Amery Free Press February 18, 2020

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132-weight class and is hoping to grab a State title. He trains year-round for wrestling, as it is the only sport in which he participates. To prepare for a match he said he gets away from the crowd, listens to music and tries to mentally prepare himself.

Warm thoughts are what it takes to get through chilly winter days. It is never too early to think about summer nights and Amery’s popular summer series, Music on the River, has recently announced their upcoming entertainment.

The concerts kick off Friday, June 19th with The Good, The Bad and The Funky taking the stage at 7 p.m. The 10-member band plays funk, soul and R & B. The band says they wow midwestern dance crowds with world-class vocals, a blazing five-piece horn section, the most soulful rhythm section north of Memphis and a fresh take on old and new soul-funk classics.

Friday July 17, Amery welcomes back Kyle Tennis and the Riverside Hitmen.

The band claims their mission is to bring people together and build community through unforgettable music and entertainment experiences. Kyle Tennis and the Riverside Hitmen cover all decades and genres. The cream of the crop in cover bands will most definitely get listeners on their feet.

Concert attendees can look forward to dancing to jams from Bruno Mars to Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Maroon 5, Adele, AC/DC, The Temptations, P!nk, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Pharrell, Tom Petty, Sam N Dave, Taylor Swift, Prince, Earth Wind & Fire, Etta James, Meghan Trainer, Van Morrison, Queen, Johnny Cash, Justin

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Amery High School junior Jordan Penard is shown after his 100th high school career win. Pictured with him are coaches Mike Kelly (left) and Mike Ingham (right).

Penard pins down wrestling milestone

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery High School junior Jordan Penard is the school’s latest athlete to clench 100 wrestling wins. Last Saturday during WIAA Division 2 Regionals, Penard accomplished the goal he had set for himself and took

his 100th when he pinned Austin Schmidt of Baldwin-Woodville.

Penard started wrestling at the age of four and has loved the sport ever since. “My favorite thing about wrestling is seeing my hard work pay off and being able to make my parents and coaches proud,” he said.

Penard wrestles at the

It is never too early to think about summer nights and Amery’s popular summer series, Music on the River.

‘Happy Trails’ for horse riders?

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

For a long time public comments concerning the fate of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail (SSLST) during meetings of the Polk County Board’s Environmental Committee (ESC) usually have usually been about either motorizing the trail or not. Recently another group has rallied to have their voices heard concerning trail

usage, a group who would like to see horses allowed on the SSLT. At the Feb. 12 meeting of the ESC, Toole Design, who was hired as a consultant to assist county staff in the development of a SSLT master plan, gave their Draft Plan review. Shaun Murphy-Lopez gave the Toole presentation regarding different options for the trail that included plans that would include snowmobiles and horse riding to portions the current trail and

adding these options to a trail that would run next to the current SSLT. During a public comment portion of the meeting, Chris Nelson a member of the Polk County board of supervisors, who is not on the ESC was present to share some of his thoughts. “I am glad we are finally here. I have concerns with the process and the equestrian SEE TRAILS, PAGE 2

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U.S. Navy veteran, Dave Graham, spoke in favor of allowing horses on the Stower Trail.

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Penard said, “My all-time favorite wrestling memory was my freshman year at sectionals when I pinned the second ranked wrestler in the state, the adrenaline rush and seeing my coaches celebrate will never leave my memory.”

There have been many people throughout Penard’s wrestling career that have had an impact on him. He said, “Ever since I moved to Amery in middle school, I had looked up to Mike Smith, he is such a good mentor and like a big brother to me. I also look up to my coach Mike Kelly. He inspires me everyday on how hard he works.

He works to improve himself as he’s improving us.” Penard said the best advice he has ever been given was from Coach Kelly. “He told me that when you are slacking off and thinking about going easy, to think about the person who beat you and to think how hard they are working. It has stuck with me ever since then,” Penard said.

He feels his coaches and his parents have been his biggest encouragers. He said, “My biggest supporters are defiantly my mom and dad.

They have been there through every up and down along my journey.

They always push me to strive to do what I am capable of.” He feels all of his coaches throughout his wrestling career thus far have always supported him as well. “There is no one person I look up to in my life, I take the best of everyone to help me to be the best person I can be,” said Penard.

He said his favorite team to wrestle against is Ellsworth. “They are a good team and it’s always fun to

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have a competitive dual and have tough matches.” He knows you have to take the good with the bad. He said his hardest high school loss was last year at the Sectional Tournament when he lost his chance to head to State. This year though, his favorite win took place at the Northern Badger Tournament when he beat that same opponent from last year’s Sectionals.

When he is faced with a loss, he admits it can sometimes bring him down for a bit. “I let it get to me; it’s the worst feeling in the world to lose. I let that motivate me to work even harder than before,” Penard said.

He enjoys his time at Amery High School and said his favorite subject is math. “My favorite thing about Amery is the environment of people. People are so supportive of each other, and push for each other to be the best.” He feels this is especially true with the other wrestlers. “My teammates are my family. I can count on them no matter what, in and out of season. We are a pack of brothers and no one can separate our bond,” he said.

Outside of wrestling he said, “I love to hang out with my little brother, he is also in wrestling, its fun to teach him new things and succeed.

I enjoy hanging with friends and going out to eat. I also really enjoy lifting weights with my team.”

Since he is only a junior he doesn’t have any set plans yet for after graduation next year, but said, “I would possibly like to wrestle on the collegiate level someday.”

Penard has earned a place in the Sectional Tournament and will wrestle February 22 in Osceola.

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Residents of River View Manor trailer park were left without water for multiple days last week due to a broken pipe. Water spilled from the park onto Griffin, causing icey conditions.

Signs posted throughout the area offered apologies and while those who lived there waited for owners to have the issue fixed, the Amery city crew offered any assisstance they could.

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The Amery City Crew went to Dick’s Market Friday and purchased drinking water for residents of River View Manor.

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people not being represented. I am very proud that we have horse people here today. I think they will lay out where the equestrian people have been. Clearly it was the equestrian community’s fault for not being organized. I think after today you will here comments that we are organized and that we should have use of the trail. I would hate for the Stower Trail to turn back into a community trail where it is dead-ends and where you are only allowed to go so far in certain directions. It amazes me that train ran down these trails for so many years and now you cannot ride a horse down it? So I hope we do not set precedent that we are going to limit equestrian activities to our trails.”

Nelson also mentioned that he has been in contact with members of the Amish community who would like access to the trail with their buggies. “The buggies leave the same marks as a bicycle would on the trail,” said Nelson.

Bill Moss said, “I am a horse owner and a retired rodeo cowboy who now lives in this area and I am in full support of the trail being opened up to horse riders.”

Sue Locklin said she is an avid horse rider as well as a driver of a sleigh that is pulled by horses. “I have driven on a lot of trails that are shared trails. You cannot make two trails feasible all of the time so you have to share. Horses need to be on groomed trails for sleighing so snowmobile trails are ideal.” She said she would ask that if horses are allowed on the trail with snowmobilers that the horses be given right away.

“My horses are very well behaved and I understand it is training on the equestrian end so I understand their needs to be responsibility on both ends,” said Locklin.

Dave Graham, a retired Navy veteran spoke and expressed his support for adding horses to the SSLT. He said he owns a ranch near Milltown that he is in

the process of converting the ranch into a nonprofit retreat for veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress. He is currently boarding nine horses and has an equine therapist, but the one thing he needs is a trail for attendees of his ranch to ride on. “Lets do the right thing here and open up this trail for equestrian use,” said Graham.

Paulette Adair, owner of Luck Saddlery and Outfitters spoke in favor of horses on the SSLT. She admitted that horse riders were not well organized last year when it came to making their wishes be known for riding on the trail. She said “We have been working very hard and are much more organized and very excited to contribute to future planning for the Stower Trail. We respectfully ask that the board vote on full equestrian access on the Stower. We believe full access is crucial to our future inclusion on the Polk County trail system. Equestrians should have equal opportunities to the trails.” She also spoke of funding and maintenance options that equestrians can offer to the trail.

Nelson spoke again and said, “Why can’t we share.

If we have to spend a little more money on maintenance, a little more grading, a little more signage so be it.” He said he has had conversations with Polk County Sherriff Brent Waak about making sure rules are followed. “The state encourages more user groups on our trails. It was a railroad bed. It was never designed as a walking trail. It was never designed as a bicycle trail and you have allowed a certain group to take this trail over. I am getting kind of tired of hearing a group say everyone else wrecks the trail and I think everyone should be able to use the trail and if the county needs to fund the maintenance then that is what we should be doing. If everyone’s concern is manure, well I do not like walking on trails with dog (expletive) either,” he said.

A group of people attended the meeting in support of snowmobiles being allowed access to the SSLT includ-

ing Todd Miller from the Polk County Snowmobile and ATV Club. “The main thing I came to talk about is that we having been kicking this issue around for 16 years. The first Master Plan was planned and it was full motorized by the board of supervisors. Then again in 2019 the board passed a resolution to have the Stower Trail open for snowmobiles. History says lets get this thing open for snowmobiles,” said Miller.

There was one public comment in support of leaving the trail as is. Leeann Overman said, “I use the trail for walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and bird watching so the thought of losing the beauty of the trail by the removal of tree lines actually sickens me. Why people in this room all want to get on the trail is the beauty of the trail itself. In order to make it wide enough for a snowmobile group to use it 12 weeks in the winter really makes me sad. The tree canopy is what really makes this trail beautiful.”

In closing Nelson asked, “Why didn’t we consider removing bicycles off the trail, it seems like we would all get along just fine?” His question was met with laughter from some members of the audience. He then said it seemed as if Toole Design’s Master Draft had all options working around bicycling.

Moving forward, the ESC is slated to meet again Feb. 19, where consideration of public input and recommendation of use alternatives concerning the SSLT will be discussed. Also, it will be taken under consideration to set a public hearing regarding the Master Plan of the SSLT. Once a public hearing takes place, the ESC will consider comments and make any changes they feel necessary to the Master Plan before recommending it to the County Board.

Once the board reviews ESC comments and adopts the plan, it will be sent to the DNR for their review.

To review the current Master Draft by Toole Design, visit https://www.co.polk.wi.us/fpt_ssltmp

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FEBRUARY 20 Historical Society Membership Meeting The Amery Area Historical Society will hold a Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 20 at 2 p.m. This meeting will begin with a Panel Presentation on Hospitals in Amery: The Past 100 Years.

The Historical Society room is currently located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

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Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers The Polk-Burnett Bee Keepers will be meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

FEBRUARY 21 & 22 Baldwin Area Gun Show The Baldwin Area Gun Show will be held at Phoenix Grill & Event Center, 2095 10th Ave., Baldwin, WI 54002 on Friday, February 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 22 from 9 am. to 4 p.m.

There is a fee for admission. For more information, contact Bearing Arms Gun Shows at 715-308-8772.

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FEBRUARY 23 All You Can Eat Taco Bar Amery High School Prom will be hosting an All You Can Eat Taco Bar Fundraiser at Garibaldi’s in Amery on Sunday, February 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. There is a fee. Purchase tickets from the Amery High School Office, call 715-268-9771 ext.

214 or at the door. Thank you for your support!

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Is there something missing?

This photo of an unuasual looking electric pole located on Highway 65, a few miles south of Highway 8, was sent in by a reader. The top is hanging by a wire and the broken bottom is still in the ground, with the middle portion of the pole missing.

FEBRUARY 28 Walleye Dinner Amery Congregational Church, 201 Harriman Avenue N., is hosting its 3rd Annual Walleye Dinner on Friday, February 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. An adult meal includes: 8-10 oz. walleye, baked potato, coleslaw, mixed vegetable, dessert, coffee, milk or water. A kids meal includes: mac ‘n cheese, mixed vegetable, dessert, milk or water.

Try our fish–we guarantee you will become hooked on our annual walley dinners! Take out available. Pay at the door–no reservations necessary. Gift certificates available in the church office.

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MARCH 1 Northern Lights–Finnish Favorites Piano Recital Northern Lights–Finnish Favorites: A Recital of Piano Music by Finnish Composers of the 19th and 20th centuries will be on Sunday, March 1, 2020, 3 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Amery. Gail Olszewski, Piano. Gail is a resident of St. Paul who teaches at MacPhail Center in Minneapolis and formerly at UW–River Falls. Sponsored by LaCour Piano Studio and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

MARCH 2 Amery Woman’s Club Meeting The Amery Woman’s Club will meet on Monday, March 2 at St. Josephs Catholic church. Social time is at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. No charge for dinner. Following a short business meeting, we will play Bunko. RSVP to Joyce by February 20.

MARCH 24, 26, 28 AND APRIL 4 & 5 Learn to Hunt for Food: Wild Turkey Learn to hunt ethically for your own locally sourced meat, participate in a Wisconsin tradition and take part in conservation. Specifically for adults with no or limited experience.

Go to https://gowild.wi.gov/customers/ stafetyedclass and choose “Hunt for Food.”

Select “Polk” county. Click on the “search” icon and follow the prompts to register.

Organized by WI DNR & Farm Table.

Free, but RSVP required.

MARCH 28 Battle for B Benefit for Bentley Humpal There will be a benefit for Bentley Humpal on Saturday, March 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena, 1065 River Place Drive. Free will donation appetizers, silent auction, live auction, raffles, kids activities and gun raffles.

Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years.

He has monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal.

Come on out and “Battle for B” and show your support to Bentley and his family!

For information and to donate: Carolyn 715-491-4201, Christina 715-557-0610, Ben 715-553-3490 or battle4b@gmail.com. Monetary donations accepted at Bremer Bank in Amery.

