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The bell had long since been abandoned at the plant, after being removed from a long-standing yet unused tower that stood on the current fire hall property. According to Cogbill, the bell itself hadn’t been used by the fi re station since 1933, when Clear Lake got its fi rst siren. Before that, it was known to have been acquired by the fi re department in 1913, gifted to the department by a local church.
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twist to an already unique situation. “I’ve always wanted to be part of Miss Amery since I was little. And I thought, there’s no shame in trying. It was a weird combination, but at the same time, why not? I do everything,” she says. “I never really told them that I was trying out for Miss Amery. But they figured it out. They were kind of surprised. But they are the most amazing guys,” she says. After the coronation, the team presented Jenesis with a gift fit for a queen. “When I came back to practice right before a game, they had all signed a football and gave it to me.” She admits, it made her cry. Fans witnessed a handful of special moments this year, among them were some things you don’t hear everyday from the announcer’s booth.
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about Jenesis. Josh calls ahead for away games to arrange for separate locker facilities for Jenesis. But in his eyes, it’s one of the only special treatment she gets, even with her new ‘royalty’ status.
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“Jenesis participates in every drill we do. I saw her get absolutely demolished in a game this year. She had some sore ribs the next morning. The other teams treat her just like any other player too.” And he gives her credit for taking on extra work. “When we run the opposing team’s offense and defense in practice, she steps in and challenges our varsity guys all the time.” Although we didn’t see the judges scoresheets, it’s not difficult to see why Jenesis won the Miss Amery title. You’ll find her smiling face in the most successful of places. Most recently, she was part of the Parli-Pro team that took third in the nation at the National FFA Championship. She also enjoys basketball, track, student council, STARS, and theater. “I’ve always tried to be an extremely well-rounded person,” she adds. “With the opportunity I have now, I want to go and show girls that you CAN do whatever you want. You can play football, and still be a princess or a queen. You can do both.” As tough as Jenesis can be on the field, make no mistake, she is everything that a quintessential Miss Amery should be, especially when it comes to gratitude. She shows it for her parents, her school, her team, and almost everyone she encounters. “I don’t think with any other team I would have had nearly the success, or loved the sport as much. They’ve all included me in everything. They’re some of the best guys, and we have an amazing team.” And likewise, for the group of girls she’ll be spending a lot of time with in the coming
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year. “I couldn’t have asked for a better court, or a better group of girls. I’m really excited for the year to kick off,” she adds. “And to be a role model.” It could be coincidence or fate that her name itself comes from the most powerful of places—the beginning. And that her pioneering bravery may lead to something more for future generations of Amery girls. To be sure, this moment is only ‘the beginning’ for Jenesis. She’s still undecided about which college she might attend, but thinks that a career
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NOVEMBER 4 Swiss Steak Dinner Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a Swiss Steak Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner includes Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, baked beans, cranberries, rolls dessert and beverages. Adults $8, children six to 12 are $4, under six are free. Partial funding by Thrivent Financial.
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NOVEMBER 5 Bazaar Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 mile east of 65 on Cty. Rd. F., will hold a bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take in a large selection of baked goods, quilt sales, crafts, soaps, towels, raffles and more. Lunch also served for $4.00.
Roast Beef Dinner East Immanuel Lutheran Church will host their Roast Beef Dinner from 4 to 7. $10 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Event also includes a bake sale. Dinner includes roast beef, real mashed potatoes, gravy, rutabagas, salad, rolls, pie and beverage. Take outs available.
Lien Elementary Principal Cheryl Meyer shared this picture of students who won a #KINDNESS t-shirt during the Amery Police Department’s #KINDNESS campaign. Meyer says that many, many more students shared kindness during this campaign and everyone received a kindness pencil. “We are hoping the children will continue with their kindness acts,” she adds. “It is amazing how they grasped this concept and worked hard to share kind words and deeds.”
Amery and Luck will be held from 11 to 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. There will also be a raffle for a quilt.
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Grace Community Church in partnership with The King’s Closet will host a Clothing ad Coat Giveaway from 9 to 2. Adult and children’s sizes. Winter coats and blankets. Children’s sizes limited so plan to arrive early. Everything is free.
Amery Woman’s Club will meet Monday, November 7, 2016, at the Amery Golf Course. Social hour begins at 5 pm with dinner at 6 pm. The Family Restaurant will be catering the dinner. The price is $13.00 per person. Paula Schlice, Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-WI Chair of Legislation and Policy, will be the dinner speaker sharing initiatives and topics of interest at the state level. Please Contact Betty at 715-268-7568 to make a dinner reservation. Guests are always welcome!
KAP Tournament Club 53 hosts their 2nd annual KAP (Kevin Adam Prindle) 9-pin tournament starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 5. $20.00 per person. Sign up in advance at Club 53. Everyone is welcome, all ages and skills. 50/50 drawings will be held. All proceeds go to Mental Health Task Force of Polk County for suicide prevention, in loving memory of Kevin Prindle.
NOVEMBER 6 Daylight Savings time ends Remember to ‘fall back’ for daylight savings time. Set your clocks back one hour at bedtime Saturday night.
Fall Harvest Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church hosts their Fall Harvest Dinner from 11:30 to 1:30. Serving turkey, real mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, corn, cranberries, rolls, dessert, and milk, coffee or water. Take outs available. 715-268-9409.
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NOVEMBER 9 Smorgasbord First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake will host their Smorgasbord dinner, serving 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 and beverages. Held from 11-1 and 4 to 8. Adults $15. Children 6-12 $8, five and under free. Bake sale and raffles will also be held.
Non-perishable food collection The Amery Area FUEL (Faith Used in Everyday Life) ecumenical youth group will once again go door-to-door collecting non-perishable goods and other household items for the Amery Food Pantry. We’ll be coming November 9th from 6:30-7:30pm within the city limits. Please be ready with your donations, and thank you
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Join the Salvation Army for the Kick Off of 2016’s Red Kettle Campaign and a salute to veterans, featuring the music of Jim Blaha and Karar Dance Acadamy at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery. Doors open at 6:15 for desserts and refreshments.
The Friends of Rosemarie are planning the First Training, Trails Thanksgiving Raffle at the St. Croix Falls Rosemarie City Dog Park. Walk our new trails and see the future new dog park to happen. Rain or Shine Saturday Nov. 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00. The Park is located on the corner of Fairground and FFA road near the Polk County Fairgrounds. Come see the new trails and enjoy the 4.3 acres of open prairie and woods. Walk at your own pace. All dogs must be on leash.
Veterans Day Program A public Veterans Day observance and ceremony will be held at the Amery High School Gymnasium at 10 a.m.
NOVEMBER 11-13 Meet me in St. Louis The Amery High School production of ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ will be Friday and Saturday, November 11 & 12 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5. Advance tickets available at Chet Johnson Drug and the Amery High School office.
NOVEMBER 12 Holiday Bazaar St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will hold their 25th annual Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is one of the area’s largest craft and bake sales, featuring lunch and raffles. Free admission. Call 715-268-7717 with questions.
Lutefisk Dinner & Bazaar West Immanuel Lutheran Church will host their annual Lutefisk dinner & fall bazaar on Saturday, November 12 from 11 to 7. Serving lutefisk, meatballs, potatoes, rutabagas, coleslaw, cranberries, lefse and pie. Bazaar includes handmade
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NOVEMBER 15 Loaded Potato Dinner Amery High School Band Boosters invite you to a Loaded Potato Dinner held from 5 to 7 p.m., just before their Fall Band Concert. Dinner includes a large baked potato accompanied by a medly of toppings, and an encore of cupcake choices plus a beverage. Toppings include chili, broccoli, ham, cheese, sour cream, butter and more. Free will donation.
NOVEMBER 19 Festi-Fall Vendor & Bake Sale Join the Amery Area Community Center from 9am-2pm for their Fall Fundraiser! There will be a large assortment of baked goods as well as new and hand-crafted items to choose from. This is a great place to start your holiday shopping and pick up some delicious treats for your Thanksgiving table. Sweet rolls and lunch will be available as well as a Silent Auction.
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I realize I am a couple of days late, but I hope you had a Happy Halloween. Falling on Monday, the holiday was celebrated early by many the weekend before. I know as a child, I always hated it when the holiday fell early in the week. The best years were when Oct. 31 was a Friday or Saturday. We could stay up later and expand the area where we went after free candy. I’m sure others of my vintage recall Halloween fondly. In addition to being able to go out wearing a mask that concealed your identity, you got FREE CANDY. Candy was a premium item at my childhood home, so when Publisher Halloween or Christmas rolled Tom Stangl around, we took advantage of the opportunity to stock up with as much as we could get! There was a funeral home in my hometown that used to put a special jack-o-lantern out that had a microphone and a speaker. The owners would engage children in conversation, much to the delight and amazement of many. A furniture store owner liked to put on a little show for trick-or-treaters, inviting them into his home where he would have a fake skeleton in a coffin and other items designed to scare children. There were other homes with open porches where adults would dress like a scarecrow decoration, sitting very still until you would approach the door. They then would spring to life, jumping out of the chair, trying to get the maximum scare from the innocent youth that only wanted candy. Others would hide near the porch and come up behind you as you rang the doorbell, scaring many. I must admit I did some similar, but milder, things as my children were growing up. We had a story and a half bungalow with a walk-in attic. The attic had a small half circle window near the peak of the roof that faced the street. On Halloween, I would place a strobe light in the attic so it appeared that either a mad scientist was at work or a thunderstorm was occurring indoors. It was fun to have the younger trick-or-treaters ask me if I knew I had a problem in my attic. I usually played the straight man, feigning ignorance. This actually concerned some youngsters even more. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Halloween Blizzard of 1991. What began as rain turned over to heavy, wet snow. By the time the precipitation stopped falling many cities in the eastern half of Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin had witnessed record early-season snowfall accumulations, while parts of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa were crippled by a large ice storm. Arctic air that was pulled southward behind the storm had combined with the heavy snow pack to produce many record low temperatures. Between the blizzard and the ice storm, 22 people were killed and over 100 were injured. If you lived through it, you will always remember it. For me, it was the year I decided to make sure that I bought candy that I liked in the years that followed. Better to be stuck with candy you like, I always say. As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
This column has several topics, a road trip, both police and fire departments and a student from the Intermediate school. September 24th found my sister Chris and myself leaving Columbia Heights for a road trip to one of our favorite national parks, Yellowstone. We have been to Yellowstone several times, but never in the fall. We left Billings, Montana, drove thru the very picturesque Amery town of Red Lodge and entered Mayor the park by way Kay Erickson of the Bear Tooth Pass, elevation 10,947 feet. Chris was driving, I was looking at all the switchbacks we drove, some on the inside, some on the outside. We discovered that neither the state of MT or WY spends much money on guard rails. Seeing the park in September was a unique experience. The
Coffee with Kay aspens were shimmering gold and with the dark blue of Yellowstone Lake the colors were breathtaking. The drive out of Yellowstone was thru an area called She’ll Canyon, recommended by Jim and Colleen Adams. Words cannot describe the beauty you’ll have to drive it yourself. Many thanks to our police department for the t-shirts and the Kindness campaign. The more kindness we show one another the better off we all are. Congratulations to our fire department for 125 years of protecting our community. I read with interest the numbers of folks who have served, Merle Steensland joined in 1946 and only one other person served longer as chief than Merle. Paul Dzubay joined in 1948. Both Merle and Paul were neighbors on South Street, the best place to grow up. My dad, Ray Larsen joined in 1950, and my brother, Mick Larsen in 1972. I remember some of those big fires. The last road trip of Oct. took me
to Stevens Point where I attended the 118th League of Wisconsin Municipalities Conference. Local officials from all over Wisconsin meet once a year for two and a half days to attend workshops, meet with exhibiters, and to network with one another. I attended several workshops, one that dealt with Canada geese. We may be able to get rid of them. Another workshop was about small communities and innovations they have used. The city administrator from Thorp shared how his community has come together with respect to recycling. I asked him what they had done after the state legislature made it illegal for any town or city in the state to ban plastic bags. He said a group stood out side local stores and handed out cloth bags. Good idea. Last week while shopping a gentleman in line ahead of me had purchased one of Dick’s cloth bags. When the bag was full, he asked for paper. We can all follow his good example. Avoid plastic!
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s Use Common Sense To the Editor, I’ve watched the news about this person walking in traffic. A police officer puts his life on the line to get this man with headphones on walking in traffic. Now, they’re making the police officer out to be the bad guy. How dumb is that? Yes, the sidewalk was under construction. BUT, wouldn’t common sense tell you to cross the street and walk on the sidewalk on the other side? But then you also wouldn’t get all the attention. Why don’t you people get a job? Then you wouldn’t have all this time to do stupid thing to draw attention to yourself for sympathy. I drove to St. Croix the other day and came across a man riding his bicycle in the middle of the road. Not too bright either. There are a lot of good people out there to help oth-
ers and police officers are in that group. Thank God for them. So let’s stop thinking of only ourselves and work together to make America better. Do something constructive not destructive. Sincerely, Martha Heiden Amery, Wis.
Harsdorf and Jarchow Deserve your Votes! To the Editor, As a small business owner and concerned citizen I would like you to know that there are two candidates in the upcoming election who return your calls and try to resolve your issues. These two peo-
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These people are very important to the small communities as we try to maintain and grow in this difficult day and age. These folks have families and want the same things we do for our future. Please get out and vote on Nov 4th for Sheila Harsdorf and Adam Jarchow! Experienced leaders who care!
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Keep you freedom vote for Donald J. Trump To the Editor, Polls show that 65% to 70% of Americans believe that we are going on the wrong track in the direction for America. If Hillary Clinton is elected President this will just increase. She is one of the most corrupt, dishonest, lying, conniving, and arrogant people in our country. National Security – Hillary Clinton wants open borders and increased Islamic immigration. First Amendment - Hillary Clinton wants to crack down on religious free speech. Second Amendment – Hillary Clinton wants to effectively eliminate the Second Amendment. She wants to take guns out of the hands of Americans and leave us completely helpless. Her common-sense gun control rhetoric is just a way to register and confiscate our guns. Economic Stability –Hillary has made lots of promises, but they all require more taxes. She will raise taxes by $2 trillion by penalizing hard working Americans and employers. She will take money out of the hands of American people and put more money in the hands of the government. Her plans would increase government spending and the national debt. Supreme Court –The next President will likely nominate THREE to FIVE Supreme Court judges. We need Justices on the Supreme Court who will uphold the Constitution, not more radical left-wing Supreme Court Justices. Abortions – The number of abortions in our country is horrifying. Hillary Clinton believes that even minutes before delivery, a baby does not have constitutional rights. Babies are born as early as 22 weeks and survive. Her E-mail Server-Hillary Clinton should have been declared unelectable when it was revealed that she violated laws governing the handling of classified information mixed in with her personal records. Instead the media aided and abetted her misdeeds. Hillary Clinton’s team of aides and lawyers deleted emails from her private server using a software program intended to “prevent recovery” and hide traces of deleted fi les. They used the open source software called BleachBit to remove tens of thousands of emails from her server. Clinton Foundation - The Clinton Foundation is nothing more than a pay for play enterprise. Think about the Clinton Foundation ripping off the poor Haitians after the terrible earthquake. Hillary Clinton’s campaign is not denying that the Clinton Foundation took money from people in exchange for meetings at the State Department. Hillary Clinton approved the sale of 20 percent of America’s uranium reserve to Russia in return for a $1 million speaking fee for Bill Clinton. Hillary Clinton a Globalist - Hillary has sought to use the United Nations and its global forums, summits, and treaties to advance what Hillary has called “progressive internationalism.” Hillary Clinton has used the United Nations to crush individual and family liberties. Hillary’s Health - Hillary Clinton has suffered a variety of health issues and is using a cover up as to how serious it is so that the voters do not find out before the election.
