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looking at the world. Many years ago, Simonson began searching across the globe for another Amery that his class could learn about.

And several states away, on the other side of our country, he found one.

The spelling was slightly different, but Amory, Mississippi fit the bill.

“I thought, this year I want to do it,” says

Leadership for both branches of Polk County Circuit Court will be in question this April, adding an extra bit of stress to its already overflowing courthouse calendars. But an unexpected wrinkle from the Governor’s office may have things playing out differently than some had hoped.

Judge Jeff Anderson of Branch 2 was already scheduled to be on the ballot in April, and formally announced his re-election bid last week.

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Judge Molly GaleWyrick of Branch 1 had made no secret of her intentions to retire from the bench this fall. GaleWyrick’s last election win in 2014 would have kept her on the bench until 2020. Her carefully timed retirement letter was sent to Governor Walker’s office on November 11, with her last day on the bench scheduled for November 30.

The announcement, timed as it is, allows the Branch 1 seat to be added to the April ballot, meaning leadership for both Branch 1 and Branch 2 will be up for grabs.

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Amery, Wisconsin (top) and Amory, Mississippi (bottom) are both small towns in the United States with many things in common, including a similiar looking clock in the heart of their downtown area. Amery 5th graders are learning more about both communities and making lots of friends in the process. For a brief history of Amery’s main street clock, see page 2A.

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For all the reasons we are different in this country, we have a lot in common too.

That’s the lesson behind a timely project devised several years ago by Amery fi fth grade teacher, Michael Simonson, who’s a big advocate for learning about new places and people, and different ways of

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lationship between city administration and the AEDC. The city has historically funded roughly half of the AEDC’s $30,000 operating budget, and planned to do so again in 2017. However, a post-election day meeting of the AEDC, attended by councilman Tim Strohbusch, City Administrator Darcy Long and part-time Management Analyst David Chanski, reportedly turned tense, with a large

portion of the frustration directed toward Administrator Long.

Chanski, hired part-time by the City to complete certain special projects following the departure of Megan Will in May, presented results of a long-anticipated housing study at the meeting, the details of which were called in to question by AEDC members. Housing is just one area in which the AEDC has been focusing their attention. The group

THE SUN As the Amery City Council poised to finalize and approve the 2017 Annual Budget Wednesday, funding of the Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) came under fire by councilman Dave Myers, monopolizing a large part of the evening’s discussion and uncovering a possible strained re-

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AMORY: Mississippi town looks forward to a visit from Amery teacher this spring

Mr. Simonson’s fifth grade class has been busy learning about both Amery, Wisconsin and Amory, Mississippi.

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And it’s being met with excitement, here in Amery, and in Amory, Mississippi too.

Simonson split his class into two groups, one for each town.

And each group’s mission was

to dig in and learn about their town.

They’ve written letters to their town leaders and officials, and to their excitement, many of them have written back. Some have sent patches, or pictures, a phonebook, and other things to share.

Best of all, they’ve shared a lot of knowledge, and given our fi fth graders a lot to think about and share with the rest of their class.

Amory, Mississippi has about twice the population of Amery, Wisconsin.

But both towns were built on

the railroad, and in the same year, 1887.

Both towns have a tall clock that looks very similar.

“It’s a town similar to ours,” says Simonson, but admits they’ve got more diversity than we do.

In other differences, students are learning about local crops, lifestyle, food, and more.

“Pretty soon we’ll do some research papers, and that’s when they’ll really delve into the history of each town,” says Simonson.

Students have learned interesting tidbits, like Trent Harmon, who recently won American Idol is from Amory.

They’re learning about the jobs of everyone who makes a city work, from city clerks, mayors, police chiefs, fire chiefs, to council members and others.

And those they’ve written to are enjoying hearing from the students as well.

“They’re getting familiar with our town, and realizing there’s other places out there in the world too,” says Simonson. “One of them told the students that they go eat catfish in their restaurants, and the

kids really thought that was different.”

The concept is applying to almost every aspect of Simonson’s class curriculum, from social studies, to language arts, and even math.

The exchange has done more than just provide learning opportunities. It has fostered a friendship between the communities.

Simonson has hopes to grow the project outside of his classroom. They’ve talked about designing a logo and making up shirts, and possibly video chat over Skype sometime this winter.

Simonson and his wife plan to travel to Amory for spring break, and may take with them a collection of non-perishable food items.

Amory’s Mayor has even invited them to take in a high school baseball game, featuring the Amory Panthers.

“I want to keep developing it, and maybe present at a city council meeting,” says Simonson. “Our long term goal would see if we can somehow be sister cities, that would be really cool.”

The history behind ‘the clock’

A plague installed on the side of Amery’s Keller Avenue clock commemorates the Winchesters’ gift to the City.

Amery’s main-street clock has a long history with the community. It came to town thanks to the generosity of W.W. Winchester Sr., who owned ‘Winchesters’ Jewelry store for many decades.

Starting in the late 1800s, Winchesters was the place to go in Amery for pocket watches and clocks of all kinds, novelties, leather goods, Eastman Kodak cameras, and more.

The clock was fi rst erected in 1918 as a way for Winchester to advertise his business, and was originally purchased for $992, a hefty price at the time.

Winchester himself was well-known man throughout Polk County. He held the po-

sition of Court Commissioner for many years, and was a member of the county board.

He also held the position of President of the Village of Amery and was a member of the village council for many years.

In the days before digital, the clock became the standard of time in the community. The nearby depot clock was considered to be less accurate, as depot men kept time by their own railroad-inspected watches.

The Winchester clock, however, runs on weights. and in summer keeps accurate time.

Sources suggest that in winter, cold weather can throw

the clock off by a few minutes, on occasion.

Winchester received many offers to purchase the clock over the years, but eventually donated it to the City of Amery in 1943, without conditions.

The donation guaranteed that the clock could not be sold to other parties.

After it was given to the city, a plaque was installed on the side of the clock which reads: “This time piece presented to the City of Amery by Mayor and Mrs. W.W. Winchester, December 1, 1943, in gratitude for the respect and friendship enjoyed by them through their fi fty years of continuous residence in this city.”

County approves $52.9M budget

BY TOM STANGL PUBLISHER

Property owners in Polk County will see a slight decrease in taxes paid for county operations after the board of supervisors approved a $52,971,495 budget for 2017 at their Nov. 15 meeting.

Fiscal Support Specialist Jenelle Lindquist gave a presentation before the public hearing on the budget that highlighted the revenues and expenditures.

The tax rate (excluding Library Act 150 and Bridge Aid) will drop from 0.005435 to 0.005296. For a house assessed at $100,000, the county tax in

2016 was $543.52, the 2017 tax will be $529.62, a decrease of $13.90. The county levy has remained flat since 2011.

Linquist noted that the county has seen four to six percent growth in sales tax revenue, but the trend is not likely to be sustained, with more realistic revenues at two percent growth.

Most other sources of revenue show little growth.

The county receives 37 percent of its revenue from property tax, 21 percent from charges, 18 percent from state aid, eight percent from other sources and one percent from other taxes.

Personnel costs are 52 percent of the county’s expenditures. Total full time equivalent employees (FTE) have

dropped to 422.57 for the 2017 budget, down from 462.8 in 2008.

Professional services and charges each account for 14 percent of the county’s spending. Supplies are seven percent of the budget, followed by debt service at six percent, operating at four percent and all other at three percent.

The 2017 budget continues the county’s program of true three-year budgeting, incorporating inflation and best estimates of costs of implementing existing policy. The budget shows longterm fiscal outlook and implications of policy decisions.

The budget recommendation of keeping debt service and capital investment at $3.2 million for 2018 and

beyond gives the county an opportunity to take care of “significant” capital projects, including funding $1.1 million in 911 equipment replacement.

One-time capital projects of $10,000 for the Polk County Museum and $75,000 for the electrical system at the Polk County Fairgrounds are included in the 2017 budget.

County Administrator Dana Frey commented that for the first time in the county’s history, there will be a “good solid budget” for human services.

There were no members of the public present to speak for or against the budget, which was approved unanimously on a voice vote.

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Parade of Lights and Light up the Town

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Amery’s annual Lighted Parade and ‘Light up the Town’ event will take place starting at 5 p.m. with a Chili feed at the Fire Hall (5 to 8 p.m.) The lighted parade begins on Harriman Avenue at 6 p.m. with the lighting afterward in Soo Line Park.

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NOVEMBER 23 Crafternoon The Amery Public Library will hold a ‘crafternoon of thanks’ in conjunction with the school break. Children can participate in Thanksgiving related arts and crafts.

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Free Turkey Dinner Join Amery Family Restaurant for a free turkey dinner served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The meal includes turkey dinner, soda or coffee, and a slice of pumpkin pie. The restaurant’s regular menu will also be available from 6 to 2 Thanksgiving Day.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner The Orchard Event Center in Baldwin will host a free Community Thanksgiving and Goodwill dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 11 to 2. Reservations are appreciated but not required. Secure a spot by calling 715-268-6666. Winter coats in all sizes will also be given away. They are accepting donations of gently used coats, hats, and mittens. Drop off at The Orchard between Nov. 1 and Nov. 22.

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Deer Naming Contest The shoulder mount of Deer Park’s elder deer is on display at the Deer Park Public Library. The Village of Deer Park is hosting a contest to name the two bucks that have most recently been part of the village deer park. There are no formal names for either of them. Submit your name choices at the Library Community Room, the Deer Park Facebook page post, in the payment drop box, or mail them to: P.O. Box 131 Attn: Buck Contest, Deer Park, WI 54007.

You do not have to be a resident of Deer Park to submit names. Names must be submitted by December 15th. Voting goes from December 16th through the 31st. We reserve the right to eliminate inappropriate names, duplicates, etc. Winner gets bragging rights!!! Please specify which names are for which deer. Library hours are Tue, Wed, & Thur 1-7p.m. Fri 10a.m.-6p.m. and Sat 9a.m.-Noon.

will start at 2:00 pm on Saturday with decadent, homemade desserts following each performance. For more information about the event, contact the United Covenant Church office at 715-263-2665.

Oman Gallery Open House

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Paul Oman Gallery will host a holiday open house at his studios south of Amery. Paul invites you to come take a look at his original watercolors & acrylics, prints, notecards and more—all great gift ideas.

Hours will be Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9-5, and Sunday, Nov. 27 from noon to 5. An additional open house will be held on December 10 from 9 to 5, or by appointment. More info at paulomanfineart.com.

Amery’s 31st annual Holiday Stroll has MOVED to Saturday, December 3 from noon to 4 p.m.

Businesses with a large red bow on their door invite you to stop in and say hello. Fun for the whole family including free hot dogs and hot chocolate served downtown in Soo Line Park. Also enjoy carolers, Santa Claus and free horse and wagon rides.

DECEMBER 2-3 Christmas Dessert Theater Fifth Annual Christmas Dessert Theatre performance Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 at Clear Lake’s United Covenant Church. The festive and family-friendly event will include entertainment, traditional Christmas carols, special choir numbers, door prizes and much more.

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Vendor Craft Sale A craft sale will be held at Amery Congregational Church in Amery, Saturday, December 3 from 9 to 2. The sale will help offset medical expenses for Nancy Sigsworth.

Love Lite Tree The Little Falls Cemetery Association will have the reading of the names for their ‘Love Lite Tree’ on Saturday, December 3 at Little Falls Lutheran Church. A light supper will be served at 5 p.m. followed by

music by ‘Mood Swing’ and reading of the names at 6:30 p.m. Anyone wanted to have an ornament on the tree in honor of someone should send the names with a free will donation by Nov. 27 to Little Falls Cemetery Association, C/O Tom Overby 571 130th St. Amery, Wis. 54001, or C/O Oliver Aune 538 75th Ave. Clear Lake, Wis. 54005. Funds used for cemetery upkeep.

DECEMBER 5 Woman’s Club Meeting Amery Woman’s Club will meet Monday, December 5, 2016, at Shoreview Supper Club. Social hour begins at 5 pm with dinner at 6 pm. The price is $13.00 per person.

Festivities include a Silent Auction, Exchange of Holiday Women’s Socks ( gift wrapped) and Member Arts. Please Contact Betty at 715-268-7568 for more information or to make a dinner reservation. Guests are always welcome!

DECEMBER 23 John Legut Memorial Cup Enjoy a great hockey game featuring Amery alumni and help raise funds for educational scholarships. Game starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Amery Ice Are-

na. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students, and children 6 and under are free. Hockey alumni interested in playing please contact Andrea Legut at andrealegut@yahoo.com or call 715-781-0710.

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ONGOING Pickleball Open gym will be held for pickleball players throughout the winter beginning in November. The High School gym will be open for playing on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 8 p.m.

Cost is free. Inexperienced players welcome.

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.

Song Circlde Song Circle meets the second Sunday of every month at the St. Croix Falls Public Libraryn(230 S. Washington, St. Croix Falls, Wis.) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call Lia Falls, 715-501-4487.

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Let’s bring them home

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

You are receiving this week’s paper a day early, as print schedules shift to accommodate Thanksgiving on Thursday. Like many in the state and the nation, our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday to allow our employees time to spend with their families. Employees will use a vacation day for Friday.

Thanksgiving is a proud American holiday designed to be a day to reflect on the many gifts and blessings we have and routinely take for granted.

Some will enjoy a meal straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting — family gathered around the dinner table, beaming, ready to enjoy a Publisher faces bounty of food.

Tom Stangl At least that’s the ideal that many strive to achieve.

Reality is quite another thing. Not all families are able to gather to enjoy a meal, others gather and allow old grudges or jealousies from the past to surface and ruin the gathering. For some, it is difficult not to revert to the past.

I see you nodding your head out there.

We all have so much to be grateful for, we should be able to put petty differences aside and simply be in the moment and enjoy our blessings.

Thanksgiving has traditionally meant nearly every business was closed so employees could enjoy time with family and friends.

A few years ago, pressured by a sluggish economy, some retailers began opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day. Not content to open for a few bargains in the wee hours of Friday, a growing number of retailers kept pushing back opening hours until Thanksgiving was simply another business day.

Some employees of these firms resisted working on Thanksgiving, others simply did their job. Jobs were not easy to find a few years ago.

Last year, more voices began protesting firms being open on Thanksgiving.

This year, some retailers have closed their doors on Thanksgiving, others are waiting to open until the evening.

The rise and rapid expansion of online shopping is a factor in these decisions as well. Mega retailer Amazon began offering “Black Friday” prices earlier this month, choosing to spread the bargains throughout the month, encouraging shoppers to return to the site on an hourly basis to see what was on sale.

I believe the major brick and mortar retailers will eventually be forced to follow Amazon’s lead, which may take pressure off being open on Thanksgiving.

The low price loss leader deals of “Black Friday” will probably not go away, but large retailers and their stockholders will eventually learn what works and what doesn’t.

In the meantime, I believe the best course of action to help bring the people who work Thanksgiving Day home is to stay away from the stores.

Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, it would be a shame for American materialism to kill the day dedicated to being thankful for the blessings of family, health and so much more.

There are thousands of people who deserve the right to be at home on Thursday.

Let’s take the first step to bring them home.

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

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Alzheimer’s funding needs our help To The Editor, At a cost of $236 billion a year, Alzheimer’s is the most expensive disease in the nation. Nearly one in every five Medicare dollars is spent on people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. And, these costs will only continue to increase as baby boomers age, soaring to more than $1 trillion in 2050.

Alzheimer’s disease is the only cause of death among the top 10 in the U.S. that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Today more than 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. And, barring the development of med-

ical breakthroughs to prevent, stop or slow Alzheimer’s disease by 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease may reach as high as 16 million people.

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing crisis for our families and the economy. The federal government must address the challenges the disease poses and take bold action to confront this crisis now.

Here in our surrounding counties of St. Croix, Polk and Pierce, we have many residents who are draining their financial well being to find extra care in dealing with the challenges of dementia.

Please contact Sheila Harsdorf today. Ask her to continue to fight against Alzheimer’s disease by approving an additional $400 milliion in NIH funding fiscal year 2017 by the December 9th deadline. Action is needed now.

