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night. They get introduced to the high school schedule, start learning about all of the elective options and make schedule rough drafts. During the school day of Freshman Registration night, the eighth graders visit the high school for about 90 minutes and tour 6 elective areas to learn about course offerings in each area.

That evening, they come to the high school with their parents/guardians for a presentation where they learn about scheduling and class options from a school counselor. Next, parents/guardians and students are welcome to visit the six elective department areas and visit with the teachers and ask questions.

Eighth grade students have their schedules handmade for them by an HS school counselor based on the course requests they make during the registration process.

As for the actual process of scheduling and who goes fi rst, the freshman students will schedule last, AHS starts with the seniors and work their way down to the ninth graders. All students are surveyed for their interest in classes and have an equal say in what is offered as part of the schedule, but the seniors get to pick their schedules fi rst. High school students will receive multiple scheduling presentations in their Warrior Time classes and they select their wish list of classes for the following school year at their February parent/teacher conference. In May, current 9-11th grade students go through a process known as arena scheduling where they map our their exact schedule, block by block, for the next school year.

What students and their parents assisting them, should take into consideration when choosing current classes and planning for future classes are meeting the state and AHS requirements for graduation. Also important for a student is considering potential future careers and the possible requirements of post-secondary schools they might wish to attend. “High school is also a great time to explore a variety of courses in various elective areas to help students determine what they enjoy, which is also helpful in the career planning process. All students receive scheduling presentations yearly to help inform them of their graduation requirements and typical college requirements. Juniors and seniors also receive individual career planning conferences with their school counselor to aide in this process,” said the AHS Guidance Department.

In the past 5 school years, AHS has added 15 new courses to their student course-book. The greatest change in recent years has been the number of college credit/transcripted classes that are available to students. They have also added more Advanced Placement options for students, which is another avenue to earn college credit. Overall, the number of courses offered in the master schedule yearly depends on the number of staff available to teach.

Most new high school courses start as an idea of a staff member. According to the AHS guidance Department, it is similar to how a bill becomes a law in a way. Staff members will share their idea with other colleagues and bring the idea to administration for discussion. The next step is for staff to examine the costs of the potential class. Do they have the room space? What books are needed and what teachers are certifi ed to teach the course? Along with any miscellaneous items. This information is presented before a committee of teachers and administrators from all four buildings. The costs typically come out of that specifi c department or an agreement for the principal to pay out of their budgets.

When it comes to the removal of classes, AHS staff looks at the historical data surrounding the number of students who have shown interest in a certain class. Perhaps a class has evolved due to technology, for example, in the AHS business department, Note Taking was s a class that was removed, while IT essentials has been added. “Bottom line is we would never remove a class that was popular and benefi cial to the students unless we didn’t have staff available to run it,” said AHS Guidance.

The number of courses available in a given school year is different from the number of courses available to students during the course registration process; they offer students more courses than they can fi t in their schedule. This is because the schedule is student driven, they survey students yearly to see which courses most students want to take and offer those courses.

For example, last year on Registration Night, 13 courses were offered under the Agriculture Department. Classes such as Horsemanship might provide two or three options at higher levels (Horsemanship I/II/III). 12 blocks of nine courses were actually offered during the school year based on how many students signed up for particular classes. credits. Because we do not have study hall in our schedule, the overall credit requirement to graduate at AHS is typically higher than schools in our area that are not on a block schedule and have study hall. Students may earn 32 credits at AHS, 8 per year, but they need 28 to graduate. At AHS credit requirements are a bit higher than state requirements:

English

Mathematics

Phy. Ed.

Careers & Technology 4 credits 3 credits 1.5 credits

0.5 credit

Personal Finance

Health

Science

Social Studies 0.5 credit

0.5 credit

3 credits

4 credits same as state of WI same as state of WI same as state of WI Not required by the state of WI Not required by the state of WI same as state of WI same as state of WI State of WI requires 3 credits

Alongside earning their credits to graduate from AHS, students can also be earning free college credits. One option to earn college credits is through dual credits.

In the 20-21 school year, students can

Off ered during registration Off ered during the school year Agriculture: Note many of these courses have level II or III options, so sometimes 1 course provides 2 or 3 options, for example Horsemanship I/II/III 13 courses 12 blocks of 9 courses during the school day 1 block of 1 course before school Art: Note all the art courses have level II or III options, so sometimes 1 course provides 2 or 3 options, for example Painting I/II/III 7 courses 24 blocks of 7 courses Business: Note many of these courses have level II or III options, so sometimes 1 course provides 2 or 3 options, for example Yearbook & Newspaper I/II/III. This department also off ers work experience and youth apprenticeship during the school day and outside of the school day. 16 courses 24 blocks of 14 courses English: 12 courses 48 blocks of 10 courses Family & Consumer Education: Note some of these courses have level II options, so sometimes 1 course provides 2 options, for example Fashion Design I/II. 8 courses 12 blocks of 7 courses Math: 14 courses 40 blocks of 10 courses Music: 3 courses 6 blocks of 3 courses Physical Education & Health: 10 courses 28 blocks of 10 courses Science: 11 courses 44 blocks of 9 courses Social Studies: 10 courses 36 blocks of 10 courses Technology & Engineering Education: 12 courses 14 blocks of 8 courses

SUBMITTED This chart shows a comparison between classes off ered at registration vs. during the year.

Currently, the total number of credits required for graduation is 28. The state requires that in addition to the core requirements listed above schools need a minimum of 8.5 additional elective earn up to 45 WITC Technical College credits while in high school. The chart below shows the Amery High School Courses that are transcripted (dual credit) with WITC. This means the course taught in Amery is the same as the course taught at WITC. Students who successfully complete the course can earn technical college credit by registering for the credits during the course.

These credits can be applied to WITC Programs or transferred to other institutions. Each student will receive an offi cial transcript from WITC showing the courses and corresponding grades (upon request). The grade earned on the high school transcript may differ from the grade earned on the college transcript due to the higher grading scale standard. There are no student or school fees for the courses.

A second option to earn college credits is by taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses and passing AP exams. Through AP Exams, you can earn credit or advanced standing at most of the nation's colleges and universities. AP exams are provided on-site at Amery High School; however, students are responsible for the cost of the exams, the current exam fee is $94. Exams usually take place in the late spring, typically May of the given school year

In the 19-20 school year AHS offered AP Calculus (2 sections), AP Biology, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP US History and AP Psychology. Typically, if a student scores a 3 or higher on an AP exam (the score range is 1-5) they earn 3-5 college credits per exam.

Academic and Career planning has a major presence at AHS and includes various opportunities for students throughout their four years:

• Required Careers class for all students (open to Grades 10-12)

where students explore their personality/skills, research career options, job shadow, tour local businesses, listen to speakers from colleges, and create job campaign materials.

• College visits and tours for all Juniors in April (UW-Eau Claire and CVTC, UW-River Falls and WITC, UWStout and University of MN-Duluth) • Students in Grades 9-12 use Xello website to explore careers and colleges. • Careers students attend the Polk County Career Day in May.

• Every other year AHS hosts a Career Day for all students.

• Representatives from colleges and the military speak to students and meet with them about options throughout the year.

• Seniors are required to create a Senior Exit Project to share their career planning journey and future plans with the other students in hopes the underclassmen can learn from the seniors. • Connections with the community. AHS works with local businesses in the Youth Apprenticeship Program to prepare students for post-secondary training and the workplace. Some employers serve as guest speakers in the Careers class or at Career Day. AHS feels they have an extremely supportive community.

• Recently implemented was a staff development night for HS staff to learn about post-secondary options and careers available at local businesses.

• An ACP Work Group meets in the summer and during the school year to implement these activities and others: Ramona Lockwood (Business), Karen Ganje (Counselor), Paul Enslin (Science), and Jesse Rose (PE/Health).

• On top of offering classes students fi nd of interest to prepare for future careers. AHS has a strong regard for personal fi nancial literacy. Throughout

SUBMITTED High school junior, Paighton Tyman, shows a current copy of the school newspaper to incoming freshmen.

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the year opportunities are given to students to prepare them to be fi nancially fi t including the following:

• Required Personal Finance Class (open to Grades 10-12, recommended for 11 and up).

• Mad City Money Personal Financial Simulation for all Juniors each spring with WESTconsin Credit Union and local businesses.

• High School Branch of WESTconsin Credit Union at AHS (two student Youth Apprentices are hired to work each year).

• Lunch and Learn opportunities about Finance periodically for students.

• Budget or Bust game with WESTconsin Credit Union staff (with Personal Finance students).

If a student wants to make a change to their schedule it is typically a conversation with their school counselor, sometimes also with a teacher and the principal, each situation is unique. “We counsel with the student to determine if the schedule change is best for the student. For example, if after summer break a student tries a job that exposes them to a new career path and they want to make changes in their schedule that will allow them to purse this career we are going to do our best to make that change happen,” said the AHS Guidance Dept. Schedule changes are also dependent on if there is room in the classroom for that student.