Libya - Despite repeated U.S. military warnings and recommendations to keep Muammar Qadhafi in power in Libya, Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton overthrew Qadhafi’s regime, leaving a power vacuum for al-Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood to fi ll. Benghazi -Hillary Clinton dodged responsibility for the murder of Americans at the American State Department facility in Benghazi, Libya. Ambassador Chris Stevens was sacrificed along with 3 other Americans in Benghazi on September 11, 2012. That is because security requests were never honored and no help was sent. Clinton Body Bags - There is a trail of 50 plus bodies stretching from Little Rock, Arkansas to Washington D.C. Bill and Hillary’s ‘friends’ fall off buildings, crash planes, and die in freak accidents. Many associated with the Clintons have died in the most mysterious ways, some as recent as the summer of 2016. Sources: Hillary’s America Clinton Caswww.breitbart.com/tag/clinton-cash/, and Clinton Chronicles www.youtube.com/ watch?v=VSN2_Xgi5u8 ‘CLINTON DEATH LIST’: 33 MOST INTRIGUING CASES ‘60 Minutes Benghazi 10-27-13’ Dennis Carson Black Brook Twp. (Paid for and published as submitted)
Trump’s Positions to Make America Great Again To the Editor, Trump believes that America should not intervene militarily in other country’s problems without being compensated for doing so. Using the Iraq War as an example, he suggests that Iraq should have been required to give us enough of their oil to pay the expenses incurred. National Defense –Work with Congress to fully repeal the defense sequester and submit a new budget to rebuild our depleted military. Foreign Policy – He wants a strong foreign policy: A) American interests come first. B) Maximum firepower and military preparedness. C) Only go to war to win. D) Stay loyal to our friends and suspicious of our enemies. E) Keep our technological sword razor sharp. F) Respect and support our present and past warriors. Trump believes that terrorist who are captured should be treated as military combatants, not as criminals like Obama administration treats them. He wants passage of (No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act - NOPEC – S.394), which would allow the government to sue OPEC for violating antitrust laws. Trump believes a secure border is critical for both security and prosperity in America. He wants a radical change to the tax system to not only make it better for average Americans, but also to encourage businesses to stay here and foreign businesses to move here. He also wants to lower the death tax and the taxes on capital gains and dividends. This would put more than $1.6 trillion back in the economy and help rebuild the 1.5 million jobs we’ve lost to the current tax system. He also wants to tax companies who outsource jobs overseas at a 20% tax rate, but for those willing to move jobs back to America they wound not be taxed. Trump wants Obamacare repealed and replaced. He says Obamacare is a “job-killing, health care-destroying monstrosity” that can’t be reformed, salvaged or fi xed”. He is in favor of sending the money to the states to determine and administer the Medicaid program. Even though he says we need to cut spending, he does not want to harm those on Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security. He also wants reform of the welfare state saying that American needs “a safety net, not a hammock”. Trump wants to adopt a childcare program for the working. Trump opposes common core and bring the con-
trol of education to the local residents. He is pro-life, although he allows for an exception due to rape, incest or the life of the mother. Trump is pro 2nd Amendment rights. He supports the death penalty. Trump will appoint Supreme Court Judges who believe in the constitution. Trump’s view on same-sex marriage is that marriage is between a man and woman, but he also believes this is a state’s rights issue, not a federal issue. He also believes that there is a lack of common sense and innovative thinking in Washington. For example, just look at the five gallon gas can that EPA has designed and force us to use. Vote for Trump, Republican Senate and House Representatives to restore the freedoms we have lost under Obama and Hillary. Dennis Carson Black Brook Twp. (Paid for and published as submitted)
The mall To the Editor: ISIS sounded like a faraway threat, until the stabbing spree in a Minnesota shopping mall. Terrorist threats are a direct result of poor border security. Border agents are concerned that suspicious illegal immigrants just have to use a magic word. They know that uttering “Amnesty” will put them on our streets and stop investigations into their record. Illegals from over 75 countries have been documented. At least 70 percent of asylum cases contained proven or possible fraud. Despite this, more than 90 percent of cases were approved in which applicants claimed a “credible fear” in their nation of origin. Instead of detaining asylum seekers while the government determines whether their cases are legitimate, the Obama administration simply releases them into the United States. To quote Jeff Foxworthy: “If you think it’s a good idea to bring in refugees who hate your country, your religion and your culture….you might be a Moron!” Senator Ron Johnson, who chairs the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, is leading the battle against ISIS and on border security. The Committee established a mission statement: “to enhance the economic and national security of America.” Over the past 21 months, the Committee has made real progress. Johnson said: “Our committee initiated dozens of investigations and oversight inquiries aimed at informing our legislative work, bringing transparency, accountability, and efficiency to the federal bureaucracy. We sent hundreds of letters seeking documents and information about some of the most pressing issues facing our nation—from domestic terrorism to financial security.” Compare Ron Johnson’s work to his opponent, Russ Feingold’s record. A 34 year career politician, Feingold was the only US Senator to vote against providing law enforcement more resources and tools following 9/11. Feingold has lived in California since he lost his seat to Ron Johnson. So please, run for office in California. Feingold ran his “Progressives United” PAC like an ATM machine. Only 5% of the PAC’s donation went to candidates. Did you notice the PAC is called Progressive? Because of its shady marketing and highly questionable spending, a campaign finance expert considers Progressives United to be a legalized slush fund. Feingold owns his own email scandal amid allegations that he violated federal law. 596 days after a Freedom Of Information Act request was fi led for his records, Feingold and the State Department continue to stonewall – thereby ensuring that voters won’t know the extent to which he planned his next campaign on their dollar until after Election Day. Please vote for Senator Ron Johnson. He is pushing real solutions to secure our southern border and reform our immigration system to prevent bad actors from entering the US. I want to go to the mall. Margo Johnson Osceola, Wis. (Paid for and published as submitted)
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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: Oct. 11, 2016 Brian L. Alden, 48, Frederic, operating while suspended, $200.50. Abbigail R. Anderson, 38, Mahtomedi, MN, duty/report accident (report requirement), $200.50. Stephanie R. Annis, 20, New Richmond, vehicle passenger fail to wear seat belt, $10. Jenna R. Sulbha Beebe, 21, Deer Park, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Paul O. Benson, 35, Ladysmith, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Jay C. Berlin, 56, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Monica J. Bernd, 44, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Kevin G. Bohrer, 46, Edina, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Anne E. Cabreana, 47, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30. Thomas Carroll, 70, St. Paul, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Jesse R. Caudillo, 30, Owatonna, MN, operate ATV or UTV without required headgear, $150.10. Ricky J. Cobian, 60, Hastings, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Heather A. Cole, 36, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $175.30. Jamie B. Cole, 31, Scandia, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30. Sean M. Coleman, 58, South St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Robert M. Conde, 35, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. David G. Curtis, 45, Holcombe, automobile following too closely, $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Denucci Sons Affordable Tree Services, Turtle Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vehicle equipment violations – Group 3, $175.30; fed. reg./ safety-general, $200.50. Jason K. Dewolf, 40, Dresser, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Tyler M. Dockendorf, 20, Osceola, operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Raymond M. Ellsworth, 23, New Auburn, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Brian E. Erickson, 46, Sarona, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Michael J. Farrell, 43, Eagan, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Timothy P. Flaherty, 49, Edina, MN, jet ski – violate slow-no-wake requirement, $187.90. Hannah A. Florer, 24, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph
zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Joseph J. Fultz, 28, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (1619 mph), $200.50. Shilo D. Gall, 36, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Christine G. Gedatus, 26, Wilson, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Leland F. Gohlike, Stillwater, MN, shoreland zoning violation, $452.50; sanitary zoning, $767.50. Charles J. Gossen, 23, Center City, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Charles J. Gossen, 23, Rush City, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Michael K. Grambow, 52, Luck, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Gustafson Excavating Inc., North Branch, MN, violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $652.02. Derek F. Hagen, 36, Minnetonka, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Maxwell T. Hagen Fleck, 27, Minneapolis, MN, possess marijuana on state land, $263.50. Andrea L. Hansen, 56, Clayton, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Donald G. Helseth, 68, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Jamee L. Hetrick, 27, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Amy S. Horne, 44, Andover, MN, operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30. Randall J. Iten, 69, Prescott, shoot protected birds and animals, $478.30. Restor E. Johnson Jr., 54, Minnetonka, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Curtis M. Jones, 31, Milltown, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Jeffrey B. Kelly, 46, Hastings, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Donald L. Kirchoff Jr., 44, Amery, operate ATV or UTV in careless way, $200.50. John D. Klein, 78, Mendota Heights, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Brad C. Knutson, 46, Woodbury, MN, operate boat to create hazardous wake, $175.30. Clarence P. Kobs, 41, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Peter Koehn, Hugo, MN, shoreland zoning violation, $452.50. Anthony R. Koethe, 21, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.
Joseph L. Lallier, 31, Balsam Lake, operator motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Larsin Son Tree Service, Harris, MN, vehicle equipment violations – Group 2, $200.50; vehicle equipment violations – Group 3, $175.30; violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50. Katie F. Lauterbach, 33, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. David A. Liberto, 67, Menomonie, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Randy W. Likes, 62, Amery, place material – feed/attract wild animals, $343.50. Michael R. Little, 40, New Richmond, fish without license – R, $190.70. J. Guadalupe B. Lopez Cortez, 19, Big Lake, MN, operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Fanniece E. Lucas, 28, Osceola, permit unauthorized minor to drive, $200.50. Barbara A. Lundsten, 66, Mayer, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Allyson A. Roose Mahler, 22, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Diane M. Mares, 55, Balsam Lake, vehicle owner’s liability for failing to stop at scene of accident (hit and run – unattended vehicle), $200.50. Edward J. McCabe, 64, Burnsville, MN, fail to have fire extinguisher aboard, $175.30. Timothy C. McMahon, 48, Maplewood, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Michael C. Millett, 25, Osceola, violation of child safety restraint requirements – child 4 years but less than 8 years of age, $150.10. Hamdi M. Mohamed, 20, Hopkins, MN, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Patraic M. Molamphy, 39, Turtle Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Jacob L. Mongan, 37, Pine River, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Shawna L. Moon, 44, Amery, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90. Hpah Taw Ner, 19, Roseville, MN, riding illegally on vehicle, $175.30. David C. Nothaft, 51, Coon Rapids, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Malissa S. Nyseth, 38, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Roger M. Peterson, 49, Dresser, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50. Brett M. Peterson, 16, Amery, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30. George T. Peterson, 86, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Noah M. Qualle, 24, Dresser, operating a motor vehicle
without insurance, $200.50; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30. Carter D. Rasmuson, 16, Somerset, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph, $225.70. Heather L. Rasmussen, 27, Prairie Farm, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Mikala R. Rice, 19, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Geneve J. Richter, 59, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Eugene T. Roatch, 33, Cushing, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Randy L. Robertson, 43, Somerset, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90. Kevin J. Robinson, 33, Luck, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. William J. Roth, 33, Clear Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. John C. Schick, 30, Eau Claire, speeding in 55 mph zone (40-44 mph), $452.50; operating while suspended, $200.50; operating while suspended, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Philip P. Seeger, 54, Comstock, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Terrence L. Semple, 58, St. Paul, MN, operate ATV or UTV without visible trail pass, $200.50. Todd C. Shtusky, 41, Elk River, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50. Daniel M. Shilson, 50, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (1115 mph), $175.30. Hunter A. Shira, 26, Osceola, load/discharge firearm/ bow in/from a vehicle, $258.10; speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Deborah A. Shoop, 56, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Lynnea F. Sprester, 29, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50. David J. Strait, 63, Burns-
ville, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Sharon J. Strom, 73, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (110 mph), $175.30. Sunrise Ag Coop, Buckman, MN, violate Class A Hwy. weight limits (2+), $442.86. Laura V. Tracy, 24, Rhinelander, fish without license – R, $190.70. Davin G. Tyler, 50, Siren, operating while revoked (forfeiture 2nd), $263.50; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Stacy R. Ulwelling, 31, New Brighton, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Tim A. Urness, 57, Burlington, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Kristian D. Vitalis, 41, Taylors Falls, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Michelle A. Wennerlind, 39, Minnepolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (30-34 mph), $295. Alexander D. West, 20, Cushing, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Michael L. Willie, 21, Luck, vehicle owner’s liability for failing to stop at accident scene (hit and run – property adjacent to highway), $200.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Michael E. Wilson Jr., 38, Amery, illegally operate ATV or UTV on/in vicinity of highway, $200.50. Woodrow W. Wimberley, 63, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Anna M. Winbush, 52, St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Daniel C. Wohlberg, 51, Hudson, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph, $175.30. Mary K. Ziehut, 48, Apple Valley, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Tami G. Zimmermann, 43, Baldwin, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90. Nicholas T. Zontelli, 31, St. Croix Falls, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30; transferee fail to apply new vehicle title, $175.30.
Birchwood Pastor arrested on burglary charges Birchwood, Wis. -- On Thursday, October 27, 2016, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department served a search warrant at 117 E Park Avenue in the Village of Birchwood Paquette and took Jon Paquette, 56 of this address, into custody. Mr. Paquette is the Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in
Birchwood and is currently being held in the Barron County Jail on Burglary charges. While this investigation is ongoing, it appears that Mr. Paquette was targeting the homes of church members while they were not home, burglarizing them and taking prescription medications. At this time this case remains under investigation while we determine the number of houses where this has occurred.
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Rusk Co. shooting suspect was out on bail, history of police conflict BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Officer Dan Glaze of the Rusk County Sherriff’s Department was killed in the line of duty Saturday evening, while responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle south of Ladysmith. According to information released by the Rusk County Sherriff’s Department, Glaze Glaze responded to the
call at 10:55 p.m. Saturday evening. He radioed back to the department that he had found the vehicle in the field. Dispatch lost contact with Glaze, and when backup arrived minutes later, they found that he had been shot and killed. The suspect in the shooting, 43-yearold Doug Nitek of Conrath, eluded officers until the next morning, when news of the manhunt was widespread. At 10:18 a.m. Sunday, while deploying the Eau Claire County Regional Robot to search a residence at the scene of the incident, deputies were fired upon one
Barron County K-9 conducts school searches On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department K-9 division conducted random drug searches of the New Auburn and Prairie Farm school buildings and parking lot areas with the assistance of School Resource Deputy Kuffel. K-9 Chase alerted on a car in the New Auburn School and a subsequent search of this vehicle uncovered 1.5 grams of Marijuana and a Marijuana
Pipe. A 17 year old New Auburn student was questioned, cited and turned over to his parents. No other drugs we located in either school. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department K-9 division performs random searches of all the area schools at the request of these schools trying to do its part to keep local schools drug free.
Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held Oct. 26. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— Amy M. Carlson, 25, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80. Benjamin R. Casselberry, 26, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Dustin J. Johnson, 19, Amery, possess drug paraphernalia, $250; possession of controlled substance, $376. Jessica A. Kahler, 39, Deer Park, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10. Zoe E. Lyon, 16, Amery, failure to yield right of way, $98.80. Kristi L. Mahoney, 35, Amery, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80. Ruben J. Moreno, 18, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250. Tiffany R. Saari, 18, Amery, possess open intoxicants in MV-driver, $187; possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187; possession of controlled substance, $376. Harley D. Sain, 21, Amery, unlawful dumping on streets, $124. Kayla M. Sigsworth, 21, Amery, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187; possession of controlled substance, $376. Aaliyah A. Williams, 19, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80. 17 year old, Amery, truancy, $92.50. 17 year old, Amery, truancy, $92.50. Blu D. Xiong, 19, Hudson, ride in vehicle without wearing seat belt, $10. Travis F. York, 35, Amery, ATV – operation on highways, $124; ATV – careless operation, $124. Juvenile— 16, Amery, truancy, $67.30. Two juveniles were referred to Polk County for habitual truancy (5+ truancies). Social workers may be assigned to the families. A plea of Not Guilty was entered by the following people: Amery juvenile, 2 citations for truancy, $92.50 each. Balsam Lake juvenile, disorderly conduct, $250.
time before Nitek surrendered without further incident. Nitek had been arrested in July on charges of reckless endangerment and obstructing an officer in Sawyer County. Despite a lengthy criminal history that included convictions of fleeing/eluding police, disorderly conduct, and OWI 5th/6th, Nitek was released in August on a $5,000 signature bond. He reNitek mains in custody in an
area jail awaiting formal charges. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Department wishes to thank everyone, especially all the local law enforcement that assisted them during this tragedy. Deputy Glaze was a seven-year veteran in law enforcement, and had worked as a Rusk County Deputy for a year and a half. He leaves behind a wife and two young children. Rusk County Sherriff Jeff Wallace asks, “Please keep the family of Dan Glaze and the men and women of the Rusk County Sheriff’s Department in your prayers.”
Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sherriff’s Department Monday, October 31, 2016 Samantha L. Blackwell, 24, Amery was arrested on October 24 for a probation hold. Alexia Buskirk, 26, Turtle Lake was arrested on September 27 for a Polk County failure-to-appear warrant. Bryce W. Duncan, 22, Centuria was arrested on October 27 for a probation warrant. Ashley R. Gustafson, 28, Jackson, Minn. was arrested on October 28 for a failure-to-appear warrant.
Janis M. Erickson, 30, Centuria was arrested on October 28 for domestic battery, mistreating animals, and three outof-county warrants. Woodrow M. Reindahl, 25, Clear Lake was arrested on October 29 for PAC and OMVWI 2nd. Anthony V. Lonien, 29, Turtle Lake was arrested on October 29 for OMVWI and OAR 3rd. Caitlyn L. Weaver, 18, Osceola was arrested on October 26 for OAR (alcohol related). David J. Groszewski, 23, Luck
was arrested on October 27 for domestic disorderly conduct. Jaqualyne R. Bruns, 27, St. Croix Falls was arrested on October 29 for possession of a controlled substance (2nd), possession of drug paraphernalia, and a DOC warrant. Aaron J. Lappe, 29, Stacy, Minn. was arrested on October 30 for disorderly conduct. Justin K. Luke, 30, Amery was arrested on October 29 for disorderly conduct, injunction violation, simple battery and damage to property.
Repeating Trump’s comment lands Minnesota man behind bars BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Wisconsin law enforcement didn’t approve of a man borrowing Donald Trump’s infamous ‘grab ‘em by the p—‘ line during his visit to St. Croix Falls on Sunday. According to police reports, officers arrived at a St. Croix Falls hotel just shortly after midnight on Sunday, responding to a disorderly male described as wearing jeans and cowboy boots with a ‘high and tight’ haircut. Witnesses complained that the man, 29-yearold Aaron J. Lappe of Stacy, Minnesota, had been wandering the lobby, often with an alcoholic beverage in hand, using profanity. Reports state that a group of high school foreign
exchange students were disturbed by the man’s behavior. A witness reported that at one point Lappe, without making contact, gestured as if to grab the rear of one of the underage females, and allegedly said he was going to ‘grab her by the p—.’ The report states that when officers found Lappe in his room, he admitted to being intoxicated but did not recall the comment or behavior. He willingly offered to go to jail for such a thing. Lappe Lappe submitted a preliminary breath test that registered .189. He was arrested without incident and taken to Polk County Jail.
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10/21/16, 06:00PM, 911 Hang up 10/21/16, 09:07PM, Suspicious activity 10/22/16, 12:36AM, Assist citizen 10/22/16, 02:13AM, Animal control call 10/22/16, 02:11PM, Car window vandalism report 10/22/16, 06:34PM, Juvenile call 10/22/16, 11:56PM, Traffic complaint, OWI 2nd arrest 10/23/16, 12:25PM, Car window vandalism report 10/23/16, 04:20PM, Gas drive off 10/23/16, 08:51PM, Warrant arrest 10/23/16, 11:24PM, Disturbance 10/24/16, 01:40AM, Domestic disturbance 10/24/16, 10:15AM, Welfare
check 10/24/16, 12:15PM, Juvenile call 10/24/16, 03:10PM, Juvenile call 10/24/16, 04:00PM, Disturbance 10/24/16, 05:30PM, MV accident 10/24/16, 06:18PM, Car lockout 10/25/16, 12:45AM, Assist citizen 10/25/16, 04:05AM, Assist other law enforcement 10/25/16, 08:40AM, Disturbance 10/25/16, 12:05PM, Mental health call 10/25/16, 06:00PM, Noise complaint 10/25/16, 06:15PM, Juvenile call 10/26/16, 10:59AM, Theft report 10/26/16, 02:37PM, Disturbance complaint
10/26/16, 06:33PM, Animal complaint 10/26/16, 07:17PM, Residential alarm 10/26/16, 10:20PM, Disturbance 10/27/16, 09:10AM, Welfare check 10/27/16, 02:03PM, Juvenile call 10/27/16, 03:50PM, Parking lot hit and run accident 10/27/16, 06:29PM, MV accident 10/27/16, 07:11PM, Mental health call 10/27/16, 08:26PM, Animal control call 10/27/16, 10:27PM, Suspicious activity Arrests: Michael J. Kopacz, 64 of Clear Lake. Operating Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence 2nd James R. Larson, 46 of Amery. Outstanding Warrant.
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cert, the event will conclude with three hours of dancing to “The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven.” The entire Lombardo troupe will be on hand for the evening including recording stars Kenny Gardner, Bill Flannigan, Cliff Grass and all the Lombardos – Guy, Carmen, Lebert, and Victor. Those who attend will see and hear the world famous Lombardo trio and the Lombardo twin pianos. Any proceeds derived from this dance will be used for parks and playgrounds. Guy Lombardo has over 300 hit records to his credit and is recognized as one of the top bands in the nation.
A. Feit, The Clothier A. Feit began a business in Amery in 1893. In that year he opened a clothing store and gent’s furnishing department in the old Fox building. Remaining in this location about two years, he in 1895 moved into the Jas. Peterson building and continued his business there, during the following two years. In 1897 Mr. Feit moved to Clear Lake to carry on the clothing business there but a year and a half later came back to Amery and opened a clothing establishment. The following nine years Mr. Feit carried on his business in the south half of the Danielson block. In 1911 Mr. Feit bought the building he now occupies which is where he keeps an up-to-date clothing store. His habit of living up to his motto of “Square Dealing” has made his business a success. He is enthusiastic about the future of Polk County in general and of Amery in particular.
Near Bad Fire Monday During the high wind Monday morning Amery had a fire scare and while the blaze was extinguished with little damage, much credit is due to Chief Johnson and his firefighters for their prompt response and efficient service. The eastbound passenger at 11:30, had an excelYesterday’s lent start in a grass and News weeds fire just back of the Diane Stangl Amery Lumber Company’s coal house and a very few moments would have seen that building and the adjacent lumber piles in flames.
85 Years Ago November 5, 1931 Red Warrior News Citizenship The past week the citizenship class under Mr. Johnson has been studying immigration, naturalization and desirable and undesirable aliens. To climax the week’s study each student wrote a theme on some phase of immigration. The following theme was submitted to the column and is judged to be the best representation of the work studied. The Immigrant’s Refuge By Leonard Seekins Economic conditions throughout the world are and always have been in a constant state of change. In order to survive, humanity must adjust itself to these changes. So it is with the immigrant. If, as a result of over-population and despotism (meaning tyrany), life in the homeland becomes intolerable and his wants difficult or next to impossible to fill, he must sever all ties of his native country
Clay’s Grocery Store Clay’s Grocery Store owned by Horace Clay was located at 124 Keller Ave. North in Amery. The space looks small but was packed with the essentials for everyday life, which included canned goods, produce, meats, peanuts and a display of Tootsie Pops. The store was sold in 1944 to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson from Hudson, Wis. The store then became affiliated with Super Valu Stores, Inc.
and seek another that is not yet overcrowded, where the affairs of nature, famine and other such unnatural conditions, and where the seeds of despotism are not yet sown. Our country has been, up to the present time, a wonderful land to live in, where there has been liberty and freedom for all, and where the people have ruled. Our country has been the fulfillment of the dreams of the depressed of many lands, but it is slowly changing, changing to a land where greed and despotism rule. We must face the existing conditions courageously and intelligently or our country will cease to be the land of opportunity, and the immigrant will have to look elsewhere for a place to better his conditions.
