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Three more announce bids for state Senate

Legislator, medical examiner, campaign-finance reformist join race

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

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Bell Ringers Needed Amery Woman’s Club Members, Colleen Adams (left) and Joyce Schaefer (right), rang bells this week to gather funds for the Salvation Army Serenity Home Shelter in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. Serenity Home, one of several non-profits selected by the Amery Woman’s Club, is in need of bell ringers throughout Polk County this season. Black Friday in particular needs many more volunteers. Almost none are registered for the day after Thanksgiving, according to Serenity Home staff. If you would like to register to ring bells in support of the Polk County Salvation Army, there are many locations throughout Polk County.

Visit www.saserenityhome.org, or call 715-485-1221.

River Falls legislator Shannon Zimmerman, St. Croix County medical examiner Patty Schachtner and campaign-finance reformist John Calabrese announced plans last week to run for northwest Wisconsin’s open state Senate seat.

Following Governor Scott Walker’s Nov. 10 appointment of District 10 Senator Sheila Harsdorf as state agriculture secretary, a special election was set for January 16.

District 28 Assembly Rep. Adam Jarchow, a Republican, immediately announced his intent to run for the seat. District 30 Rep. Zimmerman, also a Republican, threw his hat into the ring Nov. 13, bringing cause for a GOP primary December 19. Schachtner is running as a Democrat and Calabrese as an Independent.

Shannon Zimmerman A River Falls business owner and state Assembly representative for District 30, Republi SEE SENATE PAGE 2A

‘Heal’ documentary explores healing power of the mind A newly released documentary coming to the Amery Classic Theatre explores amazing power to cure almost any ailment that is accessible to each and every one of us—within ourselves.

‘Heal’ by locally connected fi lmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores and fellow producer Adam Schomer, is a nationally released documentary about the healing powers of the mind. You’re invited to a special screening of the fi lm at the Amery Classic Theatre, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.

Los Angeles native Kelly Noonan Gores is the daughter of Marty and Sandy Noonan of Amery.

Her fi lm opened to theatrical release Oct. 20, and has played to sold-out screenings in LA, New York and other markets as well as being featured in several recent fi lm festivals.

“HEAL takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that by changing one’s thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, the human body can heal itself from any disease,” she says. “HEAL not only taps into the brilliant minds of leading scientists and teachers like Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Anita Moorjani, Bruce Lipton (and many more), but follows real people on actual high stakes healing journeys.”

Noonan-Gores explains that the mind-body connection community believes that stress is the cause of illness, and that this stress arises from physical, chemical, and emotional sources.

With straight-forward narrating, ‘Heal’ clearly ‘Heal’ will be screened at the Amery Classic Theatre on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.

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SENATE: December 19 primary will select Zimmerman or Jarchow to move forward FROM PAGE 1A

can Shannon Zimmerman emphasized economic growth in his campaign announcement.

“I am passionate about boosting job opportunities and increasing prosperity for Western Wisconsin’s workers and families,” he said in a news release announcing his bid for Senate.

“I want to do my part from the Senate to grow better paying jobs and more successful small businesses from Burnett and Polk Counties to St. Croix, Pierce and Dunn Counties if the voters say yes.”

Zimmerman was Zimmerman elected as the State Representative of the 30th Assembly district on a platform of workforce development, support for education, economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and preserving the quality of life enjoyed by residents of the St. Croix Valley.

Zimmerman is also a strong proponent of the agreement that will lead to FoxConn establishing a high-tech manufacturing presence in Wisconsin.

“Wisconsin has the opportunity to rival the most innovative economies in the world thanks to the inspiring conversations between FoxConn and our outstanding educational institutions,” said Zimmerman. “Our region will see great benefits from this agreement as the FoxConn supply chain will include numerous employers in the 10th Senate District.”

Zimmerman said he would work to follow Harsdorf’s example.

“For the past 16 years Senator Harsdorf has represented the citizens of the 10th district with distinction,” Zimmerman continued. “She

is widely admired for her ability to hear the concerns of her constituents and provide common sense solutions on issues that matter. It’s my goal to continue to provide this type of accessible, trusted leadership as the State Senator representing western Wisconsin.”

Beyond his service in the Wisconsin Legislature, Zimmerman and his wife, Angel created one of the largest employers in western Wisconsin, Sajan, a global language translation company headquartered in River Falls from the ground up. Shannon and Angel also own and operate a family-run winery, Belle Vinez, in River Falls.

“Angel and I are both life-long residents of western Wisconsin,” said Zimmerman. “Our children and grandchildren have been educated in our great public schools and state universities and we want to continue making the 10th Senate District a great place to start a business and raise a family just like we did.”

Patty Schachtner St. Croix County Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner — who describes herself as a bear-hunting, ice-fishing, straight-talking candidate — will run as a Democrat for the 10th Senate District seat.

“I’m running to fight for Western Wisconsin families,” she said in a press release announcing her campaign. “Whether it’s Schachtner roads, schools or jobs, Madison politicians take money away from us and give it to Milwaukee. And we’re wrestling with a historic mental health and addiction epidemic here at home that’s largely ignored by Madison politicians. That’s why I say that it’s time for the kind of change that

puts Western Wisconsin first.”

As county medical examiner, Schachtner says she brought together local district attorneys, sheriffs, and school districts to launch a countywide collaboration focused on suicide prevention and fighting Western Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic.

As a state Senator, her mission would be to confront a school funding structure she says leaves rural communities behind, bring investments in jobs and health care to Western Wisconsin, and advocate for a robust response to addiction that includes treatment for alcohol and opioid addiction and mental health support.

“I won’t ask whether an idea is Democratic or Republican,” she said, “just whether it’s a good idea for Western Wisconsin. I’ll fight for every Western Wisconsin family.”

Raised on a St. Croix County farm, Schachtner is a lifelong Western Wisconsin resident, a former EMT and supervisor for Star Prairie Township and currently a Somerset School Board member. She is also a biker, a former member of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association and a gun safety advocate. She and her family have enjoyed hunting in Wisconsin for generations. She’s an active on the board of her local food pantry and a member of the board of directors for “Turning Point Wisconsin,” a center for victims of sexual and domestic violence.

Schachtner and her husband of almost 39 years, Joe, have six grown children and nine grandchildren.

She was featured in a 2006 episode of ABC’s series “Wife Swap,” trading places with a woman from Miami.

John Calabrese John Calabrese, a woodworker in Dunn County, grew up in Western New York State near the Finger Lakes and moved to the upper Midwest to start a family with his wife, Simone,

Escaped donut damages bakery

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A tire that crashed through the front door of the now vacant Hart’s Bakery in downtown Amery Tuesday afternoon has been reunited with its owner, but not without some lengthy investigative work by officer Mark Andren.

The 17-inch tire crashed through the building’s front door and a display case just shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, leaving little evidence of its origin.

Several stores along Keller Avenue had video surveillance pointing toward the bakery, including Chet Johnson Drug.

According to Andren’s report, Chet’s video showed the tire falling out of the back of a pickup, striking a car and then another parked vehicle, and then careening off-camera toward the bakery entrance.

The truck, a maroon Ford F-150 with a side logo and a barrel in the back, was later tracked down to the parking lot of Cardinal Glass, and identified as belonging to Jeremiah Bonse.

Bonse was reportedly unaware that he’d lost the tire. He was cited for unsecured load and restitution for damage to the bakery will be recommended.

who was born in Wisconsin and grew up on the Mississippi River. The couple has two young boys.

Calabrese has been the Wisconsin State Director of Wolf-PAC, a volunteer group working to amend the Constitution to get money out of politics, for the past four years. He reports that the group has successfully pushed the introduction of their resolution in two consecutive legislative sessions.

Calabrese “I’ve met with dozens of legislators and staff in Madison,” he wrote in an email to potential supporters. “I’m well versed in most issues, and have seen what lies behind the facade that most politicians put forward. It’s the money. It’s the fundraising. It’s the legalized bribery.”

Calabrese has vowed never to take corporate or PAC donations, or any donation other than small individual donations.

“The 2016 elections showed us all that the country is done with politics as usual,” Calabrese wrote. “We’re all craving authenticity, we’re sick of the platitudes and obfuscations and distractions. We want good schools, clean air, clean water, smooth roads and a climate that’s inhabitable for our children. These things are all kept at bay by the influence of money in politics.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Western Wisconsin can lead the way. These days it’s a radical idea to have representatives that actually represent the people. Let’s make western Wisconsin radical.”

HEAL: Tickets for Nov. 28 show available at WPCA Radio FROM PAGE 1A

explains the physiology of “energy medicine” in a way that other fi lms have not summarized as well.

The fi lm offers better advice than you might get from a doctor, for sure, and probably even more clear and compact than advice from your natural healer.

Noonan-Gores will be in Amery to introduce the fi lm, and take questions from the audience after the screening. She is excited about the opportunity to share the fi lm with her friends, family and the community in Amery.

More information is available at www.HEALdocumentary.com.

Presale Tickets for the fi lm are $10 and are on sale at WPCA Radio, 130 Riverside Blvd. in Amery, or call 715-268-9722.

Correction A spare tire made its way into the storefront of the former Hart’s Bakery building on Tuesday. Thanks to some quick detective work it was reunited with its owner, who was cited for failure to secure his load. Photos by Amery Police Department.

In the article ‘Hansen guilty of physical abuse, mental harm to a child’ published in the Nov. 14 issue of the Amery Free Press, it was incorrectly reported that Hansen faced a maximum of nine years in prison and seven years of extended supervision.

It should have read 10.5 years of prison and nine years of extended supervision. We apologize for the error and regret any confusion or inconvenience it may have caused.

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NOVEMBER 21 10th Annual Parade of Lights and Light Up the Town The Amery Community Club will host the 10th Annual Parade of Lights and Light Up The Town on Tuesday, Nov. 21, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Soo Line Park.

The lighted parade will line up at Soldiers Field, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Following the parade down Harriman Ave, prizes will be awarded for the best floats.

Santa will be on hand to hear the wishes of area children, as well as to check on their behavior.

The Christmas lights will be turned on after the awards ceremony.

A fireworks display and bonfire at the fire hall will top off the evening.

Chili Feed The Amery Fire Department will host their annual Chili Feed at the fire hall on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 5-8 p.m.

Sample numerous varieties of homemade chili made by the firefighters, visit with Santa and share a toy at the Toys For Tots kickoff, which begins that evening.

A freewill donation will be accepted with proceeds going to the department’s scholarship program.

Amery Snowmobile Club Amery Snowmobile Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Amery Community Center. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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Stop Abusive Messaging “Did you know that if you text someone a picture of yourself without clothes, you’re guilt of distributing child pornography?” Brooke Whitley asked Amery 7th graders. Amery Middle School students listened to a serious and timely presentation about different types of illegal digital communication, and the consequences of abusive texting and “sexting” this month. The “Stop Abusive Messaging” program, presented by Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp (left) and Juvenile Justice case worker Brooke Whitley (right), talks about what types of communication and behavior crosses a line, and the very real consequences of what’s become a form of modern-day bullying. With the exception of Clayton school, every middle school student who attends public school in Polk County has taken part in the annual presentation. Kemp says the hour-long program has resulted in criminal charges because of students who’ve alerted their teachers about being contacted inappropriately through social media.

will hold their Bake Sale and Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 11 a.m. They will have basket drawing, baked goods, crafts and lunch.

Amery’s 32nd Holiday Stroll The Holiday Stroll is a day to drop by participating Amery businesses for a little Christmas friendliness and gift preview. You’ll find free hot dogs and hot chocolate in Soo Line Park, horse and wagon rides, movie “Silver Bells” at the Amery Classic Theatre, Carolers and, of course, Santa Claus.

Craft & Bake Sale

Amery local Nici Peper will perform at the Amery Classic Theatre, featuring a concert of your favorite songs written

by Nici and a special surprise during the show. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door.

Tickets are available at WPCA Radio or weekdays from 1-3 p.m. at the theatre.

St. John’s Catholic Church, Clear Lake, is having their annual Craft & Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parish Center.

Bread, jams, cookies, candy and crafts are available and soup, rolls and coffee will be served.

‘Heal’ Documentary A screening of the documentary “Heal” will take place at the Amery Classic Theatre ar 7 p.m. The documentary focuses on the healing powers of the mind. Tickets are $10 and can be purcahsed at WPCA Radio or by calling 715-268-9722.

NOVEMBER 30 Book Sale The Friends of the Amery Public Library will host a used book sale Nov. 30 at the library from 4-7 p.m.

DECEMBER 2 Bake Sale & Bazaar at Deronda Deronda Lutheran Church

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DECEMBER 3 Little Falls Love Lite Tree Anyone wanting to have an ornament on the Love Lite Tree in Honor of or in memory of a loved one should send names with a free will donation to Little Falls Cemetery Association, c/o Oliver Aune, 538 75th Ave., Clear Lake, or Tom Overby, 571 130th St., Amery, by Nov. 26. Reading of Memorial and Honorary names will be Sunday, Dec. 3. With 6 p.m. Soup and Sandwich, 7 p.m. Music by Jim Haugerud and Pastor Lori Peper at Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery.

Funds used for cemetery upkeep.

DECEMBER 4 Amery Woman’s Club meeting

The Amery Woman’s Club meeting is Monday, Dec. 4 at Shoreview Supper Club, with social hour at 5 and dinner to follow. Fried chicken, potatoes, salad bar, dessert and coffee are inclided for $14. Should you have any special dietary restrictions, please let organizers know when you RSVP (by Nov. 26). To make a dinner reservation, or for information, call Julie at 715-268-2136. Guests are always welcome.

DECEMBER 7 We Are Clayton Community Tree The Village of Clayton and the Clayton School District are holding the 2nd Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:45 p.m. by the football field. The tree is a symbol of enduring strength and hope for one another! Clayton Students will make ornaments and include special ones that support a cause/person as a sign of love and encouragement. The community is invited to do the same and bring an ornament to place on the tree.

DECEMBER 8-9 Christmas Dessert Theatre at United Covenant Church Christmas is just around the corner and there’s no better way to kick off the season than attending the 6th annual Christmas Dessert Theatre performance Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, in Clear Lake.

The festive and family-friendly event will include entertainment, traditional Christmas carols, special choir numbers, door prizes and much more.

The evening festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, and will start at 4 p.m. on Saturday with decadent, homemade

desserts following each performance.

For more information about the event, contact the United Covenant Church office at 715263-2665.

DECEMBER 14 Love Light Tree Ceremony Amery Hospital & Clinic will hold the outdoor Love Light Tree Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Each light on the tree signifies someone special - a loved one honored or a loved one remembered. Entertainment and a Christmas singa-long are planned along with refreshments served.

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

Power Up Open Gym for Families on Sundays Amery School District and PowerUp are partnering to offer a fun and free way to PowerUp regardless of the weather. Open gyms are a chance to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active. The Amery Intermediate School will have equipment available, or you can bring your own. Sundays 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 17, Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and March 4.

‘Circles of Light’ artZ’s 10th annual Fall Salon Art Exhibit features ‘Circles of Light.’ Artwork will be on display through Nov. 30 at artZ Gallery, downtown Amery.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

The paper is out a day early this week in preparation for Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday so our staff can enjoy time with family.

Thanksgiving is not the flashiest holiday, but it’s vitally important to our society and collective psyche that we take the time to be grateful, if even for a few moments before sharing a meal on Thursday.

Our society has grown increasingly more and more self-centered and materialistic.

If it is shiny and new, bring it on so we can share it on social media and get “likes” from our virtual friends.

The simple act of sitting at a Publisher table and sharing a meal has beTom Stangl come the exception rather than the norm at many households as the pace of our life continues to accelerate.

Gathering with friends and family on Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and simply enjoy the act of being together.

Some families pause before saying grace at Thanksgiving dinner so the people in attendance can tell what they are grateful for. This exercise can be extremely frustrating for those who are dying to tie into the food and often results in some responses that aren’t really given too much thought.

But that’s just fine. The act of being forced to think of something you are thankful for can lead to more thoughts of gratitude.

In doing some research for this column, I found several lists of things to be thankful for every day.

Real Simple magazine’s website had a list of 111 things to be thankful for this year. I’d like to share a few that resonated with me. Perhaps they will give you some fodder for your big moment on Thursday.

Quirky traditions that make your family special. The best friend you can call after months apart, and pick up right where you left off. Laundry machines. The healing power of music.

The people in your life who have been stand-in mothers and fathers whenever you’ve needed them. Correct grammar. Baby giggles. Your health—even on days when it isn’t perfect.

Puppies. Holiday recipes that have been passed down through the family for years. Kittens.

Your parents—because no matter how old you are, they can still solve any problem. Fireplaces.

Every good book you’ve read that has helped you escape for a few hours. Younger siblings you still get to protect, and older ones who will always protect you.

S’mores and campfires. A table full of people who can tell stories from a shared childhood. A heartfelt thank you note. Thick albums full of photos. Friendships, new and old.

Movies you can watch again and again. Blanket forts. Lilacs in the spring. Saturday mornings. A really good hug. Belly laughs. Coffee.

Chocolate. Peanut butter. Wine. Dishwashers.

Your nieces, your nephews, your grandchildren.

You see, it’s pretty easy to come up with a long list if you take the time to think about it.

Many of the items, like many things in life, are simply taken for granted.

For me, gratitude is about a conscious choice to stop taking things for granted. There are precious few things that we can take for granted in life.

Coming to that realization, everything else will fall in place.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Puppy love To the Editor, Having lived in Amery all of my life, I have seen the town grow and evolve right before my eyes.

Amery has been emerging and thriving and is becoming a “hot spot” for city dwellers to go for weekend getaways. Recently, our beautiful town was featured on WCCO Twin Cities’ “Going to the Lake” summer segment because of all the culture we have right here in our 3,000-resident city. Amery has everything you could desire in a small town, except for one thing.

Many people are pleading with town representatives to implement the creation of a dog park.

Dog parks have many benefits to dogs. So many people in Amery live right in town and have little to no backyard space. Although many homes have no room for

open-air play, a majority of students at the Amery Schools say that they have at least one pet dog.

This is a problem because if most of the population has a dog, yet a majority people have no outdoor space, these animals have no place to exercise. When asked how they give their dog exercise, people might respond by saying they take their dogs on a walk. This is a great alternative to compensate for the lack of a dog-specific park, but it has many flaws. Many people do not desire a large yard as they require excess work and upkeep.

