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City Cemetery tops 2018 budget challenges

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The Amery Area Community Center officially welcomed a new Executive Director this week, and it’s a face and a name you may have seen in the community before.

Amanda Fisk, wife of Intermediate School Teacher Jeremiah Fisk, officially began her duties on October 16. The couple has lived in Amery for ten years, and have three school-aged children—Annabelle, Marissa, and Beau.

Fisk left a banking job in Barron for the much shorter commute.

“The drive was tough on our family. And I just graduated in May with my Administrative Professional degree, so this is kind of perfect in that way,” she says.

Fisk is excited about the new challenges that the Community Center will bring.

“They want to figure out a way to bring a wider range of ages to the center. I love coming up with and implementing new ideas. For instance, my husband is the AIM teacher (Amery Inquiring Minds), and we’re looking for opportunities

The city began planning for its 2018 fiscal needs on October 4, with several new items to consider, not the least of which will be the emotionally charged issue of the city cemetery. Almost all council members were in attendance for the meeting, with the exception of Finance Committee Chairman, Rick Davis.

Amery Cemetery Council members discussed options for the city’s expected inheritance of the Amery Cemetery and addressing its ongoing operational loss. The Cemetery Association had reported a trending annual deficit of roughly $25,000 earlier this year, with enough funds on hand to last through spring of 2018. At that point, by law, the City would be required to take over management of the cemetery.

Council members mulled over a variety of options to decrease expenses for cemetery management, including hiring summer help for grounds keeping needs, capped at 600 hours and roughly $9,000 per summer.

But all in attendance agreed that

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Amanda Fisk officially began her duties as the Amery Community Center Executive Director on October 16. The former Director, Kari Fladwood, resigned from the position in August due to health concerns.

to partner and bring more of the students here.”

What challenges does she foresee?

“I don’t think people realize that membership here is only $20. But if we don’t get the membership then we don’t get the grants, and if we don’t get grants then we won’t have

Polk County renews sponsorship of Stower

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a facility.”

Fisk has been busy getting to know many of the names and faces at the Community Center. She invites you to stop in, introduce yourself, and take a look at all the activities the center has to offer.

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Polk County has its say in DNR’s Recreation Opportunities Analysis

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Polk County Board last Tuesday affirmed the county as sponsor and managing coordinator of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail.

The vote followed a closed session discussion in which the board heard the opinion of Corporation Counsel Jeffrey Fuge regarding anticipated litigation. That session was possibly prompted by comments from Amery-area attorney Jason Whitley, who told members of a board committee that if the county changes SEE TRAIL PAGE TWO

Nearly 1,400 Wisconsinites responded to a recreational opportunities survey for the ‘Great Northwest Region’ of the state.

According to a 19-page draft analysis of that data released by the DNR earlier this month, nearly twenty percent of the respondents were from Polk County.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) so-

licited public input online and through the mail from August 3 to September 8, and also held several public meetings throughout the region to gather input.

The DNR’s Great Northwest Region comprises Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn Counties—more than forty percent of which is in public ownership, the most of any region of the state, according to the analysis.

Even still, more than eighty

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percent of respondents believed that more recreation opportunities were needed in the area, with the top three needs being trail related.

The analysis states, “Trails for motorized recreation are less of a need compared to other parts of the state because of the robust ATV/UTV network through offroad trails and road routes with over 4,500 miles available. The opportunity that was most

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DNR: Respondants want more hiking/walking/running trails in NW Wisc.

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frequently selected as needed in the Great Northwest Region was more trails for hiking, walking, or running, which was selected by more than one-third of respondents.”

Quality of the trail was selected by 72 percent of respondents as a factor that determines their favorite place to visit.

The most popular parks were Interstate Park and Copper Falls State Park, with Gandy Dancer Trail and Amnicon Falls State Park garnering nearly as much interest, according to the survey.

Survey respondents also provided valuable input

for ATV/UTV enthusiasts.

“A growing demand for riding opportunities that has resulted in an increasing number of towns allowing ATV/UTVs on local roads by designating them as routes,” the analysis states. “Most ATV/ UTV riders prefer trails or routes that are winding and narrower rather than straight and wide. However, local roads (even if they are straight and wide) that provide a connection from one desirable setting to another are generally considered an acceptable riding experience. The department believes there are potential opportu-

nities to provide connections to the regional network of ATV/UTV trails and routes. Given the size, location, and distribution of the department owned properties in parts of the region, it may be possible to incorporate some motorized recreational use at some [public] properties.”

In closing, the analysis identified the top priorities for northwest Wisconsin as hiking, walking, and running trails, bicycling trails, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, motorized recreation trails, and swimming.

(Above) hrough its Recreation Opportunities Analysis (ROA), the Wisconsin DNR identified the top ten recreation needs for the Great Northwest Region of the state. 637 of nearly 1,400 respondents expressed interest in more hiking and walking trails, while 225 expressed interest in more public shore access to lakes and streams.

(Left) The Wisconsin DNR identified many activities that northwest Wisconsinites enjoy at higher rates, and only a few in which they participate in less often. Source: Wisconsin DNR.

Polk County comprised over 20 percent of the 1400 respondents to the DNR’s Recreational Opportunities Analysis. Residents were asked for their input on recreational needs in Wisconsin’s Great Northwest Region this summer.

TRAIL: County voted to suspend its own operational rules to proceed with the DNR partnership vote FROM PAGE ONE

allowed uses on the trail, it may have to pay back a grant used to pave the trail with lime rock.

Fuge has said Whitley’s assertion is speculative.

After coming out of closed session, the board voted to suspend a rule that any resolution requiring funding must state an amount and source and be reviewed by the General Government Committee before being considered by the county board (see sidebar for roll call vote).

Then board members voted 12 to 3 to partner with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as the trail’s sponsor (see sidebar for roll call vote). By

process of elimination, the affirmation seems to indicate that the majority of board members are not interested in Amery’s offer to act as the trail’s sponsor.

The resolution renews the partnership between the county and DNR, setting in motion a planning process. That process includes public participation and a chance to comment on the draft plan.

Roll Call Votes Motion to suspend rules of order: Yes: Brad Olson (District 1), Doug Route (2), Dean Johansen (3), Chris Nelson (4), Tracy LaBlac (5), Brian Masters (6), James Edgell (8), Kim O’Connell (9),

Larry Jepsen (10), Jay Luke (11), Kate Isakson (12), Russell Arcand (13), John Bonneprise (14), Joe Demulling (15) No: Michael Prichard (District 7) Resolution affirming Polk County as sponsor and managing coordinator of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail: Yes: Brad Olson (District 1), Doug Route (2), Chris Nelson (4), Tracy LaBlac (5), Brian Masters (6), James Edgell (8), Kim O’Connell (9), Larry Jepsen (10), Jay Luke (11), Russell Arcand (13), John Bonneprise (14), Joe Demulling (15) No: Dean Johansen (District 3), Michael Prichard (District 7), Kate Isakson (12)

Amery School Board Personnel Action Approved September 18, 2017 Resignations Dawn Bembenek,SpecialEducation Paraeducator New Employees Jerri Clemas, Special Education Lindsey Voss, Elementary Academic & Behavior Interventionist Katie Arnett, Clubhouse Assistant Christy Mancl, Intermediate School Secretary

Approved October 23, 2017

Resignations Greg Nichols, 50% Assistant Wrestling Coach Mark Oman, 50% Assistant Wrestling Coach Diane Thompson, Part-time MS Food Server (3.75 Hrs./Day) Lisa Ouellette, Part-time Clubhouse (29.75 Hrs./ Day) Terminations Dena Babcock, Administrative Assistant New Employees Harry Johns, High School Assistant Wrestling

Polk County Board begins budget review

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Polk County Board received a draft 2018 budget proposal last week, signaling the start of the board’s review of next year’s budget.

The proposed budget shows a 5.7 percent increase in both revenue and spending. Although the county

tax levy is set to increase by about $243,000, or 1.12 percent, the tax rate will drop from a shade over 5 percent to just under — 5.13 percent to 4.99.

At the October 17 board meeting, a proposal to reduce funding for the county museum was defeated and board members approved a one-time $15,000 increase to the fair budget

for building repairs. Other changes from last year include $10,000 to the highway fund for ATV signage, $8,500 for long-range rifles for law enforcement, $5,000 for law enforcement’s law library, $15,000 for increased commissioner services in the circuit court, $10,000 to increase office security in the county clerk’s department, and

$25,000 for improved technology.

The county board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, in the county boardroom at the Polk County Government Center.

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OCTOBER 26-27 Fall Rummage Sale Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery will hold their annual Fall Rummage Sale on Thursday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with something for everyone! On Thursday they will serve hot dogs and brownies and Friday, BBQs, homemade potato salad and homemade pie.

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Harvest Moon Hootenanny Vittles, Dancing, Beer & Wine Tasting will be available at the Harvest Moon Hootenanny fundraiser at the Amery Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-9 p.m. with Hootenanny attire encouraged. Sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club, proceeds go to Amery Schools Classroom Projects.

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A ‘Thank You’ from Amory

Drug Take-Back Day

Trick or Treaters welcome at Amery Businesses The 18th annual Halloween Costume Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Amery Classic Theatre. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with judging at 10 a.m. Winners in each age group 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.

Trick or Treaters are welcome at Amery businesses from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. sponsored by the Amery Community Club, Amery Area Businesses and Amery Arts Alliance.

OCTOBER 28-29 Clear Lake Haunted House Clear Lake Community Center is having a Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1-4 p.m.

Presented by Clear Lake Community Center, Clear Lake Community Theatre and Clear Lake Elementary and High school volunteers.

OCTOBER 31 Clear Lake Halloween Clear Lake Community Center will be the site for Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 5-8 p.m. There will be photos, witches caldron, and fishing ponds, too. This is a family friendly and child-created costumes are encouraged.

Clear Lake Community Center, Clear Lake Community Theatre and Clear Lake Elementary and High school volunteers are in charge.

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Amery Police Department, 675 Harriman Ave. S, will hold a Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Accepted items include prescription drugs, over the counter medications and liquid medications in the original container. Call 715268-7411 with questions.

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Amory, Miss. Mayor Brad Blalock made the trip north last week, and spent Friday morning with fifth grade students in Mr. Simonson’s classroom. In his southern drawl, Blalock spoke with students about geography and civics. but also shared news of what his city was able to do with the funds raised by last year’s Amery to Amory project. The funds were used to ‘help protect the city,’ he explained, outfitting their K-9 officer with its very own bullet proof vest.

NOVEMBER 3 Swiss Steak Dinner Redeemer Lutheran Church will hold their annual Swiss Steak Dinner on Friday, Nov. 3, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery. On the menu is Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetables, baked beans, cranberries, rolls, dessert and beverages.

NOVEMBER 4 Trinity Lutheran Bazaar Trinity Lutheran Church women will hold their annual Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a large selection of baked goods, quilts, crafts and a gift basket raffle. A barbecue or ham sandwich lunch will be available, along with lefse, rommegrot, fruit soup and pie.

NOVEMBER 5 Annual Chili Feed for Northwoods Homeless Shelter The 17th annual Chili Feed to benefit Northwoods Homeless Shelters will be Sunday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery.

A raffle for a queen size quilt will also be held.

Fall Harvest Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church is hosting their annual Fall Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 5, serving 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Turkey, real mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash,

corn, cranberries, rolls, dessert and a beverage is on the menu. Little Falls Lutheran church is SW of Amery at 1272 44th Ave.

NOVEMBER 6 Amery Woman’s Club meeting Amery Woman’s Club meeting is Monday, Nov. 6, at Village Pizzeria in Amery.

Social hour begins at 5 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. Dinner which includes chicken strips, potatoes and salad bar.

Program is on Essential Oils 101 for Better Health with speaker Pam Hartmann.

For reservations call Julie Andersen 715-268-2136 by Oct. 29.

NOVEMBER 7 Drum Circle Join a Drum Circle on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity UMC (on Cty. I between Balsam Lake and Centuria). Free and open to the public, all ages and experience levels welcome. Drums provided!

Swedish Club meets The Swedish Club meets Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery.

The program features members Bruce, Linnea and Terry on the topic of “Uniquely Swedish Holidays and Celebrations.”

Refreshments (fika) is served with the public invited.

Further information at www.foreverswedish.net.

NOVEMBER 11 Annual St. Joseph Bazaar The 26th Annual Holiday Bazaar at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11.

This is one of Amery’s largest craft sales. Bake sale, lunch and raffles are also available.

ONGOING Amery Farmer’s Market

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A farmer’s market will take place in Amery’s Soo Line Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, and every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. through harvest season.

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.

Pickleball Free and open to the public, no experience necessary.

Group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Song Cirde Song Circle meets the second Sunday of every month at the St. Croix Falls Public Library (230 S. Washington, St. Croix Falls, Wis.) from 3 to 5 p.m.

Questions? Call Lia Falls, 715501-4487.

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I’m a lutefisk survivor

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Full disclosure: I am a very picky eater.

Pickles? Won’t eat ‘em, don’t have their juices spilling on my other food. Olives? Green or black – they’re disgusting. Cabbage? No thanks. Fish? I suffered through Lent for decades and would rather not have anything to do with anything that comes from the water.

So when my Norwegian boss asked me to attend a lutefisk dinner, you can imagine my reaction.

“I’d be happy to,” I said, after Publisher I was reassured by his wife Tom Stangl that they served meatballs and mashed potatoes as well.

The Friday before the Sunday dinner, the boss called to make sure I could and would still go to the dinner. “Yes, we’re still on,” I replied.

In the five years since moving from Iowa, I have heard a lot of lutefisk stories. The Norwegian people I have met have had a sense of gallows humor about the fish dish that is both funny and disturbing.

The big day came and my boss was pleasantly surprised to see me when he picked my wife and I up for the dinner.

“You’re sure you are feeling up to this?” he asked, noting that he has made several dates to go eat lutefisk with people only to have them “fall ill” the day of the dinner.

I figured we were all in, and went to the church, where we met a lot of very nice people.

The meal was served family style, and our little group sat with three other people who were soon friends. When it was learned that this was my first time with lutefisk, the good natured ribbing began.

“You can tell your relatives that they can skip the embalming when you die,” one of them said.

The nice ladies began placing the dishes on our table, which we passed, counter clockwise.

If it was truly family style, we would be passing both ways at the same time.

Homemade mashed potatoes? Yes, please.

Green beans? Yes, thank you. Meatballs in gravy? Lovely, I’ll take a couple servings. Lefse?

Sure. Butter and brown sugar on it? I can do that.

What came next had me doing a figurative and literal gut check.

Lutefisk in all of its translucent and gelatinous glory. The fish kept moving after the plate was place in front of me. Time to man up.

There was a small piece that had sloughed off from the remainder, about the size of a deck of cards. Wait, don’t nutritionists tell us that the serving size should be about the size of a deck of cards? It was perfect.

I spooned the wiggly portion on to my plate and passed it along. Drawn butter for your lutefisk? Sure. Cream sauce? Why not.

It was tender, but hard to spear, what with all the jiggling. I landed it on my fork and took a bite.

The texture was strange and I quickly decided it was best not to do too much chewing. Bite and swallow, hope for the best and please, Lord let me keep it down…

I am happy to report that I kept it down.

Soon it was all over and time for dessert.

So now I can check that off my list and share in the jokes.

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.

It’s What We Do That Counts

BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

I’ve been reminded recently of the old cowboy song, Home on the Range. You know the line, “Where never is heard a discouraging word”?

That is not the United States right now. It feels like pretty much everywhere I all I hear is Comments turn, discouragement.

Our instituon Congress tions of govLee Hamilton ernment are paralyzed. We face serious national problems with no effective response in sight — or even, in some cases, an acknowledgement that a problem exists. We’re fighting over racism, identity, security and culture. Our political system appears dysfunctional and occasionally on the verge of breakdown.

All of this is serious. But the question we have to confront is not, “What’s going wrong?” It’s, “How do we respond?” Or, at the risk of seeming hopelessly out of step with the national mood, “How do we set about making a great country still greater?”

As always, the answer to our problems does not lie in efforts to tinker with the structures we’ve erected or the systems we’ve created. It lies in us — in the American people. Whatever our political beliefs, we share some characteristics that I think give us cause for hope.

I’ve always thought that Carl Schurz, a German-born U.S. senator from Missouri, summed up something basic about the American character when he said, on

the floor of the Senate in 1872, “My country right or wrong; when right, to keep her right; when wrong, to put her right.”

Americans respect the ideals of this country. They’re devoted to those ideals — freedom, liberty, justice for all — and they want the nation to live up to them.

They believe in fighting oppression and expanding opportunity, in the rule of law and making progress on Americans’ pursuit of happiness. They believe in the words of the Constitution’s preamble, “To strive for a more perfect union.”

We do not give up, and we always hold out hope that the country is fi xable. Even when we believe the nation is falling short of its ideals, we’re moved not by malice or hatred, but because we want to make the United States stronger and fairer.

Americans in overwhelming numbers believe in and respect what this country stands for, appreciate the differences and the diversity that are our hallmark, and recognize those differences and diversity as a strength. This creates a remarkable degree of unity on broad goals. There is widespread acceptance of the notions that people here should have access to good health care, that we need to be good stewards of the environment, that everyone should have a fair shot at success, that voting should not be burdensome.

Americans believe in a strong national defense, that the U.S, ought to play a benign role in the world, that people of all kinds are welcome to engage in the political process, that civil liberties ought to be staunchly defended, and that we all deserve equality before the law. Our differences arise over the means of achieving

those goals.

All of us also recognize that this nation has its faults — some of them deep-seated and stubborn. We believe that America can do better. But there is a broad streak of pragmatism in this country. Because of its size, diversity and complexity, it’s hard to get things done, and Americans understand this and often approach the country’s problems with sleeves rolled up.

Again and again in times of adversity, we see Americans of all backgrounds and political perspectives pitching in to help out.

Americans believe in the values of hard work, the importance of family, self-sufficiency, community engagement and involvement.

For the most part, they do not approve of people who incessantly and harshly criticize the country.

This is why, however dire things appear in Washington, I continue to believe that we have it within us to set the country back on a productive track. We know that in order for us to progress we all have to give something back — that with freedom and liberty comes responsibility.

And when we see others stand up for the nation’s ideals and act to broaden opportunity for others, it sends, as Robert Kennedy said, “a ripple of hope” through the community that, in time, becomes an unstoppable current of change.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sulfide mining still a dirty business To the Editor, A bill is making its way through the Wisconsin legislative system to reverse a 20-year-old law that has kept mining companies out of the state. This so-called “Prove it First” law is effectively a permitting condition: in order to operate a metallic sulfide mine, a company has to show it can operate without polluting. No new mines have opened because the industry has yet to provide even one example of a mine that complies with the law. Considering the EPA singled out sulfide mining as the single most toxic industry in the country, this may not be surprising. Now the bill’s chief editor Senator Tom Tiffany and other legislators want to remove this safeguard and instead welcome in an industry that either can’t or refuses to meet the standard.

Proponents of the mines are misleading public discourse and elected officials by framing the Flambeau mine of Rusk County as an environmental success story in attempt to legitimize future operations. The evidence is to the contrary. The DNR and subsequently the EPA listed the water nearest the Flambeau mine as impaired for “acute aquatic toxicity”. In 2012 Flambeau Mining Company (FMC) was brought to a federal trial in which they were found guilty on 11 counts of violating the Clean Water Act. Perhaps most disturbingly, their own computer modeling estimates it will take 2,000-4000 years for sulfate and other minerals polluting the groundwater at the site to return to normal.

