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SPORTS: Warrior Girls continue winning streak PAGE 23

Public input gathered on proposed ‘road diet’

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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‘No one fights alone’ Left to right, Ethan Smith, Lexi Thompson, Emily Smith and Ben Smith help sell apparel during last week’s Takedown Cancer event at Amery High School. The event was held in conjunction with Amery’s wrestling match against St. Croix Central. Organizers Aimee and Tom Smith report the the event raised over $4,000 for the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund.

City administrator gets retroactive raise

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

After a series of closed door meetings to discuss Amery City Adminstrator’s Darcy Long’s performance, the city council voted 5-1 Wednesday to give him a 2.5% pay increase.

Alderman Tim Strohbusch cast the lone dissenting vote.

The pay increase is retroactive to June 15, 2016 and Long is under contract to the city until April of 2018.

Long’s performance evaluation was the topic of at least five closed sessions dating back to June 1, 2016.

The topic was discussed at the regular July council meeting as well

as a special council meeting July 14, where the statute used to justify the closed session changed from “considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation” to “consider dismissal, demotion or discipline of any public employee.”

Before Wednesday’s meeting, the last time Long’s performance evaluation was discussed by the full council was Aug. 22. The statute used to justify the closed session returned to “considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation.”

Mayor Kay Erickson, who did not SEE RAISE PAGE 2

Officials from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) held a public information meeting Thursday to answer questions on a proposed road diet that would span the entire length of Amery’s Highway 46, from York Park on the North to Snow Street on the south. Sixteen community members and business owners were in attendance.

A ‘road diet’ would reduce Amery’s four lanes of traffic down to three; one lane in each direction with a center left turn lane, leaving the footprint and width of the road untouched. The nearest similar project happened in Barron several years ago.

Amery’s design would also include features like a bike lane and curb bump-outs at downtown crosswalks.

During the meeting, held at City Hall, DOT officials offered a brief presentation on the plan, including a video demonstration of what traffic flow would look like before and after a road diet implementation.

Several business owners expressed concern over the bump-outs and any reduction in parking, which DOT officials said was an optional part of the design.

Speaking on behalf of snowplow drivers, Assistant SEE DIET PAGE 2

City forms new ‘Tourism Commission’

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

In accordance with laws set forth in Act 55, the City of Amery formed a state-mandated tourism commission last week.

Added as a ‘New Business’ item to the agenda, the new would be responsible for recommending the city’s Room Tax rate, and partner with a designated local non-profit to spend 70 percent of those funds toward tourism-related activities.

The council was given short notice to review the details of the new commission, and began a lengthy discussion as to the new group’s makeup.

By statute, the commission must be

made up of four to six members. City Administration proposed to the council would include the City Administrator, the City Clerk-Treasurer, one hotel/motel representative, and the President and Past-President of the Amery Community Club. It was proposed that the city would then partner with the local Amery Community Club as the non-profit of choice.

A lengthy discussion ensued over the six members.

Alderwoman Julie Reimenscheider voiced frustration over the discussion.

“I feel like this is sloppy and maybe we should not vote on it tonight. To get it written the way it should be, and then it can come up at the next SEE TOURISM PAGE 2

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DIET: DOT will request grant funding as soon as February 2017 for proposed 2020 project FROM PAGE ONE

Public Works Director Chanz Green went on record as saying he is not ‘for’ the bump outs as far as plowing is concerned, but he is ‘pro pedestrian safety.’

Business owners also expressed concern over the timeline of the project, given discussions during Wednesday’s City Council meeting of replacing city sewer along Keller Ave. at the same time.

City Administrator Darcy Long clarified that city officials had been informed prior to the information meeting that the scope of the project only involved a light milling, resurfacing and restriping—all paid for through state safety grants. As such, an entire re-do of the road infrastructure would be entirely at city cost, and not likely.

Several business owners and citizens commended and thanked DOT officials for the proposed plan, calling it a smart design, and a long-overdue change to solve some of Amery’s pedestrian safety concerns.

In their research, project officials deduced that an Amery road diet would have a positive impact on safety, traffic calming, crosswalk locations, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Analysis also concluded the project would have a neutral impact in areas like parking, average daily traffic, access density and road geometry.

The project is being managed entirely by the DOT. Officials will begin applying for funding for the project as soon as this February, with a forecasted implementation of 2020.

TOURISM: Six-member commission will meet quarterly

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Sixteen community members and citizens attended the DOT’s Thursday meeting on a proposed road diet.

RAISE: Mayor says Administrator’s dismissal would have cost the city ‘an incredible amount of money’

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meeting. Is there any reason why this has to be hurried? We just heard about it now. I thought we would introduce it tonight and talk about it at the next meeting. Clearly we never have this kind of discussion on other things.”

Administrator Long said that he had a bill for an ad that would go unpaid until the new commission was formed, putting pressure on the council to act promptly.

At Alderman Strohbusch’s suggestion, a member of the Amery Economic Development was added to the mix.

The council agreed to substitute one member of the Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) for the Amery Community Club Past-President.

Long says the group will meet quarterly to discuss tourism-related matters. Alderwoman Julie Reimenschneider agreed to sit on the commission for a term of one year.

have a vote on the motion, told the Free Press she was “disappointed” by the discussion in the closed session and says that the Long’s performance evaluation was not a major factor in the council’s decision.

Erickson later said the determining factor was money.

“It would have cost the city an incredible amount of money to dismiss him (Long),” the mayor said.

“No matter what I said, it wasn’t going to change anyone’s mind,” Erickson said of the closed session.

Erickson said the council settled on the 2.5 percent pay raise

for Long because “that was the raise that was given to all department heads.”

The mayor summed up the matter of Long’s evaluation by

‘No matter what I said, it wasn’t going to change anyone’s mind.’

Kay Erickson Mayor of Amery saying “he’s still employed by the city and I’m still the mayor.”

Now that the council has acted on Long’s performance evalua-

tion, the Free Press has made a request under Wisconsin’s Open Records Law to obtain all records since January 1, 2016, related to city administrator Darcy Long used by the City and City Council for staff management planning, including performance evaluations, judgments, or recommendations concerning future salary adjustments or other wage treatments, management bonus plans, promotions, job assignments, letters of reference, or other comments or ratings relating to the city administrator. The request includes all minutes and other records from any closed-session meetings at which the subjects referenced above were discussed.

School moves to discontinue STEP

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Members of the Amery School Board voted unanimously voted to discontinue the state sponsored Senior Tax Exchange Program (STEP) during the December school board meeting.

STEP has historically offered incentives for those 55 and older throughout Wisconsin to volunteer with their local school districts in exchange for up to $431 in property tax credit.

As discussed during the November meeting of the Amery School Board, the program had recently come under fire by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

District Financial Manager, Twilia Sikkink, explains, “The IRS’s issue with the

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100 Years Young Dr. Michael Marra celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends this Sunday at Evergreen Village. Dr. Marra moved to Amery from Brooklyn, New York, and was a Doctor for many years in the community, starting in the 1950s until he retired in 1979. Marra shared his secret to a long healthy life during an interview with the Free Press in March. “Being interested in things,” he says.

“That’s all.” And through a big New York grin he adds, “Never…give…up!” Here he poses with his sons Tom Marra (left) and John Marra (right).

program is that you can’t volunteer and also get paid. So if we pay [volunteers] they need to be on the payroll and collect payroll tax. That wouldn’t be so bad, except then they become an employee.”

Board members discussed frustration with the dilemma, calling STEP a valid and worthwhile program. The program was initially promoted by the state, and has routinely had 10-15 enrollees at Amery since it began in 2008.

Darin Van Blaricom said he’d made attempts to contact Senators Johnson and Baldwin on the matter, but without success.

“If anyone could run interference with the IRS, you’d think it would be them,” he added. “But we’re certainly not a strong enough entity to take on the IRS.”

‘Friends’ host successful First Hike “Weather was beautiful and fun was had by all!,” reports Bill Zager, President of Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. Zager says their annual ‘First Hike,’ held on January 1 had 21 participates who racked up a total 143 miles, eleven miles by Skies, 44 miles by Hike and 88 miles by Fat Bike. Zager says the complete length of the trail was used by participants during the event.

Fat Bikes reported the trail is in BEST possible conditions. Hiking and Skiing conditions are also good, but no set tracks yet.

The group looks forward to their next event, the Candlelight Ski - Fat Bike starting in Amery, Jan. 28, 2017.

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Prairie Fire Children’s Theater presents Amery youth in a presentation of ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ Performances are Friday at 7 and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Amery High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 in advance at Chet’s or the Amery Middle and Intermediate School Offices, or $6 at the door.

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JANUARY 14 Rally for Ryan A full day of events is planned to benefit Ryan Schnell, 38, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at a young age, but has recently developed into glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive brain cancer.

Although deemed incurable, Ryan will be fighting it through chemotheraphy and radiation.

Ryan’s wife, Michelle, has taken a leave of abscence from her job to take care of Ryan and deliver their second child.

To offset a growing list of medical and living expenses, the public is invited to join in a children’s carnival from 2 o 5 p.m. and a spaghetti supper (free will donation) from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Event will also include a silent auction, drawings, live auction and raffles.

All events will take place at the Clayton School.

A fund has been set up at Citizens State Bank in Clayton under the Ryan Schnell Benefit Account.

JANUARY 19 Historical Society Meeting The Amery Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, January 19 in the lower level of the Amery Public Library beginning at 5 p.m. Activities for 2017 along with the upcoming spring election of officers, and input from those attending the meeting are on the agenda.

Handicapped accessible. All those interested in local history are encouraged to attend.

JANUARY 20 & 21 Church of Felons Church Of Felons is the captivating true story of four multi-offense felons from Polk County, Wis. who have lived a life of addiction, crime, and destruction until their choices caught up with them. A felony conviction remains on their record for life, unless it’s overturned… which, in Polk County is a long shot.

Amery Congregational Church, East Immanuel Lutheran Church, Clear Lake/ Amery Police Departments & Amery Community Education are sponsoring two screenings of the fi lm, January 20 and 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Amery High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6

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Newly elected officials Judge Jeffery Anderson swore in a new slate of elected officials on the morning of January 3. The brief ceremony was held at the Polk County Courthouse. Left to right are County Clerk Sharon Jorgenson, Register of Deeds Sally Spanel, Treasurer Amanda Nissen, Branch 2 Judge Jeffery Anderson, and District Attorney Jeff Kemp.

p.m. Tickets are $5, available at Chet’s or online at churchoffelons.com/tickets.

Learn to Ice Fish A free learn to ice fish session for families will be held Friday, January 20 at the DNR Service Center at 801 W. Maple Stree in Spooner from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is geared toward beginning anglers of all ages and children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will learn basic ice fishing skills, how to dress for ice fishing, fish identification, fi lleting your catch and ice safety. Attendees will then have an opportunity to ice fish on Spooner Lake on Saturday January 21, 9 am – noon. Register by January 14.

Call Amos for details, 715-6452526.

The Youth In Harmony Festival is a one day festival for grades 6 through college. This years festival is at Amery High School on January 28th 2017.

Students will learn about close harmony and enjoy the music of some top notch teaching quartets. They will then perform a free concert at 4:30 that afternoon. The concert should last about one hour.

Registration is between 8:30 and 9am. Cost $10 per student.

Registration includes: Music, Learning Tracks (when available), Lunch, Snack, T-Shirt.

Please note: If your student has special dietary needs.....a sack lunch should be brought to the event.More information available at www.youthinharmonyfestival.org.

Candlelight Ski

JANUARY 23 Tips for Genealogical Research Tips for Genealogical Research will be offered by teh Polk County Genealogical Society from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ravenholdt Family Research Center at the Luck Library and Museum in Luck.

JANUARY 23 Sign Making Class Join the Amery Area Community Center at 6 p.m. on January 23rd for a Sign Making Class. Everything needed to create your masterpiece is provided and you don’t have to be “crafty” to participate. The cost is $25 and checks should be made out to Lisa Moggo and sent to the Community Center

by January 19th.

JANUARY 28 Youth in Harmony

Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail will host a Candlelight ski or snowshoe event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning at Soo Line Park in Amery. Luminaries will light the way to County Road C, a four mile round trip. Stargazing will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and fat biking will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. 2017 State Trail Passes are required for those 16 and over who are biking or skiing. Passes available at the event.

JANUARY 30 Long Term Care Planning Join the ADRC for a presentation on Long Term Care Planning at the Community Center on Monday, January 30 from 1-2 p.m. at the Amery Area Community Center. The seminar is open too the public and free of charge. Register by calling 715268-6605. Refreshments will be available.

ONGOING Pickleball Open gym will be held for pickleball players throughout the winter beginning in November. The High School gym will be open for playing on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 8 p.m.

Cost is free. Inexperienced players welcome.

Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery. Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.

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Boys and Girls in grades 4-12 and their families can enjoy supervised free-play basketball on Sundays from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Amery Middle School Gym through March 12. Event is free. (Use north doors, closed Dec. 25 and Jan 1)

Open studio Mondays Bring your art supplies and equipment to artZ for an extra bit of guidance during ‘Open studio Mondays,’ every 4th Monday of the month at artZ Gallery in Amery. Get guidance and creative support in finishing your paintings, pastels and mixed media projects.

Cost is $5.00, open 10:30 to 4.

Song Circlde Song Circle meets the second Sunday of every month at the St. Croix Falls Public Libraryn(230 S. Washington, St. Croix Falls, Wis.) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call Lia Falls, 715-501-4487.

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A flame for the cold

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JANUARY 10, 2017

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Our mild winter disappeared last month when reality reared its ugly head and old school cold temperatures returned to the area.

We all knew it was bound to happen. After all, who sings a song about a rainy Christmas such as we enjoyed this year?

That’s right – no one. And we really didn’t enjoy it either. No one dreams of showers on Christmas Day. The cold weather has been a welcome boon to ice fishermen who have been patiently waiting to get out on the ice to do battle with the fish.

Hats off to those who brave the weather to take care of business. me if I simply make the Publisher Forgive “hats off” gesture, most of the Tom Stangl body’s heat escapes through the head.

With the cold weather, many people have been spending more time indoors.

Some look at seed catalogs and plan for the spring, which seems far away right now. Others prepare for their income taxes, a rather unpleasant, but essential task. Some read, others binge watch television, play games or find any diversion to distract yourself from the fact that you can’t really go outside.

I’m reading.

I recently finished the novel “The Flame Bearer” by Bernard Cornwell. This is the 10th novel in the series that follows the adventures of Uthred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon warrior raised

by Vikings in the kingdoms that would eventually become England. The series is set in the late ninth century, during and after the reign of Alfred the Great.

I love my old friend Uthred. He was born a Christian, raised a pagan and eventually comes to serve Alfred and his children in their efforts to expel the Vikings from England. Uthred wants to win back his childhood home of Bebbanburg, and finally gets the chance in this latest novel.

In this novel, Uthred is an old, but still formidable warrior. He reminisces throughout the book about people he has known, loved and fought against in his life.

There is a passage where Uthred talks about the transformation and indoctrination of boys to men. Young boys hear the heroic tales, learn how to fight with wooden swords and shields and eventually are taken to a battlefield.

This is when everything becomes real.

Uthred says “We are almost men, not quite warriors, and on some fateful day we meet an enemy for the first time and we hear the chants of battle, the threatening clash of blades on shields, and we begin to learn that the poets are wrong and that the proud songs lie.”

“You will not say how you are haunted by the faces of the men you killed, how in their last gasp of life they sought your pity and you had none. You will not speak of the boys who died screaming for their mothers while you twisted a blade in their guts and snarled your scorn into their ears. You will not confess that you wake in the night, covered in sweat, heart hammering, shrinking from the memories. You will not talk of that, because that is the horror, and the horror is held in the heart’s hoard, a secret, and to admit it is to admit fear, and we are warriors.”

In my opinion, no one can turn a phrase like Cornwell.

I hope you find a good way to use the confinement time of January.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

I love you, believe you, and am here for you Sexual assault is a difficult topic to speak about. It is another area in which we need to communicate the dangers to our children. A co-worker asked me to watch ‘The Hunting Grounds’ and view a music video by Lady Gaga, ‘Til It Happens To You.’ Afterwards, I was upset and disgusted. I became more upset with many aspects after the assault.

Local It also made me think; what if it Voices happens to someJoe Vierkandt, one I know, hence the title of this.

Amery Assist.

What can I do?

Police Chief What should I say? It made me reflect as an officer, did I do everything I could for the victim?

In February, Officer Zacharias and I will be speaking to Amery Seniors about sexual assault on college campus. I found statistics of sexual assault on campus differed from 1 in 5 women to 1 in

51. Despite the large difference in statistics, I am still concerned with the possibility of 4 women in our senior class being sexually assaulted at college. The Hunting Grounds is a fi lm that is promoting honorable change whether it is taken as a documentary or fi lm.

Sexual assault is any forced or coerced sexual intercourse or contact. It is a crime of violence in which assailants, whether known to the victim or not, are motivated by a desire to humiliate and/ or exert power over the victim.

It is any sexual contact without consent. 80-90% of victims knew their assailant. Many offenders manipulate the issue of alcohol.

Most victims of sexual assault are under the age of 25 when they are first assaulted. Most times a weapon is not used. 70% of victims on campus had no physical injury.

Unfortunately, few victims report sexual assault and even less immediately. Common reasons are fear of retaliation, self-blame/ shame, disbelief, loss of privacy,

denial or suppression of feelings and feeling helpless. A victim stated, if the public was more accepting, open, and supportive; victims may feel it easier to report the incident. Many times after reporting, the victim is treated worse due to social stigmas of rape. In the Hunting Grounds fi lm, victims were re-victimized by perpetrators, the schools, police and prosecutors. I was ashamed at the system in place for the victims. It doesn’t matter what she was wearing, if she’d been drinking, dancing provocatively, or if she knew the perpetrator! Consent is what matters.

Please assist in ending the stigma of sexual assault. It’s on us to stop sexual assault, to get in the way before it happens, to get a friend home safe, to not blame the victim. It’s on us to look out for each other and not look the other way. It’s on us to stand up, step in and take responsibility.

Take care and God bless.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR How safe is our democracy?

To the Editor, “Democracy is a superior form of government because it best constrains the abuse of power—a manifestation of original sin.”

I appreciate that definition by John J. Hamre because it best connects Christianity, the Bible and the politics that goes with the process of governing.

I have long assumed that democracy is not only a superior form of government but also the safest form of government. I am asking myself, however, after the recent presidential election, a pregnant question, namely: how safe is our democracy? Is it more fragile than we had supposed? The answer is probably a resounding YES. I hope I am wrong about this but could it be that our nation is in greater danger now than ever before, save the eve of our Civil War? A disturbing question

follows: What can happen when large numbers of voters cast their votes out of a mindset of fear, irrationality, anger and just plain ignorance—including not knowing what they do not know?

Could this help to explain what happened in our recent election?

Is our democracy vulnerable to disintegration in the context of such a dangerously negative mind-set/ prejudgment?

Will our democracy survive this second decade of the 21st century?

God help us! Amen.

Andrew J. Tetzlaff Korean War Veteran Pastor since 1959

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Proposes changes to referendum To the Editor, The residents of the amery school district should demand more controls regarding the proposed $1.9 Million increase in the annual operating tax levy.

The Amery School Board on January 16, 2017 will be acting on a proposed resolution to ANNUALY increase the real estate tax operating levy to provide for an additional $1.9 million dollars for operations each year. The board and administration has stated that this money is ESTIMATED to be used annually as follows: (a) $550,000 for staff needs; (b) $500,000 for technology needs; (c) $150,000 for curriculum resources and ;( d) $700,000 for deferred maintenance.

I agree with the administration and board that this is the time to direct a portion of taxes to provide operating funds so they can provide for more educational opportunities for the students to better be prepared to enter the job market after graduation.

