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SPORTS: Clayton volleyball team wins sectional, returns to State Tournament PAGE 21

State bound!

Marko to be inducted into state wrestling Hall of Fame

Amery soccer earns first-ever Sectional Title

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Just two days after avenging their only loss of the season, the Amery Warriors traveled to the home field of their latest victim, Rice Lake, and challenged Amherst/Iola/Rosholt for the WIAA Division 3 sectional championship.

Both teams entered with just one loss and two ties on the season, however, Amherst’s (20-2-2) taste of defeat came much more recently as it lost its final game of the regular season to South Central Conference Champion Wautoma/FC/WR, a team with a 9-12-3 overall record.

Amery (19-1-2), on the other hand, was riding high after its 10th straight victory and was laser focused with experience playing on artificial turf fields, which worked to its advantage as it earned a 5-1 victory and claimed its first-ever sectional title and state tournament berth.

The Warriors came out flying and scored in the 10th minute when Noah Rademaker headed in a corner kick from Galen Coy. Dylan Eiynck

sure-cover defense forced enough mistakes to limit shot opportunities and force turnovers.

Coy scored back-to-back goals late in the first half - in the 38th and 39th minutes - with assists coming from

The late Scott Marko, head wrestling coach at Amery High School since 2000, will be remembered for his love of family and the building of young men as well as his coaching ability when he is inducted into the George Martin Wrestling Hall of Fame Friday in Green Bay. Marko Marko died of a heart attack Feb. 27.

Marko grew up in St. Croix Falls, where he was on the high school wrestling team. He compiled a 103-8 career record in high school, along with four conference championships, three regional championships, one sectional championship and two appearances at the state tournament.

Scott placed sixth in 1990 and second in 1991. The 1991 St. Croix Falls team won the State Championship and Marko was selected as team captain by his teammates for two years.

SEE STATE PAGE TWO

SEE MARKO PAGE TWO

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The Amery Soccer team holds the Sectional Plaque following their victory over Amherst/ Iola/Rosholt. The Warriors will play Friday night in the State Tournament.

added an unassisted goal in the 24th minute to give Amery a 2-0 advantage.

“A/I/R played tough,” Amery Coach Flint Karis said, noting that it put pressure on his defense with a couple of fast, elusive forwards.

However, Amery’s excellent pres-

A ‘Worn Again’ revival

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Like the old housewares, sweaters, coats and shoes that flow through Worn Again’s doors every day, Board President Jacki Marlett remembers a time when Worn Again’s future seemed destined for the dumpster.

Today, thanks to a handful of committed community members who breathed new life into the local non-profit, Worn Again is experiencing its own kind of second-chance.

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Worn Again supporters held a small but meaningful mortgage-burning party in front of the store on Oct. 12, an event that would have been beyond comprehension just three short years ago “As we look at Worn Again and how it started and where it is today, it’s pretty amazing,” recalls board President, Jacki Marlett.

She explains that the project began as a partnership between the Rotary and the school. Someone, sometime around the late 1990s, suggested that Amery could really use a thrift store.

“And it just kind of snowballed,” she says.

The business officially opened on Birch Street around 2000, in what is now the Pizza Man building. But it was a space the group quickly outgrew.

Marlett says that Lou John was a driving force behind securing the business’s current downtown location, which they financed in 2003.

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MARKO: Coach’s impact went deeper than the wrestling mats FROM PAGE ONE

After college, Marko served as assistant wrestling coach at Somerset for one year before accepting a teaching position at Amery. After one season as middle school wrestling coach, Marko took over the high school wrestling program.

During his 17 years leading the program, the district enjoyed great success. There was one USA Wrestling (USAW) triple crown winner, four USAW national championships, 17 USAW high school all Americans, eight WIAA State Champions, 21 WIAA State Place qualifiers, 46 WIAA State qualifiers, four time WIAA team sectional runner up and 10 WIAA regional championships.

Marko also served as a volunteer youth coach in Amery, believing that a program needed to be built from the ground up. As a volunteer youth coach, Marko had one USAW National Champion, 13 USAW All-Americans, 24 Wisconsin Wrestling Federation (WWF) State Champions and 85 WWF state qualifiers and place winners.

Those are the numbers that show the accomplishments on the mats. The impact of the man is much deeper and not as easy to quantify. His assistant coaches Paul Enslin and Greg Nichols, childhood friend Dan Clark and Brooke Marko recently spent time sharing their memories and stories about their best friend Scott Marko.

Dan Clark met Scott Marko when they were in the fi fth grade at St. Croix Falls. The pair became fast friends and spoke to each other every night. Scott was godfather to Dan’s son. Clark will be speaking Friday night during the induction ceremonies.

Clark says that Marko believed in hard work. In addition to running the youth and high school wrestling programs, Marko ran the weight room at the high school, where he worked with athletes of all skill levels and all sports.

“There are no shortcuts in wrestling, as well as in life,” Clark said.

Clark says that Marko spent time with all of his wrestlers, working to

make them the best athletes and best human beings they could become.

“Seeing former athletes become successful husbands and fathers was a proud achievement for Scott,” Clark said.

Finding a way to give opportunity to as many athletes as possible led to the creation of a summer wrestling camp

Greg Nichols coached with Marko for 17 years. For six months of the year, they spoke every day. He says that Marko “liked wrestling but loved his family.”

Nichols says he was a father first and a coach second.

“That’s probably what made him a good coach. It was very important but

KAREN NICHOLS PHOTOGRAPHY

Brooke and Scott Marko with their children, from left: Abby, Zander, Hunter and Kole.

run by Marko and Clark. “The camp cost $40 instead of $400,” Clark said, adding that the camp was “not for wrestling, but for people.”

Paul Enslin coached with Marko and was impressed by his approach, demeanor and ability to communicate with kids.

Enslin counts Marko as one of his two best friends and credits Scott for impacting students in a positive way.

“The kids meant a lot to him,” Enslin said. “He had a unique ability to get them to work when they needed to work hard.”

He says that Marko put a lot of time and work in, above and beyond what other coaches did.

“People who don’t know him might not realize just how much he did.”

Marko’s number one priority as a coach was building men of strong character and integrity. He believed that athletic ability faded but character and integrity lived on forever.

STATE: Boys must win two more games for State title FROM PAGE ONE

Luis Rapalo and Eiynck to extend the halftime lead to 4-0.

Coy completed his hat trick on a Dylan Thomsen assist in the 78th minute and A/I/R finally made it on the board in the last minute of play.

“The entire team, led by senior captain Ryan Van Blaricom, put relentless pressure on the ball, which slowed down A/I/R’s attack all game,” Karis said.

Amery dominated both shots on goal and corner kicks, 19-8 and 6-3, respectively.

“The first trip to state... is a result of a lot of hard work by past and present players,” Karis said. “Past players for laying the foundation and culture conducive for success, and present players for continuing that tradition with the boys’ soccer program. Many hours of hard work on the practice field and a group of young men that collectively responded with purpose and poise to overcome obstacles all season long helped secure Amery’s first boys soccer trip to state.”

The sixth-ranked Warriors received the No. 3 seed at the state championships and will play second-seeded and thirdranked Mount Horeb in Milwaukee on Friday at 7 p.m. Topranked and top-seeded Delavin-Darien plays No. 4 seeded and seventh-ranked Plymouth at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

it wasn’t everything to him,” Nichols said.

Nichols says that Marko always sought to get better.

“He was a believer in you get better or you get worse – you don’t stay the same. I admired that about him.”

Nichols points to the former athletes that have gone on to become successful in life as a testament to Marko’s coaching.

“This hall of fame thing for the wrestling is pretty awesome. Too bad there’s not a hall of fame for being a father, cause that’s where he deserves to be recognized,” Nichols said.

“We’ve lost a lot more than a wrestling coach, Nichols said. “That’s probably the smallest thing we lost.

We’ve lost a good teacher and mentor.”

Brooke Marko met Scott when they were in high school, at a cousin’s graduation party. After getting married and college, Scott was offered a head coaching job in Owatonna, Minn.

They chose to come to Amery because of the community, proximity to family and the quality of the school district.

Marko says her husband was a firm believer in giving everyone a “fair shake and a fair chance.” He spent time concentrating on K-12 wrestling because he believed in building a program from the ground up, and coached at all levels because he wanted it to be done right.

The sport was a true family affair, with Brooke and the children attending matches and practices. Brooke could tell how well some of the wrestlers would turn out by the way they interacted with her children.

“Wrestling was very much Scott coaching, but it was our whole family that played a role in this,” she said.

Scott and Brooke have five children: Hunter 20, Abby 16, Kole 14, Griffin 11 and Zander 6.

Hunter is the third most decorated wrestler in Wisconsin history with his Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco achievements. He won four state championships, exceeding all of the expectations of his parents. He is currently wrestling for the University of Minnesota.

Brooke says her husband believed that his athletes had to be good students and good human beings as well.

“You have to have an education so you can be employable,” she said.

“Wrestling ends.”

The couple had been discussing Scott leaving coaching.

“I always thought that he would live to see the conclusion of his career,” she said. “We were unknowingly preparing for what was to come.”

Brooke wants the community to know that Scott appreciated their support and the school’s support. He also greatly appreciated the men who coached alongside him.

At the core of who he was, Scott was faith, family, education and then wrestling.

About Friday’s induction, Brooke says “It’s a huge honor — one that I wish he was here for.”

Wanted: A few good Warriors Amery High School is keeping track of graduates who’ve served in the military. Have you?

Amery Principal, Shawn Doerfler, has been compiling a master list of names, with the hopes of acknowledging that combined service at the annual Veterans Day program. But he wants the list to be as complete as possible, going back as many years as he can.

The school district is asking anyone who knows of an Amery grad (or grads) who served

Fall Back Standard time returns at 2 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 5. Before retiring for the night Saturday, turn your clocks BACK one hour. Remember the saying, “fall back, spring forward.”

in any branch of the armed forces, to please contact the High School and be sure that they are included on the school’s master list.

You’re asked to provide a name, graduation year, and branch of service. Email Dava Manning at manningd@amerysd.k12.wi.us or call 715-268-9771 ext. 233.

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

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Roast Beef Dinner East Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., will host their annual Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4, serving from 4-7 p.m.

On the menu is roast beef, real mashed potatoes and gravy, rutabagas, salad, rolls, pie and beverage. A Bake Sale will also be held.

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

Fall Harvest Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church is hosting their annual Fall Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 5, serving 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Turkey, real mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash, corn, cranberries, rolls, dessert and a beverage is on the menu. Little Falls Lutheran church is SW of Amery at 1272 44th Ave.

NOVEMBER 6 Amery Woman’s Club meeting Amery Woman’s Club meeting is Monday, Nov. 6, at Village Pizzeria in Amery. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. Dinner which includes chicken strips, potatoes and salad bar. Program is on Essential Oils 101 for Better Health with speaker Pam Hartmann. For reservations call Julie Andersen 715-268-2136 by Oct. 29.

Get to know Indianhead Chorus Join Indianhead Chorus on Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church for a ‘Get to know us’ evening. Sing some old songs, learn a new one, and make some new friends. There’s no pressure, no commitment, just come and satisfy your urge to sing.

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

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Lions Club funds will build ‘marker spaces’ The Amery Lions Club presented a check for $1982 to Amery Schools to create ‘maker spaces’ in all four Amery School District buildings. The money was raised at the annual Lion’s Club golf tournament. Pictured are (left to right) District Administrator James Kuchta, Lions representatives Chad Gerst and Jerry Haug, and HS Principal Shawn Doerfler. A maker space is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high-tech to no-tech tools, ranging from art supplies to Legos to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, soldering irons and even sewing machines. A maker space provides hands-on learning and help with critical thinking skills.

NOVEMBER 7 Drum Circle Join a Drum Circle on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity UMC (on Cty. I between Balsam Lake and Centuria).

Free and open to the public, all ages and experience levels welcome. Drums provided!

Swedish Club meets The Swedish Club meets Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery. The topic of “Uniquely Swedish Holidays and Celebrations” will be discussed. Refreshments (fika) is served with the public invited.Further information at www.foreverswedish.net.

NOVEMBER 8 First Lutheran Smorgasbord On the Smorgasbord menu at First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, is torsk, Swedish meatballs, Potatis Kaiv, potatoes, cheese, deviled eggs, jello salad, Swedish brown beans, cranberries, Frugt Suppe, rice pudding, Krum Kake, Rommegrot, lefse, rye bread, rolls, and Scandinavian delicacies. Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. and 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle and general raffle.

Turkey Trot Food Collection Youth from 8 local churches will be going door-to-door collecting donations for the Amery Food Pantry on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 9 Chili/Soup Lunch A Chili/Soup Lunch and Holiday Bazaar is at Golden Age Manor, Amery, on Thursday, Nov. 9. Serving is from 11:30

a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Serving chili and soup, french bread, beverage and brownie.

Polk County Democrats meeting 2018 WI Democratic gubernatorial candidates Andy Gronik and Mike McCabe will speak at the Polk County Democrats monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center community room. Questions, call Kim Butler at 715-553-0853.

NOVEMBER 10 Opening Reception for Inopia Join Artist Sarah Nelson of St. Paul on Friday, Nov. 10, from 6-9 p.m. for a celebration featuring fine art, mystery boxes, music, curiosity case and conservation station at the Farm Table in Amery. Her work emulates the illustration style of artists who, throughout history, have accompanied explorers and scientists documenting new species.

To learn more about the Natural Heritage Project visit www.naturalheritageproject.org.

NOVEMBER 10-11-12 ‘Footloose’ the Musical Amery High School will present Footloose the Musical on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Advance tickets are available at Chet’s and the AHS office.

‘You Can’t Beat the House’ Clear Lake High School presents “You Can’t Beat the House”

by Pat Cook on Friday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. New this year is that the performances will be held at the Amery Classic Theatre in Amery.

NOVEMBER 11 St. Joseph Holiday Bazaar 26th Annual St. Joseph Catholic Church Holiday Bazaar is set for Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is one of Amery’s largest craft sales, with a bake sale, lunch and raffles available.

‘The Mystery Mountain Boys’ The Mystery Mountain Boys are a Christian group of men that desire that their music will be a seed of hope for those searching for the truth, which is only in Jesus Christ. They will be in concert at Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

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VFW Building Fund Bingo Amery VFW Post 7929, 730 Wisconsin Ave., will hold Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 1 p.m. Prizes for all games with $500 cash prize for coverall. There will also be 50/50 boards. All proceeds go to the building fund.

Veteran’s Day Dance American Legion Post 137 Turtle Lake will hold their annual Veteran’s Day Dance on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at their hall at 326 S. Maple St. Music will be provided by Rob Knowlton starting at 8 p.m. There will be raffles and door prizes available.

Lutefisk Dinner and Bazaar West Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold their annual Lutefisk Dinner and Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Serving lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes w/gravy, rutabagas, coleslaw, cranberries, lefse and pie.

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It seems that anything and everything can be a competitive sport.

Sure, we’ve all heard of baseball, football, basketball and hockey — the major collegiate and professional sports, but what lesser known sports?

There’s professional archery, professional poker, professional eating and even professional video gaming.

This spring all 12 schools in the Big Ten sent teams to the Big Ten Network League of tournament thanks to Publisher Legends scholarships provided by the Tom Stangl company that makes the game.

Now e-athletes, as they call themselves, are seeking an equal standing with other college athletes. They want colleges to take the sport seriously to the point of offering scholarships.

League of Legends, or LoL as it is known in the gaming community, is a multi-player game that takes place in a fantasy realm. According to its Wikipedia page, players in LoL assume the role of an unseen “summoner” that controls a “champion” with unique abilities and battle against a team of other players or computer-controlled champions.

The goal is usually to destroy the opposing team’s “nexus,” a structure which lies at the heart of a base protected by defensive structures, although other distinct game modes exist as well. Each League of Legends match is discrete, with all champions starting off fairly weak but increasing in strength by accumulating items and experience over the course of the game.

Before you go pooh poohing the entire thing as nonsense, I’d like to offer some other facts that may or may not change your view of this game.

Again, according to Wikipedia, League of Legends has been played online since 2009. As of January 2014, over 67 million people played League of Legends per month, 27 million per day, and over 7.5 million concurrently during peak hours. By 2016, the monthly total had grown to 100 million.

League of Legends has an active and widespread competitive scene. In North America and Europe, Riot Games organizes the League Championship Series, located in Los Angeles and Berlin respectively, which consists of 10 professional teams in each continent. The 2016 World Championship had 43 million unique viewers and a total prize pool of over $6 million.

Computer games have become a big business.

The market has grown to $91 billion worldwide and it is an entire segment of the entertainment field.

But is it a competitive sport deserving of college scholarships?

Anything that will help get someone to learn so they may become a contributing member of society is good.

But is it a good idea to pay people to play fantasy games to subsidize their education?

I can argue for increased physical activity to combat our growing obesity epidemic, but I can also argue that people who have great problem solving skills (like solving puzzles in a game) have a place at the table.

The trick will be making sure killing dragons online translates to a marketable skill in the real world.

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.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Reform’ will fleece us all To the Editor, What is it going to take to get truth out of our politicians? Did we send them to Washington to be slaves of rich people? Or did we send them there to represent us?

Laying aside all the ribbons and wrappings, our politicians, spurred on by hundreds of well paid lobbyists of rich people, are intent on giving a huge tax break to those who need it the least, our billionaires, the richest individuals in our nation.

These politicians are being bold in their approach. First, they tried to fool us by disguising their intentions — labeling the bill as a health care bill. Thankfully, this failed by one vote in the Senate.

Now they have redressed it, put a bow in its hair, and are calling it “tax reform.” Their intentions are the same. Only the name of the bill has changed.

They do not expect to hold any hearings on the bill; they do not expect to hold any official debates.

They do not want you and me to know anything about its true content. Whew! Thank you Sean Duffy, Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan, and all the rest of the Republican majority in Congress!

Everything in the bill is supposed to be top secret for us underlings. Only the top legislators are supposed to know what is happening. However, intelligent leaks have exposed some of their cloaks and mirrors. They indicate that the poor and middle class will get fleeced.

Our supposedly excellent politicians are promoting the bill as a powerful aid for the survival of the poor, especially poor farmers and business people. Do not be fooled.

The bill is meant to enrich the already rich in our society — fill their pockets to the brim. That is the one and only reason for this

bill.

The country will go another trillion dollars or so in debt. Our children will have to figure out how to pay for this greed. Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security will suffer dramatically.

For Pete’s sake, do we have to elect a completely new group of representatives and senators to replace these supposedly fiscally minded Republicans? Maybe Sean Duffy, Ron Johnson, and Paul Ryan ought to take up other employment instead of so poorly representing us.

These proceedings are highly abnormal and immoral.

If you are concerned as I certainly am, call Sean Duffy’s phone at 202-225-3365, and Ron Johnson at 202-224-5323.

Thomas Kessler Amery, Wisconsin

Amery Classic Theatre seeks volunteers To the editor, The Amery Classic Theatre has been re-opened for the last six months. Since its re-opening, the Theatre has hosted four “Apple River Opry” shows featuring area country music artists; a two day seminar for the Polk County Beekeepers Association; a youth and family night for a consortium of local churches, and a Halloween program.

It will host many events in November.

We hope the new year will see an operating Drama Camp for youth and adults as well as other educational services to the community.

The Amery Classic Theatre was created to help make the City of Amery and area communities a “mecca” for the arts and tourists.

We want to make the Amery area an “art destination in Northwestern Wisconsin.”

Members of the Amery Arts

Alliance are proud of what has been accomplished. The re-opened Theatre has upgraded its movie projection abilities, improved the sound system, created a website and has a Facebook page. In other words, we are really trying to succeed.

The Amery Arts Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. It needs to be staffed by volunteers. Without community support and interested volunteers, continuation will be difficult if not an impossible job. We need stage managers, stage hands, actors, set builders, wardrobe persons, sound and lighting persons, ticket sellers, housekeepers, concession persons, etc. Some jobs may sound complex, others are simple. Volunteers hours are flexible and can fit your lifestyle. We need you, your talents and interest!