A dog park would be a place to go where you wouldn’t have to worry about mowing and fertilizing. It would be a shared atmosphere where the dogs can run and play freely.

Not only do the dogs get to socialize, but the owners do, too.

The park would be the perfect

hub for dog people to meet locals who share the same passion. This would allow communication between the owners around Amery to talk about how to keep their pets happy and healthy.

There is a reason dogs are called “man’s best friend.” These pets allow for companionship and friendship. In order for them to live up to their nickname, we need to take care of them and give them the care they need in order to live complete and happy lives. As more and more people are moving to inner-city areas with their pets, this need will continue to grow. I urge the representatives in the town of Amery, Wisconsin, to consider the idea of this park.

Hailey Clausen Amery, Wis.

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Father accused of abuse pleads not guilty

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

At an arraignment hearing Mon., Nov. 13, 24-year-old Travis J. Parmeter pled not guilty to felony charges of child abuse and a felony charge of bail jumping.

The charges were brought against him after a five-month-old Parmeter Osceola child was hospitalized Oct. 2

with injuries doctors said were likely caused by abuse.

Parmeter was charged Oct. 5 with three counts of child abuse: intentional, reckless and repeated. He is being represented in the case by public defender Daniel Chapman.

Attorney James Rennicke is prosecuting the case on behalf of the Polk County District Attorney’s office.

The child’s mother, 25-year-old Tesa Denver, is also facing charges related to the incident. Denver was charged Oct. 18 with one count of failure to prevent child abuse and one count of

Former student trespasses at school; car theft and drug use alleged

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A 16-year-old former Amery student was arrested before school on Wednesday, Nov. 15, after a night of illegal activity that culminated with him using methamphetamine in the halls of Amery High School.

Leading up to the incident, Amery Police Chief Tom Marson says he responded to multiple prowler/burglar-type reports shortly after 6 a.m.

Wednesday. The reports involved a brown-haired teenage male and a vehicle described as a gold-colored Cadillac. He discovered the same vehicle parked at the high school at approximately 7:30 a.m. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of Eau Claire.

Authorities from the Polk Co. Sheriff’s Department and State Patrol responded to the school to assist. School staff notified the offi-

cers about an unauthorized juvenile within the building, but did not know his exact whereabouts. Authorities apprehended the juvenile by approximately 7:45. They confirm that he was not armed, although by that time drugs had already been used on school property.

According to the police report, the juvenile, whose name is not being released, had been admitted to a detention facility in Eau Claire with a history of stealing vehicles. Police were aware that he had fled the facility during the evening of Nov. 14. and could possibly be in the Amery area.

Authorities later learned that he’d stolen a Cadillac from the Eau Claire area and drove to his grandmother’s house in Polk County where he stole cigarettes and methamphetamine. The juvenile then met a former classmate in the cafeteria of the high school at approximately

7:20 a.m., according to surveillance footage and school officials. The pair went outside to listen to music in the car, before going back inside the school where the juvenile reportedly snorted three lines of methamphetamine. The classmate told authorities he video recorded the drug use, but later deleted the video.

Once apprehended, the juvenile was transported to the Amery Hospital for treatment before being returned to the detention facility in Eau Claire. Several items of evidence including drug paraphernalia were collected from his clothing.

The school was open during the incident, although many staff members and students were not yet present. Superintendent James Kuchta says that the district is reviewing its policies and procedures in light of the incident.

Polk County Circuit Court

Appearance date: Nov. 7, 2017

Nicholas M. Abernathy, 18, St. Croix Kelly T. Robison, 49, Cumberland, passing in no passing zone, $213.10.

Jessica R. Schmidt, 37, Frederic, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Shayde K. Schwabe, 20, North Branch, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Landon K. Shelby, 27, Amery, fail-

Monday, November 13, 2017 Trevor J. Guerin, 29, Rochester, MN, was arrested on Nov. 6, 2017, on a warrant for failure to appear.

Tyrell M. Hoffbeck, 21, Osceola, was arrested on Nov. 8 on a probation hold.

Charles A. Pedersen, 35, Frederic, was arrested on Nov. 9 for two warrants for failure to appear.

Jakeob M. Peterson, 24, Chisago City, MN, was arrested on Nov. 9 on a probation hold.

Mark J. Tucker, 35, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Nov. 10 on a probation hold.

Walt C. Beck, 35, Columbus, OH, was arrested on Nov. 10 on an arrest warrant out of Pennsylvania.

Kayla D. Bass, 27, Almena, was arrested on Nov. 10 on a department of corrections warrant for Barron County.

ure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Karen J. Smestad, 62, Grantsburg, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Justin A. Specht, 29, Brainerd, MN, unsafe backing of vehicle, $175.30.

Justin R. Swanson, 37, St. Croix Falls, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Robert L. Thompson, 73, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph),

tion. The judgment is still pending and could be affected by the current case, so the two have been linked via cross-reference.

The stalking case, in turn, is cross-referenced with a case from February 2016 in which Parmeter pled guilty to criminal damage to property while two domestic abuse charges — one for battery and one for disorderly conduct — were dismissed.

Regarding current charges, a pre-trial conference has been scheduled for Parmeter Jan. 12. Denver’s preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 7.

neglect with a consequence of great bodily harm. After an initial appearance Nov. 13 she is out on a signature bond. Attorney Frederick Bechtold has been appointed to represent her as a public defender.

Previous cases linked to Parmeter’s current charges show that Denver had reported concerns about violent or threatening behavior before they had children together, in February 2016 and again in May 2016.

In the second case, a stalking charge, Parmeter pled guilty but was given a deferred judgment of convic-

$175.30.

Marshall T. Vruno, 18, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Brook A. Willis, 25, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Ashley M. Young, 26, Balsam Lake, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Botched drug deal leads to chase down Gandy Dancer trail

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A drug-deal-gone-bad led to two parties giving chase down the Gandy Dancer trail near Centuria Nov. 12.

Officers responded to reports of a man on foot being chased down the Gandy Dancer trail by a truck, the driver of which was threatening to shoot the runner if he didn’t stop.

The driver, identified as Taylor J. Hill, 18 of Dresser, was in possession of a fake firearm, Hill which a witness believed had been shot four or five times.

The victim and several other individuals told officers that they had made arrangements to purchase marijuana from Hill, but intended to rip him off because they didn’t have any money. When the parties met at the agreed location in Centuria, the victim approached Hill, grabbed the bag of marijuana and took off running. A chase then ensued into the woods and down the trail.

Hill was arrested and later charged with 2nd degree reckless endangerment, possession with intent to distribute, and displaying a facsimile firearm.

Polk County Arrest Reports Jon P. Trzesniak, 53, Rochester, MN, was arrested on Nov. 7 for OWI (1st).

Travis C . Friesner, 35, Luck, was arrested on Nov. 11 for OMVWI (1st) and operating w/PAC (1st).

Levi A. Hanson, 22, Weyerhaeuser, was arrested on Nov. 11 for OWI (2nd).

Cody J. Jepsen, 28, Turtle Lake, was arrested on Nov. 12 for OWI and OWI BAC. James E. Field, 18, Osceola, was arrested on Nov. 6 for burglary and two violations for TRO. Timothy P. Fitzgerald, 18, Amery, was arrested on Nov. 6 for possession of methamphetamine, resisting an officer and felony bail jumping.

Persophone A. Eglaine, 27, Iowa City, IA, was arrested on Nov. 7 for shoplifting and resisting/obstructing.

Jeremy G. Shoquist, 33, Webster, was

arrested on Nov. 10 for resisting arrest.

Dean A. Lundholm, 57, Frederic, was arrested on Nov. 11 for obstructing an officer.

Jason A. Mudgett, 59, Clear Lake, was arrested on Nov. 11 for felony bail jumping.

Desirae J. Slayton, 23, Comstock, was arrested on Nov. 11 for a department of corrections warrant and failing to install IID. Nasheika A. Albertus, 28, Frederic, was arrested on Nov. 11 for battery and disorderly conduct.

Jesse J. Erickson, 23, Luck, was arrested on Nov. 12 for damage to property and disorderly conduct.

Skyler E. LaBarge, 24, Bloomington, MN, was arrested on Nov. 12 for obstructing.

Sue J. Johnson, 20, Odanah, was

arrested on Nov 12 for obstructing, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Taylor J. Hill, 18, Dresser, was arrested on Nov. 12 for possession with intent. He was also arrested on Nov. 12 for recklessly endangering safety and restriction of facsimile firearms.

Brady M. Tulgren, 33, New Richmond, was arrested on Nov. 12 for strangulation, battery simple, disorderly conduct and a probation hold.

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

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Former Polk County Resident Charged with Mail Theft Joanne T. Huehn, 41, formerly of Milltown, Wis., is charged with stealing from the mail while an employee of the U.S. Postal Service. The indictment alleges that in September 2016, she stole a Menards rebate check in the amount of $387.06 from an envelope intended to be conveyed by U.S. mail.

The indictment also charges Huehn with stealing more than $1,000 from the U.S. Postal Service from January 2016 through April 2017.

If convicted, Huehn faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison on the charge of mail theft, and 10 years on the charge of stealing government

property. The charges against her are the result of an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Chadwick Elgersma.

Former Wisconsin prisons secretary penning tell-all book

BY TODD RICHMOND

Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) —A former Wisconsin prisons secretary said Friday that he’s writing a tell-all book about how the investigation into abuse at the state’s youth prison was botched and how difficult life was inside Gov. Scott Walker’s Cabinet.

Ed Wall said he’s written five chapters of the book so far and is planning 25 more chapters.

He hasn’t hired an agent yet and doesn’t have a publication date, but he said the book will focus on how politicians don’t care about anything but themselves. ``It’s going to give people insight into what life is really like inside the Walker Cabinet,’’ Wall said in a telephone interview. ``I learned I don’t like working with politicians. They’re far too focused on themselves rather than the people they’re supposed to serve.’’

Walker appointed Wall as Department of Corrections secretary, a cabinet position, in 2012. Word broke in late 2015 that the DOJ had been investigating allegations of widespread guard-on-prisoner abuse at the youth prison outside Irma. Wall ultimately resigned in February 2016 as news broke that the FBI had taken over the investigation.

State law permitted Wall to return to his previous job as administrator of the DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation. Justice officials gave him the job back,

but quickly demoted him and placed him on administrative leave.

Attorney General Brad Schimel fired him in April 2016 after he sent a letter to the home of Walker’s chief-of-staff, Rich Zipperer, asking for help in getting his old administrator’s job back. He noted in the letter the administration’s concerns about creating public records and told Zipperer to feel free to shred it. Schimel said he couldn’t trust an employee who encourages others in state government to break the law.

Wall has since landed a job with a New Hampshire cybersecurity firm, but is still bitter about not getting his DCI job back.

He said the book will detail how the DOJ botched the youth prison investigation. He said he asked the agency to look into the abuse allegations in early 2015. Justice officials reluctantly agreed to investigate but assigned only one agent on a part-time basis to the case. They eventually assigned a second agent on a part-time basis during the summer of 2015, but they never pulled any incident reports or inmate medical reports, Wall said.

The agency finally sent dozens of agents into the prison in December after an inmate got his foot slammed in a door during a scuffle with guards and lost two toes.

A federal judge in July ordered staff at the prison to reduce

their use of pepper spray and cut back on shackling inmates and placing them in solitary confinement. The order stemmed from a class-action lawsuit The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and the Juvenile Law Center filed on inmates’ behalf.

An FBI investigation continues.

Wall also said he plans to write about how Walker’s appointees were tightly controlled and had to get permission to promote any potential stories to the media, as well as about how the DOJ ``bullied’’ him out of his administrator job so Schimel could give a person of his own choosing the position.

Asked for a response, Walker spokesman Tom Evenson said in an email that Wall’s replacement as DOC secretary, Jon Litscher, is widely respected and Walker is glad to have him in the administration. He did not address Wall’s allegations.

Schimel aide Johnny Koremenos said in an email that Wall hasn’t accepted that he cost himself his job by trying to circumvent the state’s open records law.

Asked for a response to Wall’s allegations that the youth prison investigation was inadequate, Koremenos said in a text message that the agency would not get into a back-and-forth discussion with Wall through the media.

complaint 11/16/17, 12:47PM, Animal control call 11/16/17, 01:24PM, Assist Fire Department 11/16/17, 05:00PM, Car/deer accident 11/16/17, 05:49PM, Vehicle lockout 11/16/17, 11:20PM, 911 hang up Arrests: Levi A. Hanson, 22 of Weyerhaeuser, WI. Operating Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, 2nd

FBI data shows hate crimes appeared to drop in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hate crimes in Wisconsin appeared to decrease for the second straight year in 2016.

The FBI released its 2016 hate crime statistics report Monday.

Wisconsin reported 34 hate crimes last year.

That’s down from 43 in 2015 and 51 in 2014.

The bulk of the crimes in 2016 were motivated by the victim’s race or ethnicity.

The yearly report is the most comprehensive accounting of hate crimes in the U.S. But authorities warn it’s incomplete, partly because it’s based on voluntary reporting by police agencies.

The number of participating agencies also varies from year to year, so simple year-by-year comparisons are cautioned against.

Wisconsin’s 2016 figures were reported by 18 — or roughly 4 percent — of a total of 414 agencies participating in the program statewide.

Wisconsin tribe asks federal officials to probe teen’s death MADISON, Wis. (AP) —A northern Wisconsin tribe wants federal officials to investigate why a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a teenager on the tribe’s reservation.

Ashland County Sheriff’s Deputy Brock Mrdjenovich shot and killed 14-year-old Jason Pero on Nov. 8 on the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s reservation.

The state Department of Justice says Pero lunged at Mrdjenovich with a butcher knife. That agency is still investigating the incident.

WDIO-TV reported Thursday that the Bad River tribal council doesn’t agree with the state’s account and has asked the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to investigate.

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

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105 Years Ago November 14, 1912

afternoon, grinding them to pulp.

It was indeed fortunate that this heavy engine struck the obstruction as it might very easily have derailed a lighter outfit, with a possible injury to the crew and possible deaths had this occurred.

The boys finally confessed their guilt and will be arraigned in juvenile court this week.

George Sheridan of Fonda, Iowa, served a statement of liability upon the City of Amery for $500 damages from breaking a leg while in Amery.

He claims that he suffered the injury as the result of city carelessness. He slipped on a banana peel while running down Keller Ave. trying to catch a train. The matter has been placed before the village attorneys who have not deemed it necessary to take any action at this time.

35 Years Ago November 23, 1982 Bids Open for New Amery Bridge

95 Years Ago November 16, 1922 Given 5 Months on Two Charges F. E. Miller’s trial for having moonshine in his possession was heard last week Wednesday and was found guilty of the charge.

He is now serving a month’s term for allowing gambling in his hotel and Judge Foley merged the sentences, making the total, five months.

Victim of Stabbing Back to Work Al Jarosky who was confined to his home for some Yesterday’s time from his injuries News received in Diane Stangl the Scheer-Jarosky melee two weeks ago, is now able to resume his work at his barber shop.

Pay For Storm Damage Henry Johnson, agent for the Wisconsin Farmers’ Mutual Hail and Cyclone Ins. Co., recently made settlement to 11 of our farmers for losses sustained this fall to crops, principally peas, and has issued checks totaling $1,292.15.

Crop insurance is becoming more popular each year and is considered just as necessary and just as important as insurance to buildings.

Perry Wins Dr. Perry was awarded the verdict in the case of The Farmers & Merchants State Bank vs. Gentz Perry, wherein the bank sued to recover $1000 on a note given by Dr. Perry at the time of the establishment of the Polk County Hospital, and on which the Doctor later refused payment, claiming, we understand, that he was mislead at the time of giving the note.

Freak Hailstones Hailstones are not always round and it is doubtful if they are ever found in a greater variety of shapes than those, which fell in Boston on a Sunday afternoon in June last.

Some were shaped like a flat shell about two inches in diameter. Others were comma-shaped, five-eighths of an inch in length, while some were found shaped like the head of a stone hatchet.

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Shades of Good Ol’ Days Back in 1955 Ralph Thompson was caught in the act of shoeing a horse at his blacksmith shop on Keller Ave. in Amery. Thompson Welding started in the horse and buggy days providing services necessary to a rural community such as repairing wagons and making horseshoes. Ralph started working in the shop in 1919. During a big ice storm the horses slipped so much they couldn’t get home, so Ralph worked long into the night putting on new shoes to give better traction. He set a record, installing 84 horseshoes in that single day.

75 Years Ago November 12, 1942 Gasoline Sign-up Friday Contrary to previously announced plans, gasoline rationing will take place only on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Amery High School.

Motorists registering for basic mileage rations must take along their application forms, listing serial numbers of their tires and their car registration cards.

The form is simple. Most of the information can be obtained from your white registration card. This card must be taken along to the registration place. The most important information needed to fill out the application is the list of serial numbers on every tire, which you, or any relative living in your house owns for that vehicle.

The rationing board chairman urged car owners with more than five tires for each vehicle to dispose of these excess tires at once, since the schoolhouse registrars cannot issue a mileage ration book to any applicant who lists more than five tires. Excess tires can be sold to the government through the local office of the Railway Express Agency.

Only basic ration books will be issued by the schoolhouse registrars. Motorists with car registration cards and properly filled out application forms will be issued “A” books providing for 240 miles of driving a month.

Motorists who fail to dispose at once of any tires they own in excess of the permissible five per car face the inconvenience of a delay in getting their mileage rations. Unless they dispose of those tires before the registration period ends, they will have to wait to see the local rationing board after rationing actually begins.

70 Years Ago November 20, 1947 District Attorney Henry C. Oakey announced this week that an inquest will be held in Amery Thursday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. at the city hall to determine the cause of death of a child found in a Wanderoos house.

The prematurely born child, was found by Harry Olson, carpenter, as he made some repairs to the house. It was wrapped in old shirts, detachable collar style and had been dead a number of years. The discovery was made Sept. 1.

There is some question as to the number of years that the body reposed between the walls. Some authorities say five years and others say longer.

Anyone having information about this matter is asked to contact the district attorney.

The home wherein the body was found has been occupied very recently by the Elton Taylors.

ing an investigation originating in this county with Deputy Carl Burman in charge.

The tip off came through an alert farmer who noted a strange car in that vicinity and had forethought enough to jot down the license number of one of the cars.