Congress must not wait to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sincerely, Jackie Waalen Housing Director of The Deerfield

scale justify the expansion is ringing hollow with residents. The privatizing of profits and socializing of costs to maintain clean drinking water by area residents feels like “trickle-down economics” that trickle down into our wells, groundwater, and on into our streams, all the way to the St. Croix River!

I believe we should be proactive in protecting public health, safety, and general welfare, prevent pollution and the creation of private and public nuisances, and preserve the quality of life, property values and the environment

of the County.

Let your County board members know your stories on this issue and the importance of clean drinking water to your family’s health and property value! The moratorium will be considered by our County Board on December 6 ,2016 at 9:a.m. at the Government Center in Hudson. Contact (email www.cosaint-croix.wi.us )

Water issues not resolved To the Editor, Prior to any local or State approvals and current consideration by the Saint Croix County Board of a moratorium to evaluate and respond to citizen clean drinking water concerns, the new owners at Emerald Sky Dairy have started staking out their new facility on the property. Resident concerns and documented wetland issues have not yet been resolved, yet they are proceeding as though this is a “done deal.” This does not convey a “good neighbor” impression.

The theory that economies of

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Police have suspect in fatal UW-Stout student assault case MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) — Menomonie police say they have a suspect in the fatal assault of a student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Police said Friday the suspect is not a UW-Stout student and does not live in Dunn County. Police have sent their investigative findings to the district attorney’s office and are withholding the

suspect’s name until prosecutors decide whether to charge the suspect.

Twenty-four-year-old Hussain Alnahdi was fatally assaulted Halloween weekend in downtown Menomonie. Alnahdi was from Saudi Arabia and was a junior majoring in business administration.

Investigators say they have

found no evidence indicating the death was a hate crime.

UW-Stout spokesman Doug Mell says the university pledges its support of authorities’ efforts to bring the suspect to justice, and continues to send thoughts and prayers to Alnahdi’s family and friends.

One dead, one injured in Dunn Co. crash

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A two-vehicle crash that occurred just shortly after 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday on Highway 64 north of Menomonie left a Barron man seriously injured, and claimed the life of a woman from Sarona.

According to information released by the Dunn Co. Sheriff’s Department, 911 received a call at 8:38 a.m. about a two car crash with injuries and road blockage.

Deputies arrived on the scene

and found that there was a car and pickup truck involved in the crash. Preliminary investigations indicate that the car was eastbound and crossed over the center line, striking the pickup head on.

The female driver of the car, 32 year old Danica Smith of Sarona, was the only occupant of her vehicle, and was killed. The male driver of the pickup, 61 year old Steven Matthys of Barron, was also alone and was seriously injured in the crash. He was flown to Regions Medical Center in the

Twin Cities.

Investigators do know that both occupants were wearing their seatbelts, but the cause remains unknown. The crash remains under investigation by the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Responding to the scene were Gold Cross Ambulance, Prairie Farm Fire, Colfax Ambulance, Dallas Ambulance, Ridgeland Fire and Dunn County First Responders.

Amery Police Report 11/11/2016 – 11/17/2016 11/11/16, 12:29AM, Assist other LE agency 11/11/16, 01:00AM, Residential alarm 11/11/16, 08:55AM, Mental health call 11/11/16, 10:25AM, Veterans Day event at high school 11/11/16, 10:50AM, Disturbance 11/12/16, 02:20AM, Business alarm 11/12/16, 09:10AM, Vandalism report 11/12/16, 10:30AM, Gas drive off 11/12/16, 10:42AM, Mental health call 11/12/16, 02:20PM, Lost child, found at neighbors 11/12/16, 04:21PM, Vehicle lockout 11/12/16, 04:55PM, Assist citizen 11/12/16, 06:33PM, Residential

alarm 11/12/16, 06:44PM, Mental health call 11/13/16, 04:05PM, Juvenile call 11/13/16, 09:36PM, Assist citizen 11/13/16, 09:44PM, Mental health call 11/14/16, 12:23AM, Mental health call 11/14/16, 03:34AM, Assist intoxicated person 11/14/16, 10:09AM, Traffic complaint 11/14/16, 11:40AM, Suspicious activity 11/14/16, 02:55PM, Assist EMS 11/14/16, 03:00PM, “Keep the Peace” for child custody issue 11/14/16, 07:45PM, Mutual assist for car vs. deer accident 11/15/16, 11:35AM, Assist citizen 11/15/16, 03:29PM, Juvenile call 11/15/16, 05:54PM, Restraining

order violation report 11/15/16, 08:50PM, Car vs. deer accident 11/15/16, 09:34PM, Suspicious activity 11/15/16, 11:53PM, Suspicious activity 11/16/16, 02:14PM, Assist citizen 11/16/16, 03:03PM, Juvenile call 11/16/16, 03:39PM, Warrant arrest 11/17/16, 11:32AM, Suspicious activity 11/17/16, 10:00PM, Mutual assist car vs. deer accident 11/17/16, 10:21PM, Assist citizen 11/17/16, 11:04PM, Assist citizen Arrests: Levi Davis, 35 of Clear Lake.

Outstanding warrants from St. Croix County and the WI Department of Corrections.

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Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: November 8, 2016 Jeanette L. Aleshire, 41, Frederic, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Dustin J. Armstrong, 27, Amery, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Collin D. Arvold, 17, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Matthew R. Ashley, 59, St. Croix Falls, illegally operate ATV or UTV on/in vicinity of highway, $200.50.

Cindy Avalos, 16, Indio, CA, operate after revocation/suspension of registration, $175.30; operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50.

John Babu, 58, Albuquerque, NM, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Matthew A. Barron, 48, Eagan, MN, jet ski – violate slow-no wake requirement, $187.90.

Jared M. Binkley, 21, St. Croix Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Jason D. Bottolfson, 36, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Charles J. Boutcher, 59, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Cody J. Boysen, 20, Byron, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Norbert G. Brossmer, 87, Mercer, 87, unsafe backing of vehicle, $175.30.

Russell E. Bruss, 44, Dresser, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (<5 gallons), $343.50.

Michael R. Carpenter, 23, Osceola, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Sean E. Cassin, 60, Maple Grove, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Kevin G. Chaplin, 39, Farmington, MN, operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Alex V. Cleveland, 21, Barron, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Cool Air Mechanical Inc., Ham Lake, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier registration system, $200.50.

Anthony T. Dagestad, 26, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; operate motor vehicle without adequate muffler, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Mark L. Deichman, 48, Mankato, MN, operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Terry D. Demulling, 51, Osceola, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Bradley P. Dove, 51, Wolcottville, IN, possess fish 76% or more over limit, $894.50.

Bradley M. Dulon, 36, Somerset, trap without license, $283.10.

Celena R. Fehlen, 23, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

John M. Follingstad, 44, St. Paul, MN, fish without license – R, $192.20.

Steve H. Fox, 67, West St. Paul, MN, operate personal watercraft near shoreline, 4187.90.

Reports in Support of Probable Cause Polk County Sheriff’s Department Monday, November 14, 2016 Troy R. Monson, 39, Comstock was arrested on November 7 for obstructing, bail jumping and maintaining a drug house.

Clay R. Strenke, 53, Turtle Lake was arrested on November 7 for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia (party to a crime), and six counts of felon in possession of a firearm.

Nicholas J. Bremer, 33, Webster was arrested on November 10 for bail jumping.

Branden J. Nellessen, 30, Osceola was arrested on November 11 for misdemeanor bail jumping and a warrant.

Benjamin J. Eastman, 30, Cumberland was arrested on November 12 for possession of methamphetamine and

drug paraphernalia.

Nichole C. Hays, 32, Webster was arrested on November 12 for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and marijuana.

Dylan L. Moll, 21, Amery was arrested on November 12 for domestic disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.

Cody J. Blakey, 28, St. Croix Falls was arrested on November 12 for a protection order violation.

Donna J. Larson, 55, Osceola was arrested on November 12 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Alfredo Lopez-Flores Jr., 18, Woodbury, Minn. was arrested on November 13 for disorderly conduct.

Guy L. Bernier, 39, Balsam Lake was arrested on November 12 for misdemeanor battery, disorderly conduct, resisting an officer and obstructing an

officer.

David J. Anderson, 26, Rice Lake was arrested on November 7 for possession of methamphetamine and bail jumping.

Kelly M. Nelson, 29, Turtle Lake was arrested on November 7 for felony bail jumping.

Jeffrey R. Butler, 38, Cumberland was arrested on November 12 for a felony warrant.

Taylor C. Kinzer-Reine, 25, Clear Lake was arrested on November 11 for probation hold.

Daniel R. Bruce, 31, Luck was arrested on November 11 for a warrant.

Nicholas T. Goodwin, 34, Cumberland was arrested on November 7 for a probation hold.

Nicole G. Slate, 23, Centuria was arrested on November 13 or OWI 1st and

operating with a prohibited alcohol content.

Calven A. McCollough, 41, Clayton was arrested on November 12 for OWI 1st, prohibited alcohol content, open intoxicant, and non-registration of motor vehicle.

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

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100 Years Ago November 30, 1916

The purchase was consummated this week with possession at that time.

Proprietor of Chet Johnson Drugs in Amery for the past 24 years, Pharmacist Johnson plans the new store as an additional operation. Both sons of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are enrolled in pharmacy at South Dakota State University, Brookings, David is a senior and Bruce, a freshman.

Burman & Dalberg Hardware The oldest business house in Amery is the John G. Burman store, now known as Burman and Dalberg’s. This establishment has been in existence since 1888. In that year Mr. Burman erected a frame building on the location where Stenberg’s Furniture Store is now and started a furniture business. In connection with the furniture store he conducted an undertaking establishment. Shortly afterwards he added a line of farm implements.

Ten years later he greatly enlarged his business, adding a clothing department, gents furnishing goods, ladies dry goods, groceries, shoes, hardware, paints, and a harness department, and for about eight years conducted the whole affair somewhat along the line of a modern department store.

In 1906 Mr. Burman sold his stock of clothing, dry goods and shoes to E. J. Schneider and four years ago disposed of the furniture and undertaking business to Chas. Stenberg.

From 1912 the firm, which in 1909, through the admission of A. O. Dalberg into partnership with Mr. Burman, had become Burman and Dalberg and has dealt in general hardware.

The development of the business during the past few years has been unusual. The amount of business now done is more than three times the amount of eight years ago, and the year 1916 has shown the largest increase of any year so far. The total amount of business now transacted exceeds $150,000 per year. This, of course, includes the business done by the firm’s associated stores. As an instance showing the large amount of stuff handled by the firm it may be stated that during the year 1915 more than 3000 kegs of nails were sold.

Burman and Dalberg form the largest exclusively retail hardware dealers in northern Wisconsin.

85 Years Ago November 19, 1931 Nine Tons of Poultry B. Margolis & Son trucked 6,000 pounds of dressed turkeys to Chicago Sunday and this morning their truck left with another load of 12,000 pounds of dressed poultry, which will be on the Chicago market tomorrow.

Margolis and Son will continue this twice a week service throughout the season.

70 Years Ago November 14, 1946

55 Years Ago November 16, 1961 Dave Leadholm Named Grid’s Most Valuable

Burman Hardware Store 1898 The Burman Hardware Store was the oldest business in Amery back when this photo was taken in 1898. The business was established in 1888 and in that year Mr. Burman built a frame building where he owned a furniture and undertaking establishment. A few years later he added a line of farm implements and later became a modern department store. In 1909 he went into partnership with A. O. Dalberg and the business became the Burman and Dalberg Hardware store which dealt in general hardware.

a “hot” wire and both hands were burned, by 6000 volts of electricity. He landed on a pile of planks and suffered 14 fractures of the ribs on one side, a punctured lung, fractured skull and a smashed shoulder.

Band Instruments Stolen From School Thieves broke into the Clear Lake High School building sometime during the night Monday and stole 16 band instruments.

The instruments, cornets, clarinets and saxophones, all belonged to students. None of the school instruments were taken.

The thieves gained entrance through a window in the wo o dworking shop then broke the window in the band room to get to the Yesterday’s instruments.

News They stole only the smallDiane Stangl er, easy to handle pieces and apparently were not novices.

Dogs Knock Elderly Lady Down on Street One of the popular comic strips these days is portraying the case of some overgrown cats. Similarly, Amery had an experience this past week with some overgrown dogs attacking an elderly lady.

Mrs. Charles Blaid, resident of East Amery, was walking towards the First Lutheran church Monday afternoon when she was knocked down by two large dogs. She was taken into the Lloyd Christenson home pretty well disheveled and bleeding about the face.

Mr. Blaid was called and took here to a doctor where it was found that her nose was broken and so were her glasses.

Ed Eibs Hurt Falling From Pole Ed Eibs of Cushing, lineman for the Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Co., was seriously injured when he fell from a pole at the substation at Atlas. As he fell, he grabbed at

65 Years Ago November 22, 1951 Telephone Calls Must Be Limited To insure service to all customers, the length of telephone

conversations should be limited to five minutes as stated in the official rules and regulations of the local concern.

This fact was emphasized this week by H. N. Griffin when he stated that one party continued a conversation for one hour and 10 minutes the other day and considerably hampered other customers.

He also stated that if this practice continues, an automatic five-minute cut off system will be installed.

(Editorial) Are We Slipping?

As Americans, the people of this nation share in a proud heritage of tradition, but are we observing them in a manner, which will endear them to coming generations? In the past several years, we have come to the conclusion that it is extremely doubtful and subject to question.

Thanks to our public schools, the youngsters of this land do receive their quota of the information concerning our great heritage. What we are more concerned about is our adult population and their apparent unconcern about the great land we live in and the struggle and strife that has made this nation great.

Thanksgiving is an integral part of this heritage, but does it mean more than a culinary triumph for the housewife and a subsequent feast for the family? In many homes we’re afraid the answer to that question is, no. What we need is a re-awakening to the American way of life and its colorful history. Let’s make the people of this nation realize that the high standard of living and its many freedoms were not given to our ancestors, rather they were wrought through bitter struggle.

Let’s pause and reflect this Thanksgiving on the true meaning of the word. Let’s give thanks to the Almighty for His rich blessings and especially His guidance down through years, which without question have brought this free nation through many trials and tribulations. Let’s give thanks, too,

for our great American heritage, a priceless possession.

60 Years Ago November 22, 1956 Deer Safe at Home There’s no place like home!

That’s especially true if you happen to be a deer hunter.

Take the case of Leonard Sommers. He joined a party, which did its hunting in the Ridler’s Mill area – miles from home – in quest of the elusive buck.

Maybe it isn’t accurate to say that Leonard should have “stayed in bed,” but it is true that he should have stayed at home. Seems a large buck paraded across the fields on the home place several times Saturday afternoon.

There wasn’t a hunter for miles around to give chase, although the alarm was quickly spread throughout the neighborhood. Seems all the hunters were with Leonard.

Crank Phone Calls at Hospital Either some residents have a perverted sense of humor or there’s a crank in this community.

Take it from nurses and ARVM hospital personnel, it is no laughing matter to answer the phone many times a day just to have someone laugh or whistle and then hang up.

The voice has been noted as both feminine and masculine with the latter one making calls during the night asking such questions as “Are your doors locked? How many girls are there working?” It is conceivably one person changing his voice to make the difference.

Authorities have been alerted and efforts are being made to trace the culprits. If found they will be prosecuted since this type of treatment is a criminal offense and a distasteful display of bad taste.

Purchases Drug Store in Rice Lake January 1, 1957, Chester W. Johnson of this city will assume ownership and operation of Zweber’s Walgreen store at Rice Lake.

Members of the Amery Warrior’s football team last week selected David Leadholm as the “most valuable” player on the squad for the last year.

The senior end was the leading target in the Amery passing attack and led the team in yards gained passing and also in the scoring department as well as being a regular on the defensive unit.

In addition to Leadholm, three men received votes of their teammates for the honor. They were: Harvey Stower, Jim Adams, Jerry Peterson and Gary Kahl. Adams and Peterson are both juniors, while Leadholm, Stower and Kahl will graduate this year.

45 Years Ago December 2, 1971 Uses Tractor as Shield From Deer Hunters Keith Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Anderson, rural Deer Park, is mighty happy deer season ended when it did.