Although, classes and options are constantly changing with the times, something that has remained consistent is how impressed students and parents entering AHS are with the variety. Yvonne Kurtzhals, AHS Guidence Councelor said, “At our yearly freshman registration night I always have parents comment about how they wish they could go back to school.” Amery High School Course WITC Course WITC Credits

Desktop Publishing I

Desktop Publishing II

Entrepreneurship I

Information Processing II

IT Essentials I

Marketing I

MS Offi ce I

MS Offi ce II

Personal Finance

Web Design I

Large Animal/Dairy Science

Medical Terminology

Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Concepts

*Technical College Mathematics

*Construction Framing 1

*Print Reading for Building Construction

Welding for Mechanics I Business Law 3

Desktop Publishing 2

Adobe Photoshop 2

Introduction to Business 3

Document Formatting 2

IT Essentials 2

Marketing Principles 3

MS Word A 1

MS Excel A 1

MS Word B 1

MS PowerPoint 1

Personal Finance 3

Web Design and Development 3

Dairy Cattle Management 2

Medical Terminology 3

Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Concepts 2

Applied Technical Math 1 3

Construction Framing 1 4

Print Reading for Building Construction 2

Welding for Mechanics 2

SUBMITTED This chart shows AHS courses with credits that can be transferred to WITC.

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AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 11: 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 5 pm Sonrise Service Rehearsal; 6 pm Soup Supper; 6:45 pm Lenten Service. Thursday, Mar. 12: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management. Friday, Mar. 13: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open. Saturday, Mar. 14: 6 am Food Set-Up Ruby’s Pantry; 7:30 am Ruby’s Pantry Registration; 8 am Youth Service and Funday; 9 am Registration Ends, Food Distribution Begins. Sunday, Mar. 15: 8:30 am MT20 Meeting; 10 am Worship,

Sunday School; 11:15 am Congregational Giving Meeting; 11:30 am L3 Confo. Monday, Mar. 16: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 pm Boy Scouts. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 6:30 am 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.ameryfl c.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 offi ce 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 Coff ee 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; 5:30 pm One-Way Kids Club. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery,

Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-268- 9291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org. Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays. Wednesday, Mar. 11: 3:30 pm Lenten Worship at Elim followed by Coff ee Time. Saturday, Mar. 14: 2-4 pm Birthday Party for Marge H. at Riverbend. Sunday, Mar. 15: Elim 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 8:30 am Confi rmation Class, Sunday School; 9:30 am Fellowship time; 10:15 am Worship with Holy Communion. 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) off ered 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, Mar. 11: 5-6:30 pm Supper; 6 pm JAM & Confi rmation; 7 pm Lenten Service; 8:15 pm Choir Practice (All at Trinity). Thursday, Mar. 12: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference at Bethany; 9:30 am LF WELCA. Friday, Mar. 13: 7-9 pm Game Night at Deronda. Sunday, Mar. 15: 9:30 am NUIC Combined Worship with Holy Communion at Trinity. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm NUIC Council Meeting at Trinity. 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 Wednesday, Mar. 11: 6 pm Midweek Lenten Experience; 7:30 pm Council Meeting. Sunday, Mar. 15: 9:30 am Anniversary Breakfast; 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 Coff ee 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 offi ce 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, 715-485- 3800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion fi rst 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, Mar. 11: 10 am Church in Society; 6 pm Supper; 7 pm Worship; 7:45 pm Church Council; Evening Hi League. Thursday, Mar. 12: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 9:30 am Ruth Circle, Wanda Johnson Hostess; 7 pm Al Anon. Friday, Mar. 13: 5:30-8 pm Sunday School (K-5th Grade) Paddy’s Day Party. Sunday, Mar. 15: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Sunday School, Choir. Monday, Mar. 16: 6-10 pm ARQG. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 11 am Pastor at Evergreen. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.fi rstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 11: 6 pm Soup; 7 pm Lenten Service. Thursday, Mar. 12: 11 am Priscilla Circle at Carrie Buhr’s; 1 pm Joanna Circle at Ridgeview; 3:15 pm CEF Party Club at Elementary School. Sunday, Mar. 15: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship with Com

munion; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 am Fellowship, 6th Rotation Teachers Meeting; 4:30-7 pm Youth Movie Outing; 7 pm Choir Practice. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 9 am Quilting; 6:30 pm Church Council. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 am Coff ee 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: 8:30 am Worship. Wednesday: 5 pm Supper; 5:45 pm Worship. Thursday: 10 am Bible Class. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-

948-2493, 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 Confi rmation. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confi rmation. JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, offi ce@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is off ered. 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.

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Guard Your Heart

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV

We live in a wishing-cap world where many desires can be almost instantly fulfilled. Think of how easy it is to have food delivered right to your door, and how most material things can be delivered within hours, or at most a few days, assuming you have the means to pay for them. Almost any sound, image or piece of information can be summoned almost instantaneously via the internet. And not just ephemeral sounds or images, but whatever you desire. If you want a boy- or girlfriend, there are apps which can help you with that. Looking for a spouse, or a house? There are apps and websites to help you there too. But what does this really do for us? The internet and all that goes with it doesn’t just gratify our desires, it also expands them. We are arguably living in a time when most of us are demonstrably more anxious, frustrated, and uncertain about what we actually want out of life. With so many choices before us, we become paralyzed and unable to decide what we really want. What is a person to do? We should start by looking at our values. If we value love and integrity, as we should, perhaps we should be careful about what we let enter our lives. Dating apps are fine, and arguably make it easier to find someone who shares our values, but they might also make it too easy to instantly gratify urges or desires which don’t align with our deeper or more fundamental values. Consider your values before gratifying your unruly and ever-expanding desires. –Christopher Simon

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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, Mar. 11: 5-6:30 pm Supper; 6 pm JAM & Confi rmation; 7 pm Lenten Service; 8:15 pm Choir Practice (All at Trinity). Thursday, Mar. 12: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference at Bethany; 9:30 am LF WELCA. Friday, Mar. 13: 7-9 pm Game Night at Deronda. Sunday, Mar. 15: 9:30 am NUIC Combined Worship with Holy Communion at Trinity. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm NUIC Council Meeting at Trinity. 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, Mar. 11: 12 pm Table Talk Men (Village Pizzeria);

3:30 pm Faith ‘n’ Fun (K-5th Grade); 5 pm Lenten Soup Supper; 6:30 pm Midweek Lenten Worship. Sunday, Mar. 15: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 am Sunday School; 10:30 am Lent Book Group. 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; Coff ee/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, Mar. 11: 5 pm Soup Supper; 5:30 pm Confi rmation; 6:30 pm Lenten Service; 7:15 Choir Practice. Sunday, Mar. 15: 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Sunday School; Fellowship Following Worship. Monday, Mar. 16: 10 am Women’s Bible Study. 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.

Mass: 8:30 am Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, Mar. 11: 9 am Mass; 7 pm Living Stations of the Cross. Thursday, Mar. 12: 10:30 am Communion Service at Golden Age Manor; 6:30 pm GriefShare Meeting. Friday, Mar. 13: 9 am Communion Service. 4:30-7 pm KC Lenten Fish Fry; 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross. Saturday, Mar. 14: 4 pm Mass. Sunday, Mar. 15: 10:30 am Mass. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 9 am Mass; Stations of the Cross after 9 am Mass. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 11: 6:30 pm Fellowship Supper; 7 pm Worship. Friday, Mar. 13-Saturday, Mar. 14: Pastor’s Day Off . Sunday, Mar. 15: 8 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9 am Fellowship. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 1 pm Bible Study. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 11: 6:30 pm Fellowship Supper at St. John’s; 7 pm Worship. Wednesday, Mar. 11-Thursday, Mar. 12: Pastor Visiting Shut-Ins. Friday, Mar. 13-Saturday, Mar. 14: Pastor’s Day Off . Sunday, Mar. 15: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 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 Garfi eld, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Mar. 11: 5-6:30 pm Supper; 6 pm JAM & Confi rmation; 7 pm Lenten Service; 8:15 pm Choir Practice (All at Trinity). Thursday, Mar. 12: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9:30 am Apple River Conference at Bethany; 9:30 am LF WELCA. Friday, Mar. 13: 7-9 pm Game Night at Deronda. Sunday, Mar. 15: 9:30 am NUIC Combined Worship with Holy Communion at Trinity. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm NUIC Council Meeting at Trinity. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com. UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Mar. 11: 5:30 pm All Church Supper; 6 pm Kid’s Blast/CREW/Adult Study; 7 pm Worship Practice T-1. Thursday, Mar. 12: 3:15 pm CEF Club at Clear Lake Elementary School. Friday, Mar. 13-Saturday, Mar. 14: WM NWC Spring Renewal. Sunday, Mar. 15: 8:45 am Sunday School/Confi rmation; 9:30 am Worship Practice T-1; 10 am Worship Service; Easter Choir Rehearsal following Service; 6 pm Friendship Builders at Ridgeview. Monday, Mar. 16: 5 pm Grief Support Group at Margaret Peterson’s. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 6:45 pm Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s. 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, Mar. 11: 9 am GECC; 5 pm Soup/Sandwich; 5:45 pm Confi rmation; 6 pm Choir Practice; 7 pm Lent Worship. Sunday, Mar. 15: LPBC Camp Sunday; 9:30 am Worship with

Holy Communion; 10:15 am Camp Breakfast (All Proceeds to LPBC); 10:30 am Sunday School, W/ELCA Meeting; 11:30 am 1st Communion Class. Tuesday, Mar. 17: 7 pm Council Meeting.