All high school age, the youths arrived in two carloads, entered the 12 better-than-average summer homes and decided to spend the night in two of them. They apparently didn’t leave until about 8 a.m.

Only connection with the scene of the vandalism and that particular location is the fact that one youth’s grandparents have a cottage on the lake.

Those ransacked were largely the west side places and included Jack Dineen’s of Amery.

Besides stealing movable, valuable objects, the group smashed furniture, windows, television sets and spent a considerable portion of the night drinking.

No Trapping!

65 Years Ago November 6, 1952 Fire Emergency Now in effect are regulations concerning fire in the woods.

Conservation Warden Bob Ward, who also serves as parttime Ranger, stated this week that no smoking is allowed in the woods and campfires are banned, unless duly authorized by him in this area.

All cars must be equipped with ashtrays and no one may smoke in the woods.

Apprehend Vandals Ransacking Cottages Halloween night found some 12 different summer homes on Blake’s Lake broken into, ransacked and otherwise damaged. On Saturday, 15 teenage youths from Wayzata, Minn., were apprehended by the Minnesota State Crime Bureau for the crimes committed follow-

While this may be just a little late in case you’ve already been arrested for violation of this law, North and South Twin and Pike Lakes are closed to trapping this year.

Previously, these lakes were opened for one season to help reduce the muskrat count, but that is not the case this year.

It is also illegal to shoot game birds around these bodies of water.

November 19, 1952 Teenagers Nabbed For Prank Two teenaged boys, 14 and 16 years old, were apprehended this week by Soo Line detectives at their homes near Clayton for their attempt to create excitement by piling ties on the Soo Line track near Ed Dietrichs last Sunday, October 19.

The Diesel locomotive on the westbound freight crashed into the ties about 5:10 Sunday

Low bid on construction of a 129-foot triple-span bridge over the Apple River in Amery apparently came in below estimates.

State Department of Transportation officials opened bids Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Madison for 48 projects with bids totaling $21.6 million.

Tri-State Construction Co., Nelson, bid $205,530.65 for the Central Ave. bridge over the Apple River. About 80 percent of the project will be paid by state and federal funds.

City officials had been advised that the cost would be about $238,000.

Construction could begin this year with completion expected late next summer.

Hikers Lost in Swamp Three hikers stranded overnight in Johnstown rice beds were rescued when a fourth hiker swam across a bog for help last weekend.

Richard Sasek, 33, Franklin, swam to the Fred Jepsen residence east of where the hikers were stranded and led deputies to the three other men Saturday, Nov. 20.

Sasek and companions James B. Santilli, 30 Milwaukee; Roger Johnson, 32, Oak Creek, and Ronald Sasak, 30, Milwaukee, became lost while hiking the evening before.

They had entered the woods about 1 p.m. Friday, from a public landing at CTH G in Johnstown.

At 10:16 a.m., two county deputies, Sasek, and Dale Jepsen used ropes to skid a canoe through the rice beds and across to the east side of the creek, where they picked up the stranded hikers.

New Richmond Man Hit by Bullet An accidental shooting in Sterling Township injured a New Richmond man Saturday, Nov. 21.

Greg O. Kipp, 34, was injured in the right leg calf when accidentally shot by Jeff L. Kammerud, 24 Osceola. According to the Polk Co. Sheriff’s Department, Kammerud was shooting at a pop can when the accident occurred.

Now Playing!

“Barbarosa,” starring Willie Nelson and Gary Bussey, will be featured at the Amery Theatre.

It’s a story about an outlaw, an outcast and a legend that was bigger than both of them.

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

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

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

Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m.

Sunday Night Live.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Nov. 22: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Worship.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Backpacking CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years.

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 22: 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve service at Our Savior’s.

Friday, Nov. 24: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders Sunday, Nov. 26: 10 a.m. Worship/Hanging of the Greens; 11:15 a.m. Lefse making; 11:15 a.m. Missions & Social Concerns meeting; 11:15 a.m. Congregational Giving meeting.

Monday, Nov. 27: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 22: 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving service at Our Savior’s Lutheran.

Friday, Nov. 24: 7 p.m. Nici Peper concert at Amery Classic Theatre.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 8 a.m. Worship at Deronda.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 5-7 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Sunday school has changed to J.A.M. (Jesus & Me) Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Teach Us How to Pray

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“Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

—Luke 11:1 NIV

t is noteworthy that the disciples requested of Jesus that He teach them how to pray.

These were religious men who had been following Jesus for quite some time. How could it be that they did not know how to pray? Don’t we all pray, almost instinctively, every time we have some crisis or serious felt need? Prayer is virtually universal. Every culture has its forms of prayer, and almost everyone instinctively says something like “Dear God, help me through this” in times of crisis. There is also the nearuniversal clasping of hands in prayer and the exclamations of “Oh my God” when we see something horrific or are in crisis. Even many of our everyday expressions contain a simple prayer. “Goodbye” is etymologically connected to the expression “God be with you,” just as “adios” in Spanish literally means “to God.” Many of us also utter prayers spontaneously in times of joy or wonder, thanking God or praising Him for a beautiful sunset or a blessed turn of events. “Alleluia” is one such expression.

And sometimes there are cross-cultural borrowings of prayer without us knowing it; the Spanish word “ojala,” which means “hopefully” is derived from the Arabic meaning “may God will it.” Which brings us back to the disciples’ request. In answering their request, Jesus gave them the Lord’s prayer, which tells us, among other things, to pray that God’s will be done.

How do you pray? – Christopher Simon

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 22: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Worship service at Our Savior’s.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m Sunday school, Choir.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 11 a.m.

Pastor Tim at Evergreen.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 22: No Confirmation; 6 p.m. Mass Choir practice; 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Eve service at United Covenant church.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; No Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl meeting.

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 22: 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 7 p.m. Thanksgiving service at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Friday, Nov. 24: 7 p.m. Nici Peper concert at Amery Classic Theatre.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 9:30 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 5-7 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda.

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.

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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. 22: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer; 7 pm. Community Thanksgiving service at Our Savior’s.

Saturday, Nov. 25: 7 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 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. 22: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving service at Our Savior’s.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Nov. 22: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass, Staff meeting 10:30 a.m.; Office closed Nov. 23 & 24.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Worship with Holy Communion; No Bible Study.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 23: 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving worship with Holy Communion.

Sunday, Nov. 26: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 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;

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Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 22: 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving service at Our Savior’s Lutheran.

Friday, Nov. 24: 7 p.m. Nici Peper concert at Amery Classic Theatre Sunday, Nov. 26: 11 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 5-7 p.m. Gather Meal at Deronda.

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. 22: 7 p.m Community Thanksgiving service at UCC. Sunday, Nov. 26: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team practice; 10 a.m. Worship Service; Choir practice.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m.

Ridgeview Small Group.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 22: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 9 a.m.

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

Sunday, Nov. 26: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark, Club 7/8; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

OBITUARIES

Ruth (Buhr) Storrs Sept. 14, 1918-Nov 2, 2017 Feisty, Fierce, Friendly, Flirtatious and Fun...and not a little bit stubborn, Ruth Storrs died peacefully at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI with her nieces Lisa (Buhr) Loughlin, Mary Kay (Merth) Buhr, Nephew Gary Buhr and his faithful dog Beamer at her side.

Ruth was preceded in death by her father, Anton M. Buhr, mother Mary (Klinkhammer) Buhr, husband, Cecil Wright and beloved son David, husband, Richard Storrs and Buhr brothers, Nick, Joe, Ralph, Tony, Jim and Nestor; sisters, Alice (Bill Barthman) Eleanor (Rueben Paulson), Mary Ann, and her dog Moe. Survived by her sister, Geneva (Lee ) Gasper, sister-in-law, Dorothy Breeden

(Tony) Buhr, grand daughters, Amy Wright, Sherie Garver, and great granddaughters, Sidney, Riley and Kenzie; daughter-in-law Margaret (Paul) Wilhour and countless nephews, nieces and friends.

Although she spent most of her adult life in California, Ruth truly enjoyed her relationships developed in Evergreen Village and Golden Age Manor who became her second family. She was very social and spread good humored cheer among all the residents as she zipped along the corridors greeting people, making them laugh and dispensing hugs.

A special thanks to all at Golden Age who cared for Ruth during this time, especially her good friend and care giver, Joanie and Orvin Lien who read the Clear Lake Chronicle to her when her eye sight began to fail.

Arrangements for a Celebration of Life and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Amery are pending availability of immediate family members in AZ. Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson- White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

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Elaine Small Elaine Small, 89, of Story, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Sheridan Manor in Sheridan, Wyoming. Elaine Margaret Mattson was born March 13, 1928 in Bruce Crossing, Michigan to parents Albert and Sophia (Niskanen) Mattson.

Elaine graduated from Ewen High School in Ewen, Michigan in 1946. She married Clement Robert Small on June 30, 1951. They made their home in Libertyville, Illinois and raised two children, Steven and Sally. The family moved to Livonia, Michigan in 1969 when Clement accepted a job transfer and resided there until he retired in 1986. They returned to Elaine’s hometown of Bruce Crossing purchasing and renovating Elaine’s childhood home. The couple moved to Clear Lake, Wisconsin in 1999 to be closer to Sally and their two grandchildren. After Clement passed away in 2006, Elaine moved to Story, WY. in 2007 to live with her son, Steven.

Elaine was a member of the Grace Chapel Church in Story, the Story Woman's Club, and a lifetime member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed painting, sewing, baking,

playing cards, pet sitting, and spending time with friends and family. Earlier in her life, she enjoyed being a Cub Scout Den Mother, PTA member, and Women’s Fellowship groups. She especially enjoyed reading and appreciated the services of the Story Library. She also enjoyed her friendship with the Story “Senior Lunch Crew”. All who knew her will remember her outgoing personality, knowing smile, quick wit and the pride and determination (SISU) of her Finnish heritage.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Lyla Kamariainen, and brothers Leo, Harry, Lawrence, and Reino. She is survived by her son, Steve Small of Story, WY, daughter, Sally (Earl) Langlois of Clayton, WI, grandchildren, Patrick Langlois and Nyssa Langlois, sisters-in-law Marilyn (Leo) Mattson, Rose (Harry) Mattson, Sandy (Reino) Mattson, and numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

A family graveside remembrance service will be held in 2018 followed by internment in Hillside Cemetery in Bruce Crossing, MI. next to her husband.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations can be made in memory of Elaine to Grace Chapel in Story WY, The Story Woman’s Club, The Story Library, or The Hub on Smith (former Sheridan Senior Center) in Sheridan, WY. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com.

Kane Funeral Home, 689 Meridian St., Sheridan, WY 82801 has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Grace I. Strodthoff

Fay “Pete” Petersen

Dorothy A. Johnson

Grace Irene (Bilyeu) Strodthoff, 83 years old, left this world to be with the Lord on 11/12/17. She was born 11/19/33 to Margaret (Wheelock) and Raymond Bilyeu at their farm home near Birchdale , MN. She was second oldest of seven siblings.

Grace resided in West Allis, WI until she moved to Wausau, WI in 1968.

She worked for Wausau Insurance Company (Employers Insurance) for 27 years, proudly working through those years from a secretarial position to a senior underwriter. In her retirement she loved to travel seeing sites in Australia, Russia, Ireland and Austria to name a few.

She was an avid reader and belonged to many book clubs. She enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge and sheephead. She loved gardening and photography. Grace loved the outdoors in any season whether it be golfing, cross country skiing or just walking. She also belonged to the curling club.

Her faith was important to her. She has belonged to Wesley United Methodist church since 1968 and encouraged her children and grandchildren in their faith journeys. She served there in many capacities, on boards and committees, her favorite being the Angel Tree project.

Grace's legacy is her love of family. She especially enjoyed a full house with boisterous children and people having fun. She was a loving single mother and raised three successful children. She deeply loved her grandchildren taking them each on special trips as they grew. She was enamored by her eight great grandchildren...all boys!

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Bilyeu, sister June Chenoweth and her grandson Noah.

She leaves behind with loving memories sisters Lois Dobbins and Barbara Gutterud, brothers Doug Bilyeu and Arnie Bilyeu, children Debra and Mark Strodthoff Kopp, George and Terry Strodthoff, Lee and Lori Strodthoff, her 10 grandchildren and the eight great-grandchildren (soon to be nine).

A celebration of life will take place on what would have been her 84th birthday: Sunday November 19th, 2017 at 1:00 in the afternoon at Wesley United Methodist Church in Wausau, WI. Interment will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Rest Lawn Cemetery in Wausau, Wisconsin. A visitation will be held from 10:30- 11:30 AM at the cemetery inside the chapel.

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

Fay “Pete” Petersen, age 82 of Baldwin, WI, formerly of Clear Lake, died on Sunday November 5, 2017 at the Baldwin Care Center in Baldwin, WI. Fay Payne “Pete” Petersen was born on April 21, 1935 in Hayward, MN, the son of Charles and Florence (Payne) Petersen. He grew up at the Cozy Nest Resort on Long Lake near Sarona, WI before moving with his family to Amery, WI. Pete then moved to Clayton, WI and graduated from Clayton High School.

He joined the US Marine Corps in 1956, serving as a radio technician and was honorably discharged in 1958.

Pete was married to Kathryn Lillie on June 27, 1962 in Waukegan, Ill and together raised 5 children, Darrell, Kay, Kimberly, and Dawn, and step daughter, Debra.

Over the years, Pete and Kathryn made their home in Milwaukee, WI, Stillwater, Fairmont, and Lakeville, MN, with several years in Mitchell, SD, Barron, Hillsdale, Shell Lake, Turtle Lake, and Clear Lake, WI. During this time he worked various jobs as an engineer in the field of plastics, setting up a company called Thermoset Plastics in Mitchell, SD and later working with Hartzell’s in Turtle Lake.

In addition to his work in plastics, Pete also enjoyed buying out storage sheds and having large Flea Markets in St. Croix Falls and Shell Lake. He was a youth leader at the gun club in Mitchell, SD, a Boy Scout leader, a member of the Lions Club, and drove school bus and served on the volunteer Fire Department in Turtle Lake, WI. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR and raced stock cars on the dirt tracks around Western WI. Pete was also an avid Green Bay Packer fan, was a “Professional” Wii Bowler and loved his little dog companion Lilli.

After Kathryn’s death in 2013, Pete moved to Baldwin, WI. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.

Pete is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; parents, Charles and Florence Petersen; brother, Myrl Petersen, and sister, Phyllis Hanson.

Survived by daughters and son, Darrell Petersen of Turtle Lake, Kay (Pat) White of Fridley, MN, Kimberly (Brian) Harstad of New Richmond and Dawn (Kevin) Dix of Hammond; step daughter, Debra (Joe) Appel of Luck; grandchidren, Kate & Chance, Nicole & Corey, Kellen & Brianna, Ian & Taylor, Jeremy, Jeffrey and Paul; great grandchildren, Paige, Brooklyn & Morgan, Haley & Maya, and Ayden & Xavior; his dog, Lilli; many relatives, family and friends.

Funeral Service was on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the United Covenant Church, Clear Lake, with Pastor Dan Pearson officiating. Music was by Margaret Peterson.

Casketbearers were Dave Frisby, Bob Hanson, Jim Hanson, Rich Hanson, Tyler Hutchins, and Dan Pearson. Military Honors was by the All Clear Lake Area Veterans Honor Guard with interment in the Clear Lake Cemetery.

Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake handled the arrangements www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Dorothy Ann Johnson of Frederic died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake.

She was born September 11, 1925 in Clayton, WI to Andrew and Hilda (Schunk) Ruff. She attended Clayton High School, then traveled with her sister Lorraine to Minneapolis and found office work downtown.

She met a young man at a dance hall in Siren and after a brief courtship she married Frank O. Johnson on Oct. 19, 1944.

They started a farm and a family, and in 1954, with the family nearly complete, they expanded their farm, which she continued managing until now.

Dorothy was an excellent baker, cook and homemaker, and loved to garden and can vegetables. She and Frank were avid dancers and were willing to drive over 100 miles to see their favorite bands. One of Dorothy's great joy's was shopping for new clothes and shoes.

Frank preceded her in death on December 23, 1996.

She was married in Centuria, WI on June 6, 1998 to Joe Claude, who she also met at a dance, and they continued dancing until her health prevented her to do so.

She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Claude of Frederic; sons, Dan (Carol) Johnson of Rice Lake, Terry (Sandi) Johnson of Shell Lake, Lee (Kandy) Johnson of Deerwood, MN; grandchildren: Eric (Kay) Johnson of Reedsburg, Angie (Ed) Snyder of Clayton, Lezli Johnson of Lake Worth, FL, Amanda Johnson of Orlando, FL and Jesper Johnson of Minneapolis, MN; great grandchildren: Christopher, Thomas, Jacob and Gavin; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Ruff and Della Ruff; brother-in-law, Ron Riis; many cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is also survived by Joe's family; children: Cindy (Robert) Eidahl, Jolene (Alan) Mousel, Dianne Larson, Carol Claude, Larry (Susan) Claude and John (Laura) Claude; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by brothers: George (Dorothy), Jack (Nellie), Robert Ruff; sister, Lorraine Riis (Herman Stafne); brothers-in-law, Donald (Carol) and LeRoy (Mary Jane) Johnson; sister-in-law, Kathleen (Bernie) Simonsen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Centuria, with Pastor Freddie Kirk officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Lorain Cemetery. Visitation will be for 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

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Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Wisconsin MADISON, Wis.— As you pass the turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberries to friends and family this Thanksgiving Day, you can thank many Wisconsin residents, UW–Madison alumni, and UW researchers for making this meal so special. Many are featured in Thank You, 72, which salutes outstanding Badgers from every one of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. See all of their stories at allwaysforward.org/wi/.

Mr. Turkey Spooner, Wisconsin, native Wallace Jerome loved to watch turkey eggs hatch. Between his 14th birthday and the time he completed high school in 1928, he had hatched a flock of 200 birds. Jerome came to Madison to take the UW’s Farm and Industry Short Course, and after completing it in 1928, he became an egg inspector for the state’s Department of Agriculture. He returned to college in the late 1930s and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in poultry husbandry in 1941. At the height of the Great Depression, Jerome purchased an abandoned pea cannery in Barron, Wisconsin, and turned it into a processing plant for turkey meat. After improving turkey-farming systems to handle large numbers of birds, he launched Jerome Foods, which later became the Turkey Store and ultimately merged with Hormel Foods to become today’s Jennie-O Turkey Store.