The Theatre is open daily Monday through Thursday 1-3:30 p.m.

Please stop in to tour the Theatre and talk about your interest in the arts in Amery and the surrounding areas.

Ruth Mugerauer The Amery Arts Alliance

Proud of Amery students To the editor, On Saturday night, my husband and I were fortunate enough to watch the Amery boys soccer team become Sectional Champions and advance to the State Tournament.

It was a wonderful game and they played amazing soccer. However, what amazed me more on that cold night (30 degrees or less) was when the National Anthem was played all the Amery students there to watch not only stood respectfully but all, girls and boys, removed their hats! Made me proud to be born and raised in Amery. Way to go Warriors on and off the field!

Linda Kuchenmeister Amery, Wisconsin

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Plea deal struck in Hansen case

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A last-minute plea deal has been struck in the case of 67-year-old Virgil Hansen of Milltown. A jury trial that originally scheduled to begin on November 6 has been cancelled, and a November 8 plea hearing has been scheduled to take its place.

The recently re-elected Milltown Village Clerk, firefighter, and former Unity School Bus driver was first charged with seven felonies relating to the alleged sexual abuse and torture of a 13-year-old boy in November of 2015, including repeated sexual assault of a child, child sexual

exploitation, enticement, trafficking, solicitation, and abuse. Hansen is alleged to have committed the felony acts at his Milltown residence.

Hansen has remained free on bond since the charges were first fi led roughly two years ago.

In totality, the seven felony charges bring with them the possibility of more than 190 years in prison.

The deal struck last week between Hansen’s attorney, Bruce Anderson, and prosecutor James Renneke means that Hansen has conceded to accepting some amount of guilt in the matter, although it’s not yet clear how much. A singular plea of guilty to any of the seven charges could bring with

Colfax Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Distributing Methamphetamine MADISON, WIS. -- Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Teng Her, aka Iron Foot, 26, of Colfax, Wis., was sentenced on October 20, 2017 to six years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge William Conley for distributing methamphetamine.

This term of imprisonment is to be followed by five years of supervised release. Her pleaded guilty to this charge on August 1, 2017.

On May 6, 2016, Her sold approximately 18 grams of 98% pure methamphetamine to an informant who was working with the police. Following his arrest for the federal charges, Her was released from custody and allowed to live at home on electronic monitoring. While on release, he got drunk, got into a physical altercation with his wife, cut off the electronic bracelet, and fled. Judge Conley cautioned Her that he needed to do three things to keep from reoffending once released: 1) hold down a job; 2) stay away from other criminals; and 3) maintain sobriety.

Her was the third defendant sentenced for the same course of conduct. Pheng Vang, 32, of Menomonie, Wis., was sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing at least 4.5 kilograms of pure methamphetamine. In addition to the amount and the purity, Vang’s sentence was enhanced because officers found guns at the farm in Colfax where much of the methamphetamine activity took place.

Pao Hang, 30, of Menomonie, Wis., was sentenced to 40 months in prison for selling methamphetamine.

Hang was on probation for two alcohol-related offenses at the time he committed the crimes in this case.

them the possibility of incarceration.

Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp declined to comment on specifics of the deal.

St. Croix County Judge Scott Needham will oversee the plea hearing and sentencing in the case.

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67 year old Virgil Hansen of Milltown looks over his should during one of many court proceedings. Hansen, a former Unity school bus driver and current Milltown Village Clerk, agreed to a plea deal this week after being charged with seven felonies involving the sexual abuse and torture of a 13-year-old boy.

Three killed in Chetek murder-suicide

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Victims have been identified following a weekend-long investigation of three deceased individuals found in a home in Chetek.

Authorities responded to 611 26th Street in Chetek late Friday evening, after receiving a call from 17-year-old Natalie Turner requesting help at the residence.

Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, the Chetek Police Department,

Timothy P. Fitzgerald, 18, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Oct. 21 for possession of methamphetamine, THC and drug paraphernalia.

Richard P. Davis, 34, Milltown, was arrested on Feb. 25, 2017, on a 72 hour no contact violation.

Johnathon T. Goodwin, 19, Dresser, was arrested on Oct. 17 for felony bail jump.

Isaiah D. Leske, 21, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Oct. 17 for possession of drug paraphernalia and bail jumping felony.

Gavin J. Porotko, 18, Minnetrista, MN, was arrested on Oct. 16 for possession of mari-

10/21/17, 07:59PM, Assist in a civil matter 10/21/17, 11:40PM, Assist other agency 10/22/17, 02:40AM, Juvenile call 10/22/17, 09:37AM, Criminal damage to property report 10/22/17, 03:12PM, Assist other agency 10/23/17, 08:20AM, Juvenile call 10/23/17, 12:00PM, Harassment report 10/23/17, 12:29PM, Juvenile call 10/23/17, 03:43PM, Vehicle lockout 10/23/17, 05:48PM, Traffic complaint 10/24/17, 07:46AM, Vehicle lockout 10/24/17, 08:07AM, Assist citizen 10/24/17, 10:11PM, Welfare check 10/25/17, 08:30AM, Assist EMS 10/25/17, 09:00AM, Motor vehicle

also suffered blunt force injuries to her face, neck and torso and had a left side rib fracture.

Barron County authorities speculate that some type of altercation occurred in the upstairs bedroom and then continued downstairs where Brenda was found deceased. Natalie was found upstairs in her bedroom, and John was found downstairs with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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10/20/17-10/26/17 10/20/17, 10:12AM, Traffic complaint 10/20/17, 12:30PM, Juvenile call 10/20/17, 01:00PM, Vehicle lockout 10/20/17, 02:16PM, Harassment report 10/20/17, 02:45PM, Juvenile call 10/20/17, 04:08PM, Mental health call 10/20/17, 04:38PM, Mental health call 10/20/17, 05:27PM, Assist EMS 10/20/17, 08:55PM, Suspicious activity 10/21/17, 09:57AM, 911 hang up 10/21/17, 10:16AM, Theft report 10/21/17, 10:58AM, Civil Matter 10/21/17, 11:47AM, Juvenile call 10/21/17, 12:00PM, Suspicious activity

and the Wis. DNR responded to the scene, and discovered the bodies of 55-year-old John Hengst along with his ex-wife and ex-stepdaughter, 55-year-old Brenda Turner, and 17-year-old Natalie Turner.

The Barron County Sheriff’s Department later confirmed that the incident appeared to be an apparent murder suicide carried out by Hengst.

Preliminary autopsy results were returned by Monday morning, confirming that all three individuals had died from a single gunshot wound. Brenda

juana-THC, theft, and a misdemeanor bail jumping.

Justin A. Luttinen, 24, Osceola, was arrested on Oct. 21 for domestic battery.

Robert P. Bressette, 39, Cumberland, was arrested on a warrant.

Savannah J. Sande, 22, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on two warrants for misdemeanor bail jumping and a warrant for misdemeanor theft.

Brady M. Tulgren, 33, New Richmond, was arrested on Oct. 18 on a probation hold.

Paul V. Bowes, 35, Luck, was arrested on Oct. 21 for OWI 1st.

Justin M. Woodman, 19, Web-

accident 10/25/17, 09:15AM, Gas drive off 10/25/17, 03:24PM, Motor vehicle accident 10/25/17, 04:20PM, Assistant Chief stopped to play catch with kids at Congo Church 10/25/17, 11:15PM, Assist citizen 10/26/17, 01:27AM, Assist EMS 10/26/17, 07:30AM, Juvenile call 10/26/17, 09:00AM, Fraud report 10/26/17, 01:03PM, Juvenile call 10/26/17, 01:14PM, Suspicious activity 10/26/17, 03:37PM, Fraud report 10/26/17, 09:00PM, Disturbance Arrests: 10/23/17, Juvenile 14 of Amery.

Disorderly Conduct

ster, was arrested on Oct. 22 for OWI 1st, PAC 1st, and possession of paraphernalia.

Dudley M. Cran, 47, Milltown, was arrested on Oct. 22 for OWI recreational vehicle.

These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Licenses issued Oct. 15-21, 2017 Jeremy Daniel Vitalis and Nicole Lynne Ewing were issued a license on Oct. 16.

Daniel Logan Walters and Navia Ariel Cheatham were issued a license on Oct. 18.

Cody John Prellwitz and Cindy Lee Haines were issued a license on Oct. 19.

Luke Dustin Maier and Brittany Susan Marie Fox were issued a license on Oct. 19.

Brandon Thomas Libby and Josephine Anna Suchomel were issued a license on Oct. 19.

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Father accused of abuse bound over for trial, Mother faces lesser charges

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Facing three counts of child abuse — intentional, reckless and repeated — and one count of felony bail jumping, Travis Parmeter waived his right to preliminary hearings last week. He was subsequently bound over for trial on all charges.

The allegations stem from an October 2 incident in Osceola, in which 24-year-old Parmeter is accused of physically abusing his daughter, who was five months old at the time. Parmeter was charged October 5 and is being represented in the case by public defender Daniel Chapman. Attorney James Rennicke is prosecuting the case on behalf of the Polk County District Attorney’s office.

The child’s mother, 25-year-old

Tesa Denver, was charged October 18 with one count of failure to prevent child abuse and one count of neglecting a child who consequently sustained great bodily harm. Both are Class F felonies, less serious than the two Class C felonies and Class E felony with which Parmeter was charged. Still, they carry potential for a prison sentence.

Parmeter’s arraignment hearing, in which he will plead guilty or not guilty, and Denver’s initial appearance are both scheduled for November 13.

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Right, Travis Parmeter listens to defense attorney Daniel Chapman after his preliminary hearing October 25.

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Oct. 10, 2017 Jeffery R. Claude, 37, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Corynn M. Corcoran, 49, Eden Prairie, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

John R. Couillard, 47, Dresser, exceeeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Nolan M. Craner, 31, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Nathan B. Cummings, 25, Brookfield, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Dylan J. Czarnecki, 23, Forest Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Timothy J. Daly, 58, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jarett G. Davison, 19, Centuria, fail to properly maintain exhaust system, $175.30.

Tristan J. Denver, 21, Hillsdale, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Sofia N. Diesterhaft, 18, Fridley, MN, speeding in outlying area (16-19 mph) – work, $263.50.

Gregory A. Donley, 57, Byron, MN, operating boat towing skier after dark, $232.

Chelsea L. Duhaime-Kerrison, 29, Edina, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

Adam D. Elder, 21, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Tayler G. Elwood, 18, Amery, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Shoshana E. Engelson, 23, Minnetonka, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Austin L. Erickson, 18, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Matthew C. Erickson, 25, Siren, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; deviation from designated lane, $175.30; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Dennis D. Ferguson, 59, Amery, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

John B. Foy, 38, Chisago City, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Steven P. Gray, 48, Hudson, operate ATV or UTV without required headgear, $162.70.

Brian K. Gray, 47, Osceola, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Sharon M. Grenn, 52, Danville, CA, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Emily H. Gross, 21, Centuria, texting while driving, $187.90.

Debra J. Gustafson, 58, Balsam Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Jason N. Hall, 21, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Guy R. Hamlin, 60, Richfield, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90; operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10.

Timothy D. Hanson, 42, Minneapolis, MN, operating boat towing skier after dark, $232.

Arlan H. Hanson, 67, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Lisa J. Hanson, 46, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Roger L. Harms, 68, Amery, place material-feed/attract wild animals, $343.50.

Brandy Hautala, 30, Big Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Warren J. Hayes, 49, Ramsey, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Kenneth R. Hill, 66, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Allen L. Houle, 68, The Villages, FL, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Stephanie R. Huss, 39, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Colleen L. Jahnke, 41, River Falls, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Dustin E. Johnson, 32, Plymouth, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Shellene E. Johnson, 51, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Tom P. Johnson, 43, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50.

James T. Johnson, 50, Centerville, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Angela D. Kazmierski, 47, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Steven G. Kipka, 58, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jeffrey P. Kobs, 35, Deer Park, trespass, $200.

Brittney C. Krueger, 37, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jerry R. Kulibert, 81, Ladysmith, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Steven P. Ladoucer, 51, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Andrew J. Lehman, 39, Milltown, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Daniel J. Leighton, 53, Golden Valley, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Brandon M. Lieffring, 35, Balsam Lake, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Rebecca A. Long, 41, Woodbury, MN, jet ski – violate slow-no-wake requirement, $232.

Steven D. Lott, 55, Apple Valley, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jacob M. Luangrath, 31, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Alysha A. Luster, 23, Luck, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Michelle M. Maher, 54, River Falls, fish without license – R, $190.70.

Robert A. Marron, 33, Cleveland, TX, fail to display vehicle license plates, $150.10; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Rolland B. Meillier, 47, St. Paul, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

James S. Merges, 55, Monticello, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Jessie L. Merrell, 22, Bloomington, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Caitlin N. Nash, 20, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Justin L. Nelson, 28, St. Croix Falls, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Joshua P. Nelson, 26, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Heidi L. Nelson, 52, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Martin Ochoa, 53, Mission, TX, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10; operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10.

Anthony R. Olson, 27, Cottage

Grove, MN, exceeding speed zones (1619 mph), $200.50.

Tyson J. Pace, 17, River Falls, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Jayd A. Parks, 16, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Brittany L. Perzichilli, 25, North St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Cody D. Petersen, 24, Webster, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Jodee A. Peterson-Lochner, 40, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Michel S. Plantz, 52, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Gregory W. Plourde, 55, Somerset, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Robert L. Poole, 29, Marshfield, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Theresa L. Porter, 53, Catawba, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Frank R. Rau, 44, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Kelly L. Roberts, 40, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Cody A. Roettger, 24, Luck, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Cassandra M. Rogers, 34, Barron, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Roberta L. Running, 50, Woodbury, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Tamera K. Sandmann, 52, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Emily R. Schildgen, 21, Apple Valley, MN, fish without license – R, $192.70.

Benjamin J. Schoch, 41, Chippewa Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Austin D. Sigsworth, 19, Amery, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Jessica L. Sine, 45, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Jenny A. Sinn, 41, New Hope, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

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100 Years Ago October 25, 1917

this,” Carlson said. “A first impulse is to get panicky and fight, but I had the willpower to keep cool and not try to get loose.

“To me it seemed like only minutes before I could feel them digging close to my head.

I never knew I had been cut on the head. It wasn’t until I had gotten air from the outside I knew what was happening. I wasn’t blacked out – but partly dazed.”

Worst Storm in Years One of the worst blizzards ever seen in this country in October was witnessed Sunday afternoon and evening when the snow, accompanied by a 20-mile gale, warned everyone to hurry for shelter except a few misguided hunters, who, as the late Eugene York would have said, “knew nothing and therefor feared nothing,” continued to eat their luncheon on the shores of White Ash Lake and tried to kid themselves that they were having the time of their lives.

I refuse to divulge the names of the “back to nature” fiends whose nerve overshadows their mentality, and under the law I cannot be forced to do so, for I am informed that a witness cannot be forced to give evidence which in any way might tend to incriminate himself. I refuse to be quizzed or interviewed, but folks IT WAS SOME STORM!

95 Years Ago November 2, 1922 Murderous Assault Early risers Sunday morning were curious and not a little excited when a trail of blood was discovered from the Miller Hotel north to the Peterson Confectionery, in front of which latter place there was blood in quantities indicating nothing less than murder, and as later developments showed, the indications Yesterday’s came within an ace of being News all too truthful.

Diane Stangl A number of men gathered in a room at the Miller Hotel for a friendly game of cards, which progressed nicely and peaceably until about four o’clock Sunday morning when Al. Jarosky and A. Scheer got into an argument over an angle of the game in which something like 30 cents was involved and not withstanding the good council and interference of their friends proceeded to pull of a real, honest to goodness, knock down and drag out scrap.

During the melee Scheer produced a knife and began “cutting Jarosky down to his size,” and from the fact that Dr. N. V. Sandin (who was called to care for the wounded man) found it necessary to take 12 stitches in Jarosky’s left leg, 5 in his right breast and a number in his back, to say nothing about slashing his clothes from one side to the other across his abdomen, it would appear that Scheer had carried out his intentions in excellent shape.

Mayor Christensen and City Attorney Kennedy started an investigation early Sunday and on Monday morning called, as witnesses, all who were found to have been present at the time of the brawl. Took

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55 Years Ago November 1, 1962 Young Farmer Suffers Loss of Arm in Corn Picker

Youngsters Watched Memorial Day Parade

This group of youngsters is waiting for the Memorial Day parade that was held back on May 30, 1960. The mothers hovering in the background to the left are Mrs. Jerry Bieniasz, left and Mrs. Shirley Satterlund. We’re guessing the children seated in front are related to the two ladies. The group is in front of the Danielson Drug store, which was being rebuilt due to a terrible fire that occurred in the spring of that year.

their testimony and used this evidence on which to base a warrant issued for the arrest of Scheer on a charge of “assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do great bodily harm.” Scheer however had made his getaway and has not, as yet, been apprehended.

Later a warrant was issued for Frank Miller on a charge of conducting or harboring gambling in his hotel. His hearing was held before Judge Winchell, Tuesday afternoon and on finding him guilty, he was sentenced to four months in the county jail. His bail was fixed at $500. He was unable to furnish bail and was taken to the county jail.

Mayor Christensen has authorized a thorough investigation of crime conditions here.

75 Years Ago October 29, 1942 Car Registration Proof Needed for Gas Rations Wisconsin car owners will be required to present their current vehicle registration certificate when making application for gas ration coupon books, under the approaching gasoline rationing program, Commissioner Hugh M. Jones of the state motor vehicle department announces.

This declaration is in line with procedure followed in eastern states where gas rationing has been effective for some time, Jones declares.

Every car owner should make certain now that he has in his possession a vehicle registration certificate, which is white and of the same pocket size as the orange colored certificate of title, the commissioner emphasizes.

70 Years Ago October 30, 1947 25th Anniversary at Redeemer Church Next Sunday the members of Redeemer Lutheran congre-

gation of Amery will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the dedication of their first church.

The congregation has the distinction of being served by the same pastor who served them at the time the church was built. Two months ago Rev. O. P. Medenwald completed 28 years of service in the community. He was installed in Amery on August 10, 1919 and on Feb. 18, 1920 the congregation was organized.

On Oct. 4, 1920 lots were purchased and in 1922 the church was built and dedicated on November 5. As a fitting memorial for 25 years of blessings it was planned to erect a parsonage next to the church but building conditions made it impossible.

During Rev. Medenwald’s ministry the congregation enjoyed a steady growth, growing from a very small group of communicants to a congregation of slightly more than 200 communicants.

60 Years Ago October 24, 1957 Car Strikes, Kills Girl Sharon Williams, 7, Clear Lake, died almost immediately after being struck by a car while walking onto county highway “F” about five miles east of Amery at 9:35 a.m.

Saturday.

She is Polk County’s fifth traffic victim of the year – three less than the eight who lost their lives on County highways through October of 1956.

Driver of the car that struck and killed the girl was Ray E. Fehr, 66, of Dakota, Ill. He was not held nor charged.

Sharon and her brother, Larry, 9, and sister, May 12, were walking out of their parent’s driveway onto the highway.

They stopped and watched a milk truck roll by in the opposite lane.

Driver Fehr told Officer Brown he sounded his horn

when he saw the children, but they apparently could not hear it above the noise made by the passing truck. Fehr said he was driving about 45 miles per hour at the time and reduced his speed to about 20 when his car struck the girl.

Larry Williams made a grab for his sister as she walked onto the highway, but could not reach her. Sharon died before the ambulance arrived.

Rescued from Cave-In “I knew it was a miracle of God to come out of there alive,” Kenneth Carlson, 21, told an Isanti, Minn. News reporter last week after he had been rescued from a cave-in. Carlson, the son of Mrs. Axel Carlson is a former Amery resident and Amery High School graduate.