Lorraine Eleanor (Wilson) Larson, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 8, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born Jul 3, 1931 in rural Amery to Walburn and Mildred (Olson) Wilson. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1950. She married Gordon LeRoy Larson June 17, 1950 at North Valley Lutheran Church in Centuria WI. Together they raised nine children in Hudson, New Richmond, and Amery Wisconsin. She was a multi-talented, self-taught homemaker who enjoyed gardening, sewing, woodworking, cake decorating, baking, and canning. She was active in the Little Falls Lutheran Church where she enjoyed sharing her quilting talents. She lived an environmentally conscious lifestyle, teaching her children the importance of reduce, reuse, recycle, long before the importance was widely known. Her most treasured times were those spent with her family. She was in her glory when she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children Clifford, Patsy (Joe) Wilburn, Larry, Mark (Linda), Wayne (Karen), Daniel, Leonard, Cynthia (Brad) Cameron, Julie (Dean) Newville, 19 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings Edry, Floyd, Erving, Bernice, Donald, and Evelyn, Granddaughters Edie and Heather.

Visitation will be Friday March 13, 4-7 p.m. at Williamson White Funeral Home in Amery. The funeral will be held Saturday March 14, at 11 a.m. at Little Falls Lutheran Church, Amery WI with a one-hour visitation prior.

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. M S H m s V i t i a S s e

A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

In Loving Memory of Curt Helin 5-10-51 to 3-13-13

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery LENTEN FISH FRY

Fridays March 13, 20, 27 & April 3 4:30 to 7 p.m. or until sold out! Cost: Adults $11, adults 65 and older $10, children 6-12 yrs. $5, under 5 free with a max. $35/family! Th is event is hosted by the Apple River Knights of Columbus Amery and St. Joseph parish volunteers.

Charles (Chuck) S. Martinson, age 88, died peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his home in Osceola, WI.

Chuck was born the son of Arthur and Olga (Walby) Martinson on March 9, 1931 in Amery, WI. He grew up on his families’ farm near Amery, WI. Chuck met his future bride, Doris, at Pea Soup Days in Somerset, WI. He married Doris Jensen at Peace Lutheran Church in Faribault, MN on February 7, 1959. After their wedding, they returned to Wanderoos, WI where he worked at the Lumber Yard and farmed. In 1965, he graduated from a technical college with a degree in welding and started working at Bauer Welding and Sheet Metal Fabricating in Mounds View, MN. In 1966, Chuck, Doris and their family moved to North St. Paul and lived there until Chuck retired, and then returned to the Wanderoos area, where they lived until they moved into their current home in the Osceola area in October, 2019. Chuck’s hobbies included everything related to the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fi shing, gardening and yard work, cross country skiing and wood working. Most of all, Chuck enjoyed spending time and playing with all his grand kids. Chuck was notorious for his early morning phone calls. He just couldn’t understand why everyone did not start their day at 5 am. In preparation for their 50th wedding anniversary, Chuck and Doris began making wine. They continued to do so using almost everything that grew in their yard. Chuck was an avid Packer fan, but due to family pressure supported the Vikings, if they did not interfere with the Packer victories. Chuck attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, where he served on the Church Counsel, was an Usher and sang in the church choir.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Olga Martinson; brothers, Arden, Virgil, James and Eugene (Red); and grandson, Tyler Rau. Chuck is survived by his wife of 61 Years, Doris; daughters Jody (Al) Hubred, Jill (Tim) Rau; sons, Scott (Michelle), Eric, Philip (Michelle) Martinson; grandchildren, Jesse, Jacob (Susen), Travis, Melissa and Hunter Hubred; Courtney, Dakota and Logan Rau; Andrew (Kara) Martinson and Ashley (Victor) Villasana; Parker and Jack Martinson; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Don (Ida) Martinson; and 3 sisters, Marlene (Bill) Libby, Marcella (Wendell) Viebrock, Donna (Harry) Andersen.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola, WI. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, WI from 4 to 7 pm as well as the hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Osceola following the service.

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. M i o A f S H a i r w W w

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Doug M. Ahrens, age 66 of Star Prairie, WI, formerly of Clear Lake, WI, passed away peacefully in his recliner with the love of his life by his side, on March 4, 2020, after a short well fought battle with lung cancer.

Douglas Marvin Ahrens was born July 31, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Marvin E. and Marjorie (Wulf) Ahrens. He moved with his family to Englewood, CO in 1955, grew up there, and graduated from Englewood High School in 1971. After graduation, Doug worked in construction for several years and was married to Debra Koerner on December 10, 1977 at Grace Lutheran Church in Englewood. Together they made their home in Arvada, CO before moving to Clear Lake, WI in 1982 . There they raised 3 children, Marissa, Christopher, & Amber. During this time and with his experience in pre stress construction, Doug built, managed and operated the “Fieldhouse” bowling alley in Clear Lake, WI. He then supervised the construction of the Pixall Building in Clear Lake and went on to become the parts manager there. Doug later became the sales product manager for OXBO and represented the company in that position for many years. He was also active in the community, serving on the Clear Lake Village Board and the Clear Lake Golf Club Board. Doug was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake and of the Clear Lake Chapters of the Eastern Star and Masons for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, construction, playing golf, playing cards, watching sports in his recliner, and making trips to Menards. Doug loved being captain of his pontoon at his home on Cedar Lake. He especially loved spending time with his grandkids and attending their activities and will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin & Marjorie Ahrens; his in laws, Ted & Doris Koerner; and brother in law, Jim Sandridge. Doug is survived by his wife, Debi Ahrens - Star Prairie, WI; daughters and son, Marissa (James) Couch - New Richmond, WI, Christopher (Kristen) Ahrens - Hudson, WI, Amber (Derrick) Anderson - New Richmond, WI; grandchildren, Brynn, Theo, Elsie, Mason, Lillian, Bryson, Jack, McCoy & Owen; sisters and brother, Rita (Daniel) Russell - Englewood, CO, Jody (Ray) Richardson - Windsor, CO, Randall Ahrens - Palm Springs, CA; brother and sister in laws, Nancy (Harland) Fitzgerald - Arcadia, FL, Donna Mitchell - Woodbridge, VA, Sandra Sandridge - Sauk City, WI, Joan (Neil) Lillie -- Clear Lake, WI; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and many friends. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Clear Lake Golf Course from 4 - 7 pm on Tuesday March 10, 2020. with a Celebration of Life Service at 7PM.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com c w W o ( w w t E 1 D t

DEATH NOTICE

Joan M. Hodel

Joan M. Hodel, age 79 of Prairie Farm, died on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home in Prairie Farm.

Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from West Immanuel in rural Osceola. Burial will be at West Immanuel Cemetery in rural Osceola, WI. Visitation for Joan M. Hodel will be 1 hour prior to services at the church.

For further information and to sign online guest book, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Ruth Anne Nelson (Lapinske) September 20, 1927- February 27, 2020 Ruth Anne Nelson, 92, died peacefully at English Rose Suites, Edina, MN, on February 27, 2020 with her family by her side.

She was born on September 20, 1927, in Wausau, WI, to Vera (Nickel) and Lawrence Lapinske. Ruth graduated from Wausau Senior High School where she was active in student council, journalism, and foreign language clubs. She attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1948 with a degree in nursing. While working as an RN at Minneapolis General Hospital, Ruth met her future husband, Dr. William C. (Bill) Nelson and they married in 1951. During the early years of their marriage, Ruth and Bill lived in San Diego, CA, Oakland, CA and Rochester, MN before settling in Grand Forks, ND where they lived from 1957 to 2015. Notwithstanding the demands of raising a family of fi ve energetic children, Ruth was active in the Grand Forks community. She was an eager competitor at bridge club, an avid tennis player and a regular member of P.E.O, a philanthropic organization supporting the advancement, education and achievement of women. Ruth was a life-long learner. She loved to travel, whether on 3 week family camping trips across the United States and Canada, frequent ski trips to Minnesota or on the many excursions abroad with her husband, Bill, and friends. Ruth and Bill enjoyed summers at their lake cabin in Bemidji, MN and winters playing tennis and socializing with family and friends in Palm Desert, CA.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William Calkins Nelson, her parents, Lawrence and Vera Lapinske, her brother, Robert Lapinske and her sister, Mary Louise Lapinske. She is survived by her fi ve children; Steven (Moira), David (Debi), James, Bruce (Sandy), and Lesley (Tom); eight grandchildren, Josh(Melisa), Jonathan, Jennifer (Evan), Laura, Peter, India, Alicia and Matthew.

The family is grateful for the wonderful care given by the English Rose Suites staff at the Gleason Knoll home in Edina and the Interim Hospice team.

A private family ceremony and interment will be held in Amery, WI, at a later date. To sign an online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery. b W L g S s c f a f n i

Marie Ann Moore

Marie Ann Moore, 81, of Amery, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN. Marie was born in Greenwood, WI on August 6, 1938 to Elva (Radke) and Lavern Polzin.