Jerome not only put Thanksgiving turkeys on the table across the country, but he also created innovations such as GobbleStix, steaks, tenderloins, sausages, burgers, and ham — all made of turkey. Learn more about Wallace Jerome here.

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Wallace Jerome purchased an abandoned pea cannery in Barron, Wisconsin and turned it into a processing plant for turkey meat.

After revolutionizing the handling of large quantities of turkeys, he launched Jerome Foods, which later became the Turkey Store and ultimately merged with Hormel Foods to become today’s Jennie-O Turkey Store.

(Photo courtesy Jerome Family Archives, Mary Ella Jerome. Jerome, aged 23, is pictured with his Grand Champion Bronze Tom Turkey which he showed at the All American Turkey Show at Grand Forks, ND in 1933).

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Brent McCown — a UW–Madison horticulture professor emeritus who earned a bachelor’s degree in 1965, a master’s in 1967, and a PhD in 1969, all on the Madison campus — made sure that Wisconsin has plenty of berries to harvest each year. He helped to create 3,000 strains of cranberries, culminating in the Sundance and HyRed cultivars.

HyRed generated special buzz when it was introduced in 2004 because of its ability to reach its full red color — a

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One of the most knowledgeable cranberry growers in Wisconsin is Rocky Biegel of Dempze Cranberry Company. He clearly sees the importance of the cranberry to central Wisconsin: “Cranberries are vitally important to our community,” says Biegel. “The industry is a driver in terms of money and jobs.” Biegel, the father of former Badger and now Packer linebacker Vince Biegel, gets information and advice from UW–Madison and UW– Extension staff on ways to improve productivity and minimize the use of chemicals that could harm the environment. “The university has always been there for us and keeps us on the cutting edge. Working with the UW has been an absolute treat.” Learn more about Rocky Biegel here.

improve these vegetables’ health value, color, flavor, and shape.

As for the all-important potato — the one we love to mash and pour gravy over — Wisconsin consistently ranks third in the country in production, just behind Idaho and Washington. Potatoes are susceptible to pests and disease, including late blight — the fungal disease that caused Ireland’s potato famine in the mid-1800s. UW–Madison researchers, including horticulture professor Jiming Jiang, have spent decades looking for ways to produce a hardier potato. Jiang and fellow researcher John Helgeson successfully crossed resistant potato plants with popular commercial varieties that possessed a resistance gene to late blight.

One more spud saga: If you’ve even driven down Interstate 39 between Stevens Point and Wausau, you’ve passed the UW–Madison Hancock Agricultural Research Station. There horticulturists are piling up potato samples to see how well they last in storage. By monitoring sugar levels and trying test batches of potato chips, researchers are determining the best methods to preserve potatoes, keeping them unsprouted. For more on that, click here.

Wisconsin Sides Bet you didn’t know that the Badger State is among the nation’s leaders in the production of potatoes and vegetables. It ranks first in the U.S. for producing green beans, second in the nation for green peas, third for sweet corn, and fifth for carrots. At the Goldman Lab, located at UW–Madison’s Department of Horticulture, researchers are focused on the breeding and genetics of cross-pollinating vegetables that include carrots, onions, and table beets. In the past 68 years, the lab has released numerous varieties that are now cultivated throughout the world to

Don’t Forget the Pie Although apple and pumpkin rule the Thanksgiving dessert rankings, many folks like the sweet taste of chocolate at the end of this massive meal. This means that Fudge-Bottom Pie is still a culinary favorite at UW–Madison. First shared with the campus community in the 1940s by Memorial Union chef Lewis Marston,this rich, chocolate dessert is still available at the Union. But don’t expect to be able to replicate it exactly at home: it’s made from a secret receipe!

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 17 PR 69 In the Matter of the Estate of Marilyn J. Engstrand PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 17, 1941 and date of death October 26, 2017, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 592 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 26, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar November 9, 2017 Leonard W. Engstrand 650 Grant Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5)

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In Loving Memory Ashley Nicole Severson 11-27-90 — 3-1-07

A special thank you to all my family and friends who helped me celebrate my 90th birthday!

Love to all, Erma Johnson

On your 27th birthday anniversary Ashley, we remember you with Love and Fond memories of the special times we spent together.

You are so missed and Forever in our Hearts.”

Love Always, Your Family

Democratic candidates running for Wisconsin governor MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Numerous Democrats are considering running for governor in 2018. This is where they stand.

Major announced candidates: State Superintendent Tony Evers; state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, of Alma; state Rep. Dana Wachs, of Eau Claire; former Democratic Party Chairman Matt Flynn; Milwaukee businessman Andy Gronik; political activist Mike McCabe; and firefighter union leader Mahlon Mitchell.

Other announced candidates: political newcomer and recent Stanford University graduate Bob Harlow; disability rights advocate Jeff Rumbaugh; salon owner Michele Doolan; Dave Heaster, an information-technology worker who ran unsuccessfully for Congress against U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner in 2012; and political newcomer Andrew Lust, whose GoFundMe page has a $30

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 #171033.

The Public Auction will begin on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 10:01am CDT and end on Monday, December 4, 2017, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

VACANT LOTS FOR SALE: ST. CROIX FALLS & TURTLE LAKE DEVELOPMENTS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Polk County Board of Health and Human Services Member Needed

The Polk County Board of Health & Human Services has a vacancy. Statute requires this board member to have either been a customer of Polk County Community Services or have a family member who has received services. Interested persons should complete an application form found at: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/vertical/sites/%7BA1D2EAAA7A29-46D6-BF1A-12B71F23A6E1%7D/uploads/BoardCommisionCommittee_App_distributed.pdf Completed forms should be returned by November 20th to: Gretchen Sampson, Community Services Division Director, 100 Polk County Plaza, Ste. 50, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, or emailed to: gretchens@co.polk.wi.us For more information call 715-485-8506.

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

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

Dated November 8, 2017. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

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Registered candidates exploring a bid: Sheboygan businessman Kurt Kober; former state Rep. Brett Hulsey, of Madison; Jared Landry, a private investigator from La Farge who ran for state Senate in 2016 but lost in the primary to Democratic Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling; and Ramona Whiteaker, a photographer from Stoughton.

Those who have said they are thinking about running, but have not registered or declared: Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and former state Rep. Kelda Roys, of Madison.

Those who are mentioned as possible candidates, but haven’t said what their intentions are: Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ and Dan Speckhard, the former U.S. ambassador to Greece and Belarus and current president and CEO of Lutheran World Relief

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DOT urges caution during Thanksgiving travel Although most major highway construction work has concluded for the year, motorists traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday period may still encounter ongoing road work along with the potential for heavy traffic in key travel corridors.

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) expect peak travel periods to occur between noon and 8 p.m. on Fri-

of every driver to watch their speed and following distance, always drive sober and alert, and ensure everyone is buckled up.”

Before taking to the highways, motorists can get updated information on work zones and incidents by dialing 511 or visiting 511wi.gov.

Statewide travel information also is now available via Twitter at Wisconsin511@511WI.

day, November 17 and on Sunday, November 26.

“Traffic crashes tend to peak over the next couple months due to several factors including an abundance of holiday travelers and hunters, the potential for rapidly changing weather, decreasing daylight, and increasing deer activity,” said David Pabst, director of WisDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety.

“It’s the responsibility

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR CITY OF AMERY, WISCONSIN 2018 BUDGET

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY WI April 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election will be held in the City of Amery, on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for Mayor and Alderperson begins on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The term for Mayor is two years and the term for Alderperson is for four years.

Office

Incumbent

Mayor Alderperson, At Large Alderperson I, Wards I & II Alderperson II, Wards III, IV & V

Kay Erickson Sharon Paulson Rick Davis Julie Riemenschneider

Information concerning aldermanic district boundaries may be obtained from the City Clerk, Frances Duncanson at 118 Center St. W, Amery, WI. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1st, 2017 and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 2nd, 2018 in the office of the City Clerk.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20th, 2018.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on November 29, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at Frances Duncanson, Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West, the City Council will hold City Clerk-Treasurer NOTICE BUDGETbudget HEARING for FOR 2018.

CITY OF AMERY, WISCONSIN is a summary a public hearing on OF thePUBLIC proposed The following 2018 BUDGET of theISproposed 2018 budget. account of the proposed budget may NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN, that on November A 29, detailed 2017 at 5:00 PM at Amery City Hall located at 118 Center Street West, the Council will hold public hearing on the proposed budget for 2018. The following is a summary of the proposed 2018 budget. beCity inspected at aAmery City Hall.

A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at Amery City Hall.

GENERAL FUND

Proposed 2018 Budget

2017 Budget

Expenditures and Other Uses: General Government Public Safety Public Works Health and Human Services Culture, Recreation and Education Conservation and Development Rainy Day Fund Debt Service Total Expenditures Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Taxes Special Assessments Intergovernmental Intergovernmental Charges for Services Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Public Charges for Services Other Revenues Total Revenues

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

614,670 1,046,867 714,808 223 85,560 8,350 138,398 469,805 $3,078,681

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

638,431 1,091,647 699,023 375 196,440 12,250 95,000 320,080 $3,053,246

$

1,483,992 $ 175,856 2,531 849,873 235,700 53,930 54,400 71,555 150,844 $3,078,681

1,463,595 176,050 3,442 876,011 197,000 49,600 55,800 74,925 156,823 $3,053,246

Percentage Change

-0.826%

-1.37%

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Done under my hand in the City of Amery, on this the 13th day of November, 2017.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON 2018 BUDGET

OF given PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE December VILLAGE OF C5,LAYTON Notice isNOTICE hereby that on Tuesday, 2017 at 7:00 2018 BUDGETlocated at 133 Clayton Ave. p.m. at the Village Municipal Building East, the Clayton Village Board will conduct a Public Hearing on the ereby given on Tuessday, December 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. budget at the Village proposedNoUce 2018is hbudget.

Athat detailed account of0the proposed is at 133 Clayton AClerk-Treasurer, ve. East, the Clayton Village Board wat ill c111 onduct availableMunicipal at theBuilding officelocated of the Village located Public West, Hearing oor n the 2018 budget.

A detailed account of the proposed budget Claytona Ave. byproposed contacting the clerk at 715-948-2460. is available at the office of the Village Clerk-­‐Treasurer, located at 111 Clayton Ave. West, or by contacUng the clerk at 715-­‐948-­‐2460.

GENERAL FUND:

2017 BUDGET

2018 PROPOSED

% CHANGE

-0.826%

REVENUES All Governmental General Fund Library Capital Projects Fund Total

Property Tax Contribution $ 1,463,595 187,540 178,352 $1,829,487

Frances Duncanson City Clerk-Treasurer

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION School District of Amery April 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Amery, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board member is three years beginning on Monday, April 23, 2018.

Office

Incumbent32

Term

Position at Large

Lynn Blomstrand

Three Year

Position at Large

Darren Van Blaricom

Three Year

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in the District Office, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue S., Amery, Wisconsin. The Campaign Registration Statement and Declaration of Candidacy may be mailed to the address noted above, or filed personally with the School District Clerk, Dale Johnson, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office.

Done in the City of Amery On November 6, 2017.

DALE JOHNSON District Clerk, School District of Amery

GENERAL PROPERTY TAX TAXES SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE LICENSES & PERMITS FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIES PUBLIC CHARGES FOR SERVICES INTERGOVERNMENTAL CHARGES MISC REVENUE OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

GRAND TOTAL REVENUES

159,075.00

170,228.00

50,967.00 48,585.00

157,064.73

4,045.00 2,550.00 28,519.13 59,308.34 5,350.65

7.01%

162,997.00

3,770.00 2,550.00 27,500.00

64,039.00

2,550.00

466,879.85

482,219.00

3.29%

84,465.96 202,297.31

96,356.10 2,286.45 15,432.25 4,999.00 5,545.00 55,497.78 466,879.85

3.29%

EXPENDITURES: TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLIC WORKS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES CULTURE, RECREATION, & EDUCATION CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY DEBT SERVICE & OTHER FINANCING

GRAND TOTAL EXPEDITURES

81,181.00

203,493.00

99,262.00

2,430.00 17,855.00

4,999.00 -­‐ 72,999.00

482,219.00

David Fall Village Clerk-­‐Treasurer

NOTICE OF OF SPECIAL VILLAGE MEETING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON NOTICE SPECIAL VILLAGE MEETING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON NoUce is hereby given that on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017, immediately following the

the Public Budget earing, which bDecember egins at 7:00 PM at the Village immeMunicipal Notice iscompleUon herebyof given that onHTuesday, 5th, 2017, located 33 Clayton Avenue ast, aPublic Special Board MeeUng of the electors will be diately Building, following theat 1completion of Ethe Budget Hearing, which called pursuant to Sat ec. the 61.32 Village of WI Statutes by the Village Board for tlocated he following begins at 7:00 p.m.

Municipal Building, atpurposes: 133 Clayton Avenue East, a Special Board Meeting of the electors will be 1) Consider to ResoluUon 2017-­‐02 tof o formally "Adopt the by 2018 General Budget and Tax Lfor evy" called pursuant Sec. 61.32 WI Statutes the Village Board the following purposes: POSTED: 11/20/17

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

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Clayton dominates All-Conference Volleyball Squad The State Champion Clayton Bears volleyball squad had four of the eight members on the Central Lakeland Conference First Team All-Conference Volleyball team.

Junior Selena Levendoski was named Lakeland Central Volleyball Player of the Year and was named to the First Team All-Conference. Teammates and fellow juniors Alison Leslie, Marissa Gilbertson and Jaedyn Bussewitz were all named to the first team.

Clear Lake sophomores Maggie Rosen and Rayne Vangness were also named to the first team.

Seniors Maddy Otto of Cameron

and Makayla Fagerlin of Turtle Lake complete the first team.

Clayton and Clear Lake each had two members on the second team. For Clayton, juniors Kiana Fall and Kailey Ketz were named to the second team. Clear Lake

sophomores Madison Zimmer and Julianna Rosen were named to the second team.

Brittny Saffert and Jamey Crotteau of Cameron, Jody Bates of Prairie Farm and Anna Mikula od Shell Lake round out the second team.

Receiving Honorable Mention honors were: Kacy Coleman, Athena Hiemstra and Collen Stanley of Turtle Lake; Lexi Kringle and Taylar Jencks from Cameron; Cassie Skattebo and Grace Anderson from Shell Lake and Cassidy Coons of Northwood.

This week’s sports Amery Boys Basketball 11-28 @ Grantsburg

Amery Girls Basketball 11-21 @ Glenwood City 11-28 vs. Rice Lake

Amery Hockey 11-24 vs. Menominee 11-25 vs. Highland Park 11-28 vs. Spooner @ Cumberland

Clayton Boys Basketball 11-28 @ Elmwood

Clayton Girls Basketball 11-21 vs. Frederic 11-28 @ Elmwood

Clear Lake Girls Basketball 11-21 @ Spring Valley 11-28 @ Boyceville

More deer, younger hunters expected for Wisconsin gun season

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — It’s that time of year again in Wisconsin, when the leaves fall, the snow flies and the crack of rifles echo across the countryside as the state’s traditional gun deer season begins. Hunters will see some new wrinkles when the season opens Saturday morning, including an end to the state’s minimum hunting age, relaxed tag requirements and maybe even more deer in the woods.

Here’s a look at Wisconsin’s gun season:

HOW LONG DOES THE SEASON LAST? Nine days. It began Saturday and runs through Sunday, Nov. 26.

CHILDREN AND GUNS Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill on Saturday, Nov. 12, that eliminates Wisconsin’s minimum hunting age. Until now, a state resident had to be 12 years old to purchase a hunting license or hunt with a gun. Children as young as 10 could participate in the mentored hunt program. The bill allows anyone of any age to participate in a mentored hunt and the mentor and student to each carry their own weapon.

The law went into effect on

Monday. It’s not clear how many children under 10 may head into the woods. The Department of Natural Resources had sold 14,261 mentored hunt licenses as of Wednesday. That includes 493 licenses purchased since Monday.

The agency had sold 14,326 mentored hunt licenses by the same point last year.

NO MORE TAGS? Hunters will no longer have to attach carcass tags to their kills.

They will still need to carry their tags and hunting license with them as proof of authorization to hunt and what zone can be hunted.

The tags also contain information for registering kills online or by phone.

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE The DNR is again asking hunters to voluntarily submit the heads and necks of their kills for testing.

Hunters can turn the heads in at various sampling stations at bars, restaurants and unmanned kiosks around the state.

WHAT’S THE HARVEST OUTLOOK? Hunter participation was down about 2 percent in 2016 as compared with 2015. Hunters killed 6 percent fewer deer last year than the year before.

DNR officials anticipate hunters will take more deer this season

than last. They say Wisconsin’s herd appears to be growing after three straight mild winters. The buck kill in the northern forest management zone was up 30 percent during the 2016 nine-day season. In another sign the herd is growing, four counties — Ashland, Iron, Vilas and a portion of Eau Claire — will be buck-only this year, down from 10 counties last year. The DNR is offering no less than five antlerless tags to Door County hunters to reduce deer density in that area.

As of Wednesday, the DNR had sold 637,527 hunting licenses that allow gun deer hunting. That’s down from 650,966 from the same point last year, although large numbers of hunters typically purchase their licenses the night before opening day.

Final football contest winner Congratulations to Keith Luehman of Amery, winner of the final week of the Amery Free Press’ football contest.

Luehman had eight correct and the Ravens by three points.

Others with eight correct were: Paul Baardseth, who had the Packers by 3 and Bryan Rubendall, who had the Packers by 4.

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Clear Lake has 19 players on All-Conference teams The South Lakeland Conference has announced their All-Conference squads for football and Clear Lake, the conference champion, has 10 players on the offensive and 9 players on the defensive teams.

Offense

Named to the First Team are senior quarterback Calvin Rosen, senior tight end/fullback Gabe Colbeth and senior offensive linemen Hunter Levy and Noah Wieczorek.

Junior running back Nick Sempf, senior offensive lineman Jared Fritz and junior offensive lineman Joe Espeseth were named to the Second Team.

Receiving honorable mention were sophomore outside linebacker Ian Ruble, junior tight end Marshall Cain and junior offensive lineman Korey Catts.

Defense Named to the First Team are senior defensive back Calvin Rosen, senior inside linebacker Hunter Levy, senior defensive lineman Noah Wieczorek and junior defensive lineman Joe Espeseth.

