Open Meetings Law, voiding the result of the board’s Oct. 16, 2018 meeting as to the amendment of the SSLT draft master plan to allow ATV/UTV use of the trail and legal costs.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER On March 20, 2018,33, the2222 County Board adopt-

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Amery Head Girls Basketball Coach Gabe Brotzel discusses a play during a time out. Brotzel reached 100 career wins this season.

Brotzel reaches coaching milestone

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Nobody who ever gave their best regretted it, and encouraging the Amery varsity girl’s basketball players to do just that has led Gabe Brotzel to his 100th career win as their coach.

This year marks Brotzel’s seventh season as a varsity coach.

Before being the varsity coach, he coached Amery girls Junior

Varsity for three years. Coaching has long been a passion for Brotzel. He coached the “C” team boys for Unity high school in the late 1990s and he was also a volunteer assistant softball coach for one year. He has helped coached numerous booster teams for both basketball and softball.

He credits his old coach, Steve Wilhelm, as being the one that encouraged him to get into coach-

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ing. “He was and has been very instrumental in my coaching career. He pushed me to take the Unity job and we still talk every season about basketball. He has been a great coaching mentor for me,” shared Brotzel.

A season that especially stands out for Brotzel was three years ago. When thinking back to that year he said, “We really didn’t

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VOL.ed 131Resolution NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00other things, the 28-18. Among resolution authorized the commencement of a state trail planning process for the SSLT. Resolution 28-18 provided for the creation of a citizen subcommittee of the Environmental Services Committee of the County Board to develop a draft master plan for the trail.

Resolution 28-18 also acknowledged that Polk County must conduct the planning process “in accordance with Natural Resources administrative regulations concerning trail plan development,” and resolved that the process and plan should be “consistent with Chapter NR 44, Wisconsin Adm. Code to the extent practicable.”

Pursuant to Resolution 28-18, a subcommittee was formed and a schedule was established purporting to meet the “public participation” standard of N.R. 44, including a public

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Star Prairie family gives daughter a ‘hoot’ of a birthday

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The extraordinarily cold temperatures two weeks ago did not stop A.J. and Jessie Simon from attempting to take their daughter, Hailey

to the Olive Garden for her 11th birthday. Travel to the destination would prove to be an experience that Hailey, her younger brother Xander, and their parents will never forget.

They were traveling west

on highway 64 toward Somerset, just passing the Apple River when A.J. pulled the car over to the side of the road. It wasn’t weather or car troubles that caused him to veer off the road; it was something interesting that

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After approaching the injured owl, the Simon’s made the decision they couldn’t leave the bird to suffer in the

frigid weather. A.J. and Jessie made phone calls to local vets for references. “None of the references panned out, so we ended up calling 911 to see if they had some resources to assist us,” said Jessie.

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LAWSUIT: Filing alleges amended master plan violated public’s right to input FROM PAGE ONE

hearing for purposes of gathering citizen input, an online public survey, and a public open house where the subcommittee’s work would be unveiled.

Starting in June 2018, the subcommittee implemented the schedule it had established and prepared a draft SSLT master plan that recommended uses of the trail continue to be walking, bicycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Added as allowed uses were snowmobiling and horseback riding. The draft master plan excluded ATV and UTV use of the SSLT. The subcommittee forwarded its draft SSLT master plan to the Environmental Services Committee in August 2018. The committee on Sept.

5, 2018, discussed and forwarded the draft master plan, without recommendation, to the County Board for its consideration.

On Oct. 16, 2018, the County Board met in regular session. The public notice of the meeting, under Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances, stated, “Resolution 75-18: Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the proposed Master Plan for the SSLT to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.” The text of Resolution 75-18 attached to the meeting notice accepted the SSLT draft master plan and “directed the Polk County Department of Parks, Forestry, Buildings, and Solid Waste to submit the incorporated and attached proposed Master Plan to the WDNR for final approval.”

During the meeting, the SSLT draft master plan was amended to eliminate the prohibition of ATV/UTV use of the trail and to add ATV/UTV use as an allowed use. The SSLT draft master plan was further amended to

provide for future development of a parallel, silent-sport only trail, separate from the existing trail but within the SSLT corridor. The possibility of constructing a silent-sport only trail parallel to the existing trail was not discussed in the prior proceedings of the subcommittee and the Environmental Services Committee. It was raised for the first time in the proposed amendment to the SSLT draft master plan.

“The separate silent-sport only trail amendment was offered to camouflage the actual intention of the amendment, which was to eliminate silent-sport use of the existing SSLT and leave silent-sport users with the possibility of a trail that could never be constructed,” states the complaint.

No notice of any kind was given to the public that the County Board would consider amendments to the SSLT draft master plan during its Oct. 16, 2018 meeting. The amendment passed on a 8-7 vote.

The complaint fi led by Henry goes on to say the resolution to amend the SSLT draft master plan, offered in bad faith by Supervisor Chris Nelson, and had a level of specificity and legal complexity suggestive of being composed in advance of the meeting.

Henry alleges that the resolution was prepared with the assistance of Polk County Corporation Counsel and that notice of the proposed amendment could have been given to the public before the County Board’s consideration of the amendment on Oct. 16, 2018.

The complaint states throughout the process that led to the SSLT Master Plan being considered by the County Board at its Oct. 16, 2018 meeting, proposals to add snowmobile, ATV, and UTV uses as allowed uses on the SSLT were controversial. Members

of the public raised concerns about public safety, cost, environmental impact, the compatibility of motorized vehicle use of SSLT with its use by nonmotorized users, and the impact of motorized use on private residences near the trail.

The complaint states the SSLT draft master plan purportedly was developed in compliance with the public participation requirements agreed to

by Polk County in an agreement between the county and the WDNR that is commonly referred to as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Public participation requirements included prior public notice of any proposed changes in uses allowed on the SSLT and an opportunity for members of the public to be heard with respect to proposed changes in allowed uses. The public participation requirements agreed to by Polk County in the MOU were not complied with respect to the amendment to the SSLT Master Plan that changed ATV/ UTV use on the SSLT from prohibited to permitted.

In addition to consideration of the SSLT draft master plan, the agenda for the County Board’s Oct. 16, 2018 meeting, included two other controversial items for which there was considerable public interest, a proposal to change the addressing system for properties in Polk County and approval of the draft master plan for the County’s of the Cattail State Trail.

According to the complaint, in order to frustrate public participation at the Oct. 16, 2018, County Board meeting, Polk County decided not to utilize a larger meeting chamber in the same facility despite indications that there would be a large public presence at the County Board meeting.

Henry expresses in the complaint

that arriving 10 minutes after the start of Oct. 16, 2018 County Board meeting, he attempted to gain entry to the meeting chambers via three separate doorways and, in each case, was prevented by a mass of people standing, unable to enter themselves.

The Open Meetings Law provides every public notice of a meeting of a governmental body shall set forth the time, date, place and subject matter of the meeting, including that intended for consideration at any contemplated closed session, in such form as is reasonably likely to apprise members of the public and the news media.

Meeting notices should be “as specific and informative as possible.”

The County Board violated the Open Meetings Law at its Oct. 16, 2018 meeting because its notice was not reasonably likely to alert the public that the County Board would consider amending the SSLT draft master plan by adding ATVs/UTVs to the uses allowed on the SSLT and making other changes to the SSLT draft master plan.

The complaint alleges Henry was harmed by the failure of the County Board to provide proper public notice because he was deprived of the right to proper notice mandated by the Open Meetings Law. As to accessibility, the Open Meetings Law states, “All meetings of all state and local governmental bodies shall be publicly held in places reasonably accessible to members of the public and shall be open to all citizens at all times.”

It also alleges Henry was harmed by the failure of the County Board to conduct its Oct. 16, 2018 meeting in a place reasonably accessible to members of the public.

BROTZEL: Best coaching memory is getting first win in Durand FROM PAGE ONE

have too high of expectations coming into the season and ended with an 18-5 record.

That season gave our program a boost. The girls grew in confidence after that season and believed they were a good team.”

Every season of every single sport has its fair share of ups and downs. When taking a walk down memory lane, Brotzel shared his best coaching memory was probably getting his first win as a varsity coach. “We went to Durand and won there for only the second time ever. It is a game I will remember forever,” he said. When thinking back to his worst coaching memory, he revealed it was when the team was beat by two last year in the regional championship. “The girls played so well, deserved to win and the way it ended was gut wrenching,” shared Brotzel.

The coach shared that every year he tries to improve as a coach. He said, “I take my staff to the WBCA coaching clinic every fall to try to

continue to learn. I frequently talk with other coaches both basketball and other sports to pick up anything that can help me out personally.”

Brotzel said, “One thing I have talked with my teams about is doing your job. One player might be a scorer while the other is a defender or a rebounder. Whatever your job is, do it to the best of your ability to help out the team.”

He believes that in doing your job, you are being a great team player, which will help you out in the future. He went on to say, “Communication is another thing we try to get the kids to do. Talking on the court and expressing concerns they might have about school, basketball or anything else. Communication can help solve a lot of issues on and off the court.”

There are many spokes that make up the wheel of a successful team. It goes beyond the players and the clipboard carrying coaches that are leading them. Brotzel said “I believe parents should support their child in every way. Keep encouraging them

him, he replied, “Passionate.” wears on you mentally and everyday. Parents should physically. It usually takes me It shows when he is standing also respect and support the courtside. Brotzel shared, “I a month to recharge my batcoaching staffs. Coaching love the game, kids, teaching teries and then I am ready for isn’t an easy job. We spend and seeing them play on the preparing the team for their countless hours preparing summer season,” said Brotzel. court.” practice and game plans When asked what one word and have to make game time he believed the girls on his decisions on what we think team would use to describe is best for our teams. Having supportive parents goes a long way.”

Another spoke on that wheel are the admiring fans.

“Community support is huge.

The girls love seeing people fi lling the stands,” said Brotzel. He believes it is a huge motivator for the players to see fans there to watch them play.

The current year is definitely leaving its mark on Brotzel. “Obviously this season is going to be one to remember for a long time.

The kids have worked hard, bonded and have played for one common goal. They have stayed focused and have been unwavered in their pursuit of a conference championship,” he said.

He says his plans for the BRETT HART|AMERY FRE E PRESS offseason are going to be rest Gabe Brotzel watches his team in action against Somerset last week. The and relaxation. “Coaching Warriors are 18-1 with one game left in the regular season.

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FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner Journey Church of Amery is hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner on Thursday, February 14 at 6 p.m. Reservations only

by February 7. Text 715-338-0990, email office@journeychurch.city or call 715-2682223. This dinner is hosted by the Youth Haiti Mission Team. All proceeds will go toward their June and August trips.

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FEBRUARY 14-16 Love Letters Join the Amery Arts Alliance for a performance of “Love Letters” by Randy Dean and Hazle Cain at the Amery Theater Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

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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.

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FEBRUARY 21 Historical Society Membership Meeting The Amery Area Historical Society’s membership meeting will be held February 21 beginning at 3 pm. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings. The Historical Society’s room is located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

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.

ONGOING Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery.

Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. each Monday at the Government Center on the N.E. side of Hwy I and Hwy 46 in Balsam Lake. All men who love to sing are welcome. For more information call 715-483-9202.

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Winners at AEDC Ball The Amery Economic Development Corporation recently held their Sweetheart’s Ball fundraiser. This year’s Grand Prize winners were Joshua and April Ziemer. The Ziemers received a $2000 travel voucher to the destination of their choice.

The Amery Economic Development Corporation works to create business for the greater Amery area, to enhance Amery’s long-term prosperity and quality of life. The group is proactive in promoting the development of Amery in business and tourism.

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

Rumble Tumble Open Gym Tuesdays November through March from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Amery Intermediate School. Closed December 25, January 1, and March 12.

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

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

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

For more information call Julie 715-2687546 or Karen 715-268-6955.

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Bird seed bandit This sweet little deer enjoyed a quick nibble on a peaceful winter’s day at the home of Jim and Karen Riley in New Richmond.

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

It’s been less than two weeks since Punxsutawney Phil, the official groundhog, predicted an early spring. The weather since this annual pronouncement has been, well, in a word – lousy.

Between the polar vortex, freezing rain and good old-fashioned snow, school children have been enjoying lots of time at home, much to the dismay of adults, who, if we are being honest, are jealous of their children being released from their Publisher responsibilities.

Who among us doesn’t love a Tom Stangl snow day, if we don’t have to be the responsible adult?

I know that February can be fickle, and we have been spoiled by a drier and warmer than normal winter, but do we have to catch up with snowfall and cold all within a couple of weeks?

To add insult to injury, I spent the last week home with a nasty cold. I had been very lucky, dodging the virus du jour, getting my flu shot, drinking liquids and avoiding burning the candle at both ends, but my number came up last week, with a vengeance.

Getting sick as an adult is a strange experience. We are told by our culture that we need to somehow “power through” illness, willing your body to defeat the illness as you take care of business at work. Bubonic plague? No worries, I’ll get that report to you on schedule.

I did something this past week that I have learned is best: I listened to my wife.

She successfully argued I had time off to use and we could not afford to have more people at the office out sick. As much as our society seems to value the super employee that doesn’t miss a beat, except maybe to cough up a lung, if you asked your co-workers, they would rather you stay home instead of spreading your germs like Typhoid Mary.

So, thinking that the cold would be a cake walk, I stayed home.

When the second day at home dawned, I realized I truly didn’t care about going to work.

That’s when I knew I was really sick. It’s natural to worry about things at work – let’s face it, there’s always SOMETHING to be worried about. But when all you care about is getting through the next four hours until you can take more cold medicine, you are sick.

I mean, sick. Not “I’m going to hang out on the couch, watch some TV and be lazy” sick, I’m talking about “I really don’t care about anything” sick.

I’m writing this column at home after being home sick for six days. SIX DAYS. The “I will be back at work tomorrow” attitude I had last week quickly evaporated as the virus evolved from a runny nose to a cough to a very sore throat.

Today is the first day my throat doesn’t feel like I am drinking razor blades when I sip one of the many, many, many glasses of water, mugs of coffee or green tea.

When I finally thought I was on the mend, I woke up Sunday morning with a crusty eye. Yup, conjunctivitis, more commonly referred to as pinkeye, had come to call. Dr. Google tells me that this is common with viruses like the one I am fighting.

I hope the cleaning protocol we put in place keeps my wife well. I’m all for taking time off, but I’d like to enjoy my time off next time.

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.

Various types of Valentine’s victories

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Love was in the air Saturday night. Josh and I attended the Amery Economic Development Corporation’s annual Sweethearts Ball. It is a fun event where you get the opportunity to see other attendees all dressed up. I suppose you could call it an adult prom of sorts. No king or queen is crowned, but you do have Editor the chance at April Ziemer winning various prizes including a $2000 travel voucher to destination of your choice. We were overjoyed to win for the second time in five years and I spent a good part of Sunday surfing the internet for all-inclusive tropical resorts. I would love reader input if any of you have particular favorite places. I’m sure Josh thinks this hitting this jackpot will get him out of arranging for a Valentine’s gift Thursday, but he better think again. He claims I never hear all of the “important” details of his golf games or ice fishing, so I will say that he has offered to buy me heart shaped hearing aides for the big V-day.

Apparently some people are not feeling so lovey-dovey this year.

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I

read on online the genius publicity stunt being run by the El Paso, Texas zoo. If you are someone who still gets the heebie jeebies when thinking of your ex, the zoo is providing the poster child in creepy crawly, a cockroach, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The El Paso Zoo announced its special Valentine’s Day event, aptly titled “Quit Bugging Me,” on Facebook, inviting the public to name a cockroach after their exes. The bugs will then be fed to meerkats at the zoo.

The zoo’s posting read, “What’s the perfect Valentine’s Day gift?

Naming a cockroach after your ex, of course! Message us your ex’s name and we’ll name a cockroach after them!” They went on to explain that viewers can watch on Facebook Live or the zoo website’s meerkat webcam on Valentine’s Day at 2:15 p.m. to see them devour these little bugs.

Those who want to get a giggle while reminiscing over old heartbreak were to send their exes’ names in a direct message to the zoo through its Facebook page by Feb. 10. On Valentine’s Day, zoo staff will decorate their meerkat exhibit with the names before feeding the roaches to the animals.

