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February 21 primary will narrow candidate field Polk County Judge and State Superintendent of Public Instruction on the ballot BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ AND SUZANNE LINDGREN SENTINEL PUBLICATIONS
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Paul Isakson offically sells Isakson True Value to Todd Cunningham of Dresser, Wis. on March 1. Cunningham is no stranger to the hardware business, and looks forward to being a friendly face behind Amery’s hardware help desk.
Isakson retires from hardware biz BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Through every leaking pipe, missing tool, and DIY project, there’s been one constant in Amery: Paul Isakson and the local hardware store.
In his 26 years in the hardware business, 63-year-old Isakson has seen his share of challenges. Among them, a battle with cancer more than ten years ago, a hurdle that Isakson tackled with equal determination and persistence. There’s just something in him
that lives for a challenge. “I like coming to work every day and solving problems, taking care of stuff,” says Isakson. “What don’t I like? The hours. I worked seven days a week for years.” Knowing that the process of sell
MADISON, Wis. (AP) —Methamphetamine use has quietly surged in Wisconsin and now rivals opioid abuse as the state’s most serious drug problem, Attorney General Brad Schimel and FBI agents warned the Legisla-
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Judge, Branch 1 Malia Malone—Turtle Lake, Wis.
use increased between 250 percent and 300 percent from 2011 to 2015. The state crime lab saw a 349 percent increase in meth cases during that span; heroin cases the lab analyzed rose by 97 percent over that same period, the report found. ``While public safety
“My parents moved our family to Wisconsin in 1987. I completed high school in Hayward while working at my parents’ small business. I graduated from UWEC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and went to Law School at Hamline. I have two smart and talented teenage daughters who are my rock. “The work that I have done Malone for over a decade for the people of Polk County is diverse and complex. I have
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Committee chair unaware of growing meth problem ture’s criminal justice committees Thursday. Schimel and Justin Tolomeo, special agent-in-charge of the FBI’s Milwaukee office, presented the committees during a hearing with a November law enforcement report that shows meth use in the state has grown at a staggering rate. According to the report,
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Legislators told that meth threat now rivals opioid use BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATEDPRESS
This coming Tuesday, February 21, voters have the opportunity to participate in the Spring Primary Election, narrowing the field in two important races for the April 4 ballot; Polk County Circuit Court Judge for Branch 1, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Three candidates have declared their candidacy for Branch 1 of Polk County Circuit Court; Malia Malone of Turtle Lake, Dave Danielson of St. Croix Falls, and Dan Tolan of Luck. Similarly, voters statewide will choose among three candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction; Tony Evers, Lowell Holtz and John Humphries. Beginning with the judicial candidates, we asked each candidate to touch on four areas; a little about themselves, their experience and background, challenges facing Polk County and what role they would play in solving them, and why they’re seeking the position. Here are their responses.
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experience in nearly every kind of case – complex civil litigation; family; probate; criminal; small claims; review of administrative decisions; Children in Need of Protection and Services; Termination of Parental Rights; mental commitments; guardianships; prosecution; labor and employment; restraining orders; and others. I have successfully handled many cases through the Court of Appeals. When I was a full-time student in law school, I worked part-time as a law clerk at a firm in downtown St. Paul, and then I would return home to the eastern side of Polk County to be a mother to two beautiful baby girls. All the while, I was able to maintain myself as a Dean’s Scholar and eventually graduated near the top of my class. Clearly, I am no stranger to hard work. I also continued my education after receiving my law degree and obtained a Master’s in Public Administration. I will use that knowledge to help get the Court’s budget under control and improve our treatment court. We have a Drug Court, but I believe that we need to expand our treatment court to include a Mental Health and a Veterans’ Court. If someone goes overseas to fight for our freedom and returns with PTSD and engages in behavior that would otherwise be considered criminal, we owe them something more than putting them directly into our criminal justice system. Veterans’ Courts are effective in other counties, and I believe it can work here in Polk County. “Polk County faces many challenges in our criminal justice system: lack of resources; extremely high case-load; time constraints; and mental health issues. I will look to Judge Anderson in Branch 2 as a mentor and leader because I believe we will work together as a team to maximize the use of the current judicial resources to improve the delivery of justice for the people of Polk County. “At the top of the list of challenges; however, is methamphetamine and opiate addition – Polk County has a drug problem and it impacts not just the addict, but their families and the entire community. I will work diligently with Judge Anderson to improve our treatment court so that we can provide services to low-level offenders who want to get help while being tough on the traffickers and dealers. Right now our Drug Court is only open to those facing felony charges. I will work with the Judge Anderson and our District Attorney to implement a diversion program for first-time offenders so that they get help before they ever are facing a felony. This is especially important when we are dealing with defendants who have their children removed from the home because of a drug related issue. We cannot forget that addiction does not just impact the addict. It impacts their family, the social-service system, the criminal justice system and our entire community. Equally, and addict in recovery benefits more than just the addict. “I am seeking this position because I believe that I am the best candidate for the job and because I have deep commitment to public service. I will bring intelligence, experience and compassion to the bench.”
Dan Tolan—Luck, Wis. “I’ve lived in Luck almost my entire
life. My dad was the town Doctor and my mom was a schoolteacher. I have 5 brothers and sisters. We all attended and graduated from Luck Public Schools. I am married to Susan Tolan. Our son Taylor also attended and graduated from Luck. “My 19+ years of experience in family law, real estate, informal probate, and criminal law provide me with a broad background for most of the types of cases that will come before the court. In particular, my expeTolan rience in the criminal field is very important, as a majority of the cases in Polk County are criminal. I have extensive experience in almost every phase of the criminal case including appeals and I have successfully represented the people of Wisconsin in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. As an ADA I have been in court almost every day. I understand what works and what doesn’t work. That is very important due to the fact we have a backlog of cases here in Polk County. My knowledge of the system allows me to have a good insight into how to improve our efficiency in handling the caseload. Even more important than my broad background in multiple different areas of the law and knowledge of the local court system is the fact that I have consistently treated people fairly for the last 19+ years. I have always strived to treat people the way I would want to be treated if I was in their position. That is to listen to them, be respectful and treat them fairly. I think that is the most important quality for your judge. I also believe that my life long ties to this county have provided me a connection and insight into the people of Polk County. “Our biggest challenge at this point is the culture, whether it is the manner in which cases are processed or the huge drug problem we have here. The structure of our system, our short staff, and our inability to handle the overload of cases in a timely manner causes a backlog. I am trying to create a more efficient process of court hearings with Judge Anderson and court personnel. We have already begun working to increase the efficiency of our system by examining the use of mandatory scheduling orders, reducing the number of final pretrial conferences and limiting continuances. In addition, we will be working to reduce the amount of time that juries wait for the court by doing conferences in advance rather than during the trial. We will be trying to create a more customer friendly court system to better serve the people of Polk County. An equally big challenge is our severe drug problem. I will be working to build on the programs that we have that are successful and trying eliminate what doesn’t work. The programs that we do have, need to have infrastructure, community involvement and acceptance in order for them to be more successful. The people in those programs need to be fully invested in not only completing the programs for themselves but to be there to help people behind them. We also need to hold people accountable for their actions and try to make our victims whole. “I believe that I am the right person to be Judge here in Polk County. I want to help to improve the efficiency of our courts so they run on time and minimize wasted court time. I want the people of our county to be proud of our
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Dave Danielson— St. Croix Falls, Wis. “My parents, Themen and Madonna, came from early homesteaders in Burnett County; they raised nine kids in Webster. My wife Kathy is the daughter of Dr. Lloyd and Barbara Olson (St. Croix Falls). Our son David is a graduate student, Danielson and our daughter Sarah is an adjunct biology professor. “For the last 17 years, I have served as Municipal Judge in St. Croix Falls and as substitute Judge in the Municipal Courts of Osceola/Dresser and Webster. I have handled thousands of cases—in 2016 alone, more than 1200. These cover many issues touching our community: drug possession, drugparaphernalia possession, assault/ battery, disorderly conduct, vandalism, truancy, theft, speeding, texting while driving, failure-to-yield right-ofway, reckless driving, and OWI. I have given special attention to juvenile cases, particularly shoplifting cases (e.g. Walmart) involving youth from across our county. “As a longtime resident of Polk County (32 years), I have also served as an attorney and mayor. Throughout 35 years of legal practice, I have earned the trust of many clients, including dairy farmers statewide. My advocacy for them contested, and overcame, unconstitutional practices being applied by the Department of Agriculture. The result has been significant savings for Wisconsin farmers ($250,000 per year statewide). I am proud to have won many social security disability cases, especially for medically impaired veterans. In recent years and in several states, I have helped senior citizens protect their assets from death taxes and the high legal costs of probate, so that they can provide for their latter years and leave a legacy of impact through their families and charities. “My reputation as a trusted elected official began with my work as mayor of St. Croix Falls (1995–98). Misconduct in public office was afoot—by the presiding administration. I sought election to restore public trust in city hall and won decisively. “Polk County must restore public trust in our criminal justice system. In municipal court, at times I have had to send defendants to the county jail. I was deeply disturbed, then, to learn about the jailer who had repeatedly sexually assaulted defenseless female inmates, both in the jail and in the “secured” hallways of the courthouse. This was a grave betrayal of trust, yet no explanation has been offered to the citizens of this county. How could such criminal behavior go undetected for so long? What has been done to prevent the recurrence of such grave injustice? “As circuit court judge, I will ensure that such accountability to the citizens is forthcoming. “Another challenge facing our criminal justice system is the high caseload in Polk County courts. High caseloads prevents the prompt resolution of cases. Case resolutions would be delayed further were it not for communities such as Amery, Clear Lake, Osceola, Dresser and St. Croix Falls, which provide municipal courts for their munic-
ipal citations. As circuit court judge, I would encourage other municipalities to create their own municipal court or to join an existing, neighboring municipal court. This will cut down the caseload at the county level, thus spurring the circuit court to more efficient resolution of cases. “A qualified candidate from outside the courthouse is needed to help restore public trust in our criminal justice system. I will serve with integrity, inside and outside the courtroom and apply my 17 years as a municipal judge. Polk County is our home, and its well-being matters to me.”
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Wisconsin’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Evers, will face Lowell Holtz and John Humphries in the Feb. 21 primary election. Both claim they would scrap Common Core standards and embrace the expanded school voucher program. The two candidates with the most votes will appear on the April 4 ballot.
Tony Evers A lifelong Wisconsin resident, Evers was first elected Superintendent of Public Instruction in April 2009, and re-elected in April 2013. He began his career as a classroom teacher, and has since worked as a principal, school district administrator, Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) administrator and deputy state superintendent. Evers was born in Plymouth, Wis., graduated from Plymouth High School and attended the University Evers of Wisconsin in Madison, earning three degrees: a B.A., M.Ed., and Ph.D. in educational administration. Common Core Evers supports Common Core standards and in 2014 opposed attempts by some Republican legislators and Governor Scott Walker to create a state board capable of overriding the superintendent to re-write education standards. The legislation, Assembly Bill 617 (2013), didn’t make it out of committee before the legislature adjourned. Wisconsin was an early adopter of Common Core and Evers has supported the standards since 2011. School Choice Evers has said private-school voucher programs create “more choices for the few without focusing on their constitutional obligation to serve all of our children.” His campaign website says nothing explicit on vouchers, but does say, “I will continue to stand up for our children, and do what is right for the future of our State no matter their financial circumstance. I will vigorously defend our public schools, so we never pit the haves against the have nots.”
Lowell Holtz Lowell Holtz is running on a platform of change. He promises to SEE SUPERINTENDENT PAGE NINE
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Youth Rec Fair Amery High School hosts their Youth Rec. Fair from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information will be given and registrations taken for community youth activities for children 4 and up. Accepting registrations for youth spring volleyball, soccer and baseball. Information will be provided on youth softball, Boy and Girl Scouts, youth golf, martial arts, bowling, youth football, track and field, and PowerUp. A varsity basketball game follows at 7:15 with free admission. AHS pep band and 5th grade band performers will play pre-game, and ‘Gotta Dance’ featuring grades k-5 and the AHS Dance team will perform at halftime.
FEBRUARY 18 Lincoln Day Dinner The Polk and St. Croix County Republican Parties invite you to a Lincoln Day Dinner with Governor Scott Walker and Congressman Sean Duffy at the St. Croix National Golf and Event Center in Somerset. Reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Meal choices are beef or chicken for $30 per person. Register online at stcroixrepublican.org or mail your check and dinner selection to Pat Peterson at 2004 110th Ave. Dresser, WI 54009. Call 715-7552644 with questions.
FEBRUARY 19 Presidents’ Weekend Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church will host a Presidents’ Weekend Dinner, serving Roast beef or pork, mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberries, rolls, dessert, and beverages for a freewill offering. Dinner will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 19. Carry outs available by calling 715268-9409.
FEBRUARY 21 ‘Wheys to use milk’ Amery Community Ed. invites you to learn how to make a delicious soft cheese (similiar to ricotta) in a short amount of time with a gallon of whole milk. Create your own signature cheese by adding a few herbs and spices, and learn to use the remaining whey. Class will be held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21 at Amery
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Amery-2-Amory Students from Mr. Simonson’s fifth grade class presented details of their recent project to attendees of the February 1 City Council Meeting. Through their recent exchange project with Amory, Mississippi, they’ve not only been learning about similiarities and differences between the communities, but have also started an Amery2Amory program. They’ll be going door to door selling t-shirts with the Amery2Amory logo, and are currently half way to their goal. Proceeds will go to Amery, Wisconsin’s Kops and Kids program at the Amery Police Department, and a similar program in the Amory, Mississippi community. If you’d like to purchase a shirt to support their efforts, contact Mr. Simonson at the school, 715-268-9771 ext. 343, or officer Crystal Zacharias by February 23.
Middle School with instructor Colleen Tolliver. Cost is $14, pre-register with Amery Community Ed. by calling 715-2689771 ext. 220.
FEBRUARY 25 ‘Tales from the Wilds of Alaska’ & Outdoor Expo United Covenant Church in Clear Lake will host their first annual Outdoor Expo on Saturday, February 25 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event features vendors and displays by Anchor Point Archery, On Target Sports, DNR’s Wall of Shame, Antlers by Kause, Joe Bremer, Clear Lake True Value and more. Billy Molls, a Turtle Lake native turned Alaskan game hunter, will also present ‘Tales from the Wilds of Alaska.’
FEBRUARY 26 Amery Lions Ice Fishing Contest Amery Lions will host an Ice Fishing Contest on Bear Trap Lake (South Shore Drive in Amery) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. Entry fee is $5 (kids 15 and under free) with prizes for each fo four divisions, and a grand prize drawing of $500, second prize $250, and third $100. More prizes and raffles after contest.
Skate to Defeat ALS Join Amery Youth Hockey in their support of families dealing with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) on Sunday, February 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. $5 per family to skate, rental available. Event also includes chuck-a-puck and raffle. Proceeds will be donated to the local ALS association.
MARCH 3 St. Croix Falls Author Visit St. Croix Falls Public Library will host best selling author William Kent Krueger at 6:30 p.m. Snacks, a cash bar and quilt auction will also take place. Krueger will be reading from his 2016 best seller ‘Manitou Canyon.’
APRIL 4 Spring Primary Election Voters will narrow the field from three to two candidates for Polk County Circuit Court Judge and State Superintendent of Public Instruction. For more information visit myvote. wi.gov.
APRIL 7 & 8 Amery Spring Show The Amery Free Press will host their 14th annual Amery Spring Show at the Amery Ice Arena, Friday April 7 from 5 to 8 and Saturday, April 8 from 10 to 5. Event features home, garden and recreation businesses from throughout the area. Call Pam now to reserve your space, 715-268-8101.
APRIL 11 Smart Driver Course AARP will sponsor a Smart Driver Course for older drivers who want to help compensate for normal age-related physical changes. Attendees may save money on their car insurance. Class instruction only (no driving) takes places from 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Amery Centennial Hall. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non members. Fee includes handbook. Coffee and cookies provided. Bring your AARP membership card for class dis-
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ONGOING Pickleball Open gym will be held for pickleball players throughout the winter beginning in November. The High School gym will be open for playing on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Cost is free. Inexperienced players welcome.
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.
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Open Gym -Basketball Boys and Girls in grades 4-12 and their families can enjoy supervised free-play basketball on Sundays from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Amery Middle School Gym through March 12. Event is free. (Use north doors)
Open studio Mondays Bring your art supplies and equipment to artZ for an extra bit of guidance during ‘Open studio Mondays,’ every 4th Monday of the month at artZ Gallery in Amery. Get guidance and creative support in finishing your paintings, pastels and mixed media projects. Cost is $5.00, open 10:30 to 4.
Song Cirde Song Circle meets the second Sunday of every month at the St. Croix Falls Public Library (230 S. Washington, St. Croix Falls, Wis.) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call Lia Falls, 715-501-4487.
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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK
The Wisconsin legislature is getting down to business, drafting legislation and creating budgets. The great sausage making process that is governance is underway and the fight over the ingredients has begun. It seems that nearly every legislative session, someone gets it in their head that it would be a great idea to give governments financial and regulatory relief from publishing official documents and minutes of their proceedings in the local newspaper. Last year, a measure that would allow government entities to simply put these documents their website was introduced Publisher on as a bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Stangl Adam Jarchow. The measure did not make the cut. This year, Gov. Scott Walker has introduced the same concept, this time in his budget bill. Some may recall that the budget bill was the delivery method for Jarchow’s measure that stripped local governments of their right to pass shoreline zoning that was more restrictive than state standards. When these types of measures arise, like any other industry, newspapers begin mobilizing, talking with our elected officials to have our side of the story told. Here’s the deal. Governments from town to villages to cities to schools and counties (and many others as well) are required by law to publish certain items. Newspapers get paid to publish these notices. The rates, font and point size of the type are all set by the state. In addition to publishing the notices in the newspaper, Wisconsin newspapers publish all notices on a statewide website www.wisconsinpublicnotices.org. This newspaper also publishes its public notices on its website as well. These additional postings are done at no charge to the governmental entity. The amount of money spent by governments is a small fraction of their total budgets. Studies indicate that two out of three adults read a newspaper in print or online every week. The system isn’t broken. The press and government have a rather complicated relationship in a free society. Our readers entrust us with keeping them informed of how their elected officials are being stewards of their tax dollars. Sometimes, we agree with how things are going, other times we will disagree. That’s how a free society has functioned for over two centuries. I can’t help but be concerned if our elected officials propose legislation that is defeated, then turn around and try to slip the same language in a budget bill in hopes that it gets pushed along and hopefully no one notices until it has already been passed. Rep. Jarchow is in favor of this budget measure. I haven’t heard back from Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, but it is early in the process. I would encourage you to contact Rep. Jarchow at 608-267-2365 or Rep.Jarchow@legis.wisconsin. gov and Sen. Harsdorf at (608) 266-7745 or Sen. Harsdorf@legis.wi.gov to let them know where you stand on the issue. There are so many good ideas that need to be discussed by lawmakers, why waste time on what can only be perceived as a bad bill? The entire measure stinks, in my opinion. Bad idea, bad governance, bad way to legislate. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
The mission continues… DAN YOUNG PRESIDENT, AMERY COMMUNITY CLUB
To promote and meet local business needs, provide added value to our members, and enhance the quality of life within our community. That is the Mission Statement of The Amery Community Club. As the President of the Amery Community Club I have Local the privilege to Voices work with a wonderful board and Dan Young an incredible President Amery group of volunCommunity Club teers who give so much of their time to support our organization. We continue to be a growing and exciting network of fellow business people supporting our local businesses and the surrounding community. Our events include several Commercial Promotions throughout the year including the upcoming annual Easter egg hunt in April, the Annual Awards Banquet in May recognizing business leaders and community servants who have contributed to the local community. The growing
and very popular Music on the River event hosted in June, July and August at the new Danielson Stage has drawn thousands of people into Amery. The Farmers Market on Mondays and Saturdays offer locally grown product
‘I would like to thank all the members, sponsors and volunteers who have worked effortlessly to promote our great community and its businesses.’ Dan Young President, Amery Community Club and crafts from local vendors and the Fall Festival event is always a huge attraction and great time. The Christmas Punch Program, Fall Decorating Contest, Holiday Stroll, Independence Day Fireworks, Light up the town and Parade of Lights add to a busy year and provides our community an exciting list of events. Our monthly meetings cover all the upcoming events, the Mayors State of the City address and
we host several guest speakers throughout the year. Our After 5 Mixers in the summer months allow local business members to showcase their business and host our meetings. This year we will also be recognizing the industrial and manufacturing industry at our October meeting followed by our Annual Christmas Party in December. Memberships include special advertising in local media and on the city website. Sponsorship opportunities are available at special events and ribbon cutting ceremonies welcome new business to our community. We all share the same goal to see Amery continue to grow and flourish. We are always looking for extra participation with our committees and each event requires volunteers on many levels. As spring approaches, we have already begun planning for all this year’s events and look forward to another successful year. I would like to thank all the members, sponsors and volunteers who have worked effortlessly to promote our great community and its businesses. Anyone looking for more information can reach out to myself or any of our board members.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR taxpayers of the Amery area must have the option of re-examining and re-thinking our roll and our amount of extra referendum funding or different funding method options for the Amery School District. Already the state of Wisconsin is considering and working on extra funding for the public schools for the students technology needs so that the districts will not be burdened with this extra expense each year. We don’t need referendum money to pay for school needs that the state is going to pay for instead. We would never consider paying on a car loan that has no termination date and we would never agree to a home loan payment without first knowing exactly how many payments we are required to make in order to fulfill our obligation. It is unethical and unimaginable that the Amery School Board would even consider the thought of asking the taxpayers of this fine school district to approve a referendum payment to the school of almost two-million dollars every year without end and to be used however they wish. This extra funding is never reviewed again — never
reassessed to its current need — never adjusted to the changing educational structures in our district — and without consideration of the excessive burden to the taxpayers and the lowering of their property values due to higher tax assessments. Never ending — 5 years, 10 years, 30 years, 50 years — Never ending. It is a disgrace on their part that they should even ask us to consider such a referendum and it is a disgrace on our part if we are not informed well enough as to their intent and just blindly approve their request for this endless referendum money. Times change — we need to be able to rethink things and be able to reapprove or change things on a timely basis. Even though the school district needs some extra funding sometimes, there are other ways of meeting these needs without an automatic never-ending payment from the taxpayers. A referendum with no termination date gets an automatic No vote. Joseph Goldsmith Amery
Fight fake news with the real thing KEN PAULSON
Fake news is becoming a real problem, according to successive presidents of the United States. Barack Obama described it as a threat to democracy, while President Trump decried it as a threat to his administration. So it must be a big deal. Surely this nation’s inventive spirit can give us something to counter “alternative facts” and bogus stories to give Americans the accurate information they need. Just consider this potential Kickstarter campaign: We’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to invest in the Fake News Eradicator, a content delivery system that will keep you informed in a timely and reliable manner, engage and entertain you and shore up democracy in the process. Among its features: The option of digital or retro packaging Custom-built for your geographic location without the need for GPS Fully portable Built-in fact-checking Creates local jobs; the product is manufactured in the USA by your neighbors. Redesigned daily to meet your changing information needs Family friendly; absolutely pornfree The retro model is delivered to your doorstep and requires no batteries. It’s also guaranteed to be virus-free and has no annoying pop-up ads. Yes, the best way to combat this spawn of new technology is with old technology, circa 1690, the year the first newspaper was published in America. The most effective weapon
against fake news is real journalism. The notion of caring professionals living in your community and writing about your town and government is admittedly very old school, but it has served us well for more than three centuries. We’ve had fake news at the checkout counter since the ‘70s, but there was also the real thing delivered to our doorstep each morning. Obviously print newspapers will one day disappear, but the touchstones of local journalism don’t have to. Keeping an eye on local government, celebrating achievements and telling the stories that shape the fabric of a community have never been more important. For those rolling their eyes because they’re convinced that the local newspaper is “biased” along with the rest of the media, I’d invite you to reconsider. By and large, local newspapers strive for balance for both ethical and business reasons. With newspapers struggling economically, they can’t afford to alienate anyone. That’s why many newspapers have abandoned endorsements. They can’t take the risk of losing a chunk of their readership. Many factors fuel the proliferation of bogus news. In a polarized society, there are certainly cynical partisans who manipulate social media to their own ends. But we also can’t let the American people off the hook. Why are so many Americans unwilling or unable to recognize partisan fairy tales? Who’s to blame when millions of Americans seem incapable of distinguishing the truth from nonsense? Have America’s schools failed to foster critical thinking? The biggest driver of fake news
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The case for illegitimacy!