Driving a tractor near the barn, Keith saw a herd of deer run through the barnyard.

Several hunters, disregarding the proximity of buildings, opened fire hitting the tractor and barn.

Keith was forced to take shelter behind the tractor during the barrage. The incident took place during the last day of deer season on Sunday. Luckily, the youth was not injured.

35 Years Ago October 27, 1981 Kuhl Acres Farm in Dairy Magazine Forty years of farming progress by the Wilfred Kuhl family was featured in the October edition of the “Dairy Express.”

The monthly publication, published by Wisconsin Dairies, briefly traced the 40-year history of the farming operation.

Back in 1941, Wilfred and Ermagene Kuhl farmed 360 acres and had 36 cows. Today, the operation, which has been sold to their sons, John and Larry, includes 900 acres and 90 cows.

November 24 Winter Is Here It didn’t take long for the unseasonably mild weather to disappear. Last Wednesday about six inches of snow fell in Amery and on Monday morning freezing rain interrupted travel plans.

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Public Radio’s Dave Kansas Named Director of Johnson Center for Journalism, Communication at Bethel and motivating them to learn and achieve. I’ve been looking for an opportunity to work with students for some time. Working at the Johnson Center provides me an excellent perch to work with students and faculty, figuring out ways to motivate young people to pursue a career in journalism. I’ve wanted to be in journalism ever since I was a teenager, and this gives me an opportunity to share that passion with new generations of aspiring journalists.

BY MONIQUE KLEINHUIZEN ’08, G’16, NEW MEDIA STRATEGIST

Dave Kansas, chief operating officer for Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media, was named director of Bethel’s Johnson Center for Journalism and Communication.

Dave Kansas was recently named director of Bethel University’s Johnson Center for Journalism and Communication. Kansas brings 25 years of experience in local and national media, and hopes to expand Bethel’s reputation and student opportunities within the growing journalism and media programs.

As executive vice president and chief operating officer for American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio, Kansas oversees all aspects of content, programming, operations, technology, and budgeting, says Barrett Fisher, dean of arts and humanities for the College of Arts & Sciences at Bethel.

“Despite the demands of [his current] position…he wants to pursue this opportunity to connect his faith more explicitly to his calling,” says Fisher. “I am excited about Dave’s leadership and the potential for building on the significant legacy that Phyllis [Alsdurf] left as the first director. The vision of the Johnson Center is ‘to produce culture-shaping Christians in the field of print and electronic journalism who earn the respect of their colleagues because of the excellence of their work.’ I look forward to Dave’s assistance in enabling Bethel faculty and students to pursue this vision.”

The Johnson Center—funded by Gene and Kathy Johnson, owners of the Press Publications newspaper group—was established in 2008 and supports Bethel’s journalism curriculum, travel and equipment, and high-quality guest speakers from across the nation and around the world. Kansas will dedicate 10 hours per week—August through June—to the Center in addition to his role at American Public Media.

He will act as a liaison between students, the English and communication studies faculty, the Johnson Center Advisory Board, and local media industry.

Q&A with Dave Kansas How did you first get connected to the Johnson Center?

I grew up in the Twin Cities, and many of my friends attended Bethel. One of my oldest friends, Tom Tollefson, played football for Bethel, and I played football for Macalester. So, I met Bethel friends on the gridiron! I also am friends with Dan Ritchie, a professor in the English department. His wife, Judy, was a pastor at my childhood church, Hope Presbyterian. Also, I’ve been on the Johnson Center board for the past four years.

What excites you most about the field of journalism right now, and how do you see Christ-centered journalists filling a need in the industry?

There is so much happening in journalism today! Many people, unfortunately, lament the challenges facing newspapers, which are real. But beyond newspapers, there’s more happening than ever before. Digital start-ups, non-profit investigative reporting organizations, and other news and information operations are growing rapidly. There are a lot of opportunities for journalists. Faithful journalists have a special and deep interest in seeking truth. I feel in the current climate—where people have a complex relationship with facts—that seeking of truth is more important than ever.

Why this role, and why now?

I have spent a lot of time in academia. I’ve taught at Columbia Journalism School and lectured at West Point, Arizona State, City University of New York, Baruch, New York University, and elsewhere. I really enjoy being around students

What’s your vision for expanding the reach and reputation of Bethel and the Johnson Center?

This comes in a few parts. On campus, I want to work with the journalism and communications faculty to figure out the best ways to use all of Bethel’s resources to equip aspiring journalists with the tools and experiences that will make them successful. We also want to bring expertise to campus that will illuminate and energize aspiring journalists. That will come in the form of external speakers, training workshops, and other programs that will benefit students.

I also want to build the reputation of Bethel and the Johnson Center by making the Johnson Center more visible in various external venues, such as journalism trade groups.

And, I want to build on the work that has enabled aspiring journalists at Bethel to get good internships and good studying opportunities at places like The Kings College in New York. My friend and former Wall Street Journal colleague, Paul Glader, runs The Kings College journalism program, so I’m eager to see what more we can do together. I’m just getting started, so I’m looking forward to working with students, faculty, and the Johnson Center board of advisors to come up with additional ideas. There is enormous potential, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work at the Johnson Center and be part of the Bethel community.

New Report: E-Cigarette Use Outpaces Conventional Cigarettes Among Wisconsin Youth MADISON, WI – Fewer Wisconsin youth are smoking cigarettes than ever before, but more of them are reporting using e-cigarettes, according to the 2016 Youth Tobacco Survey, a report released by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

The survey found 8.1 percent of Wisconsin’s high school students are current smokers, compared to 13.3 percent of high school students currently using e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes also appear to be more popular among middle school students, with 2.6 percent of Wisconsin middle school students reporting using e-cigarettes compared to only 1.3 percent currently smoking cigarettes.

Both middle and high school students say flavors are what attracted them to e-cigarettes. According to the report, 88 percent of high school students and 96 percent of middle school students say they probably would not or definitely would not try an e-cigarette if it did not have any flavor such as mint, candy, fruit, or chocolate.

“We’re very alarmed by this trend,” said State Health Officer Karen McKeown. “It’s great that fewer youth are smoking, but it’s very troubling that candy and fruit flavors are luring more kids into giving e-cigarettes a try.” One reason for concern stems from the fact that exposure to nicotine during adolescence can alter brain development, making kids more susceptible to addiction. In addition, two other chemicals found in some e-cigarettes (diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione) have been shown to cause serious lung damage.

A new report released last week from Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO shows that kids who use flavored e-cigarettes are more likely to want to try conventional cigarettes. The report also showed that kids that smoke and also use flavored e-cigarettes are less likely to want to quit.

“Even as we celebrate the incredible success we’ve had in reducing youth smoking in Wisconsin from as high as 33 percent in 2000 to less than 10 percent today, we can’t ignore the fact that an increasing number of youth are turning to these candy and fruit flavored products that we still know so little about,” McKeown said. “We have to stay committed to keeping our kids tobacco and nicotine-free,” said McKeown.

For more on youth tobacco use in Wisconsin, visit dhs.wisconsin.gov/tobacco.

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Participating businesses will SATURDAY, Dec. 3, 2016 have a large Noon-4 p.m.

Red Bow on the door Santa • Strolling Carolers • Horse & Wagon Rides • Refreshments

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JUDGES: Walker confirms he will appoint replacement for Judge Molly GaleWyrick FROM PAGE 1A

According to GaleWyrick, the hope in announcing the retirement on the latest date possible and still get on the ballot, was to avoid Governor Walker appointing a replacement. Temporary judges from surrounding districts could then fill in as needed until April.

Mary Tilton, GaleWyrick’s acting Judicial Assistant, adds, “What we’re

hoping is whoever wins the election, the Governor would appoint that person to start early.”

But in an unexpected move, Governor Walker told the Amery Free Press on Friday, November 18 that he intends to appoint a replacement for Judge GaleWyrick. That replacement would automatically be on the ballot in April. Walker says that his office will be seeking applicants and reviewing

applications with the goal of filling the vacancy quickly.

Circuit Court Judges are considered non-partisan positions. Several committees review and screen candidates before recommending their choices to the Governor, who will ultimately make the final choice.

To date, only one candidate had filed financial papers with the intent to run for the Branch 1 position in April,

Polk County’s Assistant Corporation Counsel/Child Support Director, Malia Malone. But there’s still plenty of time for others to throw their hats in the ring. And now, part of that decision may be up to Governor Walker.

Potential candidates for either Branch 1 or Branch 2 must complete all required paperwork and signatures with the Wisconsin Elections Commission by 5 p.m. on January 3.

AEDC: Budget talk leads to strong accusations at latest city council meeting FROM PAGE 1A

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Mayor Kay Erickson says that the council had felt for a while that they needed someone else there, which led to councilman Strohbusch’s attendance at the meetings. She admitted to tension between the AEDC and Administrator Long, but declined to elaborate.

Myers, who was not at meeting in question, raised his concern over what he felt was inappropriate behavior on the part of AEDC members.

“It’s my understanding that at the meeting last week, several of their members were very impulsive, and belligerent, and condescending, and not believing the information that was provided for them by two people who have Masters Degrees in Municipal Administration and certainly know how a city should be run,” said Myers. “If they are going to be adversarial, my opinion would be that we just drop the $15,000 that we spend for them and let them go on their own. We’ve got people who are very qualified to do the planning on the projects that are needed, and in my opinion we don’t need their bullying and attitude that they know how to run the city better than we do. We don’t need to provide half of their budget when we don’t need them, I’m very disappointed.”

Long responded to the comment suggesting that now would be a good time to amend the budget to reflect those changes if that were what the council wanted to do.

Councilman Strohbusch, who was present at the AEDC meeting in question, rebutted Myers’ remarks.

“I would have to disagree with Dave. The conflict that is occurring between the City and the AEDC is coming more from frustration of lack of action than them wanting

‘I think there are some fences that need to be mended between the city and AEDC...’

Tim Strohbusch Amery Alderman, Wards III, IV, and V to push an agenda,” asserted Strohbusch. “Their purpose is to help develop and start new business growth within the city, and they’re working on that. However, in the information that was given, what they were asking for is the raw data on the housing study, for example. I don’t know if that information has been given to them or not. I’m not privy to that.

“I think there are some fences that need to be mended between the city and AEDC. I think the gentlemen in that

group are doing good things for the City, promoting growth, promoting development, and business growth. Any community that is not moving forward and growing forward is losing.

And here we have citizens volunteering their time to try and make that happen.”

Strohbusch elaborated on the topic of the industrial park development, and mentioned that he has asked Administrator Long to come up with an ‘options plan’ that would list some ideas for ways to start developing a roadway on the property.

“We’re not going to be able to do a whole lot as far as turning dirt in the next three or four months, but perhaps we can be prepared in spring to start moving forward on that project,” said Strohbusch.

Councilman Rick Davis responded with his perspective.

“We’ll be able move forward depending on what the cost of the project is,” he added. “Our city budget is 1.6 million. If someone were to propose that we were to spend our entire budget on a project, there’d be no people living in the city.

Maybe we should provide the AEDC with a copy of our budget.”

The city currently has $250k in cash tied up in the property, which was purchased outright.

Davis continued, “I’d like to see that when we have it at a stage that’s ready, then we will

let the AEDC become more involved. But we’re funding it 100 percent. And we have the expert within the city, and we’ve done the studies. I’ve seen the housing study, and they’ll see it as well.”

Continuing the discussion of the would-be industrial park property, Councilman Rick Van Blaricom offered his interpretation of the timeline of events.

“Pardon the euphemism, but folks got their underwear in a bundle over stuff that’s really been progressing along pretty rapidly. We spent 250k for the land, that takes some getting together to do that. And now there’s contemplation on how to put the road in there.

The housing study…all those things…I think maybe some of the AEDC is a little bit frustrated, but on the other hand anybody who’s been in government understands,” said Van Blaricom.

“I think they need to be involved in the planning and development, understanding that we’re still going to provide the money,” Van Blaricom added.

“It’s a city project. But I think it’s a little unfair to characterize the city as dragging their feet when I don’t perceive that that’s the issue.”

In a later interview, AEDC Director, Paul Shafer, characterized the relationship between the two groups as ‘could be healthier,’ and echoed the

sentiment that any frustration stems from a ‘lack of a plan.’

AEDC President, Dan Draxler, said that he wasn’t aware of the situation and had always been pleased with the relationship between the City Council and the AEDC, but could not comment on Administrator Long’s relationship with the group specifically.

Administrator Long declined to comment.

During the November council meeting, Strohbusch added that he feels a positive relationship is achievable.

“I do want to get everybody back on the same plane and everybody working in a positive direction, and it’s going to take a little time to do that. They’re working for us. We’re working for them. We just need to bring it together.”

Mayor Erickson echoed those sentiments. “That’s what I want everyone to remember, we’re all in this together.”

Myers made no formal motions to remove the funding, which was ultimately approved. But did end the discussion with a personal suggestion.

“Several of them need to take a course in interpersonal communication if they want to be on a committee like that, it’s completely unacceptable.”

City of Amery approves 2017 Budget

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Amery City Council met Wednesday, and unanimously approved the city’s 2017 Annual Budget with much discussion, but no changes. The Budget forecasts expenses for the city to be $5,040,493 in 2017, and overall revenue to be $5,196,976.

Highlights of the sixty-page budget document include the following: •$3,500 for replacement of the city’s holiday decorations, which are now approaching 30 years old.

•Recodification of City Ordinances.

•Replacement of 12 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses for the Fire Department, as well as funding a newly purchased airboat for use by the Amery Fire Department and surrounding municipalities.

•A utility increase of 3 percent beginning in the second quarter of 2017, and

an increase to sewer rates by 1 percent in January.

•Just over $28,000 in salary and benefits for a part-time Management Analyst to complete a water recreation and walkability study for the city, and other projects as assigned.

•$35,500 for a police vehicle.

•$210,000 to replace a sewer lift station in Flag Pole Park, one of three aging sewer lift stations within the city.

The city’s general fund is slightly lower in 2017 because of savings realized by refinancing existing debt load.

Overall, expenses breakdown in the following categories: •General Government spending will be down 5 percent in 2017 to $592,808.

•Public Safety spending will decrease 1 percent to $1,068,067.

•Public Works spending will decrease 6 percent to $713,197.

•Health and Human Services (ceme-

tery electricity) spending will increase 27 percent to $223.

•Culture, Recreation and Education spending will decrease 1 percent to $96,610.

•Conservation and Development spending will decrease 71 percent to $8,350.

•The city’s contribution to its Rainy Day Fund will increase by 117 percent to $134,479.

•$469,805 will be applied to the city’s debt load, an increase of 4 percent.

•Library spending will increase by 2 percent to $365,830.

•$606,250 is budgeted for sewer expenses, a 2 percent increase.

•$398,497 is budgeted for water expenses, also a 2 percent increase.

•Expenses also include forecasted spending in TID 5, 6, 7, 8, totaling $349,717.

•Capital projects including purchas-

es for police, fire, public works and others, including software for various departments total $236,660, an increase of 164 percent.

Discussion on the budget included comments by Councilman Strohbusch, who questioned spending on a Management Analyst Position when the city has two more sewer lift stations that are in danger of failure, and have not been budgeted for replacement.

Councilman Dave Myers also suggested defunding the Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) because of what he considered to a rude attitude toward the city at a recent AEDC meeting.

Although lengthy discussed followed the topics, ultimately no motions were made to amend the budget as presented. The budget was unanimously approved by a vote of 6 to 0.

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Where will county highway department call home?

Supervisors eliminate one site, debate process

BY TOM STANGL PUBLISHER

And then there were two — maybe.

The Polk County Board of Supervisors eliminated one of three possible sites for the proposed $10-$15 million county highway department building at their Nov. 15 meeting, and scheduled in person visits of the two other sites in the Village of Balsam Lake Nov. 29.

The Paulson property, one of the three sites under consideration in Balsam Lake, was eliminated because the owners of the property no longer had a desire to sell.

A preliminary agreement to purchase 20 acres from the Paulsens was withdrawn.

The process became a bit more muddled following the offer of Centuria

Village President Dave Markert to have the new building constructed in Centuria. Markert made the offer during the public comment section of the meeting.