“This is a fun way to get the community involved in our daily enrichment activities,” said zoo event coordinator Sarah Borrego.

She shared, “The meerkats love to get cockroaches as a snack and

what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by feeding them a cockroach named after your ex!”

Social media users quickly took to the idea, and the Facebook post has been shared more than 5,000 times. The interest has even prompted zoo officials to include other animals in the Valentine’s Day event.

“We’ve had a TREMENDOUS response to our Quit Bugging Me event. So much so that we have decided to spread the love to some of our other animals here at the zoo. We’ll keep you posted on feeding times next week,” officials wrote in a follow-up Facebook post Thursday.

I guess one day someone can make a heart flutter, and later they can cause a roach filled meerkat belly to flutter.

I just might tune in to the zoo’s feeding. Of course I would never call in a name (or five), I am just viewing so I can make sure none of those little roaches are announced with the name “April Siegert-Ziemer” as they are tossed into the mouth of a meerkat.

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 715-268-8101.

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Obey law on public employee records

BY LARRY GALLUP YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

The behavior of public employees on the job is subject to public scrutiny in nearly every circumstance under Wisconsin law.

That means the public has a right to see disciplinary records of all employees.

The right doesn’t just apply to the records of elected or appointed officials. It doesn’t just apply to managers or supervisors. It applies Your Right to all public employees.

It’s a pretty simple to Know concept.

Yet year after year in Larry Gallup case after case, records custodians in Wisconsin have refused to release disciplinary records. Or they’ve released records with the public employees’ names redacted.

And in case after case, courts have ruled in favor of openness.

Whether the result of ignorance or obstinance, fecklessness or fear, the

refusals continue.

Two recent cases illustrate the problem.

In November, a Dane County judge ordered the state Department of Justice to release unredacted disciplinary records of 19 employees after the DOJ had stonewalled The Lakeland Times in Minocqua.

The Times had requested records of any DOJ employees disciplined between 2013 and 2016. The DOJ said it redacted the names of the 19 employees because they weren’t highly placed personnel, their infractions were minor, publicizing their names would be counterproductive and supervisors would be less likely to impose discipline if employees’ names were public.

It contended that protecting the employees’ privacy rights and reputations outweighed the public interest in having this information.

Those arguments were soundly rejected by Dane County Circuit Court Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn, who wrote: “Many of Defendants’ listed reasons for redacting information have already

been addressed by higher courts. The purpose of the open records law is to allow for transparent and accountable government and public employees.”

The Times won its suit, but it shouldn’t have had to sue.

In early November, the state Department of Natural Resources denied a request from The Associated Press for records regarding the conduct of a DNR employee. The DNR contended that identifying the employee would damage morale and hurt its ability to hire staff and conduct future investigations.

It said disclosure was not warranted because “human beings in all walks of life make mistakes.”

A month later, the department relented and released the record, which showed that the employee had been disciplined for harassing female co-workers.

The public has every right to information about how public employees behave and what their bosses do about it.

Yet challenges persist – as do rebukes from the courts.

A 2006 state court of appeals decision

noted, “Previous case law on this topic firmly reflects the public’s interest in disciplinary actions taken against public officials and employees.” It referred back to a 1995 decision that “rested on the recognition of this state's strong public policy in favor of public access to information regarding the affairs of government and the conduct of public officials and employees.”

And it cited a 1996 decision: “The supreme court concluded that there is no blanket exception under the open records law for public employee or personnel records.”

Yet, the efforts at obstructions continue.

The courts are clear. The law is clear.

The refusals must stop. The public has a right to know.

Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (wisfoic. org), a group dedicated to open government. Council member Larry Gallup is the consumer experience director for USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Takes action on Stower Trail

Mast cell disorders must not be ignored To the editor: Rare Disease Day is February 28, 2018, and as a patient advocate for The Mastocytosis Society, Inc. and a person living with Systemic mastocytosis myself, I am raising awareness for mast cell diseases, which come in a variety of forms, including mastocytosis, mast cell activation syndrome and hereditary alpha tryptasemia.

Mast cells are immune system cells that are involved in allergic reactions, from minor swelling and stuffy noses to life threatening, full-blown anaphylaxis.

Mast cell diseases may come in a variety of forms, but what they all have in common is that something is wrong with the patients’ mast cells, whether in how they grow and accumulate or behave Patients with mast cell diseases

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To the editor: Republican Representative Will Hurd (Texas) has been on news programs discussing border security. Hurd has an extensive, excellent background. He worked for CAI 9 years and had tour of duty as an operations officer in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. After service he worked for a cybersecurity firm among other jobs. His district stretches 800 miles along US-Mexican border. He is opposed to physical barriers/walls believing they are ineffective, inefficient, and costly. Many of his constituents are opposed also, as present and proposed barriers/walls cut through their properties, reducing property value and income. Trump had 2 years with Republican controlled Congress to get his wall funding and couldn’t get Republican agreement. Democrats and Representative Hurd emphasize increased border security with new low-cost technical methods, drones, cameras, drug dogs, and more agents staffing legal ports of

often suffer tremendously due to constant exposure to seemingly innocuous stimuli that trigger acute reactions. Stimuli include foods, alcohol, chemicals, medications, odors, smoke, weather, hot & cold temperatures, friction or vibration, insect stings & bites, fatigue, exercise, and stress. Reactions include flushing, itching, skin rashes, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing and anaphylaxis.

Often patients go many years before being properly diagnosed, frequently being dismissed by physicians unfamiliar with mast cell diseases. Even after being diagnosed, patients struggle with limited treatment options, insurance barriers, financial burden of care and access to appropriate

care.

Raising awareness about mast cell diseases can empower and guide patients to speak with their doctors about considering mast cell diseases as a possible cause for their symptoms. It can also bring much-needed awareness to physicians, putting these rare diseases on their radar so they can recognize the symptoms.

Although there is no cure and the journey to finding the right combination of treatments is no easy task, a proper diagnosis and an educated patient and provider team is a patient’s first step to leading a healthier, happier, and safer life.

Sincerely, Sara Goldstein Patient and Advocate The Mastocytosis Society, Inc.

entry and other areas. In December, Mexican authorities found 3 tunnels under border walls.

US Congress voted for 700 miles of barriers in 2006 in the most vulnerable areas and still had problems. Democrats reluctantly approved, but said border barriers would not solve problems of drugs or illegals. Physical barriers need constant, costly repairs which have been on-going last few years, and monitoring. On 1/31, Customs and Border Officers seized the largest attempted delivery of illegal drugs entering US at a legal port of entry with the help of drug dogs. Estimated 80% to 90% of various illegal drugs arrive at legal ports of entry, ports severely understaffed, about 1 in 5 vehicles and shipping containers are presently checked. The number of border crossings apprehensions have been mostly declining since mid-2000, 80% down since 2000.

There are numerous historical, failed physical borders, even when manned by armed troops ready

to take drastic measures, Morocco, Israel, Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, among them.

Trump inherited a 6.5 year growing economy. During recessions (which Obama inherited), government deficit spends to turn the economy around. But in a growing economy, national debt should be reduced. The last 18 months of Obama, job creation was the same as first 18 months of Trump. Two years into Trump’s administration, debt has grown $2 Trillion to $21.6 Trillion. Mostly due to Corporation and top 1% tax cuts. Additional economic growth rate under Trump is government spending, taxpayer dollars, on military-related equipment. What needed US programs will be cut?

Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recommended cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid among others.

Cheryl Moskal (previous area resident) Denver, CO

To the editor: Polk County’s Board of Supervisors broke Wisconsin Open Meetings law on October 16th, 2018.

Not only did Supervisors act improperly — taking up a matter not on their Agenda — a thin majority acted stupidly: voting to approve an amendment to a citizen’s committee plan just before sending it to the DNR. What was in their amendment?

Approving the use of ATVs/UTVs on the Stower Trail, something rejected by the citizen’s committee. Not only that, but the Board voted to abandon the Stower Seven Lakes Trail as we know it and force non-motorized supporters to build a new trail, right next to the current one.

You read that right: throw away a fully functioning trail and build another just like it.

Polk’s supervisors approved abandoning $5 million dollars of non-motorized infrastructure that they developed: ruin the trail surface, buy and construct new parking lots for trucks with trailers, change all signage, maps, websites and marketing. And then, rebuild this all over again on a new trail only 10’ from where the Stower Trail now sits.

How much would such a ridiculous thing cost?

Supervisors did not even ask.

That’s a special kind of dumb.

Shouldn’t Supervisors just reverse this? It’s been four months and their master plan for the Stower Trail remains unchanged.

We need common sense in Balsam Lake, and we need it quick. Wisconsin’s DOT has already told Polk County that the initial cost of putting ATVs on the Stower Seven Lakes Trail is a $600,000 grant repayment. Out of Polk County taxpayer pockets.

That’s why I filed in Polk County’s Circuit Court case # 19CV41. I am asking the Court to invalidate the amendment and plan approved on October 16th, 2018.

You can help. Join Friends of Stower Seven Lakes Trail, run for County Board, or contribute to the GoFundMe “Stower Legal Defense Fund” so we can take the fight against lawlessness in Balsam Lake before a judge and hold Polk County accountable.

Peter Henry Amery, WI.

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Fines and judgments from Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: January 8, 2019 Jesus Trevino, 29, Sherman, TX, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Rodney Wayne Tucker, 24, Spooner, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30.

Jason Tim Tyler, 37, Luck, non-registration of vehicle, $175.30; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jeffrey Jon Uzpen, 45, Osceola, hunt with improper license, $271.65; failure to complete registration as required (bear, deer, sharptailed grouse, or turkey), $343.50.

Anthony George Vandersteeg, 56, Milltown, deviating from lane of traffic, $175.30.

Chadwick Trevor Walker, 48, Hugo, MN, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Terrill Anthony Walker, 23,

Maplewood, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Cynthia K. Wehrmeister, 40, Kenosha, operating left of center line, $389.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $213.10.

Spencer Daniel Wenholz, 17, Osceola, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Stephanie Rose Wright, 39, Shafer, MN, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Ralph D. Wycoff, 65, Turtle Lake, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Appearance Date: January 15, 2019 Bashir Mohamud Abu, 22, Barron, unsafe lane deviation, $175.30; operate motor vehicle by permittee without instructor, $200.50.

Buck Mccoy Blackwell, 22, vehicle operator failure to

wear seat belt, $10; operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Patrick J. Burstad, 38, Amery, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Timothy J. Campeau, 49, Osceola, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Quinton M. Carlson, 45, Balsam Lake, OU, $156.40.

Christine M. Carlson, 66, Amery, non-registration of vehicle, $175.30.

Timothy Lee Dahlberg, 67, Grantsburg, vehicle operator failure to prevent leaking load, $208.50.

Connie An Engstrom, 52, Siren, passing in no-passing zone, $213.10.

Natasha Ann Annette Evenson, 20, Somerset, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Tessa Rachel Franer, 18, Lindstrom, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Joshua Alan Hansen, 38, Somerset, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Taylor Jacque Hawkins, 21, Luck, possession of THC (forfeiture), $263.50.

Mckenzie Lynn Johnson, 19, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jason Scott Kightlinger, 34, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Trevor D. Mardis, 41, Eau Claire, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Corey Martin Mitthun, 45, Frederic, operating while revoked (forfeiture 3rd), $326.50.

Branden James Nellessen, 33, Centuria, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10; open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50.

Jaime L. Ostendorf, 41, Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Dawn K. Owens, 33, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Robert Lee Pate, 33, Centuria, burning of solid waste, $187.90.

Nicole Audrey Rassier, 36,

Polk County arrest report Anthony Joseph Vsetecka, 17, New Richmond, was arrested January 29 for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Shania R. Bottolfson, 17, Amery, was arrested January 29 for possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tracy L. Bottolfson, 49, Amery, was arrested January 29 for pos-

session of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Roy C. Huston, 67, Hudson, was arrested January 30 for a probation hold, fleeing from police and speed.

Mark Anthony Renteria, 47, Balsam Lake, was arrested February 3 for possession of THC, battery (felony) and disorderly conduct.

Garrett Michael Lunsmann, 24, Milltown, was arrested February 3 for OWI (3rd), operating after revocation (alcohol related) and failure to install ignition interlock device.

Alice L. Lindberg, 55, Frederic, was arrested February 3 for a failure to appear warrant.

GOP leaders push for tolling to fund roads

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature’s top Republicans promised Wednesday they wouldn’t quarrel among themselves again over transportation funding during state budget deliberations and advocated for toll roads as a means of generating enough money to fix deteriorating roads.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald appeared at a Wisconsin Counties Association roundtable discussion in Madison along with Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz and Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling.

Vos pledged that Assembly and Senate Republicans wouldn’t fight about transportation funding as lawmakers craft the 2019-21 state budget. Infighting between the two caucuses over how to fill a $1 billion shortfall in the transportation budget delayed the current state budget by nearly three months in 2017.

Assembly Republicans proposed raising more revenue with a gas tax increase, but then-GOP Gov. Scott Walker threatened to veto

such an increase and Senate Republicans backed him up.

The caucuses ultimately decided to largely follow Walker’s plan to borrow more money and delay projects. Walker used his veto pen to erase a $2.5 million study on tolling from the spending plan, a move Vos on Wednesday called a mistake.

“The Assembly Republicans and Senate Republicans are not going to fight about transportation,” Vos said. “None of my views have changed. We need long-term answers. This will not divide Republicans.”

Fitzgerald said raising the gas tax wouldn’t be enough.

“I don’t see how any state solves the issue without some sort of open-road tolling,” he said. “Now you’re talking about generating billions of dollars instead of millions. Even with a 10-cent gas tax increase, that’s not going to get it done.”

Vos told reporters after Wednesday’s event that he wants to complete the study that Walker vetoed to see how much revenue tolling could raise, but that he believes tolls could be set up across “an awful lot of Wisconsin.”

New Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is considering raising

the gas tax and other fees to pay for transportation needs. Last month, Evers formed a task force to study transportation funding.

Vos ridiculed that move Wednesday as “cute,” saying they won’t come up with anything new and Evers should be talking directly to Republican leaders about solutions.

Hintz warned the WCA audience that lawmakers can’t solve the problem and can only hope to manage it.

He dismissed the GOP leaders’ remarks during a question-and-answer session with reporters, saying Fitzgerald and Vos have been talking about tolling for years. He said tolling would take money to set up and “won’t happen tomorrow.” A gas tax increase would generate revenue more quickly, he said.

“We need money now,” he said.

Vos told reporters that he thinks a gas tax increase would be a short-term fix, at best.

“If we don’t have a long-term answer like tolling or something similar to that,” he said, “all we’re doing is putting a Band-Aid on a gaping wound.”

Star Prairie, non-registration of vehicle, $175.30.

Bradley Rueben Rogers, 34, Luck, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Skylar Duane Smith, 19, Osceola, no catalytic converter, $175.30; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Rachelle Joanne Tacheny, 39, Frederic, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Anthony Mark Teneyck, 47, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Pamela Jean Tillman, 55, Clear Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Abigail L. Williamson, 33, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Elizabeth Anne Wrensch, 31, Clayton, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Amery Police Report 02/05/19 – 02/08/19 02/01/19, 12:59 p.m., Juvenile call 02/01/19, 07 p.m., K9 drug sniff 02/01/19, 08:55 p.m., Citizen assist 02/02/19, 12:30 p.m., Residential alarm 02/02/19, 12:47 p.m., Keep the peace 02/02/19, 03:06 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/02/19, 03:06 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/02/19, 04:40 p.m., Assist citizen 02/02/19, 06:40 p.m., Assist citizen 02/02/19, 08:54 p.m., Medical assist 02/02/19, 09:16 p.m., Assist EMS 02/03/19, 01:32 a.m., Assist Citizen 02/03/19, 02:47 a.m., Assist other agency 02/03/19, 03:31 p.m., Juvenile call 02/03/19, 04:48 p.m., Assist in civil matter 02/03/19, 06:35 p.m., Assist other agency 02/04/19, 01:55 a.m., Assist citizen 02/04/19, 06:12 p.m., Assist citizen 02/05/19, 07:45 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 02/05/19, 02 p.m., Welfare check 02/05/19, 03 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/05/19, 07:40 p.m., Welfare check 02/05/19, 11:36 p.m., Harassment complaint 02/06/19, 12:28 p.m., Residential alarm 02/06/19, 02:20 a.m., Assist citizen 02/06/19, 08:35 a.m., Juvenile call 02/06/19, 11:40 p.m., Assist citizen 02/07/19, 02:31 a.m., Suspicious activity 02/07/19, 12:15 p.m., Assist citizen 02/07/19, 05:24 p.m., Mental health call 02/07/19, 10:44 p.m., Mental health call 02/07/19, 11:14 p.m., Suspicious activity 02/07/19, 11:49 p.m., Suspicious activity

ARRESTS Randall LaDuke, 41 from Amery. Probation Hold

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110 Years Ago February 18, 1909

at Rice Lake indicating that this highly contagious skin infection has not moved out of the Polk County area entirely.