Opposes school referendum To the editor: The School District of Amery is preparing to bring a non-ending, general fund referendum request for 1.9 million dollars per year before the people. By making this referendum payment automatically renewed every year — with no termination date what-so-ever — the school board is not being responsible in their view of the future of education in Amery, neither are they being considerate of the endless cost to the taxpayers. In as little as five years and certainly in ten years the political and educational scene might be completely different in Wisconsin and in our nation. The method of funding public schools and the amount of funding needed may change. Many students in our area might be attending private schools or online schools for their education — instead of traditional public schools. Things change — With fewer children in the area and the other options available to students, the Amery school population numbers would be expected to decrease. Because of that fact, we as present day taxpayers and all future
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has been the reluctance of the public to pay for information and the subsequent decline of traditional news media. The click culture has revealed a lot about who we are as a nation and what our priorities are. We’ll spend hundreds of dollars on cable TV or $14 on a movie ticket, but we refuse to pay for news and information. In the end, you do get what you pay for. No disrespect to America’s television and radio stations, but those newspapers and websites drive broadcast reporting. Facebook posts on current events come from real news sites that need revenue to stay alive. Unless we invest in journalism — at the national or local level, in print or online — fake news is all we’ll have. Democracy can’t survive on memes alone. There are powerful politicians and their followers who say you can’t believe anything you read in the press. “Trust us,” they say. They want you to believe that America’s news organizations are all just like that strident and sensational cable channel you hate. They suggest that the nation’s 1,300 daily newspapers, thousands of weekly and alternative papers, 1,700 TV stations, 14,000 radio stations, thousands of magazines and thousands of online news sites can all be condensed into the singular “media,” united by a shared political agenda and a disdain for the American people. And that’s the most dangerous fake news of all. Ken Paulson, president of the Newseum Institute’s First Amendment Center and dean of the College of Media and Entertainment at Middle Tennessee State University, is a member of USA TODAY’s
To the editor: 1. Russian Hacking. Solid information that Russians interfered with our Presidential Election favor of Trump. Trumps Lavishes Praise On Vladimir Putin a Thug and Murderer. 2. Clinton received almost 3 million more votes than did Trump. 3. Gerrymandering, in State’s including Wisconsin that rigged the boundary lines in favor of Republican candidates. WI. Just got a court order to address just that. Gerrymandering is redrawing the election districts to give one party and advantage. In other words its Rigged! 4. James Comey, FBI Director and former Bush appointee, who’s shameful legacy with forever go down in history, his unwarranted interference of the election in favor of Trump, using of all things an email sent to Clinton by Anthony Weiner 5. PolitiFacts a fact checking site on the web, score card shows that 66% of Trumps Statements range from Mostly False, to False, to Pants on Fire False! 6. Trumps says he still won’t Release his Tax Returns, is Prima facial evidence that he is hiding something very serious from the American Public. The first President in 40 years to refuse to do so. The whole elections was contaminated by Lies, Fake News, Russian interference, Gerrymandering and an irresponsible FBI Director. Trump has the lowest Favorability of any incoming President in 40 years. Will Trump go down in history with an asterisk before name? Will Trump be seen as Illegitimate! Will Trump be impeached. (There is a Case For All Three) Dennis Klinkhamer Clear Lake, WI
Voter fraud? To the editor: The current administration has made much about voter fraud. They have claimed millions of people have voted that are not eligible to vote. The countries attorney generals are responsible to ensure that the elections are fair and that the vote is actuate. Studies have shown that very few discrepancies exist in our election process. Yet President Trump has ordered an investigation into voter fraud. The conclusion will be that large voter fraud exists. Why is this being done? The results of the elections of 2018 and 2020 are in doubt. Something needs to be done to give Trump & his supporters an edge. The edge will come by using a technique called voters suppression. Because Trump has control of the FBI, thru Mr. Comey and election accuracy is in doubt because of the “investigation” police should be stationed in voting places to insure a fair election. This will be the story we will be told. However, the real reason the police will be placed in the polling places is to keep voters who will vote for the opposition, mostly seniors & African Americans from voting. To intimidate voters to keep them from voting. To suppress the vote to give Trump & his supporters an edge. We should not permit voters suppression in the elections of 2018 & 2020. Matt Charbonneau Balsam Lake, WI
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Osceola man buys axe to ‘blow off some steam’ BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
An Osceola man is facing charges after allegedly buying and axe to ‘chop wood and blow off some steam’ January 31. Authorities r e sponded Lopez to reports of a suspicious male walking around town with a backpack and a bottle of alcohol in the early evening hours. Witnesses reported seeing the man, 23-year-old Rich-
ard J. Lopez, walk from Ace Hardware to the cleaners. Another witness reported speaking with Lopez near the old Osceola Medical Center, where he was kicking the snow and saying that he had lost something. The witness, who was out shoveling, helped Lopez dig through the snow to recover an axe. The witness said Lopez seemed grateful for finding the axe because it belonged to his father. The witness said Lopez offered him a drink of his vodka, and had slurred speech. The witness declined and left to shovel out the coffee shop. When the witness returned to the old Medical Center a short
time later, Lopez was no longer there, but a set of tracks led toward a broken window in the building, and no footprints leading away. He called into the building in an attempt to see if Lopez needed help. The witness returned to the scene the following day with police. Officers discovered widespread damage, including several more broken windows, a broken wooden historical marker, and broken wooden pole. Ace Hardware was able to confirm that an axe had been purchased the following evening by Lopez. A search warrant at Lopez’s
residence recovered a pair of shoes matching the footprints at the old Medical Center, but no axe. Lopez was arrested for trespassing and criminal damage to property. He told authorities that he’d gotten in a fight with his father and left home that evening. He went to fill out a job application, and then went to buy a bottle of booze and an axe ‘chop wood to blow off some steam.’ He then reported going to have dinner at Lucky Panda, followed by a walk near Cascade Falls. Lopez told authorities that while walking by the falls he threw the axe over the edge, and went
back home. Formal charges are pending in this case. This story is based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint or formal charge, which may be amended by the district attorney. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.
Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, February 13, 2017 Nathan Andrew Collier, 36, Stillwater, MN was arrested on February 6 for possession of meth. Timothy A. Lehner, 26, Centuria was arrested on February 6 for possession of meth and meth paraphernalia. Eugene T. Roatch, 33, Balsam Lake was arrested on February 6 for possession of meth and meth paraphernalia. Heather R. Palmer, 33, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 9 for possession of meth and meth paraphernalia. Bradley B. Quinn, 32, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 9 for possession of meth, possession of meth paraphernalia, bail jumping (felony) and obstructing. Matthew Ray Hancock, 29, Amery was arrested on February 9 for bail jumping
(felony). Michael D. Leitzke, 44, Amery was arrested on February 9 for possession of meth, possession of meth paraphernalia and possession of THC (second). Patrick Joseph Larson, 33, Amery was arrested on February 8 for obstructing. Michael Brian Pease, 28, Hawkins, WI was arrested February 8 for possession of meth, possession of THC 2+ offense, Doc Warrant, and obstructing. Robert R. Steele, 46, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 10 for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Cody D. Jantz, 29, Dresser was arrested on February 10 for bail jumping – misdemeanor and probation hold (Doc Warrant). Harlan Chambers Opitz, 26, Luck was arrested on February 10 for domestic vi-
olence and disorderly conduct. Cherie Ann Miller, 22, Hayward, WI was arrested on February 12 for possession of meth paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, probation hold, and obstructing an officer. Leo Steven Martell, 61, Milltown was arrested on February 8 for speeding 70/55, OWI 1st, bail jumping and probation hold. Cole T. Koehler, 22, Clayton was arrested on February 9 for fleeing an officer, OWI 1st and bail jumping. Eugene Thomas Roatch, 33, Balsam Lake was arrested on February 6 for probation hold. Jessica Michelle Hagen, 29, Amery was arrested on February 6 for warrant. Marquita D. Sheffel, 25, New Richmond was arrested on February 6 for failure to appear.
Savannah H. Scheel, 29, Osceola was arrested on February 9 for probation hold. Jimmy J. Hoade, 42, Deer Park was arrested on February 9 for contempt of court warrant. Andrew J. Lehman, 38, Milltown was arrested on February 9 for warrants, City of St. Croix Falls. Andrew John Minnick, 38, Somerset was arrested on February 11 for Polk County warrant. Julie Ann Nelson, 36, Eau Claire, WI was arrested on February 11 for FTA warrant. Benjamin Joseph Julik, 35, Osceola was arrested on February 12 for FTA warrant (Chisago).
Amery Police Report 02/03/2017 – 02/09/2017 02/03/17, 01:35PM, Mental health call 02/03/17, 03:45PM, Assist citizen with property exchange 02/03/17, 07:50PM, Assist other agency 02/03/17, 09:20PM, Welfare check 02/03/17, 11:14PM, Traffic complaint 02/04/17, 12:48AM, Juvenile call 02/04/17, 02:12AM, Assist citizen 02/04/17, 02:43AM, Assist other agency
02/04/17, 03:51AM, Assist other agency 02/04/17, 04:41PM, Assist other agency 02/04/17, 06:57PM, Assist fire department 02/04/17, 07:35PM, Assist citizen 02/04/17, 10:03PM, Disorderly 02/04/17, 10:51PM, 911 hang up 02/05/17, 06:10AM, Assist citizen 02/05/17, 02:20PM, Animal control call 02/05/17, 02:25PM, Motor ve-
hicle accident 02/05/17, 07:41PM, Juvenile call 02/05/17, 09:32PM, Suspicious activity 02/05/17, 11:53PM, Noise complaint 02/06/17, 01:20AM, Traffic stop, OWI 3rd 02/06/17, 11:50AM, Mental health call 02/06/17, 12:43PM, Disturbance 02/06/17, 01:45PM, Juvenile call 02/06/17, 01:53PM, Mental health call
02/06/17, 05:06PM, Drug call/warrant arrest 02/06/17, 06:30PM, Welfare check 02/06/17, 10:06PM, Welfare check 02/07/17, 01:09AM, Welfare check 02/07/17, 2:18PM, Assist other agency 02/07/17, 02:23PM, Disturbance 02/08/17, 05:22AM, Assist other agency 02/08/17, 08:52PM, Assist other agency 02/08/17, 10:55PM, Assist
EMS 02/09/17, 01:14PM, Assist citizen 02/09/17, 02:23PM, Assist other agency 02/09/17, 05:16PM, Assist EMS
Arrests: Buck Stauner, 33 of Amery. OWI 3rd Jessica M. Hagen, 29 of Amery. Outstanding Felony Warrant and Possession of Methamphetamine
Man’s strange drug of choice ends in fourth OWI arrest ola, explained that he’d hit a patch of ice before losing control. According to poAn Osceola man lice reports, officers faces his fourth OWI saw two cans of ‘Dust charge after a FebruOff’ type spray on ary 4 incident where the front seat, comhe admitted to inhalpressed air commoning compressed air. ly used for cleaning Authorities respondcomputer keyboards ed to a vehicle in the Nellessen and the like. ditch on Highway 35. When asked why he The driver, 30-year-old Branden J. Nellessen of Osce- had the cans, Nelleson reportBY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
edly told officers, “Why not, there is a bunch of cans including beer cans.” Nelleson eventually admitted to huffing the compressed air, but denied doing so while driving. According to police reports, Nelleson allegedly failed most of the field sobriety tests including jerky eyes, loss of balance while listening to instructions, missing several heal to toe steps, stepping off of the line, and using his arms
for balance. Nelleson was placed under arrest and taken for a blood draw, the results of which were not included in the report. Legislation passed in 2013 added ‘hazardous inhalants’ to Wisconsin’s OWI laws, including products like dusting spray and compressed air. ‘Dusting,’ as inhaling the products is called, is considered a highly dangerous prac-
tice. The spray contains a freon-type gas that when inhaled causes temporary paralysis and euphoria, depriving the user of oxygen and potentially stopping the heart. Nelleson was cited and charged with a number of forfeitures, including driving after revocation and improper registration. Formal charges of OWI 4 have not yet been fi led by District Attorney’s office.
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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Feb. 7, 2017 Collin J. G. Allen, 21, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. David Anderson, 26, Rice Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $238.30; operating while suspended, $200.50; display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $200.50. Beth A. Bamberger, 37, Turtle Lake, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Samantha L. Blackwell, 24, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50. Nickoli J. Bonsness, 21, Turtle Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Mark S. Bossard, 56, North Branch, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insur-
ance, $10. Randy G. Brunette, 21, Balsam Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50. Laura A. Bryan, 41, Amery, operating left of center line, $213.10. Dakota C. Burgstaler, 25, St. Croix Falls, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10. Georgia E. Danielson, 24, Government Camp, OR, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Christopher S. Davis, 23, Rice Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Bridgett J. Duggan, 35, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Mathew V. Erchul, 19, Circle Pines, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.
Alexander M. Frinack, 21, Deer Park, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; inattentive driving, $187.90. Brian R. Gillingham, 44, Osceola, operate snowmobile without trail sticker, $200.50. Jesse A. Gjerdahl, 26, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50. Stephanie M. Hansen, 18, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Michael L. Homesky Jr., 19, Cumberland, operating while suspended, $200.50. Ryan C. Krohn, 29, Clayton, littering/illegal dumping/disposing of trash, $200.50. Charles A. Lade, 60, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295. Patrick J. Larsen, 33, Turtle Lake, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.
Brian K. Lathe, 37, Shafer, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Tyler D. Leach, 18, Wyoming, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Brooke E. Lozano, 19, St. Croix Falls, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Jarod P. Lyons, 16, Clear Lake, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Joshua A. Merrill, 24, Centuria, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Anthony C. Nelson, 24, Centuria, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Mark A. Peterson, 53, Amery, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30. Austin T. Peterson, 18, Luck, operating motor vehicle with-
out proof of insurance, $10. Lisa A. Peterson, 51, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Brian G. Sandager, 35, Luck, OU, $100. Tyrone A. Shafer, 53, Balsam Lake, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50. Jade M. Shrock, 24, St. Croix Falls, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10. Aaron J. Thompson, 27, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Loretta E. Tourville, 58, Milltown, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Robert J. Williamson, 89, Amery, fail to yield while making left turn, $175.30.
Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. The following cases were heard:
City of Amery— Kelly Jo M. Buffington, 35, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80; operating after suspension, $124; operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Lynn E. Erickson, 52, Mora, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Linda M. Larson, 52, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed
zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Ila Mae J. Newville, 81, Clear Lake, inattentive driving, $111.40. Becky K. Nicholas, 25, Clear Lake, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Mary E. Peloquin, 49, Amery, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Kari M. Zimmerman, 33, Clayton, inattentive driving, $111.40.
Village of Clear Lake— Randy W. Beck, 55, Lake City, MN, exceeding speed
Two separate complaints lead police to drunk driver
A Luck man’s erratic driving on the way home from the Turtle Lake Casino led to two separate calls to the police on February 4, and eventually his arrest. According to police reports, Alfred W. Lietz, 58 of Luck, was pulled over traveling westbound of County Road E on Highway 8. Lietz denied having anything to drink at the casino, or at all that day. Reports state that Lietz failed the majority of field sobriety tests. He Lietz was arrested without incident. Lietz was formally charged with his fourth Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge on February 6. He makes an initial appearance in Polk County Circuit Court on February 15. This story is based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint or formal charge, which may be amended by the district attorney. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.
zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Bradley R. Curtis, 61, Cumberland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Ming Dong, 37, Cameron, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Peyton A. Ferguson, 34, River Falls, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Brigham J. Gotmer, 28, Springbrook, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Gregory L. Melland, 52, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Kristy P. Moran, 37, Birch-
wood, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. Zachary F. Schiller, 26, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. Kyle T. Steffen, 21, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Jamie L. Williams, 37, Luck, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124. The following people entered a plea of Not Guilty: David G. Eason, Amery, speeding, $124. Todd A. Schroeder, Rice
Lake, speeding, $124.
JUVENILES City of Amery— 13 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250. 15 year old, Amery, truancy, $92.50. Village of Clear Lake— 16 year old, Clear Lake, underage drinking – possess – 1720, $187. 15 year old, Deer Park, possession of marijuana, $376. 15 year old, Clear Lake, petty theft (juvenile), $327.
Polk County Divorces Filed Thomas D. Beard, 64, Amery and Marie A. Beard, 57, Circle Pines, Minn. fi led for divorce on February 1, 2017. Kay L. Lambert, 56, Osceola and Christopher J. Lambert, 55, Osceola fi led for divorce on February 2, 2017. Susan J. Wolter, 66, Osceola and John R. Wolter, 70, Osceola fi led for divorce on February 2,
2017. Wendy J. Bryant, 57, St. Croix Falls and Michael V. Bryant, 60, St. Croix Falls fi led for divorce on February 2, 2017. Jodi M. Swenson, 45, Dresser and Chad W. Swenson, 46, Dresser fi led for divorce on February 3, 2017. Juanita Suarez, 60, Osceola and Rafael A. Suarez, 64, Burnsville,
Minn. fi led for divorce on February 3, 2017. Wendy J. Titley, 39, East Farmington and James T. Titley, 35, East Farmington fi led for divorce on February 1, 2017. Jens Nicolaisen, 40, Clayton and Kathy J. Nicolaisen, 39, Jackson, Ohio fi led for divorce on February 7, 2017.
Jailer charged with sexually assaulting inmate WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A former Marathon County corrections officer is charged with having sexual contact with an inmate. Thirty-eight-year-old Jennifer Kowalski is charged with second-degree sexual assault by corrections staff and misconduct in office. WSAW-TV reports an investigation began after another
inmate suspected inappropriate contact between the two after claiming to have overheard conversations that were sexual in nature. Court documents say outside investigators recorded conversations between the inmate and Kowalski that referenced prior physical contact.
Kowalski says there was no wrongdoing while she was employed by the sheriff’s department. She remained employed by the department until October 2015.
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Amery News of 1890 The following is reprinted from the Amery Echo, dated Jan. 30, 1890 The G. A. R. boys of the Amery post attended the funeral of their comrade, Thomas Stout of the 4th Wis. cavalry, at Clear Lake last Sunday. There were 45 of the old soldiers present and 9 of the 4th cavalry. Give the grand Army boys a lift by attending their dance on the 21st of next month. Last Sunday was a very pleasant day for sleigh riding and it was taken advantage of by many. All the rigs in the livery stables were out in the afternoon and those combined with private turnouts filled the air with the merry jingle of bells. Amery is to have a new mill, or in other words the old machinery, engines, etc., will be taken out of the Schneider mill and replaced by new machinery throughout. There will be three carloads of the new machinery here in a few days. This will make the mill a firstclass one and will give employment to a large number of men. This will give Amery two firstclass sawmills, with fair prospect of the third one.