Supervisor Michael Prichard questioned evaluating sites before the approval of a building plan, a sentiment Supervisor Warren Nelson agreed with wholeheartedly.

“I’m not for a $10-15 million expenditure without knowing what the hell I am voting on,” Nelson said. “Any person in their right mind would want to find out what we are putting on a property before purchasing the property.”

County Board Chair Dean Johansen, chair of the board’s executive committee, responded to Nelson and Prichard’s concerns by telling the supervisors that information regarding land

County board notes The board approved two appointments to the Board of Adjustments: James Ganley as first alternate and Jim Anderson as second alternate.

There was a discussion about matching funds for any grants awarded to combat aquatic invasive species. Supervisor Kim O’Connell questioned if the amount needed to be capped in the budget. County Administrator Dana Frey explained that by setting the budget, the board had already put a cap in place and the department would need to come to the board to amend the budget should any other grants be received.

A discussion was held about compensation increases or bonuses for employees of Golden Age Manor if projections indicated that the ending balance after receipts of all state aid exceeds $50,000. Supervisor Jim Edgell wondered how a bonus would be divided among the employees.

Frey explained that employees of Golden Age Manor do not receive the same salary adjustments as other county employees and this discretionary bonus is meant to take the place of those adjustments.

Supervisor Craig Moriak pointed out that the Clayton volleyball team has made it to the State Volleyball Tournament the past four years, the finals the past two years. Clayton has lost the title to a private school, so Moriak suggested Clayton be named the best public school volleyball squad in the state.

Moriak’s suggestion was met with a round of applause and Board Chair Dean Johansen asked if any supervisor could top Moriak’s report. The board adjourned.

plained that the board used the same process when they were constructing the Justice Center. Bonneprise asked if there was still time to look at other sites, and was told that there would be time.

Warren Nelson said that he would like to explore using satellite locations around the county, perhaps sharing space with towns, villages or cities.

Nelson also suggested that the project be put to a vote by residents of the county.

In a budget discussion, later in the meeting, it was pointed out that with the retirement of debt the county has room for significant capital improvements in 2017 without increasing property taxes.

Baldwin scores leadership position ahead of 2018 election

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin landed a leadership position Wednesday ahead of her re-election campaign in 2018.

Democrats are preparing to play defense with Republican Donald Trump as president and the GOP in control of both houses of Congress come January.

Baldwin, who was named as Senate Democratic Conference Secretary by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, was first elected in 2012. She is looking ahead to the midterm election, when keeping her in office and trying to win the governor’s race will be the two top priorities for Wisconsin Democrats.

The path to victory is typically more difficult for Democrats in Wisconsin during midterm elections, but Democrats are hoping to benefit from a voter backlash after two years of Trump’s presidency and Republican control.

Baldwin issued a statement saying she was proud of the appointment but did not mention her upcoming re-election campaign.

Evers seeking $707 million more for Wisconsin schools MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State Superintendent Tony Evers is seeking $707 million more over the next two years for Wisconsin schools.

Evers made the request in his $13.6 billion budget proposal released Tuesday. Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature will consider it next year as it works on passing a new two-year spending plan for the state.

Evers’ budget calls for a 2.7 percent spending increase the first year and 5.4 percent the second. That includes

acquisition, preliminary intergovernmental agreements and preliminary real estate agreements will be given to the committee of the whole and the board of supervisors for approval.

County Board Administrator Dana Frey explained that the engineering firm of Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) had been given very preliminary information about space requirements for the new building to be used to determine the viability of proposed sites.

“There are no building sketches, no diagrams, no designs,” Frey said.

A site assessment conducted by SEH called for a total minimum land requirement for the proposed facility of 10.5 to 11 acres, which includes land for storm water management.

Supervisor John Bonneprise ex-

more than $500 million additional for general school aids as part of his plan to overhaul the school funding formula.

The Republican-controlled Legislature has rejected Evers’ call to rewrite the formula three times.

His budget also includes $5.5 million for grants in rural schools to help retain teachers who are lured away for higher-paying jobs in more urban areas.

“One thing is clear, the Republican establishment now owns Washington,” she said, vowing to fight against “corporate lobbyists, big banks and Wall Street.”

Republicans cast her appointment as a defensive move ahead of her re-election.

“Washington Democrats are already circling the wagons behind one of their own,” Wisconsin Republican Party spokesman Pat Garrett said. “Senator Baldwin has a choice: support reform in Washington that works for Wisconsin, or continue to stand with her political allies in Washington who want to protect the status quo.”

No Republican has officially announced plans to challenge Baldwin, but U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy and Madison businessman Eric Hovde are mentioned as the most likely possible candidates.

Duffy, who was re-elected to a fourth term last week, lives in Wausau and was an early and outspoken supporter of Trump, whose victory in Wisconsin was fueled by strong returns among rural voters in the northwest part of the state. Tapping those voters, as well as conservatives in suburban Milwaukee counties, will be vital for any Repub-

lican who takes on Baldwin in 2018.

For Duffy to challenge Baldwin, he would have to give up his House seat. That may be tough for him, especially with Paul Ryan, of Janesville, returning as House speaker.

“Congressman Duffy has worked tirelessly to get Republicans elected up and down the ticket so that we can get things done, and he’s excited to continue to fight for Wisconsin families,” chief of staff Pete Meachum said.

“He is keeping his options open for the future in order to determine the best way to serve Wisconsin.”

Hovde’s first run for office was his Senate bid in 2012, during which he came in second in the Republican primary to former Gov. Tommy Thompson in a four-person race. Baldwin beat Thompson by 5.5 points.

Hovde is chief executive officer of Hovde Properties, a real estate development and management company. He has less to lose than Duffy if he takes on Baldwin, given that he’d have his business to fall back on in defeat. Hovde did not immediately return a message.

Gun deer licenses trail 2015 totals MADISON, Wis. (AP) — License sales for Wisconsin’s 2016 gun deer hunts are trailing last year’s totals with three days to go until the traditional nine-day season opens.

The state held its two-day gun youth hunt in October. The nine-day season opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 27. Also on tap are metro hunts in November and December, a December antlerless hunt and a late-December hunt in southern Wisconsin.

The latest figures from the state Department of Natural Resources show

the agency had sold 379,171 gun licenses as of Tuesday. That compares to 392,138 licenses sold as of the Tuesday before last year’s nine-day hunt.

Thousands of hunters typically purchase their licenses on the Friday before the nine-day season Saturday opener. The DNR sold nearly 60,000 licenses on the Friday before last year’s opener.

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

Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group.

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

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service and Pie Night.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 3-7 p.m. Ring bells for Salvation Army at Dick’s; 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at First Lutheran.

Saturday, Nov. 26: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Ring bells for Salvation Army.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Build-A-Waffle Breakfast; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship; 11:30 a.m. Special Congregational mtg.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 23: No school/No Youth Group; 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve worship service at First Lutheran Church.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. Worship/Hanging of the Greens;11:15 a.m. Wassail Party; 11:15 a.m. Youth to Decorate Youth Office Tree and Hallway.

Monday, Nov. 28: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 10:30 a.m. The Mission of Jesus Bible Study.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 23: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Worship at First Lutheran.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 11 a.m. Worship at Deronda; 12 p.m. Heritage Baking 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 Wednesday, Nov. 23: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Eve service at First Lutheran Church.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 9:30 a.m. Education; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

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

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST, 131 Broadway St., Amery Nick Buda, lead pastor churchoffice@fbcamery.org Sunday: One service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday School (nursery available for ages 0-3).

Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (until end of school year).

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 23: 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve worship at First Lutheran.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Choir; No Sunday School.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Handbells.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 23: No Confirmation; 6 p.m. Mass Choir practice; 7 p.m Community Thanksgiving Eve Service.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9 a.m.

Choir practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; No Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: 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: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 10:15 a.m.

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 23: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Worship at First Lutheran.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

Thanksgiving T

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

—1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 NIV

hat the Pilgrims who came to America considered it right and proper to honor God with a feast of thanksgiving, despite losing nearly half of their numbers to disease and lack of proper shelter during their first year speaks volumes about their character.

That many present-day Americans see the holiday as little more than a chance to indulge the vices of sloth and gluttony perhaps says more about our character than we would wish. But we should not imagine that there was no grumbling among the Pilgrims. Surely some of them grumbled and complained about the conditions and rued the day they left European shores, and it is likely that some of them felt more like cursing God than thanking Him. But the better angels of their nature won the day, and in November of 1621 the Pilgrims celebrated a harvest with the natives, in what was the first Thanksgiving. We should take this as counsel to give thanks in all things, both in good times and in bad, in times of plenty and in times of scarcity, and to share our harvest with our families, friends and neighbors, no matter the size of the harvest or our relations with our families, friends and neighbors.

– Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED 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. 23: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at First Lutheran Church.

Saturday, Nov. 26: 7-10 p.m. AA Group meeting.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Worship service w/communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school.

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. 23: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at First Lutheran Church.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Nov. 23: Stump the Chump after 9 a.m. Mass; Tuesday, Nov. 29: Finance meeting 7 p.m.

DEATH NOTICES ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 24: 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Worship with Holy Communion; No Bible Study.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 24: 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Worship with Holy Communion.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; Confirmation break.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 23: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Worship at First Lutheran Church in Amery.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 9:30 a.m. worship.

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. 23: 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at UCC. Sunday, Nov. 27: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sunday school, Confirmation, Youth; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team practice; 10 a.m.

Worship service; Choir practice after service.

Tuesday, Nov. 29: 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. 23: No Confirmation class; 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service.

Sunday, Nov. 27: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 9 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Advent Festival.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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Saturday, December 3rd 5 p.m. Light Supper 6:30 p.m. Music by “Mood Swing” Reading of the Names

Anyone wanting to have an ornament on the tree in Honor of or Memory of should send name(s) with a freewill donation to: Little Falls Cemetery Association c/o Oliver Aune, 538 75th Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 or c/o Tom Overby, 571 130th St., Amery, WI 54001 This is for anyone who would like to participate.

Please submit donation and all the names you wish to have read by November 27th. Please make checks payable to Little Falls Cemetery Associaiton. Thank you!

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Sonja M. Ramsey, 79, Deer Park, died Thursday, Nov. 17, at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, from Little Falls Lutheran Church in rural Amery.

Burial will be in the Little Falls Cemetery.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

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Viola B. (Soldner) Marske Viola B. (Soldner) Marske, 102, of Comstock died Monday, November 14, 2016 at Amery Rgional Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1913 in Glidden, WI to John and Kate (Eder) Soldner. Her family moved to the Turtle Lake area when Viola was 5. She graduated from Turtle Lake High School.

Viola met Fred Marske and they were married on September 30, 1937. They lived on the Marske family farm where they had a 35 head dairy. They had their son, Roger in March of 1947. Viola, with her son, continued to live on the family farm.

Viola had many hobbies outside of farm life and dedicated a large amount of her spare time to assisting the Pipe Lake Church. Whether it was welcoming a new life to the world or aiding in the passing of a friend or family member, she was always there. She taught Sunday school and helped with confirmation classes. Viola loved baking, crocheting, and gardening. She was also on the Johnstown Township Board.

Viola continued to live at home with the help of care givers these past few years.

They helped her to continue doing some of the things she enjoyed doing in her many years of living.

Viola is survived by her son, Roger Marske of Comstock, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred on September 1, 1981, her parents and siblings, Mabel, Harvey, Harold and Rudolph.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church, Pipe Lake, with Rev. Steve Miller officiating. Burial of cremains was in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Pipe Lake, WI. Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

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St. Croix Central Rushes to Division 4 Championship St. Croix Central (11-3) was crowned champion in Division 4 following a 49-28 win Nov. 18 over River Valley (10-3) in the final at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. The 77 points scored by the two teams combined set a Division 4 State final record.

The Panthers took the opening kickoff and drove 78 yards in 15 plays, scoring on an 8-yard run

by Cole Refsnider to go up 7-0.

In the second quarter, the Panthers took control of the game on a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs

by Ryan Larson to lead 21-0 at the half.

The Blackhawks received the second half kickoff and drove 69 yards to cut their deficit to 21-6 on a 22-yard scoring pass from Elijah Alt to Derek Wedige.

However, the Panthers answered with Larson’s third rushing touchdown of the game, a 3-yard effort with just under three minutes to play in the third quarter.

River Valley scored before the

end of the quarter on a 2-yard run by Alt. With the successful two-point conversion, the Blackhawks trailed 28-14.

Cole Refsnider raced 64 yards to the River Valley 1-yard line to set up Larson’s fourth short rushing touchdown of the game and expand the Panthers’ lead to 35-14. The four scoring runs tied a Division 4 State finals record. A fumble on the ensuing kickoff recovered by St. Croix Central set up an 11-yard jaunt by Refsnider to give St. Croix Central a 42-14 lead.

In the shadows of its own end zone, River Valley responded on its next drive with the longest pass play in Division 4 history as Alt connected with Wedige again for a 94-yard touchdown pass play to make the score 42-21.

The Panthers added another score on a 9-yard Collin Nelson run with just over four minutes remaining in the game, and the Blackhawks capped the scoring with a 13-yard pass from Alt to

Ryan Wickman.

Larson shouldered much of the workload for the Panthers, rushing 41 times for a game-high 158 yards, and Refsnider rushed for 153 yards in 15 carries. St. Croix Central rushed for 371 yards as a team and attempted just one pass, which was incomplete. The Panthers scored touchdowns on seven of their nine possessions in the game and held a 34:38 to 13:00 advantage in ball possession.

Elijah Alt spearheaded the Blackhawk offensive attack, completing 13-of-38 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns. He also led the team in rushing with 57 yards and a touchdown. Wickman had a game-high 13 tackles for the Blackhawks.

St. Croix Central wins its second State championship in its second championship game appearance. They won the Division 5 title in 1988. River Valley finishes runner-up in its fi rst-ever appearance in the final.

Amherst beats Cedar-Grove Belgium 38-35

BY ANDREW GRUMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Kickers usually bring frustration for Amherst coach Mark Lusic.

But after the first-made field goal in his head coaching tenure, the seventh-year coach may just have a change in attitude.

Carter Zblewski kicked a 26yard field goal with nine seconds left to lead Amherst to a 38-35 victory over Cedar-Grove Belgium in the WIAA Division 5 state championship Thursday. It’s the second consecutive state championship for Amherst and the third in school history.

“Most of the time kickers drive me nuts, but tonight I will give

him a hug,” Lusic said. “It was a heck of a win to go back-to-back.

It is an unbelievable feeling.”

The Falcons (13-1) took over at the 14-yard line of Cedar-Grove Belgium (12-2) after Thomas Anderson recovered a fumble by Rockets wide receiver Reid Hilbelink on a failed attempt at a hook and lateral play with 54 seconds to play.

A 6-yard pass from quarterback Brandon Piotrowski to Marcus Glodowski brought the Falcons to the 4-yard line with 15 seconds left.

Amherst then committed a false start penalty, pushing the ball back to the 9-yard line.

The wait didn’t bother Zblewski, as the junior calmly split the

Amery Youth Hockey welcomes you to the Amery Ice Arena 1065 River Place Drive

HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT

Friday, Nov. 25 2 p.m. Baldwin vs. Menomonie 4:30 p.m. Amery JV vs. Baldwin JV 7 p.m. Amery vs. Minnesota Revolution Saturday, Nov. 26 2 p.m. Baldwin vs. Minnesota Revolution 4:30 p.m. Amery JV vs. Baldwin JV 7 p.m. Amery vs. Menomonie

Sorry, No Open Skating Friday, Nov. 25

uprights for the fi rst-made field goal of his career.

“To be honest, I wasn’t really thinking about anything,” Zblewski said. “I just went up and kicked it.”

Amherst found the end zone in the final two minutes of the second quarter to take a 28-14 lead at halftime.

Playing in its fi rst-ever state title game, Cedar Grove-Belgium scored 21 unanswered points to start the second half.

“We reminded them about all the adversity they have been through all year,” Rockets coach Dan Schreurs said. “There have been a lot of times we’ve been down and we’ve come back to win in the last minute.”

