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NO. 19 An www.moraminn.com $1.00 see issue over two new digital display signs ignited controversy at the October meeting of the Amery School Board.

Board member Char Glenna expressed that she had looked over board vouchers the previous Friday evening and stated that she had a question about one specific check in the amount of $40,125 for electronic LED signs.

Glenna said. “I guess I wasn’t aware of the signs and I was just wondering if that was something that was discussed before?”

District Administrator James Kuchta explained that the check was payment for digital display boards that had been discussed last spring as well as being mentioned in the board

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Members of the Amery Soccer team hoist their trophy earned Oct. 27 at the Sectional Final. The Warriors return to the State Soccer Tournament this weekend for the second year in a row.

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“Arcadia had excellent technical skill and one touch passing that challenged us throughout the first half,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis.

In fact, the Raiders were able to keep the Warriors scoreless until the 40th minute when Alexis Castorena Gonsalez served in a direct kick that Dylan Eiynck headed in far post. That opened the flood gates for Amery’s scoring.

Galen Coy added an unassisted goal two minutes later to put the halftime score at 2-0.

Holding just a 4-2 advantage in shots on goal in the first half, the Warriors were determined to separate themselves from the Raiders in the second half, and did just that, outshooting the Raiders 14-3 after intermission.

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There was little doubt which was the better soccer team at Endeavor Field in Cumberland on Saturday as the 17-0-4 Amery Warriors dominated the 7-7-5 Arcadia Raiders by a score of 8-0 in the WIAA Division 4 Sectional Final, earning the Warriors backto-back sectional titles (last year in Division 3).

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The Amery schools will soon have two new signs similar to this one made by Stratford Signs Company.

The signs will provide the community with messages about upcoming school events.

The pumpkin whisperer

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It has always been said that bigger is better, so why wouldn’t that include pumpkins?

Award winning pumpkin grower Joe Ailts of Deer Park,

claims that he was born with a deep competitive bone and a green thumb.

These two qualities running through his veins led to the development of “Joe’s Giants,” which is located outside of Deer Park at 2226 County Road T. Joe’s Giants is a pay-

find anywhere but here.”

Ailts started his attempts at growing these humungous figures of fall in 2000. His largest pumpkin weighed in at 1,422 lbs. in 2010.

According to Ailts it takes four things to lead him towards giant pumpkin grow-

on-the-honor system roadside stand specializing in Atlantic Giant Pumpkins.

While visiting the stand you can also purchase corn stalks, straw bales, gourds, Indian corn and according to Ailts, “a variety of pumpkin oddities you probably won’t

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SOCCER: Team makes second appearance at State Tournament FROM PAGE ONE

ball from Coy inside the 18 in the 69th minute. Gonsalez added a goal in the 70th minute and Coy scored again in the 73rd minute.

Freshman Dayton White and Senior Bryce Gehrman each tallied an assist.

Holding a 5-0 advantage, the Warriors continued to press forward as Gonsalez tagged his second goal on a hard volley shot in the 80th minute off an assist from Andrew Prindle.

Coy completed his hat trick a minute later with another unassisted goal.

Irving Saavedra Sanchez put the nail in coffin with a goal off a Jonny Byrnes assist.

Each team had two corner kicks in the contest.

Amery senior goalkeeper Mason Helbig tallied five saves in the shutout and “did a great job communicating with the defense in picking up runners,” according to Karis.

Defensive stopper Noah Rademaker controlled the middle of the field, turning away numerous Arcadia attacks. Those that made it through were cleaned up by sweeper Mason Bosley and outside backs Dylan Thomsen and Kenny Lepak.

“This team is gritty and relentless in pressuring the ball, and it wears other teams down, which was the case in this game,” Karis said.

10th-ranked Amery became the only undefeated team to make the Division 4 state tournament and joins 2017 runner up Sturgeon Bay, Kettle Moraine Lutheran and University School of Milwaukee at the state tournament. Sturgeon Bay (17-7-0) advanced to the state tourney with a 2-1 win over fi fth-ranked Howards Grove (19-2-3). Sixth-ranked Kettle Moraine Lutheran (15-5-3)

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Sectional Championship Team: In front (l to r) Austin Deleon and Galen Coy. Middle row: Dylan Thomsen, Canyon Schwartz, Alexis Castorena-Gonsalez, Devan Nelson, Noah Rademaker, Levi Ingham, Nick Erickson and Dayton White. Back row: Coach Flint Karis, Coach Chris Boyd, Mason Bosley, Kenny Lepak, Jonny Byrnes, Mason Helbig, Dylan Eiynck, Sammy Otto, Ridge Sigsworth, Andy Otto, Irving Saavedra-Sanchez, Gus Wentz, JC Wentz, Andrew Prindle, Bryce Gehrman, and Coach Rosanne Karis.

advanced with a 3-2 win over Watertown Luther Prep (6-73). Second-ranked University School of Milwaukee (15-2-1) advanced with a 3-0 win over fourth-ranked Racine St. Catherine’s (12-4-3).

WIAA Division 4 state tournament play begins Friday, Nov. 2 at 4:30 p.m. at Kohler Engines Stadium’s Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee.

Note: Fellow Middle Border Conference power Baldwin-Woodville (19-0-2, No. 7 ranking) became the only undefeated team to qualify for the Division 3 state tournament with a 4-2 victory over Mosinee (14-5-1) in the sectional finals. Division 3 state tournament play begins Thursday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m.

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Senior Captain Dylan Eiynck moves the ball across midfield while being pressured by two Arcadia players.

PUMPKINS: One of A ilts’ large pumpkins on display at Minnesota Zoo FROM PAGE ONE

in Nekoosa, WI. After some time of loading up these monstrosities and driving south to Nekoosa, Ailts decided to form a group with others who have a like passion for big pumpkins and get a competition started closer to home. Their club began their official annual autumn weigh-in during 2006 in Stillwater, MN. During 2018 the club held the distinction of having the heaviest pumpkins in the entire world.

Pumpkins from that competition and other areas can be seen on display at the Minnesota Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. This is a strolling exhibit with music and fog, taking attendees down a trail of over 5,000 illuminated pumpkins displayed from ground to tree tops.

The pumpkin growing business is a family affair as Ailts said that he receives help from his children and parents when it

is time to plant, and again when it is time to harvest. “Mother Nature controls everything between”, said Ailts.

When asked if he intends to extend his successful business to included giant forms of other fruits and vegetables, Ailts didn’t think so. He said, “I think I have found a pretty sweet niche.”

Now after 18 years of caring for seeds and maturing them to massive eye catching jack-o’-lanterns, it is easy to wonder if Ailts is ready to remove his fingers from the dirt? He said, “I will continue to do this for as long as I can lift.” Considering how passionate he is about his form of squash, it is doubtful that anything will stand in the way of his growing. Eventually he might just need assistance with the lifting.

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Joe Ailts is shown with one of his smaller pumpkins.

His biggest one from this season is currently on display at the Minnesota Zoo.

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OCTOBER 31 Kids Club Harvest Carnival and Chili Feed Journey Church of Amery will host a Kids Club Harvest Carnival and Chili Feed on Wednesday, October 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

There will be games, candy, face painting, cake walk, bounce house and food. Free admission.

Bring your friends and family for a fun community event! All ages welcome!

NOVEMBER 1 Free Movie - Death of A Nation The Polk County Republicans will show a free movie at the St. Croix Falls Public Library on Thursday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. Death of a Nation.

Lincoln united his Party and saved America from the Democrats for the first time.

Can Trump, and we, come together and save America for the second time? www.DeathofaNationMovie.com.

NOVEMBER 2 Swiss Steak Dinner Redeemer Lutheran Church of Amery will host a Swiss Steak Dinner on Friday, November 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

On the menu: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, baked beans, cranberries, rolls, dessert and beverage. Cost for adults is $10; children 6-12 is $5; children under 6 free.

Partial funding by Thrivent Financial.

NOVEMBER 3 Annual Bazaar Trinity Lutheran Church of Amery will host its Annual Bazaar on Saturday, November 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a quilt sale, crafts, soaps, towels, mittens, gift basket raffle, campership raffle and complimentary coffee all day.

A lunch special will be available (barbecue or stacked ham sandwich plate) and also serving fruit soup, lefse, rommegrot and pie.

We have a large collection of baked goods: lefse, rosettes, krumkaka, pie, cookies, candy, sandbakkels, muffins, rommegrot and breads.

Christmas Fair The Polk County HCE will have its 46th Annual Christmas Fair Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unity Schools, 1908 150th Street, Balsam Lake.

There will be artists, crafters, vendors, demos, Christmas tea, bake sale, lunch, flu shots, blood pressure checks, free books and book worms for kids, face painting and a fish pond.

Roast Beef Dinner East Immanuel Lutheran Church of Amery will host a Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, November 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Serving roast beef, real mashed potatoes and gravy, rutabagas, salad, rolls, pie and beverage.

Cost is $10 for Adults and $4 for under 12.

There will be a bake sale and take outs are available.

East Immanuel is located 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy 46 then west on 20th Avenue, 1 mile to 120th Street and north on 120th Street.

NOVEMBER 4 Chili Feed St. Joseph Catholic Church will host a Chili Feed to benefit Northwoods Homeless Shelters located in Amery and Luck on Sunday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a free will offering, a raffle for a 60” x 83” quilt and silent auction baskets available.

NOVEMBER 5 Amery Woman’s Club Meeting The Amery Woman’s Club will meet November 5th at the Waterside Bar and Grill, 1342 Lone Pine Lane, Amery.

Social time begins at 5 pm with dinner/meeting at 6 pm. Dinner menu is a small cut prime rib, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and salad for $14.

There is a vegetarian option if you ask in advance. Please RSVP to Julie A. at 715-268-2136

by October 28th.

The program will be about World War I – Suffragettes in Polk County 100 years ago presented by JoAnn Hallquist.

We are asking for donations of baking ingredients with an emphasis on holiday baking such as powdered sugar, brown sugar, variety of baking chips, vanilla flavoring and colorful holiday sprinkles. These will be donated to the Amery Area Food Pantry.

NOVEMBER 6 Talk on Chronic Wasting Disease Would you like to know more about Chronic Wasting Disease? Former Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Chair and local veterinarian Dave Clausen will discuss this topic Tuesday, November 6 at 7 pm at the Swedish Club meeting. It meets at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Deronda Street in Amery. The public is welcome to join the members.

For further information: 715268-6134.

NOVEMBER 7 FUEL Turkey Trot The Amery Area FUEL (Faith Used in Everyday Life)

ecumenical youth group will once again go door-to-door collecting non-perishable goods and other household items for the Amery Food Pantry.

We’ll be coming Wednesday, November 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. within the city limits. Please be ready with your donations, and thank you in advance!

NOVEMBER 8-9-10 Marching Across the State Exhibit The Amery American Legion, located at 320 Memorial Drive, Amery, will display the exhibit: Marching Across the State, Fur, Feathers, and Fidelity: Military Mascots. This event is open to the Public, from 3-8 pm. It is in conjunction with the American Legions’ 100th Anniversary and the ending of World War I. Families are invited to attend.

Exhibit provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.

NOVEMBER 10 Holiday Bazaar St. Joseph Catholic Church will host its 27th Annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is one of Amery’s largest craft sales, bake sale, lunch and raffles. Free admission.

Call if you have any questions: 715-268-7717 or 715-9482419.

Lutefisk Dinner and Fall Bazaar West Immanuel Lutheran Church will host its Annual Lutefisk Dinner and Fall Bazaar Saturday, November 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The dinner menu includes: Lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, rutabagas, coleslaw, cranberries, lefse, pie, milk, coffee and water.

The Fall Bazaar will include: Lefse, canned goods and baked goods.

Cost is $18 for Adults, $15 to Go and $6 for Children under 12.

West Immanuel is located at 447 180th Street in rural Osceola, WI.

NOVEMBER 13 GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays seminar GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. This free seminar will be held Tuesday, November 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery.

The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death. Topics to be discussed include dealing with hard-hitting emotions, what to do about traditions, how to survive social events, and where to find comfort and strength.

Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help through the holiday season.

For more information and to pre-register, call the church office at 715-268-7717 or email office@stjosephamery.org.

NOVEMBER 15 Amery Area Historical Society Meeting Thursday, November 15 at 3 pm, the Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) membership meeting will be held in the AAHS room, lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

Guests are always welcome.

NOVEMBER 17 Using DNA to Build Your Family Tree Saturday, November 17 from 10 a.m. to noon the Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) presents: Using DNA to Build Your Family Tree held in the Burman Room at the Amery Area Public Library. An open house will be held in the history room following the program from noon to 2 p.m.

NOVEMBER 19-29 Marching Across the State Exhibit

NOVEMBER 11 Fall Harvest Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church will host its annual Fall Harvest Dinner on Sunday, November 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On the menu will be turkey, real mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash, corn, cranberries, rolls, dessert, milk, water or coffee.

Free will donation. Take-outs available 715-268-9409. Join us for a wonderful meal and come for worship at 11 a.m at 1272 44th Avenue, Amery.

The Amery Area Public Library will host the exhibit: Marching Across the State: Fur, Feathers and Fidelity: Military Mascots from November 19 through 29 during normal library hours.

Exhibit provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.

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

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Wrecking the disruptors

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Earlier this month former retail giant Sears filed for bankruptcy protection with the federal courts.

It is the latest turn of events for a retail giant that disrupted retail trends for over a century and has been portrayed by some as the inevitable end of brick and mortar retailing in the 21st century.

The story of Sears is an American success story, even if the end is not what anyone had hoped.

It is a story of innovation and Publisher retail “disruption,” a popular Tom Stangl term today to describe someone or something re-writing the rules.

R.W. Sears purchased a shipment of watches from a retailer who received an incorrect shipment. Using advertising and flyers, Sears sold the watches at a profit. He soon began a mail order business selling only watches. Sears took a partner – Alvah Roebuck — and in 1893 the Sears, Roebuck and Company was formed.

The partners did mail order business with catalogs, selling a wide range of products to primarily rural customers who had limited access to goods. For 30 years, the company expanded its catalog business, selling everything items such as clothing, complete homes and even caskets before opening a retail outlet.

If you look through old newspapers of the time, you will find local retailers complaining about unfair competition from Sears and Roebuck.

Some general stores in rural areas believed they had a captive customer base and sold to people who they could offer credit to, often being paid when crops were sold. Sears changed everything with their extensive mail order business.

Sears expanded into retail and continued to do mail order until 2003. Many of my generation can fondly recall going through the pages of the Christmas “wish books” to tell our parents exactly what we hoped Santa would bring.

As I read this history of Sears and Roebuck, I was struck by the similarities to another retailer who began by offering delivery of books and music. This retailer used the internet to “deliver” its “catalog” and a variety of vendors to bring the packages to the door.

You know this retailer, the one that strikes fear now - Amazon. The giant retailer launched in 1994 during the early days of the internet. Recently, Amazon expanded into brick and mortar stores, offering items given a four-star rating by customers. Amazon has also purchased Whole Foods, a retail grocer.

Today some retailers bemoan Amazon’s success and feel that they are unable to compete.

I would argue that a retailer that provides exceptional customer service and goods at a competitive price will always be in demand.

As for Sears and Amazon and the next retail disruptor (make no mistake, there is or will be a force that will send Amazon reeling) I think their innovations are to be respected and studied.

In the end, the free market will determine who comes out on top.

R.W. Sears knew this, so does Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. So do the folks who continue to operate businesses in our town. We all must never take our customers for granted.

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

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

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We are well within the depths of autumn which means camera shutters are clicking, capturing everybody in the midst of nature’s bountiful colors and beauty.

There is nothing I enjoy more than a nice looking family picture. When I look at a family’s stunning clan hanging on their wall or posted on social media, it warms Editor my heart to see their closeness.

April Ziemer I often wonder if the group tenderly sat and immediately smiled for the camera because just so we are clear, this has never once happened in the Ziemer household during a photo session.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If my family photo could talk, the thousand words would include phrases such as: “Mooooom, I can’t find my shirt.”

“Why does she have to stand so close to me?” “Why can’t the dog be in this pose?” “Can we do a funny face picture?” and “How long is this going to take?”

During the photo shoot, my four kids can never just easily cooperate, look at the camera and smile.

It is much more important for them to look over at one of their

siblings to make sure they are following instructions.

My husband moans and groans acting like he just wants to get this over with, but if that were truly the case he wouldn’t add to the chaos. Nine times out of ten, he is the one making faces, looking

I sometimes wonder if Josh has his own little hidden camera with a zoom lens focused in on my last nerve, so he can press it. away, and laughing. I am usually quite stressed before the session even starts and I sometimes wonder if Josh has his own little hidden camera with a zoom lens focused in on my last nerve, so he can press it.

I try to keep my composure, but you do not know how badly I want to have a “freak out moment” where I can scream, “Do you really want to know how long this is going to take? This is going to last as long as it takes for us to look like one big happy freakin’ family-that’s how long!”

I am not innocent in all of the debauchery. I usually ask to look at the photo preview immediately where I then complain about the color scheme, somebody’s hair, or

my weight.

I often wonder if all of the pandemonium is really worth it. Do we really need to send out Christmas cards this year?

Once things settle down I always thankful for two things. The number one thing that I am grateful for is the fact that someday Josh and I will look back at these keepsakes and wonder where the years went.

We will reminisce about our times together and our kids will have the opportunity to playfully tease about the way we all looked.

My sisters and I get multitudes of enjoyment looking back at our family photos. We enjoy seeing our dad’s mullet, our mom’s sweaters, Kelly’s glasses, and Lisa’s odd grins (I happen to always look timeless and fantastic).

You might be wondering what the other very important thing is that eases the pain of these family photo follies. Well I have only one word for you…Photoshop. If it would have existed years ago, I am certain that my Dad would not have looked like the “business in the front, party in the back” character that graces our albums today.

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

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the publicity. 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 140 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 April 1st and 2nd, 2019 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Please consider being a blood donor and mark your calendar.

Sincerely, Sheeran Gallagher and Vicki Seibel Betzold A.W.C. Blood Drive Coordinators

protect their homes and families. And many other items that have improved our lives and state government.

What has Tony Evers done? He sent his DPI staff to the Wisconsin Senate Education Committee hearing to speak against Senate Bill 234 that would have given the Wisconsin school districts an option to show the public the cost of the major items (total salaries and

each class of benefits) that make up the school district’s budget. Therefore, his action allowed the school districts to keep the public and the school boards in the dark as to what makes up the cost of their school district’s operations.

Dennis Carson Black Brook, WI Paid and printed as submitted

Vote to protect natural resources this November To the editor: The election November 6 could be THE most important for your children’s future.

Who wins will determine how Wisconsin’s natural resources are managed, or given away to corporate interests.

Ask if the candidate really worked to protect Wisconsin’s resources? Or did they give away protections so that a business could degrade them all the while saying they back a healthy environment?

Here is an example where Republican legislators and Governor Walker failed to protect Wisconsin’s natural resources: In 2013 the legislature and Governor passed a law requiring the DNR to put up 10,000 acres of public land for sale.

One of those parcels was in Jefferson County.

On September 24, 1969, the owner, Orlando H. Perry, Sr. donated the wetland, free of charge, to the DNR to protect water quality in

Lake Ripley.

In 2016, the parcel was put up for sale, as required by Republican legislators. Local businesses, conservation clubs, and even Ducks Unlimited had to come up with $41,600 to buy back land that was donated, FREE, to the State!

This is just one example of events that make no sense to me, and should be taken into account when deciding whom to vote for.