Left to celebrate her life and memory is her husband of 63 years, George Moore, Children: Timothy (Tina) Moore; Jeffrey Moore, Melissa (Matthew Nelson) Moore; Brad (Michelle) Moore; and Tonya (Buddy) Crenshaw; Grandchildren: Shane, Danielle, Kendal, Jack, Cody, Hayley, Corey, Cassey, Yasmira, Levi, Raven and Kennedy; Great-Grandchildren: Logan, Oakley, Porter (and one due in May), Sister: Karen Heckel, Stepsisters: Beverly Quandt and Mary Lou Cawley, Stepbrother: Albert Trost; dear friend, Tammy Sandmann; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lavern and Elva Polzin and Sister, Kay Schmidt.

Per Marie’s wishes, a private family service will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at the Northern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Marie loved her family and cooking. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. a o C M M M M C S a C L

Carolyn Lumsden 715-483-9738 C lL d Tidbit: In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fi re goes out. It is then burst into fl ame by an encounter with another human being. We should be thankful for these people who rekindle the inner spirit. (Albert Schweitzer)

This hot dish uses some of your leftover cooked chicken. It’s tasty, easy and can even be made ahead and then baked.

CHICKEN NOODLE HOT DISH

Cook according to directions and drain, but save 3/4 c. of the liquid:

8 oz. wide egg noodles Meanwhile, put into skillet and cook, on medium heat, until tender, about 6-8 minutes: 1/4 c. butter 2-1/2 c. thinly sliced leeks or use green onions, sliced)

1/4 tsp. celery seeds Sprinkle of salt Add and stir in about a minute: 1/4 c. fl our Gradually stir in and cook until thickens, stirring often (about 5 minutes):

1/2 c. half and half 2 c. whole milk 1 tsp. lemon juice Stir in the cooked leeks and stir. Remove from heat. Add the cooked noodles and stir. Add and stir to combine: 1/2 c. grated Gruyere cheese (or cheese you prefer)

2 T. chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried dill weed)

Add some of the reserved cooking liquid from the noodles and keep adding until mixture is moist and creamy (takes about 8 T.). Add, stir to combine: 2 c. cooked chicken, shredded or diced Put mixture into a buttered 8" square baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 375˚ until hot (about 20-25 minutes).

Remove foil and sprinkle on top: 2 c. coarsely crushed potato chips Bake, uncovered, for about 10 minutes longer or until top is golden and mixture is bubbling.

If you want to make it a day ahead, make as above, except leave off the crushed potato chips, then chill, cover with foil and refrigerate up to a day. Bake at 375˚ for about a half hour. Add the crushed potato chips and bake the 10 minutes longer or until browned and bubbling. Serves 3-4.

You can make your own onion soup mix.

ONION SOUP MIX

Mix together well” 3/4 c. instant minced onion ½ c. beef fl avored instant bouillon 4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. white pepper Put into airtight container and store in cool, dry place. Can be stored for up to 6 months. To use, stir before each use. Five tablespoons of this mix will equal one 1.25 oz. pkg. of purchased dry onion soup mix.

Everyone seems to like muffi ns. These are almost like dessert.

CHOCOLATE STREUSEL PECAN MUFFINS

Melt together in saucepan over hot water or in MW: 3/4 c. chocolate chips 3 T. butter Combine in bowl: 1 egg 1/3 c. buttermilk or sour milk 1/2 tsp. vanilla The melted chips Combine and put into the above until just moistened:

1 c. fl our 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon Add and combine: 1/2 c. chocolate chips 3/4 c. chopped pecans Spoon into 12 paper lined muffi n cups. Combine and sprinkle on top of the muffi ns: 1/4 c. fl our 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 c. chopped pecans 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 T. melted butter. Bake at 375˚ for about 20-25 minutes or until done.

Soup is always a nice meal. This one is made in less than 40 minutes.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP

Put into 3 qt. saucepan over medium heat: 2 T. butter Add and cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until softened: 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 smaller carrots, shredded (1 cup) Add and cook and stir until moistened: 2 T. fl our Gradually add, stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until smooth:

1 c. half and half Stir in: 1 jar (26 oz.) chunky tomato pasta sauce 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with the juice 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil leaves Cover and cook over medium heat until mixture just comes to a boil.

Serve with additional freshly chopped basil leaves, if desired. Serves 3-4.

These bars make a 9x13" baking pan full. Filled with pecans and nuts, they are sure to please many.

TURTLE BARS

Put into bowl or food processor: c. fl our 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 c. butter Mix or use food processor until crumbly. Press the dough fi rmly into a greased/sprayed 9x13” baking pan.

Bake at 350˚ until just golden, about 13 minutes. Remove from oven to wire rack. Whisk together: 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 1 large egg, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla Pour this over the baked warm crust. Sprinkle on top: 3/4 c. semi sweet chocolate chips 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans 1 c. toffee and chocolate pieces (such as Heath, etc.)

Return to oven and bake until fi lling is set and edges are golden brown and the toffee pieces are melted, about 25 minutes. Put onto wire rack to cool and then refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve.

Tips: When baking oatmeal cookies, toast the dry oatmeal in the oven for a few minutes and it will make the cookies much more fl avorful.

Wrap celery in foil and refrigerate. Remove several stalks and wash thoroughly, let drain well and store in covered container with a white paper towel in the bottom of the container to absorb any moisture. It will stay fresh for several days. The rest of the foil wrapped celery will store well for quite some time in the refrigerator.

When storing syrup, screw lid on tightly and turn container upside down. I won’t mold on top and stays good for quite a long time.

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11 6-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)

Mar. 11-Mar. 21, 2020 *All events marked with an asterisk are located at the Amery Community Center.

12 8:15 am Amery

Housing Authority Meeting at the AHA Offi ce 5:30 pm Polk County Democrats at the Dresser Pizzeria 6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Boys

Basketball WIAA Tournament at Amery High School

13 14

15 16 7 pm Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake

17 11-11:45 am

Rumble Jumble Open Gym at Intermediate School gym (through0 March when school is in session) 7 pm Amery

Snowmobile Club meeting at the Amery Community Center

18 6-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)

19 6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall

20 21

Factory farm documentary coming to Polk County

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On Tuesday, March 24 the documentary fi lm Right to Harm will be shown at the Unity High School Performing Arts Center. It is being co-sponsored by the Polk Burnett Chapter of the Wisconsin Farmers Union and the St. Croix River Association. Doors open at 6 pm and the 75 minute long fi lm will begin at 6:30 followed by discussion.

Right to Harm is a takeoff on Right to Farm legislation that has been passed in many states including Wisconsin back in 1982. These laws are meant to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits due to normal farming activities. The documentary chronicles the failure of state agencies to regulate industrial animal agriculture. The question raised is when does big become too big? The fi lm examines fi ve communities across the US including two right here in Wisconsin. Of the fi ve, only Bayfi eld County was able to stop a factory operation from coming to the shores of Lake Superior. All the other stories look at how diffi cult it is to remove animal factories once they are established in communities. Elected offi cials and candidates for offi ce are being invited to the showing and afterward there will be an informal meet and greet for anyone who wants to stay and mingle.

For more information contact Mike Miles, Polk/Burnett WFU at 715 472 8721.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

Gratitude is an expression of thanks and appreciation. Did you know that gratitude can be trained? There will always be many things to be grateful for with practice and the right perspective. According to happierhuman.com gratitude has four additional dimensions; they include intensity, frequency, span and density. Why is gratitude so important; because it is the right thing to do, it makes you appreciate what you have, it makes you healthier, improves positive emotions, banishes negative emotions, and it can make you more social. There are many ways to express gratitude in our everyday lives; such as noticing the beauty in nature every day, show respect for others, go on a mindful walk, engage in random acts of kindness, don’t pass judgement, smile, embrace challenges as opportunities, and may more…what are ways you express your gratitude every day? Health & Wellness Expo: Our annual Health & Wellness Expo will be held on Friday March 20th from 10:00-1:00. We are looking for vendors that want to share their healthy products 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 profi t and nonprofi t 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 grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@ outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 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-fi ve 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 happen

ing 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 to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long. • Monday March 2nd Bridge winners are Peg Bavin in fi rst and Paula Schmid placed second. • Tuesday March 3rd Pool winners are Gary Snelling in fi rst, Dean Elken with second, Mary Fisher took third, Janet Delong with fourth and Wendell Anderson with the consolation prize. • Wednesday March 4th Bridge winners are Pat Carlson with fi rst, Sue Saarem in second, and Frank Segerstrom for third. • Thursday March 5th Pool winners are Gary Snelling in fi rst, Dean Elken placed second and Mary Fisher with third, Jean Frank placed fourth and Les Peterson took the consolation prize. Congratulations to all! Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

When we fi rst met seventeen year old Brock Haverland of New Richmond on March 2nd 2020, the fi rst thing he showed off was his many scares from the eleven surgeries he underwent at the Shriners Hospital for Children.® To Brock it appeared as a sign of a long term brave struggle.