The Flambeau Mine was the smallest copper mine in the world. Now lawmakers are asking us to believe future and likely larger mines next to other (Lake Superior) fresh water sources will be different. All we have to do is lower regulations.

The mining company had a choice most aren’t afforded. They could have attempted to innovate to meet standards at the cost of their own profit, or they could simply wait, mine other less regulated places and wait for lawmakers to transform an ille-

gal operation into a lawful one once again. If they won’t comply with standards enacted to protect water, we can’t comply with lawmakers bent towards for-profit companies over their constituents and commonsense. Twenty years ago, the moratorium bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan margins because politicians knew not supporting the bill was political suicide. Call your legislators, write letters—let’s make it clear our stance hasn’t changed.

Lianna Bratton Luck, Wis.

Theodore Roosevelt our 26th president To the Editor, Theodore Roosevelt was by far our most active and dynamic President. During his short 60 years of life, he wrote 39 books. 150.000 letters and visited all but one continent and fathered six children. He is the only person to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Nobel Peace Prize.

In 1887, TR co-founded the Boone & Crockett Club that has as its mission statement: “To increase humanities’ awareness and understanding of wildlife and the ecosystems we all share and our influence on the natural and cultural resources of these ecosystems.”

After he became President in 1901, Roosevelt used his authority to protect wildlife and public lands by creating the U.S. Forest Service and establishing 51 Federal Bird Reservations, 4 National Game Preserves, 150 National Forests, 5 National Parks and 18 National Monuments. During his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt protected approximately 230 million acres of public land.

Each and every one of us can be thankful that because of Theodore Roosevelt we enjoy the nature

and freedom to use these national treasurers.

Dennis Carson Black Brook, Wis. Editor’s note: Dennis says this Information was taken from the ‘Guns of NRA National Sporting Arms Museum’ that is located at the Bass Pro Shops headquarters in Springfield, MO.

Another successful blood drive Letter to Editor, The Amery Woman’s Club recently completed another successful blood drive with the American Red Cross. This latest drive collected 118 units of blood over two days.

This blood drive, as always, was a community-wide effort. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church provided their church as the donation site; the women from The Amery Woman’s Club scheduled appointments, greeted donors, and provided home baked cookies for the donors; Dick’s Fresh Market donated various grocery items; the Lion’s Club helped set up and take down the fellowship hall; WPCA Radio, the Amery Free Press, and Northwest Communications helped with the publicity; and many area businesses allowed us to put up posters. We thank everyone for doing their part!

Members of the Amery Woman’s Club volunteered over 135 hours for this worthwhile cause. Most importantly, the residents of our community and surrounding communities took time out of their busy schedules to donate life-saving blood. Thank you!

Our next blood drive will be on Monday, April 23, and Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Please mark your calendar and consider being a donor.

Vicki Seibel Betzold and Mary Lou Standaert Blood Drive Coordinators

Nibbling Away at the Affordable Care Act As annual enrollment for Obamacare insurance approaches on November 1, the law itself and the people who have come to depend on it for health coverage are both facing an uncertain future.

President Trump’s recent executive actions affect the complicated insurance mechanics of the Affordable Care Act, and they haven’t been well explained in the news media. This Thinking column will explain About how those changes affect you.

Health Congress has tried Trudy but has not been able to “repeal and Lieberman replace” the law that has brought health insurance to some 10 million Americans who buy insurance on the state shopping exchanges and about 10 million more who gained access through Medicaid expansion.

The failure of Congress to pass the “repeal and replace” legislation did not mean, though, that the law would remain intact.

In mid-October President Trump’s executive action hollowed out a big chunk of the ACA, throwing insurance marketplaces into a tizzy and possibly resulting in higher prices and less coverage for many. In the end, the president’s actions may succeed in gutting the law that has

divided so many Americans.

To understand this, let’s take a step back. Legislators who wrote the law knew that a big reason people did not buy health insurance was cost. Most middle class families without employer coverage struggled to pay the premiums in the so-called individual market where they had to shop. Those at the bottom of the income ladder either qualified for Medicaid or did without insurance. About 44 million Americans did not have insurance when the law took effect four years ago.

The ACA tried to make it easier to buy coverage, and Congress did that in two ways. It required insurers to cover all people - sick or well - who applied for coverage in the individual market and offered two kinds of subsidies to help those with lower incomes.

One comes in the form of tax credits the government advances to shoppers who buy Obamacare - compliant policies that meet certain rules and regulations, such as offering 10 essential benefits. Prescription drug coverage is one. Those subsidies are based on a family’s income and phase out when a family’s income exceeds 400 percent of the federal poverty level or about $98,000 for a family of four and $48,000 for a single person. People with lower incomes receive the largest subsidies.

Those tax credit subsidies are not affected by Trump’s order.

The other subsidy is called a cost-sharing subsidy, sometimes re-

ferred to as a CSR and aimed at Americans whose incomes are at or below 250 percent of poverty, about $62,000 for a family of four and $30,000 for an individual. They reduce the amount of out-of-pocket spending for people who get them. Those who qualify pay less for the coinsurance, deductibles and copayments a policy may require.

These are the subsidies on the chopping block. The president said the government will not continue funding them which means the government simply will not pay insurance companies for reducing the out-of-pocket costs to policyholders. Policyholders will still get the subsidies unless Congress changes the law. Insurers will have to swallow the losses, at least for now.

If you get those subsidies, you’re not off the hook, though. Insurance companies anticipated that the president would axe the subsidies and they increased their premiums for most or all Obamacare policies, including the silver plans, the ones people must buy to receive the extra help with cost sharing.

The Congressional Budget Office just projected that premiums before the tax credits are applied would increase on average by about 20 percent.

In some states average rate increases have been much higher.

So who will be hurt the most by the Trump administration’s latest move which some experts argue undermines the stability of the health law?

Insurance companies have already prepared for this and have cushioned the blow to them by charging higher premiums to everyone who buys in the individual market. People with incomes under 400 percent of poverty will still receive their tax credits, which will reduce their higher premiums, and they will continue to get their CSRs. Those in the individual market who have higher incomes and receive no tax credits to lower their premiums will feel the most pain. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that 44 percent of buyers in the Obamacare market did not qualify for tax credits.

That’s almost 7 million people.

“Ironically, it is these unsubsidized folks who have complained the loudest about Obamacare’s big premiums and deductibles,” says Washington D.C. insurance consultant Robert Laszewski. “They will now have even more to complain about.”

The administration wants to let them buy cheaper policies that cover far less than Obamacare insurance.

In a future column I will discuss this and other moves that will further unwind the Affordable Care Act. If you buy coverage in the individual market, how will you and your family be affected? Write to Trudy at trudy. lieberman@gmail.com.

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Knife drawn at bar time, one arrested

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Clear Lake authorities were called just before 2 a.m. on October 14 for a man who had allegedly cut several patrons with a knife at Midway Bar. Police found the alleged suspect, Cody N. Clemmens, 39 of Clear Lake, sitting in the back of his vehicle near the bar.

Clemmens denied cutting anyone, and surrendered a pocketknife to police.

A victim who had been cut reported that an argument had broken out outside the bar when Clemmens pulled a knife and began threatening people.

The victim tried to grab the knife but was cut on his thumb. The group reportedly then fled into the bar and locked Clemmens outside.

Because of his size, a larger squad car was requested to transport Clemmens to the Polk County Jail.

He was charged with substantial battery and injury by negligent use of a weapon, both class I felonies. He was released on a $2,500 signature bond with conditions not to consume alcohol and avoid contact with the Midway Bar or the victims in the incident.

Clemmens has a prior conviction for

Court accepts plea deal for serial offender

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Charges of burglary, criminal damage to property, failure to stop at signs and possession of methamphetamine were dropped for a 33-year-old Somerset man last week after a Polk County judge accepted his plea Arndt deal.

Randall Arndt pled guilty to felony theft of moveable property and bail jumping, or violating the terms of his bond, in exchange for dismissed charges and dismissed repeat-of-

fender enhancements.

The collection of charges were prompted by a July 6 incident in which Arndt stole a truck from a gas station and led authorities on a high-speed chase, driving through crop fields and wooded areas, according to the criminal complaint. He was eventually caught on foot and allegedly possessed methamphetamine, a violation of the terms of a prior bond agreement.

In taking the plea deal, Arndt gives up his right to a trial.

Although the dismissed charges will not be added to his record, Judge Jeffery Anderson will consider them when he sentences Arndt on Nov. 1. Anderson may sentence Arndt to as many as

four and a half years in prison and another five years extended supervision, and fine him as much as $20,000.

Judge Anderson said twice that he hoped to sentence Arndt in a way that prevents future crime.

The convict has a long history of criminal charges, with nearly 50 cases fi led in Polk and St. Croix counties since 2002. He was first charged with possession of methamphetamine in 2002, although the charge was eventually dismissed.

Sentencing for the theft and bail jumping is scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 1.

Man charged with skimming cash from Osceola employer

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Osceola man is free on bond this week after making an initial appearance on charges that he stole more than $5,000 while working as an Petersen employee at the Cascade BP gas station in Osceola.

Lowell J. Petersen III is alleged to have taken the cash during scheduled shifts in August and September. According to a criminal complaint, deposit discrepancies of several hundred dollars each were reported on eighteen different dates, including a day when money was actually added.

The complaint states that Petersen could be seen on camera separating cash and setting it behind him on several of those dates.

Because the amount of cash alleged missing is more than

$5,000, Petersen is charged with class H felony theft from a business setting.

Petersen denied any involvement in the missing cash. He was subsequently arrested and made an initial court appearance on Oct. 13.

Petersen was released on a $5,000 signature bond. He can no longer have contact with the BP station. An initial appearance in scheduled for Oct. 30.

Operating While Intoxicated (second offense) from May of this year, in which he lost his driver’s license for 12 months and was ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device.

Clemmens

Polk County Marriage Licenses John A. Babcock II and Deena J. Danielson were issued a marriage license on Oct. 8, 2017.

Michael W. Koser and Sara A. Hanson were issued a marriage license on Oct. 9, 2017.

Raymond S. Freer and Natasha M. Moffitt were issued a marriage license on Oct. 9, 2017.

Donald D. Johnson and Janet M. Krampert were issued a marriage license on Oct. 11, 2017.

William C. Gunter and Amelia R. Pierce were issued a marriage license on Oct. 13, 2017.

Polk County Arrest Reports Monday, October 16, 2017

Ronald E. Slater, 47, Clayton was arrested on October 13 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Lowell J. Petersen, 26, Osceola was arrested on October 13 for felony theft.

Cody D. Strenke, 28, Amery was arrested on October 14 for two counts each of domestic disorderly conduct and domestic battery.

Cody N. Clemmens, 39, Clear Lake was arrested on October 14 for substantial battery and injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon.

Crystal L. Mooney, 35, Luck was arrested on October 9 for probation hold.

Alan J. Schwartzbauer, 27, Grantsburg was arrested on October 9 for a Department of Corrections warrant, Polk County warrant, and Burnett County warrant.

Eric J. Peterson-Christensen, 29, Hinckley was arrested on October 10 for a failure-to-appear warrant.

Sonny N. Chelmo was arrested on October 11 for a Polk County warrant.

Brent J. Strege, 39, St. Croix Falls was arrested on October 13 for a Polk County probation warrant.

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

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Oct. 10, 2017 Spencer J. Adams, 22, Amery, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Joan M. Allery, 53, Cottage Grove, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Tyler R. Anderson, 23, Luck, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Chris R. Anderson, 41, Bay City, operate without valid license b/c expiration, $162.70.

Gregory M. Anderson, 45, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jesse J. Aubart, 35, Menomonie,

speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Kaylyn M. Ball, 26, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Joshua A. Barry, 22, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

David A. Beecroft, 63, Frederic, place material – feed/attract wild animals, $343.50.

Susan E. Berthiaume, 61, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Ami L. Bieurance, 44, Coon Rapids, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Matthew P. Bonnin, 39, Hudson, un-

safe passing on right, $232; exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Joni D. Bontrager, 18, Almena, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Richard Brewer, 30, Porter, TX, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; fail to display vehicle license plates, $150.10.

Ryan C. L. Brockhaus, 33, Prior Lake, MN, exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $200.50.

Makaila R. Brown, 19, Balsam Lake, fail to yield to stop for emergency vehicle, $326.50.

Zachary L. Bush, 17, Osceola, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10;

inattentive driving, $187.90.

Ann C. Campbell, 44, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Robbyn M. S. Canter, 31, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Cortney G. Carlson, 39, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Corey S. Chappelear, 44, Luck, operate ATV or UTV without require headgear, $162.70.

David L. Clark, 43, Forest Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

105 Years Ago Issue of October 10, 1912 Fifty dollars and costs or, in default of same, 60 days in jail, was the fine imposed by the judge on Dr. Gunn of Centuria as a result of the fistic encounter between him and Tom Brown.

Notes from Oct. 10, 1912 – Big crop. Men scarce. Farmers happy. Silo filling time. Woods are beautiful. Leaves falling fast.

Charles Johnson and Mr. Bergquist killed a large wolf a quarter of a mile north of Nye on Sunday. The wolf crop is large this year and they are making life miserable for the farmers owning sheep.

The potato crop is the largest in years. The harvest of them is on the earnest and the warehouses are swamped.

100 Years Ago October 18, 1917 3-Cent Letter Rate Nov. 3 Postmaster H. J. Kinne informs us that on and after November 2nd the postage rate will be raised from two to three cents and that other changes may be looked for in the not very distant future.

95 Years Ago October 26, 1922 Lockjaw Patient at Hospital Elmer Gustafson, age 34, a farmer living about four miles this side of Balsam Lake, has been suffering the past week from lockjaw (tetanus).

He was hurt several days Yesterday’s before receiving a cut on News his finger. He regarded it as Diane Stangl a slight accident and continued his work, paying but little attention to the cut.

Even when lockjaw developed a week ago last Saturday morning, the seriousness of the case was not realized and it was not until Monday that he was brought to this city. Since that time he has been at the Polk County Hospital.

While he is still in a critical condition, he is holding his own, which is regarded as a very favorable symptom. The case is a comparatively rare one and the percentage of recoveries is small.

Mr. Gustafson has many friends and relatives who are anxiously awaiting news of his condition.

Unique Party The teachers of the Amery Schools were delightfully entertained at the Pennington home last Friday evening by the Woman’s Club. The evening’s entertainment was in the form of a “traveler’s party.”

The agent, conductor, brakeman, porter and newsboy were all on the job. All types of people of many lands were among the passengers, and their various costumes caused

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60 percent in the high school.

Dr. Ford’s original order called for classes to resume today but a spot check of families throughout the school district revealed that, “these children are not well enough yet to come back to school.” Thus, the Amery schools will remain closed the rest of the week.

55 Years Ago October 18, 1962 Lincoln Farmer Shoots Large Bobcat

School Landmark to be Demolished Pictured above was the first Amery school building, a two-room frame structure, which was moved from its original location on North Twin Lake to the place where the old north building stood. The frame structure soon became inadequate for the schools needs so it was moved across the street and a square, red, two-story brick building was constructed in its place in 1893. The building was then used for music and agriculture classes. Both of the buildings above were torn down in 1961 to facilitate the building of a new one-story school addition.

much merriment.

During the journey, lunch was served in the diner, which was in charge of by the dining car conductor and four waiters.

At the close of the evening, all present felt that they had surely reached the destination to which they had been invited, “Good Timeville”.

90 Years Ago October 20, 1927 Pavement Celebration Hundreds of people enjoyed Amery’s hospitality at the “Pavement Celebration” here.

The crowd consumed 3,200 doughnuts, 2,000 cups of coffee, 2,500 ice cream cones, 3,000 bags of popcorn and 70 pounds of cookies.

Harry Muzzey of Star Prairie won first prize in the old time fiddlers contest and W. W. Wait of Dallas and Mrs. Victor Belisle of Georgetown were given second and third places respectively.

A terrible accident, which resulted in the death of a six months old baby and the terrible injury of a woman occurred Monday afternoon at about two o’clock. Mrs. Hugh Fox was standing at the Soo crossing, holding the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Somers waiting for a freight train to pull across, when a car driven by a 16-year-old youth from Rushford, Minn., hit her and crushed her and the baby against the train.

Amery swamped Spring Valley 47-0 in the football game played here as part of the pavement celebration day.

Will the heavy, all wool underwear that so many children wear, be laid aside by the red flannel? Hazel Manning of the University of Minnesota Home Economics Department says it will.

75 Years Ago October 22, 1942 Scrap Day Brings 50 Tons of Metal Hirohito and Hitler would have been sorely disappointed had they vision to witness the

activity in Amery Tuesday, for on that day the business and professional men gathered in an estimated 50 tons of scrap metal.

With the stores closing at noon, the work was begun at one o’clock and in many instances didn’t cease until dark.

A total of 62 loads were hauled during the day.

Amery Man Struck By Car August Carlson, residing with his sister, Mrs. N. P. Johnson in this city, is recovering from bruises, small cuts and shock as the result of being struck by a car while walking towards Amery on highway F east of Amery.

Classed as unavoidable, the accident occurred at about 9:30 in the evening when a car driven by Robert Olson of East Lincoln swerved to miss hitting Mr. Carlson as he walked on the right side of the road, instead of the proper side – the left. Mr. Olson, traveling at a low rate of speed cut sharply to the left and caught Carlson with the right edge of the fender and the door handle, spinning and hurling him into the ditch.

Oscar Jones happened along immediately following the accident and assisted Olson in bringing the victim to the Amery Clinic where he was treated. He was released later in the evening and was taken home by Night Officer Art Phillipson.

65 Years Ago October 9, 1952 Over 30 Years Of Fire Fighting When National Fire Prevention Week rolls around, it carries particular significance to most members of the local volunteer fire department, but to Ed Hillestad it’s an old story.

In May, Ed rounded out 30 years of serving as a “fire-eater” on Amery’s able crew.

A resident of Amery since 1918 when he returned from World War I, Ed began his tenure under Fire Chief George Porter and has continued to serve down through the years with Chiefs Charles Johnson,

Leonard Grenz and the incumbent, Merle Steensland.

“Yes, there are fewer fires these days,” commented Ed when asked to compare the early days with the department and today there were a lot more stoves and chimneys acting up in the early days.”

The worst fire-fighting experience he can remember occurred when the Kraft Variety and Sjobeck’s store burned March 29, 1952.

Starting in the middle of the night, the fire was fought in a blinding snowstorm with six feet of snow over the hose before they were done.

Yes, there are many memorable occasions during the past 30 years. “I can remember one night when we rode on the old truck to Turtle Lake in 20 below zero weather, bucking the snow up to the radiator cap. That was before we had a windshield on it, too.

Herb Edstrom did the driving with Dick Peterson, Leonard Grenz and Ralph Thompson and myself hanging on and trying to keep from freezing,” reminisced fireman Ed this week.

While he can recall rolling out to fight seven fires in one night when a “fire bug” was making the rounds, Ed states that no life has been lost in his 30 years.

“Closest we ever came to losing a man occurred when we were fighting fire in the Route Mill and Sam Dosch was trapped by an electrical short in the basement.”

60 Years Ago October 24, 1957 Flu Epidemic Forces Five Schools to Close City Health Officer Dr. K. K. Ford ordered the Amery junior and senior high schools to close Monday and issued the same order for the grades Wednesday as an Asian flu outbreak of epidemic proportion resulted in wholesale absenteeism. Also, closed are the Volga and Deronda grade schools and the upper room of the Apple River Park School.