ONGOING Basketball for Youth and Families Open Gym for boys and girls grades 4-12.

Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:303:30 p in the Middle School gym.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Cracked roads, cracked teeth

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

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ven though we had our coldest night of the winter last week, signs are favorable for warmer weather. The sun is rising sooner in the morning and setting after we come home from work. You can feel it in the air, springtime is coming.

As the winter retreats, one of the tasks we perform is to assess the damage done by the hardest months and get to work repairing things so we may enjoy the warm weather.

The same is true of our comPublisher munities. The constant freeze Tom Stangl and thaw cycles that happen during the winter wreak havoc on our roads, causing cracks and larger fissures and eventually the dreaded pot holes to appear.

I have to hand it to the folks who care for our streets and roads, they have one of the most thankless jobs on the planet. The odds of having a perfectly cleared road that is without cracks and divots are very low. When there’s a break in the action, road crews vainly try to make things better by applying some patching material in the worst spots as a way to make things better until springtime, when a more permanent and better fix can be made.

Often it appears this patching is nothing short of futile, because significant improvement can’t be made until the temperature of the pavement is closer to patching materials.

As I was driving on a patch of bad roads that had been patched, I noticed that the patching materials were packed in as tight as possible, bringing the road surface actually above the road pavement, creating a different problem for drivers.

Being the owner of some very bad teeth, I have spent a great deal of time with the dentist. Like the roads in winter time, my teeth had weak spots that needed to be repaired. Even though the process may seem to be different, they really are very similar (at least they were to me when I thought of this column).

Dentists determine the scope of the problem, remove the decaying materials and replace them with what could potentially be a permanent solution — a filling. Depending on how the teeth are treated, the patch may be good enough. If not, a crown is made to encase the tooth. If that doesn’t work, false teeth can be a permanent fix.

The same is true, on a much larger scale, of roads. Sometimes a patch is good enough, other times the patch won’t hold up and the bad section of road is removed and replaced. When that fails, the road is torn up and replaced with a new one.

Sometimes, roads get so bad it seems like your car is getting damaged when it hits a hole.

Depending on the suspension of your vehicle, it could easily seem that you could crack a tooth from the jarring motion associated with hitting the pot hole.

That brings us full circle, doesn’t it?

So bear with the roads until we get to summer, when they will be torn up for real repairs, causing us a new kind of grief as we wait until the roads are smooth and the entire process starts over again.

In the meantime, keep your eyes open for the potholes.

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.

Kindness never goes out of style

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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ver the weekend I saw someone post online they had taken their children sliding on the hill located at Amery’s Soldier’s Field. Staff from the Amery Family Restaurant (located near the area) noticed and brought them out hot cocoa.

Not only do I believe that the world needs more of these acts of kindness, I also loved reading Editor something positive April Ziemer on social media, which at many times can be filled with negativity.

Two weeks ago I was walking away from Kwik Trip and about to enter my car, when a woman told me she had paid for a car wash and entered the code, I just needed to pull up and use it. At first I thought, “Is my car THAT dirty looking that a stranger insists I wash it?” No, it wasn’t that at all. Sadly, we live in a world where we jump to the wrong conclusion when someone selflessly offers kindness.

You never know what difference you might make in a person’s day when you simply offer a compliment. Whistling at someone passing by is not what I am saying, but telling someone that you love their outfit or hair might make their day—and who knows, you might just inspire said stranger to pay you a compliment in return.

Laughter is life’s greatest medicine. Cracking a few jokes can actually benefit both you and those

around you. In addition to the fact that there are numerous health benefits of laughter, making people laugh can also provide an excellent way for you to bond with others.

Promote a local business. Whether you’re referring a friend to a great doctor or giving a stranger advice about which gym they should sign up for, sharing your experiences is an incredibly useful act of kindness. Not only are you helping someone else by sharing, but you’re also supplying more business to places that you love.

Along the same lines, leave a positive review. People have a tendency to only write reviews when they’ve had a particularly bad experience that deter people from visiting restaurants and stores that might’ve just had an off day.

So, the next time you have a great meal somewhere or encounter an extra friendly associate at a store, make sure to leave them a nice review online. A good review has the power to boost a business or service’s reputation by clueing in other prospective customers.

Something I know I need to do more of is taking the time to call someone who is important to you.

No matter how old you are, giving your parents (or any family member or friend, for that matter) a call just to chat can do wonders for your relationship. Though your family and friends will always be there to support you, it’s still important to remind them of how grateful you are for this fact—and that you’re always there on the other end of the line, too.

The last time that you made a big change in your life, did you get some words of encouragement

from someone? If so, then you know the power of a pep talk, especially when it comes to making a big life decision. With just a few words of encouragement, you could change the course of a person’s entire life and feel good knowing that you pushed someone to pursue their passions.

Another simple act is to leave spare change around. Laundry machines, parking meters, vending machines—if a service is still reliant on the 20th-century payment method of quarters, leave a few behind for the next customer.

Here is the one act of kindness that my husband will most likely never jump onboard with, but I might as well mention it to others: Allow someone to merge in traffic.

If you are already running late, what is another two minutes going to hurt?

Sure, all of these “selfless” acts of kindness can help you feel amazing, but the best way to truly improve your mental health is by being kinder to yourself. Setting impossible standards or constantly beating yourself up over things will only put you into a tailspin of negative thoughts. Cut yourself a break now and then. Remembering to practice kindness with yourself will make it much easier to do the same with others.

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

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

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Good, The Bad & The Funky will play Music On The River Friday, June 19.

Response from District Administrator To the Editor, The School District of Amery values greatly their relationship with the Amery Free Press.

We fully appreciate the cherished place that a free press has in our great democracy. Further, the Amery Free Press is an effective medium by which the School District of Amery is fortunate to communicate with all of you.

As district administrator for the School District of Amery, I am well aware that there has been news generated in recent years by the place I work and lead. I take no offense, for I fully expect that the School District of Amery be held accountable to all of you. The Amery Free Press is charged with reporting the news, wherever and whatever it may be, even if this news reflects poorly the School District. The School District of Amery must do and be better.

We will be.

In last week’s edition of the Amery Free Press there appeared an article summarizing the settlement reached between Kori Nelson and the School District of Amery. In this article there was a typographical error which could possibly have created confusion to Free Press readers.

The article states the sum of Kori Nelson’s work for the District as the ambiguous dollar amount of ‘$18,00’. The contracted amount should have been noted as $18,000.

In addition, on two occasions the article asserted that the School District of Amery failed to answer key questions asked by the Amery Free Press. These questions included, how much money did the District’s insurance provider pay in the Dena Babcock lawsuit? And, were legal expenses incurred by the District covered by insurance? In both cases, an email request for this information was simply never received by the School District. In no way was this information withheld.

Transparency of any financial decision to you, the taxpayer, matters as much as anything.

Towards that end, the answers to the questions asked by the Amery Free Press of the School District of Amery are as follows: Nearly half ($45,000 of the $100,000) of the settlement with Dena Babcock was covered by our insurance provider. And none of our legal expenses were covered by insurance.

The School District of Amery has now closed the book on all pending litigation against the District or with District staff and on subsequent settlement payments. Our students deserve the best of our efforts and so do you, our taxpayers.

We intend to be good stewards of your tax dollars as we move the District forward. We will do so proudly and with eyes on the future success of our kids.

Shawn Doerfler District Administrator School District of Amery

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Kyle Tennis & The Riverside Hitmen will play Music On The River Friday, July 17.

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Timberlake and hundreds more.

The Hitmen take the stage at 7 p.m., Opening at 5p.m., will be the Everettt Smithson Band. The band was formed in 2005 and included Everett Smithson on harp and vocals, Phil Schmid on guitar, Jeremy Johnson on drums and Bill Black on stand up bass. The sidemen had played together for a long time and had toured with Big George Jackson, Gary Primich, RJ Mischo, Kim Wilson, Bo Diddley, the Senders and many others. In 2006 Everett’s wife Kathy Smithson hopped on board with her accordions and added a creole sound while mixing it up with tunes by Wanda Jackson, Lavern Baker, Memphis Minnie and the list goes on. In 2018 Milwaukee native Victor Span - alumni of Bryan Lee, Nick Moss, Reverend Raven, among many others - added his talents on drums and Jeremy Johnson added his guitar skills to bring the band where they are today. Everett, Phil and Kathleen have added many originals to the set list over the years, which can be heard on any of their five CDs, including 2018s "Tall Tales".

Friday, August 21, Hitchville takes the stage at 7p.m. The band has quickly solidified them among the upper echelon of regional talent. Under the leadership of dynamic lead vocalists Heidi Owens and Matthew Kneefe, the group’s trademark harmonies, down home personalities, and kinetic stage energy leads to an unforgettable live show in which the band has worked tirelessly to produce.

The group’s brand new, highly anticipated sophomore album “Soundtrack to Life” is now available everywhere. It includes their first iHeartRadio #1 single “Even When It’s Bad It’s Good”, as well as their newly crowned 2nd iHeartRadio #1 single “Love is the Road.” This project has been 4 years in the making, with songs written by some of Nash-

Hitchville will play Music On The River Friday, August 21.

ville’s biggest hit-makers.

Over the past few years, fans have come to know to expect the unexpected at a Hitchville show.

Opening acts for the

June 19 and August 21 shows are yet to be determined.

Open House

Saturday, February 22 • 11 am - 3 pm Keller Avenue in Amery (Across from Village Pizzeria) All welcome to come check out the renovation of one of Amery’s historic properties!

Alison Blanchard Bos Realty Group 228-363-3478

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Polk County arrests Jason C. Olsen, 44, St. Croix Falls, was arrested February 3 for a probation warrant.

Asa Dmitri Merrill, 28, Rice Lake, was arrested February 4 for a Department of Corrections warrant.

Kyle Cameron McCasey, 33, Farmington, MN, was arrested February 6 for OWI (1st).

Austin T. Goff, 22, Hudson, was arrested February 8 for OWI (1st).

Samantha Rose Prekker, 23, Rice Lake, was arrested February 3 for possession of THC. Mark A. Leverty, 28, Balsam Lake, was arrested February 4 for possession of THC (2nd), neglecting a child (party to a crime), possession of MDMA and maintaining a drug house.

Mandy L. Polnaszek, 40, Balsam Lake, was arrested February 4 for neglect of a child and maintaining a drug house (party to a crime).

Matthew E. Tulgren, 36, New Richmond, was arrested February 3 for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse.

Branden Michael Przybycien, 34, Centuria, was arrested February 6 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony bail jumping.

Craig Steven Tietz, 62, Frederic, was arrested February 6 for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana.

Kevin D. Strenke, 36, Luck, was arrested February 7 for operating a vehicle without consent (party to a crime) and obstruction.

Ashley Lynn Monn, 22, Balsam Lake, was arrested February 7 for operating a vehicle without consent, theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction.

Coby Lee Russell, 18, Frederic, was arrested February 8 for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Jacob Ronald Lewis, 33, Forest Lake, MN, was arrested February 8 for possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation hold.

Steven Michael Unrein, 42, Balsam Lake, was arrested February 9 for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic battery and a probation hold.

Polk County marriage licenses Devon Charles Chandler of Apple River and Alicia Meredith Ash of Amery are to be married February 20, 2020.

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. The following cases were heard: CITY OF AMERY Char L. Barney, 43, Amery, failure to keep vehicle under control, $136.60.

Sheila R. Haasnoot, 58, Amery, theft prohibited, $501.

Brandon L. Hart, 21, Amery, vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Justin A. Judkins, 20, Amery, operating after suspension, $124.

Joyce A. Knopps, 54, Clayton, operating after suspension, $124.

Darian M. Koch, 20, Prairie Farm, underage drinking–possess 17-20, $187.

Andrew R. Ninke, 24, Deer Park, possessing open toxicants in motor vehicle– driver, $187; OWI (1st), $924.

Amber L. Perry, 18, Amery, underage drinking–possess 17-20, $187.

Nathaniel D. Root-Holloman, 18, Deer

Park, underage drinking–possess 17-20, $187.

Bailey J. Ruff, 18, Clayton, underage drinking–possess 17-20, $187.

Marjorie A. Wynn, 52, Woodbury, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE David J. Chandler, 58, Eden Prairie, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Debra L. Folsom, 54, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operating after suspension, $124.

Brent R. Graber, 36, Clayton, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Donald A. Hamstra, 66, Brighton, CO, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Galen A. Pigman, 32, Menomonie, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Anthony M. Teneyck, 48, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; failure to license dog, $114.

Lisa M. Weisz, 50, New Richmond, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

JUVENILES 15 year old, Amery, purchase or possession of tobacco products, $92.50.

16 year old, Clear Lake, underage drinking–possess 14-16, $98.80.

16 year old, Amery, underage drinking–possess 14-16, $98.80.

16 year old, Dallas, underage drinking–possess 14-16, $98.80.

16 year old, Amery, underage drinking–possess 14-16, $98.80.

15 year old, Amery, underage drinking–possess 14-16, $98.80.

14 year old, Rice Lake, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187.

PLEAS OF NOT GUILTY WERE ENTERED

BY THE FOLLOWING: Sean R. Eckert, failure to stop at stop sign and non-registration of auto, $197.60.

Luis A. Rapalo, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Charles A. Brookshaw, violating red traffic signal, $98.80.