Carlson was connecting an Isanti home to the main sewer line in a crouched position in the ditch when co-worker Kenneth Swanson saw the beginning of the cave-in and yelled to Carlson who quickly stood up. The earth covered him completely – about four feet of it over his head.

Swanson ran for a telephone and alerted the Isanti fire department. Shortly after arriving, the department had dug enough dirt away from Carlson so his head was uncovered.

His eyes opened and he began to spit out the sand from his mouth.

The firemen carefully got the sand away from his chest so he could breathe freely and by carefully digging and cribbing all around him to prevent further cave-in, they were able to free him.

Mr. Carlson had three stitches taken in his head where a shovel had grazed him while digging away the top part of the cave-in. Other than that he was perfectly all right.

“There are a lot of things that go through your mind that no one ever realizes until you go through an experience like

A corn picker accident badly mangled the left arm of Robert Sommers, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sommers, route three, Amery, last Friday afternoon on the George Vollert farm near Star Prairie.

Sommers had stopped to clear out the husking mechanism on the picker when he was caught in the machinery.

George Vollert found Sommers around 4:00 p.m. and it was undetermined how long he had been caught in the machine or how it happened. Vollert had to remove some parts from the corn picker to free the arm.

Vollert and a neighbor, Neil Ausen, rushed Sommers to the ARVM Hospital where he was attended by Dr. O. N. Arneson.

After diagnosing the extent of the injury, he was removed by Stenberg’s ambulance to St. John’s hospital in St. Paul.

It was learned that the hardest damage centered around the part of the arm most difficult to have surgery on necessitated amputation below the elbow.

45 Years Ago October 19, 1973 Studded Tires Legal from Nov. 15 – Apr. 1 The state division of motor vehicles announced that use of studded tires will be legal in Wisconsin from November 15, through Apr. 1, 1973.

Noting that tires do the most damage to road surfaces when pavements are bare, James O. Peterson, DMV administrator, urged motorists to voluntarily time their use of studded tires to periods of absolute need.

“If you live in an area where you know you won’t need the studs until later than the legal starting date you can save yourself and fellow motorists considerable money by using regular tires as long as possible,” he said.

The administrator said that the dates established represent an effort to compromise between the wear on road surfaces, which is expected to mount to $306 million in the next 20 years, and the safety gains experienced by users since studded tires have become popular.

He expressed hope, too, that advances in studded tire research may result in design changes that will reduce the wear on surfaces.

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Spectacular crane migration draws visitors to Grantsburg

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR

GRANTSBURG—Giant wings and rattling, primeval birdcalls fi ll the air each fall at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Grantsburg. The migration of Sandhill Cranes—elegant birds that stand up to four feet tall—draws visitors to the area from across Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond.

“The cranes are the big attraction,” said Crex Meadows Wildlife Educator Lauren Finch. “They have a really long migration season, and they’re here for quite a while. The reason people come here, why Crex is such a great place, is because we have a large area with a concentrated marsh habitat where they roost, nest and feed. A lot of people come every year for it; for some families it’s a tradition for them to come here. It’s a pretty cool show to watch.”

These magnificent birds had all but disappeared from Wisconsin in the early 20th Century. When the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act was passed in 1918, the crane population slowly recovered. Today, anywhere between 13,000 to 20,000 cranes pass through Crex Meadows, where they gather before migrating to Florida for the winter.

Crex Meadows is 30,000 acres of wildlife habitat, which has been restored over the decades from farm land to wetlands that provide a rich habitat for many species of waterfowl, swans, geese, ducks, and other types

of animals such as turtles, black bears and even gray wolves. At one point the land belonged to the Crex Carpet Company, which harvested sedges from the area to use in manufacturing rugs and chairs. When the company went bankrupt, the state began buying up the land, and restoration began.

“Prior to settlement, the land would have looked similar (to the way it does now), because settlers altered it,” Finch said. “The flowages are manmade, altered with the construction of dikes, which function like a dam.”

The wetland can be managed to prevent flooding in the area, but can also create watery habitats favored by various shorebirds and waterfowl.

“The goal was to restore the land to its original glory,” Finch said. “Before settlement it was a lot of wetland and marsh, some prairie, and we have both of those things.”

WORN: Non-profit looks forward to helping more families FROM PAGE ONE

“We struggled. Volunteers are hard to find in a business like this, and it’s also hard to fund a non-profit with volunteers.” In the midst of the struggle, Marlett says Worn Again’s reputation also took a beating. Donations declined. Support stifled.

“It became the upkeep of the building versus revenue coming in,” she says.

By July of 2014, Worn Again’s battle-weary volunteers considered shutting the doors for good. That is, until a few believers, Gary and Diane Taxdahl, and Dennis and Pam Carson, stepped up to help find a new outlook and renewed vision for the business.

With their help, Marlett says they did a massive amount of fundraising. They raised $20,000 to fix the roof and make other upgrades. They hired a store manager, Kris Dodge-Leehe, who helped drive the group’s mission ahead.

Fast-forward just three years, and there’s been nothing wasted in the experience. The heat from that mortgage burning fire felt pretty good for those in attendance on Oct. 12.

What’s next for the store that’s all about repurposed goods, second chances, and helping those in need?

Marlett hopes to expand the non-profit’s mission even further.

“We’re hoping to continue to make improvements in the store, but we want to continue to give back and help those in need. We want to continue to see that grow,” she says.

Marlett thanks Worn Again’s staff and volunteers, along with board members Glen Clausen, Laurie Harris, Colleen Adams, LaMoine MacLaughlin and Jerri CLemas for all of their continued efforts. But most of all, she thanks the community.

“We’re doing very well. But without our community’s support, and donations, and volunteers, our store wouldn’t survive. That truly has made the biggest impact…people believing in us…and donating.”

Though most guests come to observe wildlife, the preserve is public land open to seasonal hunting.

“One interesting thing about state wildlife area is that it’s largely funded by money that comes in from purchasing hunting licenses and trapping licenses,” Finch said. “It’s also part of the money that comes from the purchase of firearms and ammunition.”

In the spring, people come to see a wide variety of migrating birds, but in the fall it’s about quantity.

“In fall it’s the spectacular flight of large flocks getting ready to migrate,” Finch said.

Crane watching also appeals to wildlife enthusiasts who are not early risers, Finch said. The cranes tend to leave the roost between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.--much later than some of the morning songbirds that arise at the crack of dawn. This ensures there is

plenty of light for good photos while the cranes leave the roost, and when they return beginning around 5 p.m. to sunset.

Finch herself is a Grantsburg native, and grew up visiting the preserve with her family and school classes.

When she studied biology in Superior, it was actually her instructor who suggested she apply for an open position at Crex.

“I’ve always been enjoying what the property has to offer since I was very young, so it’s fun I got to end up working here,” she said.

Due to the large size of Crex Meadows, Finch said that most people experience it best by car, rolling slowly along the waterways and occasionally pulling over to look more closely.

“People can hike as well, get out of vehicle to walk around, but seeing most of the property is possible really only by vehicle,” she said.

Visitors can get a self-guided tour map, as well as information about recent bird and animal sightings and a historical display, inside the Visitor Center at the entrance to the preserve.

Crex Meadows is located at 102 East Crex Ave., Grantsburg. Learn more about Crex Meadows at www. crexmeadows.org, or call the center at 715-463-2739.

Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-4071229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

Amery FFA excels at National Convention A team from Amery FFA captured second place in the senior division of the FFA National Invitational Quiz Contest held as part of the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 25-28 in Indianapolis.

Contest participants took a 100-question written exam on information contained in the official FFA manual. About 40 teams from across the nation competed in the senior division.

Michaela Erickson tied for first place out of more than 140 individual contestants, finishing in second place based on overall team ranking. Nick Erickson placed eighth, Courtney Glenna tied for 10th place, and Hailey Clausen came in at 11th place.

Amery FFA also earned a silver emblem ranking in the first-ever National FFA Conduct of Chapter Meetings competition. Teammates included Nick Erickson, Hailey Clausen, Ellie Miller, Drew Meyer, Jackson Mahoney, Abby Braaten and Andrew Prindle.

Participants in this Leadership Development Event -- designed for students in seventh, eighth and ninth grades -- conduct an orderly and efficient chapter meeting using parliamentary procedures. Members also answer questions based on the team presentation of parliamentary procedure and complete a written exam. Nick Erickson earned a perfect score on the written portion.

The Amery team advanced to the national event by winning

the state competition last June.

The chapter is advised by Derrick Meyer.

The National FFA Organization is a youth organization of 653,359 student members as part of 8,568 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is supported by 344,239 alumni members in 2,051 local

FFA Alumni chapters throughout the U.S. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Members of the Amery FFA Conduct of Chapter Meetings team were, from left, Michaela Erickson, Jackson Mahoney, Andrew Prindle, Ellie Miller, Drew Meyer, Nick Erickson, Hailey Clausen, Abby Braaten and Deidra Meyer (alternate).

The Amery FFA quiz contest team included, from left, Michaela Erickson, Nick Erickson, Hailey Clausen and Courtney Glenna.

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

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

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

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

Friday: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Nov. 1: 9:15 a.m. Bible Study at Wapo with Paul Oman; 6 p.m. Movie Night “Luther.”

Sunday, Nov. 5: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Birthday Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 11:30 a.m. Stewardship Committee.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 1: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation class; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m.

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

Thursday, Nov. 2: 9:30 a.m. Local Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Nov. 3: 8:30 a.m. Distant Communions; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, Nov. 4: 9 a.m. Homeless Outreach Event.

Sunday, Nov. 5: 10 a.m. Worship/Communion/Blessing of the Military; 11:15 a.m. Lefse making; 11:30 a.m. High School

Hike.

Monday, Nov. 6: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 6 p.m. Women’s Fellowship.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 1: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda.

Thursday, Nov. 2: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, Nov. 5: 8 a.m. Deronda Worship.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

The Dangers of Social Media

“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone.”

—2 Timothy 2: 22-24 NIV

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recent survey by the Royal Society for Public Health suggests that social media can be bad for our mental health. Anyone who has ever spent time on Facebook or Instagram probably knows that the images and messages there can make you feel insecure, envious and inferior. Cases of cyber-bullying and other forms of online shaming or intimidation are too well-known for anyone to doubt this possible hazard. The survey of approximately 1500 people aged 1424 found that social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram increased feelings of anxiety in over half of the respondents. Seven out of ten of the respondents said that Instagram made them feel worse about their body image and 2/3 of them said that Facebook made cyber-bullying worse. Those who spent more than two hours per day using social media were most at risk, and the researchers are calling for measures aimed at educating users on how to use social media in a positive way. We all desire to connect with others in a positive way, and while social media can facilitate this, it can also make it very easy to harm others. So use social media, but use it wisely, and always only for good.

– Christopher Simon

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 2: 5:15 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Worship service; 6:30 p.m. Break out sessions.

Thursday, Nov. 2: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Nov. 5: All Saints, 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m Sunday school, Choir.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m.

Men in Mission (note change of date).

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 1: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation.

Thursday, Nov. 2: 3:14-4:30 p.m. CEF Party Club at Elementary school.

Saturday, Nov. 4: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; Youth Event: Underground Church.

Sunday, Nov. 5: All Saint’s 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; 11 a.m. Fellowship; Dining Room set-up following fellowship; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Monday, Nov. 6: 9 a.m Meatball making; 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 1: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda.

Thursday, Nov. 2: 9 a.m. LF Quilting.

Sunday, Nov. 5: 9:30 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 1: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 5 p.m.

Confirmation cafe; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation class - 7th and 8th; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Mentor Night; 7 p.m.

Choir practice.

Sunday, Nov. 5: All Saints Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school/practice: Christmas program.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: 1 p.m. Quilting; 7 p.m. Swedish Club.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 1: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 1 p.m. Stewardship; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m. Choir practice.

Friday, Nov. 3: 4:30-7 p.m. Fall Dinner.

Sunday, Nov. 5: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Nov. 1 All Saints Day, Mass 9 a.m. at SJ, Mass 6 p.m. at OLL, RCIA 6 p.m. at OLL; Thursday, Nov. 2, Faith Formation Committee meeting 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5: Northwoods Homeless Shelter Chili Feed; Tuesday, Nov. 7, Parish Council meeting 7 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Nov. 5: All Saints Day, 9:30 a.m. Joint worship at St. John’s with Holy Communion ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Nov. 5: All Saints Day, 9:30 a.m. Joint worship at St. John’s with Holy Communion; No Sunday school.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: 6:30 p.m Bible Study.

Winter clothing needed The Amery Lions Club and Knights of Columbus recently conducted a very successful winter clothing drive at Amery Elementary School, and were able to collecting enough items for 128 children in need. But they did fall short in a few areas— boots, snow pants and snowsuits.

These items could still be delivered to families if inventory can be replenished. Anyone wishing to donate new or gently used boots, snow pants or snowsuits can drop them off at the Amery Community Center as soon as possible or by Nov. 10.

Jackets and coats are also welcome, as is cash. Call 268-7884 for more information or to arrange for pick up.

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East Immanuel Affirmation Two students affirmed their baptism at East Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 22nd. Pictured left to right are: Ethan Kirk, Pastor Kathy Pennington, and Caleb Bleskacek.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 25: 6 p.m. Confirmation at Deronda; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 7:15 p.m. Confirmation Rehearsal.

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

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

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

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 1: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; 6 p.m.

Kids’ Blast/Adult Study, CREW; 7 p.m. Worship Team 1 practice.

Thursday, Nov. 2: 9:30 am. Mission Stichers55 at Ridgeview (potluck lunch); 3:30 p.m. Good News Club at CL elementary; 6:30 p.m. “Parenting & Family” study at Carlson’s.

Saturday, Nov. 4: Underground Church.

Sunday, Nov. 5: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 1 practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; Choir practice; CHIC Parent meeting.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Ridgeview Small Group; 6:30 pm. Little Lambs com. meeting; 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team meeting; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Lynn Pickard’s.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 9 a.m. Quilters; 6 p.m. Confirmation meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Nov. 5: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark, Club 7/8; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship.

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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OBITUARIES

Allen L. Engebretson

Norvin “Red” Swager

Marilyn J. Engstrand

Allen L. Engebretson age 70 of Rapid City, SD, died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday October 21, 2017, at his childhood home farm in Reeve, WI. Allen LaVern Engebretson was born on May 24, 1947 in Menomonie, WI the son of Lavern and Arlyss (Stansbury) Engebretson. WI. He attended Reeve elementary and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1965 where he excelled in football and wrestling. In 1967, Allen joined the US Army and was stationed in Fort Benning, GA and Granite City, IL. Also in 1967, Allen married the love of his life, Donna (Moline) Engebretson and to this marriage were born three children, Marcus Allen, Alonna Amber and Maria Starr Dakota.

Allen became a certified Ferrier and worked his trade in WI, MN and SD. They moved several times throughout their marriage for Donna’s job. Allen loved motorcycling, fishing and hunting and working outside on his farm where he has raised beef cattle and he was very proud of his herd. You always knew when Allen was around with his distinctive-loud laugh and large smile. He loved children and they were naturally drawn to him and recognized his fun, child-like spirit that was up for any adventure they wanted to go on.

The kids large and small loved visiting “Uncle Allen” on the farm where he would let them feed his prized beef cattle.

Al was friends to all, he loved people. He loved to cook his famous breakfasts and was the ultimate host, always catering to others. His constant companions were Trixie (2.5 lb Chihuahua) and Spanky (70 lb.

Pitbull), and Trixie was the boss overall. He had one grandchild, Kalliana who brought him so much joy; she was truly the apple of his eye. Life will never be the same for his family and friends with “Big Daddy” gone; there is a big piece of the world missing.

Allen has kept and maintained friendships from his late teens on and treasured each and every one as if it were a precious jewel. He had a long held tradition of deer camp at the farm with a group of his closest friends, though not as rowdy as in the early years.

They greatly enjoyed the time spent together. There is a large hole left in the lives of all who knew Allen.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lavern and Arlyss Engebretson.

Survived by his wife, Donna Engebretson of Rapid City, SD; children, Marcus Engebretson of Rapid City, SD, Alonna Engebretson of Rapid City, SD, and Maria Engebretson of Boston, MA; granddaughter, Kalliana Engebretson of Rapid City, SD; brothers and sisters, Michael (Valerie) Engebretson of Clayton, WI, Cynthia (Walter) Mayton of Amery, WI, Marsha (Michael) Swant of Rice Lake, WI, Curtis Engebretson of Stillwater, MN, Randy (Julie) Engebretson of River Falls, WI, Thomas Engebretson of Clear Lake, WI; nieces and nephews, Kyle Engebretson, Keri Ann Engebretson, Wade (Kylee) Engebretson, Jennie (Troy) Rundquist, Michelle (Michael) Espeseth, Thomas (Jenna) Anderson, Aaron Anderson, Gregory (Jade) Swant, Breanne (Brennan) Kuhrt, Ava Engebretson, Lauren Cassellius, Conner Engebretson, Julia Engebretson; many relatives and friends.

Funeral Service was at Reeve Evangelical Church on Clear Lake, WI, Monday, October 30, 2017, with Rev. Todd Groat officiating. Music was provided by Margaret Peterson and Gary Hoisington.

Visitation was on Sunday, October 29 at the Reeve Church from 4-7 pm and one hour before the service on Monday.

Casketbearers were Ray Anton, Lynn DeLaitsch, Kurt Eggert, Mike Engebretson, Joel Gustafson, Greg Schock, Mike Swant, and Jim Zahnow, with interment in the Reeve Cemetery, Vance Creek Township.

Scheuermann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Clear Lake, WI was in charge of arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Norvin “Red” Swager, age 85 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 25th 2017 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI Norvin LeRoy “Red” Swager was born on December 16, 1931 in Clayton, WI, the son of Hugh and Evelyn Swager. He grew up in a family of nine children (Harvey, Ethelyn, Phyliss, Norris, Red, Gary, Shirley, Larry, and Ronnie).

Red met the love of his life, Delores "Dee" Kennetz when his family moved to Clear Lake, WI. Red attended Clear Lake High School where he played football, baseball, and basketball. Red and Dee graduated in 1950 and were married on February 11, 1951 at the Swedish Congregational Church in Clear Lake. To this union four children were born, Gary, Craig, Karen and Carmen.

After high school, Red worked at Honeywell in Minneapolis for 18 years and was active in the Honeywell Union, Local 1145. After he left Honeywell, Red joined his brother, Norris in the Swager Bros. Construction Co. in Stillwater, MN. Throughout his years as a resident of MN, Red was active in politics, community service, and his church.

Red and Dee moved back to their hometown of Clear Lake, WI where they remained active in real estate and development until his death. In his spare time, Red enjoyed traveling with his wife and deer hunting with his sons and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Hugh and Evelyn Swager; brothers, Harvey, Norris, Gary, and Larry and sisters, Ethelyn and Phyliss.

Survived by his wife, Delores “Dee” Swager of Clear Lake; sons and daughters, Gary Swager of Stillwater, MN, Craig (Richard) Swager of Maplewood, MN, Karen Swager of St. Paul, MN, and Carmen (Lorraine) Swager of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren, Heather (Mike) Hara of Woodbury, MN, and Dustin (Nikki) Swager of San Diego, CA; great-grandchild, Taylor Hara; family and friends.

Funeral service was at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Moe Lutheran Cemetery in Clear Lake, with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Music was by Bev Moll and Laurie Sylte.

Visitation was one hour before the service at Moe Church on Monday.

Casketbearers were Tom Corman, Mike Hara, Richard Pettey, Brad Swager, David Swager, and Curt Warren.

Interment was in the Moe Lutheran Cemetery, Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

Scheuermann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Marilyn Joyce Engstrand (Byers), 76, of Amery, WI, passed away Wednesday October 26, 2017 at Regions Hospital, St Paul, MN with her friends and family at her side.