Absenteeism ran as high as

“This is the largest bobcat that I’ve ever seen” were the words used by Conservation Warden Robert Ward to describe the animal killed by Art Linner on his town of Lincoln farm last Sunday afternoon.

The animal stretched out over a yard in length and weighed some 25 lbs. A few observers ventured the guess that it may even be a lynx rather than bobcat.

Farmer Linner was out stalking “some animal that had killed two newborn calves for me” at the time that he discovered the bobcat running along the ground in a swamp.

He pulled up and shot the critter with his shotgun and dragged him home. When he neared the house, he yelled for help to ease the strain of lugging the animal.

The Linner farm is located about five miles northeast of Amery, east of Gibson Lake, about a mile east of highway 46.

40 Years Ago October 20, 1977 Clear Lake Victim Dies Dwight Dunkin, about 60, died Tuesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Des Moines, Ia., from injuries he suffered in a tornado, which destroyed his farm home near Clear Lake on Saturday evening July 30.

Following the tornado he was treated at St. Paul Ramsey Hospital and later transferred to the Iowa facility.

His wife, Elizabeth, suffered minor injuries in the same tornado.

Return Battery Suspect From Kansas Robert J. Leisz, 19, route 3, Amery, was returned to county authorities on Tuesday from Kansas and charged with battery for an incident, which occurred at The Town Pump in Amery on Sept. 16.

He is also charged with auto theft involving a car taken from Centuria on Sept. 30, which was owned by Margaret Hollister.

Leisz was arrested in Ottawa, Ks., on Oct. 1. He waived an extradition hearing and was returned to Polk County.

In the incident at The Town Pump, three persons suffered injuries. They were: Dale Ellingsworth, Mark Smith and Chester Butski.

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BUDGET: Committee members split on future of cemetery’s perpetual-care urn program FROM PAGE ONE

something would have to be done to address the cemetery’s budget-busting ‘perpetual care’ program—comprised of one-time purchases made by families that guarantee flowers placed at a specific grave every spring, into perpetuity.

As emotions ran high, opinions as to how to best address the delicate topic varied. Everyone seemed to agree that some sort of sunset date needed to be implemented. But arriving at any consensus about the program’s future proved difficult with only two Finance Committee members in attendance.

Rick Van Blaricom felt that families should be extended some type of option to re-purchase the program, adding, “It’s pretty hard to break with 50 years of tradition.”

Vicker, who does not have personal ties to the Amery Cemetery, felt differently about mandating taxpayer funds for such a facility.

“If someone just bought [perpetual care] in 2016, I don’t think we should end it immediately,” she said. “I like the idea of going back and seeing if they got their money’s worth, so to speak. But I don’t think we should sell more.”

“It’s more than a cemetery to these people, and to me,” added Mayor Kay Erickson. “I’ve been here since I was

eight years old. There’s such a pride in what that cemetery looks like and it’s so important to so many people in this town. And I know we’re talking finances, and I’m probably getting a little emotional, but it’s something that a lot of people take a great deal of pride in.”

But as more than one person in attendance pointed out, is that pride of having the most beautiful cemetery in

‘It’s more than a cemetery to these people, and to me.’

Kay Erickson Mayor of Amery

the area something the City of Amery can afford to maintain?

Alderman Strohbusch expressed concern over the Cemetery Association’s lack of action in addressing its own budget shortcomings, putting the city in a difficult spot.

“To some people cemetery’s are very important, I respect that,” he added.

“To some people sewers are very important, and I respect that, and to some people streets are important. We have to try and accommodate everyone.”

Per Alderwoman Vicker’s suggestion, the committee will gather more information about the number and ages of urns in the program before a sunset date is determined on existing urns.

Other business:

TID #5 The Finance Committee will recommend closing TID #5 in 2018, one year early. TID #5 overlaps TID #7 and is the industrial park area north and south of Griffin Street. Acting City Administrator Fran Duncanson suggested the move over concerns of high taxes expressed to her by a variety of developers. All expenses relating to TID #5 have been paid, and closing it one year early and redistributing the funds could provide tax relief.

Duncanson says the move potentially frees up funds to use in TID #8, which is currently operating in the red.

City Health Insurance Employee health insurance was put up for bidding this year, something that hadn’t been done for several years. “There’s a lot of restrictions because we’re a small group vs. a large group,” said Duncanson. Despite shopping for better rates, a six-percent

increase in health insurance rates for city employees and a $100 increase in deductible has proved to be the best option. WEA Trust, a consortium aimed toward municipalities with fewer employees, declined to quote the city based on risk and claim history.

Healthpartners would have allowed for smaller premiums but exposed employees to greater financial liability.

Fire Equipment In 2017, Fire Chief Dale Koehler requested that the city approve the purchase of 12 new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units, which are required equipment on each of the city’s three fire rigs (four each, for a total of 12). Cost of the units are $5,899 each, for a total of $70,788.

Koehler says the department has had as many as 18 SCBAs, but was going to keep 16 on hand, of which he requested all to be the same vintage.

The city purchased two units in 2016, 12 units in 2017, and Koehler has asked for two more to be purchased in 2018. He has been approached by both the Sheriff’s Department and Dresser/ Osceola/Garfield to purchase Amery Fire’s old SCBAs. Koehler is hoping to recover half of the cost in the sale of those units.

Rumors swirl about threats at Clear Lake School District

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Clear Lake School District officials and Clear Lake Police attempted to put a stop to the rumor mill this week regarding threats that had been investigated and internally deemed non-credible a week prior.

On or about October 11, High School staff investigated a report of four students who thought they saw another student writing down a type of hit list, according to Police Chief Tim Strohbusch.

As district officials investigated the claim internally, they could not substantiate any of the details, or corrob-

orate student claims. The district did not notify the public of the investigation at that time, and took no known disciplinary action. But they did pass along details of the investigation to the Clear Lake Police Department, who came to the same conclusion.

Lack of formal communication about the situation led to online speculation regarding student safety on social media, prompting an email to families from Superintendent Josh Ernst a week later on October 19.

The late evening email reads: “Good Evening, The Clear Lake School District Administrative Team has been informed of rumors circulating throughout the District the past

few days regarding potential threats toward students and/or the school.

Please know that we are aware of these rumors and have addressed all individuals that were potentially involved.

Administration has met with students, called parents, and informed the local police department of the rumors. I am relieved to say that these rumors were found to be unsubstantiated and the information was not accurate. We would lie to assure you that all of the appropriate steps have been taken to ensure that students are safe and that learning can continue to be the primary focus.”

The school did not use their social media account to reinforce the message. However, within minutes of that

email, Clear Lake Police Chief Tim Strohbusch posted a similar notification on the Police Department’s Facebook page.

The message reads, in part: “There has been a rumor circulating about possible violence at the school. This is a false rumor and there is no hazard to students, staff or residents. …Clear Lake Schools and Police take threats like these seriously and they are investigated completely.”

The Free Press reached out to Superintendent Josh Ernst for comment on the matter, but he had not returned phone calls as of press time.

Site prep starts on Highway Department garage

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Polk County Board adopted an $11,867,432 project budget for the new Highway Department garage on October 17, and authorized spending for the project.

The county will pay for the construction project with a mix of its own funds and a loan from Bremer Bank, which offered a competitive interest rate and the option to pay off early.

According to financial advisor Michele Wiberg, paying off early at any rate above 4 percent will result in a savings compared to what the county would have paid in interest if it financed the project with bonds.

The board also awarded a set of bids totaling $2.9 million to start site preparations and acquisition of materials for the new highway garage.

Construction of the old Bishop building, now known as Highway Building 2, started last week, according to Polk County administrators Dana Frey and Andrea Jerrick. They reported some success in getting local contractors to bid. More than a quarter of contractors were from Polk County and all but one from northwestern Wisconsin. After the building is remodeled it will be used to store seasonal equipment.

Other business • Demolition of the Polk Coun-

ty fairground grandstand was formally approved.

• The county board rejected an offer to join a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies regarding opioids after some board members expressed concerns that the potential benefits did not seem worth potential costs of compiling information.

Polk County has not been hit as hard by the opioid crisis as other Wisconsin counties.

• Supervisor Kate Isakson was appointed to the Aging Advisory Committee

CONTRIBUTED

Aerial footage at the site of the coming Highway Department garage, shot by construction manager Market & Johnson on October 19. Work began last week, after the board approved the project budget and awarded an initial set of contracts Tuesday, October 17.

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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 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

Many small group Bible Studies are held during 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. Morning Worship; 7 p.m.

Sunday Night Live.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. Senior Saints.

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

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Oct. 25: 9:15 a.m. Bible Study at Wapo with Paul Oman; 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Oct. 29: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m.

Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 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: 9:45 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, Oct. 25: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation L1; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m.

WOW/Youth Group; 7 p.m. Money Management class.

Thursday, Oct. 26: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Oct. 27: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, Oct. 28: 2 p.m. Youth Group lock-in.

Sunday, Oct. 29: 10 a.m. Worship/Youth Service/Bake Sale/Noisy Kettle; 11:15 a.m. Potluck.

Monday, Oct. 30: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 25: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 7:15 p.m. Confirmation Rehearsal.

Thursday, Oct. 26: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Saturday, Oct. 28: 6:30 p.m. Luther Movie at Little Falls.

Sunday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. Deronda Worship with Confirmation.

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 Sunday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Sept. 26: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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.

JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.”

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ne of my fondest memories of my mother is receiving her handwritten notes, which always had a little doodle at the bottom of the page where she would write the word JOY in all capital letters, and then in small letters she would fill in Jesus, Others, and Yourself. In my younger and less spiritual days, I would sometimes poke fun at this pious addition to her letters, but in my mind my mother always exemplified the simple joy that comes from a true devotion to Jesus and others. My mother is one of those simple souls who really does love Jesus and tries to serve others, almost always putting others before herself. Her faith gives her a joyful presence that wouldn’t be possible without it. There is something to be learned from the fact that deeply spiritual people often have a deep and abiding joy. Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama are both exemplars of the joy that comes from a simple faith and the devotion to a life of serving others. Don’t forget to serve yourself though. You matter just as much as everyone else and God did not create any of us to be someone else’s doormat. – Christopher Simon

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 25: 5:15-7 p.m. Supper, Worship, Breakout; 7 p.m. Hi League.

Thursday, Oct. 26: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Friday, Oct. 27: 5 p.m. Trunk or Treat at Our Savior’s; 5:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation Retreat, photos at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29: Confirmation Sunday during 9 a.m.

Worship; 10:15 p.m. Choir.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 25: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation.

Sunday, Oct. 29: Reformation Day, 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Confirmation Service; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. Lefse making for Smorgasbord; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer.

Wednesday night programs; free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 18: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 7:15 p.m. Confirmation Rehearsal.

Thursday, Oct. 26: 9 a.m. LF Quilting.

Saturday, Oct. 28: 6:30 p.m. Luther Movie at Little Falls.

Sunday, Oct. 29: 9:30 a.m. Little Falls Worship with Confirmation.

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.

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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, Oct. 25: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 5 p.m. Confirmation Cafe; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Photos - 9th; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Meal/Faith Statement; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth BRB; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Thursday, Oct. 26: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 7 p.m. Western WI Lyme Education/Support.

Friday, Oct. 27: 5:30 p.m. Community Trunk N Treat at Our Savior’s.

Saturday, Oct. 28: 7 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, Oct. 29: Reformation Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m.

Confirmation service.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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, Oct. 25: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m.

Choir practice.

Sunday, Oct. 29: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Octoberfest.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 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: 8:30 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: Wednesday, Oct. 25: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; RCIA 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Oct. 26: No Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 29: Joint Worship with Holy Communion at St. Paul’s, Reformation Day; 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: No Bible Study.

Confirmation at St. Joseph and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Congratulations to the Confirmands of St. Joseph and Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish Cluster who were confirmed on October 7th by Bishop James Powers, Diocese of Superior. Pictured are: Front row, left to right: Laura Bartylla, Elizabeth Johnson, Lexa Corrigan, Cheyenne Edwards, Mary Johnson, Addie-Mae Musial, Emma Novak, Josh Levra. Second row: Gabi Khazraeinazmpour, Lauren Frokjer, Allison Klitgard, Andrea Johnson, Kallie Weisenbeck, Cameryn White, Julia Lindquist. Back row: Noah Wieczorek, Aaron Riley, Bishop James Powers, Hayden Schilling, Fr. Gene Murphy, Hunter Kuhn.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Oct. 29: Joint Worship with Holy Communion at St. Paul’s, Reformation Day; 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: No 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 715-7190283 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, Oct. 25: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 7:15 p.m. Confirmation Rehearsal.

Saturday, Oct. 28: 6:30 p.m. Luther Movie at Little Falls.

Sunday, Oct. 29: 11 a.m. Worship at Trinity with Confirmation.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 25: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; 6 p.m.

Kids’ Blast/Adult Study, CREW; 7 p.m. Worship Team 3 practice.

Thursday, Oct. 26: 6:30 p.m. “Parenting & Family” study at Carlson’s.

Friday, Oct. 27: Lake Pepin Nerf Battle in Eau Claire.

Saturday, Oct. 28: Solid Rock Preview Day. Sunday, Oct. 29: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 3 practice; 10 a.m. Worship service.

Tuesday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Ridgeview Small Group.

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, Oct. 25: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 9 a.m.

Quilters; 6 p.m. Confirmation meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark, Club 7/8; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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.

DEATH NOTICES Allen L. Engebretson, 70, Rapid City, SD and Clear Lake, died unexpectedly at his family’s farm in Vance Creek township.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Reeve.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the church and an hour before the funeral on Monday.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake is handling the arrangements.

Stanley E. Johnson, 86, Amery, died Monday, Oct. 23, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church. A private family burial will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin at a later date.

For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

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

Lighthouse Center has country gospel music Appearing at the Lighthouse Center, 315 S. Main St., Rice Lake this week, Saturday, October 28th will be Brian and Sharon Bannister sharing their Country Gospel music. Brian is a great steel guitar player and Sharon accompanies with singing. They have traveled many places sharing their love for Jesus through their music. An enjoyable evening for all. Music from 7 - 9 p.m. Admission if free and snacks available for a donation. More information call 715-790-3665.

Call Bette at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings belmer@theameryfreepress.com

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Marion A. Anderson Marion A. Anderson age 86 of Clear Lake, WI and Naples, FL died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Deerfield Gables in New Richmond, WI. Marion Anna Anderson was born on June 27, 1931 on the family farm in Clear Lake, WI, the daughter of August and Bertha (Gerlot) Brihn. She grew up in Clear Lake and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1949.

Marion was married to Nelson “Bart” Anderson on May 31, 1953, and they made their home in Clear Lake. Together they owned and operated the Clear Lake Telephone Company and raised four children, James, Mark, Penny and Matthew. Marion was active in the Clear Lake Community and attended the Reeve Evangelical Free Church. She enjoyed music and sang with the Sweet Adeline’s for many years. Marion was also an active member of the St. Paul Clown Club and performed in parades, at nursing homes and for children’s parties as “Sparkles” the clown.

After Bart’s death in 1995, Marion remained active in the operation of Clear Lake Telephone and served for many years as the “bell ringer” at the Wisconsin State Telecom Association. During this time, Marion began a close friendship with Allan Lee and made her residence in Naples, FL. She was also active in the community there, volunteering her time helping with the local hospice. Together, Marion and Allan enjoyed traveling together around the world and loved spending time with family and friends. After Allan’s

Stanley E. Johnson Stanley Earl Johnson of Amery passed away on October 23, 2017. He was born to Severt and Clara (Rognaas) Johnson on November 9, 1930 at Dresser, Wisconsin, one of six children. He was baptized at Our Savior Lutheran Church, where his mother played the organ for church services. Stanley had a wonderful singing voice even as a youngster, and sang for many services and weddings in Amery. Stanley was proud of his participation in the Amery high school choir and fondly remembered singing at St. Olaf when the school choir visited the college. He also earned honors at the State vocal contest.

After graduating from Amery high school, Stanley entered the US Marine Corps where he attained the rank of sergeant during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home, he met a young girl and fell in love.

On July 5, 1953 Stanley married Nancy Charlotte McKinstry. As part of the wedding ceremony, he sang “I Love You Truly” to her, and continued to sing it to her many times over the years.

Stan and Nancy bought a house in Minneapolis where the first three of their five children were born. Stanley worked at Honeywell for a time, before relocating the family to Milwaukee, where he worked downtown at the Boston Store as manager of the shoe department. Two more children were added to the family.

Always an avid fisherman, Stanley was active in the formation of the Okauchee Fishing Club. He loved to take annual trips to Canada, usually with his brother JP, to fish the Rat River. He also served on the church council at the House of Prayer Lutheran church, where the family were charter members. While at House of Prayer, Stanley was very active in the choir and often sang solos for church services.

After 14 years in Milwaukee followed by three years in Green Bay, Stanley fulfilled his dream of buying a business “back home” and bought the Lake Magnor Store in Clayton. He and Nancy worked very hard and grew the business from a mom-and-pop grocery

death in 2014, Marion returned to the area to be closer to her family, residing primarily at the Deerfield in New Richmond, WI, where she made many friends, and where she remained until her final passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bart Anderson; parents, August and Bertha Brihn; brothers, Paul, Leo, and Russell Brihn; sisters; Elsie Brihn, Loretta Johnson, and Irene Larson; special friend and companion, Allan Lee. Survived by children, Jim (Roxanne) Anderson of Clayton, Mark (Fay) Anderson of Clear Lake, Penny Anderson of Afton, MN, and Matt Anderson (Kristina Williamson) of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Rachel (Steve) Flammini, Michael (Jenna) Anderson, Rebekah (Joshua) Lindner, Brett Anderson (Hailie Steinberger), Nicholas (Jillian) Gorres, Jack O’Boyle, and Madeline O’Boyle; great granchildren, Vera Jean, Lorelai Mae, and Beckham Ryan.

The Funeral Service will be held at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Todd Groat officiating.

Music is provided by Margaret Peterson and soloist Rebecca Manecke.

Burial is following at the Clear Lake Cemetery with pallbearers Bill Williamson, Clark Paulson, Troy Elmer, Robbin Larson, Royce Larson and Shawn Austvold.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 12 - 2 p.m. at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake.

Celebration of Life on Friday, October 27, 2017, immediately following the burial around 4 pm at the Clear Lake Golf Club.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

store to a cheese/liquor/live bait/gas station. They enjoyed the friendship of many of the local folks as well as the summer/lake people.

During his retirement, Stan took up woodworking and became known as “Stan the $5 Birdhouse Man” for his bluebird houses which he built in his workshop. He was always building something, usually for Nancy to sell at craft fairs. Stan and Nancy spent many happy days sitting in their front yard, visiting with friends and family that would drop by the little house on Highway 8, where there was always coffee on. They loved to go dancing with their many “dancing friends” to Shoreview, Clam Falls, and other places. They were a beautiful couple to watch on the dance floor.

After Nancy’s passing, Stanley moved to an apartment at Evergreen Village, where he re-kindled old friendships and made new ones. He was very proud of his entire family, and would enjoy holding court at Saturday breakfasts and Tuesday morning coffee time. He loved hearing about all his grandchildren, and his face never failed to light up when they would visit.