Amery Police Report 02/07/20-02/13/20 02/07/20, 08:20 a.m., Animal control call 02/07/20, 09:51 a.m., Assist citizen 02/07/20, 02:01 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/07/20, 03:57 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/07/20, 10:14 p.m., Welfare check 02/08/20, 12:18 p.m., MV Accident 02/08/20, 01:54 p.m., Mental health call 02/08/20, 05:08 p.m., Animal control call 02/08/20, 05:46 p.m., Mental health call 02/09/20, 12:35 a.m., Harassment report 02/09/20, 02:10 a.m., Harassment report

02/09/20, 03 a.m., Suspicious activity 02/09/20, 04:53 a.m., Property damage 02/09/20, 08:19 a.m., Theft report 02/09/20, 11:29 a.m., Business alarm 02/09/20, 01:05 p.m., Assist citizen 02/09/20, 02:56 p.m., MV Accident 02/09/20, 04:40 p.m., Assist other agency 02/10/20, 07:03 a.m., 911 hang up 02/10/20, 09:38 a.m., 911 hang up 02/11/20, 02:18 p.m., Mental health call 02/11/20, 02:21 p.m., Animal control call 02/11/20, 03:51 p.m., Assist citizen 02/11/20, 04 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/11/20, 05:13 p.m., Vehicle lockout

02/12/20, 11 a.m., Scam report 02/12/20, 01:15 p.m., Assist citizen 02/12/20, 03:10 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/12/20, 05:38 p.m., Vehicle lockout 02/12/20, 10:02 p.m., Assist citizen 02/12/20, 10:44 p.m., Assist other agency 02/13/20, 11:18 a.m., Vehicle lockout 02/13/20. 03 p.m., Assist EMS 02/13/20, 06:06 p.m., Harassment report ARRESTS: Daniel Sogard, 24 of Amery. OMVWI first, Operating With Prohibited Alcohol Concentration

Father charged with neglect in boy’s fatal shooting MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a Milwaukee father with neglect in the weekend death of his 5-year-old son who was fatally shot.

Jamal C. Anderson, 27, was charged with neglecting a child resulting in the death of Jamal Anderson Jr. as well as possession with intent to deliver marijuana and heroin. Anderson was booked into the Milwaukee County Jail

on $200,000 bail.

The boy suffered a single gunshot to his stomach, according to the complaint.

But the complaint does not explain who fired the shot or how it happened. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office would not elaborate or clarify.

Milwaukee police also would not comment on how the shooting occurred. The

Milwaukee County medical examiner’s reports on the shooting are sealed.

According to the charges, Anderson was warned by his roommate not to let the boy into parts of their apartment where guns were kept.

Police arriving about 1 a.m.

Saturday found a pillow on the floor next to the couch where the boy’s body was found that had a hole “consistent with a gunshot,” the

complaint said.

Investigators found a backpack containing guns, ammunition and drugs in a snowbank outside the apartment building, according to the complaint. Anderson told police he put the backpack in the snowbank after his son was shot because he “did not want it to look like (he) had his son in a drug house,” the complaint said.

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95 Years Ago February 19, 1925

agent for S. & F. Petroleum Company, found Mrs. Smiley after making a quick search.

He transported her out to the Howard Smiley home and returned to the scene of the blaze.

While feeling fortunate to have made her escape, Mrs. Smiley talks with a catch in her voice as she describes the hopeless plight of her good friend and neighbor, Mrs. Ada Hanson, who died in the little frame house adjacent to the trailer house.

Amery Man has Valuable Lincoln Memento Nelson Hughes, father of A. M. Hughes of this city, is the possessor of a rare and interesting copy of the New York Herald, published on April 15, 1865, the day following the assassination of President Lincoln.

The columns are full of the shocking details of the tragedy, most of which we are familiar, but mention was also of the stabbing of Secretary of State Seward and of the injury of his son, Clarence Seward in the general confusion, which followed in the theatre immediately after the shooting.

This incident we have not seen mention of in the accounts generally given.

The great news of the surrender of Gen. Lee on April 9 comes in the same issue and tells of President Lincoln reviewing the troops immediately afterward.

In speaking of this, Mr. Hughes, who served for 3 years in the army of the Potomac, in 94th New York Yesterday’s State Volunteer Infantry, News and who was Diane Stangl at that time only nineteen years of age, lapsed into a reminiscent mood. “I can see President Lincoln yet as he and his son, Todd Lincoln rode by. As he passed, he noted my youth and placing his hand on my shoulder, said “My boy, go home now and finish your school.”

Mr. Hughes, however, served the following year and a half, in the Crown Troops, under Queen Victoria, in Canada during the Fennian Raids, before settling near Stillwater, Minn.

80 Years Ago February 22, 1940 Sjobeck, Merchant in City 24 Years A. R. Sjobeck has dressed up Amery’s men and young men for 24 years this spring, and he has gone through fires, burglaries, and depressions, and come out with neckties flying.

In celebration of a couple of dozen years in business Mr. Sjobeck this week stages a big anniversary event, designed to show his appreciation of the patronage accorded him by the community.

In 1924 he was burned out, and a few years later his store was burglarized with a big loss. Still he reopened, his customers came back the next morning, and he continued to operate a thriving business.

So this week he offers a few bargains for men and boys. He is putting out $14.95 overcoats for $10.95 has put out men’s flannel shirts $1.00 values, for 79¢, and has a flock of wool boot cocks valued from 50 to

One Long, Hard Day for Firemen

Raging inferno This view of the Danielson Drug Store reveals the raging fire that was at its peak about 4 p.m. on February 16, 1960 as it whipped through the store. Fire fighters were valiantly working to save the Cornwall Clinic, pouring gallons upon gallons of water into the structure in an effort to save the building.

65¢ for only 39¢. So go in and congratulate Art on his 24 years in business.

65 Years Ago February 24, 1955 Plans Erection of Mobile Roller Rink Emil Beckon of Deronda recently purchased a portable roller skating rink and is making plans for its erection somewhere in this community.

Consisting of a complete skating platform, tent, loudspeaker and lighting system, the unit measures 100x50 feet. It is being stored at Lyle, Minn., at the present time.

Just where the rink will be installed is not definitely known yet.

60 Years Ago February 18, 1960 Fire Guts Danielson Building Amery’s biggest fire struck the Danielson Block just after 2 p.m., Tuesday afternoon and continued until four shops, an insurance office and the Danielson Rexall Drug were burned out of business. Estimates of the loss are running into the $200,000 bracket.

Both Carl Herzog, handyman working in the building at the time, and Barber Paul Maxon reported hearing a “sort of click.” They both agree that it might have been a small explosion.

“The next thing I knew, smoke was curling in under my door…so I got out,” declared Barber Maxon.

From the general direction of the first smoke emanating from the west building, it appeared that the fire started in the furnace room on the ground floor, near the exit door of the Cornwall Clinic. The Danielson annex smoldered for about an hour before the flames and heat spread the fire to the drug store portion of the building. Dense, impenetrable smoke hampered fire-fighting operations and it was impossible to squelch the blaze for it

seemed to have permeated the entire structure.

The Fashion Shop, Amery Paint Store, Maxon’s Barber Shop, Baker’s Shoe Store and Leadholm Insurance business places were lost in the fire in addition to the Danielson Drug.

Firemen from Amery responded within a matter of minutes from the initial alarm, which was placed by clerks in the drug store who first noticed the smoke in the basement. Assistance was secured from Clear Lake and Balsam Lake before the fire-fighting marathon ended.

Water was still being poured onto the ruins at 9 p.m. in the evening.

Bystanders and firemen worked feverishly to unload medical equipment from the Cornwall Clinic building, which withstood the fire thanks to the valiant efforts of the fire fighters.

With all the pumping equipment operating, the Amery department deployed their oldest truck to the river where water was supplied to the pumping equipment on the scene.

A brick veneer structure, the Danielson Drug store has occupied the same corner in Amery since the early days.

Most residents believed that its longevity extends back 75 years when it was but a frame building resembling a house.

55 Years Ago February 25, 1965 Amery Woman Owes Life to Insomnia Sleeplessness and an interest in the world about her saved Mrs. L. A. Smiley’s life from the gasoline spread flames, which quickly consumed her trailer home last Saturday morning.

“Now everyone will know how old I am,” mused Mrs. Smiley as this reporter asked her about the fearful morning when she so narrowly escaped with her life.

Yes, Mrs. Smiley is a pert

74 and has been a resident of Amery for 50 years and she belies her age with her presence of mind and her quick, keen sense of humor.

“I couldn’t sleep that night so I decided to listen to the radio,” related Mrs. Smiley as she traced her actions leading to her dash for life. She lay in bed with the radio on one pillow and her head on the other listening to history in the making far away.

“I had just heard the moon shot on the radio and then came the blast,” she continued.

“I looked out my window and the whole sky was full of fire.”

Her timetable, backed by her radio listening, placed the first explosion at 3:55 a.m.

“I just thought I’d better git, I grabbed my coat and a pair of shoes and headed out the door with them in my hands,” she recalled.

As she left her trailer house just about 30 to 50 feet from the home of Mrs. Ada Hanson, Mrs. Smiley looked towards the scene of the blast and saw the flames licking their way along the ground.

“Ada’s house was already on fire and the diner was starting to burn,” she said in noting the appearance. Picking her way over the rough and icy ground, Mrs. Smiley outstepped the flames and made her way through the gap between the Granum Agency and the Amery Motor Company and headed west into the street.

“A young man who works at Fabri-Tek stopped to pick me up and offered me a ride and put a blanket over me,” she recalled, but not for long. “He wanted to stick around and find out what happened but I told him that I was getting out of there and I got out of the car and started to make my way south,” she said.

The young man apparently ascertained the wisdom of the lady’s ways and turned his car around, picking up Mrs. Smiley as she traveled south.

It was just moments later that Warren “Pete” Corey,

In addition to the early morning fire that destroyed $500,000 worth of property Saturday morning, the Amery fire fighters made three other stops that day.

While the other calls were minor by comparison, some of the volunteers didn’t turn in until about 1 a.m., Sunday morning.

Chimney fires were the bases for rural fire calls to the William Clark, Norman Hansen and William Goglin places.

Only Seven New Cars Lost in Fire Most persons who observed the aftermath of the fire Saturday lingered longingly along the row of new cars destroyed by the fire.

The actual count shows that only three new Ramblers and four new Fords were burned to the ground. Three Fords were partially destroyed and one new Scout suffered damage.

At Iverson’s some 14 used cars were marked down as total losses.

45 Years Ago February 13, 1975 City Opens Streets for Snowmobiles In a short regular meeting Wednesday evening, Feb. 12, the city council approved a new snowmobile ordinance, which permits city residents to use local streets.

“My main concern is for safety and the noise factor of snowmobilers operating on sidewalks,” declared Police Chief Vern Burke.

The ordinance permits snowmobile operators to drive the shortest route from their home to either North or South Twin Lake. No travel, with the exception of crossing, is permitted on county road F (Broadway and Deronda) or highway 46 (Keller Ave.).

Snowmobilers must not exceed 10 mph or drive closer than 300 feet to a hospital or nursing home. After 10:30 p.m., operators must stay at least 150 feet from residences. The only operation permitted on sidewalks will be to cross.

Chief Burke stressed that youngsters, 12-16 years of age must have completed a snowmobile safety course before they are allowed to operate.

He added that violators to the snowmobile ordinance will lose points on their driver’s license if convicted of violating the ordinance.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, February 19: 11 am Family Table Meal; 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 5:45 pm Youth Dinner/Stumbling Saints; 6 pm FUEL at Deronda Lutheran Church.

Thursday, February 20: 8:15 am Ministerium; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 3:30 pm L1 Confo; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management.

Friday, February 21: 8:30 am Youth Service & Fun Day (No School); 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open.

Saturday, February 22: 11 am Dorothy Webster Memorial Service (Visitation at 10 am).

Sunday, February 23: 10 am Worship/Sunday School Party; 11:15 am Missions and Social Concerns Meeting; 11:30 am L2 Confo.

Monday, February 24: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 pm Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, February 25: 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 am Bible Study.

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

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

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

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

Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study.

Tuesday: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 6:30 pm One-Way Club for Kids.

Friday: 9 am M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org.

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

Sunday, February 23: Elim 8:30 am Holy Worship; 8:30 am Confirmation Class, Sunday School; 9:45 am Puppet Ministry Practice; 9:30 am Fellowship Time; 10:15 am Holy Worship; 11:15 am Joint Music and Worship Committee.

Tuesday, February 25: 8:30 am Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

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

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, February 19: 6 pm FUEL, JAM at Deronda; 7:30 pm NUIC Choir Practice.

Thursday, February 20: 8:15 am Ministerium; 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5 pm BeFrienders at Pizzeria.

Saturday, February 22: Synod Walking Together Event in Eau Claire.

Sunday, February 23: 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, February 25: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, February 23: 9:30 am Education; 10:30 am Worship.

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

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

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

EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor

Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday school; 10:35 am Worship; 6 pm Sunday evening.

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, February 19: 6 pm Confirmation FUEL at Deronda Lutheran.

Thursday, February 20: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters, Ruth Circle (Amy Johnson Hosts); 7 pm Al Anon.

Saturday, February 22: 9 am - 4 pm Walking Together Event at UW-Eau Claire Davies Center.

Sunday, February 23: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Sunday School; Team Returns from Jamaica.

Tuesday, February 25: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, February 19: 10 am CLAMA; 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation.

Sunday, February 23: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship, 5th Rotation Teachers Meeting.

Monday, February 24: 7 pm Evening Grace Circle at Church.

Tuesday, February 25: 9 am Quilting; 1 pm Prayer Shawl Meeting.