The ringworm epidemic began three years ago in eastern U.S. and spread rapidly westward. In the last two years Milwaukee was hard it as well as several towns in the Polk-Barron county areas.

The infection is spread from child to child by contact primarily during school hours.

Interchanging of caps and contact during scuffling seem to be the major causes. Even the hooks on which children hang their clothes can spread the disease.

Vandals Blow Up Logging Bridges Two detectives from a St. Paul private agency are working on a case in the forests of Northern Wisconsin, which bids fair to rival the famous Dietz war at Cameron dam.

Twice this winter some men have placed dynamite beneath a logging bridge across a creek near Frederic, Wis., on the Soo, not only blowing up costly bridges, but tearing up a new logging road.

Field E. Lemma, a lumberman of St. Paul is the owner of a bridge, which opens up vast timber stretches. For the purpose of logging out this territory Lemma concentrated teams and laborers at Clamsails, Wis., about twelve miles from Frederic.

Early in the fall Lemma erected a fine steel bridge across the creek. One morning in the early part of January the structure was found a mass of broken and twisted steel and timbers.

A wooden bridge was then placed across the creek after about two Yesterday’s weeks delay and logging News operations Diane Stangl were resumed.

All went well until last Wednesday. Those in camp and settlers were roused from their beds by a terrific explosion about 1 o’clock in the morning.

Mounted men, armed with rifles, under command of Lemma, rode rapidly to the bridge and found the structure in flames that threatened the surrounding timber. A charge of giant powder or dynamite, three times more powerful than the previous one, had been placed in the bed of the creek. Not only was there no vestige of the bridge remaining but the banks of the creek were split open by the force of the explosion for a hundred yards back along both approaches.

Unable to make any headway with the case, Lemma wired to St. Paul Wednesday morning and detectives left on the train that night for Frederic and the scene of the destruction.

All logging operations were stopped by the recent blast and probably will not be resumed this winter. The vandals are believed to be homesteaders who believe their rights are invaded by the logging of the timber. Warrants are expected within a few days.

Killed by Logging Sleigh Henry Myre, twelve years old, died near Chippewa Falls as a result of being run over by logging sleighs near Donald.

He was trying to steal a ride while on his way to the camp to sell papers.

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65 Years Ago February 18, 1964

Old Joel Mill Barker dam and sawmill, located north of Joel, was constructed by Joel Richardson in 1886 and was powered by a water wheel and steam engine. Logs were hauled to the site by a narrow gauge railroad powered by horses. The community of Joel was originally named Gregory, but later the name was changed in honor of the dam builder, Richardson, who is pictured on top in the derby hat.

95 Years Ago February 14, 1924 Owl Electrocuted Puts Out Lights A large owl, which became entangled in the high power wires on the high line at Essen’s Corner was the cause of the short in light service in this city Sunday evening.

The damage was quickly repaired and the inconvenience was minimized for the patrons by the Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Company’s trouble crew.

The owl was brought to town

by John Smith. The feathers were badly singed and the flesh burned to a crisp.

Dehler Opens Model Market R. Dehler moved his meat market into his new building on Keller Avenue last Friday and is now nicely settled. He has one of the finest equipped markets in this section of the state. Large, light and every modern convenience and device has been installed to insure sanitation and to facilitate the handling of the business.

He will continue his sausage factory in the old place for the present, until the rear of the new building can be remodeled.

Loses Part of Foot in Wood Saw Oscar Malmquist of Apple River while helping saw wood at the Albin Nelson place Friday afternoon met with a painful accident in a very unusual manner.

Just as he threw a stick of wood away from the saw, he slipped and losing his balance, fell backward, his right foot kicking against the saw.

His toes were so badly mangled that it was necessary to amputate two toes, and several stitches had to be taken to close other wounds on his foot.

He was brought to the Polk County Hospital.

85 Years Ago February 15, 1934 Dog Derby Not So Successful The dog derby sponsored by

August Bloom, of Osceola, last Saturday was not all that could be expected from the standpoint of the promised races.

We are informed that many of the business houses, which supported the affair were brought into the event because of incorrect information. It was inferred by the promoter that it was to be supported by the entire business community, whereas many of the larger stores refused their support.

When an outside promoter starts an advertising scheme of this type all business places should get in touch with the directors of the Community Club, as it is one of the functions of this Amery organization to investigate matters of this kind and report as to the legitimacy of the proposed event for the protection of Amery business men and Amery Community citizens.

The dogs that were entered gave a fine exhibition. Wayne Swesey’s dog won first place but “Tarzan,” owned and driven by Bob Davis, had matters all his own way until he was almost to the finish line when the crowd closed in, and apparently thinking that he had done all that was required of him Tarzan sat down on his haunches, looked up with a satisfied expression on his face and in dog language said, “Well, there wasn’t much to that, was there?” But the fact that he lead all the way up to the finish line but failed to cross the line lost him the race.

Bakery Installs New Equipment Mr. Larson, proprietor of the Amery Bakery, who always keeps abreast of the times, has installed a “Speed Giant” bread slicer, which slices a loaf of bread with exact uniformity in ten seconds and is of the latest type.

He will continue to sell unsliced bread as well as the sliced product. The public is invited to come in and inspect the slicer as well as other new and high-class equipment and see how efficient and cleanly the bakery is operated.

BADGER TALES – published in the Amery Free Press in 1938 The strangest church in the northwest was built by P. L. Wegner on his farm near Sparta, Wis. from small bits of broken glass, with just standing room for only 4 people.

70 Years Ago January 27, 1949 Burglars Loot Local Store Thieves broke into the Lincoln Cash store in Amery on Friday evening securing merchandise and cash estimated at approximately $400. The yeggs gained entrance by breaking out a panel in the wooden door in back of the store. They then reached in and raised the bar, which secured the door.

Floyd Matson, store employee, arrived first on the scene about 6:30 a.m. and found meat, clothing and sundry articles strewed over the entire store. It was apparent that the burglars had spent considerable time plundering meats, clothing and $64.50 in cash secured from the cash register.

They also opened one of the safes, apparently by the combination, but secured nothing of value from it.

Fortunately the yeggs were kindhearted enough to place some lard cartons over the hole in the door thereby preventing any great loss due to the 30-degree below zero temperature.

This week found G. Rasmussen of the Lincoln Cash Store issuing the following statement concerning a reward for the apprehension of the culprits: “A reward of one hundred dollars will be paid to the person (or persons) who can furnish information leading to the apprehension and conviction of party or parties who broke in and robbed the Lincoln Cash Store on the night of January 21.

Ringworm Epidemic Still Not Squelched News that several cases of ringworm have been reported

Cash, Adding Machine Taken From Local School Yeggs entered the offices of Supervising Principal D. K. Lien last Wednesday night and escaped with about $28 in cash and an electric adding machine.

First believed to have entered through the door, the thieves were later found to have jimmied a window and gained entry in that manner.

Authorities have issued a warning against the purchase of a Burroughs electric adding machine stolen in the break-in.

Clear Lake Looks to Building Hospital In a meeting called Tuesday evening, Feb. 9 Clear Lake businessmen discussed the possibilities of building a hospital in that village.

Quoting the Clear Lake Star: “Village President Clarence Sandburg informed folks in attendance that the village board had previously discussed the position and looked favorably upon such a project.

“After Mr. Sandburgh’s report, the meeting was adjourned without action but enough interest was shown to warrant the gathering of further information. Calling a public meeting at an early date for further discussion and possible action is now being considered.”

40 Years Ago February 13, 1979 January Not As Cold As 1977 So you think that January was cold. Well, you are right.

Temperatures during the month averaged -2.5 degrees or 13.4 degrees below normal.

If your memory is correct perhaps you can remember way back to 1977 when temperatures averaged a -6 degrees below to rank as one of the coldest Januarys in history.

Normally, 67 percent of heating demands occur in December, January, February and March.

Heating demands for December and January were 21 percent greater than normal as expressed in degree days.

According to records at the Amery weather station operated by the city at the waste

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Fire department members recognized for achievements

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Fire Chief Dale Koehler recognized dedicated and hard working members of the Amery Fire Department during the Amery City Council meeting Feb. 6.

Koehler said, “I like to put faces to names so when people in the community see us they can immediately say hi.” He shared that the department had recently held their annual elections and there had been some changes of officers. Koehler introduced Tommy Dusek to attendees of the meeting and announced that Dusek was the newly elected captain of Company D. The fire department is made up of four companies, each one having their own captain. Dusek has been a member of the department for 10 years.

Koehler went on to recognize members who have recently completed “Firefighter II” at WITC. Joining Koehler and Dusek were Mike Shepherd, Kelli Ash and Craig Lysne.

Missing from the accomplished group were Jacob

Abbott, Josh Williamson and Kacey Fredrick. “We had two people complete ‘Fire I’ this year, which is a 96 hour course, plus 16 hours for Hazmat training. That is a big commitment,” said Koehler.

He shared that Mike Shepherd and Josh Williamson completed “Firefighter I and II” in the same calendar year. Koehler explained that is three semesters worth. Koehler said, “I feel really good about the future because we have a lot of great young firefighters getting highly trained.”

In other reports during the meeting, City Administrator Kim Moore shared that they are trying to adjust to not having Fran Duncanson at City Hall anymore. She said there has been one applicant for the Management Analyst position. Interested persons have until Feb. 17 to apply for that position. There are five applicants for the City Clerk/ Treasurer position and Duncanson has agreed to sit in on the first round of interviews with Moore.

“I want to remind everyone that it has been a very strange

winter,” said Public Works Director Bones McCarty in the opening remarks of his committee report. “If you have water pipes that run along your walls underneath sinks, open the cabinet doors and let some heat in. Keep in mind that you do have a control valve somewhere in your house to shut off the water line other than the one we have out in the yard. If it breaks prior to your valve then call us and we will turn the water off outside. Your valve should be right by your water meter,” said McCarty.

He also shared that there is a leaky hydrant at the bottom of Arch Street that the crew is working on getting fixed.

Chief of Police Tom Marson shared department’s annual report.

Amy Stormberg, Amery Public Library director, said that in 2018 the library went up in circulation by 6,052.

They circulated 96,847 materials at the library during the past year. Also, on Jan. 1, the library went fine free. “We no longer accrue late fees. If you lose something or damage something, you still have to

pay for it, but if you turn something in two days late, you are no longer going to get a fine,” shared Stormberg.

She also shared that the library now follows the school closings in terms of when to be closed due to weather. If the schools are closed, the library will be closed as well. Stormberg said, “If the school deems that it is unsafe to be outside, we do not want people traveling to the library.”

Mayor Paul Isakson shared that the city has only received back 50 percent of the surveys sent out to Amery residents for the necessary income study to be conducted to apply for community block grants. The city would like to be at 80 percent.

“If you still have them please send them in, otherwise we will have to forego the grants and it was quite a bit of money that we were going to apply for,” said Isakson.

In other business, the council is looking into modifications in the North Park Camp Host position, approved two signs for Jimmy John’s which is slated to open in mid-March, decided to move forward with

the demolishing of 121 Deronda Street, approved camera updates to the police department building and approved Operator licenses for Adam Berglund and Katie Husnich.

The committee decided that more information would be needed before deciding how updates to the heating and cooling system at the Amery Community Center should be handled.

The committee also approved a payment be made out of the city’s general fund on repairs made to a fire department ladder truck.

Lastly, Moore shared that she received a call from Paul Justice about the inability of his wife to get around snow and ice covered city sidewalks in her wheelchair. It sparked a discussion about areas that do not currently have sidewalks.

If sidewalks were installed by the city in front of homes, the cost would be assessed to the property owners. Also, it was reminded that homeowners are responsible for clearing the sidewalks in front of their homes.

Mixed signals cause confusion on Stower

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

There are groomed trails, there is white fluffy snow and there are sled enthusiasts chomping at the bit, but there will be no snowmobiling; not on the Stower Seven Lakes Trail (SSLT); at least for now.

In a In a memo sent out to Polk County Surveyor/Interim Land Information Director/ Land Information Officer Steve Geiger Dec. 13, Interim County Administrator Jeffrey Fuge directed the Stower Seven Lakes Trail to be opened for snowmobile usage immediately.

Fuge stated, “This directive implements the County

Board’s policy decision to use the trail for snowmobile usage as described and contained in the county master plan adopted by the county board at its October 2018 meeting.”

The memo said irrespective of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) review of the board’s approved plan, Polk County may implement snowmobile usage on the trail.

Communication from Polk County to snowmobilers Feb. 7 stated, “All Polk County Snowmobile Trails officially OPEN today 2/7/19 at noon.

This now does not include the Stower Seven Lakes Trail which will continue to be

closed to snowmobiles.”

This comes after a letter was sent to Geiger from Ben Bergey, Bureau Director of the Wisconsin State Park System, dated Feb. 6. In the letter Bergey states that the Jan. 29 Polk County submitted plan that contained plans to allow snowmobiling on the SSLT, did not meet the requirements in the existing memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Polk County and the DNR. A MOU is a formal agreement between two or more parties. Organizations frequently use MOUs to establish official partnerships.

According to Bergey’s letter to Geiger, “Section V. 3. Re-

quires the County to undertake an adequate planning process before adding allowed trail uses or authorizing special events not addressed in the trail plan. Since the 2018 plan does not satisfy the requirements in the MOU, no new uses may be added. Trapping, hunting, equestrian and motorized uses must continue to be prohibited on the trail until and unless the County completes a planning process and drafts a new plan adding such uses in accordance with the requirements in the MOU.” The correspondence that has given both the green light, and now red, on the inclusion of snowmobiles to SSLT recre-

ation, has left people confused.

After the Polk County Sheriff’s Department stated the trail was closed to snowmobilers via a message posted on Social Media, it was repeatedly shared. It reignited the controversy that sees two very passionate sides fighting for what they believe the fate of the SSLT should be.

It is hard to say when any definite and final answers will be given. In the closing of Bergey’s letter he said, “We value our partnership with Polk County and we want to continue to work together to develop, manage and operate the trail.”

Rep. Magnafici reflects on her first month in office MADISON – On January 7th, I was sworn in as the State Representative for Wisconsin’s 28th Assembly District. The first 30 days of the 2019-2021 legislative session are behind us, and I’ve been honored to work for my hometown district for Magnafici the past few weeks.

Although there is a lot of work ahead, I’m proud of what we have accomplished so far.

As I campaigned across Polk, St. Croix, and Burnett Counties this past summer, it was clear that protecting insur-

ance coverage for people with preexisting conditions was a major concern for residents. I promised that if I was elected, I would fight to protect those with preexisting conditions.

On January 22, I followed through on that promise by providing my first testimony in the State Assembly in favor of the Preexisting Conditions Guaranteed Coverage Act. This act will guarantee that no person, even those with preexisting conditions, may be denied health insurance, no matter what happens to the Affordable Care Act. This act passed the Assembly with wide bipartisan support, with sixteen Democrats joining Republicans to

vote in favor of the bill.

I have also cosponsored a bill that will provide a tax cut to middle class Wisconsinites.

The bill will return the State of Wisconsin’s surplus revenues to the taxpayers. The residents of Wisconsin are responsible for these surpluses, and it is common sense that those extra revenues should be returned to them. I look forward to voting in favor of this bill when it reaches the Assembly floor on February 12.

Assembly Republicans have also spoken out against late term abortions in recent weeks. Following the Virginia legislature’s introduction of a bill that would allow late term abortions up until minutes

before an infant’s birth, I stood alongside many of my fellow Assembly Republicans at a press conference in which we denounced such legislation, and I promise to vote against any similar legislation if it should reach the Assembly floor.