75 Years Ago November 6, 1941 Harold Bjustrums Pull Up Trees By Hand Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bjustrum, living just west of Joel, are not “Supermen” but they almost are. The other morning Jack (Hercules) Thompson went out there with the Coop Oil truck. He drove down the driveway and the sight that met his eyes dazed him. Mrs. Bjustrum was pulling up a few trees that had tended to crowd the driveway – pulling them up by hand. But that was not enough. Going around the house he found Mr. Bjustrum putting fence posts in the ground – by hand. This he thought called for some kind of a record, and a note to Ripley for his Believe-it-o r-Not column. But Jack was not to be outdone. His truck had accidentally been parked over one of the posts and if he pulled away, it would bend it. So he eased the truck off the ground with his shoulders, pulled up the post (by hand) and drove away. The truck weighs 5 tons. So, if you want anything heavy lifted, call Jack, and he’ll get the Bjustrums to help if necessary.
70 Years Ago October 24, 1946 Cooley Arrested at Rice Lake Clyde Cooley, 22 of Rice Lake was captured at Rice Lake Sunday afternoon after a series of thefts including a car from Kenneth Swagger residing between Amery and Clear Lake. Interesting part of this particular case is the fact that Night Officer Don Kinney picked Cooley up on suspicion about four weeks ago because he resembled the much sought after Hazeman youth wanted for murder in Minnesota. After about 48 hours of questioning he was released when his identity was established. A week ago Sunday Cooley, who was acquainted with Swaggers, entered their home while they were at church and stole the title to their car, a 1940 Chevrolet. On Tuesday night he again came to the place and stole the car and by 1 a.m. had sold two of the best tires from it. Chief of Police Carl Burman and Sheriff Jim Moore immediately notified all police departments in this vicinity, and he was about to be apprehended by the Rice Lake police when he broke away and made his escape on foot. He then stole a panel truck from the Gustafson Ice Cream Company and allegedly broke into the Shell Lake Boat Company and picked up a few outboard motors. He is also accused of stealing money from the Rice Lake theatre during his escapades. He was arraigned in municipal court at Spooner Monday. Portions of the loot were recovered from a cache near Stone Lake.
65 Years Ago November 1, 1951 Old Man Winter Arrives Winter, in no uncertain terms swooped down out of the northwest Tuesday afternoon and blanketed this community and the entire Midwest with sleet, snow and cold. Beginning shortly after
noon, the storm whipped a small amount of snow around and caused many persons to comment “it reminds us of that Nov. 11 storm back in 1940.” Actually, however, the blustery effect proved more severe than the actual amount of snow and cold. Probably the greatest handicap to travel was provided when falling temperatures froze a crust of ice on most roads. This fact, coupled with a strong wind, harried many a motorist.
Hunting in Warden’s “Back Yard” Costly A nimrod found a poor place to be hunting when he pursued the elusive quackers on Pike Lake, just a short ways from the Loren Bonde residence, Monday afternoon. By strange coincidence, “Gus” happened to be home at the time and proceeded to round up his quarry. Result – A fine for hunting on a closed lake and another penalty for hunting after shooting hours for Taris Danchenko. He was sentenced after entering a plea of guilty Tuesday morning and paid a fine and costs amounting to $52.90. Incidentally, North and South Twin lakes and Pike lake are covered under a special section of the statutes prohibiting hunting. Recorded statute 29.194, it reads: “No person shall hunt any game on North or South Twin lakes, nor Pike lake in Polk County.”
55 Years Ago November 2, 1961 Guy Lombardo Comes To Amery It’s a little hard to tell you but they seem to be moving,” commented Don “Dutch” Leadholm, ticket co-chairman with Dr. Jack Larson for the Guy Lombardo dance. Now less than two weeks away, the one-nighter by this internationally famous aggregation is slated for Monday evening, November 13, at the Amery High School gymnasium. Featuring a one-hour con-
45 Years Ago October 28, 1971 Dies in Country Dam Motel Fire A fire of undetermined origin cause damage to a portion of Woodley’s Country Dam Motel and brought death to a young man. Burned beyond immediate recognition was Mitchell O. Pederson, 31, resident of the town of Stanton. Range firemen answered the call shortly after 3 p.m. Friday afternoon when a blaze was noticed in the apartment section of the motel. Reported as unoccupied, the apartment was well gutted by the fire, which appeared to start in the area of the laundry. The blaze was confined to the apartment with some damage resulting in other sections from the heat and smoke. Amery firemen joined the Range crew in containing the blaze. It wasn’t until firemen started to shovel out debris about 5 p.m. that the victim was discovered in the structure. He was found lying in the hallway, the farthest possible point from the north doorway, right next to the wall that partitioned the apartment off from the motel proper. An autopsy was performed and other methods used to determine positive identification. According to the records, there were no reservations booked for the motel at that particular time. Pederson had worked for Jim Woodley, owner of the motel, as a horse trainer.
40 Years Ago October 26, 1976 Amery High School Holds Open House Some 1,500 persons toured the new Amery High School located at 555 Minneapolis Ave. during dedication activities on Sunday afternoon. The building is designed to house 700 pupils. It was built at a cost of $3.3million, which figures out to be $30.78 per square foot. The dedication program featured State Supt. of Public Instruction Barbara Thompson as keynote speaker. Tours of the new Amery High School were led by the Amery cheerleaders.
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For the twenty years it stood high in the air, and was heard for several miles in every direction to notify residents of a fire or emergency. It was the department’s first means of mass communication, and an important part of Clear Lake history. So Cogbill and Anderson solicited the help of Tim Kuhl of Tim’s Fab and Weld. With just a few measurements in hand, Kuhl put together a new stand to hold the 42 inch wide, 900 plus pound bell. Anderson helped sand and repaint the bell. And within about three weeks time, it had a fresh coat of paint and was back at home with the fire department, where it belonged. History of the bell before 1913 is sketchy, although they do know it was made by American Bell Foundry Company in Northfield Michigan. That company was in business from 1896 to 1920.
For decades, Clear Lake’s first firebell sat collecting rust at the Village’s local sewer plant. This is what the bell looked like just before being restored.
Other information about the bell and the fire department can be found at the Clear Lake Public Library, and Clear Lake Centennial Guide.
Left to right, Pete Cogbill, Tim Kuhl and Jim Anderson pose with the Clear Lake Fire Department’s first fire bell, now newly refurbished and on display in front of the fire station.
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School benefits from Lions tournament Chad Gerst (right) and Jerry Haug (second from right) present a check to Amery School Board members Chelsea Whitley (left) and Lynn Blomstrand. The check for $2,850 represents proceeds from the City of Lakes Open golf tournament sponsored by the club in August. The proceeds will be used for one to one technology at the school. Next year’s open will be June 19.
Wisconsin’s lead poisoning rate among kids close to Flint’s MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new analysis shows the lead poisoning level for children in Wisconsin is lower than in recent years, but is nearly as high as Flint, Michigan, where lead contamination caused a drinking water crisis. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the analysis released this week by the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families includes data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services that shows 4.6 percent of children under the age of 6 who were tested in 2015 had lead poisoning. The rate in Flint was 4.9 percent. Analysis author Leland Pan said the state’s rate of lead poisoning among children is a serious issue because it can negatively affect a child’s development. “Lead poisoning is correlated with increased rates of learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, it hampers with brain development, it’s correlated with increased
aggression and juvenile incarceration,” Pan said. The report suggests that many children are exposed to lead-based paints in older homes. The state also has at least 176,000 lead service lines that carry drinking water to homes and businesses. A disproportionate number of African-American children living in Wisconsin were also diagnosed with lead poisoning. The analysis referenced 2014 data from the Wisconsin DHS that showed 10 percent of the 16,221 black children under 6 who were tested had lead poisoning. Out of the 27,984 white children who were tested, only 2.9 percent had high blood lead levels. The analysis provides recommendations for prevention, such as increased state supporting for public health departments and providing funding to restore accountability initiatives to increase the number of children tested for lead.
The Amery High School Marching Band and Color Guard are excited to travel to New York City over this year’s winter break. Highlights will include a performance on the USS Intrepid; a Broadway clinic and performance; and visits to sites such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum. To help raise funds for this trip, the AHS Band Boosters will sponsor the 2016 Radio-A-Thon on WPCA Radio by collecting pledges with local celebrities as disc jockeys during the week of Nov. 14-18. The Radio-A-Thon is held every four years, during the trip year.
Some of the Amery “celebrity” guest disc jockeys lined up so far include Bill Baldwin, JoNell Leadholm, Lou and Kathy Williamson, Laura Badman, Meredith Enjaian and Kari Moskal, Ed White and Tom Bensen and band director Christopher Boyd. Tune in during the week of Nov. 14 to hear many other “surprise celebrities.” Please tell friends and family and be sure to listen or stream online at http://wpcamusicsports.org/ and support the band. To make a pledge, call 715-268-9722 or find the pledge link at www.amerysd.k12. wi.us/.
Report: Funding, social factors affected Wisconsin CWD fight MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Department of Natural Resources review has found Wisconsin’s fight against chronic wasting disease was hampered by funding as well as social and political factors. The Wisconsin State Journal reported that the DNR presented the review to an advisory committee working on potential revisions to the state’s long-term CWD plan at its first meeting Thursday. According to an executive summary of the report, the DNR acknowledged shortcomings in minimizing the disease’s spread. The summary noted that five years ago the state greatly de-emphasized killing deer in high-infection areas. It also says that a statewide ban on baiting deer to slow CWD’s spread wasn’t sought and prohibitions against moving deer carcasses were complicated by expanding infection areas. What’s more, a new system of electronic registration for deer hunters made collecting tissue samples harder. Also, a professional marketing campaign to educate the public was discontinued due to cost and a lack of funding prevented surveys of public attitudes about the disease’s spread, the review found. Chronic wasting disease attacks deer’s
brains, causing the animals to grow thin, act strangely and eventually die. The ailment was first detected in Wisconsin in 2002. The DNR initially tried to contain the disease by calling on hunters to kill as many deer as possible but backed off that approach in 2010 after intense public backlash. Test results released last March showed that 9.4 percent of the 3,133 deer tested in 2015 were infected, the highest prevalence rate since CWD was discovered in the state. The DNR’s board in December 2015 ordered a review of the agency’s 15-year CWD plan amid concerns that the disease has been spreading unchecked. Gov. Scott Walker in May called for more studies on the disease and guidelines for the deer farm industry but refused to go back to attempting to thin the state’s herds. Following Walker’s order, the DNR decided to convene an advisory committee of stakeholders to offer recommendations on plan updates. The committee met for the first time Thursday in Madison and plans to meet two more times. The DNR plans to present a new longterm plan to its board in March.
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Clayton volleyball returns to State Tournament The Clayton volleyball team will make a return trip to the WIAA State Volleyball Tournment following their Sectional Championship win Saturday night in Hayward. The Bears defeated Mercer in three games, 25-11, 25-17 and 25-19 to win the Sectional Title. The Bears will face another number one seed in Randolph on Friday morning. Here is the schedule for the tournament:
DIVISION 4 Semifinals: Friday, Nov. 4 Match-1: Clayton vs. Randolph - 10 a.m. Match-2: Newman Catholic vs. Seneca - 10 a.m. Championship Match: Saturday, Nov. 5 Match-3: Match-1 Winner vs. Match-2 Winner - 9 a.m.
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Amery’s boys’ soccer team’s Cinderella season came to close on Oct. 27, as the top-seeded Warriors lost a 2-0 overtime battle to No. 2 seeded and eventual sectional champion Rice Lake. “Rice Lake has a great aerial attack, and although we did not always match up well in height, the guys did just enough to clear out balls or put pressure on Rice Lake’s
shots to force them high or wide,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis. Rice Lake dominated the first half with a 5-2 shots-ongoal advantage. “Rice Lake has so much speed up front that it caused us to play on our heels a bit,” Karis said. “Sabin Coy did a great job of marking Rice Lake’s leading scorer, Hunter Holmes and kept him from having any good shots on goal. However, Rice Lake has so many weapons up front that
it is difficult to contain them all.” The Rice Lake Warriors also won the corner kick battle, 9-0. Amery put a lot more pressure on Rice Lake’s defense in the second half, creating some good goal scoring opportunities. Mason Bosley nearly connected with a diving header on a crossed ball from Ryan VanBlaricom midway through the second half, but again Rice Lake held the shot advantage, 3-2. Amery was able hold a 2-0
corner kick advantage after intermission. Rice Lake finally connected on a set piece in the 8th minute of the first overtime to break the goal barrier. “We changed formations in the second overtime to press as many players forward as possible which generated two quality shots including one from Dylan Eiynck that required a diving save by the Rice Lake goalkeeper to deny the equalizer,” Karis said. Rice Lake picked up an in-
surance goal with just 1 1/2 minutes left to play to seal the game and advance to the sectional finals. “I am very proud of this team and what they accomplished this year,” Karis said. “It is always difficult to lose that last playoff game that ends the season but this squad left it all on the field and that is the definition of success.”
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The Clayton Bears (26-5) earned a WIAA Division 4 Girls Volleyball Sectional Semifinal win over Chippewa Falls McDonell Central on Oct. 27 by way of a three game sweep, 25-16, 25-13, 25-23. Clayton dominated the battle of regional top seeds with a stellar net attack, collecting 47 kills on 114 attempts. Selena Levendoski was red-hot with 19 kills, while Alison Leslie added another 13. Marissa Gilbertson was also busy, dishing out 42 assists. McKenna Larson notched two of the team’s five total service aces while Kaily Ketz served up a team-best 17 serve attempts and added an ace of her own. Levendoski was also a force defensively, snuffing out the Macks with one solo block and five block assists. Madysn Cardinal tallied 25 digs and 17 serve receptions while Gilbertson pitched in 12 digs. Kaily Ketz had 10 serve receptions.
Three Amery golfers are Academic All-State Honorees The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (GCAW) is pleased to announce that Molly Vincent, Annie Lorsung, and Sylvie Johnson of Amery High School have each been named an Academic All-State honoree for the girls’ golf season that just concluded. Students are nominated by GCAW member coaches if they meet the following criteria: 1) A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25, 2) participation in at least 75% of their team’s varsity matches, and 3) are at least a sophomore in high school. Molly is a student-athlete who serves as a great example to others, proving that academic and athletic successes are not mutually exclusive. The coaches association is proud to announce that 325 girls from 96 high schools have been honored this year for maintaining high academic standards in the classroom while competing in varsity golf. In fact, the average cumulative GPA of this year’s honorees is an exceptional 3.790. The GCAW was formed by high school golf coaches in 1986 to help build Wisconsin’s reputation for developing quality junior players by promoting golf in our schools and communities. Besides honoring both boys and girls who succeed as student athletes, the association also selects an annual All-State team for boys and girls based on their playing ability. On March 1, 2012 a newly established award honoring the high school team with the highest cumulative GPA was also begun. The girls’ team award will be announced in February, 2017.
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No. 11 Wisconsin beats No. 7 Nebraska 23-17 in overtime BY GENARO C. ARMAS AP SPORTS WRITER
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Safety D’Cota Dixon turned around in the end zone and extended his right arm in front of receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. to swat away Nebraska’s desperation pass on fourth down. This time, No. 11 Wisconsin found a way to finish in overtime. Dare Ogunbowale scored on an 11-yard run in overtime, the defense followed up with a clutch stop and the Badgers held on to beat No. 7 Nebraska 23-17 on Saturday night to hand the Cornhuskers their first loss of the season. Unlike two weeks ago against Ohio State, the Badgers (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) won in the extra period after watching a lead slip away in regulation. “We were in the same predicament two weeks ago, we know how to finish it out,” cornerback Sojourn Shelton said. The giddy Badgers rushed from the sideline to meet Dixon in the end zone after turning away the pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. on fourth-and-8 from the 23. Tested Wisconsin picked up its third victory over a Top 10 program, a school first. Nebraska (7-1, 4-1) gained respect after coming back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Drew Brown’s 35-yard field goal with 3:43 left tied it at 17. “We didn’t have anything to prove,” Armstrong said. “We had to fight hard to get back in the game.” Wisconsin had a chance to win it with 1:43 left, but Andrew Endicott’s 45-yard field-goal try went wide left. Endicott also missed the extra point following Ogun-
bowale’s touchdown. But a tough-as-nails defense bailed out the Badgers again. “It wasn’t ideal but we had a shot,” Nebraska coach Mike Riley said about the fourth-down incompletion that ended the game. Armstrong finished 12 of 31 for 153 yards. He ran for 39 yards on 13 carries, including a 2-yard score with 13:45 left in the fourth quarter to draw Nebraska within 17-14. Needing just 11 yards to go over 10,000 in total offense for his career, Armstrong set the mark in the first quarter to become just the 11th player in Big Ten history to reach that milestone. But he also threw two interceptions in the first half, including one on a pass tipped by lineman Alec James . It set up Endicott’s 44-yard field goal with 6:53 to go in the second quarter for a 10-7 lead that Wisconsin would hold through halftime. “The defense fought back today. We’re really resilient,” inside linebacker Leon Jacobs said.
THE TAKEAWAY Nebraska: The Cornhuskers played well against a top team after being doubted by pundits for a slate of less-than-impressive wins. But that’s probably little consolation to coach Riley’s crew. Regardless, the game will look good on Nebraska’s postseason resume. “I will say that everything I know about our team is confirmed. We continue to fight,” Riley said. Wisconsin: The Badgers shuffled offensive-line combinations again and gave backup quarterback Bart Houston several series, including the game-winning drive in overtime. They had trouble early getting traction
in the running game, except for Bradrick Shaw’s 21-yard touchdown run up the middle in the first quarter to give Wisconsin a 7-0 lead. The Cornhuskers fell for a fake jet sweep on that play. Corey Clement had just 15 yards on eight carries in the first half, before finishing with 82 for the night. Wisconsin may want to see what transpires next week by sticking with one combination for a while.
POLL IMPLICATIONS Nebraska: Riley’s team figures to fall behind Wisconsin in the next AP Top 25 poll , but probably won’t tumble more than a couple spots following a close loss on the road. Losses by other Top 10 teams Baylor and West Virginia should also help cushion the Cornhuskers’ fall. Wisconsin: The Badgers could rise as much as three spots after beating the Big Ten West Division leader. They will also benefit from losses by Baylor and West Virginia.
STAT LINES
Nebraska: S Nathan Gerry had interceptions on back-to-back series in the fourth quarter. ... RB Terrell Newby had a team-high 77 yards on 17 carries. Wisconsin: Ogunbowale finished with 120 yards on 11 carries. ... Jacobs and Ryan Connelly each had 11 tackles. They replaced Jack Cichy, who is out for the year with a torn pectoral muscle.
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Nebraska: The trip to Camp Randall Stadium was just a warm-up act for the Cornhuskers, who travel to the Horseshoe to face No. 6 Ohio State next week. Wisconsin: Visits Northwestern next week. The Badgers in recent years have had trouble at Ryan Field.
Clayton takes down Clear Lake BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Clayton’s volleyball team opened post-season play on Oct. 20 with a regional showdown against Lakeland-Central Conference rival Clear Lake and emerged with a 3-1 victory to keep its regional title dream alive.
The Bears got a big boost from hitters Mackinzie Fall and Selena Levendoski, who combined for 23 of the team’s 43 total kills. Madysn Cardinal had a powerful service attack with three aces while Alison Leslie added two aces on a team-high 18 serve attempts. Marissa Gilbertson dished out
35 assists. Cardinal was also on top of her game defensively, notching 14 digs and 14 serve receptions. Leslie added two solo blocks and one block assist while Levendoski notched one solo block and two block assists. Game scores were 25-21, 25-9, 23-25, 25-17.