Here are more: DNR employees, hired with your license money, are NOT allowed to take a position on proposed legislation.

Gov. Walker and past-DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp muzzled employees.

The 2016 State Budget eliminated 16 DNR Science positions.

The 2017 State Budget eliminated the Forestry Mill Tax which had provided consistent funding for forestry programs.

Legislators and the Governor ignored the request from 14 conservation organizations to increase fees needed

for a DNR budget shortfall.

Legislation refused to allow DNR to consider multiple high-capacity water withdrawals.

Signing “the worst bill for sportsmen in a generation,” Walker and legislators rolled back wetland protections.

Governor Walker’s 2015-17 budget included a $500,000 “gift” to the United Sportsmen of Wisconsin. The group was not a non-profit organization and its president was cited for a conservation violation. The grant was cancelled, and funds that could have gone to a valid conservation organization, were never allocated.

Look at what YOUR legislator and Governor did, not what they said. They can smile and boast increased jobs, while they negate science and eliminate regulations that protect YOUR air and water.

Vote as if your grandchildren’s hunting/fishing future depends on it – because it does!

Tim Eisele Paid and printed as submitted

Watch Amery School Board meeting for an education To the editor: I want to invite all taxpayers of the School District of Amery to watch the recording of the October 2018 meeting of the Amery School Board to witness the dysfunction of our current Board.

The recording is found at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=u3u5IhlBCQ4 or as broadcast locally on Channel 6.

Early in the meeting, a question is

To the editor: Sarah is a 5th Generation Wisconsinite with ties to Amery.

Sarah Godlewski, the Democratic candidate for State Treasurer is an expert in finance, and a small business owner. Sarah helped lead the charge to save the Treasurer’s Office. Now she needs your vote to serve as your fiscal watchdog by providing critical checks and balances to ensure your hard-earned tax dollars are being spent wisely.

Sarah will stand up and fight

financial fraud and exploitation while holding corporations and big banks accountable. Sarah has forward thinking plans to invest in Wisconsin’s future by coming up with win-win solutions that will support our communities and public schools. Cast your vote for Democratic candidate for State Treasurer, Sarah Godlewski.

Lou Williamson Amery, WI Paid and printed as submitted

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Who Do You Want To Be Governor Of Wisconsin?

To the editor: We know what Governor Walker stands for because he has reduced the cost of government and taxes over 8 billion dollars. Exposed and reduced the cost of education with Act. 10. Insured 145,000 Wisconsinites below the poverty line without expanding Medicaid under Obamacare.

Signed concealed carry and the castle doctrine laws to allow law-abiding citizens to

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Grateful for successful blood drive To the editor: The Amery Woman’s Club recently completed another successful blood drive with the American Red Cross. Our October drive collected 128 units of blood over two days.

This blood drive is a community-wide effort. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church provided the donation site. Members of Amery Woman’s Club scheduled appointments, worked on publicity, greeted and registered donors, provided homemade cookies, and served donors in the canteen. Dick’s Fresh Market donated various grocery items. Men from Lions Club helped set up and take down furniture in the fellowship hall. WPCA Radio, the Amery Free Press, Northwest Communications, and local churches helped with

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raised and discussion is attempted by Char Glenna and Keith Anderson. Observe the blatant disrespect the Superintendent has for the Board and policies implemented to protect our students, staff and taxpayers. Dale Johnson expresses concern regarding a purchase exceeding $80,000 that had not been presented for Board approval but then votes to approve the down payment. In

To the editor: I urge voters to vote Democratic in the election on November 6 for many reasons.

Education. Walker and the Republicans have cut $3.5 billion from public schools, $274 million this year alone. This money is given to private and religious schools, mostly in the Milwaukee area. Kim Butler will work to bring that money back home to fund schools here.

Environment. The Republicans have cut environmental protections to give breaks to big polluters. One of Wisconsin’s greatest assets has been our clean air and water, beautiful scenery, forest and farmland. If we want the tourist dollars to keep coming in, and to protect our own health, we need to clean up our environment. Kim Butler on the state level and Margaret Engebretson

in Congress will protect the environment, not the polluters.

Health. The Republicans have said they will try again to defeat the ACA. This will take insurance away from millions of Americans and allow insurance companies to deny coverage for pre-existing conditions. The Democrats – the party that created Medicare and Medicaid – will fight to protect people rather that big pharmaceutical and insurance companies.

These are just a few of many reasons to vote Democratic. The Trump administration is by far the most corrupt in the history of the US, and the Republican legislators won’t stand up to them.

Please vote Democratic.

Thank you, Janette Cysewski Amery, WI Paid and printed as submitted

Stower Trail is still non-motorized To the editor: A recent LTE from the Polk County Snowmobile Association has put their entire organization in financial peril. The violation here, creating a public nuisance by making false and inflammatory statements in a Paper of Record is relatively minor, but, should someone actually rely on their letter and take a motorized vehicle onto the Stower Trail — injure themselves or others, or even just damage property — Polk County Snowmobile Association can be found liable and sued.

I hope they have a robust insurance policy for their Board.

No amount of propaganda or misinformation can change the law, and it is puzzling why the snowmobilers, with over 350 miles of trails in Polk County and a long history of positive contributions to communities across Wisconsin, would race into an ongoing public process scream-

a nutshell, I saw a dog and pony show featuring the Superintendent ridiculing the two members who suggested policy be followed and then being rewarded for his disrespectful behavior by the remaining three.

Policy #672 states that any purchases over $50,000 must be approved by the Board. The Superintendent defends his purchase of two LED signs by stating they are only $40,000…each. My grandkids could see the fault in that twisted logic.

ing, “We won, it’s over. Go away everyone. We won, it’s over.”

It feels like desperation.

I ask the grown-ups in this community to clarify that the Stower Seven Lakes Trail is non-motorized and will remain such until a new agreement is negotiated and signed with the WDNR. Unfortunately, because the Polk County Board has so badly botched the planning process governed by Natural Resources Rule 44, ignored public sentiment, refused to deal with the costs associated with transitioning the Stower Trail — not to mention having made clear violations of the Wisconsin’s Open Meetings law — it will be a long time before a new Master Plan is finalized and signed.

Until then, the Stower Seven Lakes Trail remains non-motorized. Period.

Peter Henry Town of Alden

I believe Keith and Char are doing a great job and trying to do things the right way for us. The remaining three members act without logic or accountability. These three seats are up for election in April and it’s time for a change.

Please join me in support of candidates who will do the very best they can for our kids, the staff and the taxpayers.

Doug Nelson Amery, WI.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Candidate responds to letters To the editor: Several letters have been written about me and my campaign for the 28th Assembly District by people who have never met me, and by someone I spoke to twice. I was labeled, inaccurately, with a term used by conservatives to taint Democrats. I was portrayed as “The Other” because I lived out east as a child. By this “logic” only people born in a district should run for office? Then Ronald Reagan would have never been elected a Governor, nor Scott Walker.

Here are some facts. My hus-

band and I moved to Balsam Lake 17 years ago to raise our family and grow our business. This business started in our basement 19 years ago, and now employs 17 people in Milltown. In addition to being a job creator, our business donates to many local organizations. Both my husband and I also give our time to community organizations.

Here’s a partial list of groups I have volunteered with: Unity Girl Scouts, Unity Community Education, Interfaith Caregivers, The Salvation Army, Unity Area Soccer Club, Destination

Imagination, River’s Rally, Lamar Community Center, Unity Pre-K Parent Advisory Board, and Unity Boy Scouts. I have volunteered as a cancer support person, in the classroom, for school athletic and community events, and as a college advisor. I am an alumni volunteer for my college in Iowa. In some of these groups, I just participated, but in others, I took on leadership roles.

We recently celebrated 20 years of a marriage that began at the old Paradise in 1998. My children have attended local schools their entire lives, and

are successful students who participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, and have probably been featured in this newspaper for their accomplishments.

Before moving here, I lived in the Twin Cities for 16 years, working as a television writer and producer for PBS, The Discovery Channel, and local stations. I lived in the midwest over 40 years, including summers in Green Bay while I attended college in Iowa. My parents divorced and changed jobs often. I wanted stability for my own children.

I am not going to argue widely accepted historical facts with other letter writers. Should you need further information about me or my positions, please visit VoteKimButler.com or Facebook, @ votekimbutler. I hope that voters will look past these inaccurate letters to my qualifications and ability to serve everyone in this district as their Representative.

Thank you, Kim Butler Balsam Lake Candidate, Assembly District 28.

Our State, County, and local community is divided like never before, and in this age of scripted, carefully controlled media exposure, there seems to be little difference between candidates. Just wait until they are elected and see how they vote in Madison!

The 28th Assembly District

is no different. Not a lot of opportunity to hear from the candidates. Walking in a community parade doesn’t really doesn’t provide much insight into how the next representative will vote in Madison as our representative.

That all changed this week.

If you want to hear the real

differences in our candidates for the 28th AD, go to www. wpr.org, click on “The West Side”, locate the episode from Monday, Oct. 22., and listen to the responses to listener questions by the two major party candidates. The segment is 45 minutes long and worth every minute!

Yes, there are real differences between the two candidates running to represent us in Madison and determine Wisconsin’s future. Check it out, listen and learn, and mark your calendar to vote on Nov. 6.

Listen and Learn To the editor: In this election season with the endless television ads, mailers, literature and the echo chamber of sound bites from both parties, there is a great source of unbiased, unscripted statements from the candidates—Wisconsin Public Radio.

William Johnson Frederic, WI

What Does It Mean to Be an American?

BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

Tell me: What does it actually mean to be an American? In the press of day-to-day events and amid the ongoing tumult of politics, we don’t think about this much. Yet it’s a crucial question, one that each generation in this country is called upon to answer for itself.

Despite our differences, Comments there are some on Congress traits that I Lee Hamilton think we and our predecessors would recognize — characteristics to being an American that resonate with most of us, regardless of our age or our political beliefs. For instance, I believe the aim of our representative democracy is to enhance the liberty of free people, and to offer them the opportunity to

make the most of their talents.

This lies at the root of what it means to live in a representative democracy: extending respect to all and wanting every person to be aware of his or her political importance.

Perhaps the most eloquent expression of this view is the awe-inspiring Declaration of Independence, which remains a core inspiration both for our political values and our shared identity. The notion that all people are created equal, that we possess God-given inalienable rights, including to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — these are beliefs that undergird our democracy.

They suggest that our country can — and should — be an example to the world of what a government of liberty can mean in the lives of citizens.

And that we should never stop trying to make the world a better place. Bringing these values into our policies and our politics depends on all of us — another notion embedded in this country since the

beginning.

Often people ask, “Where are the Jeffersons or Lincolns in this time of need?” They understand that the quality of our elected leaders makes all the difference, and that bold, decisive, thoughtful leadership is essential for our country’s success. Yet while I recognize the need, ultimately our success as a nation will rest on the strength and capabilities of our citizens. The Founding Fathers spoke often of the need for citizens of virtue and talent, for people capable of governing themselves.

We do so through our political institutions, within a framework set out in our Constitution. While our system is not perfect, it has provided us with the tools to meet our challenges — and in a better fashion than any likely alternative.

Politics as it is practiced in our country can bring despair and crushing defeat. But it can also produce splendid achievements. If you enter politics, you

have to be prepared for both. I know that a lot of people view politics with disdain and disapproval, yet over the course of a long political life, I never felt the desire to escape it. Just the opposite, in fact. I knew a lot was at stake in the battles, and I embraced them.

To be sure, I pursued them at a time when it was possible to find common ground across partisan divides, and when respecting one’s opponents did not bring immediate censure from donors and primary voters. The atmosphere is different now. Yet the basic need — for using the political system to resolve fundamental challenges — has not changed.

Nor has one of its most basic features: a permanent tension between the preservation and expansion of individual freedom on the one hand, and the stability and strength of the nation on the other.

Government must have enough power to protect the national interest and to be capable of addressing deep-seat-

ed problems. It must secure and enlarge personal liberties while maintaining order and stability. It must provide the national security necessary for the preservation of freedom.

These are not contradictory goals, but they do rub against each other. How we interpret them — how far in one direction or the other we go as our national circumstances change — is a constant challenge. Being an American means not shying away from that task, but instead embracing it as part of our birthright.

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.

ELECTED OFFICIALS President Donald Trump 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.• Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: (202) 456-1111 or http://www.whitehouse.gov/ contact/ Switchboard: (202) 456-1414 • Fax: (202) 456-2461

Congressman Sean Duffy 7th Congressional District 1208 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515 • (202)

225-3365 or 502 2nd St., Suite 202, Hudson, WI 54016 • (715) 808-8160 duffy.house.gov/

U.S. Senator Ronald H. Johnson 328 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 224-5323 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/contact

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin 717 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • (202) 224-5653 www.baldwin.senate.gov/ contact

Governor Scott Walker 115 East, State Capitol Bldg.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 • (608) 2661212 • (608) 267-6790 (TTY)

govgeneral@wisconsin.gov • www.wisgov.state.wi.us/

Rep. Adam Jarchow 28th Assembly District Room 19 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952 • Madison, WI 53708 (608) 267-2365 or 1-888529-0028 • Fax (608) 282-3628 Rep.Jarchow@legis.wisconsin.gov

Senator Patty Schachtner 10th Senate District Room 3 South • State Capitol • Madison, WI 5370-7882 (608) 266-7745 Sen.Schachtner@legis.wisconsin.gov

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Automobile accident claims two lives Donald Kelley, 60, and his wife, Robin Kelley, 54, both of rural Luck; were pronounced deceased after a car crash that took place on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, at 10:46 P.M. the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received notification

from SIRIUS XM service that a red, 2017 Jaguar had airbag deployment on US Highway 8 approximately ¼ mile east of the intersection with State Highway 46 (south junction).

Emergency medical services and Polk County Deputies were dispatched to the area.

Upon arrival at the scene, Deputies discovered a red,

2-door Jaguar on the north side of US Highway 8 resting on its roof. The car had been traveling eastbound on US Highway 8 and appeared to have crossed over the westbound lanes of travel, entered the north ditch and struck a property access drive. The car then became airborne and struck several trees before

coming to rest on its roof at the edge of the woods/highway right of way.

Occupying the car was a male driver and female passenger. Both subjects were pronounced deceased at the scene by responding EMS personnel. This incident is being investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. The following cases were heard:

CITY OF AMERY: Mirage D. Allen, 27, Amery, exceeding speed zones, etc. (1-10 mph), $98.80.

17 year old, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Jason W. Barrett, 39, New Richmond, possession of controlled substance, $376.

Ashley A. Fyle, 23, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Garrett D. Kapanen, 22, New Richmond, possession, manufac-

ture and deliver drug paraphernalia, $187, inattentive driving $111.40, OWI (1st), $924, possession of controlled substance, $376.

Clarence J. Lindner, 54, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

David W. Luke, 57, Amery, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Kyle A. Niebergall, 24, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.90.

Laura M. Pedersen, 31, Amery, unleashed dog or animal at large, $92.50.

Sonja M. Sager, 43, North St. Paul, MN, retail theft, $313.00.

Claire H. Scriba, 69, Amery,

non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Kimberly A. St. Marie, 54, Apple Valley, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Timothy A. Stoeklen, 19, Amery, underage drinking, $187, possession of controlled substance, $376, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Michael T. Wistl, 27, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.

JUVENILES: 16 year old, Amery, disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle, $124.

16 year old, Amery, truancy, $92.50 (x2).

Amery man arrested in New Richmond school parking lot

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Jordan Feyen , a 21-year-old Amery man was charged with possession of multiple types of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and with intent to distribute, after being found passed out in his vehicle in the New Richmond Feyen Middle School parking lot.

According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a report of a man passed out in the New Richmond Middle School parking lot at 3:54 p.m. Oct. 16th.

The officers were able to awaken Feyen, but he did not appear to be fully alert.

EMS arrived and an EMS

member reported to police that Feyen was very nervous and kept asking what the officers were doing. EMS did not find anything life threatening and Feyen was released.

The officers smelled marijuana from the vehicle and found a THC vaporizer pen in a cup holder. After confirming it was a THC pen with Feyen, he said the officers could search his vehicle, but that there was nothing else in it. During the search, the officers found a backpack with clear unused plastic bags, several plastic bags with pills, one with tinfoil, one with a large clump of white powdery substance and a digital scale. When asked what was in the plastic bags Feyen said, “cocaine and acid.” Feyen was then placed under arrest.

Feyen’s work supervisor from Jimmy John’s sandwiches was at the scene after she was con-

cerned that he had been gone for so long. When officers asked the supervisor if Feyen would have any cash from Jimmy John’s for the delivery, she said that sometimes they give their drivers 20 dollars to make change, but today they had not done so. She told police it was Feyen’s first sandwich delivery of the day.

Feyen is facing one count of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver near a school; one count of possession of LSD with intent to deliver; possession of schedule four drugs with intent to deliver; possession of THC. Along with said drugs, police officers discovered almost $1,300 in his possession.

Feyen’s bond is $2,500 and an arraignment hearing is set for Nov. 16, according to court records.

Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The following agencies assisted with this incident: Apple River Fire Department and First Responders, Amery Area Ambulance, Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Amery Police Report 10/19/18-10/25/18 10/19/18, 08:20 a.m., Keep the peace citizen assist 10/19/18, 10:15 a.m., Assist business 10/19/18, 10:30 a.m., Suspicious activity 10/19/18, 12:55 p.m., Juvenile call 10/19/18, 10:55 p.m., Traffic stop 10/19/18, 11:03 p.m., Noise complaint 10/19/18, 11:31 p.m., Traffic stop 10/20/18, 12:20 a.m., Traffic stop 10/20/18, 02:14 a.m., Traffic stop 10/20/18, 10:46 a.m., Traffic stop 10/20/18, 02:58 p.m., Traffic stop 10/20/18, 04:16 p.m., Assist other agency 10/20/18, 04:59 p.m., Vehicle lockout 10/20/18, 09:06 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/20/18, 09:43 p.m., Traffic stop 10/20/18, 10:25 p.m., Traffic stop 10/20/18, 11:10 p.m., Traffic complaint 10/21/18, 12:19 p.m., Traffic stop 10/21/18, 04:16 a.m., Suspicious activity 10/21/18, 11:49 a.m., Welfare check 10/21/18, 11:58 p.m., Traffic stop 10/22/18, 09:45 a.m., Juvenile call 10/22/18, 11:48 a.m., Mental health call 10/23/18, 06:36 a.m., Assist citizen 10/23/18, 07:32 a.m., Traffic stop 10/23/18, 09:50 a.m., Traffic stop 10/23/18, 10:19 a.m., Assist citizen 10/23/18, 11:17 a.m., Vehicle lockout 10/23/18, 12:18 p.m., Traffic stop 10/23/18, 02:15 p.m., Vehicle lockout 10/23/18, 06:12 p.m., Vehicle lockout 10/23/18, 08:49 p.m., Juvenile call 10/23/18, 09:34 p.m., Traffic stop 10/24/18, 04:58 a.m., Mental health call 10/24/18, 07:02 a.m., Traffic stop 10/24/18, 07:21 a.m., Traffic stop 10/24/18, 07:43 a.m., Traffic stop 10/24/18, 10 a.m., Scam report 10/24/18, 10:07 a.m., Harassment report 10/24/18, 11:23 a.m., Mental health call 10/24/18, 12:05 p.m., Gas drive off 10/24/18, 01:50 p.m., Assist other agency 10/24/18, 05:49 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/24/18, 06:51 p.m., Assist citizen 10/24/18, 07:20 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/24/18, 08:06 p.m., Traffic stop 10/25/18, 08:20 a.m., Animal control call 10/25/18, 09:10 a.m., Juvenile call 10/25/18, 10:20 a.m., Juvenile call 10/25/18, 03:30 p.m., Traffic complaint 10/25/18, 10:46 p.m., Traffic stop

Arrest: Kevin M. Sobczak 47 of Clear Lake. OWI 3rd Offense

Man burglarizes home of missing teen

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A man is facing charges after officials said he burglarized the home of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs this weekend.