There is still a lot of work to be done. Wisconsin residents face significant challenges related to mental health and substance abuse. In the months ahead, I will work to enact legislation that increases access to programs that assist people with those issues. These issues affect people of every background and walk of life, Republican and Democrat alike. Both parties have acknowledged the

need to come up with solutions for those mental health and substance abuse issues, and I look forward to working with the legislature and Governor Evers to address these problems together.

As the legislative session continues to progress, I look forward to hearing from the constituents of the 28th Assembly District. I will be planning town hall listening sessions in coming weeks, and my office can always be reached by phone at 608-267-2365, or by email at rep.magnafici@legis. wisconsin.gov.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 13: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Homework and Hangout; 4:30 p.m. Confo Class; 5:45 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Youth Event-Square One; 7 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, Feb. 14: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Feb. 15: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 9 a.m. Congregational Giving Meeting; 10 a.m. Worship/Sunday School; 11:30 a.m. Congo’s Kids Have Talent Show.

Monday, Feb. 18: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 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.

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

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

Friday: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 13: 6 p.m. Confirmation Class.

Sunday, Feb. 17: Elim 8:30 a.m. Holy Worship; 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School, Bible Study Based on Andy Griffith Show; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time, Property Committee; 10:15 a.m.

Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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, Feb. 13: 9:15 a.m. Paul Oman Bible Study at Wapo Bible Camp; 1 pm Pastor Lori at Amery Nursing Homes; 6 p.m. Confirmation and JAM at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls; 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal at Deronda.

Thursday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day; 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls WELCA; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference at Luck.

Saturday, Feb. 16: 8 a.m. Men in Mission at Little Falls.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Worship with Holy Communion at Deronda; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Little Falls Presidents’ Weekend Dinner.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 7 p.m. NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 13: 7 p.m. Council.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 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, Feb. 13: 6 p.m. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Church Council.

Thursday, Feb. 14: 8 a.m. Bible Study Here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir & Sunday School.

Monday, Feb. 18: 6-10 p.m. ARQG. Tuesday, Feb. 19: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 13: 6:15 a.m. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, Feb. 14: 11 a.m. Priscilla at Eva Wilson’s; 1 p.m.

Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 3:15 p.m. CEF Party Club at Elementary School; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

Saturday, Feb. 16: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Monday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m. Bible Marathon Class; 7 p.m. Bible Marathon Class.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 9 a.m. Quilting; 10 a.m. Staff Meeting.

FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor

Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

Thursday Bible Class 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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 Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 p.m. Praise and Prayer Night.

3rd Sunday of the Month: 4 p.m. Journey Women.

Mondays: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer (Moms who gather together each week to pray for our schools and children).

Wednesdays (when school is in session): 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Free Family Meal; 6:15-7:30 p.m. Kids Club (Kids Club is a

Helping Widows, Orphans and Refugees “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.”

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he Bible is as clear as can be on the issue of helping those in need. There are hundreds of passages throughout the Old and New Testament telling us to help widows, orphans and refugees.

Refugees are sometimes referred to as foreigners or sojourners, but the point is the same. We should help those in need. Around the world, we see a rise in a petty, mean-spirited nationalism that wants to blame their country’s problems on the foreigners in their midst. Many nationalists argue that foreigners are changing their countries, making them unrecognizable. But what really threatens to change our countries, more than the foreigners in our midst, is when we stop treating widows, orphans and refugees with care. This is not simply a religious or spiritual issue, but a question of ethics and social justice. How should decent human beings help those in need?

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Amery Free Press Your Comunity Newspaper for over 125 years 215 S. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-8101 There is a Biblical curse for those who refuse to help the widow or orphan: “Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless. If you do and they cry out to me, I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless.” (Exodus 22:22-24 NIV) On the other hand, if we do what we can to help those in need, we will surely be blessed. – Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ... place wher eyou get to experience the excitement of worshipping God with songs, games and a Bible study with your friends!); 6:15-7:30 p.m. DW Youth Group (Meets in the Teen Center Building. For students in grades 6-12. Real life topics... real life answers! Invite your friends!)

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 13: 9:15 a.m. Paul Oman Bible Study at Wapo Bible Camp; 1 pm Pastor Lori at Amery Nursing Homes; 6 p.m. Confirmation and JAM at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls; 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal at Deronda.

Thursday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day; 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls WELCA; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference at Luck.

Saturday, Feb. 16: 8 a.m. Men in Mission at Little Falls.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Worship with Holy Communion at Deronda; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Little Falls Presidents’ Weekend Dinner.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 7 p.m. NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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, Feb. 13: 12 p.m. TableTalkMen; 1:30 p.m. Abigail Circle; 5 p.m. Youth Cafe; 5:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Confirmation Class; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Thursday, Feb. 14: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle.

Friday, Feb. 15: 5 p.m. Amery Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 1 p.m. Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

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, Feb. 13: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Thursday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day. Sunday, Feb. 17: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Monday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 10 a.m. Polk Burnett Dementia Coalition at Balsam Lake.

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.

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

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

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

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, Feb. 13: 9 a.m. Mass.

Thursday, Feb. 14: 10:30 a.m. Communion Service at Golden Age Manor; 6:30 p.m. GriefShare Meeting.

Friday, Feb. 15: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Saturday, Feb. 16: 10 a.m. - 3:30 pm RCIA Retreat; 4 p.m.

Mass.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 6:30 p.m. RCIA; 6 p.m. Parish Council Meeting.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Feb. 15-Saturday, Feb. 16: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Feb. 17: 8 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Feb. 15-Saturday, Feb. 16: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, Feb. 17: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m.

Confirmation.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 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, Feb. 13: 9:15 a.m. Paul Oman Bible Study at Wapo Bible Camp; 1 pm Pastor Lori at Amery Nursing Homes; 6 p.m. Confirmation and JAM at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls; 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal at Deronda.

Thursday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day; 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls WELCA; 9:30 a.m. Apple River Conference at Luck.

Saturday, Feb. 16: 8 a.m. Men in Mission at Little Falls.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Worship with Holy Communion at Deronda; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Little Falls Presidents’ Weekend Dinner.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 7 p.m. NUIC Council at Little Falls.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 13: 5:30 p.m. All Church Supper; 6 p.m.

Kid’s Blast, CREW, Adult Study; 6:15 p.m. Youth Worship Practice.

Thursday, Feb. 14: 3:15 p.m. CEF at Clear Lake Elementary School Commons; 7 p.m. Family Valentine’s Dessert Night.

Friday, Feb. 15-Sunday, Feb. 17: LBBC Marriage Retreat.

Sunday, Feb. 17: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation, New Member Class; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Practice; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders at Ridgeview.

Monday, Feb. 18: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Margaret Peterson’s.

Tuesday, Feb. 19: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:45 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s.

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 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.

Corinne Ardyce Littlefield Corinne Ardyce Littlefield, age 89, of Amery, formerly of Turtle Lake, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery.

Funeral arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. www.williamsonwhite.com

Connie Damon Connie Damon, age 63, of Spooner, formerly of Amery, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation for Connie Damon will be from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery.

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

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

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OBITUARIES

Dean G. Dietrich

Eugene Morris Johnson

Dean G. Dietrich, age 78 of Scandia, loving Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 8, 2019.

Preceded in death by parents, George & Dora; ssiblings, Marion (Bob) M Meirhaeghe, Lloyd Dietrrich; brother-in-laws, Doug J Johnson, Glenn “Sonny” J Johnson.

Survived by wife, Lois; c children, Laurie (Greg) V VanElsberg; Annette ((Dennis) Forster; grandssons; Grant & Reid VanElsb berg, Christian & Dawson F Forster; brother, Richard ((Hope), brother-in-law, Roger (Lois) Johnson; sister-in-laws, Sharon Dietrich, Rosceal Johnson, Carol Johnson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Dean was born in 1940 to a farming family. He graduated from Clayton High School in WI. Dean answered the call to serve his country and did so proudly as a soldier in the Army, after his discharge he married his wife, Lois. He had a career with Cummins Diesel that spanned over 40 years. Dean’s passions led him to the outdoors, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing & snowmobiling. The most important aspects of Dean’s life were his strong faith, and the strong love he had for his family.

A Celebration of Dean’s Life 2 p.m. Sunday, February 17 with visitation one hour prior at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Interment in Marsh Lake Cemetery in Clayton, WI at a later date.

Roberts Family Funeral Home of Forest Lake is assisting with the arrangements, 651-464-4422, RobertsFamilyFH.com.

Eugene Morris Johnson, age 81 of Amery, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at his home in Amery.

Gene was born at home on February 26, 1937 in T Tower, Minnesota to his p parents, Walter and Teressa Johnson. He attended E Embarrass Public Schools iin Embarrass, MN and g graduated from high school iin 1955. Gene received his B Bachelor of Arts from the U University of Minnesotta-Duluth in 1959 and his M Masters of Arts from UMD iin 1963. He was united in m marriage to Wanda Pederson in 1959 and the couple made their home in Amery where they raised their three children, Craig, Paul and Sarah. Gene began his teaching career at Amery Public Schools in September of 1959 and retired from teaching in May of 1990. He loved the outdoors and environment; trees, plants, birds, and animals. He especially liked working in his yard, gardens, and shrub/flower beds planting and giving away flowers; especially dahlias and gladiolus. Gene devoted time to managing his woods and conservation plots; planting trees, wildflowers and cutting firewood.

He enjoyed fishing local lakes, Lake Vermillion and camping/fishing trips to Canada and traveling in his campers. Gene also enjoyed visiting with and spending time with family and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Teresa Johnson and brothers, Albert, Walter Jr., and Richard Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda; children, Craig of Fairmont, MN; Paul of Menomonie, WI; and Sarah (Mark) Crane of Nashua, NH; grandson, Matthew (Kara) Kobernick of Nashua, NH; brothers, Larry (Debbie) of Two Harbors, MN; Reinhold (Pat) of Tower, MN; sister in law, Evelyn Johnson of Aurora, MN as well as other family and friends.

Funeral services will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Amery with a visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to the service at the church. A private family interment will take place at a later date at the Amery Cemetery.

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

Dayla Rae Poach Dayla Rae Poach age 48 of Amery, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Golden Age Manor surrounded by friends and family after a 3-year battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer.

Dayla was born on Octtober 25, 1970 in Barron, W WI to Donald and Shirley P Poach. She attended school iin Boyceville, WI. Dayla e enjoyed spending time with ffamily and friends, her cat S Spigems, being outdoors, rriding horse, bird watching, ssnow shoeing, four wheeliing and scenic drives in her ttruck.

Dayla was married to the love of her life Russell J. Olson on June 11, 1994 in Menomonie, WI. Together they ran a construction business. Dayla was widowed on June 23, 1995.

She owned and operated Artworx, a screen-printing business in Boyceville, WI from 2001-2006.

Dayla is preceded in death by her husband Russell, parents Donald and Shirley Poach, and sister Dawn Miller.

Dayla is survived by her dear friend Scott Riley, cat Spigems, special friends Jennifer Young, Rachel Lawson, Kathy Schultz, Katie Cran, Joe Penard, Judy Johnston and Ann Schnell, brother Don Poach (Judy), sister Diane Poach (Jim), sister Daneen Lahn (Eric), nieces and nephews and many other loving friends and family.

A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Williamson White Funeral Home in Amery, WI. A private burial will be held at a later date for close friends and family.

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.

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This recipe was given to me by a friend from Hutchinson, MN. years ago. It has been around for a long time. Make it a few days before you plan to bake muffins. This batter can be refrigerated for 6 weeks and make a few muffins at a time whenever you want them. Just think, hot muffins for any meal quickly without mixing.

SIX WEEK BRAN MUFFINS Combine in large bowl: 3 c. sugar 1 quart buttermilk 5 tsp. soda 1 c. veg. oil 4 eggs Combine and add: 5 c. flour 2 tsp. salt Add and combine: 1 box (15 oz.) raisin bran cereal (or 7-1/2 c. from a larger box) When ready to make muffins, put batter into lined or sprayed/greased muffin cups so they are half full.

(Bake the amount of muffins you want.)

Bake at 400˚ for 15 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Make these yummy little meatballs to enjoy. It’s a nice way to use ground beef in a little different way.

BARBECUED MEATBALLS Combine well: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk 1 c. cooking oats 1/2 c. chopped onions 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. pepper Shape into 1” balls and put in a 9x13” baking pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 350˚ for 18-20 minutes.

Meanwhile combine in saucepan and bring to a boil: 1 c. ketchup 3/4 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. chopped onion 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Pour over the baked meatballs and bake for another 12 minutes.

Cream well: 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. softened butter Add and combine: 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 2 T. milk Combine and add mixing until combined: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 c. chopped apples 1/2 c. raisins (optional) 1/2 c. broken walnuts (optional) Put into a sprayed/greased 5x9” loaf pan. Bake at 350˚ for 35 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Let set in pan for 10 minutes, then remove loaf and put onto wire rack to cool. Makes 1 loaf.

Pop popcorn as you usually do to make 7 quarts of popped corn. Put into very large bowl.

Meanwhile, bring to boil in saucepan and simmer rapidly for 5 minutes: 2 c. brown sugar 1 c. butter/margarine 1/2 c. white corn syrup 1 tsp. salt Add quickly and stir constantly while simmering rapidly: 1 tsp. soda Remove from heat and add and stir to combine: 1 tsp. vanilla While still really hot, drizzle over popcorn and stir well to coat.

Put coated popcorn into a larger baking pan or cookie sheet with sides and bake at 200˚ stirring every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Put onto waxed paper and let cool enough to handle and break into pieces. Then enjoy.

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CALIFORNIA HOT DISH Crumble and brown in skillet until done, then drain: 2 pound ground beef Put into a 3 quart casserole dish.

Put on top: 2 packages (16 oz. ea.) California blend vegetables Add on top: 1 package (16-24 oz.) frozen hash browns (or bit more if you want) Combine and pour over all: 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1/4 c. milk 1 small jar Cheese Whiz Bake, uncovered, at 350˚ for an hour or until vegetables are done.

Serves 4-6.

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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 Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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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 ďŹ&#x201A;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.

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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 Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is This Normal?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Challenges of Grief,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grief and Your Relationships,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why?â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guilt and Anger.â&#x20AC;? 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. â&#x20AC;˘Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. â&#x20AC;˘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.

TEENSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;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. TOPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Granica scores 30 in Osceola, record is 18-1

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls basketball team improved to 18-1 with one regular season game remaining when it defeated Osceola 64-38 on Feb. 8 in Osceola.

While both teams shot a similar percentage from the field, Amery was able to fire off an additional 15 shots and pull away at the free thrown line with double the attempts and 11 more made free throws.

The Warriors also dominated the boards, 41-24 and committed just seven turnovers while forcing the Chieftains into coughing up the ball 13 times..

Madelyn Granica added gaudy numbers to her already record-setting scoring and rebounding career tallies - with 30 points and 15 rebounds - bringing her career marks to 1,773 points and 921 rebounds.

Julia Engebretson added nine points, four rebounds and a block. Abby Schmidt contributed seven points, two steals and two assists.

Also scoring for the Warriors were Drew Granica (four points, four rebounds, two assists), Lydia Monson (four points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block), Amanda Edwards (four points), Ella Schmidt (three points, nine rebounds) and Morgan Brotzel (three points, two steals).

Osceola (9-11) received 14 points, three rebounds and two assists from Mattea Johnson.

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Peterson scores 29 in win over Chieftains

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery boys’ basketball team picked up a 63-47 road victory on Feb. 7 against Osceola, bringing its season record to 4-13 with five regular season games remaining.

The Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and made 10-of-20 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, their defense produced 13 steals.

Tyler Peterson uncorked a 29-point performance that included four 3-pointers. He also led the team in steals, with four. Galen Coy added 14 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Jeremiah Sillman also sank four three-pointers to finish with 12 points and added a team-high six rebounds.

Noah Rademaker was the team assist leader, with five, and added six points, four rebounds and two steals.

Wyatt Luchtenberg contributed two points, Kenny Lepak, two steals, and Mason Bosley, three assists.