100 Years Ago February 8, 1917 C. W. Stenberg Furniture Co. In 1912, C. W. Stenberg bought the furniture and undertaking establishment from J. G. Burman and since that time he has conducted the business under the name of C. W. Stenberg Furniture Co. Mr. Stenberg’s store is replete with everything in the way of furniture, carpets, rugs, linoleums, vacuum and ordinary carpet sweepers, wallpaper and various kinds of fixtures. In the furniture line he has an unusually large assortment of easy chairs, dining room tables, bedroom sets, brass and iron bedsteads, davenport beds and couches, library tables, chiffoniers and combination china cases, sideboards and kitchen cabinets. In connection with the furniture business, Mr. Stenberg conducts an undertaking establishment. He is a licensed embalmer and is prepared at all times to meet any demands that may be made upon him. He has purchased a Studebaker motor-hearse and this will be used whenever road conditions will permit. Mr. Stenberg has been a resident of Amery for more than twenty-five years. Before entering the furniture business for himself he was engaged in that line with J. G. Burman.
95 Years Ago February 9, 1922 Factory Building Opens With Ball More than 200 persons were entertained at an “Old Fashioned Dance”, by the Fine Writing and Correspondence Co., at their new building Friday evening. Old time favorites were
R. F. D. with Al York When a young farmer named Al York entered the Postal Service in the Amery area early in May 1910, friends predicted he wouldn’t last six months. Hauling mail on the R. F. D. (Rural Free Delivery) was a tough job and when Al suffered a back injury in 1908 he turned to a mail delivery career that lasted over forty-seven years. Pictured above is Alex Swanson by Al York’s ‘snowmobile’ back in 1929 at the Swanson farm on the north end of Sucker Lake, which was later named Wapogasset Lake.
played again and again during the evening, bringing forth much applause, and many a comment that the old dancers were “not so slow, after all”. Excellent music, full of pep, was furnished by the Steindorf Orchestra of this city, and the Larson Orchestra of Minneapolis. The latter added much to the pleasure of the evening with their songs. “Handy 10¢ packages of stationery” of which the company makes a specialty, were given as souvenirs of the occasion. A. L. Robbins, spoke, outlining briefly the plans and purposes of the concern. Many things about the building of interest to the public were noted during the evening, the particulars of which were furnished by contractor W. G. Ridler. The size of the building is 40x80 ft. with a ceiling 22 ft. high in the center and 12 ft. at the outer points. The walls are 12 in. thick, and the floor, which is 3 in. thick contains 11,000 ft. of lumber. The roof, which weighs 7200 lb. is supported by 5 trusses, each of which has a carrying capacity of 40,000 lb.
90 Years Ago February 3, 1927 Near Fatal Accident Byron Mamlon of route three had an accident, which might have proved very serious at his home Saturday, Jan. 22. A straw stack, which had become undermined, fell on him, pinning him to the ground where he lay for nearly three hours before help came. Besides being bruised and nearly frozen, as the weather was extremely cold, he received a broken bone above the elbow of his right arm.
February 10, 1927 Unsightly Poles to be Removed The City Council at a meeting held Feb. 7 ordered the clerk to notify the Peoples’ Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Corp. and the Amery Electric
Company to remove all light and telephone poles and wires from Keller Avenue. This is the first of a general movement to beautify the city the coming year and it is expected to be followed by the placing of the white way at the side and the paving of about a mile of the City’s main thoroughfare.
I. Feit to Build New Store Building I. Feit has leased the north half of the Dehler building, recently vacated by B. Sanford and will occupy it until the completion of a modern store building on his lot where his old building now stands. The old building will be razed immediately. He was located and ready for business in the Dehler building Monday morning.
Give Babies Sunshine, Butterfat and Milk Mrs. Mae Reynolds, diet specialist of the University of Wisconsin, says, “ninety percent of the babies in the United States have rickets.” She also makes the statement “Sunshine, butterfat and milk are the three biggest factors in building sturdy bodies.” We have the sunshine as free as air, and the best dairy products on earth at prices within the reach of all. By directly supporting your farmer neighbor and taking advantage of the God given out-of-door light and air, you will build strength and power for prosperity.
85 Years Ago February 11, 1932 Injured in Wood Saw Shirley Ingalls of Amery route four was painfully injured when he caught his left hand in a wood saw at the Arthur Johnson farm on route four on the afternoon of February 6th. The hand was badly cut and lacerated and the second finger was so badly mangled that amputation was necessary. The third finger was badly cut but the physician in charge be-
lieves it will be possible to save it.
Bank Interior Improved The interior fixtures at the Union State Bank have been remodeled to make the entire affect more uniform and harmonious and to eliminate shadows and reflections caused by large glass windows at the receiving and paying windows, which at times were decidedly trying on the eyes of the staff.
75 Years Ago February 5, 1942 Nighbors Will Talk If Sugar Hoarded There is rumored to be one family in Amery that has accumulated 700 pounds of sugar. Price Administrator Leon Henderson said in Washington Monday that the government hopes that neighborhood gossip, later substantiated by facts will help prevent such hoarding under the stamp rationing plan to go into effect soon. “The fact that neighbors talk”, said Mr. Henderson, “might be as effective as the stern hard-to-enforce legal penalties, which could be invoked to prevent sugar hoarding or bootleg buying. Each householder’s knowledge that the people next door might gossip, he thinks, and that the gossip might reach the ears of local rationing boards, which will supervise the issuance of stamp books, might head off any inclination to hoard sugar.
70 Years Ago February 20, 1947 Three Young Boys Admit Many Crimes Climaxing a crime wave that would put hardened the more experienced criminals to shame, three St. Paul boys, two 14 years of age and one 13, are reposing in the Polk county jail at Balsam Lake waiting to be arraigned on their numerous thefts and break-ins. The end of their crime career
came when they picked the wrong car to strike while failing to stop for a stop sign in the village of Balsam Lake – that’s right, they hit none other than Sheriff James Moore’s car Saturday as he drove down highway “46.” Immediately after hitting the sheriff’s car, the young yeggs made a “run for it” south, down “46” but were stopped before they reached No. 8. To date, officials have definitely established that the youngsters have stolen four cars and broken into 25 to 30 cottages on Bone Lake, Dixie Lodge and other cottages at Balsam Lake in Wisconsin, besides other burglaries in Minnesota. They stole their first car in St. Paul and abandoned that very shortly. The second car they took out of White Bear Lake and were involved in an accident at Willow River, Minn., where they again picked up another car and proceeded to Duluth. Here they found another car more to their liking and it was in this vehicle that they were apprehended. They have also admitted to breaking 38 windows in the St. Luke’s camp on Bone Lake and throughout all their handiwork, they have also been vandalistic.
Egg Breaking Plant Now in Operation The Margolis Egg Breaking plant began breaking operations in Amery this week with the start of a new breaking season. The plant is operating under government contract and will continue to operate for several months to come.
55 Years Ago February 15, 1962 Escape with Minor Injuries in Train Crash Two persons were injured when a southbound freight train hit a car at the Clear Lake village crossing on Friday night. Marvin Anderson, 18, Clear Lake, was traveling west across the tracks, when his car was struck by the southbound train. Injured in the mishap were DeWayne Swenson, Osceola who received head and leg injuries, and Shirley Gumke, 14, Clear Lake, who received a leg injury.
Open New Fresh Meat Department Super Lockers is holding a grand opening for their new fresh meat department this weekend. “We are planning to have a complete line of fresh and frozen meats at all times,” commented owner Sam Hedge in making the announcement for the event. New equipment has been installed in the area formerly occupied by the Land O’Lakes office and remodeling has been completed to make the change possible.
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SUPERINTENDENT: Challengers in statewide race call for change FROM PAGE EIGHT
embrace local control, improve student performance, and attract and retain high-quality teachers. Holtz has been an elementary school teacher, an elementary and middle school principal, and superintendent in urban, suburban and rural districts. He also taught as an adjunct instructor in a Holtz graduate educational program. He holds a bachelors degree from Concordia University, M. S. from UW Madison and D. Ed. from Cardinal Stritch University. Common Core Earlier this month, Holtz called Common Core a bait and switch program and announced that, if elected, he would abandon the academic standards. His campaign website vows to “believe in our neighbors, not central planners” and says, “local control must be returned to parents and their communities.” School Choice Holtz appears to support diverting dollars from existing public schools to private ones via a voucher system. On his campaign website he promises to “advocate for strong schools, no matter if they are public, private, parochial, charter, or voucher schools.”
John Humphries Humphries, who grew up in suburban
Milwaukee, puts an emphasis on bipartisanship. He has said he learned from his Democratic mother and Reagan Republican father “that the best solutions were usually found after hearing from many viewpoints.” Humphries holds three degrees, most recently earning the advanced Ed. S. at UW-Madison. His 25-year career has included juvenile corrections, leadership positions in three rural districts and seven years with Department of Public Instruction, during which Humphries he says he “saw how a lack of accountability for results stood in the way of progress.” A top agenda on his platform is transparency in school report cards. He also calls for less testing, saying Wisconsin should limit state-mandated testing to a maximum of three hours per year. Common Core Humphries stresses the need for local control, saying the DPI must “get politics out of schools … (and put) the interests of children fi rst.” Although his campaign website doesn’t explicitly call for the repeal of Common Core, it does call to “put standards back in the hands of Wisconsin educators and school boards.” School Choice Humphries supports the expanded voucher program, saying the state must “empower more parents to choose a great school, no matter their zip code.”
METH: AG says users don’t think rationally or respond to laws, addressing demand more effective FROM PAGE ONE
officials, health care personnel, and policy makers have been courageously battling opiate addiction, it’s time we begin fighting on a second front: methamphetamine use,’’ Schimel told the committees. The report found rural areas, particularly northwestern Wisconsin, are seeing the most meth use. Barron County saw a 193 percent increase in meth-related arrests during that span; the city of Prairie du Chien saw a 700 percent increase, according to the findings. Tolomeo said state laws limiting access to prescription drugs such as pseudoephedrine used to manufacture meth have driven down the number of home labs. But Mexican drug cartels have been flooding the state with methamphetamine, relying on Minneapolis-based gangs to distribute the drug in western Wisconsin. He noted that heroin users are beginning to turn to meth out of fear of overdoses and a desire to ``level out’’ their highs. Meth is a stimulant; heroin is a depressant. Schimel told reporters after the hearing people can become addicted to meth after just one use and many meth distributors have taken to offering free samples to create customers. The attorney general told the committees that he plans to use money the state Justice Department has won in legal settlements to launch a meth awareness campaign similar to his ``Dose of Reality’’ opioid awareness effort. He added that the state Department of Justice has secured a $1.5 million federal grant that he
plans to use to help fund local drug task forces, reimburse sheriff’s departments for overtime and hire another state crime lab analyst. The hearing was meant to inform the committees about the issue and the panels didn’t take any action. Republican Rep. John Spiros of Marshfield, who chairs the Assembly criminal justice committee, told Schimel and Tolomeo that everyone’s focused on fighting opioids and he had no idea meth had become such a problem. Members of both committees pressed Schimel for solutions. Democratic Rep. Evan Goyke of Milwaukee asked if lawmakers should consider harsher penalties for possessing meth; Sen. Van Wanggaard, a Racine Republican who chairs the Senate committee, asked whether providing more money for the DARE program so officers can educate kids about the dangers of meth in schools. Schimel responded that he supports DARE but tight budgets have forced many local police agencies to drop the program. As for tougher criminal penalties, he said meth addicts don’t think rationally and tougher sentences won’t deter them from using the drug. The best path is educating people about the drug, he said. ``As we’ve seen, we’ve found ways to control the supply of ingredients to make methamphetamine,’’ he said. ``The source simply shifted to Mexican cartels. When we arrest a trafficker, there’s so much money (at stake) that someone else just slides in. We will not win this battle unless we address the demand side.’’
WHAT’S COMMON CORE? The Common Core State Standards Initiative outlines what students in public schools should know in English language arts (reading, writing, etc.) and mathematics at the end of each grade level. The criteria were developed to create consistent educational standards across the nation and to ensure that students are prepared for college or the workforce upon graduation. The standards, released in June 2010 and adopted by a majority of states, have drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. They have also drawn praise, and a 2014 poll by the National Education Association, a union comprised of public school teachers and other educators, showed 76 percent of members in support. President Donald Trump and the recently approved secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, have said they will end the standards, allowing communities to develop their own. But because Common Core standards were developed by governors and state school superintendents and adopted at the state level, it is unclear whether a federal action can undo them. Still, the new administration could incentivize repeal of the standards using Federal dollars.
WHAT’S SCHOOL CHOICE? Wisconsin’s statewide Private School Choice Program is, in effect, a subsidy for parents to send their children to private schools using funds that would otherwise go to public schools. Though the program is 25 years old in Milwaukee, it was expanded and launched on a statewide scale in 2013. Governor Scott Walker also raised the threshold income level for those who could participate, which was originally closer to the poverty line. Participation in the program jumped from 511 students in 2014 to 3061 in 2017. Voucher proponents have argued that free market competition creates more choice and better schools. Opponents say vouchers diminish public school funding by reallocating funds to private schools, and that private or charter schools receiving the vouchers are not consistently effective. In the 2016–’17 school year, the maximum voucher amount is $7,323 for grades K–8 and $7,969 for grades 9–12. Voucher payments increase by the same dollar amount as increases in general aid to public schools.a
ISAKSON: Considering several paths for retirement, may get into local politics FROM PAGE ONE
ing his business could take several years, he began to put feelers out through his local sales rep last year. He got a handful of interested parties, but none wanted it for the right reasons, says Isakson. “I gotta like ‘ya,” he adds. Isakson stumbled upon just the right fit in Todd Cunningham, who had just closed his own hardware/gas station in Scandia, Minn. “Gas in Minnesota is really a tough business now,” says Cunningham. “Hardware is pretty straight forward.” Like Isakson, Cunningham has been in the hardware business since he was 14. He shares Isakson’s love for problem solving and people. He just grew tired of the gasoline business. He and his wife, Stacey, live in Dresser with their two young kids.
Cunningham will take the keys from Paul as of March 1, and assume his position behind the help desk. Isakson says we’re all in good hands. But we may see him around for a bit too. Cunningham plans to change the store to a Hardware Hank. He’ll expand the pet supplies, and add a selection of Red Wing work boots. But beyond that, don’t expect much to change. When they pulled the employees together for the announcement, rumors swirled that Isakson’s health may have become an issue again. He says that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I run a mile every morning on the treadmill at the Fitness Center at 6 a.m. Drive by, you can see me in the window.” With stamina like that you might think Isakson was preparing for something even bigger. So
what’s next for Isakson? His connection to Amery and love for the community isn’t going anywhere, that’s for sure. Isakson has lived in Amery since first grade. He’ll continue to be involved with the Amery Economic Development Corporation, The Airport Commission, and the Planning Commission, just as he’s done for years. And he sees some big things on Amery’s horizon. “I’m going to spend more time out at the airport, doing my hobby, antique airplanes,” he adds. “And maybe dabble a little in local politics.” He doesn’t want to say much more than that. But it’s clear Isakson will always be someone who likes people, and challenges, fi xing problems. You haven’t heard the last of him yet.
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Suicide rate drops to average in 2016 BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
After an alarming spike in Polk County suicides in 2015, the rate dropped back to average levels in 2016, according to data from the last nine years. The county’s medical examiner, John Dinnies, reported seven deaths by suicide in 2016. There were 14 in 2015. The cause of the decline is as mysterious as the rising rate was the year before. “There are so many potential reasons for an increase or decline that I can’t speculate,” said Corby Stark, emergency services coordinator for the county’s Behavioral Health Department. The county’s programming and psychiatry services have remained largely unchanged. “The Polk County Behavioral Health Department hasn’t increased our psychiatry time,” she said. “We have continued with the same programming in substance use, outpatient mental health therapy, Community Support Program, Comprehensive Community Services, Emergency Services, outpatient psychiatry, and case management of mental health commitments. We continue to collaborate with private agencies to assure that individuals have access to appropriate care. … I also can’t say that the increase was due to a lack of available services based on the current information.” Polk County residents may be become more active around the issue. Last September, Tristan Divine, a Balsam Lake woman who lost a son to suicide in 2015, worked with the
Mental Health Task Force of Polk County to organize a Suicide Awareness Walk. Funds benefitted the task force, a nonprofit organization working to improve local mental health services. The Second Annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk is scheduled for May 20, 2017, at Pine Park in Balsam Lake. Prevention Friends and family play an important role in prevention, as do the county and mental health practitioners. A guide to local mental health services is available online at mentalhealthpolk.org. The county contracts with two psychiatrists, and leaves openings for people in crisis. Staff at the Behavioral Health Clinic follow up on every call that comes into Northwest Connections, a Menomonie-based mental health and addictions hotline connected to response staff in each county. They work with callers to make or review plans, which can range from talking with a clinician to setting up services from scratch. Sliding scale options available often available for those who don’t have insurance or are worried about cost. Knowing the warning signs (see sidebar) and asking someone if they’re considering suicide, often seen as taboo, could save a life. Need help? Call Northwest Connections: 888-5526642 Northwest Connections is a 24/7 mental health and addictions hotline based in Menomonie with connections to response staff in each county. The
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The number of suicides in Polk County dropped back to average in 2016, following a spike in 2015.
hotline receives more than 1500 calls a year. Text Hopeline: Text the word “hopeline” to 741741 Hopeline is a Wisconsin-wide text line focused on offering emotional support before a situation reaches a crisis level. A trained specialist receives the text and responds quickly. Texts often reflect struggles with breakups, job loss, bullying, LGBTQ issues, parental issues, school, friends, relationship issues and other struggles. Visit mentalhealthpolk.org The Mental Health Task Force of Polk County has compiled a countywide list of therapy and psychiatric resources. The information is available online and as a hard-copy brochure.
IS PATH WARM? Warning signs: ‘IS PATH WARM?’ The American Association of Suicidology has arranged ten warning signs into an acronym, “Is the path warm?” Alone, any of these signs may not warrant concern, but several of them together should be seen as a warning. I Ideation S Substance Abuse P A T H
Purposelessness Anxiety Trapped Hopelessness
W Withdrawal A Anger R Recklessness M Mood Changes Learn more at www.suicidology.org/resources/warning-signs.
Village of Clear Lake seeks DNR approval for wastewater treatment upgrade EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The village of Clear Lake has requested approval from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to upgrade its existing wastewater treatment facility. The village’s treatment facility has historically performed adequately and generally complied with DNR discharge standards. The facility, however, is more than 30 years old, and needs to be upgraded to maintain overall system performance reliability over the next 20 years. Also, the village is required to comply with new effluent standards for phosphorus for continued discharge via the existing outfall to the nearby unnamed tributary of the Willow River. The proposed project generally includes installation of several new treatment structures and replacement of aging equipment at the existing facility site. The main project elements include construction of a new operations building, a new storm water runoff pond at the existing site and
installation of various equipment. The overall project also will include renovation of designated aging sanitary sewer mains within the village’s sewage collection system. The village intends to seek assistance through the state’s Clean Water Fund program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development program to help finance the cost of the proposed project. The impact on residential user charges will be assessed by the village upon further review of the project costs, revenue needs and overall funding options. This is an equivalent analysis action under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code and does not require an environmental review in addition to the facilities plan review. Public comments on the project are welcome and can be directed to Steve Smith at DNR (WQ/3), P.O. Box 7921, Madison, Wis., 53707-7921, or by email at Stephen.smith@wisconsin.gov or by calling at 608-266-7580. Comments will be accepted through Feb. 27, 2017.
Traveling Trophy ‘The Woodchucks’ won the Luck Winter Carnival’s annual Trivia Contest held at Cafe Wren on Friday. Teams played on behalf of their favorite charities. The Woodchucks donated their $1000 in winnings to Arnell Memorial Humane Society, and took home their toilet bowl traveling trophy.
So far, no good BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM
In spite of snow and sub-zero cold in early January, an extended January thaw has turned winter trails into a bummer for snowmobilers. Temperatures in the region reached 32 degrees and above from Jan. 15 to Jan. 25, melting the snow and softening the ground. After that, cooling air might have brought hope for those hoping to ride
a few of the Polk County’s 350 miles of snowmobile trails, but the weather warmed again at the month’s end. “It hasn’t been a good year, not for snowmobiling,” said Polk County Parks and Recreation Director Debbie Peterson last Thursday. “The trails have only been open about four days this winter.” All-terrain and utility vehicle drivers have had somewhat better luck, according to Peterson. The Clear Lake
to Clayton and Cattail trails are open year round. And the Gandy Dancer, recently approved for ATVs and UTVs to ride when the ground is frozen, was open last week. Snowmobile trails remained closed. Peterson was hesitant to predict when the county might reopen trails to snowmobiles. “It all depends on the weather,” she said.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3 to 103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group. Several small groups meet throughout the week. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. OneWay Club. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Feb. 15: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. FUEL. Sunday, Feb. 19: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:15 a.m. Steeple/Cross Task Force; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 9:30 a.m. Property Committee; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:30 a.m. W/ELCA business meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Pack backpacks. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school. CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 15: 11:30 a.m. Family Table; 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout/Confo Make Up; 6 p.m. FUEL/Camp Wapo - Dinner and Guest Speaker; 6:45 p.m. Money Management Class; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal. Thursday, Feb. 16: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, Feb. 17: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Saturday, Feb. 18: Confirmation Boys’ Weekend. Sunday, Feb. 19: 8:30 a.m. L-2 Confirmation meeting; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving Meeting. Monday, Feb. 20: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am. Senior Dining Hall opens. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 15: 6 p.m. JAM at Deronda; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo. Thursday, Feb. 16: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting; 5 p.m. Befrienders at Pizzeria. Sunday, Feb. 19: 8 a.m. Deronda Worship; 5:30 p.m. Financlal Peace University at Deronda. Monday, Feb. 20: 7 p.m. NUIC Education Committee at Deronda. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 7 p.m. NUIC Parish Council meets 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. 15: 6 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Feb. 19: 9:30 a.m. Education; 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, Mark Peters, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. Quilting. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday evening Confirmation classes. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 15: 5:15 p.m. Church in Society; 5:30 p.m. Men in Mission & Wives Valentine Dinner; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo. Thursday, Feb. 16: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida Mae’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Sunday, Feb. 19: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, Hi League; 11 a.m. Organ Concert. Monday, Feb. 20: 6-10 p.m. ARQG Meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 15: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation. Thursday, Feb. 16: 11 a.m. CLAMA meeting; 7 p.m. Grief Group. Saturday, Feb. 18: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Feb. 19: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9 a.m. Choir practice; 9-10 a.m. Youth sponsored Friendship Brunch; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 12:30-4:30 p.m Youth Event: Bowling/Laser Tag. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 9 a.m. Quilting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship.
FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 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 Interim Pastor Paul Settergren 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, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 8:30 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. JOURNEY CHURCH (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3 anytime, ages 3-4 during the sermon only; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday school, nursery is available for ages 0-3. Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (during the school year). Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. Kids Club Remix, ages Pre-K-5th grade, meets in the church, free dinner at 6 p.m; 6-7:30 p.m. DW Youth Group, grades 6th-12th, meets in the church at 6 p.m. for free dinner and then in the Teen Center for the remainder of the time. Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.
Protect Your Health “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” —3 John 1:2 NIV
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he advice to protect your health might seem obvious, but then why do so many of us engage in unhealthy lifestyles? Most of us eat too much and exercise too little. We ignore our need for sleep, we drive carelessly, and otherwise adopt lifestyles which put our health at risk. Good health is both intrinsically and extrinsically good. That is, it is inherently good, or good in and of itself, but it is also good as a means to other ends, such as happiness. It is difficult to be happy if you are sick or simply living a very unhealthy life, and without good health it is almost impossible to enjoy the other good things in life. So protect your health as one of life’s greatest assets, and if you are neglecting any of the major contributors to good health, make a genuine effort to work on them. Don’t rationalize your bad health habits by thinking that experts disagree on these issues. There may be disagreement on some of the details of healthy living, but there is broad consensus on the essentials of healthy living. Eat a variety of healthy foods, exercise daily, get enough sleep every night (and have a regular sleep schedule), avoid dangerous activities, such as driving while distracted or not wearing a seatbelt, and avoid dangerous drugs. It’s pretty simple, and the benefits of healthy living are inestimable. – Christopher Simon
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 15: 6 p.m. JAM at Deronda; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo. Thursday, Feb. 16: 9 a.m.Women’s Bible Study at Little Falls; 5 p.m. Befrienders at Pizzeria. Sunday, Feb. 19: 9:30 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 11:30 a.m. President’s Weekend Dinner at Little Falls. Monday, Feb. 20: 7 p.m. NUIC Education committee at Deronda. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 7 p.m. NUIC Parish Council meets 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; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 15: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6-8 p.m. FUEL at Wapo; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer Group. Thursday, Feb. 16: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-In Club; 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerial at Redeemer Lutheran. Saturday, Feb. 18: 7 p.m. Lock-In 6th-12th grades. Sunday, Feb. 19: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Adult Education - Luther. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 6:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 15: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation. Thursday, Feb. 16: 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerium at Redeemer. Sunday, Feb. 19: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Winkel at Faith Menomonie. 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, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes. Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: Wednesday, Feb. 15: Staff Meeting 9:30 a.m.; Prayer Shawl cancelled for February; RCIA 6:30 p.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Feb. 16: 1 p.m Bible Study. Sunday, Feb. 19: 8 a.m. Worship wioth Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m. Circuit Pastor’s meeting in Menomonie. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Feb. 19: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m. Circuit Pastor’s meeting in Menomonie; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367. Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 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. 15: 6 p.m. JAM at Deronda; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo. Thursday, Feb. 16: 5 p.m. Befrienders at Pizzeria; 6:30 p.m. New Member Gathering at Trinity. Sunday, Feb. 19: 11 a.m. Trinity Worship; 5:30 p.m. Financial Peace University at Deronda. Monday, Feb. 20: 7 p.m. NUIC Education Committee at Deronda. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 7 p.m. NUIC Parish Council meets at Little Falls. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 15: 5:45 p.m. Worship Team 3 Practice; 6:15 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Adult Study Groups. Saturday, Feb. 18: 8:30 a.m. Break Through (meet at church). Sunday, Feb. 19: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sunday school, Confirmation, Youth; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 3 Practice; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders meeting. Monday, Feb. 20: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Crystal Hanson’s. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Study at Ridgeview; 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 Wednesday, Feb. 15: 6 p.m. Confirmation Meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation classes. Sunday, Feb. 19: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, Feb. 21: 6 p.m. Evangelism/Stewardship committee; 7 p.m. Church Council. 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.
Republicans again focus on banning fetal tissue research BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) —Republican state lawmakers are renewing their push to ban research on aborted fetal tissue in Wisconsin, with one proposal circulated this week branded as ineffective by the staunchest anti-abortion forces. At least two other proposals were in the works, while private and university researchers who have blocked similar efforts the past six years remain firmly against anything that would impinge on their work. ``It's not going to be easy to come up with a compromise,'' Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald told reporters Thursday. ``I'm still optimistic we can come up with something that makes sense.'' Three Republican lawmakers quietly circulated a bill Tuesday that would prohibit the sale and research of fetal tissue starting in 2018. Fitzgerald said the measure would essentially duplicate federal law in Wisconsin, which is why anti-abortion groups said it wouldn't go far enough. The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, Wisconsin Family Action, Pro-Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Right to Life comprise a coalition that urged lawmakers not to sign on to the bill. They called the measure ``complex and ambiguous'' and said it had numerous exemptions that would allow universities and clinics and others to evade the research prohibition. The coalition is working on alternative proposals that it says will end the sale and use of fetal tissue body parts obtained from abortions. Rep. Joel Kleefisch, a Republican from Oconomowoc, said he's working on a bill that would do more to ensure no newly aborted fetal tissue is being used for testing, something he said wouldn't be shut down under the measure circulating now. Republican Rep. Andre Jacque, who is also opposed to the current bill, said it would ``have no real effect'' on stopping the sale of fetal tissue. A fetal tissue research ban introduced in 2015 sought to prohibit research on fetal tissue from abortions that occurred after Jan. 1, 2015. That was seen as an attempt to exempt research on existing fetal tissue lines and failed to pass. Those against a ban say it would curtail promising research on potentially life-saving cures and treatments and hurt the state's economy. Cures for Tomorrow, a coalition of Wisconsin academic research institutions, bioscience-related trade groups and health care providers, said given federal law and policies governing the use of fetal tissue and cells ``we strongly believe that no additional regulation by the State of Wisconsin is needed.'' The coalition includes the Medical College of Wisconsin, UW Health, UW-Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. University of Wisconsin System spokeswoman Stephanie Marquis said in an email that the system was reviewing the bill and ``will work with all of our research institutions to determine how this may affect the critical research occurring on their campus. We urge the legislature to carefully consider how any additional regulatory actions may impact that research before moving forward.'' The latest proposal comes from Sen. Alberta Darling, co-chair of the Legislature's budget committee, and Reps. Cindi Duchow and Amy Loudenbeck. It would make violating the ban punishable by a $50,000 fine and up to nine months in prison. That is weaker than the bill last session, which would have made it a felony punishable by up to six years in prison. In a memo seeking co-sponsors, the lawmakers wrote that the bill would close a loophole in state law that prohibits the attorney general from prosecuting the sale of fetal body parts within the state of Wisconsin. The bill also would ban the acquisition of fetal body parts for research from a for-profit entity, abortion clinic or entity that exists primarily to obtain fetal tissue to sell. It would also prohibit state researchers who object to abortion from being forced to participate in fetal tissue research if it's against their moral or religious beliefs. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos supports the bill, said his spokeswoman Kit Beyer.
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DEATH NOTICE John F. Anton, 89, Amery, died Thursday, Feb. 9, at Willow Ridge Health Care in Amery. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, from East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery. Burial will be at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. Jane Beestman Tietyen, 60, Amery, died Monday, Feb. 6 at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 from United Covenant Church in Clear Lake. Visitation will be before the service at the church from noon to 2 p.m. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. Albert R. Curtis, 79, Cumberland, formerly of Luck, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, Feb. 6. Services will be announced at a later date, along with a complete obituary. The Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake is handling the arrangements.
Non-denominational bible study set for Sunday, Feb. 19 “Times in Which We Live”, a non-denominational bible study group will meet on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the meeting room of the St. Croix Falls Public Library, 230 So. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, WI. Free. All ages welcome. Handicapped accessible. The DVD: “The New Jerusalem” by David Hocking will be shown.
Area farmer, distiller to share business insights The legal aspects of setting up a new business, particularly one that creates alcohol-related products, will be the focus of Scott Perlick’s talk at UW-Barron County on Feb. 23, 12:30 to 1: 20 p.m., in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall, (R234). Perlick, co-founder of Perlick Distillery, Sarona, Wis., will present “A Virtual Tour of American Yeoman Vodka,” as part of the university’s Thursdays @ the U Lecture and Performance Series. He is from a fifth generation farm family and co-founded Perlick Distillery in 2014 in an effort to make the family business more profitable. The Perlick family has been growing a variety of grains in northwest-
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ern Wisconsin since 1920. Wheat and barley are used to produce Yeoman Vodka. Perlick graduated from Spooner High School in 2005. He served in the U.S. Air force from 2005 to 2009 and remains active in the Air Force Reserves. He earned a bachelor’s degree in applied social science from UW-Stout and a law degree from the William Mitchell School of Law, St. Paul, Minn., in 2015. The Thursdays @ the U series is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the UW-Barron County Foundation. UW-BC is located at 1800 College Dr., Rice Lake. For more information, call 715-2348176.
Jane M. Tietyen
Moni D. Pittman
Jane Marie Tietyen (nee Beestman) was called to be with the Lord on Monday, February 6th, 2017. Born in New Richmond, WI, Jane had attended school in Minneapolis, graduating from Clear Lake High School. After earning her degree in Home Economics from UW-Stout, Jane worked in Gillett, Wisconsin for 33 years, adding a Master’s degree and a position in guidance counseling. She had numerous recognitions for her teaching and programs, and served on many committees in her field, her church and community. Aside from earning credits, community projects/service, Sunday school, and Youth Ministries, Jane had a heart for Arrowhead Bible Camp ministries. She had been a camper, then counselor, and often kitchen help throughout the decades. In “retirement”, she continued to substitute teach in Clear Lake, worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship, taught adult/student Bible classes, while maintaining ever-increasing gardens, managing a great array of bird feeders, and finding new ideas and décor for hosting family and friends at her home. She had a gift for making people feel welcome in her home. She was quick to find a way to come alongside people and help them with projects that seemed overwhelming. Her gifts for organization and design were shared with those she loved. Everywhere she went, everyone she met, and everything she did she considered it to be a ministry of God’s love. In a very large family, Jane was able to be attentive to and find ideas for each to feel loved. Of all the things she loved and cared for, her only child, Tyler, was her heart. She felt blessed that he had found a kind and godly spouse to share his life. Jane is survived by her beloved husband of thirty years, Jan; her son, Tyler (Rachel) Tietyen; her treasured mother, Helen, who lived with Jane and Jan; Jan’s parents-Glenroy and Agatha Tietyen; Jan’s twin sister, Jill (Joe) Trenetzke, Jared Trenetzke, Jereme Tranetzke and Keyanna; Kathy Tietyen and Dawn Tietyen. Jane’s family, Judy A. Beestman; Fay (Mark) Anderson, Rachel (Steve Flammini), Michael (Jenna) Anderson, Rebekah (Joshua) Lindner; Alan Beestman “Terri Wilson”, Chris (Amanda Clausen) Beestman and Brandon, Isaac (Katey Vander Wyst) Beestman and Charlie and Hunter; Joe Beestman, Nancy (Kevin) Olson, Nathan (Jayna) Olson and Elin, Nick Olson, Joshua Olson, Jesse Olson and Kayla Olson; Paul Beestman; Gary (Kimberly) Beestman and Axel and Greta. Aunts/Uncles include: Anna Otto, Ruth Hillestad, Glen Beestman, Clifford (Kathy) Beestman, George (Donna) Beestman, Marge (Larry) Calvert, Joyce (Patrick) Pollock, Arlene (Roger) Wieman, Glen (Jackie) Hillestad, and many precious cousins. Jane was preceded in death by her grandparents Evar and Alma Hillestad, Herman and Mary Beestman; father, Lester Beestman; brother, David Beestman; brother-in-law, Gary Tietyen. Aunts/Uncles include: Jerry and Donna Beestman; Bill and Grace Beestman; Ellen Beestman, Earl and Agnes Mae Hillestad; Kenneth Hillestad; Roy Hillestad, and a number of dear cousin. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held from 12 - 2 PM on Saturday at the Church. Interment will take place at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson~White Funeral Home and Cremation Services 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.
Moni Dale Pittman, 62, of Hammond, died Friday, February 10, at United Hospital in St. Paul as the result of an aortic aneurysm that caused a massive stroke. He was born at Amery Hospital on July 30, 1954. His parents were Arthur (Art) and Winifred (Butler) Pittman. He was the only son of three children. Growing up he lived in the Clayton and Clear Lake areas. He graduated from Clayton High School in 1972. He married Laurabeth (Laurie) Schmahl on December 17, 1999. Their ceremony took place in Martell beside the Rush River with a campfire providing light and warmth. The groom wore Packers clothing and the bride wore Vikings clothing. Moni always joked that there was no snow on the ground at the time and it did not snow until they returned to Hammond. Throughout his life Moni worked for Wonder Bread in St. Paul, The Natural Gas Company in Baldwin, Farrill’s Sunrise Nursery & Landscaping, Duro Bag and Zappa Brothers in Hudson, and the Fireworks Outlet in Baldwin, and Phantom Fireworks in Roberts. In addition, he often did landscaping and remodeling projects for friends and acquaintances until retiring in July, 2016. Moni was an online ordained minister and had officiated at twenty-two weddings. “The Rev” was proud of the fact that twenty of the couples are still together. Moni liked any activities that involved a good time: playing cribbage, darts, or pool, bonfires, lighting up fireworks, water skiing, riding motorcycle, telling jokes/stories, or visiting friends at Ras’ on Main or the Hammond Hotel. He was a Packers and Twins fan. He did a stint running lights for his nephew’s band, Maximum Dosage. He had a knack with computers. He could name the make and model of any car, as well as be able to name most “older” songs with very few notes. Moni enjoyed any hot food and appreciated when friends would bring him the spiciest souvenirs they could find while out and about. Moni liked helping others, whether it be moving living spaces or appliances, running a chainsaw, starting vehicles, running errands, assisting with fundraisers, bringing American Heritage Care Center residents to the town parade, or the Polar Plunge, which he jumped 10 times. As a last contribution to others, Moni was a donor to Lions Eye Bank of Minnesota. Moni is survived by his wife Laurabeth, stepdaughter Catherine Schmahl and her children Aalea and Alexander of River Falls; sisters Vicky (Gene) Burns of Clear Lake and Dixie Pittman of Clayton; nephews Troy (Monica) Burns of Champaign, IL, Trent Burns of Bettendorf, IA, Tad (Kelly) Pittman of Plymouth, MN, Tracy (Paula) Pittman of Turtle Lake; and niece Twila (Greg) Sikkink of Amery, WI; in-laws Louise (Rainer) Schmahl of Pepin, Rebecca (Jeff) Pajac of Martell, Marylee Schmahl of Hammond, Bernie Schmahl of Hammond, Joseph (Heather) Schmahl of River Falls, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Winifred Pittman. A memorial gathering to celebrate Moni’s life will be held Thursday, February 16th from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Bakken-Young Funeral Home in Baldwin. People are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team clothing. Private interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Baldwin.
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John F. Anton
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John Frank Anton died surrounded by his family Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 89 years of age at Willow Ridge Healthcare, Amery, WI. He was born on December 10, 1927 on the family farm in Clayton Township to George and Mary (Ruff) Anton. His twin sister, Jane, died shortly before their first birthday of pneumonia. John’s remaining siblings included two older brothers, one older sister and two younger sisters. John attended Cloverleaf Country School and Clayton High School. He enlisted in the US Army in 1947. After discharge he worked at the Turtle Lake Creamery, where he met Eloise King. They married on September 15, 1951 and in 1957 settled in New Richmond, WI. In 1959 John found his passion when he began to teach himself furniture upholstery. That quickly became a full-time job and he spent the rest of his worklife as a self-employed upholsterer. He was widely known for his upholstery skills and attention to detail. He was a true craftsman and there was no project too difficult for him to tackle. He and Eloise restored two historic homes in New Richmond and a Bed & Breakfast in Stillwater, MN along with collecting and restoring antique furniture, cars and stained glass windows. In 1989 John and Eloise moved to a hobby farm near Deer Park so they could semi-retire, although in truth, John never really cut back. He continued with upholstery and furniture restoration, but also spent time on their farm growing grapes, apple trees, pine trees, and a large garden. John is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Eloise, their three children Jane (Bill) Minge, Sue (Nick) Chaves, and Tom (Karen Sager), grandchildren Alex and Emily Minge, Alyssa Drury, Sarah (Greg) Chapeau, Megan Anton and great-grandson Jameson Chapeau. He is also survived by sisters Betty (Glen) Nickell and Marion (Phil) Stumo, in-laws Mary (Larry) Raffesberger, Richard (Joanne) King, Peggy Strasser, Toni King and many, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by twin sister Jane, parents Mary and George, in-laws Alex and Emma King, siblings and in-laws George and Olga Anton, Andy and Ann Anton, Rosemary and Ray Kasper, Warren King and Jon Paul Strasser. John’s family is very grateful to the staff at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery for their compassionate and loving care. Visitation Thursday, February 16, 4-7 PM at Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue N, Amery, WI. Funeral Friday, February 17, 11 AM at East Immanuel Lutheran Church, 207 120th Street, Amery, WI, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Funeral arrangements were made with the Williamson ~ White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.
Lola Mae Fouks, 87, of Deer Park, died Monday, February 6 at the American Heritage Care Center in Hammond. She was born in Black Brook Township, Wisconsin on November 10, 1929 to Christian and Hanne (Danielson) Stensvold. After graduating Clear Lake High School in 1947, Lola worked at the V.A. Hospital in Minneapolis. In 1949 she married Floyd Fouks; they established a dairy farm northwest of Deer Park, where they raised eight children. Lola was a hard worker and a thoughtful giver. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Deer Park and the Ladies Aid. She also volunteered for the Riverside 4-H Club, and at the New Richmond library. The American Legion newsletter noted Lola’s 65 years as an Auxiliary member. She worked with the St. Croix County Homemakers to document local history, publishing books on local creameries and rural schools. Blessed with a green thumb, Lola grew a variety of fruits and vegetables and was noted for her delicious jellies and beautiful flower gardens. She enjoyed music, reading, and a variety of handicrafts. Lola was preceded in death by husband Floyd; son, William Fouks; and her brothers Orlando, Norval, Glen and Darlo Stensvold. Survivors include her sister, Mary (Bob) Hanson, New Richmond; son, Lowell Fouks, Deer Park; daughters Susan (Kirk) Hauser, La Crosse; Jeanine (Rolf) Carlson, New Richmond; Betsy (Steve) Roubik, Smyrna, Tenn.; Nancy (Tim) Hokkanen, Bloomington, Minn.; Karen (Jay) Kuntz, Minneapolis, and Patricia Fouks (Joe Hudack), New Richmond; four grandsons, and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service was Friday, February 10 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Deer Park. Interment after the service was at Calvary Cemetery south of town. Visitation was Thursday, February 9 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001. Visitation was also one hour prior to Friday’s church service. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Williamson~White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin.
In loving memory of our mom, who passed away peacefully January 24, 2017 after a long battle with COPD. She led a full life and touched everyone who knew her. She worked for many years at Electro Craft, and later, at Phillips Plastics. She enjoyed camping, fishing, skiing, and listening to Elvis and Willie Nelson. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her two sons, Ron Ellingson (Kathy) and Ritchie Ellingson, daughter, Lori Gammelgaard (Brian); two granddaughters, Jennifer Anderson (Adam) and Crystal Wolf (Carl); as well as five great grandchildren; other family and friends. She was one of a kind and is greatly missed. She will always be remembered. The family will be holding a private celebration of her life. Love you Mom
Walker plans "transformative" evangelical Alaskan cruise MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is inviting people to join him and evangelical Christian leaders on what he's calling a “transformative” and “once-in-a-lifetime” cruise to Alaska. The tour run by Inspiration Cruises and Tours runs from Aug. 12 to Aug. 19 and costs between about $1,300 and nearly $3,400. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first reported on the trip Monday. Walker will be joined by his wife, first lady Tonette Walker, gospel singer Wes Hampton and Trudy Cathy White, whose father founded Chick-fil-A. Walker posted a personal invitation for the cruise on the company's website. He says participants will “enjoy nightly inspirational messages about issues that directly impact our society and business climate today.” The ship plans stops in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan. Walker is the son of a Baptist minister.