According to a criminal complaint filed by the Barron County Sheriff’s Office, Kyle T. Jaenke-Annis, 32, Cameron, was arrested on suspicion of burglary

at the Closs home in Barron Saturday.

Jaenke-Annis took underwear and other clothing belonging to Jayme from the home. He was discovered at the Closs home Saturday, the morning of James and Denise Closs’s funerals. Jaenke-Annis told investigators he found the house unlocked and walked in.

According to a release from the department, Jaenke-Annis has been

cleared of any involvement in the girl’s disappearance but was charged in Barron County Court Monday with burglary and bail jumping.

There have been no other updates concerning the case. Early on Oct. 15, a 911 call came in from the Closs home in Barron, and upon the arrival of law enforcement, Jayme’s parents, James and Denise, were found dead. Since then, the 13-year-old girl has been missing.

Officials said Monday 1,875 of 2,000+ tips have been closed as the search continues for the 13-year-old girl. “There is a tip out there that will break this case, keep them coming in,” Sheriff Fitzgerald said.

A $50,000 reward has been offered in the case. A tip-line has been set up for anyone with information: 1-855-7443879.

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100 Years Ago October 31, 1918

they are still at large.

Both men were strangers to Gross and the attack goes unexplained to date.

Ralph Ryder Writes The following interesting letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. Almon Ryder from their son Ralph Ryder who is in Uncle Sam’s service at Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 21, 1918 Dear Folks, Have neglected answering your last letter and as I have a little time now, will write. Am on guard today so I have lots of time. Two hours on and four hours off duty. I tell you it was mighty cold early this morning. Was on from 4:30 to 6:30.

Hated to roll out at 4 o’clock and as I didn’t get off duty until 12:30 last night, didn’t get much sleep. Am through at 6:30 tonight.

I guess I was lucky to get over the “Flu” so easily. Lots of cases of pneumonia here from the after effects of the flu. The doctors here are fine. One of them has seen six months of service in Yesterday’s France. The care wasn’t News quite as good as it might Diane Stangl have been due to lack of hospital room. They have hospital room there for thirty and when you take it into consideration that there were 100 cases of pneumonia besides 600 cases of influenza, it is a wonder that the sick got any care at all.

Just one half of the men here were sick at one time. Twenty-eight died here of pneumonia with a few more critically ill.

The Indianapolis Red Cross certainly did an awful lot of splendid work here furnishing some 2000 sheets, 900 suits of pajamas, pillowcases and lots of medical supplies. Quite a few young ladies of the city gave their services and took care of the sick - one even getting sick and dying. Don’t know what they would have done if it hadn’t been for the Red Cross.

Certainly many more would have been dead.

Yesterday we had to take our cots and blankets outdoors to air all day. Then everything in the barracks was scrubbed and rescrubbed. We are still in quarantine but there have been no new cases in three days.

About 800 are leaving here today and tomorrow. Going to about a dozen different camps.

Expect we will move in about two weeks.

Pvt. Ralph Ryder Co. I Detachment No. 2 Indianapolis, Ind.

Mrs. Karl Wroolie Dead Mrs. Karl Wroolie died at her home at Wanderoos on Saturday, October 26, 1918 of pneumonia following Spanish influenza, aged 28 years, 11 months, and 22 days. She was a quiet home loving woman

55 Years Ago October 31, 1963 High School Girls Identify “Masher”

Amery bids goodbye to soldiers This is how downtown Amery looked in 1917, the day family and friends gathered to bid farewell to the men going off to fight in World War I. The photo was apparently taken from a high position about where the old Hanson’s Market stood, looking northwesterly along main street. The largest building is the Webb and Griffin structure, which was later home to the Lincoln Cash store and at present is Ruby Mae’s Treasures.

of noble character and gentle disposition whose death will be mourned by all who knew her.

The funeral was held from the residence Sunday and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery north of Wanderoos.

On account of the prevalence of influenza the funeral was a private affair.

Karl Wroolie Resigns The many friends here as well as in Wanderoos and the surrounding country will be sorry to learn that Karl Wroolie has resigned his position as manager for the Anderson Retail Lumber Company at Wanderoos and will enlist in the army.

Mr. Wroolie was one of the most popular men in his hometown and was one of the strongest and most consistent boosters for the country in general and Wanderoos in particular.

95 Years Ago November 1, 1923 Shredder Victim Loses Hand Isaac Aune of Little Falls caught his left hand in a corn shredder this morning. It was terribly mangled. He was rushed to this city and the physicians at the Polk County Hospital found it necessary to amputate the entire hand.

Post Office News It is the earnest wish of the post office department that all small size envelopes, or the use of small or odd shaped greeting cards be eliminated during the holiday season, as this imposes an additional burden on the postal service in handling them.

Don’t forget to address all packages “plainly” and to have your return address on.

If you care a rap, wrap carefully. – W. W. Winchester, Postmaster

85 Years Ago November 2, 1933

To Organize City B. B. Team There will be a meeting Friday, November 3, of all men interested in having a town basketball team get started.

A captain will be elected and other matters taken up.

The neighboring towns have good teams. Let us have a better one. All interested as a spectator, as a booster, or as a player, come to the meeting in the Hydro Building Friday night at 8:00. Let’s shorten the winter.

80 Years Ago November 17, 1938 Hunter Could Bag 1,349 Animals The state conservation commission reports that a hunter in Wisconsin, with an abundance of luck and persistence, could bag a total of 1,349 animals and birds during the hunting season this fall.

That would be the maximum of his bag limits. This would give the hunter 195 rabbits, 240 squirrels, 56 grouse, pheasants and Hungarian partridge, 450 ducks and mudhens, 675 snipe and rails, 225 geese, 60 woodcocks, one turkey, 12 raccoons, one deer, and a bear.

75 Years Ago November 4, 1943 A Tribute This week we mark the closing of a highly successful football season for Amery’s Red Warriors and take this means to pay a tribute to the individual players, their coach and the American way of life that makes this form of sport possible.

There can be no questions raised about the way the 1943 Red Warriors won their games. Everyone was won by a decided margin by good, clean, hard football with eleven men working as a unit at all times.

And although they were happy over their victories, no one could say they were “cocky” or boastful.

To their coach, Al Ness,

we pay tribute for his calm, peaceful exterior during the trying times of a coach’s hectic life, and for having taught his team to win, fair and square.

The type of football played will always be a credit to his coaching ability.

On behalf of the entire community, we thank the team for the many hours of enjoyment during the past season.

60 Years Ago October 30, 1958 Attack Community Guest Sunday An unprovoked attack upon a River Falls college student has officials here aroused and puzzled. The strange incident occurred near the Dr. K. K. Ford residence in Amery, Sunday evening about 7 p.m.

Bernard Gross, a student from Brainerd, Minn., and a friend of Lawrence Chelberg, also a RF student, was involved in the incident. Two unidentified strangers were the instigators of the attack.

Staying at the Chelberg home over the weekend, Gross borrowed the Chelberg car and drove to the Ford residence in Arlington Heights, planning to visit with John Ford. Seeing no lights and no car, he backed into the road and started to drive away.

Just as he began to move, he was hailed by two men in a green, late model Ford car, which was parked alongside the road. Thinking that he might know them, he stopped, got out and walked over to the car.

In a split second, the driver was out from behind the wheel, striking him with his fist.

The second passenger dashed around the car and hit him alongside the head with a hard object, knocking him to the ground momentarily unconscious.

Upon completing the mission, the duo sped away, turning north on highway “46.”

Despite efforts to catch them or otherwise apprehend them,

Culminating an investigation covering the past two months, District Attorney Michael Cwayna apprehended what Amery High School girls have called “the Masher.” The man was detained by the district attorney as he observed the Frederic-Amery football game last Friday evening at Frederic.

The climax of events came when the man was identified

by Amery students and at least one Frederic girl as he stood in the crowd at the football game.

A married man in his 40’s from the Balsam Lake community, he was lodged in jail but no warrant sworn out for his arrest. His identity has not been revealed after he confessed to incidents involving pinching and otherwise contacting young girls in the football crowds this year.

District Attorney Cwayna, after conferring with the attorney general’s office, informed this newspaper Tuesday that he could only be charged with disorderly conduct under the law. He reported that the man has agreed to treatment of what is believed to be a mental problem, and after consulting with Sheriff Harold Maier and several doctors, felt that this was the right approach to the case.

The district attorney expressed the opinion that should the person fail to follow through with the course proposed, the case could be reopened within three years and the man placed under arrest at that time.

Man Follows Working Gals Home One store clerk and several waitresses have reported being “tailed” by a “good looking” man in a late model, light-colored car Tuesday.

Mrs. Helen Gouker reported to Officer Robert Pabst that a car followed her without lights as she left the city on her way to Clear Lake about 6:45 p.m.

Noting this, she turned back into the city and drove around seeking help.

Seeing someone working in the Amery Clinic, she stopped and the stranger pulled alongside and ordered. “Get in here…” which brought a burst of speed towards the building by the frightened lady.

Officer Pabst arrived on the scene and escorted Mrs. Gouker safely on her way.

“If anyone sees something of this nature, please note the license number,” urged Officer Pabst as he cited the need for more information to make arrests in incidents such as this.

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SIGN: Board approves $80,000 purchase on 3-2 split vote FROM PAGE ONE

update. Glenna responded by asking, “Did we have a board vote on that?” Kuchta replied, “No because that is something that is within what we approve in our maintenance budget. If you go back to our early October cabinet meeting, George Sigsworth had reported out and I had those notes in there as well. It has been discussed on occasion over the months.”

Board member Keith Anderson asked, “So what is the cost of the signs?” Kuchta responded, “$40,000 for each sign.” Anderson said, “so $80,000.” To which Kuchta replied, “$40,000 a piece. It is built within the maintenance budget we have for the year.

Once again, I did ask if there were any questions ahead of time so this is a surprise to have the discussion here.”

Glenna said, “I just wanted the discussion here because it is on the agenda. A $40,000 check is out of the ordinary.”

Kuchta said, “Not highly out of the ordinary.”

Kuchta went on to give information on the signs explaining that they will be similar to ones that Clayton, Cameron and Rice Lake school districts have.

They will be digital signs surrounded by brick and concrete. They will display upcoming school events and promote the “Like a Warrior” campaign. He said that bids were taken through the district’s maintenance department. That department along with members of the communications and athletic departments worked on design of the signs for months.

Anderson then said “But I didn’t see anything, Chelsea did you see anything?” After asking board President Chelsea Whitley if she had seen anything about the design of the signs or bids, he went on to ask board members Dale Johnson and Erin Hoskings.

“I do remember us having this discussion,” said Hoskings. Whitley then added, “I did not see what the signs

looked like, I remember it being referred to a committee.” Johnson said, “I didn’t realize we were ready to move forward on them. I remember talking about the signs, I wasn’t aware of the complete cost.”

Kuchta said, “It is something that we considered an administrative decision.” He then went on to say to Anderson, “Clearly you want to make administrative decisions.”

There was banter back and forth between Anderson

‘This purchase is I believe is .02% of our budget, so if you would like every purchase of that amount to be brought for your approval that can be done.’

James Kuchta District Administrator

and Kuchta about the policy of purchases over $50,000 needing board approval. In Kuchta’s mind each sign was $40,000, which would be less that the required amount needing board approval.

Anderson’s thoughts were that because there were two signs, it was $80,000, which would need the school board’s blessing.

“This is how purchases have been done for many years, but if you would like cancellation of the project that can be done,” said Kuchta. Next Anderson made a motion to cancel the project considering the district just borrowed $355,000 for security. Glenna wondered if maybe that $80,000 could be put somewhere else other than signs.

Anderson said, “My frustration right now is not seeing any presentation or see what the bids looked like. Are there other signs out there that

are cheaper? It is still something that as a member of the board, I knew nothing about.”

Kuchta explained that he relied on the expertise of the people working in the maintenance and communications departments and he went on to respond to Anderson by saying, “You should have known if you read your board updates. The information is in there.” Anderson’s response to that was there was no presentation. “It would be nice when we purchase something to see what we are doing,” said Anderson.

Hoskings said, “We do not need to see something on every purchase and again we are relying on the,” when she was cut off by Anderson who once again stated, “This is an $80,000 purchase.”

Kuchta addressed Anderson and said, “This purchase is I believe is .02% of our budget, so if you would like every purchase of that amount to be brought for your approval that can be done.” Anderson again said that the board did not know the signs were happening, and that they only knew because of the voucher review.

Things looked liked they were starting to move on when Whitley asked Glenna if she was ready to approve the monthly vouchers to which Glenna said, “I approved all of the vouchers except for that one. Personally I am not ready to approve that for signs. I would like to look at it further before we go on.”

“It is in the maintenance budget, it was approved by George our director, it is well within the budget, it was planned for since last year, it was considered for end of the year purchases and delayed because of adjustments to the signs. There has been a lot of planning that has gone into it. Time is of the essence due to weather and the concrete work,” said Kuchta.

After that Kuchta wanted to say to the public, “I feel set up because I asked if there were any questions and I feel to put on this display here is really

an embarrassment. There have been discussions and there have been things sent in writing about the signs, so we have had communications on this on multiple levels.”

Whitley remembered discussion of the signs at Buildings and Grounds meeting during the summer. She also had recollection of discussions of placement of the signs as well as remembering the costs of each sign being between $35,000-$40,000.

Johnson said, “I remember talking about the signs, I do

‘My frustration right now is not seeing any presentation or see what the bids looked like. Are there other signs out there that are cheaper?’

Keith Anderson School Board member not remember a cost estimate, but as long as it is covered by the budget.”

Anderson wanted to know why there were two separate invoices, to which Kuchta replied, “Because there are two separate signs.” This continued the debate on whether this was an $80,000 purchase or two purchases at $40,000 until Hoskings said, “What do we need to do to move forward?”

In the end, a motion made

by Glenna to approve all vouchers except for the one, was seconded by Anderson, and approved by all. Once that was taken care of, the motion to approve the lone voucher was made by Hoskings. Whitley seconded it saying, “I do recall seeing the signs and I think they will be a great assist to the schools and the community.”

The tense banter back and forth concerning the check continued until finally the check was approved by a vote of three to two. Votes for yes

came from Whitley, Johnson and Hoskings. Votes against approval came from Glenna and Anderson.

Once the meeting was able to move on, other business included the board approving resignations from: Linnae Seaman, Van Driver; Allen Carlson, Bus Driver and Shayne Curtis, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach. New contracts were approved for Linnae Seaman, Clubhouse Aide; Nicole Swanson, Van Driver and Levi Busse, 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach.

The board also approved early college credit requests presented by Shawn Doerfler, short term borrowing, and the levy and mill rate.

Discussed and stressed was that cell phones are not at all allowed in the locker rooms.

If anyone has concerns about this taking place they should report it to administration.

The board then went into closed session. When they reconvened in open session it was stated that the board agreed to consult with an attorney concerning open meeting laws and open meeting violations as well as consult with the attorney and get in writing an opinion on Wisconsin Statute 118.24 sub 1 and 6 on employee contracts.

It was also decided to consult DPI to obtain written opinion for guidance for reporting wages.

Turn clocks back this weekend Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend.

DST ends Sunday, November 4th, so you should set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

The change officially comes at 2 a.m. local time on the first Sunday in November.

One small flower makes one large gesture

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A poem written on May 3rd, 1915 by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae gave way to a popular program endorsed by the American Legion and V.F.W. “In Flanders Fields” was first published on December 8th of that year.

Its references to the red poppies that grew over the graves of fallen soldiers resulted in the remembrance poppy becoming one of the worlds most recognized memorial symbols for soldiers who have died in conflict.

After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy.

On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion. Each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a

request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

The proceeds from the poppies can be used for the rehabilitation of veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. Funds are also used for the interest of the veterans, active military personnel and their families where financial and medical need is evident.

Poppy donations cannot be used for the general operating fund of a department, any community service

project that does not strictly benefit the welfare of an individual veteran/ military service member or their immediate family and dependents, or other American Legion Programs.

Although that small red flower may not seem like much as first glance, it is a powerful little blossom. Your donation when picking up the Poppy is instrumental in the American Legion having the funds to assist veterans and their families. Every donation, no matter what the denomination, honors those who have served and enables the Legion to lend a hand in times of need.

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Charges filed in shooting accident

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Charges have been fi led against 17-year-old Nicholas Sempf-Nyren, Deer Park, who is facing two felonies and three misdemeanors after the Sept. 30 shooting of a 33-yearold Clear Lake woman.

According to the criminal complaint, the woman was bow hunting on her parent’s property, during that time she said, “she heard a couple of kids rustling around.” As she was leaving her deer stand, she heard the kids moving and saw their flashlight. Next

she heard a gunshot a realized she was shot. The victim stated she yelled out, “You shot me, you shot me!”

Authorities were led to Nyren and two of his friends after they were advised by near by residents that the group frequently hunted and target practiced in the area.

Originally authorities were given multiple varying stories by the three young men.

Eventually Nyren stated the group was target shooting at a fence post when Nyren shot at what he assumed was some sort of animal that looked liked a “black blob.” After he

did, they heard a scream and took off running. They did not call 911.

Nyren said he, “got super scared and didn’t know what to do.” He went on to tell investigators they heard the yelling but were unsure about what was said. They all three had their phones on them, but when asked if they ever talked about calling 911, Nyren replied, “No.” They got into a car and drove slowly past the field to see what was going on.

Nyren said at some point they saw a four-wheeler driving on a trail and thought it was a good sign. Nyren stated that

based on how she yelled, “We figured it was not a life or death kind of thing.”

The shooting victim called her father and said she had been shot and to “Hurry up.”

He said he would be right there and her mother called 911. The victim had multiple holes in her large and small intestines, damage to her liver and spleen and had to have part of her colon removed.

Nyren told investigators that he “was scared that the accident would ruin everything that he had going for him,” and explained that he liked playing sports and

hunting and, “didn’t want one thing to ruin his life.”

He is due back in court on Dec. 26 to face his charges of Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Injury

By Negligent Use Of A Dangerous Weapon, Duty To Aid Victim Or Report Crime, Obstructing An Officer and Illegal Shining Of Deer Or Bears-As Party To A Crime.

If convicted of all charges Nyren faces up to 15 years in prison and up to $52,000 in fines.

Marching Across the State, Fur, Feathers, and Fidelity: Military Mascots Exhibit comes to Amery The American Legion, Post 169, the Amery Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7929, The Amery Area Historical Society and the Amery Area Public Library are proud cohosts of the exhibit: Marching Across the State, Fur, Feathers, and Fidelity: Military Mascots November 8-10: This exhibit is open to the Public, from 3-8 pm at the Amery American Legion, located at 320 Memorial Drive, Amery. It is in conjunction with the American Legions’ 100th Anniver-

sary and the ending of World War I. Families are welcome.

November 19-29, the display travels to the Amery Area Public Library during normal library hours.

This traveling exhibit highlights the pride and morale military mascots provided to the troops. The format provides a unique look at the stories and sacrifices of Wisconsin’s veterans into today’s spotlight. The plethora of mascots includes animals as far back as the Civil War.