Osceola (1-14) received 13 points and eight rebounds from Logan Maxon.

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Tyler Peterson scores a layup. Peterson scored 29 points in the victory.

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Wrestlers place second at regional, have five champs

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s wrestling team hosted a WIAA Division 2 wrestling regional tournament on Feb. 9 and claimed a second-place team finish while crowning five regional champions and qualifying a total of seven wrestlers for the sectional meet.

Mason Tylee (18-4) earned the 120 pound championship with a 26 second fall over SCC’s David Olson (21-14) and a 17-4 major decision over Osceola’s Lucas Sedivy (26-13).

Walker Ingham (32-8) was the top wrestler in the 126-pound weight class, pinning Osceola’s Dan Nelson (4-14) in 2:50 and defeating Somerset’s Tyler Hantsbarger (34-6) by a 6-2 decision.

Jordan Penard (31-8) dominated at 132 pounds, pinning SCC’s Erik Collins (17-21) in 2:15 and L/F/G/S’s Landyn Johnson (25-13) in 3:01.

Mike Smith was the 160-pound champion, pinning Osceola’s Ezekiel Lowney (6-7) in 1:48.

Matt Knutson (18-17) also qualified for sectionals with a second-place finish at 170 pounds. Knutson pinned C-W/PF’s Lanze Patrow (6-9) in 1:59 and SCC’s Braeden Bloom (6-9) in 4:52, but lost to champion Logan Johnson (30-9) of Osceola by way of a 5:24 fall.

Robert Beese (19-2) earned Amery’s final sectional qualifying spot with a second-place finish at 195 pounds. Beese pinned L/F/G/S’s Dominic Caroon (29-8) in 5:49 in the semifinals and then met him again in the second-place match, winning by rule.

Champion Justis Knutson (24-4) of C-W/PF defeated Beese by a 8-3 score in the championship match.

Ending their seasons with third place regional finishes were Joseph Wentz (8-15, 113 pounds) and Austin Schleusner (9-10, 145 pounds).

Placing fourth were Sam Kelling (13-19, 106 pounds), Oscar BRickel (12-19, 182 pounds), Chance Schroeder (3-17, 220 pounds) and Jeffery Setzer (1-3, 284 pounds).

Keaton Tollakson (9-21, 138 pounds) placed fifth.

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The Amery Warriors wrestlers took second at the regional tournament Saturday. Front Row L-R: Kale Hopke, Mason Tylee, Jordan Penard, Michael Smith, Walker Ingham. Back Row L-R: Keaton Tollakson, Matt Knutson, Robert Beese, Austin Schleusner, JC Wentz, Chance Schroeder, Oscar Brickel.

Team Scores Osceola 236.5, Amery 233, St. Croix Central 156.5, Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/Siren 156, Chetek-Wyerhaeuser/Prairie Farm 102, Somerset 78

ERIC PAULSON

Kale Hopke was champion at 160 pounds

ERIC PAULSON

Jordan Penard was champion at 132 pounds

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Mike Smith was champion at 152 pounds

Hurricanes dominate Warriors, 7-1

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ hockey team found itself in one of its toughest games of the season on Feb. 5 when it traveled to Hayward and was defeated 7-1 by the Hurricanes.

“Hayward is a really solid team,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “We really struggled to get pucks to the nets, and the ones we

ERIC PAULSON

Walker Ingham was champion at 126 pounds

did, their outstanding goalie was right on it.”

Hayward (18-4) outshot Amery (13-7), 42-34, and neither team was able to convert on their combined seven power play opportunities.

Hayward, however, did manage to score five goals in the first two periods, taking advantage of a 3322 shot advantage.

Eight minutes into the third period, the Hurricanes had build

their lead up to 6-0, but Amery’s Nick Bush disrupted the shutout attempt by scoring at the 8:30 mark off a Miles Troff assist.

Adrian Troff tallied 35 saves in the Amery goal.

Hayward received two goals and two assists from Tyler Asp and another two goals and one assist from Cole Asp while Gavin Abrick tallied 33 saves.

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Mason Tylee was champion at 120 pounds.

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Friday February 8th McFarland 8 vs Amery 0 Saturday February 9th Amery 0 vs Black River Falls 7 Sunday February 10th Monroe 5 vs Amery 1 Goal by Gavin Humpal Unassisted

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Warriors down Cameron in conference match-up The Clear Lake Warriors boys basketball team extended its conference record to 8-1 and 16- 1 overall with a victory over conference foe the Cameron Comets on Monday, Feb. 11.

The Comets came to town in second place in the Central Lakeland conference with a 7-2 record and 14-3 overall. One of the Comets conference losses came at the hands of the Warriors on Jan. 4 by a score of 91-74.

This time around the around the Warriors took the early lead and were up on the Comets 23-17 midway through the first half. The Warriors stretched their lead to nine points and had the advantage at the half, 38-29.

The second half saw the Warriors extend their lead to double digits and thanks to solid play on both ends of the court, closed out the game winning 72-54.

Leading in the scoring department for the Warriors was senior Bailey Blanchard who racked up 24 points. Also scoring in double figures were Bryce Hacker with 17 and Marshall Cain.

Blanchard also was strong on the boards, pulling down 13 rebounds. In addition, Hacker earned a double-double with 12 rebounds.

Croix Hughes and Tyson Blanchard led in the assist department with four apiece.

Head Coach Jason Sargent commented after the game. “I am so proud of how this team has taken the season one game at a time, and have come together at the most important time of the year.”

Sargent continued, “Our five seniors are true leaders both on and off the court and the program wouldn’t be the same without them.

These players have their minds set on some big goals and I hope we can achieve them all, they certainly deserve it.”

Next up for the Warriors will be a road game against the Prairie Farm on Thursday, Feb. 14.

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Bryce Hacker goes up strong for two of his 17 points.

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Marshall Cain elevates for a shot against Cameron.

Warriors blast Somerset

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s seventh-ranked girls’ basketball team dominated Somerset, 71-29, in Amery on Feb. 5, jumping out to a 41-8 halftime lead.

Leading the way with 19 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and an assist was Madelyn Granica. Lydia Monson hit 3-of-5 three-point attempts on her way to an 11-point and three-steal night.

Ella Schmidt also reached double figures with 10 points and added six rebounds, two assists and block.

Keeping the scoring balanced, Abby Schmidt and Morgan Brotzel each contributed nine points, and Drew Granica added eight. All of Brotzel’s points came on 3-pointers. Abby Schmidt added seven rebounds, while Brotzel and Drew Granica each tallied four assists. Drew Granica also had one block.

Other Amery scorers were Mikayla Peterson (two points, four rebounds), Drew Meyer (two points) and Julia Engebretson (one point, two rebounds).

Amery (17-1) won the rebound battle 37-28 and collected 10 steals as a team while turning the ball over just six times. Somerset’s record now sits at 5-13.

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Madelyn Granica is double teamed after grabbing her own rebound and is fouled, sending her to the line for two free

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Ella Schmidt drains a basket at the 10:24 mark of the first half to give the Warriors a 12-4 lead.

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Five Clear Lake wrestlers advance to sectionals

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Ashton Duden won the title at 220 pounds.

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Korey Katts was second at 152 pounds.

Ivan Ruble was champion at 145 pounds.

Leslie racks up 21 points against Northwood

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

NICOLE ANDERSON

Shane Larson second at 113 pounds..

NICOLE ANDERSON

Sam Dusek placed second at heavyweight.

Clear Lake girls overpowered by Cameron

Northwood edges Clear Lake girls

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake’s girls basketball team fell to 11-7 on Feb. 8 with a 40-70 road loss to Lakeland Central Conference’s No. 2 team from Cameron.

Brooke Cress led the Wrriors with 12 points while Megan Zimmer contributed eight points and five rebounds. Maddie Rosen added five points and nine rebounds.

Also scoring for Clear Lake were Madison Zimmer (four points, two rebounds, three steals), Julianna Rosen (three points, four rebounds), Lizzie Rosen (three points, two rebounds), Jassmyn Warner (two points), Rayne Vangsness (two points) and Chelsey Paulson (one point). Lily Hacker pitched in four rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Cameron (13-6) had four players score in double figures - Tori Gerber (18 points), Hanna Zimmerman (15 points), Payton Sevals (14 points, 11 rebounds, six steals) and Maddie Wall (12 points).

Clear Lake’s girls’ basketball team suffered its first back-to-back loss of the season on Feb. 5 when it traveled to Northwood and lost a close 2934 game to the Evergreens.

Julianna Rosen led the Warriors (11-6) with 12 points, nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals.

Meanwhile, Maddie Rosen tallied seven points and three bounds. Madison Zimmer pitched in five points and three assists, and Lizzie Rosen, three points and two rebounds. Rayne Vangsness wrapped up Clear Lake’s scoring with two points and also contributed three assists.

Megan Zimmer added three rebounds and three steal, and Lily Hacker notched two rebounds.

Northwood (14-5) was led by Julia Manor with 13 points, six rebounds and two assists. Northwood currently sits in third place in the Lakeland-Central Conference standing while Clear Lake slipped to fourth.

Clayton’s girls basketball team picked up a 59-21 home win over Northwood on Feb. 1 behind a 21-point effort by Alison Leslie.

The Bears (18-0) had three players reach double figures scoring. Behind Leslie was Kiana Fall with 12 points and Kailey Ketz with 11. Fall was also the team steal, assist and rebound leader with seven, five and three, respectively. Ketz pitched in five steals as well.

Also contributing three rebounds each were Isabelle Magnuson and Jaedyn Bussewitz. Bussewitz finished with nine points and three assists on top of that.

The only other Clayton scorer was Kennedy Patrick, with four points. She also snagged three steals.

Northwood (14-5) was led by Julia Manor with seven points.

Ketz scores 23, Bears down Prairie Farm

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Clayton girls basketball team maintained its undefeated record on Feb. 8 with a 62-26 shelling of Lakeland-Central Conference foe Prairie Farm in Prairie Farm.

Three Bears (19-0) reached double figures with Kailey Ketz leading the way with 23 points. Alison Leslie added 16 points and Kennedy Patrick, 14 points. Patrick also had three steals and a block and Leslie, three steals and two assists.

Kiana Fall racked up eight assists, four steals and four rebounds while scoring four points. Also scoring for the Bears were Jaedyn Bussewitz (two points, three steals), Tierra Vance (two points) and Abbie Schradle (one point, two rebounds). Isabelle Magnuson tallied four rebounds, two steals and two assists.

Prairie Farm (10-8) was led by Cara Miller with 11 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Clayton is currently ranked No. 2 in Division 5 behind Black Hawk and has four games remaining in the regular season.

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Clayton, Clear Lake Girls Basketball bracket

Amery Girls Basketball bracket

@Drummond

#10 Luck

WIAA 2019 Girls Basketball Tournament ­ Division 3 [Last Updated: 02­10­2019 ­ 3:40PM]

TBD

Regionals

Tue, Feb 19 7:00 PM

#15 Winter

Sectional #1

Fri, Feb 22 7:00 PM

Sat, Feb 23 7:00 PM

Sectionals

Thu, Feb 28 7:00 PM

#9 Somerset

@Amery

#8 Saint Croix Central #5 Northwestern

TBD

#12 Spooner

@Hayward

#4 Hayward

@ New Richmond

#3 Bloomer

#11 Ellsworth

#6 Baldwin­Woodville

#7 Osceola

#10 Barron

@Bloomer

#8 Prairie Farm

TBD

#2 Prescott

Feb. 12 #9 Adams­Friendship @Nekoosa

#8 Nekoosa #5 Elk Mound @Elk Mound

#12 Viroqua

#9 Barron Co­op

#1 Superior

#6 West Salem #7 Altoona @Altoona

#10 Black River Falls

Feb. 19

TBD

Quarterfinals ­ February 28

#4 Westby

#5 River Falls

@Arcadia

@New Richmond Sports Ctr

Thu, Feb 14 7:00 PM

#4 New Richmond

TBD

Sectional Champion

Wessman Ice Arena

#3 Baldwin­Woodville Co­op

@Stratford

@United Civic Center

2:00 PM Sat, Feb 23

Thu, Feb 14 7:00 PM #2 Stratford

#6 Amery Co­op

@Hudson Sports Ctr

Thu, Feb 14

#2 Hudson

#5 Wittenberg­

TBDBirnamwood

@Little Chute

#4 Little Chute

@ Spooner

#9 Xavier

@Clintonville

#8 Clintonville

TBD

TBD

TBD

#11 Tomahawk

@Oconto Falls

@Amherst

#2 Amherst

#6 Oconto Falls

#1 Kewaunee

#7 Peshtigo

@Peshtigo

#10 Northland Pines

Sectional #2

Regionals

Feb. 14 or 15

@Kewaunee

Feb. 19

@ Menomonie

@Wrightstown

#1 Eau Claire North

Feb. 12

TBD

@Hobbs Ice Arena

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@ Denmark CONTRIBUTING WRITER

@Sheboygan Falls

#9 Chilton

@Brillion

Warriors shut out Regis, 10-0

@ Black River Falls

Championship ­ March 2

Thu, Feb 14 7:00 PM

@Westby

TBD

#2 Prentice

Sectionals

Feb. 22 or 23

@Freedom

WIAA State Championship

Tue, Feb 19

7:00 PM

Sectional Champion

#3 Wrightstown

Sectional Champion

#1 Freedom

#7 Somerset Co­op Tue, Feb 12 7:00 PM

TBD

@Flambeau

#10 Thorp

Fri, Feb 22 7:00 PM

Feb. 22 or 23

@ Ashwaubenon

@Prentice

Sectionals

@Wessman Ice Arena

#3 Arcadia

#10 Grantsburg Co­op

#7 Flambeau

Regionals

TBD

@Gilman

Semi­Finals ­March 1

@Somerset Co­op

@West Salem

@Gale­Ettrick­ Feb. 14 or 15

Trempealeau

Tue, Feb 12 7:00 PM

#11 Mauston

#11 Greenwood

@ Altoona

@Dunn Country Ice Arena

#8 Menomonie

Sectional #1

TBD

@ Oconto Falls

#3 Owen­Withee

@Owen­Withee

#15 New Auburn WIAA 2019 Boys Hockey Tournament [Last Updated: 02­03­2019 ­ 3:10PM]

#1 Gale­Ettrick­ Trempealeau

Regionals

Sectional Champion

Boys Hockey bracket

#6 Gilman @Prescott

@McDonell Central Catholic

#12 Eau Claire

Immanuel Lutheran

#13 Cornell

@Clear Lake

#14 Rib Lake

@Prairie Farm

@Osceola

Sat, Feb 23 7:00 PM

#4 Clear Lake

@Baldwin­Woodville

#5 McDonell Central Catholic

@Northwestern

Thu, Feb 28 7:00 PM

#1 Clayton Division 3 @Clayton Thursday, March 7 Semifinals

#1 Seed vs. #4 Seed #16 Turtle Lake #2 Seed vs. #3 Seed

1:35 pm #9 Lake Holcombe

@Saint Croix Central

Sat, Mar 2 7:00 PM #2 Frederic

Sectional #2

Sectionals

#1 Amery

@Frederic

Sat, Mar 2 7:00 PM

2019 FEBRUARY 12,

TBD

#8 Brillion

#5 Southern Door

@Southern Door

#12 Sturgeon Bay

#9 Medford

#4 Sheboygan@Hobbs Ice Arena Altoona Tue, Feb 12 7:00 PM

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assists. Jackson Henningard added two

two goals and three assists.

Grady #8 Altoona Co­op Martin also had one goal. #3 Kiel

Other earning assists were Justin The Amery Warriors put on a show

Walter (three), Brown (two), Brett for its Feb. 9 Parents’ Night hock#5 Marshfield boys Pake

Forrest (two), Parker ey game, shutting out Regis/Altoona/

Griffin (two), @Kiel

#11 Two Rivers

Fletcher Kjeseth (two), Marty Hellie, McDonell (6-15) by a score of 10-0 at the @Chippewa Area Ice Ridge Sigsworth and Troff.