Luck no match for Clayton in Round 3 BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The top-seeded Clayton girls’ volleyball team took on No. 3 seed Luck in the third round of the WIAA Division 4 tournament on October 22 and sent the Cardinals packing by sweeping them in three games, 25-9, 25-22 and
25-13. The Bears (24-4) tallied just three aces in the game, but got consistent serving from Kailey Ketz, who tallied one ace on a team-high 18 attempts. Selena Levendoski and Alison Leslie combined for 28 of the Bears’ 43 kills on the night while
Marissa Gilbertson handed out 35 assists. Madysn Cardinal racked up 18 digs and 11 serve receptions. Kiana Fall added 14 serve receptions and eight digs. Levendoski pitched in two block assists.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3 to 103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group. Several small groups meet throughout the week. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. One Way Club. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. White Cross; 12:30 p.m. Christian Women’s. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Nov. 2: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Nov. 6: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 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: 11 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. 2: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW (Worship on Wednesday/Youth Service Rehearsal); 7 pm. Choir Rehearsal. Thursday, Nov. 3: 8 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, Nov. 4: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Sunday, Nov. 6: 8:30 a.m. L-4 Confirmation; 10 a.m. Worship/New Member Recognition/Blessing of the Military/ Communion; 11:15 a.m. Diaconate Meeting; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education meeting. Monday, Nov. 7: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 10:30 a.m. The Mission of Jesus Bible Study; 6 p.m. Council meeting. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 2: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Little Falls. Thursday, Nov. 3: 9 a.m. Quilting. Sunday, Nov. 6: All Saints Sunday; 9:30 a.m. W/ELCA meeting; 11 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 7 p.m. Church Councils meet at Little Falls. 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 Thursday, Nov. 3: 1:30 p.m. Women’s Group. Saturday Nov. 5: 8 a.m. Men of East Immanuel at Ida Mae’s; 4 p.m. Roast Beef Dinner. Sunday, Nov. 6: 9:30 a.m. Education; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 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. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3). Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year). Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 2: 5:15 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Friends in Faith and Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Men in Mission. Thursday, Nov. 3: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Sunday, Nov. 6: 9 a.m. Worship; Food for the Poor; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Choir. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Property Committee; 9 a.m.-6 pm. WIC Clinic; 6:30 p.m. Worship Life.
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FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 2: 1 p.m. Evening Stars at Church; 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation. Thursday, Nov. 3: 7 p.m. Grief Group at Community Center. Saturday, Nov. 5: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 6-10 p.m. Youth Event: Underground Church. Sunday, Nov. 6: All Saint’s Sunday; 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion; 9 a.m. Choir practice; 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. Monday, Nov. 7: 9 a.m. Meatball making for Smorgasbord; 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends meeting. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Pastor at Clergy 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: 8:30 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Interim Pastor Paul Settergren Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 10:15 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.
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Wonder Is the Beginning of Wisdom “For the voice of God does not speak amid the din and bustle of the world, nor is it heard in any public gathering. Rather secret counsel seeks to be heard also in secret. And so because of this, happiness will be given to us if we listen to God in solitude.” —St. Bernard
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lato and Aristotle both claimed that philosophy (i.e., the love of wisdom) begins in wonder. We can wonder about the world around us (for instance, the starry sky above us) and we can also wonder about our inner selves (for instance, the moral law within us), and we often have occasion to wonder about both of these aspects of our world. Does the moral law within us come ultimately from the starry heavens above us, via God? On a more mundane level, it is cause for wonder that some people are naturally curious and filled with wonder all the time, while others don’t seem to be curious about anything. Most of us, however, fall somewhere in the middle, our wonder waxing and waning like our other moods. If wonder is a mood, like being happy or sad, then perhaps it can be cultivated, just as our other moods can. A good way to cultivate wonder is to spend some time being silent. Having the television or radio on all the time is one way to ignore ourselves; it’s hard to hear our inner voice if there is constant noise. A related way in which we drown our sense of wonder is by shunning solitude. Always being with others is a way to avoid truly being with ourselves and with the physical world. Silence and solitude are true friends of wonder. – Christopher Simon
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Harold K. Olson, 87, died October 25 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 29, at Gilman Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley, handled the arrangements. Lucille C. “Lucy” Witthoft, 75, formerly of Clear Lake, died Saturday, Oct. 29. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 4, from 4-7 p.m. at Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake and also 1 hour before the service on Saturday. Funeral service will be Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake. Scheuermann Funeral Home of Clear Lake is handling the arrangements.
Neighbors United in Christ, a tri-parish consisting of Little Falls, Trinity and Deronda Lutheran Churches, celebrated the Rite of Confirmation on Sunday, October 30, 2016. Pictured are (l to r): Nick Erickson, Jack Alton, Jackson Mahoney, Pastor Lori Peper, Erik Moberg, Kameron Zmuda and Jassmyn Warner.
AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 2: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Little Falls. Thursday, Nov. 3: 9 a.m. Quilting at Little Falls. Sunday, Nov. 6: All Saints Sunday; 8 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fall Harvest Dinner. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Quilting; 7 p.m. Church Councils meet at Little Falls. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 2: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 5 p.m. Confirmation cafe; 5:30 pm. Confirmation classes; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. BRB; 7 p.m. Sr. Choir. Thursday, Nov. 3: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-In; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Hospitality Task Force. Friday, Nov. 4: Photo deadline to turn in a picture for the directory. Saturday, Nov. 5: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. “Learning Together” at Central Lutheran Church in Chippewa Falls. Sunday, Nov. 6: All Saints Sunday; 9 a.m. Worship service w/Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Martin Luther movie/discussion; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chili Feed at St. Joseph, proceeds for Homeless Shelters. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 1 p.m. Quilting.
PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 2: 9:30 a.m. Ladies Aid; 10 a.m. Ladies Aid meeting; 1 p.m. Stewardship; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation. Friday, Nov. 4: 4:30-7 p.m. Annual Swiss Steak dinner. Sunday, Nov. 6: 8:15 a.m Lay Ministers; 9:30 a.m. Worship w/HC and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thank You Luncheon at the Intermediate school; 7 p.m. Parish Planning. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am. Worship service; 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 6:30 p.m. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids club (Sept.-May). ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes. Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Bible Study on Summer Break. Special events: Wednesday, Nov. 2, Sac. of the Anointing of the Sick at Mass; Thursday, Nov. 3, Faith Formation Committee meeting 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 6, Northwest Homeless Shelter Chili Feed; NO Donut Sunday; Tuesday, Nov. 8 KC meeting 6:30 p.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 3: No Bible Study. Sunday, Nov. 6: 9 a.m. Joint Worship with Holy Communion at St. John’s; 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Nov. 6: 9 a.m. Joint Worship with Holy Communion at St. John’s; 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; No Confirmation or SS. Monday, Nov. 7: Pastor visiting shut-ins. Tuesday, Nov. 8: Pastor visiting shut-ins 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367. Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 2: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Little Falls. Friday, Nov. 4: 8 a.m. Fall Bazaar work day. Saturday, Nov. 5: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Trinity Bazaar. Sunday, Nov. 6: All Saints Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 7 p.m. Church Councils meet at Little Falls. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 2: 5:45 p.m. Worship Team 1 Practice; 6:15 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Adult Small Groups. Thursday, Nov. 3: 3:15-4:30 p.m. CEF Party. Friday, Nov. 4: 6:30 p.m. “God’s Not Dead 2” movie event. Saturday Nov. 5: Underground Church. Sunday, Nov. 6: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sunday school, Confirmation, Youth; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 1 practice; 10 a.m. Worship service; Spaghetti Fundraiser meal after service. Tuesday, Nov. 8: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Ridgeview Small Group; 6:30 p.m. Leadership Team meeting. 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. 2: 9 a.m. Men’s work group; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation classes; 7 p.m. HS Youth Group. Sunday, Nov. 6: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion, Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 9:15 a.m. Ladies meeting. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms by appointment. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.
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Bible Study group announced “Times In Which We Live”, a non-denominational bible study group will meet on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the St. Croix Falls Public Library, 230 So. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, WI. Free. All ages welcome. Handicapped accessible.
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Kathleen “Kathy” A. Nordin Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Nordin, age 56 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Kathy was born on January 13, 1960 to Harlan and Pearl (Olson) Harelstad in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. She graduated from Chetek High School in 1978. In her free time she loved spending time with her cat named Boo and loved traveling to see family and friends. She also loved collecting teapots. Kathy is survived by a daughter Shannon (Ryan) Huisenga; 2 grandchildren, Nevaeh Mickelson and Christian Huisenga with a third granddaughter, Harlann due in January of 2017; 2 brothers, Ron (Kathy) Harelstad, Robert Harelstad; her mother, Pearl Harelstad and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father and a sister, Janet. A visitation was from 10-11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016 with a short time of remembrance being held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Marla A. Sorenson Marla Ann Sorenson was born on September 2, 1954 in Amery, Wisconsin to Glen V. and E. Louise (Spangberg) Sorenson of Deer Park, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed at East Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she was a life long member. Marla lived her whole life on the family farm. She attended rural grade schools and graduated from Amery High School in 1972. In 1976, she received her Bachelor of Science degree with honors in History and Spanish from UW-River Falls. She went on to do graduate work at the University of Minnesota. Marla worked for the Amery Veterinary Center for a number of years as well as part time for the Amery Public Library. In 2002 she took on a full time position with the Amery Public Library where she had the privilege of working with her sister Barbara. While there she helped to co-author Big Read Grant for the “Great Gatsby,” a World War I National Library video resources grant, as well as, several LSTA grants, including the top ranked “Storytime on the Road” grants which brought summer storytime to the Twin Pines Apartments with outreach services. She also helped coordinate the popular History Reading Group at the Amery Public Library. Marla also had a great passion for the Keeshond Rescue where she helped in rescuing six beloved Keeshonds. On Monday, October 24th Marla passed away at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI. She fought a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer reminiscent of her independent spirit she displayed her whole life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, David and Evelyn Sorenson, and her sister, Barbara Sorenson. She is survived by cousins Arlene Genson of Duluth MN, and Jay (Donna) Sorenson of Houston, TX; and many friends. Cremation services were entrustred to the Cremation Society of Minnesota. There will be no funeral arrangements per Marla’s wishes and any memorials may be sent to the Marla Sorenson Cancer Support Group at the Bremer Bank in Amery, WI or to the Radio Broadcast Fund at East Immanuel Lutheran Church.
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James “Jim” W. Kreier
Coralyn (Cory) Bryan
James “Jim” William Kreier was born on September 23, 1949 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Robert and Irene (Gietzel) Kreier. He grew up on the family farm in nearby Columbus, Wisconsin and graduated from Columbus High School in 1967. Jim furthered his education at the Wisconsin School of Electronics (Madison) after graduating, he took his first job at Collins Radio Co. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While there he worked on the solar deployment system for the first satellite station (Skylab). On July 11, 1970 Jim was united in marriage to Susan Rae Robinson. They relocated to Illinois in the greater Chicago area where he advanced his career as a M.E. with ECCI (Electronic Counters and Controls) and MRL (Medical Research Laboratory) where he designed the first portable defibrillator. In 1977, Jim with his family relocated to Amery, Wisconsin where they built their home. He took a position at Franklin Signal in Clear Lake, Wisconsin for a period of time before starting ITI (Interactive Technologies Inc.) in the Twin Cities. Through all of his work he was the holder of 9 individual patents and was part of team development of several more. All of his life, Jim was an avid outdoor enthusiast and conservationist. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and tending to the apple orchard he established. In the past he was a member of Knights of Columbus, the French Lakes Archery Club and Amery Trap Club. Jim cherished spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed grilling and BBQ’ing for family and friends, and hiding Easter eggs for his grandchildren. Those who had the opportunity to meet Jim were always greeted with a smile. After a courageous battle with cancer Jim was peacefully welcomed into God’s arms on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the age of 67. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Susan; son Jason Kreier and his wife Pamela; daughter Rae Ann Ailts and her husband Chris; four grandchildren: Natalie and Derek Kreier, and Nevaeh and Adrianna Ailts. He also leaves behind other relatives and friends. Mass of the Resurrection was at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. There was visitation at the church for the hour prior to the service. Interment was at St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Stanton Township. You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremations Services assisted the family.
Coralyn (Cory) Bryan, age 77, died October 25, 2016. Cory lived in the Amery area for more than 15 years, during which she was employed by Polk County Public Health Nursing Service, Amery Equity Cooperative, and Franklin Signal Corporation. She relocated to Minneapolis in 1987, re-enrolling in her alma mater, Augsburg College, in its Weekend College program, earning her B.A. degree in 1992 while working fulltime. Following graduation, she was employed by churches, nonprofits and small corporations until her semi-retirement. She continued to write and volunteer for various nonprofits in recent years, while remaining active in her faith community and neighborhood. Predeceased by son, Kirk; parents, Edwin and Irene Lundsted; siblings, Gary, Diane and Steven; uncles, aunts and cousins. Survived by sons Mark (Neale) and Kerry; daughter Becky (Steve) Schmidt; grandchildren: Jakob (Shannon), Max (Anne), Melanie, Sidney, Eric, Seth, Griffin, Abigail, Ella and Raina; and great-grandchildren, Kirk, Mara, Liam and Sophia, all in Wisconsin; sisterin-law, Jan Lundsted in Hastings, Minnesota, cousins and many friends. Her end of life service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 12th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E 31st Street, Minneapolis; visitation at 10 a.m., fellowship meal after service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the church, the Angel Foundation in Minneapolis, or the American Cancer Society’s Ride to Recovery program.
Dennis G. Lundberg Dennis Gale Lundberg, age 81 of Hudson WI, passed away October 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Agnes Lundberg of Clear Lake, WI. Dennis was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was born in Frederic, WI but lived in Webster and then Clear Lake, WI before moving to Hudson 40 years ago. There will be a private memorial service in Hudson before burial in Clear Lake, WI.
Donna M. Manlove Donna Mae Manlove was born on January 31, 1929 in Madison, Minnesota the daughter of George and Dora (Hallgrimson) Wombill. She grew up in Madison, Minnesota and graduated from Madison High School. In June of 1948 she was united in marriage to Donald Gene Manlove and together they raised three children. In 1969 they purchased the Ford Dealership in Hudson, Wisconsin. In 1978 they purchased the Ford Dealership in Amery, Wisconsin and soon after moved to Amery. After Don’s death she built a home in the Pondhurst Development in Amery. She continued working at the dealership until 2006 when it was sold. In her spare time Donna enjoyed reading and also the challenge of a good computer game. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery. She has lived at Pondhurst until this past year when she moved to Riverbend Assisted Living in Amery. Donna passed away at her apartment at Riverbend on Sunday October 30, 2016 at the age of 87. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her parents and two brothers: Richard and George Wombill. Surviving family members include her sons: Wayne (Jerri) Manlove, and Jeff (Debbie) Manlove; daughter Wendy (Richard) Gregerson; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one sister Carol Jean Trace as well as other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery. There will be visitation at the church for the hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery. You may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.
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Also check the Out & About page for area events
2nd Annual
Swiss Steak Dinner
KAP
(Kevin Adam Prindle)
Friday Nov. 4
9 Pin Tournament
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Saturday Nov. 5, & Sunday, Nov. 6
600 S. Keller Ave., Amery
Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Baked Beans, Cranberries, Rolls, Dessert, Beverages
Amery High School presents
Meet Me in St. Louis
4 shifts on Saturday, 2 shifts on Sunday
Adults $8.50; Children 6-12 $4; Children under 6 free
50/50 Drawings will be going on during bowling g ovin In L ory of m e M dam in A Kev rindle P
Partial funding by Thrivent Financial
Club 53 in Amery $20/person
Sign up in advance at Club 53
Book by Sally Benson • Adapted by Christopher Sergel
715-268-8921
Friday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Sunday Nov. 13, 2 p.m.
EVERYONE is welcome - all ages and skills
East ImmanuEl luthEran ChurCh Roast Beef Dinner
All proceeds go to Mental Health Task Force of Polk County for Suicide Prevention
Serving 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 & 5
The Cast: Mr. Smith: Jakob Kastanek; Mrs. Smith: Emma Curtis; Lon: Elias Parish; Rose: Katelin Bensen; Esther: Alliana Hoyer; Agnes: Carli Vincent; Tootie: Grace Springett; Grandpa: Canyon Schwartz; Katie: Hailey Clausen; Mrs. Waughop: Jenesis Gustafson; Ida: Laura Kastanek; John: Isaac Gorres; Fred: Zachary de la Cruz; Lucille: Bethany Marquand; Mr. Dodge: Brett Swanson; Duffy: Mikey Collins; Directed by Lisa Bensen and Pam Hartmann
Clear Lake Community Center Gymnasium
Roast beef, real mashed potatoes & gravy, rutabagas, salad, rolls, pie, beverage
560 5th St., Clear Lake
Admission $5 for both days • Kids under 12 FREE with paid adult
Concessions Available
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.
Amery Holiday Stroll is Saturday, Dec. 3
16th annual
Chili Feed
Sunday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE WILL OFFERING
St. Joseph Catholic Church Hwy. 46, Amery RAFFLE FOR FULL SIZE QUILT
Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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
MENU: Turkey, real mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, corn, cranberries, rolls, dessert, milk, water or coffee FREE-WILL OFFERING
Serving 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.
Little Falls Lutheran Church
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
1272 44th Avenue Amery, WI 54001 715-268-9409
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT
Proceeds to benefit Northwoods Homeless Shelters located in Amery and Luck
Fall Harvest Dinner
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Advance tickets: Chet Johnson Drug and Amery High school Office
Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 9 am-5 pm
Adults $10, Under age 12 $4
First Lutheran Church 811 South Ave. W. Clear Lake
Amery High School Auditorium
Gun - Military & Knife Snow
Saturday, Nov. 5
SMORGASBORD
Admission $5
CLEAR LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT presents
Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp presents:
SHEPHERDS AND KINGS LakeChristmas Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp presents: Dinner Theatre 2016
Take-outs available 715-268-9409
Com Wors e for hi 8 a.m p at .!
New hope and new beginnings as we celebrate the God who is with us!!
SHEPHERDS AND KINGS
Come and enjoy a sumptuous four-course meal, great music and a moving drama! Plan on 3-3½ hours of festivities! DINNER THEATER RESERVATIONS
Christmas Dinner Theatre 2016 SHEPHERDS AND KINGS
Fill out form, enclose payment & return to Wapo:
Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp presents:
NAME____________________________________________________PHONE ________________________
New hope and new beginnings as we celebrate the God who is with us!! Christmas Dinner Theatre 2016
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PLEASE RESERVE PLACES ON: (Number dates 1, 2, 3 etc. in order of date preference)
Thursday, Dec 1 ___ Thursday, Dec 8 ___
a moving drama! Plan on 3-3½ hours of festivities! __Children (5-12) $20
NUMBER OF TICKETS: ___Adults $40 ($35 on Thursdays)
Clothing & Coat Giveaway!!! Saturday, November 5th, 2016 9:00am-2:00pm In Partnership with The King's Closet
*Adult and Children's Sizes *Winter Coats & Blankets *Children's Sizes Limited So Plan to Arrive Early!
& Hosted by:
Grace Community Church 40 125th Avenue Turtle Lake, WI 54889 www.gracetl.org
Everything is
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Three different performance times: Thursdays & Fridays start at 6:00 pm. Saturdays start at 5:00 pm. Sundays start at 4:00 pm. out form, enclose payment &October return Reservations open on 24. to Wapo:
MAIL TO: WAPO BIBLE CAMP - 738 HICKORY POINT LN - AMERY WI 54001-5129 NAME____________________________________________________PHONE ________________________ Call with questions: 715.268.8434.