Senior defensive back Daymond Bad Horse, senior defensive end Conner Schramski and senior defensive lineman Jared Fritz were named to the Second Team.

Turtle Lake The Lakers have nine players named to the All-Conference teams, five on offense and four on defense.

Offense

Senior quarterback Jonah Kahl, senior wide receivers Caden Torgerson and Carson Schneider and junior offensive lineman Jake Mrdutt were named to the First Team.

Sophomore specialist Lucas Torgerson was named to the Second Team.

Defense Named to the First Team are junior inside linebacker Caleb Heffnerand junior defensive lineman Jake Mrdutt.

Sophomore inside linebacker Trent Keppen was named to the Second Team.

Sophomore defensive lineman Cody Hassel received honorable mention.

Clayton has four on All-Conference teams Clayton placed four players on the Large Lakeland Conference 8 player All-Conference teams – two on offense and two on defense.

Offense

Junior utility player Thomas Hoffman was named to the Second Team. Senior Andrew Schradle received honorable mention.

Defense

Senior linebacker Trevor Sanford was named to the Second Team. Senior Chris Moskal received honorable mention.

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Polk County spending steady, tax rates down in 2018

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Polk County’s levy is set to rise by about $243,000 — or 1.1 percent — in 2018. Total spending has fallen since 2013.

With spending steady for county-level services and home values slowly rising, Polk County residents will see tax rates decline for the fourth year in a row under the 2018 budget, which was adopted by the county board last week.

Excluding library funding and bridge aid, the county tax rate will drop from $5.125 per $1,000 in property value to $4.99.

Put in relative terms, in 2017 the county’s taxes on a $200,000 house would have been about $1,025. If the value of that hypothetical home didn’t change, the taxes in 2018 would be $999, about $26 less. If the value of that home increased by 3.89 percent, taxes would be roughly $1,037 in 2018.

Total Levy The county’s total levy — $21,854,324 for 2018 — has not changed much since 2011, according to data presented by County Administrator Dana Frey.

Adjusted for inflation, the levy will be 8 percent less in 2018 than it was in 2010.

Compared to other Wisconsin counties, Polk has increased property taxes very little from 2011 to 2017. With an overall increase of 0.55 percent, Polk ranks 65th among the state’s 72 counties.

2018 Budget

In 2018, expenditures are expected to increase $300,000 — from $53.1 million in 2017 to $53.4 million. That’s 7 percent less than the county spent in 2008, without adjusting for inflation, according to Administrator Frey.

The county typically spends more than half its budget on personnel, from sheriff’s deputies to the crew that plows and maintains the roads. This year personnel accounts for 55 percent of spending, down from 58 percent last year.

The 2018 budget also includes replacements to infrastructure and equipment, including $200,000 to replace the jail control system, $160,000 to replace IT switches and increase bandwidth,

$254,000 to replace a boiler at Golden Age Manor retirement home, and $910,000 for equipment and furniture in the new highway department building.

The budget is slightly off balance due to the $910,000 drawn from the highway fund balance to pay for the equipment and furniture, according to Administrator Frey. Total expenditures are $54,316,050 and revenues are expected to be $53,370,085.

Board Member Compensation The board capped future compensation for board members, effective in the 2018 term. The cap limits per-diem compensation to 62 meetings per year ($100 per meeting), plus mileage and 12 hotel stays. The annual meeting of the Wisconsin Counties Association is exempt from the new limit.

The cap is meant in part to encourage the equal spread of committee appointments among board members, according to Supervisor Chris Nelson, who argued for the limit.

The cap was somewhat controversial among board members, passing by a

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• Administrator Dana Frey noted that he plans to work with the DNR on a trail use study in Polk County.

• Spring elections will be held April 3, 2018. All county board seats are up for election. The first day to circulate nomination papers is Dec. 1, 2017. The deadline for filing is 5 p.m. Jan. 2.

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In sponsoring lower drinking age, Jarchow downplays bar ownership

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. — The lead sponsor of a bill to lower Wisconsin’s drinking age downplayed the fact that his wife owns a campground that has a bar advertised as the “local cheers joint,” saying Friday that concerns his family would financially benefit from the law change were laughable.

Republican state Rep. Adam Jarchow said the idea that 19- or 20-yearolds would come to the Do Nothin Campground in Balsam Lake to drink at the bar there “is funny.” He said most of those who frequent the bar are retired people who come to the camp for the summer.

Jarchow is one of three co-sponsors of a bill circulated this week to lower the state’s drinking age from 21 to 19. On Friday, he announced that

he’s running for state Senate to replace Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, who is leaving to take a post in Gov. Scott Walker’s administration.

Jarchow’s wife is owner of the Do Nothin Campground. On a statement of economic interest form that Wisconsin requires its lawmakers to fill out, Jarchow listed the campground as a business or organization for which he is an agent, representative or spokesman.

The bar is a member of the Tavern League of Wisconsin, a powerful lobbying group. Another co-sponsor of the drinking age bill, Republican Rep. Rob Swearingen, is a former Tavern League president.

“I don’t think that a north woods log cabin restaurant build in the 1930s is a real destination for people under 21 to be drinking,” said Swearin-

gen, who has owned the Al-Gen Dinner Club in Rhinelander for the past 25 years.

Scot Ross, head of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now, said the lawmakers’ ties to businesses that could benefit from a lower drinking age were a concern. He said the group was investigating whether they could be in violation of state conflict of interest laws prohibiting officeholders from taking action to benefit themselves or immediate family members.

“From a public safety and public health standpoint, Jarchow’s bill is irresponsible. And from an ethical standpoint, it’s indefensible,” Ross said.

The bill faces long odds of being enacted into law. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos opposes it and even if it were to pass, the drinking age would only be lowered if the

state would not lose any federal highway money that’s contingent on the drinking age being 21.

Jarchow said he was sponsoring the bill because he doesn’t like the federal government “extorting” states by tying federal highway money to the drinking age.

“I also don’t like the idea that you’re old enough to get killed in a way but you can’t have a beer,” he said.

Swearingen said the bill, introduced 31 years after the drinking age increased to 21, is designed to start a discussion about the merits of lowering it.

“Is it going to happen anytime soon?” Swearingen said. “Probably not.”

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State transportation planners are considering many options to deal with the plant’s traffic, said Michael Pyritz, a spokesman for the Department of Transportation’s southeast region.

“It’s on the table,” Pyritz said of dedicated lanes for driverless vehicles. “But boy, there’s a lot of stuff on the table.”

One possibility includes putting driverless lanes between the Foxconn plant and Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport to help move supplies and products to and from the factory, Sheehy said.

The autonomous vehicles are still in the testing stages.

Foxconn is best known for producing the iPhone for Apple. In Wisconsin, the company is receiving $3 billion in state incentives and could get as much as $764 million in local assistance and infrastructure spending for the new factory.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are trying again to exempt rent-to-own businesses from the state’s consumer protection act.

The act requires rent-to-own companies to disclose their interest rates. Rep. Warren Petryk and Sen. Terry Moulton began circulating a bill for co-sponsors Tuesday that would create a new section of statutes that apply specifically to the rent-to-own industry.

Under the new language, rental-purchase agreements would have to include the cash price of the property and the total amount of payments needed to acquire ownership.

The new statutes wouldn’t require disclosure of interest rates. They would require disclosure of the difference between the total cost of payments to acquire ownership and the price of the property, however.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — As regional leaders prepare for challenges that will result from the massive Foxconn plant in southeastern Wisconsin, the possibility of driverless vehicles is being studied as one way to deal with traffic issues.

State highway planners are studying the possibility of including special lanes for driverless vehicles on Interstate 94, said Tim Sheehy, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Associ ation of Commerce.

There currently aren’t highway lanes dedicated to autonomous vehicles, according to a U.S. Department of Transportation spokesman.

State money has been earmarked to widen I-94 to eight lanes and improve local roads as Foxconn develops a $10 billion flat-screen manufacturing plant in Mount Pleasant, about 25 miles south of Milwaukee, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported . The facility could employ between 3,000 and 13,000

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: A good head and a good heart are always a formable combination. But when you add to that Carolyn Lumsden a literate tongue or pen, then you have something special. (Nelson 715-483-9738 Mandela) Happy Thanksgiving to all the readers of the Cooking World Column.

There is no need to buy canned cranberry sauce when it is so easy to make. Your family and friends will really enjoy this fresh cranberry sauce.

CLASSIC CRANBERRY SAUCE Place 1 bag (12 oz.) fresh cranberries (or frozen) – about 3-1/2 c. into a colander and rinse with cold water. Remove any stems or blemished berries.

In 3 qt. saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat, stir occasionally: 2 c. sugar 2 c. water Boil 5 minutes and add: the washed cranberries Stir occasionally until cranberries begin to pop.

Let simmer for about 2-4 minutes or until cranberries have all popped. Remove from heat, cover and let cool.

Refrigerate until ready to use. Enough to serve about 12.

Here’s another easy recipe and it’s for candied sweet potatoes. These will impress your guests, too.

You can cook them before you need them so it will save time when you’re busy with the rest of the meal.

CLASSIC CANDIED SWEET POTATOES Scrub 6 medium sweet potatoes. Do not peel. Put them into a 3 qt. pot and add enough water to just cover them. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until just tender Drain. Cool slightly and slip off the skins and cut off any stems, etc. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2” slices. (If you’ve made them ahead you need to cover and refrigerate them.) To make the sweet potatoes, combine in 10” skillet over medium heat, stir occasionally: 3 T. butter 1/3 c. brown sugar 3 T. water 1/2 tsp. salt When mixture is bubbling, add the sliced sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to simmer. Heat and stir gently until the sweet potatoes are all glazed and hot. Serves 4-6.

Make this bundt cake for dessert or a special treat for any time. It has a delicious maple cinnamon glaze.

MAPLE BUNDT CAKE Spray a 12” bundt cake pan.

Beat together in large bowl for about 2 minutes or until pale and creamy: 3/4 c. butter 1/2 c. brown sugar (light or dark) Beat with wire whisk in another bowl: 1/2 c. maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. milk 2 eggs Combine and add part of the flour mixture to the brown sugar mixture, alternating with the egg/milk mixture: 2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Pour the batter into the bundt pan and bake 350° for 35-40 minutes or until done (toothpick test). Remove from oven and put on wire rack to cool 15 minutes in the pan, then remove the cake and put onto the wire rack to cool completely. Put cake onto a serving plate/tray.

In smaller bowl, combine for glaze: 1 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 c. maple syrup If the glaze seems too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar until you have the consistency you want.

Spoon the glaze over the cooled cake and let it drizzle down the sides. Let glaze set for about 15 minutes before serving.

If you like pecan pie, these mini pecan pies might be of interest. You could make them ahead so they’ll be ready to serve when you want them.

MINI PECAN PIES You will need two pie crusts. Either make your own or use store-bought.

Roll out the 1 crust and cut 8 rounds of pastry with a 3” round cutter. Do the same with the other crust so you have 16 rounds.

Use a non-stick mini muffin pan or if you don’t have a non-stick pan, spray bottom and sides of the inverted mini muffin cups, with non-stick cooking spray.

Put each mini pie crust over an inverted mini muffin cup, skipping every other muffin cup. Repeat

This is a simple no-fail meal that almost everyone will enjoy.

SALISBURY STEAK AND GRAVY In large bowl, combine: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 c. baking mix (Bisquick original) Using wet hands, shape this mixture into 6 patties. Pat them so they are 1/2" thick, either round or oblong shaped.

Heat 1 T. oil in large skillet.

Put 1/4 c. baking mix into a shallow dish and coat each patty on both sides.

Slice 1 onion and arrange on top of the patties.

Fry for about 12-18 minutes or until done, turning the patties once and stirring the onions.

If there is excess fat, drain off the fat.

Add to the skillet with the patties: 1 jar (4.5 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 jar (12 oz.) beef gravy (or if you have your own, use that) Heat until mixture is boiling, turning patties once to coat patties on both sides. Serves 6 – 1 patty each.

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This makes a yummy gooey cinnamon breakfast, dessert, snack treat to serve. Almost everyone will love it.

GOOEY CINNAMON BUBBLE UPS Unroll and separate dough into pieces: 1 box (16.3 oz.) cinnamon mini pull-aparts (they are called Cinnabon Mini Rolls) Remove the cinnamon topping package and put into a larger microwavable bowl and MW on High for 30 seconds, stir and MW another 30 seconds: cinnamon topping enclosed with the rolls 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed Stir until combined.

Stir in and coat all the pieces: The separated mini pieces of dough Stir in: 1/2 c. milk chocolate chips 1/2 c. mini marshmallows Spoon mixture into a sprayed/greased 7x11” glass baking dish.

Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes or until dough is baked and it is brown around the edges.

Remove from oven to wire rack.

Cut a corner out of the frosting package that’s enclosed and drizzle half of the frosting on top of the warm roll mixture.

Sprinkle on top of the frosting: 1/2 c. chocolate chips 1/2 c. mini marshmallows Put back into the oven and bake another 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows are soft.

Sprinkle on top: 4 whole graham crackers, coarsely crushed Drizzle with the other half of the frosting. Serves 6-8.

with the second crust as well. You will need room for 16 mini crusts. Remember you do this on an inverted muffin pan.

Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes or until golden.

Watch carefully and when golden, remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes on the pan. Then remove the baked shells and put them on a wire rack to cool.

In a 2 qt. saucepan, combine and heat to boiling, stirring constantly: 1 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. cornstarch 1-1/4 c. water Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.

Stir in: 1 T. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1-1/2 c. pecans, chopped Cool for 10 minutes.

Fill each shell with some of the above, dividing among the 16 mini crusts.

Top each mini pie with a pecan half. Serve or refrigerate. Serve within 3 days of making them.

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Classes and events for winter If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library.

You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Paint a Christmas Sign: make a wooden, stenciled Christmas sign that you will take home with you. The finished sign will be 11" x 11.” You will stain, paint, finish, and go home with a great-looking holiday sign for yourself or as a gift! Mon, Nov 27 at 5:30 p. Fee $25 includes all materials. Pre-register soon through Community Ed and to choose your design.

Holiday Gift Make-and-Take: After a simple intro to essential oils, we will make gifts using essential oils! Make-and-Take options include diffuser necklaces, holiday sprays, bath salts, and simple rollerballs. Leave with recipes and gifts ready for giving. Nov 28 from 6-8 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register. Supply fee $25 to pay instructor at class, includes 4 make-and-take gifts. Additional

gifts $9 each.

Snowmobile Safety – DNR: Age 11 or older can take the class, but the certificate is not valid until the child reaches 12. All 3 classes required. Dec 4, 5 and 7 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay in advance to Community Education Intro to Virtual Reality: Come experience the excitement for yourself. Participants will gain an understanding of the hardware, terminology, recent history, and extraordinary pace of current development in the phenomenal world of VR. You will get to use a state-of-the-art Oculus Rift VR system. Try it and discuss its implications. December 7 from 6 – 7:30 p. Fee $19. Pre-register with Community Education.

Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Just show up. (closed Nov 22 & Dec 27) Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesdays from 11-11:45 am from Nov through March for “tire-themout” fun! No fee and no need to pre-register. Open when school is in session.

Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families on Sundays in

the Middle School gym from 1:303:30 p until March 11. Use north doors. Bring your own BB. For boys and girls grades 4-12; younger welcome with an adult. (closed Dec 24 & 31) Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sundays; Dec 3 & 17, Jan 7 & 21, Feb 4 & 18 and March 4 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate Gym. Use the doors facing the NORTH parking lot.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” (as a LIVE Radio Play)! In the Amery High School Auditorium for one night only. Brought to you by St Croix Festival Theatre. A fun twist on the American standard: this adaptation of Frank Capra’s beloved holiday film presents the story as a live radio play, where the audience watches as a small ensemble of performers brings to life all the sights, sounds, and characters of this iconic Christmas story. Tuesday, Dec 12 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $26/adults or $13.50/ youth ages 5-25. Tickets at the door or at www.festivaltheatre.org or call 715.483.3387.

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Is the Turtle hungry? Here to teach, Art Association promoting lively arts, efforts any preference to reach, entertain, develop, touch our hearts.

Do not be nervous; still the service, afforded by businesses new and old, health protected, progress effected, community center, library, culture bonds uphold Did you think that many extra smiles, met you as you strolled upon the streets?

Could it be that through the years and miles, we see observed an inclination sweet?

Attending daily to our spiritual self, in churches and beyond, in daily life, rancors put upon the shelf, softening of countenance of strife, A lighter step is noted in our walk, as all these efforts, too, join hand in hand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

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

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

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m. The library will be closed on November 23 and 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Farm Bureau says cost of Thanksgiving Dinner now less than $5 per plate

MADISON – You can be thankful for an affordable dinner this Thanksgiving according to Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s annual informal survey.

“This year’s survey came in 54 cents lower than last year’s price of $47.91,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s spokesperson Amy Eckelberg. “The survey’s total price of $47.26, when divided by 10, shows a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal can cost less than $5 per person.”

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s national survey of the same items (turkey, cubed stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream and beverages of milk and coffee, all in quantities sufficient to serve 10 people) averaged $49.12, $1.86 more than Wisconsin’s price.

“Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude,” Eckelberg said. “This year we can be thankful for our farmers who are working hard to provide an abundance of food for us to enjoy.”

TALKING TURKEY Wisconsin’s average price for a 16-pound turkey was $21.92 in 2016. This year the price of the same 16-pound turkey is $20.96, down 96 cents.

“Grocers typically feature turkey in special sales and promotions leading up to Thanksgiving,” Eckelberg said. “Watch for an even better bargain as the holiday approaches.”

Turkey production across the U.S. has fully rebounded from the 2015 Avian Influenza crisis that occurred throughout the Midwest. There is a plentiful supply of turkey, hence the lower price in this year’s survey.

ABOUT THE SURVEY Wisconsin’s Thanksgiving price survey is an informal, annual review of food price trends in relation to changing farm prices, weather and wholesale and retail food marketing. Wisconsin Farm Bureau members collected price samples of 12 Thanksgiving food items in 33 communities in October and November.

“The survey shows that food prices are extremely stable,” Eckelberg said. “This is the lowest price the

survey has reflected since 2010.”

Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers are asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional coupons or purchase deals. While Farm Bureau does not make any scientific claims about the data, it is an informal gauge of price trends.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is the state’s largest farm organization. Made up of 61 county Farm Bureaus, it represents farms of every size, commodity and management style.