Brock’s journey started with treatment for a club foot, a problem he had from birth. He was receiving treatment at Gillette Hospital in the Twin Cities. When he was just 2 years old his mother Melissa LaLiberty, said “The treatments and surgeries were starting to mount up”.

In the fall of 2004 she read a story in the paper about a boy who was treated by Shriners and was named parade marshal of a coming shrine parade. She said to herself, “I’ve got to fi nd me a Shriner.”

She started asking around and learned that her father was having coffee with one of the guys at Johnson Motors and he said Curt Anderson, Johnson’s owner was a Shrine. The message got to Curt and from that moment on her and son Brock’s life changed. Anderson lined Brock up with the Shriners Hospital of Children® in the Twin Cities. Brock was in a walker at the time. His club foot required a lot of expensive surgeries. He also was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder named 49XXXXY Syndrome. The disorder caused his bones to grown at different times so he was forced to have surgery to correct the differences as he grew.

So far he has logged 11 surgeries. The most recent in 2018. In 2016 he had to have one bone cut in his leg due to the bone twisting. Brock is still due for more surgery which will be done by the Shriners Surgical team at Gillette. Brock and his family found the Shrine Hospital friendly and treated them like family. Along the way Brock got an infection in the blood due to his weaken immune system. His surgeon, Dr. Mielke, has since been transferred down south, but he left him his cell phone number with orders to send him photographs of his treatments so he could keep up on his progress.

Brock is attending High School in New Richmond and keeps busy with his hobby of archery. He and his mother and his step dad shoot in winter and summer leagues.

This active teenager still has two to three more surgeries for sure and will continue to receive care through the Shriners Healthcare for Children® in Woodbury.

With all the setbacks this active family remains positive and upbeat regardless of their many trials. Melissa’s ex-husband is still in Brock’s life and has been supportive.

Brock will serve as Grand Marshal of the Shrine and University homecoming game this fall. He will also be the guest of honor at the Potentate’s banquet October 2nd and lead the parade on Saturday Oct 3rd plus be introduced at the Little East West Shrine game at 12:45 pm.

SUBMITTED Brock Haverland and his mom Melissa LaLiberty take a relaxing break with Brock’s favorite pal, Sasha.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

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; Mar 11-Apr 29 (10:30 am). All ages. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Drop-in program; no registration.

Art Club for Kids: Second Monday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 4K-2. April 13: Colorful lions. Registration required (amerylibrary. org/kids).

Tween Art Remix: Second Tuesday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 3-5. April 14: Wacky hidden art (we will be painting our arms/hands as part of this month’s art project. **Please wear short sleeves & clothes to get messy.). Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids). Homeschool Club: Second Friday, monthly, from Sept-Apr (9:30 & 10:30 am). 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. Junior Book Club: Last Monday, odd months during school year (4:00 pm). Grades 2-3. Discuss a book with your friends, do an activity, and have a snack. Pick up the book when you register. March 30th Book: Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids) Tween Book Club: Last Monday, even months during school year (4:00 pm). Grades 3-5. Discuss a book with your friends, do an activity, and have a snack. Books will be available mid-March. April 27th Book: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/ kids)

Backpack Kits & Launchpads for Kids!: Three NEW story backpacks have been added to our Kid Kits! Check out Dinosaurs, Movement & Play, and Music & Movement themes. We also have four NEW board game backpacks for kids through teens. Our Launchpad collection has four new titles: Backpack of FUn, Curious to the Bone, Jurassic Words, and Smarter Than Ever. Find them in the Youth Services department.

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 fi nd a game to play! Third Thursday Crafting-Paper Flowers: Thursday, March 19th at 5:30 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. Join us as we celebrate the fi rst day of Spring with paper fl ower making! You’ll be able to make and take home your own paper fl ower! FREE program, please REGISTER on our website or our Facebook page.

Books & Brews: Join our “off-campus” book club! We will meet on Thursday,April 2nd at 6 PM @ Amery Ale Works. We will be discussing All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy. The Library even handles check-outs and returns at the meeting! Join us for great books, great conversations, and a great atmosphere. 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 . Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, April 2nd from 4:00-6:30 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, April 4th 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.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines

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

Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary.org, or fi nd us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Daylight Time Change

Will the advancing of the clock give extra hours, the sun not joining it to spring ahead? Now, we’re racing, late for Sunday school, from lying too long, sleepy in our bed.

The added hour of sunshine at day’s end, soon will add more meaning to saved light. The prolonged time for playing with a friend, the after-work or after-school delight.

But, the morning, kids were at Sunday school, when we were still drowsy in the sack, our punctuality more complying with the rule, last fall when we were early, falling back.

A day of adapting to the annual change, will it forego the confusion and the fuss? Now , will we our schedule rearrange, so that we, on time, get on the bus?

Saturday, March 7, eight Amery teams competed in the regional Destination Imagination competition held in Osceola. Four of the Amery teams earned their way to the DI State tournament that will be held on April 18. The teams and members who qualifi ed are:

SUBMITTED Senior Level Scientifi c challenge 2nd place team coached by Beth Carlson and Jessica Fox - team members were Grace Carlson, Maya Curtis, Sophia Danielson, Veronica Fox, Hannah Justice and Brady Prindle.

SUBMITTED Elementary Level Engineering third place team coached by Michelle Yeske - team members were Addison Gould, Faith Halverson, Rian Wallberg, Charlotte Yeske, Emelia Yeske and Katelyn Yeske.

SUBMITTED Senior Level Improv challenge 3rd place team coached by Mandy Lemme and Heather Hegarty - team members were Aisley Albee, Iris Hegerty, Eden Hose and Desiree Wishard.

SUBMITTED Elementary Level Engineering fi rst place team coached by Matt Densow - team members were James Densow, Elijah Fox and Olivia Sobzack.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Valyrie is a 10 month old female with a medium length, silver tabby coat with white mittens and a bib. She was very friendly with everyone, gentle and sweet. Valyrie enjoys playtime and cuddling. Because of her loving personality, she would make an excellent kitty for a home with children. Visit Valyrie at the shelter. She is anxious to make your acquaintance. The world wide outbreak of the Corona Virus has sparked concern about the course of transmission and infection. Although not common, corona viruses can be transmitted from animals to humans. Experts believe that Covid-19 likely originated in bats and was transmitted to humans through an intermediate animal host. The new Corona Virus – COVID-19, is spread through direct contact with an infected person but what about the possibility of contracting Corona Virus from your pet? When Hong Kong authorities recently confi rmed a Pomeranian had tested positive for the new corona virus, the fi ndings sparked concern over whether pets could help spread the disease. In this case, the dog’s owner had already been confi rmed as carrying the disease. It is more likely that the human infected her dog than the other way around. The dog tested a “weak positive” on multiple tests but is not showing signs of the illness. Authorities believe it is a case of human to animal transmission but stress that it is not cause for alarm. This canine patient was in close contact with an infected human, who was likely shedding large quantities of the virus. This led to the virus being in the dog’s nose. In short, there was corona virus on the dog just like there was corona virus on the fl oor in the room, but the dog was not infected or diseased.

Dogs and cats do get corona viruses but they are usually not the same viruses associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. The strains of corona virus that dogs and cats typically get don’t cause respiratory problems.

Veterinarians are familiar with corona viruses common in domestic animals. Many dogs, for example, are vaccinated for another species of corona virus (Canine Corona Virus) as puppies. However, this vaccine does not cross protect for COVID-19. There is no vaccine for COVID-19 for people or animals at this time.

The World Health Organization currently advises that there is no evidence to suggest that dogs or cats can be infected with the new corona virus. The CDC also seconds that opinion and adds, “At this time, there is no evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19.” Further, the CDC adds that at present, there is no evidence to suggest that dogs or cats will become a source of COVID-19 infection in other animals or humans. Puppy Kindergarten and Small Dog Social Club classes are available at the shelter on an ongoing basis. Because of the class structure, Puppies and Small Dogs can be added

to the current class at any time. Don’t delay; sign up today to be included in the next Tuesday night classes. Information about registration for Puppy Kindergarten and Small Dog Social at Arnell can be found on our website under Pet Services: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG or call the shelter, 715 268-7387.

AND OUTDOORS MARCH 10, 2020 AMERY FREE PRESS 17 www.theameryfreepress.com Warriors earn fi rst state tournament

appearance in 23 years

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake's girls basketball team kept its unblemished record intact on March 7 when it claimed a sectional title with a 59-31 victory over Northwood in Superior.

The Warriors (26-0) received a big 16-point, six-steal, four-assist and oneblocked shot effort from Maggie Rosen to secure their spot in the 2020 WIAA Division 5 State Tournament - marking just the second ever appearance at the big show for the Warriors.