ADDRESS___________________________________ C-S-Zip _____________________________ EMAIL_____________________________________ PLEASE RESERVE PLACES ON: (Number dates 1, 2, 3 etc. in order of date preference)
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Friday, Dec 2___ Friday, Dec 9___
Saturday, Dec 3 ___ FULL Saturday, Dec 10___
NUMBER OF TICKETS: ___Adults $40 ($35 on Thursdays)
Sunday, Dec 4___ Sunday, Dec 11___
__Children (5-12) $20
TOTAL ENCLOSED____________ Three different performance times: Thursdays & Fridays start at 6:00 pm. Saturdays start at 5:00 pm. Sundays start at 4:00 pm. Reservations open on October 24. MAIL TO: WAPO BIBLE CAMP - 738 HICKORY POINT LN - AMERY WI 54001-5129 Call with questions: 715.268.8434.
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AMERY FREE PRESS
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Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery
Saturday, Nov. 5 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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BBQ 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
questions Call if you have any 948-2419 571 or 715-268-7717
MONTHLY BOOK SALE
Thurs. Nov. 3, 4-7 Sat. Nov. 5, 9-2
AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
ATTENTION Crafters & Vendors!
225 Scholl Ct. (lower level) SPECIALS: •100’s of beautiful children’s books suitable for gift giving •Chairs, Coffee Tables, Cushions •Free books and music on cassettes
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Danca’s Kar Korral ........................140.5 Sanmina ........................................... 99.0 Grosskreutz Crop............................88.0 Division 4 Busy B’s ............................................144.0 Hotel Bar & Grill ............................. 120.5 Lefty’s Hookers................................113.5 Elfers Resident................................ 113.0 High game: Rob Erickson 278, Ed Hougdahl 278, Scott Danca 255, Gary Nottom 248, Tom Roessler 247, Mark Ullom 247, Larry Heinz 246, Anthony Mizer 236, Larry Larson 236, Ryan Johnson 234, Craig Niemann 233, John Anderson 227, Wayne Ecklor 226, Bill Pickard 225, Jim Becker 224, Rick Danca 224, Jacob Anderson 223, Larry Anderson 222, Mike Ellwood 219, Richard Timm 214, JR Ecklor Jr. 214, Richie Timm Jr. 212, Jeremy Schradle 211, Ethan Kettenacker 210, HB Becker 209. High series: Rob Erickson 731, Scott Danca 726, Tom Roessler 726, Ed Hougdahl 726, Gary Nottom 670, Larry Larson 665, Anthony Mizer 658, Craig Niemann 639, Wayne Ecklor 633, Larry Heinz 626, Jeremy Schradle 620, Jim Becker 618, Jeff Becker 588, Jacob Anderson 588, Dean Munkelwitz 584, Ryan Johnson 582, Rick Danca 578, Larry Anderson 578, Bill Pickard 574, Mike Ellwood 574, Richie Timm Jr. 574, Jeff Olson 572, John Anderson 570, Tony Cifaldi 569, Paul Schumacher 566. SENIOR’S Kool Kats ...........................................23.0 Alley Kats...........................................23.0 Handy Kats .......................................22.0 Bad Kats..............................................21.0 Old Kats............................................. 20.0 Top Kats ............................................ 20.0 Tom Kats............................................. 17.0 Leinie Kats..........................................14.0 High game, men: Bill Pickard 215, Jerry Schmidt 194, Jim Pickard 190, Bud Merriman 182, Harvey Becker 179, Davie Yeske 169, Jim Glowe 168, Merle Eder 154, Bill Gelting 151, Ralph Kolstad 150. High game, women: Renee Glowe 224, Sandy Berglund 183, Carol Hannula 157, Jinnie Lietzow 117. High series, men: Bill Pickard 579, Jim Pickard 531, Jerry Schmidt 506, Bud Merriman 473, Jim Glowe 459, Davie Yeske 450, Harvey Becker 436, Ralph Kolstad 421, Merle Eder 419, Jim Buckman 406. High series, women: Renee Glowe 615, Sandy Berglund 493, Carol Hannula 405, Jinnie Lietzow 304.
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MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Countyline Dairy.............................40.0 Becker’s Truckin............................... 37.0 Spare Time Bowl.............................34.0 Bye .........................................................6.0 Division 2 Bowlin Buddies............................... 59.0 No Wicks Moravit ............................28.0 Austads Super Valu........................28.0 Clear Lake Auto .............................. 20.0 High game: Judy Ullom 220, Brenda Levine 204, Polly Henke 192, Lori Larson 187, Shannon Bents 187, Orreen Nottom 179, Jamie Elfers 170, Deanne Moravitz 168, Virginia Carlson 167, Angie Hornick 162. High series: Judy Ullom 573, Brenda Levine 515, Lori Larson 511, Shannon Bents 496, Polly Henke 485, Orreen Nottom 466, Amy Anderson 456, Deanne Moravitz 455, Virginia Carlson 454, Gwen Johannsen 448. TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Nordquist Trucking........................ 36.0 Red Cedar Accounting ...................35.0 Sexy Mama’s ....................................32.0 Range Fire. Dept. .............................32.0 Division 2 Spare Time........................................43.0 The Dead End’s ................................32.0 Charlie’s Place ..................................28.0 True Value.......................................... 18.0 High game: Sherri Munkelwitz 194, Debra Johnson 179, Heidi VanHeuklom 179, Renee Glowe 173, Beverly Hennessy 169, Lonnie Stowell 169, Cheryl Harshman 167, Laurel Cap 165, Ali Blomberg 165, Sandy Fredrickson 161. High series: Sherri Munkelwitz 543, Renee Glowe 495, Lonnie Stowell 462, Debra Johnson 455, Heidi VanHeuklom 451, Carol Peetz 445, Lori Larson 444, Laurel Cap 443, Joy Cap 438, Sylvia Stetler 432. SPARE TIME MEN’S Division 1 Spare Time.......................................187.0 Hoff’s Construct ............................146.0 Scheps Dairy ................................... 132.0 Anderson Storage ........................ 120.5 Division 2 Austad’s Super Valu..................... 176.0 Perfect Image ................................169.5 7 Brothers ........................................ 163.5 Floor’s & More .................................157.0 Division 3 Narrows Waterfront ..................... 177.5
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Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill, Turtle Lake
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M O N S T E R H I T
Progressive Jackpot
Your share is over $1,903
Open 9 a.
Quilt Sale • Crafts • Soaps • Towels Gift Basket Raffle tickets 4/$1 LUNCH SPECIAL $4
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MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ...............................................77.0 Shoreview ........................................ 60.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market .......................80.0 Amery True Value ...........................62.5 High games: Bob Ouellette 246, Robert Albee 235-204, Rod Gehrman 214, Jim Knutson 211, Gary Nottom 211, Richard Trauley 205. High series: Bob Ouellette 621, Robert Albee 595, Jim Knutson 562. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Northwest Communications ....102.0 Club 53 .................................................77.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug ........................ 94.5 Waterside ..........................................43.0 High games: Josh Gould 227-207, Lee Jones 218, Gabe Brotzel 213, Erik Wojchik 204. High series: Josh Gould 616, Bob Ouellette 583, Gabe Brotzel 580, Erik Wojchik 576. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn.................................71.0 Amery Fire Department ...............59.5 Division 2 Lamperts ..........................................90.0 Club 53 ............................................... 86.5 High games: Beau Gorres 258242-223, Jerod Wollan 232, Jim Knutson 212-203, Billy Vierkandt 200. High series: Beau Gorres 723, Jerod Wollan 602, Jim Knutson 569, Billy Vierkandt 560. THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................97.0 Northwest Communications ..... 86.5 Chet’s ..................................................58.5 Division 2 Amery Fire Dept. ............................88.0 Amery Hospital .............................. 80.5 Bremer ................................................69.5 High games: Sid Jones 193-153, Patty Talbot 183-155, Linda Mullendore 179-154, Gail Peterson 178-159, Arica Boudreau 177-162, Kelsey Monteith 166, Sherry Martin 162, Bette Elmer 151, Shelby Cockrell 150. High series: Patty Talbot 487, Sid Jones 476, Linda Mullendore 475, Arica Boudreau 465, Gail Peterson 438, Bette Elmer 436, Sherry Martin 433. PREP LEAGUE Games over 75: Travis Vierkandt 80-86-88. YOUTH LEAGUE Games over 100: Alexa Dieckman 100-103, Jake Mahoney 153, Charlie Flanum 110-119, Ryan Karpenske 113-133, Jacob Bembenck 122.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)
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The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents
“A Young Performers’ Concert” Come and see the wonderful musical abilities of our young performers. You will be surprised and amazed! Saturday, November 5 - 7:30 p.m. The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults/$5.00 - Children/$1.00.
Holiday/ Christmas Stationery is now in at the Amery Free Press
AHS Band Boosters
Radio-A-Thon Featuring Amery “Celebrity” guest DJ’s! NOVEMBER 14-18
Tune in to WPCA Radio or stream online at http://wpcamusicsports.org/ Make a pledge by calling 715-268-9722 or visiting www.amerysd.k12.wi.us/ Also, please support the band at the Fall Band Concert! Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Loaded potato fundraiser dinner and basket auction begin at 5 p.m.
Our Annual Holiday Shopping Directory will be in the Nov. 15 issue of the Amery Free Press
FREE WILL DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Amery Holiday Stroll is Saturday Dec. 3
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Goofy Gourds Elaborately decorated pumpkins and gourds were on display Friday evening at Lien Elementary, including many projects made by students to represent their favorite storybook characters. The event, hosted by the Amery FFA, helped raise funds for the Amery Area Food Pantry.
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Riverbend has been a welcome part of the Amery Community since 2005, serving hundreds of seniors and their families over the years from Amery and the surrounding areas. Caring for you or your loved one is our specialty and what we love to do. Walking into Riverbend you can sense something different here. We are proud of what we do and it shows. At Riverbend, personal care is given with heartfelt appreciation and love for our residents. This kind of care sets us apart from other assisted living providers. Our personalized services and amenities are qualities residents and family members appreciate. Riverbend is a partner with both Amery Hospital and Clinics and Willow Ridge Healthcare, providing our residents trust and support within their independent setting. Our small Memory Care Unit- Quiet Pines is specialized in the offerings for your loved one experiencing memory loss. Our apartment setting allows residents to claim a space as simply theirs, giving them freedom and pride. Our long standing staff members in Quiet Pines are second to none. Quiet Pines staff are here to care for your loved one along all parts of the memory loss spectrum, giving them individual attention and a sense of belonging. As an active participant in the Amery Community, Riverbend is proud to support all of our Amery pride throughout the year. Each year we have our residents participate with our float for the Fall Festival, sponsor Community events, and give back to our staff through tuition reimbursement. We partner with local businesses to service our building and residents. Chet Johnson Drugs, Stems from the Heart, and True Value are invaluable to our operations (along with many other local businesses!).
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In Memory of Joe Drinkman who left us 11-01-2014. Missing him so much. Carolyn & family
In loving memory of EDGAR JAMES STESNIAK 11-23-1903 - 5-16-1998 ESTHER RUTH STESNIAK 8-30-1917 - 11-10-1998 FREDERICK LOUIS STESNIAK 5-28-1938 - 11-04-1992 Remembered with love today and everyday and missed without measure. You live on in our hearts and memories. Hank, Katy, Ed, John and Gerri
THANK YOU A Big Thank You to all who have contributed to the Marla Sorenson Cancer Benefit account and who attended the supper. Special thanks to Doug Rinehart, East Immanuel Church, Friends of the Library, and all who worked the supper. You are all The Best. Gratefully, Kathy Ryan and Jean Aus
Help shape deer management in your county-join your local County Deer Advisory Council The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now recruiting for the County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs). If you’re interested in deer, are connected with a stakeholder group impacted by deer and want to represent that stakeholder group on deer management issues in your county, the DNR encourage you to apply. Selected applicants will contribute to the recommendation
process by attending all meetings, representing the views of their stakeholder group and constructively contributing to discussions. To learn more or submit an application, go to dnr.wi.gov, keyword “CDAC.” Applications for the 2017 round of meetings will be reviewed starting on Dec. 1.
POLK COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #16722. The Public Auction will begin on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 12:01am CST and end on Monday, November 21, 2016, starting at 10:00 am CST. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.
Wisconsin students outperform national average in science MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin fourth and eighth grade students are scoring better than the national average on science tests known as the nation's report card. Results released Wednesday show that Wisconsin students' scores are statistically unchanged in 2015 from the last time the science test was given in 2011. The National Assessment of Educational Progress was given to students in fourth and eighth grade last year. In 2011, only eighth graders were tested. Fourth graders were lasted tested in 2009. Wisconsin's scores were statistically unchanged in 2015 from the previous time both grades were tested. African American students in Wisconsin in both fourth and eighth grades underperformed students nationally. Asian students in fourth grade in Wisconsin scored lower than their peers nationally. All other subgroups either outperformed or were the same as national averages.
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1304 70th Street – Town of Apple River – Pcl #004-00681-0000 Minimum Bid: $4,500.00 -----------------------------------------------------xxx Glovers Lake Drive – Town of Johnstown – Pcl #028-00846-0500 Minimum Bid: $7,500.00 -----------------------------------------------------1083 120th Street – Town of Lincoln – Pcl #032-01106-0360 Minimum Bid: $15,000.00 -----------------------------------------------------xxx N. Main Street – Village of Luck – Pcl #146-00136-0000 Minimum Bid: 2,500.00 -----------------------------------------------------813 E. Park Avenue – Village of Luck – Pcl #146-00266-0000 Minimum Bid: $3,000.00 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 5, 2016. Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer For Questions Contact Sally Spanel: 715-485-9208
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Krupa DENTAL ARTS, James Attorney-at-Law 307 S. Keller, Amery S.C. Family Dentistry Members American Dental Association
D. P. Doroff, D.D.S. J. J. Lampi, D.D.S. A. G. Ott, D.D.S. T. P. VanSomeren, D.D.S.
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FAMILY DENTISTRY Rollyn P. Lee, D.D.S. Heather Marks, D.D.S.
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Christopherson Eye Clinic Vision Examination Contact Lenses
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120 N. Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Call 715-268-9010
BYRNES LAW OFFICE 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000
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Whitley and Bergmanis FAMILY EYE Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Attorneys-at-Law CLINIC DON PAUL NOVITZKE JASON W. WHITLEY Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund
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Governor Walker Highlights Wisconsin’s Efforts to Combat Cyber Attacks at Governor’s Cyber Security Summit 2016 Madison – Governor Scott Walker joined Major General Donald Dunbar and cyber security experts from around the state and nation today at the 4th Annual Governor’s Cyber Security Summit, which was held at Gordon Dining and Event Center on the University of Wisconsin – Madison campus. The theme for this year’s summit is “Securing Tomorrow Through Technology.” “Believe it or not, a few years ago Wisconsin did not have a response plan in place when it came to cyber threats and attacks,” Governor Walker said. “Our state now leads the way when it comes to cyber security, and we’ve placed particular emphasis on protecting our state computer systems and networks. In August, the state of Wisconsin blocked more than 1.4 million suspicious emails
daily that entered the state system and posed a significant threat to Wisconsin’s infrastructure. The summit today gives us the chance to bring business and government leaders together to discuss cyber security issues and prepare to combat the latest cyber threats.” Every year, the Governor’s Cyber Security Summit brings government, industry, business, and academic leaders together in the same room, so they can collaboratively discuss strategies to fight ongoing cyber attacks and tackle current threats. The summit featured several cyber security experts, including: P.W. Singer, who discussed key trends emerging today that will shape the world of technology and cyber security tomorrow; Dan Lohrmann, who
shared expected advances with the Internet of Things (IoT) in 2017; Terry Hect, who talked about what is currently being done to secure today’s networks and the information that rides those networks; Byron Franz, who spoke about the government’s role in protecting against cyber threats and attacks; Sheldon Cuffie, who outlined the private sector’s enormous challenge of protecting against a cyber breach of their most critical asset – the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of their customers. Governor Walker has also proclaimed the month of October as Cyber Security Awareness Month throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. at the Clear Lake Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2017 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 2017 Budget: 2017 PROPOSED BUDGET 2016 $ 20,000.00 $349,242.00 $208,881.00 150.00 $578,273.00
2017 $ 20,000.00 350,228.00 208,853.00 150.00 $579,231.00
DISBURSEMENTS: General Governmental Public Safety Public Works Health & Human Services Debt Service Cash year ending TOTAL
$ 54,163.00 57,000.00 422,410.00 700.00 24,000.00 20,000.00 $578,273.00
56,404.00 51,000.00 426,227.00 1,600.00 24,000.00 20,000.00 $579,231.00
% Change 2% -.01%
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 14, 2016 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 2017 highway expenditures pursuant to Section 81.01 (3) of Wisconsin Status. 2. To adopt the town tax levy to be paid in 2017 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Status. Dated this 20th day of October, 2016
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
The regular scheduled monthly meeting of the Town of Clear Lake board will be held following the budget meeting. Janelle M. Johnson, Clerk TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE
Phone: 715-948-2189
NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING TOWN OF BLACK BROOK The Public Budget Meeting for the Town of Black Brook will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 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 2017 Budget: 2016 Budget INCOME: Transportation Aid Revenue Sharing Garbage Collection Town Tax TOTAL EXPENSE General Government Public Safety/ Health&Human Serv Public Works TOTAL
$
2017 Proposed Budget
118,841,.94 43,277.00 3,500.00 304,323.06 $ 469,831.00
$ 118,841.94 43,435.00 3,500.00 306,772.06 $ 472,549.00
$
$
$
92,300.00 82,500.00 1,000.00 293,131.00 469,831.00
95,018.00 83,400.00 1,000.00 293,131.00 $ 472,549.00
% Budget Change
1.4%
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 17, 2016 immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed budget which begins 7:00 p.m. which is 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 60.21 (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 2016 pursuant to 60.10(1)(a) of Wisconsin Stats. WNAXLP Sally Pickard, Clerk
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING MEETING TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE
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At the election to be held on November 8, 2016 in Polk County, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated: ALL POLLING PLACES OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. CITY OF AMERY Voting at: Amery City Hall 118 Center St. W, Amery Frances Duncanson, Clerk, 715-268-7486
TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Town Hall 375 46th St., Clear Lake Janelle Johnson, Clerk, 715-948-2189
TOWN OF ALDEN Voting at: Alden Town Hall 183 155th St., Star Prairie Judy Demulling, Clerk, 715-248-7859
TOWN OF GARFIELD Voting at: Garfield Town Hall 690 Minneapolis St., Wanderoos Sue Knutson, Clerk, 715-268-4414
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 US Hwy. 8, Range Lisa Carlson Clerk, 715-768-5002
TOWN OF LINCOLN Voting at: Lincoln Town Hall 661 85th St., Amery Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk, 715-268-4747
TOWN OF BEAVER Voting at: Beaver Town Hall 1541 Cty. Hwy. T, Turtle Lake Wendy Coleman, Clerk, 715-986-4725 TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Voting at: Black Brook Town Hall 99 75th St., Clear Lake Sally Pickard, Clerk, 715-268-2926 TOWN OF CLAYTON Voting at: Clayton Town Hall 462 105th Ave., Clayton Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk, 715-948-2564
TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Voting at: Vance Creek Town Hall 174 2nd Ave., Cty. Hwy. A, Reeve Glennis Lynch, Deputy Clerk, 715-455-1432 VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Voting at: Municipal Building 133 Clayton Ave. East, Clayton Dave Fall, Clerk, 715-948-2460 VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Voting at: Clear Lake Village Hall 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake Al Bannink, Clerk, 715-263-2157 WNAXLP
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UW-River Falls to host discussion about presidential election outcome October 27, 2016—The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is hosting “Journalism & the 2016 Presidential Elections: What Just Happened?” Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in North Hall auditorium. The discussion is part of the Communication & Media Studies Department’s Working Journalists Lecture Series. Free and open to the public, the
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lecture features Dave Nimmer, legendary Twin Cities journalist, and Baird Helgeson, state government and politics editor for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. Nimmer has worked as a newspaper reporter and managing editor at the Minneapolis Star, as reporter and assistant news director at WCCO-TV and as assistant professor of journalism at the University
of St. Thomas. Helgeson oversaw coverage of the current presidential election and has reported on the Capitol since 2009. He led the Star Tribune’s coverage of Minnesota’s long political battle to legalize same-sex marriage and has covered several elections. For more information, call 715425-3169 or email journalism@ uwrf.edu.