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Amery Chevrolet hopes to help Amery Youth Hockey Association score big on the ice

Amery Chevrolet teams up with Amery Youth Hockey Association for 2016-2017 season Amery– In the spirit of teamwork taught by youth sports, Amery Chevrolet is joining Amery Youth Hockey Association to provide players and coaches with hockey equipment kits that include hockey pucks, t-shirts, knit caps, a sponsorship check and an opportunity for community members to enter the free Ultimate Hockey Experience sweepstakes.

Each of the sponsored leagues across the region will receive 500 free sweepstakes entry forms to distribute within the community. At the end of the entry period, four youth hockey supporters will win the Ultimate Hockey Experience in addition to other prizes.

Amery Chevrolet will also present a check representing a one-time monetary contribution to Amery Youth Hockey Association.

Some leagues plan to grant scholarships to families who cannot afford to enroll their children in the league, while others will use the funds to improve facilities and equipment.

“Amery Chevrolet supports youth hockey because Chevrolet believes play opens up all kinds of possibilities for these kids and the community,” said Natalie Keller, Marketing Coordinator for Amery Chevrolet.

“We hope that giving them the opportunity to raise much needed funds will make this a great season for League.”

This week’s sports Amery Boys Basketball Nov. 29 vs. Somerset

Clayton Girls Basketball

Amery Girls Basketball

Nov. 22 @ Frederic Nov. 29 @ Shell Lake

Nov. 22 @ Somerset Nov. 29 @ Rice Lake

Clear Lake Boys Basketball

Amery Hockey

Nov. 29 vs. McDonell Central Catholic

Nov. 25, Nov. 26 Tournament vs. Baldwin-Woodville, Menomonie and Minnesota Revolution

Clear Lake Girls Basketball Nov. 22 vs. Spring Valley Nov. 28 vs. Boyceville

Clayton Boys Basketball Nov. 29 vs. Mondovi

Friday, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.

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Youth Hockey Pee Wee B November 19, 2016 Amery 3 vs. Hudson C 10 Goals: V. Greene 3 Assist: S. Hacken Saves: Mork 38

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CONTRIBUTED

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Opening day deer Ty Welu, 12, got this doe on opening day.

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Double perfection

Opening day success

Congratulations to Todd Zemke, who rolled back to back perfect games on Nov. 14 at Club 53 in Amery. Zemke ended the night with an 823 series.

Asa Hoyer, 12, Amery shot this nice 10 point buck on opening day.

Kimberly overcomes slow start, beats Franklin for D1 crown

BY JASON MCMAHON ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — When the Kimberly football team brings three straight WIAA titles and a 55-game winning streak into a Division 1 championship game, it’s not surprising to see a squad open up with a stagnant offense and a slew of turnovers.

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tery unit be Kimberly, though.

Danny Vanden Boom threw for two touchdowns and D.J. Stewart rushed for two more as the Papermakers overcame their disastrous start by scoring 29 unanswered second-half points to defeat Franklin 29-14 and claim another gold ball on Friday.

The Papermakers (14-0) completed a fourth straight undefeated season, earning

their third straight Division 1 crown after winning the Division 2 title in 2013. Kimberly’s 56-game winning streak is the longest in the nation among high school teams.

“It’s really unreal,” Vanden Boom said. “It’s really, really special and I hope someday I can look back on it and really appreciate it all.”

It wasn’t easy for the Papermakers, who went three-and-

out on their first drive before turning the ball over three straight times as Franklin (12-2) built a 14-0 lead. Kimberly forced a fumble at its own 3-yard line after one turnover to keep the deficit from being worse.

The Papermakers intercepted three passes and forced a fumble in the second half, setting up two of their scoring drives.

“If you would have told me that we would have done what we did this year, I would have told you you’re a little bit crazy.

To have really the top program in the state’s backs against the wall,” Franklin coach Louis Brown said. “Obviously, they made some great adjustments in the second half and we turned the ball over a little bit and it didn’t bounce that well for us in the second half.”

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF Walter H. Rodke 2/19/59 - 11/24/14 Two years ago you left us suddenly For all that life has given us And all that’s left to do, one of Life’s most precious treasures Is the time we had with you.

Always in our hearts Love You Mom, family and friends

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Susan A. Moll DOD: August 2, 2016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case No. 2016 PR 87 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 8, 1969 and date of death August 2, 2016, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1620 68th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 28, 2016.

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

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I want to thank the residents of Polk County for honoring me with your vote for County Clerk on November 8th. I am immensely grateful to family, friends, and loyal supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort during this election season. I am deeply moved by the expression of confidence and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. The support I felt on Election Day was incredible and I owe it to you!

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NOTICE is hereby given that as a part of the regular meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Clayton to be held on December 05, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at the municipal building located at 133 Clayton Avenue East, Clayton, Wisconsin, the Board will hold a hearing to consider a resolution to declare that it is in the public interest that portions of Park Avenue and Humbird Street and the alley lying in Block 1 of the Original Plat of the Village of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin, be vacated and discontinued pursuant to Section 66.1003 Wis. Stats.

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Rep. Romaine Quinn elected to Majority Caucus Vice-Chair

Romaine Quinn (R), Rice Lake, 75th Assembly District Representative

MADISON – Representative Romaine Quinn (R-Rice Lake) was elected to the position of Majority Caucus Vice-Chair last week.

Quinn was re-elected to his position representing the 75th Assembly District on November 9.

Tbe 26-year-old Quinn is from Rice Lake, and when elected Mayor of the City of Rice Lake in 2010, was the youngest mayor ever to serve in United States history. He defeated incumbent Stephen Smith for the Assembly position in 2014, and began his first term representing the 75th Assembly District in 2015.

“I am honored that my colleagues chose to support my bid for the position of Majority Caucus Vice-

Chair,” he said in a statement released last week. “With new and returning members coming in from all parts of the state – rural, urban, and suburban – I believe it is important that all voices have a seat at the table.

“I have had the great pleasure of working with many of my colleagues on spearheading the Rural Wisconsin Initiative. Together, we have worked to expand job opportunities, health care, education, and technology access. I plan to bring that collaborative, inclusive approach to the leadership team. I look forward to keeping rural Wisconsin high on the agenda over the next two years, while working for solutions that keep the entire state moving forward.

“I am excited to work closely within the Republican caucus and across party lines to enact our agenda over the next two years.

The depth and breadth of talent our caucus has is remarkable. With a historic wave of success this year, now is the moment to bring forward the best ideas from all corners of the state.”

Tbe 26-year-old Quinn is from Rice Lake, and when elected Mayor of the City of Rice Lake in 2010, was the youngest mayor ever to serve in United States history. He defeated incumbent Stephen Smith for the Assembly position in 2014, and began his first term representing the

75th Assembly District in 2015.

Other Assembly Majority leaders elected last week were: Speaker: Rep. Robin Vos, District 63, Rochester Speaker Pro Tempore: Rep. Tyler August, District 32, Lake Geneva Majority Leader: Rep. Jim Steineke, District 5, Kaukauna Assistant Majority Leader: Rep. Rob Brooks, District 60, Saukville Majority Caucus Chair: Rep. Dan Knodl, District 24, Germantown Majority Caucus Vice Chair: Rep. Romaine Quinn, District 75, Rice Lake Caucus Sergeant-at-Arms: Rep. Sam Kerkman, District 61, Salem Caucus Secretary: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, District 21, Oak Creek Assembly minority leadership was also finalized last week. Those representatives are as follows: Minority Leader: Rep. Peter Barca, District 62, Kenosha Assistant Minority Leader: Rep. Dianne Hesselbein, District 79, Middleton Caucus Chair: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, District 45, Beloit Caucus Vice-Chair: Rep. Steve Doyle, District 94, Onalaska Caucus Secretary: Rep. Beth Meyers, District 74, Bayfield Caucus Sgt. At Arms: Rep. Christine Sinicki, District 20, Milwaukee

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF SEWER RATE INCREASE

The Board of the Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, having before it for consideration a request to increase Sewer Rates.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Board on December 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Clear Lake Municipal Building, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin, where opportunity will be afforded to all interested parties to be heard. A detailed description of the proposed increase is available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

A summary of the proposed increase is shown below: CURRENT PROPOSED MONTHLY MONTHLY RATES RATES Residential, Commercial, Light Industrial and Public Authority: Per 1000 Gallons $ 5.02 $ 7.16 Fixed Costs / Month (5/8" meter) $ 9.11 $ 11.07 Fixed Costs / Month (1" meter) $ 21.65 $ 26.52 Fixed Costs / Month (1 1/2" meter) $ 42.55 $ 52.28 Fixed Costs / Month (2" meter) $ 67.64 $ 83.19 Fixed Costs / Month (3" meter) $ 126.17 $ 155.31 Fixed Costs / Month (6" meter) $ 418.83 $ 515.93 Holding Tank Wastes /1000 gal. $ 18.47 $ 25.42 Septage Wastes /1000 gal. $ 159.00 $ 230.77 The Village Board will consider this request on December 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Clear Lake Municipal Building, 350 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, Wisconsin.

Dated this 17th day of November 2016.

Albert Bannink Village Clerk Village of Clear Lake

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FEEDBACK Have you completed the survey?

“Our schools are a critical part of our community,” shares James Kuchta, District Administrator, “as we work to improve our schools, we want to ensure that they will meet the needs of our students and community both now and in the future. Therefore, the voice of every resident is critical to this process.”

RESIDENTS SHOULD HAVE RECENTLY RECEIVED A PAPER SURVEY IN THE MAIL.

You can complete the survey in two ways: 1. ONLINE: Log on to www.survey2000.com and enter the survey access number printed on your mailing.

2. PAPER: Complete the paper copy of the survey and return it to any District office or mail it directly back to School Perceptions in the envelope that was included with the survey.

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in it so will be special for any time.

Make it when friends/family are coming for a nice surprise.

BAKED OATMEAL Combine in large bowl: 2 c. old-fashioned oats 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 c. strawberries, sliced or your favorite juicy fruit 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips Put into an 8x8” baking pan, Arrange on top of the oat mixture: 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 c. strawberries or your favorite you used in the oat mixture 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips 1 sliced banana Mix together and pour over the top of the above: 1/4 c. honey 2 c. milk 1 egg 3 T. applesauce 1 tsp. vanilla Gently shake the pan to distribute the liquid throughout the oats. Cover with foil and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for about 20 more minutes or until a golden brown.

With the holidays coming, make this pretty stuffing. You bake it in a bundt pan and slice it instead of putting stuffing in a bowl and scooping it out.

PRETTY AND TASTY BUNDT STUFFING Put onto sprayed baking sheets: 1 pound French bread, cubed (should be 8 c.)

Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until toasted, stirring halfway during the baking time.

Cook until done and crumble: 4 slices bacon. optional Sauté in large skillet on medium heat for 5 minutes, or until soft: 1/2 c. butter (1 stick) 3 stalks celery, chopped finely 2 medium onions, chopped finely Add and stir: The cooked and crumbled bacon (if using) 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Combine in large bowl: 1-1/2 c. chicken stock (or turkey stock) 4 eggs 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley 3/4 tsp. sage Add the cubed and toasted bread.

Add the cooked vegetables and egg mixture to the above and stir to mix all together. Put stuffing mixture into a sprayed/greased bundt pan and press down on the ingredients to pack.

Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes in pan then invert pan and put dressing onto serving plate. Slice into portions but leave in the round circle. Suggestion: To serve, put a smaller bowl in the center of the stuffing containing the cranberry sauce.

When temps cool, we enjoy soups even more than usual. This uses canned beans so it is neither difficult nor time consuming.

NORTH WOODS BEAN SOUP Sauté in sprayed/greased skillet 3 minutes, stirring often: 7 oz. Kielbasa, cut into bite-sized pieces (turkey, beef, combo- your choice 1 c. halved baby carrots or sliced carrots 1 c. chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Add and bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes: 4 c. chicken broth 1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 cans (15.8 oz. ea.) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed Put 2 c. of the soup into food processor blender and process until smooth. Return to pan and mix with the rest of the soup. Simmer 5 minutes more.

Remove from heat and add, stir until wilted: 1 bag (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach Serve hot. Serves 4-6. Hint: if you don’t want a creamier soup, eliminate the blender step.

Some people like making their own salad dressing. This ‘scratch’ Italian Dressing is for those who like this type of dressing.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING Combine in blender and blend until smooth: 3/4 c. mayonnaise 1 T. olive or veg. oil 1/4 c. white vinegar 1 T. lemon juice 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated 1 T. sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. salt Use right away or refrigerate until ready to use.

Makes about 1-1/2 c. dressing.

This is a pierogi type casserole. Recipe uses 4 c. mashed potatoes, your own or store-bought package mashed potatoes. Recipe takes about 25 minutes to make and an hour to bake.

LAYERED PIEROGI CASSEROLE Cook according to directions, omitting the salt: 9 lasagna noodles Combine in bowl: 4 c. mashed potatoes (about 2# baking potatoes) 1/2 c. cream cheese spread (Philadelphia chive and onion) 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 c. real bacon bits (from 3 oz. package of bits) 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (or Four cheese Cheddar from 8 oz. package or touch of Philadelphia Four Cheese) Put 3 cooked lasagna noodles in a sprayed 9x13” baking pan.

Put 1/3 of the potato mixture on top, then add 3 more cooked lasagna noodles, then 1/3 of the potato mixture, then the 3 last cooked lasagna noodles plus the rest of the potato mixture on top.

Top with: Rest of the bacon bits from the package Rest of the shredded cheese from the above package Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until well heated, uncovering the last 5 minutes so the top browns a bit. Serves 8-12. Hint: You can prepare this casserole, cover with foil and freeze to use later. To bake, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator then bake, adding a bit more time because ingredients are cold.

Make sure the casserole is hot before serving.

Tip: Whipped cream will not separate if you add 1/4 tsp. dissolved unflavored gelatin to each cup of whipping cream, then whip and use.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games 7:15 pm HS Girls Basketball at Rice Lake

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 10 am Alcoholics Anonymous, 1 pm Bridge, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 7 pm Advent Service at Amery Free Lutheran

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot Cards, 12:30 pm Hand Foot 2, 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Silver Foxes, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer Music Night, 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous 7:15 pm HS Girls Basketball at Prescott

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well as his adopters.

Milo came to our shelter as a stray with a broken femur. He has had a steel plate implanted in his leg to facilitate the recovery and allow us to help him keep his leg. This surgery required that he remain in a kennel for 2 months. His energy level and need for this necessary restriction were in direct opposition to one another. His leg is completely healed now and he is ready to put it to the test. It has been a long road for Milo from surgery, to foster care, to the adoption floor. He is a special little dog in need of a special home.

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This time of year, another animal is very much in our thoughts. When you think of Thanksgiving, you can practically smell the turkey baking in the oven. But, you might stop and wonder how the turkey became the symbol of and center of the traditional feast on Thanksgiving?

The history of the Thanksgiving turkey is a bit of a mystery. Nobody knows exactly how this particular bird earned a place of honor at the table each November.

Thanks to letters and records kept by early American settlers, we know that when the colonists sat down to dine with the Wampanoag Indians, beef and fowl were on the menu. This historical meal would later become known as the first Thanksgiving.

Although historians cannot say for sure which types of fowl were served up that day, a letter written by pilgrim Edward Winslow mentions a turkey hunting trip before the meal.

The adoption of the turkey as Thanksgiving’s unofficial mascot dates back to an unusual historical figure — an American writer by the name of Sarah Josepha Hale, a popular editor who set standards for taste in topics like literature, cooking and fashion.

Hale became obsessed with establishing the Thanksgiving holiday, hoping for a second national holiday to match that of Independence Day. In a novel she wrote called “Northwood,” published in 1827, she described what would become the idyllic Thanksgiving table, taking the opportunity to introduce turkey as its star.

For 17 years, Hale lobbied for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday, even writing letters to five presidents, including Abraham Lincoln. She emphasized the power of the holiday to unify the nation. In 1863, perhaps in an effort to unify the country in the aftermath of a bitter Civil War, Lincoln invited Americans to “observe the last Thursday of November next as a day of thanksgiving.”

It wasn’t until after Hale’s death that the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt established Thanksgiving as a legal holiday.