Stanley is preceded in death by his parents, Severt and Clara, brother John (JP) and sister Martha, and his beloved wife Nancy and a grandson, Jason Roberts. He is survived by his sister Louise, brothers Jim and Dick, and by his five children: Doug (Patti) Johnson of Amery; Diane Burritt of Amery; Denise Johnson of Amery; Dean Johnson of Amery; and Donnamae (Waynne) Bjurstrom of Reeve, who lovingly remember how he would always mix their names up because of all the “D”s! He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Ruehlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church. A private family burial will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin at a later date.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Dr. Donald O. Nelson Dr. Donald O. Nelson, age 99, of Amery, WI passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Amery Memory Care Center. Dr. Nelson was born on May 21, 1918 in Amery to Dr. C.A. and Dortha (Calkins) Nelson.

He attended St. Olaf College, and graduated from the U of M Dental School in 1943. He enlisted in the Army 81st Wildcat Div. Infantry 7 and served in the South Pacific. Upon his return from the military in 1946, he joined his father in his dental practice in Amery.

Dr. Nelson married Virginia (Croner) Nelson on July 25, 1943 in Amery.

Together they raised three children.

Dr. Nelson served on several committees, and was President of the NW District Dental Society of Wisconsin, the Amery Community Club, and the Amery Community Center. He was a 25 year member of the board of directors of Bremer Bank, a 70 year member of the American Legion, and belonged to the VFW. Dr. Nelson enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and golfing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.

Left in his passing are his loving wife of over 74 years, Virginia; his children, Annette (Peter) Waggoner, Douglas (Kori) Nelson, and Rev. Mary Ann (Greg) Bowman, as well as 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Ann Tofte, his sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Nelson, many nieces and nephews and special longtime friend, Rev. Martha Ann Baumer. Don also leaves behind many friends and his loving caregivers from Amery Memory Care.

Funeral services were on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Amery United Congregational Church of Christ with Pastor Barry Schaefer officiating. Visitation was on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Burial was in the Amery Cemetery where Military Honors were accorded by the American Legion and the Amery VFW. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Memorials are preferred.

Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral and Cremation Services of Amery.

William “Billy” C. Donath William “Billy” C. Donath age 49 of Osceola, WI, passed away October 18, 2017.

Billy was born to John and Sarah (Wright) Donath.

He grew up in the Clayton area and attended school at Clayton High School. Billy has been employed with Neumann Dairy in East Farmington for the last 10 years.

Billy is survived by his soulmate, Alice Harvey; son, Johnathan; stepdaughters, Kirsten and Katrina, his second family, John and LeAnn Greeley; nephews, Donavon and Damion Greeley and niece, Destiny Greeley.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Donath.

Celebration of life will be held 1:00-5:00 pm, Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Neumann Dairy, 2537 20th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online www.grandstrandfh.com.

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Nancy L. Keith-Popp

Mary Ann Christensen

Jimmy B. “JJ” Junkans

Nancy Lynn Keith-Popp passed away at El Pilar Hospital in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on October 14, 2017. She valiantly fought Carcinoid cancer for 20 years before succumbing in the end.

She was born on September 28, 1959, in Northwood, ND, and moved to Rochester, MN, as a small child.

She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1977. She went on to study at UW-Stout, graduating in 1981 with a degree in Special Education. She took pity on Jonas Popp, also a student at UW-Stout, and they were married on June 6, 1981. She went on to get her Master’s Degree in School Psychology from UW-Superior while teaching in Grantsburg, WI. She then went on to teach at Amery High School in Amery, WI, and was a tireless advocate for her students even at the expense of coming into conflict with the school administration. She continued to teach for 15 years after being diagnosed, when she was finally forced to relinquish her classroom due to the progression of her disease.

On March 1, 2013, she moved to Panajachel, Guatemala with her husband Jonas and three small dogs Spike, Buddy, and Nacho. She was well known in both Wisconsin and Guatemala as a dog lover, superb baker, avid reader, and mother figure to many, both two and four legged.

Nancy is now embracing her firstborn Alice Lorraine Grace Popp, who passed at four days of age in April 1982. She leaves behind her husband of 36 years, Jonas Popp, daughter Roberta (David) Sosof Esquina, beloved grandchildren Rosie and Noah, parents Robert and Lorraine Keith, mother-in-law Alice Popp, brother Brad (Traci) Keith, sister Diane (George) Walker, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, as well as her fur babies, adopted street dogs Cookie, Chiquita, Willard, Connie, Choco Mono, and Flora.

If you wish to make a memorial donation in her name, please consider donating to Ayuda Para la Salud de Perros y Gatos, a non-profit organization that Nancy was very passionate about. Ayuda is an animal welfare program committed to the health and wellbeing of dogs and cats in the Lake Atitlan region of the Guatemalan Highlands. Secure online donations can be made at www.ayudagt.org/donations. Please indicate that your donation is to be made in Nancy’s honor.

Mary Ann Christensen was born April 1, 1952, at Holy Family Hospital in New Richmond, WI, to her parents Jasper (Brass) and Alice Christensen. She spent her childhood growing up on the family farm (Fairydale) near Little Falls, WI. She attended High Bridge and Wagon Landing Schools, and graduated from Amery High School.

Mary worked most of her life at Holy Family Hospital (now Westfields) in New Richmond. She started in housekeeping and trained to work in the surgical department in sterile control processing.

She loved her job and her co-workers. They shared many memories together.

Her greatest joy was sharing her life with her daughter, Belinda, and her granddaughter, Merissa.

They loved spending time together. She also enjoyed long walks, movies, and endless conversations with her family and friends.

Mary Ann was a fun person, lover of music, especially rock. She also enjoyed many concerts and loved to dance. She was a kind, giving person and was always there to help others. She always had a smile on her face and a positive outlook every day. Thru her illness, she remained positive, kept smiling, and never complained.

She died peacefully on October 7, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Her love, her strength, her positive outlook, and her smile, will remain with us forever Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Belinda Christensen (Kenny Torkelson); granddaughter, Merissa Christensen; siblings, Owen Hancock, Kay (Chuck) Sigsworth, Beverly Christensen, Lyla (Rick) Demulling, and Richard Christensen. And many wonderful nieces and nephews and her cherished friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jasper (Brass) and Alice Christensen; brother, Nolan Christensen; and sister, Carmen Handrahan.

A gathering of friends and family will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 1-4 p.m. at Bakken-Young Funeral Home Beebe Chapel, 112 West 3rd Street in New Richmond, WI In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

Jimmy B. “JJ” Junkans, age 61 of Clear Lake, WI died suddenly on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Jimmy Boyd Junkans was born on October 19, 1956 in Amery, WI, the son of Boyd and Delores (Engebretson) Junkans. He grew up in the Clear Lake area and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1975.

After graduation, Jimmy joined the US Army and served his country for four years. He was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri and for a short time in Germany.

After Jimmy was honorably discharged, because of a medical condition; hence the scars on his neck, he returned to Clear Lake and worked at Hartzel Manufacturing in Turtle Lake. In 2000 he worked for Eckwall Construction in Clear Lake.

Jimmy was best known for being a collector of sorts, who loved attending auctions, garage sales, and flea markets and made his living operating a salvage business from his home. Jimmy was always on the go, he was known for his sense of humor, who was always there for people and he loved everyone; you would always be greeted with a smile. Jimmy will by sorely missed by his family and friends.

Preceded by his parents, Boyd and Delores Junkans.

Survived by brothers and sisters, Sandy (Sam) Iverson of Cabool, MO, Jeffrey (Bonnie) Junkans of Almena, Henry (Laurie) Junkans of Dallas and Julie (Arvin) Stecker of Forest City IA; nieces and nephews, Amy Johnson, Brandon (Rachel) Junkans, Amanda Junkans, Joshua (Laura) Ludke, Angela (Tim) Hite, Ben (Lauren) Bolopue, Jessie DeGross, Tess Junkans, Sydney Junkans, Lindsey (Brian Ennen) Stecker, Sterling Stecker, and Chandler Stecker; great nieces and nephews, Kristen, Alexis, & Nathan Johnson, Aria & Avianna Hite, Mikaela, Aiden, Brennen, Cohen & Lily Bolopue, Weston & Emma Ennen, Hannah & Henry Junkans, Henry DeGross; other relatives, family and many friends.

Memorial Service is at Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Reeve on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Todd Groat officiating. Music will be provided by Ben Bolopue and Gary Beestman. Military Honors is by All Clear Lake Area Honor Guard.

Visitation on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake and an hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Interment is in the Reeve Cemetery, Vance Creek.

Scheuermann - Hammer Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Clear Lake, is handling arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Duane L. Jones

they raised their family. Duane was an active and involved member of the West Concord Union Church Duane Lynn Jones, age 86 of Concord, MA, husband with his wife Carol and was also involved with the expansion of the church community as well as recent of Carol (Batchelder) Jones passed away Sunday everenovations. ning with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

In addition to his wife, Duane is survived by his Duane was born on December 19, 1930 in Clear Lake, Wisconsin the son of sons, Stephen G. and his wife Liz of Maynard, Jeffrey W. and his wife Pamela of Grove City, PA. and the late Clyde Leland and his daughter Linda J. Jones and her partner John C. Edith (Johnson) Jones.

Foster of Brooklyn, N.Y. He also leaves his adoring He was educated in Clear grandchildren, Matthew and wife Kiana and ChristiLake schools graduating ana Jones of PA., C.J. and Taylor Jones of Maynard; from Clear Lake High his brother Roger Jones of Menomonee Falls, WI and School in 1948.

KANABEC COUNTY his cousin Carol Hart of WI. Duane then briefly Family and friends gathered to honor and rememattended River Falls State ber Duane Friday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 7 in the Concord Teacher’s College from THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 Funeral Home, cor. Thoreau and Belknap Streets, 1949 to 1950. He enlisted Concord, MA. A Celebration of Duane’s life will be in the U.S. Air Force and Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. in the West Conserved from 1952 to 1956 cord Union Church. Interment will be private. during the Korean Conflict. Duane attended Brown PINE CITY Contributions in his memory may be made to West University from 1956 to 1960 Majoring in Psychology, Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St., W. Concord, minoring in Economics and earning a B.A. He also MA 01742 met Carol, the love of his life at Brown as well.

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No more ‘America’s Dairyland’ on Wisconsin license plates?

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The head of the state chamber of commerce says it may be time to do away with “America’s Dairyland” on Wisconsin license plates.

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce President Kurt Bauer floated the idea at a luncheon Monday attended by hundreds of the state’s business leaders.

Bauer says that other slogans like “Forward” might be more appropriate to modernize perceptions of the state’s economy, rather than just focusing on agriculture. “Forward” is the state’s official motto, while “America’s Dairyland” has graced vehicle license plates since 1940 to celebrate Wisconsin’s prominence in milk and cheese production.

Bauer says a more contemporary phrase on the license plates could emphasize the state’s dynamic economy. He referenced plans by the Taiwanese company Foxconn Technology Group to locate a high-tech display screen factory in Racine County.

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The City Council of the City of Amery will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St., Amery, WI. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public input on the rezoning of properties from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-2 Two-Family Residential. These properties are located in the Whispering Waters development and are legally described as follows: 1. LOT 1 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS 2. LOT 2 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS 3. LOT 4 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS 4. LOT 5 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS 5. LOT 6 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS 6. LOT 7 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS 7. LOT 8 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS 8. LOT 9 HOSKING PROPERTIES WHISPERING WATERS The petitioner (owner) of the property is: Justin Hosking David Chanski, Zoning Administrator WNAXLP

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Zager testifies on behalf of State Parks upgrades

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery resident and President of the statewide Friends of the Wisconsin State Parks, Bill Zager, traveled to Madison on Oct. 18 to testify in from of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy.

Zager spoke in favor of $4.5 million in funding proposed in Senate Bill 421, which would provide access to clean drinking water, sewer, and improve disability access at many Wisconsin State Parks.

“Some of these systems were installed in the 1930's and 1940's and are in need of repair or replacement,” Zager testified.

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some of the most sensitive rivers and wetlands in our state. The Wisconsin State Parks system is an envy of the nation. Infrastructure needs to be in good repair, especially water and sewer systems. Many of these systems were not designed to carry the demands of high use and RVs.” Zager believes the investment would not only provide park visitors with a more positive experience, but it would eliminate the need for what he calls ‘costly band-aid repairs.’

Zager hopes that the public will contact their legislators in support of this bill, which could be voted on in the coming weeks.

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING MEETING TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 13, 2017, at 7:00 P.M. at the Clear Lake Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET for the Town of Clear Lake in Polk County will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the town clerk’s office, Monday through Friday. The following is a summary of the proposed 2018 Budget: 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET RECEIPTS: Cash year beginning Town Tax Levy Intergovernmental Revenues License TOTAL

2017 $ 20,000.00 $350,228.00 $208,853.00 150.00 $579,231.00

2018 $ 20,000.00 369,208.00 225,793.00 150.00 $615,151.00

% Change

DISBURSEMENTS: General Governmental Public Safety Public Works Health & Human Services Debt Service Cash year ending TOTAL

$ 56,404.00 51,000.00 426,227.00 1,600.00 24,000.00 20,000.00 $579,231.00

55,965.00 51,000.00 443,866.00 2,520.00 41,800.00 20,000.00 $615,151.00

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6%

4% 58% 74% 6%

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET for the Town of Lincoln, Polk County will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s office Tuesdays & Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. A copy is also posted in the Town Hall entry. The following is a summary of the proposed 2018 Budget.

REVENUES General Property Taxes Intergov. Revenues Licenses & Permits Public Chrg. Services Intergov. Chrg. Services Total Revenues

2017

2018

% Change

468,975 172,994 1,300 3,030 300 646,599

471,050 184,473 1,300 5,030 300 662,153

.44%

EXPENDITURES General Government Public Works Culture Public Safety Health & Human Services Conservation & Develop.

Reserve Capital Purchase Reserve Bldg Fund Total Expenses

104,396 289,077 7,000 191,626 3,000 1,500 50,000 0 646,599

104,396 304,179 7,000 191,678 3,400 1,500 50,000 0 662,153

2.41%

The regular scheduled monthly meeting of the Town of Clear Lake board will be held following the budget meeting.

Janelle M. Johnson, Clerk TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE

Phone: 715-948-2189

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That on November 7, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN at the Clear Lake Village Hall (350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI), the Vil2018 BUDGET lage Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2018.

The following is a summary of the proposed 2018 budget. A detailed NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That on November 7, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at the Clear Lake Village Hall (350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI), the Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2018. The following is a account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the office of the summary of the proposed 2018 budget. A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.

Village Clerk-Treasurer.

2017 Budget

Expenditures: General Government Public Safety Public Works: Transportation Sanitation Health and Human Services Culture, Recreation and Education Conservation and Development Debt Service Transfers to Other Funds

Total Expenditures and Other Uses Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Taxes Special Assessments Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Public Charges for Services Intergovernmental Charges for Services Miscellaneous Refund of Long-term Debt Advances\Fund Balances Total Revenues

$

Village General Fund Special Revenue Fund: Fire Department Equipment Capital Projects Fund: Tax Incremental Districts Total

Village Tax Levy Village Tax Rate Village Assessed Value Dated this October 20, 2017

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% Budget Change

2018 Budget

147,949 359,103

$

226,100 35,000 1,153 90,901 3,270 201,460 7,500

149,427 400,192 211,637 35,000 1,153 95,411 2,570 191,187 7,500

$

1,072,437

$

1,094,076

$

365,995 49,540 5,181 412,595 8,425 10,050 16,305 86,000 1,730 116,616

$

375,995 53,040 4,155 411,443 8,930 18,000 19,300 87,000 1,550 114,663

$

1,072,437

$

1,094,076

Dated this 24th day of October, 2017 NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING Notice is further given that the Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting will be held immediately following the public hearings and the special town meeting of the electors.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN 2018 BUDGET

GENERAL FUND

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN, POLK COUNTY Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 9, 2017, immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the Proposed 2018 Budget, a Special Town Meeting of the Electors is called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)( c ) of Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes will be held: 1. To adopt the town tax levy to be paid in 2018 pursuant to section 60.10(1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

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Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 13, 2017 immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed budget which begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Clear Lake Hall a special town meeting of the electors called pursuant to Section 60.12 (1) (c ) of Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the total 2018 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01 (3) of Wisconsin Status.

2. To adopt the town tax levy to be paid in 2018 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Status.

Dated this 20th day of October, 2017

TOWN OF LINCOLN POLK COUNTY

Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk Town of Lincoln - 661 85th Street Phone: 715-268-4747 Email: linctown@amerytel.net Website: www.townoflincoln-wi.com

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$

Estimated Fund Balance 1/1/18

524,938

2.02%

Governmental Funds Combined

$

382,437

Total Revenues

1,094,076

$

38,000 695,000

102,058 $

2.02%

1,009,433

$

1,827,076

2017 Budget $365,995

$

2018 Budget 375,995

Total Expenditures

1,094,076

$

-

1,716,876

524,938

Property Tax Contribution

$

420,437

622,800 $

Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/18

-

174,258 $

1,119,633

Amount Change $10,000

Percent Change 2.73%

$7.354

$7.485

$0.131

1.78%

$49,764,869

$50,230,138

$465,270

0.93%

375,995

$

375,995

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Law enforcement backs standards for handling body camera videos

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Law enforcement officers have lined up in support of a bill laying out standards for handling video from body cameras, saying it would protect privacy while encouraging more departments to use the technology.

But media and free speech advocates worried the bill's language is too restrictive and called on lawmakers to retool it to make footage more readily available.

Under Rep. Jesse Kremer's bill, law enforcement would only be able to release body camera footage in case of a death, alleged physical injury, custodial arrest or a search during a temporary questioning.

Additionally, victims and witnesses would also need to sign off on the release of the footage if it occurs in a location "with an expectation of privacy," including homes and apartments, prior to it being handed over to those who request it.

Kremer, R-Kewaskum, told Assembly Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee members at an Oct. 5 hearing that the language helps protect the public form the "thin ice" new technological developments have "placed us on" in terms of Fourth Amendment protections.

"The release of virtually every video requested by the media or the public can create a chilling effect for tipsters, victims and the public if there is concern that their face or the inside of their home may be displayed on the evening news," he said.

Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney said the bill would help law enforcement agencies that currently don't have any written policies on body cameras, which leaves "many gray areas around how footage that can be highly personal for victims can be treated."

And Mahoney noted while his coun-

ty board has signed off on buying body cameras for all his deputies, he said he wouldn't approve implementation of the technology until protections like those outlined in the bill were in place.

Blue Mound Police Chief Andrew Rose agreed. At his smaller agency, he noted there was some hesitation surrounding the cost of the body cameras and storing the footage.

"Everyone wants body cameras, but the biggest thing is the record retention time, how much storage, the cost," he said. "This bill helps us define what we need to do and helps us in budgeting and planning."

While media and free speech representatives said they supported consistent statewide policies on body cameras, they stressed the need for less burdensome procedures surrounding the release of footage.

Freedom of Information Council President Bill Lueders said the wording could jeopardize the public's right to know about the "actions of police in certain critical situations."

And he questioned the wisdom of getting permission from all witnesses and victims in the case of a police encounter at something like a college fraternity party, where there could be dozens of people captured in the footage.

Kyle Geissler, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association director of operations and public affairs, agreed, calling that process "cumbersome and inefficient."

Lueders also argued that it should be possible for someone requesting body camera footage to "make the argument that the video should be released even if you can't track down every single person."

Rep. André Jacque, R-De Pere, said he could agree with the idea to "perhaps give additional discretion to law enforcement in terms of what can be released."