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Wisconsin's deer overpopulation harms soil, plant growth MADISON, Wis. (AP) —New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests an overpopulation of deer is having a long-term impact on the state's forests. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that biologists have known for a long time that an overabundance of deer negatively affects the number and diversity of plants in our forests. But a new study headed by Autumn Sabo, a PhD candidate at the university, suggests it's also changing the soil beneath the forest floor. Sabo suspects the thinner leach zones are caused when deer eat hardwood tree saplings, but that more study is needed to find the exact correlation.
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Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners Meeting Saturday Feb. 18, 2017 9:00 a.m. Ida Mae’s Café Back Room, Amery, WI AGENDA 1. Call to Order/ Set the Agenda/ Recognize Official Notice of meeting 2. Members and Others Present 3. Reports: A. Approval of the July 23, 2016 minutes B. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report 4. Action Items: A. Update on awarded grants and applications 1. 2016 harvesting report submitted 2. 2016 CBCW grant project completed; final payment received 3. 2017 CBCW grant project submitted 4. 2016-17 Healthy Lakes projects -4 completed; application submitted 5. 2017-18 Healthy Lakes Project -5 projects submitted 6. 2017 Surface Water Grant application submitted a. To update the APM Plan b. APM Plant survey conducted in summer 2016; report coming 7. 2017 Weed Harvesting Application a. Submitted in Nov. 2016 b. Must be approved by the DNR and Tribal Council B. Approval of the Audit Committee’s Final Report for 2016 C. Update regarding the rental/ purchase of additional harvesting equipment D. Discussion on 2017 activities, issues, concerns E. Update on equipment insurance, truck license, other harvesting issues 5. Adjournment WNAXLP
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A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, February 20, 2017, at 7:00 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. Spotlight on Education III. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Board Vouchers IV. Community Comments V. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports VI. Informational Items A. 2015-16 Financial Audit Report Brock Geyen, Clifton Allen Larson B. 2017-18 Preliminary Budget Projections Mr. Kuchta C. AGR (Achievement Gap Reduction) Mrs. Meyer VII. Action Items A. Clubhouse Wages & Benefits Proposal Mrs. Hutton B. Substitute Bus Driver Wage Proposal Mr. Peterson C. Summer School Dates - Mrs. Sjogren VIII. Closed Session A. Personnel Action Items to be discussed in Closed Session B. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c). IX. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session. X. 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. 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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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES O. OSERO DOD: January 17, 2017 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 02 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 21, 1978 and date of death January 17, 2017, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 636 Sundance Street, Amery, WI 54001. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 22, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. Jenelle L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 7, 2017 Brian D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Ave. North Amery, WI 54001 (715) 268-5000 Bar Number 1032419
THANK YOU Thank you to the school districts and communities of Amery and St. Croix Central for supporting TakeDown Cancer 2017! We raised $5,449.75! A special thank you to Amery Hospital & Clinic and Amery Chevrolet for their generous donations. Every dollar helps and we are very grateful for EVERY donation! THANK YOU TO ALL! Mike Smith, James Baillargeon and the Amery Wrestling Team
Fitzgerald offers alternatives to Walker budget MADISON, Wis. (AP) —Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he doesn't think K-12 schools will get as much money as Gov. Scott Walker proposed. Fitzgerald said at a Thursday luncheon hosted by Wispolitics.com that many schools will get more money, but not the full $649 million Walker called for. Fitzgerald says he expects the budget to pass by July 1. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Wednesday the budget debate could drag into the fall as lawmakers search for a long-term solution to transportation funding. One big fight in the Legislature will be over how much money to borrow for roads funding. Fitzgerald says he also questions whether a University of Wisconsin tuition cut or move to self-insurance would have enough support to pass.
Vinehout says Increasing Funding for Voucher and Charter Schools Comes at a Big Cost ALMA, WI - For many years, voucher and charter school advocates sought funding parity while rural schools struggle to stay open. Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) responded to a new analysis done by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau pegging the parity price tag at over $100M. Senator Kathleen Vinehout commented, “I cannot sit idly by while voucher and charter school advocates ask for more money when my rural public schools can barely afford the basics.” “Taking $100 million away from 867,000 public school students for 42,000 private voucher and char-
ter school students is foolish,” said Senator Vinehout. “For the last three budgets, Republicans have given handouts to private voucher and charter schools at the expense of public schools. Legislators must not continue this trend with the new budget.” According to a recent estimate by the non-partisan Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau, increasing payments for private voucher and charter schools would take over $100 million dollars away from public schools and property taxes would be allowed to increase. Specifically the LFB memo estimated the total
cost to the two-year state budget at $110.4 million and an additional cost to property taxpayers at $45.7 million for private school vouchers and $30.5 million for independent charter schools. When determining state aid amounts, privately-owned voucher and charter schools get the first-draw for funding. The remaining funds go to public schools through an antiquated and broken funding formula. “Wisconsin elected leaders should focus on improving equal public school opportunities for all children, regardless of where they live,” concluded Vinehout.
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Sweetheart Scams Cost Victims More Than a Broken Heart MADISON – In 2017, many eligible bachelors and bachelorettes are swiping, tapping and clicking their way to love. If you intend to look online for your valentine, be mindful that scammers are also on those sites looking for you and your pocketbook. Watch out for the signs of a "sweetheart scam." "Many people have found a partner through the internet, but many others have been burned by rip-off artists who use their emotions against them," said Frank Frassetto, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection. "If you use an online dating site or app, research any warnings about the service and
watch out for requests for cash or sensitive personal or financial information from your new acquaintance." According to the FBI, all ages and demographics are at risk of sweetheart scams, but the most common targets are divorced, widowed or disabled women over the age of 40. Scammers may contact potential victims through online dating services, online ad services like Craigslist or social media platforms like Facebook. After building the trust of the victim over a number of exchanges, they ask the victim to send them money for travel expenses, legal help, medical bills or any number of other issues.
Requests for payments don't end until the victim runs out of money or grows suspicious of the relationship. Another potential risk from these relationships is extortion. Scammers ask their victims to move the conversation from a trusted dating site to another online location where the talk turns intimate. Photos and personal information shared in these exchanges is then posted to a public "cheaters" website. Victims are told they can pay to have this information taken down, but there is no guarantee that this bargain will be upheld. It is possible that you are being targeted for a sweetheart
scam if your online love interest: •Claims to be from the United States but is currently "traveling," "deployed with the military," or "working overseas" •Professes love for you almost instantly •Asks you to leave the dating site and communicate by personal email or instant messages •Requests that you send personal information including Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers •Asks you to cash checks for him/her •Makes excuses for not meeting in person, such as last-minute financial, medical or family
emergencies •Asks you to send money by wire transfer. Never wire money to someone you do not know or have not met in person. Wiring money is like sending cash – once it is gone, you cannot get it back. For additional information or to file a complaint, visit the Consumer Protection Bureau at datcp.wisconsin.gov, call the Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-422-7128 or send an e-mail to datcphotline@wisconsin.gov. Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wiconsumer.
Notice of Spring Primary and Sample Ballots February 21, 2017 OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN: Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in Polk County District on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. Where Paper Ballots are Used The voter shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the
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person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote, and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. Where Touch Screen Voting is Used The voter shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes' time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. If the voter spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. The voter may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. After Voting the Ballot After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors' initials on the outside do show. The voter shall deposit the voted ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. The voter shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or deliver the bal-
lot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the voter shall leave the polling place promptly. A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. The following is a sample of the official ballot: Official Primary Ballot Nonpartisan Office February 21, 2017 Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.) Instructions to Voters If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.) To vote for a name on the ballot, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to the name, like this: x To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked “write-in.” Sharon E. Jorgenson, Polk County Clerk
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Meeting draws large crowd to Luck LUCK, WISCONSIN – An organizational meeting of Polk Burnett Indivisible, a newly-formed group in our area, attracted close to 60 people to Luck last Tuesday evening. Part of a nationally-coordinated effort to oppose the policies of the Trump administration, the group is already planning a series of actions to let Wisconsin’s U.S. senators and representatives know that there is widespread opposition in northwestern Wisconsin to many of the proposals and actions of the new administration. Led by a steering committee of five individuals from the two-county area, those attending the meeting reviewed the Indivisible Handbook, drawn up by former congressional staffers. The handbook borrows from many of the successful tactics of the Tea Party Movement and emphasizes engagement in the electoral process at all levels as well as public actions designed to draw attention to politicians’ positions and voting records on some of the more controversial parts of the Trump agenda. Marceleen Mosher, a spokesperson for the group, shared some of the enthusiasm generated by last Tuesday’s gathering. “First of all, everyone was amazed by the turnout. To say that we
were surprised by the numbers of committed folks from around our area is an understatement. The willingness of people to work together to stop the wholesale destruction of things the majority of Americans support was heartening. This movement can only grow as the new administration rolls out its controversial plans to set back progress on all fronts and the hardworking folks of our area realize that Wall Street, not Main Street, will be the beneficiary.” The group plans to continue to meet on a regular basis, but much of the coordination and communication will occur online. Organizers emphasize that this is an effort to resist and oppose the more egregious aspects of the Trump agenda. It is not affiliated with any political party or doctrine, but is a defensive effort to blunt the dangerous tendencies that have emerged from this administration in less than one month’s time including efforts to suppress the media and stifle dissent, nomination of cabinet members wholly unqualified and in many cases directly opposed to the mission of their departments, attempts to control the judiciary, elevation of a white nationalist to the National Security Council, and dustups with foreign leaders including
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our allies in Australia and Mexico. “We plan a full-throated opposition to Trump’s policies on many fronts,” said Martha Kaempffer, part of the group’s steering committee. “There’s a role for everyone to play, and those who don’t feel comfortable with public opposition can put their energies into other ac-
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At the election to be held on February 21, 2017 in Polk County, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated: ALL POLLING PLACES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. CITY OF AMERY Voting at: Amery City Hall 118 Center St. W, Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk, 715-268-7486
TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Town Hall 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189
TOWN OF ALDEN Voting at: Alden Town Hall 183 155th St., Star Prairie Judy Demulling, Clerk, 715-248-7859
TOWN OF GARFIELD Voting at: Garfield Town Hall 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 US Hwy. 8, Range Lisa Carlson Clerk, 715-768-5002
TOWN OF LINCOLN Voting at: Lincoln Town Hall 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747
TOWN OF BEAVER Voting at: Beaver Town Hall 1541 Cty. Hwy. T, Turtle Lake Wendy Coleman, Clerk, 715-986-4725
TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Voting at: Vance Creek Town Hall 174 2nd Ave., Cty. Hwy. A, Reeve Marge Marlett, Clerk, 715-948-2670 Glennis Lynch, Deputy Clerk, 715-455-1432
TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Voting at: Black Brook Town Hall 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926
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tions. We encourage anyone and everyone who feels similarly to join us in this effort. We plan to have some fun along the way, too.” Kaempfer added that the group’s statement of purpose emphasizes inclusion, respect and fairness and rejects hatred and violence as means to achieve their ends.
TOWN OF CLAYTON Voting at: Clayton Town Hall 462 105th Ave., Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2564
VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Voting at: Municipal Building 133 Clayton Ave. East, Clayton Dave Fall, Clerk, 715-948-2460 VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Village Hall 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157 WNAXLP
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Smith, Waalen are Regional Champs, Warriors second BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The elite wrestlers in the state began to separate themselves from the rest of the crowd on Feb. 11 as the WIAA playoffs begin. For Amery wrestlers, it meant competing in the D2 Regional meet at St. Croix Central. Overall, the Warriors fared well, gathering 163 team points to claim second place behind Osceola. Individually, the Warriors crowned two regional champions – Mike Smith and Shawn Waalen. Smith (27-2) claimed the 120-pound title with a semi-
final pinning of Somerset’s Tyler Hantsbarger (11-11) in 11:40 and a 51-second fall over Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/ Siren’s Hunter Sellent (21-13) in the first-place match. Waalen (19-2) disposed of St. Croix Central’s Luis Izquierdo (1-2) in 52 seconds in the semifinal round before topping Osceola’s Diego Lowney (23-10) by a 5-3 decision in the 145-pound championship match. Andrew Prindle (106), Corey Grundner (132 pounds) and Carl Oman (170 pounds) also reached the finals. Prindle (12-17) lost by a 17-2 technical fall to Osceola’s Andrew Olson (20-10) in the fi rst
place match. Grundner (11-9) pinned L/F/ G/S’s Merlin Hibbs (16-17) in 2:45 in the semifinal round before dropping a 9-3 decision to Somerset’s Jared Grahovac (25-14). Oman (21-11) bounced by from being pinned in the semifinals by Chetek-Weyerhaeuser’s Sam Newell (285) to pin Somerset’s Ethan Wegscheider (9-26) in 2:30 for a chance at second place. In the second-place match, Oman claimed a narrow 3-2 decision victory over Osceola’s Jack Feldt (21-4). Claiming third place were Noah Zinn (126 pounds),
James Baillargeon (138 pounds), Kody Dudgeon (152 pounds) and Mason Goulet (182 pounds). Canyon Schwartz placed fourth at 160 pounds. Zinn’s (21-12) lone victory came in the third place match when he pinned St. Croix Central’s Braeden Bloom (5-23) in 44 seconds. Baillargeon (17-10) won his third place match by pinning Somerset’s Nick Bushinger (14-24) in 4:37. Dudgeon (19-8) defeated Somerset’s Austin Anez (9-13) by a 4-2 decision in the semifinals. Goulet (10-13) earned a
2:44 pin in the quarterfinals against SCC’s Logan Johnson (1-4) and won by medical forfeit over Osceola’s Brett Carlson (5-5) in the third place match. Schwartz pinned L/F/G/S’s Ben Berglund in just 15 seconds in quarterfinal round.
Team Scores Osceola 182, Amery 163, Somerset 156, St. Croix Central 154, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser/Prairie Farm 145, Luck/ Frederic/Grantsburg/Siren 112
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Granica scores 29 in win over C-W BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s girls’ basketball team, led by sophomore Madelyn Granica, dominated Chetek-Weyerhaeusuer, 58-26, on Feb. 6 in Amery. Granica racked up 29 points and 12 rebounds as the Warriors shot 44 percent from the field as a team and out-rebounded C-W, 44-21. Abby Schmidt also had a double figure rebounding night, with 10, and added six points and three assists. Esmee Luchtenburg notched six points and three rebounds. Also scoring were Kallie Wiesenback (four points), Alyssa Koehler, (four points), Gabby Fredrick (three points), Brianna Wundrow (two points), Dani Meyer (two points) and Rachel Fouks (two points). Wundrow had a solid game in all areas of the court, grabbing five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Cheyenne Edwards led the team in assists with five. HEATHER GRANICA
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Busy schedule too much for Amery Hockey BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s hockey team suffered its second shutout loss in less than a week when it fell 0-4 to Regis/Altoona/McDonell on Feb. 6 at the Amery Ice Arena. “We never seemed to have our legs all night,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “We were continuously outworked and lost 50/50 battles. I am going to chalk it up to our busy schedule the last couple of weeks.” Just two penalties were called in the game – both against Amery (5-18). Amery goalkeeper Ethan Mork had a busy night in the net, collecting 41 saves. “Everyone was once again very impressed with Ethan in the nets,” Henningsgard said. “He stood on his head and gave us a chance through two periods. (You) can’t ask for much more than that.” R/A/M (5-1) received two goals an assist from Cole Struck, one goal and one assist from Nolan Hellegers and one goal from Austin Erickson. Marcus Bourget and Kolten Wright each had two assists. With the loss, Amery’s losing streak extended to four games.
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Senior hockey players picked an educator who has influenced their lives inside and outside of the classroom. Dylan Nyholm (left) selected Miss Karissa Bonhus, Unity High Math Instructor. Brock Hojem (right) chose Mr. Chris Berghammer, Clayton High School Dean of Students. The educators were honored during the match.
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Players from the Amery Youth Hockey Association played in between periods. Members of the varsity squad formed a tunnel to congratulate the young players.
Hayward takes Amery in OT BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
For the second time in five days, Amery’s ice hockey team dropped an overtime decision. This time it occurred on Feb. 4 against the Hayward Hurricanes in the form of a 1-2 decision. Like Amery’s previous overtime loss to the Northwest Icemen, this battle saw the Warriors (5-18) striking first. Ridge Sigsworth scored an unassisted even strength goal 1:22 into the second period to open the scoring, but just over 2 minutes into the third period, Hayward’s Cody Asp knotted things up with a shorthanded goal, sending the game into overtime. “Hayward is a tough barn to play in and we battled all night long,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “It was a very fun game to coach.”
Ethan Wolfe, who assisted Asp on the game tying goal, was the hero for the Hurricanes (10-12) when he scored the game winning goal, unassisted, 3:37 into the overtime period. “Once again, we had chances to win this one in regulation on the power play,” Henningsgard said. “We didn’t put away our chances, and they took advantage in the extra frame.” Amery goalkeeper Ethan Mork finished with 37 saves, compared to 12 saves for Hayward’s Brendan Thomas. “Ethan Mork was outstanding to give us a shot,” Henningsgard said. “He is the best player on the ice most nights.” The game marked the third time since the new year began that the Warriors have played in an overtime match. Two ended with losses and one resulted in a tie.
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Six Clear Lake wrestlers advance to Sectionals
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Cori Engebretson advanced with a win.
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Gabe Colbeth advances to Sectionals.
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Nick Elmer will compete at the Sectional in Independence.
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Nick Sempf won his match and advances.
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Noah Wieczorek advances to Sectionals.
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Ryan Anderson won his match and advances to Sectionals.
Warriors edged by Icemen BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s ice hockey team hosted the Northwest Icemen on Jan. 31 at the Amery Ice Arena and put up a good fight before falling, 3-2 in overtime, to the Icemen. “We really battled hard in this one and had our opportunities to win this in regulation,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “Our effort was top notch against a solid team.” The Warriors (5-18) claimed the early advantage when Ridge Sig-
sworth scored an even strength goal off a Dylan Nyholm assist 3:15 into the game. That lead lasted until 16:23 into the second period when Northwest’s JacobGordon netted an even strength goal of his own. The Iceman (16-8) claimed the lead just over a minute into the third period on a goal by Alex Timm, but its’ lead was shortlived as Amery responding 3 and a half minutes later with a goal by Grady Martin and assist from Jackson Henningsgard.to close out the scoring in regulation play.
Four minutes and 48 seconds into overtime, Timm scored the game winner – unassisted and shorthanded. “To give up a shorthanded goal in OT is a pretty disheartening way to lose,” Coach Henningsgard said. Amery goalkeeper Ethan Mork spent 55:48 in the goal and gathered 34 saves while his counterpart, Scott Lindenberger picked up 22 saves. Just seven total penalties were called in the game.
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Clear Lake loses to Spring Valley; downs Northwood Last week had its ups and downs for the Clear Lake Warrior boys basketball team. The “down” came fi rst with a non-conference loss to the Spring Valley Cardinals on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Cardinals proved too much for the Warriors and handed them their fourth loss of the season 69-64. Bailey Blanchard led the Warriors in scoring with 23 points, followed by Matt Fisher with 18 and Jordan Ramis with 12. Top rebounders for Clear Lake were Fisher with 6 and Blanchard and Marshall Cain each with 5. Christian Briesemeister was the assist leader with 9. The “up” came on Friday, Feb. 10 when the Warriors traveled to Northwood High School to take on the Evergreens. The Warriors were slow out of the gate and only led the Evergreens by four at halftime, 27-23. However, much improved play by the Warriors in the second half led to a 75-49 victory for Clear Lake. The Warriors once again had three players score in double figures: Blanchard with 25, Fisher with 16 and Ramis with 15. The Warriors also had success on the boards with Cain pulling down 12 rebounds and Fisher adding 7. In addition, the Warriors made it tough on the Evergreens, stealing the ball consistently. Ramis recorded 6 steals and Daymond Bad Horse had 5. Overall the Warriors are 14-4 on the season with a record of 8-1 in the Central Lakeland Conference. The Warriors will travel to Lake Holcombe on Tuesday, Feb 14 for a non-conference game. On Thursday, Feb. 16 conference leader Cameron will come to town.
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Amery Hockey earns third shutout in regular season finale BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With a 2-0 win over the Black River Falls Tigers, Amery’s ice hockey team wrapped up its 201617 regular season with a 5-18 record on Feb. 11 at the Amery Ice Arena. “This was a great way for both of our seniors, Dylan Nyholm and Brock Hojem, to go out,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “They will remember winning their senior night for the rest of their lives.”
After a scoreless fi rst period, Amery finally broke the barrier in front of the goal 11:57 into the second period when Grady Martin scored an even strength goal. Martin was assisted by Ryan Van Blaricom and Jackson Henningsgard. Then Dylan Nyholm added an empty net insurance goal at the 16:10 mark of the third period off a Brett Forrest assist. “Lots of players played a part in this one,” Coach Henningsgard said. “Fletcher Kjeseth had many
chances to score. Ridge Sigsworth was exceptional on faceoffs. Little things like this make the difference in one goal games.” Ethan Mork had another stellar night in the goal, saving all 27 shots faced. Meanwhile, Black River Falls’ Lance Muir Jr saved 32 of 33 shots faced. The win marked Amery’s third shutout victory of the season. “Hopefully we can carry the energy from this game into the playoffs on Tuesday vs. WSFLG. If we can, that will be a fun night.”