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21.92 Milk, 1 gallon whole 3.18 Cream, half pint 1.75 Rolls, 12 1.96 Relish tray (1 lb. carrots/ celery) 0.69 Fresh cranberries, 12 oz. 2.37 Pumpkin pie mix, 29 oz.

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2.89 Sweet potatoes, 3 lbs.

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No ‘Charlie Brown’ Christmas Tree for Me Have you ever wondered how Martha Stewart seems to end up with the perfect Christmas Tree? Here are some tips for getting that “perfect” tree or at least your version Garden of what the perfect tree looks like. There are Variety several ways to search Julie Kuehl, for your Christmas tree – tree farms, tree Polk County lots or a “living” tree.

Master Gardener Whichever option you choose, make it a fun adventure. Load up the kids, grandkids or friends, make some hot drinks and go in search of that perfect tree.

When you are looking for a tree – whether from a tree farm or a lot here are a couple of things to remember.

Look for a tree that has good green color. If you are looking at trees in a tree lot make sure to shop early when the best trees are still available and they have been cut the least amount of time. Pick out a tree that feels heavy.

The heavy tree means it is loaded with water and hasn’t dried out inside. If you are at a tree farm, remember to think about how the size (height and width) will look inside your house.

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ty won out and we got a 6’ tree.

To check for freshness run your fingers down a branch. The needles shouldn’t fall off. Tree should be a good green color and fragrant. Branches should be pliable.

If you have a cat or dog, you may find that a tree with sharper needles will help discourage them from thinking this a new toy for them. The shiny ornaments and lights will attract them enough.

When you get your tree home the first thing you should do is cut about ¼ inch off the base and put in a stand that can hold a significant amount of water.

Trees can suck up a gallon or more of water a day. Trees should be checked daily to make sure the water doesn’t go below the bottom of trunk. Sometimes it helps to let a tree stand for a day without decorating so the branches can drop naturally. Keep trees away from heat vents, fireplaces or drafts. Remember to never let your tree dry out and if it starts getting dry remove from your home. Safety needs to be a priority during the holidays.

“Living” trees are a third option.

This involves real planning and may not be for everyone. Trees can only be kept inside for a few days and must then be planted which may not work in our area.

Whether you go to a tree farm (check local papers for farms close to here) or a tree lot remember to make it a fun adventure. The holidays should be a time for fun. Maybe follow up with a tree decorating party.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

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Stokes named Minnesota Elementary Phys. Ed Teacher of the Year Amery High School graduate Mandy Stokes was named Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by MNShape, the Minnesota Society of Health and Physical Educators, at an awards ceremony Nov. 9 in Plymouth, Minn.

Stokes has been teaching physical education at Burnside Elementary in Red Wing, Minn. since 2010.

In the awards program, an outline of Stokes’ accomplishments at Red Wing was presented.

Mandy creates a variety of developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the needs of all learners. She has implemented the classroom management strategies

of the Responsive Classroom Model.

Mandy has participated in Jump Rope for Heart and in 2014 created a Jump Rope Team for third and fourth graders that performs in the Jump Rope for Heart Assembly and during halftime of Red Wing varsity sporting events.

When a path was not getting built around Burnside School, Mandy took it upon herself to fundraise $15,000 needed to pave the walking path behind the school.

Mandy has started a walking program called Burnside Trailblazers where students can walk or run laps during recess and earn punches, she then uses the school wide new

program to celebrate students’ accomplishments. This past year the students walked over 3,500 miles in this program.

Mandy also coordinates Burnside’s “Bus Stop and Walk” program, where on Friday mornings in the fall and spring busses drop students off about a mile from school and the staff accompanies the kids to school.

Mikkel Gardner, Music Specialist at Burnside describes Mandy as the most positive person he has ever worked with in this 30 years of teaching.

Stokes is the daughter of Greg and Gloria Stokes.

Amery Free Press cordially invites

Amery Business Community to join the festivities on

Saturday, Dec. 2 from Noon to 4 p.m.

for the 32nd

Annual Amery

Holiday Stroll

The Holiday Stroll will find cooperating businesses opening their doors on Saturday, Dec. 2, affording shoppers an opportunity to drop by for in-store treats and door prizes.

No pressure . . . no hustle . . . just a chance to become better acquainted with hometown facilities and create a better understanding of the many products and services available in this community.

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 . . .

Proudly Serving MN and WI 800-341-9911 *Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is variable and may be adjusted quarterly based on Prime rate. Cash advance fee is 3% of transaction amount with $10 minimum, $75 maximum; foreign transaction fee is up to 2%. No annual fee.

HHorse and Wagon Ride HSanta Claus HFREE “Silver Bells” Movie HCarolers HPlus a Gifting Preview H Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate in Soo Line Park Free will offering to be given to Amery Area Food Pantry

Businesses

interested in participating are reminded that advertising deadline for the publication is Nov. 17.

Give Pam a call at 715-268-8101.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Never Before!

Cooper silenced by shocking news Raymond Cooper’s plan was simple on Wednesday as he began his daily program at noon on Talk Radio 88.3. As had become his custom, the show commenced with Lee Greenwood singing “I’m Proud to Be an American,” followed by a heart-warming prayer by Raymond.

Just a few hours earlier, as Juliet Stoughton sat across the booth from Sarah Hyden-Smith, sipping hot tea and memorizing the Hoffbrau’s breakfast menu, neither she nor Sarah had any suspicion this conversation would alter their friendship in so many ways.

Eventually, Juliet lowered her guard enough to share something she had been hiding from her new friend. “I need to tell you something. Something really important.”

“OK,” responded Sarah in a caring tone.

She explained that her old life was much different. Before moving to the valley, she had a good job. She was involved in several community causes. She just wasn’t the same person before moving to The Valley.

After her friend’s confession, Sarah asked if there was anything else she’d wanted to tell her.

Back at the radio station, Raymond Cooper was revved up for an exciting show. After the prayer, Cooper began a stirring discourse concerning the importance of honesty in the press. Cooper knew that by now almost every listener would have read the morning edition of Lennox Valley Hometown News, and he was none too happy about the

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words Editor Iris Long used to characterize his election campaign.

“Perhaps,” Cooper barked, “the alleged editor has an ulterior motive. Maybe there is more to her negativity than meets the eye.”

Raymond welcomed

Farley Pucket, to the show. Pucket owned the local True Value Hardware Store and was Cooper’s biggest advertiser.

Raymond knew where his bread was buttered and trusted Farley to agree with his opinion on most any subject.

“Did you get a chance to read the so-called editorial in the paper this morning?” Cooper quizzed his guest.

“I feel,” answered Pucket, “it’s the duty of every citizen to keep up with the goings-on in their community, but it’s getting harder for me to read the biased opinions of that so-called editor every week,” continued a riled-up Farley. “I’m just about ready to cancel my subscription.”

“Have you,” asked Cooper, “heard any rumors about Long planning to enter the mayor’s race?”

“It wouldn’t surprise me none,” answered Pucket. “There’s no other explanation for the way she is defaming a fine man like you.”

With that, Cooper opened the telephone line for his first caller. It was none other than Vera Penrod, secretary of the Spring County Chamber of Commerce, as well as president of the Len-

nox Valley Auburn Hat Society.

After a brief introduction by Cooper, Penrod spoke in a disconcerted tone, “I just came from the county courthouse, where I was going over the list of vendors for this week’s farmers market.”

Vera stopped to catch her breath before continuing, “That’s when it happened.”

“That’s when what happened, Vera?” asked an interested Cooper.

“There was a young woman there. I’ve seen her in town once or twice. Her name was Juliet Stoughton.”

“Go on,” prompted Cooper, hoping for the kind of gossip for which Vera was best known.

“She was there to place her name on the ballot for the Lennox Valley mayor’s race. She had that new woman preacher with her.”

This might have been the first time Raymond Cooper found himself totally speechless. There was at least ten seconds of complete silence before a recorded commercial for tiller repair kits at Pucket’s True Valley Hardware began playing.

Upon his return to the air 30 seconds later, Cooper was loaded for bear. “Who is this Juliet Stoughton?”

“I wonder,” Farley chimed in, “if she could be an employee of the Federal Reserve System.”

“I smell trouble,” said a worried-sounding Cooper. “The last thing our valley needs is a tool of the media running for public office.”

Learn more about the Good Folks at LennoxValley.com.

You’re invited to ‘Go Purple’ on Nov. 28 In recognition of November at Alzheimer’s Month, Amery Memory Care is inviting community members far and wide to join them in going purple on November 28 to create more awareness for the disease.

Whether you want to dress in purple, or just decorate your own space in purple splendor, take a photo of your purple passion and send it to Amery Memory Care’s Julie Abitz at jabitz@amerymemorycare.com, or to their Facbook Page.

They hope to share as many purple people as possible.

The public is also invited to an open house that day starting at 1:30 at Amery Memory Care, featuring music by local artist Nici Peper.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Please note that the Community Center will be closed on Thursday November 23rd and Friday November 24th for the Thanksgiving holidays.

We wish all of you a safe and happy holiday!

Speaking of holidays, the Community Center will once again hold our annual Christmas Day Dinner on December 25th at 2pm. If you’re looking for a place to spend the day with great company and a delicious meal, this will be the place. All we ask for is a free will donation. Call 715-268-6605 to make your reservations.

If you attended one of our past “Paint & Sip” parties, you know how much fun they were! Kayleen Jakes will be back at the Center again on Friday January 26th at 6pm to show us how to do a snowman painting.

The cost is $25 which will include free snacks and there will be adult beverages for purchase. Call 715-268-6605 to register and make checks out to Brush Strokes Paint Party.

Amery Area Community Center has a new Facebook page! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/amery communitycenter.

Join us for our monthly Potluck and Bingo on the 2nd Friday of the month at noon. Lunch is at 12 and Bingo starts at 1pm. Bring a dish to pass!

The Center will provide the plates, cups, coffee, and utensils. Bingo costs $2 for 2 cards and you do need to be a member.

Just a reminder that dues are due January 1st! Amery Area Community Center offers numerous benefits to its members from activities to programs to a variety of exercise opportunities.

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

Do you want to get a complete workout, work all your major muscle

groups, and get a cardio workout in just 30 minutes? Get all of that for just $10 a month if you are a member of the Community Center. You only have to be 21 or older to join. The hours are 7am-4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners on November 7th were Carl Johnson in first, Gary Snelling in second, Jerry Fisher in third, Wendell Anderson in fourth, and Mary Fisher took home the consolation prize. Tuesday pool players on November 14th were Mary Fisher in first place, Paul Seidel in second, Gary Snelling came in third and Wendell Anderson won the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners on November 9th were Paul Seidel in first place, Mary Fisher in second place, Gary Snelling took third, Tom Marson came in fourth and Jim Nelson took home the coveted consolation prize. Thursday pool winners on November 16th were Carl Johnson in first place, Gary Snelling took second, Les Peterson came in third and Gene Pribnow won the consolation prize.

Wii bowling winners on November 7th were Carl Johnson in first, Sandy White in second and Mary Fisher came in third. November 14th winners were Carl Johnson in first, Milt Johnson-second and Paul Seidel-third.

Wednesday bridge winners on November 8th were Shirley Staebler in first, Sue Saarem in second, Lou Molnar in third and Bev Vetter took fourth. November 15th winners were Judy Strobush in first, Lou Molnar in second, and Sydney Lund in third.

Congratulations to all!

SHOP and SAVE in Amery

“Black Friday Sale” / “Small Business Weekend” Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 RECEIVE DOUBLE PUNCHES ON YOUR CHRISTMAS PUNCH CARD Sponsored by Commercial Promotion Committee of the Amery Community Club

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 23— Thanksgiving. No school.

Friday, Nov. 24— No school.

Monday, Nov. 27— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini donuts & hard boiled egg or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

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

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

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

Tuesday, Nov. 28— Breakfast in all buildings: Yogurt & muffin or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Walking tacos, refried beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, frozen yogurt.

High school lunch: Walking tacos or chicken quesadilla, fiesta black beans, frozen yogurt.

Wednesday, Nov. 29— Breakfast in all buildings: Frittata wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

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

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

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

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 23— Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov. 24— No school.

Monday, Nov. 27— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or oatmeal, Pop Tart.

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

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

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

Tuesday, Nov. 28— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or mini donuts, cheese omelet.

Elementary lunch: Hot dog on a bun or meatball sandwich, tator tots, baked beans, strawberries.

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

High school lunch: Hot dog or meatballs on a bun, tator tots, baked beans, applesauce, orange wedges.

Wednesday, Nov. 29— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or sausage & cheese sandwich.

Elementary lunch: Taco in a bag or soft shell taco, fixings, refried beans, grapes, slushie fruit cup.

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

High school lunch: Tacos or ham & cheese sandwich, refried beans, pineapple, grapes, sherbet.

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Amery Technical Products and Dynatronix Team up to Support United Way November 15, 2017—Amery Technical Products and Dynatronix of Amery have teamed up to make an impact for the United Way St. Croix Valley fall fundraising campaign, raising a combined total of $9,142.15.

“We are so grateful for the support of Amery Technical Products and Dynatronix,” said Ann Searles, Executive Director of United Way St. Croix Valley.

“The funds that they raised will help us fight for strong communities here in the Amery area, and across Western Wisconsin. Their generous support will make a big impact!”

Throughout October, the two companies held a friendly competition to see who could raise more

money for United Way, holding drawings, chili feeds, dinners, barbecues and bake sales, all sponsored and donated by employees of each company. At Amery Technical Products on October 16, in honor of National Bosses Day, all money that was collected for that 24-hour period was matched by supervisors.

“We were proud to support the United Way campaign, and are happy that the funds will help support worthy causes right here in our local community,” said Steve Osero, owner of both Amery Technical Products and Dynatronix. Janel Belle Isle and Mary Swenson were the campaign leaders for Amery Technical Products and Dynatronix, respectively.

Amery grad’s work will be performed by St. Croix Valley Orchestra An Amery graduate’s work will be part of a series of concerts performed by the St. Croix Valley Orchestra this winter season.

The program will feature a new, commissioned piece called ‘The Tejo River’ by Iris Ceulemans.

Ms. Ceulemans grew up in Amery and is a graduate of Amery High School. She received a degree in musical composition from UW-Madison.

Other works include The Thieving Magpie overture by Rossini, selections from West Side Story, a suite from the Nutcracker Ballet, and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and A Christmas Festival.

Performance dates and times are as follows: Sunday, Nov. 26, 3:00 p.m., United Methodist Church, Taylors Falls Monday, Nov. 27, 7:00 p.m., Point Pleasant Heights, Chisago City Saturday, Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m., Unity School auditorium, Balsam Lake (There will be a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Unity school music department before the concert – come early and have dinner and a concert!)

Sunday, Dec. 3, 3:00 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Amery

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“Our campaign supports the health, education, and financial stability of our communities.

The need for our work is great, and we are so grateful to have both Amery Technical Products and Dynatronix at the table with us,” said Executive Director Ann Searles. Each year the fall campaign raises funds to distribute to approximately 45 nonprofit agencies, programs and school programs across Western Wisconsin.

For more information about United Way St. Croix Valley, visit www.unitedwaystcroix.org or contact Executive Director Ann Searles at 715-377-0203 ext. 102 or ann@unitedwaystcroix.org.

BRIDGE Thursday Night Bridge Results 1. Judy Strobush and Janet Burke 2. Steve Sondreal and Denny Psick 3. Paula Schmidt and Lyla Ward 4. Jeff Reardon and Pat Carlson

My First Song-Standing in the Rain By: Larry Phillipson ©11-2-2017

I walked the streets of Philadelphia in 1945, Awaiting my discharge, IwoJima, glad to be alive.

It was in the Autumn, October winds began to blow, The war was over for me, it was a long time ago.

I was 22, no contract about selling songs you know, It was before the flood of records from Music Row. After my date in the rain was assured, I sat down and wrote the following word.

I had a date with my love last evening, I met her standing in the rain.

My heart beat with happiness, Just to see her face again.

The wind blew through her hair freely, A raindrop kissed her eye.

When I said I love you, This is what I heard her sigh.

I have another lover, I'm in love can't you see.

And I can't forget him, He's in love with me.

Then the rain seemed cold and drear, My heart was chilled clear through.

Perhaps you'd know if you'd have loved someone, That's not in love with you.

I left her on the corner, My heart was filled with pain.

I left my heart there with my love, Standing in the rain.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Thanksgiving Week . . . What I’m I Thankful For week, and also to the area businesses who sponsored this year’s page.

November and December always proof to be very busy months. Here is a rundown of the upcoming events… *Holiday Lighted Parade & Light Up The Town in Amery on Tuesday, November 21. Parade is on Harriman Ave starting at Soldiers Field to Soo Line Park. *Chili Feed at the Amery Fire Hall on Tuesday, November 21, from 5-8pm. *Black Friday, November 24, & Small Business Saturday, November 25, with great savings at various businesses.

Shop local and SAVE! *Go Purple For Alzheimer’s Day on Tuesday, November 28. Wear purple in your support of those dealing with Alzheimer’s. *Photos With Santa on Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, at Bremer Bank. Please see the advertisement in this issue for specific times and other dates. *32nd Annual Amery Holiday Stroll is on Saturday, December 2, from noon to 4pm. Strollers can enjoy visiting participating businesses to view great gifting/decorating ideas, door prizes, treats, FREE hot dogs & hot chocolate, FREE horse & wagon rides, FREE movie “Silver Bells”, Carolers, Santa Claus, Handbells, and just a very fun time!

Please come and join us at the Amery Holiday Stroll! *A Small Town Christmas Amery Home Decorating Showcase. Please register your outdoor decorating to share your efforts with those driving around town and through the countryside. Those that register will be on a map in the Amery Free Press, on the AFP website, and on the Amery Community Club’s facebook. Driving around looking at the decorated homes is one of our favorite traditions. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to decorate…it is appreciated!

Congratulations to the winners in the first drawing of the season for the

Christ mas

Amery Christmas Punch promotion…

Tanya Collins, Phil Russo, Dana Powell, Amery Food Shelf, and Gary Snelling. Each winner receives $50 Amery Scrip Money. For your chance to be a future winner, simply have your Christmas Punch card stamped each time you shop in Amery. You will receive a stamp for each $10 purchase with up to 5 stamps per visit. When your card is filled, sign your name and phone number on it, and drop it off at Dick’s Fresh Market, Amery Free Press, Paperworx or Chet Johnson Drug. Drawings will be held weekly until the middle of December. Good Luck, and happy shopping in Amery!