POLK COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #17742B. The Public Auction will begin on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:01am CDT and end on Monday, November 13, 2017, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

VACANT LOTS FOR SALE: OSCEOLA AND DRESSER DEVELOPMENTS

(Bidders are not responsible for paying any unpaid taxes) Preview information and property listings can be viewed at www.co.polk.wi.us/Tax Delinquent Real Estate. www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

The public sale will be conducted by those terms of sale articulated on the online auction service. In the event the highest bidder fails to close the transaction within the days specified in the terms of sale, the County, pursuant to Section 75.69(1), may accept as the final bid the bid that is most advantageous to the County.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR TOWN OF CLAYTON

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at 7:45 p.m. at the Town of Clayton Town Hall the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2018. The following is a summary of the proposed 2018 budget. A detailed account of the 2018 proposed budget is on file with the Town Clerk and can be obtained by contacting the clerk at 715-948-2564.

2017 Budgeted

2018 Proposed

$276,766 909 141,025 760 40 1,250

$277,393 871 174,514 760 40 1,040

420,750

454,618

53,289 59,355 303,806 3,100 0 1,200

51,839 67,555 372,405 3,100 0 500

420,750

495,399

Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 0

(40,781)

FUND BALANCE JANUARY 1

148,612

143,508

59,120 89,492

18,339 84,388

Total Fund Balance December 31 $148,612

$102,727

All Governmental Fund Types REVENUES: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits Public Charges for Services Miscellaneous Total Revenue EXPENDITURES: General Government Public Safety Public Works Health and Human Services Culture, Education and Recreation Conservation and Development Total Expenditures

FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31: Assigned Unassigned/Working Capital

% Change

0.23%

17.74%

The 2018 proposed budget does not contain the addition of any newly provided services or the deletion of any currently provided services.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF CLAYTON

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 9, 2017, immediately following the completion of the Public Budget Hearing, which begins at 7:45 pm at the Town of Clayton Town Hall, a Special Town Meeting of the electors is called pursuant to Sec. 60.12 (1) (c) of Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes: 1. To adopt the Town tax levy to be paid in 2018 pursuant to Sec. 60.10 (1) (a) of Wis. Statutes WNAXLP

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Amery demolishes Spooner, 10-0, in regional semis

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Fresh off a three-spot climb in the Division 3 rankings, Amery’s boys’ soccer team stormed into the WIAA regional playoffs. The top-seeded Warriors faced Spooner/Shell Lake in a regional semifinal match on Thursday, October 19. While Spooner was riding high from its 3-1 quarterfinal upset win over Somerset two days earlier, the Rails were no match for the sixth-ranked Warriors.

“Amery was in full attack mode,” said Warrior Coach Flint Karis after his team’s 10-0 victory.

Karis’ Warriors racked up their first five goals in less than 13 minutes and then added another pair of goals late in the first half to build a 7-0 lead at intermission.

Amery continued in similar fashin in the second half, scoring its final three goal in less than nine minutes.

“The boys did a great job of playing the ball into space, and the one touch passing set up a lot of great goal scoring opportunities,” Karis said.

In fact, Amery’s shots on goal outnumbered Spooner’s, 20-1, while its corner kicks outnumbered those for the Rails, 15-0.

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Senior Ryan VanBlaricom makes the jump to control the ball.

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Junior Alexis Gonsalez-Castorena chases the ball down.

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Senior Luis Rapalo changes the direction of the ball in Spooner territory.

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Warrior tennis takes two from top seed at State

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Front row: Essie Whitehead, Sophie Whitley, Hannah Zinn, Grace Springett, Olivia Braaten. Back row: Drew Meyer, Deanna Meyer, Mikayla Peterson, Autumn Rivard, Addie Tollakson, Olivia Peterson, Allison Oman

Drew Meyer returns a serve. Meyer won a singles match for the Warriors also.

With just four of the 71 WIAA Division 2 high school girls tennis teams in the state making their way to the Wisconsin state tournament, Amery’s squad had already made its mark in the history books by making the cut. So when it drew the No. 1 seed, Kenosha St. Joseph’s, in the first round, the Warriors had nothing to lose and gave Kenosha a run for its money, claiming two of the seven matches.

“They achieved this incredible honor by their hard work, mental toughness, determination, perseverance, and excellent play all season,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “Kenosha is an extremely strong team with a state champion #1 doubles team and a #1 singles player that finished 2nd at the individual state tournament last week. I am very proud of the Amery girls. They went on the court, hustled and worked hard for every point. They showed class and sportsmanship. They were able to walk off the court with their heads held high knowing they played their hardest and did their best.”

At No. 2 singles, Amery’s Deanna Meyer defeated Aby McGonegle by default and throttled St. Joseph’s substitute player, Abby Girard, by a score of 6-0, 6-0.

Autumn Rivard added another Amery victory at No. 4 singles with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Hannah Altergott.

“Autumn confidently took control of her match early and never let down,” Julson said.

Hannah Zinn lost 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles to Olivia Czerwonka. Drew Meyer dropped a tough 6-1, 6-4 match to Girard in the No. 3 singles match, making adjustments after her first set to make the match more competitive.

At No. 1 doubles, Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten fell 6-0, 6-1 to Kaitlyn Kalinka and Megan Setter. Essie Whitehead and Grace Springett lost 6-1, 6-2 to Posey McKeon and Natalie Girard at No. 2 doubles. Olivia and Mikayla Peterson fell 6-2, 6-3 to Rachel Wood and Natalie Ouimet at No. 3 doubles in a match that featured numerous long games.

“These girls spent a lot of time together on and off the court,” Julson said. “They had captains practices, weekend hit arounds, team dinners, and team building events. They missed many days of school, so they studied and helped each other with homework. They challenged, supported, and encouraged each other at practice and at every match. I have never seen a group of girls work so well together. It was the effort and success of each girl on the team working together that earned the them a trip to the team state tournament.”

Autumn Rivard return a backhand shot. Rivard won one of the singles matches for Amery.

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Warrior soccer defends regional title

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

For the second straight year, Amery’s boys’ soccer team was crowned a WIAA regional champion. The Warriors moved up 3 spots to a No. 6 ranking in the latest Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association poll in Division 3, released just before the the start of postseason play, and after thumping Spooner/Shell Lake, 10-0, on Thursday, the Warriors turned around to destroy Unity/St. Croix Falls by a score of 6-1 at Saturday’s regional final in what Amery Coach Flint Karis described as a “very intense game.”

Both teams were “allout” the entire contest, but Amery’s arsenal of weapons was just too strong for Unity.

Alexis Gonsalez opened the scoring with a long shot to the far post in the sixth minute to gave Amery the early advantage.

“Gonsalez just recently came back from an extended injury and it was great to have his ball control skills on the field,” Karis said.

Amery appeard to have scored again shortly thereafter, but had the goal waived off.

“We did not recognized that it was an indirect kick,” Karis said.

Unity/St. Croix Falls took advantage of the opportunity and tied the game in the 27th minute with a strong wind at its back, but that was the only opportunity the talented Warriors allowed U-SCF the rest of the game.

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Amery Soccer Regional Championship Team. Front row (l to r) Coach Rosanne Karis, Dylan Eiynck, Noah Rademaker, Ryan VanBlaricom, Galen Coy, Luis Rapalo, Alexis Gonsalez-Castorena, Andrew Prindle. Back row (l to r) Mason Helbig, Mason Bosley, Kenny Lepak, Chris McLeod, Dylan Thomsen, Tommy Oman, Ridge Sigsworth, Alex Thomsen, Chase Measner, Irving Saavedra Sanchez, Luke Kjeseth, Devin Nelson, Gilberto Flores, Andy Otto, Nick Erickson, Dong Nguyen, Coach Flint Karis and Coach Jason Voelker.

“The boys battled hard to take the momentum back,” Karis said.

Galen Coy scored on a direct kick in the 39th minute, and Ryan Van Blaricom added another Amery goal just two minutes later on corner kick served in by Alex Thomsen. The Warriors concluded the first half with a 3-1 advantage.

Early in the second half Amery goalkeeper Mason Helbing came out of the goal to block a shot, and Unity-St. Croix Falls was able to shoot the rebound on goal.

Mason Bosley moved into

cover the vacant space and headed out the ball just as it reached the goal line.

“That goal would have changed momentum, and it was a very smart play by Bosley to cover the space and deny that opportunity,” Karis said.

In the 54th minute, the Warriors slammed on the gas and Luis Rapalo scored on an assist from Thomsen. Two minutes later, Coy added his second goal, off a Dylan Eiynck assist. Then Coy assisted Rapalo for the final goal on a corner kick in the 78th minute.

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“Set pieces are so important in the playoffs, and I have seen too many games decided in playoffs by set pieces,” Karis said.

“The boys did a good job of executing in those situations.”

Karis commended Unity/St. Croix Falls Coach Nick Stewart for bringing a well-prepared, senior-dominated team to Amery. Stewart graduated from Amery High

School in 2010 and was a member of four regional championship Warrior soccer teams.

Amery took 14 shots on goal while allowing Unity just five. Warrior goalkeeper Mason Helbig finished with four saves and Karis said, “The defense did a good job of clearing balls out under a lot of pressure from Unity swarming to the ball.”

The Warriors also held a 12-3 advantage on corner kicks.

“I’m very happy for this team,” Karis said.

“They have worked so hard. It was well earned and well deserved. They did a great job of keeping their composure under a lot of pressure today.”

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Clear Lake runs wild against Elmwood in Level 1

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The sixth-ranked Clear Lake Warrior football team improved to 10-0 on the season on Friday night when it opened the WIAA Division 7 playoffs with a 42-6 victory over Elmwood/Plum City (3-7).

Elmwood, which lost 41-0 to the Lakeland-South Conference champion Warriors in the regular season, became just the fourth team to score against Clear Lake this season when it tallied a 8-yard touchdown run

by Nick Forster with just 4:22 remaining in the contest.

Clear Lake did the majority of its damage in the second quarter when it scored three rushing touchdowns and a safety (on a botched punt) to bring the halftime score to 26-0. The Warriors final two touchdowns of the half came on runs of 38 and 39 yards by Daymond Bad Horse, both in the final four minutes.

Cal Rosen opened the scoring with a 1 yard touchdown run with 4:49 remaining in the first quarter. Ivan Ruble added a 3-yard touchdown run at the 6:25 mark of the second quarter.

Bad Horse picked up his third touchdown of the night at the 4:38 mark of the third quarter

when he scampered in from 11 yards out.

Jackson Steinberger finished off the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run with just 1:05 left in the game.

Overall, Clear Lake finished with 359 yards of total offense while holding Elmwood to 103 yards. All but one of the Warriors offensive plays were rushes, and 97 of Elmwood’s yards came on the ground.

Rosen was 0-for-1 passing and picked up 34 rushing yards and a touchdown on six carries.

Bad Horse tallied 111 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 10 touches. Ruble finished with 83 yards and a TD on 15 carries, and Gabe Colbeth tallied 71 yards on 15 attempts. Steinberg racked up 41 yards and a touchdown in just four tries.

Colbeth was the team tackle leader with six, including a sack, and added an interception to his highlight reel. Marshall Cain also had a sack and Bad Horse added another interception to the defensive mix.

Clear Lake hosts Hurley (6-3) on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. in a Level 2 showdown. Hurley is coming off a 76-44 victory over Lakeland-South Conference runner up Turtle Lake.

Elmwood 0 0 0 6 - 6 Clear Lake 6 20 8 8 - 42

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Warrior players Marshal Cain (#10), Josh Levra (#12), Kincaid Hughes (#8), and Hunter Levy (#66) celebrate after a touchdown run by Daymond Bad Horse (#33)

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Sophomore running back Ivan Ruble turns the corner on a run against Elmwood-Plum City.

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Warrior volleyball close, but not enough in first round

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The 2017 Amery volleyball season came to a close on Oct. 17 in the first round of regional tournament play. The Warriors lost in three sets to Prescott, 22-25, 25-27 and 18-25.

“I am very proud of this team and the progress they made,” said Amery Coach Lisa Markee. “They are a great group of athletes and people, which makes for a great season.”

Hannah VanSomeren got the Warriors off on the right foot, serving up the first point of the night, and Ashley VanSomeren extended the Amery lead to 3-1 with kill off a Hanna VanSomeren assist.

Ashley VanSomeren contributed to the strong start from behind the service stripe as well, serving up back-to-back points, including an ace that put the Warriors ahead, 6-2.

An Alyssa Koehler serve resulted in the Amery lead extending again to five points, 11-6. Abby Schmidt contributed a kill that gave the Warriors a 13-7 advantage, but Prescott fought back hard with a 9-2 run, capped by an Amery blocking error that gave Prescott the lead for the first time, 16-15, and Amery never

Madelyn and Drew Granica go up for a block against Prescott in the regional tournament.

lead again in the first game.

Game two started much the

same with Amery taking a 4-1 lead on an Ashley VanSomeren

lier and took its first lead at 5-4.

Amery took its turn at a comeback and regained the lead, 22-21, on a Madelyn Granica serve. But despite holding a 2421 advantage following a solo block by Abby Schmidt, the Warriors gave up a 6-1 Prescott run to finish the set.

In game 3, Amery jumped out to a 2-0 lead, which disappeared when Prescott leaped ahead, 3-2. The Warriors battled hard to hang on to their season, surging back for a 12-9 lead, but Prescott quickly regained a 14-13 advantage and never let the Warriors back in front again.

Granica finished with nine kills, Abby Schmidt, six, Ashley VanSomeren, four, Ella Schmidt, two, and Koehler, one. Ashley VanSomeren also finished with two aces and Koehler, one.

Mariah Waalen spent the most time behind the service line, totalling 13 serves.

Granica had 12 serves, Ashley VanSomeren 11, and Abby Schmidt, 8.

“We were able to achieve some of our goals and be consistently more competitive in our matches,” Markee said.

ace, only this time, Prescott began its comeback much ear-

Ingham qualifies for state cross country meet

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Amery’s Jude Ingham placed fifth at the sectional, earning a trip to State.

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Lydia Monson placed first for the Amery girls, placing 20th overall.

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Both Amery’s girls’ and boys’ cross country teams finished eighth at the 14team WIAA Division 2 Cross Country Sectional in Hayward on Oct. 20.

Senior Jude Ingham highlighted the race for Amery by placing fifth, individually, with a time of 18:53.2, which earned him a spot at this year’s state championships. Ingham will be the only Amery representative competing in the state meet on Oct. 28 in Wisconsin Rapids. Ashland senior Walker Miller took top honor with a winning time of 17:51.6.

Amery junior Joshua Bohn and sophomore Andrew Carlson placed 34th and

35, respectively, with times of 20:24.3 and 20:24.7. Sophomore Henry Budke added a 62nd-place time of 21:40.1 while fellow sophomore Jens Bjorge was 84th (23:49.2). Freshman Grant Hoff wrapped up 87th place (24:01.8) and sophomre Kameron Zmuda placed 98th (26:41.1). Ninety-nine runners competed in the boys’ race.

On the girls’ side, it was Lydia Monson leading the way for the Warriors with a 20th-place time of 23:33.1. Ella Williamson was 40th (25:24.7), Megan Osero, 42nd (25:25.4), Libby Braaten, 50th (26:03.6), Annika Schwarts, 58th (26:20.2), Mary Johnson, 69th (27:14.1), and Ayla Russell, 86th (29:31.6) of 100 runners.

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Joshua Bohn (right) and Andrew Carlson (left) placed 34th and 35,.

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HAMBURGER SOUP Brown and cook until done in 3 qt. saucepan or Dutch oven, drain off any fat: 1 pound lean ground beef (80% lean) 1/4 c. chopped onion Add, mix well and heat to boiling: 2 c peeled, diced potatoes 1 c. sliced celery 1 bag (12 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables 3 c. water 2 cans (10.1/2 oz.) condensed beef broth 2 c. diced tomatoes, undrained (from 28 oz. can) 1 T. Worcestershire sauce Reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 4-6.

yourself time to make and refrigerate. You will need 15 graham cracker squares.

LAYERED NO-BAKE ÉCLAIR DESSERT Combine and stir for 2 minutes: 1-12 c. cold milk 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) vanilla favor instant pudding Let pudding stand 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cover bottom of an 8” square baking pan, overlapping as needed to cover the bottom of the pan: 5 graham cracker squares,.

Stir into the pudding: 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Spread half of the pudding over the graham crackers.

Slice 3 bananas and put half on top of the pudding.

Add more graham cracker squares on top of bananas: 5 graham cracker squares Put rest of pudding on top and then the rest of the bananas and add the rest of the graham cracker squares. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Melt and spread on top: 2 oz. square semi-sweet chocolate Refrigerate another 15 minutes, then cut and serve. Serves up to 9.

This recipe is easy to make, then refrigerate overnight or 8-9 hours then bake and serve for any quick breakfast treat or dessert. Allow for the refrigeration time.

MAKE-AHEAD APPLE CINNAMON ROLL BAKE Spray a 9x13” baking pan with non-stick spray.

Combine in large resealable plastic bag: 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon Remove from the cans and separate into 10 rolls: 2 cans (17.5 oz. ea) refrigerated Grands cinnamon rolls with icing Cover and refrigerate the icing.

Cut each roll into 6 pieces.

Put the roll pieces into a large bowl.

Drizzle with and toss to coat: 1/2 c. melted butter Add half of the coated pieces to the cinnamon/ sugar mixture and shake to cover. Arrange them into the sprayed pan.

Add the rest of the pieces to the cinnamon/sugar mixture and shake to coat again and arrange those onto the top of the others in the pan.

Cover the pan and refrigerate. Toss any remaining sugar mixture.

Heat oven to 350°.

Put into bowl and then cut or chop apples into pieces: 1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling with more fruit Measure out a cup of filling and put 12 tablespoons on top of the rolls, spacing about 2” apart, making like a little nest of filling between the rolls.

Bake at 350° 27-32 minutes or until rolls are browned and done in the middle. If they are browning too fast, cover for the last 5 minutes of the baking time.

Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.

Microwave and stir until smooth and soft enough to drizzle on top (about 15-20 seconds: the containers of icing that came with the cinnamon rolls Drizzle icing on top, then cut and serve. Serves up to 12. Hint: Use rest of apple pie filling for smoothies, ice cream topping, etc.

This pasta dish can be served cold or hot so it fits any season.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD Cook according to directions on package, rinse and drain: 2-1/2 c. penne pasta Put pasta into bowl and add: 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 4 oz. (half of an 8 oz. pkg.) mozzarella cheese, cubed 1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped pepper to taste 1/2 c. zesty Italian Dressing If serving cold, refrigerate until ready to serve. If serving hot, put into MW safe bowl and MW for 1 minute, stir and then MW until hot, stirring occasionally until hot. Hint: You could add some sliced red onions before serving.

These little crescent bites are good for an appetizer, for serving with a meal, for a lunch box or treat at coffee break.

BACON CRESCENTS Fry, drain and crumble: 8 slices bacon Combine in bowl: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened the crumbled bacon 1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c. finely chopped onion (or chopped green onions) 2 T. freshly chopped parsley 1 T. milk Separate into 8 triangles each, making 16 triangles: 2 cans (8 oz.) each refrigerated crescent dinner rolls Put about 1 tsp. of the filling (divide the filling for the 16 triangle)s, onto each triangle and roll up, starting at the short side of the triangle. Place, point side down, onto a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or room temp. Makes 16 triangles. Hint: If you’d rather, unroll the dough and press the dough to seal seams, put on half of the filling, roll into a roll, the long way, and slice to make pinwheel crescents. Do that with the other can of dough.