The proposed $1.9 million operating tax levy increase does not restrict money to be specifically used for deferred maintenance. I would recommend that instead of allowing all the $1.9 million to be used for any operating purpose that a separate $4.0 million bond issue be issued to provide restricted funds for the estimated $5.0 million dollar deferred maintenance that the board has identified that needs to be completed in the future. The annual debt service cost for a ten year bond would be approximately $200,000 a year leaving $1.7 million of the proposed tax levy increase for operations.

The proposed operating levy increase is forever and the funds can be used for any purpose. The board and administration members probably will change in the future and the operating funds may not be used to upgrade the school’s buildings and equipment.

The board and administration has mentioned that in a few years there will be more operating funds available when more bonds are paid off. It is very important to use a bond issue to make sure the school buildings and equipment are taken care of.

If the board does not want to use a bond issue to restrict $200,000 a year to pay back the $4.0 million dollar bond used for deferred maintenance then I would recommend a no vote for the $1.9 million proposed increase in the operating tax levy.

Dennis Carson, CPA Black Brook, Wis.

Why is DNR rejecting climate change?

To the Editor, Year¹s end brought the disturbing news that the Wisconsin DNR has eliminated language on its web pages referring to human causes of climate change.

On its Great Lakes page, the DNR has newly included this disingenuous language: “…as it has done throughout the centuries, the earth is going through a change. The reasons for this change at this particular time in the earth¹s long history are being debated and researched by academic entities outside the Department of Natural Resources.

But international “academic entities,” i.e., climate scientists, are telling us that the debate is over: human agency in climate change is established beyond a reasonable doubt.

Bill Davis, head of the Madison chapter of the Sierra Club, has commented that the DNR’s latest refusal of the evidence of climate science is “unfortunate but not surprising ‹ they¹ve been doing it pretty much since Walker got into office.”

The Wisconsin state government’s rejection of climate science fits a concerted widespread climate change denial on the part of prominent GOP political figures, including the President-Elect.

The poster child for outright antagonism toward climate science is Mr. Trump’s pick for Environmental Protection Agency head, Scott Pruitt, a climate change denier and friend of the oil and gas industry who has actually sued the EPA several times.

Trump¹s choice of Exxon-Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson

as Secretary of State clearly will do nothing to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels in time to avert the worst consequences of global climate change. This comes at a time when Exxon is under investigation for withholding from the public what it already knew years ago about the dangers of climate change.

These nominees must be blocked. Under the proposed Trump cabinet, we are all endangered species.

Thomas R. Smith River Falls, Wis.

Dishonest Donald To the Editor, Now that Dishonest Donald won what is Dishonest Donald going to do? Dishonest Donald is not going to appoint a special prosecutor because Dishonest Donald knows there is no case. Dishonest Donald knew this a long time ago.

Dishonest Donald is not going to sue the women that accused him of sexual improprieties because Dishonest Donald knew that could only result in a loss for Dishonest Donald.

Dishonest Donald will do everything Dishonest Donald can do to get the sanctions lifted from Russia. Why is Dishonest Donald so determined to lift these sanctions from Russia? Could it be that Dishonest Donald & Putin are working on a deal that will make both of them billions of dollars & the sanctions are in the way?

The history of tax cuts To the Editor, The surplus in the fiscal 2001 federal budget was $127 billion. The 2010 budget had a budget deficit of 1.3 trillion. The long term national debt more than doubled from $5.6 trillion in 2000 to 13.6 trillion in 2010 mostly under Bush’s watch. Source/ Economic Policy Institute.

The Bush tax cuts did not create a job bonanza for the middle-class workers. The job growth between 2000 and 2007 was the weakest in any business cycle since the 1950s; Note: Bill Clinton Presidency in which he raised Taxes on the rich there was Historic Job Growth and a surplus in the budget. Under Bush one in every three manufacturing jobs were lost, one in every four goods producing jobs were lost and 900 thousand construction jobs lost in the recession that followed. The middle class has fallen way behind and is falling faster every year as wealth has been transferred to those at the very top.

Trump the President elects administration is loaded with billionaires that benefitted enormously from these tax breaks, while the rest of us keep falling behind. Trumps program of big tax breaks is going to bury us in even more debt and with Republicans having complete control of the Government they will used that argument to reduce Social Security, Medicare and every other program that benefits the middle class and the poor.

Just for a start, say good bye low prices for energy, your household electric bill, gasoline, to heat your home. Trumps team member Rex Tillerson Exon Mobil’s ex CEO & THE OIL CARTEL agreeing to limit supply of oil is already causing prices of energy to rise. So Much for the Free Market, expect this type of Crony Capitalism from all of Trumps Cabinet Members. Make America Great Again! I ask for who?

Matt Charbonneau Balsam Lake, Wis.

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To the Editor, The Amery Area Food Pantry would like to THANK the community of Amery for so graciously supporting the pantry throughout the year. The generosity of our area churches, businesses, service organizations, and so many

Dennis Klinkhamer Clear Lake, Wis.

We hope that 2017 will be a year that’s full of many blessings for our community.

individuals helps us to continue to provide not only food items, but personal and household items, as well, to over 150 families each month in the Amery School District.

We would also like to THANK the many faithful volunteers who help us in SO many ways. You are truly a blessing to us!

Shirley Klopotek / Cheryl Bowman Executive Directors Amery Area Food Pantry

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Rape at Amery house party puts two behind bars

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Two St. Croix County men have been sentenced for their roles in a sexual assault of a 14-year-old female, which reportedly occurred during an underage drinking party on September 1, 2014 in the City of Amery.

Multiple witnesses reported both enforcement.

For his role in the sexual assault, Perry and Hogland having sex with and restraining an extremely intox- Hoglund pled no contest to 2nd degree icated 14-year-old female in the base- sexual assault of a child in April of this ment of the home. One witness said he year.

During the December 28 sentencing tried to stop the men, but was assaulted. The victim, too, recounted trying of the men, the homeowners described to push both Hoglund and Perry away. returning home with their three A later fight between Hogland, Perry, school-age children, and the state that it was in. Their recently and another man caused remodeled and once coma loud disturbance at the fortable home smelled of residence, and led to many urine and alcohol, with of the partygoers fleeing condoms and blood strewn the scene. Hoglund and throughout.

Perry reportedly stole a “Having to explain to video game console from our kids what happened the home before also fleehas changed how we do ing. The pair were apprethings. Our kids used to hended a short time later bring other kids over, it when they got into an auto was a fun spot. They don’t accident in St. Croix Counbring friends over anyty. more,” they said.

Many of the other parThe victim’s mother, tygoers were also apwho has lost her job beprehended when police Victim’s Mother cause of the stress associresponded to the disturated with the incident, adbance at the home. The dressed the perpetrators family was notified of the in a tearful statement, deincident a short time later.

DNA evidence recovered during an scribing her daughter who was once an examination of the victim pointed to A/B student.

“She once was a vibrant, caring over both Perry and Hoglund.

Perry, now 20, had been released achiever, on the honor roll. She had on bond after being charged and has goals. You took all of that away from since moved to Texas. Perry admitted her,” she said, describing a long list of to having sex with the victim but had new normal behaviors including panic limited criminal history leading up to attacks, anxiety, not being able to sleep the incident. Perry pled no contest to alone, nightmares, failing grades, trutwo of eight original charges in May of ancy, troubled friendships, and drug this year; first-degree sexual assault use.

In handing down his sentences, and burglary (party to a crime).

“Your daughter is going to have a Unlike Perry, Hoglund, now 24, has a significant criminal history along life sentence,” remarked Judge Jeffery with a track record of disregard for Anderson. “No matter what I do today, law enforcement. Charges leading up there is no perfect answer for anybody. to the incident include robbery, posses- Lives have been forever changed.”

Judge Anderson ultimately sension of paraphernalia, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct. While on tenced Demetrius Hoglund to 20 of bond, Hoglund accumulated five addi- the maximum 40 year sentence, intional felony fi les in St. Croix County, cluding ten years incarceration and including one involving a 2015 assault an additional ten years of extended that required him to be tased by law supervision. Hoglund must also regis-

ter as a sex offender for life, and share more than $8,000 in restitution toward cleaning the Amery home and cost of the stolen property.

Perry received a lighter sentence, but will be on a tight leash for the next five years. He received an imposed and stayed prison sentence of five years incarceration and 5 years extended

‘She once was a vibrant, caring over achiever, on the honor roll.

She had goals.

You took all of that away from her.’

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Kevin Perry, 20, awaits sentencing after pleading no contest to charges of first degree sexual assault and burglary (party to a crime). Perry will spend the next nine months in Polk County Jail for his role in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in 2014.

The owners of the residence, along with their three children, were away at the time of the incident.

An acquaintance of the family, then 19-year-old Dominick Kruse, entered the home while the family was away.

Kruse reportedly invited at least a dozen individuals into the residence throughout the evening, the majority being underage minors as young as 14.

At some point in the evening, then 18-year-old Kevin Perry II of River Falls and 23-year-old Demetrius Hoglund of New Richmond came to the home.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Jan. 3, 2017 Scott P. Adkins, 29, N. St. Paul, MN, passing vehicle indicating left turn, $213.10.

Brent G. Berg, 39, Frederic, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Michael S. Bielmeier, 24, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Robert C. Carlson, 54, Balsam Lake, dog running at large, $100.

Zacharia A. Cherry, 25, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Derek M. Chock, 21, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (40-44 mph), $452.50.

Rosa M. Compton, 42, Milltown, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Taylor L. Frisle, 24, Star Prairie, failure to keep vehicle under control,

$213.10.

Christopher R. Galka, 41, Star Prairie, OU, $200.

Paul W. Hawkins, 34, Columbia Heights, MN, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Doan M. Hoang, 41, Rice Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Daniel S. Lehner, 16, Centuria, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Paul C. Lodahl, 36, Stillwater, MN, operate unregistered truck (<=10,000 lbs.), $200.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Ridge D. Mosay, 26, Balsam Lake, deviating from lane of traffic, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50.

James M. Myer, 30, New Richmond, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Bridgette M. Parenteau, 32, Amery, exceeding speed zones (35-39 mph), $358.

Desire M. Petersen, 43, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Allison K. Rider, 18, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Alex J. Running, 21, Star Prairie, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Sean M. Skinner, 38, Woodbury, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Seth P. Sullivan, 18, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Johnathon B. Will, 30, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

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Demetrius Hoglund, 24, appears for sentencing on charges of 2nd degree sexual assault of a child. Hoglund pled no contest to the charges which stem from his role in the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in 2014.

supervision for each of his charges, which he’ll avoid as long as he can stay out of trouble for the next five years. He did receive a nine month jail sentence, however, which he began serving December 28. Perry must also register as a sex offender for the next 15 years.

Dominick Kruse, who initially trespassed into the home, pled guilty to criminal trespass in June of 2015 but was granted a Deferred Judgment of Conviction in the matter. Kruse was given up to 30 months to pay $3,000 in restitution, or face additional court action.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, January 9, 2016 Mellody J. Rohrer, 35, Amery was arrested on January 5 for probation hold.

Janis D. Howie, 23, Balsam Lake was arrested on January 1 for a probation hold.

Alexander L. Stockland, 18, Balsam Lake was arrested on January 2 for probation hold.

Kevin G. Lundequam, 43, Danbury was arrested on January 4 for a Washburn County warrant and a DOC warrant.

Jared D. Tober, 31, Grantsburg was arrested on January 5 for a bond violation.

Jacob J. Draves, 30, Balsam Lake was arrested on January 5 for domestic disorderly conduct, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Consuelo M. King, 43, Balsam Lake was arrested on January 1 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.

Daniel K. Richter, 21, Osceola was arrested on January 1 for pos-

session of drug paraphernalia.

Jeremy P. Richter, 26, Eau Claire was arrested on January 1 for possession of THC (2nd).

Alexander L. Stockland, 18, Balsam Lake was arrested on January 2 for probation hold and bail jumping.

Clayton J. Seul, 42, Amery was arrested on January 2 for simple battery, disorderly conduct, marijuana possession (2nd) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Amanda S. Deming, 36, Centuria was arrested on January 5 for possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor bail jumping, Polk County warrant (failure to appear) and St. Croix County warrant (failure to appear).

These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint or formal charge, which may be amended by the district attorney.

As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

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Thin ice claims life of Rice Lake man, investigation continues Rice Lake, Wis.—A missing persons investigation turned into a recovery mission over the weekend in Barron County, when a stray helmet pointed searchers to the icey waters of Rice Lake.

On Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 8:54 a.m. the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a possible missing person that may be on a snowmobile.

Deputies responded to the residence of the missing person just north of Rice Lake and did not locate the subject but the snowmobile was missing. A search of the area lakes and trail was conducted.

At 9:48 a.m. a friend out looking for the missing person did report a snowmobile helmet on the ice by the Stump Lake Bridge north of Rice Lake.

Deputies from the Sheriff’s Department along with the Rice Lake Police Department, WI State Patrol, Rice Lake Fire Department, LMC Ambulance and WI DNR responded to the scene.

The Chetek Fire Department Dive team was also called to the scene.

Rice Lake Fire deployed firefighters in cold water suits into the water near the bridge and they did locate a snowmobile in the water. The DNR then used their ROV, an underwater remote controlled video submarine to look for the missing person.

About 11:15 a.m. the ROV did locate a body and fire personnel from Rice Lake and Chetek Fire removed him from the water.

The deceased snowmobiler was identified as Todd Kane, 42 from

Rice Lake.

Kane was an employee of Don Johnson Motors of Rice Lake.

No further information has been released as to the cause of the accident.

The case remains under investigation by the Barron County Medical Examiner’s Office, the WI DNR and the Barron County Sheriff’s Department.

Right, crews work to recover the body of missing Todd Kane of Rice Lake, who was pulled from the ice after going missing while on his snowmobile.

Photo by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department.

Barron woman dies in one-vehicle crash A Barron woman lost her life in a one-vehicle accident that remains under investigation this week.

On Friday January 6, 2017 at

9:05pm the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a car vs. tree accident at the intersection of 10 ½ Ave and 13th St, south

of Barron.

Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Gold Cross Ambulance and Barron Fire Department responded.

Upon arrival deputies located a lone female occupant, Kerensa Davenport, 44 of Barron deceased in the car.

Initial investigation shows that the vehicle was travelling east on 10 ½ Ave and failed to stop for a stop sign at 13th Street, went off the road and struck a tree. The driver was not wearing a seat belt.

The Barron County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Barron County Sheriff’s Department are still investigating this accident.

Left, the scene of a one-vehicle crash that claimed the life of Kerensa Davenport, 44 of Barron. The crash occurred Friday night south of Barron. Photo courtesy of the Barron County Sheriff’s Department.

Amery Police Report 12/30/2016 – 1/5/2017 12/30/16, 10:04PM, Welfare check 12/30/16, 10:45PM, Report of threats 12/30/16, 11:01PM, Missing person 12/30/16, 11:02PM, Report of battery 12/31/16, 02:00PM, Mental health call 12/31/16, 04:25PM, Assist citizen 12/31/16, 05:18PM, Assist citizen/keep the peace call 01/01/17, 01:59AM, Animal control call 01/01/17, 03:58AM, Assist public works 01/01/17, 05:15AM, Assist other agency 01/02/17, 12:33PM, Mental health disturbance 01/02/17, 03:25PM, Welfare check

01/02/17, 09:20PM, Assist other agency 01/03/17, 10:27AM, Mental health call 01/03/17, 12:30PM, Mental health call 01/03/17, 01:50PM, Traffic complaint 01/03/17, 06:15PM, Assist other agency 01/05/17, 12:14PM, Harassment report 01/05/17, 05:02PM, Traffic complaint 01/05/17, 05:39PM, Assist other agency 01/05/17, 06:11PM, Assist with child custody issue 01/05/17, 07:25PM, Probation violation arrest 01/05/17, 11:51PM, Juvenile call Arrests: Melody Rohrer, 35 of Amery, Probation Violation

Polk County Marriage Licenses Monday, January 9, 2017 John Edward Bibeau Jr. and Alyse Anne Luther were issued a marriage license on December 26, 2016.

Ian Phillip Dawson and Sarah Elizabeth Reese were issued a marriage license on December 27, 2016.

Benjamin Jacob Grimsby and Allison Kylie Larson were issued a marriage license on December 28, 2016.

John Thomas Kratz and Regina Helen Olson were issued a marriage license on January 2, 2017.

David Paul Richter and Lavonne Marlene Downing were issued a marriage license on January 2, 2017.

Adam Walker Hornstein and Gabriel Lee Cayabyab were issued a marriage license on January 4, 2017.

Daniel William Turner and Ashley Marie Tenold were issued a marriage license on January 4, 2017.

Austin Joel Blomberg and Eileen Elizabeth Collins were issued a marriage license on January 5, 2017.

Father of three arrested in marijuana growing operation

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Osceola man was arrested December 29 when officers executed a search warrant and found a significant marijuana growing operation at the home.

According to reports, 33-year-old Kevin J. Palmer was home at the time with his grandparents and three minor children.

Authorities reported an overwhelming smell of marijuana as they entered the residence.

Palmer Authorities recovered 253 grams of marijuana from the home, including 41 plants, along with three

more plants in a detached garage. Reports also say that part of the recovery included packaged processed marijuana, along with several empty bags from Colorado.

Paraphernalia, including a pipe and a scale were also recovered.

Palmer has a previous felony level marijuana conviction from Washington State.

He was arrested for possession with intent, manufacturing marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.

Palmer was charged with two Class H felonies related to his intent to deliver, each punishable with up to $10,000 in fines and six years imprisonment.

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100 Years Ago January 4, 1917

not be held this year, the city crew will pickup Christmas trees, which are placed by the road on Friday, Jan. 7.

The “Burning of the Greens” was canceled this year by the Amery Community Club over concern for air pollution.

A. R. Sjobeck & Bro. Clothing Another firm that recently came to Amery is A. R. Sjobeck & Bro. Early in the spring of 1916 this firm bought the tailoring and clothing store of O. Madson, who had conducted this establishment for more than ten years.

Upon taking possession, the firm greatly enlarged the scope of the business and its clothing, tailoring and gents furnishing departments are now equal to any found in this section of the state.

January 13, 1972 Burglars Thwarted at Fennern Jewelry Store

95 Years Ago January 12, 1922 Fatal Accident in Woods Chas J. Anderson of Joel was instantly killed Saturday morning at the Savord lumber camps near Ladysmith.

According to reports, Mr. Anderson was engaged in sawing down a tree and was Yesterday’s hit by one, which had News been sawed by Diane Stangl another crew nearby and fell. Spectators say Mr. Anderson never realized his danger.

The remains were brought to this city and were taken to the family home.

Mr. Anderson is survived by a wife and seven children.

90 Years Ago January 6, 1927 Safe Breakers Fail to Get Loot The Equity office was broken into Saturday night and the dial of the safe broken off. The would-be robbers were frightened away by Chris Peterson, watchman at the canning factory before they could open the safe.

85 Years Ago January 7, 1932 Beautiful New Sign Conrad Nessen has had a beautiful new electric (neon) sign erected in front of his new building, the only one of its kind in the city. It is thirteen feet long and a beauty in every detail, and will add materially to Amery’s already beautiful street.

75 Years Ago January 8, 1942 Polk County Allotted 63 New Tires for January Amery and Polk County motorists must get along with 63 new tires during January.

This is the allotment given the county by the Office of Price administration in Washington, which shortly will lift the absolute ban on selling of new tires put into effect during December.

Another ban went into ef-

One of Amery’s Oldest Buildings

From its origin as the Miller House and later the Rudolph Dehler building, this structure as we know it, is the “Outside-In.” The Millers operated the Miller House, a hotel and restaurant that served the public in the early days of Amery. Rudy and Martha Dehler came from Germany in 1920 and in 1921 purchased the Miller House. Rudy ran a meat market and sausage factory in part of the area then added groceries. Martha had a restaurant and bar in the north half of the building. Rudy later remodeled the upstairs hotel rooms into apartments.