Outside groups dump nearly $24m into Wisconsin elections MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report shows Republicans and Democratic groups have poured nearly $24 million into Wisconsin elections.

Government watchdog group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign released findings Wednesday that show Republican express advocacy groups have spent $17.3 million and Democratic express advocacy groups have spent about $6.6 million. Express advocacy groups use words such as “vote for” or “vote against” in their ads and mailings.

The groups have spent about $17 million on the race between Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers. The groups have spent about $3.4 million on legislative races and $3.3 million on the attorney general’s race.

The biggest spenders include two PACs controlled by the Republican Governors Association and the Greater Wisconsin Political Independent Expenditure Fund, a corporation that works to elect Democratic candidates.

Photo curiously of Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Wisconsin starts addiction recovery hotline

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has launched a new addition help line as the state sees hundreds of people annually die of fatal drug overdoses.

The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline began operating earlier this month, Wisconsin Public Radio reported .

More than 820 people in the state died from prescription painkillers, heroin and synthetic opioids in 2016, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said.

The hotline is meant to help people struggling with addiction to opioids and other drugs find counseling, treatment and other resources, officials said. The service can be accessed by dialing 211 and is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day across the state.

“It’s going to be a database that can get individuals the resources that they need at a time they need them most. When they are

realizing at that point in time ‘I need help’ and they reach out,” explained Paul Krupski, director of Opioid Initiatives with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

The database includes 1,900 agencies that offer 4,700 services, such as detoxification services, assessment, counseling, day treatment, inpatient services medication-assisted treatment, residential treatment, outpatient services and peer supports, according to a press release from the department.

The state plans to launch a website and text service that can also access the database information later this year, the press release said.

The help line is being funded by a $400,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Some police dogs now have cameras MILWAUKEE (AP) — Police dogs have always helped their human counterparts through their eyes and nose. Now some police dogs are getting their own backup — cameras that transmit live video.

The devices generally attach to dogs’ backs on a vest and transmit video to a handler watching from a screen, possibly on their wrist or around their necks.

David Ferland is executive director for the United States Police Canine Association, a training program for police dogs. He says departments generally use the cameras when dogs go out to look for suspects, missing people or explosives — for the dog’s safety and for intelligence gathering.

Ferland doesn’t have statistics but he suspects fewer than 5 percent of agencies have the cameras because they are so expensive. Most cost between $6,000 and $20,000.

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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 Worship Service; 6 p.m. Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 p.m. Youth Group and Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

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

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US 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.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study.

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

Thursday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s White Cross 1st and 3rd Fridays: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 31: 6 p.m. Confirmation Class.

Sunday, Nov. 4: 8:30 a.m. Holy Worship at Elim; 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Birthday Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Backpacking.

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, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 10 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 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. 31: 9:30 a.m. Family Dining Hall Open; 3:30 p.m. Homework and Hangout; 5:45 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Reverse Trick or Treating; 7 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 9:30 a.m. Local Communions, Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Nov. 2: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; Senior Dining Hall Closed.

Sunday, Nov. 4: 9:30 a.m. Christian Education Meeting; 10 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate Meeting, Lefse Making.

Monday, Nov. 5: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

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

Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 a.m. Bible Study.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 31: No JAM or Confirmation.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, Nov. 3: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Trinity Bazaar.

Sunday, Nov. 4: All Saints Sunday; 8 a.m. Trinity Worship; 9:30 a.m. Deronda Worship; 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northwoods Chili Feed at St. Joseph.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Saturday, Nov. 3: 8 a.m. Men of East Immanuel; 4 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner.

Sunday, Nov. 4: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Monday, Nov. 5: 11:30 a.m. Women’s Group @ Pizzeria.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: 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, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I)Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. J.A.M. (Jesus & Me).

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.

Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 31: 5-9 p.m. Hi League; 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Saturday, Nov. 3: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Feed My Starving Children, Eagan, MN; Turn Clocks Back One Hour Before Going to Bed. Sunday, Nov. 4: All Saints Day; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m.

Sunday School, Choir.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Election Day; 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. 31: No Confirmation.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 1 p.m. Afternoon Stars at Church.

Saturday, Nov. 3: Set Your Clocks Back; 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Nov. 4: All Saints Sunday; 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion (New Members Received); 11 a.m. Fellowship, Journey to Jesus Planning Meeting; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Monday, Nov. 5: 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends Meeting.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: 9 a.m. Lefse Making for Smorgasbord.

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: 8:30 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 10:15 a.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 Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sundays: Worship service 9 a.m.; All Ages Sunday school beginning Sept. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mondays: Moms In Prayer 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Moms who gather together each week to pray for our schools and children.

Wednesdays (when school is in session) beginning Sept.

5: Free Family Meal from 5:45-6:15 p.m., Kids Club 6:15-7:30 p.m. Kids Club is a place where you get to experience the excitement of worshipping God with songs, games and a Bible study with your friends!; DW Youth Group 6:15-7:30 p.m. meets in the Teen Center Building. For students in grades 6th-12th. Real life topics ... real life answers! Invite your friends!

These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:

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—Ephesians 5:21 NIV

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 301 Keller Ave. S., Amery 715-268-7999

T

he New Testament provides a number of codes or instructions for how Christian households should function. Martin Luther coined the term “Haustafeln” (literally, “house table”), a summary or table of the specific actions which each member of the household should carry out, and he included this list in his small catechism. Ephesians 5:22-6:9 is perhaps the most complete list of duties, spelling out the way that husbands and wives should treat each other, as well as parents and children and masters and slaves. To modern ears, much of this advice may seem not only archaic, but perhaps even immoral, given that slavery is almost universally condemned and we don’t usually expect wives to be “subject to their husbands.” But understood in their historical context, these instructions were revolutionary,

telling husbands to love their wives as they do their own bodies (Ephesians 5:28), and telling masters to treat their slaves well and to stop threatening them (Ephesians 6:9).

The master-slave instructions are applicable today to the employeremployee relationship. Children are instructed to obey their parents, but parents, and particularly fathers (the traditional disciplinarians) are told to not provoke their children, and to raise them “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). A shorter summary of these household codes can be found in Colossians 3:18-4:1. Study these passages and consider honestly whether you are following these instructions. – Christopher Simon

Amery Free Press Your Comunity Newspaper for over 125 years 215 S. Keller Ave., Amery Phone 715-268-8101

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ...

Every other Thursday: Journey Women 6:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Real Women-Real Faith.

Saturdays: Men’s Bible Study meets at 7 a.m. in the Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 31: No JAM or Confirmation.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, Nov. 3: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Trinity Bazaar.

Sunday, Nov. 4: All Saints Sunday; 8 a.m. Trinity Worship; 9:30 a.m. Deronda Worship; 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northwoods Chili Feed at St. Joseph.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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

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

MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:30 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.

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. 31: 12 p.m. TableTalkMen; 5 p.m. Youth Cafe; 5:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Class; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Nov. 4: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: 1 p.m. Quilting; 6:30 p.m. Amery Cub Scout Leaders; 7 p.m. Swedish Club.

AA meets Sunday, Thursday & Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 31: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m.

Choir Practice.

Friday, Nov. 2: 4:30 - 7 p.m. Fall Dinner.

Sunday, Nov. 4: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. 1st Communion Class.

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 www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 a.m. First three Sundays.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. Mass; 5:30 p.m. No FF for Grades 6-11.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. All Saints Day Mass @ OLL; 10:30 a.m. Communion Service at Willow Ridge; 6 p.m. All Saints Day Mass @ SJ; 7 p.m. GriefShare Meeting.

Friday, Nov. 2: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Saturday, Nov. 3: 2:30 p.m. Little Flowers Girls Group; 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, Nov. 4: Daylight Savings Time; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Northwest Homeless Shelters Chili Feed.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: 6 p.m. RCIA. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 31: Pastor on Vacation.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 31: Pastor on Vacation.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.

Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

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. 31: No JAM or Confirmation.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, Nov. 3: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Trinity Bazaar.

Sunday, Nov. 4: All Saints Sunday; 8 a.m. Trinity Worship; 9:30 a.m. Deronda Worship; 11 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northwoods Chili Feed at St. Joseph.

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 31: 5:30 p.m. All Church Supper; 6 p.m.

Trunk or Treat; 6 p.m. Adult Study; 7 p.m. Worship Practice T-1.

Thursday, Nov. 1: 9:30 a.m. Mission Stitchers @ Ridgeview with Potluck Lunch.

Friday, Nov. 2: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Lake Pepin Nerf War. Saturday, Nov. 3: 9 a.m. Skit Rehearsal.

Sunday, Nov. 4: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Practice T-1; 10 a.m. Worship Service with Communion; Choir Practice After Service.

Tuesday, Nov. 13: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 6:30 p.m.

Little Lambs Committee Meeting; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

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. 31: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; No Confirmation.

Sunday, Nov. 4: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Coffee Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:30 a.m.

Youth Hosted Harvest Festival.

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.

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

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OBITUARIES

Mara Natha Marshaw (Matheson) Mara Natha Marshaw (Matheson), age 45, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2018 at Golden Age Manor in A Amery, WI. Mara was born M March 28, 1973 in Conrad, M Montana to Harvey and A Amy Matheson.

At age 3, Mara developed lleukemia, and after two y years of intensive treatm ment, the leukemia went iinto remission. As a result o of the radiation therapy iin the 1970s, Mara began d developing meningiomas ((tumors in the lining of the brain) in 2006. In the coming years, Mara had over 10 brain surgeries to remove the tumors when they grew too big. Due to complications they were unable to keep operating, but the tumors continued to grow, finally taking her life.

Mara’s first true passion was Christ, she was never afraid to share the story of salvation. Mara was also always willing to joyfully help others in times of need and worked hard every day she could. Mara married Shawn Marshaw, and lived in Shakopee, MN. Their daughter Bethany was born in 1994.

She is survived by her daughter, Bethany Jo, Shawn, Harvey and Amy Matheson, sister Carita Hamilton, brother Jeffrey, and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Rae and both sets of grandparents.

A celebration of Mara's life will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 3, 2018 Amery Free Lutheran Church. There will be a visitation on Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. A private family interment will take place at a later date in Conrad, Montana. To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite. com Arrangements were made with the Williamson ~ White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph Yeske Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph Yeske age 82, of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at his home.

Larry was born on July 55, 1936 in Turtle Lake, W Wisconsin on the family ffarm. On November 17, 11962 Larry was married tto Caroline Kruse in St. P Paul, Minnesota and to this u union 4 children were born.

L Larry was a truck driver ffor Goodwill for many years b before moving to Wisconsin a and starting his own Dairy F Farm. After they sold the cows they raised Turkey for 25 years. Larry loved to tinker and was known to many as being a perfectionist. In his free time he enjoyed going fishing as long as the fish were biting!

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Caroline; 2 sons, Mike (Jayna) Yeske and Rawson (Michelle) Yeske; 2 daughters, Wanda (Larry) Thompson and Angie (Mike) Bates; 10 grandchildren, Matthew, Brian, Stacia, Sarah, Saundra, Kevin, Shane, Emmy, Charlotte and Katelyn; 2 great- grand-children; a brother, Steve Yeske and a cousin, David Yeske. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Jeremy Dean Johnson

Catherine A. “Catie” Elsmore

Jeremy Dean Johnson, age 42, of Duluth, MN passed away suddenly at St. Mary’s Hospital Essential Health in Duluth after a long battle with Leukemia.

He fought his illness with strong faith and a brave d demeanor.

He remained p positive through it all.

J Jeremy was born March 3 1 1976 in Amery, Wisconsin t Jaims Glenn and Judith to ( (Fougner) Johnson. He was b baptized and confirmed at B Balsam Lutheran Church r rural Amery. Jeremy e enjoyed growing up on the f farm.

He joined tiger cubs i second grade and continin u to enjoy scouting until ued he reached the rank of Eagle Scout. He loved to sing and play guitar and was a participant in numerous choral groups during High School and college. Jeremy enjoyed traveling with the choirs and Boy Scouts.

Jeremy graduated in 1995 from Amery High School and attended Viterbo College. He met his forever love Jessica Skadsberg on a blind date in 2001 and they married in August of 2004. Jeremy loved his wife Jessica and children Ian and Miriam fiercely and enjoyed their time together. Jeremy truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures – chatting and spending time with friends and family. Jeremy had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. He made so many friends while working at Best Buy and the Duluth Transit Authority.

Jeremy is survived by his loving wife, Jessica (Skadsberg) Johnson and his children Ian and Miriam Johnson. Sister, Joana and niece Neeve; Mother in law, Dorene (Neveau) Skadsberg; a sister in law, Cassandra (Ronald) Soderlund, Thomas & Cameron.

Mother, Judy (Fougner) (Johnson) Sanders and step father Eldon Sanders; step siblings, Todd, Mike & Theresa Sanders. Father; Jaims Glenn Johnson and Stepmother Marsha Johnson and step siblings, Corey & Jeannie and very special cousin, Barb Friese.

Two celebrations of Jeremy’s life will be held.

Visitation will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery on Friday, Nov. 2 2018 from 4 – 7 pm.

Another will be held in Duluth at the Rice Lake Fire Department 4051 Martin Rd. Duluth, MN 55803 on Nov. 9, 2018 from 4 – 7 pm. After the visitation we will be having one last beer with Jeremy at the Other Place Bar and Grill, 3926 E. Calvary Rd. Duluth, Minnesota 55803 at 7pm.

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.

Catherine A. “Catie” Elsmore, age 36 of Clear Lake, WI, died on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN after a courageous battle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer Catherine Ann Elsmore w was born on April 10, 1982, iin Stillwater MN the daughtter of Timothy & Carol (Fostter) Donovan. She grew up iin the Stillwater area and g graduated from High School tthere in 2000.

Catie came to Clear Lake, W WI in 2006. She was marrried to Matthew Elsmore at tthe Sandbar Station in St. C Croix Falls on June 11, 2016.

Together they made their home in Clear Lake where they raised two sons, Aiden & Jordan.

Catie was known for her passion to put others first and had an empathetic and spiritual connection to animals. She had an adventurous personality, an infectious smile and laugh, and could be considered a “professional conversationalist”. Catie loved camping, traveling, and baking cookies. She also had a love of animals and was an experienced equestrian.

Catie especially loved her family, putting them first and was always a role model to her boys. In 2017, Catie committed her life to Christ with baptism and was an active member of Grace Community Church in Turtle Lake, WI. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and all those that knew her.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Carol Donovan.

She is survived by her husband, Matthew Elsmore (Clear Lake, WI); sons, Aiden Donovan (Clear Lake, WI) and Jordan Craige (Clear Lake, WI); father, Timothy Donovan (Custer, SD); and sister, Christine Donovan (Denver, CO).

A memorial service for Catie will be Saturday November 3, 2018 at the Grace Community Church in Turtle Lake, WI with Pastor Ken Mandley & Pastor Jason Buck. Visitation will be Saturday November 3, 2018 from 10—11am at the Grace Community Church in Turtle Lake, WI. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, WI In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials.

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

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Dan Lien Dan Lien, age 75, of Amery, WI, died on Monday, October 29, 2019 at his home in Amery.

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Q. Are you an expert in your field?

Would you like to share your knowledge with others?

A. Call the Amery Free Press. You could be one of next month’s experts. Look for our next page published in the October 30 newspaper.

To pose a question for one of our experts, send a letter to: The Amery Free Press, PO Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 or email Pam at phumpal@theameryfreepress.com AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE

Q. When is the best time to buy a vehicle?

A.

When people think of timing, they often think of phrases like ‘Auto Natalie Keller Show’ or ‘Model Year End’. At Amery Chevrolet feel there is an all-together Internet Manager different concept of timing that is far more important: The timing in your ownership. It is far more beneficial to look at what is happening with your current vehicle as you begin to consider its future replacement. Think about the things that are important to you.

• Is the protection of warranty important to you? If you are nearing the end of your warranty coverage and you enjoy the peace of mind warranty offers; perhaps it is time to purchase or enjoy worry-free leasing. Call us to explain how our Lifetime Warranty works for both new & used vehicles.

• Is technology important to you? Even upgrading your vehicle a few model years will allow you to have some of the newest technologies out there.

• Are you noticing a trend of repeatedly sinking money into your vehicle? Beyond oil changes and manufacturers recommended services, if you feel that you are continuously DUMPING MONEY INTO your car, perhaps you should look at applying that money towards something more reliable. Many people feel a car payment is just not feasible, but some of those same people will spend a couple hundred to a couple thousand throughout the year on repairs. If you could consolidate that money spent into a stable monthly payment, you could save yourself a lot of stress.

Putting all this into perspective, the best time to buy is what is right for you. Here at Amery Chevrolet, we will work with you to get you the best price whether it be morning or night, beginning of the month or end of the month, we want to educate you and make certain you are completely satisfied.

TAX ADVICE

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Q. What is an S-Corporation?

A. An S-Corporation is a wonderful entity

Q. Would consolidating accounts lead to a

that is beneficial to many individuals and organizations that make money. How much money? Let’s discuss your threshold.

clear financial strategy?

Dirk Prindle

Can I change to an S-Corporation from my Schedule C? Absolutely. Can I change from my Partnership or C-Corporation?

Absolutely. But we will need to discuss how this occurs as each change is different.

Why would I want to be an S-Corporation? Do you hate paying Self-Employment taxes or do you hate paying the higher C-Corporation rates? These are just two reasons for us to sit down and discuss the opportunity an S-Corporation may provide to you!

Please call CarlsonSV at 715-268-7999 for further details.

301 Keller Ave. S Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7999

INSURANCE ADVICE

Q. Is it important to let my agent know if I

have reroofed my home or buildings?

Erik Hellie A. Many insurance carriers are now using Insurance Agent

age of your shingles as a rating factor.

Sometimes age even affects coverage. You would be wise to update any renovations, especially roof renovations to your insurance agent.

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE checked by a chiropractor?

A. The journey into the world is tough

Jacqueline Peterson, D.C.

work, often resulting in birth trauma.

Studies have shown that as many as 80% of infants have some sort of nerve dysfunction. Nerve dysfunction from birth trauma looks like: trouble breathing, reflux/frequent spitting up, irritability/colic, difficulty nursing, balance issues, difficulty sleeping, and delayed developmental milestones. It is especially important to get your child checked after birth because 65% of neurological development happens in your child’s first year.

Call 715-268-7500 to have your child checked.

Toftness Chiropractic Move better. Feel better. Live better.

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Q. I have areas in my house that

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are not getting the WIFI signal.

How can this be fixed?

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First of all, make sure that your router is placed in a central location in your house. Also, stay away from thick walls and do not place the router on the floor.

If you are still having issues with WIFI coverage we now have Whole Home WIFI and Mesh systems that can boost the signal throughout your whole house. Call us for more information 715-268-7101.

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REAL ESTATE ADVICE

Q. Why is it important for infants to be

A.

Over time, you may pick up a variety of financial accounts from a variety of sources. You might own a Ryan Collins few IRAs, a couple of 401(k) plans and a scattershot of Financial Advisor stocks and other investments. But you might be better off by consolidating these accounts with one provider.

For one thing, owning multiple accounts can add up to multiple fees and a lot of paperwork. You could even lose track of some of these accounts.

Consolidating your financial accounts may help you avoid these issues. But just as important, consolidation can enable you to follow a centralized, unifying investment strategy. With all your accounts in one place, you’ll find it easier to keep the big picture in mind and make the right moves with your investments.

Plus, with a consolidated investment platform, you can see that the impact of a loss may be small relative to the rest of your holdings - and this awareness may help you avoid mistakes, such as selling investments that are still useful.