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

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

FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor

Sunday: 10:30 am Sunday school; 11 am Worship.

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

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

Thursday: 10 am Bible Class.

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! 10:30-11:30 am All Ages Sunday School.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night Mondays: 8:30 am Moms In Prayer.

Wednesdays: 8:30-9:45 am Women’s Bible Study in the Teen Center; 5:45-6:15 pm Free Family Meal; 6:15-7:30 pm Kids Club, DW Youth Group in the Teen Center for grades 6-12.

Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer; 5 pm Latino Bible Study.

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, February 19: 6 pm FUEL, JAM at Deronda; 7:30 pm NUIC Choir Practice.

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n the sixteenth chapter of Leviticus, God tells the Israelites that they must offer particular sacrifices in order to receive God’s forgiveness. One of those sacrifices is the scapegoat, which bears the sins of the community and is then sent into the wilderness: “When Aaron has finished making atonement for the Most Holy Place, the tent of meeting and the altar, he shall bring forward the live goat. He is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the wickedness and rebellion of the Israelites—all their sins—and put them on the goat’s head. He shall send the goat away into the wilderness in the care of someone appointed for the task. The goat will carry on itself all their sins to a remote place; and the man shall release it in the wilderness.”

(Leviticus 16:20-22 NIV) The notion that we can put our sins on a sacrificial animal and send it off into

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Amery Free Press the wilderness is strange but intriguing. Like casting our burdens upon the winds or the waters, the scapegoat feels purifying to us.

Perhaps this is why it feels so good and so cathartic to confess our sins; we can finally let go of them. We do well to remember also that for Christians Jesus is the ultimate scapegoat, the sinless victim who takes all of our sins upon himself and is then cast out into the figurative wilderness via his crucifixion.

Consider how you might cast off your sins, both literally and figuratively, by confessing them.

-Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED Thursday, February 20: 8:15 am Ministerium; 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5 pm BeFrienders at Pizzeria.

Saturday, February 22: Synod Walking Together Event in Eau Claire.

Sunday, February 23: 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, February 25: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, February 19: 12 pm TableTalkMen; 6 pm FUEL at Deronda Lutheran; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Thursday, February 20: 8:15 am Amery Ministerium; 8:30 am Bible Study.

Sunday, February 23: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 am Sunday School.

Tuesday, February 25: 1 pm Quilting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, February 19: 5:30 pm Confirmation; 7:15 pm Choir Practice.

Thursday, February 20: Amery Ministerium at Amery School District Board Room.

Sunday, February 23: 9:30 am Worship, Sunday School; 10:30 am Fellowship.

Monday, February 25-Tuesday, February 25: Circuit Counselor Conference at Stevens Point.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

DEATH NOTICE Mass: 8:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, February 19: 9 am Mass; 9:30 am Staff Meeting.

Thursday, February 20: 10:30 am Communion Service at Amery Memory Care.

Friday, February 21: 9 am Communion Service.

Saturday, February 22: 4 pm Mass.

Sunday February 23: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser for Extreme Faith Camp; 10:30 am Mass.

Tuesday, February 25: 9 am Communion Service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, February 21-Saturday, February 22: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, February 23: 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, February 25: 1 pm Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, February 21-Saturday, February 22: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, February 23: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship.

Tuesday, February 25: 6:30 pm Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, February 19: 6 pm FUEL, JAM at Deronda; 7:30 pm NUIC Choir Practice.

Thursday, February 20: 8:15 am Ministerium; 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5 pm BeFrienders at Pizzeria.

Saturday, February 22: Synod Walking Together Event in Eau Claire.

Sunday, February 23: 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship.

Tuesday, February 25: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 9:30 am Little Falls Quilting; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, February 19: 5:30 pm All Church Supper; 6 pm Kid’s Blast/Adult Study; 7 pm Worship Practice T-3.

Friday, February 21-Sunday, February 23: Lake Pepin Winter Retreat.

Sunday, February 23: 8:45 am Sunday School, Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Practice T-3; 10 am Worship Service.

Tuesday, February 25: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

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

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

Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www. westimmanuel.org Wednesday, February 19: 9 am GECC, Quilters; 6 pm Confirmation Meal; 7 pm Confirmation.

Thursday, February 20: 6 pm Final Bible Study at Erik & Karrie’s; 8 pm AIM Meeting.

Sunday, February 23: 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Coffee Hour; 10:30 am Sunday School; 10:30 am 3rd Grade Bible Milestone Event.

Obituaries are posted online each week at: theameryfreepress.com

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

Madeline Jean Ellis Madeline Jean Ellis, daughter of Greg Ellis and Jasimine Hase of Clayton, WI, was stillborn at the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake, WI, on Sunday, February 9, 2020.

A Memorial Service was at 11 am on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake, WI. There was a visitation at the church an hour before the service on Monday.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI and Halos of St. Croix Valley are helping the family.

OBITUARY

Sharon M. Elmer Sharon M. Elmer, age 70 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Golden Age Manor.

Sharon was born on O October 21, 1949 in Amery, W Wisconsin to Chester and A Alice (Marquand) Waalen.

S She attended and graduated ffrom Amery High School iin 1967. On May 17, 1969 she w was united in marriage tto Andrew Elmer and to tthis union 2 children were b born. She was employed by tthe Amery School District a as an outside Aide, Danielson Drug, Ferrellgas, Toftness Chiropractic and the Forrest Inn Motel. In her free time she could be found doing plastic canvas projects, square dancing, attending auctions with Andy, taking the grandkids to local parades and spending time with friends & family. Andy when working outside knew that if he heard Sharon yell “Andrew” that he best stop what he was doing and get right to the house! Sharon was also active in the Church teaching Sunday school and as the Church Secretary.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Andrew; 2 sons, Troy (Angie) and Brent (Tracy Larson); 4 grandchildren, Brittany (Jose), Sarah, Erica and Joshua; a brother, Steve Waalen; 2 sisters, Janice Adcock and Lorrie Overby. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Dallas Waalen and a sisterin-law, Bette Elmer.

Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Little Falls Lutheran Church with Pastor Lori Peper officiating. Visitation was held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services on Monday at the Church. Interment took place immediately following the service at the Little Falls Cemetery.

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.

William “Jerry” Korsbon William "Jerry" Korsbon, age 78, of Chanhassen, MN, died at home on Wednesday, Feb. 12. He was born on September 24, 1941, in Amery, WI to William and Elizabeth (Palank) Korsbon.

William was preceded in death by his parents William & Elizabeth; brother, Larry and nephew Eric Layer. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra; sons, Chris & Jeff; brother, Ron (Betty); sisters, Debra (Frank) Layer and Lorrie (Paul) Beattie; grandchildren, Ellen (Joe) Uter, Madeline & Carl Korsbon; great-grandchildren, Lucille & August Uter; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Mass is Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 am at St Hubert's Catholic Community, 8201 Main St., Chanhassen and also one hour prior to the service at church. Interment is at Ft Snelling National Cemetery, 1:30 pm, lane #2.

Huber Funeral & Cremation Services, Excelsior 952-474-9595 www.huberfunerals.com

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Jill Marie McKenzie Jill Marie McKenzie, age 58 of Amery, WI passed away on Friday, January 10, 2019 at the Amery Hospital.

Jill was born on May 25, 1961 in Duluth, MN to Roy a and Marian (Erickson) Anttonson. She grew up in and a attended school in Duluth, a and after fifth grade the ffamily moved to Centuria, W WI. Jill attended school and g graduated from Unity High S School, where she met her h husband, Mark McKenzie.

A After high school the couple w was united in marriage, a and to this union four child dren were born. The family made their home in the Centuria area where Jill was very busy raising her children and doing daycare, and later worked as a waitress. Her marriage to Mark eventually ended in divorce and Jill continued to live in Centuria until moving to Amery where she currently resided. Jill worked for several years at Willow Ridge as a dietary aide and was a very dedicated worker, enjoying her job and all her “peeps” there. She loved her grandchildren, who meant the world to her. She liked hearing and especially telling jokes! Jill always said laughter was the best medicine and she enjoyed fishing and her dog, Clyde.

Jill was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Tim Antonson and sister in law, Patricia Antonson.

She is survived by her sons, Ryan (Kelly) McKenzie and Nathan McKenzie; daughters, Christine (Ian) Witt and Tiffany (John) Poppe; seven grandchildren, Tyler McKenzie and Michael Witt, Bryson and Jaxon McKenzie and Sarah, Rachael and Riley Poppe; a brother, Richard Antonson; sister, Laurie (Donny) Ellefson as well as other loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 21, 2020 from Joy Lutheran Church 501 StateRoad 35, Centuria, WI with a visitation from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service at church. Interment will take place at the Fristad Cemetery in Centuria at a later date.

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

Cherry Tree Lesson It's a story of a famed cherry tree, downed by a child of a young age, that became a symbol of honesty, gracing many a February page.

“Son, do you know what has become, of the cherry tree I valued highly?

I see its stump; do you think some, thug has cut it slyly?”

“Oh, Father,” George frankly replied, seeing trunk and branches chopped, “The tree in which you took such pride.

By my small axe was lopped.”

How many the sage lesson have heard, example of how the simple truth, the president who gave his word, when in his early youth.

Unless some joker cynically replies, (a foolish contentious kid.)

“Saying he could tell no lies.

Little sister did.”

Carol Morfitt Welch

Thank you for reading the Amery Free Press We appreciate our readers!

Quinn is a three year old Diluted Calico, a soft coat blend of grey, peach and white. Quinn is a quiet gal. She is happy to sit in your lap or watch from the sidelines, making her the perfect companion for a lonely, quiet household. Quinn doesn’t ask for much but she sure wouldn’t mind being spoiled a little. In her previous home, Quinn lived with a Shih Tzu peacefully.

She can be shy when grandchildren come to visit. When catnip mice are on the move, Quinn brings out her playful side.

Quinn’s adoption fee is $50; she I has been spayed, vaccinated and feline leukemia tested. She is a special little kitty.

A few weeks ago, we highlighted Holly and her Maremma-Shepherd Mix brothers, Dean and Castiel. We are thrilled to report that all three have been adopted. They made the journey from timid, under-socialized pups to curious, trusting canines with the help of caring volunteer dog walkers and staff. They gained confidence with force free positive handling for desired behaviors; they ventured out of their kennels, to the hallway and eventually to the adoption kennels and the great outdoors – On Leash! After two months at the shelter, they found “home” with wonderful adopters willing to go the extra mile for these gorgeous adultsized puppies with much more to learn.

And, after 15 weeks at the shel-

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ter, ball crazy, long legs, running fool, Beckett found his new home.

He made friends easily with a previously adopted from Arnell, Keeshond named JoJo. The two boys could not look any more different. JoJo is a medium sized puff ball of fur (Pomeranian on steroids) and Beckett is all legs and short hair, skinny and very tall. They are the ultimate odd couple that each has a love for game. As luck would have it, they also have a fenced yard so they can play to their hearts content.

A Service Dog named Pete came to visit us at the shelter last week.

Pete was adopted by David in the fall of 2017. He came to the Arnell shelter from Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. David is a retired veteran with 21 years of service. He adopted Pete as his

sidekick companion and to someday become his service dog.

Approximately one year later, July of 2018, David had a terrible motorcycle accident that should have taken his life. The doctors said it was a miracle he lived.

Through many "dark days", Pete was there for David, who survived his brain injuries, losing hearing and sight on his right side. Pete did earn his service dog degree, offering David the love, companionship and stability. He goes everywhere with David. When he isn't performing service dog duties, Pete is a master gopher hunter. David says that Pete rescued him. Thank you for visiting and sharing your story. Shelter dogs are amazing!

Puppy Kindergarten and Small Dog Social classes begin on February 25th at the Arnell shelter in Amery. This is your last week to register. Space is limited so call today for more information or visit our website. The classes can be found under Pet Services.

Our next Arnell Meat Raffle is scheduled for Saturday, the Leap Day, February 29th at Cascade Bar and Grill in Osceola. This raffle is an afternoon affair, beginning at 1 pm. We hope to see everyone there for meat raffle mayhem and fun. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715-268-7387 and online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG

Learn to Dance with Victor Albrecht SUBMITTED

Victor Albrecht brings dance lessons to Amery Community Education. Albrecht has more than 35 years of experience teaching dance in the greater Twin Cities area in community settings as well as with the Arthur Murray dance studio. He has extensive training in couple’s dances and in both Silver and Bronze standard dances. He teaches Ballroom, Swing, Country Western Line and everything in between.

Amery classes will be on Sundays and Mondays in March at the Amery Area Community Center. Four-night, Sunday classes include Intermediate Country Line Dancing and Beginning West Coast Swing. Two-night Sunday classes include Dances for Weddings & Proms and Parent & Child Dances. Two-night Monday classes include Beginning Country Western Line Dancing, Beginning Standard Ballroom Dancing and Beginning Latin Ballroom Dancing.

All are welcome. Partners encouraged and required for some of the classes, but not all. Complete class details are listed in the Amery Community Education catalog, online www.amerysd. k12.wi.us or by calling 715-2689771 x220.

Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Education and join Victor as he shares his passion of dance with others.

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If you like the taste of pizza, this casserole might be of interest.

DEEP-DISH PIZZA CASSEROLE Cook until done: 1/2 pound ground spicy Italian sausage Spray a 9x13� baking pan.

Unroll and put into baking pan, on bottom and up the sides of the pan: 1 can (13 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust Spread on top: 1-1/2 c. pizza sauce Sprinkle on top: 2-1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese Arrange on top: 12 pepperoni slices Sprinkle on top: 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese Bake at 425Ëš for about 15-20 minute or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

Sprinkle with more parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.