Miles Amery Ice Arena. @Cedar Grove­Belgium Thu, Feb 14 7:00 PM #6 Cedar Grove­ Adrian Troff saved all nine shots “Senior night is always a great night, Belgium

faced while the his teammates rattled but I never know if we are going to #4 Chippewa Falls

Sectional Champion TBD off a gaudy 65 shots. come out on fire said

or not focused,”

#7 Denmark

“I was happy for Adrian to come Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

back, help out his teammates this year “Tonight, the energy in the building

@Denmark and then pick up a shutout on senior wasHobbs Ice Arena awesome, and we really tore it up #10 New Holstein

#3 Hayward

night,” Coach Henningsgard said. in the first.”

five @Valders

The Warriors (14-7) rattled off

first period goals, including three by @Hayward Sports Ctr Thu, Feb 14 7:00 PM #2 Valders

Mac Smith - his third coming at the

15:17 mark of the period on a power #6 Ashland Co­op

play.

“We switched up the lines and things #7 Rice Lake clicked right away,” Coach Henningsgard said. “Mac really benefi ted.”

@Rice Lake Hockey Arena

Amery added another four goals in

Tue, Feb 12 7:00 PM

the second period, including Smith’s #10 Chequamegon Co­op fourth at the 15:08 mark. @Hobbs Ice Arena Then Asher Page scored the game’s #2 Eau Claire final goal 13 minutes into the third Memorial

period to complete his hat trick.

Smith finished with four goals and

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AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Feb. 13– K-8 Breakfast: Frittata Wrap, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Grahams, Pear Slices.

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Intermediate School Lunch: Chili, Twister Breadstick, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Mixed Veggies, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Tuna Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Chili, Twister Breadstick, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Mixed Veggies, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Cold Cut Deli Sandwich.

High School Lunch: Chili, Twister Breadstick, Saltine Crackers, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Mixed Veggies, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad.

Thursday, Feb. 14– K-8 Breakfast: Bacon Egg Scramble, Assorted Bread, Cereal, String Cheese, Pineapple Chunks.

High School Breakfast: Bacon Egg Scramble, Assorted Bread, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, String Cheese, Pineapple Chunks.

Elementary School Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Garlic Breadstick, Peaches, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate School Lunch: Macaro-

ni & Cheese, Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Breadstick, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Sidekick Frozen Fruit.

Middle School Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Chicken Alfredo, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Breadstick, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit.

High School Lunch: Build Your Own Pasta Bar, Italian Diced Chicken, Meatballs, Italian Cheese Sauce, Marinara Sauce, Garlic Breadstick, Green Beans, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad.

Friday, Feb. 15– K-8 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, Grahams, Peaches.

High School Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, Grahams, Peaches.

Elementary School Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Mesquite Chicken Drummy, Cornbread, Baked Beans, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Tuna Sandwich.

Intermediate School Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Mesquite Chicken Drummy, Baked Potato Bar, Dinner Roll, Saucy Black Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Pudding, Tuna Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Mesquite Chicken Drummy, Baked Potato Bar, Dinner Roll, Saucy Black Beans, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Cold Cut Deli Sandwich, Pudding.

High School Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Mesquite Chicken Drummy,

Baked Potato Bar, Dinner Roll, Cheezy Broccoli, Saucy Black Beans, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Pudding.

Monday, Feb. 18–No School Tuesday, Feb. 19– K-8 Breakfast: Mini Donuts and Hard Boiled Egg, Lumberjack, Cereal, String Cheese, Mandarin Oranges.

High School Breakfast: Mini Donuts and Hard Boiled Egg, Lumberjack, Cereal, Cereal Bar-Strawberry Cheerio, String Cheese, Mandarin Oranges.

Elementary School Lunch: Warrior Burger, Sidewinders, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate School Lunch: Warrior Burger, Beef Hot Dog on a Bun, Sidewinders, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle School Lunch: Warrior Burger, Beef Hot Dog on a Bun, Sidewinders, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

High School Lunch: Warrior Burger, Beef Hot Dog on a Bun, Sidewinders, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, Feb. 13– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken Fajita Wrap Or Yogurt, Cheese Stick, &

Muffin, Carrots With Dip, Black Beans, Rice, Pineapple, Orange Smiles, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Oatmeal Bar, Cinnamon Roll, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Chicken Fajita, Chicken Strips, Chicken Caesar Salad Or PB & J “Uncrustable”, Vegetables/ Dip, Rice, Black Beans, Milk, Strawberries, Pineapple.

Thursday, Feb. 14– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Oatmeal, Pop Tart, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli Or Calzone Or “Goldfish Bowl”, Spaghetti Sauce, Vegetables With Dip, Grapes, Sliced Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Pancake, Sausage Stick, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Stromboli Or Bosco Sticks Or Garlic Cheese French Bread, Caesar Salad, Sliced Peaches, Applesauce, Pudding Cup, Milk.

Friday, Feb. 15–No School Monday, Feb. 18–No School Tuesday, Feb. 19– Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Sausage Pizza, Graham Crackers, 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 Stick, Pop Tart, Cereal Bar, Muffin, Ham & Cheese Sandwich*.

High school lunch: Pizza Sticks Or Italian Flatbread Or BBQ Pork Sandwich, Corn, Garden Salad, Apples, Cookie, Sliced Pears, Milk.

Amery High School students partner with Cardinal LG-Amery Amery High School students, as part of their fall semester Tech project, built a functional glass transportation rack for Cardinal Laminated Glass in Amery.

The idea for the partnership was generated

by Amery High School Tech teacher, Mr. Josh Ganje, who got the inspiration from a unique program offered by the Eleva-Strum High School. The Eleva-Strum students run a company within their school where students learn about manufacturing, and can gain firsthand experience by building, and selling fabricated items at the request of local SUBMITTED

Participating students were Kaleb Justice, Carter Cloutier and Tristan Madison.

businesses and farms.

The partnership with Cardinal LG is the first such project for the Amery High Students. Led by their teacher, Mr. Ganje, the students learned how to create technical drawings, cut, welded, ground, and assemble the steel rack.

“This was an excellent opportunity for Cardinal to team up with the Amery High School. Students were able to develop “hands on skills” as they learned metal fabrication, customer service skills, and interpersonal skills working with the maintenance staff here. They did an outstanding job building a glass transport rack from the ground up! We look forward to working with them again on future projects.” C. J. Kanerva – Cardinal LG Maintenance Manager.

Participating students were: Kaleb Justice, Carter Cloutier, and Tristan Madison.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Family Storytime: Wednesday mornings (10:30 am).

Family event. Books, songs, movement activities, and a craft! Come on in and join the fun! Drop-in program.

Homeschool Club: Second Friday, monthly (9:30-11:30 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: Mar 5 & Apr 2 (3:45-4:45 pm). Grades 1-5. Mar 5: Use your creativity to create an original piece of artwork. Registration required for each date (call or visit amerylibrary.org/kids). teens@4: Third Tuesday, monthly (4-5/5:30 pm). Grades 6-12. Hang out, have a snack, and do a different activity each month! Registration required each month (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ teens).

TAB (Teen Advisory Board): First Friday, monthly. We'll be meeting the second Friday in March (Mar 8) (4-5 pm). Grades 6-12. Talk about books, share your ideas for future teen & kids

events, have snacks, and more. Registration required each month (call or visit amerylibrary.org/teens).

Book Club for Kids (Grades 4-5): Thursday, February 14 (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 Rowling. Registration required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/kids).

No School Day: Monday, February 18 (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.

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.

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.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 7th and we will discuss A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline.

This book tells the story of the woman who appears in Andrew Wyeth's immensely famous painting, Christina's World. Copies available at the Amery Library.

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

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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, February 28th from 4:00-7:00 PM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of the Libraryâ&#x20AC;? may shop early (from 3-4).

The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, March 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.

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Evelyn Rose Warwas Evelyn Rose Warwas, baby girl, 4 lbs 13 oz, was born January 6 to Crystal Warwas of Webb Lake.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Thor is a Flame Point Tabby with piercing blue eyes. He is an adult gentleman at five years of age.

Thor came to the shelter when his owner passed away.

He is looking for a new home that enjoys a quiet, loving cat. In his previous home he enjoyed short trips outdoors for hunting and adventure. He lived with another cat and two small dogs. This sweet kitty needs a home.

Cat owners in the Midwest are glad their pet doesn’t need to be taken outside three times a day to relieve themselves. This small luxury does however come with a cost. Litter box etiquette for the cat family is forefront during the long, indoor hibernation of winter.

People who adopt cats often have litter box questions and the questions usually evolve around how to be sure the new cat uses the litter box. We recommend that new adopters have at least 1.5 litter boxes per cat or one more litter box than they have cats.

So if you have one cat, you need two litter boxes; two cats, three litter boxes. Some cats just don’t like sharing litter boxes, and this ratio lets each cat claim his own.

You may have fewer than 1.5 litter boxes per cat and your cats might be fine with it — that’s certainly possible. But one cat may become tired of sharing and opt to seek out another place to potty. Before he decides that your bathroom rug suits him just fine, you’ll

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want to offer him his own litter box.

With all of the windows and doors shut up tight all winter, you will want to keep the litter box smell to a minimum. That means you will have to scoop the box

daily or multiple times each day.

Replace the litter at least once a week, if not twice.

Even if you scoop every time your cat uses the litter box, you’re bound to miss some and even a tiny bit gets stinky over time. To combat this, regularly dump out the litter, wash the box with soap and warm water (not ammonia-based cleaners — ammonia can make the smell worse), dry it and put fresh litter in.

Replace your litter box once a year. Over time, your cat’s claws and your scooper can make small grooves in the bottom and sides of your litter box. These grooves are harder to sterilize and can hold onto odor.

Using a litter mat in front of your box keeps the litter from getting tracked all over the house and makes clean up easier – you just tip the mat over a trash can.

Choose a mat your cat likes. A sisal litter mat entices them to scratch the mat which makes even more litter fall off.

By trimming the long hair from the underside of your cat’s paw will help leave litter in it’s place. The hair doesn’t need to be cut too short, just trimmed to be next to the paw pads.

A little litter box etiquette will help to keep everyone happy over the long winter. Keep your pets indoors during these frigid months, safe and warm.

Spring time temps are on the way. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 or online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

National FCCLA Week is Feb. 11-14 The Clear Lake Chapter is celebrating National FCCLA Week February 11 through the 14. The meaning behind our club, Family Career Community Leaders of America, is to help build leadership skills among today’s youth. The club mission is to encourage personal growth.

We strive to promote public knowledge of our club and always welcome new members who are interested in becoming involved with community service while enjoying making new friends.

Many members participate in STAR events each year, several earning their way to state or national competition. Also this year, one of our members, Samantha Kelly, is running for state office. Participation is encouraged from grades 7 through 12.

Contact any member for further information and see us on the Clear Lake High School web site.

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Mental Health - Resiliency workshop Feb. 28 For a second year, Northwest Alliance Community Foundation is partnering with the Mental Health Task Force of Polk County to offer an afternoon workshop on an important aspect of mental health - resiliency. What is it?

Why is it important? How can we strengthen resiliency in ourselves and others? Staff from the Mental Health Task Force and Northwest Passage will bring their expertise to our table.

When: February 28, 2019 from 1:00 – 4:00

Where: Polk County Government Center, East Conference Room (2nd floor), 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Cost: $10 per person Registering and paying in advance ensures your place and helps us with planning.

• Online using PayPal http://www.northwestalliancecf.org/ . Then, please email us with the name(s) of those attending this workshop - hq@northwestalliancecf.org.

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If you need to pay by check, please send it to: NACF, PO Box 111, Frederic, WI 54837.

Please include the names of the individuals who will be attending the training from your organization.

This workshop is for nonprofits, teachers, law enforcement, county employees, healthcare workers, community leaders and the public to gain an understanding of resiliency and learn tools to address it.

The event is open to anyone who wants to join the conversation.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The NEW catalog is out 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.

"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.

Babysitter Training by the Red Cross for ages 10-15. Learn and practice the skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. If possible, bring a life-size baby doll to class. Sat, Feb 16 from 9 a - 3:30 p. Fee $46. Pre-register through Community Ed. Inspired Menopause! An Empowered Approach.

Menopause includes many well-known physical changes & emotional, mental, and spiritual shifts not as easily recognized. The best news . . . this potent transition offers possibilities different and better than what you ever imagined or expected. This is not your mother's menopause! Register for one, two or all three

classes each focusing on a different theme. Details in full catalog. Tuesdays, Feb 19, Mar 5 and/or 19 from 5-6:15 pm. Fee $20 per week OR all 3 weeks for $45.

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After School Martial A Arts Club to introduce c children to Kyuki-Do w where they will have ffun challenging themsselves. For boys & girls, 44K through grade 5. Ten M Mondays; Feb 25 through M May 6 (skip March 11) aftter school until 4 p in the E Elementary. Fee $100 for 110 weeks includes worko out uniform. Pre-registter with Community Ed. Basic Fly Tying - Learn to tie your own flies and enjoy the satisfaction of catching fish on flies you created! Class will include selection of materials, use of tools and techniques. All necessary materials provided & some tools available. If you have taken one of John Carlson's Fly Tying classes, you can attend for free, but you must still pre-register. Five Tuesdays, Feb 26 through April 2 (skip March 12) from 6-8 p. Fee $45, pre-register with Community Ed. Ben Franklin: An American Sage He was once America's preeminent scientist, but there is so much more to explore about his life. Join us for this first in a series on the founding fathers to explore Franklin's life and his role in shaping America. March 4 from 6-7:30 p with Kevin Iverson. Fee $15.

Pre-register with Comm Ed. Hunter Education DNR: Ages 10+ welcome.

Certificate is not valid until age 12. Parents and adults encouraged to attend. Anyone born on or after 1/1/73 must have completed a hunter ed course to purchase any hunting license in WI. Pre-registration

is required BEFORE the pre-class meeting - class size is limited. Pre-class meeting - 6-6:30 p on March 7 for students and parents. Bring DNR ID #, pick up materials, ask questions, sign the DNR paperwork. Mandatory classes March 19, 21, 23, 25, 26 & 28 from 5:30-8:30 p. Call 1-888-936-7463 if you need a DNR ID#. Fee $10, pre-register with Comm Ed before March 7.

OPEN GYMS AND RECREATION Pickleball - Open Gym in the High School on Wednesday nights from November through March.

This mini-tennis game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, racquetball and badminton played with wood, composite and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. From 6-8 p (closed March 13). No fee. Just show up. We have extra paddles and will show you to play.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun?

Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available for play. Parents/Guardians 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.

Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sundays: Feb 17 & Mar 3 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate gym – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee.

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

WITC named a 2019 Military Friendly® School WITC has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly® School designation by VIQTORY, the leader in successfully connecting the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities.

“We sincerely appreciate the sacrifices veterans have made,” said WITC President Dr. John Will. “It’s our privilege to make sure we’re doing our part to help them pursue their educational goals.”

As part of WITC’s efforts to provide valuable assistance to veterans, the technical college now has a veteran student advocate available at the New Richmond and Rice Lake campuses.

The veteran student advocate is available to help veterans navigate the college experience each step of the way.

Support includes finding the right proexperiences that might make it harder gram fit, navigating the application and to relate to their fellow students, and enrollment process, providthey might still be dealing ing academic and non-acawith the physical or psydemic support and assisting chological effects of deployin accessing benefits or ment.” obtaining credit for prior To learn more about the training and experience in services available to veterthe military. ans at WITC, visit www.witc.

“Students who are vetedu/veterans. erans and current or prior WITC is grateful to all its service members deserve community partnerships. a different kind of support Your support of the WITC than other students,” said Foundation is essential to Stephanie Smith, veteran student success. For inforstudent advocate. “They mation on how to contribute, have more hoops to jump visit www.witc.edu/alumthrough to access education ni-and-giving/giving. benefits they might be entiA nationally top-ranked Dr. John Will tled to, they have more life college and a designated WITC President

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DEAN’S LIST

UW-Platteville announces Dean's List

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January Warrior Way Winners Back Row: Ethan Tyman, Trinity DeLeon, Aurora Hughes, Liam Davis and Chloe Vendela. Middle Row: Kash Dombrock, Jordan Durm, Westin Ingham, Kiyanna Lindner and Marcus Zacharias. Front Row: Cole Dooner, Leo Jensen, Caydyn Voght and Ashlyn Brown. Absent: Kenzie Nichols-Russo.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in their respective colleges in the fall 2018 semester.

The College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean's List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.50.