Think carefully about bringing everything together - you may find that there’s strength in unity.

with home values and expectations. Make sure your Tom Hartmann Realtor has a good marketing strategy and that your REALTOR® home is listed in the area MLS Online listings. Since the majority of buyers will find your property online before they view in person, your online first impression is critical.

Your home should also have curb appeal, so tidy up the lawn, garden, pet area, and plant some flowers. Home sellers should keep their home uncluttered and put away any toys, clothes or food.

• Keep it clean and make any necessary repairs • Keep it neutral – avoid distracting colors and personal accessories • Keep it inviting by placing fresh flowers in the home • Keep it light and bright by leaving curtains and blinds open to allow the sunshine in For more selling tips, I invite you to reach me at my Century 21 Affiliated office in Amery at 715.222.1752.

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A. Dental sealants are a resin coating that covers the

pits and grooves of the biting surface of a tooth. They help to prevent cavities from forming on the biting surface, as well as help provide continued fluoride release to protect other teeth nearby. Sealants are an easy and inexpensive way to help prevent cavities for both children and adults. For a limited time, we will be offering “Buy one sealant, get one free!” Call 715-268-2103 to schedule. &%(% G^kZg EaVXZ 9g^kZ ED 7dm &%+! 6bZgn! L> *)%%& E]dcZ ,&*"'+-"'&%( lll#g^kZg"eaVXZ"YZciVa#Xdb

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Q. What is the connection between diabetes and chronic wounds?

A. Diabetes is a major cause of chronic

Michael J. Melby wounds. It can cause nerve damage – Wound Healing (neuropathy) and peripheral arterial disease; Center Medical both of which can lead to wounds that Director won’t heal. Diabetes is also a growing health concern. Within a 30 mile radius of Amery, about 21,000 people are living with diabetes and about 25 percent will develop a chronic ulcer – that’s 5,200 people. Fifteen percent of that group will experience an amputation, which means 788 people within 30 miles of Amery will experience an amputation due to diabetes. We want to prevent that from happening. If you have a chronic diabetic wound, call the Wound Healing Center at 715-268-0175. No physician referral necessary.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Experience is the name so m many people give to their mistakes. ((F. Scott Fitzgerald) Carolyn C l Lumsden L d 715-483-9738

Make this old fashioned bean soup for a hearty meal. Use your crock pot or simmer on your stove burner.

1 c. chopped pecans Sprinkle the pecan mixture on top of the sweet potato mixture.

Bake at 350˚ for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 4-6.

COLLECTING DONATIONS

Cranberries are popular in the fall but they are eaten all year around. This cake will become a favorite.

OLD FASHIONED BEAN SOUP CRANBERRY BUNDT CAKE Soak overnight, then drain and rinse: 1 pound dry navy beans Put in 1 pound cooked meaty ham bone or ham pieces into crock pot or soup kettle.

Add and cook on Low 10-12 hours or on High for 5-6 hours: the soaked beans 1 quart water salt and pepper to taste 1/2 c. chopped celery 1 chopped onion Serves around 8.

This makes a nutritious casserole and most people will like it.

TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE Cook according to directions on package and drain: 1 pkg. (14 oz.) noodles Cook 2 eggs until hard-boiled.

Combine: the cooked noodles the hard-boiled eggs, chopped 2 c. frozen peas 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup 3 cans (5 oz. ea.) tuna, drained Put into 3 quart casserole.

Sprinkle on top: 1/2 browned bread crumbs Bake at 350˚ for about 40 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Serves 4-6.

If you don’t have a favorite recipe for chow mein hot dish, maybe you’d like to try this one.

CHOW MEIN HOT DISH

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE Cook and mash enough sweet potatoes to make 4-1/2 c. mashed.

Combine in bowl: The mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 c. butter, melted 1/3 c. milk 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 beaten eggs Spread this mixture onto a 9x13” sprayed baking pan.

In smaller bowl, cut together until mixture looks like crumbs: 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. flour 1/3 c. cold butter Add and combine:

Memorial for Catherine Elsmore to be held Nov. 3rd at Grace Community Church.

Pick over, rinse and drain well: 2 c. fresh cranberries Mix with electric mixer for 2 minutes: 1 pkg. (2 layer size) yellow cake mix 1 pkg. (3 oz.) instant vanilla pudding 1/2 c. veg. oil 4 eggs 1 c. warm water Add and combine: 2 c. fresh cranberries, drained Put into a sprayed/greased Bundt or Tube pan and bake at 350˚ for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.

Check after an hour (toothpick test). Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto plate to cool more.

Hint: If you wish, you can add 1/3 c. poppy seeds that has been soaked in a small amount of water for 10 minutes, adding with the cake mix. You could use a vanilla or lemon frosting drizzle on top and let it run down the sides, also, if desired.

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Tips: If you’re wondering about some leftover foods in your refrigerator, use this “If in doubt, throw it out!”

Never thaw meat at room temperature. Even if marinating, marinate in the refrigerator.

Use two different cutting boards. One for raw meat and one for other foods. Be sure to thoroughly wash the one used for raw meat whenever you use it.

BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center St. Croix Falls River Daniel Olson, baby boy, 6 lbs 15 oz, was born October 21 to Samantha Johnson and Dane Olson of Centuria, WI.

Brown in large skillet, stirring occasionally: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 c. chopped onions 2 c. chopped celery Drain but save 2 T. drippings.

Add and combine: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 c. uncooked long-grain regular white rice 2 c. water 1/4 c. soy sauce pepper to taste Put mixture into a 3 quart casserole or roasting pan. Cover and bake at 350˚ for 2 hours. Serves 4-6.

Sweet potatoes are becoming so popular. They are used in so many ways now. This casserole is just one way.

for Clear Lake local Matt Elsmore and his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Check out our GoFundMe page under Catie’s Great Battle to hear their story.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR October 31 - November 10

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Halloween 8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* Mrs. Aman’s Class Visiting* 12:30 pm Bridge* 1 pm Cribbage*

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool* 12:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting and Hand & Foot* 6 pm Duplicate Bridge*

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Mah-Jong and Silver Foxes* 12 pm Bridge*

10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meeting in the Sun Porch

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8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* 12:30 pm Bridge*

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Cardinal LG - Amery donates $1,500 to the Amery Community Center The Tom Brekke Memorial Oktoberfest was held on Saturday, October 13th at the Amery Area Community Center. The Oktoberfest event has been held annually to help raise funds for the Center, which provides services, and activities to young and old alike.

Tom Brekke was a well-loved employee at the center at the time of his death in March of 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Tom touched many lives with his caring heart, and that caring continues at the Center as they serve our community. Cardinal LG, where Tom’s widow Jeannine is employed has helped spon-

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Night Journey

How’s Life in October October 30, 2018

In filmy filter of misty high sky clouds, the moon, full blown, begins its lingering descent.

From its burnt orange rise like a glowing globe, expanding from a linear gleam to half a sphere Dominating the horizon, dwarfing sun-tinged wisps, she commences her high trek across the sky.

Then, through the night, changed from orange to silver bright, beams on sparkling dew, like jewels on twig and grass’s blade.

Lighting wisps of fog like rivers of luminous flow, its glow back-lighting the silhouettes of boughs near bare, bereft of all but flutter of late-leaving leaves, dawdling, tenaciously clutching summer’s life.

Again, horizon silhouettes low brush and craggy pines, as the fading moon gives place to cloudy dawn.

Was yesterday, with sun, breeze and brightness in command, only a transient phase, perennial shutting down?

So, lingering leaves, lighted by the moons soft beams, give way so soon to pristine, white, sparkling snow, risky and unyielding ice, beneath our feet, mandating clear eyed caution in our steps.

Just hold the mellow moon a little while, though not within our grasp to keep it just this span.

It’s within our heart and mind we hold, the commanding, fascinating, gentle, moon-filled night.

Hoping it may be when seasons turn again, that God, who paints and tends the beauty there, grant us, if in His best for us, we’ll share that moon, the wonder not outgrown as harvest and night remain.

Carol Morfitt Welch October 2018 © also a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

Listen to leaves flutter around and blow Shapes, sizes forms of natures all out beauty Eons with centuries past soon barren trees know Across the world and many a nation too.

Miles upon miles God’s awesome colors glow It’s fall season many treasured things new On an energetic artist unique work’o’show Just cheerful thoughts this fall young or old.

Oh! how is life in October altogether for you Moon beams shine bright on clear nights too You can enjoy a walk by the river a spell Or mention to a neighbor swans see close by.

Remember reach out say thanks what God has made All things he done countless orders and of ways Seen our October to be a variety of patterns in laid Even Angels will be excited to sing for us.

By Al Tosland

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga for Addition Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Old Chapel, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, 7 p.m., Tuesdays

Call Nicole at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 or email ngagner@theameryfreepress.com with corrections or additions to the Self Help Groups listings

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Oct. 31— Breakfast in all buildings: Frittata Wrap, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Goldfish Graham, Pear Slices.

Lien Elementary lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Cooked Carrot Coins, Candy Corn Fruit Cup, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

Intermediate lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Tender Wrap, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Candy Corn Fruit Cup, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Chicken Tender Wrap, Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Candy Corn Fruit Cup, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Sweet & Sour.

High school lunch: Chicken Tender Wrap-HS, Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Candy Corn Fruit Cup, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Thursday, Nov. 1— Breakfast in all buildings: Cinnamon Waffles, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, String Cheese, Pineapple Chunks.

Lien Elementary lunch: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

High school lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Tomato Soup, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly

Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Friday, Nov. 2— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini French Toast, Ultimate Breakfast Round - Chocolate Chip, UBR, Cereal, Goldfish Graham, Peaches.

Lien Elementary lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Meatball Sub, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Meatball Sub, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

High school lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Meatball Sub, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Monday, Nov. 5–– Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Cinnis, Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Goldfish Graham.

Lien Elementary lunch: Italian Dunker, Marinara Sauce, Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Ham & Cheese Sandwich.

Intermediate lunch: Italian Dunker, Marinara Sauce, Warrior Burger, Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Italian Dunker, Marinara Sauce, Warrior Burger, Peas & Carrots, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Mandarin Oranges, Ham & Cheese Sandwich.

High school lunch: Italian Dunker, Marinara Sauce, Warrior Burger, Peas & Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Gar-

den Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Tuesday, Nov. 6— Breakfast in all buildings: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese, Lumberjack, Cereal, String Cheese, Mandarin Oranges.

Lien Elementary lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Pears, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Intermediate lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Brown Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Pears, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Middle school lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Egg Roll, Brown Rice, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Pear Slices, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chocolate Chip Cookie.

High school lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Pear Slices, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, Oct. 31— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Yogurt or Sausage & Cheese Sandwich, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Taco in a Bag or Soft-Shell Taco, Fixings, Refried Beans, Grapes, Slushie Fruit Cup, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Muffin Nutri Grain Bar, “Gripz� Graham Crackers, Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich*, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Tacos or Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fixings, Refried Beans, Pineapple Tidbits, Grapes, Milk Choice, Slushie Fruit Cup. Thursday, Nov. 1—

Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers or Pancakes With Syrup, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Pizza Sticks Or Italian Flatbread, Spaghetti Sauce, Corn, Sliced Pears, Garden Salad Bar, Cookie, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt Parfait, Pop Tart, Mini Donuts, Muffin, Sausage Links.

High school lunch: Pizza Sticks Or Italian Flatbread Or BBQ Pork Sandwich, Steamed Corn, Garden Salad, Apples, Cookie, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice.

Friday, Nov. 2— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich Or Warrior Burger, French Fries, Carrots With Dip, Applesauce, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Oatmeal Bar, Cinnamon Roll, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich Or Warrior Burger, Potato Wedges/Cheese Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, Milk.

Monday, Nov. 5—No School Tuesday, Nov. 6— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Sausage Pizza, Graham Crackers, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: PB & J “Uncrustable� Or Goldfish & Cheese Stick, Vegetables With Dip, Yogurt Cup, Crackers, Chicken Noodle Soup, Strawberries, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Mini Cinni, Scooby Bone Crackers, Muffin, Cream Cheese Bagel, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Garlic Cheese French Bread Or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetables With Dip, Marinara Sauce, Applesauce, Crackers, Sliced Peaches, Milk.

You and Your Family Genealogy – Where Do I Start?

On October 20th, the Amery Area Historical Society presented “An Introduction to Genealogy, A Beginners Guide� for individuals with little to no experience with genealogy. Attendees were given a research roadmap to follow along with forms to fill out family names and resources to insure success as they begin the journey to find their family ancestors and stories.

The Amery Area Public Library staff gave attendees a tour of the many genealogical resources available at the library. These resources include books, computer access, and a scanner to help preserve documents and old photos.

The Amery Area Historical Society and the Amery Area Public Library have copies of local family trees

Amery Free Press can fax your documents for you!

in their collections. If you have done your family tree and are willing to share them, please submit copies to either or both organizations. These are such a treasure and an excellent way to preserve and educate others on the history of our community.

The next presentation in this series is November 17: Using DNA to Build Your Family Tree will be held in the Burman Room at the Amery Area Public Library from 10 - Noon. An open house will be held in the history room following the program from noon – 2 pm.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Kids' Yoga: Wednesdays (10-10:30 am). Calming, easy yoga for kids! Kids and caregivers should dress for movement.

Family Storytime: Wednesdays (10:35-11:15 am). Books, songs, movement activities, and a craft!

Come on in and join the fun!

STEAM Tuesdays: Nov. 6 (3:45-4:45 pm). Kids in grades 1-5 can blow off some steam at the library. Projects will rotate monthly between various STEAM activities. Registration is requested for this event (call or register through the Kids page on our website).

Teen Advisory Board (TAB): Friday, Nov. 2 (4-5 pm). Talk about books you're reading, share your ideas for future teen & kids events, and more.

We'll also have snacks.

Teens@4: Tuesday, Nov. 20 (4-5/5:30 pm). Teens are invited to hang out and play a game, whip up something tasty, or make a craft. Activity will change monthly, but we'll always have snacks! In November, we'll be decorating cookies and creating our own comics or playing a board game. Registration is requested for this event (call or register through the Teen

page on our website).

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.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for November is Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance.

Books and Brews: Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, November 1st from 6-8 pm to discuss our most recent book selections: "The Bohemian Flats" by Mary Relindes Ellis or "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline. We have a large group so we'll break into smaller subgroups and spend a lovely fall evening enjoying food, drink, and books!

Let's Talk About Medicines: Join us at the Amery Community Center on Tuesday, November 6th, 10 AM. This is a FREE workshop on understanding prescription labels.

Each participant gets a workbook and a pillbox organizer to take home. REG-

ISTRATION REQUIRED, simply stop by the library or call us at 715-268-9340.

This workshop is the first in our new Wellness Series, "Healthy, Wealthy and Wise"!

Author Visit-Cher Lindberg: Local author Cher Lindberg will be at the library on Saturday, November 10th at 10:30 AM. She will talk about her book, Trea$ure Your Life. Join us for an informative and inspirational morning!

Third Thursday Crafting: Winter and Holiday Crafts with Books!

Join us on Thursday, November 15th from 5:30-6 pm to make Book Page Ornaments or Paperback Trees. Visit our website to view the crafts and to sign up for this free program!

Using DNA to Build your Family Tree: Saturday, November 17th from 10 AM to noon! Join members of the Amery Area Historical Society to learn how you can uncover the roots of your Family History using DNA. No registration required.

brary” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, November 3rd from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

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Carlson finishes 99th at State Cross Country meet

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Andrew Carlson wrapped up his junior cross country season, representing the Amery Warriors at the WIAA Division 2 Boys Cross Country State Championships at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 27.

Finishing 99th of 152 runners, Carlson steadily worked his way up in the field - from 126th place at the one mile mark to 111th at the two mile mark to his No. 99 spot with a final time of 17:54.5.

Andrew Carlson was the final runner with a double-digit finishing position in the boys Division 2 event.

The Amery junior finished in 17:54.5 to place 99th overall and less than 35 seconds from a top-50 finish. Carlson steadily improved his position through the race, going from 126th after the first mile to 111th just beyond the midway point. His final-mile time of 6:24 allowed him to gain another dozen spots before crossing the finish line.

This was a satisfactory result for the coach, considering the runner was recovering from offseason surgery.

“For him to run under 18 minutes as a junior, that’s impressive,” Amery coach Paul Enslin said. “He had to take

time off of training (for surgery), but then halfway through the season he kept working and his times just kept cutting down.”

Claiming the individual state title was East Troy senior Henry Chapman who finished more than 12 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor with a time of 15:59.3.

Valders was the team champion.

Team Scores Valders 98, Notre Dame 114, East Troy 138, Wisconsin Lutheran 157, McFarland 158, Jefferson 167, Shorewood 172, La Crosse Logan 207, Platteville 215, Grafton 253, Freedom 268, Winneconne 289, Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau 302, Osceola 311, New London 314, St. Croix Central 325

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Andrew Carlson represented Amery at the State Cross Country Meet. Carlson, a junior, placed 99th.

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Warrior volleyball battles injury, falls to Bloomer Granica with 11 each. Hannah VanSomeren and Drew Granica each tallied 21 assists.

Ella Schmidt, Abby Schmidt, Waalen and VanSomeren each recorded one ace.

“I am very impressed and proud of our team this season,” Markee said. “They improved in not only their volleyball skills and awareness, but also their mental toughness. After a loss at the end of the regular season, as tournaments started, they dug in and stood their ground, going after every point and every ball which game us the opportunities we had.

Throughout the season they have played hard, made great decisions and increasingly taken ownership of their team. ... This team has every right to be proud of their great season.”

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery High volleyball season came to a close Oct 25 with a 2-3 loss to Heart O’North Conference Champion Bloomer in a WIAA Division 2 sectional.

“While we kept our hitting errors down, Bloomer played great defense to cover the holes we hit, and we had too many serving errors throughout the match to overcome,” said Amery Coach Lisa Markee.

Amery won the first set by a score of 25-20 after facing a 16-18 deficit. However, the Warriors fell behind 1-8 to start the second set and never recovered, suffering a 7-25 loss.

“Injury in set 2 had us struggling,” Markee said.

Those struggles carried over into the third set as Amery never led, losing 19-25.

The Warriors fought back mentally and regrouped for to lead the entire fourth set and pick up a 25-23 win, but Bloomer rebounded in the fifth set to win 15-8.

Mariah Waalen finished with a team-high 13 kills, followed

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Teammates Hannah VanSomeren (10), Madelyn Granica(22), Abby Schmidt(20), Mariah Waalen(19), Ella Schmidt(18) and Drew Granica(16), celebrate winning match number four after fighting back against Bloomer.

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The Clayton volleyball team celebrates after winning their Sectional Final. The team begins tournament play Friday.

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Jaedyn Bussewitz collects one of her kills on the night

Bears punch sixth straight ticket to state tourney

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Clayton’s top-ranked Division 4 volleyball team took care of business on Oct. 27, defeating Indianhead Conference champion Washburn, 3-1, in the WIAA Sectional final to earn a chance to defend its 2017 state title in its sixth straight state tournament appearance.

The match featured set scores of 25-15,

26-24, 16-25 and 25-13.

This Friday, the Bears (28-3) take on undefeated and second-ranked River Ridge (24-0) in a state semifinal match.

This marks Clayton’s 10th state tournament appearance and River Ridge’s first ever state tournament berth. The winner of that match plays the winner of fourth-ranked Newman Catholic (3112) and third-ranked Catholic Central (37-7) on Saturday at 9 a.m.

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Alison Leslie serving up an ace.