Amery boys fall to Ellsworth BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Ellsworth’s boys’ basketball team stuck it to Amery on Feb. 7 in Ellsworth, as the Panthers picked up a dominant 64-37 home win. The Panthers (11-7, 7-4 Middle Border Conference) shot at a higher percentage from all areas of the court, including 14-for-16 free
throw shooting, and nearly doubled the Warriors in rebound production. Amery (6-13, 4-8 MBC) was led offensively by Lane Christensen, who poured in 17 points. Noah Rademaker was next in line with five points, but also contributed four rebounds and an assist. Galen Coy tallied five points and two steals. Seth Amundsen was the team
rebound leader, with seven, and added four points, three steals and an assist. Zach Swenson added four points and four rebounds. Ryan McBrayer was the final Warrior to tally points, with two. Connor McBrayer contributed five steals, five rebounds, a block and an assist.
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Blackhawks knock Warriors out of second place BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s girls basketball team suffered a disappointing setback on Feb. 10, when it lost 62-65 to Baldwin-Woodville in a Middle Border Conference showdown in Amery. Amery had a chance to send the game into overtime when Brianna Wundrow sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but the basket was a hair too late and was waved off. “Both teams played well, but Baldwin had the advantage in second chance points and points off of turnovers,” said Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel. The Warriors (16-4, 9-4 MBC) shot a solid 44 percent from the field and 71 percent from the free throw line. They also drained 10 3-pointers, but the Blackhawks (8-12, 7-6 MBC) shot equally as well from the field and put up more shots, including 12 made 3-pointers. Amery finished just one more rebound, one more steal and one more block than B-W, but the Blackhawks benefited from four additional Amery turnovers. Madelyn Granica posted a team-high 22 points and seven rebounds for the Warriors. Abby Schmidt also tallied seven rebounds and finished with 10 points. Wundrow joined the double-digit scoring club, with 10 points, and added five rebounds and a block. Esmee Luchtenburg and Shawna Wiese scored nine points each and Dani Meyer added two points. Meyer also led the team in assists with five while Gabby Fredrick led the squad in steals, with two. The loss dropped Amery out of a tie with St. Croix Central for second place in the conference standings. The Warriors maintain a solid two game lead over B-W for third place. The Warriors have two regular season games remaining before hosting Northwestern in a regional playoff game on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
Somerset shuts out Warriors BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery’s hockey team suffered a 0-3 loss to Somerset on Feb. 2 at the Somerset Youth Civic Center, giving up one goal in each period. “I was once again pleased with our effort,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “Somerset is obviously a top notch team, and we were right in it until the end.” All three of the Spartans’ goals were even strength, with Alex Lahde scoring the first and last goals. Hunter Hartwick was awarded Somerset’s second-period goal and assisted on the final goal. Jack Peterson finished with two assists. “We had few chances to score but when we did, they were high quality,” Henningsgard said. “That is something to hang our hat on in this one.” Ethan Mork tallied 36 saves for Amery (5-18) while Adam Larson notched 11 saves for Somerset (16-8). The loss marked Amery’s fourth by shutout this season, two of which have come against the Spartans.
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You can make this quiche with canned salmon and artichokes. It is a meal prepared in less than an hour. SNAZZY SALMON AND ARTICHOKE QUICHE You will need 1 unbaked 9” deep dish pie shell. Sprinkle onto the bottom of the unbaked pie shell: 1 c. shredded Italian cheese blend Spread over the cheese: 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped Spread on top of the artichoke hearts: 1 can (7-1/2 oz.) red salmon, skin and bones removed, then flaked Sprinkle on top: 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 c. shredded Italian cheese blend Combine well and pour over the salmon: 2 eggs 1 c. milk 1/4 tsp. pepper Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until firm and a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. If you like the chicken of a famous food chain restaurant, you should like this chicken. It has a lot of herbs but otherwise the ingredient list is not long. COPYCAT ORIGINAL STYLE CHICKEN Combine for the coating: 1 T. paprika 2 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. celery salt 1/2 tsp. dried sage 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram You will need 2 quarts of oil for deep frying, heated to 350°. Cut into serving pieces: 1 whole chicken (2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 drumsticks, 2 wings) or pieces of your choice Put into a bowl: 1 lightly beaten egg white Combine in bowl: 1-1/2 c. flour 1 T. brown sugar 1 T. salt the combined spices Dip the chicken pieces in the egg white, then into the flour/herb mixture and coat well. Let the pieces dry for 5 minutes to dry a bit Deep fry like pieces so they are done at the same time. Breast, legs and wings will take about 12-14 minutes and thighs will take a bit longer. Insert thermometer into the thickest part of meat. It must be at least 165° so it is cooked and safe to eat. Keep the chicken pieces hot until all is cooked and ready for your meal.
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These stuffed shells are very good and look so nice when served. They are not difficult to make either. CHEESY SPINACH AND SAUSAGE STUFFED SHELLS Cook according to directions: 1 pkg. (12 oz.) jumbo pasta shells Drain and rinse, then drain on paper towels. Meanwhile heat in skillet: 1 T. olive oil Add and cook until softened, about 5 minutes: 1/2 c. finely chopped onion Add and cook until no longer pink: 3/4 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage (or your favorite) Stir frequently, breaking sausage into small pieces, about 5 minutes. Add and cook 1 minute more: 2 cloves minced garlic Remove from heat and let cool. Combine in larger bowl: 1 large egg, lightly beaten 15 oz. ricotta cheese (or your choice) 1 box (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 4 oz. grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper the cooled cooked sausage mixture Stuff each cooked and cooled pasta shell dividing the above mixture between them. Put into a 7x11” or 9x13” rectangular baking pan: 1 c. (from a 32 oz. jar) tomato sauce with basil (or your favorite) Put each pasta shell in a single layer, onto top of the tomato sauce. Spread the rest of the tomato sauce on top of the stuffed pasta. Cover with foil. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Remove the foil and sprinkle with: 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Bake uncovered, for another 10 minutes. Serves 4-6.
Almost everyone likes dessert. This is for those who likes S’Mores and cheesecake. This is a make ahead dessert that needs to be refrigerated. It’s a luscious-looking dessert to serve. BROWNIE S’MORES CHEESECAKE Combine for a graham cracker crust: 12 graham cracker squares, crushed into fine crumbs 3 T. butter, melted Press crumbs into a sprayed 8” springform pan. Prepare according to directions: 1 box (18.3 oz.) brownie mix Pour brownie dough over the graham crackers and bake at 350° (or 325° for a non-stick pan) for 34-38 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Put onto wire rack to cool completely. For the cheesecake, beat until light and fluffy: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temp Add and beat to combine: 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow fluff/crème Fold in: 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Spread on the top of the baked brownie layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Remove from the pan and put onto a serving plate. For the chocolate topping, combine in MW safe bowl: 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream 1 T. corn syrup Microwave for 45 seconds and add: 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped Let sit for about 3 minutes and combine. If chocolate is not fully melted, microwave in 10 second increments until melted. Stir well to combine. Let cool until slightly thickened. Pour 3/4 c. of this chocolate Ganache over the cheese cake. It should drizzle down the sides of the cheesecake. Top with: 1 c. mini marshmallows 2 graham cracker squares, broken into small pieces Drizzle with the rest of the chocolate Ganache.
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Memory Care residents escape cabin fever with virtual reality demonstrations through waiting lists at big box stores such as Best Buy. Rolfe offers the experience much closer to home in the Amery area. He offers the service as a form of entertainment for parties and events. To learn more about virtual reality or bringing the experience to an event near you, find ‘The Oculus Rift Guy’ on Facebook, email Minneapolisartist@gmail. com or call 715-268-2797.
Thanks to local tech guru Ray Rolfe, ‘The Oculus Rift Guy,’ residents of Amery Memory Care recently had a chance to try virtual reality as a fun escape from mid winter. Using an impressive combination of lenses, screen, sensors and software, residents were shown a beautifully kaleidoscopic musical experience called "Old Friend" by developer Tyler Hurd. Toes were tapping as smiles and laughter filled the room in reaction to the silly cartoonish band director and his goofy dancing buddies. Rolf doesn’t bill virtual reality as a cure for dementia, but rather a novel new experience to reignite curiosity and playfulness in life. Currently, the public can schedule virtual reality
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Mountain Man Presents Alaskan Adventures at Clear Lake Outdoor Expo Billy Molls, a farm boy from Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, distinctly remembers the moment he realized he wanted to live like a mountain man. “I was eight years old. It was a sunny October Saturday morning, and we had just finished milking the cows. My dad and I loaded an old row bow in the back of our farm truck. In it was a tangled mound of rusty #1½ Victor single-long spring traps and a bundle of eight-foot long alder poles to use as trap stakes,” recalls Molls, now 39. “We drove two miles to Lightning Creek. The oars squeaked as my father rowed against the sluggish current. As soon as we lost sight of the road all evidence of man disappeared; something sparked inside me. Right there, my passion for adventure in the wilderness was born.” Three decades later, Billy is one of the most recognized big game hunting guides in Alaska. He is also an author, freelance outdoor writer, public speaker, and outdoor video producer. With 13 DVDs in his Modern Day Mountain Man series, Molls focuses his productions on the viewer/reader. “My goal is to show those who have never experienced Alaska’s pristine wilderness what it is truly like, and also bring people back to their own personal experiences in nature.” For the past 19 years this “Modern Day Mountain Man” has spent at least 100 days of each year living out of a tent in various regions of the Last Frontier guiding hunters from all corners of the globe in pursuit of brown bear, grizzly bear, Dall sheep, moose, caribou, and wolf. The husband and father of three daughters credits the eight years of his life that he has lived in the wilderness for making him a better husband and dad. “Before I was married, I lived as
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Billy Molls is a Turtle Lake native who now is one of the most recognized big game hunters in Alaksa. Molls will share his ‘Campfire Stories’ during an Outdoor Expo being held at United Covenant Church in Clear Lake, February 25 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The event alos features a wild game feed, vendors and displays.
many as 240 days of the year in a tent. Solitude, sacrifice, and successes and failures that come inherently in wild places have taught me what is most important in my life. When you spend so much time immersed in nature with just the bare essentials of existence you tend to better understand and appreciate the most basic blessings in all aspects of life.” One of Molls’ most recent expeditions was plagued adversity. “From start to finish it was cold and wet,” Molls recalls. “Putting on the same wet socks is normal, but when your boots are frozen solid every morning for a couple straight weeks, it starts to wear on a guy.” Not only does wet weather and cold
temperatures make life uncomfortable in the wilderness, but it makes a guides job much more difficult: small streams turn into raging, un-crossable torrents, fog lasts for days at a time, which makes it impossible for the bush pilots to fly in and out, and it is much more difficult to find game. “After hiking nearly 90 miles, my first Dall sheep hunter and I never did see a mature ram. It took another 80 miles with my next client to harvest a trophy ram. After working that hard, and eating almost nothing except freeze-dried food, I had lost about 15 pounds. I couldn’t wait to cook some sheep meat over a fire. We didn’t get back to camp ‘til dark, so we planned to have a feast the next morning. When I
woke, slid my bare feet into my frozen boots, and climbed out of my tent only to find a grizzly bear running away with a meat-filled game bag bouncing from his mouth! We tracked him like starved hound dogs until he dropped the bag, but not before he ate the tenderloins and most of one hindquarter.” The seasoned guide went on to say that the bear came back and circled his camp relentlessly. “It was cold and there was a couple inches of snow on the ground. Winter was coming, and that bear knew it. Once he got a taste of that meat he wasn’t going to leave us alone. You couldn’t blame him, but it wasn’t a good situation for any of us. Luckily it was flyable, so I called the pilots on my satellite phone and they were able to come pick us up. Even as we loaded the planes the bear just stood there and watched us.” Having countless other tales to tell, Billy will be sharing some “campfire stories” on Saturday, February 25th, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at United Covenant Church, 348 5th Street NW, Clear Lake, WI. Hunters and non-hunters of all ages are sure to enjoy Billy’s pictures, videos, and tales of charging grizzlies, airplane crashes, as well as his personal journey in the land that every outdoorsman dreams of. For more information about this event call United Covenant Church at 715-2632665 or email at unitedcovchurch@cltcomm.net. For more information about Billy Molls go to www.billymollasdventures.com.
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Wapo hosts fifteenth year of Camp Odayin, a camp for kids with heart disease Camp Odayin’s programs serve chilSt. Croix Valley, Minnesota—It's Amerdren from birth through 12th grade. As ican Heart Month, and 17-year-old Mina senior in high school, Robert will be atnetonka High School senior Robert Ditto tending Camp Odayin’s Winter Camp, Feb will soon be packing his bags to attend his 18-20th, in Amery, Wisconsin as his final final youth camp experience with Camp get together with camp friends before he Odayin, a nonprofit organization that transitions to Camp Odayin’s Young Adult serves young people with heart disease. Retreat, which provides education and Camp Odayin has played a formative role support for former Camp Odayin campers in Robert's young life. after high school graduation. Robert was born with a rare congenital Down the road, Robert plans to return heart defect called hypoplastic right heart to Camp Odayin as a camp counselor and syndrome. In other words, while most of offers advice to other young heart patients us have two ventricles pumping blood into who are considering going to camp: “Go,” circulation, Robert has one. This specific says Robert. “Go every chance you get! condition affects 1 in every 10,000 births. You’ll make friends that will last a lifeOver the course of his young life, Robert time.” has undergone four surgeries to help treat As Robert considers his life ahead, he his condition and its effects. While Robert knows he’s in good hands. “Robert will reessentially may only have half a heart, he ceive regular cardiac care including echoleads a very full academic life including cardiograms and stress testing throughAdvanced Placement, International Bacout his life,” says Dr. Baker. “He’ll also calaureate and Honors courses. need occasional MRIs and cardiac catheSocially, an influential part of Robert’s terization. We will be keeping close tabs on life and development over the past 10 years Robert Ditto (front) will experience his final year at Camp Odayin, a camp hosted at Lake this young man.” has revolved around Camp Odayin, a St. Wapogasset for kids with heart diseases. The cost to deliver medically-supervised Croix Valley-based nonprofit organization that provides safe, medically-supervised camp experi- camp as a volunteer, it is amazing to see how support- camp experiences to kids with special hearts ranges ive these kids are of each other. They understand what from $250–$900 per child, depending upon the proences for young people with heart disease. “Because we all have heart disease, the friends I’ve it’s like to live with chronic illness. They all get it and gram. Thanks to the support of individual donors and made at Camp Odayin will last a lifetime,” Robert they are very kind to each other. At camp, these kids corporations, Camp Odayin charges $25 per child to attend camp. says. “We all understand each other and what we’re are all cheered and celebrated. It’s inspiring.” Camp Odayin’s annual Have a Heart Benefit will Robert and his parents learned about Camp Odayin going through. Camp Odayin is a place where I can be from Robert’s cardiologist, Dr. Charles Baker at Chil- be on April 8, 2017 at the Loews Hotel in Minneapolis. myself and not feel judged.” Robert’s mom, Jennifer Bucek, is a nurse at Minne- dren’s Heart Clinic. “Kids with heart disease need a This year’s Border Bash theme recognizes Camp Odaapolis Children’s Hospital, taking care of kids after place where they feel included, where they feel safe, yin’s 2017 expansion, with a summer camp option in they’ve had heart surgery. Jennifer also volunteers and where they can acquire a group of friends who face the Milwaukee area. To make a donation in support of Camp Odayin, or to at Camp Odayin as a camp nurse. “Camp Odayin has similar challenges,” says Dr. Baker. “Camp Odayin is attend the benefit, visit campodayin.org. given so much to my family and to Robert. When I’m at really invaluable to heart kids.”
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COLLEGE HONORS AND ACCOLADES Area Students Named to the St. Olaf College Dean’s List
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NORTHFIELD, Minn. (February 8, 2017) - The following local students have been named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. The dean’s list recognizes students with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale. Luck, WI Katelyn Dinnies, Biology, Luck High School, Luck, WI, daughter of Jonn and Barbara Dinnies Saint Croix Falls, WI Evan Gorres, Saint Croix Falls High School, St Croix Falls, WI, son of Brett and Angela Gorres
MADISON, Wis. (February 8, 2017) The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2016-2017 academic year. Here are the students from your circulation area who have received this honor: Amery, WI Joshua Bensen, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Ashley Doroff, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Alicia Monson, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Dean’s List Braeden Rimestad, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Samuel Schieffer, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll Marko Uzeirovic, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Clayton, WI James Richison, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Dresser, WI Emma Dressel, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Frederic, WI Benjamin Kurkowski, School of Education, Dean’s List Luck, WI Jordan Hendrickson, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Mckenna Splett, School of Education, Dean’s List Osceola, WI Jessica Bjerke, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Emily Carlson, School of Business, Dean’s List Asher Elmquist, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Saint Croix Falls, WI Taylor Orton, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll Star Prairie, WI Mitchell Larson, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Nathan Mortensen, School of Education, Dean’s List
UW-La Crosse announces December 2016 graduates LA CROSSE, Wis. (Feb. 9, 2017) - The following students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December. The 52nd annual Midyear Commencement was held at the La Crosse Center Sunday, Dec. 18. Students earning degrees in December included: Centuria, WI Brady Turner, Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Physical Education, Honors Luck, WI Ashley Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Major, Honors Osceola, WI Andrew Salewski, Bachelor of Science, Accountancy Major, Honors Star Prairie, WI Rebecca Rutledge, Bachelor of Science, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education Major, Honors Lucas VanderBent, Bachelor of Science, Finance Major, Highest Honors
UW Oshkosh announces Dean’s List, Honor Roll for fall 2016 OSHKOSH, Wis. (Feb. 10, 2017) - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced the names of students who qualified for the University’s Dean’s List and Honor Roll in the fall semester of the 2016 fall semester. To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (out of a possible 4.0, or “all As”). Those with a GPA of 3.75 or better qualify for the dean’s list. Amery, WI Jarica Roos, Honor Roll Clear Lake, WI Makaya Steinberger, Dean’s List Mary Wienke, Dean’s List Frederic, WI Jeremy Kwolek, Honor Roll Star Prairie, WI Ella Durand, Honor Roll
Local Student(s) Named to Carroll University Dean’s List Fall 2016 WAUKESHA, Wis. (February 13, 2017) - [Name] of [City] was named to the Dean’s List at Carroll University for the fall 2016 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale. Clear Lake, WI Sophia Warner Saint Croix Falls, WI Mark Wampfler
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Survey Finds Peer Pressure Influences Hand Washing Menomonee Falls, WI (February 7, 2017) – Sometimes peer pressure can produce positive results. A recent Healthy Hand Washing Survey conducted by Bradley Corporation in Menomonee Falls reveals that Americans are more likely to wash their hands after using a public restroom if others are around. More than half say the presence of other people causes them to adjust their actions in one of two ways. They’ll either make sure they wash their hands or they’ll wash longer or more thoroughly. The survey also found that a written reminder posted in a restroom can influence behavior. Almost 40% of Americans admit they’re more likely to wash their hands after seeing a sign that requires employees to wash before returning to work. However, it’s men in particular who seem to heed the notice. When broken down by gender, 44% of men say signage motivates them to clean their hands while only 34% of women claim it affects them. Another external factor that impacts hand washing habits is seasonal flu outbreaks. 70% of survey respondents report they suds up more frequently, more thor-
oughly or longer when they hear about a flu virus going around. That means this year the suds should be flying since a majority of Americans are more concerned about contracting the flu as compared to last year. Interestingly, it’s young adults (age 18-34) who are the most worried. 69% say they’re extremely or quite concerned about getting the flu. When older adults (age 55+) were asked the same question, just 35% expressed concern. “Hand washing should be second nature for everyone throughout the year. During cold and flu season, it’s especially important to wash your hands thoroughly and vigorously with soap and water to help protect yourself from getting sick,” says Jon Dommisse, director of global marketing and strategic development at Bradley Corp. Apparently, not everyone is getting the hand washing message. The survey divulges that 82% of Americans frequently or occasionally see others leave a public restroom without washing. And, 67% confess they’ve taken a short cut by skipping the soap and simply rinsing with water. Thankfully, a majority of Americans do feel there are times when
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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Feb. 16— Elementary lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices. Friday, Feb. 17— Elementary lunch: Pizza, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit. Intermediate & Middle lunch: Pizza or fish sandwich, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Pizza or fish sandwich, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices. Monday, Feb. 20— No School. President’s Day. Tuesday, Feb. 21— Elementary lunch: French toast with sau-
sage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices/ cookie. Intermediate & Middle lunch: French toast with sausage or chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices, cookie. High school lunch: French toast with sausage or chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices/cookie. Wednesday, Feb. 22— Elementary lunch: Macaroni & cheese, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.
CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Feb. 16— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or donut. Elementary lunch: Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, curly fries, applesauce, milk, slushie fruit cup. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Zee Zee bar, smoothie, muffin, french toast sticks, sausage links. High school lunch: Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, ranch sweet potato fries, fruit juice, clementine, milk. Friday, Feb. 17— No school. Monday, Feb. 20— No school. Tuesday, Feb. 21— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or mini donuts, cheese omelet. Elementary lunch: Chicken strips or teriyaki chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, milk, vegetables with dip, sliced
peaches. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, cheese stick, Krave S’mores, muffin, Little John donut. High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or chicken teriyaki wrap, rice, green beans, vegetables/ dip, mixed fruit, peaches, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 22— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or sausage & cheese sandwich Elementary lunch: Warrior burger or hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, dragon punch, applesauce, milk High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, Nutri Grain bar, “Gripz” graham crackers, sausage, egg & cheese sandwich. High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese on a bun or Warrior burger, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, milk, pineapple, strawberries.
Alan Salmela named ‘Barbershopper of the Year’
Alan Salmela was recently named ‘Barbershopper of the Year’ for exemplifying the true spirit of barbershop harmony.