Police are looking for at least two persons involved in an attempted robbery at Fennern Jewelry store, 200 No. Keller Ave., Amery.

Using a brace bit and saw, culprits cut a hole in the roof and were working on the safe when they were scared away.

Foot casts were taken on the roof and a keyhole saw blade recovered.

A person in one of the adjacent buildings reported hearing footsteps on the roof about 10 p.m. Thursday night.

City Purchases Amery Airport fect here just after the first of January. Mayor W. W. Winchester received notice from the government that the sale of all new cars and trucks was banned until further notice, and until a rationing system was put into effect.

At the request of the government, Mayor Winchester delegated Police Chief Carl Burman to notify all garages and car salesmen of the ban.

There were only 3 new cars in Amery, however; two Chevrolets at the Fay Auto Co., and a Plymouth at Adams Motor Co.

Weather Information Will be Scarce It was cold this past week, but Sam Vassau has received orders from the U.S. Weather Bureau not to give out weather information until it is a week old. In other words, it will be impossible to get the temperatures each day, as in the past.

The mercury, however, did go to 25 below zero the night of January 4-5, and went to 20 below the night of Jan. 5-6, as shown on a government tested thermometer.

It was 16 below zero the night of January 1-2 when the cold weather really set in.

Deny Yourselves!

There are certain items in daily use, which must be denied civilians, in this time of war. Other items, however, are not in the “shortage” lists.

Metals – all classes – are scarce, as is rubber. The government already has taken steps to conserve these items.

The Civilian Defense committee in Washington, however, says there is no food shortage, except in items that might have formerly come exclusively from a belligerent or Axis-occupied nation, such as Norwegian Lutefisk.

The Defense committee not only cites the fact that there is no food shortage, but urges that civilians keep themselves

healthy and normal. Eat regularly, but do not waste food. Go to your theatre and relax – forget the worries of war. That is the best way to keep mentally healthy.

And one of the foremost health authorities urges consumption of health food and mentions particularly ice cream. That is mentioned not alone because of its health-giving qualities, but because of its real enjoyment.

Another thing – last but by no means least, go to church. It won’t hurt you and it might do you a lot of good if you haven’t gone before. Religious worship is highly necessary, especially in time of war when people are praying for peace. Try going with your wife and family.

70 Years Ago January 9, 1947 Paging Ripley!

Richard Johnson, town of Garfield could well rate a corner in one of Robert Ripley’s “Believe It or Not” sections.

It seems that he lost his ice chisel about three weeks ago while fishing in the north end of Sucker Lake. After considerable thought he manufactured a 14-ft. “tackle” to fish for ice chisels in the lake.

Sunday afternoon he began his “angling” and much to his surprise came up with a chisel – but the first one wasn’t the one he lost. He tried again and again and came up with an ice chisel that wasn’t his.

Apparently the old saying of “three times a charm” held good for on the third attempt he bagged his prized ice chisel.

65 Years Ago January 10, 1952 First Signs of Spring, Hmmm…?

Early each spring, residents throughout this area start searching the bushes around these parts for a robin as the first sign of spring. Well, the first robin has arrived.

Take it from J. P. Johnson and Ralph Hager, a red-breasted feathered friend flicked around their domiciles in Amery, Wednesday, Jan. 2.

First observed in the morning, the robin hovered around in the cold of that day until about noon. At noon, it was observed drinking water as it dripped from an icicle from a pickup truck.

60 Years Ago January 10, 1957 Burglarize Three Deer Park Firms Business as usual was made a little more difficult for employees of the State Bank in Deer Park on Monday morning following a break-in Sunday night. The burglars entered three places in Deer Park and smashed glass with such gusto that it sprayed the steps with glass and cluttered the interior for about 15 feet or so inside the bank. The vault was not disturbed by the bandits, who confined their thievery to several dollars in the stamp drawer.

The drawers in the bank were the chief objects of the marauders attention.

Every drawer in the place was opened and left that way with many contents strewn around the floor.

The culprits also broke into the Frank Fairway store. The heaviest loss was sustained by the store, which provided the thieves with about $8 in change, gloves, two 12-gauge shotguns and two deer rifles, several government bonds and a checkbook.

The other place of entry was the Isaacson Garage where a flashlight was stolen.

45 Years Ago January 6, 1972 Will Pick Up Greens, Plan No Burning Although the annual “Burning of the Greens” event will

Amery has a municipal airport.

The city council purchased the 3,100 paved, lighted runway and 37 acres of land owned by the Amery Airport, Inc., for $37,000 with the understanding that the land adjacent to the runway will be leased to the corporation to amortize the city investment. The facility is located two miles south of Amery on highway 46.

“The Planning Commission met on Dec. 27, to discuss city purchase of the airport and unanimously recommended acquisition of the airport by the city,” declared Mayor George Griffin in introducing the subject.”

“I have talked to Mr. Wolf of the state aeronautical division and he recommends that the city purchase the land and then lease everything except the runway,” continued the mayor.”

Mayor Griffin said that upon purchase by the city, the facility would be eligible for $37,000 in state aids and $75,000 for federal aids.

35 Years Ago January 12, 1982 Wind Chill Falls to -80º It may have been colder in the Amery area in the past, but veteran weather observers are hard-pressed to remember when.

Saturday morning, temperatures dipped to a minus 30 degrees F, and if that wasn’t bad enough the wind started blowing. Twin cities weathermen said that the wind chill factor approached a minus 80 degrees over much of the Midwest.

Although it didn’t snow, the winds picked up loose snow and clogged virtually every north-south road in Polk County.

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Wrapping up Christmas, First Baby of the New Year, Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre, looking forward to Amery Spring Show

Pounding the Pavement Pam Humpal

How could it be the second week of January 2017 already? And what’s up with it raining this morning? The days seem to fly by, and the changes in weather definitely keep us going.

The bitter cold temperatures last week was because my good friend, Jonzie(Jean Pierce) from Arizona, was here for a few days. When she was here visiting a couple weeks earlier, the temperatures also took a big drop into the deep freeze. I love having her make the trip but these frigid temperatures she attracts just

have to stop!

Last Saturday, our two oldest grandsons, Gavin & Bentley, had a hockey jamboree in Amery. The boys did a great job…they love skating, and we love watching them play!

On Sunday we had the Kuhl Christmas Party. As you can tell from the attached picture, we had quite the crew. The food was delicious, and charades were very entertaining…it’s always fun getting everyone together!

Congratulations to the Olson family for having the First Baby of the New Year at Amery Hospital & Clin-

ic…Elin Rae Olson was born on January 2 at 2:53pm.

She weighed 7 lbs 4 oz, 21 inches long. Elin’s parents are Jayna and Nathan Olson, Amery. Enjoy your little blessing!

Now that we are thinking of babies, the Amery Free Press will be publishing “Bundles Of Joy” Babies born in 2016. Here’s a chance for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to show off your new little ones.

On Tuesday, February 14, the Bundles of Joy-Babies 2016 full-color page will appear in the Amery Free Press.

To include your baby on this special page please fill out the entry form found in this issue, send a color photo along with $35 to BUNDLES OF JOY, Amery Free Press, PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 or drop it off at our office. Photos and information must be received

by Friday, February 10.

The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre along with Amery boys and girls grades 3-8 will perform Beauty & The Beast at the Amery High School Auditorium. Showtimes are Friday, January 13, at 7pm and Saturday, January 14, at 10:30am. Advance tickets for $5 can be purchased at Chet Johnson Drug, and Intermediate and Middle School offices. Tickets at the door are $6.

Fan Appreciation Day will be celebrated at the AMERY DQ GRILL & CHILL on Wednesday, January 18. You will receive half off cakes and novelties that day. Sounds like a delicious treat for yourself or a wonderful surprise for your family. Stock up your freezer on the 18th with DQ treats.

Let’s think Spring…the annual Amery Spring Show sponsored by the Amery Free Press will be held on Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, at the Amery Ice Arena. A variety of displays/booths will be on hand with information on vehicles, construction, recreation, home decorating, water conditioning, heating, air conditioning, finances, and much more.

Area businesses who would like to be a part of this year’s Amery Spring Show should please give me a call at 715-268-8101. Proceeds from the show benefit the Amery Youth Hockey Association, the Amery Area Food Pantry plus a scholarship is presented to a local student.

Looking at the calendar I see we have a Full Moon this Thursday, January 12, and also a Friday the 13th…it could be a very interesting week.

Have a great week…stay warm, be careful on the ice, stay healthy, and enjoy each day to the fullest!

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3 to 103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group.

Several small groups meet throughout the week. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church.

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

Wednesday: 10:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. OneWay Club.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Sunday, Jan. 15: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Sessions; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim;.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout/Confo Make Up; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW/Youth Group; 6:45 p.m. Money Managemernt Class; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall open; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Jan. 13: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, Jan. 14: 6 a.m. Food Set Up for Ruby’s Pantry; 8 a.m. Car Care; 9 a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 8:30 a.m. L-1 Confirmation; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate meeting.

Monday, Jan. 16: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am. Senior Dining Hall opens; 11:30 a.m. Bible Study “In the Dust of The Rabbi” with Ray Vander Laan.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 11: 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation at Deronda; 7 p.m. Second Wednesday Youth at Deronda.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting; 5 pm. Gather Meal at Deronda.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9:30 a.m. Combined Healthy Start Worship at Trinity; 5:30 p.m Financial Peace University at Deronda.

Monday, Jan. 16: 7 p.m. NUIC Education Committee at Deronda.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 6 p.m. NUIC Council meeting at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 7 p.m. Council meeting.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9:30 a.m. Education; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 5 p.m. Serve at Serenity Home.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3).

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year).

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 5:15 p.m. Church in Society; 5:15 p.m.

Supper; 6 p.m. Friends in Faith and Confirmation; 7 p.m.

Church Council.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida Mae’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, Jan. 14: 8 a.m. Car Care.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir, Sunday school.

Monday, Jan. 16: 6-10p.m. ARQG meeting.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 1:30 p.m.

Handbells; 6:30 p.m. Sons of Norway.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 10:30 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Patti Wyss; 2 p.m. Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m.

Church Council.

Friday, Jan. 13: 3:30-10:30 p.m. Youth Event: Mall of America Free Concert.

Sunday, Jan. 15: Annual Reports Due; 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11 am. New Member class.

Monday, Jan. 16: 10 a.m. Staff meeting.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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

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

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 8:30 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening.

Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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“All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.”

—Proverbs 15:15 NIV

he advice to smile more is ancient wisdom. Proverbs 17:22 tells us that “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” And even more to the point, we are told in Proverbs 15:13 that a “happy heart makes the face cheerful.”

But it also works in the other direction: a happy face gladdens the heart. Where the body goes, the mind will follow, and it turns out that the mind can be easily tricked into being happy (or sad) simply by making the face corresponding to the desired emotion. Smile long enough and you’ll start to feel happy; frown and you’ll soon be feeling quite down. The mind follows the body as much as the body follows the mind. When the body plays a role convincingly, the mind believes it. Dance and exercise work similarly, but smiling is something we can do throughout the day, and it has the added benefit of spreading to those around us. We all know how refreshing it can be to see children laughing and playing. Most adults have somehow lost that playful gusto for life, but we can regain it just a bit by simply smiling and laughing more often.

– Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education.

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 11: 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation at Deronda; 7 p.m. Second Wednesday Youth at Deronda.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 9 a.m. Little Falls Quilting; 1 p.m. Little Falls WELCA meeting at Little Falls (hostess Lorrie Overby).

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9:30 a.m. Combined Healthy Start worship at Trinity; 5:30 p.m. Financial Peace University at Deronda.

Monday, Jan. 16: 7 p.m. NUIC Education Committee at Deronda.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 9 am. Little Falls Quilting; 6 p.m. NUIC Council meeting at Trinity.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 7 p.m. St. Choir practice.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-In Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study Group.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation.

Friday, Jan. 13: Leave 9 a.m. for Martin Luther Exhibit.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 10 a.m. Pastors’ Winkel at Faith, Menomonie.

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

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

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

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes.

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Sunday, Jan. 15, Eucharistic Minister Training after Mass; Tuesday, Jan. 17, Deacon Larry’s Birthday.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 6:30 p.m. LWML meeting.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 1 p.m Bible Study.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9 a.m. Joint Worship w/Holy Communion with St. Paul’s; 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 10 a.m. Joint meeting.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Jan. 15: 9 a.m. Joint Worship w/HC at St. John’s; 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 10 a.m. Joint meeting.

Monday, Jan. 16: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: Pastor visiting shut-ins; 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367.

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Jan. 11: 6 p.m. JAM/Confirmation at Deronda; 7 p.m. Second Wednesday Youth at Deronda.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 9:30 a.m. Combined Healthy Start Worship at Deronda; 5:30 p.m Financial Peace University at Deronda.

Monday, Jan. 16: 7 p.m. NUIC Education Committee at Deronda.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 6 p.m. NUIC Council meeting at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 5:45 p.m. Worship Team 3 Practice; 6:15 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Adult Study Groups.

Thursday, Jan. 12: 6:30 p.m. Little Lambs Committee mtg.

Friday, Jan. 13: LBBC Snowmobile Retreat.

Saturday, Jan. 14: 7 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast; “Rally for Ryan” at Clayton school.

Sunday, Jan. 15: Annual Report info due!; 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Sunday school, Confirmation, Youth; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 3 Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; 7 p.m. Friendship Builders meeting.

Monday, Jan. 16: 5 p.m. Grief Support Group at Crystal Hanson’s.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:45 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Jan. 11: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 6 p.m. Confirmation Meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation classes.

Sunday, Jan. 15: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 9 a.m. Coffee fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: 7 p.m. Council meeting WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Men in Mission The Men In Mission from Trinity Lutheran-Garfield Township have been sharing with others this Christmas season. $500 donations each were made to Serenity House and to the Amery Food Pantry.

Pictured is Trinity Men In Mission representative, Michael Swanson with Julie Andersen from Amery Food Pantry.

Bethlehem’s Donation Proceeds of December’s Walk Through Bethlehem event were presented to the Amery Area Food Pantry this week. Larry Kresl of First Lutheran Church and Ruth Mugerauer of St. Joseph Catholic Church presented $1,683.54 to the food pantry, along with a generous amount of food donations. Pictured left to right are Ruth Mugerauer, Colleen Adams (Food Pantry Volunteer), Cheryl Bowman (Food Pantry Director), and Larry Kresl.

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Harold (Bob) Pearson

Gloria J. Thompson

Shawn R Friese

Harold (Bob) Pearson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Westfields Hospital in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Bob was born on December 2, 1923 in Minot, North Dakota to John and Alma (Wendt) Pearson the ninth of eleven children. When his parents named him Harold, his four older sisters, who had wanted his name to be Robert, decided to call him Bobby. Hence the name ‘Bob’ that most people knew him by for the rest of his 93 years. Bob spent his childhood roaming the hills of the family farm near Minot. Once while sitting on one of those hills watching the cattle he carved his name into a rock. Many years later he took some of his kids back to that farm and found the rock. They hauled it back to Amery and placed it in his yard where it remains today.

Bob served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. After his honorable discharge he started working for Bell Telephone in the Twin Cities as a cable splicer. He met Colleen Cook in 1945, they fell in love and were married on June 20, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 1948 they purchased a small farm in rural Clayton, Wisconsin. While living there their six children were born. During this time Bob started working part time for the Clayton Telephone Company. In May of 1955 he was hired fulltime by Amery Telephone Company where he worked for 31 years.

In December of 1957 he and Colleen moved their family to a new home located on Highway 46 just South of Amery. While living here Bob enjoyed gardening, woodworking, dancing, fishing, hunting, travelling with Colleen including several family trips with the kids. One of his favorite things in life was taking walks in the “back 40”, which he did almost daily for several decades.

Bob loved the outdoors. After retirement he enjoyed trapping in the fall and winter and in the summer he had dozens of blue bird houses that he monitored and maintained. On WXCE radio he was fondly referred to as “Bluebird Bob.” He always enjoyed reading books, especially those about the Civil War. Bob was a member of First Lutheran Church in Amery for 58 years.

He was a member of the Amery Lions Club for many years and participated in numerous regional parades as a member of the Amery Clown Club.

Bob is survived by his children, Mike (Pat) Pearson of Afton, MN, Patty (Larry) Kuhl of Amery, WI, Randy (Lori) Pearson of Bloomington, Illinois, Vicki (Roger) Breault of Luck, WI and Steve (Sheryl) Pearson of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Colleen; an infant son, Richard; a grandson-in-law, Jeff Aune; his parents; brothers, Harry, Ray, Johnny, Stanley and Earl; sisters, Myrtle, Evelyn, Irene, Betty and Donna.

Funeral Services were at 11 AM on Monday, January 9, 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Visitation was held from 1 – 4 PM Sunday, January 8th at the Williamson -White Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the services at the Church. Interment will take place in the spring.

To view an online guest book and video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Gloria J. Thompson, age 81 of Deer Park, WI died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI. Gloria Jean Thompson was born on June 21, 1935 in Indian Creek, Lorain Township, Polk County, WI, the daughter of Donald and Elvina (Olson) Mork.

She was baptized in the Lutheran faith on August 25, 1935 and confirmed on August 14, 1949 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. During her childhood, her family moved numerous times, eventually settling in Deer Park, WI. She attended country schools and graduated from Amery High School in 1953.

Gloria was married to Kermit F. Thompson on September 18, 1954 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and they made their home on Kermit’s family dairy farm in Deer Park. Together they raised two children, Kermit Jr. and Cindy.

In addition to being a home maker and helping Kermit with farming, Gloria also worked over the years as a receptionist at the Cornwall Clinic and at Dental Arts in Amery, WI. She was also employed at Johnson Garment in Clear Lake. Gloria loved music and served as the church organist and Sunday school teacher at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Deer Park for many years. She also taught piano lessons and often was asked to sing at weddings and funerals. Gloria was an avid reader and loved to sew and knit for her family.

Together with Kermit, she traveled extensively around the United States, including Alaska, and took trips to Europe and Asia. The past few years, Gloria had been a member of First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her son, Kermit Jr.; parents, Donald and Elvina Mork; and brother, Wayne Mork Survived by her husband, Kermit Thompson of Deer Park; daughter, Cindy (Dennis) Nelson of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Michelle Nelson of Clear Lake, Stacia (John) Hoefferle of Deer Park, Ryan Nelson of Clear Lake; 5 great grandchildren, Wyatt and Seth Brihn, Sean and Abigail Hoefferle and Gavin Nelson; other family and friends.

Funeral Service is Saturday, January 7, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, with Rev. Bryan Anderson officiating. Music will be provided by Brian Wick.

Visitation is Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 9 –11 am at the First Lutheran Church.

Casket Bearers are Gordon Anderson, Jeremy Boe, Brian Fouks, John Hoefferle, Ryan Nelson, and Darrin Rothe.

Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clear Lake, WI, is handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Shawn R Friese was born October 14, 1961 to Judy and Ron Friese in Red Wing, MN. He grew up in Ellsworth, WI with his two younger brothers Bim and Thumper. The boys were very active in multiple sports, and Shawn especially loved playing baseball.

He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1979, and went on to study engineering at UW Stout.

Shawn had a talent for math, and applied those skills to carpentry; in which he excelled. He worked in various parts of the country, building hospitals, malls, skyscrapers, expansive private residences, and more. Shawn loved anything sports related. His favorite sport to watch was wrestling, and was a spirited supporter of local clubs. He was also an avid hunter, which complimented his observant, pensive, and keen nature. Riding his motorcycle was another favorite pastime.

Shawn was the proud father of four: Ryann, Nick, Connor, and Taylor, and grandfather of one, Olive; all of whom he loved fiercely.