UW-Platteville, founded in 1866 and located in Southwest Wisconsin, is home to more than 7,000 full-time undergraduate students. For more information on the university visit uwplatt.edu.

Students from this area on the Dean's List include: Cushing, WI Mathew Dentinger, Engineering Physics Frederic, WI Jaryd Braden, Industrial Technology Management Osceola, WI Dakota Methvin, Software Engineering

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January Warrior Way Big Winners Our Big Winners for the month of January are: Ethan Tyman, Westin Ingham, Caydyn Voght and Chloe Vendela.

Prosecutors: Man asked for video of rape before helping teen

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin man told a 14-year-old Tennessee girl he met online that he'd help her run away when she told him her adoptive father had been raping her, but only if she sent him video proof of an assault, federal prosecutors allege.

Prosecutors said in a complaint filed this week against 31-year-old Bryan Rogers that he drove to the girl's home in Tennessee to pick her up on Jan. 14 once she provided him with the video. Rogers then destroyed the girl's phone and avoided tollways and gas stations on the way back to his home in Madison, Wisconsin — all to avoid detection, prosecutors said.

Rogers is being held at the county jail in Madison. Prosecutors are seeking a grand jury indictment on charges that include sexual exploitation of a child to produce a visual depiction. His attorney,

Marcus Berghahn, did not immediately return a call seeking comment Wednesday from The Associated Press. Berghahn declined comment to reporters following Rogers' initial court appearance Monday.

Meanwhile, in Tennessee, authorities arrested the girl's adoptive father in Monroe County on rape charges, according to online jail records. He is being held on $2 million bail. The AP is not identifying the adoptive father to protect the girl's identity.

Rogers is due in court again Thursday to determine whether he'll remain jail while his case proceeds.

According to an FBI agent's affidavit, Rogers began chatting with the teen on an online gaming platform called Roblox on Dec. 24. Soon after, the girl told Rogers her adoptive father was raping her but that her mother didn't believe her. She told Rogers she was suicidal.

Rogers told her he would help, but that they needed “clear video evidence” so he wouldn't get in trouble

for taking her from her home, the FBI agent said in his report.

“And I know you don't want to do it but I don't exactly want to see your dad rape you either,” Rogers said, according to the conversations found on his phone.

The girl responded: “Bryan do u understand how hard that would be though.”

Rogers then told her he could “get in a hell of a lot of trouble” for helping, unless she could “prove what he did,” according to the FBI agent.

Investigators found a 7-minute video of the girl's rape on Rogers' computer, the FBI agent said. It was recorded Jan. 10 — four days before authorities said Rogers traveled to Tennessee.

When investigators went to Rogers' home on Jan. 31, he initially denied ever meeting the girl in person and said he never went to Tennessee. But investigators returned to the home a few hours later and found the girl hiding in a closet in the basement.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 681 degrees in December.

Local students who received degrees and their fields of study are: Amery, WI Scott Morfitt, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, journalism and English Andrew Zager, Business, Master of Business Administration, business administration Deer Park, WI Jessie Hanson, Business, Master of Business Administration, business administration Marci Meyer, Education and Human Sciences, Master of Education - Professional Development, professional development Osceola, WI Kimberly Donaldson, Nursing and Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, nursing Olivia Willett, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Music Education, music Danielle Zais, Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting Saint Croix Falls, WI Morgan Heichel-Lindgren, Education and Human Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, social studies Turtle Lake, WI Kyle Hamble, Arts and Sciences, Master of Science, data science Congratulations, class of 2018!

UW-EAU CLAIRE NEWS ONLINE Find UW-Eau Claire news online at www.uwec. edu/news. You'll find recent and archived news releases, links to other campus news, upcoming events, a news tips submission form, news media resources and more.

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The Amery wrestling team would like to thank the school and community for their support of our Takedown Cancer event. We especially thank Paul Isakson, Amery Hospital & Clinic, Lake Life Realty/Ryan Hanson, Century 21/Tom Hartmann, Country Financial/Greg Nichols, Amery Discount Liquor, Amery Chiropractic, Dick’s Fresh Market, Farm Table Foundation, and Johnson Motors Chevrolet for their generous donations. Thank you very much!

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UW-La Crosse announces December 2018 graduates LA CROSSE, Wis. - The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December.

UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of the 13 four-year institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. UWL has more than 10,500 full and part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic programs.

UW-La Crosse - www.uwlax.edu - is the state's topranked public or private higher education institution by U.S. News & World Reports for master's degree institutions and has been ranked among the top four Midwestern public institutions for more than a decade. UW-La Crosse remains one of only two Wisconsin colleges to consistently make Kiplinger's Personal Finance's list of the top 100 best values nationwide in public colleges.

Students earning degrees in December included: Dresser, WI Sarah Elmer, Bachelor of Science, Biology Major: Biomedical Science Concentration, Honors Luck, WI Ashley Davis, Bachelor of Science, Psychology Major Osceola, WI Bailey Ethier, Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration Major, Political Science Major Saint Croix Falls, WI Kianna Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Public Administration Major Turtle Lake, WI Meredith Engman, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Major: Organizational and Professional Communication Emphasis, Honors

UW-Stevens Point winter graduates 2018

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Ski for Light Ski for Light attendees at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado: Greg Hoelscher,Amery; Tim McCorcle, Washington; James Brown, Tennessee; Brehim Talibi, Denmark; Barry Tulkki, Amery; Larry Behne, Amery.

Ski for Light is an organization that pairs sighted skiers, as guides, with blind and/or mobility impaired men and women skiers. They train together for five days and then compete in a 5K or 10K race on Day 6.

Tim McCorcle, totally blind, plans to ski the 55K Birkie in Hayward this month.

STEVENS POINT, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees on more than 500 graduates during the university's winter commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15, 2018.

The list of candidates for graduation is listed below.

Frederic, WI Jack Tricker-King, Bachelor of Science, Sociology

It’s Not Today Everything that will ever happen is not today.

Let occasion for surprise await tomorrow, as mystery’s bonds and dread don’t own the way.

A consequence we may sometime have to pay, and face foreboding of a future sorrow; everything that will ever happen is not today.

“Our life can be held in more Able Hands,” we say, and, everything unseen we need not borrow, and mystery’s bond and dread need not hold sway.

A lot of life is work; a lot is play; to be a dull being or adventurous as Kilamanjaro.

Everything that will ever happen is not today Time comes to voice a humble “oops,” or hearty,”Yay!” Good plans He holds for us for our coming morrow.

Drive mystery’s uncertainty and dread away.

For Mom and Dad, guileless girl and growing boy, I pray, a helping huge of joy, a dearth of sorrow.

And mystery will only veil the joy, or spunk display; everything that happens will be a surprise that day.

Carol Morfitt Welch © February 2019 a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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State FFA Alumni representatives named Dave Clausen, center, of Amery FFA Alumni and Jerry Larsen, right, of Unity FFA Alumni serve as the Section I representatives on the Wisconsin FFA Alumni State Council. They are pictured with new state president Cari Sabel of Chilton at the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention held Feb. 8-9 in Stevens Point. Larsen was elected during the convention to a threeyear term, while Clausen is beginning the second year of his three-year term. The Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association works to support the programs and activities of the state’s approximately 21,000 FFA members.

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Bail set for 3 arrested in death of 7-year-old Wisconsin boy MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — Bail has been set for two adults and a teen arrested in the death of a 7-year-old Wisconsin boy who was allegedly beaten, forced to carry around a heavy log and was buried in snow.

The 15-year-old boy charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the death of Ethan Hauschultz of Newton had cash bail set at $150,000 Monday. The Herald Times Reporter says bail for Timothy Hauschultz was set at $100,000 and for Tina McKeever-Hauschultz at $75,000.

They were Ethan's court-appointed guardians.

The complaint says Ethan died last April after being made to carry a 45-pound log outside for punishment while the other boy allegedly kicked, struck and poked him.

The cause of death was ruled to be hypothermia and blunt force injuries to the head, chest and abdomen.

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Larson wins VFW Teacher of the Year VFW teacher of the year Emily Larson , FCCLA Advisor/wellness coordinator.

Emily won at all three levels: local, District and state levels. I 'm attaching two photo with this Pictured above: Judy Sanders, Amery Sr. Vice President, Emily Larson, Teacher of the Year, and Eldon Sanders, Amery Commander.

Pictured below: William Thien, Past National Commander in Chief, V. F. W. State Commander Gundel Metz, Emily Larson, State Auxiliary President Laurel Wiese and National Council member Carol Holmes.

Emily was given recognition at the VFW State Convention in Baraboo, Wi.

Chicago Bears halt pregame perk, ending Packers fan's suit CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have ended a pregame perk that prompted a lawsuit by a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan who wanted to wear the Wisconsin team's green and gold apparel to warmups at Soldier Field.

Bears attorney Paul Greenwalt tells The Chicago Tribune that the team is eliminating the program that allows season ticket holders to attend pregame warmups in a marketing reorganization. He says that means Russell Beckman's lawsuit is no longer applicable.

Beckman, of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, filed the lawsuit in 2017 accusing the Bears of violating his freespeech rights by prohibiting fans from wearing Packers gear at the warmups.

A judge has given the team until mid-February to file for dismissal. The Bears sought to have the case dismissed last year, but the motion was denied.

Spiritual Senses See We can listen well and much as we talk For good causes in usage of holy spirit So we do ask in a special prayer Doing rightful commanded words we need.

Dad of accused killer, kidnapper asks for prayers for victim BARRON, Wis. (AP) — The father of the man accused of holding a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl captive for nearly three months after killing her parents is asking people to pray for the girl's healing.

Patrick Patterson told ABC News that he wants Jayme Closs and her relatives to know his

family's hearts are broken for them. Patterson says he's “very sorry for everything that has happened.”

Patterson spoke after his 21-year-old son, Jake Patterson, appeared in Barron County Circuit Court on Wednesday to waive his right to a preliminary hearing in the case.

The younger Patterson is accused of killing James and Denise Closs on Oct. 15. Investigators say he then kidnapped Jayme and held her captive in a remote cabin before she escaped in January.

Now brother now sister don’t you care In knowing how to use holy spirits ways Anyone must have determination and share Shall trust fine things of life making sense.

Such a wonder now spiritual senses see They help you build up your life style Showing you guided directions you and me Every day can be a mighty one in holy spirit.

It’s called little by little study what your spirit needs Day by day doing justly commanded things for Lord now In all considered respect the spirit built up deeds Beith in Lords will and of his holy kingdom too.

So now for kingdoms sake in holy spirit do believe Do take time to talk in it walk and willingly receive.

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Evers says budget will include closing 'dark store' loophole

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happy Valentine’s Day! What a great opportunity for you to show those in your life how much you care and appreciate everything they do for you. You can surprise them with flowers, candy, jewelry, dinner out, home décor, clothing, coffee, ice cream, etc. Please check elsewhere in this issue for great gifting ideas. Be creative with your Valentine, and have a fun day!

When the Winter conditions finally decided to come this year, it hit hard and now does not know when to take a break. We knew back in December that we would be paying for the mild weather we were enjoying but I am personally thinking that maybe we have had enough. Yes Mother Nature, you can take a rest!

I know during this snowstorm we Pounding are experiencing on Tuesday with the schools closed AGAIN, it is diffiPavement cult to think about Spring but the 16th Annual Amery Spring Show Pam Humpal is scheduled for Saturday, April 6.

The Amery Free Press sponsors this h year at the Amery Ice Arena. eventt each Area businesses will be on hand with information on recreation, plumbing, heating, remodeling, construction, lawn & garden, automotive, finances, home furnishings, bathworks, and much more. Businesses who would like to have a display/booth at the Spring Show should please contact me for further details.

The annual Amery Spring Show benefits the Amery Hockey Association, the Amery Area Food Pantry plus presents a scholarship to a local graduate. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 6.

And now it is time to switch gears to a Sports column…Congratulations to the following area wrestlers

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for advancing to Sectionals, and Good Luck on Saturday at Neilsville and Independence. *Shane Larson, Clear Lake 113# *Mason Tylee, Amery 120# *Walker Ingham, Amery 126# *Jordan Penard, Amery 132# *Ivan Ruble, Clear Lake 145# *Mike Smith, Amery 152# *Korey Catts, Clear Lake 152# *Kale Hopke, Amery 160# *Matt Knutson, Amery 170# *Robert Beese, Amery 195# *Ashton Duden, Clear Lake 220# *Sam Dusek, Clear Lake 285# Also Good Luck to the following as they begin playoff games… *Amery Hockey is at Baldwin Thursday, February 14 *Clayton Girls Basketball hosts Turtle Lake Tuesday, February 19 *Clear Lake Girls Basketball hosts Cornell Tuesday, February 19 *Amery Girls Basketball received a bye first round, and will host the winner of Somerset vs Saint Croix Central Friday, February 22.

Here are a few tidbits from my “Totally Awesome Book of Useless Information”…

-Queen Elizabeth I had more than 2,000 dresses.

-More presidents have been born in the state of Virginia than any other state.

-Sharks are the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

-Christopher Columbus had blonde hair.

Have a great week, and be careful out there! It has been the kind of days lately that it is wonderful outside just as long as you are inside looking out!

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A glowing streak appears in evening sky, glittering arc, though slender, makes its mark, before and while bright stars slip in by and by, new moon, breaking in above the sea and park.

Reflecting in fond pairs of dewy eyes, while lying back, its light nearly in repose, or viewed by eyes miles apart, dream or fantasize about the one they’d be with at day’s close.

Caressing strands of raven black or gold or gray, that faint, slim lighting in a distant line, soon to advance and beam a broader way, reminding us of a dear valentine.

The one we claim and hope for, Valentine, whom, in moon or sun or clouds we like to view, today, tonight, and years to come be mine, and, in new moons of the future will be you.

Carol Morfitt Welch © February 2019 a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promised Tuesday that his first state budget proposal will close the “dark stores” loophole that allows big box retailers to save millions of dollars in property taxes by assessing the value of their active stores as if they were vacant.

Local governments have been leading the push to close the loophole that results in stores like Menards and Lowes getting lower property tax assessments, costing local governments tax revenue. The Legislature considered a bipartisan bill last session, but it died amid opposition from the state chamber of commerce.

Evers, speaking at a meeting of the Wisconsin Counties Association and later to reporters, also said he would propose more spending on guards at the troubled Lincoln Hills juvenile prison while delaying its closure; oppose a Republican income tax cut plan ; and direct a review of air permits granted for the Foxconn Technology Group project .

Evers will introduce his budget at the end of the month. It's certain to meet resistance in the Republican-controlled Legislature, which was already diverging with Evers on how to pay for a 10 percent income tax cut plan.

Both Republicans and Democrats alike worked together last session on trying to solve the “dark stores” issue but could not come to agreement.

The bill last year died under opposition from the state chamber of commerce and mega-stores that argued the current assessment practice has long been the standard in Wisconsin.

Recent court rulings in Wisconsin and other Midwestern states have helped retail giants lower the value placed on their stores for property tax purposes. The retailers have increasingly argued successfully that they are overtaxed and should pay the same on active property as one that is closed and vacant.

Evers said what's happening now isn't fair and shifts the property tax burden to other smaller businesses and homeowners in the community.

“Having large big box stores have the property tax levied at a level as if the building is empty is absolutely a non-starter with me,” Evers said. “It should be fair for all and in order to do that we have to close that loophole.”

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald did not immediately return messages seeking comment.

Vos opposed the “dark stores” bill last session, saying he was concerned about raising taxes on the retailers.

Voters in 17 Wisconsin counties and six municipalities in November approved a non-binding resolution calling for a closure of the loophole.

On other topics, Evers said he: — directed the Department of Natural Resources to review air permits granted to Foxconn Technology Group. That review has not begun but Foxconn officials told him they are not concerned, Evers said.

— would include additional funding to hire more guards at the Lincoln Hills juvenile prison, while delaying closure for at least a year while work proceeds on designing smaller facilities.

Evers said the delay, first announced last week, was not “ideal” but the process can't be rushed.

Current law requires the prison to close by 2021, but Evers and counties working on the new facilities say that timeline is unrealistic.

— doesn't support the Republican income tax plan because it taps budget reserves to pay for it.