Tips: To keep lemons fresh, wash, put a paper towel around them, wrap in wax paper and keep them in refrigerator. To freeze them wash, slice, and take out seeds. Put on cookie sheet in single layer and freeze them. Put the frozen slices into a zip-lock freezer bag and keep in freezer. Use as you would in any recipe asking for lemon slices. Or squeeze lemons and put juice into ice cube trays. Freeze, then put cubes into freezer bags. Thaw to use as juice in your recipe.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am AA, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 9 am Circle of Sisters, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 10 am-5 pm Fall Rummage Sale at Redeemer Lutheran Church 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 1 pm Bingo, 6:30 pm AA 9 am-4 pm Fall Rummage Sale at Redeemer Lutheran 6-9 pm Harvest Moon Hootenanny Fundraiser by Amery Woman’s Club at Amery Golf Course

Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 9:30 am Halloween Costume Contest Amery Classic Theatre 10 am-1 pm Trick or Treaters welcome at Amery Community Club member businesses 11 am-2 pm Drug Take-Back Day at Amery Police Dept.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 10:45 am AIM Kids visit, 1 pm Wii Games, 1 pm Bridge Lessons, 6 pm 500 Cards

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am AA, 10 am Alzheimers Support, 12:30 pm Bridge, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Oct. 26— Breakfast in all buildings: Bacon egg scramble or yogurt parfait or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Warrior burger on a bun, ranch wedges, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Warrior burger on a bun or brat on a bun, ranch wedges, baked beans.

Middle school lunch: Warrior burger on a bun or brat on a bun, ranch wedges, baked beans., High school lunch: Warrior burger on a bun or brat on a bun, ranch wedges, baked beans.

Friday, Oct. 27— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini pancakes or Warrior sandwich or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Pizza, mixed vegetables, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza or fish filet with dinner roll, mixed vegetables.

Middle school lunch: Pizza or fish sandwich, mixed vegetables.

High school lunch: Pizza or fish sandwich, mixed vegetables.

Monday, Oct. 30— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini donutsw and hard boiled egg or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Italian dunkers, carrots & peas, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Italian dunkers or chicken patty on a bun, carrots & peas.

Middle school lunch: Italian dunkers or chicken patty on a bun, carrots & peas.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Oct. 26— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, blueberry or chocolate muffin.

Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, garden salad bar, steamed corn, sliced apples, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, sausage links, cereal bar, muffin, PB&J “Uncrustable,” blueberry lemon bites.

High school lunch: Cheese pizza or club wrap, steamed corn, garden salad bar, sliced pears, apples, milk.

Friday, Oct. 27— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or donut holes, yogurt.

Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, french fries, carrots with dip, applesauce, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, cheese omelet, Nutri Grain bar.

High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich or Warrior burger, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, blueberries, strawberries.

Monday, Oct. 30— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or mini donuts, cheese omelet.

Elementary lunch: PB&J “Uncrustable,” or Goldfish & cheese stick, vegetables with dip, yogurt cup, chicken noodle soup, strawberries, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree

High school lunch: Italian dunkers or chicken patty on a bun, carrots & peas.

Tuesday, Oct. 31— Breakfast in all buildings: Yogurt and muffin or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Walking ‘Mummy’ tacos, fiesta ‘Midnight’ black beans, ‘Trick or Treat’ frozen yogurt.

Intermediate lunch: Walking ‘Mummy’ tacos or ‘Spooky’ chicken quesadilla, fiesta ‘Midnight’ black beans, ‘Trick or Treat’ frozen yogurt.

Middle school lunch: Walking ‘Mummy’ tacos or ‘Spooky’ chicken quesadilla, fiesta ‘Midnight’ black beans, ‘Trick or Treat’ frozen yogurt High school lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, frozen yogurt.

Wednesday, Nov. 1— Breakfast in all buildings: Frittata wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Cheeseburger meatloaf w/dinner roll and buttered noodles, roasted brussels sprouts, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Cheeseburger meatloaf w/dinner roll or Parmesan chicken, buttered noodles, brussels sprouts.

Middle school lunch: Cheeseburger meatloaf w/dinner roll or Parmesan chicken, buttered noodles, brussels sprouts.

High school lunch: Cheeseburger meatloaf w/dinner roll or Parmesan chicken, buttered noodles, brussels sprouts.

options: Cereal, cereal bar, sausage links, Nutri Grain bar, chocolate chip “UBR,” banana bread.

High school lunch: Garlic cheese french bread or peanut butter sandwich, chicken noodle soup, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, applesauce, sliced peaches.

Tuesday, Oct. 31— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal.

Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, dragon punch, hash brown, muffin, orange smiles, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, cheese stick, Pop Tart, muffin, Little John donut.

High school lunch: Chicken philly, turkey & cheese, or barbeque chicken sub, fresh & roasted vegetables, oriental slaw, grapes, mandarin oranges, chips.

Wednesday, Nov. 1— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or sausage & cheese sandwich.

Elementary lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, steamed corn, garden salad bar, grapes, cookie.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, muffin, Nutri Grain bar, “Gripz” graham crackers, sausage, egg & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread or BBQ pork sandwich, steamed corn, garden salad, apples, cookie, mixed fruit.

Physical Therapy Month Winners To honor National Physical Therapy Month during the month of October, Physical Therapists at the Fitness Center are hosting their 2nd annual community wide activity competition.

Amery area residents and businesses signed up and made a commitment to be active by tracking minutes of physical activity during October. Teams that met weekly activity goals are placed in a weekly drawing for prizes. At the end of the month, the winning team with the most activity will be awarded free 30-minute massages for each member of their team.

Teams can check their progress by visiting amerymedicalcenter.org/PTMonth. Week 1 (Oct. 1-7) winners (left to right) are Jennifer Munson, Georgeann Janisch and Carrin Brookshaw of Team CarlsonSCV1.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone.

For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Virtual Reality Intro: Learn about the hardware, terminology, recent history, and extraordinary pace of VR. You will get to use a state-of-the-art Oculus Rift VR system. Fascinating VR changes are coming for the industries of Education, Health Care, Construction, Real Estate, Entertainment, Social Media, Travel, Gaming, and more. Nov 1 from 6 – 7:30 p. Fee $19. Pre-register with Community Ed. The Badger State in the Civil War: Who were the Iron Brigade? Name some famous state generals.

Come see great maps and Civil War items! Do you have an ancestor who fought? Enjoy an interesting evening covering and discussing Lincoln, WI in wartime, Iron Brigade, Eagle Regiment, and more.

See samples of early greenbacks/pink $$. Oct 30 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9 per person or $12 per family, pre-register with Community Ed. Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Just show up. Equipment available.

Adult Rec Basketball: Team league play in the Middle School gym on Wednesdays, Nov through March 28. The first few weeks of Nov from 6:30-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team. Scheduled team play will begin later in Nov. Team fee. To enter a team or inquire, call Community Ed by November 13 at 715.268.9771 x220 5 Powerful, Little-Known Secrets to Avoiding Colds and Flu this Winter: Join Eco-Herbalist and Wellness Coach Teresa Wolfe for a powerful, eye-opening discussion of a new way to manage your health this winter! Nov 2 from 6:30-7:30 p. Fee $19, preregister.

Stress Less - a Gift to Yourself: Let's chat about strategies and steps to manage stress. Topics include nutrition, wellness, and essential oils. Nov 6 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $9, preregister.

Paint a Merry Mail Card-Holder: The finished wooden card holder will be 14" x 36". You will stain, paint, finish, and go home with a great-looking card holder for yourself or as a gift! Nov 7 at 5:30 p. Fee $45 includes all materials, preregister.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesdays from 11-11:45 am from Nov through March for “tire-them-out” fun! No fee and no need to pre-register.

Bath & Body Workshop: Join Terri from Crescent Moon Candles & Bath and create bath teas, bath salts and some other little goodies. Great gifts for family and friends . . . or to keep for yourself! Nov 9 from 6-8 p. Fee $19, pre-register with Comm Ed. Supply fee $20, pay at class.

Mike Lynch Minnesota Starwatch Party: A short indoor orientation followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations. We will use large telescopes, including two of the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota for close up views of the moon, gigantic star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders. Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 45 years. Nov 9 from 6:30-8:30 p. Adults fee $14; Youth ages 10-18 fee $9; under 10 free. Pre-register with Community Ed.

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Mike Lynch’s Star-Watch Party Coming to Amery Join Mike Lynch from WCCO and make the stars your old friends as you take in the great celestial show in the skies over Amery.

The evening will begin with a short indoor orientation followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and some of their great stories behind them.

“We’ll also be using large Newtonian teleWCCO’s Mike Lynch poses with his large telescope collection, which he’ll be bringing with him scopes, including two to Amery on November 9. of the biggest mobile lawn chairs for the outHe also writes a weekly receive a great handtelescopes in Minnesota door portion stargazing column for out package with for close up views of the The event will be held the St. Paul Pioneer moon, gigantic star clus- user-friendly star Thursday, November Press and is the author maps and constellation ters, nebulae, galaxies 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm. of the book; "Stars, a charts, websites, a teleand other wonders in Month-by-Month Tour of Pre-register with Amery scope-buying guide, and our late Autumn skies,” Community Ed. Adults the Constellations.” more. says Lynch. fee $14; Youth age 10-18 “Even if it’s cloudy Mike Lynch is a meteLynch will also bring a telescope astronomical orologist at WCCO Radio outside, you’ll learn a lot fee $9; Under 10 free.

Register by calling 715and have a great time,” and has been hosting camera system to really 268-9771 x220 or online says Lynch. see celestial destinations star watch parties and www.amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Dress for the weather teaching astronomy on a video screen. classes for over 45 years. and feel free to bring Participants will

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Red Cedar Symphony Announces Concerto Competition The Red Cedar Symphony is pleased to announce its 2018 Concerto Competition, to be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake. A maximum of two winners will perform as soloists with the orchestra during its spring concerts at 7 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Augustana Lutheran Church in Cumberland, and at 4 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake.

Musicians of high school age and older will compete by age category (high school, college, and adult). Musical selections must be from standard repertoire. Instrumentalists should be prepared to play one movement of a concerto. Vocalists should select an aria from a major oratorio or opera.

Applications are available on the orchestra’s website at www.redce-

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darsymphony.org, or by contacting RCS Executive Director Alana Laufman at 715-651-2480. Completed applications should be mailed to Red Cedar Symphony, PMB 109, 330 S. Main Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868, or emailed to executive.director@ redcedarsymphony.org by December 15, 2017.

Established in 1983 and housed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake, the RCS draws musicians from throughout northwestern Wisconsin, including Rice Lake, Osseo, Cumberland, Ladysmith, Spooner, Chetek, Trego, Springbrook, Bruce, Hayward, Cable, Winter, Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, and Foster. For more information, please visit our web site at www.RedCedarSymphony.org.

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Adoptable pets ready for homes Randy is a four month old version of the super friendly Orange Tabby you always hear about. We repeatedly hear from people who swear that Orange Tabbies are the friendliest, most easy going cats ever. They even use the words “Best Cat Ever” to describe these ginger cats. Randy is true to the hype. He loves to cuddle and sends out a resounding Thank You by

Alison Oman, AHS Junior, was awarded first place at the State and then the National level for her Poetry entry in the General Federation of Women's Club's Youth Poetry Writing Contest. She is pictured with Amery Woman's Club representative Gloria Lansin.

Here is her winning poem

Daydream in Math Class I stroll through the long, dull hallway After my lunch break has passed I step into the grey classroom Not the first, but not the last The desk creaks as I take a seat Upon the rigid cobalt chair I slowly unzip my backpack Ready for a block of despair Papers are passed down the rows Pale white, stained with deep black ink I swiftly skim the thick packet My smile droops, and my heart sinks

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way of purring motor. When not cuddling, Randy likes a bit of climbing, chasing and catnip shenanigans. He is still very much a kitten.

Four of each, dogs and cats, found homes last week. Siamese Tabby kittens Teddy and Mittens, Mitted Blue Grey Chubbs and Tabby Point Sandra all found forever homes. Puppies Vinnie and Gina, Shih Tzu Mix Louie and Poodle Terrier Mix Ollie, also went home.

Four more puppies remain available for adoption. Donnie, Aiden, Dominick and Tony are four brothers, just nine weeks old.

They have big feet and ears that are trying to stand up. Dominick

is black with a white chest. He has the stocky build of a Bulldog Mix. His brothers have the markings of a German Shepherd Mix, black and tan with bits of white here and there. This band of brothers are ready to learn puppy manners in their new home. If you are looking for the delight of puppy breath on clumsy big feet with the excitement of leash and housetraining, these boys are waiting for you.

Our adult dogs are housetrained and anxious to meet you too.

Roger is a Shepherd-Heeler mix.

He has a black and tan Shepherd coat on a Heeler body. Jake is an Australian Shepherd-Border Collie mix who loves to play fetch. He is a big fella. Jake weighs 100 pounds and will easily work of the extra 20 pounds he carries, chasing the ball. Jake is a good old boy with some manners already in his resume.

Summer is a dappled Heeler-Pit Bull Terrier Mix. She is super smart and loves to work for treats to learn new things. Summer is on the large size with a handsome build. She is loving and friendly.

Lauren is a smaller Terrier Mix, perhaps Jack Russell Terrier. She has a short white coat with a dark liver spot over one eye and a circle patch around the other. This young girl of six months is learning every day and will blossom in a home that will introduce her to new things.

We have two Poodle Mixes.

Marty is a White Poodle Mix. He has long legs and a long tail.

Marty would make a great walking partner. He needs to work off

his Poodle energy before he settles into a relaxed afternoon nap. Guy is a Senior Lhasa-Poodle Mix. He is 12 years old with pep in his step and a big heart. Guy’s came to the shelter because his owner moved to a nursing home. Guy will be an excellent companion for another Senior.

Adoptable Cats and Kittens are available in all sizes and colors.

Sterling is a lanky, Blue Grey adult female. She is young and will fill out with love and attention to become a Stunner. Henry is a soft and quiet kitty, eight months old.

He has big bones and promises to become a rather large cat. Black Cats, Kate and Beck, remain at the shelter, for now. Kate is 10 years old and Beck is four months, brother to Randy. Kittens are: Black and White Sneaker, Siamese Tabby Bear, Mitted Grey Tabby Tink and swirling Tabby Enzo.

Many thanks to Cascade Bar and Grill for hosting our Arnell Meat Raffle over the weekend. The afternoon get-together was a huge success. It was so much fun, we think we will do it again next year.

All proceeds from our fundraisers go to the care of lost and unwanted pets in need of a second chance.

Thank you to all who join us to make a difference in their lives.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387. Visit our adoptable pets online at: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has hired Amanda Fisk as our new Community Center Director. If you get a chance, come by and meet Amanda and wish her well.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday October 31st from 10:45am-11:45am.

The AIM students from the Amery School District will be visiting the Community Center and would like to play games and do activities with those who would like to attend. There will be 60 students and 3 teachers from grades 3-5. This will be a great event and we hope to see you there!

Just a reminder that dues are due January 1st! Amery Area Community Center offers numerous benefits to its members from activities

to programs to a variety of exercise opportunities.

Regular membership is only $20 per year which equals less than $2 per month! We really do need and appreciate your support!

Do you want to get a complete workout, work all your major muscle groups, and get a cardio workout in just 30 minutes? Get all of that for just $10 a month if you are a member of the Community Center. You only have to be 21 or older to join. The hours are 7am4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and notfor-profit organizations

to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Carl Johnson in second, Paul Seidel in third, Mary Fisher came in fourth and Loren Bavin took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners were Gary Snelling in first place, Paul Seidel in second place, Gene Pribnow took third, Tom Marson placed fourth and Milt Johnson won the consolation Wii bowling winners for were Paul Seidel in first, Mary Fisher in second and Carl Johnson came in third.

Wednesday bridge winners for were Joyce Egan-first, Pat Williams-second, Judy Strobush-third.

Congratulations to all!

October Cycle Rubies, woodbine leaves strung on ironwood's throat, more leaves transformed from emerald overnight, the woods, subtle topaz edges, sprinkled here and there, as flashes of orange reward our waiting sight.

That's all passe', a week gone by; now glossy green grape leaves yellow turn, preview of winter's fencerow scrolls displayed, backdrop for the faded woodland fern Temperatures are each day cycling down; the summer warmth is now a surpise rare.

Again, a dreary leaden sky brings rain, followed by a new day's tease with lesser sunny fare.

Oak leaves take the stage, brown, olive, garnet red, to see us off merrily on autumn's bon voyage , while grass, still green, awaits a freeze with dread, and leaves of every kind our lawn barrage.

So colors we have anticipated change, some surprise us, quickly, some turn oh, so slow.

Preparing us for what will sooner or later come, a surprising and early November snow.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 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 Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For 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 American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

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

Family Child Care 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 east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

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

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

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

•New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-2685270.

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

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

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 Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 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. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

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Make plans to go the Amery Public Library Saturday family program Lego Mania Block Party, November 4 at 10 a.m.

Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

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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.

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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.

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2017 Polk County 4-H Awards Program The 2017 Polk County 4-H Awards Program was held October 22, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Amery High School Auditorium. It is at this time of year that we stop and reflect upon the accomplishments of the previous year.

Polk County has an outstanding 4-H program, and one that members and leaders should be very proud of.

Many people were recognized in all aspects of 4-H participation.

National 4-H Week was October 1-7.

Clubs participating were: Beaver Brook Badgers, Bone Lake Beavers, Cattail Clovers, Cushing, Deronda Diplomats, Eagle View, Forest View, Joel Jets, Jolly Milltown, Knotty Pine, Little Butternut, Little Falls Livewires, Lucky Horseshoe, Northern Lights, Pleasant Lake, Shooting Stars, and West Sweden.

Club Activity Awards were given to club demonstrating Community Pride and Care in many areas. Club receiving certificates included: Beaver Brook Badgers – Citizenship, Community Service, Environment, Inter-Generational, and Recreational Programs; Bone Lake Beavers – Community Service, Dairy Promotion, and Health; Cattail Clovers – Citizenship, Community Service, Dairy Promotion, and Recreational Programs; Cushing – Community Service, Dairy Promotion, Environment and Health; Deronda Diplomats – Community Service, Conservation, Dairy Promotion, Environment, and Intergenerational Eagle View – Beautification, Citizenship, Intergenerational, and Recycling; Forest View – Community Service, Historical Sign Maintenance, Inter-Generational and Recycling; Joel Jets – Beautification, Community Service, Dairy Promotion, Health, and Historical Sign Maintenance; Little Butternut – Community Service, Dairy Promotion, Environment, Intergenerational, Recreational Programs & Recycling; Little Falls Livewires – Dairy Promotion, Inter-Generational, and Recreational Programs; Lucky Horseshoe – Beautification, Community Service, Dairy Promotion, and Intergenerational; Northern Lights – Beautification, Citizenship, Community Service, Consumer Education, Health, Historical Sign Maintenance, and Recreational Programs; Pleasant Lake – 4-H Promotion, Blue Bird Trails, Citizenship, Community Service, Conservation, Consumer Education, Environment, Health, Historical Sign Maintenance, Inter-Generational, Recreational Programs, and Safety;

Shooting Stars – Blue Bird Trails and Community Service.

Polk County Fair Club Herdsmanship Awards were presented to the following clubs: Small Club Cattle – Joel Jets; Large Club Cattle – Forest View; Swine – Pleasant Lake; Sheep – Clear Lake FFA; Goat – Pleasant Lake; and Horse – Eagle View.