In the early hours of January 6, 2017, his struggle with ALS ended. He peacefully passed at home, surrounded by family, and a beloved dog.

Shawn is preceded in death by his father, and will be dearly missed by his mother, brothers, children, relatives, and many friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 13th, 2017 from 5-8pm at Williamson-White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com

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Michael J. Wisniewski Michael John Wisniewski passed away peacefully in his home on January 1, 2017.

Mike was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Francis and Clara (Frodl) Wisniewski on September 11, 1951. He graduated from Wausau High School and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin in River Falls, majoring in forestry, where he met Janet Olson, also a student. Mike and Janet were married on October 21, 1972 and bought a home near River Falls. While living there, their 3 children, Shannon, Christopher, and Jamie were born.

Mike was a private man with many interests that he pursued on his own terms. He enjoyed nature, agriculture, gardening and animals – especially horses.

There were many others, but those were the big ones.

Mike is survived by his wife, Janet; his three children Shannon (Shawn) Franks, Christopher Wisniewski, and Jamie (Michael) Smart; two grandsons, Michael Franks and Baxter Smart and two brothers, Tom and David Wisniewski. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Clara Wisniewski; as well as his sister, Jeanne Miller.

Services will be scheduled for later this spring.

The family wishes to thank friends for their help and Lakeview Medical Hospice and Palliative Care Center for their loving care and assistance.

Elizabeth Mc Clay Elizabeth Louise-Bertha Mc Clay, 74, of Turtle Lake died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was born January 30, 1942 in Beaver Twp, WI to William and Magdelean (Reyer) Klockeman. Beth attended school in Turtle Lake and graduated in 1960. She was married to Richard "Dick" McClay on June 16, 1962 at Zion Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake where she was a life long member.

Richard and Elizabeth lived in Turtle Lake. She was the babysitter for many neighborhood children that she always treated like one of her own.

Beth enjoyed knitting, sewing and doing other needlework projects. She also worked at Turtle Inn, Kings and New Frontier for a little while after all of her children were in school. Beth loved her children and grandchildren and would do as much as she could for them.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard; daughters, Lisa (Tim) Slayton of Cameron, Kandi (Craig) Bleecker of North Branch, MN, Terri McClay of Turtle Lake and Lori (Erik) Hanson of New Richmond; son, Robin McClay of Turtle Lake; grandchildren, Chris Slayton, Kayla Slayton, Becky Wildes, Crystal Harmon, Andrea McClay, Tiffany McClay, Richard McClay, Paige Bleecker, Corey Bleecker and Jordan McClay; great grandchildren, Madison, Carter, Aaliyah, Vanessa, Carlos, Alittiah, Lonnell Jr., Tierra Rose, Aiyuanna, Cheyenne, Cole, Dominic, Skiller and Deylin; and sisters, Eileen Clark Rutland of SD, Judy (Harold) Graunke of Clayton and Sharon (Don) Selle of Turtle Lake, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 infant brothers.

Memorial services were held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 9, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake, WI with Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Honorary pallbearers were her grandchildren, Chris Slayton, Kayla Slayton, Becky Wildes, Crystal Harmon, Andrea McClay, Tiffany McClay, Richard McClay, Paige Bleecker, Corey Bleecker and Jordan McClay.

Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.

Charles (Charlie) Bernard Wolden February 21, 1949 ~ December 30, 2016 (age 67) Charles (Charlie) Bernard Wolden was born February 21, 1949, in Superior, WI. The tenth of thirteen children to Vernon and Irene (Fair) Wolden. Charlie grew up working on the farm with his 12 siblings and cutting pulp with his father in Poplar, WI. When Charlie was 12, his father handed him a rifle and told him to “put food on the table”, thus his love of hunting began and continued to the day before his death.

After graduating from Northwestern High School in 1967, Charlie enlisted in the USMC for four years.

He served our country in Vietnam receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Rifle Marksman Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation and Purple Heart for wounds suffered during the battle of Hue. Charlie fought in the Tet Offensive, the bloodiest fighting of the Vietnam War that took the lives of nearly 1,000 Americans a week.

Following his release from the USMC, Charlie returned to his home in Superior, WI. Where he joined the Air Force ROTC. Attended the University of Wisconsin, Superior. Graduating with honors with a double major in History and Geography.

Charlie then began his active duty in the USAF. Becoming a B-52 Pilot and later a Strategic Bomber Instructor. Earning numerous Medals, Citations, Campaign Awards, as well as the Presidential Air Medal for flying a thirty-six nonstop classified mission to Egypt in a show of force. Major Charles Wolden retired from the Air Force in 1988 after serving 18 years.

Once again, Charlie returned to his beloved home in Wisconsin where is attended the University of Wisconsin Superior earning his Master Degree in Counseling.

Charlie was hired by Polk County Department of Human Services in 1991 working as a Juvenile Social Worker until he opened his own Counseling Center (Counseling Associates) with partner Cindy Klien.

Then opened a series of clinics in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Charlie became an expert psychotherapist working with combat veterans and perpetrators of domestic violence.

Charlie was a forming member of the Polk County Task Force against domestic violence.

Charlie began yet another career, as Team Leader for the Milwaukee Vet Center, one of the system of walkin, storefront counseling centers started by US Secretary of Veteran Affairs Max Cleland, under President Carter and then U.S. Senator from Georgia - a man who Wolden helped rescue after Cleland's legs and one

of his arms were blown off by a grenade in Vietnam.

Charlie went on to open many Vet Center across Wisconsin. Then worked as Team Leader in Duluth, MN., and Escanba, Michigan Vet Centers until his retirement a few years ago.

Locally, Charlie served on the Frederic Village Board eventually became the Village President. He also twice ran unsuccessfully for the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was involved in the VFW, American Legion, President of Pheasants Forever, served as Chair to the Polk County Democratic Party for many years.

Served on both US Senator Herb Kohl and US Senator Russ Feingold Veterans Advisory Boards. Worked tirelessly for Democratic candidates such as Congressman Dave Obey, Congressman Ron Kind, and Lt Governor Barbara Lawton. He also traveled around Wisconsin on the campaign trail with US Senator John Kerry when the Senator was running for President.

Charlie was an active hunter and fisherman. Many times catching fish to clean and take to friends and neighbors just to be kind soul. He was also very active in politics during his lifetime. However, his most beloved pastime was spending time with his children and grandchildren and his trusted campion Beezer. A major Minnesota Viking fan he passed away still waiting for that big Super Bowl win. His other enjoyment in life was reading and playing board games with his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. However, his real true mission in life was to help all our Veterans adjust from returning home from war.

Charlie was married to Janet Kelton, retired Victim Witness Coordinator for the Polk County District Attorney Office. They have four children, Abby Wolden Sears, Porland, OR, Matt Wolden and David Derrickson, Portland, OR, Alex and Kris (Lloyd ) Wolden, Portland, OR, and Adam and Janelle (Yakymi) Cress, Prior Lake, MN. Grandchildren, Ellie and Brody Sears, Portland, OR, Roman Yakymi and William Cress, Prior Lake, MN. His is survived by five brothers, Frank, Walter, John, Jim, and Tony and sisters June, Jane, Fran, and Alice.

Many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Irene Wolden, sisters, Linda Wolden Carlson, Marian Wolden Banks, and Lois Wolden.

The memorial service for Charles was Friday January 6, 2017 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Frederic. The visitation was until the time of the service.

Family and friends were invited to join Charlie's family for a luncheon and continued fellowship in the church hall.

Burial and Military Honors were accorded at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin following the luncheon gathering. All are invited to join the family.

In Lieu of flowers and plants it was Charlie’s wish that donations be sent to Polk County Veterans Office, in care of Rick Gates.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com

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AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 17, 2016 The Amery City Council met for a regular meeting on November 17th, 2016 at City Hall. Mayor Kay Erickson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Present: Erickson, Rick Davis, Kristen Vicker, David Myers, Julie Riemenschneider, Rick Van Blaricom and Tim Strohbusch.

Staff present: Darcy Long, Fran Duncanson, David Chanski, Tom Marson, Chanz Green, and James Nalen.

Others present: Larry Stelter, Larry Kresl, Judie Johnston, Ruth Mugeraurer, Jessica de la Cruz from the Amery Free Press, Barbara Zempel, and Sharon Paulson.

Roll call was conducted by Clerk Duncanson.

Larry Kresl led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve the minutes of the October 5th, 2016 City Council meeting.

Ayes-5 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Officers Reports: Police Chief - Marson: Drug Take Back Day was held on October 22nd with help from the Amery Woman’s Club. Marson thanked those who participated in the October Bully Prevention Month campaign. Winter parking is in effect November 1st – April 15th. Please call the APD in advance if you have visitors who need to park on the street.

DPW Director - Green: This week the Dept. has been holiday decorating for the Light Up the Park event and Fire Dept. Chili Feed. They are also getting ready for snow plowing season so please observe parking regulations. All City parks are closed for the season as well as the City landfill.

Library Director - Nalen: Twin Cities author William Kent Kruger has a book signing coming up.

There will be Thanksgiving crafts for kids and a DIY class for adults to make your own greeting cards.

On January 1st the library will be offering electronic magazines with over 30 titles.

Committee Reports: Finance - Davis: Thanked Long, Duncanson, and Chanski for getting the budget ready. Vicker reviewed the budget workshops. Number one covered the management analyst position, dept. head budget presentations and requests, and the health insurance renewal that had a zero increase. Revenues addressed were fees for 2017, a simple rate case of 3% for water and 1% for sewer. Campground fees will go to $40 per night and tents will also pay a fee. Budget workshop number two reviewed capital requests and the 2017 tax rate being held to 3.02% or lower.

Public Hearing portion of the meeting regarding the 2017 proposed General Fund budget.

Mayor Erickson opened the public hearing on the 2017 budget. Administrator Long presented the highlights. The Finance Committee approved a tax rate increase up to 3.02%. Staff was able to tweak items and get the increase down to 1.98% for a final figure, this being close to the percentage used in 2010. The Community Improvement Plan (formerly

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known as the Capital Improvement Plan) guides the process. Not everything in the plan was approved for this year. Long reviewed the changes in the expenditure restraint program and the additional savings in the Rainy Day Fund to compensate for the possible loss of ERP revenue. The City has a fund balance policy we are close to meeting. Employee retirement liabilities are budgeted for to save up for this future expense. The City saved money by saved refinancing City debt. Capital Expenditures are the Flagpole Park lift station on the North side of Amery, it is very old and hard to get parts for. The final airboat payment will be made and allocated to the Towns. SCBAs and air packs that were initially purchased with grant funding now need to be replaced. Christmas decorations from the 1990s will be replaced with the Amery Community Club participating. Davis commented on keeping hotel/motel tax tourism dollars in the City by using the ACC as a vehicle rather than Polk County Tourism. Long stated this budget allows us to be ready for growth when it happens and to prepare for the future challenges.

Strohbusch stated the Community Improvement Plan is a good guide to push things in the right direction. Strohbusch had several questions about the management analyst position and how it is funded.

Long replied there is a contribution from the Community Foundation by funding the water recreation study as well as the TIF districts, and planning budgets. Myers, Strohbusch, Davis, and Van Blaricom discussed the Amery Economic Development Corporation budget and related issues. Mayor Erickson closed the public hearing on the 2017 budget at 6:02 p.m.

New Business Motion by Van Blaricom and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution 04-2016 “Adoption of 2017 General Fund Budget”. Discussion: Strohbusch again questioned the management analyst position.

Roll call vote: Ayes- Van Blaricom, Davis, Vicker, Myers, Riemenschneider, and Strohbusch.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to approve the 2016-2017 Maintenance Contract with Zempel Appraisal Services.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Motion by Riemenschneider and seconded by Strohbusch to approve the change of agent at CAP Operations d/b/a Freedom Valu Center #31 to Angela Warman.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

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Walker announces $250k in grants for organizations serving veterans and their families Madison – Governor Scott Walker today announced the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) awarded $250,000 in grants to 42 nonprofit organizations that will provide financial assistance or other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families.

“Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and they deserve the best when they conclude active duty service,” Governor Walker said. “These grants will fund things like emergency financial assistance, transitional housing, and service dogs for veterans with disabilities. I thank all of the grant recipients for their commitment to serving Wisconsin’s veterans.”

Republican Party of Polk County Call to Caucus Date: Sunday, January 29, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM Where: Trollhaugen Convention Center, 2232 100th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009 (715) 755-2955

We hope you’ll be able to join us for the 2017 Republican Party of Polk County Caucus!

We have invited candidates for Polk County Circuit Court Judge Branch 1 and 2, State Senator Sheila Harsdorf, and Assemblyman Adam Jarchow.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Vicker to approve pay Request #1 for $209,031.15 and #2 for $10,421.15 to Albrightson Excavating for the Center Street Parking Lot Project.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

During our County Caucus we will elect officers for 2017-2018 and delegates to represent our County at the District 7 Caucus and the 2017 RPW State Convention May 12-14 in Wisconsin Dells.

Motion by Strohbusch and seconded by Riemenschneider to adjourn at 6:17 p.m.

Ayes-6 Nays-0 Motion carried.

Please remember, you need to be a member to vote at the caucus or to be a delegate.

Frances Duncanson, City Clerk

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You may pay your 2017 membership dues at the County Caucus.

Alan K. Walker, Chair Republican Party of Polk County

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC RE-NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND INTENT TO ISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No. WI-0066052-01-0 Permittee: Friendshuh Farms LLC, 397 75th Street, Clear Lake, WI 54005 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Friendshuh Farms LLC, 397 75th Street, Clear Lake Receiving Water and Location: Surface water and groundwater within the Apple River Watershed Reason for Re-notice: Clarifying additional sample point locations within the permit Brief Facility Description: Friendshuh Farms LLC is a proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO).

Friendshuh Farms LLC is owned and operated

by Greg Friendshuh. It currently has 1617 animal units. Friendshuh Farms LLC has two locations in this permit: Main Facility located at 397 75th Street, Clear Lake, WI and a satellite Calf Facility located on 30th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005. Friendshuh Farms LLC has a total of 2818 acres available for land application of manure and process wastewater.

Of this acreage, 707 acres are owned and 2111 acres are rented.

The Department has tentatively decided that the above specified WPDES permit should be issued.

Permit Drafter: Leah Nicol, DNR, WCR Headquarters, 1300 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701, (715) 839-3730, Leah.Nicol@ Wisconsin.gov Persons wishing to comment on or object to the proposed permit action, the terms of the nutrient management plan, or the application, or to request a public informational hearing may write to the Department of Natural Resources at the permit drafter’s address. All comments or suggestions received no later than 30 days after the publication date of this public notice will be considered along with other information on file in making a final decision regarding the permit. Anyone providing

comments in response to this public notice will receive a notification of the Department’s final decision when the permit is issued. Where designated as a reviewable surface water discharge permit, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is allowed up to 90 days to submit comments or objections regarding this permit determination. If no comments are received on the proposed permit from anyone, including U.S. EPA, the permit will be issued as proposed.

The Department may schedule a public informational hearing if within 30 days of the public date of this notice, a request for a hearing is filed by any person. The Department shall schedule a public informational hearing if a petition requesting a hearing is received from USEPA or from 5 or more persons or if the Department determines there is significant public interest.

Requests for a public informational hearing shall state the following: the name and address of the person(s) requesting the hearing; the interest in the proposed permit of the person(s) requesting the hearing; the reasons for the request; and the issues proposed to be considered at the hearing.

Information on file for this permit action, including the draft permit and fact sheet (if required), the operation’s nutrient management plan and application may be inspected and copied at the permit drafter’s office, Monday through Friday (except holidays), between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please call the permit drafter for directions to their office location, if necessary.

Information on this permit action may also be obtained by calling the permit drafter at (715) 839-3730 or by writing to the Department. Reasonable costs (usually 20 cents per page) will be charged for copies of information in the file other than the public notice and fact sheet. Permit information is also available on the internet at: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified individuals upon request.

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Spring Primary Election February 21, 2017

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter.

Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email or in person.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee by mail is: 5 pm on the fifth day before the election, February 16, 2017.

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

CITY OF AMERY Fran Duncanson, Clerk 120 Center St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7486 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Feb. 6-17 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

TOWN OF ALDEN Judy Demulling, Clerk 183 155th St. Star Prairie, WI 54026 Phone 715-248-7859 715-755-3140 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Lisa Carlson, Clerk 612 US Hwy. 8 Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-768-5002 In person absentee voting by appointment Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m.

TOWN OF BEAVER Wendy Coleman, Clerk 1541 Cty. Hwy. T Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Phone 715-986-4725 In person absentee voting by appointment

TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Sally Pickard, Clerk 858 60th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2926 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

TOWN OF CLAYTON Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk 164 70th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2564 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m.

TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Janelle Johnson, Clerk 209 50th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2189 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Thursdays, Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 2-6 p.m.

TOWN OF GARFIELD Sue Knutson, Clerk 690 Minneapolis St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4414 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

TOWN OF LINCOLN Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 661 85th St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4747 In-person absentee voting will take place Tuesdays & Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Marge Marlett, Clerk 16 - 4 1/2 Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2670 Glennis Lynch, Deputy Clerk 715-455-1432 In person absentee voting by appointment during specified hours Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Dave Fall, Clerk PO Box 63 Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2460 In person absentee voting during all office hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-Noon or by appointment VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Al Bannink, Clerk 350 4th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Phone 715-263-2157 In person absentee voting during all office hours

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: February 6, 2017 The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's office: February 17, 2017 No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on February 21, 2017. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

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Harsdorf Appointed New online to Senate ‘Driver Report of Committees Crash’ form to replace paper form Effective Jan. 1, 2017, drivers who need to submit a “Driver Report of Crash” form must submit it online to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) at wisconsindot.gov.

The Driver Report of Crash in paper form will no longer be available for completing and mailing to WisDOT for crashes that occur after Dec. 31, 2016.

A crash must be reported when it results in: •Injury or death of a person.

•$1,000 or more in damage to any one person’s vehicle or property.

•Damage of $200 or more in state or other government-owned property other than a vehicle.

If a law enforcement officer responds to the crash, the officer may file the crash report. If a law enforcement officer does not submit a crash report, then the driver will need to complete the Driver Report of Crash form electronically.

In addition, drivers who receive a letter from WisDOT indicating involvement in a crash must complete the online Driver Report of Crash form.

“The change of the Driver Report of Crash to an exclusively online form will save both time and resources. It also will help WisDOT efficiently collect crash information and data, which are critical for planning enforcement, education and engineering strategies to improve traffic safety,” says David Pabst of the WisDOT Bureau of Traffic Safety.

NOTICE OF CAUCUS Town of Lincoln State of Wisconsin, Polk County January 12, 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Town of Lincoln Hall, 661 85th Street. The Caucus will be held immediately following the Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting, which meets at 7:00 p.m.

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Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission for the Village of Clear Lake will be meeting on Thursday January 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building (350 4th Avenue).

AGENDA: 1. Call to order and roll call to determine quorum present 2. Request for Conditional Use Permit by John & Merrily Karel @ 410 5th Street, Clear Lake (former First Lutheran Church) for rental usage.

3. A Public Hearing to consider a requested zoning change for Lot 2 of CSM # 6696 (part of Outlot 167 Assessor’s Plat to the Village of Clear Lake) from R-2 (Single Family) to R-4 (Two - Family Residential) & from B-1 (Commercial) (former Northland Equipment Property) to R-4 (Two Family Residential) for the purpose of building duplex. This has been requested by Wes Joachim.

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Madison—State Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) has been reappointed to the State Legislature’s budget-writing committee as part of committee appointments recently announced by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald. The committee assignments were made as the Legislature prepares for the upcoming two-year legislative session that began January 3rd with the inauguration of newly elected State Senators and State Representatives.

“I look forward to continuing our progress in returning fiscal responsibility to state government and encouraging job growth and economic development,” said Harsdorf. “I am pleased to be reappointed to the budget-writing committee and to provide a voice for Northwestern Wisconsin as we deliberate and act on the state budget.”