With Thanksgiving this week, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. The deadline for the issue of November 28 for the Amery Free Press and The Tab is Monday, November 27, at noon. Holidays are wonderful but they do play with your mind a bit on what day of the week it happens to be.

Here is a great reminder that I share each year that shows how really blessed we all are. I AM THANKFUL FOR…

…the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends and family. …the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. …the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. …my shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine. …the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking. …all the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech. …weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive. …a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home. …the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I’m alive.

Have a great week…Happy Thanksgiving!

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• All homeowners MUST register • Entry forms are available at Amery Free Press, Chet’s and WESTconsin Credit Union • Registration Deadline: NOON on Dec. Dec.9th.

2nd NOON on • Homes will be judged on curb appeal only; judges will not enter the property • One voting submission per person

• NOSTALGIC most old-fashioned, best reminds-me-of-my-childhood display • CLARK GRISWOLD excessive use of outdoor lighting and decoration • BEST CHRISTMAS TREE no specific theme, but WOW! • RELIGIOUS RElIGIOUS best religious theme theme best display display with with religious • CHRISTMAS ELEGANCE graceful stylishness and good taste in appearance • CHARLIE BROWNIEST Snoopy won first prize... best decorations on a doghouse, tool shed, barn, outhouse...anything but your homeome • MOST ANIMATION most lively display

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Send us your home address with directions in order to have your Sponsored by Amery Club and Amery Free Press YOUR VOTE AT Community FACEBOOK.COM/AMERY-COMMUNITY-CLUB homeCAST be part of theONLINE showcase.

Address with a map will be posted in the Amery Free Press, on AFP website theameryfreepress.com and also on Amery Community Club facebook page.

Ballots also available at Amery Free Press, Chet’s or Westconsin Credit Union. Sponsored by Amery Community Club and Amery Free Press.

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Happy Turkey Week!

I still cannot get it straight in my brain that Thanksgiving is here. But just mentioning the idea makes me smell and taste the delicious turkey and Pounding gravy. Enjoy this special time of year. the With the mild condiPavement tions over the weekend, I took advantage Pam Humpal of that and started putting up our outdoor Christmas lights and decorations. In my mind it is legal to put everything up before Thanksgiving but it is not okay to turn the lights on. I have to apologize to those driving by on Sunday night…yes I had the lights on but I was just testing to see how they looked. Friday night will be the first official flipping of the switch at the Humpal’s.

Included in this issue is a special Winter Sports Section featuring high school athletes from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Thank you to the coaches, athletic directors, athletes and school personnel for your assistance with obtaining the information for the Sports Section. Good Luck to the area athletes with your season.

Congratulations to the winners of the Thanksgiving turkeys at various area businesses. A list of the winners can be found in this issue. The lucky winners can pick up their turkey certificate at the Amery Free Press. Thank you to the area businesses for participating in the turkey drawing.

Also, Congratulations to the final winner of the AFP Football Contest - Keith Luehman who had 8 correct predictions with the Ravens by 3 points.

Other entries with 8 correct were Paul Baardseth with the Packers by 3 points and Bryan Rubendall with the Packers by 4 points. Thank you to everyone who entered the AFP Football Contest each

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

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Holiday shopping In Polk County helps keep taxes low With the Holiday shopping season shifting into high gear, Polk County’s Tourism and Promotion Council says residents can help lower their property taxes with a swipe of the credit card, the wave of a phone, or a cash purchase.

Whether it’s Black Friday, Plaid Tuesday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Orange Thursday, or whatever color shopping day you prefer, keep it local--in Polk County.

The Polk County Tourism and Promotion Council reminds everyone to “shop locally and lower your taxes.” At the same time keep our friends in business and our communities growing.

Polk County is one of many Wisconsin counties that have enacted a ½ % sales tax that is used to directly reduce the county property tax levy.

Over the past several years, the amount of sales tax revenue that is subtracted from the Polk County tax levy has been steadily increasing, and several months in 2016 and 2017 had record sales tax numbers. Shopping for the Holidays and the rest of the year in Polk County could help reduce property taxes by almost $3 million.

Why drive out of Polk County to shop and help someone else lower their property taxes. The Vikings have their new stadium, they don’t need tax dollars that can be collected here.

Polk County Tourism and Promotion Council urges you to Keep your dollars here—spend them in Polk County supporting neighborhood businesses, and lowering property taxes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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

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

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Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery True Value .........................134.0 Tac Two ............................................ 124.0 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ......................109.5 Shoreview ......................................... 72.5 High games: Steve Bryant 223, Robert Albee 216-203, Rick Trauley 200-224, Chris Wolter 213, Bruce Hammer 243, Jim Knutson 210, Jim Swanson 226, Curt Wears 210, Rod Gehrman 203, Brian Peterson 201201-267, Todd Zemke 210-269-227.

High series: Robert Albee 605, Rick Trauley 562, Bruce Hammer 603, Jim Knutson 563, Jim Swanson 597, Curt Wears 575, Brian Peterson 669, Todd Zemke 706..

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Northwest Communications .....107.5 Waterside ..........................................92.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug ....................... 122.0 Club 53 ...............................................118.0 High games: Bob Oulette 201, Will Schaffer 208, Scott Sorenson 200, Wade Prindle 200-201-248.

High series: Wade Prindle 649.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn.............................. 102.5 Lamperts ........................................... 81.0 Division 2 Club 53 .............................................. 132.0 Amery Fire Dept. ............................ 119.5

High games: Dale Koehler 200, Denis Carteron 237-244, Nate Webb 214-227, Jerod Wollan 206-235, Dave Fox 248.

High series: Denis Carteron 679, Nate Webb 618, Jerod Wollan 610, Dave Fox 562.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................131.5 Amery Fire Dept. ........................... 113.0 Bremer ...............................................86.0 Division 2 Chet’s ................................................134.0 Northwest Communications ....103.0 Amery Hospital & Clinic ................92.5 High games: Alyssa Slocum 198169, Kris Greene 191, Pat Marquand 188, Pam Humpal 184, Katie Lauterbach 176-163, Bev Gorres 173-157, Andrea Karpenski 170, Bette Elmer 167-159, Diane Lewis 162, Nicole Pettay 156, Gwen Wold 152, Deb Vincelli 151.

High series: Alyssa Slocum 498, Pam Humpal 460, Bev Gorres 454, Bette Elmer 448, Katie Lauterbach 446, Andrea Karpenski 440, Pat Marquand 434, Deb Vincelli 429.

PREP LEAGUE Games over 65: Rawquelle Albee 65-88, Travis Vierkandt 83-89-120.

Series over 200: Rawquelle Albee 211, Travis Vierkandt 292.

YOUTH LEAGUE Games over 110: Ryan Karpenske 117-130-143, Jake Mahoney 117, Jacob Benbenck 110, Alexa Dieckman 151.

Series over 350: Ryan Karpenske 390.

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Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Spare Time Bowl...........................145.0 Austad’s ...........................................129.0 Bowlin’ Buddies............................. 126.5 Countyline Dairy............................ 126.5 Becker’s Trucking .......................... 125.0 No Wicks Moravitz ..........................117.0 Clear Lake Auto .............................105.0 High games: Laurel Cap 221-189183, Brenda Levine 202-191, Gwen Johannsen 185, Lori Larson 180-180170, Linda Brown 179, Polly Henke 178.

500 series: Laurel Cap 593, Brenda Levine 560, Lori Larson 530.

SPARE TIME MEN’S Week 11 Division 1 Scheps Dairy ................................... 231.0 Danca’s Kar Korral ........................ 193.5 Hoffs Construct ..............................157.0 Busy B’s ............................................ 143.0 Division 2 7 Brothers ........................................222.5 Hotel Bar & Grill ..............................213.5 Anderson Storage ........................195.0 Grosskreutz Crop...........................186.0 Division 3 Spare Time..................................... 259.5 Austad’s Super Valu...................... 177.5 Sanmina ...........................................153.5 Floors & More ...................................131.5 Division 4 Lefty’s Hookers...............................231.5 Clear Lake True Value .................. 214.5 Perfect Image .................................187.0 Cumberland Tire ........................... 183.5 High games: Ryan Monson 275, Gary Nottom 264, Brandon Anderson 264, Rob Erickson 258, Adam Zemke 257, Don Deedon 256, Jacob Anderson 256, Ed Hougdahl 248, Tom Roessler 247, Taylor Bergmann 247, Dale Gregery 246, Scott Danca 245, Dewey Fansler 245, Jeff Becker 236, Mark Ullom 236, Matt Carlson 235, Jerid Hoff 232, Craig Niemann 229, Larry Larson 225, Ryan Johnson 225, Paul Groth 223, Mitch Dietrich 222, Bag Grosskreutz 222, Larry Anderson 218, Skip Grosskreutz 217, High series: Dale Gregery 687, Rob Erickson 684, Gary Nottom 679, Ryan Monson 679, Mark Ullom 675, Adam Zemke 670, Tom Roessler 666, Jacob Anderson 652, Scott Danca 643, Brandon Anderson 634, Paul Groth 616, Craig Niemann 615, Larry Larson 614, Taylor Bergmann 609, Larry Anderson 598, Jeff Becker 596, Don Deedon 595, Bag Grosskreutz 593, Ethan Kettenacker 587, Dewey Fansler 584, Matt Carlson 582, Jim Becker 578, Tony Cifaldi 574, Ed Hougdahl 573, Bob Albee 560.

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Thistle Dew Holiday Boutique Better Self Wellness 116 Center St. W, Amery

Friday, Dec. 1, 12 - 6 Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 - 4 Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 - 3 Jellies, Jams & Salsas from Jam Sweet Jams Creatively Handcrafted Snowmen, Santas, Angels

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Balsam, Fraser, Caanan, Black Hills & White Spruce

Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day OPEN 6 A.M.-2 P.M.

FREE Turkey Dinner served 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Meal, soda or coffee, slice of pumpkin pie (Regular menu also available)

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Nici Peper Friday, Nov. 24 7 p.m.

Amery Classic Theatre

A Concert of your favorite songs written by Nici A special surprise during the show Not a Concert — An Experience Tickets $7 in advance, $10 at the door Advance tickets at WPCA Radio or at the Theatre 1-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday

Get your tickets early!

25th Annual

John Legut Memorial Cup Saturday, Dec. 23, 3 p.m.

AMERY ICE ARENA 1065 RiverPlace Drive, Amery

Enjoy a great hockey game with Amery Alumni and help raise the funds to award educational scholarships.

Admission $3 adults, $2 students, 6 & under free

Your support is appreciated for this effort.

Hockey Alumni interested in playing please contact Andrea Legut andrealegut@ yahoo.com, phone 715-781-0710 or Annette Elkin 715-268-9126

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Open Nov. 24, 25 & 26, and December weekends 9 a.m. till dusk

Amery Holiday Stroll

Love Light Tree Ceremony DECEMBER 14

 6 PM Amery Hospital & Clinic - 265 Griffin Street E

Saturday, Dec. 2 Noon-4 p.m.

The Volunteer Partners invite you to the lighting of the outdoor Love Light Tree on Thursday, December 14 at 6 p.m. Each light on the tree signifies someone special - a loved one honored or a loved one remembered. Red Bows are in honor of or in memory of those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces. All proceeds support the Volunteer Partner’s healthcare related scholarship program for high school students.

Entertainment & Christmas Sing-A-Long: Led by the Apple River Ensemble Refreshments: Served immediately following the ceremony A minimum donation of $5 per light/bow is requested; however, larger gifts are welcomed. To purchase a love light or red bow, please fill out the form below and return, along with your donation, to: Patti Johnson, 510 95th Str., Amery, WI 54001. Please make checks payable to AHC Volunteer Partners.

Deadline is 12/8/17.

LOVE LIGHTS Name: _____________________________________________ In Honor In Memory Name: _____________________________________________ In Honor In Memory RED BOWS Name: _______________________________________________ In Honor In Memory Name: _______________________________________________ In Honor In Memory Donated By:________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City:____________________State: ______ Zip: ___________ Donation Total: $_______________________

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Pick up your Christmas Punch Card at participating Amery businesses and you could be next week’s lucky winner!

Visit with Santa Sat., Dec. 9, 9 am-1 pm at Worn Again Sat., Dec. 16, 9 am-noon at WESTconsin Credit Union

Season’s Greetings from the Amery Community Club

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Picture packages available by Cahill Photography

Friday, Dec. 1, 3-6p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 9-11 a.m. at Bremer Bank, Amery FREE 4x6 photo with donation for Operation Christmas or 2 non-perishable food shelf items

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Walker udderly uninterested in ending ‘America’s Dairyland’ MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker thinks the push to replace “America’s Dairyland” on Wisconsin’s license plates is udderly ridiculous.

So he’s putting the idea out to pasture.

Walker told farm reporter Pam Jahnke in an interview Tuesday that there was “no way” Wisconsin would change the license plate. The head of the state chamber of commerce has floated the possibility of changing the plates to reflect a more diverse economy.

A bill was introduced in the Legislature calling for high school students to submit new designs and slogans.

Walker is ending any momentum the idea may have gotten, saying Tuesday, “We are not going to change our plates.”

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Clear Lake Boys Basketball Back row, left to right: Ethan Kirk, Austin Anderson, Bryce Hacker, Bailey Blanchard, Marshall Cain, Ryan Hayden, Kincaid Hughes, Cal Rosen, Croix Hughes.

Middle row: Jeremy Kuhn, Oliver Root, Jarrett Marlett, Brett Benson, Drew Niles, Sean Singh, Hunter Levy.

Front row: Daymond Bad Horse, Will Fitzer, Adam Loenser, Alex Burbach, Alex St. John, Colton Stahl.

Clear Lake Boys Basketball looks to build on success With 10 returning letter winners returning from last year’s squad that shared the Central Lakeland Conference title, the Clear Lake boys basketball squad is looking to use their experience and momentum to propel them into the new season.

This is the 17th season the Warriors have been coached by Jason Sargent, who has amassed a 201-164 career record. The Warriors shared the conference title with Cameron last year, their fourth title under Sargent. The team has been conference runner up for three seasons and regional champions four years, including last year’s run which ended in the sectional semi-final with a loss to state qualifier McDonell.

The team will be led by returning letter winning seniors Daymond Bad Horse, Calvin Rosen, Austin Anderson,

Hunter Levy and Sean Singh; juniors Marshall Cain, Bailey Blanchard, Kincaid Hughes, Croix Hughes and Bryce Hacker.

Blanchard and Hacker were All-Conference selections last year, and led the team in scoring as well. Blanchard averaged 18.9 points per game, Hacker 16.7.

Coach Sargent believes his team needs to improve defensively, as well as communicate more effectively on the floor. Sargent wants the team to be more physical in the lane and wiser with their shot selections.

“Our returning players feel they have more to prove this year and I am confident they will do just that!” Sargent said.

The coach believes that increased playing time the past two seasons for

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many of the players will translate to increased confidence on the court. The squad has a good balance between size and quickness, and will focus on playing tough half-court defense first.

Returning conference co-champions Cameron will be the team to beat, according to Sargent. “Cameron has had a fantastic run the past two seasons with back to back trips to state, and even though they lost several key players, they will be the team to beat until

someone in the conference steps up and actually does it!” Sargent said.

Turtle Lake looks poised to make a run this year and Northwood shouldn’t be overlooked because they could be the spoiler, according to Sargent.

“We will need to develop solid team chemistry, play unselfishly and improve each week to again be competitive with the top teams in the conference and the region,” Sargent said.

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SCHEDULE Monday, Nov. 20 Thursday, Nov. 30 Monday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 22 Wednesday, Dec. 27 Thursday, Dec. 28 Thursday, Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 19 Tuesday, Jan. 23 Saturday, Jan. 27 Tuesday, Jan. 30 Friday, Feb. 2 Monday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 8 Friday, Feb. 9 Thursday Feb. 15 Monday, Feb. 19 Thursday, Feb. 22

4 p.m. Scrimmage at Amery Middle School 7:30 p.m. at Spring Valley 7:15 p.m. at Frederic 5:45 p.m. at Shell Lake 7:15 p.m. vs. Luck at Clear Lake 7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clear Lake 7:15 p.m. at McDonell Central Catholic 1 p.m. at Glenwood City 3 p.m. at Glenwood City 7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clear Lake 7:15 p.m. at Northwood 7:15 p.m. at Prairie Farm 7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clear Lake 2:30 p.m. vs. Grantsburg at Target Center 7:15 p.m. at Turtle Lake 7:15 p.m. at Clayton 7:15 p.m. at Amery 7:15 p.m. at Unity 7:15 p.m. vs. Northwood at Clear Lake 7:15 p.m. at Cameron 7:15 p.m. vs. Solon Springs at Clear Lake vs. Prairie Farm at Clear Lake

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Clear Lake Girls Basketball Back row, left to right: Chelsey Paulson, Madison Zimmer, Maggie Rosen, Montana Niles, Julianna Rosen, Molly Petersen, Lilyan Hacker. Front row: Jassmyn Warner, Kaylee Madison, Susi Mueller, Sam Haley, Kierra Pickard, Jessica Warner. Sitting in front: Megan Zimmer.

Clear Lake girls bring plenty of firepower

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The elusive Lakeland - Central Conference title is still in the sights of the Clear Lake girls' basketball team after placing third last season with a 7-5

league record. The Warriors were 16-6 overall, ending their season in a regional semifinal game against Flambeau.

In addition to pushing for the league title, Head Coach Jan Tietyen has set a goal for her team of advancing deep

Clear Lake Girls Basketball

SCHEDULE Monday, Nov. 13 Tuesday Nov. 21 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Friday, Dec. 1 Thursday, Dec. 7 Friday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 22 Friday, Dec. 29 Tuesday, Jan. 2 Friday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 9 Tuesday, Jan. 16 Thursday, Jan. 18 Tuesday, Jan. 23 Friday, Jan. 26 Monday, Jan. 29 Friday, Feb. 2 Thursday, Feb. 8 Friday, Feb. 9 Thursday, Feb. 15

4 p.m. Scrimmage at Amery Middle School 7:30 p.m. at Spring Valley 7:30 p.m. at Boyceville 7:15 p.m. at Frederic 7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm in Clear Lake Elementary 7:15 p.m. at Shell Lake 5:45 p.m. vs. Luck at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Clear Lake 7:15 p.m. vs. Clayton at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. at McDonell Central Catholic 7:15 p.m. vs. Barron Area Schools at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. at Bruce 7:15 p.m. vs. Glenwood City at Clear Lake 7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. at Northwood 7:15 p.m. at Prairie Farm 5:45 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clear Lake 7:15 p.m. at Turtle Lake 7:15 p.m. at Elmwood 5:45 p.m. at Clayton 5:45 p.m. at Unity 5:45 p.m. vs. Northwood at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. at Cameron

into the playoffs.