Cut into pieces and serve immediately. Serves 4-6.

strips, shake to dust well.

Place in bowl: 1 c. panko bread crumbs Whisk together in another bowl: 3 eggs 2 T. water Dip flour coated chicken into the egg mixture and then into panko crumbs to coat.

Place pieces on greased/strayed baking sheet and spray heavily with cooking spray. Bake at 425Ëš for 1520 minutes or until chicken is brown and thoroughly cooked.

While chicken is cooking, make sauce by melting in saucepan, over medium heat: 2 T. butter Add and stir until boiling: 1-1/2 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. hot sauce (either regular or buffalo flavor) Remove from heat and stir in: 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 T. water Stir until smooth.

When chicken is done, toss with the sauce.

Serve with ranch dressing, for dipping, if desired.

Serves 3-4.

Hint: You can use chicken wings instead of the chicken breasts.

Tips: If you like to have your food to remain hot longer when eating, put the plates in a hot oven for a couple of minutes. Or run hot water over them and dry the plates, then add the hot food.

Save leftover vegetables and meats. Add them to stews, soups, casseroles, etc. Not only does it save food but they add more flavor and nutrition to your foods.

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11-11:45 am Rumble Jumble Open Gym at Intermediate School gym (through March when school is in session)

6-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)

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If you like chicken, maybe this recipe is for you.

STICKY FINGER STRIPS Slice into strips: 3-4 chicken breasts Put 1/2 c. flour into resealable bag and add chicken

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1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Gradually add and beat until stiff peaks form: 1/2 c. sugar Fold in: 1 c. chopped pistachios Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined baking sheets. Sprinkle tops of cookies with more chopped pistachio nuts. Bake at 325Ëš for 20 minutes.

Turn off oven and leave cookies in oven for 30 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheets and store in airtight container. Makes 24 cookies.

Hint: Add 1/2 tsp. green food color when mixing, if desired, so they are green colored cookies.

Brown in larger skillet until thoroughly cooked over medium-high heat, stirring frequently: 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 c. chopped onion Stir into the above: 3 T. flour 1 T. beef-flavored instant bouillon 2 T. steak sauce Gradually add, stirring: 2 c. milk Cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until boils and thickens, stirring frequently. Serves about 4.

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Mix until fluffy: 1 c. butter, softened 2 c. sugar Add and mix in: 3 eggs Stir in: 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. sour cream Combine and add to the above: 2-1/2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cinnamon Stir in: 1 pkg. (11-12 oz.) cinnamon chips Put into sprayed/greased 4 mini loaf pans (or 1 5x9� loaf pan) Combine and sprinkle on top of loaves (loaf): 3 T. sugar 3 tsp. cinnamon Bake at 350˚ for 35-38 minutes for the mini pans or an hour for the larger pan or until done (toothpick test).

Leave in pan for 4 minutes for mini loaves and 10 minutes for large loaf on wire rack and then remove from pan(s) to cool completely before slicing.

You don’t need anything special to make a delicious gravy. Use this gravy over cooked potatoes, noodles, rice, or bread, etc.

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There are many animals and birds living in the lands of cold, snow and ice. My cousin, Pearly the Polar Bear, lives up north in the Arctic. Penguins do not live with the polar bears in the area near the North Pole. They live in areas farther south. Some live in deep cold, such as on the continent of Antarctica, near the South Pole.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The NEW Community Ed catalog should have arrived in your mailbox. If not, you can get a copy at the Amery & Deer Park libraries, Amery Schools, other locations around town, or view it online.

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

Trip to the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show: Spend the day browsing stunning displays, shopping, and attending special presentations. Get inspired for your next home project! Saturday, Feb 29. The $49 fee includes show admission, special events including Mike Rowe, motor coach bus, drop-off and pickup at the front doors. Pre-register with Community Ed. DANCE classes – NEW: Beginning West Coast Swing, Intermediate Country Line Dance & Parent and Child classes beginning March 1. Dances for Weddings & Proms begins March 15. Beginning Country Line Dance, Latin Ballroom and Standard Ballroom classes begin March 23. Classes on Sunday or Monday evenings. Details online and in the printed catalog. Fee $15 for 2-night classes and $28 for 4-night classes. Pre-register.

Morse Code Bracelet - Make & Take: Hide a secret message in a beautiful bracelet. We will use memory wire and Swarovski crystal beads to create your favorite new piece of jewelry. All materials and tools provided. Feb 24 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $19, pre-register with Amery Community Ed. Materials fee $15, pay to instructor at class.

Hunter Education DNR: Anyone born on or after 1/1/73 must have completed a hunter ed course to purchase any hunting license in WI. Parents and adults, as well as youth ages 10+, are encouraged to enroll. The certificate is not valid until age 12.

Pre-class meeting - 6-6:30 p on Feb 25 for students and parents and mandatory classes March 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 & 12 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register with Community Ed before Feb 25.

Martial Arts after school club: 10 Mondays, March 2 - May 11 in the elementary for 4K through grade 5. $100 for 10 weeks includes workout uniform. Pre-register.

Little Engineers & Robotics classes after school. Flex, Floodgate & Fish Bot for grades 1-3 on Tuesdays, March 3-24 until 4:15; $39. Gyro Bot for grades 4-6 on Mondays, March 16 – April 6 until 5 pm; $59. Pre-register with Community Ed. Soap making (cold process) and optional follow-up lab. Learn the art of making organic, herbal soap and go home with a bar. Saturday, March 7, class from 8:30-11:30 a. Fee $24 to Comm Ed and materials fee $4 to instructor in class. Ready to try your first full batch? Sign up for the afternoon LAB from 12-3 p. but must have taken the am class and pre-selected equipment & ingredients. Lab fee $24 to Comm Ed. Lab materials fee varies depending on choices.

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

MINNEAPOLIS HOME & GARDEN SHOW on Saturday, Feb. 29: $49 THE MUSIC MAN matinee at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, April 1; $95.

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

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

Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families: For boys and girls grades 4-12. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee.

Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. Sunday, Mar 1 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate School – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot.

No fee – just show up!

Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym. No fee – just show up. Tuesdays through March when school is in session from 11 -11:45 a. Intermediate School.

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

Things to eat for a healthy heart

BY KATY ELLEFSON, RD, LD, CD AHC COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST & OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN

Eating healthy does more than help to keep you in shape. It can have a positive impact on your entire body. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? That makes a good diet important to living an active and long life. Want to improve your health? Start by eating heart-friendly food!

As a dietitian at Amery Hospital & Clinic, I help patients meet their nutrition goals, which can vary widely from person to person. If you’re looking to maintain or improve your heart health or overall general health, there are many tips below that research has shown will help. Keep in mind that most people do best with one to two small, achievable goals at a time. Changing habits, especially dietary habits, is tough and takes time. Be gracious with yourself as you work to create new, lasting changes for a healthier lifestyle.

When I reflect on my own journey of health, the way I cook and the foods I love have changed gradually over the past decade with a lot of experimenting to find what works Health for me, my goals, and values. Having Matters been born and raised in Polk County, Katy Ellefson, I understand that meat, potatoes, bread and butter, and a large glass of RD, LD, CD milk are staples at the dinner table.

Some of the eating tips and points below may seem completely foreign and unrealistic, but approaching dietary changes with curiosity, an open mind, and a sense of adventure can help take the pressure off and keeps the process exciting!

THE BASICS: FOODS TO EAT FOR A HEALTHY HEART Eating a diet that is primarily plant-based with minimally-processed food is the best way to keep your heart healthy. Food to include every day include vegetables, fruits, beans and other legumes, whole grains, olive oil and nuts. These foods taste great and research has consistently proven them healthy. In fact, a large study showed the best results in reducing heart disease is when people followed a Mediterranean diet and also added olive oil and walnuts to their diet.

To get started, try adding vegetables to dishes you already love to prepare and eat at home. Find hearthealthy recipes on the PowerUp website.

WHY DOES WHAT YOU EAT MATTER? Most people want to live a long, healthy life and have good quality of life. What we choose to eat has a major impact on our quality of life, in terms of our health and the health of our local and global environment.

Eating healthy can help you maintain good blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It can also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels if they are high, which can help prevent heart disease.

WHAT FOODS SHOULD YOU AVOID FOR A HEALTHY HEART? • Tobacco: I know it’s not technically a food, but it’s so important I had to list it. Avoiding tobacco is hearthealth goal number one.

• Partially hydrogenated oils (trans-fats): It’s become a lot easier to avoid trans-fat with the recent FDA ban. But until the final distribution cut-off date of January 2021, it’s still good to keep an eye out for foods that hide trans-fats, such as donuts, storebought cakes or cookies and margarine.

• Limit refined carbohydrates: These include refined grains like white bread, many packaged snacks, crackers, cereals, and also sugary beverages and sweet desserts.

• Other unhealthy fats: Limit saturated fats, such as butter, margarine, cream cheese, lard and deepfried foods. Aim to include more unsaturated fats, like olive or canola oil, nuts and seeds, avocados, and olives.

WHAT’S ALL THE HYPE AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET? Research supports the use of the Mediterranean diet as a healthy eating pattern for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, increasing lifespan, and healthy aging. The Mediterranean way of eating is primarily plant-based. It is rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and legumes, olive oil, and nuts.

Animal proteins, such as poultry, eggs, and dairy are eaten in small quantities, with fish and seafood being the preferred animal protein. Red meat is limited to a few times per month. The Mediterranean diet pattern is well studied and has great published outcomes.

Simply put, it’s great for your heart.

But it’s not just about food. Remember that exercise and stress reduction are an important part of heart health. A heart-healthy diet combined with lifestyle changes like regular exercise have been associated

with as much as a 75 percent reduction in the risk of coronary artery disease.

EATING FOR HEART-HEALTH MEANS READING NUTRITION LABELS They’re not always fun to read, but understanding what’s on a nutrition label will help you make better food choices. You’ll be more in-control of your health when you know what to look for.

How to read a nutrition label: 1. Start here. The nutrients listed on the label are based on one serving size.

2. Learn how much energy is in one serving of this food.

3. Limit foods with high amounts of the items in red.

Look for fewer than 2 g of saturated fat, less than 250 mg of sodium, and little to no sugar.

4. Eat foods with more of the items in green.

5. Read the ingredients. Does this food contain more than five ingredients? Does it contain unhealthy saturated fats like butter?

HEART-HEALTHY EATING TIPS If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or cholesterol, you’ll need to eat carefully. The same is true if you have heart disease. Use a heart-healthy food list when you grocery shop. Learn how to read nutrition labels, so you can understand what’s in the food you’re eating.

Here are a couple of other tips: • Try oatmeal or whole grains. Skip donuts or pastries.

• Make a lunchtime trip to the salad bar and top with beans or nuts, instead of eating hot dogs or deli meat.

• Try fish or poultry without skin instead of steak or red meat.

• Eat unsalted nuts instead of chips, fries or buttered popcorn.

• Drink water and other calorie-free beverages.

Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages.

Heart-healthy numbers to keep in mind: • Dietary fiber: Eat 25-30 grams (g) of dietary fiber each day. Choosing whole grains, fruits and veggies will help you get there!

• Sugar: Limit the amount of added sugar you eat or drink. Fruit doesn’t count. Eat 25 grams (g) or less of added sugar each day.

• Salt (sodium): Limit to 1500-2000 milligrams (mg) each day. Choose fresh foods whenever possible – they’re naturally low in salt! Avoid processed foods.

GET PREPARED WITH A HEART-HEALTHY GROCERY LIST Don’t go to the grocery store unprepared! Download a heart-healthy grocery list at healthpartners.com.

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Forty and Eight Polk-Burnett Voiture Locale 236 Nurses Training scholarships awarded Voiture 236 Nurses Training Director, Chef de Gare Pass’e Bob Buhr, and Voiture 236 Nurses Training Committee Member Chef de Train Pass ‘e Don Fansler, recently presented 2019 Nurses Training Scholarship checks to the following women from Polk County.

Kasey Larson, a 2019 Clear Lake High School graduate, who is attending WITC- New Richmond where she is pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse.

Addison Tollakson, a 2019 Amery High School graduate, who is attending Luther College in Decorah, Iowa where she is studying for her Registered Nurse’s degree and a Bachelor of Nursing degee.

40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux (Forty and Eight) was formed after WWI as the fun and honor society of the American Legion. In 1941 Forty and Eight began issuing Nurses Scholarships to deserving individuals willing to undergo formal training and make a career of that very noble profession. In 1946, an acute shortage of nurses came to the attention of Voyageurs and a Nurses Training Program was

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Both Larson and Tollakson were presented with $500 Scholarships ( renewable up to four years) at the time of their 2019 graduation exercises from

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Locale 236 is honored to help these two Polk County students further their education in the field of nursing.

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AHS FBLA performs well at Regionals AHS FBLA Members recently competed at the RegionaI Competition at the Unity High School. State Qualifiers: Anna Ganje and Sydney Bosley earned 1st Place in Sports & Entertainment Management.

Grace Belz and Nick Hahn earned 3rd Place in Business Ethics. Also recognized were: Amanda Edwards, Claire Flanum, and Olivia Pettersen earned 7th Place in Emerging Business Issues. Lidia Curtis and Kenny Lepak earned 7th Place in Marketing.

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Amery crowns four regional wrestling champions

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's wrestling team placed second to Baldwin in the team standings at the 2020 WIAA Division 2 Regional Tournament on Saturday in Somerset.