Born June 17, 1941 in Grand Meadows, MN, to Leonard and Margetta Byers (Gregor) and attended school in Austin, MN. Marilyn married Harold Engstrand (deceased) March 1, 1958. They moved around at the Navy's bidding while raising four children until Hal's retirement in June 1976. Starting a new chapter they moved to Siren, WI and bought the Buzz Inn resort and Straight 8 Bar in Range, WI. After Hal's death she enjoyed traveling to see family members, spending time with her Mom, and garage/ yard sales and flea markets which allowed her to meet new and interesting people.

She is predeceased by her parents Leonard and Margettas Byers, son Eddie D Engstrand, husband Harold Engstrand and two grandchildren.

She is survived by her siblings, Raymond Byers, Astatula, FL, Roger Byers, Lake Elmo, MN, Gary Byers, Green Valley, AZ, and Linda McKown, Scottsdale, AZ, her three sons, Jerry A. (Carolyn) Engstrand of Siren, WI, Terry G. Engstrand of Amery, WI, and Leonard W. (Tracy) Engstrand of Virginia Beach, VA, 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, and special friend, Jack Perron. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson -White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

To sign an online guestbook please visit www.williamsonwhite.com

DEATH NOTICES Lucille Clark, 100, Amery, died Monday, Oct. 30, at Golden Age Manor.

Funeral services are pending at the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home in Amery.

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SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

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

VACANT LOTS FOR SALE: OSCEOLA AND DRESSER DEVELOPMENTS

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cine, and Ozaukee each with over 96% of residents having access. At 28.8%, Menominee has the least access to high speed Internet in the state. Buffalo, Price Vilas, and St. Croix follow Menominee as the only counties with less than 40% access.

Preview information and property listings can be viewed at www.co.polk.wi.us/Tax Delinquent Real Estate. www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

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

Dated October 18, 2017. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

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Tuesday, November 14th, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall

Child Development Days are free preschool developmental screenings held throughout the community. Watch your mail for more information, then attend your choice of screenings listed below.

Who may attend?

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Children who reside in the School District of Amery with a birthdate on or before April 30, 2015.

We also welcome preschool children of any age to attend a screening if there are concerns about vision, hearing, and/or general development.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING CITY OF AMERY

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THANK YOU

Thank you to all who remembered Joe. Words cannot express the feelings I have, the love, the caring, the tons of food brought to the house. The ladies of Trinity Lutheran, I love you all so much!

To my family for all the support they have given me.

To list special friends the list would be very long! You all know who you are and how much I love you.

I am sorry for many cards and gifts I got I cannot send Thank You cards to, because I could not find address. Just know I really appreciated everyone. Just remember to add address when signing guest book.

Thank you!!!

Mary Greiser

Thank you to family, friends and neighbors for all your prayers, well wishes and help when I was sick. Thank you to all the Drs., nurses and staff at St. Croix Regional Medical Center, United Hospital, St. Paul, Golden Age Manor and Adoray Home Health Care for your dedication to restoring my health. Thank you all so much.

Sandy Johnson

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

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING MEETING TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE

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

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

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

% Change

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

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

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

-1%

5% 8% 6%

4% 58% 74% 6%

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

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

Dated this 20th day of October, 2017

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

Janelle M. Johnson, Clerk TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE

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

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

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

Village Clerk-Treasurer.

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

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

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

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

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2017 Budget

GENERAL FUND

Total

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

Phone: 715-948-2189

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$

% Budget Change

2018 Budget

147,949 359,103

$

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

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

$

1,072,437

$

1,094,076

$

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

$

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

$

1,072,437

$

1,094,076

$

Estimated Fund Balance 1/1/18

524,938

2.02%

Governmental Funds Combined

$

382,437

Total Revenues

1,094,076

$

38,000 695,000

102,058 $

2.02%

1,009,433

$

1,827,076

2017 Budget $365,995

$

2018 Budget 375,995

Total Expenditures

1,094,076

$

-

1,716,876

524,938

Property Tax Contribution

$

420,437

622,800 $

Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/18

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174,258 $

1,119,633

Amount Change $10,000

Percent Change 2.73%

$7.354

$7.485

$0.131

1.78%

$49,764,869

$50,230,138

$465,270

0.93%

375,995

$

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St. Croix Chippewa ready to grow hemp in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin tribe is set to grow hemp in hopes of extracting oil from the plant that could help treat seizures and other health problems, despite uncertainty over its legality.

The St. Croix Chippewa plan to begin production at the end of the month, the Wisconsin State Journal reported .

Parents of children who suffer seizures contend cannabidiol oil, a hemp extract, can help ease symptoms.

The oil doesn’t cause a high because it contains much less THC, marijuana’s active ingredient that creates the psychoactive effect, but it’s illegal to produce or sell in Wisconsin. Republican Gov. Scott Walker, however, signed a bill in April that makes possession legal with a doctor’s certification.

The St. Croix Chippewa argue that since the state has chosen to regulate the oil it can’t enforce a production prohibition on tribal lands because

of a federal law that limits how states can enforce criminal law on reservations.

Growing hemp to obtain the oil remains illegal in Wisconsin and the Legislature would have to change the law before the St. Croix Chippewa could legally cultivate the plant, Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel said Monday during a news conference that promoted the state’s Drug Take Back Day. Schimel, a Republican, pointed out that the Menominee tribe tried to grow hemp in 2015 and federal authorities destroyed the crop, costing the tribe millions of dollars.

“Right now the law really doesn’t permit the production of marijuana to make CBD oil in Wisconsin,” he said. “So they’re going to want to take this very cautiously.”

The Burnett County Board of Supervisors supports the tribe’s plan, board chair Don Taylor said in a letter last week.

“Families need a safe, reliable distributor of cannabidiol and the tribe’s willingness to serve in that capacity is absolutely critical right now,” tribal council member Elmer Emery said.

The operation will provide jobs to a county with high unemployment rates, Emery said. The facility will initially employ about 15 workers.

The tribe plans to spend about $1.2 million on startup costs, said Jeff Cormell, the tribe’s lawyer. Many tribes are considering growing hemp or marijuana to offset declines in casino revenue, he said.

“We’re very excited about the opportunity to provide this medicine,” Cormell said. “It’s not just a business decision. It’s about families, it’s about health care.”

Hemp can also be used to produce rope, building materials, body products, biodiesel and nutritional supplements.

NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING TOWN OF BLACK BROOK The Public Budget Meeting for the Town of Black Brook will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017, 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 2018 Budget:.

2017 Budget INCOME: Transportation Aid Revenue Sharing Garbage Collection Town Tax TOTAL EXPENSE: General Government Public Safety Health & Human Services Public Works TOTAL

2018 Proposed

$118,841,945 43,435.00 3,500.00 306,772.06 $472,549.00

$128,934.33 43,397.00 3,500.00 297,913.67 $474,245.00

$95,018.00 83,400.00 1,000.00 293,131.00 $472,549.00

$105,518.00 82,900.00 1,000.00 284,827.00 $474,245.00

% Budget Change

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR TOWN OF GARFIELD Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 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 2018 budget.

2017 Budgeted

2018 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

10,000 482,321 139,179 11,462 6,043 18,555 1,000 200 668,760

10,000 491,610 149,608 12,062 9,064 18,500 2,500 200 693,544

DISBURSEMENTS: General Government Public Works Public Safety Parks Culture Impact Fees Balance at End of Year TOTAL

96,610 417,003 108,854 29,000 1,250 6,043 10,000 668,760

108,127 426,281 109,822 29,000 1,250 9,064 10,000 693,544

% Change

0.01890

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 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 2018 pursuant to Sec. 60.10 (1) (a) of Wis. Statutes WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF ALDEN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Thursday, November 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alden Town Hall, Star Prairie, WI, a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed 2017 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 2018 budget.

2017 ADOPTED BUDGET

2018 PROPOSED BUDGET

% CHANGE

REVENUES Taxes General Property Taxes ...............................762,106 Intergovernmental Revenues ......................265,686 Licenses & Permits .........................................20,790 Intergovernmental Charges ...........................66,000 Miscellaneous Revenues ..................................1,000

769,270 287,590 21,400 65,700 1,000

0.9%

TOTAL REVENUES .................................1,115,582

1,144,960

2.6%

EXPENDITURES General Government ...................................116,785 Public Safety ..................................................203,000 Public Works .................................................700,045 Recycling ..............................................................500 Health & Human Services ...............................1,100 Culture, Recreation & Education ...................6,346 Conservation & Development ........................1,077 Miscellaneous Expenditures ..............................200 Capital Expenditure Fund .............................20,000 Debt Service - Gravel Pit ...............................66,529

123,726 203,000 693,366 500 500 10,562 5,077 200 42,000 66,529

TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......................1,115,582 PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED .....................762,106 TOWN MILL RATE ..........................................2.63 (per $1,000 Valuation)

1,145,460 769,270 2.64

2.7% 0.9% 0.4%

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF ALDEN

.4%

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 16, 2017, 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 2018 pursuant to Sec. 60.10 (1) (a) of Wis. Statutes Sally Pickard, Clerk WNAXLP

Notice is further given that on Thursday, November 9, 2017, immediately following completion of the PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed 2018 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 2017 town tax levy to be paid in 2018 pursuant to s.60.10(1)(a), Wis. Stat.

NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING

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.

Dated this 27th day of October, 2017 /s/ Wanda Heffron, Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICE POLK COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Request for Nominations for Initial District Board of Commissioners Proposed Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Polk County Environmental Services Committee requests nominations for persons to be appointed to the initial board of commissioners of the proposed Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. The Committee will finalize nominations for appointment at its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., to be held at the Polk County Board Room, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

On June 29 2017, Polk County received a petition seeking to establish the Horseshoe Lake Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. After holding a public hearing on July 26, 2017, the Committee adopted a recommendation that the Polk County Board of Supervisors approve the petition to establish the

Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District.

On October 11, 2017, the Committee adopted its committee report on the petition.

When taking up the resolution to approve the establishment of the petitioned district, the Polk County Board of Supervisors must, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 33.27(1), confirm the appointment of four persons of the five member initial district board of commissioners who shall serve as commissioners until the first annual meeting of the district. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 33.27(2), the fifth person to be appointed to the initial district board of commissioners is to be a member of the governing body of the town that has the largest valuation within the district as appointed by such town board within 30-days of

Legal Description of PROPOSED MAGNOR BARBO PUBLIC INLAND LAKE REHABILITATION DISTRICT Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Section 28, T33N, R15W, the corner common to Sections 21, 22, 27, and 28 Town 33 North, Range 15 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin; thence south along the East line of Section 28 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 4, Section 28; thence west along the North line of Government Lot 4 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 4; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 4 to the Southwest Corner of Government Lot 4 on the North line of Government Lot 3, Section 28; thence West along the North line of Government Lot 3 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 3; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 3 to the centerline of County Road “J”; thence Easterly along the centerline of County Road “J” to the Westerly right-of-way of US HWY 63; thence continuing on a projection of the centerline of County Road “J” Easterly across US HWY 63 and across the former main track of the North Wisconsin Railway Company railroad right-of-way, also known as the Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail, to the Easterly right-of-way line of said former railroad right-of-way; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly right-of way line of said Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail through Government Lot 3, Government Lot 2, and Government Lot 1 in Section 27, and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW¼-NW¼) and Government Lot 1 in Section 26 to the intersection of the East line of Government Lot 1, Section 26 and the Southeasterly right-ofway line of the Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 1 Section 26 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 1 Section 26 and the Southeast Corner of Government Lot 3 Section 23; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 3 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 3; thence West along the North line of Government Lot 3 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 3 Section 23 on the East line of Government Lot 3 Section 22; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 3 Section 22 to the East Quarter Corner of Section 22; thence West along the East-West Quarter Line of Section 22 and the North line of Government Lot 3 and Government Lot 2 to the Center of Section 22 and the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 2; thence South along the North-South Quarter Line and the East line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE¼-SW¼) to the Southeast Corner of the NE¼-SW¼; thence West along the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE¼-SW¼) and the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW¼-SW¼) which is also the North line of Government

the County Board's resolution establishing the district.

On December 6, 2017, the Committee will consider its recommendations for nomination of the four (4) persons nominated for appointment to the initial district board of commissioners. Three of the four persons nominated are to be persons who qualify by residing in or owning property within the proposed district.

The fourth commissioner would be a county board member of the Committee or a person nominated by the Committee. The nominations made by the Committee are reviewed by the County Administrator for appointment and confirmation by the County Board.

A map showing the boundary of the proposed district and the legal description of the proposed are attached and incorporated in this no-

tice.

Eligible persons interested in serving on the initial board of commissioners to the petitioned Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District may submit a written statement of interest and intent to the Committee on or before December 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., to: Polk County Environmental Services Committee Attn: Ms. Sharon Jorgenson, County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 E-mail: countyclerk@co.polk.wi.us Attachments: Proposed Legal Description Map of Proposed District

Lot 1 Section 22 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 1 on the West line of Section 22; thence South along the West line of Government Lot 1 to the Northwest Corner of Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map Number 5728, Volume 25, Page 205, Document Number 753924; thence East along the North line of said Lot 3 to the Northeast Corner of said Lot 3; thence south along the East line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 3; thence West along the South line of said Lot 3 to the Southwest Corner of Lot 3 Certified Survey Map Number 5728, Volume 25, Page 205, Document Number 753924, on the West line of Government Lot 1 Section 22; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 1 Section 22 to the Southwest Corner of Section 22 and the Point of Beginning.

Said lands lying entirely in the Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

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A torch uses a high heat flame when a jeweler needs to join or attach two metals with solder. Not all gemstones can withstand such high temperatures, so the gemstones either need to be removed during the repair process or a laser welder needs to be used. The torch has been in use since the time of Cleopatra when artisans created her jewelry, it is only in modern times that the laser has been available for jewelry design and repair.

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potential for loss. Woodstoves present an extra fire risk to a property. That said, it does not mean they are unsafe IF regularly maintained and properly used. Now is a great time to check your woodstove, thoroughly clean it and the stove pipe, make sure you are burning dry, clean wood, and get things safely in order for another heating season.

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Halloween is almost here. Of course, most costumes and decorations are more amusing than frightening. But some people seem to have fears about other things such as Ryan Collins what may happen in the financial markets. To keep your Financial Advisor fears at bay, consider the following suggestions.

First, don’t stop investing when the markets are choppy. Once you’re out, you could miss the next rally.

Next, don’t chase after “hot” stocks. They may have already cooled off by the time you hear about them, and they might not even be appropriate for your needs.

It’s also smart not to invest too aggressively or too cautiously. If you constantly push your portfolio toward the maximum possible returns, you might take on too much risk.

Conversely, if you are determined to avoid any amounts of loss, at any time, you might invest too conservatively to achieve your financial objectives.

No matter what you do, you can’t take all the uncertainty out of investing. But understanding the market volatility and your portfolio can help you invest with more confidence as you move toward your goals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Congratulations

Amery Warrior Soccer Team WIAA Division 3 Sectional Champions

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Front row (l to r): Gil Flores, Dylan Thomsen, Tommy Oman, Ryan Van Blaricom, Alex Thomsen, Chris McLeod, Coach Rosanne Karis, Alexis Castorena-Gonsalez, Noah Rademaker, Devin Nelson, and Nick Erickson. Back row (l to r): Kenny Lepak, Mason Bosley, Andy Otto, Mason Helbig, Luke Kjeseth, Irving Sanchez-Saavedra, Ridge Sigsworth, Chase Measner, Dong Nguyen, Andrew Prindle and Dylan Eiynck.

Missing from the photo are: Coaches Flint Karis and Jason Voelker, Luis Rapalo and Galen Coy.

Good Luck in Milwaukee Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m.

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Congratulations Clayton Bears Volleyball

Division 4 Sectional Champions Back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Jessica King, Head Coach Sadie Schradle, Abbie Schradle, Corey Leslie, Kailey Ketz, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Marissa Gilbertson, Selena Levendoski, Alison Leslie, Assistant Coach Beth Schradle. Front row, Managers: Grace King, Isabelle Schradle, Isabelle Bergmann, Chloe Jackson and Ella Omann.

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Costume Contest Winners The Amery Community Club held their annual kids costume contest at the Amery Classic Theatre Saturday morning, followed by trick or treating at downtown businesses. Amery Royalty judged and selected winners in several categories.

Age 0-3 Winners Left to right, Maryn Wick took third place as a monster, Aubrie Harris took first as the Queen of Hearts, and little Kynnslee Whitney took second place as a gumball machine.

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Left to right, Gavin Harris took first as the electric kid, Nels Anderson took second as a gnome, and Kelly Fern took third as a roller skating waitress.

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Left to right, Owen Harris took third place as the Mad Hatter, Gavin Freer took first as a lion tamer, and Tesla Blouin-Potvin took second as a cupcake.

Group entry winners (Above) The winning group entry was the zombie catcher, featuring Luke Goldsmith and zombies Maddie and Monroe Cadotte.

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Clear Lake downs Hurley 31-14 in Level 2 Playoff game The Clear Lake Warrior football team took one more step toward a Division 7 state championship game berth and extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games with a convincing 31-14 victory over the Hurley Midgets on Friday Oct. 27 in its Level 2 playoff game.

The Warriors were undaunted by the high winds and snow that were prevalent throughout Friday night’s game, and took the early first quarter lead.

The score came on a 48-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Calvin Rosen, however the point after kick failed, giving the Warriors a 6-0 lead.

The Midgets countered with a score of their own in the second quarter when senior fullback Scott Subert broke through the Warriors’ defense for a 22-yard touchdown run. Hurley successfully executed a two-point conversion when junior Dakota Haanen crossed the goal line giving the Midgets the lead.

Being down 8-6 put the Warriors in a very unfamiliar situation since it was the first time they had trailed an opponent all season. Clear Lake clearly did not enjoy the view from behind and quickly regained the lead when senior tailback Daymond Bad Horse powered into the end zone from three yards out, however the two-point conversion pass attempt failed putting the Warriors up 12-8.

The third quarter belonged to the Warriors. The Clear Lake defense stifled the Midgets, while the offense extended its lead. The Warriors put together an effective seven-play, 67-yard drive behind solid blocking and big runs by Bad Horse and senior fullback Gabe Colbeth. Rosen capped the drive

with a 1-yard quarterback sneak over the left side and into the end zone. The two-point conversion attempt failed making the score 18-8 in favor of the Warriors.

The Warriors’ second score of the quarter came when Rosen kept the ball on an option play and outran the Midget defenders for a 55-yard scamper into the end zone. The point after kick was no good making the score Warriors 24 and the Midgets 8.

In the final quarter the Warriors added a touchdown when Colbeth bowled his way into the end zone from the 7-yard line. Sophomore kicker Oliver Root added the point after kick to make the score 31-8 in favor of the Warriors.

Hurley added a touchdown late in the game on a two-yard run by Subert, but the two-point conversion pass failed making the final score 31-14.

Following the game, first year Head Coach Brent Paulson reacted to the victory, “I was very impressed with our team’s effort against Hurley. Their misdirection offense was a huge test for our defense, but we held them well below their season average for points and total yards. Offensively, different players are continuing to improve and step up each week to help us advance to the next game.”

Paulson added, “This is a very hardworking and focused team and we are looking forward to facing Abbotsford next week. With a win they would be the first Clear Lake team to advance to Level 4 in the playoffs.”

The Warriors will host the Abbotsford Falcons in the Level 3 game this Friday, November 3. Kickoff is at 7 pm.

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They are the champions in the Central Division of the Lakeland Conference this season.

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All-Conference Honors Brett Forrest received Honorable Mention All Conference honors from the Middle Border Conference as a Defensive Back for the Amery Football Team.

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Ingham 70th at State Amery Senior Jude Ingham placed 70th at the State Cross Country Meet in Wisconsin Rapids. There were a total of 150 runners in the race.

In one of its closest games of the year, the Amery boys’ soccer team avenged its only regular season loss by defeating the Rice Lake Warriors, 2-1, in Thursday’s WIAA Division 3 sectional semifinal in Amery.

Rice Lake entered the game with 12-8-3 record and a six-game winning streak on the line - most of which were against larger schools, while Amery (18-1-2) was riding a nine-game winning streak. And Rice Lake had won the previous contest against Amery, 2-0.