Senator Harsdorf will also continue to lead on higher education issues as chair of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges. The 10th Senate District includes UW-River Falls and UW-Stout, as well as campuses for both the Wisconsin Indianhead and Chippewa Valley Technical Colleges.

“One of the top concerns raised by small

businesses and job creators in our area is the need for skilled workers,” said Harsdorf. “As chair of the Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, I look forward to ongoing input from employers on preparing our state’s workforce, as well as addressing the affordability and accessibility of our two and four year campuses for students.”

Harsdorf was also appointed to serve on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Small Business, and Tourism and the Senate Committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State-Federal Relations.

“Small businesses, agriculture, and tourism are vital economic drivers in our region,” Harsdorf continued.

“Given the need to focus on policies that encourage job growth and opportunity, I am pleased with these committee assignments that will enable me to focus on addressing the needs and challenges of our communities and rural areas.”

Harsdorf was also tapped to co-chair the Joint Committee on Information Policy and Technology and serves as the State Senate’s commissioner for the Midwestern Higher Education compact.

TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street.

MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. William (Bill) Zager Re-Zoning request 654 115th Street 7. Minor Subdivision for Judy Roberts 8. Minor Subdivision for Mike Gorres 9. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 10. Presentation and Approval of Bills 11. New Business 12. Unfinished Business 13. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published January 10, 2017 - Amery Free Press

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Amery Board of Education January 16, 2017

A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2017, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include I. Call to Order II. Closed Session- 6:00 PM A. Personnel Action Items to be discussed in Closed Session B. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c).

III. Reconvene Open Session - 6:30 PM IV. Spotlight on Education A. High School Band Trip Report Christopher Boyd V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/ Department Reports A. Administrator Reports B. Finance Committee Report Board Members C. Transportation Report - Bill Peterson VIII. Informational Items A. Student Achievement Update Administrative Team B. Strategic Plan Update - Jim Kuchta IX. Action Items A. Referendum Resolutions B. 2017-18 School Calendar C. Policies - Second Reading X. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session.

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

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

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NOTICE OF CAUCUS Town of Clear Lake

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 7 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a caucus will be held in the Town of Clear Lake on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the Clear Lake Town Hall for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on April 18, 2017.

OFFICE Town Board Chairperson Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor Town Clerk Town Treasurer

INCUMBENT Arthur C. Bergmann Larry O. Reindahl Richard Buhr Janelle M. Johnson Jenifer Cockroft

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Amery girls put it all on the line, top B-W

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery girls’ basketball team has found its stride. On Jan. 5, the Warriors picked up their ninth victory of the season (fourth in Middle Border Conference play) with a 48-39 win over Baldwin-Woodville.

Although the Blackhawks fired up 12 more shots than the Warriors, Amery sank the same number (15) – and added 10 additional free throws to give themselves the advantage. They also out-rebounded B-W, 28-20.

Madelyn Granica led the way offensively, scoring 22 points, including nine from the free throw line.

She also led the Warriors on the boards, with 10 rebounds.

Gabby Fredrick pitched in eight points and three rebounds. Shawna Wiese added six points, two rebounds, two assists and a team-best two steals. Brianna Wundrow tallied four points, six rebounds, and a team-high four assists.

Esmee Luchtenburg ended the night with three points while Ashley VanSomeren and Dani Meyer each scored two points. Abby Schmidt collected five rebounds, three assists and one point.

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Madelyn Granica and Abby Schmidt defend the basket.

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Ashley VanSomeren cuts across the lane to get the ball.

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Dani Meyer plays defense.

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Esmee Luchtenburg on defense.

Bantams win Baldwin tourney Congratulations to the Amery Bantams after 3 challenging games at the Baldwin Tournament this past weekend! They defeated Somerset 5-4, defeated Ames, IA, 4-2, and lost to Roseville, MN 6-5. In the Roseville game, they were down 6-1 until the 3rd period and they came back and challenged Roseville and scored 4 more goals in

the 3rd period! Way to fight back like a Warrior!

Come out next weekend to Amery Ice Arena to watch and support your Bantam Team! We play on Saturday, January 14 @ 10:00 and at 4:30. We also play on Sunday, January 15 @ 2:30 PM and 6:15 PM.

First Row: Cole Luer, Lauren Sobzcak. Second Row - Asher Page, Austin Holmberg, Sammy Otto, Richard Bauer, Zane Horne, Reece Atkins, Nick Bush, Leighton Borst, Miles Troff, Joey Bohn. Third Row - Simon Panek, AJ Simpkins Not Pictured: Derek Rademaker, Tyler Gomoll, Coach Panek, Assistant Coach Jordan Maxon

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Amundsen sinks 5 threes, scores 22 points in loss to Clear Lake

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake clearly had the upper hand in its 6852 victory over Amery’s boys’ basketball team on Dec. 22 in Clear Lake.

Despite a 22-point effort by Seth Admundsen, the visiting Warriors (17), struggled to keep pace with the host Warriors (8-2), hitting just 19-of51 shots and 8-of-12 free throws.

Amundson was 5-for8 from 3-point land and 3-for-4 from the line. He also finished with two rebounds and two steals.

Galen Coy added seven points while Zach Swenson contributed five points and a team-high seven rebounds.

Connor McBrayer tallied six rebounds, four points, two assists, two steals and a block. Mason Spaffort added four points and two rebounds.

Lane Christensen posted three assists, two points and two rebounds. Noah Rademaker score two points and added two steals and a block. Also scoring two points were Ryan McBrayer, Dylan Johnson and Caleb Ladwig.

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#3 Lane Christensen fast break

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#10 Seth Amundsen three point shot

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Warriors edge Osceola

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Osceola’s girls’ basketball team put up a good fight against the surging Amery Warriors, but Amery was able to outlast the Chieftains and pick up a 49-42 home victory on Jan. 3.

All other things equal, Amery limited Osceola to just two free throw attempts while sinking 9-of-16 of its own free throw attempts. Both teams drained 19 shots from the field, with Osceola winning the three-pointer battle, 3-2.

Amery edged the Chieftains in rebounds, 26-24. Each team tallied nine steals and eight assists. Amery turned the ball over 19 times versus 20 turnovers for Osceola.

Madelyn Granica had another strong night for Amery, finishing with 23 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Abby Schmidt added 10 points, five rebounds and a block.

Shawna Wiese was a defensive presence, grabbing five of the team’s nine total steals while scoring eight points and grabbing two rebounds. Brianna Wundrow pitched in a team-best three assists to go with her four points and four rebounds.

Gabby Fredrick and Dani Meyer each scored two points.

Fredrick also finished with four rebounds.

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Madelyn Granica scores a layup.

Youth Hockey Bantams Friday, January 6 Amery 5 vs Somerset 4 Goals - Page 3, Simpkins 2 Assists - Holmberg 1, Troff 3, Page 1 Goalie - Sobzcak - Shots 23; Saves 19 Saturday, January 7 Amery 4 vs Ames, IA 2 Goals - Page 3, Simpkins 1 Assists - Troff 3, Page 1, Otto 1 Goalie - Luer - Shots 39; Saves 35 Sunday, January 8 Amery 5 vs Roseville 6 Goals - Simpkins 4, Troff 1 Assists - Simpkins 1, Troff 2, Holmberg 1 Goalie - Sobzcak - Shots 24; Saves 18 Luer - Shots 2; Saves 2

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Gabby Fredrick and Brianna Wundrow box out a Osceola player

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ELIN RAE OLSON Born: January 2, 2017 Time: 2:53 p.m.

Weight: 7 lbs., 4 oz.

Length: 21.0”

Proud Parents: Jayna and Nathan Olson of Amery

Thank You For the first child born in 2017, gift baskets were kindly donated by:

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McBrayer steps up big in loss to SCC

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ basketball team was just eight points away from its first victory since the season opener when it fell 42-50 to St. Croix Central on Dec. 13.

The Warriors (1-3) received a strong effort from Connor McBrayer, who tallied 13

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#4 Connor McBrayer layup

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points, 10 rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block to lead the team in each category.

Overall, Amery shot 38 percent from the field and 72 percent from the free throw line and collected 31 rebounds.

Zach Swenson accumulated eight points, and five rebounds. Seth Amundsen added six points and three

rebounds. Lane Christensen pitched in five points, three rebounds and two assists.

Galen Coy posted four points while Mason Spafford, Caleb Ladwig and Noah Rademaker each scored two points.

Spafford and Ladwig combined for seven rebounds and Rademaker finished with two assists.

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#10 Seth Amundsen

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#3 Lane Christensen

Warriors, Saints extend streaks

Amery suffered its fourth straight loss on Dec. 20 when the St. Croix Falls Saints hosted the Warriors and sent them packing with a 56-41 defeat in boys’ basketball.

The win marked St. Croix Falls (6-1) second victory of what has turned into a five-game winning streak. For Amery, however, it was the fourth of what has become a seven game losing streak.

No Warriors (1-7) reached double figures in any category as they shot 31 percent from the field and just 11-for-19 from the charity stripe. They did, however, sink six 3-pointers. Three of those 3-pointers came off the fingertips of Lane Christensen, who was 3-for-5 from beyond the arc.

Christensen finished with a team-high nine points and one block. He also added four rebounds. Joining him in the ninepoint club was teammate Connor McBrayer who also added six rebounds. Zach Swenson was the team rebound leader, with seven, and scored eight points. Seth Amundsen tallied a team best three assists to go with his eight points.

Mason Spafford added three points and two rebounds. Dalton Gilbertson scored two points and grabbed two boards.

And Noah Rademaker finished with two points and a team-best two steals.

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#11 Mason Spafford scores a layup.

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Lane Christensen steals the ball.

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Amery wrestlers pin way to victory over SCC

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery wrestling team picked up a big 4836 victory over St. Croix Central on Jan. 5 in a meet that featured forfeits in the three lowest and two heaviest weight classes. Four of those forfeits went in favor of St. Croix Central.

Despite all of the forfeits, the Warriors dominated the Panthers, collecting eight individual victories – seven by fall and one by forfeit. SCC too earned a fall (two) or forfeit (four) in all six of its victories.

Amery’s Mike Smith pinned Jacob Nyhagen in 3:06 in the 126-pound match. Teammate Noah Zinn followed with a 4:20 pin over Braeden Bloom at 132 pounds. Corey Grundner had the fastest fall of the night when he pinned Frank Holter in 35 seconds.

Shawn Waalen (152 pounds) added a 1:35 fall over Jimmy Branvold. Kody Dudgeon (160 pounds) finished off Conner Burton in 5:07.

Canyan Schwartz (170 pounds) added a 2:23 pin against Logan Knapton.

Carl Oman gave Amery its final victory with a 1:21 pinning of Jake Zimdahl in the 195-pound match.

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Carl Oman won a pin at 195 pounds BOB JOHNSON

Noah Zinn pinned his opponent at 132 pounds.

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Kody Dudgeon won his match at 160 pounds with a pin at 5:07

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Mike Smith pinned Jacob Nyhagen in 3:06 in the 126-pound match

Free throw shooting woes sink Warriors

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It was another case of close, but not close enough, for the Amery boys’ basketball team Jan. 3, when it lost its sixth straight game, in the form a 52-59 loss to Colfax (3-7).

A major contributing factor to the Warriors’ (1-7) struggle was the fact that they hit just 7-of-18 free throws. Lane Christensen and Connor McBrayer combined for 30 of the team’s points, but the team’s leading scorers also stumbled at the line, hitting just 2-of-7 freebies.

Christensen led the way with 16 points (including two 3-pointers) and four steals.

He also had three rebounds. In addition to scoring 14 points, McBrayer led the team in rebounds (nine) and blocks (four).

Noah Rademaker and Seth Amundsen each tallied eight points. Rademaker added eight rebounds while Amundsen tallied four rebounds and two steals.

Galen Coy posted four points and four rebounds, and Ryan McBrayer, two points and two rebounds.

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Lane Christensen shoots for three.

Galen Coy leads a fast break.

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Clear Lake Warriors start off 2017 with two road wins It seems the Clear Lake boys basketball team made a resolution to continue winning games in 2017, and so far it is living up to it.

On Tuesday, Jan. 3 the team traveled to Luck to take on the Cardinals. The first half was a tight, seesaw battle that saw the Cardinals take a 3-point lead, 30-27, into the locker room at halftime. The second half continued to be close, but at the final buzzer the Warriors came out on top 60-54. Warrior sophomore, Bailey Blanchard contributed to Clear Lake’s victory with a double-double, 25 points and 14 rebounds.

Also helping in the scoring department were sophomore Marshall Cain with 9 points, as well as seniors Matt Fisher and Jordan Ramis who both scored 8 points. Junior Daymond Bad Horse led the team in assists with 4.

On Friday, Jan 6, the Warriors faced the Birchwood Bobcats in their second road game of the week. The Warriors came out strong, dominating on both ends of the court and led the Bobcats 53-11 at the intermission. The second half saw much of the same, and the Warriors took the victory 82-24. The Warriors had three players scoring in double digits: Senior Matt Fisher with 17 including a perfect 6 for 6 from 2- point range, junior Austin Anderson scored 15 and was a perfect 3 for 3 in 3 pointers, and Blanchard added 14. Assist leaders were Bad Horse with 5 and Ramis with 4. The victories improve the Warriors’ season record to 8-2.

The Warriors will host Northwood on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and then travel to Cameron on Friday, Jan. 13 for a showdown with conference foe Cameron.

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Daymond Bad Horse passes to teammate Austin Anderson.

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Christian Briesemeister intercepts a pass versus Luck.

This week’s sports Amery Boys Basketball Jan. 10 vs. Grantsburg Jan. 12 vs. Baldwin-Woodville Jan. 17 vs. New Richmond

Amery Girls Basketball Jan. 10 @ New Richmond Jan. 13 vs. Somerset

Amery Hockey Jan. 10 vs. Eau Claire Regis Jan. 14 vs. Ashland Jan. 17 @ Baldwin-Woodville

Amery Wrestling Jan. 12 @ Somerset Lucas Becker, Brady Pigman, Caleb Logan, Tyson Blanchard, Bart Lund, Zach Aune, Cashton Henck, Riley Peterson, Gavin Lundgren

Clear Lake Takes Sixth Place in Great Northwest Championship

Clayton Boys Basketball Jan. 13 vs. Prairie Farm Jan. 17 vs. Birchwood

Clayton Girls Basketball Jan. 12 @ Clear Lake Jan. 17 vs. Prairie Farm

Clear Lake Boys Basketball Jan. 10 vs. Northwood Jan. 13 @ Cameron

Clear Lake Girls Basketball The Clear Lake 7th grade boys’ basketball team competed in the Great Northwest Championship on January 7-8 in Eau Claire and Fall Creek. The tournament consists of the top 32 teams in the League from all over the state. The Warriors lost their first game on Saturday morning to Hudson. They followed that game with three straight wins against Bangor, Fall Creek and Superior to make the top eight on Sunday. On Sunday they lost to Marshall

and beat Onalaska to play for fi fth and sixth. In the last game of the day they lost a close one to Eau Claire Memorial to finish in 6th place. LaCrosse Central beat Marshall by one in the Championship game on Sunday afternoon. This was a nice finish for the boys playing bigger schools for most of the weekend. It is a long and very grueling two days for the kids. Congratulations!!

Jan. 10 vs. Northwood Jan. 12 vs. Clayton Jan. 17 @ Cameron

Clear Lake Wrestling Jan. 12 @ Turtle Lake Jan. 14 @ Chippewa Falls Invite

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Amery girls win seventh straight

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With a 47-39 victory over St. Croix Falls on Jan. 6, Amery’s girls basketball team earned its 10th win of the season and seventh consecutive victory. The redhot Warriors controlled the most critical areas of the game.

They shot 40 percent from the field, 45 percent from three-point land, 72 percent from the free throw line.

Amery also outrebounded SCF, 34-21.

The Saints, on the other hand had more assists and steals and fewer turnovers.

Amery sophomore Madelyn Granica continued to post big numbers, racking up 20 points, 13 rebounds, twoblocks and two steals. Brianna Wundrow led the squad in assists, with three, and added sixrebounds and five points.

Shawna Wiese and Abby Schmidt each scored seven points. Wiese also added five rebounds and two assists. Gabby Fredrick posted four points, Esmee Luchtenburg, three, and Ashley Van Someren, one point. Alyssa Koehler finished with three rebounds. “(It was a) long, tough week for the girls with three games in four days off of Christmas break and the band trip,” said Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel. “(I’m) very proud of the girls for the fight they showed in some tough games. Coming away with three wins after break with limited practice was huge for us.”

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Gabby Fredric takes a shot in traffic.

Alyssa Koehler comes down with a rebound.

Mork earns first shutout while Forrest catches fire

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Win No. 3 for the Amery boys’ hockey team came in dramatic fashion on Jan. 6 as the Warriors edged the Tomah Timberwolves, 1-0, in Tomah.

After two periods of scoreless play, Amery finally broke through the walls in front of the nets as Brett Forrest scored an even strength goal 9:51 into the final

period. Assisting on the goal were Ryan Van Blaricom and Jackson Henningsgard.

“Over break, we made a switch and moved Brett Forrest back to defense,” Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard said. “It is great to have him on the ice half the game. With the way he plays and the effort he gives, he makes every player on the ice better.”

The game featured just four penalties between the two teams,

with Amery getting tagged with three of them.

Amery goalkeeper Ethan Mork earned the shutout by racking up 31 saves. Tomah goalie Paul Vender saved 23 of 24 shots faced.

“Ethan Mork was very solid in the nets during his first career shutout,” said Coach Henningsgard. “He was in total control of the puck and limited their second chances throughout the entire game.”

Warriors drop seventh straight

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Milt Lunda Memorial Arena was less than friendly to the visiting Amery hockey team as the Black River Falls Tigers handed the Warriors a 4-1 defeat in low penalty game.

Amery struck first with power play goal by Parker Griffin 4:46 into the contest. Assisting on the goal were Mac Smith and Dylan Nyholm.

“I was very happy for Parker,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

“His position on the power play is perfect for us and his skill set.”

But the Warriors (3-10) weren’t able to celebrate long as less than four minutes later, BRF (3-9-2) tied the score with a Boston Gil- Coach Tim Henningsgard bert goal.

The Tigers extended their lead to 3-1 with goals

by Matt Collins and Broc Zukowski. Then Gilbert put on the finishing touch netting his second goal of the night in an empty net a t the 16:45 mark of the third period. Gilbert finished with two goals and one assist.

Amery goalkeeper Ethan Mork saved 24-of-27 shots faced while BRF goalie Lance Muir Jr saved an amazing 45 of 46 shots faced.

“Sometimes goalies steal a game from you and that is what happened in this one,” said Coach Henningsgard. “Their goalie was outstanding and we couldn’t find more than one way to beat him. … We have talked a lot this season about worrying about the process and not necessarily the results. We did everything we needed to do in order to win this game but didn’t get the result we were looking for. We continue to play like this, the wins will come.”

‘We continue to play like this, the wins will come.’

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jan. 6 was a tough night for the Amery boys’ basketball team as it not only suffered a 33-55 defeat at the hands of Middle Border Conference rival Osceola, but the loss marked the seventh straight for the Warriors since a season opening win over Somerset.

With the win, Osceola (6-2, 3-1 MBC) moved a half game ahead of St. Croix Central for second place in the Middle Border Conference standings.

Amery (1-7, 1-2 MBC) shot just 26 percent from the field, including 1-for-11 from beyond the three-point arc, and just 42 percent from the charity stripe. The Warriors also committed 20 turnovers.

Lane Christensen led the Amery offense with eight points and two assists while also collecting four rebounds. Connor McBrayer pitched in six points, four rebounds and two steals. Seth Amundsen contributed five points and two rebounds.