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Warriors weather Eagle attack

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No stranger to surviving tough contests, the Amery boys’ soccer team emerged from Thursday’s WIAA Division 4 sectional semifinal with a 4-1 victory over Great Northern Conference Champion Northland Pines (16-2).

“The game was so fast that it was a blur,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis, admitting that the pace fit into his team’s strategy of pressuring everything to “disrupt the flow of the game for the Eagles.”

That plan didn’t work out well for the Warriors in the early going as Northland Pines netted the game’s first goal on a hard direct kick.

Amery, however, responded in the 27th minute with junior Nick Erickson’s first varsity goal, which came off a pass from Dylan Eiynck.

“Every game is different, and we can go back and identify a player that steps up big in each game. Coach Karis said. “Nick has done this throughout the season by reading the game well and putting himself in the right spots on the field.”

Team scoring leader Galen Coy posted the go-ahead goal with less than 2 minutes remaining in the first half on a direct kick.

“The wall set up by the Eagles came apart on a distraction run by Alexis Castorena Gonsalez,” Karis said. “That goal was critical for carrying momentum into the half.”

In a balanced game that featured numerous Eagle attacks and corner kicks, Amery’s Andrew Prindle was critical in keeping the Eagles at bay when he cleared out a ball that was heading for the back of the net on a corner kick. Playing his position well on the near post, Prindle came out to the ball and headed it away.

“Players on this team are gritty and do things well that do not always show up in the box scores,” Karis said.

Senior Dylan Eiynck broke the game open in the 65th minute with what coach Karis described as “an amazing run off the ball” which got him on the end of a pass from Prindle.

Galen Coy added an insurance goal shortly thereafter.

“The relentless pressure applied by the Warriors definitely showed more of an impact in the second half,” Coach Karis said.

Mason Helbig finished with five saves and “did a great job of coming off his line to get to through balls,” according to Karis.

The Warriors outshot Northland Pines 14-6, while the Eagles had a 7-5 corner kick advantage.

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Senior Captain Mason Bosley (#12) goes up high to clear the ball. Also involved in the play: #9 Dylan Eiynck, #15 Dayton White, #3 Andrew Prindle, #11 Alexis Castorena-Gonsalez and Goalkeeper Mason Helbig.

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Senior Captain Alexis Castorena-Gonsalez beats the defender to the ball to gain possession.

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Senior Captain Galen Coy looking for an opportunity to turn the ball inside. Galen scored two goals in the win over Northland Pines.

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Junior Nick Erickson brings the ball around the Northland Pines defender. Nick Erickson scored his first Varsity goal against Northland Pines to tie the game at 1-1.

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Krier places 88th at State ABOVE THE FOLD MEDIA FOR THE FREE PRESS

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – If anything was a challenge for Natalie Kreier, it was the topography.

Following Saturday’s WIAA Division 3 girls cross country state final, the Clear Lake junior can confirm that The Ridges Golf Course certainly is not level. The lesson was made possible with her finish in an 8th-place finish in the sectional at Boyceville a week earlier, providing her first state-final appearance.

While Kreier didn’t pass packs of runners to improve her position in Saturday’s final, she did maintain a steady pace and finished 88th overall in Division 3. She began the race in 85th and advanced to 75th by the end of the first mile before eventually finishing closer to her starting position.

Kreier said the biggest lesson from her state-final appearance was the transition from courses run during conference competition and the one in Wisconsin Rapids.

“The toughest part was just running the hills, because we come from a place that’s really flat,” she said. “We have a few hills, but for the most part you just do sprints and try to get your lungs ready.”

Kreier said she concentrated mostly on her finishing time rather than finishing position.

The top objective was to improve upon the personal-best time she notched in the sectional – 21 minutes, 23.8 seconds.

However, those course challenges pushed her time back to 21:55.2. Had she matched or improved upon her sectional time, Kreier would have finished somewhere in the 60s.

“I was mainly going for time today,” she said.

“I was trying to hit the (personal record); sadly, I wasn’t able to. But I hope to get it next year; I’m hoping to break 20 (minutes).”

Kreier also has another hope for Clear Lake.

Due to being one runner shy of submitting a team score in the section-

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Alex St. John Natalie Krier placed 88th at the State Cross Country meet.

al, Clear Lake had no chance to advance as a team. Whether or not the Warriors have a full team for her senior season, Kreier would prefer to not be the lone team member to make the state-final trip next year.

“I would love to get a few more teammates that qualify for state next year so we can go as a team,” she said.

Edgar’s Marissa Ellenbecker won the individual Division 3 title in 19:06.4 while Lancaster won the team title with 74 points. Auburndale (91) was second, followed by a 3rd-place tie between Dodgeland (147) and Rosholt (147).

Stewart receives award Madison, Wis. (blugolds.com) – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Molly Stewart (Sr. Amery, WI) has been selected the recipient of the 2018 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Judy Kruckman Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete Award.

A senior from Amery, Wis., Stewart boasts a 4.00 grade point average and is majoring in kinesiology. She is a three-time Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar-Athlete and a two-time member of the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll.

Stewart has been recognized on UW-Eau Claire’s Dean’s List and received an academic scholarship for Academic Excellence in 2018.

Stewart placed third at No. 3 singles and second at No. 2 doubles to help UW-Eau Claire to a thirdplace finish at this year’s WIAC championship. She is a two-time All-WIAC second team selection in singles competition. Her first honor coming in 2016 at No. 4 singles and the second at No. 2 singles a year ago. A team captain the past two seasons, her career record is 48-15 in singles and 47-17 in doubles events. Stewart earned her team’s Player of the Year award for the 2017-18 season. In 2016-17, she was elected UW-Eau Claire’s Most Improved Player.

She is a member of UW-Eau Claire’s PT and Kinesiology Club, as well as Athletes in Action. Stewart has volunteered in the community by assisting a quadriplegic individual with exercises and has worked as a teaching assistant.

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Also nominated for this year’s scholar-athlete award were: UW-Oshkosh’s Hannah Peters (Sr., Hubertus, Wis./Hartford); UW-River Falls’ Karli Helland (Sr., Menomonie, Wis.); and UW-Stout’s Linsey Thisius (Sr., Wells, Minn./ United South Central).

The WIAC Scholar-Athlete Award is named after Judy Kruckman, who served as Assistant Commissioner for the WIAC from 1996-98. Prior to this appointment, she was Commissioner of the Wisconsin Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WWIAC) from October, 1984 - September, 1996. Kruckman was the wom-

en’s athletics director at UW-Eau Claire from 1974-84, and one of the original representatives to the WWIAC when it formed in 1971.

In order to be nominated for the scholar-athlete award, a student-athlete must have a minimum 3.50 grade point average. In addition, she must be in her last year of competition, or on schedule to graduate this academic year, and have competed for a minimum of two years.

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A team state title wasn’t in the cards.

Clear Lake was among the 16-team field in Saturday’s WIAA Division 3 boys cross country state final at The Ridges Golf Course with a chance to drive back with a trophy. However, Aquinas had everyone else covered.

Aquinas placed four of its five scored runners in the top 25, giving it a total of 90 points and a 21-point cushion over runner-up Rosholt (111) to win the Division 3 crown. Clear Lake finished with 313 points to place 14th in the team standings.

“They went beyond my expectations today,” Clear Lake coach Kristi Niles said. “This is only our second year for the program, so for them to even be here is phenomenal.

“To beat Unity and Grantsburg – the two teams that beat us for the conference title, is great.”

Isaac Pearson led the Warriors with a 71st-place finish in 18 minutes, 1.3 seconds. Alex St. John (18:27) was 95th; Adam Loenser (18:34.5) was 101st; Colton Stahl (18:47.3) was 110th and John Pearson (19:41) was 133rd. Alex Burbach (20:21.7) was 143rd and Ed Carcia (21:15.7) was 149th as Clear Lake’s additional runners.

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Congratulations Amery Warrior Soccer Team WIAA Division 4 Sectional Champions

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Over 7.6 million animals go to shelters every year.

If you’re looking to adopt a new furry friend, take this advice from the shelter pets themselves.

“We’re not here because there’s something wrong with us.” Typically, animals don’t end up in shelters because they have severe medical or behavioral issues. It’s because something changes in an owner’s life that separates them. Their person may not be able to find rental housing that accepts them or that person has had a life change, maybe they have ended up in the hospital or in jail or another reason that they have lost their stable home. All of these things can put the bond between pet owner and pet at risk, but are not things that are directly attributable to something the pet has done. The overwhelming majority of pets in shelters are there because of people problems, not problems they themselves have.

“Our shelters do a lot to make us comfortable but yes, we’re scared.” Imagine taking yourself from the home, people and routine that is very comfortable for you, and all of a sudden, you are moved to a completely different place with all new people, all new animals, all new sights, all new smells, all new sounds…

It can be very disorienting for animals.

“We may be hiding our real personalities.” It’s very important to understand that the animal you see in a shelter most often will blossom when they come out of the shelter. So, if they are outgoing and friendly in the shelter, they’re probably going to be even more so outside when they have routine and confidence and a sense of security. Chances are the animal that looks shy and nervous in the shelter, will become much more secure and comfortable when they are out and become acclimated to a calmer home environment.

“Slow down partner.” When you are meeting a shelter pet, you definitely want to listen to instructions from the staff and take your time with an introduction. It’s like when you meet a new person, you don’t just wrap your arms around them and give them a kiss right on the lips. So you don’t want to do that with a shelter pet either.

“The staff knows me and if I will be a good fit.”

When you go to the shelter, you should really talk to the volunteers and the staff who really know the animal and their personality, because we will emphasize making a good match. We believe the most important thing is finding an appropriate match for the pet, you, your home and lifestyle.

Meeting your new friend at the shelter is an adventure. Each adoption empties a kennel, making room for another pet to be saved. A number of our most excellent cats and kittens have been at the shelter too long. To help find them homes more quickly, their

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Tables are filling up fast for our annual Holiday Bazaar, it will be held on 17th of November! Call Jen at 715-268-6605 or email aaccjen@outlook.com for more information.

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Need a place to rent? Consider the Amery Area Community Center for that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration? We will also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

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Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees.

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

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Tuesday pool winners: October 23rd were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Carl Johnson placed third, Jerry Fisher in fourth and Les Peterson taking the consolation prize.

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Thursday pool player winners on October 25th were Gary Snelling in first, Wendell Anderson in second and Les Peterson took the consolation prize.

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Wii bowling winners on October 17th were Mary Fisher in first, Dave M Olson took second, Carl Johnson in 3rd, and Milt Johnson with the consolation prize

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Bridge winners on Monday October 22nd were Sydney Lund in first and Carlene Swenson in second.

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Bridge winners on Wednesday October 24th were Shirley Stabler in first, Sydney Lund in second and Ruth Ann Riely took third

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adoption fees will be 50% off until they find homes.

Four going on five months old, Brea-Polydactyl Calico, Rookie and Jim Bob-Shorthair Black, Fletcher-Mitted Tuxedo. One year olds, Nellie-Polydactyl Blue Tabby with green eyes, Mindy and Lewis-Mitted Blue Grey, Midnight-Shorthair Black and Rose-Declawed Tabby and White. All of these beautiful cats can be viewed on our web page and at the shelter.

They are waiting to meet you with a promise of 100% unconditional love. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715 268-7387. ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook

Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Community Ed brochures are available at the Amery and Deer Park public libraries and all 4 schools. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220 unless the class description indicates otherwise.

BABYSITTER TRAINING: A fun and important class that provides youth, ages 10-15, with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. The course covers leadership, safety, caregiving, feeding, sleep, and emergencies. Sat, Nov 3 from 9 a - 3:30 p.

Fee $45 pre-register through Community Ed. Class limit - register early.

THE JAMESTOWN STORY: In April, 1607, one hundred forty English Colonists aboard three ships - the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Deliverance - landed at Jamestown, VA. By the following spring, only sixty remained alive. Explore this great story Nov 5 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $12 per person.

Pre-register with Comm Ed. MICROSOFT EXCEL INTERMEDIATE: Are you ready for the next level of Excel? Dig into more advanced functions and formulas including date and finance functions. Explore charts, pivot tables, customized formatting, and protecting your work. Work with multiple workbooks and named ranges.

Nov 6, 8 & 13 from 6-8 p. Fee $24.63 or Sr Fee (62+ as of 8/28/2018) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class #66267 LEARN TO SEW: Let’s sew a great pair of PJ pants together. Learn in a non-threatening, fun sewing class for beginners. Not only will you learn the basics of sewing, but you will go home with a pair of finished pajama pants.

Nov 6 & 8 from 6-8 p. Fee $19 to Comm Ed, pre-register. Supply fee to instructor at class. Contact Comm Ed for supply fee details.

BATH & BODY WORKSHOP: Join Terri from Crescent Moon Candles & Bath for a fun evening workshop where you will indulge your senses and create your own pampering bath teas, salts, lo-

tion bars and some other little goodies!

These would be great gifts for family and friends . . . or to keep for yourself!

Nov 8 from 6-8 p. Fee $19, pre-register

by Nov 1. Supply fee $15 to instructor at class.

MOSAIC ART MIRROR OR SIGN: Fun and easy, even for the most art-challenged, and your artwork would make a perfect gift. Mirrors are 15” with plenty of space to get creative or choose from a variety of wooden bases for a sign. Glass will be pre-cut, the instructors will have a variety of fonts and patterns, or you can bring your own ideas. Two-night class, Nov 20 & 27 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $35 to Community Ed, pre-register. Materials fee to pay instructor at class: $30/mirror or $20$35/sign depending on size. Pre-register with Community Ed. SNOWMOBILE SAFETY – DNR: Any person born on or after 1/1/1985 must have completed a snowmobile safety class to operate a snowmobile in WI. Ages 11+ can take the class, but the certificate is not valid until age 12.

Must attend all 3 classes Nov 26, 27 & 29 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10; pre-register with Community Ed. GOT VENISON? Learn to Make Sausage and Jerky: Join Farm Table and Amery Community Ed to learn how to make your own sausage and jerky. It’ll be fun, it’ll be tasty, and it’ll be helpful! We’ll cover the basics and share our best tips. Dec 2 from 1-4 p.

Fee $30, pre-register with Farm Table 715-268-4500 ATV SAFETY: DNR All ATVers who ride on public riding areas and born on or after 1/1/88 must have completed a safety course. For ages 11+. Certificate is valid at age 12. Dec 3, 4 & 6 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay Community Ed. GREAT PRESENTATIONS - Getting Started with PowerPoint, Sway & Prezi: Need some practice making formal presentations? This class will cover the basics using PowerPoint, Sway, and Prezi. Dec 6, 11 & 13 from 6-8 p. Fee $24.63 or Sr Fee $4.50. Pre-register through WITC 1-800-243-9482 x4221 or www.witc.edu class #66269 ARCHERY/BOWHUNTER EDUCATION: DNR Anyone born on or after 1/1/73 is required to possess a

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hunter safety certificate OR an archery ed certificate to hunt with a bow in WI. Numerous other states and certain federal properties do require an archery ed certificate to hunt with a bow. Dec 10, 11 & 13 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay Community Ed. OPEN GYMS AND RECREATION PICKLEBALL - Open Gym in the High School on Wednesday nights from November through March. This mini-tennis game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, racquetball and badminton played with wood, composite and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. From 6-8 p (closed Nov 21, Dec 26 and March 13). No fee. Just show up.

ADULT REC BASKETBALL LEAGUE in the Middle School gym on Wednesdays, Nov 1 through Mar 28. The first few weeks the gym will be open from 6:30-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team.

Team play will begin later in November. Team fee $90. Contact Community Ed to sign up 715.268.9771 x220.

RUMBLE JUMBLE OPEN GYM sponsored by PowerUp: Do you need a

place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun?

Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available for play. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym with the children and are encouraged to play as well. No fee and no need to pre-register. You can join us any time. Tuesdays, Nov through Mar when school is in session at the Intermediate from 11 -11:45 a.

OPEN GYM FOR FAMILIES sponsored by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sundays; Nov 18, Dec 2 & 16, Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 3 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate gym – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee.

BASKETBALL OPEN GYM FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES: Supervised free-play in the Middle School gym.

For boys & girls grades 4-12. Younger when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball and use the north doors.

Sundays 1:30-3:30 p from November through March 10.

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The Holiday Stroll will find cooperating businesses opening their doors on Saturday, Dec. 2, affording shoppers an opportunity to drop by for in-store treats and door prizes.

No pressure . . . no hustle . . . just a chance to become better acquainted with hometown facilities and create a better understanding of the many products and services available in this community.

Cooperating in Amery’s Holiday Stroll merchants will receive a

Large Red Bow attached to their door to identify cooperation

Strollers will be treated to . . . +Horse and Wagon Ride +Santa Claus +Carolers +Plus a Gifting Preview + Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate in Soo Line Park Free will offering to be given to Amery Area Food Pantry Businesses interested in participating are reminded that advertising deadline for the publication is Nov. 16.

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Tri County High School students compete in Land Judging Competition!

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The 44th Annual Tri-County Land Judging Contest was held on October 11. This annual event rotates between Burnett, Polk and Washburn Counties. This year’s contest, hosted by Burnett County, was held at Coyland Creek Sporting Clay and Game Preserve Siren. This was an ideal location since the pits to be evaluated were located near to the event center and represented several of the scenarios to be judged.

The event was attended by 82 students representing 8 schools.

The students compete as teams and as individuals. Each school is allowed two teams of four contestants each. The participants examined the soil and surrounding land. They then defined texture, structure, drainage and production capabilities and land uses of several different soils.

Unfortunately, the weather was cold, windy and SNOWY, but the out-of-doors event moved forward just as always.

After judging the pits, the stu-

3rd Place: Lily Edlin, Shell Lake, 272 points 4th Place: Breck Mangen, Siren, 269 points 5th Place: Ryan Haden, Clear Lake, 268 points 5th Place: Alex St John, Clear Lake, 268 points 5th Place: Parker Quist, Osceola, 268 points 5th Place: Jamin Wilson, Webster, 268 points This year’s event was extremely competitive with just points separating the top three teams and the top 8 individuals.

We would like to thank the owners of Coyland Creek, Mitch and Kelsie Coyour, for their hospitality and use of their property for the competition.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in a job well done. We hope to see them all again next year in Polk County!!

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Win Amery Scrip Money Five $50 Scrip Prizes Given Away Each Week Final Week Increases to Ten $50 Prizes!

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dents headed back to the education center for lunch. Soil Conservationists Randy Gilbertson and Tom Fredrickson reviewed the scoring of the pits and highlighted some unique situations found in those locations. Afterwards we proceeded to the awards presentation.

Team inners, and recipients of trophies, were: 1st Place: Shell Lake #1, 801 points: Megan Anderson, Lily Edlin, Stephanie Carrillo, And Carlton Miller 2nd Place: Webster #1, 781 points: William DeBlieck; Jamin Wilson, Kerik Stubbe, Christopher Knight 3rd Place: Clear Lake #1, 755 points: Korey Katts, Alex St John, Jackson Heibel, Jarrett Marlett Individual winners and recipients of a commemorative medal were: 1st Place: Megan Anderson, Shell Lake, 285 points 2nd Place: William DeBlieck, Webster, 276 points

Pick up a “Christmas Punch” card from any participating retailer.

Have the clerk stamp your card after making your purchases.

Receive one stamp for each full $10 of money spent.

Limit 5 stamps per visit.

Drop off filled card at: Chet Johnson Drug Store, Dick’s Fresh Market, Amery Free Press or PaperWorx. Be sure to print your name and phone number on the back so we can contact you when you win!