Maddie Rosen pitched in nine points, fi ve rebounds and three steals as the Warriors went on to rack up more steals than rebounds by a 20-17 margin. Also scoring for Clear Lake were: Madison Zimmer (eight points, four assists, three steals, two rebounds), Julianna Rosen (seven points, two steals, two rebounds), Lily Hacker (six points), Rayne Vangsness (four points, two steals, two rebounds), Teagen Monson (three points), Lizzie Rosen (two points, two rebounds, two assists) and Brooke Cress (two points). Northwood fi nished the season with a 20-6 overall record and a third-place fi nish in the Lakeland-Central Conference behind the champion Warriors. Clear Lake enters the state tournament having already defeated Division 5’s eighth-ranked Loyal team as well as the 10-ranked squad from Prairie Farm (twice). The Warriors have also taken down ranked teams in larger divisions

JOSH JOHNSON Senior Captains Julianna Rosen, Madison Zimmer and Maggie Rosen hoist the Sectional Trophy.

including Division 4’s fi fth-ranked Colfax Vikings and Division 3’s ninthranked St. Croix Falls Saints.

Also making the Division 5 State Tournament are seventh-ranked Newman Catholic (22-4), third-ranked Bangor (25-1) and top-ranked Black Hawk (26-0). Clear Lake’s only other girls state basketball tournament appearance was in 1997 (Division 4) when it lost in the fi rst round to Gilman, 39-61. Bangor has made the state tournament three previous times including state titles in 1997 and 2018. Black Hawk is the defending state champion and has fi ve

JOSH JOHNSON Kaylee Madison fi ghts for a rebound.

previous state tournament appearances in the last 11 years. Newman Catholic has been to state 12 previous times since 2001, winning titles in 2002, 2010 and 2011.

Bantams at State

Congratulations to the Amery Warrior Bantam hockey team for being State Champions in Rhinelander March 6-8.

GAME 1 Amery 4, Beaver Dam 0 William Jensen 1 goal Vincent Greene 2 goals Jacob Welu 1 goal Michael Kelly with 1 assist Goalie: Aaron Mork with 17 saves Game 2

RHINELANDER Amery 8, Rhinelander Hodags 5 Vincent Greene 2 goals and 1 assist William Jensen 3 goals Jake Welu 1 goal Stuart Hellie 1 goal Frederik Henningsgard 1 goal, 2 assists Kruse Yuhas 1 assist Goalie: Aaron Mork with 37 saves

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Amery 7, Tomah 3 Vincent Greene 3 goals and 3 assists Cayden Meyer 1 goal and 1 assist Jasic Manning 1 goal Frederik Henningsgard 1 goal and 1 assist William Jensen 1 goal Kruse Yuhas 1 assist Stuart Hellie 1 assist Goalie: Aaron Mork with 11 saves

Blanchard scores 15 in regional quarterfi nal win

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake's boys' basketball team started the postseason with a 60-19 regional quarterfi nal victory over Prairie Farm at home on March 3.

The Warriors (19-4) jumped out to a 41-11 halftime lead and never looked back.

Tyson Blanchard led the way with 15 points, nine rebounds, four steals and two assists.

Ethan Kirk and Riley Peterson each added nine points. Kirk also contributed four rebounds, four assists and three steals while Peterson posted fi ve rebounds, three assists and four blocked shots.

Others scoring for Clear Lake were: Brett Benson (eight points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals), Jarrett Marlett (six points, six rebounds, fi ve steals), Alex St. John (six points, four rebounds, two steals), Brayden O'Bryan (four points, three rebounds) and Ashtyn O'Bryan (three points, seven rebounds, two assists). Prairie Farm fi nished the season with a 3-17 overall record.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake's second-ranked girls basketball team found itself in its third lowest scoring game of the season on March 5 when it defeated Loyal 46-29 in its WIAA sectional semifi nal showdown at Eau Claire Memorial.

The Warriors were paced by Madison Zimmer, who scored 15 points and added four rebounds and two blocked shots. Maggie Rosen pitched in 11 points, fi ve rebounds and two blocks. Overall, the Warriors actually had more blocks than steals for the night, fi nishing with eight blocked shots and six steals.

Also scoring for Clear Lake were: Rayne Vangsness (seven points, fi ve rebounds, two steals, one block), Maddie Rosen (six points, fi ve rebounds), Lizzie Rosen (four points, fi ve rebounds, two steals, one block) and Teagen Monson (three points).

Julianna Rosen didn't score but racked up 10 rebounds and two blocks. Loyal fi nished the season with a 21-5 record and second place fi nish in the Cloverbelt-East Conference.

JACOB MAES Rayne Vangsness (35) jumps for one of fi ve rebounds.

Squirt A Hockey

SATURDAY MARCH 7 Amery 0, Waupun 8 Saves – Van Anderson - 26

Amery 5, Sauk Prairie 3 Goals – Gavin Humpal (2), Leo Jensen, Levi Tylee, Scott Bantz

Assists – Humpal, Owen Henningsgard, Bantz, Jensen, Jarric Manning Saves – Anderson 12

SUNDAY MARCH 8 Amery 1, Oshkosh 12 Goals – Jarric Manning Assists – Ella Robertson Saves – Anderson -- 43

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Amery Youth Baseball Registration Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:45-7:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA For boys and girls currently in PreK-8th grade For more information: Amanda Fisk, 715-790-2361 or Jeremiah Fisk, Amery Intermediate School

Peterson tallies 19 in regional semifi nal win

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Clear Lake Warriors picked up their 20th victory of the season on March 6 at home with an 80-62 WIAA boys basketball regional semifi nal win over Lake Holcombe. It marked the fourth consecutive 20-plus win season by the Warriors. A fast start proved to be the difference as the Warriors (20-4) outscored the Chieftains by 20 points in the fi rst half of the 18-point victory.

Clear Lake fended off a Chieftain team that had four double-digit scorers, led by Kaden Crank's game-high 21 points.

The Warriors were led by Riley Peterson, who tallied 19 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. He had two teammates in double fi gures as well, as Tyson Blanchard and Alex St. John scored 13 points apiece. Blanchard also tallied fi ve rebounds, eight assists and six steals. St. John contributed an additional three rebounds.

Also scoring for Clear Lake were: Ashtyn O'Bryan (nine points, three rebounds, one block), Will Fitzer (six points, six rebounds, three assists), Brayden O'Bryan (fi ve points, four rebounds), Brett Benson (three points, fi ve rebounds, three steals) and Adam Loesner (two points). Lake Holcombe fi nished the season at 15-9 and second place in the Lakeland-East Conference.

JACOB MAES Clear Lake Warrior Ethan Kirk (24) fi ghts his way past Lake Holcombe.

MARCH 10, 2020 CLEAR LAKE GIRLS BASKETBALL AMERY FREE PRESS 19 www.theameryfreepress.com Congratulations

Clear Lake Warriors Girls Basketball Team for being the Division 5 Sectional Champs!

Front row: Kamryn Cress, Julianna Rosen, Lilyan Hacker, Madison Zimmer, Rayne Vangsness, Jassmyn Warner, Kaylee Madison, Maggie Rosen, Addison Kobernick and Lillian Avery. Back row: Allison Avery, Brad Cress, Elizabeth Rosen, Madeline Rosen, Julia McIntire, Kierra Pickard, Teagan Monson, Kelly Niles, Emily Roessler, Brooke Cress, and Ryan Blanchard.

Good Luck at the State Tournament

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Men’s health in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond

BY: ANTHONY RUTKOWSKI, MD FAMILY MEDICINE, AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC

Whether you’re a man in your 20s, 30, 40s, or 50-plus, there are many reasons to regularly see a doctor.

As a family medicine doctor, and with the objectives of disease prevention and early detection as two of my greatest occupational passions, I can’t offer enough emphasis on the importance of routine wellness visits. These visits offer the perfect opportunity to address issues that hopefully in the long run keep people healthy and enjoying life. They also offer the opportunity to identify health concerns early, when they’re often much easier to treat. Health Matters Anthony Rutkowski, MD Family Medicine, Amery Hospital & Clinic Every 10 years you’ll encounter a few new health recommendations. Here’s an o verview of some of the changes to expect each decade.

MEN’S HEALTH IN YOUR 20s Even if you feel healthy, it’s important to establish a relationship with a primary care doctor. This can be your go-to doctor for every question and concern. Lots of changes happen in your 20s. Many men are on their own after previously living at home or college. That means a new diet. Maybe some long, eight-hour workdays sitting in front of a computer. Dramatic diet and exercise changes can affect your health.

Your doctor will let you know if a physical exam is needed every year. Also, whether your blood pressure should be checked every year (or two). Remember to get a fl u shot every year.

MEN’S HEALTH IN YOUR 30s Many men in their 30s start encountering some orthopedic problems. The body stops doesn’t heal quite as quickly as it used to. You’ll also notice some metabolism changes. You might have to work a little harder to maintain muscle mass and to keep off the extra pounds. Your doctor will help you stay active and healthy.

Starting at age 35, it’s important to check your cholesterol and triglyceride levels every fi ve years. You should also continue the physical exams and blood pressure checks you started in your 20s. And keep getting those fl u shots.

MEN’S HEALTH IN YOUR 40s When you hit your 40s, you’re likely to start noticing changes with your vision. You’re also more likely to encounter acute injuries, like hernias.

Talk to your doctor about prostate-specifi c antigen (PSA) blood test and prostate exams. Most men start colon cancer screenings at age 50, but you may need to start earlier if you have a parent or sibling with colon cancer. And remember to keep up with physical exams, blood pressure checks and cholesterol screenings.