Noah Rademaker was the team assist and steal leader, with three of each, and also notched four points and three rebounds. Zach Swenson, Galen Coy and Dalton Gilbertson each finished with two points. Ryan McBrayer led the team in rebounds, with seven. Swenson grabbed six boards.

Ryan McBrayer and Mason Spafford each scored one point.

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Dylan Johnson looks to make a pass.

Black River Falls wins battle of goalkeepers

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EASY COCONUT CREAM PIE You will need 1 graham cracker crust.

Whisk together in bowl: 2 c. cold milk 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding Stir in: 1 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed 3/4 c. coconut Pour into the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.

When ready to serve, spread on top of the pie: 1 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed Toast: 1/4 c. coconut Sprinkle the toasted coconut on top.

Hint – to toast coconut, put into a shallow pan and bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.

This is the number one recipe for 2016 from Alaska. You’ll like this casserole, too.

This is an old recipe but still number one recipe in Hawaii in 2016.

It’s a yummy and colorful dessert or treat anytime.

These muffins contain apples and oatmeal and are very tasty. Recipe makes 6 muffins so if you want more, double the recipe.

STAINED GLASS GELATIN BARS Combine each in a separate bowl and stir 2 minutes or until completely dissolved: 1 c. boiling water 1 pkg. each (3 oz.) gelatin Make one package of each: strawberry, lime, lemon and orange gelatin.

Put each of the gelatin mixtures into a separate shallow, sprayed, container and refrigerate each of them for 2 hours or until firm.

Sprinkle on top of 1/2 c. cold water and let stand for 1 minute: 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin Stir in: 1-1/2 c. boiling water Stir well to combine and add: 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk Stir and let cool slightly.

Cut all the cooled gelatin into cubes. Put into random order in a sprayed 9x13” baking pan scattering the colors within the pan.

Pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture on top of the cubes.

Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm before cutting into serving bars.

Serves up to 16 depending on serving size.

APPLE OATMEAL MUFFINS Combine well in bowl: 1/2 c. milk 1/3 c. applesauce Combine and stir in until just blended: 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal (uncooked) 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Gently stir in: 1 apple (peeled, cored and chopped) Put into 6 muffin cups, greased or lined. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Cool in pan for 5 minute, then remove and serve.

Store any left in an airtight container.

CREAMY BACON BROCCOLI CASSEROLE Cook in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender: 6 c. broccoli florets 2 carrots, thinly sliced Drain but reserve 1/4 c. of the liquid.

Mix together in bowl: 1 tub (8 oz.) cream cheese spread 2 T. milk 1 tsp. garlic powder Put the broccoli and carrots back into the saucepan and add: The saved liquid The cream cheese spread ingredients 2 green onions, sliced Stir until the vegetables are coated.

Spoon into a sprayed/greased 2 qt. casserole or a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan.

Top mixture with: 3/4 c. shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a touch of Philadelphia 4 slices fully cooked bacon, chopped Cover casserole and bake at 400° for about 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes or until heated through.

Hint: You can use half broccoli and half cauliflower for a varied and delicious casserole also. Serves 6-8.

Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you can’t make candy. This makes a colorful candy and is just right for anytime.

WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE Line an 8” baking pan with foil and let the edges extend past the pan sides for easy removal of the candy.

Melt in microwavable bowl for 2-3 minutes: 3 pkgs. (4 oz. ea.) white chocolate, broken into pieces 3/4 c. sweetened condensed milk Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Add and mix well: 1 c. chopped almonds (or other nuts you like) 1/2 c. dried cranberries (craisins) 1 T. orange zest Spread candy into the pan. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm. Remove the candy from the pan with the foil edges. When cutting into pieces, be very careful not to get foil into the candy. Hint: You can use red and green candied cherries instead of the craisins, chopping into coarse pieces.

Tip: If you’re using flour or cornstarch for thickening, remember cornstarch has twice the thickening ability as flour so adjust accordingly in your recipe.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 8:30 am Foot Clinic, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting at the AHA office 4:45 pm HS Hockey at New Richmond Sports Center 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW 7 pm HS Wrestling at Somerset 7:15 am HS Boys Basketball vs. Baldwin-Woodville, here

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 6 pm Paint & Sip Class, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 7 pm Prairie Fire Children’s Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast” HS Auditorium 7:15 pm HS Girls Basketball vs. Somerset, here

10:30 am Prairie Fire Children’s Theater presents “Beauty and the Beast” HS Auditorium 2 pm HS Hockey vs. Ashland, here

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Book Club, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous

Friday, April 7, 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Community Center: 9 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 1 pm Cribbage, 5:30 pm Stamping & Scrapbooking, 7 pm Snowmobile Club 7 pm HS Hockey at Baldwin United Civic Center 7:15 pm HS Boys Basketball vs. New Richmond, here

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 am 4th Grade Comes to Visit, 1 pm Bridge, 7 m Alcoholics Anonymous

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 11:30 am 6-5-4 Dice, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1 pm Amery Memory Cafe, 1:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards 2, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW 7 pm HS Wrestling vs.

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January highlighted friendship activity. While granddaughter, Marguerite, is spunky and outgoing, Jocelyn is quieter and soft-spoken. “Jocelyn is a thinker. She sees things. She’s strateKinship of Polk County gic,” shared John who likes to play Backwww.polkkinship.org gammon and Chinese Checkers with Kinship office at 715-405-3900 her. When asked, the girls have many faEvery Monday, there is a home in St. vorites- jumping in leaves, going in the Croix Falls that welcomes two young hot tub, seeing Cinderella at the State girls for an afternoon filled with smiles, Theatre- but most of what they mention laughter, crafts, games, snacks and fun. are simple routines and traditions. EvIf you have ever wondered if Kinship ery night before supper, the girls enjoy mentors impact lives, you should visit; reading time. Right off the kitchen, is a however, be prepared for mentors, John little fairy tale nook with books and a cozy couch and Adriwhere they enne Gyllen, sit and read. to tell you At supper, that they they always get more out say grace of the time and then than the share highs girls themand lows selves. from the John and day. Jocelyn Adrienne loves the first became routine. involved in As a Kinship in 9 -ye a r- old, response to John and seeing the Adrienne need. “We say that have so Jocelyn is much and L to R: Adrienne Gyllen, Marquerite, Jocelyn and John Gyllen ex t remely needed to give back,” said Adrienne. “We love kids. kind, always thinking of others, smart It’s what we do.” At that time, they didn’t and very courteous. They look forward have any grandchildren living nearby to their Mondays with her. In pondering so welcoming a young person into their their experience as Kinship mentors, lives was a natural choice. In October of Adrienne said, “It’s always the best day 2013, they were introduced to Jocelyn. of the week. I think you get so much Jocelyn was a shy 6-year-old who lived more than you give.” John added, “It’s with her dad and three sisters, ages 3, 4 very rewarding.”

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AARP will assist with tax preparation Starting next month the AARP Taxaides will be completing 2016 taxes for the low income, elderly, disabled, and those with limited English proficiency at various sites around Polk County.

To help prevent identity theft on tax returns, attendees are asked to show their Social Security card for themselves, spouses, and any dependents before a tax return is started.

If a replacement Social Security card is needed, contact the Social Security office in Rice Lake or go online at www.ssa. gov and request a replacement card.

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plying for a Homestead credit make sure you bring you property tax statement you received in December of 2016 or rent certificate.

Polk County locations and times: •Golden Oaks Apartments, 104 3rd Ave S., Frederic -- Thursdays, February 16 and March 23. Call the Frederic Senior Center at 715-327-8623 to make an appointment.

Call on Monday, Tuesday, or Fridaybetween 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

•St. Croix Falls Public Library -- Thursdays, February 9, March 16, and April 6. Call the library at 715-483-1777 to make an appointment.

•Luck Public Library – Wednesdays, February 22 and March 29 . Call

the library at 715-4722770 to make an appointment.

•Millside Apartments, 403 2nd Ave E., Osceola, WI -- Thursday, March 9 . Call 715-294-4243 to make an appointment.

•Polk County Government Center Lower Level Conference Room-Thursday, March 2 . Call the ADRC of NWWI at 877-485-2372 to make an appointment.

•Amery Area Public Library, 225 Scholl Court. -- Every Tuesday from February 7 to April 11. Call the library at 715-268-9340 to make an appointment. Do not call Evergreen Apartments or Centennial Hall. *The hours are 9 am to 12 noon for each day and location in Polk County.

Red Kettle Goal Met and Exceeded The Red Kettle Campaign in Polk County has come to a close and The Polk County Salvation Army would like to thank everyone who gave donations or rang the bell for the Red Kettle Campaign this season.

The original goal for the campaign was to raise $80,000. The Salvation Army just announced that in Polk County the total amount raised was $88,872.93. The dollars raised during

Red Kettle Campaign help with the emergency services for those living in the community who may need help with electric, heat, rent or medical assistance.

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Red Cross issues an emergency call for blood and platelet donations during severe winter shortage EAU CLAIRE, Wis.—The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives.

Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed. Snowstorms and severe weather have also impacted donations. Nearly 100 blood drives were forced to cancel in December, resulting in more than 3,100 blood donations going uncollected.

“Blood and platelet donations are critically needed in the coming days so that patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they are counting on,” said Sue Thesenga, communications manager of the local Red Cross Blood Services Region. “We encourage donors to invite a family member or friend to donate with them to help meet patient needs. Right now, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in.”

HOW TO HELP Find a blood donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross is extending hours at many donation sites for more donors to give blood or platelets. Overall, the Red Cross has added nearly 200 hours to blood donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks. Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help speed up the donation process.

“In about an hour, you can help save someone’s life. This simple act can have a profound impact on another human being,” said Thesenga.

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Upcoming local blood donation opportunities: Barron 1/16/2017: 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Community Center, 800 Memorial Drive 1/17/2017: 12 p.m.-6 p.m., American Le-

gion, 1220 Veterans Drive Turtle Lake 1/18/2017: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Turtle Lake School, 205 Oak St. N. Siren 1/17/2017: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Covenant Church, 7686 Lofty Pines Road Amery 1/20/2017: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bremer Bank, 104 Maple St. W Balsam Lake 1/18/2017: 12:30-6:30 p.m., Georgetown Lutheran Church, 877 190th Ave./County Road G Clayton 1/11/2017: 2-8 p.m., Clayton School, 221 Prentice St. S Frederic 1/11/2017: 9:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Frederic High School, 1437 Clam Falls Drive Luck 1/4/2017: 1-7 p.m., Luck Lutheran Church, 510 Foster Ave. E Star Prairie 1/17/2017: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 415 Bridge Ave. Hammond 1/10/2017: 12-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1250 Broadway

Hudson 1/6/2017: 12:30-6:30 p.m., Hudson YMCA, 2211 Vine St. 1/12/2017: 1-7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 502 County Road UU New Richmond 1/12/2017: 12-6 p.m., American Legion Butler-Harmon Post 80, 1260 Wall St. 1/18/2017: 12-6 p.m., The Deerfield, 1127 W. 8th St. 1/20/2017: 3-7 p.m., New Richmond High School, 650 Richmond Way Roberts 1/12/2017: 12-6 p.m., Cross Lutheran Church, 1246 County Road TT Somerset 1/13/2017: 12-6 p.m., Somerset Fire and Rescue, 748 Highway 35 Woodville 1/13/2017: 12-6 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 221 N. Lockwood St. Shell Lake 1/19/2017: 12-6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Drive 1/20/2017: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., United Methodist Church, 135 Reinhart Drive Spooner 1/16/2017: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Maple Ridge Care Center, 510 1st St.

Random Thoughts Growing up in Amery Loren Elkin

Catching up on a couple columns and giving you an idea of upcoming writings.

Occasionally I hear from former Ameryites, and just a couple days ago got an email from Gary Knerr who lives in California, ’61 AHS graduate and son of the dentist Dr. Knerr.

He asked about the column about the young lady north of Range and wondered how I learned about her.

Interesting to know that former Amery people keep up with the goings on by reading the Amery

Sylvester file that I misplaced when we moved last spring. Hoping to get some of that rural history and the stories in future columns.

I’m also working on a writing that describes the religious music I heard and sang while growing up in Amery. Any thoughts or ideas, please send them along. My experience would center in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Pastor Olaf Braaseth. (“Holy, Holy, Holy” kicked off every service, rousing the congregation).

Just recently I saw Shirley Gumke’s name appear

Free Press.

Arlen Peterson, local historian north of the old Pink Tavern, has researched the possible location of the school that young Lalla Robinson writes about. It might be an earlier school, not named, just north of Pap’s Store on Highway E. That also happens to be close to where Arlen lives.

He found it in the book, I HEARD THE SCHOOL BELLS RINGING. Thanks Arlen.

Thinking as I’m writing, wondering how difficult it would be to find information about the people mentioned in her letter.

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on Facebook. I wrote to her and asked her if she’s THE Shirley Gumke who lived high on a hill a couple miles south of Amery. It was her, and though I don’t have enough for a column, I remember sitting in front of Shirley in Helen Schaefer’s 5th grade class.

We whispered and exchanged ideas, and I recall it as a fun friendship. An special memory I have of her happened on our shared bus route. One afternoon she shocked the small audience in the back of the bus— she ate an entire orange, peeling and all. Funny, isn’t it, what stays in young minds. Retired now, she lives near Amery.

One last memory, this involved the Burning of the Greens. I’ve mentioned this before I think. About the 2nd or 3rd week in January the winter diehards in Amery got together on a Sunday evening for hot chocolate, cookies, and ice skating at the rink behind the old root beer stand. The purpose, as you can tell by the name, was burning greens – discarded Christmas trees from the area. What a bonfire and a lovely evening spent with like-minded Ameryites. Thinking back now, I’m guessing that our Scandinavian ancestors probably attended a similar gathering back in northern Europe.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY A room full of Christmas kittens have come and gone to loving homes.

The youngest cat available for adoption at the Arnell shelter is Zeb. He is five months old and ready to leap into a new home in the New Year. Young

It’s a Boy! First Baby of 2017 at SCRMC Amber Hultman and Bailey Webber of Hinckley, Minn. had something very special to celebrate during the first week of the New Year—the birth of their son, Tripp Allen. Dr. Melissa Hall delivered him on January 3, 2017 at 12:13 PM. Assisting in the labor and delivery were OB Nurses, Dawn Mason and Kim Johnson. Baby Tripp weighed 7 lbs 1oz. and measured 19 inches long at birth. He has the honor of being the first baby born at SCRMC in 2017.

As the parents of the first child born in 2017 at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, the proud and happy couple received a gift basket valued at over $800. Included in the basket are gifts from the medical center, a monogrammed pastel baby swaddle, a gift basket for Mom and baby from the SCRMC Volunteer Partner’s Gift shop, a newborn photography package from The BirthPlace Photographers, a $50 gift certificate from Marketplace Foods, a $50 gift certificate from Wal-Mart, a ½ hour massage for mom from SCRMC’s Kinisi Institute for Movement, a $20 gift card to Patient Perks Coffee Shop located at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, a coin bank and gift card from Royal Credit Union, a newborn gift package from Wildwood Flowers, a handmade blanket and owl hat by Off the Hook Crochet, a knit hat and sweater by Nancy Yetter, a month membership to the Lindstrom Fitness Center, a $15 Subway certificate and a $15 Dairy Queen certificate. We are grateful to these merchants for generously offering these gifts for the baby and family of the first child of 2017.

Dale Hanson to share Dakota Access Pipeline experience The Dakota Access Pipeline protests, which began last spring, will be the topic of a special Thursdays @ the U Lecture and Performance presentation at UW-Barron County on Jan. 19, 12:30 to 1:20 p.m., in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall, R234.

During his talk, Dale Hanson, a former Barron County employee and university instructor, will share what he experienced and observed during the week he spent recently at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation near Bismarck, N.D. He traveled to the site as a

volunteer to construct buildings for those who were planning to spend winter in the camp but ended up working as an emergency medical technician for the entire week. Hanson will share numerous pictures of the camp, descriptions of the living conditions and a summary of the protest activities. A brief history of the pipeline, the underlying environmental issues, and why Native Americans feel they are being treated unfairly will also be discussed.

Hanson spent 28 years as the director of the Soil & Water Conservation

Department for Barron County. After retiring from that position, he earned a master’s degree in environmental science from UW-Stevens Point.

He then taught environmental science courses at UW-River Falls for three years.

Thursdays at the U series is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the UW-Barron County Foundation. UW-BC is located at 1800 College Dr., Rice Lake. For more information, call 715-2348176.

Zeb has a soft White and Tabby coat and the glint of mischief in his eye.

He has large paws and a sturdy frame that leads us to believe he will be a Big Cat when he is full grown. Zeb plays with other cats, he is athletic and agile like a Puma and wears a silly grin at all times. He isn’t afraid of anything or anyone. When the playing is done, Zeb loves to close his eyes in your arms for a scratch behind the ears. Are you ready for Zeb? He waits for you.

Winter in Wisconsin is not a good time to be a stray. The cold temperatures can freeze the tips of a cat’s ears off. The snow on the ground covers up a dog’s scent that he normally would follow to find his way home. Our cold winters require extra care for your pet. Left out too long, a pet might wander to find shelter. The pet that “usually doesn’t ever leave the yard” could be in danger if left outdoors on their own.

Keep them indoors as much as possible and monitor their time outdoors with vigilance.

On New Year’s Eve, an elderly Female Pug was found wandering the streets of Amery. She wore no collar or tag. She wants to tell us where she belongs, in that snorty-gravely voice she has. Without an owner coming forward to reclaim her, she is receiving the care she needs at the shelter. We named her Betsy.

Betsy has very few teeth. All of the

teeth she does have are rotten or covered in thick tartar. She carried a legion of fleas with her; causing her to scratch and bite at her irritated skin constantly. With the help of topical flea treatments, bathes in a soothing shampoo and medication for the infection in her mouth, our petite little Pug is on the road to recovery. She would not have lasted long in the bitter cold of the early morning hours on New Year’s Eve. Our first week of 2017, brought two young cats from an unwanted litter, four surrendered adult cats in need of new homes, a Black and White Tom Cat in a live-trap and a large Brown Tabby female who had been abandoned in a home without heat.

Currently there are no dogs available for adoption at Arnell Humane Society.

Betsy, the petite Pug, is in need of continued care and time for recovery before she will be available for adoption.

Similarly, a Mother-Daughter team are also receiving shelter make-overs and are not yet available for adoption.

Zoey (Mom) and Tess (Daughter), arrived with serious skin conditions, treated with subcutaneous injections and medicated baths. Tess also received an operation on lower eyelids that rolled in on her eyeball, causing constant irritation. After a complete recovery from their ailments, Zoey and Tess will be available for adoption.

Two cats and one dog were adopted last week. Crockett, the young Blue Tabby kitten, found a family from Minneapolis. Big Brown Tabby Alice went home with a long time friend of Arnell Humane Society. They will be having conversations well into the evening as Alice was a bit of a talker. That was one of the things her adopter liked about her; the adopter lives alone and found Alice to be just what she needed.

Eleven year old Bruno, the kind and gentle Black Lab Mix, found a wonderful home with a lady who “likes the old ones.” She said she has always adopted older dogs and finds that they make a perfect fit in her home and lifestyle.

She appreciated their mature contentment with life. We agree. Arnell Humane Society, 715 268-7387; online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

2017 We hope that the new will be better than the one before that's nature to think things will be better ever more, Projects moving and out looks upbeat you can't help but feel there will be no defeat, It will be interesting to see if Trump will set us free he will have to be generous, we will wait and see, I'm trying to write poetry while I'm blind I can’t see well enough but I can see with my mind, To get my point across is all I can do to make it clear from out of the blue, I'd like to contribute something to my name copying my words into songs isn't the same, There's such a beautiful world out there I know everything is beautiful and is bound to glow, My mind is full but my thoughts are lost you don't get anywhere without paying the cost, 1917 will be remembered for long it will be memories that keeps us strong, There will be a time when things never go right but we are ready to ply and make our flight Larry Lee Phillipson poet laureate of Amery WI Typed by Ashley Johnson

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UW-Extension Offering Pork Quality Assurance Certification Class

Voice of Democracy Amery VFW announces winners in the 9-12 grade audio essay competition, ‘Voice of Democracy.’ This year’s theme was ‘My responsibility to America.’