“It was a game for the ages,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis.

The excitement spanned the entire match with Amery taking the early lead on a goal by Galen Coy in the 17th minute. Rice Lake battled back to knot the score 15 seconds before intermission.

“That goal could have been a dagger for a lot of teams,” Karis said. “The boys came out with purpose and poise in the second half and went on the attack, putting pressure on Rice Lake’s defense.”

The Amery Warriors had several narrow misses before scoring the game-winning goal in the 89th minute when Coy split two defenders to slip past the defense and outshoot the Rice Lake goalkeeper.

Prior to the winning goal, Amery goalkeeper Mason Helbig also many several saves, including one where he dove and reached out just enough to push the ball past the outside of the goalpost.

“The Sectional semifinal game could have gone eather way with near misses for goals by both squads,” Karis said.

Amery held the edge in both shots on goal and corner kicks, 11-7 and 7-4, respectively.

The win sent Amery to Saturday’s sectional final for a chance to earn the school’s first ever boys’ soccer sectional title.

First Team All-Conference Madelyn Granica was named to the First Team Middle Border All Conference Volleyball squad 2017-2018.

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Quick breads are easy to make and almost everyone likes them. This recipe makes 1 loaf.

HARVEST TIME QUICK BREAD Combine in large bowl: 1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen butternut squash, thawed 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 c. chunky applesauce 1/3 c. apple juice Combine and stir in: 2 c. flour 1 tsp. allspice 1 c. light brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt Add and combine: 1/3 dried cranberries 1/3 c. chopped walnuts Put batter into a sprayed 5x9” loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until done (toothpick test). Put onto wire rack to cool 10 minutes in pan then remove loaf to cool.

Foods made in muffin pans seem more poplar than ever. This one will be enjoyed by everyone and kids will love the individual serving just for them.

MINI SHEPHERD’S PIES Lightly spray 12 regular size muffin cups.

Unroll and press into 9x12” rectangle: 1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dough Cut dough into 12 equal pieces and put one piece into each muffin cup. Press dough onto bottom and up sides of the muffin cup.

Peel, quarter and cook until tender (about 15 minutes): 2 large potatoes While potatoes cook, heat in large non-stick skillet over medium heat: 1 T. olive oil Add and cook until browned, stirring to break it up: 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 tsp. steak seasoning Add and cook 2-3 minutes or until heated through: 1 T. ketchup 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/3 c. frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, etc.)

Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste, then stir.

Drain and mash the potatoes with cream for mashing, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Fill each muffin lined cup with 1-2 T. of the beef mixture. Top each muffin cup with a spoonful of the mashed potatoes, dividing the beef mixture into the cups and then the mashed potatoes on top.

Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until dough is golden. Let cool 5 minutes before serving because they will be hot. Recipe makes 12 mini shepherd pies.

boil: 1 carton (32 oz.) chicken broth Add the chicken and vegetables and the dumpling dough. Reduce to simmer and simmer, uncovered for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dumplings are cooked and vegetables tender. Serves 3-4.

Baked oatmeal takes less than an hour to make.

Make it on a weekend or for breakfast in the morning.

BAKED OATMEAL Mix together in large bowl: 2 c. steel-cut oats 1/2 cup walnuts 1/4 c. honey 1/2 cup strawberries or 1 tsp. baking powder your favorite fruit, sliced 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup chocolate chips Put this into an 8x8” deep baking pan.

Arrange on top of the mixture: 1 banana, sliced 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup chocolate chips Combine in another bowl: 2 c. milk 3 T. applesauce 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Pour milk mixture over the oat and arranged fruit mixture. Shake gently to distribute the liquid throughout the oat mixture. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 2-4.

This is a make-ahead dessert so allow time for making this before serving. You will be making the recipe in steps so it won’t take long to assemble and serve. It’s delicious when done.

APPLE CRISP ICE CREAM PIE Make a cookie crust by combining: 1 pouch (17.5 oz.) oatmeal cookie mix 1 T. water 1/2 c. butter (1 stick), softened 1 large egg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. almonds, chopped Take out 3/4 cup of this dough mixture and save it for later. Press the rest of the mixture into a 9” deep dish forming some up the sides of the pie pan.

Put into freezer and freeze for 15 minutes.

Put the frozen cookie crust into a 350° oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Re-

Tips: Using a hard boiled egg slicer is handy for slicing mushrooms, strawberries, peeled kiwi, and eggs. Put stuffed peppers into a sprayed muffin pan so they stay upright when baking.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am Dominoes, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 7 pm AA 3-6 pm Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 5 pm Amery Woman’s Club meeting at Village Pizzeria

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Soup is always welcome and this one will become a favorite.

SOUTHERN CHICKEN AND DUMPLING SOUP Combine in bowl: 3/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Warm together until butter is melted: 1/3 c. milk 1 T. butter Add to the flour mixture and combine to make a soft dough. Put dough on lightly floured surface and knead a couple of times. Then roll out dough, with floured rolling pin, until dough is 1/8” thick.

Then cut all the dough into 1-1/2” x 1” strips.

Combine in bowl: 1-1/2 c. cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces or shredded 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/ 2” thick slices, cut diagonally if desired (about 1/2 c.)

1 celery rib, cut into 1/2” slices (about 1/2 c.)

1/4 c. (packed) fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley Put into 4 qt. saucepan or soup pot and bring to a

move the pie crust and cool completely. If the crust has puffed up a bit during baking time, press it down while still warm using the bottom of a glass At the same time crust is baking, break the 3/4 c. set aside mixture, into small pieces and put onto baking sheet. Bake with the pie crust for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and cool completely.

When cool, break into small pieces and put into covered container to use later.

Spoon into the cooled crust: 3 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened just enough to spread into the cooled crust Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours.

While pie is freezing, make apple mixture.

Melt in skillet over medium heat: 4 T. butter Add and stir constantly until sugar begins to dissolve: 3/4 c. brown sugar Add and toss to coat: 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/4” cubes 1-1/2 tsp. apple pie spice Cook and continue to stir until sugar completely dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low and let apples simmer for 10-14 minutes or until apples are tender.

Put a net sieve or metal colander over a bowl and pour the apple mixture into the colander. Let the apples drain and then cool apples completely.

Put into covered container to use later.

Put into the skillet and add: 1 T. butter When butter is melted, stir in: 1 T. flour Cook for 30 seconds.

Add to the butter: the saved caramel sauce from the apples Cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Let cool completely and put into a covered container to use later.

Just before serving, remove the frozen pie and spoon the cooled apples over the top of the ice cream.

Sprinkle on top: the browned cookie crumbles Drizzle on top: the cooled caramel sauce.

Cut and serve. Freeze any leftover pie. Serves 8-12, depending on size served.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Foot Clinic, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 5:30 pm Stamping/Scrapping 7 pm Swedish Club meets at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Foot Clinic, 10 am AA, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage, 7 pm AA 11 am-1 pm and 4-8 pm Smorgasbord at First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority Monthly Board meeting at the AHA office 11:30 am-1:30 pm Chili/Soup Lunch and Holiday Bazaar at Golden Age Manor 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Potluck, 1 pm Bingo, 6:30 pm AA 7 pm Amery High School presents “Footloose the Musical” in the AHS Auditorium

Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 9 am-2 pm Holiday Bazaar at St. Joseph Catholic Church

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 2— Breakfast in all buildings: Ultimate breakfast round or yogurt parfait or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Popcorn chicken, sliced bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn.

High school lunch: Popcorn chicken, sliced bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn.

Friday, Nov. 3— No school, Teacher Inservice day.

Monday, Nov. 6— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini cinnamon rolls or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Hot dog on a bun, sidewinders, baked beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Hot dog on a bun or Warrior burger on bun, sidewinders, baked beans.

High school lunch: Hot dog on a bun or Warrior burger on bun, sidewind-

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Tuesday, Nov. 7— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Mandarin chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Mandarin chicken or Teriyaki chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins.

High school lunch: Mandarin chicken or Teriyaki chicken, brown rice, steamed carrot coins.

Wednesday, Nov. 8— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich, tomato soup, broccoli/cauliflower, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or Turkey sandwich, tomato soup, broccoli/cauliflower.

High school lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or Turkey sandwich, tomato soup, broccoli/cauliflower.

Tuesday, Nov. 7— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or sausage pizza, graham crackers.

Elementary lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, potato smiles or au gratin potatoes, green beans, peaches.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, Pop Tart, sausage pizza, banana bread.

High school lunch: Barbeque riblet or chicken patty on a bun, baby red potatoes, green beans, sliced peaches, grapes, milk.

Wednesday, Nov. 8— Elementary breakfast: Cerealand Nutri Grain bar or ham & cheese bagel.

Elementary lunch: “Oodles of Noodles” with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, garden salad bar, sliced pears.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, muffin, cheese stick, Pop Tart, cereal bar, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Penne pasta with meat sauce or chicken alfredo, breadstick, Caesar salad, steamed broccoli, apples, slushie fruit cup.

Thursday, Nov. 2— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup.

Elementary lunch: Mini corn dogs or chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots with dip, applesauce, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, smoothie, pancakes, muffin, sausage links.

High school lunch: Mini corn dogs or chef salad, macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, carrots with dip, blueberries, strawberries.

Friday, Nov. 3— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, scrambled eggs.

Elementary lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken on a bun, curly fries, baked beans, mandarin oranges, milk.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, yogurt parfait, cinnamon roll, blueberry lemon bitres, Krave s’mores.

High school lunch: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken on a bun, curly fries, baked beans, pineapple, juice.

Monday, Nov. 6— No school, Teacher Inservice.

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WITC promises free tuition for qualifying high school graduates The WITC Promise Scholarship, funded by the WITC Foundation, provides free college tuition for area high school graduates who meet program eligibility requirements. The WITC Promise Scholarship will pay the balance of tuition and fees for eligible students after federal and state grants are applied.

Tuition will be covered up to four terms (pending eligibility requirements each term).

“The WITC Foundation Board is proud to bring free college tuition to eligible high school graduates for the third consecutive year,” said WITC Foundation Board President Greg Guenard.

“We’re pleased that we have found a sustainable way to support this important initiative to make attending college a reality for everyone.”

“The WITC Promise has made it easier for local high school graduates to earn a degree that leads to a great career,” said Steve Bitzer, WITC’s vice president of student

affairs and WITC-Ashland’s campus administrator. “It has also made earning a four-year degree a more viable option for many who wouldn’t otherwise have that opportunity.”

Who is eligible for the WITC Promise Scholarship?

•2018 high school, GED or home schooled graduate •Apply for admissions to a financial aid eligible program at WITC by April 13, 2018 •Student must be a Wisconsin resident at time of application •Complete and submit the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA)

by April 13, 2018 •Complete and submit WITC Promise Application by April 13, 2018 •Student must meet eligibility requirements for Federal and Wisconsin financial aid •Complete all program admissions requirements prior to July 1, 2018 •Have an Expected Family Contribution

(EFC) of $3,500 or lower as determined by •Information provided on the Free Application for Financial Aid (A student's EFC is an index number of how much financial aid the student is eligible to receive; it is not the amount of money a student will have to pay for college, nor is it the amount of student aid a student will receive.)

•Achieve minimum 2.0 GPA for senior year in high school •Participate in a free Financial Literacy training program while enrolled at WITC •Enroll in at least 12 credits per term (exception to minimum credit requirement may apply for certain programs) •Complete the WITC Foundation Scholarship application for all future terms For more information, prospective students can call 800.243.9482 and ask for an admission advisor or visit www.witc.edu/ promise.

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Little horse goes out on top

Soulmate memories haunt Juliet Stoughton

Loneliness lasts. It never completely goes away. It is the one emotion that seems to make its way into the hearts of almost every man and woman sometime during a lifetime. Sure, it can be masked. Other people and interests partially fill the void, but now and then loneliness seems to find its way back when least expected.

Juliet Stoughton knew all about loneliness, and for some reason, it had just dawned on her an anniversary was approaching, an anniversary she would just as soon forget. August 4, 1998, would mark one year to the day since Juliet moved to Lennox Valley to be with her soulmate, Chris Rhodehouse. And as soulmates often do, Chris soon left her to be with his soulmate, a younger woman he met while attending a national leadership Tom and Carmie Viebrock pose with 19-year-old ‘Billy Bailey’ of LCF Farms. Billy stands just 32 conference for book dealers in Des inches tall, and has officially retired after earning several spots in the miniature horse Hall of Moines, Iowa.

Fame.

Juliet was no stranger to loneliness.

Married at 21, she found herself 32 and single with no children 11 years later. wins in Park Harness, ing Billy recognition

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ In the 12 years since the divorce, Juliet bringing his total to 36, amongst an elite group EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS. had tried dating a few times. This was and earning him a gold of the nation’s littlest COM before computer dating became the Hall of Fame award. horses. rage, and it was a little harder to find Billy will receive these With the addition Tom and Carmie Viepotential suitors. national awards in Las brock of Dresser traveled of a Champion and At one point, she thought she had Vegas this November, two National Reserve to Tulsa, Oklahoma this found the one. That all changed when during the National ConSeptember for the Nation- Grand Champion wins she learned the one she was so sure vention Award Show. al Miniature Horse Show, this year in pleasure about had secretly planned a romanThe Viebrocks would driving, Billy’s total of bringing along ‘Billy tic cruise for two to Hawaii, and she like to congratulate their eleven champion wins Bailey’ of LCF Farms, wasn’t invited. To make matters Hall of Fame winning is enough to get him a a 19-year-old miniature worse, she found about the trip on her horse, and announce silver certificate into the horse that stands 32 own, four days before the happy couple National Hall of Fame for that he is now officially inches tall. set sail on Hawaiian Cruise Line’s retired. pleasure driving. Billy The outcome was well ship appropriately named “Indepenalso received additional worth the trip, earndence.”

Juliet thought she would never get over the experience, but time is a funny thing. As William Shakespeare once wrote, “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”

Eventually, she marked what she later called “the Hawaii event” to experience, thankful that she found out before it was too late and she was married to a man who might secretly take other women on ocean voyages.

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Fresh from a session titled “Finding Your Soulmate,” Juliet stood five deep in line, waiting for her turn to buy a copy of “Colossal Steps.” She felt sure she would return two hours later when, for ten dollars, she would meet the author as he signed her just-purchased copy.

Little did she know that less than a year later, she would be packing almost everything she owned and moving to a small town three states away to be with her real soulmate.

After all those years, Chris was worth the wait, or so she thought.

Juliet sat in her living room, shades partially pulled so the room was a bit dark, listening to her favorite singer from her teen years: There’s something in my eyes, you know it happens every time While Juliet thought about the past, Iris Long was busy finalizing the pages for the next day’s edition of Hometown News. After writing and rewriting the headline more than a dozen times, Iris finally settled on: Cooper Lays an Egg Following Price Fiasco On the Opinion page, Iris penned an 800-word editorial titled, “Is There Anyone Out There?” In paragraph three, she wrote, “Surely there is someone worthy of leading our valley into the future without lies, tricks and deceit.”

She added that Dick Bland was a “fine man,” but would have a hard time defeating Cooper.

She reminded the voters it wasn’t too late. The statute for mayoral elections allowed candidates to place their names on the ballot as late as 21 days before the election. That meant there were two days before the deadline.

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The Mitten Tree— Give the Gift of Warmth

Minnesota man hits two holes in one Sept. 16 was Rick Yzermans’ day at the Amery Golf Course. Yzermans, from Lakeview, Minn., hit two consecutive holes in ones at the course. He hit a Taylor Made driver to get a hole in one on the par 4 hole 7. He followed this up with a hole in one on the par 3 eighth hole, shooting a Calloway 8 iron. Both holes in one were witnessed by his wife Jaclyn and daughter Kaylee. To top things off, he chipped in for a birdie on the ninth hole.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY No school program Bruce the Bug Guy, November 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday family program Lego Mania Block Party, November 4 at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to

all members and to the public.

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

Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS / ACCOLADES Nelson receives Chancellor's Award for spring term Menomonie, Wis. - Nicole Nelson, Health Wellness & Fitness major from Frederic has received the University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor's Award for the spring 2017 semester.

The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

UW-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, has 48 undergraduate majors and 23 graduate programs, including one doctoral degree. UW-Stout, established in 1891, prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with an employment rate at or above 97 percent for recent graduates. The university was awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality award in 2001.

Enrollment for the spring semester was 9,619.

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WESTERN, WI—This holiday season, WESTconsin Credit Union will host The Mitten Tree campaign—a Kindness Counts initiative. Each office will display The Mitten Tree—a tree in its lobby decorated with donated mittens, gloves, hats, scarfs and more.

The purpose of The Mitten Tree is to collect cold weather apparel and accessories for those in need as the winter season’s sub-zero temperatures set in. Last year, the credit union collected 2,250 items and $2,747.46 in support of this cause.

The campaign begins Wednesday, November 1 and runs through Thursday, November 30. Donations can be dropped off at any WESTconsin office during regular office hours.

Acceptable items include new mittens, gloves, hats, scarfs, earmuffs, coats, boots and blankets; please no previously used items. Items can be handmade or store purchased, and suitable for all age groups.

Monetary donations will also be accepted at all WESTconsin offices or online at westconsincu. org. Local distribution will take place prior to

the holidays thanks to the following community partners: •Altoona Office | Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley •Amery Office | Amery School District, Operation Christmas •Baldwin Office | St. Croix Valley Family Resource Center •Barron Office | Gift from the Heart •Chippewa Falls Office | The Spirit of Christmas •Eau Claire Office | Bolton Refuge House •Ellsworth Office | Pierce County Food Shelf •Hudson Office | Operation Help •Menomonie-Downtown Office | Downsville Elementary •Menomonie-East Office | River Heights Elementary •Menomonie-North Office | Wakanda Elementary •New Richmond Office | Grace Place, Head Start, Five Loaves Food Shelf •Prescott Office | Hometown Holidays, Prescott Food Shelf •River Falls Office | Our Neighbors’ Place •Spring Valley Office | Spring Valley Food Shelf

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Dan Lien recognized as 2017 WHA Trustee of the Year Dan Lien, who has served on the Amery Hospital & Clinic Board of Directors since 1993, received the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s 2017 Trustee of the Year Award. Lien was nominated

by President & CEO Debra Rudquist.

WHA General Counsel Matthew Stanford presented the award to Lien at a hospital board meeting in Amery October 25.

Over his 24 years of service on the Amery Board, Lien has exemplified leadership and service to his community. According to Rudquist, “Dan’s advice is frequently sought both formally and informally by community members. I can’t think of more deserving person to receive this award than Dan.” In addition to his governing expertise on the Board, Lien is helping to support a number of health initiatives aimed at improving the overall wellness of people living in the Amery community.

These include the PowerUp program which promotes healthy eating and lifestyles for school-age children, the Remember Project that builds awareness and supports people with memory disorders and the “Make It Ok” campaign that helps reduce the stigma of mental illness. He also served on the Amery City Council and was a founder of the Amery Area Community Foundation and the Saint Croix Valley Community Foundation.

Lien is a lifelong resident of Amery.

He holds a Master’s degree in history and was an educator for 14 years. Lien was a Fulbright exchange teacher in England, then changed his career to banking. Lien retired from Bremer Financial Corporation after 25 years in the industry. He is married to Margaret Frank and the couple raised two children in the community.

Matthew Stanford, General Counsel of Wisconsin Hospital Association and Debra Rudquist, President & CEO of Amery Hospital & Clinic presented Dan Lien with the 2017 Trustee of Year Award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

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

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

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

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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

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

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Donations wanted for Operation Christmas Child AMERY, Wis., Oct. 24, 2017— This month, several locations in the multi-county Western Wisconsin Area Team will serve as drop-off sites for the Samaritan's Purse project, Operation Christmas Child—joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world.

During the project's National Collection Week, Nov. 13 – 20, Amery residents will transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of hope filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys. Operation Christmas Child will deliver these shoebox gifts to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine.