MEN’S HEALTH WHEN YOU’RE 50+ When you turn 50, that’s usually the magic age to start colon cancer screenings. It’s also time to start paying much closer attention to your heart. Continue to make regular visits to your doctor so you can stay ahead of any serious health conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t wait. Your doctor is always there to help.

To schedule a men’s health appointment at our Amery, Clear Lake, Luck or Turtle Lake clinics, call 715-268-8000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or, make an appointment online at amerymedicalcenter.org

If you can’t wait for an appointment, check out virtuwell.com. With virtuwell, our 24/7 online clinic, we diagnose and treat over 60 common conditions like bronchitis and sinus infections for everyone 2 years of age and older. Each online visit costs $49 or less, depending on your insurance. Visit virtuwell.com to fi nd out more.

The Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Amery Hospital & Clinic as a Tree Campus Healthcare Facility

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Amery, Wis. – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Amery Hospital & Clinic a Tree Campus Healthcare facility. This program aims to transform community health and wellness and ultimately save lives through the health benefi ts provided by trees, as well as recognize healthcare institutions that make an impact on wellness through tree planting, education and community engagement.

Amery Hospital & Clinic is among the fi rst participants to earn recognition in the Foundation’s fi rst year of the program. To receive Tree Campus Healthcare recognition, Amery Hospital & Clinic met fi ve program standards: have an advisory committee, facility tree care plan, community forestry project, a celebration event and a fi nancial investment toward a tree care plan or projects.

“Tree Campus Healthcare celebrates the efforts of healthcare facilities creating a healthier and greener property,” said Dan Lambe, president, Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees can play an important role in patient recovery and overall community wellness. This designation is a sign of healthcare facilities’ commitment to the connections between nature and health.”

Tree Campus Healthcare strives to improve human health outcomes by connecting inpatient healthcare facilities of all sizes with local community forestry programs, while improving the extent and condition of the community forest. Facilities in the U.S. delivering inpatient healthcare services are eligible for Tree Campus Healthcare recognition, including hospitals, senior care and other residential rehabilitation properties.

“There are a number of studies which show being out in nature can improve our physical and mental health,” said Debra Rudquist, President and CEO of Amery Hospital & Clinic. “We’re very proud of the way our campus celebrates

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nature and enhances the healing environment for our patients.” For more information visit www. treecampushealthcare.org.

Join Us on Beautiful Pike Lake . . . Celebrate St. Patty’s Day! CORNED BEEF ‘N CABBAGE March 13, 14 & 18-21 Serving at 4 p.m.

• Fabulous Friday Fish Fry 4 to 9 p.m. • Friday & Saturday 4 to 9 p.m. “Th e Best Prime Rib Around!” • Sunday Breakfast 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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BIG winners

Our BIG winners for the month of February are: L to R – Amelia Pruitt, Cooper Harris, Jackson Stewart and Olivia Sobczak

SUBMITTED Back Row L to R: Cooper Harris, Ashtin Roy, Sawyer Madsen, James Griffi th, Riley Pitchford, Zachary Hosking, Jackson Stewart, Kenzie Nichols-Russo and Olivia Sobczak; Front Row L to R: Tanden Ideker, Amelia Pruitt, Jaxson Cran, Kate Moskal, Haley Hatch and Josie Maxon

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION

If you did not receive a catalog in your mail, 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.

THE MUSIC MAN at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre – TRIP: This six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Includes full meal with a choice of entree selected at your table. Wednesday, April 1; lunch seating at 11; show at 1 p. Depart Amery at 9:15 with approximate return about 5:20 p. Fee $95 per ticket includes meal, show, and motor coach transportation. DANCE classes – NEW: 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.

Play and Learn Parent-Child Group for parents and their little ones! Group activities, free play time, and supervised child time while parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations. Mondays, March 16 - May 18 from 10-11:30 a. No fee. Registration opens Mar 9 by calling 715-684-4440. Do Not register through Amery Community Ed. Cool Creator Robotics: Gyro Bot for grades 4-6 after school building, programming and testing a robot. Four Mondays: March 16 - April 6 after school until 5 p. Fee $59/student. Pre-register with Community Ed. ATV Safety: DNR. All ATVers born on or after 1/1/88 must have completed a safety course. Age 11+ is eligible to take the class, but the certifi cate is not valid until the child reaches age 12. Mandatory classes March 23, 24, 26 & 30 (if we can fi nish in fewer classes, we will) from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay in advance to Community Ed. Floral Design 101: Beat the winter blues with an evening of hands-on fl oral design. Learn the basics, practice, and go home with two arrangements. All materials provided. March 23 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $19, pre-register with Amery Community Ed. Materials $15, pay to instructor at class.

Piano – Introductory 1-on-1 lessons for youth and adults begin March 24. For grades 1+. Five-class sessions for 30-minute time slots between 4:15-6:45. Fee $79 per session. Call Community Ed to register. Estate Planning Workshop: Learn how to protect loved ones’ inheritance, minimize estate taxes, keep your plan up-to-date, maintain control in the family, leave your heirs what you want, when you want, and the way you want, and much more. March 24 at 6 p. Fee $9 to Amery Community Ed, preregister.

Basketball Winter Rec for Youth & 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 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.

Battle For B

BENEFIT FOR BENTLEY HUMPAL Sat., March 28 • 2-6pm Amery Ice Arena 1065 River Place Drive, Amery

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Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years. He battles monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley has been put through so many tests–some work, some don’t–with drugs that insurance does not always cover. Most adults would have a hard time enduring all of this. This has caused frequent day and overnight trips to Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Children’s Hospital of Minnesota in St. Paul. Going to school for Bentley has become a challenge, which is so hard for Bentley because he loves school so much! He continues to be strong with all the challenges he is facing. Bentley loves to go KXQWLQJÀVKLQJVSHQGLQJWLPHZLWKIULHQGVDQGIDPLO\DQGUHDOO\HQMR\V school and playing sports (hockey, baseball and football).

Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal.

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 Bar-MS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunfl ower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.

Wednesday, Mar. 11–

Breakfast: Mini Donuts, Hard Boiled Egg, String Cheese.

Elementary Lunch: Pizza Dippers, PB&J Sandwich, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce.

Intermediate Lunch: Pizza Dippers, PB&J Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce.

Middle School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, PB&J Sandwich, Meatball Sub, Chicken Caesar Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Marinara Sauce.

High School Lunch: Pizza Dippers, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Personal Pan Cheese Pizza, Klements Bratwurst, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce. Thursday, Mar. 12–

Breakfast: Cinnamon Waffl es. Elementary Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Tomato Soup. Intermediate Lunch: Cheesy Chicken Nachos, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Black Bean Salad, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: Cheesy Chicken Nachos, Homemade Q’dilla, Bean & Cheese, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Black Bean Salad, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: Build Your Own Nachos, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun, Black Bean Salad, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Friday, Mar. 13–

Breakfast: Sunrise Sandwich, Sausage & Cheese on Muffi n. Elementary Lunch: Warrior Burger, PB&J Sandwich, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: Warrior Burger, PB&J Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: Warrior Burger, Mini Corn Dogs, PB&J Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: Warrior Burger, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Tator Tots, Cooked Carrot Coins, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Monday, Mar. 16–

Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza. Elementary Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, Bologna Sandwich, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Chocolate Pudding.

Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, Tuna Sandwich, Taco Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden

Adriane Gianlupi, MD Pulmonory Disease & Critical Care Medicine

OakLeaf Clinics welcomes Dr. Gianlupi Available for appointments starting March 2020

ADRIANE GIANLUPI, MD PULMONORY DISEASE & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE B OARD CERTIFIED

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN THE SE LOCATIONS

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

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Dr. Gianlupi specializes in Pulmonary (lung) and Critical Care Medicine, treating patients with all types of lung diseases.

“I believe in empowering my patients through education about their disease process and treatment options. I encourage patients to actively participate in the decision making regarding their diagnosis and treatment.”

Dr. Gianlupi has been practicing for over 30 years, most of those spent in Eau Claire. Dr. Gianlupi received her Medicine Degree from Federal University of Rio Grande Porto A legre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in 1990. She completed her residency at Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, WI in 1995 an d a fellowship in Pulmonary Disease & Cri tical Care Medicine at University of California - Davis Health Sys tem, Sacramento, CA in 1998.

Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.

Middle School Lunch: General Tso Chicken, LoMein Noodles, Grilled Cheese, Bologna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Roasted Edamame, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. High School Lunch: Sweet & Sour Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, LoMein Noodles, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Personal Pan Pepperoni Pizza, Roasted Edamame, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Tuesday, Mar. 17–

Breakfast: Lumberjack. Elementary Lunch: Pizza, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: Pizza, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Taco Salad, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Middle School Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Taco Salad, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad, Chicken Tender Strips, Pizza Calzone, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

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Wednesday, Mar. 11–

Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Cinnamon Roll, Hard Cooked Egg, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken Fajita Wrap or Yogurt, Cheese Stick and Muffi n, Carrots with Dip, Black Beans, Rice, Pineapple, Strawberries, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Muffi n, Lemon Bread, Pancakes, Nutri Grain Bar, Yogurt Parfait.