The Warriors crowned four individual regional champions along the way.

Claiming the 138-pound title was Mason Tylee (25-6) who pinned Baldwin-Woodville's Hunter Gartman (1913) in 2:39 and Osceola's Jacob Sedivy (26-15) in 4:29.

Walker Ingham (33-3) was the 145-pound champion with a 5:39 fall over Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/ Siren's Gavin Fredericks (23-17), and a 12-0 major decision over Osceola's Aaron Schmidt (19-12).

Kale Hopke (34-2) claimed the 195-pound title, disposing of Bloomer/ Colfax's Parker Readinger (13-27) in just 41 seconds and then edging Osceola's Nick Carson (32-8), 3-2.

Robert Beese (26-2) was the 285-pound champion after pinning Baldwin-Woodville's Adam Malstrom (7-26) in 3:26 and earning a 1-0 decision over Somerset's Sawyer Wilson (29-12).

Also earning a place in the sectional tournament with runner-up regional finishes were Jordan Penard (34-2, 132 pounds) and Grant Cook (27-10, 152 pounds).

Penard pinned Austin Schmidt (12-12) of Baldwin-Woodville, lost a 7-6 decision to Sawyer Best (43-1) of Bloomer/Colfax, and pinned St. Croix Central's David Olson (28-13).

Cook topped Baldwin-Woodville's Sam Crowley (21-13) by an 11-4 decision, lost a 9-1 major decision to Bowen Rothbauer (40-3) of Bloomer/Colfax, and took the second place match by no contest over Crowley.

Sam Kelling (19-9, 106 pounds) wrapped up his season winning two of his three matches wrestled at the regional tournament, including a 5:08 fall over Osceola's Mason Rud (9-20) and a 2:58 fall over Bloomer/Colfax's Brison Tuschl (19-18). He lost by a 9-4 decision to Baldwin-Woodville's Cole Braasch in the semifinal and then again by rule in the second-place match.

Chance Schroeder (4-5, 220 pounds) won his first two matches by fall but dropped the title match by fall and the second place match by major decision.

Amery girls upset New Richmond

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's girls basketball team put itself in a position to challenge for second place in the final Middle Border Conference standings on Feb. 11 when the third-place Warriors upset the second-place New Richmond Tigers, 40-37, in Amery.

After trailing 17-20 at halftime, the Warriors rallied to outscore the Tigers 23-17 in the second half.

A big factor in the contest was the shooting efficiency of the Warriors (13-6) who took eight fewer shots than the Tigers (16-4). Amery also sank four additional free throws.

Ella Schmidt led all scorers with 15 points, including 3-for-4 shooting from three-point range. She also tallied seven rebounds.

Drew Granica led the team on the boards, collecting eight rebounds to go with her nine points and game-high four assists.

Morgan Brotzel racked up a gamehigh four steals while pitching in seven points and three rebounds.

Also scoring for the Warriors were Lydia Monson (five points) and Julia Engebretson (four points, two rebounds, two assists).

New Richmond was led by Jessica

His wins came against L/F/G/S's Michel Wright (0:22 fall) and Bloomer/ Colfax's Sabastiano Brunetti (4:36 fall).

Losses came against SCC's Josh Baier (2:09 fall) and Baldwin-Woodville's Mason Baribeau (11-0 major decision).

Joseph Wentz (12-17, 126 pounds) and Oscar Brickel (14-19, 182 pounds) finished in fourth place. Dylan Anderson (5-9, 120 pounds) and Timmy Kelling (11-13, 160 pounds) claimed fifth place.

Brendon Burke (10-10, 113 pounds) placed sixth.

TEAM SCORES Baldwin-Woodville 217, Amery 211, Osceola 162.5, St. Croix Central 155, Bloomer/Colfax 147, Luck/Frederic/ Grantsburg/Siren 124, Somerset 76

Warriors' threeprong attack derails Mounders

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Lydia Monson (11) ďŹ ghts her way to a chance at the ball.

Hagman (10 points, two steals), Leah DeYoung (10 points, nine rebounds) and

Audrey Feuerer (11 rebounds, seven points).

The Amery girls' basketball team picked up a 49-27 non-conference road victory on Feb. 7 in Elk Mound behind a 19-point, nine-rebound effort by Ella Schmidt.

Crashing the boards for the Warriors (12-6) was Lydia Monson, who tallied 13 rebounds to go with her four points, two assists and two steals.

Julia Engebretson also had a solid night, notching 12 points and five rebounds.

Other Amery scorers included: Drew Granica (six points, four assists, two steals), Morgan Brotzel (six points, four rebounds) and Mariah Waalen (two points, four rebounds, two steals).

Elk Mound was paced by Taya Schaefer (10 points, eight rebounds, four blocks), and Tori Blaskowski (10 points, two rebounds, two assists).

The Mounders (15-5) currently sit second in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference behind Colfax.

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Warriors dominated by league-leading Tigers

Ellsworth controls Amery, 32-73

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery's boys basketball team fell to 0-19 on Feb. 13 with a 34-89 road loss to the Middle Border Conference-leading New Richmond Tigers.

No Warriors reached double figures as Luke Julson led the way with nine points and three rebounds.

Jason Oft added seven pints, three rebounds and a blocked shot, and Wyatt Luchtenburg was close behind with six points, three rebounds, two assists and a block.

Also scoring were: Raymond Sowell (four points, six rebounds), Charlie Flanum (four points) and Mikey Kurschinksi (two points).

New Richmond (16-2) was paced

by Joey Kidder, with 29 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ Campbell (22 points, five rebounds).

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Amery's boys basketball team dropped a 32-73 decision to the Ellsworth Panthers on Feb. 7 in Amery as two Panthers scored 22 points each.

Jack Janke and Mason Anderson were the Ellsworth (7-12) players to accomplish the feat. They also combined for 13 rebounds and eight steals.

Leading Amery (0-18) with 10 points, five rebounds and four assists was Wyatt Luchtenburg.

Kenny Lepak contributed nine points and six rebounds.

Also scoring for the Warriors were: Raymond Sowell (four points, two rebounds, two steals), Charlie Flanum (2 points), Lane Frederick (two points), Zach Silvis (two points) and Jason Oft (two points, three rebounds). Mikey Kurschinsi pitched in three rebounds and two steals, and Luke Julson added two rebounds.

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Clear Lake boys smash Melrose-Mindoro

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Clear Lake boys' basketball team earned its fourth consecutive victory on Feb. 13 with a 63-40 road win versus Melrose-Mindoro.

The Warriors (15-3) built an 11-point

halftime lead and expanded that by another 12 points in the second half.

Leading the charge were Jarrett Marlett, Ethan Kirk and Riley Peterson, who combined for 38 points, 16 rebounds, 14 assists, four steals and four blocked shots.

Kirk scored 13 points and led the

team in assists with six. Marlett also scored 13 points and shared the rebounding lead with Peterson as they each collected seven boards. Peterson also scored 12 points and notched a team-high four blocks and a team-high two steals.

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Amery Hockey wraps up regular season with shutout

Warriors smother Shell Lake, 79-38

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Amery's boys' ice hockey team wrapped up the 2019-20 regular season in style on Feb. 13. Not only did the Warriors defeat the WSFLG Blizzard on the road to extend the winning streak to 8 games, but the 12-0 score marked the Warriors' fourth shutout, largest single game point production and largest margin of victory this season.

"We came out very focused this game and played with intensity," said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. "Matchups like this are tough and our boys were flying from the start."

After five scoreless minutes, Amery (19-5) exploded for five first period goals, three second period goals and four more goals in the third period. The first goal was the only one to take place on a power play, and Forrest Alton's goal 9:20 into the third period was the only unassisted goal of the game.

Max Mike scored three of the game's first four goals for a first period hat trick. Alton finished with two goals.

Also scoring for the Warriors were: Pake Brown (one goal, two assists), Asher Page (one goal, one assist), Jack Alton (one goal), Simon Panek (one goal), Cole Madsen (one goal), Aaron Collins (one goal, one assist) and Mac Smith (one goal, two assists).

Others earning assists were: Zach Zobczak, Justin Walter, Jackson

The Lakeland-Central Conference champion Clear Lake boys' basketball team remained undefeated in conference play and improved to 16-3 for the season on Feb. 14 with a 79-38 road victory over Shell Lake.

Tyson Blanchard ignited the Warrior offense, scoring 28 points of his own. He also tallied five rebounds, three assists and four steals.

Ashytn O'Bryan was no slouch himself, racking up 18 points and seven rebounds.

Ethan Kirk dished the rock out for a team-high nine assists while posting seven points, five rebounds and three steals.

Also scoring for the Warriors were: Brayden O'Bryan (seven points, two rebounds, three assists), Jarrett Marlett (six points, three rebounds), Alex St. John (five points, three assists), Adam Loenser (three points), Will Fitzer (three points, three assists, three steals) and Brett Benson (two points, three steals).

Shell Lake's record fell to 9-8.

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Goalie Avery Starzecki collected 12 saves in the shutout against the Blizzard.

Henningsgard (two), Grady Martin, Nick Bush, Fletcher Kjeseth, Asa Hoyer (two), Marty Hellie, Koby Stinson, Daniel Koch and Miles Troff.

"Four players scored their first career goals in the game," Coach Henningsgard said. "I was really happy for them, but even happier to see how excited our veteran players were for their teammates.

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"It was nice to get everyone in the game tonight," Coach Henningsgard said. "Twenty different players recorded points in the game, including both goalies contributing to a shutout."

The Blizzard fell to 0-17 for the season.

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The Western Wisconsin Stars girls ice hockey team hit a wall on Feb. 14 in Somerset when it hosted the Fox Cities Stars and fell, 1-6.

Fox Cities' (17-7) scored all six of its goals before allowing Western Wisconsin (8-12-2) on the board. Two of those goals came back-to-back at the beginning of the second period by Alaina Schauf, who also assisted on the final of four second period goals.

Western Wisconsin's lone goal came 9:03 into the third period as Ellie Brice scored on a power play and was assisted

by Alise Wiehl and Erin Huerta.

Fox Cities outshot Western Wisconsin, 32-18, holding the edge in each period.

Goalkeeper Tiffany Hantsbarger took the loss after collecting 26 saves.

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The Lakeland Central Conference Champion Clear Lake girls' basketball team kept its undefeated season intact on Feb. 7 when it claimed a 50-32 home victory over Northwood.

After jumping out to a 30-18 halftime lead, the Warriors (18-0) slowed the pace a bit to score just 20 points after intermission.

Julianna Rosen led the Warriors with 15 points and six rebounds. Maggie Rosen contributed nine points, three rebounds and two steals. Maddie Rosen added eight points, four rebounds and two steals.

Also scoring for the Warriors were: Madison Zimmer (seven points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals), Kaylee Madison (five points), Lizzie Rosen (two points, seven rebounds), Jassmyn Warner (two points) and Rayne Vangsness (two points, two assists, two steals, one block).

Cassidy Coons scored a team-high 15 points for Northwood (14-4).

Clear Lake regional champs Clear Lake is sending six off to Sectionals. In Regionals, Ivan Ruble (160) and Matthew Anderson (132) each took Champion titles. 2nds were taken by Dominic Leintz (113), Shane Larson (126), Mitchell Anderson (106) and Lukas Paulson (152).

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER We all W ll h have h had d th thatt momentt iin a difficult situation where it may be easier to act differently than we usually do; to fit in with people we first meet.

Not being your real self can come off as phony, fake, insincere or pretentious, none of which are considered complements. What can we do so show our authenticity each day? According to Psychology Today there are four simple steps we can practice to be our true selves every day. To start off being keenly self-aware; where do you feel your most comfortable, where do you feel you are not? Secondly, find genuine connections, by developing a genuine understanding and connection to people you are more likely to feel the same way. Third, don’t be perfect, too often we strive to be perfect, when we show that we are vulnerable or need help is when we show our true self. Lastly, be present, being more present in conversations and relationships can be one of the most effective ways to ensure authenticity in any situation.

Health & Wellness Expo: Our annual Health & Wellness Expo will be held on Friday March 20th from 10:001:00. We are looking for vendors that

h th i healthy h lth products d t wantt tto share their with us. Call 715-268-6605 or email aaccjen@outlook.com for more details.

Then & Now: We would love it if you would share a picture of you from when you were young; such as your senior photo and a current photo as well. We will hang them in the center to share with all our members. Call or stop in and see Jen for more details.

2020 Memberships are due! Stop in and See Jen or Amanda to pay your dues and update your information.

• Are you looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Call 715-268-6605 for available dates.

• Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain

d ll b showing h i h ti grantt dollars by how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you!

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

• Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-five cents per card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety!

• Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts

tto lock l k into i t and d no hidden hidd fees. f C Come down and check us out!

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

• Monday February 24th Bridge winners are Dean Elken in first and Joann Hallquist placed second.

• Tuesday February 25th Pool winners are Dean Elken in first, Gary Snelling with second, Jean Frank took third, Carl Johnson with fourth and Gene Pribnow with the consolation prize.

• Wednesday February 26th Bridge winners are Bernie Peterson with first, John Nelson in second, and Sue Saarem and Joann Hallquist tied for third.

• Thursday February 27th Pool winners are Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher placed second and Gene Pribnow with third, Carl Johnson placed fourth and Janet Delong took the consolation prize.

Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

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

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LUNCH MENUS AMERY SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: Low-fat White Milk, Chocolate Skim Milk, Skim White Milk.

Daily Breakfast Offerings: Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Mini Wheats, Trix or Cheerio BarMS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunflower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.