Your Vote on November 8th will be appreciated!
Sharon Jorgenson for Polk County Clerk
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FAQs: 2016 Gun Deer Season These FAQs were taken by the DNR Call Center, the Department of Natural Resources' conservation wardens and the Bureau of Wildlife Management. Today's topics in this first edition provide an overview of rules. Future editions will provide greater details for each topic to help you prepare for the deer hunting seasons. The Call Center is staffed daily, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., and offers bilingual service in Spanish and Hmong. The DNR Call Center staff is happy to help you with any and all of your questions. The number is 1-888-936-7463. Question 1: I'm still finalizing my deer hunting schedule and need a refresher on the dates of the seasons, please. ANSWER: Certainly. Here are the seasons and good luck with your planning! • November 9-day gun deer hunt: November 19 to 27 • Muzzleloader season: November 28 to December 7 • December 4-day antlerless-only season: December 8 to 11 • Metro sub-units gun season: November 19 – December 7 • Antlerless-only Holiday Hunt (select Farmland Zone units only): December 24-January 1 Question 2: What about the antlerless hunts this year? ANSWER: The antlerless-only Holiday Hunt (Dec. 24 – Jan. 1, 2017) will be offered in some Farmland Zone Deer Management Units (DMUs), including: Brown, Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marinette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Pepin, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Waukesha and Waupaca. The December 4-day antlerless-only hunt (Dec. 8 – 11) will be offered statewide where antlerless tags are available. No bucks may be harvested during this season. Question 3: What about back tags this year? ANSWER: Hunters no longer are required to wear back tags for deer hunting. Question 4: Any changes to the clothing requirements for deer hunters? ANSWER: When and where a firearm deer season is
underway, no person may hunt any game, except waterfowl, unless at least 50 percent of the outer clothing above the waist is the color of blaze orange or fluorescent pink. If wearing a hat or something else to cover your head, that hat or head cover also must be at least 50 percent blaze orange or fluorescent pink in color. This is for everyone's safety. Question 5: I need a review of the tagging and registration requirements for deer hunters this year? ANSWER: Sure. Here are the main points to know: •Paper carcass tags must be validated immediately upon harvest of a deer. Carcass tags are validated by writing the date and time of kill. After registering the deer, the confirmation number shall be written on the carcass tag and kept until the meat is consumed. •The validated carcass tag no longer needs to be attached to the deer as long as the hunter remains with the carcass, but the hunter must attach the validated paper tag to the deer before leaving it. •All deer registration will be completed electronically, but some in-person registration stations will be available to assist hunters. •All deer must be registered by 5 p.m. the day after the harvest in the Deer Management Unit (DMU) of kill or an adjacent unit. Question 5: What is the process this year for antlerless tags? ANSWER: There are a handful of key points to know when it comes to antlerless tags. •Hunters must specify the zone, DMU and land type for each antlerless tag. •At least one Farmland (Zone 2) antlerless deer tag is included with each deer hunting license. However, hunters may only select Farmland (Zone 2) tags from a DMU that offers them, and the number of tags offered will vary by county. •DMUs containing a metro sub-unit may offer free Metro Sub-unit Antlerless Tags, and/or $12 Metro Subunit Bonus Antlerless Tags. These are DMU, sub-unit and land-type specific. •Junior Antlerless Deer Tags are valid in any unit
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Next time, more questions and answers on licensing and tags. Looking for more on hunting, go to dnr. wi.gov and search "deer." If you have information regarding natural resource violations, you may confidentially report by calling or texting: VIOLATION HOTLINE: 1-800-TIP-WDNR or 1-800-847-9367. The hotline is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained staff relay report information to conservation wardens.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR CITY OF AMERY, WISCONSIN 2017 BUDGET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That on November 17, 2016 at 5:00 PM at the Amery City Hall, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2017. The following is a summary of the proposed 2017 budget, a detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the Amery City Hall.
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Question 7: In the past, the department has given someone a replacement buck tag if they shot a buck that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Will they now do the same if they shoot a CWD-positive doe? ANSWER: Yes. A replacement tag will be issued for all harvested deer that test positive for CWD, regardless of sex. To learn more about chronic wasting disease and the deer hunt, mark your calendars for the October 31, one-hour LIVE online chat with DNR experts about CWD. Starts at noon. If you miss it, you can read the transcript at your convenience later. It should be an engaging chat. You can join it at dnr.wi.gov
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Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016
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Question 6: Can hunters shoot bucks with a bow or crossbow in any DMU during the December 4-day antlerless-only deer season? ANSWER: No. The December 4-day antlerless-only deer season will be held statewide, making it illegal to hunt bucks during this time, regardless of the weapon used. Except, Class A and C disabled permit holders and qualified U.S. Armed Forces members may use their Gun Buck Deer Carcass Tag to tag a buck statewide during any firearm deer season, including antlerless-only firearm deer seasons, to tag a buck that has been harvested with any legal weapon for that firearm season.
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Thanksgiving Deadlines The Amery Free Press will have special publication dates and deadlines during the Thanksgiving holiday . . .
statewide on the land-type specified on the tag, except in Ashland, Forest and Sawyer counties. •Group bagging is not allowed on Junior Antlerless Tags.
Proposed 2017 Budget
2016 Budget $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
627,234 1,125,512 767,032 175 87,939 9,000 22,250 448,188 $3,087,330
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
614,670 1,046,867 714,808 223 85,560 8,350 138,398 469,805 $3,078,681
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1,633,475 $ 171,067 2,615 860,632 177,000 54,896 51,400 66,500 130,236 $3,147,821
1,483,992 175,856 2,531 849,873 235,700 53,930 54,400 71,555 150,844 $3,078,681
Percentage Change
-0.280%
-9.15%
-2.196%
Property Tax Contribution $ 1,052,886 190,552 163,097 431,106 $1,837,641
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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a Carolyn Lumsden leader. John Quincy Adams (Sixth President of the U.S.) 715-483-9738 If you like cornbread, you may like to try this recipe. It can be made ahead or frozen, too. CORNBREAD MEXICAN CASSEROLE Brown in skillet: 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (or amount you want) Add and stir to combine, then heat until hot: 1 can (15 oz.) enchilada sauce 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground cumin When hot, pour into a sprayed/greased 9x13” baking pan. Make according to directions on package: 1 pkg. (8.5 oz.) corn muffin mix Stir into the above: 1 pkg.(8 oz.) Mexican style shredded Four Cheese (with a touch of Philadelphia) Some chopped fresh chives, optional Carefully spread cornbread mix on top of the hamburger mixture. Bake at 350° for about 20 minutes or until cornbread topping is done (tooth pick test). Hint: You can freeze this up to one month. Freeze after everything is done except the cornbread. When ready to bake, make the cornbread mix and put on top. Bake until cornbread mix is done. If you’d like to make it ahead, do everything except the cornbread, then refrigerate up to 2 days. When ready to make, add the cornbread on top and bake. Remember to add some extra baking time when ingredients are cold. Poke cakes are so popular now. Make this bundt cake and enjoy. HUMMINGBIRD UPSIDE-DOWN POKE BUNDT CAKE Generously spray/grease a 12 cup. bundt cake pan. Pour 2 T. melted butter evenly on bottom of pan. Sprinkle on top of the butter around the bottom of the pan: 1/3 c. brown sugar Drain 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple slices, save the juice. Cut 6 slices of pineapple in half and arrange on top of the brown sugar. Set aside. In large bowl, combine, then mix for 2 minutes: 1 box yellow cake mix (2 layer size) 1/2 c. melted butter 1/2 c. pineapple juice 3 eggs 1 c. mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Pour the above over the pineapple in the bundt pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes on wire rack. In smaller bowl, combine: 1 c. (from a 14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk 1/4 c. of pineapple juice With round handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes halfway down in the cake, every inch, wiping spoon handle occasionally to prevent sticking. Carefully pour the filling over the cake, using a spoon to direct the mixture into the holes. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours. Remove and loosen cake sides and turn upside down onto a cake plate. Combine in small bowl and let drizzle down the sides of the cake: 1/2 c. powdered sugar 2 tsp. pineapple juice Sprinkle on top of the icing: 2 T. chopped and toasted pecans
Soup never fails to please. This soup begins with ground beef.
Pecan Pie is easy to make. This recipe will give you an easy recipe to follow.
EASY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP Brown in 5 qt. Dutch oven: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 chopped onion (or amount you want) 4 tsp. finely chopped garlic (or amount you want) salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. Italian seasoning When ground beef is done, drain off any fat. Add to hamburger mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat: 2-1/2 c. water 1 bag (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (14.3 oz.) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until hot and vegetables. are done how you like them. Serves 4-6.
PECAN PIE Buy or prepare 1 pie crust. Combine well in bowl: 2/3 c. sugar 1/3 c. butter, melted 1 c. corn syrup 1/2 tsp. salt 3 eggs Add, stir and pour into the unbaked pie crust: 1 c. pecan halves (or broken pecans) Cover edges of pie crust with foil, bake at 375° for about 35 minutes, then remove the foil from edges of crust and bake another 15 minutes or until center of pie is set. Remove to wire rack and let cool.
This recipe is made in mini muffin tins. It’s a good way to get more nutrition into your diet without being too obvious. CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BROCCOLI BITES Cook over medium heat: 1-1/2 c. vegetable broth Bring to a boil and add: 2 c. quinoa, rinsed and drained Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and quinoa is tender. Mix together in large bowl: 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. diced onion 1 garlic clove, minced salt and pepper to taste 2 c. broccoli florets, finely chopped 1-1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese Combine with the cooked quinoa. Scoop tablespoonfuls of mixture into sprayed mini muffin tins. Sprinkle a bit of extra shredded cheddar cheese on top of each muffin. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Makes 36 mini bites.
Tip: When thinking about baking, leave the butter and eggs out of refrigerator overnight so they’ll be room temp. Your baking recipes will turn out better.
BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center St. Croix Falls Braydon David Burch, 6 lbs. 6 ozs., born on October 5 to Katlin Burch of St. Croix Falls. Chase Ryan Roenick, 8 lbs. 6 ozs., born on October 8 to Cassandra Roenick of Chisago City, MN. Saoirse Marie Collette Roberts, 5 lbs. 12 ozs., born on October 11 to Sherri Sullivan and Andrew Roberts of St. Croix Falls. Greta Marie Reuther, 6 lbs. 10 ozs., born on October 12 to Melissa and Colin Reuther of Lindstrom, MN. Tucker Jeffrey Mack, 7 lbs. 4 ozs., born on October 16 to Emily Mueller and Justin Mack of Stacy MN. Reviah Liv Dunnom, 8 lbs. 10 ozs., born on October 18 to Bailey and Adam Dunnom of Somerset. Charlotte Ellie Zurawski, 6 lbs. 1 oz., born on October 21 to Crystal and Tony Zurawski of Trade Lake. Harper Mae Reis, 7 lbs. 2 ozs., born on October 22 to Lauren and Michael Reis of Grantsburg.
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 1:30 pm Hand & Foot 2, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW
Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer Music Night, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 4:30-7 pm Swiss Steak Dinner at Redeemer Lutheran Church
9:30 am-1 pm Bazaar at Trinity Lutheran Church 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets on the Sun Porch 4-7 pm Roast Beef Dinner at East Immanuel Lutheran Church 7:30 pm “A Young Performers’ Concert” at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts
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11 am-2 pm Chili Feed to benefit Northwoods Homeless Shelters at St. Joseph Catholic Church 11:30 am-1:30 pm Fall Harvest Dinner at Little Falls Lutheran Church
Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 12:30 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 5 pm Amery Woman’s Club dinner and meeting at the Amery Golf Course
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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 8:30 am Foot Clinic, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 11-1 and 4-8 Smorgasbord at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake 6:30-7:30 pm Area FUEL yout doorto-door collecting non-perishable goods for Amery Area Food Pantry
Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1 pm Comfort Keepers Seminar, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority monthly board meeting in the AHA office 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW
VETERAN’S DAY Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Potluck, 1 pm Bingo, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 10 am Veterans Day Observance and ceremony at Amery High School Gym 7 pm Amery HS presents “Meet Me in St. Louis” in the HS Auditorium
9 am-2 pm Holday Bazaar at St. Joseph Catholic Church 11 am-7 pm Lutefisk Dinner & Bazaar at West Immanuel Lutheran church 7 pm Amery HS presents “Meet Me in St. Louis” in the HS Auditorium
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Salvation Army to Honor Veterans and Kick Off Annual Red Kettle Campaign Did you know that in 1917, The Salvation Army began the mission to provide spiritual and emotional support for US Soldiers fighting in France during WWI? About 250 Volunteers travelled overseas and set up small huts located near the front lines where they could give soldiers clothes, supplies and of course baked goods. After discovering that baked goods would be difficult considering the conditions of the hut, and the limited rations, two volunteers Margaret Sheldon and Helen Purviance, began frying donuts in soldiers’ helmets. The tasty treats boosted morale and won the hearts of many soldiers. The women who began this were nicknamed “donut lassies” and are often credited with popularizing the donuts in the United States. Since World War I, The Salvation Army served in this way in other conflicts including World War II, the Vietnam War and beyond. The Salvation Army today serves hundreds of thousands of veterans in need. The ministry of The Salvation Army for veterans has grown from serving coffee and doughnuts in World War I to providing various programs of com-
fort and cheer. Services rendered to the veterans are as unique as the communities they live in. It can range from lending assistance with wheelchairs to get veterans outside for some fresh air to experiencing a weekend at camp. Locally, our efforts revolve around housing our homeless veterans and connecting them with the important resources that they have earned through their service to our Country. From coast to coast, Salvation Army programs recognize the sacrifices our veterans have made for their country. This Veterans Day, The Salvation Army will continue the tradition and honor our veterans on November 11th, Veterans Day. They will combine Veterans Day and Red Kettle talk all in one beginning on the air on WPCA 93.1 FM or listen online at www.wpcaradio.org from 7am to 11am on November 11th. Stop down to the studios and visit with the resident Donut Girls, Duana Bremer and Angela Moulton. Of course it’s The Salvation Army, so you can sign up to help with The Red Kettle Campaign that morning too. Annual Red Kettle Pass Buttons will also be available. If you can’t
make it, you can sign up online at www.ringbells. org Then, later on in the day, beginning at 7:00 pm, Jim Blaha and the Karar Dance Academy will perform at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery. The event will include a visit from County Veterans Services Officer Rick Gates and a chance to once again remember and honor our Veterans. The evening will be filled with beautiful piano music, dancing, a time of remembering and a chance to support the mission of The Salvation Army in Polk County. Please plan to attend both events that day. Sign up to ring the bell this season for The Salvation Army and show your support for the efforts being made. The cost for the evening event is a free will offering to The Salvation Army. No need to buy tickets in advance, just show up! Doors will open at 6:15pm at Our Saviors for desserts and refreshments. The performance will begin at 7pm. Thanks so much and we look forward to visiting with you. If you have any questions regarding the day of fun, call 715-497-4438. Follow them on Facebook at Polk County Salvation Army to learn more!
Food Pantry Donation Worn Again Thrift Store donated 3 carts of items to the Amery Area Food Pantry. Worn Again also helped 104 families last year with clothing. Pictured is Colleen Adams, Board of Worn Again, Kris Dodge, Worn Again Director, and Shirley Klopotek from the Amery Area Food Pantry.
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Amery Business Community to join the festivities on
Saturday, Dec. 3 from Noon to 4 p.m.
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Holiday Stroll
The Holiday Stroll will find cooperating businesses opening their doors on Saturday, Dec. 3, 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.
Recovery Halloween Party It's amazing that some grease paint could render you a ghoul, some gathered pants and ruffled collar into a comic fool. How you guessed with such naivete what character you were; how we laughed at the obvious, though we really were not sure. The way the tissue white and soft, a mummy made of you, the queenly dress and carriage suited a lady we all knew. The gallant soldier, uniformed, with fancy helmet, sword, laughed with all the rest of us; then we heard an inspiring word. Wearing blindfold, finish a pumpkin, finding where to put its eyes, its funny, jagged cut out mouth, not looking very wise, nose and eyes all on one corner, we laughed and tried again, though admitting to some cheating, feeling where parts go then. It wasn't celebrating evil, though some, as depicted, seemed, but blessings of recovery, on this family, freedom beamed. with mixers, that we got to know others who walked our road. with laughter, ingenuity lightened was many a load. A holiday of laughter, a joining in the fun, a point of view, enjoyment, sharing it with everyone. Taking time to just be funny, from morbid things to flee, what a celebration, making it fun because we're free.
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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 . . .
H Horse and Wagon Ride HSanta Claus H Carolers 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
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Best-selling author William Kent Krueger to visit Amery Date: Saturday, November 19 Time: 10:00am Amery Public library is proud to welcome of its patrons’ favorite authors, William Kent Krueger on Saturday, November 19 at 10 a.m. Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the former sheriff of Tamarack County and a man of mixed heritage— part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the
Anthony Award, the Barry Award, the Dilys Award, and the Friends of American Writers Prize. His last five novels were all New York Times bestsellers. Ordinary Grace, his stand-alone novel published in 2013, received the Edgar Award, given by the Mystery Writers of America in recognition for the best novel published in that year. Manitou Canyon, number fifteen in his Cork O’Connor series, was released in September 2016. Join the Amery Public Library for a special morning of book talk and signing.
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 pleased to support and fund this important college initiative. We know the college's graduates are in high demand and the WITC Promise will give the opportunity to more individuals to attend WITC who otherwise might not have been able to afford to enroll,” said Charlie Singler, WITC Foundation Board President. “Because WITC has so many courses and programs that transfer to four-year degrees, the WITC Promise will make it even easier for local high school graduates to save money by beginning their education at WITC,” said WITC Vice President of Student Affairs Steve Bitzer. Who is eligible for the WITC Promise Scholarship? •2017 high school, GED or home schooled graduate •Apply for admissions to a financial aid eligible program at WITC by April 14, 2017 •Complete and submit the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) by April 14, 2017
•Complete and submit WITC Promise Application by April 14, 2017 •Student must meet eligibility requirements for Federal and Wisconsin financial aid •Complete all program admissions requirements prior to July 1, 2017 •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/foundation/witc-promise. When: Application Open. Deadline April 14, 2017 Location: Superior, Ashland, Rice Lake and New Richmond
AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Saturday family program “Drive-in” movie, November 12 at 10 a.m. Children and their caregivers will create a car using a cardboard box and various art supplies. Then children can "drive" their cars to the big screen at the library and watch the classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." After school club Thursdays from September 1 through November 17, 3:30 p.m. Legos or maker projects open to school-age children. Need a ride from school? Bring a note from home to take Bus 11 to the library. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Storytime Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities. Geared toward 2-5 year-olds and their caregivers. 1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to es-
tablish 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, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more. Book discussion groups The Inspirational Reading Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center. Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device? Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? The library offers tech help on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. The Friends are seeking new board members. If interested, contact the Friends via email at amerylib@ gmail.com. E-books and e-audiobooks Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; and the Freading collection of e-books. Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook. com/amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.