Although the turkey lost out to the Bald Eagle in the competition as the national bird, the turkey is applauded and appreciated by 88 percent of Americans on the fourth Thursday of November every year. Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without this majestic bird. Happy Turkey Day. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 (PETS) and online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook.

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Beaver Brook Badgers meet Our meeting started out with pledges and the secretary report.

The roll call question was on either what you are thankful for or your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. Next was the treasurer's report.

Old business: please remember to enroll or re-enroll online if you haven't done so already.

Also, remember to pay your dues if you haven't yet. The cost is $7 ($8 for horse showmen) and a $10 family fee to make up for no fundraisers.

This can be given to Andrew Prindle at the next meeting. If your child is a 3rd grader or a first year member 4th grader, they are considered an explorer and you can sign up for your projects (one animal project optional) online. If you are under 3rd grade, you are considered a cloverbud. Project meetings at the county level are on Tuesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 17 at 7:00pm - check your clover connection for more details.

The adult volunteer orientation meeting is on January 19 at6:30 pm, February 27 at 7:00pm, and April 11 at 6:30pm.

The ME form night is on Monday, November 14 at 6:00pm. We will be serving milk, cookies, and apple cider at the annual light up the park parade. You can sign up to help with Andrew Carlson and his family.

All officers should try to attend and remember to dress for the cold weath-

er! All 8-10th graders are given the opportunity to attend the American Spirit Experience trip on June 7-15, 2017. Check the clover connection for more details. There is aso an opportunity to attend a space camp in Alabama on April 20-24, 2017.

New business: the Beef weigh in is on Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. Check the website for rules and regulations. On December 3, 9am-1pm.

To learn how to volunteer, contact Sophia and Lori Egge. Kelsey Oman moved to donate $125 to the Amery Food Pantry.

We will also be collecting goods. Remember that our annual Christmas meeting/party is on December 11 from 4-6 pm. Please bring a toy for us to donate to the Toys for Tots campaign. Please bring a dish to share, as this is a potluck. Plates, cups, and silverware are also needed. Watch your email and texts on information about the location. Paris gave us on her fun snow globes and Sophia Egge taught us how to put a cute bun in your hair. Snacks were provided by the Egge, Prindle, and Ouellette families.

Remember to keep checking the clover connection for additional information and other dates to know.

Have a great day!

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Are You Ready For Thanksgiving?

ReadyWisconsin has simple tips to keep the holiday safe (MADISON) – More than 48 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving. According to the Automobile Association of America (AAA), that’s the most travelers since 2007, and nearly nine out of 10 people will travel by automobile. Before you travel or get ready to cook the Thanksgiving turkey, Wisconsin Emergency Management’s ReadyWisconsin campaign has some tips to help keep the holiday safe.

“Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, and food,” says Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Brian Satula. “It is also a time to keep safety in mind as you’re having fun and creating great memories.”

ON THE ROAD Know before you go this winter season with the 511 Wisconsin Traveler Information System.

Download the free 511 Wisconsin smartphone app, follow @511WI on Twitter, or visit www.

511wi.gov to access these current statewide travel resources: •Road conditions •Travel times, traffic delays, incident alerts,

and construction closures •Traffic cameras Other traveling tips: Keep your gas tank at least half full in case you are stranded or stuck and need to run your heater. Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle with candles and matches, a flashlight, pocket knife, snacks, a cell phone adapter, a blanket and extra clothing.

FIRE DANGER Did you know that Thanksgiving is the riskiest day of the year for fires due to home cooking? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, two-thirds of home cooking fires start when food or cooking materials catch on fire and three out of five home cooking fire injuries happen when people try to fight the fire themselves. There are some things to do to help prevent kitchen fires: •The leading contributing factor in home cooking fires is unattended cooking. Make sure you frequently check on items on the stove or in the oven.

•Frying poses the greatest risk of fire. If using a turkey fryer, make sure you follow the man-

ufacturer guidelines regarding appropriate use of the appliance. Don’t overfill the fryer with oil and always use outdoors.

•Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils and other items away from your stovetop • Keep children away from the stove.

•Make sure you have a fire extinguisher that has an “A”, “B” and “C” rating and test your smoke alarms to make sure they are working properly.

•Never leave lit candles unattended and consider using flameless candles.

•Accidents Happen, Be Ready Cooking-related burns are common at Thanksgiving. Save the butter for the rolls and not a burn. For superficial burns, cool the area by running cold water on the burn until the heat eases, and then loosely cover the burn with a sterile dressing. Seek appropriate medical care.

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Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative hosts 11th annual holiday gift drive

Employees from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative are collecting Christmas toys and gifts for local children. Donations can be dropped off at co-op offices in Siren and Centuria now through December 9.

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will host a gift drive again this holiday season, with all donations going to local children. Co-op members and the public are invited to bring new, unwrapped gift donations to Polk-Burnett offices in Siren and Centuria during regular office hours. Gifts will be collected through December 9.

“Polk-Burnett is pleased to host its 11th-annual holiday gift drive; the event aligns with our cooperative principle to improve the quality of life in our community,” said Joan O’Fallon, Polk-Burnett communications director. “We invite you to join us. Together we can make the season bright for local chil-

dren.”

Polk-Burnett in Centuria, 1001 State Road 35, is collecting gifts for Operation Christmas to benefit Polk County children.

Polk-Burnett in Siren, 7298 State Road 70, is collecting gifts for Interfaith Caregivers Christmas for Kids to benefit Burnett County children.

Gift ideas for toddlers to teens include games, toys, books, blankets, hats, mittens, coats and gift cards.

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 24— Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov. 25— N o school, Thanksgiving break Monday, Nov. 28— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, chocolate chip “UBF”.

Elementary lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, garden salad bar.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, muffin, cheese stick, bagel with jelly, Krave S’mores, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Pizza sticks or Italian flatbread, spaghetti sauce, garden salad bar, applesauce, blueberries, “Jonny Pop” fruit bar.

Tuesday, Nov. 29— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or sausage pizza, Krave S’mores.

Elementary lunch: Meatballs or hot dog on a bun, tator tots, steamed

corn, orange smiles.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, cream cheese bagel, Mini Cinni,muffin, yogurt.

High school lunch: Meatballs or hot dog on a bun, tator tots, steamed corn, orange wedges, sliced pears.

Wednesday, Nov. 30— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and “Gripz” chocolate chip graham crackers, or ham & cheese bagel.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli or PB&J “Uncrustable,” or “Goldfish Bowl,” garden salad bar.

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

High school lunch: Stromboli or garlic cheese french bread, garden salad bar, apples, sliced peaches, pudding cup.

AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 24— Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov. 25— Thanksgiving break.

Monday, Nov. 28— Lien Elementary lunch: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick, California blend veggies, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick or Calzones, California blend veggies, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Cheese ravioli w/breadstick, or Calzones, California blend veggies, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Tuesday, Nov. 29— Lien Elementary lunch: Chicken patty or chili

w/soft pretzel, Sonoma blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate and Middle school lunch: Chicken patty or chili w/soft pretzel, Sonoma blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Chicken patty or chili w/soft pretzel, Sonoma blend veggies, garden bar, fruit choices Wednesday, Nov. 30— Lien Elementary lunch: Tater tot hot dish, dinner roll, roasted chickpeas, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate and Middle school lunch: Tater tot hot dish, dinner roll, roasted chickpeas, garden bar, fruit choices.

High school lunch: Tater tot hot dish, dinner roll, roasted chickpeas, garden bar, fruit choices.

The Thanksgiving Holiday A breath of fresh air, a really cold breath of fresh air. To me Thanksgiving always provides a break, halfway through autumn and within sight of the big holidays. Near Christmas but without the clutter and hoopla, and a simple message: Thankfulness.

Growing For a couple years when we lived at the Stindle house east of Amery, up in we invited our widowed Uncle Amery Lawrence and his two children for the Thursday feast. Mom took her Loren Elkin brother Lawrence and his kids under her wing after his wife Violet died.

While Mom baked and cooked, we took our skates and shovel down to the creek, Bull Brook, and cleaned off an area the size of a living room. Not a lot of room to maneuver, but it felt good to get rid of some energy. Also we stayed busy until the food was ready.

Piling back into the house, we took in the delicious Thanksgiving food aromas. When all was ready, my mom broke out the Mogen David fine wine and a mixture of little wine glasses. Even we wee ones got a taste. The same bottle lasted years, and I’m not sure when or why this ritual of hers began.

“Be present at our table, Lord, . . . . “ After singing the table prayer, we dug in. All the standard foods except turkey. Dad saved the largest of the Cornish Rock roosters, sometimes over ten pounds, and that would feed all of us. Two pie choices with Cool Whip marked the temporary end of the big meal.

Afterwards we moved to the living room to watch the Packers take on the Lions, a football tradition for a few years on Thanksgiving Day. On this same TV hours earlier, in wonderful living black and white, we watched the amazing Macy’s Thanksgiving

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The game over, they readied to leave. Cows to feed and to milk waited at their Clayton farm. Mom made certain they took an ample supply of leftovers, enough for tomorrow and beyond.

The other 3 days were a blur with no big events, but it was a fine time to watch TV, read for fun, and stay up late. Though not aware of it at the time, the 4 days were that breath of cold, fresh air. It continued into my college and teaching years.

Coming in December, my band experiences in the 1960s under the leadership of Mr. Milt Simon. Good luck to the Amery Band fundraising efforts.

A tawdrier future story concerns a man you might

know: Dave Myers. His days at the University of Minnesota weren’t spent only in the library and classroom. To better understand the upcoming story, you need to know these characters: Leo Nomellini, Bronko Nagurski, and Vern Gagne. Please, if you have time, do a search for them or look them up in some manner for background. elkfarm@wctc.net

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POLK COUNTY SENIOR DINING MEAL SITES Everyone age 60 plus is invited for lunch. Meals are served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Check your site for specific serving time. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. Please call the meal site 24 hours in advance for a reservation.

Amery 715-268-6818.

Centuria 715-540-2022.

Frederic 715-327-8623.

Luck 715-472-8300.

Sites closed on Wednesday.

Thursday, Nov. 24— Thanksgiving. Sites closed.

Friday, Nov. 25— Meal sites closed.

Monday, Nov. 28— Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, WW bread or roll, frosted cake.

Tuesday, Nov. 29— Kielbasa, sauerkraut, baked baby reds, WW dinner roll, fruited gelatin.

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Weekly activities at the Library Crafternoon of thanks Make Thanksgiving arts and crafts.

November 23 at 1:30 p.m.

DIY for adults Give your greeting cards a personal touch by making them yourself, with Bonnie Williamson. Supplies will be provided. November 28 at 10:30 a.m.

A very crafty Christmas for families Get into the holiday spirit by creating beautiful Christmas ornaments and decorations to take home or give as gifts. All materials will be provided. December 10 at 10 a.m.

Storytime Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities.

Geared toward 2-5 year-olds and their caregivers. A special intergenerational storytime will be held at Golden Age Manor on December 21 at 10 a.m. This storytime will be followed by Christmas carols with musical accompaniment.

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, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion groups The Inspirational Reading Book Club meets on the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the

third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature.

The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center.

Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device?

Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? The library offers tech help on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic computer skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.— 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m. The library will be closed on November 24 and November 25 for Thanksgiving.

Special Funding Available for Family Caregivers Serving Polk & Burnett Counties www.adrcnwwi.org All counties in Wisconsin receive National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) and Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) funds from their Area Agency on Aging. The purpose of these funds is to help provide programs and support to family and other informal caregivers in caring for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. The ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin receives these funds for Polk and Burnett Counties and currently has funds available for caregivers in need of a respite.

AFCSP funds are designated for caregivers of people with dementia and are available to provide temporary respite care and to purchase goods and services to help care for someone with irreversible de-

mentia. Examples of services these funds can be used to pay for include: respite care, meal prep, medication assistance and monitoring, homemaker services, yardwork and snow removal, emergency response systems, transportation expenses, home delivered meals, and caregivers education classes.

To be eligible the caregiver must be caring for someone with a Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia diagnosis who is still living at home (not in a facility). Caregiver can’t be simultaneously enrolled in NFCSP or receiving caregiver respite through Family Care or another long term care waiver program. There are some financial eligibility guidelines and a limited amount that can be used per caregiver.

For more information please call the ADRC at 877-485-2372.

NFCSP funds are more general and can be used for caregivers who are caring for an older adult 60 years of age or older, regardless of diagnosis and disability. There are no income requirements and the

care receiver can be enrolled in Family Care or another long term care program. Priority is given to low-income individuals and caregivers caring for someone with a diagnosis of dementia.

NFCSP funds can be used to pay for temporary in home respite/ companionship, adult day care, help with personal cares (bathing, medication monitoring, chores, and home safety), caregiver training, costs to attend support groups and community outreach education.

Both grants are meant to help individuals on a temporary/limited basis and can’t fully sustain regular services but are available when needed to help caregivers find resources, feel more prepared and learn the importance of taking care of themselves just as well as they care for their loved one.

To learn more about these programs please call the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

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Wisconsin DMV now issues the most secure driver license/ID cards in nation The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s a discussion on fraud protections and a way to share (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues DMV’s resources to help our customers further prothe most secure driver license/ID cards in the nation tect themselves and their vehicles.”

Among those tools, DMV has numerous resources to and offers tips and tools to help customers take steps to help consumers buy or sell a vehicle safely. Brochures protect their identity.

Wisconsin’s new driver license and ID cards with on Smart Buying, Sell it Right and Odometer Tamper laser-engraved black and white photos debuted in Sep- offer helpful tips.

Individuals may also remove their names from most tember 2015. They have multiple security features inmailing lists using the form MV3592. Under Wisconcluding: •Polycarbonate construction making the cards feel sin law, DMV must provide information from its records to those companies who slightly stiffer, and they make request the names and ada unique sound when dropped dresses for 10 or more records. on a hard surface.

This form will not eliminate •A raised signature, date of mailings that originate from birth (DOB), expiration date, other sources of information DL/ID number, “U21 until used by marketers. date” lettering can easily be felt Reminder, only the DMV and is hard to copy. website with .gov is the offi•“U21,” signifying the holder cial state website. Others with is under 21 years of age, is also .org and .com are not official prominently displayed in red and may have extra charges ink and the card is printed in a for forms or list information vertical format.

•UV ink highlights intricate Wisconsin’s new driver license/ID cards have many features that is dated or incorrect.

Other tips include: Wisconsin artwork on front that give them enhanced security.

•Don’t keep your title in and helps security determine your vehicle. the holder’s age.

•Take your plates with you when you sell your vehi•Endorsements for commercial driving, including cle. hazmat certification, are clearly noted.

•Always get a bill of sale when purchasing a vehicle •Barcodes on the back duplicate the basic information on the front; no driving record or other informa- privately.

•Keep your address with DMV updated. Updating ontion is available on the card.

“We take fraud and protecting Wisconsin’s driver line is easy.

•When purchasing a vehicle from a private party, licenses and ID cards very seriously,” said Mitchell Warren, deputy administrator. “Fraud Awareness make sure you get the title for the vehicle.

Week (November 13 to 19) is an opportunity to start

Love Light Tree Ceremony DECEMBER 8  6 PM

Amery Hospital & Clinic - 265 Griffin Street E The Volunteer Partners invite you to the lighting of the outdoor Love Light Tree on Thursday, December 8 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 & Appetizers: 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 Street, Amery, WI 54001. Please make checks payable to AHC Volunteer Partners. Deadline is 12/2/16.

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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BIRTHS St. Croix Regional Medical Center St. Croix Falls Annabelle Karen Hatten, 7 lbs. 1 oz., born on Nov. 1 to Lisa and Cody Hatten of Milltown.

Sassi Elizabeth Matrious, 8 lbs. 8 ozs., born on Nov. 8 to BriAnne and Karl Matrious of Danbury.

Roslin Kaye Bishop, 7 lbs. 14 ozs., born on Nov. 10 to Kaitlin and Lowell Bishop of Harris, MN. Ember Lorraine Dagestad, 7 lbs. 7 ozs., born on Nov. 11 to Samantha French and Joshua Dagestad of Cushing.