Evers prefers all-but-eliminating a manufacturing and agriculture tax credit to pay for the middle-class tax cut, something Republicans oppose.

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Gary’s Electric......................................69 Tac Two ................................................. 65 Division 2 Shoreview .........................................58.5 Dick’s Fresh Market .........................47.5 High games: Chris Wolter 205, Rico Lopez 219, Jim Swanson 206, Rod Gehrman 202, Bob Gillis 268246-222, Todd Zemke 228, 243.

High series: Rod Gehrman 590, Bob Gillis 736, Todd Zemke 651.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Noah Insurance................................62.5 Club 53 ................................................58.5 Division 2 Northwest Communications .........60 Chet Johnson Drug ............................ 56 High games: Chuck Williamson 202, Bill Peterson 214-209, Wade Prindle 224-248, Tim Kjeseth 216, Will Schaffer 200-210.

High series: Chuck Williamson 572, Bill Peterson 596, Wade Prindle 656, Will Schaffer 587.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................62.5 Preferred Lawn...................................50 Division 2 Alibi.........................................................64 Amery Fire Department ................61.5 High games: Dave Fox 212, Billy Vierkandt 210-219, Denis Carteron 201, Ryan Christenson 208, Jerod Wollan 235-201, Beau Gorres 246241-214.

High series: Billy Vierkandt 597, Denis Carteron 562, Lee Jones 567, Jerod Wollan 632, Beau Gorres 701.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Northwest Communications ..........78 Better Self Wellness ..................... 66.5 Amery Fire Department ...............53.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug .............................72 Club 53 ................................................... 45 Bremer Bank........................................ 45

Our baby sister is turning 80 on February 16th

Happy Birthday, Phyllis

High games: Patty Talbot 210155, Katie Lauterbach 189, Shelby Cockrell 185, Marcia Clark 176-169, April Boe 176-155, Cheryl Sobottka 176, Gwen Wold 173, Andrea Karpenski 170, Bette Elmer 165, Cindy Hardina 163, Janet Martinson 160, Linda Mullendore 159, Sherry Martin 155, Deb Vincelli 151, Jodi Chelberg 151.

High series: Patty Talbot 506, Marcia Clark 476, Katie Lauterbach 460, Janet Martinson 454, Shelby Cockrell 454, Gwen Wold 451, April Boe 450, Andrea Karpenski 442, Cindy Hardina 430, Bette Elmer 429, Deb Vincelli 428, Linda Mullendore 426.

Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 22 of 28 Countyline Dairy.................................48 No Wick’s Moravitz .........................38.5 Becker’s Trucking ............................... 38 Bowlin Buddies................................36.5 Spare Time........................................... 36

Clear Lake Auto ....................................31 Austads Super Valu.............................31 Little Debbies ...................................... 29 High games: Michelle Hollister 234-185, Mitzi Hawkins 215-200, Deanne Moravitz 197-177, Kathy Eggers 183, Brenda Levine 180, Connie Graber 176, Judy Ullom 176.

High series: Michelle Hollister 566, Mitzi Hawkins 550, Deanne Moravitz 504.

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 23 of 28 Countyline Dairy.................................50 No Wick’s Moravitz .........................45.5 Spare Time............................................43 Becker’s Trucking ...............................40 Austads Super Valu...........................40 Bowlin Buddies................................36.5 Little Debbies ...................................... 36 Clear Lake Auto ...................................33 High games: Deanne Moravitz 213, Lori Larson 201-178, Heidi Van Heuklom 193-176, Judy Ullom 181, Connie Graber 180-179, Orreen Nottom 180.

High series: Lori Larson 542, Deanne Moravitz 535, Connie Graber 519, Heidi VanHeuklom 515.

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Presidents’ Weekend Dinner Sunday, February 17 11:30 am-1 pm Menu: Roast Beef or Pork, real mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberries, rolls, dessert, beverages FREE-WILL OFFERING (Carry-outs available 715-268-9409)

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Irvin C. Clemmens Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR91 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth Septem-

ber 23, 1938 and date of death November 7, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 31 U.S. Highway 63, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 1, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West

Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar January 22, 2019 Ronald L. Siler Williamson & Siler, S.C. 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-6806 Bar Number 1022083 (Feb. 5, 12, 19)

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Call to Order Roll Call Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of minutes of January 10, 2019, regular meeting & Caucus minutes Treasurer’s Report Approval to Pay Bills Business • Town Clean-up day Plans • Cemetery/Hall Mowing • Department Reports 1. Roadman Report 2. Clerk’s Report 3. Chairman’s Report Public Comment (MAX 3 min.)

Date & Time of Next Meeting: Regular Board & other meeting dates • March 14, 2019 at 7 p.m. - Voucher Approval at 6:45 pm • April 2, 2019 - SPRING ELECTION • April 11, 2019 - Open Book 9 am-11am • April 23, 2019 - BOR 10am-12pm • March ??, 2019 at 7 pm - Planning Committee Meeting Adjournment

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Kenneth E. Quilling Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR10 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth November 25, 1931 and date of death November 25, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 753 115th Street, County Road C, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested per-

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 5, 2019 Attorney Barry C. Lundeen 110 Second Street, P.O. Box 469 Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3200 Bar Number 1011860 (Feb. 12, 19, 26)

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Katryna Saphira Walter By (Petitioner) Branden Micheal Przybygien By (Co-Petitioner) Keven R. Przybygien Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 19CV35

name of the person listed above: From: Katryna Saphira Walter To: Katryna Saphira Przybygien Birth Certificate: Katryna Saphira Walter 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 March 6, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

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John Severson 4-16-1937 - 2-9-1999 Pop, we miss you so much each day since you left us 20 years ago.

“You are forever in our hearts”.

Love always, Your Family

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NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the

The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications for one (1) regular member and one (1) second alternate to serve on the Board of Adjustment committee. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: Office of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by February 21st, 2019. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

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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.

IN LOVING MEMORY

Thinking o of you on V Valentine’s Day, M Marianne.

Love, John

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sons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 15, 2019.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

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High hopes as Milwaukee Brewers begin spring training

BY JAY COHEN AP SPORTS WRITER

David Stearns is a popular guy these days. At the grocery store. Pumping gas for his car. Out for lunch or dinner.

Everyone wants to talk about the Milwaukee Brewers.

“They are excited for the start of baseball season,” said Stearns, who was promoted to president of baseball operations last month. “They are excited to see what can happen this year. From my perspective, that's all I can ask. It's a great feeling for all of us to recognize the level of engagement our fan base has.

It certainly makes the job that much more enjoyable when that kind of response occurs.”

Next up is the hard part.

Milwaukee is looking to build on a breakthrough season after it won the NL Central last year and made it all the way to the NL Championship Series before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.

Reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich anchors a potent lineup, and right-hander Jimmy Nelson could help the rotation after he missed last season following surgery on his right shoulder.

But the Brewers haven't made consecutive playoff appearances since 1982 and 1983, and the already tough NL Central looks even better than it did a year ago.

“We were close. We got really close to what we wanted to accomplish as a team,” Yelich said. “We have had some time to sit back and reflect on the season and those feelings. You want those feelings again.”

Pitchers and catchers report to Phoenix on Thursday, and the first full-squad workout for Milwaukee is Feb. 19.

NEW LOOK The Brewers upgraded their catching situation when they finalized an $18.25 million, one-year contract with Yasmani Grandal in January. The 30-yearold Grandal hit .241 with 24 homers and 68 RBIs last year for the Dodgers. But the switch hitter struggled in the playoffs at the plate and behind the dish.

“He's right there with any catcher in baseball as far as being one of the best catchers in the game on both sides of the ball,” outfielder Ryan Braun said. “He makes us significantly better. It's an exciting move.”

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Polk County, Wisconsin PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING February 19, 2019

The Village of Clayton Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at the village hall at 133 Clayton Avenue East, Clayton, Wisconsin. The applicant or a representative must appear at that time. Written evidence, testimony, or comments, if any, must be delivered in person at the hearing or by mail to the village office at PO Box 63, 111 Clayton Ave. West, Clayton, WI 54004.

NLR Rentals requests a rezoning from I-1 Industrial to R-2 Two-Family Residential. The address of the property is 112 Clayton Ave. East, Clayton, WI 54004.

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Manny Pina, veteran journeyman Erik Kratz and prospect Jacob Nottingham also are in the mix behind the plate.

THEY'RE SET Overshadowed a bit by Yelich's MVP performance, Lorenzo Cain also delivered in his first season with Milwaukee after agreeing to an $80 million, five-year contract in free agency. The smooth center fielder set career highs with a .308 batting average, a .395 onbase percentage and 30 steals. Cain helps set the table for the middle of Milwaukee's order, so the Brewers are hoping for a similar performance in 2019.

“Whatever happened last year is over with,” Cain said. “It's time to turn the page and get ready for this year.”

THEY'RE NOT Orlando Arcia struggled for much of last season, but he was great in September and October. The 24-yearold shortstop hit .333 with three homers and four RBIs during Milwaukee's run to the NLCS. Manager Craig Counsell thinks Arcia could help the lineup reach another level if he can perform like he did at the end of last year.

“There were some struggles and some rough patches and he finished as the best Orlando Arcia we've seen in a Brewer uniform,” Counsell said.

ROOKIES TO WATCH Keston Hiura is expected to begin the season with Triple-A San Antonio, but the sweet-swinging second baseman could help Milwaukee this summer. The 22-year-old Hiura, who was selected by the Brewers with the ninth pick in the 2017 draft, is considered one of baseball's top hitting prospects after he batted .293 with 13 homers and 43 RBIs in 123 games over two minor league stops last year.

BROTHERLY LOVE The Brewers got Ben Gamel in a December trade with Seattle. The 26-year-old outfielder hit .272 in 101 games with the Mariners last year. Gamel's brother, Mat, played for Milwaukee for parts of five seasons.

“He was really excited. I grew up following the Brewers because of him,” Ben Gamel said.

ON DECK Milwaukee hosts improved St. Louis on opening day on March 28, kicking off a four-game series. The Brewers begin the season with 10 straight games against the NL Central.

TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

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Call Meeting to Order Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 7. Presentation and Approval of Bills 8. Discuss/Approve Purchase of Salt/Sand Box Spreader for 1 Ton

Amery Board of Education February 18, 2019

A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, February 18, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

III. Open Session 6:30 pm IV. Spotlight on Education A. Peer Mediation - Intermediate/Middle School Students and Counselors V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/ Department Reports A. Administrator Reports B. Student Engagement Strategic Plan Update - Kate Weisenbeck & Brad Baumgartner VIII. Informational Items A. Legislative Update - Shawn Doerfler B. Montessori Expansion to 4th Grade - Cheryl Meyer C. Policies - First Reading - Shawn Doerfler 1. Closed Session Policy IX. Action Items A. Last Day of School - Shawn Doerfler B. Summer School - Shawn Doerfler C. Personnel X. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g).

XI. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

9. New Business 10. Unfinished Business 11. Adjourn *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published February 12, 2019 - Amery Free Press

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The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the District’s website: www. amerysd.k12.wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.

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Evers, Republicans offer competing income tax cut plans $155,000. The average cut for all filers would be $170, according to the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers told reporters before a joint Evers signaled Tuesday that he will kill legislative hearing on the Republican a Republican tax cut plan for the middle proposal that he can't support the bill. class and unveiled his own proposal, He said the GOP has no plan for fundsetting the stage for stalemate and raising the cuts over the long-term and ing questions about whether any cuts the surplus the GOP is banking on is will ultimately materialize. needed to cover other things.

The GOP proposal calls for tap“I don't think I could possibly sign a ping a budget surplus to pay for a tax cut of that type where the money $340 million annual tax cut. Under going forward is not there,” the goverthe plan, the maximum deduction nor said. would increase 20.6 percent for sinEvers' office then revealed his own gle people making less than $127,000 plan. That proposal calls for cutting and joint filers making less than taxes by about $415 million per year and expanding the earned income tax credit. About half of the cost would be covered by capping Republican-auSteady Hand Farm is looking thored tax credits for manufacturers. for full/part-time help on our The governor's plan doesn't say where Amery Veggie farm. he'd get the money to cover the rest of Apr-Oct • $10-$12/hr plus produce the cuts. Democratic lawmakers said they could work that out as part of a 715-768-0719 larger debate over budget priorities. steadyhandfarm@gmail.com The two parties spent the rest of the day in the Capitol bashFOR RENT ing each other's plans in a fight for headlines.

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Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald tweeted that Evers wants to hike taxes on Wisconsin businesses.

“That's not a tax cut, that's a tax shift to create winners and losers,” Fitzgerald said. “Our plan cuts taxes for families without raising them on anyone else — only creating winners.”

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told reporters before the hearing on the GOP bill that any plan that raises taxes so others get cuts is a non-starter. Rep. John Macco, chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, called Evers' plan “bizarrely complicated.”

Assembly Democrats said at their own news conference that the Republican plan is unsustainable and irresponsible.

The two sides kept at it as the public hearing began in front of Macco's committee and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Revenue and Financial Institutions.

Vos told the committees that there's no guarantee the cuts can be funded beyond the current biennium. But that's no different than any other state project, he said. Republicans

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“The only thing that is different is that we don't believe fundamentally that with such a large surplus we don't have to raise taxes on anyone,” he said.

The committees' Democrats attacked Vos for not working with them on the proposal. State Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca, a former Democratic legislator and an Evers appointee, told the committees that the Republican plan isn't sustainable given how economic swings can affect the state surplus.

“When you take this approach it leads to ... deficits,” Barca said.

Despite Evers' opposition, Republicans scheduled a vote on their plan in the Assembly committee on Wednesday and a full floor vote in the chamber on Feb. 12. Vos said he thinks there's still a chance to convince Evers their plan is the better option.

In the Senate, Fitzgerald and 14 other Republicans have signed on as co-sponsors but they need two more votes to ensure passage in the 33-member chamber. Asked about the bill's chances, Fitzgerald spokesman Alec Zimmerman said only that the caucus was still working on next week's schedule.

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OWL: Injuries proved too severe, bird eventually euthanized at Raptor Center FROM PAGE ONE

for an hour on the side of the road on one of the coldest days of the season (-33) for an officer to arrive. Unfortunately, the only option the officer had was to wait for a DNR warden to travel 6.5 hours to retrieve the owl. Jessie shared, “At that point we decided the owl would benefit from coming home with us, instead of freezing to death.”

The family cared for the owl for one night.

They brought the owl to their home. Turning up the heat in the garage, they put her in a padded box with towels, and covered her up to keep her as warm as possible.

When asked about her extraordinary birthday adventure Hailey said, “It was kind of crazy. It was an experience that people normally don’t get to help with. It made me feel good knowing that we could help an

animal. There’s a longer process than you think there is to help an owl.”

The following day the owl was transferred to the Gabbert Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. The Simon’s are unsure of the exact amount of time their new friend was able to for, but later in the week they received word from the Raptor Center that the owl had died.

In an email from the Raptor Center the family was told, “We are very sad to tell you that the adult female Great Horned Owl you found could not be saved, as it’s injuries were too severe. The owl was suffering from severe eye trauma and an irreparable fracture of the right humerus, which extended into the elbow. In cases like these, the kindest act to prevent future suffering is humane euthanasia.

We are deeply grateful to those of you who have

taken the time to help transport or rescue the raptor patient.”

When the Simons asked, “What is the next process for the owl?”

The center responded, “For birds that are euthanized we do our best to use their carcasses to help teach students, veterinarians, and wildlife rehabilitators skills that are applicable to the profession. Even though the outcome for the individ-

ual owl is sad, the body will help teach future generations.”

“We share this planet with more than just humans, beautiful creatures such as this should not be taken for granted. The Raptor Center gave me a greater appreciation for all type of raptors. It’s a place that everyone should visit at least once,” said A.J. Jessie added, “I have

never seen an owl other than maybe at the zoo, so this experience for me was surreal. She was a beautiful raptor. To be able to care for such a unique animal is such a different type of feeling.

Words cannot express the feeling.”

It was definitely a unique occurrence the family will be able to be able to reflect on yearly when Hailey’s birthday rolls around, and

did eventually get her Olive Garden celebration. Now her younger brother Xander has some birthday plans of his own. He shared, “I really liked the owl and I really wanted to keep the owl as my pet. I want one for my 7th birthday!”

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