• No limit to the number of cards you can enter, so shop locally and fill those cards up!

• All non-winning entries remain in drawing box.

• Drawings held Nov. 19 & 26 and Dec. 3 & 10. Grand prizes drawn December 17.

• No purchase necessary to win.

To receive a free punch, mail your card with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Amery Community Club c/o Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 Amery, WI 54001

Holiday Shopping Directory coming Nov. 13 . . .

Featuring decorating, gifting and entertaining ideas for the holidays This special directory will involve a variety of area businesses with unique and fun merchandise for the upcoming holiday season AMERY

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Deklan Paulson (1st Place), Tyler Schultz (2nd Place) and Hailie Bates (3rd Place).

Ages 4-6 Winners Jax Dugas (2nd Place), Keegan Anderson (1st Place) and Violet Dombrock (3rd Place)

Ages 10-12 Winners At left: Aaron Christenson (1st Place), Gavin Harris (2nd Place) and Hailey Marciniak (3rd Place).

Attention Sports Fans!

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Ages 7-9 Winners Kas Dombrock (1st Place), Dylan Wishard (2nd Place) and Wyatt Hanson (3rd Place).

As a kick-off to Winter High School Sports the Amery Free Press will publish a special Sports Section featuring Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake teams on Monday, Nov. 19 Area businesses wishing to salute the area athletes should please give Pam a call at 715-268-8101 or email: phumpal@theameryfreepress.com Advertising deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Last Saturday the Amery Community Club sponsored the annual Halloween Fun Day in town. It started with the Costume Contest held at the Amery Theater. The place was Pounding overflowing with very the cute, scary Pavement and creative costumes. I Pam Humpal am always amazed on the ideas people come up with.

After the contest, the movie “Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” was shown followed by kids trick-or-treating at Amery businesses. Needless to say, the town was hopping! Thank you to all the families who joined the fun, to the Amery Theater for hosting the event, and to the businesses for sponsoring this annual event.

Thanks to my co-workers, I am the fun-loving “Olaf” for Halloween. And what’s more fun than having one Olaf at a party…it’s having two Olafs!

On Saturday while trick-ortreating around town, I found another Olaf. Thank you for having your picture taken with me.

And the fun continued on Sunday afternoon when I joined the fun at my niece’s house for a pumpkin carving party. The little ones, and I think big ones, enjoyed cleaning the slimy guts and seeds out of the pumpkins. As you can tell from the attached picture, the pumpkins and kids are very cute…fun time for all ages!

“Ask The Experts”…on the expert page this month, you will find information on chiropractic care, insurance, automotive, taxes, finances, communications, dental, medical, and real estate. Thank you to the participating businesses for sharing these tidbits.

Can it really be November already? I just don’t understand how fast the time flies by. With turning the calendar to November, it shows many activities/events coming up the next couple of months… *Amery Christmas Punch Promotion sponsored by the Amery Community Club be-

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gins on November 1. For each $10 purchase at participating Amery businesses, you will receive a punch on your card (up to 5 punches per visit).

When your card is filled please drop it off at one of the following businesses-Dick’s Fresh Market, Chet Jonson Drug, Paperworx, or Amery Free Press.

Drawings will be held each Monday starting on November 19 for $50 Amery Scrip Money.

Good Luck getting “punched” in Amery! *Amery Free Press will publish our annual “Holiday Shopping Directory” on Tuesday, November 13. The directory will contain gift and decorating ideas from area

businesses. Those businesses wishing to be a part of the directory should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101. Also included in the Holiday Shopping Directory will be favorite recipes shared by our readers.

Please drop off your recipes to the Amery Free Press office by Monday, November 5. *AFP Winter Sports Section will be published on Monday, November 19. A great opportunity to wish our high school athletes in Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake good luck with their upcoming season. Deadline is November 14. *11th Annual Parade Of Lights and Light Up The Town is set for Tuesday, November

20. Parade starts at 6pm. *33rd Annual Amery Holiday Stroll is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, from noon4pm. Horse & wagon rides, Santa Claus, hot chocolate & hot dogs, carolers, viewing holiday ideas at participating businesses. The Amery Holiday Stroll is sponsored by the Amery Free Press.

Congratulations to this week’s winner in the AFP Football Contest…Don Springer of Amery had 7 correct predictions with picking Northwestern by 25 points. Also with 7 correct was Thomas Hanson with picking Northwestern by 16 points. For your chance to be next week’s winner simply fill out your entry form and drop it off at the Amery Free Press office. Good Luck!

Congratulations and Good Luck to the following for earning your way to the state competition… *Amery Boys Soccer will play in Milwaukee on Friday,

November 2, at 7pm vs Kettle Moraine Lutheran *Clayton Volleyball will play in Green Bay on Friday, November 2, at 10am vs River Ridge Also Congratulations to the Luck Football Team for advancing to the 8-man State Championship game in Stanley-Boyd on Saturday, November 3, at 1pm vs Sevastopol. My youngest son, Ryan, is the co-head coach in Luck. It’s been a very fun season…good luck boys!

Happy Birthday this week to Jason on November 2, and to my nephew, Tyler, on November 3. Enjoy your special days!

Just a reminder to change your clocks on Saturday night before going to bed. We gain an extra hour of sleep…Fall behind!

Have a great week…enjoy each and every day!

Osceola Historical Society Offers World War I Presentation One hundred years ago on November 11, 1918 the armistice was signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiegne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning--the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” November 11th was later declared Veteran’s Day and honors American veterans, both living and dead. The official national remembrance of those killed in action is Memorial Day from the practice of decorating the graves of war dead in the years imme-

diately following the American Civil War. Monday evening November 5th at 7 pm, in the Cascade Room of the Osceola Medical Center the Osceola Historical Society will be honoring the many World War I Veterans that answered the call to serve. The businesses that stepped up to go above and beyond the call of duty; such as the millers, the farmers and the starch factory owner, the women who took over the responsibilities of the men and others who helped with the nursing and Red Cross duties. Plus, the efforts to establish war bonds and other scarifies made

by all.

Come to learn, come to share your stories and bring artifacts for show and tell. Presenters of this program will be Osceola Historical Society Board Members Patricia Kytola and Joyce Tesch.

Membership and volunteer opportunities are available in the Osceola Historical Society and they are always looking for local ideas for programs. For more information log onto the Osceola Historical Society Face Book Page https://www.facebookcom/OsceolaHistorical Society / or osceolahistorical@gmail.com.

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Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Call Pam INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE! B.A.S.E. SUPPLY or Jamie Friday, November 2 • 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 3 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Amery Free Press to place CENTENNIAL your ad KICK-OFF Amery Legion Post 169 715-268November 8-10 • 3-8pm 8101 Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S.

Progressive Jackpot Your share is over $2,426

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

Essential Oils Make & Take class Saturday, November 10 • 10 am • $15.00 Additional fees may apply Micro Greens Class Saturday, November 17 • 10 am • $35.00 Includes your own kit to take home Holiday Deco Wreath Making Class Saturday, December 1 • 10 am • $25.00 Succulent Cuttings Sale 20 Cuttings for $20.00 Call for reservations for classes 715 825-4769

18th Annual

Chili Feed Proceeds to benefit Northwoods Homeless Shelters located in Amery and Luck

Sunday, Nov. 4 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING

St. Joseph Catholic Church Hwy. 46, Amery Raffle for 60”x83” Quilt • Silent Auction

50 to 75% off all items some at or near wholesale cost Outdoor Gear • Knives • Books • Novelties & More!

Retailers, Vendors and new business startups, this sale is for you to stock up!

Open to the public as well to get in on some great deals for supplies, gifts, etc.

Don’t pass these low, low prices up. Two Days Only!

Knives of all types, hats of all types, tactical and hiking back packs, pistol crossbows, outdoor related books, spring and electric airsoft guns, camping survival gear, novelty items, some misc.

Many items are very good quality. Some hat display racks and other merchandise displays.

(This sale is not affiliated with the Amery Area Community Center.)

MONTHLY BOOK SALE Thurs. Nov. 1, 4-7 Sat. Nov. 3, 9-2 AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (225 Scholl Ct. lower level)

“Fur, Feathers and Fidelity”

View the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s exhibit marching across the state–“Military Mascots” dating back to the Civil War. Shining a light on the human side of military service and engaging animal lovers.

Join us as we kick off our 100th Anniversary!

Open to the Public • Families Welcome

New Acquisition: Decorating Books Great Need: Paperback Fiction Your donations of nice, clean books, DVDs and CDs gratefully accepted. (No textbooks, Reader’s Digest, or encyclopedias, please.)

~November 19-24, the display will be at the Amery Public Library for viewing during regular business hours. ~

Annual BAZAAR

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Saturday, Nov. 3 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Campe rship Raffle

Trinity Lutheran Church 1578 85th Ave./Cty. Rd. F, Amery (Garfield Twp.) 1 mile east of Hwy. 65 on Cty. Rd. F or 6 miles west of Amery

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

Swiss Steak Dinner Friday Nov. 2 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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EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Roast Beef Dinner Saturday, Nov. 3 Serving 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Adults $10, Under age 12 $4

Roast beef, real mashed potatoes & gravy, rutabagas, salad, rolls, pie and beverage TAKE OUTS ARE AVAILABLE

BAKE SALE East Immanuel is 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46, then west on 20th Ave. to 120th St. and north on 120th St.

HARVEST CARNIVAL and Chili Feed

Wednesday, Oct. 31 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

***Free Admission***

Bring your friends and family for a fun community event! All ages welcome!

Games • Candy • Cake Walk Face Painting • Bounce House • Food

Journey Church

131 Broadway St. E. • Amery

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ................................................. 65 Gary’s Electric.......................................87 Division 2 Shoreview .............................................77 Dick’s Fresh Market ............................ 61 High games: Mark Carlson 200, Rod Gehrman 212, Todd Zemke 232-236-227, Bruce Hammer 213, Jim Swanson 222-220.

High series: Mark Carlson 565, Rod Gehrman 550, Todd Zemke 695, Bruce Hammer 562, Jim Swanson 600.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 .................................................91.5 Noah Insurance................................78.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug .........................82.5 Northwest Communications ...... 67.5 High games: Chad Elmer 200, Bob Oulette 235-202, Will Schaffer 212-235, Scott Sorenson 276.

High series: Bob Oulette 628, Will Schaffer 596, Chuck Williamson 554, Scott Sorenson 628.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn...................................86 Club 53 ................................................65.5 Division 2 Amery Fire Department ...............85.5 Alibi..........................................................75 High games: Jerod Wollan 245204, Beau Gorres 224-217-205, Dave Fox 245-238.

High series: Jerod Wollan 624, Beau Gorres 646, Dave Fox 643.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Last Week’s Scores: Division 1 Better Self Wellness ...................... 75.5 Amery Fire Department ...................73 Northwest Communications ......... 62 Division 2 Club 53 ....................................................76 Chet Johnson Drug .............................72 Bremer Bank......................................61.5 High games: Pat Marquand 178-155, Becky Ausen 177-171, Lori Smith 177, Cindy Hardina 174, Gwen Wold 169-169, Linda Mullendore 169-167-160, Bette Elmer 168, Sherry Martin 164, Patty Talbot 160-155, Gail Peterson 158, Diane Lewis 156, Nicole Pettay 156, Katie Lauterbach 155, Alyssa Slocum 153, Jeri Cook 153.

High series: Linda Mullendore 496, Becky Ausen 485, Gwen Wold 476, Pat Marquand 462, Patty Talbot 447, Cindy Hardina 429, Lori Smith 426.

This Week’s Scores: Division 1 Amery Fire Department .................. 85 Better Self Wellness ..................... 80.5 Northwest Communications ......... 65 Division 2 Club 53 .................................................... 91 Chet Johnson Drug ............................80 Bremer Bank.....................................78.5 High games: Pam Humpal 182, Gerri Carr 181-172, Andrea Karpenski 179-151, Marcia Clark 171, Deb Vincelli 168, Bette Elmer 164-159, Anne Wollan 162, Bev Gorres 161-151, Patty Talbot 160.

High series: Gerri Carr 479, Andrea Karpenski 477, Bette Elmer 458, Marcia Clark 449, Pam Humpal 441, Bev Gorres 440.

Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 10 of 28 Bowlin Buddies.................................... 61 Clear Lake Auto ...................................53 Countyline Dairy...................................51 Becker’s Trucking ...............................50 Little Debbies ...................................... 39 Austads Super Valu............................37 No Wick’s Moravitz ............................ 36 Spare Time............................................33 High games: Mitzi Hawkins 238, Sheila LaBlanc 187, Connie Graber 177, Amy Anderson 177, Judy Ullom 183, Gwen Johannsen 180, Karen DeGolier 178.

High series: Mitzi Hawkins 548, Amy Anderson 513, Karen DeGolier 511.

TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 8 of 29 Spare Time........................................... 38 Red Cedar Accounting ...................... 38 The Dead End’s ................................... 34 Sexy Mama’s ....................................... 34 Charlie’s Place ......................................32 Range Fire Department ................... 29 Citizen State Bank ............................. 28 True Value..............................................23 High games: Cheryl Harshman 194, Orreen Nottom 182, Sherri Munkelwitz 180, Lori Larson 178, Renee Glowe 170, Mitzi Hawkins 162, Heidi VanHeuklom 162, Kimberly Elwood 161.

High series: Cheryl Harshman 512, Sherri Munkelwitz 502, Renee Glowe 499, Lori Larson 495, Orreen Nottom 465, Mitzi Hawkins 456, Heidi VanHeuklom 443, Talea Schneider 436.

MORE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE OUT & ABOUT PAGE Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp 738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery Wi www.campwapo.org 715.268.8434

Wapo Christmas Dinner Theater 2018 Join us for the 2018 production of…

Nov 29-Dec 2 & Dec 6-9 The perfect way to welcome the Advent season is to spend an evening together with friends and family. Come and enjoy a scrumptious four-course meal, wonderful music, & moving drama.

Please plan on 3-3½ hours of festivities. Reservation forms

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CARD OF THANKS

PUBLIC NOTICE

A big thank you to all our families and friends for the many prayers and blessings we received for the death of Svend Jensen. Also thank you to the staff at Golden Age Manor for the good care Svend received and all the smiles and many greetings he received.

Helen Netta Jensen, Paul Jensen and Josh, Felicia, Olivia, Alane. Cliff Kurowski and Alex, April, John Ensing and Corbin

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Joyce J. Thompson Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18PR74 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth May 15,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF ALDEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alden Town Hall, Star Prairie, WI, a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed 2019 BUDGET of the Town of Alden will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the Town Hall by Appointment. The following is a summary of the proposed 2019 budget.

2018 ADOPTED BUDGET

2019 PROPOSED BUDGET

% CHANGE

REVENUES Taxes General Property Taxes ...............................769,270 Intergovernmental Revenues ......................287,590 Licenses & Permits .........................................21,400 Intergovernmental Charges ...........................65,700 Miscellaneous Revenues ..................................1,000

802,482 271,966 30,650 85,400 1,000

4.3%

TOTAL REVENUES .................................1,144,960

1,191,498

4.1%

EXPENDITURES General Government ...................................123,726 Public Safety ..................................................203,000 Public Works .................................................693,366 Recycling ..............................................................500 Health & Human Services ..................................500 Culture, Recreation & Education .................10,562 Conservation & Development ........................5,077 Miscellaneous Expenditures ..............................200 Capital Expenditure Fund .............................42,000 Debt Service - Gravel Pit ...............................66,529

122,767 207,000 762,363 500 500 7,600 21,077 200 10,000 66,529

TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......................1,145,460 PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED .....................769,270 TOWN MILL RATE ..........................................2.64 (per $1,000 Valuation)

1,198,536 778,116 2.63

Total Expenditures and Other Uses

Notice is further given that on Thursday, November 8, 2018, immediately following completion of the PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed 2019 Budget, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Alden Town Hall, a special town meeting of the electors, called by the town board pursuant to s.60.12(1)., Wis. Stat., will be held for the following purposes: 1. To adopt the 2018 town tax levy to be paid in 2019 pursuant to s.60.10(1)(a), Wis. Stat.

NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING

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

Notice is further given that the Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Board Meeting will be held immedicately following the public hearing and the special town meeting of the electors.

DENTAL ARTS, S.C. Family Dentistry Members American Dental Association

D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. 404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That on November 13, 2018 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 2019.

The following is a summary of the proposed 2019 budget. A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.

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

4.6% 1.1% -0.4%

ty Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar 715-485-9238 October 17, 2018 Ann E. Brose P.O. Box 388 New Richmond, WI 54017-0388 715-246-2211

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE, WISCONSIN 2019 BUDGET

2018 Budget

GENERAL FUND

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF ALDEN

Dated this 29th day of October, 2018 /s/ Wanda Wickenhauser, Clerk

1933 and date of death August 3, 2018 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 973 US Hwy 8, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 25, 2019 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk Coun-

Village Tax Levy Village Tax Rate Village Assessed Value

$

% Budget Change

2019 Budget

149,426 400,193

$

211,638 35,000 1,153 95,411 2,570 191,187 7,500

148,145 403,151 217,689 38,000 1,153 99,175 2,570 258,959 7,500

$

1,094,077

$

1,176,343

$

365,995 53,040 4,155 421,443 8,930 18,000 19,300 87,000 1,550 114,664

$

375,995 52,040 2,403 426,689 9,125 17,000 22,305 87,000 1,350 182,436

$

1,094,077

$

1,176,343

$

Estimated Fund Balance 1/1/19

800,348

7.52%

Governmental Funds Combined

$

397,699

Total Revenues

1,176,343

$

38,000 695,000

127,717 $

7.52%

1,325,764

$

1,909,343

2018 Budget $365,995

$

2019 Budget 375,995

$7.354

$7.578

$49,764,869

$49,618,408

Total Expenditures

1,176,343

$

Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/19

800,348

716,962 $

1,893,305 Amount Change $10,000

$

Property Tax Contribution

$

375,995

435,699

-

105,755

-

1,341,802

$

375,995

Percent Change 2.73%

$0.223

3.04%

($146,460)

-0.29%

Dated this October 24, 2018

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341 Keller Ave. N Amery, Wis. 54001 Phone 715-268-2020

Rollyn P. Lee, D.D.S. Heather Marks, D.D.S.

Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bergmanis

1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103 www.river-place-dental.com

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Richard A. Davis, CPA Dirk A. Prindle, CPA Margo A. Rosen, CPA Roger Van Someren, CPA Abby L. Williamson, CPA Cathy A. Gille, CPA, MN Adam P. Honl, CPA Susan L. Hartman, CPA 301 Keller Ave. S, Amery WI Business: (715) 268-7999 Fax (715) 268-4161 www.carlsonsv.com

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In Loving Memory

The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications for seven (7) members to serve on the Library Planning committee. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County. To apply, please submit a letter of interest to: Office of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by November 5th, 2018.

Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212.

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Ermagene Kuhl

Born Nov. 1, 1923 Died Dec. 2, 2008

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING MEETING TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 12, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. at the Clear Lake Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2019 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 2019 Budget: 2019 PROPOSED BUDGET RECEIPTS: Cash year beginning Town Tax Levy Intergovernmental Revenues License TOTAL

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

2019 $ 20,000.00 401,880.00 220,122.00 150.00 $642,152.00

% Change

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

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

56,225.00 51,300.00 440,772.00 3,120.00 70,735.00 20,000.00 $642,152.00

.5% 1% -1% 24% 69%

9% -3% 4%

4%

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 12, 2018 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 2019 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01 (3) of Wisconsin Status.