Wyatt Warren Woltz, 5 lbs. 5 ozs., born on Nov. 11 to Brittney and Brody Woltz of Luck.

Hannah Mae Briggs, 7 lbs. 14 ozs., born on Nov. 14 to Ashle and Craig Briggs of Grantsburg.

Thomas James Gray, 8 lbs. 6 ozs., born on Nov. 14 to Nicole and Daniel Gray of St. Croix Falls.

Cooper Brian Richert, 7 lbs. 15 ozs., born on Nov. 14 to Sammie Schallenberger and Cody Richert of Dresser.

Deer Hunting From the Past I see them go, each armed with bow these stalwarts on their hunting bold foray, quite early, as yet, for tracking snow, but it brings thoughts of a bygone day.

My Dad and my uncles took their leave, from their chores, to bag the mighty buck.

Deer widows filled in, and didn't grieve, a break and winter's meat, with any luck.

There was tracking snow that first day out, Dad and uncles claimed, like carefree boys, boys for the few days of hunting bout, buddies roughing it, nature's hearty joys Although there was tracking snow for sure, not a single deer track could be seen; the snow was so white, pristine and pure, hopes were high, sights tested, rifles clean.

They spread out to increase their strategy, a view of numerous, various forked trails, in hopes of spotting any antler rack, or wide ears, and white and flag-like tails.

The noonday sun, when long hours had passed, prompted eagerness for that lunch bag time, and thermos whose promised warmth was welcome.

Hours with no sign of deer, almost a crime.

From confident eagerness, the mood, changed from intense to recollections.

They shared old experiences renewed, and began to laugh at their reflections.

Still, hours passed without a sign of deer; legal hunting hours had diminished, so their route was back to hunting camp; they saw now that their day was finished.

The stands, surveying site, established, the limited and temporary drives, had brought no slim hope of satisfaction for guys who had gone hunting all their lives.

Well, there still were two more tomorrows, for farmers who'd arranged help for each chore.

Good fellowship did not have any sorrows, New strategy, initiated, at the fore.

Slogging home with just two days to go, Surprised, by seeing signs along their route that deer had tracked their progress through the snow and tables turned had nicely faked them out The hunt was not as dismal as it started; before the days off had come to an end.

Their next days' conquests left them all glad-hearted, with stories and venison to share with friends.

Carol Morfitt Welch a poet laureate of Amery Wisconsin

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State Capitol Christmas Tree Selected, Harvested in Eagle River

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Madison – Governor Scott Walker announced today the selection and harvest of the 2016 State Capitol Christmas Tree. On Monday, the tree, donated

by Bruce and Charlotte Carey, was harvested in Eagle River.

“Christmas is truly a wonderful season to visit the State Capitol,” Governor Walker said. “Thank you to Bruce and Charlotte for donating this tree.

We especially look forward to seeing it decorated with ornaments showcasing "Wisconsin Wildlife" from school children around the state.”

The Balsam Fir is being transported by Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association. It is scheduled to arrive at the East Washington entrance of the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM. Members of the public and press are invited to watch the arrival of the tree.

A double congratulations to Lilly Moore and Kennedy Moore, the newest graduates of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. And a big shout out to Lilly’s parents, Scott and Anne, and to Kennedy’s parents, Tina and Tim, for reading 1,000 books to their children! 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is an ongoing early literacy program that encourages families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Do you have a young reader like Lilly and Kennedy? Sign them up for this free program at the Amery Area Public Library today!

The Lonely Rose Larry Lee Phillipson

I planted a rose in my garden one day It was called My Rose of Yesterday.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER

In November at the top, one lonely rose bloomed.

Just to bring cheer to me I assumed.

We want to sincerely thank all of our volunteers, vendors, bakers, callers and attendees for making our Annual Fall Bazaar and bake sale a huge success! We are so very blessed to have the support of such a great Community!

Many times we have members that come to the Center and need to look something up or just want to surf the web. Now we have a tablet for members to use! The tablet can be checked out by one of our staff members during regular office hours.

Purchase raffle tickets and be entered to win a beautiful handmade Christmas quilt donated by our own Sandy Anderson. You may also win a TV as well as a year membership to our Fitness Center.

Tickets can be purchased at the Amery Area Community Center for $5 for a book of 6 tickets. The drawing will take place on December 8th at 12pm. You do not need to be present to win.

We are currently taking reservations for our December 8th Christmas Party. Dinner will be served at 11am and the Indianhead Quartet will perform at noon. There will also be a raffle and Silent Auction.

Reservations must be made by December 1st and the cost is $6. Wear red or green to be entered into a drawing for door prizes! You do not have to be a member of the Center to attend.

Looking for a place to enjoy Christmas Day with a nice meal and the company of many wonderful people? Come to the Center on December 25th at 2pm to enjoy our Annual Christmas Day Dinner hosted by Michele Gullickson, Arthur Logue and crew. The first 96 people through the door will receive a Christmas Gift! This is a free will donation and open to the public.

We are once again offering an incentive for members to pay their dues early. Anyone who pays their

dues before December 31st will be entered into a drawing for a 40” flat screen LED 1080p TV! The earlier you pay, the more chances you have to win.

Tuesday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Jerry Fisher took second, Jim Webb placed third and Mary Fisher went home with the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Paul Seidel in second, Mary Fisher placed third, and Gene Pribnow won the consolation prize.

Wii Bowling winners were Dave Olson in first, Jerry Fisher placed second and Sandy White came in third.

Wednesday Bridge winners were Judy Strobush in first, Sydney Lund in second, and Asa Steen in third.

Congratulations to all!

Have a safe and wonderful week…..Susan Shachtman, Assistant Director

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It was so beautiful and delicate as if to say I know you have been lonely since I went away.

This is a sign of when our love was new Of days remembered of all that we knew.

We were so much in love, the world in our hand We could face everything in this land.

The bridge we crossed with stride There was nothing to detour our pride Time went on. I couldn’t stay in this place I fell by the wayside couldn’t keep up the pace.

This rose I’m sure will bring you cheer Since you have been alone all these years.

The rose is a symbol of love we knew When we were young, and the world seemed new.

The delicate rose will keep you aware Of happiness we had when I was there.

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Walk-In Flu Shots are offered Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm and are available for anyone ages 6+.

Bring your insurance card with you and we’ll handle the rest!

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Most road construction will be done in time for Thanksgiving travel

Deer hunters and holiday travelers will see fewer orange barrels on highways Although most major highway construction projects have concluded for the year, drivers may encounter some ongoing road work as well as heavy traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

“Drivers generally won’t have to deal with detours on major highways because of construction projects, but there are some areas where lane restrictions and reduced speeds may still be in effect,” said Beth Cannestra of the WisDOT Bureau of Project Development.

Traffic is expected to be heavy on Friday, Nov. 18, as deer hunters begin to flock to the woods. Traffic will be heavy again on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 23 and 24, when

motorists travel to join friends and family for the Thanksgiving holiday and on Sunday, Nov. 27 when they return home.

The heavy holiday traffic may cause sudden and unexpected back-ups, so WisDOT officials advise drivers to slow down and pay attention. As always, everyone must drive sober and buckle up.

Last year, four people died in traffic crashes in Wisconsin during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from 6 p.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to midnight on the following Sunday.

To help prevent crashes, WisDOT will display traffic safety messages on its electronic signs on major highways during the holiday period.

“This time of year, drivers

need to be especially cautious because weather conditions can change rapidly, the hours of daylight decrease, and deer are extremely active,” says David Pabst, director of the WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety. “If drivers make responsible decisions, such as buckling up, slowing down, paying attention and driving sober, they can prevent crashes and help ensure a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving for everyone.”

For up-to-the-minute information on work zones and incidents that may affect highway travel, motorists can access the state’s 511 travel information system by dialing 511 on a phone or visiting 511wi.gov on the web. Statewide travel information also is now available via Twitter at Wisconsin511@

511WI. To eliminate distractions while behind the wheel, drivers should use mobile communication devices only when their vehicle is completely stopped and off the traveled portion of the roadway.

Significant highway construction projects that may affect holiday travel include: •In Milwaukee County, ongoing work to the Zoo Interchange has closed several ramps including: from I-41/US 45 southbound to I-94 eastbound; from I-94 westbound to I-41/I-894 southbound; and from I-94 eastbound to I-41/US 45 northbound. Weather permitting, the lane closure at Sunny Slope Road should be reopened prior to Thanksgiving.

•I-39/90 in Dane and Rock

counties. Be alert for lane shifts and reduced speeds.

•In Dane County, work along the Madison Beltline and Verona Road (US 18/151) interchange should be completed by Nov. 18, but some construction barrels will remain for a little longer and delays can be expected as motorists adjust to new configurations.

•US 10 eastbound between Winnebago County CB and I-41 northbound is reduced to a single lane.

•In Winnebago County, the westbound US 10/southbound WIS 441 to northbound I-41 ramp will be closed until the spring of 2018. Motorists can continue on westbound US 10 to WIS 76, take WIS 76 north to WIS 96 and follow WIS 96 east to northbound I-41.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register.

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

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

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

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

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

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge.

Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge.

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

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

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

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

All groups and services are free of charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time.

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

Overeaters Anonymous. Tuesdays 10 a.m. at St. Croix Alano Club, across from hospital in St. Croix Falls.

715-825-3416.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month.

For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002.

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

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

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

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

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Sign up for Community Education classes Community Ed catalogs can be found at all 4 schools, the public library, and many other locations in the Amery area. View all classes and offerings under the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd. k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Bath & Body Workshop: Join Terri from Crescent Moon Candles & Bath and create bath teas, bath salts and foaming sugar scrubs as gifts for family and friends . . . or keep for yourself!

Nov 29 from 6-8 p. Fee $20, pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee $20 pay at class.

Essential Oils of the Bible: Essential oils are mentioned more than 600 times in the Bible and were widely used to support physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. In this doTERRA essential oils class you'll learn all about these oils and the specific verses referencing their usage. Dec 1 from 6:30-8 p.

Fee $14 to Community Ed, pre-register.

Cooking: Cucina Italiana! Join Chef Peter Kwong to make Bruschetta, Fettucine Alfredo, Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Scampi, and Eggplant Parmigiana with homemade garlic toast!

Three-night class on Fridays, December 2, 9 & 16 from 6-8 pm. Fee $40 to Community Ed, pre-register. Supply fee $20 to instructor at first class.

Snowmobile Safety – DNR: Any person born on or after 1/1/1985 and who has reached the age of 12 must have earned a safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile in WI. Age 11 or older can take the class, but the certificate is not valid until 12 years of age. Must attend all 3 classes Dec 5, 6 & 8 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay Community Ed. Participants must have a DNR # by the first class, call 1-888-936-7463.

Microsoft Word Intro: Learn page setup, changing fonts and paragraph settings, adding and editing photos, creating lists, typing outlines, reviewing and editing text, and adding headers and footers. Learn tips and tricks to be more efficient when creating docu-

ments. You can bring your own laptop if you have MS Word 2016 or you can use the computers available in class.

Dec 6, 8 & 13 from 5-7 p. Fee $24.05 or Sr Fee (62+ as of Aug 17) $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www.witc.edu or 1-800243-9482 ext 4221. WITC ID #65123 Catalog #60-103-601.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes of “tire-them-out” fun! Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available.

Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym with the children and are encouraged to play as well. Nov through March from 11 -11:45 a when school is in session. Just show up!

Pickleball - Open Gym in the high school on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation. This mini-tennis game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, racquetball and badminton played with wood, composite and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. Easy to learn & good exercise. Wednesdays, Nov through March from 5:45-8 p all nights EXCEPT Nov 16, Dec 14 & Jan 25 to begin at 6:30 p. Just show up! (closed Nov 23, Dec 28 & Mar 8) Open Gym for Families sponsored

by PowerUp: a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children.

Sundays - Nov 20, Dec 4 & 18, Jan 8 & 22, Feb 5 & 19, March 12 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot.

Just show up!

Basketball Winter Rec: Supervised free-play BB open gym for youth and families on Sundays in the middle school. For boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome with parents. Church groups welcome. Bring your own basketball. Enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays 1:30-3:30 p, Nov through March 12 (CLOSED Dec 25 & Jan 1).

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Acts of Kindness rewarded Congratulations to the following people whose names were drawn for a #KINDNESS T-Shirt!

Shirts can be picked up at the Amery Police Department.

Amy Jo Tozman – Works at Ellie’s Ice Cream and Joan Boe entered her name because she is always so friendly and calls people with “ice cream alerts” Tena Schoggins – Helped a friend out by stopping a bully Josje Ditschler & Husband – Washed the outside of a neighbor’s home who was unable to do the job themselves.

Alex Martin – Tied blankets for the homeless Cashton Madison – Helped another student clean up spilled milk Joseph LeTourneau – Held a door open for a lady at the store Hannah Zinn – Encouraged a class mate to work harder and not give up on math after she helped him with an assignment

Arcia Boudreau – Observed an act of kindness of three young men who stopped their car and helped someone whose scooter was stuck in a rut and wouldn’t move. She observed that many other cars went by without stopping Phyllis Knutson - For helping others in the community with special needs to live with dignity and independence Kennedy Miller – Made her mother a lunch for work all on her own Saige Russell – Observed that Elaine Boucher is always so happy and brings joy to everyone she encounters Elaine Boucher – For having such a happy and positive influence on those around her FROM THE SCHOOLS Owen Gould – Helped a friend with math Asha – Helped younger friends with their work Mateo Fleischauer – Played with Hally at recess

Brody – Helped a friend up after he fell down Alex – Sharpened a pencil for someone who needed help without being asked Ashley – Helped a friend open their locker Brian Munson – Restacked the lunch trays when they were falling over Addie Gould – Helped someone clean up Peyton Larson – Helped a friend when they got hurt Nolan – Helped a friend pick up toys that were dropped on the floor Please continue to practice acts of kindness every day, make it a daily habit. Lead by example and be the change that the world so desperately needs.

The Amery Police Department can be contacted at 715 268-7411 or drop your entries off in our lobby. #KINDNESS T-Shirts are also available for sale at the Police Department for $5.00.

Evers seeking $707 million more for Wisconsin schools MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State Superintendent Tony Evers is seeking $707 million more over the next two years for Wisconsin schools.

Evers made the request in his $13.6 billion budget proposal released Tuesday.

Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature will consider it next year as it works on passing a new two-year spending plan for the state.

Evers' budget calls for a 2.7 percent spending increase the first year and 5.4

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percent the second. That includes more than $500 million additional for general school aids as part of his plan to overhaul the school funding formula.

The Republican-controlled Legislature has rejected Evers' call to rewrite the formula three times.

His budget also includes $5.5 million for grants in rural schools to help retain teachers who are lured away for higher-paying jobs in more urban areas.

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Thanksgiving Week, Black Friday/Small Business Weekend, Nashville trip revisited Weeks go by fast enough but then when we print the paper a day earlier than normal, it really plays games with our minds! Yes, Pounding we are working ahead this week the as the Amery Pavement Free Press office will be closed on Pam Humpal Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, in order to have a long Thanksgiving weekend.

Our next issue will be printed on Tuesday, November 29, with deadlines for The Tab and the Amery Free Press on Monday, November 28 at noon. Thank you for your cooperation with our special deadlines.

And thinking about Thanksgiving, congratulations to the lucky winners of delicious turkeys given away from participating area businesses. A list of winners can be found in this issue.

Also included in this issue is the annual AFP Winter Sports Section. It features high school athletes from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Good Luck to the athletes as you begin your season.

Thank you to the coaches, athletes, and school personnel for your assistance in gathering information for the Winter Sports Section.

Well, I think Winter is officially here. The rain that turned into ice and snow on Friday plus the strong winds was just a rude reminder that we have been very spoiled and blessed with a long Fall season. But you know what, I like being spoiled that way! Last week I even noticed that our rose bush had a beautiful flower on it…poor confused plants.

Congratulations to the winners of this week’s Amery Christmas Punch Promotion…Cathy Hoverman, Liz Bowman, Ruth Severson, Al Luhman, and Tammy Frohn.