High School Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Chicken Strips, Chicken Caesar Salad or PB&J Uncrustable, Vegetables with Dip, Rice, Black Beans, Milk, Strawberries, Pineapple. Thursday, Mar. 12–

Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Yogurt or Peanut Butter & Jelly Uncrustable, Hash Brown, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Breaded Chicken Patty or Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sidewinders, Green Beans, Fruit Juice, Sliced Peaches, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Gripz Graham Crackers, Cinnamon Roll, Pop Tart, Sausage Links.

High School Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun or Pulled Pork Sandwich, Green Beans, Coleslaw, Ranch Sweet Potato Fries or Waffl e Fries, Juice, Mandarin Oranges, Milk. Friday, Mar. 13–

Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Cereal Bar, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or Goldfi sh Bowl, Spaghetti Sauce, Vegetables with Dip, Grapes, Sliced Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk. High School Breakfast: Cereal, Muffi n, Yogurt, Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich*, Gripz Graham Crackers, Lemon Bread.

High School Lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or Bosco Sticks, Caesar Salad, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk Choice. Monday, Mar. 16–

Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or French Toast Sticks, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Taco in a Bag or Soft Shell Taco, Fixings, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Jonny Pop Fruit Bar, Milk Choice.

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

High School Lunch: Tacos or Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fixings, Refried Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Grapes, Sherbet, Milk Choice. Tuesday, Mar. 17–

Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Cinni, Smoothie, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

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

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cereal Bar, Lemon Bread, Yogurt, Muffi n, PB&J Uncrustable*, Scooby Bone Crackers.

High School Lunch: Hot Dog or Meatballs on a Bun, Tator Tots, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Celery Sticks, Blueberries, Fruit Salad, Milk Choice.

Swiss gruyere named best in world cheese competition

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A gruyere from Switzerland has been named the world’s best cheese, chosen from a record number of entrants from 26 nations in the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin.

The cheese from Bern, Switzerland made its maker, Michael Spycher of Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, a two-time winner. Spycher also won in 2008.

Another product from Switzerland, a hard cheese made from cow’s milk called Gallus Grand CRU and made by Hardegger Kase AG, was runner-up Thursday, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.

The contest is the largest technical cheese, butter and yogurt competition in the world and started Tuesday in Madison with a record 3,667 entries.

The 55 judges taste, sniff and inspect the 132 classes of dairy products during the biennial contest. The judges include cheese graders, cheese buyers, dairy science professors, and researchers from 19 nations and 14 states.

The last time the competition was held in 2018, a hard sheep’s milk cheese called Esquirrou made in France at Mauleon Fromagerie won top honors. It is imported by Savencia Cheese USA.

One judge and 30 people from a Japanese university could not attend because the university didn’t allow international travel due to the new coronavirus, organizers said.

Three Wisconsin cheeses were fi nalists. A smoked gouda with cumin from Marieke Gouda of Thorp, a gorgonzola from Emmi Roth of Seymour and a cheddar from Maple Leaf Cheesemakers of Monroe all made the top 20.

Looking forward to a lucky week for everyone!

Pounding the Pavement Pam Humpal What a beautiful Full Moon! I love when you can see into the woods and around my yard just by the light of the moon…that’s awesome! Someone made the comment that this is quite a week with the change of our clocks, a Full Moon and Friday the Thirteenth. You know, they say things happen in threes…I think it will be a lucky week for everyone!

Congratulations to the Clear Lake Girls Basketball team for winning the Sectional Championship and moving on to the state tournament. Good Luck in Green Bay on Friday!

And speaking about basketball, Amery will host a boys Division 4 semi-fi nal Sectional game on Thursday, March 12, at 7pm. The teams are Unity vs Cameron.

Also, Congratulations to the Amery Bantam Hockey team for winning the state championship over the weekend in Rhinelander…that’s very cool!

This past weekend I was also at a state hockey tournament in Waupaca for my oldest grandson, Gavin. The kids put their whole heart into skating, and I love being there to cheer them! Thank you kids and coaches for a fun weekend!

As many of you know, Bentley, one of my grandsons, has been dealing with some medical issues for about 3 years that the doctors cannot fi gure out. His little body even has Mayo Clinic stumped. As a grandparent it breaks my heart to see him suffer with the fevers, headaches, stomach pains, fatigue, etc. On Saturday, March 28, there will be a benefi t for Bentley at the Amery Hockey Rink from 2-6pm organized by his family and friends. Anyone interested in donating or helping out at the benefi t should please let me know as soon as you can. We appreciate all the wonderful support and thoughtfulness for Bentley.

Happy St Patrick’s Day…as you can see from the attached picture, I am ready for next week’s celebration! March 17 is the day when everyone thinks they are a wee bit Irish! Have fun!

Have a great week…and enjoy every minute you can with family and friends!

Why did the leprechaun walk out of the house? To get to the paddy-o!

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A birthday to remember!

Amery, Wis. - Leap Day birthdays run in the family for one new arrival at the Amery Hospital & Clinic Birth Center. Baby boy Zander made his debut on February 29 – and proud parents Katie Mattocks and Zack Walton shared that Zander’s great-grandfather was a Leap Day baby, too!

Baby Zander arrived at 10:04, weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches.

In another connection with his great-grandparents, Zander was named after his greatgrandmother on Katie’s side, whose maiden name was Zander. Katie and Zack said of their care, “Everyone was so kind and wonderful with us. Thank you for a great experience.”

Congratulations to the family from all of us here at Amery Hospital & Clinic!

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High Series: Mitzi Hawkins 616, Renee Glowe 550, Katie Husnik 527, Deanne Moravitz 522, Ashley Callin 492.

MONDAY NIGHT MEN Week 26 of 32 Division 1 Tac Two ................................................128 Shoreview ...........................................105 Division 2 Gary’s Electric .................................... 106 Dick’s Fresh Market ........................... 59 High Games: Bruce Hammer 267, Gary Nottam 231, Rod Gehrman 201-214, Bob Gillis 267-215-203, Todd Zemke 222-268-227, Rick Trauley 200, Chris Wolter 214, Dan Boe 239, Bob Albee 202. High Series: Bruce Hammer 628, Rod Gehrman 593, Bob Gillis 685, Todd Zemke 717, Chris Wolter 562, Mark Carlson 552, Dan Boe 572, Bob Albee 589.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 25 of 32 Garibaldi’s .............................................86 Club 53 ....................................................76 Noah Insurance.................................... 81 Chet Johnson Drug ............................ 63 High Games: Bill Peterson 234, Kelly Fitzgerald 212, Wade Prindle 227-244, Will Schaff er 205, Jesus Sanchez 214. High Series: Bill Peterson 594, Kelly Fitzgerald 586, Wade Prindle 667, Will Schaff er 588, Jesus Sanchez 571, Scott Sorenson 554.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 25 of 32 Division 1 Alibi Bar ..............................................115.5 Preferred Lawn ....................................72 Division 2 Amery Fire Department .................. 92 Club 53 ............................................... 80.5 High Games: Jerod Wollan 214-236, Dan Boe 214, Beau Gorres 245- 204-244, Denis Carteron 244-202, Lee Jones 210, Dave Fox 213, Billy Vierkandt 224. High Series: Jerod Wollan 631, Dan Boe 582,Beau Gorres 693, Denis Carteron 634, Lee Jones 580, Dave Fox 580, Bily Vierkandt 604.

THURS/FRI NIGHT LADIES Week 26 Division 1 Northwest Communications ......... 112 Amery Fire Department ..................89 Chet Johnson Drug .............................87 Division 2 Club 53 ...................................................114 Better Self Wellness ........................107 Carlson SV ............................................. 91 High Games: April Boe 195-191- 154, Linda Mullendore 180-171-158, Becky Ausen 174-154, Jess Sine 172- 162, Arica Boudreau 165-151, Anne Wollan 164-162, Andrea Karpenski 161, Jodi Chelberg 160-150, Katie Lauterbach 159, Shelby Cockrell 158, Gail Peterson 157-151, Bev Gorres 156, Sherry Martin 153, Karen Gorres 150. High Series: April Boe 540, Linda Mullendore 509, Jodi Chelberg 455, Jess Sine 455, Becky Ausen 449, Arica Boudreau 447, Katie Lauterbach 446, Sherry Martin 446, Anne Wollan 446, Gail Peterson 441, Andrea Karpenski 434.

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MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 26 of 29 LakePlace.com .................................... 61 Bowlin Buddies .................................... 61 Spare Time Bowl .................................57 Clear Lake Auto .................................. 54 Countyline Dairy .................................46 Austad’s Super Valu .......................... 45 Little Debbies ......................................40 Becker’s Trucking ................................32 High Games: Mitzi Hawkins 236-221, Shannon Bents 203, Judy Ullom 199, Debbie Anderson 195, Michelle Hollister 194, Deanne Moravitz 193, Renee Glowe 193-184, Katie Husnick 190, Ashley Callin 188.

Happy 80th Birthday Mom! Love your kids, grandbabies, family and friends

Roger Schramski is turning 85!

Come celebrate with us! Sunday, March 15 1 pm – 4 pm Vance Creek Town Hall • Reeve, WI No Gifts Please

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