Wednesday, Feb. 19– Breakfast: Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls.

Elementary Lunch: Corn Dog, Bologna Sandwich, Crinkle Fries, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: Corn Dog, Bologna Sandwich, Chef Salad, Crinkle Fries, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: Corn Dog, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Bologna Sandwich, Chef Salad, Crinkle Fries, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Philly Cheese Steak, Chef Salad, Personal Pan Cheese Pizza, Klements Bratwurst, Crinkle Fries, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Sriracha Aioli.

Thursday, Feb. 20– Breakfast: Maple Pancake Coins.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Buttered Noodles.

Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chef Salad, Parmesan Roasted Carrots, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Buttered Noodles.

Middle School Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chef Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Buttered Noodles.

High School Lunch: Chicken Tenders, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Bread Slice.

Friday, Feb. 21–No School, Clubhouse Only Monday, Feb. 24– Breakfast: Early Riser Cinnamon Crisps.

Elementary Lunch: French Toast,

BIRTHS Sausage Patty, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Tri-Tator, Garden Bar, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: French Toast, Sausage Patty, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Tri-Tator, Garden Bar, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: French Toast, Sausage Patty, Pork Carnita Sandwich, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Tri-Tator, Garden Bar, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: French Toast, Sausage Patty, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Personal Pan Pepperoni Pizza, Tri-Tator, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

Tuesday, Feb. 25– Breakfast: Lumberjack.

Elementary Lunch: Italian Dunker, Yogurt Combo Lunch, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

Intermediate Lunch: Italian Dunker, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

Middle School Lunch: Italian Dunker, Klements Bratwurst, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

High School Lunch: Italian Dunker, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, Chicken Tender Strips, Pizza Calzone, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, Feb. 19– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Cinni, Smoothie, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Pizza Casserole and Breadstick or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Garden Salad Bar, Pears, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Muffin, Lemon Bread, Oatmeal Bar, Ham & Cheese Sandwich*, Gripz Graham Crackers.

High School Lunch: Pizza Casserole or Crispy Chicken Salad, Breadstick, Apples, Steamed Corn, Milk, Vegetables with Dip, Pears, Frozen Yogurt.

Thursday, Feb. 20– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Cheese Stick or Ham &

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Contact us via email or by phone for more information, to make a donation, or to apply for membership: Jerry (715) 554-0239 or JoAnn (715) 338-7885 or hallquist357@amerytel.net

Friday, Feb. 21– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Sloppy Joe or Grilled Chicken on a Bun, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Gripz Graham Crackers, Biscuits & Gravy*, Nutri Grain Bar, Muffin, Lemon Bread, Sausage Links.

High School Lunch: Sloppy Joe or Spicy Chicken or Grilled Chicken on a Bun, Curly Fries, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Blueberries, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Monday, Feb. 24– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Pop Tart, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli and Breadstick, Garden Salad Bar, Sliced Apples, Dried Cranberries, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High School Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli & Breadstick, Steamed Corn, Garden Salad Bar, Apples, Pear Slices, Milk Choice.

Tuesday, Feb. 25– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Donuts, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Barbeque Riblet or Chicken Patty on a Bun, Potato Smiles or Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cheese Stick, Zee Zee Bar, Muffin, Lemon Bread, Little John Donut.

High School Lunch: Barbeque Pork or Chicken Patty on a Bun, Baby Red Potatoes, Green Beans, Grapes, Sliced Peaches, Milk Choice.

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Elliot Thomas Clarke Lemons, baby boy, 7 lbs 1 oz, was born January 2 to Shanell and Joe Lemons of Turtle Lake.

Josephine Joy Hoffman, baby girl, 7 lbs 13 oz, was born January 13 to Leah and Luke Hoffman of Balsam Lake.

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Lorelei Joan Hochman, baby girl, 8 lbs 8 oz, was born January 4 to Kelsey Hochman of Amery.

Thomas David Lundgren, baby boy, 8 lbs 1 oz, was born January 15 to Rebecca and Jacob Lundgren of Balsam Lake.

Hattie June Peterson Hattie June Peterson, baby girl, 7 lbs 9 oz, was born January 5 to Danielle and Christopher Peterson of Osceola.

Noah Brian Lodermeier

Sterling Amadaeus Reitz Sterling Amadaeus Reitz, baby boy, 7 lbs 2 oz, was born January 16 to Cassandra and Jason Reitz of Durand.

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Noah Brian Lodermeier, baby boy, 6 lbs 15 oz, was born January 6 to Becca Lodermeier and Jared Peper-Rucks of Clear Lake.

Nash Nathaniel O’Donovan, baby boy, 9 lbs, was born January 16 to Kasie and Colin O’Donovan of Eureka.

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Finley John Lindner, baby boy, 9 lbs 4 oz, was born January 6 to Rebekah and Joshua Lindner of Amery.

Bennet Michael Trinko, baby boy, 7 lbs 7 oz, was born January 21 to Samantha Nelson and Dale Trinko of Osceola.

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Kiana Michelle Hartung, baby girl, 7 lbs 4 oz, was born January 7 to Cheyeanne Gumke and Bryon Hartung of Amery.

Nell Louise Ryan Nell Louise Ryan, baby girl, 7 lbs 1 oz, was born January 10 to Jena and DJ Ryan of Grantsburg.

Cecelia Lea Dachel, baby girl, 6 lbs 5 oz, was born January 29 to Marlee and Matt Dachel of Baldwin.

Hazel Marie Knowlton Hazel Marie Knowlton, baby girl, 7 lbs 5 oz, was born January 31 to Bridgette Parenteau and Justin Knowlton of Clear Lake.

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

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Clayton School District 2nd Quarter Honor Roll MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 6th Grade – Schonie Adams, Jared Bamberger, Hayden Bergmann, Addy Jeska, Karsten Johnson, Charlee Juleff, Oliver Lannert, Dayne Mumm, Nathan Peterson, Tyler Place, Nathaniel Raffesberger 7th Grade – Blake Anderson, Dayton Becker, Logan Brandt, Cyrus Elmer, Olivia Forseth, Megan Hoffman, Dylan Huebner, Chole Kahl, Landon King, Landon Peterson, Christine Pickard, Alexander Schradle, Joseph Tanner, Lillian Trudeau, Hannah Vanda 8th Grade – Kylie Binsfeld, Conner Featherly, Logan Gitzen, Emma Goerdt, Ethan Hagman, Chloe Jackson, Shelby Jeska, Tannar Lewis, Frida Martinez, Miranda Munson, Lilyana Pietz, Brooklyn Schnell, Alxei Tew, Hannah Thayer MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH HONOR ROLL 6th Grade - Alexis Lange, Michaela Polta, Isabelle Schradle, Evangeline Siemsen, Emily Zemke 7th Grade - Jessica Bittorf, Samuel Bloom, Braden Curtis, Lincoln Grosskreutz, Aidan Olson, Samantha Young 8th Grade – Isabelle Bergmann, Kelsi Jackson, Brady Mumm, Ava Troff, Marie Vandenbrink HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 9th Grade – Blake Curtis, Madison Dodge, Owen Forseth, Kaitlyn LaBlanc, Delilah Micheels, Katherine Newville, Avery Starzecki, 10th Grade – Kadan Brabec, Colton Flanigan, Thomas Gitzen, MaKaylee Huebner, Preston Jackson, Anna Jenkinson, Madison Munson, Benjamin Pietz, Tierra Vance, Dustin Vanda, Colton Zacharias 11th Grade – Kenneth Burtis, Amaya DeNucci, Teauna Kirk, Corey Leslie, Gunnar Lewis, Destiny Lundgren, Trevor Place, Joseph Ryan, Paige Sherwin, Brynn Swagger 12th Grade – Corina Anthony, Nathan Grant, Tianna Mielke HIGH SCHOOL HIGH HONOR ROLL 9th Grade – Anna Hoffman, Grace King, Emily Lange, Nicholas Luoma, Kyler Rundquist, Lynne Ryan, Eden Siemsen, Josh Young 10th Grade – Shane Bittorf, Rhea Bodsberg, Lindsey Coudron, Wyatt Goerdt, Trooper Houx, Camdyn Kahl, Cheyenne Schnell 11th Grade – Amanda Grant, Dillan Olson, Abigail Schradle, Alexandra Simeon 12th Grade – Tyler Becker, Autumn Bishop-Brown, Sidney Findley, Kassidy Koeppen, Isabelle Magnuson, Katelyn Spanner, Colin Truttmann

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY kids through teens. Our Launchpad collection has four new titles: Backpack of Fun, Curious to the Bone, Jurassic Words, and Smarter Than Ever.

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

Family Game Nights @ The Village Pizzeria in Amery: Beat the winter blues and join Erin and Heather at Village Pizzeria for lots of games and fun.

There's one more date left to join: We'll meet Thursday March 12 from 5-7 PM. Don't miss the chance to enjoy an evening with your friends and family while checking out the library's awesome selection of games. Free event, no registration required.

Board Games for Kids & Teens Did you know we have a selection of board games always available for kids, teens, and families to play in the library? Check the Exploration Lab in Youth Services and the game shelf in the Young Adult area and find a game to play!

Family Game Night Thursday, Mar 12 (5:00 pm).

All ages. At The Village Pizzeria.

Meet us at the Village Pizzeria to play board games for folks of all ages -- kids to adults -- families and singles -- all are welcome! Drop-in event; no registration needed.

Storytime Wednesdays, weekly; Jan 8-Feb 26 & Mar 11-Apr 29 (10:30 am) - No storytime Mar 4. All ages. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft!

Drop-in program; no registration.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for March is The Library Book by Susan Orlean .

Love and Lunch Thursday, February 20th, 11 AM. Librarian turned romance author Jacqueline Francis will visit Amery Public Library to talk about all things love, from romance novels that you must read to how to write your very own love story. Enjoy a complimentary light lunch and make your very own luxurious velvet charm bookmark for free! Jacqueline will be selling and signing her books as well, but they are also available from MORE libraries.

Leap Day Celebration Saturday, Feb 29 (10-10:45 am).

All ages. 2020 is a Leap Year! Hop on over to the library to celebrate the silly way, with froggy stories, crafts, games, and a snack. Register on our website (amerylibrary. org/kids) Art Club for Kids Second Monday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 4K-2. March Project: Tricky "3-D" Shamrock & Leprechaun Trap. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids).

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, March 5th from 4:00-6:30 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, March 7th from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

Third Thursday Crafting-Decoupage Terra Cotta Pots: Thursday, February 20th at 5:30 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. Join us as we explore decoupage! You'll be able to make and take home a terra cotta pot to kickstart the growing season!

FREE program, please register on our website or our Facebook page.

Tween Art Remix Second Tuesday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 3-5. March Project: Colorful Printmaking. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/ kids).

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

Winter Reading & Hygge Challenge!

Join the Amery Area Public Library for a challenge designed to help us all get through the winter with more happiness and coziness in our lives! Starting Thursday, January 2, 2020, pick up a Bingo Card and work your way through it until the last day of February.

Win little prizes with every "Bingo" completed and also get a raffle ticket each time to enter to win a grand prize! Grand Prize drawing will take place on March 1, 2020.

Happy Hygge-days!

Homeschool Club (9:30 & 10:30 am). 2nd Friday, monthly (Sept-Apr). All ages.

9:30-10:30 am: Stories for younger kids. 10:30-11:30 am: Teen/Tween activity (strong readers in grades 3+). Drop-in; no registration.

New Materials!

Seven new story backpacks have been added to our Kid Kits! Check out Dinosaurs, Movement & Play, and Music & Movement themes, as well as board game backpacks for

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Margaret A. Lien Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20PR06 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 30, 1946 and date of death January 16, 2020, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 655 Pondhurst Drive, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 22, 2020.

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

Bryan D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue N Amery, WI 54001 Bar No. 1032419

BY THE COURT: Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar February 10, 2020 (February 11, 18, 25)

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Theodore P. Naegeli 1147 Sandy Hook Lane Luck, Wisconsin 54853 Plaintiff, v.

Robert J. Rogowski and Georgiana B. Rogowski Luck, Wisconsin 54853 and William B. Cornwall and Bernice C. Cornwall Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Defendants PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case Type: 30405 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you for title to property described as follows: A parcel of land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 6, T35N, R16W, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin; described as follows: Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section

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6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Office; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line and the westerly extension of said north line, 164.08 feet to the southeasterly line of a tract of land recorded in Document Number 620723 at said office; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line, 83.06 feet to the northeasterly line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774 at said office, being the point of beginning; thence continuing S22°46’31”W, along the southeasterly line of said parcel in Document Number 350774, 98.96 feet to the southwesterly line of said parcel; thence N67°13’29”W, along said southwesterly line, 60.00 feet to the northwesterly line of said parcel; thence N16°21’44”E, along said northwesterly line, 99.47 feet to previously said northeasterly line; thence S67°18’37”E, along said northeasterly line, 71.11 feet to the point of beginning. Described parcel contains 0.15 acres (6,484 Sq. Ft.). and A parcel of land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 6, T35N, R16W, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin; being part of a Private Driveway of the Plat of Sandy Hook; described as follows: Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section 6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Office; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line, 132.25 feet to the southeasterly line of a Private Driveway as platted on said plat; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line, 94.47 feet to the northeasterly line of Lot 17 of said plat being the point of beginning; thence con-

tinuing S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line, 148.50 feet to the southwesterly line of Lot 19 of said plat; thence N67°30’40”W, along the northwesterly extension of said southwesterly line, 20.96 feet to the point of curvature of a 200.52 foot radius curve, concave westerly, whose central angle measures 05°07’59”, whose chord bears N06°20’09.5”W and measures 17.96 feet; thence northerly, along the arc of said curve, 17.96 feet to the northwesterly line of said Private Driveway; thence N22°46’31”E, along said northwesterly line, 132.87 feet to the northwesterly extension of previously said northeasterly line of Lot 17; thence S67°18’37”E, along said northwesterly extension, 29.70 feet to the point of beginning.