On February 4th at the annual Awards Night, the Indianhead Chorus announced that Alan Salmela is the new Barbershopper of the Year. The award was presented by last year's Barbershopper of the Year, Chuck Williamson. The selection of Alan
was based on a 100 point scale. Alan has been faithful in attendance, he sang at our performances, helped with Singing Valentines, sang at the chorus contest, helped with the selling of show tickets, and served on the chorus board as a member-at-large. “We are proud of all of our members, but, this year we have singled out Alan Salmela as one who exemplifies the true spirit of barbershop harmony. Thank you, Alan, for your fine example of cooperation and faithful service,” says a statement on behalf of Indianheald Chorus. The awards night serves a second function; that of officer installation for 2017. The following officers were installed by Tyler Smith,
representing the Land-OLakes District of the Barbershop Harmony Society: (L-R in photo ) Steve Swenson -Director, Dan Valentine -President,. Larry Fisk-Sec/Treas., Chuck Williamson -past Pres, Dan Smith -Music VP, Ken Mettler-Marketing VP, Steve Osero -YIH VP, Bryan Shobe & Alan Salmela-memberat-large, Jon Buss-Membership VP, Karl Wicklund -Assistant Director, Neil Pickard-member-atlarge. The awards night has a third purpose, and that is to show appreciation for the wives of the barbershoppers. Through the year, each barbershopper puts in hundreds of hours away from home for practice and performance. The men are always excited
to show a genuine appreciation for the support of their spouses for their contribution to their cause. The barbershoppers, along with several quartets, sang to the ladies. The quartets performing were, Straight to Harmony, Bright Knights, First Choice, and Chariot. The ladies also received carnations to take home at the end of the evening. The MC for the evening was Dan Valentine, chapter president. Dan presented gifts to director: Steve Swenson, and assistant director:Karl Wicklund, and, Steve Swenson presented gifts to Larry Fisk and Karl Wicklund for their outstanding service to the chorus.
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Parenting approach: The consequence of consequences As a pediatric nurse practitioner, I provide care for children and adolescents of all ages. As a parent having raised my own children Health and a certified Matters parent coach, I Teri Kohlrusch, want to help other parents who Certified Pediatric may have chalNurse Practitioner lenging or high spirited children. So, let’s focus on a commonly asked question about parenting. “Many parenting methods suggest that the best response to use when my child misbehaves is consequences. When I do this, my child seems to act out more. What am I doing wrong?” Natural consequences can teach
important lessons, but often when used for discipline, they don’t accomplish what we are setting out to do. That is, to teach our children acceptable behavior. Children see consequences to mean punishment. Punishment serves to instill fear in a child, brings them to a place where they want get revenge, and does little to teach about proper behavior. Negative behavior is a signal. There may be feelings behind the behavior that the child has not yet learned to handle. Controlling directives, consequences, and many traditional parenting methods are fear driven or fear based. This gives children a subconscious belief that love and acceptance are based on performance. The result is children experience emotional pain and disconnection, which sets them up to act out more rather than less. Parenting from a love based mod-
el keeps us connected emotionally to our child. This allows us to see that an out of control or defiant child is stuck in a place where they are having difficulty regulating their emotions. It is when we stay present, emotionally calm, and accepting of our child that we can help him/her cope with feelings that may be over-whelming. We then can help them regulate their emotions. Parent coaching is available at Amery Hospital & Clinic. If you have questions or struggles with your child’s behavior, please reach out; we are here to help. Parenting sessions can often be billed to your child’s insurance. To schedule a session call 715-2688000 and request ‘an initial parent coaching session with Teri Kohlrusch.’ More information is available online at http://www. amerymedicalcenter.org/parent_ coaching.
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UW-Extension offers Artpreneur 101 BALSAM LAKE - UW-Extension Polk County is offering Artpreneur 101, a class specifically geared towards helping local artists and craftspeople explore marketing approaches for their business. The class will be held over two nights, March 6 and 13, in the West Conference room at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake. Geared towards those who are new to selling their craft or want to improve their marketing skills, the class will provide direction on how to get noticed, market and sell pieces of work. Mary Pardee, UW-Extension Community Resource Development Educator, noted, “Craftspersons and artists contribute millions of dollars annually to the economy of the Northwest Wisconsin region. They are often overlooked, however, when it comes to economic development and support.” Participants will work with local experts to succinctly describe their work and learn best practices for selling both online and in person. The registration fee is $60 per person and the class size is limited. For further information or to register, call the UW-Extension office at 715-4858600 or visit http://polk.uwex.edu to register online. The University of Wisconsin-Extension supports personal growth, professional success and organizational effectiveness through formal and informal learning.
SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge. C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.
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support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the Amnerican Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the west wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.
Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/sup-
port group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474. Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the Journey Church (formerly First Baptist), Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time. NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859. Overeaters Anonymous. Tuesdays 10 a.m. at St. Croix Alano Club, across from hospital in St. Croix Falls. 715-825-3416. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk. Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more
information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169. Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls..
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Middle School students perform in solo and ensemble
Amery Middle School students competed in their annual Solo and Ensemble event this Thursday.
Amery Middle School hosted a number of neighboring districts for its annual Solo and Ensemble Festival Thursday evening. Students performed a variety of instrumental and vocal works, and had the opportunity to be critiqued and judged by a local musician. Results for Amery middle school students were as follows: Class B First Ratings: Instrumental Solos: Mitchell Baillargeon, Sydney Bosley, Nick Hahn Vocal Solos: Tommy Valley, Bailey
Snyder, Ashley Repka, Ally de la Cruz, Caleb Wilson, Asa Hoyer Piano Solo: Josie Krueger Instrumental Ensembles: Jabin Friberg, Nick Hahn, Mitchell Baillargeon, Sydney Bosley, Hannah VanSomeren, Kelsey Oman, Sarah Garves, Megan Osero, Hannah Bottolfson, Bella Jicinsky, Lucy Curtis, Ally de la Cruz, Keaton Tollakson, Mikey Kurschinski, Dayton White, Ella Gould, Mara Fulton Vocal Ensembles: Bailey Snyder, Drew Granica, Sophia Whitley, Megan Osero,
Sarah Garves, Ella Williamson, Kelsey Oman, Ally de la Cruz, Jenna Hendrickson, Sydney Bosley
Class C First Ratings: Vocal Solo: Hailey Schoeberl Piano Solo: Megan Osero
Class B Second Ratings: Instrumental Solos: Ella Williamson, Madeline Thompson Vocal Solo: Ricky Maukstad Instrumental Ensembles: Alexis Engelking, Hannah Elmer, Ella Williamson, Madeline Thompson, Raina Bryan, McKenzi Gumulauskas
Class C Second Ratings: Vocal Solo: Jonathan Lorsung Instrumental Ensemble: Aidan Ziegler, Michael Lepak
Wisconsin lawmakers propose ending daylight saving time BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two Republican lawmakers want to make the sun set earlier in the summer. Reps. Samantha Kerkman, of Salem, and Michael Schraa, of Oshkosh, introduced a bill Friday that would eliminate daylight saving time in Wisconsin. The move would mean state residents would no longer have to move their clocks ahead an hour in the spring or back an hour in the fall as the country shifts back to standard time. That would mean the summer sun would appear to rise and set earlier. Kerkman and Schraa said in a news release that the change would save people the hour of sleep they lose in the spring. The time change also causes general con-
fusion and forces kids to go to school in the dark, they added. Kerkman said in a phone interview that a number of constituents have contacted her to tell her the time change is frustrating. “People definitely have an opinion about this,” Kerkman said. “I wish I could create more sunshine, but I can't.” Arizona and Hawaii don't observe daylight saving time. Kerkman and Schraa said in a memo they sent to colleagues Friday seeking co-sponsors that eight states introduced similar legislation that would do away with daylight saving time this year. “We often see stress and confusion associated with moving the clocks twice a year,” the legislators wrote. “A full repeal of daylight saving time
would eliminate that stress, take possible tolls off of people's bodies and make more sense year round.” Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Wisconsin residents adopted it in 1957 through a statewide referendum. Kerkman and Schraa gave their fellow lawmakers until Feb. 24 to sign onto the bill. Kit Beyer, a spokeswoman for Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, didn't immediately respond to an email inquiring about the bill's chances. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald's spokeswoman, Myranda Tanck, said Fitzgerald had just received the co-sponsorship memo and was reviewing the legislation.
Tom Evenson, a spokesman for Gov. Scott Walker, said the governor would review the legislation if it reaches his desk. Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling, a La Crosse Democrat, scoffed at the bill. She said Republicans should focus on the state's crumbling roads and student loan debt. “I can count the number of people in my district who've contacted me about this issue on one hand,” Shilling said. “I think we have more pressing issues to address than tinkering with people's alarm clocks. I don't want the Legislature to get sidetracked with these JV proposals until we address the varsity-level issues first.”
Congratulations to all students on a job well done!
BIRTHS Amery Hospital & Clinic Caleb John Olson, 7 lbs. 4 ozs., born on January 12 to Nicole Steele and Darren Olson of Amery. Ivy Ann Ohman, 8 lbs. 9 ozs., born on January 13 to Katie and William Ohman of Clear Lake. Willow Dee Toll, 6 lbs. 10 ozs., born on January 24 to Jennifer and Brian Toll of Star Prairie. Easton Edward Vierstraete, 6 lbs. 7 ozs., born on January 26 to Jacki and Brody Vierstraete of Luck. Judd Charles Webb, 7 lbs. 9 ozs., born on January 28 to Michelle and Nathan Webb of Amery. Wyatt Ernest Buhr, 7 lbs. 13.7 ozs., born on January 30 to Jill and Josh Buhr of Clear Lake. Freya Rose Eno, 9 lbs. 6 ozs., born on January 30 to Sarah and Bryce Eno of Boyceville. Halo Jackson Kolstad, born on January 31 to Monica Boe of Clayton. Luke Anthony McCarty, 7 lbs. 10 ozs., born on February 6 to Alyssa Sigsworth and Tony McCarty of Amery.
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Nuts Stories to You Nuts of all kinds, but not people. I can honestly tie a number of childhood events to the culture of nuts. Not talking Growing about the kids I grew up with, the up in nuts with the sinAmery gle digit ages like the kid who’d eat Loren Elkin worms on a dare or would scramble to the culvert between the lakes to hear the train rumble over. The elementary class pictures showed a group of stunned goofy kids. These early youth would look great at the Howdie Doody Show, sitting in the Peanut Gallery. Speaking of peanuts, the white, glassed in displays at both drug stores, Danielson’s and Chet’s, showed an array of warmed and toasted nuts. Two kinds of peanuts for sale, Virginia peanuts and Spanish peanuts. Great smelling, wonderful to hold the hefty warm bag of freshness. If quality was the goal, mixed nuts and cashews cost more. Danielson’s was the place to supply our 6th grade teacher, Mr.
Noltemier, with cashews. Giving a reliable kid a dollar, he’d send the student 2 blocks downtown on Birch Street to the drug store. Later I found out it wasn’t just top notch students. If he ran out after school, he’d often send a detention kid on the nut run. During class we’d hear him quietly open his lower left-hand desk drawer, grab a handful, and munch while we worked and he corrected papers. For holidays my mom purchased a small can of mixed nuts, with up to 50% peanuts, and what a treat that was. A girl who looked exactly like my sister Leora, though, often picked out the cashews. The result, a can of peanuts plus a couple other random nuts. Another memory is the sale of damaged cans of nuts, available after Danielson’s Drug Store burned. In an area across the street near the Amery Theater,
partially burned items went on sale for pennies on the dollar. A can of mixed nuts for a dime was almost worth it, but the extra toasted taste wasn’t so great. In December we received bags of peanuts in the shell along with candy. This for me was after the free movie at the Amery Theater and after the Christmas program at Our Savior’s Lutheran. These nuts were roasted but not salted in the shell. Gradually we were able to get our hands on salted in the shell nuts, a bit of heaven on earth. After that the plain peanuts were just tolerable. Finally, one year the feed store, of all places, sold end pieces of Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll. Purchased for little or nothing, Dad let me eat my fill one Saturday afternoon. The nut candy that is consumed one day becomes methane gas the next. In the enclosed cubicles of Sunday school, poor Mrs. Christopherson and the other saintly teachers who taught about the Lord were sorely tested. But they endured. Email Loren at elkfarm@wctc. net Several stories and memories of the JP Johnson family have been received.
ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY
Diesel is tall, dark and handsome. He is a Black Lab Mix with the long legs of a German Shorthair, the coat and personality of a Black Lab. Diesel is just the right combination of looks and brains. He likes to have fun. He will play fetch all day long and even “give” it back to you to throw again. He likes to relax with a good chew, rawhide or otherwise. Diesel was surrendered because his young owner didn’t have time for him. His busy work schedule didn’t coordinate well with an active young pup looking for direction and companionship. Diesel would do well in any home that has the room for a large, nearly
Dane size, dog. He has a loving personality and is used to living indoors with his family. He is housebroken and also respects yard boundaries with an invisible fence collar. Diesel is a little too anxious to play “Catch the Cat” and would require training to live with cats safely. He is a big softy who responds well to positive direction and training. If you have the room in your home and day, Diesel will be happy to fill it up. Two young cats went home last week. Four month old Ralph and Roberta found homes. Their short hair Tabby and White sisters, Rita and Rochelle are ready and waiting. They share the
adoptable cat room with a variety of personalities. Libby is a Tuxedo female with a moustache. She is nimble and fun. Natalie is a Medium Hair Brown Tabby with a laid back attitude. Della is a Black with a locket of white at her throat. Della is all about the love; she wants to snuggle and purr. And Maggie, the Medium Hair Mitted Grey Tabby with the quiet soul is patiently waiting to be scooped up. Cartman and Charles are young males. Cartman is all Black with multiple toes. His extra toes are large enough that he appears to be a BiPed. We aren’t sure if this means he can catch extra mice or spring twice as high as a normal cat, but he sure can strike a pose. Charles is a soft Blue Grey Tabby with short hair. He is a handsome fellow with large green eyes and adventure on his mind. Our dog kennel offers only a few dogs for adoption. In addition to Diesel, Zoey and Ruby are available. Zoey is a five year old Brindle Blue Heeler Mix, featured two weeks ago and Ruby is a tall, slender, red and white
Mix. Her breeding is a mystery but we do know that she is smart, graceful and sweet. Ruby is easily trained and came to the shelter as a stray knowing how to sit, shake and lay down. Equal Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature and Elizabeth Warren were answers provided by our Winning Arnell “Trivia with a Twist” Team in the Daily Double Round. The Trivia contest at Café Wren kicked off the Luck Winter Carnival and awarded a $1,000 prize to the winning local non-profit organization team. The competition from nine other teams was substantial. Excitement was palpable in the community room filled with cheering fans and supporters. It came down to the final questions for the Arnell team – The Woodchucks – to pull ahead for the win. Thank you to Café Wren for creating and hosting this event. You put the Fun in Fundraising. Arnell Memorial Humane Society 715 268-7387 and online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook
Miss Amery attends St. Paul Winter Carnival I attended the 131st Anniversary of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival from the 26th to the 29th of January. When I arrived at ‘The Royal House of the Holiday Inn East’, my fellow ambassadors and I were whisked away to the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce Offices, where we lined up to walk through the Moon Glow Parade towards Rice Park. Once we arrived at the park, we had the opportunity to view the ice castles and watch a few local bands perform before we returned to the hotel for the night. The next morning, we explored downtown St. Paul and visited the Landmark Center, Ordway Theater, and the St. Paul Cathedral. As the trip came to a close, we saw the ice sculptures on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and walked through the Grand Day Parade. I could not have attended this wonderfully amazing carnival without the generosity of the Amery Fall Festival Committee and the entire Amery community. Thank you so much for the opportunity to represent you while creating lifelong memories during this incredible event. Miss Amery, Jenesis Gustafson
A Valentine For Him What can I give my Valentine? A lovely card, all floral and lace? A humorous cartoon design, to put a smile upon his face? How will I let my loved one know, appreciation for thoughtfulness? When Cupid again loads loving bow, a cue, now what would truly bless? A lovely meal? He's trying to diet. A gadget to put in his car? When he's concentrating, a little quiet? Maybe a gift card would go far. To let him know the love is there, try to hear and understand. Let his man cave be his lair. For his efforts give a hand. Not only a hand to give him aid, a more expressive hand because, for all the effort he has made, he deserves ringing loud applause. Carol Morfitt Welch
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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www. amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12. wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us. Basketball Winter Rec for youth and families on Sundays in the Middle School from 1:303:30 p until March 12. Grades 4-12 and younger if with parents. Enter through North doors. After School Martial Arts Club: 4K through Grade 5 will have fun with the skills of Kyuki-Do. Class on Tuesdays after school-4:10 p until Apr 18 (skip FREE! On-line version to all Amery Free Press Subscribers! To subscribe just call 715-268-8101
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Mar 7). Class has started so call Comm Ed for fee details. Gymnastics – Tiny Tumbling Warriors, Beginners & Intermediate classes on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. New session begins Feb 14 with classes at 4:00, 4:45 and 5:30. Pre-register. MS Word Beginning: Learn word processing basics and tips to create, edit and format documents; understand files and folders; check spelling and grammar; change font and font size; create tables, tabs, envelopes, labels, borders and shading and much more. Basic computer and keyboarding skills required. Feb 16, 21 & 23 from 5:30-7:30 p. WITC fee $24.05 or Sr fee $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800243-9482 ext 4221. WITC ID #27343 MS Word Advanced This class is the perfect follow-up to the MS Word Beginner class. Class will cover custom docu-
ments with tables, videos and templates and the built-in review options for creating and editing documents in a group, including inserting references. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Word required. You can bring your own laptop or you can use the computers available in class. Feb 28 & Mar 2 from 5-8 p. WITC fee $24.05 or Sr fee $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800243-9482 ext 4221. WITC ID #27348 Learn to DRAW with Confidence with artist Paul Oman: learn to "see" as an artist. Paul will show basic, readily available "tools" that participants can use to achieve correct angles, proportions, and perspectives. Any ability level is welcome: all ability levels will benefit. For age 14 or older. Feb 16 & 23 from 6:30-8:30 p. Fee $41, pre-register with Comm Ed. Wheys to Use Milk! Make a soft cheese (similar to ricot-
ta) with a gallon of whole milk! Add a few herbs and spices, and create your own signature cheese. Learn to use the remaining protein-rich whey in other foods. Feb 21 from 6-8 p. Fee $14, pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee pay at class $5 Essential Oil Basics: Discover the history, safety and many uses for essential oils. Feb 27 from 6-7 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register Instant Pot - Homemade Soups: We’ll take bone broth and use it to make some healthy homemade soups: dairy free sausage and kale, chili, and one other. Ask questions, share recipes and sample our creations. All skill levels welcome. If you have an Instant Pot, bring it with you. Feb 27 from 6-8 p. Fee $14, pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee $10, pay at class. Hypnosis for Weight Loss and/or Tobacco Use: Hypno-
sis can help you control your eating habits and help you stop the constant thinking about food, overeating, and snacking. If you’re ready to quit smoking or chewing tobacco, hypnosis can help you stop immediately, without withdrawal, cravings or gaining weight. Bring a pillow or blanket for extra comfort. Feb 28 at 6:15 p. Fee $54 for weight loss OR tobacco OR $100 for both includes session, reinforcement CD, and membership card to attend future sessions for free. Watercolor: Expressive Animals: Capture an animal's personality with watercolor and mixed media using watercolor pencils and paints for blending of colors and texture. Some photos will be available for reference or bring photo (head) of your pet. Bring a paint shirt and a bag lunch. Sat, Mar 11 from 9 a – 3 p. Fee $65, pre-register with Comm Ed. Supply Fee $10, pay in class.
We’re about People Royal Credit Union’s Board of Directors, Management Team, and Staff would like to recognize the team members who have reached a milestone in 2016 for their years of service at Royal Credit Union. These team members represent a total of 740 years of dedication to Royal Credit Union and the communities we serve.