This year, the Western Wisconsin Area Team hopes to contribute more than 8,081 shoebox gifts toward the 2017 global goal of reaching 12 million children.

"We are honored to join the nationwide effort to collect giftfilled shoeboxes for children who may have never experienced the true meaning of Christmas," said Regional Director Nicole Sheldon.

"Through these simple gifts and a message of hope, children learn that God loves them and has not forgotten them.”

COLLECTION TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Hudson, WI - Faith Community Church, 777 Carmichael Road, Hudson WI 54016-7702 Mon, Nov. 13: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tue, Nov. 14: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wed, Nov. 15: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thu, Nov. 16: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fri, Nov. 17: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sat, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sun, Nov. 19: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mon, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Baldwin, WI - First Reformed Church, 1120 11th Avenue, Baldwin WI 54002 Mon, Nov. 13: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tue, Nov. 14: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wed, Nov. 15: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thu, Nov. 16: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fri, Nov. 17: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sat, Nov. 18: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sun, Nov. 19: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mon, Nov. 20: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Richmond, WI - Faith Community Church, 1040 Paperjack Drive, New Richmond WI 54017-2463 Mon, Nov. 13: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tue, Nov. 14: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wed, Nov. 15: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thu, Nov. 16: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 17: 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sat, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sun, Nov. 19: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Osceola, WI - Osceola Community Church, 2492 Education Drive, Osceola WI 540208174 Mon, Nov. 13: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tue, Nov. 14: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wed, Nov. 15: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thu, Nov. 16: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fri, Nov. 17: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sat, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sun, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Mon, Nov. 20: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ellsworth, WI - Zion Covenant Church, 210 N Beulah Street, Ellsworth WI 540119057 Mon, Nov. 13: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mon, Nov. 13: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tue, Nov. 14: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Wed, Nov. 15: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thu, Nov. 16: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Fri, Nov. 17: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sat, Nov. 18: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sun, Nov. 19: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Mon, Nov. 20: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dado Wins Regional Minnesota Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) hosted a regional Collegiate Discussion Meet at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul.

The competition was held on October The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation sponsors a $200 scholarship for the winner and a $100 scholarship for the runner-up for each regional Collegiate Discussion Meet.

This year’s regional winner was Trent Dado from Amery, Wisconsin.

He is a junior studying animal science. The runner-up of the regional contest was Daniel Hayes from Lafayette.

He is a junior studying ag communications and marketing.

Undergraduate students in agriculture from the University of Minnesota took part in

the meet. Students participated in two rounds of discussion and were judged on their basic knowledge of critical farm issues and their ability to exchange ideas and information in a setting aimed at cooperative problem solving. The two topics discussed by contestants were: How can farmers and ranchers maintain their buying power with the continued trend of input supplier and provider consolidations?

Formation of family farm corporations in common practice. How can Farm Bureau work to ensure that the public’s positive perception of the family farm is not lost?

Dado and Hayes will advance to the state Collegiate Discussion meet to be held on Sat-

urday, November 18 as part of the 99th MFBF Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington. The state winner receives an expense paid trip from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation sponsored

by Christensen Farms to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Fusion Conference in Reno, Nevada, February 16-19, 2018 to participate in the national competition.

The winner also receives a $500 scholarship and the runner-up a $250 scholarship from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation sponsored by Gislason & Hunter.

Other contestants included Joseph Schieber of Caledonia and Jake Siewert of Lake City.

Christian Women’s Connection Silent Auction Luncheon November 13 Women of all ages are invited to Legacy of Light Luncheon on Monday, November 13. This is our annual Silent Auction luncheon, a fundraiser which benefits Stonecroft and will be a time to do some early Christmas shopping. You are invited to bring a worthwhile item and the others will have fun bidding for it. Auction items will include home items, baked goods, small to large treasures, jewelry, purses, books, store certificates, holiday decorations and more. There will be no clothing, except scarves. If you bring an item, please arrive early so things can be displayed.

The luncheon will be held at Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, MN 55045. The cost is $12, payable at the door. Key note speaker, Karol Rae Rokala’s topic is “Empty Dreams: From Barren to Bountiful”. Dreaming of a family, then after many years, Karol Rae gave birth to a son, only to be followed in 18 months with triplets! She tells how her life became bountiful in more ways than one. Music will be provided by The Sunshine Girls.

You are encouraged to tell and invite a friend before you make a reservation. Reservations and cancellations are necessary. Please call or text Diane, 651808-8579 or call Shirley, 715-755-2656 to make reservations no later than Monday noon, November 7. First timers are welcome and expected. Women with young children will find this very interesting. The once-amonth luncheons move to different sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin, so be sure to look for the article in this newspaper. For specific questions or considerations, Barb can be reached prior to the luncheon at 651-465-6635.

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Singing like a Warrior Amery sophomore Zach de la Cruz represented the school district in this year’s High School State Honors Music Project, sponsored by the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA).

Students had the opportunity to learn from prestigious instructors from around the country within various instrumental and vocal ensembles. De la Cruz, a tenor in the Mixed Choir, was one of several hundred statewide participating in the yearlong experience, beginning with auditions this winter and culminating in a concert at the Overture Center in Madison on October 25. The concerts will be rebroadcast on Wisconsin Public Television on Thanksgiving Day, and will also be viewable online at wpt.org.

Mammogram assistance available through County Health Department October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Wisconsin Well Woman Program can help eligible women who need help paying for a breast cancer screening, called a mammogram.

The Wisconsin Well Woman Program provides free mammograms to eligible women ages 45-64, or to women ages 3544 with breast symptoms or concerns.

Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women (12%) will be diagnosed with breast cancer. As women age, the risk increases. Also, women with close relatives who have breast cancer are at increased risk themselves.

There are steps women can take to

help protect themselves against breast cancer: •Stay at a healthy weight.

•Exercise regularly.

•Limit alcohol consumption.

•Eat nutritious food.

•Don’t start to smoke; but if you do smoke, you can get help quitting by calling the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-784-8669.

•Have regular breast cancer screenings.

For more information about scheduling a mammogram, call Jill Johnson at the Polk County Health Department at (715) 485-8500.

Indian Summer

by Larry Phillipson ©10-20-2017 Indian summer is what it would be, beautiful weather all along the way to see.

If it is global warming causing this all, I don't mind the lovely autumn fall.

I hope it is just a cycle we're going through, because if it gets warmer, I don't know what we'll do.

It can't change too much in our time, the universe is so vast it takes a long time to change the clime.

We will cope with the changes, it’s all we can do, man will find a way to give us a clue.

Several million years ago North Dakota was very hot, we might be headed for that cycle or not.

We'll do our best to cope as time goes by, to make the change we will forever try.

We live in a perfect time I can recall, no inclement weather to harm us at all.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

MADISON, WI – Amery-area conservationist, retired veterinarian and former Natural Resources Board Chairman, Dave Clausen is being recognized for his commitment and volunteerism for Wisconsin-based nonprofit law center, Midwest Environmental Advocates.

Dave Clausen joined the law center’s board in 2015 and has become a nonstop recruiter of support for the organization. Though retired from the Natural Resources Board, Dave continues working to connect people around Wisconsin who are concerned about the enforcement of clean water, air and land protection laws.

“Dave is one of Wisconsin’s unsung conservation heroes,” said Midwest Environmental Advocates Executive Director Kim Wright.

“Dave has significantly increased our capacity for scientific review of natural resource policies. His expertise on the health of our wildlife, our public waters and institutional policy is more important than ever to the people of Wisconsin.

“As more leaders like Dave advocate for the health of people and our environment, we may be able to steer our state government back to a more meaningful balance of the interests and demands of industry, the public and our beautiful, untamed places.”

Dave Clausen was given a Backyard Hero award by MEA and Community Shares of Wisconsin.

About Community Shares of Wisconsin: For over 45 years, Community Shares of Wisconsin’s members have advanced the causes of social justice and envi-

ronmental protection in Wisconsin. As the oldest social justice fund in the country, CSW fuels the efforts of over 60 member nonprofits through fundraising, training, and collaboration. For more information, visit communityshares.com.

Midwest Environmental Advocates is a public interest organization that uses the power of the law to support communities fighting for environmental accountability.

Learn more about the Midwest Environmental Advocates on the web at midwestadvocates.org, like MEA on Facebook or follow @MidwestAdvocate on Twitter.

Midwest Environmental Advocates is a member organization of Community Shares of Wisconsin.

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Local students complete in Soil Judging The Tri-County Soil Judging Contest was held on Oct. 17. This annual event rotates between Burnett, Polk and Washburn Counties.

This year’s contest (in its 41st year), was hosted by Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Department and the testing was held at the Jeff and Denise Sando property.

The event was attended by 68 High School students representing Shell Lake, Spooner, Siren, Clear Lake, Osceola and Webster. Students competed as teams and as individuals by examining pre-dug soil pits to identify soil texture, structure, drainage, production capabilities and land uses of several different soil types.

Top 3 team results: Shell Lake Team # 1 Lilly Edlin, Christopher Lord, Joe Uchytil, Megan Anderson Webster Team #1 Jason Peterson, Josh Moretter, Skyler Winkler, Rachel Sperry Siren Team #2 Sequoia Bellanger, Ben Kopecky, Dominic Dugger, Greta Johnson Top 8 individual results: Webster- Josh Moretter Siren- Dominic Dugger Shell Lake- Joe Uchytil Shell Lake – Megan Anderson Siren- Ben Kopecky Clear Lake- Michael Lillie Clear Lake- Jeremy Kuhn Siren- Alayna Johnson Many thanks to the

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help that made the event a success, as well as to the teachers for encour-

aging their students to participate and learn about natural resources.

Pictured are individual members (left to right) Dominic Dugger, Josh Moretter, Joe Uchytil, Megan Anderson, Ben Kopecky, Michael Lillie, Jeremy Kuhn and Alayna Johnson.

Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed for The Salvation Army Serenity Home Shelter has had another busy year. Support from the public through donations and volunteering has allowed Serenity Home to provide 6,264 peaceful night’s sleep to the many homeless individuals living in Polk County. The Backpack Program in Polk County alone is helping over 300 families each week with a little extra food to help over the weekends and hundreds more in Polk County have been helped with electric, heat or rent assistance in the last year. All of this would not be possible if it weren’t for donations and volunteers.

As the Holidays are fast approaching, so does The Red Kettle Campaign. The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is the most important fundraiser of the year for the programs in Polk County.

It is the number one way funds are raised to help people in need of emergency assistance living in Polk County.

The dollars raised in the campaign, stay local to help local people. The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign is the most important but also the easiest to help with. A person or group can serve very easily and help the many who depend on these programs by simply volunteering to be a bell ringer.

Fundraising Manager for the Polk County Salvation Army Angela Moulton says, “Bell Ringing shifts are two hours and in those two hours, you can be assured that you are changing lives for people who live right here in Polk County.” Moulton says, “The sign up process is a bit different than in years past. The Salvation Army has moved

Resource Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency for all of the

to a new system for online sign ups so those who have signed up in the past online will need to do something a little different than in year’s past.” This year, volunteers go to www.SAserenityhome.org to sign up for their bell ringing shift. Once they are on the site the need to click on “sign up to ring bells” and then fill in an application.

Then select date, time and location of ringing. Moulton said, “If anyone would like help signing up, the staff at Serenity Home remains ready to help.

Just call us up at 715-485-1221 and we will be happy to sign anyone up.”

There are many places to volunteer around Polk County this year including: Dick’s Fresh Market in Amery and Osceola; WalMart and Marketplace in St. Croix Falls; Austad’s in Turtle Lake; Nilssen’s in Clear Lake and Wayne’s Foods in Luck. The Red Kettle Campaign runs from November 16th through December 30th in Polk County.

Moulton said, “Consider giving your time to those in need. Two hours really does change a person’s life and can truly impact families in need in our neighborhoods.” If you would like more information on how the Salvation Army is working in your community, visit them on Facebook at Polk County Salvation Army or log onto: www.

SAserenityhome.org or call the shelter at 715-485-1221. If you would like to mail a red kettle campaign donation, please send it to: Polk County Salvation Army 200 Polk County Plaza Balsam Lake, Wis. 54810.

SunTuria Solar ribbon cutting Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will host a ribbon cutting November 3 to dedicate the new SunTuria Solar array. The 10-acre development is the FIRST utility-scale solar in this service territory and has more than 4,800 panels that operate on a tracking system to

follow the sun.

SunTuria Solar is owned and operated by Chicago-based SoCore Energy on land leased from Polk-Burnett.

Dairyland will purchase the output from 1 MW of the system, and Polk-Burnett will purchase output from .25 MW. Solar output will

feed into Polk Burnett's distribution system to benefit all co-op members.

SunTuria Solar is part of a plan by Dairyland Power Cooperative to diversify generation resources and increase the amount of solar energy in Wisconsin.

Halloween

by: Larry Phillipson ©10-25-2017 The time is soon or very near, Halloween time is about to be here.

Underworld spirits haunt the night, doing their mischief with all their might.

You might see a witch on a broom in the sky, she might cast a spell or she just may try.

Ghouls flit about giving one a scare, spirits can't hurt you so I don't care.

You might see a ghost that says "boo", ghosts can't hurt you, I’ve heard that too.

It’s a good time for a wiener roast, to sit around a fire with marshmallows to toast.

Using their ingenuity people carve jack o lanterns grinning, candy in the bag of trick or treats will be winning.

They look happy as they are ready to scare and play, it’s a lot of fun to frighten folks on the way.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Local hospitals prepare to interview rural family medicine resident candidates Amery, WI – The new HealthPartners Western Wisconsin Rural Family Residency Program, designed to increase the number of primary care physicians who practice in rural and underserved areas of Wisconsin, selected its first interview candidates.

The program is a partnership between HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research; St. Louis Park- based Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program; Amery Hospital & Clinic; and Westfields Hospital & Clinic.

Interviews will begin in early November through January 2018.

Residents are then matched with their programs in early March. The first class of residents will start training at Methodist Hospital in June 2018.

During the second year of the program, Amery Hospital & Clinic and Westfields Hospital & Clinic will each have a resident at their locations. In the third year, each site will have a second and a third year resident on board.

“For us it means that patients in our area will have better access to primary care physicians because the residents we’re training want to practice in a ru-

ral community,” said Debra Rudquist, President & CEO, Amery Hospital & Clinic. Steve Massey, President & CEO of Westfields Hospital & Clinic, added that “it’s important to attract new physicians to our community to meet the anticipated growth of New Richmond, Amery and the surrounding area.” According to the Rural Health Research Center, approximately 50 percent of physicians locate in the same state— and often in the same town—where they complete a residency. Rudquist and Massey also noted that the residency program will help improve the quality of patient care at their facilities by sharing current medical practices and knowledge.

The three-year program is being implemented through a $750,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research trains more than 400 medical residents each year.

For more information on the HealthPartners Western Wisconsin Rural Family Residency Program, visit http://healthpartnerswisconsinresidency.com/.

From left: Patrick Sura, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Amery Hospital & Clinic; David DeGear, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Westfields Hospital & Clinic; and Steve Massey, President & CEO, Westfields Hospital & Clinic; attended the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students in Kansas City, MO in July.

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

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

Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Just show up. Equipment available.

Adult Rec Basketball: Team league play in the Middle School gym on Wednesdays, Nov through March 28. The first few weeks of Nov from 6:30-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team. Scheduled team play will begin later in Nov. Team fee. To enter a team or inquire, call Community Ed

by November 13 at 715.268.9771 x220 Stress Less - a Gift to Yourself: Let's chat about strategies and steps to manage stress. Topics include nutrition, wellness, and essential oils. Nov 6 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $9, preregister.

Paint a Merry Mail Card-Holder: The finished wooden card holder will be 14" x 36".

You will stain, paint, finish, and go home with a great-looking card holder for yourself or as a gift! Nov 7 at 5:30 p. Fee $45 includes all materials, preregister.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesdays

from 11-11:45 am from Nov through March for “tire-them-out” fun!

No fee and no need to pre-register.

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

Mike Lynch Minnesota Starwatch Party: A short indoor orientation followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations. We will use large telescopes, including two of the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota for close up views of the moon, gigantic star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders.

Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 45 years.

Nov 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.

Adults fee $14; Youth ages 10-18 fee $9; under 10 free. Pre-register with Community Ed. Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families. Supervised free-play basketball open gym for youth and families on Sundays in the Amery Middle School gym Open to boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together.

Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Church groups welcome. Bring your own basketball.

Enter through North doors No fee Sundays 1:30-3:30 pm November 12 through March 11 (CLOSED Dec 24 & 31) Lessons, Life & Legacy of Lincoln: Join us to enjoy his heartbreaks, HUMOR and heart for America.

Enjoy an eye-opening

evening covering and discussing Abraham Lincoln and his impact on Nov 13 from 6:30-8 p.

Fee $9 per person or $12 per family. Pre-register with Community Ed. Card Stamping Workshop: We will make six cards; 3 designs and 2 of each design. Everything is designed and pre-cut.

You get to stamp and assemble Birthday cards, Christmas cards, and MYSTERY cards! Nov 14 from 6-8 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register. Supply fee $12 to instructor at class.

Nature’s Path to Wellness - Herbs for Winter Health: There are a number of herbal remedies that will ease the chills and ills that often accompany a northern winter.

Eco-Herbalist Teresa Wolfe offers down-home advice and offers other natural alternatives to aid your immune system this winter. Nov 16 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $24, pre-register with Community Ed. Mall of America – Shop, FlyOver America and/or visit SEA LIFE® Aquarium: Shop or visit the many attractions inside the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the U.S. Receive a free MOA coupon book and a souvenir MOA shopping bag. Join us on a motor coach so you can avoid the traffic and hassles of driving and parking.

Choose just the mall or add on visits to FlyOver America and/or Sea Life Aquarium (Adults are age 13+, Seniors are age 62+, Youth are age 12 and under): Motor coach: Adults $25; Seniors and Youth $20; FlyOver America: Adults $14; Youth $11; SEA LIFE Aquarium & the Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Adults $19; Youth $13 (ages 2 and under free). Saturday, Nov 18.

Depart Amery at 8:30 a and return about 7:30 p. Pre-register with Community Ed.

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The Last Hooray at the End of the Season!!

Now that the end of the growing season is upon us, it is time for that final hooray for the garden until spring. This column deals with Garden those garden/ Variety lawn chores that should be done Julie Kuehl, before we get Polk County another blast of Master Gardener pre-winter.

•Clean and dispose of garden refuse •If you have a pond or fountain be sure to drain and store pumps •Take those non-plant summer garden whimsy things out of the garden (statuary, benches, etc.)

•Protect any small trees from winter critter damage and tree scald (sunburn) by wrapping with tree wrap •If you are thinking of changing

the garden or splitting plants in the spring, take a picture now so that you can have an idea in the spring of what its size and location currently looks like.

•Bring in any potted perennials you have been saving by covering (geraniums, mums, etc.). They can be wintered over by cutting back the branches and stripping the leaves. Put in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Water sparingly during winter months to keep cuttings from drying out completely.

My philosophy is it is better to try to winter them over until next year and maybe save a few bucks in the spring. If they don’t survive, you haven’t really lost anything.

•You can still plant bulbs for spring as long as you can dig •Clean and disinfect all garden pots and tools with a bleach and water solution •Make sure to clean your garden equipment. Lawn mowers, tillers, weed whips and blowers should al-

ways be stored after a good cleaning. You should drain the gas out of gas powered equipment so that it isn’t stale in the spring.

•This is a good time to trim those low lying pine branches from your trees. You can use them for holiday decorating. Cut Hydrangea flowers can be sprayed with clear or colored paint to preserve for displays. Red dogwood branches are excellent additions. Author Note: Don’t cut the birch tree saplings for using in displays. This has become a real issue for the Forest Department and is causing concern regarding the future of birch trees.

I hope you garden adventures this summer have been great.