2. To adopt the town tax levy to be paid in 2019 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Status.

Dated this 26th day of October, 2018

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

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 OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR TOWN OF GARFIELD Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Garfield Town Hall the Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2018. The following is a summary of the proposed 2019 budget.

2018 Budgeted

2019 Proposed

RECEIPTS: Cash on Hand - Beginning of year Town Tax Levy Intergovernment Revenue Licenses and Permits Impact Fees Park Income Charge for Services Miscellaneous Revenue & Interest TOTAL

10,000 491,610 149,608 12,062 9,064 18,500 2,500 200 693,544

10,000 496,429 149,608 22,062 9,064 18,500 2,500 200 708,363

DISBURSEMENTS: General Government Public Works Public Safety Parks Culture Impact Fees Balance at End of Year TOTAL

108,127 426,281 109,822 29,000 1,250 9,064 10,000 693,544

116,985 430,134 111,130 29,800 1,250 9,064 10,000 708,363

% Change

.00971

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, immediately following the completion of the Public Budget Hearing, which begins at 7:00 pm at the Town of Garfield 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: To adopt the Town tax levy to be paid in 2019 pursuant to Sec. 60.10 (1) (a) of Wis. Statutes Sue Knutson, Clerk

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NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING TOWN OF BLACK BROOK The Public Budget Meeting for the Town of Black Brook will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the Black Brook Town Hall. Details available for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office by appointment. The following is a summary of the proposed 2019 Budget:.

2019 Proposed

2018 Budget INCOME: Transportation Aid Revenue Sharing Garbage Collection Town Tax TOTAL

$128,934.33 43,397.00 3,500.00 308,467.67 $484,299.00

$128,934.33 43,346.03 3,500.00 310,619.64 $486,400.00

EXPENSE: General Government Public Safety Health & Human Services Public Works TOTAL

$105,518.00 82,900.00 1,000.00 294,881.00 $484,299.00

107,620.00 82,900.00 1,000.00 294,880.00 $486,400.00

% Budget Change

.4%

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 15, 2018, immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed budget which begins 7:00 p.m. which immediately prior to the regular Town Board Meeting of the Board of Supervisors at the Town of Black Brook Hall, 99 75th Street, a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes will be held: To adopt the Town tax levy to be paid in 2019 pursuant to Sec. 60.10 (1) (a) of Wis. Stats.

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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES

At the election to be held on November 6, 2018 in Polk County, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated: ALL POLLING PLACES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered.

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

CITY OF AMERY Voting at: Amery City Hall 118 Center St. W, Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk, 715-268-7486

TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Town Hall 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189

TOWN OF ALDEN Voting at: Alden Town Hall 183 155th St., Star Prairie Wanda Heffron, Clerk, 715-248-7859

TOWN OF GARFIELD Voting at: Garfield Town Hall 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 US Hwy. 8, Range Arlen Peterson, Clerk, 715-268-7911

TOWN OF LINCOLN Voting at: Lincoln Town Hall 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747

TOWN OF BEAVER Voting at: Beaver Town Hall 1541 Cty. Hwy. T, Turtle Lake Wendy Coleman, Clerk, 715-986-4725

TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Voting at: Vance Creek Town Hall 174 2nd Ave., Cty. Hwy. A, Reeve Glennis Lynch, Clerk, 715-455-1432 Marge Marlett, Deputy Clerk, 715-948-2670

TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Voting at: Black Brook Town Hall 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926 TOWN OF CLAYTON Voting at: Clayton Town Hall 462 105th Ave., Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2564

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Voting at: Municipal Building 133 Clayton Ave. East, Clayton Dave Fall, Clerk, 715-948-2460 VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Village Hall 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157 WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS NOVEMBER 6, 2018 OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY Notice is hereby given of a general election to be held in Polk County, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office and under the appropriate party or other designation, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may obtain a free photo 10 for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the voter provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter's minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

Where Paper Ballots are Used The voter shall make a mark (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall make a cross (X) in the square next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or the voter shall make a cross (X) in the square next to "no" if opposed to the question.

Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to "yes" if in favor of the question, or the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to "no" if opposed to the question.

Where Touch Screen Voting is Used The voter shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch the screen at "yes" if in favor of the question or the voter shall touch the screen next to "no" if opposed to the question.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes' time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

Note: A voter must vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor jointly on one ticket. A vote for Governor is also a vote for Lieutenant Governor. To vote for persons whose names do not appear on the ballot, write the names of individuals for both offices on the lines provided.

If a voter spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.

her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter's employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter.

The following is a sample of the official ballot. /s/ Sharon E. Jorgenson - Polk County Clerk The Official Ballots for the Municipalities of Town of McKinley- Ward 1, Town of Johnstown- Ward 1, Town of Clear Lake- Ward 1, Village of Clear Lake- Wards 1-2 and Village of Turtle Lake- Ward 2 will be the same as the ballot shown except for: State Senator- District 25 Republican Party- James Bolen Democratic Party- Janet Bewley Representative to the Assembly- District 75 Republican Party- Romaine Robert Quinn Democratic Party- Ali Holzman

County Sheriff Vote for 1

The voter may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast.

After Voting the Ballot After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so that the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors' initials on the outside do show. The voter shall then deposit the voted ballot in the proper ballot box or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit and leave the polling place promptly.

After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. The voter shall then insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly.

Brent Waak (Republican)

write-in

Clerk of Circuit Court Vote for 1

Joan Ritten (Republican)

Jackie Patterson (Democratic)

After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the voter shall leave the polling place promptly.

write-in

A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or

001

Official Ballot Partisan Office November 6, 2018

Notice to voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials.

(See end of ballot for initials.)

IMPORTANT: Use the marking pen provided. DO NOT USE RED INK!

General Instructions

Statewide (Cont.)

If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help. (Absentee voters: Contact your municipal clerk.)

To vote for a name on the ballot, complete the arrow next to the name, . like this

Secretary of State Vote for 1 Jay Schroeder (Republican) Doug La Follette (Democratic)

To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked "write-in" and complete the arrow next to the name like . this

write-in:

State Treasurer Vote for 1

Travis Hartwig (Republican) Sarah Godlewski (Democratic) Andrew Zuelke (Constitution)

Statewide You may complete only 1 arrow for the office of Governor/Lieutenant Governor.

A vote for only Lieutenant Governor will not be counted.

Governor / Lieutenant Governor Vote for 1 Scott Walker / Rebecca Kleefisch (Republican) Tony Evers / Mandela Barnes (Democratic) Phillip Anderson / Patrick Baird (Libertarian) Michael J. White / Tiffany Anderson (Wisconsin Green) Maggie Turnbull / Wil Losch (Independent) Arnie Enz / No Candidate (The Wisconsin Party) / write-in (Governor)

Congressional United States Senator Vote for 1 Leah Vukmir (Republican) Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)

Brad Schimel (Republican) Josh Kaul (Democratic) Terry Larson (Constitution)

write-in:

Continue voting at top of next column.

Brent Waak (Republican)

write-in:

Clerk of Circuit Court Vote for 1 Joan Ritten (Republican) Jackie Patterson (Democratic) write-in:

Official Ballot Partisan Office November 6, 2018 for Town of Alden Ward 1-4

Polk County Ballot issued by

write-in:

Representative in Congress District 7 Vote for 1 Sean P. Duffy (Republican) Margaret Engebretson (Democratic) Ken Driessen (Independent, Direct Participatory Democracy) write-in:

Legislative

write-in (Lieutenant Governor)

Attorney General Vote for 1

write-in:

County Sheriff Vote for 1

Representative to the Assembly District 28 Vote for 1 Gae Magnafici (Republican) Kim Butler (Democratic)

Initials of election inspectors

Absentee ballot issued by Initials of Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk

(If issued by SVDs, both SVDs must initial.)

Certification of Voter Assistance

I certify that I marked or read aloud this ballot at the request and direction of a voter who is authorized under Wis. Stat. ยง6.82 to receive assistance.

Signature of assistor

For Official Use Only Inspectors: Identify ballots required to be remade Reason for remaking ballot Overvoted

write-in:

Damaged Other

Continue voting at top of next column.

Original Ballot No. or Duplicate Ballot No.

Initials of inspectors who remade ballot

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WINTER PARKING RESTRICTION CITY OF AMERY

Official Referendum Ballot Town of Apple River 2018 General Election - November 6, 2018 Notice to Voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See back of ballot for initials.)

Instructions to Voters If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help.

(Absentee Voters: Contact your municipal clerk.)

To vote in favor of a question, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to “Yes,” like this: To vote against a question, make an “X” or other mark in the square next to “No,” like this:

Winter parking restrictions are in effect beginning November 1st through April 15th. No vehicle parking is permitted on any City streets or alleys between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Municipal Code Section 8-1-27.

Tom Marson Chief of Police

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MONTHLY MEETING

Referendum

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QUESTION 1: Shall the person holding the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Apple River be appointed by the town board?

SAMPLE

Yes Y es

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To be held November 5, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Congressional District Of ce located at 777 South Shore Drive.

AGENDA 1. Monthly ofcers report 2. Old business United States Senator 3. New business 4. 1Any other business that may be brought before Vote for the board.

Dennis Badman, Secretary Leah Vukmir WNAXLP (Republican)

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November 6, 2018 Partisan Office Polk County, Wisconsin Attorney General (cont.)

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Scott Walker Tony Evers Rebecca Kleefisch Mandela Barnes (Republican) (Democratic)

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Jay Schroeder

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Jay Schroeder Doug La Follette (Republican) (Democratic)

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Gae Magnafici (Republican)

Kim Butler write-in

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Ken Driessen

Arnie Enz No Candidate write-in (The Wisconsin Party)

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Margaret Engebretson

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Brad Schimel

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Sean P. Duffy

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Josh TerryKaul Larson Sarah Godlewski

Tony Evers Phillip Anderson Mandela Barnes Patrick Baird (Democratic)

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Representative in Congress District 7

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Phillip Anderson Michael J. White Patrick Baird Tiffany Anderson (Libertarian)

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Administrative Office - Shell Lake

Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full-time Business Office Technician. This position will be responsible for assisting in the integration and maintenance of the PeopleSoft Human Resource modules relating to payroll. This position will also be responsible for the college’s payroll processing, ensuring that college policies and procedures are followed by making judgment regarding the integrity of data submitted at the campus level.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply:

Visit our website at: https://www.witc. edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: November 9, 2018 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

Nolato Contour is part of the medical division of Nolato, a Swedish based company. Located in Baldwin Wisconsin, we specialize in injection molding and assembly of plastic and silicone for medical/pharma customers. In addition, Nolato Contour works closely with surrounding high schools/colleges to engage students in the work that we do. For employees we offer competitive compensation/benefit package including a matching 401(k) plan, 96 hours of PTO, 2 weeks paid vacation, medical/dental/vision plans and life insurance. Nolato Contour offers top-of-the-line training and infinite career potential for employees. As a rapidly growing manufacturer, Nolato is actively looking for employees with multiple levels of skill. We hope you find an interest in working with our team and Nolato Contour looks forward to hearing from you!

CURRENT OPENINGS: Process Technician Responsibilities: Set up and troubleshoot molds in a variety of molding machines. Follow and document process parameters to ensure repeatable results. Set up tools and work cells in a safe, efficient manner.

Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Process Technician required. Ability to set up and cycle injection molding machines. Must have knowledge of auxiliary equipment, engineering resins and reading blueprints. Must have good communication skills and the ability to follow procedures.

Job type: Full-time Production Specialist Responsibilities: Operate an injection molding machine, perform secondary operations with specific instructions using a variety of tools and to inspect, label and package parts as they are molded.

Qualifications: Must be able to read, follow work instructions and have basic math skills. Must be an ambitious, quality minded, and self-motivated individual that can work in a team environment. Must have good attendance. High School diploma or equivalent desired.

Job type: Full-time Please stop in to complete an application or submit a resume to: Nolato Contour Attn: Human Resources 660 VandeBerg Rd. Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: 715-684-2705 Email: April.Robelia@Nolato.com

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Berghammer Builders is hiring for a Part-Time Administrative Assistant Position would be about 36 hours a week Applicant must have experience working in an office setting – answering phones, E-mail, and able to use QuickBooks, Excel, and Word Please Stop in or Visit us Online at: www.berghammerbuilders.com

Automation for Industrial Systems Instructor

The family of Lois Lovgren would like to thank the many friends and family for the outpouring of love, and comforting kindness during our time of grief. We expressly want to thank Pastor Lori Peper and the Little Falls church for a beautiful service, music and luncheon. We appreciated Williamson-White funeral home for their extra attention, especially, Chuck for his helping hand and comfort to all of us. Additionally, The Deerfield and St. Croix Hospice team were extremely attentive to Lois’ needs.

We are so grateful and humble to have so many supportive family and friends who shared their compassion to us all. Lois, our Mother and Grandma, will be greatly missed but beautiful memories will remain alive in our hearts forever.

With Sincere Thanks, The Family of Lois A. Lovgren

Hudson Physicians is actively recruiting CMA/LPN positions for a growing practice.

If interested in working for an independent dynamic team, please visit our website hudsonphysicians.com under careers to apply or submit your resume to: msell@hudsonphysicians.com

WELDERS - FITTERS 1st or 2nd Shift • $19 - $28 per hour NEW Pay Scale — New Hire Bonus

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus

Apply or find out more at: www.nmfinc.com/jobs

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply:

An ESOP Company

Do you have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering? Do you have experience with electrical/ electronic components and diagnostic equipment? Are you ready for a change? WITC wants you to become the next Automation for Industrial Systems Instructor!

Visit our website at: https://www.witc. edu/about-witc/employment

Deadline to apply: November 23, 2018 WITC is an Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator TTY 711

The School District of Turtle Lake has an Employment Opportunity Available for:

COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR This is 12-month position requiring 25 hours per week and reports directly to the Superintendent. Responsibilities include program development, budgeting and financial planning, school & community relations, staff development and supervision of the LSP program and the Little Laker Club.

Application deadline: Until filled with an immediate start date.

Applications may be obtained from our website: www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us by clicking on “District” and then “Employment” or by contacting the District Office at 715-986-4470 Applications should be returned to: School District of Turtle Lake District Office 205 Oak Street North Turtle Lake, WI 54889 The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School District 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.

715-684-7430 • jobs@nmfinc.com

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P/T OPPORTUNITY! The Amery Housing Authority is seeking a person to assist our Lunch service at the Evergreen Village Apartments.

This is a very P/T position working 11am - 2 pm Saturday & Sunday and some weekday shifts.

You will get every third weekend off.

Must be able to work Holidays as well.

This position will average 20-30 hours per month.

Contact Terry Schad at 715-268-6640 for more information The Amery Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Engineered Chassis Systems is looking for Mechanics!

ECS does heavy truck modifications, Fleet maintenance and builds special equipment to fit our Customer’s needs.

If you have experience in any of the following:

• Assembly • Auto repair • Heavy truck repair • Hydraulics • Electrical • Fabrication Or would like to learn on the job and would like an interesting new job with competitive wages and benefits.

Please give us a call 715-247-1960 715-247-1960 You can Email resumes to mglenna@ecspartners.com Located in Somerset WI

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Alleged swatter to plead guilty to 46 new federal charges WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man charged with making a hoax call that led Wichita police to fatally shoot a man is facing 46 new federal charges in California related to making threatening calls.

The Wichita Eagle reports that in a court document filed in California Wednesday, Tyler Barriss says he will plead guilty to the new charges and asked that the case be transferred to Kansas.

Barriss is charged in Kansas with involuntary manslaughter in the December 2017 death of 28-yearold Andrew Finch. A Wichita police officer shot Finch when he answered the door before authorities realized the call was a hoax.

The charges filed Wednesday accuse Barriss of making calls across the country between September 2014 and December 2017 when he lived in California.

The calls included bomb threats and other acts of violence.

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Call (715) 268-9771 ext. 231 The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all of 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 of part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistant program.

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Deputy County Clerk Part-Ɵme/Non-Exempt PosiƟon

Polk County Government Center Wage: $17.39

Responsible for providing support and assistance in all aspects of the Polk County Clerk; performing various administraƟve and record keeping duƟes while managing oĸce procedures and acƟviƟes. BeneĮt eligible—29 hr/week.

Associates degree in business administraƟon or related Įeld. One year of experience with direct customer service; a combinaƟon of educaƟon and experience may be considered.

Deadline to apply: November 6, 2018 Jail Nurse Full-Ɵme/Non-Exempt PosiƟon

Public Health Department Depends on QualiĮcaƟons

This posiƟon provides professional, skilled nursing services to the inmates of the Polk County Jail. Promotes and maintains the health of individuals incarcerated through nursing services, coordinaƟon of care, case management, discharge planning and disease surveillance and treatment. Associates or Baccalaureate degree by the NaƟonal League of Nursing; 3-4 years experience as a RN required. Experience in correcƟonal or emergency nursing preferred.

Deadline to apply: November 12, 2018 Full-Ɵme Janitor-2nd ShiŌ Parks & Buildings Department Full-Ɵme/Non-Exempt PosiƟon

Government Center Wage: $12.98—$14.10

Performs a variety of janitorial and custodial tasks to maintain clean and safe buildings and grounds. Polk County would be pleased to train necessary skills and knowledge related to this posiƟon to an individual that demonstrates the ability to be Ňexible, a team-player, accountability and oīer strong, quality customer service.

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Duck hunter drowns in kayak accident in western Wisconsin TOWN OF BANGOR, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a 68—year—old man who apparently drowned in a kayaking accident while duck hunting in western Wisconsin.

The La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office identifies the victim as Jim Schuster.

Authorities say Schuster and his 34—year—old hunting partner were duck hunting while kayaking in the La Crosse River near Bangor on Sunday. Jim Schuster’s

kayak became entangled in a tree, causing the kayak to tip and submerge him.

His partner tried to rescue Schuster but also had trouble in the cold water. The partner called for help, and another person who happened to be in the area pulled both hunters from the water and called 911.

Authorities say Jim Schuster died at the scene. His partner was treated by first responders and released.

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A RESTAURANT CUSTOMER finally received his food after a long wait.

“Are you the one who took my order?” he asked the waitress.

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A MULTIMILLIONAIRE being interviewed about his self-made fortune praised his wife.

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We love to hear from our subscribers, advertisers and readers. Here are the many ways you can contact us: Mail: Amery Free Press, Box 424, Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715-268-8101 FAX: 715-268-5300 Our office is located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Cardinal LG of Amery, WI continues to experience explosive new growth and is in need of filling 40 new weekend production team member positions to meet business demands. These positions start at $15.10/hour. The shift is 12 hours, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday-Sunday.

Selected applicants will be considered full time team members and are eligible for the following benefits: • • • • • • • •

Starting Wage of $15.10/hour Up to 48 Hours Paid Vacation in Your First Year Low-Premium, Comprehensive Health Coverage Health Savings Account with $400/$800 company match Dental Insurance 401K Company-Paid Life and Short Term Disability Insurance $100 Per Month Perfect Attendance Incentive

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Monthly Profit Sharing: Up to 52% of Gross Monthly Earnings $300 Referral Incentive Internal Promotion & Advancement Opportunities 9 Paid Holidays Per Year (Plus 1 Floating Holiday) 5 Free counseling visits per year for you and your dependents Fitness Center Discounts through Sunshine Fitness & Snap Fitness

If you're interested in joining our team, please come in to the facility to apply Monday-Friday between 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or apply online @ www.cardinalcorp.com/careers 250 Griffin Street East, Amery WI 54001 (Across From the Amery Hospital & Clinic)

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