Left to right are Eldon Sanders, Commander, Lorna Coleman, teacher, Allison Oman 3rd place, Laura Simonson 1st place in Amery ($150) and 1st at District level ($225), Judy Sanders, Aux. president. Not pictured is 2nd place winner Emma Curtis. Results for the state competition are still pending.

UW-Extension will be hosting a Pork Quality Assurance certification class Wednesday January 18th, 2017, 2:00 PM, at the Ag Service & Education Center in Baldwin. We expect this training to be 2 to 2.5 hours long. Those who certified in 2014 will be asked to re-certify again in 2017.

Historically we’ve held this training over the summer, but due to schedule changes we’re asking producers to certify this January. Thus, you may have not yet received notice from the National Pork Board for re-certification due to our schedule change.

The class will be about 2 to 2.5 hours long and include an overview of the PQA 10 Good Production Practices (GPP’s). Dr. Gary Onan, UW-River Falls, will be our guest speaker discussing herd health and biosecurity.

Dr. Onan is chair of the Department of Animal Science at UW-RF, and teaches courses on swine management, sheep

management, and animal physiology.

Dr. Onan is also known throughout Wisconsin as a livestock and carcass show judge.

The PQA training and certification was developed by the National Pork Board with the intent to ensure that quality pork is delivered to the consumer. The training will focus on the ten GPP’s as defined by the National Pork Board. These production practices are based upon the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system which focuses on preventing a food safety problem. The ten GPP’s are common sense practices based on sound scientific principles.

There is an open book exam required to certify. There is no fee for this program, but your pre-registration greatly helps us in planning. To pre-register please contact the St. Croix County Extension office at 715.531.1930 or email ryan.sterry@ces.uwex.edu.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

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

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

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

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

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

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233.

All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous. Tuesdays 10 a.m. at St. Croix Alano Club, across from hospital in St. Croix Falls.

715-825-3416.

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

Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month.

For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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

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Over $3,000 raised in Clear Lake’s first Empty Bowls event

Thanks to the generosity of local churches, a variety of soups were served during Clear Lake’s first Empty Bowls event.

Clear Lake and Clayton schools collaborated to host first Empty Bowls event on December 22nd bringing in over $3000 to donate to the Salvation Army backpack program. Over 300 ceramic (and some wooden) bowls were created with the help of Clayton High School art students and students, staff and community members of the Clear Lake school district. Coordinators of the event were Holly Waterman (Clear Lake art teacher) and Nettie Groat assisted by Danielle Schott (Clear Lake Agriculture teacher), and Clayton staff members Lance Schott (art), Rhona Schuebel (Ag) and Elaine Molls (Family Consumer Science).

For a suggested donation of $10 over 200 community members were served a soup dinner with bread and desserts. They were also able to choose an "Empty Bowl" as a reminder of how many bowls actually do go empty. Soups were donated and made by the local churches of the Clear Lake community and desserts made by staff volunteers from both schools.

Due to inclement weather, the original date of the Empty Bowls was cancelled.

Originally planned on a night where both schools played against each other in a double-header basketball game. The event was then rescheduled for the following Thursday where Clear Lake played against Amery boys. A huge thank you to members of all three communities who came out and supported this wonderful cause.

A very special thank you goes out to not only all of the community volunteers that helped make this event possible but to our many local businesses and of course the church community, including Covenant Church, Lutheran Church, United Methodist, Reeve Church Nextgen Broadban, Clear Lake Clinic, CL Physical Therapy, Overby Financial, Nextgen Companies, Oxbo, American Legion, Service Master Carpet Cleaning, Bergmann's Greenhouse, Allram Lumber, Tom Levendowski Farm, and MN Clay Co. “This really was a community event and it was great to see many people coming together for a great cause to help feed the hungry,” says organizer Holly Waterman.

A check for $3,380.43 was present to the Salvation Army’s Backpack Program, proceeds of Clear Lake’s first Empty Bowls event. Left to right, Lance Schott (Clayton art teacher), Holly Waterman (Clear Lake art teacher), Angela Moulton (Salvation Army), and Mr. Josh Ernst (Clear Lake superintendent).

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Estate Planning for Your Family and Farm – Live webinar January 26, 2017 A webinar entitled “Estate Planning for Your Family and Farm” will be hosted Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at two locations by the Pierce and St. Croix County UW-Extension offices. This two-hour webinar begins at 1 p.m.

Locations to join this webinar include: Ellsworth - Pierce County Office Building lower level meeting room Baldwin - Ag Service & Education Center, UW-Extension office Farm business owners looking to the future of their farming operations have many issues to consider. Succession planning includes planning for the owner generation’s later years; business planning to ensure the operation has financial capacity; developing the successor’s management skills; and estate and tax planning.

Estate planning needs to happen whether or not there will be a business succession. Careful consideration of the owners’ goals and the tools available is important to develop the right plan.

This webinar is for both the owner and successor generations to learn

about estate planning tools and how to develop a plan with the help of estate planning professionals. If a business succession is involved, it is important to ensure the business assets are available in some way for the incoming business successor. Bridget Finke, an attorney with Valley Crossing Law in Baldwin, WI, will lead the webinar and topics include: •Lifetime planning: powers of attorney for health care and finances, living wills and advanced directives; •Choosing the estate planning vehicle that is right for your family: wills, trusts, transfer on death designations and other estate planning tools to consider; •Tax consequences of death: estate taxes and stepped-up basis; and •How to get started with estate planning.

This webinar is free of charge but registration is requested as space is limited. For more information or to register, call the Pierce County UW-Extension office at 715-273-6781 or the St. Croix County UW-Extension office at 715-531-1930.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Customize a coffee mug, January 3-12 From January 3 through 12, bring in an 11 oz. coffee mug (3" 3.5" in diameter) or 12 oz. latte mug (4.75" in diameter) and use a sublimation heat transfer press machine to create a personalized item. Requires a 20 minute appointment, a mug and an image in JPG format.

Live raptors @ the library Meet and observe live birds of prey while learning about characteristics and adaptations that help them survive, January 20, 10 a.m.

Storytime Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities.

Geared toward 2-5 yearolds and their caregivers. There will be no storytime in January.

Storytime will resume on February 1.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong founda-

tion of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device? Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? The library offers tech help on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday

of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

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; and the Freading collection of e-books. Beginning in January, the library will offer access to digital magazines through Flipster. Magazines can be downloaded to most phones and tablets for offline reading anytime, anywhere.

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

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Happy New Year! 2017 is starting off with a bang, and this place is hoppin’!

We have a lot of fun and exciting things coming up in the future, and we hope YOU will be a part of it! Along with our regular daily activities, we have special painting classes, sign making classes, speakers at our potlucks, authors coming to visit, a variety of seminars, free makeovers – the list just keeps growing!

And we have HUGE news – 2017 is our 30th anniversary year and we have a big celebration planned in a few months. But one of our goals for this year is to have the most members that we have ever had, and an anonymous donor just stepped up to help!

If you have never been a member, or if it has been 3 years or more since you've been a member, our donor will MATCH your dues amount as a donation to the center!

Isn't that amazing? *happy dance* You are not required to do anything as a member, we have several that are "in-name" only.

But the support means so much! So for the month of January, come in and sign up, it's only $20 a year! Please consider joining so that we may benefit from this amazing donation!!!! We are an independent, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

Must be 21 or older.

In case you ever wonder what kind of impact the Amery Area Community Center has in this area, here are some numbers that just might surprise you. In 2016, we had 1,754 activities and events held here with a grand total of 37,339 participants!!! Isn't that incredible??? THIS is why we need your support to keep the doors open - and your dues of $20 goes a long way in helping us provide all these programs and activities. THANK YOU ALL who help support us - we appreciate it more than words can say!

Facebook seems to be our go-to place to announce upcoming events and post pictures, so we

encourage you to go to Facebook and do a search for either Kari Fladwood or Amery Area Community Center and ask to be our friend! We try to post every day about what is going on. From what I’m told, even if you do not have a Facebook page, you can still get on there and view our pictures and posts, so check it out!

Everyone seems to enjoy our silent auctions, so we will be having another one in a couple of months. If you have an item, gift basket, gift certificate or something that you would like to donate, please drop it by the Center. We will advertise that you are the donor, unless you prefer to remain anonymous. It is a fun way to raise funds and we enjoy having them. So we hope you can help by donating something.

We are always looking for new ideas for events or programs, so if there is something you’d like to see here, please let us know! One thing we would like to do is hold sign-language classes – if you know someone who may be able to teach a class, have them email Kari at centennialhall@ ymail.com.

Gary Snelling was first in pool with Wendell Anderson bringing up second, Jerry Fisher 3rd third, Les Peterson fourth. Mary Fisher won the consolation prize.

Mary Fisher was first in Wii Bowling, with Jerry Fisher in second, and Milt Johnson third. Pat Carlson was first in Wednesday bridge with Matt Saarem second, and Asa Steen 3rd. Gary Snelling was first in Thursday pool, Mary Fisher second, Roger Luvold third. Jerry Fisher won the consolation prize. Don’t forget all members are encouraged to come and join in the fun! We have people that can teach you pool, Wii bowling and Mahjongg if you want to learn. Thank you all for playing!

Have a great week!

Kari Fladwood - Executive Director

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Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H meeting All parents interested in being a project leader or being able to drive 4-H kids to and from different functions must attend. It is recommended that all parents of 4-H kids try to attend as this meeting is very informative. Check the Clover Connection for more information.

On Saturday, April 8, the 4-H performing Arts festival will be held at the Turtle Lake High School. This is for all members involved in the music, drama, or poetry projects. For anyone interested in cat, rabbit, or horse projects, the Clover Connection is a great resource for more information. On June 16-17, the Interstate Livestock Show will be held at the Polk County Fairgrounds. This counts as an educational event for anyone involved in the annual fair auction. This will be an educational event and a show for beef, goats, and sheep.

On Saturday, February 11, there will be a science event held at the UW Barron County campus for

kids (4-H members and non 4-H members) in grades 5-8. This will include stations on robots, coding, bending light, and separation science. The cost is $5 per kid and applications are due by February 1.

Camp counselor application interviews are on February 27 and applications with more information are found in the Clover Connection. As usual, check your Clover Connection for much more information on everything 4-H. Our next meeting will be a snow tubing and skiing day at Trollhaugen on February 12. This will be from 12-3 pm costing $12. Please try to contact Dayna Prindle within this week so she can get a count of who is going. There will be no formal meeting. Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be March 12 at 5:00pm at the town hall. This meeting was adjourned

by Timmy Kelling and seconded

by Chase Prindle. Have a great new year! — Hailey Clausen, Beaver Brook Badgers Reporter

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Jan. 12— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg.

Elementary lunch: Chicken fajita wrap or yogurt, cheese stick and muffin, carrots with dip, seasoned rice, black beans, pineapple chunks, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, nutrigrain bar, muffin, waffles, yogurt parfait.

High school lunch: Chicken fajita wrap, ham & cheese wrap, Chicken caesar salad or PB&J “uncrustable,” rice, black beans, carrots/dip, pineapple, strawberries, milk.

Friday, Jan. 13— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or peanut butter & jelly “uncrustable,” yogurt.

Elementary lunch: Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, waffle fries, applesauce, milk, slushie fruit cup.

High school breakfast: Entree

options: Cereal, cheese stick, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, sausage links, Pop Tart.

High school lunch: Breaded fish or chicken patty on a bun, green beans, ranch sweet potato fries, fruit juice, clementine, milk.

Monday, Jan. 16— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or french toast sticks, sausge links.

Elementary lunch: Cheese quesadilla or taco in a bag, fixings, refried beans, mandarin oranges, cookie.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, hard cooked egg, Krave S’mores, muffin, Pop Tart, donut.

High school lunch: Deluxe nachos or quesadilla, fixings, refried beans, cookie, mandarin oranges, fruit juice, milk.

Tuesday, Jan. 17— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or Mini Cinni, smoothie.

Elementary lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or PB&J “un-

crustable,” mashed potatoes, steamed corn, sliced apples.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, cereal bar, blueberry lemon bites, PB&J uncrustable,” banana bread.

High school lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or peanut butter sandwich, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, apples, sliced pears, milk.

Wednesday, Jan. 18— Elementary breakfast: Cereal cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich.

Elementary lunch: Chicken strips or teriyaki chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, milk, vegetables with dip, sliced peaches.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “Gripz” graham crackers, muffin, yogurt, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or chicken teriyaki wrap, rice, green beans, vegetables/dip, mixed fruit, peaches, milk.

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Jan. 12— Elementary lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Friday, Jan. 13— Elementary lunch: Pizza, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle lunch: Pizza or Fish sandwich, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Pizza or Fish sandwich, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices.

Monday, Jan. 16— Elementary lunch: Warrior burger, baked beans, baked french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle lunch: Warrior burger or Hot dog, baked beans, baked french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Warrior burger or Hot dog, baked beans, baked french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.

Tuesday, Jan. 17— Elementary lunch: French toast w/sausage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle lunch:

French toast w/sausage or Chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: French toast w/sausage or Chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices.

Wednesday, Jan. 18— Elementary lunch: Macaroni & cheese, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle lunch: Macaroni & cheese or Chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Macaroni & cheese or Chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

Our January 8, 2017 meeting started with pledges led by Kelsey Oman and Ella Williamson. We then had a short demonstration by Andrew Prindle on how he ties his shoes. The roll call question was "what is your favorite kind of pizza?" We then had the treasurers report by Andrew Prindle.

Old Business: If you have not paid your dues or family donation, please do so as soon as you can.

The cost is $7 dollars for your dues and $10 as a family fee. The family fee is why we don't have to do any fundraisers. Before this meeting, we had a pizza and movie night.

That began at 3:00 pm and was reported on by Samuel Kelling.

He said they lied on blankets, ate pizza and chips, and watched the popular movie, "The Secret Life of Pets."

New Business: There will be a 4-H volunteer orientation on the following dates: January 15 (6:30 pm.) February 27 (7:00 pm) and April 11 (6:30 pm). These will all be held at the government center.

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COLLEGE HONORS AND ACCOLADES Named to Dean's List at St. Norbert DE PERE, Wis. - The following student has been named to the 2016 fall semester dean's list at St. Norbert College. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for academic eligibility.

Colin Clemens Bursik of Amery St. Norbert College is located on the banks of the Fox River in the residential community of De Pere, Wisconsin, neighboring Green Bay - a metropolitan area of more than 200,000 rich in culture, business and opportunity.

Local students named to Dean’s List at UW-Superior

2017’s First Baby Amery’s first baby of the new year was little Elin Rae Olson, born January 2 at 2:53 p.m. Elin weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz, and was 21 inches long. Her parents are Jayna and Nathan Olson of Amery.

For being 2017’s first baby, Elin received gift baskets courtesy of Outside-in Gifts and Volunteer Partners. Congratulations to the Olsons!

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named several area students to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Fall 2016 semester.

Among those named are: Amery, WI Ashley Dusek Alexis Urhammer Frederic, WI Jaimee Buck Thorvo Lundeen Luck, WI Jordan Bazey Osceola, WI Emily Thompson

Local students named to dean’s list at St. Cloud State University ST. CLOUD, Minn. – St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,300 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2016 Fall Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Clear Lake, WI Brittany Taylor Campion, College of Science and Engineering, Biomedical Sciences Osceola, WI Katharine A Harris, School of Health and Human Services, Nursing The 100-acre campus is located about an hour northwest of Minneapolis along the banks of the Mississippi River.

Named to Dean’s List at Wisconsin Lutheran College MILWAUKEE, WI -- Carly Warner of Clear Lake, a senior, has been named to Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester.

To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.

Hope for 2017 The wrappings scrunched and in recycle bin, the space where gifts were piled up , now is bare.

It's still too soon to leave the manger scene, time to think and thank for why it's there.

AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The NEW community ed catalog will be available soon. Watch your mailbox. In the meantime, view all updated classes and offerings under the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www. amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Recreational Gymnastics for ages 3+. New session begins January 10. Beginner classes at 4 p and 5:30 p. Intermediate class at 4:45 p.

Eight Tuesdays & Thursdays per session. $40 per session. Details on Community Ed website or by contacting Community Ed. Pre-register.

Piano – after school beginner lessons at the Elementary. One slot still open from 4:15-4:45 on Thursdays from Jan 12-Feb 9. Fee $69 per session. Call Community Ed to register.

Play and Learn provides an opportunity for children to interact with their parents and other children their age. Parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations. Current session runs until March 16 from 10-11:30 a on Mondays. To register, call 715-684-4440. Do not register through Amery Community Ed. Rumble Jumble Open Gym for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Bring them to the Intermediate School

on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes of “tire-them-out” fun! Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym with the children and are encouraged to play as well.

Through March from 11 -11:45 a when school is in session. Just show up!

Pickleball - Open Gym in the high school on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation. This mini-tennis game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, racquetball and badminton played with wood, composite and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. Easy to learn & good exercise. Wednesdays through March from 5:45-8 p all nights EXCEPT Nov 16, Dec 14 & Jan 25 to begin at 6:30 p. Just show up! (closed Mar 8) Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp: a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children.

Sundays - Jan 22, Feb 5 & 19, March 12 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. Just show up!

Basketball Winter Rec: Supervised free-play BB open gym for youth and families on Sundays in the middle school. For boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome

with parents. Church groups welcome. Bring your own basketball.

Enter through North doors. No fee.

Sundays 1:30-3:30 p until March 12.

CHURCH of FELONS: The Captivating True Story of Addiction, Loss, and Redemption showing in the AHS Auditorium Jan 20 & 21 at 6:30 pm. The film follows four recovering addicts who agree to reveal hidden truths about their criminal pasts. When they speak the unspeakable, the shockwaves reverberate from their own families through the entire Polk County judicial system. This film questions our perception of addiction and crime in America. With twists at the end you'll never expect, you may soon begin questioning what you believe. This small town has a history of drug and alcohol abuse, and a justice system strictly bent on protecting victims. Now that they’ve cleaned up, it’s time to right their wrongs, and ask for a second chance. From meth manufacturing and distribution, to alcohol-fueled arson rampages, to vehicular homicide, these felons are begging for grace . . . . Are these felons lost to a life of condemnation? Can Wisconsin turn itself around?

Attend the live screening in Amery – view the captivating film and meet the felons during a Q & A after the film. Advance tickets are $5 and available online at www. churchoffelons.com/tickets, at Chet Johnson Drug in Amery, or at Joyful Morning in Dresser. Tickets available at the door for $8.

This year, now old, totters away in dust, though treasured memories and rued events, either eroded or strengthened more our trust, we go onward, hope lifting from laments.

Those who have gone before us saw the new, and had to face and welcome it as we, though obstacles be vast, successes few, and found purpose and truth had made them free.

A new leadership is at the fore; what we make of it part of what we own..

Can we as pioneers did, stand for right and more, obey the law, make needed changes known?

An adventure awaits us once again, as time and new developments come forth.

A resilient culture meets the hill or plain, and in the process still seeks out true north.

Two thousand years ago, a day renowned, when a Hero small but almighty came, with Love and Truth the world turned around, so as we celebrate, recall His aim.

Another year, what powers that dominate, are lacking if their action conflict starts.

The strength of nations is not craft and hate.

Our victory when love lives in our hearts.

Carol Morfitt Welch

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PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDREN’S THEATRE and

AMERY CHILDREN in grades 3-8

Amery High School Auditorium Friday, January 13 @ 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 14 @ 10:30 a.m.