Keep posted for future columns that will have some winter ideas to keep your green thumbs working. Email your gardening topics to gardenvarietycolumn@gmail. com.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Jake and Roger are in need of new homes Three cats, six kittens and six puppies were adopted from the Arnell shelter last week. We’re not sure why available adult dogs were overlooked but they will be up front and center this week.

Here we are in rural Wisconsin farm country and as luck would have it, Arnell has three excellent candidates for your next Farm Dog with Privileges.

Jake is an Australian Shepherd-Border Collie Mix with a good dose of Retriever in there somewhere. He has a soft black

coat with speckled feet, chest and nose strip. Jake is an all around happy fellow, walks well on leash, knows numerous commands and plays fetch like a maniac. He loves to play fetch. Jake isn’t a good dog, he is a great dog. He is waiting for someone with acres to roam, a love of canine companionship and his own bed near the fireplace. Jake is the big hearted friend you want to come home to.

Roger is a Shepherd Mix, black and tan, medium sized. He is the size of a Blue Heeler and just may be a mix of that breed as well.

While Jake is Mr. Lumber Along, Roger is Mr. Ready at Attention.

He is very handsome and tuned in.

Roger will make an excellent one on one companion for all outdoor chores and activity. He is an active participant. Roger wants to learn the routine and finds comfort in it. He will be happy to guard the yard, sniff out squirrels and bunnies, hop in the truck to assist with field chores or accompany you on a trip to the bank (with biscuit benefits).

Summer is a Red Heeler-Pitbull Terrier mix. She is tall and sturdy. Her coat is speckled with tiny flecks of red and occasional brindle spots. Summer likes to play, go for long walks and work for treats. She is very smart and quick to learn. She hasn’t met a

treat she isn’t willing to work for.

We aren’t sure if she is more keen on the treat or the learning. Her focus on training tells us that she is a dog that enjoys learning and having a job to do. Summer is an active gal ready to follow your every command.

Jake, Roger and Summer are housetrained and ready to become part of the family. They are attentive and loving. They will bond easily and become great companion dogs. Once you see them you will understand why we see them on a farm. They just look like they belong in the country. A city lot could also do the trick as long as it is attached to a dog lover with energy to share.

Also available is House Dog Marty. He is a white Poodle mix with long legs, a curly coat and a docked tail. Marty is young at one and a half years old. He is shy with strangers and will require loving confidence building from an experienced dog lover. Marty is outgoing and cute. He will do well in a quiet home with routine and socialization opportunities.

Visit all of our animals for adoption at our web site: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG or stop in at the shelter. We are open six days a week and are more than happy to show off our adoptable pets.

They are counting on us to find them homes and we are counting on you to provide the love. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387(PETS).

Pioneer and Century Certificates to be Awarded at Genealogy Society Meeting The Blue Hills Genealogical Society will celebrate their Certificate Award evening with a dinner at Rolling Oaks Restaurant in Barron on Tues., November 7. The dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the restaurant. Those attending will order off the menu and be responsible for their own meal payment. The public is invited.

Please make a reservation online at the Society’s website, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wibhgsbc or by calling Gloria Dobberfuhl at 715-637-5579 by Oct. Pioneer and Century Certificates will be awarded and appreciation given to those that have helped with the Society the past year.

The Genealogy Society Resource Center will then be closed for winter recess until Feb. 12. The website will be available for information and research.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Amery Area Community Center has a new Facebook page! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/ amery communitycenter .

Amery Memory Café meets at the Center on the third Thursday each month from 1pm-2:30pm.

What is Memory Café? It is a local gathering for people with memory concerns and their care partners. They can relax and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. You do not need a medical diagnosis to attend and you don’t need to be a member of the Center.

Join us for our monthly Potluck and Bingo on the 2nd Friday of the month at noon. Lunch is at 12 and Bingo starts at 1pm. Bring a dish to pass! The Center will provide the plates, cups, coffee, utensils. Bingo costs $2 for 2 cards and you do need to be a member.

Join the Stamp N’ Scrappers and be part of a fun group. They meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30pm. You can bring your own projects or use the Center’s supplies. There is no charge for members.

Come check us out!

Just a reminder that dues are due January 1st!

Amery Area Community Center offers numerous benefits to its members from activities to programs to a variety of exercise opportunities. Regular membership is only $20 per year which equals less than $2 per month! We really do need and appreciate your support!

Do you want to get a complete workout, work all your major muscle groups, and get a cardio workout in just 30 minutes? Get all of that for just $10 a month if you are a member of the Community Center. You only have to be 21 or older to join. The hours are 7am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

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

Thursday pool player winners were Mary Fisher in first place, Val Hansen in second place, Dennis Psick took third, and Milt Johnson won the consolation.

Wii bowling winners for were Sandy White in first, Carl Johnson in second and Milt Johnson came in third.

Wednesday bridge winners for were Shirley Staebler-first, Jeff Reardon-second, Kate Kellerman-third and Sydney Lund-fourth. Monday bridge winners were Bonnie Timm in first and Sydney Lund in second.

Congratulations to all!

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Here comes November . . .

Christmas Punch promotion begins, Holiday Shopping Directory, Amery Holiday Stroll November?...

What happened to October?

With turning the calendar to a new month, I see it is filled with activities, promotions, Pounding and events, which I am the afraid will make Pavement November fly by just like all the Pam Humpal rest. So what we need to do is hold on tight, take each day as it comes, and enjoy the ride!

The annual Amery Christmas Punch Promotion sponsored by the Amery Community Club begins November 1. For your chance to win Amery Scrip Money, it is easy…simply shop in Amery!

For each $10 purchase you have at participating businesses, you will receive a punch on your card(up to 5 punches per visit). Once your card is filled, sign your name and phone number on the card, and drop it off at Chet Johnson Drug, Dick’s Fresh Market, Paperworx, or the Amery Free Press. Five winners of $50 Amery Scrip Money will be drawn each Monday starting November 20. Good Luck, and Shop Amery!

On Tuesday, November 14, the Amery Free Press will publish our annual Holiday Shopping Directory. It will include information from area businesses on ways they can assist with the holidays, and every day of the year. Area businesses interested in being a part of the AFP Holiday Shopping Directory, please give me a call today at 715-268-8101. Deadline is Friday, November 3.

Also included in the Holiday Shopping Directory will be deli-

cious recipes from our readers.

Please submit your favorite holiday recipes on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper along with your name and address to the Amery Free Press. (Limit 5 recipes per entrant) All of recipes submitted will be published in the Holiday Shopping Directory on November 14. Please send in your favorite recipes by Monday, November 6.

Mark your calendars for the 32nd Annual Amery Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 2, from noon to 4pm. The participating Amery businesses will be identified by a large red bow on their front door.

Besides gift viewing, door prizes, and treats offered at the businesses during the Stroll, young and old alike can enjoy… *FREE hot dogs and hot chocolate served at Soo Line Park *FREE horse and wagon rides at Soo Line Park *FREE Movie “Silver Bells” at the Amery Classic Theater *Carolers *Santa Claus *Please help us decorate the Christmas tree in Soo Line Park with new mittens, hats, scarves, and coats for Polk County Operation Christmas Come join the fun in Amery on Saturday, December 2!

“Ask The Experts”…in this issue you will find the special monthly page with Q & A from area “experts” on jewelry, taxes, dental, automotive, financial, medical, insurance, home improvement, and communications.

If you have a specific question for our experts please let me know and I will pass it on to them.

Congratulations to Allen Klingelhoets from Barron, this week’s winner in the AFP Football Contest. He had 8 correct predictions

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Full Moon is coming on Saturday, November 4…just a warning, weird things seem to happen during Full Moon!

And here is another warning… it is time to change our clocks back this weekend. Be prepared to have your body clocks messed up for awhile. Before you go to bed on Saturday night be sure to set the clocks back an hour…yes, we gain an extra hour of sleep!

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They will play in Milwaukee on Friday, November 3, at 7pm vs Mount Horeb. *Clayton Volleyball team for earning their way to the state tournament in Green Bay. They will play on Friday, November 3, at 10am vs Newman Catholic. *Clear Lake Football for continuing to advance in the playoffs.

Their next game is Friday, November 3, at 7pm in Clear Lake vs Abbotsford.

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Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

Progressive Jackpot

Your share is over $1,700

Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

25th Annual

John Legut Memorial Cup Saturday, Dec. 23, 3 p.m.

AMERY ICE ARENA 1065 RiverPlace Drive, Amery

Enjoy a great hockey game with Amery Alumni and help raise the funds to award educational scholarships.

Your support is appreciated for this effort.

Hockey Alumni interested in playing please contact Andrea Legut andrealegut@ yahoo.com, phone 715-781-0710 or Annette Elkin 715-268-9126

Admission $3 adults, $2 students, 6 & under free

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Swiss Steak Dinner

Holiday Shopping Directory coming in the Nov. 14 issue

Friday Nov. 3 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church

East ImmanuEl luthEran ChurCh Roast Beef Dinner

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

Saturday, Nov. 4

Partial funding by Thrivent Financial

Serving 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Adults $10, Under age 12 $4

Roast beef, real mashed potatoes & gravy, rutabagas, salad, rolls, pie, beverage

BUILDING FUND

TAKE OUT IS AVAILABLE

BAKE SALE

East Immanuel Lutheran is 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46, then west on 20th Ave. to 120th St. and north on 120th St.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m.

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Prizes for all games! $500 cash prize for coverall MEAT RAFFLE • 50/50 Boards

Amery VFW

730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery All proceeds go to the building fund

MONTHLY BOOK SALE Thursday, Nov. 2, 4-7 Saturday, Nov. 4, 9-2

Thursday, November 9

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 Scholl Ct. (lower level)

Featuring: Comic Books, Vintage Magazines

SMORGASBORD Wednesday, Nov. 8

Annual Chili/Soup Lunch and Holiday Bazaar

Your donations of clean, good quality books, DVDs, CDs, gratefuly accepted.

(No musty books, VHS, Readers Digest, textbooks, encyclopedias please)

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Soup, Chili, French Bread, Brownie & Beverage for $6.00

Golden Age Manor 220 Scholl Court, Amery

First Lutheran Church 811 South Ave. W. Clear Lake Menu: Torsk, Swedish Meatballs, Potatis Kaiv, Potatoes,Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Jello Salad, Swedish Brown Beans, Cranberries, Frugt Suppe, Rice Pudding, Krum Kake, Rommegrot, Lefse, Rye Bread, Rolls, Scandinavian Delicacies, Beverages

Serving 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.

Adults $15, Children (6-12) $8, Children (5 & under) free

There will also be a Bake Sale, Basket Raffle and General Raffle during the Smorgasbord

American Legion POST 137

326 S. Maple St.,Turtle Lake

VETERAN’S DAY DANCE Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017

7:30 pm-12 midnight Music by the Rob Knowlton 8 pm-12 midnight RAFFLE

1st: Savage Axis II .30-06 synthetic stock with 3X9 scope or $350 cash 2nd - $100 Cash 3rd - $75 Cash Door Prize drawings

Dance admission by raffle ticket Tickets also available at the door

Additional raffle by the American Legion Auxiliary 1st prize - Handmade Quilt 2nd prize $50 3rd Prize $25 Dance admission also

by Quilt Raffle Ticket

All tickets available at the door or from your local Legion or Auxiliary members

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-Close Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-Close

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NOVEMBER EVENTS SATURDAY, NOV. 4th: Black Sheep Band 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, NOV. 11th: Northland Entertainment 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, NOV. 18th: Wayne and the Boys 8 pm-12 am

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22nd: Ladies Night with Mark Stary 8 pm-12 am

SATURDAY, NOV. 25th: Open Jukebox 8 pm-12 am

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Quilt Sale • Crafts • Soaps • Towels • Mittens Gift Basket Raffle tickets 4/$1 LUNCH SPECIAL $4 Barbecue or Stacked Ham Sandwich plate Also serving Fruit Soup, Lefse, Rommegrot, Pie

LARGE SELECTION OF BAKED GOODS - Lefse, Rosettes, Krumkaka, Pie, Cookies, Candy, Sandbakkels, Muffins, Rommegrot, Breads

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery True Value ........................ 100.0 Tac Two ............................................. 96.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ........................70.0 Shoreview .........................................53.5 High games: Rod Gehrman 232-203, Todd Zemke 252-232, Jim Swanson 214, Bob Gillis 246, Matt Albettie 201, Brian Peterson 207-242, Rico Lopez 213-212.

High series: Bob Gillis 693, Todd Zemke 662, Matt Albettie 561, Rod Gehrman 616, Jim Swanson 585, Brian Peterson 583, Rico Lopez 584.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Northwest Communications .....88.0 Waterside ..........................................56.5 Division 2 Club 53 ............................................... 89.0 Chet Johnson Drug ........................ 86.5 High games: Scott Jensen 233, Will Schaffer 225-207.

High series: Will Schaffer 617, Bob Ouelette 561, Scott Jensen 600.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn................................78.5 Lamperts ........................................... 47.0 Division 2 Club 53 ............................................... 99.0 Amery Fire Dept. ..............................81.5 High games: Jared Wollan 232204-202, Denis Carterson 214-213, Jim Swanson 266.

High series: Jerod Wollan 638, Denis Carterson 613, Dave Fox 555, Jim Swanson 634.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ............................................... 98.5 Amery Fire Dept. ........................... 89.0 Bremer ............................................... 65.0 Division 2 Chet’s .................................................84.0 Northwest Communications ......75.0 Amery Hospital & Clinic ............... 68.5 High games: April Boe 174, Katie Lauterbach 174, Pam Humpal 167, Heather Hegarty 161-151, Bev Gorres 161, Arica Boudreau 161, Sherry Martin 156, Cheryl Sobottka 156.

High series: Pam Humpal 441, Katie Lauterbach 438, Sherry Martin 436.

PREP LEAGUE Games over 65: Rawquelle Albee 70.

YOUTH LEAGUE Games over 110: Jake Mahoney 113, Ryan Karpenski 113-141-153, Alexa Dieckman 113-122, Jacob Bembenek 120.

Series over 350: Ryan Karpenski 407.

Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Austad’s Super Valu.....................104.5 Spare Time Bowl........................... 103.5 Countylin e Dairy .............................93.0 Becker’s Trucking ............................92.0 Clear Lake Auto ............................... 87.5 Bowling Buddies .............................82.5 No Wicks Moravitz ..........................79.0 High games: Laurel Cap 217-183180, Connie Graber 194, Amy Anderson 193, Brenda Levine 190, Gwen Johann sen 182, Geri Christensen 180, Shannon Bents 180, Judy Ullom 179177..

High series: Laurel Cap 580, Connie Graber 522, Amy Anderson 513, Judy Ullom 506.

TUESDAY WOMEN Spare Time........................................... 38 The Dead End’s ................................... 38 Red Cedar Accounting ...................... 38 True Value............................................. 34 Sexy Mama’s .........................................31 Citizens State Bank ........................... 30 Charlie’s Place ..................................... 29 Range Fire Dept. .................................. 18 High games: Sherri Munkelwitz 234, Lonnie Stowell 216, Laurel Cap 209, Renee Glowe 197, Carol Peetz 192, Lori Larson 191, Sylvia Stetler 185, Sandy Fredrickson 177, Barb Weiss 166, Deb Anderson 165.

High series: Lonnie Stowell 591, Sherri Munkelwitz 576, Laurel Cap 550, Carol Peetz 523, Renee Glowe 522, Lori Larson 514, Sylvia Stetler 466, Deb Anderson 455, Joy Cap 437, Kelley VanHeuklom 433.

SENIORS Leinie Kats..........................................27.5 Bad Kats.............................................24.5 Top Kats .............................................23.5 Tom Kats............................................23.0 Old Kats..............................................23.0 Handy Kats ........................................ 17.0 Alley Kats............................................14.5 Kool Kats ..............................................7.0 High games: Bill Pickard 225, Hjalmer Gerloff 213, Don Deedon 210, Jim Pickard 206, Jim Glowe 204, Harvey Becker 201, Bill Gelting 196, Jerry Schmidt 172, Bud Merriman 170, Rollie Tyo 170.

High series: Bill Pickard 606, Hjalmer Gerloff 604, Jim Glowe 592, Jim Pickard 543, Don Deedon 499, Harvey Becker 485, Bud Merriman 484, Jerry Schmidt 454, Jerry Bennett 444, Rollie Tyo 441.

JOIN IN AMERY’S CHRISTMAS PUNCH!!!

Win Amery Scrip Money Five $50 Scrip Prizes Given Away Each Week Final Week Increases to Ten $50 Prizes!

HERE’S WHAT TO DO:

• 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. 20, 27, Dec. 4 and 11. Grand prizes drawn December 18.

•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

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More area happenings and events can be found on the Out & About page Fall Harvest Dinner

Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp presents…

On the Bus to Bethlehem

Sunday, November 5 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MENU: Turkey, real mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, squash, corn, cranberries, rolls, dessert, milk, water or coffee

Take-outs available 715-268-9409

FREE-WILL OFFERING

Little Falls Lutheran Church 1272 44th Avenue Amery, WI 54001 715-268-9409

Com Wors e for h 9:30 ip at a.m.!

Wapo Christmas Dinner Theater 2017

Nov 30, Dec 1,2,3 & Dec 7,8,9,10 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. Adults $40 ($35 Thursdays) and Children (5-12) $20

reservation forms are available at campwapo.org/events questions? Call us at 715.268.8434 or email nataliep@campwapo.org

Amery Free Press cordially invites

Amery Business Community to join the festivities on

Saturday, Dec. 2 from Noon to 4 p.m.

for the 32nd Annual Amery

17th annual

Chili Feed

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT

Holiday Stroll

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.

Proceeds to benefit Northwoods Homeless Shelters located in Amery and Luck

Sunday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING

St. Joseph Catholic Church Hwy. 46, Amery RAFFLE FOR QUEEN SIZE QUILT

Please let the Amery School District know if you have a family member or friend that graduated from Amery High School who served in the military.

We would like to include them on the list for the Veteran’s Day Program on Friday, November 10.

We need their name, year they graduated, and branch of service. Please contact the Amery High School 715-268-9771 ext. 233 (Dava Manning), or email manningd@amerysd.k12.wi.us

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 . . .

HHorse and Wagon Ride HSanta Claus HFREE “Silver Bells” Movie HCarolers HPlus a Gifting Preview H 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. 17.

Give Pam a call at 715-268-8101.

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

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HELP WANTED

Affordable 1 BR in Clear Lake

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE, POLK & BURNETT COUNTY

• ASSEMBLY • WOODWORKING

• MACHINE OPERATORS • FOOD PRODUCTION

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LAKELake COUNTRY Country DAIRY Dairy INC. Inc. Now Hiring in our chetek

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Now Hiring in our Make

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Work FT in just 3-4 days per week!

SHIFT SCHEDULE: 6P-6A, every other weekend required

Work FT in just 3-4 days per week!

Lake Country Dairy is an award winning Hard Italian Cheese SHIFT SCHEDULE: 6P-6A, manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s strong tradition of cheese making and our goal is to make the every other weekend required best cheese in the world.

RENT BASED ON 30% OF INCOME On-site laundry, storage lockers, updated units and microwaves.

For those 62+ or disabled of any age

1-800-944-4866 Ext. 1122 Equal Housing Opportunity

WILL CONSIDER TRADE OF OTHER HOUSES

715-222-1706 Cell 715-268-6336 Home

advertising with Sentinel Publications which publishes the Burnett • FULL TIME • County Sentinel, The Sun(Osceola) and the Country Messenger.

$20-$30/hour depending

If you love with people and like selling, please contact us. on working experience Sales experience preferred but will train the right person.

Almena Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Truck Center Base plus attractive commission = 715-357-6213

GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Benefits include: paid time off, insurance, and flexibility.

Send your resume to Teresa Holmdahl sales@osceolasun.com

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, physical and criminal background check.

Available Immediately 715-377-8034 Jason

If you answered yes to any of these, this position is for you!