Twenty-four Ambassadors were recognized. They included: Hailey Clausen, Beaver Brook Badgers; Anneka Cress, Shooting Stars; Emma Denotter, Joel Jets; Jasimine Hase, Joel Jets; Wyatt Hase, Joel Jets; Katelyn Juvrud, Little Falls Livewires; Anna Larsen, Green Acres; Arthur Long, Little Falls Livewires; Victoria Long, Little Falls Livewires; Christopher Lorsung, Little Falls Livewires; Julia Novak, Little Falls Livewires; Maria Novak, Little Falls Livewires; Sean Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats; Jordan Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires; Laura Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires; Lydia Tallent, Little Falls Livewires; Ruby Tallent, Little Falls Livewires; Kaytlynn Vanda, Joel Jets; Danny Wahlstrom, Pleasant Lake; Grant Wallace, Northern Lights; Lance Wallis, Pleasant Lake; Linnaea Wallis, Pleasant Lake; Sidney Wirth, Joel Jets; and Paige Wuellner, Northern Lights.

Youth Leadership Awards were presented to youth in many categories.

They included: 4-H Promotion –Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars; Aerosapce - Nathan Garvey, Shooting Stars; Cake Decorating –Sienna Shoop, Northern Lights; Citizenship – Zachary Rau, Shooting Stars; Cloverbuds Sarah Carlson, Pleasant Lake; Community Service – Asher Cress, Shooting Stars; Nathan Garvey, Shooting Stars; and Zachary Rau, Shooting Stars; Conservation/Wildlife – and Daniel Hasselquist, Shooting Stars; Crocheting – Anneka Cress, Shooting Stars; Dairy – Meikah Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers; and Ben Neumann, Forest View; Drama – Claire Scharfenberg, Northern Lights; and Grant Wallace, Northern Lights; Goats – Caitlin Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats; Sean Ritterpusch, Deronda Diplomats; and Layla Visger, South Milltown; Health – Jasimine Hase, Joel Jets; Historical Sign Maintenance – Venna Stewart, Joel Jets; Horse – Katelyn Juvrud, Little Falls Livewires; Emilee Nicholson, South Milltown; Jordan Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires; and Laura Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires; Llamas – Lexa Corrigan, Deronda Diplomats; Photography

– Grant Wallace, Northern Lights; Recreation – Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars; Anneka Cress, Shooting Stars; Asher Cress, Shooting Stars; and Julia Novak, Little Falls Livewires; Sheep – Ann Boland, Bone Lake Beavers; and Nicole Dittbrenner, McKinley Vikings; STEM – Robotics – Danny Wahlstrom, Pleasant Lake; Swine – Linnaea Wallis, Pleasant Lake; and Visual Arts – Grant Wallace, Northern Lights.

The prestigious Key Award, one of the highest honors a 4-H member can receive, honors a select group of 4-H participants annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated consistent growth in 4-H involvement, developed and applied their leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their club and their community. 2017 Key Award winners were: Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars; Alyson Frey, Northern Lights; RaeAnna Johnston, Shooting Stars; Anna Larsen, Green Acres; and Claire Scharfenberg, Northern Lights.

Adult leaders were recognized for their years of valuable service and each received a pin and certificate sponsored in part by the Polk-Burnett Bankers Association.

Recognized for five years of adult leadership and receiving 5-year silver pins and certificates were: Chris Boland, Bone Lake Beavers; Shahla Brown, Bone Lake Beavers; Jennifer Strenke, Bone Lake Beavers; Stacy Taylor, Bone Lake Beavers; RayeAnne White, Bone Lake Beavers; Donald Dipprey, County-Wide; Suzanne Oslund, Cushing; Carrie Brannon, Forest View; Jamie Scherff, Joel Jets; Darcy Long, Little Falls Livewires; Angela Denver, McKinley Vikings; Kevin Denver, McKinley Vikings; Debbie Peltier, Northern Lights; Janice Museus, Pleasant Lake; Tammi Hasselquist, Shooting Stars; and Pamela Engen, West Sweden.

Recognized for ten years of adult leadership and receiving 10-year gold pins and certificates were: Heidi Clausen, Beaver Brook Badgers; Craig Scholz, Beaver Brook Badgers; Patti Andersen, County-Wide; Barry Black, Eagle View; Deena Black, Eagle View; Kristina Vorndran, Forest View; Dale Rosen, Knotty Pine; Jackie Thompson, Little Butternut; Bryan Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires; Karin Sandberg, Little Falls Livewires; Jacqueline Patterson, Shooting Stars; Thomas Patterson, Shooting Stars; and Janine Fahrendorff, South Milltown.

Recognized for 15 years of adult lead-

ership and receiving 15-year pearl pins and certificates were: Timothy Wilson, Balsam Evergreens; Gwen Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers; Richard Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers; Patti Lehmann, County-Wide; David Peterson, County-Wide; April Wilson, County-Wide; Brian Johnston, Shooting Stars.

Recognized for 20 years of adult leadership and receiving a 20-year diamond pin and certificate was: Sherry McKinney, Bone Lake Beavers Recognized for 25 years of adult leadership and receiving 25-year emerald pins and certificates were: Bill Johnson, Bone Lake Beavers; Nancy Wilson, County-Wide; Ron Wilson, County-Wide; Marge Schone, Deronda Diplomats; Becky Meyer, Green Acres; Kirsten Bloom, Scenic View Recognized for 30 years of adult leadership and receiving 30-year ruby pins and certificates were: Christine Wilson, Balsam Evergreens; Ronald Wilson, Balsam Evergreens; and Colleen Noonan, County-Wide.

Recognized for 35 years of adult leadership and receiving a 35-year sapphire pin and certificate was: Judy Bainbridge, Jolly Milltown.

Recognized for 45 years of adult leadership and receiving a 45-year emerald pin and certificate was: Mark Babcock, Little Butternut.

Twenty year leaders are also recognized with a 20-year plaque in appreciation of 20 years of valuable service to the 4-H program. This year’s recipients was: Sherry McKinney, Bone Lake Beavers.

The “I Dare You” Leadership Award is presented to individuals in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living, and motivation for leadership.

2017 “I Dare You” Leadership recipients were: Maggie Conlan, Shooting Stars; and Andrew Prindle, Beaver Brook Badgers.

Graduates of the 2017 4-H year each received a framed certificate and an alumni pin. Graduating members included: Meikah Dado, Beaver Brook Badgers; Kylee Olson, Beaver Brook Badgers; Madelyn Doolittle, Cushing; Sadie Rau, Cushing; Kellie Kjeseth, Deronda Diplomats; Erika Heiden, Eagle View; Alyssa Anderson, Forest View; Nichole Anderson, Forest View; Tanner Johnson, Forest View; Jasimine Hase, Joel Jets; Anna Christensen, Jolly Milltown; Nicole Dittbrenner, McKinley Vikings; Alyson Frey, Northern Lights; Hannah Peltier, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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POLK COUNTY 4-H AWARDS CONTINUED Northern Lights; Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars; and Zachary Rau, Shooting Stars.

2017 Polk County 4-H Scholarship Recipients were: Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars, 2017 Graduate; Anna Christensen, Jolly Milltown, 2017 Graduate; Amy Denver, McKinley Vikings, 2013 Graduate; Alyson Frey, Northern Lights, 2017 Graduate; Tanner Johnson, Forest View, 2017 Graduate; and Zachary Rau, Shooting Stars, 2017 Graduate.

The John W. Kjar Scholarship is presented to a boy and a girl from the Unity School District. This year’s recipients are: Kendra Bramsen, Shooting Stars; and Zachary Rau, Shooting Stars.

The Meritorious Service to 4-H Award goes to individual adults who have gone the “second mile” in providing time, talent, leadership, or funds to expand and promote projects and activities in the 4-H program in Polk County. 2017 Meritorious Service to 4-H Award plaques went to: Kevin Christenson, Amery; and Neil Jensen, Comstock.

The Friend of 4-H Award goes to businesses or organizations who have gone the “second mile” in providing time, talent, leadership, or funds to expand and promote projects and activities in the 4-H program in Polk County can be recognized with this “Friend of 4-H” Award. 2017 “Friend of 4-H” recipient is: Four Hands Holsteins (Dado Family).

The “4-H Alumni Award” recognizes former 4-H members who in their adult life have made or are making major contributions to the betterment of business, family, community, county, state, national or international life.

This year’s recipient is: Gwen Dado, Amery.

The Mark Peters Memorial Award is presented each year to the Champion Junior Beef Showman of the Polk County Fair. This year’s recipient was: Grayson Hendricks-Baxter, McKinley Vikings 4-H Club.

Cloverbuds were recognized with certificates for their participation in the 2017 4-H year.

Cloverbuds included: Balsam Evergreens – Morgan Hoverman; Beaver Brook Badgers – Chase Prindle, Harlon Stone, and Genna Tjepkes; Bone Lake Beavers – Henry Christensen, Destiny Denetz, Cassiella King, Grace Mattson, Wyatt Mattson, Lillian Wilson, Evan Wiltse, and Yuffie Yang; Bronco Busters – Tori Malueg and Hope Neuman; Cattail Clovers – Brody Curtis, Brady Kobernick, and Lance Pickard; Cushing –Tessa Becker, Jacob Binversie, Nick Binversie, Kaylee Boettcher, Morgan Boettcher, Boe Carlson, Xzavier Hane, Julianna Johnson, Whitney Lundgren, Troy Meyer, Drake Petersen, Daxter Schultz, Brett Sladky, Brock Sladky, Andrew Swenson, Mason Walker, and Hannah Wheeler; Deronda Diplomats – Amelia Koeppen, Chevelle Lee, Tyler Rasmussen, and Riley Schultz; Forest View –Arianna Brown, Tanea Campeau, Owen Cherney,

Sylvia Demulling, Isabel Ellefson, Agnes Haase, Aubrey Haase, Emily Haase, Jacob Haase, Lucy Measner, Liam Moe, Hunter Nelson, Reecelyn Rada, Hunter Rondeau, Londynn Rondeau, Marlee Stanek, Samantha Titley, and Lauren Ulrich; Green Acres – Weston Meyer and Luna Peterson; Indian Creek – Marissa Owens; Joel Jets Chessa Bentz, Liam Bentz, Jeazrielle Dougard, Alaina Johnson, Mason Scherff, and Arianna Winger; Jolly Milltown – Aiden Johnson, Grant Johnson, Haze Larson, Moses Memmer, Aidan Nagel, and Alec Nagel; Knotty Pine – Andy Buhr, Seth Carin, Hailey Gilbertson, Jarric Manning, Taryn Niles, Conner Shroyer, and Emma Zauft; Little Butternut – Landon Carlson, Andrew Frendt, Emily Frendt, Thomas King, Carter Lumley, and Hazel Wicklund; Little Falls Livewires – Chrysogonus Novak, Peter Novak, and Connor Sandberg; Lucky Horseshoe – Kooper Klugow; McKinley Vikings – Mitchell Monchilovich; Northern Lights – Ethan Chelberg, Kelsey Chelberg, Ruby Copiskey, Madison Lunzer, Jacoby Mielke, Stella Peltier-Lundgren, and Peyton Wuellner; Pleasant Lake – Jessica Carlson, Levi DeMars, Walker Eggen, Avery Folkestad, Marissa Kruse, Lilly Rae McLaughlin, Josepth Nissen, Allison Sagness, and Kameron Steele; Shooting Stars – Caleb Bergman and Margaret Cox; South Milltown – Hailey Anderson, William Lehman, Maxwell Lindahl, Easton Visger and Maximus Wisdom; West Sweden – Marlie Aaron, Myia Aaron, Julia Chadwick, Rachel Chalupsky, Timber Dodds, KaeAnn Gingras, Mason Knauber, Edwin Lundquist, Palynn Phillips, and William White.

2017 Record Book Award winners included: Beaver Brook Badgers – Dylan Clausen, Hailey Clausen, Meikah Dado, Sophia Egge, Joseph Kelling, Samuel Kelling, Timmy Kelling, Emily Oman, Kelsey Oman, Tommy Oman, Parys Ouellette, Lyla Stone, Seth Waalen, and Mariah Waalen; Bone Lake Beavers – Ann Boland, Mike Boland, Maggie Brown, McKenzie Christian, Lexi Greener, Brooke Holloway, Alayna Johnson, Greta Johnson, Lilly Johnson, Mikayla Johnson, Alayna Kelch, Alexis Kelch, Gabriel King, Jessica Mattson, Tristen Simonsen, Andrew Swanson, and JoeAnne Swanson; Cattail Clovers – Braden Curtis, Blake Curtis, Chloe Kahl, Camdyn Kahl, Christine Pickard and Michaela Polta; Cushing – Katelyn Gallatin, Sophia Haaf, Macy Johnson, Hailey Lundgren, Kasey Maypark, Amber Mevissen, and Lydia Petersen; Deronda Diplomats –Lana Belz, Thomas Christenson, Lexa Corrigan, Elexis DiCosimo, Kellie Kjeseth, Olivia Koeppen, Rayna Lee, Tianna Lochner, Allyson Peterson, Sydney Peterson, Avery Rasmussen, Clara Rasmussen, Caitlin Ritterpusch, and Sean Ritterpusch; Eagle View – Aleiya Christensen, Katherine Elwood, Dale Tritt,

Roxanne Tritt and Caitlyn Vitalis; Forest View – Ashton Anderson, Josephine Brannon, Ruby Demulling, Jordan DeRosier, Paige Dvorak, Adelyn Ellefson, Grace Haase, Katie Haase, Luke Haase, Marie Haase, Tanner Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Brianna Lee, Garrett Lee, Joseph Lehman, Raeann Lehman, Ben Neumann, Gabbie Neumann, Hayley Palmsteen, Autumn Timm, Tanner Viebrock, Justin Vorndran and Renee Vorndran; Green Acres – Anna Larsen; Indian Creek – Leigha Priske-Olson, Carson Simon, Isaiah Simon; Joel Jets – Kylie Binsfeld, Jasimine Hase, Wyatt Hase, Corey Leslie, Savannah Nicolaisen, Kristine Penard, Grace Schradle, Erinn Slate, and Venna Stewart; Jolly Milltown – Anna Christensen, Katie Christensen, and Marissa Smith; Knotty Pine – Evan Cain, William Fitzer, and Kelli Niles; Little Butternut – Haley Hermansen, and Julianna Thompson; Little Falls Livewires –Katelyn Juvrud, Zach Juvrud, Claire Novak, Julia Novak, Maria Novak, Michael Novak, Austin Sandberg, Jordan Sandberg, Laura Sandberg, Mary Sandberg, Lydia Tallent, and Ruby Tallent; Lucky Horseshoe –Tristen Mortel, and Emily Roessler; Northern Lights – Amber Bateman, John Bateman, Josh Davidsavor, Alyson Frey, Morgan Gjovig, Emilie Glenna, Sam Glenna, Kacy Johnson, Madi Johnson, Ashley Peltier, Hannah Peltier, Shelby Peltier, Claire Scharfenberg and Grant Wallace; Pleasant Lake – Sarah Carlson, Olivia Cunningham, Caden Folkstad, Hannah Germain, Matthew Germain, Coopter Gott, Lauren Hefty, Sarah Hefty, Missy Jones, Amber Newman, Thomas Newman, Jack Ryan, Natalie Ryan, Danny Wahlstrom, Lance Wallis, and Linnaea Wallis; Shooting Stars – Adelle Babcock, Jenna Babcock, Liam Bergerson, Kendra Bramsen, Maggie Conlan, Samara Cox, Anneka Cress, Asher Cress, Moriah Cress, Blake Frokjer, Lauren Frokjer, Nick Frokjer, Nathan Garvey, Daniel Hasselquist, Gunner Hasselquist, Khloe Jensen, Tia Jensen, RaeAnna Johnston, Sam Lenk, Zenia Moore, and Zachary Rau; South Milltown – Ellen Lehman, Emilee Nicholson, and Layla Visger; and West Sweden – Neela Chadwick, Clara Lundquist, Rosalyn Lundquist, Teresa Neely, and Tate Ovik..

2017 Polk County Fair Sign Contest Winners included: 1st Place –Cattail Clovers; People’s Choice Award – Cattail Clovers; and all other winners included: Beaver Brook Badgers, Bone Lake Beavers, Cushing, Deronda Diplomats, Forest View, Green Acres, Indian Creek, Joel Jets, Jolly Milltown, Knotty Pine, Little Butternut, Lucky Horseshoe, McKinley Vikings, Northern Lights, Pleasant Lake, and West Sweden.

Congratulations to everyone on a job well done.

Oktoberfest Proceeds Jeannine Brekke, (left) employee of Cardinal LG in Amery and widow of Tom Brekke, presents a check for $1,888 to Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director of the Amery Area Community Center. The Tom Brekke Memorial Oktoberfest was held last Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Amery Area Community Center, sponsored in part by Cardinal LG. The event is held to raise funds for the Center which provides services and activities to young and old alike. Tom Brekke was a well- loved employee at center at the time of his death in March of 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Tom touched many lives. That caring spirit continues at the Center as they serve the members of the Amery community.

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By Larry Phillipson c-12-12-2017

October was Linnea's month back when she was alive, her birthday was then.

A beautiful month like she was too, golden leaves and skies of crystal blue.

She has been gone a few years now, being my wife I can't forget somehow.

With all the good she had to give, God had a better place for her to live.

October twenty ninth was her birthday, crackling leaves under our feet on our way.

She was a whiz on the computer and internet, the computer was a friend like her pet.

I miss the walks across the land, as we strolled along hand in hand.

Dinner at a quaint cafe, a table for two. those were happy days for us to do.

October is the month when memories abound, nature spills her beauty all around.

I'll gaze at the color in hills far away, with memories and good times of yesterday.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Halloween Costume Contest Saturday I’m baaaaack! Yes in last week’s issue, this column was MIA. In the 32+ years that I have been working at the AFP, there has been only 3 or 4 weeks that I have missed writing a column and last week is one of them. And I have to say, it feels great to be back.

On October 9, my husband, Dave, was hospitalized for pneumonia.

Pounding We spent 1 night in Amery and the then was transferred to Regions Pavement for 9 more nights. The view from our hospital room was of the state Pam Humpal capitol…it is beautiful at night! The pneumonia is much better, and now he is resting at the Amery Hospital working on gaining some strength and energy back from before he got sick. It all takes time, and we have learned to take one day at a time.

Dave and I want to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, hugs, visits, phone calls, thoughtfulness, and for the little elves that have helped us out the past couple of weeks. Our family and friends are awesome!

As I have said many times, it’s wonderful being from a small community…thank you for all the support!

After seeing the picture of Aaron Rodgers on facebook following his surgery, Dave wanted his picture taken just like Aaron. So as you see, Dave has his Green Bay Packer hat on and thumbs up… you gotta love it!

Also while we were “residents” at Regions, Dave and I celebrated our 39th Anniversary…no matter what, we can party any where!

This past Saturday was the 4th Annual Trick or Trot organized by the Wilfred and Ermagene Kuhl family, which is my amazing family. Thanks to everyone’s generousity, we were able to raise about $7200 for the Amery Area Food Pantry and the Salvation Army BackPack Program. Thank you to all the sponsors for the annual event, to the Amery Police Department for your great assistance in keeping the participants safe that morning, the City of Amery, all the volunteers, and especially to the runners/ walkers for joining the fun. The weather was not ideal on Saturday morning but everyone handled it like little troopers. Once again this year, the Halloween costumes were fantastic and very creative! The 5th Annual Amery Trick or Trot is tentatively planned for October 20, 2018. One more thing, we do have some

pumpkins and gourds for sale with proceeds going to the Amery Area Food Pantry and the Salvation Army Backpack Program. The pumpkins are at Larry & Patty Kuhl’s house. If interested in pumpkins, please give us a call.