"Scoring is one of our strong points as well as playing defense," Coach Tietyen said. "Depth is a weakness."

Highlighting that scoring prowess is the return of three players with double digit point averages from last season.

Julianna Rosen leads the way, averaging 12.5 points per game last season while Maggie Rosen was just 0.1 point per game behind her. Madison Zimmer posted an average of 10.3 points per game a year ago. Both Rosen girls were

all conference selections last year as freshmen while Zimmer received honorable mention.

Also returning to bolster the lineup are fellow returning letterwinners Montana Niles and Megan Zimmer.

Clayton and Cameron will make the road the top a the conference a bumpy one as they are expected to remain in the drivers' seats', but Coach Tietyen expects good games among the three frontrunners.

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Clear Lake Wrestling Back row, left to right: Trent Avery, Ashton Duden, Gabe Colbeth, Noah Wieczorek, Sam Dusek, Hunter Brenne, Corey Eggert, Carter Wienke, James Williams.

Middle row: Nathan Barthman, Nick Elmer, Nick Sempf, Korey Catts, Ryan Anderson, Eddie Monette, Trevor Kivi, Jackson Steinberger. Front row: Manager Lukas Paulson, Ivan Ruble, Shane Larson, Drew Wienke, Mathew Anderson, Manager Mitch Anderson, Manager Tyler Sunday, Manager Dominic Leintz.

Upperclassmen laden Clear Lake Warriors aim to defend title

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With the bar already set high, Clear Lake's wrestling team is looking to live up to the reputation it's already built. The defending West Lakeland Conference Dual Meet and Tournament Champions, the Warriors crowned seven individual conference champions last year and had seven all-conference selections.

The goal for the 2017-18 season is repeat as conference champs and qualify for team state.

"We have a lot of seniors that should

lead and experienced team," said Clear Lake Head Coach Darin Anderson. "We are upperclassmen heavy."

Four of the athletes on this year's team have qualified for the state meet before. Ryan Anderson was a state champion in 2016. Noah Wieczorek finished as runner up in 2017. Gabe Colbeth and Nick Sempf were also qualifiers last season.

Clear Lake's toughest conference competitor is expected to be St. Croix Falls, which made it to the sectional finals last season and returns most of its squad.

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Clear Lake Boys Basketball letterwinners Back row, left to right: Austin Anderson, Kincaid Hughes, Bailey Blanchard, Bryce Hacker, Marshall Cain. Front row: Daymond Bad Horse, Croix Hughes, Cal Rosen, Sean Singh, Hunter Levy.

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Clear Lake Wrestling letterwinners Back row, left to right: Gabe Colbeth, Noah Wieczorek, Sam Dusek, Hunter Brenne, James Williams. Front row: Nick Elmer, Nick Sempf, Korey Catts, Ryan Anderson, Ivan Ruble.

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Clayton Boys Basketball Back row, left to right: Tristen Mortel, Ken Burtis, Austin Tilton, Andrew Schradle, Conrad Manske, Brock Johnson, Caleb Dotseth.

Front row: Logan Juleff, Gunnar Lewis, MJ Magnuson, Devin Nelson, Caleb Markuson, Blaine Peterson, Joey Ryan.

Attitude, work ethic to guide Clayton Bears

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After finishing 5-17 last season, there is plenty of room for improvement for the Clayton boys basketball team this year, and it's hoping the addition of a couple of upper classmen will help the team in the right direction.

"We return a few players with varsity experience," said Head Coach Nick

Schradle. "Our skill level will need to get better every week and by the end of the year, I think this team will look a lot different than it does right now."

He says the players' attitudes and work ethic will serve them well as they combat the lack of varsity experience, size and depth.

"We will look to our upperclassmen to provide leadership and be role models for this team," Schradle said. "They de-

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veloped some of these qualities during the football season because they were asked to step into a similar situation on that team."

Stepping into those leadership roles will be junior Caleb Dotseth, who averaged 14 points per game last season and senior Tanner Wahlstrom (12 ppg), as well as senior Andrew Schradle, who averaged eight rebounds and four points per game, and junior CJ Manske

(6 rpg, 4 ppg). This year's team features two seniors, four juniors and nine freshmen.

Clear Lake, which eliminated Clayton in the first round of last year's postseason, is the projected frontrunner in Lakeland Central Conference play.

Turtle Lake and Cameron also return a lot of varsity experience.

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Clayton Girls Basketball Back row, left to right: Alison Leslie, Abbie Schradle, Kennedy Patrick, Isabelle Magnuson, Corey Leslie. Front row: Kailey Ketz, Grace Schradle, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Amelia Pietz.

Clayton Bears looking to 3-peat

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The bar is set high for Clayton girls basketball.

Coming off a 27-1 season that included an undefeated conference run and a trip to the WIAA State Tournament, the Bears are the clear favorite in the Central Lakeland Conference for the 2017-18 season.

The two-time defending conference champs are fully loaded, returning their top two leading scorers Alison Leslie and Kailey Ketz, who posted 15 and 14 points per game, respectively, a year ago. Also back is their steal and assist leader, Kiana Fall. All three

were first team all-conference players after their 201617 campaign while Ketz and Leslie earned all-state recognition.

The Bears are also expecting Jaedyn Bussewitz and Isabelle Magnuson to make a significant impact.

Bussewitz was a solid contributor off the bench last season and brings more in the way of skill, size and quickness this season. Meanwhile, Magnuson returned from a knee injury to play the second half of last season and is expected to bring more quality play and experience.

With its top five players in place, Clayton's biggest challenge will be bench depth.

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"I look for the incoming players to develop significant roles and play a huge factor in the team's success this season," said head coach Kevin Fall.

Cameron is expected to provide the biggest challenge for the Bears on conference play while Clear Lake will also be a force in the Central Lakeland conference title race with its improved size, speed and athleticism. With that being said, coach Fall isn't looking past Shell Lake, Northwood or Prairie Farm who all return several varsity starters.

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Clayton Girls Basketball letterwinners Left to right: Kailey Ketz, Alison Leslie, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Isabelle Magnuson.

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5:45 p.m. at Elmwood 7:15 p.m. at Birchwood 7:15 p.m. vs. Turtle Lake at Clayton 7:15 p.m. at Cameron 5:45 p.m. at Clear Lake 7:30 p.m. at Glenwood City Tournament at Clayton 1 p.m. Prairie Farm vs. Solon Springs 3 p.m. Flambeau vs. Webster 5 p.m. Boyceville vs. Northwood 7 p.m. Siren Tournament at Clayton 1 p.m. Northwood vs. Spring Valley 3 p.m. Prairie Farm vs. Webster 7 p.m. Solon Springs 7:15 p.m vs. Northwood at Clayton 7:15 p.m. at Prairie Farm 5:45 p.m. vs. Bruce at Clayton 7:15 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clayton 7:15 p.m. vs. Frederic at Clayton 7:15 p.m. at Turtle Lake 7:15 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clayton 7:15 p.m. vs. Clear Lake at Clayton 5:45 p.m. at Northwood 7:15 p.m. vs. Grantsburg at Clayton 7:15 p.m. at Luck 7:15 p.m. vs. Prairie Farm at Clayton 7:15 p.m. at New Auburn 7:15 p.m. at Shell Lake

Tuesday, Nov. 14 Thursday, Nov. 16 Tuesday, Nov. 21 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Saturday, Dec. 2 Monday, Dec. 4 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 15 Tuesday Dec. 19 Thursday, Dec. 21 Friday, Dec. 29 Friday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 9 Tuesday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 19 Tuesday, Jan. 23 Friday, Jan. 26 Friday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 6 Thursday, Feb. 8 Tuesday, Feb. 13 Thursday, Feb. 15

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Front row: Noah Rademaker, Galen Coy, Jeremiah Sillman, Sam Fornengo, Brett Swanson.

Amery basketball boys aiming for top half

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Finishing in the top half of the Middle Border Conference is the goal of the 2017-18 Amery boys' basketball team, which went 4-10 in conference play last year and finished the season with a 7-17 overall record.

After getting a taste of playoff success, winning its first round game last season, the Warriors are also

looking to take their postseason play to the next level with more wins.

"Our main strength will be our quickness and some returning varsity players with game experience," said Head Coach Mark Luehman.

However, the Warriors will need to improve their defensive play to overcome their lack of size.

Expected to lead the team this season are Noah Rademaker and Zach Swenson. Rademaker averaged 5.1 points, 3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game last

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season while Swenson posted 5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

Other returning letterwinners include Galen Coy, Mason Spafford and Ryan McBrayer.

Projected to fill the top tier in conference play this season is Prescott, Osceola and Ellsworth.

The Warriors open the season on Nov. 28 at Grantsburg.

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Amery Girls Basketball Back row, left to right: Lydia Monson, Abby Schmidt, Madelyn Granica, Morgan Brotzel, Julia Engebretson, Ella Schmidt, Rachel Ganje, Amanda Edwards.

Front row: Alyssa Koehler, Cheyenne Edwards, Ashley Van Someren, Rachel Fouks

Next Mission: Conference Title

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Things are looking up for the Amery girls basketball program. Coming off an 18-5 season that included a third-place Middle Border Conference finish, the Warriors return six letterwinners to the hardwood this year.

Leading the charge will be first team all-conference player Madelyn Granica who averaged 19 points and 11

rebounds per game during the 2016-17 campaign. Completing the 1-2 punch is Abby Schmidt, who earned a spot on the all-MBC second team after averaging 9 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Other returning letterwinners include Cheyenne Edwards, Rachel Fouks, Alyssa Koehler and Ashley VanSomeren.

"Our goals for the season are to compete for a conference championship and to make it to a sectional game," said Amery Head Coach Gabe Brotzel

In order to reach those goals, the Warriors will have to tap into their post experience for inside scoring and rebounding and improve quickly on the perimeter.

St. Croix Central is the conference team to beat, but Amery expects to be in the hunt.

"It should be a competitive year, with many conference teams improving from last season," Brotzel said.

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Amery Hockey Back row, left to right: Jack Alton, Marty Hellie, Conner Engebretson, Cam Smith, Bennett Hellie, Bauer Panek, Grady Martin, Chase Measner, Ridge Sigsworth, Isaac Hanson, Tyler Wiseman, Zach Sobczak, Derek Rademaker. Front row: Joey Bohn, Asher Page, Mac Smith, Pake Brown, Parker Griffin,Ryan Van Blaricom, Brett Forrest, Jackson Henningsgard, Fletcher Kjeseth, Bryce Gehrman, Sammy Otto, Miles Troff.

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Amery Warrior hockey building on progress

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Looking to feed off the improvement of last season, the Amery boys' ice hockey team prepares for a lofty goal of a run at the Middle Border Conference title.

Last season, the Warriors broke through a couple year playoff barrier and defeated WSFLG in the first round.

"We made great strides to becoming a competitive hockey team," said head coach Tim Henningsgard. "I am hopeful we can win a couple of playoff games and get closer and closer to reach our goals."

Experience will be on the Warriors' side, having lost

just one forward and one defenseman from last year's roster. Amery has several different players that will compete for those open positions this season.

One of the biggest keys is the return of two veteran goaltenders in Ethan Mork and Adam Doroff. Mork returns with six wins and 791 saves in 25 games played.

"These two have logged many minutes over the past few seasons," Henningsgard said. "We have struggled to score goals in the past few seasons. The good news is that we are returning all of our leading scorers, but these guys are going to need to step it up if we want to be competitive."

In addition to Mork and Doroff, Amery's returning

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letterwinners include Isaac Hanson, Bennett Hellie, Chase Measner, Cam Smith, Ryan Van Blaricom, Bryce Gehrman, Ridge Sigsworth, Parker Griffin, Pake Brown, Fletcher Kjeseth, Bauer Panek, Mac Smith, assist leader Jackson Henningsgard (13), goal leader Grady Martin (10) and all-conference honorable mention player Brett Forrest.

Perennial conference favorite New Richmond remains the team to beat in Middle Border Conference play while Somerset and Baldwin are expected to be near the top again this season.

"We hope to consistently compete with those teams when we play each time," Henningsgard said.

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Amery Girls Basketball

SCHEDULE Monday, Nov. 13 Thursday, Nov. 16 Tuesday, Nov. 21 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Friday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 5 Friday, Dec. 8 Friday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 19 Thursday, Dec. 21 Tuesday, Jan. 2 Thursday, Jan. 4 Tuesday, Jan. 9 Monday, Jan. 15 Thursday, Jan. 18 Tuesday, Jan. 23 Friday, Jan. 26 Monday, Jan. 29 Thursday, Feb. 1 Tuesday, Feb. 6 Friday, Feb. 9 Monday, Feb. 12 Thursday, Feb. 15

4 p.m. Scrimmage at Amery Middle School 7:15 p.m. vs. Barron Area Schools in Amery 7:30 p.m. at Glenwood City 7:15 p.m. vs. Rice Lake in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Baldwin-Woodville 7:15 p.m. vs. Prescott in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Ellsworth 7:15 p.m. at. St. Croix Central 7:15 p.m. vs. Spooner in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Osceola 7:30 p.m. at Boyceville 7:15 p.m. at New Richmond 7:15 p.m. vs. Somerset in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. Grantsburg in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Prescott 7:15 p.m. vs. Ellsworth in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. New Richmond in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Somerset 7:15 p.m. vs. Osceola in Amery 7:30 p.m. at Elk Mound 7:15 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville in Amery

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SCHEDULE Monday, Nov. 20 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Thursday Nov. 30 Friday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec. 15 Thursday, Dec. 21 Tuesday, Jan. 2 Friday, Jan. 5 Monday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 19 Thursday, Jan. 25 Tuesday, Jan. 30 Friday, Feb. 2 Monday, Feb. 5 Tuesday, Feb. 6 Thursday Feb. 8 Tuesday, Feb. 13 Friday, Feb. 16 Monday, Feb. 19

4 p.m. Scrimmage at Amery Middle school 7:15 p.m. at Grantsburg 7:15 p.m. vs. Barron Area Schools in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. Somerset in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Ellsworth 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Falls in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Unity 7:15 p.m. vs. New Richmond in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Cumberland 7:15 p.m. vs. Osceola in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. Prescott in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. St. Croix Central in Amery 7:15 p.m. at Baldwin-Woodville 7:15 p.m. vs. Ellsworth in Amery 7:15 p.m. at New Richmond 7:15 p.m. vs. Clear Lake in Amery 7:30 p.m. at Spooner 7:15 p.m. at Osceola 7:15 p.m. at Prescott 7:15 p.m. at St. Croix Central 7:15 p.m. at Somerset

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SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 30 Saturday, Dec. 2 Thursday, Dec. 7 Thursday, Dec. 14 Thursday Dec. 21 Thursday, Dec. 28 Thursday, Jan. 4 Saturday, Jan. 6 Thursday, Jan. 11 Saturday, Jan. 13 Thursday, Jan. 18 Saturday, Jan. 20 Thursday, Jan. 25 Saturday, Feb. 3 Saturday, Feb. 17

7 p.m. at Prescott 9 a.m Invitational at Chisago Lakes 7 p.m. vs.Ellsworth in Amery 7 p.m. vs. Osceola in Amery 6 p.m. Quad at Bloomer 8 a.m. Invitational at River Falls 7 p.m. at St. Croix Central 9:30 a.m. Meet at New Richmond 7 p.m. vs. Somerset in Amery 9 a.m. Invitational at Ladysmith 7 p.m. at New Richmond 10 a.m. Invitational at St. Croix Falls 7 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Wood. in Amery MBC Tournament at Baldwin WIAA Sectional in Amery

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SCHEDULE Friday, Nov. 24

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Tuesday, Nov. 28 Tuesday, Dec. 5 Friday Dec. 8 Saturday, Dec. 9 Tuesday, Dec. 12 Thursday, Dec. 14 Saturday Dec. 16 Thursday, Dec. 21 Friday, Dec. 29 Saturday, Dec. 30 Sunday, Dec. 31 Thursday, Jan. 4 Saturday Jan. 6 Tuesday, Jan. 9 Thursday, Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 16 Saturday, Jan. 20 Tuesday, Jan. 23 Thursday, Jan. 25 Tuesday, Jan. 30 Thursday, Feb. 1 Tuesday, Feb. 6 Saturday, Feb. 24

Tournament in Amery 2 p.m. Baldwin vs. Highland Park Varsity 4:30 p.m. Amery vs. Baldwin JV 7 p.m. Amery vs. Menonomie Varsity Tournament in Amery 2 p.m Baldwin vs. Menomonie Varsity 4:30 p.m. Amery vs. Highland Park JV 7 p.m. Amery vs. Highland Park Varsity 7 p.m. vs. Spooner at Cumberland 7 p.m. vs. Baldwin-Woodville in Amery 7:15 p.m. vs. Central at Lax Green Island 1 p.m. vs. Black River Falls at Milt Lunda Arena 7 p.m. at New Richmond Sports Center 7 p.m. vs. Grantsburg in Amery 2 p.m. vs. Medford in Amery 7 p.m. vs. River Falls in Amery 11 a.m. games at Barron Ice Rink Games at Barron Ice Rink Games at Barron Hockey Arena 7 p.m. at Somerset 2 p.m. vs. Tomah in Amery 7 p.m. vs. Eau Claire Regis at Hobbs Ice Arena, Altoona 7 p.m. vs. New Richmond in Amery 7 p.m. at Baldwin United Civic Center 12 p.m. at Ashland 7 p.m. vs. Grantsburg at Siren Lodge Ice Arena 7 p.m. vs. Eau Claire Regis in Amery 7 p.m. vs. Spooner in Amery 7 p.m. vs. Somerset in Amery 7 p.m. vs. Hayward in Amery 2 p.m. WIAA Sectional in Amery

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