5 Year Team Members
Lisa Pierce Eau Claire
Brenda Gunnufson Eau Claire
Sarah Geroux Edina
Liza Skalicky Balsam Lake
Jennifer McHugh Eau Claire
Darren Rust Eau Claire
Timm Sandstrom Eau Claire
Sarah Lea Eau Claire
20 Year Team Members
Nathan Christenson Eau Claire
Bonetta Sorg Eau Claire
Kayla Larson Eau Claire
Karlee Wallin Eau Claire
Amanda Veith Eau Claire
Benjaman Priem Eau Claire
Jennifer Smith Eau Claire
Kristin Franck Eau Claire
Mark Erickson Edina
Elizabeth Wolfgang Eau Claire
Brianna Munthe Hudson
Sarah Campbell Rice Lake
Laurey Schlottman Menomonie
Tammy Smith River Falls
Ashley Verthein Menomonie
Rhonda Anderson St Croix Falls
Danille Hildebrandt New Richmond
Dawn Coburn Whitehall
Gregory Wathke Eau Claire
Bonnie Johnston Somerset
Pam Humpal: phumpal@ theameryfreepress.com
Rudy Pereira Eau Claire
10 Year Team Members
15 Year Team Members
Mike Jacob: classifieds@ theameryfreepress.com
Peter Bernhardt Eau Claire
Katie Zehm Chippewa Falls
Mary Hetzel Eau Claire
Jeffery Sylvester Eau Claire
Lorna Doe Eau Claire
Teana Dahlby Eau Claire
Daniel Coughlin Eau Claire
Shannon Zell Eau Claire
Amy Schaefer Eau Claire
Nicholas Evans Eau Claire
Ericka Daken Eau Claire
Adam Kinnard Eau Claire
Janelle Fleming Eau Claire
Susan Miller Eau Claire
Jenny Trinh-Von Feldt Eau Claire
Stacy Erickson Eau Claire
Linda Torres Eau Claire
Joshua Odegard Eau Claire
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Rich Potvin Balsam Lake Kimberly Reineke Colby Kevin Brylski Eau Claire Juliette Linse Eau Claire Julie Smart Eau Claire Sandra Pikulski Eau Claire Ruth Kjelstad Eau Claire Luann Knapp Eau Claire Rachel Goss Eau Claire Teresa Checkalski Eau Claire
Vicki Hammer Amery
Brandon Riechers Eau Claire Sherri Jablonicky Eau Claire Christine Olson Eau Claire Dawn Peterson Whitehall
25 Year Team Members Annette Williamson Amery Melissa Bowe Chippewa Falls Donna Markestad Eau Claire Nina Strand Eau Claire Patricia Gunderson Eau Claire
35 Year Team Members Natalie Velie Eau Claire
40 Year Team Members Randy Beck Eau Claire
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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ................................................. 63 Shoreview ............................................ 54 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ...........................66 Amery True Value ...............................57 High games: Bob Gillis 278-219, Jim Swanson 247, Todd Zemke 244219, Rod Gehrman 234, Bruce Hammer 209, Mark Carlson 204, Chris Wolter 201. High series: Bob Gillis 679, Todd Zemke 644, Jim Swanson 623, Chris Wolter 568, Bruce Hammer 561. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ...............................................68.0 Northwest Communications ..... 48.5 Division 2 Waterside ...........................................77.0 Chet Johnson Drug ........................ 46.5 High games: Will Schaffer 247, Wade Prindle 237, Frank Ouelette 200. High series: Wade Prindle 606, Will Schaffer 597, Frank Ouelette 562, Bill Peterson 558. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery Fire Department ............... 67.0 Preferred Lawn.................................61.0 Division 2 Lamperts ............................................47.5 Club 53 .................................................51.5 High games: Beau Gorres 267235-233, Jerod Wollan 244-236-216, Denis Carteron 239, Cody Fansler 230, Jan Knutson 212, Billy Vierkandt 200 High series: Beau Gorres 735, Jerod Wollan 696, Denis Carteron 613, Billy Vierkandt 578, Cody Fansler 561. THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................73.0 Northwest Communications .....68.0 Chet’s ................................................. 54.0 Division 2 Amery Fire Dept. ............................ 69.0 Amery Hospital ..............................64.0 Bremer ................................................32.0 High games: Patty Talbot 200, Kelly Fansler 168, Gail Peterson 165, Heather Russo 163-150, Linda Mullendore 159-157, Kelli Gailbraith 155, Bette Elmer 155, Sid Jones 154-152, Gwen Wold 154. High series: Linda Mullendore 460, Sid Jones 448, Patty Talbot 441, Bette Elmer 439, Heather Russo 432.
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Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill, Turtle Lake MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Countyline Dairy..................................35 Spare Time Bowl.................................32 Becker’s Truckin.................................. 29 Bye .............................................................8 Division 2 Clear Lake Auto .................................. 34 Bowlin Buddies................................... 30 Austads Super Valu........................... 30 No Wicks Moravit ................................ 18 High game: Beth Knops 200, Laurel Cap 187, Karen DeGolier 176, Connie Graber 172, Judy Ullom 169, Debbie Anderson 168, Angie Hornick 165, Deanne Moravitz 162, Heidi VanHeuklom 161, Lori Larson 158. High series: Laurel Cap 483, Karen DeGolier 481, Judy Ullom 476, Beth Knops 456, Angie Hornick 454, Connie Graber, Virginia Carlson, Debbie Anderson 424, Georgia Leverty 423, Heidi VanHeuklom 422. SPARE TIME MEN’S Division 1 Spare Time......................................130.0 Hoff’s Construct .............................114.0 Scheps Dairy ...................................100.5 Anderson Storage ......................... 90.5 Division 2 Austad’s Super Valu.......................131.5 Perfect Image ................................120.0 Floors & More ...................................99.5 7 Brothers .........................................64.0 Division 3 Sanmina ...........................................125.5 Grosskreutz Crop............................101.0 Danca’s Kar Korral .........................98.0 Narrows Waterfront ......................52.0 Division 4 Lefty’s Hookers.............................. 124.0 Busy B’s .............................................107.5 Elfers Resident................................ 94.0 Hotel Bar & Grill ..............................80.0 High game: Brandon Anderson 300, Dan Lundgren 257, Ethan Kettenacker 253, Tom Roessler 248, Brandon Kahl 241, Rob Erickson 236, Adam Zemke 233, Tony Cifaldi 233, Richard Timm 232, Chris Harmon 228, Marc Johnson 226, Gary Warner 226, Paul Schumacher 216, Jeff Becker 215, Mark Ullom 213, Scott Danca 211, Gary Nottom 211, Dewey Fansler 210, Chris Fredericks 209, Bill Pickard 206, Mike Ellwood 205, Merlin Richter 205, Hjalmer Gerloff 205, HB Becker 201, Bob Albee 200, Derek Munkelwitz 200. High series: Brandon Anderson 792, Rob Erickson 647, Tom Roessler 642, Chris Harmon 629, Tony Cifaldi 625, Ethan Kettenacker 614, Brandon Kahl 610, Dan Lundgren 609, Paul Schumacher 598, Richard Timm 595, Adam Zemke 590, Mike Ellwood 588, Mark Ullom 586, Gary Warner 572, Jeff Becker 567, HB Becker 566, Marc Johnson 566, Anthony Mizer 558, Bill Pickard 552, Randy Bremness 551, Scott Danca 546, Larry Anderson 546, Dean Munkelwitz 546, Hjalmer Gerloff 546, Dallas Solfest 542. SENIOR’S Old Kats.................................................. 19 Kool Kats ................................................15 Alley Kats............................................... 14 Handy Kats ............................................12 Bad Kats..................................................12 Leinie Kats...............................................11
Top Kats ...................................................11 Tom Kats..................................................6 High game, men: Jim Pickard 237, Bill Pickard 214, Jerry Schmidt 208, Jerry Bennett 201, Jim Glowe 195, Don Deedon 191, Harvey Becker 181, Conrad Kellermann 180, Merle Eder 176, Davie Yeske 168. High game, women: Renee Glowe 191, Sandy Berglund 157, Carol Hannula 153, Betty Duenow 118, Jinnie Lietzow 105. High series, men: Jim Pickard 616, Bill Pickard 588, Jim Glowe 540, Jerry Bennett 518, Jerry Schmidt 504, Don Deedon 495, Merle Eder 488, Harvey Becker 472, Conrad Kellermann 450, Hjalmer Gerloff 449. High series, women: Renee Glowe 546, Sandy Berglund 413, Carol Hannula 398, Betty Duenow 314, Jinnie Lietzow 301. SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED COUPLES Division 1 Yeske/Nevin ......................................... 16 Becker ..................................................... 14 Wick/Heintz ..........................................13 BBT ...........................................................12 Pabst/Graber .........................................2 Larson/Kern ...........................................2 Division 2 Nottom/Zemke................................... 16 Off Constantly........................................11 Brown/Everson .....................................9 Hegg/Carlson......................................... 7 Anderson/Johnson ..............................4 Becker/Monson .....................................2 High game, men: John Anderson 265, Adam Zemke 242, Larry Larson 216, HB Becker 214, Gary Nottom 203, Hjalmer Gerloff 201, Pat Wick 200, Jim Becker 187, Brad Graber 187, Jon Evenson 184 High game, women: Connie Graber 213, Trudi Pabst 200, Sheri Nevin 184, Cherie Evenson 178, Debbie Thill 162, Kim Shafer 158, Renae Anderson 156, Jamie Donath 156, Virginia Carlson 151, Betty Duenow 148.. High series, men: Adam Zemke 678, John Anderson 588, HB Becker 584, Gary Nottom 573, Hjalmer Gerloff 557, Jon Evenson 514, Brad Graber 496, Pat Wick 493, Larry Larson 491, Glen Brown Jr. 468. High series, women: Trudi Pabst 500, Connie Graber 480, Debbie Thill 445, Cherie Evenson 424, Mitzi Hawkins 410, Sheri Nevin 404, Virginia Carlson, Lori Larson 397, Heid VanHeuklom 397, Melissa Kern 388. TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Sexy Mama’s ....................................... 26 Red Cedar Accounting .......................24 Range Fire Dept. ..................................24 Nordquist Trucking............................. 14 Division 2 The Dead End’s ................................... 42 Charlie’s Place ..................................... 38 Spare Time............................................32 True Value..............................................24 High game: Renee Glowe 212, Sherri Munkelwitz 207, Heidi VanHeuklom 183, Laurel Cap 179, Lori Larson 178, Sylvia Stetler 166, Duffy Prusak 164, Joy Cap 164, Kimberly Elwood 162, Cheryl Harshman 158, Debra Johnson 158. High series: Sherri Munkelwitz 582, Renee Glowe 577, Lori Larson 502, Laurel Cap 489, Heidi VanHeuklom 467, Joy Cap 462, Sylvia Stetler 452, Cheryl Harshman 443, Debra Johnson 432, Kimberly Elwood 427.
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Presidents’ Weekend Dinner Sunday, Feb. 19 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Menu: Roast Beef or Pork, real mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberries, rolls, dessert, beverages FREE-WILL OFFERING
Also check the Out & About page for area events and happenings The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents
“Love Songs for St. Valentine’s Day”
(Carry-outs available 715-268-9409)
Little Falls Lutheran Church 1272 44th Ave., Amery
An evening of famous poems read by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild. Saturday, February 18 - 7:30 p.m. The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults, $5.00 - Children, $1.00
Skate to Defeat ALS Join Amery Youth Hockey in their support of families dealing with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Sunday, Feb. 26, 4-6 p.m. Chuc Amery Ice Arena kA Raffl e
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Saturday, February 18 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Big Lake, Wisconsin
$5 per family to skate
All proceeds go toward stocking Big Lake, Round Lake and Church Pine Lake
Skate rental available
CASH PRIZES FOR PANFISH, BASS AND WALLEYE AND NORTHERN
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Kids On Ice Are Seldom In Hot Water
Come on out for a great time! Adults: First Place $100, Second Place $50, Third Place $25 Kids: First Place $25, Second Place $15, Third Place $10 Tickets: $12 (kids 5 and under fish free and receive a prize) Tickets can be purchased in advance or the day of the event at the Big Lake Store (715) 294-2342)
Hundreds of door prizes!
United Covenant Church
348 5th Street NW, Clear Lake (on the corner of Hwy. 63 & Cty. Rd. J)
1st Annual Outdoor Expo
Saturday, February 25th
FISHING CONTEST 2017
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the local ALS Association
Contact jrcasper10@ comcast.net
“Tales From The Wilds of Alaska” featuring Billy Molls
BIG LAKE
Puck
WANTED: 1964 Amerian Yearbook
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENTERED TO WIN DOOR PRIZES. Need not be present to win.
4:30-8:30 p.m. Wild Game Chili Feed 5 p.m. (free-will offering)
Check out Vendors and Displays 4:30-8:30 p.m. Anchor Point Archery, On Target Sports, DNR “Wall of Shame,” Antlers by Klause (replica of the former world record mount), Joe Bremer (Boone & Crockett scoring of horns, antlers), Clear Lake True Value, and more!
For more information or to sponsor this event call 651-485-2451
YOUTH REC FAIR 14th Annual
Amery Spring Show Featuring Home, Garden and Recreation Sponsored by the
OPEN HOUSE Amery High School Thursday, February 16 6:30 - 7:30 pm Information & Registration for Community Youth Activities for Children Age 4+
Friday, April 7, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TAKING REGISTRATIONS: YOUTH SPRING VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER & BASEBALL
AMERY ICE ARENA
PROVIDING INFORMATION: FASTPITCH YOUTH SOFTBALL • BOY & GIRL SCOUTS YOUTH GOLF • MARTIAL ARTS • BOWLING YOUTH FOOTBALL • TRACK & FIELD CLUB • POWERUP
River Place Drive, Amery
Businesses call now to reserve your space We’ll have displays of building suppliers, financial institutions, car dealerships, home furnishings, water conditioning, contractors, electronics, appliances, ATVs, boats, docks, landscaping, heating/air conditioning, and more . . . Contact Pam at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 today to get signed up! phumpal@theameryfreepress.com
PRE-GAME AHS Pep Band and 5th Grade Band Performances
7:15 GAME TIME Varsity Basketball FREE Admission
HALFTIME SHOW “Gotta Dance” Grades K-5 and AHS Dance Team
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June 9 (inservice day) through June 30, 2017; 8:00 a.m. to noon weekdays, plus one full day field trip. Applications available (teacher and para) online at www.clwarriors.org or can be picked up at School Offices. Send completed applications to: Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal 135 Eighth Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005. cpetersen@clwarriors.org
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Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation and Long Term Care provider in the area!
C ertified Nursing Assistant Paid training available Are you looking for a new career path? Now accepting applications for individuals who want to become a certified nursing assistant.
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Looking for a Great place to work during the Summer/Fall months? UMOS Child Development Program (Serving Migrant & Seasonal Head Start children from ages 6 weeks- to 5.11 years, Season runs from June-October and Migrant Childcare ages 6 to 12 years runs July and August) is now accepting applications for positions in Wisconsin for the following Centers, Beaver Dam, Berlin, Aurora, Markesan, Spring Lake, Plainfield, Montello, Plymouth, Amery. Not all positions are available at all Centers.
Employment Opportunities: Mentor Coach: Year Round at Oshkosh, Wisconsin * Center Manager $19.99 * Center Manager/Child Development Coordinator-Dual Role $19.99 *Bus Driver/Janitor $12.77 * Child Development Coordinator $18.83 * Health Service Worker I $11.37 *Health Services Worker II $14.17 * Family Services Coordinator $15.56 * Classroom Teacher Mentor $15.17-16.29 Family Services Worker $11.37 * Classroom Teacher III $15.56 * Assistant Teacher $11.37 * Classroom Teacher II $14.17 * Bus Monitor $9.98 * Food Services Manager $11.37 MCC- FSC Regional Office $15.56 * Food Services Assistant $8.59
UMOS Offers: Competitive Wages (negotiable) based on experience and degree 401K/pension with completion of 500 service hours Short Term Supplemental Health Insurance (during employment) Professional Development Opportunities Available UMOS is also seeking nutrition, mental health and speech/language consultants to contract with for the season. Call for locations and details.
For a complete Job description and application please contact Vivian at (920) 232-9611 or toll free 877413-8667, you can also send email inquiries to vivian.gutierrez@umos.org, (Interviewing In Oshkosh, Wisconsin March 6-15, 2017). UMOS is an EOE.
Amery, WI
Full Time PM/NOC CNA *Paid Training or $500 Sign-On Bonus* Come join our team and find out why Willow Ridge Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation and Long Term Care provider in the area! Contact Ashley Paul at 715.268.8171 Or email resume to apaul@rphfcorp.com
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38 AMERY FREE PRESS FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Apple River. 425 State Road 46, Amery.
$850/month- 1 month security deposit required along w/references. No smoking. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Pets may be considered for additional monthly fee. New 3 car garage w/storage. Renter responsible for lawn care and own snow removal. Available 3/15, maybe earlier.
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Amery Memory Care is looking for PT & FT Resident Care Assistants on 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Interested applicants please apply in person
Please call for rental application. (715) 924 3422 or (715) 828 4161.
215 Birch St. W, Amery
Rear Shoppes of Amery
Now Hiring!
Good Samaritan Society St. Croix Valley, is now hiring
To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HOME OF OSCEOLA Now has openings for the following positions: Regular PT Openings: CNAs • $500 Sign On Bonus All shifts available, exible scheduling. Housekeeper 20 Hours/Week • No Holidays
If interested please contact: Kristal Moen, Administrator CCH of Osceola, 2650 – 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-1119 or kristal.moen@cchosceola.org Application available online at www.cchosceola.org
HELP WANTED Looking for full time Counter Person
Must have good customer service skills and have valid driver’s license, and clean driver record.
We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.
Juvenile Justice Social Worker Full-time - Non-Exempt Position Depends on Qualifications A Juvenile Justice Social Worker will have specific responsibilities related to services for children referred to the agency for juvenile justice services. Duties include: assessment, case planning, support to children and families, education, documentation, collaboration within the Department and outside the Department, referral, case management, and resource development/support. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and must be certified Wisconsin Social Worker, or be eligible for certification and certified within two years of hire. Deadline to apply: February 26, 2017
Children & Families Services Social Worker Full-time - Non-Exempt Position Depends on Qualifications The Children & Families Services Social Worker will have specific responsibilities related to services for children, youth and families for whom protection and safety interventions are required. The Social Worker’s primary work responsibilities will be in the Child Protective Services Unit – Ongoing Services. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and must be certified Wisconsin Social Worker, or be eligible for certification and certified within two years of hire. Deadline to apply: February 26, 2017
Program Assistant—Public Health — Government Center Full-time - Non-Exempt Position Starting Wage: DOQ Provides administrative support functions required to assure compliance with State Birth to 3 Program requirements and maintain quality service delivery when implementing program activities with participating families, and support services to other areas of Public Health. Requires a minimum of an Associate Degree in a related field and two (2) years experience providing similar tasks and responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities; also requires one (1) year of experience working with electronic records and/or data bases. Deadline to apply: March 1, 2017 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.
Call Nate @ 715-441-1423
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Night Shift RN’s & LPN’s
Deadline for the Classified page is Friday
Part-Time Cook
Good Samaritan Society - St. Croix Valley, is now hiring a PT Cook. 2 PM days per week - 4 hour shifts NEW PAY. Competitive benefits offered.
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY CLUBHOUSE: Clubhouse Childcare Assistant Teachers and Substitutes SCHOOL NUTRITION: Part-time Dishwasher, Substitute Cooks and Servers SUPPORT STAFF: Substitute Paraeducators (4K, Office and Special Education) TRANSPORTATION: Bus and Van Driver Substitutes For further information on all of the positions listed above, go to WECAN https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/ and create an account. Coaching positions are listed under Certified Staff and all others are listed under Support Staff. For information call 715-268-9771 x272. TO APPLY: Complete application and provide 2 letters of recommendation on WECAN (https:// services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/). DEADLINE: Until Filled The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.
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Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!
Career Opportunity
Depends on Qualifications
Medical Billing Specialist
Full-time Position This position is responsible for all facets of billing to Private, Medical Assistance, Medicare and other third party payers (insurance companies and managed care entities). Responsible for filing accurate claims to assure timely receipt of revenues, collections, preparation of required reports, and participation in month-end closing process and reporting. Assists and responds to family/resident requests for information/or assistance regarding any billing questions.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2017 This position offers a comprehensive benefit package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement program for government employees and optional health, dental and vision insurance. Polk County promotes the health and well -being of their employees with opportunities to support your level of involvement in a Worksite Wellness Program. YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC
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Bundles of Joy
featuring Babies born in 2016 Thank you to the parents/grandparents for sharing your “Bundle of Joy” with us!
Jaxon Blake Fenske Born December 3, 2016
Grant Lee Born February 13, 2016
Allie Lynn Posey Born July 28, 2016
Parents are Erin Becker and Mitchell Fenske, Somerset
Parents are Ryan and Tara Lee, Amery
Parents are Derek Posey and Bailey Bottolfson, Amery
A vote for Malone is a vote for First name basis or number in the system? Choose well. Mary Beth Waldo, DNP, is now accepting new patients at the Cumberland Healthcare Turtle Lake Center. The peace of mind that comes from highly skilled, compassionate care through every stage of life has found a new home in the Turtle Lake community.
Call 715.986.2022 to schedule an appointment. To learn more, visit cumberlandhealthcare.com. Cumberland Healthcare Turtle Lake Center 632 US Highway 8 Turtle Lake, WI 54889 715.986.2022 M-F: 8am - 5pm
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Johnson Motors of St. Croix Falls
Johnson Motor Sales Inc.
2180 US Hwy. 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Local 715-483-2000 www.jmscf.com
620 Deere Drive New Richmond, WI 54017 Local 715-246-2261 www.johnsonmotorsales.com
Sales: M-Th 8-7, Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-5 Service: M-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-12
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Up to $14,000 Off MSRP ‘16 Chevrolet Silverado HD LT Crew 6.0L Sale Price $38,730
Stk#67417 MSRP $52,730
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Up to $7,000 Off MSRP ‘16 Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan Sale Price $19,790
Stk#67314 MSRP $26,790
Sale Price $24,595 Disclaimers: 1. Includes financing with GM Financial Down payment assistance of $2000, on approved credit. Please see sales for details. Offer valid through 02/28/17 and must take delivery by 02/28/17. Purchase of Stk#67417 MSRP $52730 Sale Price $38730. All rebates to dealer, while supplies last. 2. Includes financing with GM Financial down payment assistance of $2000, on approved credit. Please see sales for details. Offer valid through 02/28/17 and must take delivery by 02/28/17. Purchase of Stk#68616 MSRP $49355 Sale Price $38355. All rebates to dealer, while supplies last.
Stk#68616 MSRP $49,355
Up to $7,000 Off MSRP ‘16 Chevrolet Cruze LT Sedan Sale Price $18,335
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4. Includes financing with one of Johnson Motors’ preferred lenders of $1000, on approved credit. Please see sales for details. Offer valid through 02/28/2017 and must take delivery by 02/28/17. Purchase of Stk#67149 MSRP$25335 Sale Price of $18335. All rebates to dealer, while supplies last.
6. Stk#904108 Sale Price $33,979. MSRP $48,670. Only 10k Miles! Based on vehicle purchase while supplies last. Heated Seats. Rear Vision Camera. Tow Package. Bose Audio. See sales for details. Johnson motors reserves the right to correct any mistakes within this ad.
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