Now that we are in the Halloween spirit, the 18th Annual Amery Halloween Costume Contest sponsored by the Amery Community Club will be held this Saturday, October 28. The contest is at a new place this year…the Amery Classic Theatre in downtown Amery. The doors open at 9:30am with judging at 10am. Winners will be awarded in age groups up to 12 years old.

After the costume judging at the theatre, trick-ortreaters are welcome at the Amery businesses from 10am-1pm. Participating businesses can be identified by an “Orange Pumpkin” on their front door. When driving through Amery on Saturday, please be extra cautious for pedestrians.

The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 600 Keller Ave South, is holding their annual Fall Rummage Sale this Thursday, October 26, from 10am-5pm serving hot dogs and brownies, and also on Friday, October 27, from 9am-4pm serving BBQ’s, homemade potato salad, and homemade pie.

And now it is time to highlight area high school sports… *Congratulations to our youngest son, Ryan, who is

Ryan - Luck co-head Coach

a co-head coach for the Luck Cardinals. Their 8-man football team finished the season undefeated, and will advance to the championship game this Saturday in Wausau. Good Luck coaches and players! *Amery Warrior Jude Ingham earned his way to the cross country state tournament this weekend in Wisconsin Rapids…Congratulations and Good Luck! *Amery Soccer was awarded the Conference title and now the Regional Championship. They advance to Sectionals on Thursday, October 26, vs Rice Lake in Amery at 3:30pm. *Clayton Volleyball are the Regional Champions and will play in Sectionals on Thursday, October 26, at 7pm at McDonnell Central Catholic. Winner will go to Sectional finals at Shell Lake on Saturday. *Clear Lake Football advances in the playoffs to this Friday, October 27, at 6pm at Clear Lake vs Hurley.

Good Luck to all of the area teams as tournament play continues!

Congratulations to this week’s AFP Football Contest winner-Paul Baardseth from Amery. He had all 9 correct predictions with having the Saints by 9 points for the tie breaker. Other entries with 9 correct and having the Saints by 10 points were Briana Schock and Eric Silvis. Get your entries in for your chance to be next week’s winner…Good Luck!

Have a great week…and be thankful for all your wonderful blessings!

The Kuhl Family

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Haunted House at

Clear Lake Community Center Sat. Oct. 28, and Sun. Oct. 29, from 1-4 p.m.

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HALLOWEEN

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.

Photos & Witches Coldron, Fishing Ponds too!

Food Pantry and Monetary donations accepted

Family Friendly - Child Created Costumes encouraged

Presented by Clear Lake Community Center, Clear Lake Community Theatre, and Clear Lake Elementary and High School Volunteers

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Trinity Lutheran Church

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Quilt Sale • Crafts • Soaps • Towels • Mittens Gift Basket Raffle tickets 4/$1 LUNCH SPECIAL $4 Barbecue or Stacked Ham Sandwich plate Also serving Fruit Soup, Lefse, Rommegrot, Pie

LARGE SELECTION OF BAKED GOODS - Lefse, Rosettes, Krumkaka, Pie, Cookies, Candy, Sandbakkels, Muffins, Rommegrot, Breads

BIRCH STREET BAR 117 Birch St. East, Amery 715-268-8922 OPEN MON.-FRI. 7 A.M SAT. & SUN. 10 A.M.

HAPPY HOUR Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m.

Halloween Party

“Boo!”

An evening of favorite spooky stories and poems for Halloween read by members of the Northern Lakes Theater Guild.

Saturday, October 28 - 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811

GARAGE SALE Thursday Oct. 26, 3-?

Friday Oct. 27, 8-5

2 La-z-boys, hallway table w/ mirror, lamps, kitchen, household, chrome kitchen set w/6 chairs, winter clothing, coats, shoes, boys 3T and up, Packer stuff, some collectables, seasonal, console stereo. Also 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Classic

130 2nd St. NW, Clear Lake BOB PIERSON

Annual Fall Rummage Sale Something for everyone!

Thursday, Oct. 26 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Serving hot dogs and brownies

Friday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Serving BBQs, homemade potato salad, homemade pie

Redeemer Lutheran Church

600 S. Keller Ave., Amery

300 Digital Drive Clear Lake 715-263-3636 Follow us on Facebook

1st Place • 2nd Place • 3rd Place

Harvest Moon Hootenanny FUNDRAISER

October 27, 2017 6-9 p.m.

Proceeds to sponsor Amery Schools Classroom Projects Tickets $30/$35 $30 in Advance or $35 at Door Available at Chet Johnson Drug and Amery Community Education 50% of price is tax deductible

Vittles Dancing Beer & Wine Tasting Hootenanny Attire Encouraged

Admission: Adults - 5.00/Children - $1.00

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COSTUME CONTEST

Saturday, October 28 COSTUME CONTEST

AMERY GOLF COURSE The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents

Saturday, Oct. 28, 9:30 p.m.

Music by “The Compromise”

Swiss Steak Dinner Friday Nov. 3 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery

Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Baked Beans, Cranberries, Rolls, Dessert, Beverages

Adults $10; Children 6-12 $5; Children under 6 free Partial funding by Thrivent Financial

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery True Value .......................... 95.0 Tac Two ...............................................81.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ........................ 57.0 Shoreview ........................................ 46.5 High games: Jim Swanson 224236-246, Bruce Hammer 245, Todd Zemke 237-213, Bob Gillis 225-214, Curt Wears 200 High series: Jim Swanson 706, Bruce Hammer 604, Rod Gehrman 562, Bob Gillis 638, Todd Zemke 624.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Northwest Communications .....80.0 Waterside ..........................................42.5 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................79.0 Chet Johnson Drug ......................... 74.5 High games: Scott Sorenson 223-215, Randy Olson 200, Gabe Brotzel 224, Will Schaffer 277-225267, Kelly Fitzgerald 237.

High series: Will Schaffer 769, Scott Sorenson 611, Gabe Brotzel 594.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn................................ 75.5 Lamperts ........................................... 47.0 Division 2 Club 53 ...............................................84.0 Amery Fire Dept. ............................ 64.5 High games: Chris Sobottka 222, Jim Swanson 216-232, Billy Vi-

erkandt 209-206, Denis Carteron 201-267, Nate Webb 203-205, Jared Wollan 204-211-215.

High series: Chris Sobottka 564, Jim Swanson 615, Billy Vierkandt 579, Denis Carteron 663, Nate Webb 589, Jared Wollan 630.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ............................................... 86.5 Amery Fire Dept. .............................81.5 Bremer ................................................55.5 Division 2 Chet’s ................................................... 71.5 Northwest Communications ...... 67.0 Amery Hospital & Clinic ............... 58.0 High games: Linda Mullendore 176-170, Kelsey Monteith 176, Bev Gorres 172, Gail Peterson 160-157154, Bette Elmer 159, Marcia Clark 155, Sara Jensen 155, Anne Wollan 154, Stephanie Hanson 152, Kelli Galbraith 152.

High series: Linda Mullendore 492, Gail Peterson 471, Bev Gorres 461, Kelsey Monteith 448, April Boe 438.

PREP LEAGUE Games over 65: Rawquelle Albee 71-76-85, Travis Vierkandt 76-96105, Isabelle Schaffer 70-73-85.

Series over 200: Rawquelle Albee 232, Travis Vierkandt 277, Isabelle Schaffer 228.

YOUTH LEAGUE Games over 110: Jake Mahoney 113-116, Alexa Dieckman 118-139, Charlie Flanum 131-137-182.

Series over 350: Charlie Flanum 450.

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M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Austad’s Super Valu.......................89.5 Spare Time Bowl............................ 88.5 Countylin e Dairy .............................87.0 Clear Lake Auto ................................81.5 Becker’s Trucking ............................78.0 No Wicks Moravitz ..........................72.0 Bowling Buddies ............................ 68.5 High games: Lori Larson 211, Karen DeGolier 185, Laurel Cap 176.

High series: Lori Larson 514.

TUESDAY WOMEN Red Cedar Accounting ...................... 34 True Value..............................................32 Spare Time........................................... 30 The Dead End’s ................................... 30 Citizens State Bank ........................... 30 Charlie’s Place ......................................25 Sexy Mama’s ........................................25 Range Fire Dept. .................................. 18 High games: Sherry Munkelwitz 203, Lori Larson 199, Renee Glowe 194, Kimberly Elwood 182, Beverly Hennessy 180, Carol Peetz 177, Joy Cap 168, Sylvia Stetler 168, Laurel Cap 161, Barb Weiss 160, Kelley VanHeuklom 160.

High series: Renee Glowe 537, Lori Larson 529, Sherri Munkelwitz 503, Joy Cap 483, Kimberly Elwood 469, Deb Anderson 456, Carol Peetz 455, Laurel Cap 454, Norma Beach 441, Duffy Prusak 416.

SENIORS Leinie Kats.........................................22.5 Top Kats .............................................22.5 Bad Kats.............................................22.0 Old Kats..............................................20.5 Tom Kats.............................................19.0 Handy Kats ....................................... 16.0 Alley Kats............................................10.5 Kool Kats ..............................................7.0 High games: Bill Pickard 234, Jim Glowe 224, Jerry Schmidt 211, Jim Pickard 202, Hjalmer Gerloff 196, Bud Merriman 173, Rollie Tyo 169, Judy Benes 163, Don Deedon 154, Ralph Kolstad 150.

High series: Bill Pickard 625, Jim Glowe 619, Jim Pickard 601, Hjalmer Gerloff 515, Jerry Schmidt 500, Rollie Tyo 489, Bud Merriman 464, Don Deedon 447, Judy Benes 427, Ralph Kolstad 420.

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You must be aggressive and able to complete jobs without assistance.

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The School District of Turtle Lake has the following positions available:

DISTRICT BOOKKEEPER The School District of Turtle Lake has an opening for a District Bookkeeper beginning approximately November 20, 2017. This is a full-time position. Candidates who possess a license in school business management, an associates/bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or a minimum of three years of bookkeeping experience will be given preference. A full job description can be obtained from the District Office (715-986-4470). For an application, please contact the District Office or go to our website: www.turtlelake.k12. wi.us. Just click on “District” and then “Employment”. Application deadline: Until filled.

The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BODY/FINISH CREW MEMBER TIG-WELDER CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS, INC.

Manufacturer of custom designed premium fire apparatus, recognized in the industry for a quality product and on-time deliveries seeking an experienced Tig-Welder. Must be open to overtime & extremely quality conscientious.

CustomFIRE is a leading manufacturer of second stage Fire Truck Bodies located in Osceola, Wisconsin. For Experience and qualifications 1) Two or more years of experience tig-welding aluminum thickness from .090” to .125”, stainless more information, visit www.customfire.com. steel and Schedule 10 or Schedule 40 piping.

2) Two or more years of experience with cutting, coping, fitting to print.

3) Math aptitude including blue print comprehension & accurate dimensional tolerancing.

General Summary: 4) Welding Trials will be administered 5) Background check and pre-employment including drug screenon required.

Openings for Full Time/Dayphysical Shift Positions our Body Crew. We are seeking quality conscientious individuals Compensation Based upon Experience, Skill, and Certifications. who are versatile in working with metal. Prior ExperiEqual Opportunity Employer ence Required

Benefits include: Day shift, vacation/holiday pay, uniforms, 401K with employer contributions, family medical insurance as well as life and disability insurance, competitive salary, and excellent working

conditions.

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•High School diploma or GED preferred •Excellent Attendance is a Must •Work References Required •Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Apply in Person: 8 AM - 5 PM or by appointment after hours; 715-294-2555.

509 68th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020

HELP WANTED

Health Care Products Production Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for GREAT people to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have immediate opportunities for full-time day shift production employees. Pay starts at $12.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn incentive pay after 30 days of employment. We offer our employees:

Fun Working Environment Incentive Program Advancement Opportunities

We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health & dental insurance, 401k, vacation/holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers. If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Int’l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI 54020. You may also email your resume to cchute@ coreproducts.com.

Great People. Great Company

The School District of Turtle Lake does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

Multiple Positions Available SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY

Clubhouse Childcare Assistant Teachers and Substitutes No experience needed. Will train.

Only requirement is the love for children

Middle School Food Server 3.25 hrs/day Monday-Friday

For further information on all of the positions listed above, go to WECAN https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/ and create an account.

DEADLINE: Until filled The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistant program.

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Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: 1st Shift Project Engineering •A.B.S. Engineering degree or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in production activities in a plastic injection molding environment •Function as a liaison between the organization and the customer for all sampling, technical and quality needs •Reviews tooling specifications and drawings •Ability to quote tools, equipment, and parts. Develop and establish cost estimates.

•Coordinate tooling program from start to finish on all projects

Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please

The Countryside Convenience Store in Amery is now hiring for a full-time Convenience Store Deli Manager. This position will be responsible for the daily operations of the Deli and ensure all company policies, standards and guidelines are followed. The Deli Manager is on-call as needed to ensure the Deli is properly staffed for all shifts.

The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and management experience, be required to obtain a Responsible Beverage license to sell alcohol, and successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

For a full job description or to apply online, visit our website at www.countrysidecoop.com or stop by our Amery C-Store for more information: 319 Keller Avenue South Amery, WI 54001| 715-268-4477 ***Countryside Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

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465 Griffin Blvd. (located inside of MRL) Amery, WI 54001 Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision CustomPlastic Injection Design, Molding Inc. Thermal Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers A Precision Custom Injection Molding Seeking qualified candidate for position of:

Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Molding Technician for position of: Seekingnd qualified candidate

Customer Service/Accounts Receivable 2 shift Hours 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. 3rd shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.

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1st shift

Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines.

Description: Receive orders, enter into IQMS, negotiate ship dates with customers fol2. Job General Responsibilities: lowing interaction with Scheduling, data entry, answer phone and responsible for managing customer program. & Start manage payments and provide accounting reSet up andsurvey tear down moldingProcess machines, and trouble shootreceived molding machines, Set up and tear down lated support.

Includes department andand Sales Managerason terms and auxiliary equipment (drillworking press, air with press Accounting welder etc). Work with quality engineering needed, collection issues. safety checks, Assist in training of operators, Keep a clean and organized work area, Perform equipment Participate in corrective action and lean activities, Suggest process improvements activities to supervisor, General Responsibilities: Receive, enter and confirm customer orders. Keep customer apPerform work responsibilities in a safe manner prised of order status. Liaison between Scheduling and customer to establish agreeable delivery date. Answer phone, greet guests. Monitor customer complaints. Generate RMAs. Send out 3. Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and tally customer surveys. Maintain up to date billing system. Generate and send invoices. and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The Follow-up, collect & allocate payments. Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, according to deadlines. Monitor customer account details for non-payment, delayed payments and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. and other irregularities. Research and resolve payment discrepancies. Maintain AR customer files and records. Prepare bank deposits. Investigate and resolve customer queries. Process 4. Competencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge account adjustments. Develop a recovery system and initiate collection efforts. Communicate of or ability to learn IQMS, press controls and auxiliary equipment. Ability to read and write English. Basic with customers via phone, email, mail or personally. Assist in accounting duties. Collect and shop math. Must become fork truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated prepare monthly metrics. through satisfactory completion of the defined probationary period (ref: TDI Company Policy Manual HR-

AP-01 Section 205) Competencies: Understand and operate IQMS software with training, able to speak well on the phone and ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and company per5. sonnel.

Other desired traits: handling use experience, familiar with Lean manufacturing, experience in an Must be ableMaterial to effectively office software including Excel, Word and Outlook. injection supervisory experience. through probationary period. Attention to Items on molding this list environment, may be verified or demonstrated detail and accuracy. Customer Service skills and general knowledge of accounting and book keeping skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person T.D.I. offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. or by sending a resume to: Qualified applicants can apply in person by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design,orInc. Thermal Plastic Design, 1116 East Pine Street Inc. 1116 East Street St Croix Falls Pine WI. 54024 H.R. Manager StAttn: Croix Falls, WI 54024 View us on line:Attn: www.tdimolding.com H.R. Manager

Email to: hr@tdimolding.com or View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

HELP WANTED

Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for a GREAT person to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have an immediate opening for a full time

Quality Assurance Technician

QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing Quality, Quality System Management, equivalent certificate, or equivalent experience working within a Quality Assurance program.

- Thorough understanding of technical mathematics, statistics, lean fundamentals, print reading, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.

- Excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal) POSITION OVERVIEW: The Quality Assurance Technician works within the Quality Assurance program to ensure that only first quality products are delivered to our customers within the requirements of regulatory compliance. Under general supervision, Quality Assurance Technician will conduct a variety of related activities, including training, inspections, conducting audits, leading/participating in quality improvement projects/initiatives, understanding and handling regulatory affairs matters related to FDA, ISO, Health Canada, and reporting on collected data.

Fun Working Environment Incentive Program

Advancement Opportunities

We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health and dental insurance; 401k; vacation/holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers.

If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Int’l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave, Osceola, WI 54020.

You may also email your resumé to bwoltz@coreproducts.com.

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Meal Site Aide Substitute Milltown and/or Amery Causal/Non-Exempt Position Wage: Depends on Qualifications

Email: Tom Stangl: tstangl@ theameryfreepress.com

This position assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at local Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Milltown location hours worked are 7:30am—12:30pm Amery site 9:30am—12:30pm (beginning 2018: 7:30-12:30) Requires Wisconsin Food Manager Certification, or must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

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Deadline to apply: November 9, 2017

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Information & Assistance Specialist — ADRC Benefit Eligible Part-time — Non-Exempt Wage: $23.80

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Provides the general public, particularly adults who are elderly or have a disability, with information and assistance to a wide range of community resources; help inform and educate people about their options; assist in connecting them to programs and services, including public and privately funded options. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and Wisconsin Social Worker certification, or eligible within 2 years.

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Hours: 10:30pm-6:45am Starting Night Shift RN Wage: $26.86-$27.86/hr .6 position / 23.25 hours guaranteed per week with opportunity to pick up additional hours Deadline to apply: October 31, 2017 This position offers a comprehensive benefit package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement program for government employees, Paid Time off, and optional health, dental and vision insurance. Polk County promotes the health and well-being of their employees with opportunities to support your level of involvement in a Worksite Wellness Program. Call today with any questions.

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Part-time Deputy — Sheriff’s Department Justice Center Limited Part-time — Non-Exempt Starting Rate: $18.71 Polk County is seeking a part-time Deputy to work various hours and/or shifts to assist in preventing, detecting and investigating crimes, apprehending criminals and other violators. Responding to emergencies & all other calls for Law Enforcement services. Keeping the peace, protecting persons and property and assisting the public. Qualified candidates must be a certifiable or a certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin Deadline to apply: November 10, 2017

Preparedness Consortium Director Full-time Exempt (Salaried) Depends on Qualifications This position serves as the Western Wisconsin Public Health Readiness Consortium primary representative and coordinator for activities relating to assessment, preparedness planning and exercising for the public health consequences associated with infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism threats and incidents, as well as other public health emergencies resulting from natural or man-made disasters.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or closely related field, and experience working in a public health setting and in community organization and preparedness planning. Preference offered for Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field.

Deadline to apply: November 10, 2017 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

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‘Trick or Trot’ was a Treat A little corny, a little spooky, and a whole lot of fun...the young, and young-at-heart dressed for the occasion to dodge a few raindrops in this year’s Trick or Trot 5K walk/run, held Saturday morning in Amery’s North Park. The Salvation Army fundraiser raised nearly $7,200 for the local ‘Backpack program,’ a service that helps send food home from school for families in need.

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