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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 3— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or Little John donut, yogurt or yogurt parfait. Elementary lunch: Pizza casserole and breadstick, or peanut butter sandwich, garden salad bar, sliced pears. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, lemon bites, muffin, french toast sticks, cheese omelet. High school lunch: Pizza casserole or crispy chicken salad, breadstick, steamed corn, garden salad bar, applesauce, grapes. Friday, Nov. 4— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or French toast sticks, cheese omelet. Elementary lunch: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, french fries, Dragon Punch, applesauce. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, mini donuts, sausage links, cereal bar. High school lunch: Hot ham & cheese on a bun or Warrior burger, potato wedges, steamed broccoli, cheese sauce, pineapple, strawberries. Monday, Nov. 7— No school, Teacher Inservice.
AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 3— Lien Elementary lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Spaghetti hot dish, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices. Friday, Nov. 4— Lien Elementary lunch: Pizza, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Pizza or fish sandwich, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Pizza or fish sandwich, California blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices Monday, Nov. 7— Lien Elementary lunch: Warrior burger, baked beans, baked french fries, garden bar. Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Warrior burger or hot dog, baked beans, baked french fries, garden bar, fruit choices.
Tuesday, Nov. 8— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and graham crackers or pancake sausage stick with syrup. Elementary lunch: PB&J “Uncrustable,” yogurt cup, vegetables with dip, chicken noodle soup, crackers, strawberries. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal bar, Pop Tart, pancake sausage stick, banana bread. High school lunch: Garlic cheese french bread or peanut butter sandwich, chicken noodle soup, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, applesauce, peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 9— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or peanut butter & jelly “uncrustable,” yogurt. Elementary lunch: Cheese pizza or turkey & cheese wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced apples. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, Krave S’mores, muffin, Little John donut, scrambled eggs. High school lunch: Cheese pizza or club wrap, garden salad bar, green beans, sliced pears, apples
High school lunch: Warrior burger or hot dog, baked beans, baked french fries, garden bar, fruit choices. Tuesday, Nov. 8— Lien Elementary lunch: French toast w/sausage, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate and Middle school lunch: French toast w/sausage or chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: French toast w/ sausage or chicken salad croissant, sweet potato tots, garden bar, fruit choices. Wednesday, Nov. 9— Lien Elementary lunch: Macaroni & cheese, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices. Intermediate and Middle school lunch: Macaroni & cheese, or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices. High school lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.
POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING MEAL SITES Everyone age 60 plus is invited for lunch. Meals are served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Check your site for specific serving time. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. Please call the meal site 24 hours in advance for a reservation. Amery 715-268-6818. Centuria 715-540-2022. Frederic 715-327-8623. Luck 715-472-8300. Sites closed on Wednesday. Thursday, Nov. 3— Chili mac, parsley cauliflower, WW dinner roll, peaches. Friday, Nov. 4— Scalloped potatoes and ham, carrot coins, WW bread, fruit. Monday, Nov. 7— Rosemary pork roast, baked potato, sour cream, green beans, WW bread, fruited gelatin. Tuesday, Nov. 8— Manicotti w/meat sauce, layered salad, breadstick, warmed sliced apples.
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The Mitten Tree— Give the Gift of Warmth WESTERN, Wis.—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 over 2,300 items. The campaign begins Tuesday, November 1 and runs through Wednesday, 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: •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
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Attention Sports Fans! As a kick-off toCOUNTY Winter High KANABEC School Sports the Amery Free Press will publish a special Sports Section featuring Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake teams on PINE CITY Monday, Nov. 21
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Exciting Night with the Boys — Part 1 “Why didn’t Cindy come with us, do you think?” Cindy was the most attractive lady in our neighborhood, in 4th grade but looking 5th or 6th. “Maybe she’s intimiGrowing dated by guys like us.” “Or she thinks we’re up in dorks.” Amery The night was intensely Halloweenish, Loren Elkin with darkness hitting early and the moon showing up sporadically. A brisk breeze out of the north sneaked through our lightweight costumes and hit bare skin. But kids our age don’t feel weather, at least not on this night. We brought our jackets because our moms told us to, but we always left them in the car when we walked to the doors to beg. Jackets cover costumes, that wasn’t what we were about. Mom sewed a costume for me that made me a modern day Robin Hood-- the special Robin Hood hat, the belt, the green top and bottom, and a quiver of arrows along with a bow. That day at school in our 3rd grade classroom, Paul or a guy who looked just like him dared me to shoot an arrow. Mrs. Wilson left the room briefly, and I untaped the 4 arrows (thanks Mom, but I need to get at the ar-
rows), licked the rubber end, and shot it at the slate blackboard across the width of the classroom. When pulled off the blackboard, the only sign was a round mark. And no one told Mrs. Wilson. Miracle. In our neighborhood gang Terry was a hobo/ bum, Collin the cowboy, Dougie a ghost, Kenrad Zorro. We were the original motley crew before that name became a band. Parents took turns each year, and this year Mom drove our Chevy to the 8 places where we could beg for goodies. Terry’s Mom Edna had driven the previous year. Half the houses where we did our work were the houses we each came from. Making our rounds, we always ended up at the Dahl house, near the spot the old Amery Depot now stands. We knocked, and the door opened slowly. “Trick or Treats, Money or Eats” we’d yell (that was the rule, the custom we had learned long ago). Mrs. Dahl held her hand over her heart in mock terror. “Who are all these devils?” She saw us every year so we guessed she was acting. Part 2 next week. This story comes from my book, Thoughts from Plank Hill. If you want to buy a copy of that book, stop at the M and M Barber shop in Amery where they have a box of them. elkfarm@wctc.net
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CWD sampling plan in place for Barron, Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties for 2016 deer hunting seasons CWD sampling plan in place for Barron, Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties for 2016 deer hunting seasons SPOONER, Wis. - In cooperation with local businesses, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will collect deer heads for chronic wasting disease surveillance testing within Barron, Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties during the 2016 archery and gun hunting seasons. If you harvest an adult deer within these counties please consider submitting a sample from any adult deer for CWD testing. Rather than disposing of the head after processing the meat, hunters are encouraged to submit it for testing. After sampling approximately 2,000 adult deer within ten miles of the Shell Lake location of the CWD-positive deer from 2011, no other positive deer have been detected. Sampling has been expanded to the four counties in order to detect any possible missing positive deer in the area. Head samples can be dropped off at the following locations: —DNR Service Center, 810 W. Maple St. Spooner
(north side of building via employee parking); —Speedy's C Stop, 2962 Main St. Barronett (north side of building); —Country Pride Coop (Cenex) Highway 63, Shell Lake (north side of building); —DNR, 941 Mallard Lane, Balsam Lake (north side of building); —DNR, 1341 2nd Ave., Cumberland (west side of building, use the alley); and —DNR Crex Meadows, 110 East Crex Ave., Grantsburg (east side of Registration Shack). Scientific collectors permits available in Shell Lake area The department will also offer landowners within the Shell Lake two mile sampling area scientific collector permits to harvest adult deer of either sex for CWD testing. Sampling efforts may provide valuable information regarding the health of deer on private lands. Interested landowners within the two mile sampling area who would like a permit or more information can visit the Spooner DNR Service Center Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Participating landowners may assign hunters to harvest the deer and
submit the head, and may assign someone else to pick up permits at the Nov. 14 meeting by calling the DNR. For more information or to give permission, please call 715-635-4025. Wisconsin's citizens and cooperators have played a key role in CWD sampling efforts in Wisconsin, and department staff would like to thank all participants and collection cooperators for their continued efforts. Deer hunters are encouraged to check out the frequently asked questions page for more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin. The FAQ feature provides brief responses to a wide variety of deer hunting questions, ranging from deer management unit boundaries to antlerless permits. To view the FAQ page and more information regarding archery and crossbow deer hunting, search keyword "deer." For more information and a list of participating taxidermists and deer processors, visit dnr. wi.gov and search keywords "CWD sampling." For more general information regarding CWD, search keyword "CWD.”
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 November 14, 21, 28, December 5. Grand prizes drawn December 12. •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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Many events at the Community Center As we see the leaves falling off the trees, it means our 29th Annual Fall Bazaar & Bake sale is quickly approaching. We hope you will join us on November 19 from 9am until 2pm, where we will have a wide variety of vendors, crafters and a huge assortment of baked goods! Stop by our kitchen for a fresh-baked cinnamon roll, a sloppy joe or a hot bowl of soup. We have a full house and it is always a fun event! Hope to see you there! Purchase a raffle ticket and be entered in to win a beautiful hand-made Christmas Quilt, donated by Sandy Anderson. You may also win a TV, a year membership to our Fitness Center or one of our other small prizes! Tickets can be purchased at the Amery Area Community Center for $1 each or 6/$5.00 or you can track down one of the Johnson brothers, as they have a contest going on right now to see who can sell the most tickets. Drawing will be held December 8 at 12pm. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Book Clubs are a great way to bring together people with a passion for reading while exploring and discussing good books. We meet every third Monday of the month at 10:00 am at the Amery Area Community Center. Please plan to spend about an hour with us and feel free to bring any book suggestions you have for starting our book club. The Discussion guide and books will be provided by the
Amery Area Public Library, all you need is a More Library Card and if you don’t have it already we’ll get you signed up with one. Non-members of the Community Center, please stop by the office to sign up and pay dues. Aging in Your Own Home - Join us for a free presentation on November 10th at 1pm that with show options and services available to help you remain in your own home as long as possible. Often times as you age and your medical conditions change, just a few hours of some personalized help is all you need to avoid moving to assisted living or nursing home. Comfort Keepers can work with you and your family to form a personal plan of care that works for you and your budget. This seminar is open to the public. We are currently taking registrations for our annual Christmas party, held December 8th at 11am – the Indianhead Chorus will be entertaining us at 12noon. Wear red or green to be entered into a drawing! Cost is $6 for the meal and show. Please call 268-6605 to reserve your spot or stop in and pay. Space is limited. Many of our members are snowbirds and like to pay for their membership dues before they leave for the winter. So we thought we would do something fun to encourage everyone to pay their dues early. Anyone who pays their dues before December 31st will be entered into a drawing for a free 40”
flat screen LED 1080p TV! And, the earlier you pay, the more chances you have to win! If you pay in October you will receive 3 chances, November-2 chances, December-1 chance. Members who participate in the Patron program will also receive an additional entry. (See details on the renewal form in this issue) New members will also be entered in the drawing. Board and staff members are excluded from this promotion. The drawing for the TV will be held January 2, 2017 at 9am in the main hall. Need not be present to win. Smaller runner-up prizes will also be given out. Good luck! Gary Snelling was first in pool with Carl Johnson bringing up second, Jim Webb third. Milt Johnson won the consolation prize. Orville Lundgren was first in Wii Bowling, with Carl Johnson in second, and Jerry Fisher third. Judy was first in Wednesday bridge, Kate Kellerman second, and Bev Kjeseth third. Paul Seidel was first in Thursday pool, Gary Snelling second, Carl Johnson third and Gene Pribnow fourth. Mary FIsher won the consolation prize Don’t forget all members are encouraged to come and join in the fun! We have people that can teach you pool, Wii bowling and Mahjongg if you want to learn. Thank you all for playing! Have a great week! Kari Fladwood - Director
Honors Veteran A volunteer from Adoray presented Dave Olson, Amery, with a plaque, pin and blanket. Adoray is honoring all veterans that the organization takes care of. (Dave’s daughter Kathy Langness is second from the right.)
St. Croix Valley Orchestra will perform area concerts The ST CROIX VALLEY ORCHESTRA, directed by Adam Bever, announces its autumn concerts. The orchestra was started in 1991 and includes musicians from North Branch to Barron, Grantsburg to Hugo. Featured works include Mozart’s Symphony 40 in G Minor, Gershwin’s American in Paris, and more. Monday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM, Point Pleasant Heights, Chisago City, MN Saturday, Nov. 19, 7:00, Fristad Lu-
theran Church, Centuria, WI Sunday, Nov. 20, 3:00 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom, MN Sunday, Nov. 27, 3:00 PM, Methodist Church, Taylors Falls, MN All performances are open to the public, with a free will donation. Come and enjoy an evening of music with outstanding local talent! Visit www.scvorchestra.org or like them on Facebook.
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Peter Pan Preview Amery third and fourth grade students were treated to a preview of Peter Pan, being presented by St. Croix Falls High School on Nov. 3-5 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. All four shows will take place in the St. Croix Falls Elementary School. Actors in the photograph include Grace Klein, as Peter Pan, and Katie Kopp, as Wendy Darling. Students asked several good questions about acting and the theater after the presentation.
United Way St. Croix Valley supports Behavioral Health Program Amery Hospital & Clinic granted $500 from United Way St. Croix Valley for support of local behavioral health center
(Amery, Wisc.) The United Way St. Croix Valley granted Amery Hospital & Clinic $500 to support the Behavioral Health Center in Amery. The grant will be used to help the center’s inpatient program through educational and therapeutic activities. With the help of United Way St. Croix Valley, the Behavioral Health Center recreational/occupational therapy program was expanded with the addition of a comfortable relaxation chair to their Sensory Room for their inpatients. The addition of the Sensory Room and corresponding relaxation environment is a natural supplement to the Behavioral Health Center’s existing treatment services. Heather Erickson, Program Director of the Behavioral Health Center, stated, “The benefits
of music for behavioral health patients are enormous.” Erickson added, “My hopes are to add a more frequent inclusion of music tailored to the individual with the use of headphones.” The term “Sensory Room” is a broad description used to categorize a variety of therapeutic spaces specifically designed to promote self-organization, emotion-regulation, and positive change. Sensory Rooms can help to create a safe space for patients during particularly challenging moments or situations, provide opportunities for engagement in crisis de-escalation and practice of adaptive skills and activities, and ultimately promote calm and selfcare. Regions Hospital, an affiliate of Amery Hospital & Clinic, also utilizes Sensory Rooms on all of their inpatient
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behavioral health units with great success. Erickson continued, “This therapeutic approach will bring our patients and visiting family members some joy and peace during their stay here. I truly believe this will heighten the quality of patient care we provide.” While the inpatient program provides unique and specialized programming for individuals who struggle with Dementia, it also provides services to individuals who struggle with other mental health crisis due to disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and many other mental health issues. To learn more about the Behavioral Health Center, visit amerymedicalcenter.org.
Community Ed catalogs can be found at all 4 schools, the public library, and many other locations in the Amery area. View all classes and offerings under the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd. k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us. Creative Cures for Cluttered Closets! Are your closets overflowing with clothes, shoes, bedding, toiletries, toys, paper, etc.? Learn tried and true strategies from a professional organizer on Nov 3 from 6:30-8:30 p. Fee $19, pre-register with Community Ed. Babysitter Training for youth, ages 10-15. Learn the skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Saturday, Nov 12 from 9 a - 3:30 p. Fee $44, pre-register with Community Ed – only a handful of seats remain. 4K/K Music FUNdamentals prepares 4K and K students for piano lessons by teaching basic music skills in a small group setting. Through singing, rhythm and movement games, the students experience steady beat, melody, phrasing, coordination and listening skills. Thursdays, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15 & 22 from 4-4:40 p in the elementary school. Fee $74, pre-register with Comm Ed. GIMP: The FREE Photoshop Alternative: make better, more professional images regardless of which software programs you are using. Learn essential imaging do's and don'ts, how to properly save, and “hacks” that will take your images from so-so to PRO in no time. Nov 7 & 9 from 5:30-8 p. Fee $30 or Sr Fee (62+ as of Aug 17) $17.25. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class # 65128 Catalog #60-107-607. Women's Health: Detoxify Your Body & Home: It is possible that 'normal' things in your home (or office) are making you and your family sick. Toxins can build up in our bodies and cause symptoms such as fatigue, skin irritations, allergy-like responses, digestive problems, even aches and pains. Learn how to discover hidden triggers that are present in nearly every home. Nov 7 from 6-7 p. Fee $19, pre-register with Comm Ed. Social Security Basics: Gain a basic understanding of social security and how it fits into your retirement. Explore the ins and outs of claiming Social Security benefits and the best way to maximize your benefits. Nov 7 from 7-8 p. Fee $9, pre-register with Comm Ed Gymnastics – recreational for ages 3+ on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class openings for Beginners at 5:30 pm. Register soon! Power of Attorney: Healthcare & Financial: Learn when the Power of Attorney is activated, when it is no longer valid, and identify the roles and respon-
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sibilities of the agents. Nov 8 from 6-8 p. Fee $9, pre-register with Comm Ed. Essential Oils: RollerBall Kids Make & Take: make your own rollerball remedy to take home - healthy kiddo, sweet dreams, happy nose, happy belly, homework helper, or happy ears. Nov 9 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $24, pre-register with Comm Ed. Computers for Beginners: you will be introduced to word processing, the internet, Windows, and various types of computers and components. Bring your own laptop or use the computers available in class. Nov 10, 15 & 17 from 5-7 p. Fee $24.05 or Sr Fee (62+ as of Aug 17) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www. witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. Class # 65124 Catalog #42-107-413. Rumble Jumble Open Gym for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes of “tire-them-out” fun! Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym with the children and are encouraged to play as well. Nov 1 through Mar 28 from 11 -11:45 a when school is in session. Just show up! Pickleball - Open Gym in the high school on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation. This mini-tennis game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, racquetball and badminton played with wood, composite and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. Easy to learn & good exercise. Wednesdays, Nov through March from 5:45-8 p all nights EXCEPT Nov 16, Dec 14 & Jan 25 to begin at 6:30 p. Just show up! Adult Recreational Basketball for Men and Women in the middle school on Wednesday evenings from 6-9:30 p, Nov 2 through Mar 29. Come with your team early in the season to get on the schedule or come to join a team. There is a team fee. For more info call Comm Ed 715.268.9771 x220 Open Gym and Kids DANCE for Families sponsored by PowerUp: a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. Nov 6 - Kids Dance AND Open Gym - tons of fun! For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sundays Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 & 18, Jan 8 & 22, Feb 5 & 19, March 12 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. Just show up! Basketball Winter Rec: Supervised free-play BB open gym for youth and families on Sundays in the middle school. For boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome with parents. Church groups welcome. Bring your own basketball. Enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays 1:30-3:30 p, Nov 6 through March 12 (CLOSED Dec 25 & Jan 1).
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Amery Band Boosters to host WPCA Radio-A-Thon The Amery High School Marching Band and Color Guard are excited to travel to New York City over this year’s winter break. Highlights will include a performance on the USS Intrepid; a Broadway clinic and performance; and visits to sites such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum. To help raise funds for this trip, the AHS Band Boosters will sponsor the 2016 Radio-A-Thon on WPCA Radio by collecting pledges with local celebrities as disc jockeys during the week of Nov. 14-18. The Radio-A-Thon is held every four years, during the trip year. Some of the Amery “celebrity” guest disc jockeys lined up so far include Bill Baldwin, JoNell Leadholm, Lou and Kathy Williamson, Laura Badman, Meredith Enjaian and Kari Moskal, Ed White and Tom Bensen and band direc-
tor Christopher Boyd. Tune in during the week of Nov. 14 to hear many other “surprise celebrities.” Please tell friends and family and be sure to listen or stream online at http:// wpcamusicsports.org/ and support the band. To make a pledge, call 715-2689722 or find the pledge link at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us/. Also, plan to attend the Fall Band Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 15. A loaded potato dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will include a large baked potato “accompanied” by a “medley” of toppings, an “encore” of cupcake choices and a beverage, all for a freewill donation. Topping choices will include chili, beef stroganoff, ham, broccoli and cheese. The event also will include a basket auction and raffle drawing.
Recognizing his contribution Bud Richardson is among the few individual donors who contribute financially to the programming and activities of the Amery Area Community Center. The center recognizes him once again as a ‘Silver’ Sustaining Partner. Here he is pictured with several board and general members. Left to right are Bill Hegg, Milton Johnson, Bud Richardson, Mark Hanson, Carl Johnson, Jerry Fisher and Wendell Anderson.
SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge. C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.
Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the Amnerican Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the 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 First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time. NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859. Overeaters Anonymous 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. Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.
Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169. Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls..
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Jan Killian resides in the country by Cumberland, WI and is inspired by the animals and birds that surround her. After retiring from her boarding kennel in Balsam
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She paints with realism in mind but adds whimsy and uses the wonderful colors the inks offer. “Connection” is the theme of all of Jan’s work, striving for her viewers to connect to nature as she has. This year Jan won the painting award at the Park Point Art Fair, Duluth, MN and has been published in a book featuring this new medium, along with a magazine cover. She shows most weekends at juried art shows in WI and MN. See Jan’s work at artZ gallery and www.woolyfrogarts. com. River Falls painter Naomi Tiry Salgado enjoys painting “en plein air”, (outside, on location) because of the spontaneity
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palette knife. Sometimes the entire painting is created with a palette knife. Knife painting creates beautiful textures that magically happen on the canvas. She uses a palette similar to that of the Impressionist painters: a warm and a cool of each of the primary colors, plus white and Payne’s gray. After teaching elementary art at Trinity Academy in Hudson, WI for 5 years, Naomi started painting professionalfarm. These fond memories wonder through my head as I paint the often lonely farming equipment and barns…remnants of “the good ole days”. See Naomi’s work at: www. omeesart.wixsite.com/ naomitirysalgado
through on the canvas. It also allows me to meet some really awesome people who stop by to see what I’m doing.” Naomi often starts a painting using brushes, but inevitably switches to a
ly in September 2015. As a guest artist, she will be exhibiting paintings that express “Our Farming Heritage”. “As a girl I would spend a week or two every summer on my grandparents/uncle’s
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ed to VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE by Nov. 11, when People’s Choice, Exhibitors’ Choice and Judge’s awards will be announced. artz Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or: www.artzgallery. org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 –5:00
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Zachary de la Cruz, a freshman at Amery High School, received the privilege to participate as part the Wisconsin School Music Association’s Middle Level State Honors Choir this weekend near Madison. The Honors Project began in 1967 to provide musically talented middle school students the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the nation’s finest conductors in a professional setting. This year more than 1,200 Wisconsin students auditioned Zachary de la Cruz, a freshman at Amery High School, poses for a spot in the band, or- with his choir teacher, Kari Moskal. Moskal attended the chestra, or choir. Zachary event to coach the large group’s soprano section, and de la was one of approximately Cruz participated as a tenor under the guidance of St. Croix 312 students who were se- Falls teacher, Shawn Gudmunsen. lected for membership in one of the prestigious ensembles. Selected honors students attended a 1-½ day rehearsal with the conductor of their group at Waunakee High School, culminating in a public performance. Zachary, who recently moved from Cumberland, was assisted throughout the experience by teachers from both Cumberland and Amery School Districts. Laura Badman and Kari Moskal both donated their own time and travel to help Zachary during his audition and rehearsal process. Zachary expressed that he thoroughly enjoyed working with the conductor, Dr. Jennaya Robinson, who is the Assistant Professor of Music at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she directs the Aurora and Cathedral Choirs as well as teaches courses in conducting and vocal pedagogy. Zachary represented Amery in a group performance at the Performing Arts Center in Waunakee High School on October 29th. Robinson was delighted at the opportunity to conduct the group of 7-9 graders from throughout the state, saying, “It’s the students who do all the work, I just get to come and drive the Ferrari.” If you happen to see Zachary, please congratulate him on this wonderfully rewarding experience.
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River Falls, Wis. -- Each year the University of Wisconsin-River Falls works with the community to raise funds through the Bowls for Hope event in which proceeds raised help a worthy nonprofit organization make a difference in the St. Croix Valley. Applications are now open for the 2017 recipient of this charity event. The 2017 Bowls for Hope event is Tuesday, March 7, from 5-7 p.m. at UW-River Falls. To be considered for the 2017 Bowls for Hope proceeds to benefit your St. Croix Valley nonprofit organization, complete the Request for Funds form found at http://www.uwrf.edu/BowlsForHope/FundRequest.cfm. Interested charitable organizations should submit their requests online by Monday, Nov. 21. At the event in March, for an entrance fee of $25/adult and $5/children
age 12 and under, participants may select and keep a bowl created in glass/ ceramic/pottery classes at UWRF, River Falls High School, Meyer Middle School, the Renaissance Academy, or by area artists. Attendees may also sample, at no extra charge, soups donated and served by area restaurants. Participants have the opportunity to vote for their favorite soup and a Chefs’ Choice Award will be awarded to the soup favored by the chefs participating in the event. The 2016 Bowls for Hope event raised $6,000 for the Assistance and Resource Center, Inc. (ARC) of River Falls. Since 2010, Bowls for Hope has raised more than $40,000 for St. Croix Valley charitable organizations. For more information, visit http:// www.uwrf.edu/BowlsForHope/ or email mary.vangalen@uwrf.edu.
Operation Christmas seeks volunteers, donations, recipients Those living in Polk County who wish to contribute gifts, receive gifts, or volunteer to distribute gifts for this year’s Operation Christmas are encouraged to contact Alberta at 1-844-226-0051 during the month of November.
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November is here and with it comes many, many events November 1, here we are…ready or not! With only 2 months left of the year, I am not quite sure where the other 10 months have gone. If anyone has an explanation or a plan on how to slow time Pounding down a bit, please share with the rest of us. the How is everyone doing with those Fall projects? Pavement Hopefully they are right Pam Humpal this week and the weather will be nice to get a few more things accomplished. Once we turn our clocks an hour back this weekend, the daylight after work will be very limited. Yes, Saturday night before you go to bed be sure to change your clocks…”Fall behind”. Which means we gain an hour of sleep… YES!!!! It does not matter though because when we mess with the clocks, we also mess with our body clocks. “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is RIVERBEND ASSISTED LIVING. For over 10 years, they have been serving seniors and their families from Amery and the surrounding areas. Riverbend offers a wonderful place to live with very caring staff. Stop by anytime for a tour of the facility. Riverbend is located on the west side of Amery. Yes it will finally be here next week. I am sure everyone knows what I am talking about…the Election is almost here! Included in this issue is election information, sample ballot, polling place details, etc. Yes use your American right to vote on Tuesday, November 8. WILLOW RIDGE HEALTHCARE will be hosting their annual Craft Fair on Friday, November 18, from 9am to 2pm. There is still space available for crafters/vendors to sign up for. The cost is $10 per a 6ft x 6ft space. Tables are also available to rent at a low cost of $2 each. For more information please contact the activity department at Willow Ridge Healthcare, 715-268-8171.
The 2nd Annual KAP (Kevin Adam Prindle) Memorial 9 Pin Tournament will be held this Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6, at Club 53 in Amery. The cost is just $20 for 3 games of bowling. All ages and abilities are welcome to bowl. Please call Club 53 at 715-268-8921 to sign up. There will also be a 50/50 raffle during bowling. All proceeds from the tournament will go to Mental Health Task Force of Polk County for Suicide Prevention. Come join the fun for a very worthwhile cause. When we turn the calendar to November, the hustle and bustle of all the activities are almost overwhelming. Oh well, let’s jump in with both feet and enjoy every minute of it. Here is what is going on for the next month or so… *Amery Christmas Punch begins November 1. With every $10 purchase you make at a participating business, you will receive a punch on your special card (up to 5 punches per visit). Once your card is filled, simply fill in your name and phone number, and drop it off at the Amery Free Press, Paperworx, Dick’s Fresh Market or Chet Johnson Drug for a chance in the weekly drawing for $50 Amery Scrip Money. The first drawing will be Monday, November 14. Remember to shop locally and you could be a Christmas Punch winner! *Operation Christmas…for those living in Polk County who wish to contribute gifts, volunteer to distribute gifts, or receive gifts please contact Alberta at 1-844226-0051 during the month of November only. *Thanksgiving Turkey drawing entry forms for area businesses will be in next week’s Amery Free Press. *Annual Holiday Shopping Directory will be in the AFP on Tuesday, November 15. That special section will contain gift, decorating and entertaining ideas for the holidays from area businesses. Businesses wishing to be a part of the Holiday Shopping Directory please give me a call today at 715-268-8101. The directory will also have recipes submitted by our readers to share with others. Please send your favorite recipes to the Amery Free Press office by this Friday, November 4.
The Come Back By: Larry Lee Phillipson
I’ve always been so strong and bold Suddenly I was weak, I couldn’t believe how I got this old. I got pneumonia and dehydrated, Spent the day in ER, for 11 hours Helen held my hand. I was on my way out of this land. She prayed Dear Lord don’t let him go Give him one more chance to glow. God answered my prayer and sent me an angel to guide me with care. Can’t wait to get back outside to feel the air. It feels good to know that I have so many friends that care. It was love and prayers that seen me through I’m not the same yet, but it will have to do.
*Annual holiday of Deer Hunting begins on Saturday, November 19. *Amery’s annual Lighted Holiday Parade and Light Up The Park is set for Tuesday, November 22. *Black Friday is Friday, November 25. *Small Business Saturday is Saturday, November 26. *Amery Holiday Stroll is SATURDAY, December 3, from noon to 4pm. Yes, this year’s event has changed to a Saturday. Strollers can enjoy viewing gift ideas, horse and wagon rides, free hot dogs and hot chocolate, carolers, Santa Claus…a fun, fun afternoon. Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, December 3! Congratulations to this week’s winner of the AFP Football Contest…Allan Schock, Amery, had 8 correct games with picking Green Bay by 3 points. This is the last week for your chance to win the football contest. Simply pick your football games, fill out the entry form, and drop it off at the Amery Free Press office…you could be the final winner for this year. Good Luck! Now that we are talking football, Congratulations to our son and coach, Ryan, and the Luck Cardinal football team for winning their game on Saturday at the 8-Man Jamboree in Schofield. The score was 30-14 over Oakfield. It was a great ending to a fun year…thanks boys! Also, Congratulations to the Clayton Volleyball team for earning their way to the State tournament in Green Bay. They will play in the semifinals on Friday, November 4, at 10am vs Randolph. Good Luck! Happy Birthday this week to Jason on November 2, and to my nephew, Tyler, on November 3. Enjoy your special days! Congratulations to mailman Curt Wears on his retirement. Yes he is the mail carrier you see sporting shorts from Spring through Fall no matter what the weather conditions. Now you can wear those shorts for whatever activities you want…enjoy retirement! Have a great week, and count your many blessings each and every day!
CUMBERLAND, WI – In celebration of National Diabetes Month, Cumberland Healthcare is offering a presentation to the community on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 6:00 PM in the Cumberland Healthcare Administrative Board Room, located at 1110 Seventh Avenue in Cumberland. This free event will include a healthy meal and presentation entitled “Diabetes Prevention and You,” presented by Sue Rouzer, Registered Dietician at Cumberland Healthcare. The presentation will discuss how diabetes can affect your life and what you can do to prevent and fight it. Interested participants are asked to RSVP to Sue Rouzer at (715) 822-7072, or at srouzer@cumberlandhealthcare.com by November 11, 2016. “Diabetes is a serious disease that affects more than 29 million Americans. Of these individuals, 1 in 4 people are unaware they have diabetes,” says Sue Rouzer, RDN, CD, at Cumberland Healthcare. “Our hope is to reach these individuals and help them combat the disease.” Cumberland Healthcare is an independent, community-based healthcare facility providing a full-spectrum of services to all ages, every step of the way.
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Good Samaritan Society - St. Croix Valley, is now hiring a Cook. AM & PM hours available. Competitive benefits offered. To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status.
715-268-9086 HELP WANTED
Servers and Front of House Managers Full or Part-Time APPLY AT
Village Pizzeria Amery
REGANA INVESTMENT FOR RENT
1 BR apt. in Amery, WI
Call Shirley 715-808-4060
SALARY: $12.93 per hour start TO APPLY: Complete application on WECAN. Contact the District office with questions or help with application. Dena Babcock 1-715268-9771 ext. 272 (https://services.education.wisc. edu/wecan/). DEADLINE: Nov. 4th
IMMEDIATE HIRE OPPORTUNITY
Traditions of Frederic CBRF/ Assisted Living is looking to hire a
RN/Manager
to join our growing team! Experience in RN/Management in a CBRF is highly preferred. 32-40 hours per week and a competitive salary.
Also looking for FT or PT LPN/RN
Please email resumes to Audrey at atraditions107@gmail.com, 763-843-0779
Oxbo International, a world leader of production and service of specialized agricultural equipment, has immediate openings in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. We are looking for someone with strong problem solving and organizational skills. If you are interested in working for a fast paced and innovative company, we have these positions available:
Assemblers (mechanical):
Perform a variety of mechanical assembly operations for preparation and installation into powered and pull behind agricultural equipment. Duties may include mechanical assembly, engine installation, reading hydraulic and electrical schematics. May be required to use material handling equipment and a variety of hand tools.
Welders:
To be able to set up and operate GMAW-Pulse welding machines. Must have ability to layout weldments from blueprints and drawing specifications. Will be responsible for quality of weldments by completing checks of measurements, weld bead size and quality. May be required to prep material using a variety of hand tools and perform material handling duties.
Material Handlers/Shipping/Receiving:
Perform a variety of shipping/receiving functions. Will handle a scanner unit when positioning material. Ability to run a propane, gas, diesel or electric forklift loading and unloading trucks. Picking/ packing experience desired.
Parts/Distribution Position:
Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: Quality Manager
•Minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality assurance •Coordinates all activities involved in ISO certification •Responsible for all Quality Inspectors and Technician •Preferably to have experience in Medical Injection Molding •Previous experience in calibration systems, first articles Inspections, advanced mathematics and statistics is desired
Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please.
Coordinate all shipping processes from logistics to customer locations, assuring cost effective quality, on time product delivery. Monitor overall parts process execution, coordinating optimal performance. Coordinate all “expeditor” activities in support of above elements. Manage tracking metrics, identification and closure of gaps. Strong problem solving skills (use of standard problem solving tools). Organizational skills that build and maintain self-operating business networks (order flow, material flow, logistics). Strong knowledge of ERP and B2B systems (preferably QAD). Knowledge of standard business processes (production, inventory, quality, service management). Working with critical manufacturing, customer support networks: Factory Operations, Supply Chain Management, Quality, Service operations. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites tools.
Oxbo offers highly competitive wages and benefits. Apply in person at: 100 Bean Street, Clear Lake, WI 54005 or contact Kathy Walker at 715-263-2112, ext. 153. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
AMERY FREE PRESS
HELP WANTED
Line Cooks
FULL OR PART-TIME Starting wages $15/hour depending on experience APPLY AT
Village Pizzeria
The following units are considered abandoned and will be sold at auction Saturday, November 12, 2016. Unit #64 & #69 owned by Holly Schuldt and Unit #78 owned by Mitchell Lundstrom. CLEAR LAKE SELF STORAGE 301 US Hwy. 63, Clear Lake, WI 715-491-0152 or 715-263-2269
Amery
Christian Community Home of Osceola CURRENT OPENINGS • Part Time CNA ($500 sign-on bonus, exible scheduling) • Part Time Evening Charge Nurse (RN or LPN) We offer competitive wages and benets. Contact Deb Bartz for details! 715-294-1113 or deb.bartz@cchosceola.org Apply online at www.cchosceola.org
460 SF secure space
$250 per month Call Nate @ 715-441-1423
HELP WANTED
Caregivers needed immediately for overnight position(s) Up to $11/hour starting wage. Hours from Part-time Casual to 4+ 8-hour shifts per week. Experience desired, but not necessary. Will train the right individual. Cooking and housekeeping experience helpful. APPLY IN PERSON
300 Michigan Ave., Centuria, WI 54824 715-640-3330
House For Sale
FOR RENT
Rear Shoppes of Amery
Deadline for the Classified page is Friday
19B
4 bedroom, 3 bath, two story.
Newly remodeled and move in ready!
506 River Street, Osceola Contact Bruce 715-781-4240
Willow Ridge Healthcare is now hiring for the following:
Full Time PM - RN Full Time CNA- NOC/PM (paid CNA training available) Dietary Aide- Full/Part Time *SIGN ON BONUS FOR ALL NEW HIRES!*
Come be a part of our progressive and caring team! Contact Nicole at 715-268-8171 or stop in to fill out an application
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Adoray Is Growing! RN - Home Health Team
North Counties (Polk, Burnett, Barron) 24 hours per week
Home Health Aide Casual Call
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years RN experience in a hospital, LTC, Home Health, or Hospice setting. Should also have WI license The job requires extensive local travel. For detailed job descriptions on these positions, go to www.jobshq.com. In the keyword search box, type Adoray
Send resume to: T.Harrington@adorayhomecare.org or mail to Adoray, 2231 Hwy. 12, Suite 201, Baldwin, WI 54002. 715-684-5020
Willow Ridge Healthcare 400 Deronda St., Amery Phone 715-268-8171
Willow Ridge Healthcare is currently seeking a
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Good Samaritan Society – St. Croix Valley is now hiring fulland part-time CNAs. Competetive benefits offered. To find out more, visit good-sam.com/stcroixvalley.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 16-G0493
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Full Time Licensed Social Worker to serve the residents of our progressive and caring community. This position assists residents and their families in the Nursing Facility unit. Duties include: Working closely with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying resident’s health problems. Completes and updates social service assessments as part of the comprehensive resident assessment process. Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. Audits clinical records of residents on a regular basis to monitor resident responses to care and treatment and to identify concerns about resident rights. Assists with readmission review and care planning for admissions. Provides service planned to restore resident to optimum social and health adjustment within resident’s capacity. Plans activities to enhance cognitive function and socialization. Records progress notes in the clinical record. Assist with facility marketing through outreach and public speaking.
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Assistant Store Manager 24-28 hours week
Do you enjoy leading people? Do thrift stores excite you? Would you like to be a part of a dynamic mission? The Assistant Manager of Adorays Treasures From The Heart 2nd hand store is responsible for day-to-day operations of the store as directed by the Store Manager. This person will partner with the Store Manager in managing Retail Associates & Volunteers and will meet operational objectives for the store. This person works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator and other store personnel ensuring effective operations are carried out daily. Adoray’s Treasures Stores provide financial support to our Home Health & Hospice programs for the Western Wisconsin region. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Previous Management experience preferred and strong leadership abilities required. 2. One year experience in working in a retail or second hand store preferred. 3. Business education and/or experience preferred. 4. Excellent communication skills. 5. Excellent public relations and customer service skills. 6. Ability to work autonomously and make independent judgments. 7. Ability to coordinate activities of a diverse group of people.
Interested candidates should send resumes to T.harrington@adorayhomecare.org or call 715-684-5020 and ask for Teresa in HR. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, possess outstanding customer service skills, and work well in a team environment! For detailed job description on this position, go to www.jobshq.com. In the keyword search box, type Adoray
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Division 4 Sectional CHAMPIONS
Congratulations
Clayton Bears Volleyball
Clayton Volleyball Squad
Back row (L to R): Asst. Coach Annie West, Head Coach Sadie Schradle, Isabelle Magnuson (Fr. student assistant), Jensyn Bussewitz (Sr.), Alison Leslie (Soph.), McKenna Larson (Sr.), Selena Levendoski (Soph.), Gabbie Lien (Sr.), Statistician Beth Schradle. Middle row (L to R): Marissa Gilbertson (Soph.), Kiana Fall (Soph.), Kinzie Fall (Sr.), Mady Cardinal (Sr.), Jaedyn Bussewitz (Soph.), Kailey Ketz (Soph.) Front Row (L to R): Managers Chloe Jackson, Isabelle Schradle, and Isabelle Bergmann
Good Luck at the State Tournament in Green Bay on Friday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m.! This congratulatory message is sponsored by the following: Amery/Clear Lake True Value Amery Free Press Berghammer Builders Bergmann’s Greenhouses Amery Hospital & Clinic Citizens State Bank Clayton Amoco
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