Described parcel contains 0.10 acres (4,341 Sq. Ft.). and A parcel of land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 6, T35N, R16W, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin; described as follows: Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section 6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Office; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line and the westerly extension of said north line, 164.08 feet to the southeasterly line of a tract of land recorded in Document Number 620723 at said office; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line and the southeasterly line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774 at said office, 182.02 feet to the southwesterly line of said parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774, being the point of beginning; thence continuing S22°46’31”W, along the southwesterly extension of said southeasterly line, 33.91 feet to the point of curvature of a 200.52 foot radius curve, concave westerly, whose central angle measures 12°17’31”, whose chord bears N15°02’54.5”W and measures 42.94 feet; thence northerly, along the arc of said curve, 43.02 feet to the southwesterly line of

said parcel in document Number 350774; thence S67°13’29”E, along said southwesterly line, 26.33 feet to said southeasterly line, being the point of beginning. Described parcel contains 0.01 acres (413 Sq. Ft.). and A parcel of land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 6, T35N, R16W, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin; described as follows: Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section 6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Office; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line and the westerly extension of said north line, 164.08 feet to the southeasterly line of a tract of land recorded in Document Number 620723 at said office; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line and the southeasterly line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774 at said office, 182.02 feet to the southwesterly line of said parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774; thence N67°13’29”W, along said southwesterly line, 60.00 feet to the northwesterly line of said parcel; thence N16°21’44”E, along said northwesterly line, 30.40 feet to the point of curvature of a 200.52 foot radius curve, concave southwesterly, whose central angle measures 15°36’01”, whose chord bears N42°41’26.5”W and measures 54.43 feet, being the point of beginning; thence northwesterly, along the arc of said curve 54.60 feet; thence N50°29’27”W 3.35 feet; thence S88°29’05”E 51.48 feet to said northwesterly line; thence S16°21’44”W, along said northwesterly line, 42.50 feet to the point of beginning. Described parcel contains 0.02 acres (978 Sq. Ft.).

Within 40 days of February 21, 2020, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 and to Priscilla R.

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Dorn Cutler, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 202 Cascade Street, P.O. Box 835 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint and file an answer to the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: February 7, 2020 /s/ Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler Attorney for Plaintiff Wisconsin Bar No. 1001618 (February 18, 25, March 3)

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STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No. WI-0023639-10-0 FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html Permittee: Village of Clear Lake, P O Box 181, Clear Lake, WI, 54005-0048 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Clear Lake Village of , 366 South Avenue East, Clear Lake, Wisconsin Receiving Water And Location: Unnamed Tributary to the Willow River Within the Upper Willow River Watershed in the St. Croix River Drainage Basin in Polk County Brief Facility Description: The Village of Clear Lake owns and operates a domestic wastewater treatment system that consists of a trickling filter plant. Ferric chloride is added to one of the final clarifiers to aid precipitation of phosphorus.

Sludge is landspread on Department approved agricultural sites. An upgrade to the facility shall be completed during the permit term to meet phosphorus limitations.

Permit Drafter’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: Sheri A. Snowbank, WDNR, 810 W Maple St, Spooner, WI,

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54801, (715) 635-4131, Sheri.Snowbank@wisconsin.gov Basin Engineer’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: Jordan Englebert, WDNR 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI, 54801, (715) 6354053, jordan.englebert@wisconsin.gov The Department has tentatively decided that the above specified WPDES permit should be reissued.

Persons wishing to comment on or object to the proposed permit action, or to request a public hearing, may write to the Department of Natural Resources at the permit drafter’s address. All comments or suggestions received no later than 30 days after the publication date of this public notice will be considered along with other information on file in making a final decision regarding the permit. Anyone providing comments in response to this public notice will receive a notification of the Department’s final decision when the permit is issued.

The Department may schedule a public informational hearing if requested by any person and shall schedule an informational hearing if a petition requesting a hearing is received from 5 or more persons or if response to this notice indicates significant public interest pursuant to s. 283.49, Stats. Information on requesting a hearing is at the above web link.

Limitations and conditions which the Department believes adequately protect the receiving water are included in the proposed permit. Information on file for this permit action, including the draft permit, fact sheet and permit application, may be reviewed on the internet at the above web link or may be inspected and copied at the permit drafter’s office during office hours. Information on this permit may also be obtained by calling the permit drafter or by writing to the Department.

Reasonable costs (15 cents per page for copies and 7 cents per page for scanning) will be charged for information in the file other than the public notice, permit and fact sheet. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified individuals upon request.

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Director, Technology Services Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College WITC Campus Locations: Ashland, New Richmond, Superior Shell Lake – Administrative Office Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates in interest of the fulltime position of Director, Technology Services. This position can be housed at the following campus locations: Ashland, New Richmond, and Superior or at the Shell Lake – Administrative Office.

Accountable for defining and delivering IT strategy and capabilities across the College. This includes data analytics and business intelligence, development and support, infrastructure, security and technical services. The position is responsible for giving oversight and direction to IT and business leaders on strategy, standards, and opportunities for shared services and economies of scale. Is a key contributor to the College’s strategy and planning process and responsible both for IT operations and for technology and digital innovation. It is critical for the Director to build strong and productive relationships with all business unit leaders, acting as a true partner and making IT a business enabler.

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and other duties assigned while observing all safety rules and regulations. A successful candidate will have a clean driving record, capable of lifting 80 pounds, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational and communication skills, problem solver with an eagerness to learn, and a good team player with an excellent customer service attitude.

COUNTER SALESPERSON – Full-Time & BeneÀts Responsibilities include providing prompt, quality service to all customers and assist in maintaining store in an attractive, well-displayed condition. Job duties include greeting and assisting customers with their purchases, working the cash register, mixing paint, ordering stock and special-order merchandise, receiving incoming orders, restocking shelves, setting up store displays, assisting with store events, answering phones, maintaining cleanliness of store, and any other assigned duty. Candidate should be customer service focused with a positive, energetic attitude that is able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Prefer someone experienced with computers and the building/hardware industry. Willing to train the right person.

Submit your resume in person or online to: Lampert Lumber, Attn: Richard Smith 201 Keller Ave S., Amery, WI 54001 rsmith@LampertLumber.com Application deadline is March 2020.

All positions will require a background check and drug screening.

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Think positive – Spring is only 30 days away!

I’m baaaack! Yes in last week’s paper my column was no where to be found.

The reason was, I just simply ran out of time before I headed on vacation to funfilled Nashville. Our group consisted of 14 great friends which also included a couple of non-country music fans. The very talented musicians we heard on the various stages played a little bit of all kinds of music, so our group was happy. Besides listening and dancing to the bands at the venues up and down the streets, we also went to a Beach Boys concert at the Ryman.

The next night, some of us went to the “All For The Hall” concert at the and was Pounding Bridgestone, entertained by Keith the Urban, Blake Shelton, Stapleton, Luke Pavement Chris Combs, Tanya Tucker, Pam Humpal Brothers Osborne, plus a few more. Both concerts were great! Like I have told many people, Nashville is a fun place to check out, and as usual, our trip was awesome!

Next week’s paper will have our monthly “Ask The Expert” page. This

special page will have Q&A from various local experts on the topics of health, insurance, nursing homes, etc. Area businesses interested in being on the Ask The Expert page should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101.

Happy Birthday to my nephew, Gage, who will be 8 years old on February 23. I love your smile, buddy!

And now it is time to change my column over to a sports column. It’s hard to believe that it’s tournament time for high school sports…the seasons go by quickly.

Once again, Congratulations to the Amery Hockey coaches and team for being the Conference champs. It has been a fun year watching you guys play…good job! Good Luck to Amery Hockey as they begin tournament play on Thursday, February 20, at 7pm hosting the Blizzard team. The winner will move onto the next game on Tuesday, February 25.

Congratulations and Good Luck to the following high school

wrestlers as they advance to the Sectional tournament this Saturday…

• 106# Mitch Anderson, Clear Lake • 113# Dominic Leintz, Clear Lake • 126# Shane Larson, Clear Lake • 132# Jordan Penard, Amery • 132# Matt Anderson, Clear Lake • 138# Mason Tylee, Amery • 145# Walker Ingham, Amery • 152# Grant Cook, Amery…my nephew-Yay Grant!

• 152# Lukas Paulson, Clear Lake • 160# Ivan Ruble, Clear Lake • 195# Kale Hopke, Amery • 285# Robert Beese, Amery Good Luck to the Girls Basketball teams as they begin tournament play next week…

• Clayton plays at Gilman on February 25 at 7pm • Clear Lake hosts Cornell on February 25 at 7pm

• Amery plays at Barron on February 28 at 7pm Have a great week…as a positive thought, Spring is only 30 days away!

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THE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS’ MONTHLY MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 8:00 P.M. WNAXLP

TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 13, 2020 the Town Board of the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin adopted a partial code of ordinances regarding Chapter 13 Commercial Non- UDC Electrical Ordinance. To review the code, please contact the clerk at 715-268-4747.

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PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE ~Apply ONLINE today~ Some benefit eligible positions including an excellent Benefit Package including paid time off, WRS retirement, health, dental and vision insurance, wellness program and more!

If you are interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant please call Mary today at 715-268-3658 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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Bremer Bank adds to Amery branch leadership with longtime financial pros J. Scott Wagner and Heather McAbee Amery, Wis. – Bremer Bank is excited to announce that J. Scott Wagner and Heather McAbee have joined the Amery branch leadership team in their new roles as market president and consumer banking manager. As market president, Wagner will lead branch operations, manage customer relationships and become further involved with the Amery community. As the consumer banking manager, McAbee will work with bankers and partners to co-create effective, personalized solutions that help all Amery customers successfully meet their financial goals.

“Scott and Heather are talented, well-respected financial professionals with a love and familiarity for the Amery community,” said Dale Walter, Wisconsin regional president of Bremer Bank. “With their industry expertise and previous experience in successfully serving the residents of Amery, I have no doubt that our leadership team is stronger than ever.”

J. SCOTT WAGNER Most recently serving as the business banking vice president of Bremer’s New Richmond branch, J. Scott Wagner has more than 30 years of commercial banking experience – 12 of which have been spent with Bremer, and six of which were spent as a business banker

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in Amery. Wagner specializes in working with manufacturers, hospitals, healthcare and large electronic banking customers. Being involved with the western Wisconsin community through roles on numerous boards and as the president of local service clubs and economic development corporations is important to him. Currently, Wagner serves as president of the KiapTU-Wish chapter of Trout Unlimited.

“Good times are ahead for Bremer Bank and the Amery community,” said Wagner. “I’m excited to be back in the

Amery community – especially during this time of renewed investment by Bremer Bank and the city.”

HEATHER MCABEE A familiar face in the community, Heather McAbee has been with Bremer Bank for 24 years and originally began her career at the Amery location.

McAbee has served her customers in a variety of capacities over the years and is a valuable resource in consumer business and ag banking. She brings an energetic and strong customer service

focus to the Amery team, and remains active on the boards of the St. Croix Valley Foundation, the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) and Westfields Hospital. McAbee is also involved with several economic development organizations and is a 21-year Rotarian.

“I am passionate about providing specialized value to the many communities that Bremer Bank serves,” said McAbee. “I am excited to be working with the Amery team once more, and look forward to helping customers meet their financial goals.”

About Bremer Financial Corporation Bremer Financial Corporation is a privately held, $13 billion regional financial services company jointly owned by the Otto Bremer Trust and Bremer employees. Founded in 1943

by Otto Bremer, the company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and provides a comprehensive range of banking, mortgage, investment, wealth management, and insurance products and services throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Clients include small businesses, mid-sized corporations, agribusinesses, nonprofits, public and government entities, and individuals and families.

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Clear Lake celebrates Youth Art Month SUBMITTED

Elementary Students Back row L-R: Abby Tibbets, Wyatt Bowen, Alissa Burbach, Ben LaBeree, Isabelle Shaffer, Alexis Rondeau, Addyson Warner, Kaylee Hornick, Natalie Jarchow. 2nd to Back row L-R: Connor Matson, Andrea Anderson, Calli Clemmens, Natalie Arcand, Hailey Gilbertson, Collin Derosier, Mathias Monson, Tucker McGee. Middle Row L-R: Evelyn Strobach, Walker Jarchow, Rylen Emerson, Bryce Kirk, Lindsey Mattmiller, Jack Sullwold, Michael Friendshuh. Front Row L-R: Miranda Wagner, Karlee Ramos, Autumn Schrieber, Xavier Lindahl.

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Jr./Sr. High Students Approximately 50 artworks selected from Kindergarten-12th grade art students will be on display at the WITC Conference Center from February 23rd through March 5th with an opening reception Sunday, February 23rd from 12:30-3:00. Artwork from several schools in the Northwest Region will be on display as well and open to public viewing Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 am -9:00pm and Fridays 9:00-5:00pm.

Back row L-R: Amelia Johnson, Maddi Zimmer, Addie Kallandar, Kate Rosen, Hannah Monson, Elizabeth Larson, Austin Moll. Front row: Emily Pearson, Lyla Jarchow, Taylor Atkins, Sam Hoefferle, Lizzie Tronrud, Kellyn Hayden.

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