Truck & Equipment Outgoing, responsible and well-spoken person needed to work in Mechanic/Technician

Join Our Team!

Attn: Human Resources 458 Western Boulevard Turtle Lake, WI 54889

All utilities included

Helping Others? Being Creative? Money?

Heavy-Duty

Serving Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

Resumes may also be EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Must beemailed able to to successfully complete a pre-employment drug asubrt@lakecountrydairy.com test, Country physical andDairy criminal background check.

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Detached garage, laundry. $850/month

Full Time & Part Time Openings HELP What Motivates You? WANTED

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314 Scholl St., Amery

Also available attractive rural building sites.

Lake Country Dairy is an award winning Hard Italian Cheese Main Duties: manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s Rotate through the following work stations: strong tradition of cheese making and our goal is to make the Ringing: best cheese in the world.place plastic ring around cheese and place Remove cheese form, cheese on racking system. Work pace is dictated by the conveyer Main Duties: system and operator must keep up with the pace of production.

-Rotate through the following work stations: Flipping: HELP Perform work in thecheese turningform, room,place flipping cheese RINGING: Remove plastic ringaccording around to cheese and work instruction.

Cheese held is on a cheesespecifications and place cheese on racking system.

Workispace WANTED racking system and must be flipped in its place per a pre-determined dictated by the conveyer system and operator must keep up schedule. Documentation and record keeping required.

Heavy-Duty combo with the pace of production.

C.O.P. Attendant: Truck & Equipment Wash forms and racks C.O.P.room, washing machine.

Manually FLIPPING: Perform workutilize in thethe turning flipping cheese Mechanic/Technician scrub as needed to achieve according to cheese specificleanliness. cations and work instruction.

Sanitation • FULL TIME • Cheese is held on a racking system and must be flipped in its Complete sanitations tasks utilizing food grade chemicals, hoses and$20-$30/hour depending on experience place per a pre-determined schedule. Documentation and manual scrubbing Almena Truck Center record keeping required.

Work is highly physical and the work environment is hot and humid. 715-357-6213 C.O.P. Attendant: Wash forms and racks utilize the C.O.P. washMust be able to lift 25-35 lbs repetitively and up to 50 lbs. ing machine.Lifting Manually scrubfrom as needed to achieve cleanli-floor level occasionally. is done various heights between ness.overhead. Must be able to keep accurate and legible paperwork. and SANITATION: Complete sanitations tasks utilizing food grade Why work for us? chemicals, hoses and manual scrubbing  Starting rate $16/hour Amery Memory Care Work ishighly physical and thebenefit work environment is hot Comprehensive package and humid. able to lift 25-35 lbs repetitively and up is looking for  Must be Great vacation plan (accrue 3 weeks your first to 50 lbs. occasionally.

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• Starting rate $16/hour • Stop Comprehensive benefit package by and fill out an application today! Resumes may also be • emailed Great vacation plan (accrue 3 weeks your first year!) to asubrt@lakecountrydairy.com • Retirement plan with company contribution Lake Country Dairy • Opportunities for growth Attn: Human – Resources • A history of stability and security no layoffs or downsizing!

1 BR + Duplex

8 golf course lots located in Pondhurst, Amery, WI 54001

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APPLY TODAY. START TOMORROW.

FOR RENT

FOR SALE:

Care Assistants (2nd & 3rd Shifts)

FT & PT Cook/ Dietary Aide (All shifts)

FT & PT Housekeeping FT & PT Activity Assistant (All shifts)

Please stop in and speak with Kristin or Michelle for more details

215 Birch St. W, Amery

BURNETT COUNTY

Part-Time PM Personal Care Worker Every other weekend

Riverbend Senior Living 475 Golfview Lane Amery, WI 54001 715-268-9949

The School District of Turtle Lake has the following positions available:

DISTRICT BOOKKEEPER The School District of Turtle Lake has an opening for a District Bookkeeper beginning approximately November 20, 2017. This is a full-time position. Candidates who possess a license in school business management, an associates/bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or a minimum of three years of bookkeeping experience will be given preference. A full job description can be obtained from the District Office (715-986-4470). For an application, please contact the District Office or go to our website: www.turtlelake.k12. wi.us. Just click on “District” and then “Employment”. Application deadline: Until filled.

The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School District of Turtle Lake does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

HELP WANTED

Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for a GREAT person to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have an immediate opening for a full time

Quality Assurance Technician

QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing Quality, Quality System Management, equivalent certificate, or equivalent experience working within a Quality Assurance program.

- Thorough understanding of technical mathematics, statistics, lean fundamentals, print reading, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.

- Excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal) POSITION OVERVIEW: The Quality Assurance Technician works within the Quality Assurance program to ensure that only first quality products are delivered to our customers within the requirements of regulatory compliance. Under general supervision, Quality Assurance Technician will conduct a variety of related activities, including training, inspections, conducting audits, leading/participating in quality improvement projects/initiatives, understanding and handling regulatory affairs matters related to FDA, ISO, Health Canada, and reporting on collected data.

Fun Working Environment Incentive Program

Advancement Opportunities

We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health and dental insurance; 401k; vacation/holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers.

If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Int’l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave, Osceola, WI 54020.

You may also email your resumé to bwoltz@coreproducts.com.

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Nolato Contour is part of the medical division of Nolato which is a Swedish based

Nolato Contour is part of the division of Nolatofacilities. which is a Swedish based company, which hasmedical more than 20 worldwide company, which has more than 20 worldwide facilities.

We are hiring please come join us!

We are hiring please come join us!

Production Operators Production Operators

Weekend DaysDays – 3- 12 -7:00 a.m.

Sun––Mon) Mon) Weekend – 3-hr.

12 shifts hr. shifts -7:00 a.m.toto7:30 7:30p.m. p.m. (Sat (Sat ––Sun Starting $11.50/hr.

– work hours, paid paid for Starting Pay Pay $11.50/hr.

– work 3636hours, for40 40

WELDER - FITTERS 1st or 2nd Shift • $16.50 - $25 per hour

Excellent Benefits Apply or find out more at: www.nmfinc.com/jobs 715-684-7430 • jobs@nmfinc.com

An ESOP Company

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accident, critical illness, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, etc.

Operate an injection molding machine, perform secondary operations with specific instructions using a variety of an tools.

Inspect, label and packageperform parts assecondary they are molded.

Mustwith be able to read, Operate injection molding machine, operations specific understand and follow work instructions.

Must be ambitious, highly motivated, quality minded, instructions using a variety of tools. Inspect, label and package parts as they are molded. self-starter that can a team environment and have good math skills.

Must havehighly good Must be able to work read, in understand and follow work instructions.

Must be ambitious, attendance. motivated, quality minded, self-starter that can work in a team environment and have good Please in Must person or send to: mathapply skills. have goodresume attendance.

Nolato Contour

Please apply in person or send resume to: Attn: Sue Miller – HR 660 VandeBergNolato Rd., Baldwin, ContourWI 54002 Fax: Attn:715-684-2705 Sue Miller – HR Email: Sue.Miller@nolato.com 660 VandeBerg Rd. Website: www.nolato.com/contour Baldwin, WI 54002 Fax: 715-684-2705 Email: Sue.Miller@nolato.com Website: www.nolato.com/contour

LAKELake COUNTRY Country DAIRY Dairy INC. Inc. Now Hiring!

Now Hiring in our Make

Room

Relief Operator

Work FT in just 3-4 days per week!

SHIFT SCHEDULE: 6P-6A, every other weekend required Lake Country Dairy is an award winning Hard Italian Style Cheese manufacturing We arewinning proud toHard be a part of WisLake Country Dairy isplant. an award Italian Cheese consin’s strong tradition of cheese making and our goal is to manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s make thetradition best cheese in themaking world. and We are a Relief strong of cheese our seeking goal is to make the best cheese in the world.

Operator to join our team.

Relief MainOperators Duties: work throughout the plant, covering all shifts asRotate needed.

You willthebefollowing trained inwork the following through stations: positions: CheeRinging: semaker, Pasteurizer Operator, Filler Operator, Intake Operator, Remove cheese plastic ringrequired. around cheese and place Turning Room andform, Brine.place No experience

cheese on racking system. Work pace is dictated by the conveyer

Polk County offers careers that Matter Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community!

We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.

Meal Site Aide Substitute Milltown and/or Amery Causal/Non-Exempt Position Wage: Depends on Qualifications This position assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at local Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites. Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Milltown location hours worked are 7:30am—12:30pm Amery site 9:30am—12:30pm (beginning 2018: 7:30-12:30) Requires Wisconsin Food Manager Certification, or must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Deadline to apply: November 9, 2017

Information & Assistance Specialist — ADRC Benefit Eligible Part-time — Non-Exempt Wage: $23.80 Provides the general public, particularly adults who are elderly or have a disability, with information and assistance to a wide range of community resources; help inform and educate people about their options; assist in connecting them to programs and services, including public and privately funded options. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and Wisconsin Social Worker certification, or eligible within 2 years.

system and operator must keep up with the pace of production.

Qualifi cations & Physical Requirements: Flipping: - Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail work in the turning room, flipping cheese according to - Perform Able to multi task Deadline to apply: November 10, 2017 cheese specifications and work instruction. Cheese is held on a - racking Sense ofsystem pride and in work andownership must be flipped in its place per a pre-determined Part-time Deputy — Sheriff’s Department Justice Center - schedule.

Dairy plantDocumentation experience is and a plus, but keeping not required.

We will record required.

Limited Part-time — Non-Exempt Starting Rate: $18.71 C.O.P. Attendant: train the right person! utilize washing machine.

Manually Polk County is seeking a part-time Deputy to work various hours - Wash Abilityforms to liftand up toracks 50lbs, walktheupC.O.P. and down stairs, and work and/or shifts to assist in preventing, detecting and investigating scrub as needed to achieve cleanliness. in a hot humid environment crimes, apprehending criminals and other violators. Responding to Sanitation & all other calls for Law Enforcement services. Keeping Complete sanitations Why work for us?tasks utilizing food grade chemicals, hoses and emergencies the peace, protecting persons and property and assisting the pubmanual scrubbing

• $19 starting wage lic. Qualified candidates must be a certifiable or a certified Law • Comprehensive benefit package Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin Work is highly physical and the work environment is hot and humid.

• Great vacation – accrue weeks yourand firstupyear!

Must be able toplan lift 25-35 lbs 3repetitively to 50 lbs.

Deadline to apply: November 10, 2017 occasionally.plan Lifting done from various heights between floor level • Retirement withiscompany contribution and overhead.for Must be able to keep accurate and legible paperwork.

• Opportunities growth Preparedness Consortium Director • A history of stability and security – no layoffs or downsizing!

Full-time Exempt (Salaried) Depends on Qualifications Why work for us?

Stop fill out an$16/hour application today!  by andStarting rate Resumes may be package  Comprehensive also benefit to asubrt@lakecountrydairy.com  emailed Great vacation plan (accrue 3 weeks your first

Lake Country Dairy Retirement plan with company contribution Attn: Human for Resources Opportunities growth history of stability and security – no layoffs 458AWestern Boulevard or downsizing!

Turtle Lake, WI 54889 year!)

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Stop by and fill out an application today! Resumes may also be EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER emailed to asubrt@lakecountrydairy.com Lake Country Dairy Attn: Human Resources 458 Western Boulevard

This position serves as the Western Wisconsin Public Health Readiness Consortium primary representative and coordinator for activities relating to assessment, preparedness planning and exercising for the public health consequences associated with infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism threats and incidents, as well as other public health emergencies resulting from natural or man-made disasters.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or closely related field, and experience working in a public health setting and in community organization and preparedness planning. Preference offered for Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field.

Deadline to apply: November 10, 2017 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

We have F/T and P/T Employment available in our Manufacturing Dept.

Sunway, Inc., dba Stratis Industries, is a modern, innovative company based in Centuria, Wisconsin. Our environment is energetic and creative and the perfect fit for someone interested in contributing to a growing, successful company. Versatile individuals with assembly, production and quality backgrounds are necessary; Training is provided; some lifting restrictions

Flexible hours, M-F

Are you looking for a challenge and the opportunity to learn a variety of skills in a great work environment?

If you are this motivated person than apply in person - Office hours 8 am-4 pm

Sunway, Inc. Dba Stratis Industries 321 E. First Street Centuria, WI 54824

HELP WANTED

Health Care Products Production Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for GREAT people to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have immediate opportunities for full-time day shift production employees. Pay starts at $12.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn incentive pay after 30 days of employment. We offer our employees:

Fun Working Environment Incentive Program Advancement Opportunities

We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health & dental insurance, 401k, vacation/holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers. If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Int’l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI 54020. You may also email your resume to cchute@ coreproducts.com.

Great People. Great Company

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Call Jamie at the Amery Free Press to place your Classified Ads 715-268-8101 The Amery Free Press makes copies, sends and receives faxes

Fall Special

FOR RENT

2 & 3 BR, 1 bath apartment

in Clear Lake Utilities included No pets Available NOW

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PART TIME AND FULL TIME MILK TRUCK DRIVER Farm Pickup Local Overnight Runs Start Point Cushing, WI CDL Required Ability to get Sampler’s license Pass a Drug test

CALL

715-488-2762 LEAVE MESSAGE AND WE WILL GET TO YOU ASAP

Deadline for the Classified page is Friday noon

Coaching Positions CLEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL The School District of Clear Lake is currently seeking applicants for coaching the following sports: •Head Girls Track (one year interim) -Practice starts mid-March -Regular season runs through May -Compensation $2,360 •Middle School Wrestling Coach -Practice begins after Christmas -Regular season runs through March -Compensation $1,302 Send letter of interest and include experience and qualifications, or contact Mr. Dale Rosen by email at drosen@clwarriors.org or by phone at 715-263-2113 if interested in any of the above positions.

NOW HIRING!

Full Time PM/NOC CNA CNA’s - All Shifts

*Paid Training or $500 Sign-On Bonus* Competitive wages based on experience Every Come join our teamOther and findWeekend out why Willow Ridge Come join isour andRehabilitation find out why Willow Healthcare theteam premier and Long Ridge Healthcare is the premier Rehabilitation Term Care provider in the area! and Long Term Care provider in the area!

Fast-paced, high energy work environment! Fun and friendly staff! Must be available nights and weekends.

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The Best Breakfasts in Wisconsin Whether you’re the eggs and bacon type, team pancakes or team waffles, an early riser or a breakfast-for-dinner kind of person, you’re sure to find your cup of tea (or orange juice, apple juice or coffee) here in Wisconsin. Check out a few of our favorite breakfast stops: Mickie’s Dairy Bar, Madison There are two major reasons why Mickie’s Dairy Bar has been one of the most iconic stops in Madison since 1946: its breakfasts and its mom-and-pop diner feel. If you’re going on a Saturday, though, plan to wait in line – the loaded Scrambler has crowds lined up around the block, and it’s well worth it.

Delta Diner, Delta Another diner with an old-school feel, this Northwoods gem serves up the American roadside diner experience, complete with classic breakfast options, such as French toast, two eggs with bacon and toast, a New York breakfast sandwich, and Norwegian Cakes.

You’ll feel like you’re starring in Grease.

Frank’s Diner, Kenosha Frank’s has been voted the Best Diner in Kenosha County for seven straight years, and it’s the home of gigantic buttermilk pancakes, fluffy omelets, Garbage Plates (known elsewhere as scramblers or skillets) and breakfast specials every weekend.

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Multiple Positions Available SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY

Clubhouse Childcare Assistant Teachers and Substitutes No experience needed. Will train.

Only requirement is the love for children

Middle School Food Server 3.25 hrs/day Monday-Friday

For further information on all of the positions listed above, go to WECAN https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/ and create an account.

DEADLINE: Until filled The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistant program.

We are now hiring experienced cooks!

Amery, WI

BY KRISTEN FINSTAD DISCOVER WISCONSIN

AMERY FREE PRESS

The Wooden Chair, Stevens Point The Wooden Chair was a regular stop for me during my college days. Its assortment of cute, eclectic wooden chairs and, more importantly, its famous breakfasts, make it a local favorite. Choices like the huevos rancheros omelette, corned beef omelette, Greek omelette, banana walnut pancakes and Belgian waffles make The Wooden Chair a must.

Short Stack Eatery, Madison With a motto like “All breakfast. All the time.” it’s safe to assume their breakfast is pretty darn good.

Choose something sweet, like a chocolate chip stack, sweet potato oatmeal pancakes, and pecan streusel French toast, or go the savory route with Cajun biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash or pulled pork with cheesy grits.

South Fork Café, River Falls This local favorite, housed in a historic downtown building, features both classic and unique breakfast dishes, such as sirloin steak and eggs, breakfast pizza, eggs benedict, cinnamon roll French toast and the Hawaiian omelet.

Norske Nook, Osseo, DeForest, Rice Lake, Hayward Their pies are incredible, but we’re here to talk about breakfast. They channel tradition Norwegian cooking and tie in modern American favorites to create things like the Lefse Wrap (classic breakfast fixings wrapped inside the Norwegian potato pancake and drizzled in hollandaise sauce). It is to die for.

Preco is a premier provider of solutions for material processing is completely unique the combiPreco Inc., that a leader in industrial laserwith technology since nationisoflooking systemsfor and servicescareer offered.

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Located in processing Wisconsin systems forand highHudson, speed and high accuracy Somerset, Wisconsin we offer perforating, welding, and otheraspecialized in-of acutting, personal environment that provides great quality dustrial processing Located in Somerset life for the family andapplications. a professional environment rich in and Hudson, Wisconsin, is looking for talented, diversity, technology andPreco intellectual challenge. career oriented technical help to fuel our continued growth. PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES – All Shifts Operate custom and standard CNC equipment for processing a wide variety of materials. Accountable for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives as assigned within a manufacturing setting.

Strong Operate custom and standard CNC equipment for mathematical, oral, computer and written skills a must.

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Production Associates – 2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shifts, Somerset WI

tives. Strong mathematical, oral, computer and

Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary written skillspackage a must.as High education/GED and benefits wellschool as ongoing opportunities andgrowth. lifting up 50 lbs. required. for Fortoconsideration, send your resume to: Email: hr@precoinc.com Preco Inc., Attn: HR Dept., 500 Laser Drive, Somerset, WI 54025 or fax to 715-247-5650. EOE.

Shipping/Inventory Coordinator - 1st shift, Hudson WI

The Shipping/Inventory Coordinator is responsiPreco Inc. ble for accurately www.precoinc.com

transacting inventory through receipts, issues, cycle counting and physical inventories; Requirements: High school graduate/ GED; 1-2 years’ experience with computerized manufacturing /inventory software a must and an aptitude for numbers.

Electro-Mechanical Technician 1st shift, Somerset WI

Responsible for assembly, wiring, and testing of various electrical devices, mechanical assemblies, and complete systems according to schematics, blueprints, written or verbal specifications with minimal supervision. Requirements: Technical school graduate in related field or equivalent training. Ability to work from schematics, blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions required.

For complete job descriptions, please visit our website at www.precoinc.com.

Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing opportunities for growth. For consideration, email your resume to hr@precoinc.com or mail your resume to: Preco Inc., Attn: HR, 500 Laser Drive, Somerset, WI 54025. Fax 715-247- 5650. EOE.

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NOW HIRING! PRODUCTION POSITIONS • ALL SHIFTS NEW STARTING WAGE! • NEW LONGEVITY PAY! Jack Link’s Protein Snacks began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing protein snack manufacturers in the world. Over the years, as consumer demand for convenient, high-quality snack foods increased, so has the company’s product offerings. Today Jack Link’s is the fastest-growing protein snack manufacturer in the world, and sells more than 100 different protein snack products in more than 40 countries. The Link family principles and traditions remain the same: hard work, integrity and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the best-tasting protein snacks in the world.

Competitive Employee Benefit Package Includes

MEDICAL, DENTAL, 401k

Apply today at our office:

ONE SNACK LANE, MINONG, WI

EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V | VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Call for Interview Information:

715-466-6690