Tickets $5 in advance or $6 at door

RALLY FOR RYAN Stage 4 GBM Brain Cancer

Ages 5 and under free

Please come join us as we “Rally For Ryan” Saturday, January 14th, 2017 2 to ??

Clayton School

Children’s Carnival 2 to 5 p.m.

Free Will Donation Spaghetti Supper 5 to 7:30 p.m.

SILENT AUCTION, LIVE AUCTION, RAFFLES AND MUCH MORE

Families Welcome!

Come help this wonderful and deserving family!

FIND A CURE

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-Midnight Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-2:30 a.m.

948-7777

NIGHTLY SPECIALS: *Margarita Monday: $3 Margaritas all day $1.50 Tacos 5-10 p.m. (Dine in only) *$2 Tuesday: $2 Domestic Bottles and Rail Drinks all day “Tuesday Night Pasta Special” $9.95 (includes salad bar) *Windsor and Wings Wednesday: $2 Windsor all day 50 Cent Wings 5-10 p.m. (dine in only) *Thirsty Thursday: 2 for 1’s 3-6 p.m.

Build Your Own Steak Sandwich 5-10 p.m. *Friday Fish Fry: Fish and Shrimp Specials Soup and Salad Bar featuring “7 Brothers Chowder” 5-10 p.m. *Saturday Prime Rib: 5-10 p.m.

Includes Soup and Salad Bar *Sunday: Prime Rib Sandwich served all day Daily Lunch Specials and Salad Bar Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Progressive Jackpot

Your share is over $1,252

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT: Saturday, Jan. 14: Wayne and the Boys 8 pm-12 am Saturday, Jan. 21: Jukebox Live 8 pm-12 am Saturday, Jan. 28: The Weekenders 8 pm-12 am

Advance tickets at Johnson Drug, Intermediate and Middle School

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ....................................................11 Shoreview ...............................................3 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market .............................17 Amery True Value .................................9 High games: Rod Gehrman 247238-202, Todd Zemke 237-206, Bob Ouellette 233-201, Ken McIntosh 217, Jim Swanson 216-212, Bruce Hammer 211-200, Robert Albee 202-200, Chris Wolter 201, Carl Wulf 200.

High series: Rod Gehrman 687, Todd Zemke 602, Jim Swanson 596, Robert Albee 593, Bob Ouellette 593, Bruce Hammer 577.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 .................................................... 16 Northwest Communications ............6 Division 2 Waterside .............................................. 14 Chet Johnson Drug ...............................4 High games: Wade Prindle 276246, Bill Peterson 235-218, Kelly Fitzgerald 235, Bob Oulette 215-213, Will Schaffer 209, Scott Jensen 202, Jan Knutson 200.

High series: Wade Prindle 721, Kelly Fitzgerald 626, Bill Peterson 612, Bob Oulette 607, Will Schaffer 552.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery Fire Department ................13.5 Preferred Lawn.................................. 6.5 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................ 10.0 Lamperts ........................................... 10.0 High games: Denis Carteron 247, Jerod Wollan 228-212, Nate Webb 210, Dave Fox 210, Adam Withoft 209, Steve Waterman 205.

High series: Jerod Wollan 627, Denis Carteron 621, Nate Webb 552.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Chet’s ...................................................... 14 Northwest Communications ...........13 Club 53 ...................................................... 7 Division 2 Amery Fire Dept. ..................................13 Bremer ...................................................... 7 Amery Hospital .....................................6 High games: Patty Talbot 193, Shelby Cockrell 168-154, Marcia Clark 167-157, Alyssa Slocum 166-160, Bette Elmer 162-154, Gwen Wold 159, Janet Martinson 156, Linda Mullendore 155-152, Diane Lewis 151.

High series: Patty Talbot 475, Shelby Cockrell 470, Linda Mullendore 455, Marcia Clark 449, Bette Elmer 441, Alyssa Slocum 434.

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Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill, Turtle Lake

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Becker’s Truckin................................... 16 Spare Time Bowl................................. 10 County Line Dairy................................ 10 Bye .............................................................0 Division 2 Bowlin Buddies.................................... 14 Clear Lake Auto .....................................11 Austad’s Super Valu............................. 7 No Wicks Moravit ..................................4 High game: Laurel Cap 215, Connie Graber 204, Geri Christensen 188, Linda Brown 182, Brenda Levine 179, Karen DeGolier 176, Shannon Bents 176, Sheila LaBlanc 172, Beth Knops 170, Deanne Moravitz 169.

High series: Laurel Cap 583, Brenda Levine 505, Connie Graber 502, Geri Christensen 488, Karen DeGolier 484, Judy Ullom 480, Deanne Moravitz 476, Beth Knops 464, Sheila LaBlanc 461, Georga Leverty 460.

Vintage Snowmobile Show Presented by Christensen Classic Sleds Come vote for your favorite sleds - several categories!

SANDBOX BAR & GRILL 300 Digital Drive, Clear Lake

For more information please call Jay Christensen 715-263-2269 or Geri Christensen 715-491-0152 www.vintagesleds.com (events page)

FREE on-line version of the Amery Free Press for subscribers

New Parents and Grandparents . . .

208 Hours: KELLER AVE.

art

Mon.-Sat. 10-5 715-268-8600 HOURS: HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-6 www.artzgallery.org MON.-SAT. 10-6

AMERY, 208 KELLER AVE. WIS. AMERY, WISCONSIN

Here’s a chance to show off your new pride and joy

SUN. 11-4 715-268-8600 www.artzgallery.org

715-268-8600 www.artzgallery.org

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llery

Please join us Friday, Oct. 5-8 p.m.

208Exhibition Keller Avenue • A mery,12, wisconsin Art thru Oct. 29 Hours: mon-sAt 10-6 pm for an Artist’s Reception Featured artists: 715.268.8600 Featuring artists Bonnie Hagen, Sarah Dudgeon

Featured Artists for January Printmaker Emily Gray Koehler and Kay Brathol-Hostvet www.ArtzgAllery.org

Potter Bruce Kaupanger Members and Guests Theme Show: Painter DianaArtists Randolph

“Hidden Gems” A Visual Experience to Behold! on display through January 30

Cumberland Healthcare Offers 4th Annual Women’s Health Night CUMBERLAND, WI – Cumberland Healthcare is excited to announce the 4th Annual Women’s Health Night on Thursday, February 9, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Das Lach Haus in Cumberland.

The evening includes a social hour, dinner, speakers, free chair massages, free blood pressure screenings and fabulous door prizes. Speakers include Kimberly Haycraft, MD, Mary Beth Waldo, DNP, and Barb Arbetan, X-Ray Technician.

Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Cumberland Healthcare Hospital Front Desk, located at 1110 Seventh Avenue in Cumberland.

Saturday, Jan. 21 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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For questions regarding the event, contact Kelly Quick-Hanson, Executive Coordinator at Cumberland Healthcare, at (715) 822-7250.

“Women’s Health Night is a great event that brings women together to discuss issues that pertain just to us. We are excited to offer this great event for the fourth year in a row,” says Angie Martens, Chief Financial Officer at Cumberland Healthcare.

Cumberland Healthcare is an independent, community-based healthcare facility that serves northwest Wisconsin.

Cumberland Healthcare serves patients of all ages through a full-spectrum of services every step of the way.

Bundles of Joy Babies born in 2016

Baby’s Name _____________________________________ Birth Date _______________________________________ Photo Enclosed Parent

Digital photo to be emailed

Grandparent

Parents or Grandparents name _______________________________________________ Address_________________________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________________ Daytime Phone ___________________________________

Bundles of Joy ENTRY FORM Please print Send this entry form and color photo of your baby along with $35.00 to BUNDLES OF JOY, Amery Free Press, PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 or drop off at the Amery Free Press Office.

Entrants should have a self-addressed, stamped envelope to have their photos returned.

Photos must be received by 4:00 p.m.

Feb. 10, 2017.

On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, the Bundles of Joy - Babies 2016 full-color page will appear in the Amery Free Press.

Bundles of Joy is open to babies born between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016.

Entrants must furnish an original color photo no smaller than 3x5” and no larger than 5x7” OR digital photo emailed to phumpal@theameryfreepress.com.

PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

CLASSIFIEDS

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HELP WANTED

Caregivers needed immediately for overnight position(s) Up to $11/hour starting wage. Hours from Part-time Casual to 4+ 8-hour shifts per week.

Experience desired, but not necessary.

Will train the right individual.

Cooking and housekeeping experience helpful.

Join Our Team!

Amery Memory Care is looking for part time 2nd & 3rd shift Resident Care Assistants Interested applicants please apply in person

APPLY IN PERSON

300 Michigan Ave., Centuria, WI 54824 715-640-3330

215 Birch St. W, Amery

The following units at Amery Self Storage will be auctioned in January-February at Smith-sales.com:

Unit #197, Matthew Kvaal, containing drill dress, stroller, wheel barrel, crib, helmets, etc.

Unit #199, Betty Ash, containing propane tank, craft supplies, toy box, coffee table, gas grill, boxes, etc.

Amery Self Storage, 487 State Road 46, Amery, WI 54001 715-222-9500

Help Us Make a Difference!

Fire Apparatus TIG-WELDER Vehicle Electrical Technician

Manufacturer of custom designed premium fire apparatus, recognized in the industry for a quality

productthe and on-time seeking an experienced Tig-Welder. Must be open to overtime Build best deliveries fire apparatus in the industry to detailed de- & extremely quality conscientious. sign specifications. Looking for Automotive Technician with and qualifications 3Experience - 51) years of years experience.

ASE certified preferred Two or more of experience tig-welding aluminum thickness from .090”w/strong to .125”, stainless steel and Schedule 10 or Schedule 40 piping. electrical and diagnostic skills. Must be able to read and wire 2) Two or more years of experience with cutting, coping, fitting to print.

3) Math aptitude including blue print comprehension & accurate dimensionalskills tolerancing. to electrical schematics.

Strong communications are re4) Welding Trials will be administered quired to work well in a crossfunctional asrequired. well as hav5) Background check and pre-employment physical including team drug screen ing a meticulous nature and a strong commitment to quality.

Seeking GDSI Team members! www.gdsiswitches.com

Team Leadership experiences a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Compensation Based upon Experience, Skill, and Certifications.

— Preference will be given to Candidates with prior line voltage exBenefits include: Day shift, vacation/holiday pay, uniforms, 401K with employer contributions, family perience such as generator installations including associated acmedical insurance as well as life and disability insurance, competitive salary, and excellent working cessories. conditions.

—12V automotive electrical technician background and ASE or dealApply in Person: 8 AM - 5 PM or by appointment after hours; 715-294-2555 Resume and Work References: kristi@customfire.com er certifications aree-mail a plus.

Benefits include: Employer provided uniforms, Day shift, medical in509 68 Avenue  Osceola  Wisconsin  54020 surance, life and disability insurance, vacation/holiday pay, 401K with employer contributions. th

Located East of Twin Cities Metro Area. Competitive salary. Excellent benefits and working conditions. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity.

Resumes may be sent to kristi@customfire.com.

Apply in Person: 8 AM - 5 PM

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. 509 68th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020

FT Die Cutters FT & PT Electronic Assemblers First Shift-Flexible Start/End Time Voluntary Benefits Available Pay BOE

voters for taking the time to complete the election ballot.

The county committee system works only because of voter participation.

FSA would like to thank Jack Lundgren for his six (6) years of service on the Polk County FSA Committee.

The 2017 County Committee includes Dale Wood – Chairperson, Roger Neumann- Vice Chairperson, Lyle Doolittle- Member, and Ana Trejo- Advisor.

County committee members play an important role in their communities and provide a link between the agricultural community and USDA. Nearly 7,700 FSA County Committee members serve

Recruitment Specialist

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a Recruitment Specialist position at the New Richmond Campus. This position develops and implements a recruitment plan, assists prospective students in making informed decisions about career options and encourages post-secondary education. The Recruitment Specialist establishes and maintains relationships with public and private middle and high schools, workforce development and similar agencies, to promote education and a skilled workforce.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at https:// witc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1788 Deadline to apply: January 20, 2017

APPLY TODAY! www.gdsiswitches.com Send resumes to Cheri at richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

Polk County FSA Committee Election Results Announced Balsam Lake, Wis.— Polk County Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Lyle Doolittle was elected to serve on the FSA County Committee. Lyle will represent Local Administrative Area#1, which includes West Sweden, Clam Falls, Lorain, Sterling, Laketown, Luck, Bone Lake, McKinley, Eureka, Milltown, Georgetown, and Johnstown townships.

The election results for Local Administrative Area #1 are: Lyle Doolitte — Elected to the county committee (COC), Mark Renstrom — 1st alternate to COC, Patrick Murphy — 2nd alternate to COC FSA appreciates all of the

Deadline for the Classified page is Friday noon

FSA offices nationwide.

Each committee has three to 11 elected members who serve three-year terms of office. One-third of county committee seats are up for election each year. County committee members apply their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs; conservation programs; indemnity and disaster programs; emergency programs and eligibility.

For more information, visit the FSA website at www. fsa.usda.gov/elections. You may also contact the Polk County FSA office at (715) 485-3138.

WITC is an Equal Opportunity/ Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator

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Learn to ice fish at Spooner Hatchery Spooner, Wis.– A FREE Family Learn To Fish class will be hosted by the Friends Into Spooner Hatchery. The class will be held Friday January 20, 2017 will be held and theDNR Service Center conference room 801 W. Maple Spooner, Wis. from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

The class is geared toward beginning anglers of all ages and children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants will learn basic ice fishing skills, how to dress for ice fishing, fish identification, filleting your catch and ice safety. Attendees will then have an opportunity to ice fish on Spooner Lake on Saturday Janu-

ary 21, 9 am – noon. (Directions will be handed out at the class.)

The class is free to attend but seating is limited. Deadline to signup is January 14, 2017.

FISH, Friends Into Spooner Hatchery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and exists to increase conservation awareness through educational programming, outdoor exploration and exhibits at the Gov. Tommy Thompson Hatchery in Spooner.

For more information or to register, contact Amos Melton at 715-645-2526 or email at Amos. melton@wisconsin.gov.

JANUARY 10, 2017

OPEN HOUSE Saturday Jan. 14th 11 am-1 pm NEIGHBORS WELCOME!

611 65th Street, Clear Lake WI 54005

4 Bed, 3 bath Log Home!

Must see property. $295,000.

Clair Koehler, Realtor® 320-241-1236

Deadline for the Classified page is Friday FOR SALE:

8 golf course lots located in Pondhurst, Amery, WI 54001 Also available attractive rural building sites.

WILL CONSIDER TRADE OF OTHER HOUSES

715-222-1706 Cell 715-268-6336 Home

FOR RENT 460 SF secure storage space

Rear Shoppes of Amery

$250 per month Call Nate @ 715-441-1423

Winter Special

FOR RENT

2 BR, 1 bath apartment

in Clear Lake Utilities included No pets Available NOW

715-643-6404 EHO

AMERY FREE PRESS

FOR RENT Dec. 1

Bottom half of house on Harriman

Stove, refrig., washer, dryer. Two bedrooms, one bath, full basement. Garage. $600 + deposit.

You pay electric and share. You pay 2/3 of water, sewer & heat.

Remove snow from walks & mow lawn in summer. No dogs.

Call 715-268-8451 or 715-222-2653

HELP WANTED Looking for full time Counter Person

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FOR RENT IN AMERY

1 BR apartment

Includes heat, water, sewer, garbage

Must have good customer service skills and have valid driver’s license, and clean driver record.

Call Shirley 715-808-4060

APPLY IN PERSON

Adoray Is Growing!

Amery Auto Supply Inc. PARTS CITY AUTO PARTS 334 S. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001 715-268-7734

RN - Hospice

Full Time & Part Time North Team

Clayton School District Vacancy

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years RN experience in a hospital, LTC, Home Health, or Hospice setting. Should also have WI license

Clayton School District has a Varsity Head Football (8-Man) Coaching position opening for the 2017-18 school year.

Home Health Aide

If interested, please send letter of application and resume to: Cathleen Shimon District Administrator Clayton School District P.O. Box 130 236 Polk Ave. W. Clayton, WI 54004-0130 shimonc@claytonsd.k12.wi.us Application deadline: Monday, January 30, 2017

Now Hiring!

Good Samaritan Society - St. Croix Valley, is now hiring a Cook.

AM & PM hours available.

Competitive benefits offered.

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.

Part Time North Team

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years CNA experience in a hospital, LTC, Home Health, or Hospice setting. Should also have WI license These jobs require extensive local travel For detailed job descriptions on these positions, go to www.jobshq.com.

In the keyword search box, type Adoray

N ow Hiring!

Good Samaritan Society – St. Croix Valley is now hiring fulland part-time CNAs. Competetive benefits offered.

Send resume to: T.Harrington@adorayhomecare.org or mail to Adoray, 2231 Hwy. 12, Suite 201, Baldwin, WI 54002. 715-684-5020

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

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For Lease in Downtown Clear Lake

OFFICE SPACE 3 Units: 112² ft, 128² ft, 280² ft Main Street Entry & Parking Handicap Accessible Waiting Area Available Includes Utilities, Furnishings Avail.

Call Shari for Info: 715-491-0784

NOW HIRING!

Now Hiring!

*Part-time Cashiers

Good Samaritan Society St. Croix Valley, is now hiring

Night Shift RN’s & LPN’s

All Shifts

Competitive pay and benefits offered.

To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.

Stop by to fill out an application today North of Amery on Hwy. 46 715-268-7654

Learning Resource Center Technician Part-time - 884 hours/year WITC Rice Lake Campus

Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a part-time (884 hrs/yr) Learning Resource Center Technician position at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus. This position will be responsible for assisting students, faculty and staff in the use of Learning Resource Center services and resources and providing support for instructional technology. Anticipated hours for this position will include both daytime and evening hours until 7 pm.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications and to apply visit our website at https://witc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1791 Deadline to apply: February 2, 2017 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/ Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/ Disability Employer and Educator

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AFP advanced foodfood products has openings for AFP advanced products has openings for Full-Time Manufacturing Positions – Starting at 17.30/hr —Full-Time Manufacturing Positions – Apply at Online at Starting 17.30/hr www.afpllc.com

Apply at www.afpllc.com ClickOnline on Career Opportunities Click on Career Opportunities

Application Deadline is January 19th

Application Deadline is January 19th

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY ONLINE ONLY No applications will be issued/accepted in person

No applications will be issued/accepted in person MUST be able to work rotating shifts of 6 a.m.MUST – 2 p.m. / 2 p.m.

– 10 rotating p.m. / 10shifts p.m. –of6 a.m. be able to work Must 6be available hours needed. a.m.

– 2 p.m.all/ 2 p.m. including – 10 p.m. / weekends, 10 p.m. – 6 ifa.m.

Must be available hours including We areall looking for onlyweekends, the best!if needed.

Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, solid work history, and outstanding We are looking for only the best! references. Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, ability to reach/ Requirements include High School Diploma/GED, solid work history, and outstanding push/pull, stand/walk, and twist/bend continuously. references. Physical requirements include ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, ability to reach/push/pull,Equal stand/walk, and twist/bend Opportunity Employer continuously.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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World Changer As featured in the December 13 edition of the Amery Free Press. Amery third grader Reagan Thompson spent her 9th birthday, December 29, delivering stuffed animals for sick children. Reagan’s mom April Ziemer reports that the community donated almost 300 stuffed toys, enough take to her original location of Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, as well as the Amery and New Richmond Hospitals and Amery Ambulance Service. Reagan was born premature, and spent the first few months of her life at Children’s Hospital. She wanted to spend her birthday showing worried parents that their children will grow into amazing young ladies like her. Reagan and her sister Rylee posed for pictures with the staff at Westfield’s Hospital in New Richmond (Top) and Amery Emergency Room (Right).

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