For your chance at $50 Amery Script Money, simply have your card punched at the participating Amery businesses each time you

shop. You will receive a punch for each $10 purchase up to 5 punches per visit. Once your card is filled, sign your name and phone number on it, and drop it off at one of the entry boxes…Dick’s Fresh Market, Paperworx, Amery Free Press or Chet Johnson Drug. Drawings are held each Monday. Good Luck!

This Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26, during Black Friday/Small Business Weekend, you will receive double punches for the Christmas Punch Promotion. Shop locally to save plus you could be one of the next lucky winners!

The 31st Annual Amery Holiday Stroll is right around the corner. This year’s date has changed… it will be SATURDAY, December 3, from noon to 4pm. The date is different but the same fun-filled activities will be available… *Santa Claus is coming to town to visit with young and old to see who has been naughty or nice. *Horse & Wagon Rides can be enjoyed at Soo Line Park compliments of the beautiful Clydesdales. *FREE Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate will be served in Soo Line Park with a free-will offering for the Amery Area Food Pantry. *Beautiful Caroling around town by the Indianhead Chorus. *Please help us decorate our Mitten Tree with new hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, etc for Operation Christmas. *Viewing great Christmas gift and decorating ideas. *Visiting with family and friends while strolling through town.

The Amery Holiday Stroll is always a great day. Please join us on Saturday, December 3, from noon to 4pm.

As you may recall in last week’s column, I mentioned that we just got back from a trip to Nashville.

It was a great time…I think we are still dragging a bit. Our bus arrived in Nashville late on Thursday night. Friday morning we went downtown for the annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade was a very nice salute to our military.

On Friday night we enjoyed a

great performance by Charlie Daniels at the Ryman Theater.

Saturday night we checked out the Bridgestone Arena and watched the Nashville Predators play the Anaheim Ducks…a hockey game is always fun. Sunday morning we attended the tailgate party before the Green Bay Packers game, and then went inside the Titans stadium for the game. The game did not go the way we would have liked but the stadium was good to see, and the weather was beautiful. Our Sunday night ended with getting a chance to meet “Gunnar” from the TV show “Nashville” at one of the local establishments near our hotel. The attached pictures show some of our adventures…it was a fantastic time with great friends!

Here is a wonderful reminder of how blessed we all are…

I AM THANKFUL FOR… …the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. …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. …the lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear. …the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby. …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. …my huge heating bill because it means I am warm. …the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I’m alive.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Me and Dave at the Packers/ Titans football game

Dave and I on the rooftop overlooking the Titans stadium.

Our group excited to meet “Gunnar” from the TV show Nashville

Bryan, Dave and “Tiny” at the George Jones Restaurant/Bar . . . no he is not a football player.

Dave pictured with the Tennessee Titans cheerleaders on his birthday

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GET A LETTER FROM SANTA FROM THE NORTH POLE

11th Annual

Thistle Dew Holiday Boutique

Get a Letter from Santa; for your children, grandchildren, niece, nephew neighbor or friends child. Also available: Helper Elf letter, Nice List Certificates, or Naughty List Certificate, Post Card or Christmas Card.

Personalized letters for all ages.

Anonymous - no one knows who sent it unless YOU tell.

Paul Oman Gallery Holiday OPEN HOUSE

Amery Golf Club

Saturday, Nov. 26, 9 am-5 pm Sunday, Nov. 27, Noon-5 pm Saturday, Dec. 10, 9 am-5 pm

601 Deronda St., Amery

Order by: Wed. Dec. 7, 2016 - for actual North Pole postmark; Wed. Dec. 14, 2016 - (North Pole) decorated envelope - local postmark Ginni at 715-269-5317 or fredginni@aol.com (put “Santa” in subject line)

Friday, Dec. 2, 12:00 - 6:00 Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday, Dec. 4, 11:00 - 3:00

BAKE SALE & BAZAAR

Painted Snowmen and Santas, Ribbon Trees, Wool Mittens, Lilly Ann Spa Products

Terri’s Totes and Purses

Deronda Lutheran Church

Caramels, Jams, Jellies and Salsas

1239 65th Ave., west of Amery on F

Saturday, Dec. 3 Starts at 11 a.m.

Pie and Coffee available at 10:30 BASKET DRAWING BAKED GOODS include Lefse, Krumkaka, Sandbakkels, Pizzelles, Cookies & Candy CRAFTS include Handmade Greeting Cards, Wool Mittens, Rugs LUNCH MENU: Ham Sandwiches, Lefse, BBQs, Baked Beans, Rommegrot, Pie, Sweet Soup, Coffee, Milk

Amery Holiday Stroll is Saturday, Dec. 3

Christmas Trees

Original Watercolors & Acrylics, Prints, Notecards, Gift Ideas, DOOR PRIZES, Refreshments.

Stop in, relax & enjoy.

WAGON LANDING TREE FARM 327 E 150th St., Amery, WI 54001

5 miles south of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1 mile east on 20th Ave. Fire #1001

7 miles southwest of Amery off Co. C. From Hwy. 65 go east on Co. Rd. C, north of Star Prairie. www.wagonlandingtrees.com

www.PaulOmanFineArt.com 1001 20th Ave., Deer Park, WI 715-790-2029

Opens Friday, Nov. 25th OPEN WEEKENDS 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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AREA BOWLING SCORES

SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED COUPLES Division 1 Becker .................................................... 26 Yeske/Nevin .........................................23 Pabst/Graber ....................................... 18 Larson/Kern ......................................... 16 BBT .......................................................... 16 Wick/Heintz ..........................................15 Division 2 Off Constantly......................................35 Brown/Everson .................................. 34 Hegg/Carlson.......................................27 Becker/Monson ...................................22 Nottom/Zemke...................................22 Anderson/Johnson ............................ 16 High game, men: Mike Elwood 238, Ryan Monson 220, Luke Hegg 214, John Anderson 214, HB Becker 195, Craig Nevin 193, Dave Yeske 189, Hjalmer Gerloff 187, Glen Brown Jr. 184, Dave Pabst 179, Dean Kern 179.

High game, women: Lori Larson 193, Connie Graber 192, Virginia Carlson 184, Sheri Nevin 174, Betty Deunow 172, Trudi Pabst 170, Kim Shafer 165, Emily Monson 164, Donna Utecht 163, Genna 162.

High series, men: Mike Elwood 618, John Anderson 576, Ryan Monson 559, Craig Nevin 549, HB Becker 543, Hjalmer Gerloff 518, Luke Hegg 503, Jim Becker 492, Dave Yeske 491, Pat Wick 472.

High series, women: Connie Graber 528, Lori Larson 520, Trudi Pabst 434, Kim Shafer 432, Donna Utecht 424, Virginia Carlson 422, Val Hegg 419, Renae Anderson 417, Judy Benes 415, Sheri Nevin 411.

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Countyline Dairy................................. 58 Becker’s Truckin...................................55 Spare Time Bowl.................................53 Bye .............................................................8 Division 2 Bowlin Buddies....................................75 No Wicks Maravit ................................43 Austads Super Valu........................... 39 Clear Lake Auto .................................. 29 High game: Virginia Carlson 202, Kathy Eggers 186, Amy Anderson 184, Heidi VanHeuklom 183, Lori Larson 182, Gwen Johannsen 178, Polly Henke 174, Beth Knops 173, Orreen Nottom 172, Judy Ullom 171.

High series: Lori Larson 501, Gwen Johannsen 485, Debbie Anderson 485, Amy Anderson 478, Angie Hornick 463, Jamie Elfers 458, Virginia Carlson 458, Polly Henke 445, Shannon Bents 441, Kathy Eggers 440.

TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Nordquist Trucking............................48 Sexy Mama’s ....................................... 42 Range Fire Dept. ................................. 42 Red Cedar Accounting ........................41 Division 2 Spare Time............................................55 Charlie’s Place .....................................48 The Dead End’s ...................................48 True Value............................................. 28 High game: Lori Larson 220, Renee Glowe 207, Mitzi Hawkins 198, Sherri Munkelwitz 194, Lonnie Stowell 181, Sandra Heppner 178, Barb Weiss 173, Laurel Cap 168, Kelley VanHeuklom 162, Evelyn Nordquist 162.

High series: Lori Larson 585, Mitzi Hawkins 551, Renee Glowe 522, Sherri Munkelwitz 520, Lonnie Stowell 509, Laurel Cap 455, Sandra Hep-

pner 450, Barb Weiss 424, Beverly Hennessy 422, Evelyn Nordquist 419.

SPARE TIME MEN’S Division 1 Spare Time......................................235.5 Hoff’s Construct ...........................204.0 Scheps Dairy ...................................188.5 Anderson Storage ........................164.5 Division 2 7 Brothers .......................................240.5 Austad’s Super Valu....................238.0 Perfect Image ................................ 231.0 Floor’s & More ............................... 224.0 Division 3 Narrows Waterfront ................... 226.5 Danca’s Kar Korral ........................189.5 Sanmina ..........................................150.0 Grosskreutz Crop...........................136.0 Division 4 Busy B’s ............................................184.0 Hotel Bar & Grill .............................. 171.0 Lefty’s Hookers..............................150.0 Elfers Resident................................147.0 High game: John Anderson 299, Brandon Anderson 279, Bill Pickard 259, Rob Erickson 258, Tom Roessler 258, Anthony Mizer 257, Scott Danca 255, Jim Glowe 248, Dan Lundgren 245, Larry Anderson 243, Tony Cifaldi 233, Gary Nottom 232, Taylor Bergmann 228, Richie Timm Jr. 226, Brandon Kahl 225, Hjalmer Gerloff 225, Ethan Kettenacker 225, Larry Larson 222, Chad Rondeau 221, Chuck Bier 221, Bob Albee 217, Jeremy Schradle 216, Jeff Becker 216, Dean Munkelwitz 214, Ed Hougdahl 214.

High series: Rob Erickson 738, Tom Roessler 731, John Anderson 698, Jim Glowe 688, Bill Pickard 653, Hjalmer Gerloff 652, Tony Cifaldi 639, Brandon Anderson 636, Scott Danca 634, Larry Anderson 626, Gary Nottom 625, Jeff Becker 617, Dan Lundgren 610, Anthony Mizer 601, Larry Larson 598, Ed Hougdahl 591, Bob Albee 584, Chuck Bier 583, Brandon Kahl 581, Jim Becker 578, Ethan Kettenacher 575, Craig Niemann 570, Jeremy Schradle 568, Steve Elfers 566, Richie Timm Jr. 566

Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ............................................. 116.5 Shoreview .........................................78.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ......................103.0 Amery True Value .........................102.0

High games: Todd Zemke 300300-223, Jim Swanson 261, Gary Nottom 215-201-201, Richard Trauley 205, Curt Wears 203, Rod Gehrman 203.

High series: Todd Zemke 823, Jim Swanson 649, Gary Nottom 617, Rod Gehrman 591, Bruce Hammer 576, Richard Trauley 569.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Northwest Communications .....125.5 Club 53 ............................................... 101.5 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug ....................... 125.0 Waterside ......................................... 85.0 High games: Andy Peterson 232, Scott Sorensen 223-204-203, Bill Peterson 206.

High series: Scott Sorensen 630, Bob Oulette 565.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn...............................107.0 Amery Fire Department ...............93.0 Division 2 Lamperts ........................................... 117.5 Club 53 ..............................................109.5 High games: Lee Jones 234-234213, Denis Carteron 232, Beau Gorres 225-223-202, Nate Webb 222, Dave Fox 222-200, Jerod Wollan 200.

High series: Lee Jones 681, Beau Gorres 650, Dave Fox 608, Jerod Wollan 585, Denis Carteron 572, Nate Webb 571, Adam Witthoft 562.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ..............................................129.0 Northwest Communications ......113.5 Chet’s ................................................. 82.0 Division 2 Amery Fire Dept. ............................124.5 Amery Hospital ...............................113.5 Bremer ............................................... 101.5 High games: Linda Mullendore 199-176, Shelby Cockrell 184-155, April Boe 183-156, Sid Jones 179, Michelle Tiede 179, Marcia Clark 171, Jess Sine 166, Andrea Karpenski 160, Gwen Wold 160, Barb Blossom 154.

High series: Linda Mullendore 524, Shelby Cockrell 485, Sid Jones 446, Marcia Clark 436, April Boe 428, Gwen Wold 428.

YOUTH LEAGUE Games over 100: Alexa Dieckman 103-117, Jake Mahoney 102-125138, Ryan Karpenske 113-137.

Congratulations to the winners of the Amery Free Press Thanksgiving Turkey Drawing Wolter’s Shoreview............................. Paul Rasmussen Lamperts ............................................. Glen Wright Brothers Country Mart, TL.............. Kim Odden Amery Chevrolet ............................... Betty Jo Stream Ida Mae’s Cafe ..................................... Carol Larsen Amery Free Press ............................... Myrtle Lehman Super America .................................... Ed Schouweiler Leadholm Insurance Agency ........... Herb Johnson Slumberland........................................ Mike Elmer Nextgen Motor Sports....................... Chris Page Amery Auto Supply ........................... Randy Hiltner Slumberland Clearance ..................... Laura Wundrow Village Pizzeria ................................... Aaron Kuske Amery True Value.............................. Tammy Winchell Nilssen’s Market.................................. Mona Morelock Apple River TV & Appliance ........... Thomas Adams Bremer ................................................. Richie Timm Freedom Valu Center ........................ Kay Quesnel Paulson Chiropractic......................... Janette Marlett Garibaldi’s ........................................... Fred Niebergal Amery Express ................................... Tracy Anderson Amery Family Restaurant ................ Mark Hansen Dick’s Fresh Market ........................... Olive Johnson Chet Johnson Drug............................ Allan Schock Amery Discount Liquor ................... Carole Roberts Clear Lake True Value ....................... Mike Husted Nextgen Power Sports ....................... Allen Klingelhoets

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Walker takes lead of GOP governors group MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker takes over this week as the new chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

Walker said he sees an uncommon opportunity in Washington with unified Republican control of Congress and the White House for GOP gov-

ernors to push their wish lists.

He’s hoping responsibilities for education, transportation and Medicaid can be pushed back to the states.

There will be more Republican governors, with 33 states, than at any time since the 1920s. There will be two races for governor during Walker’s

2017 term. But, he will also be laying the groundwork for 38 races for governor in 2018, the Journal Sentinel reported.

In 2018 many of the GOP governors will be running at a time when their political party “owns” Washington.

“Obviously, we’ve got a lot of incumbents, and a lot of cur-

rently held seats that we need to hold. But I think the results on Tuesday bode well,” said Walker.

According to Walker the fate of the Republican party will be determined by the first two years of Republican control in Washington and the policies the party enacts at the federal

level.

“If the policy works, I think (our) governors are in a great position. If for some reason, they just fall apart, which I don’t think they will, obviously that would make it much more difficult,” he said.

Revamped Wisconsin school report cards provide snapshot

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Five school districts and 99 schools in Wisconsin have been slapped with failing grades, according to report cards

released Thursday by the state Department of Public Instruction.

The vast majority — 82 percent of schools and 91 percent of districts — scored three or more stars, meaning they met or exceeded expecta-

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The state’s largest district, Milwaukee Public Schools, has struggled with student achievement for years and this year received a two-star ranking, which means it met few expectations. It was one of 33 districts in that ranking.

This is also the first year that data was collected from the 227 private schools participating in the Milwaukee, Racine and statewide choice program. Under

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Amery Hockey Back row, left to right: Gavin Phillips, Josh Bohn, Zach Sobczak, Bauer Panek, Adam Doroff, Isaac Hanson, Ridge Sigsworth, Brock Hojem, Bennett Hellie, Chase Measner, Conner Engebretson, Tyler Wiseman, Grady Martin, Ethan Mork. Front row: Mckenzie Mike, Fletcher Kjeseth, Marty Hellie, Ryan VanBlaricom, Brett Forrest, Bryce Gehrman, Parker Griffin, Mac Smith, Jackson Henningsgard, Braydon Larson, Bergan Kjeseth.

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Amery hockey aiming for early season win

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The 2015-16 Amery boys’ hockey season was a rough one in terms of wins and losses as the Warriors finished the season with a 0-24-1 record. This season, however, experience will be on its side as the squad returns seniors Dylan Hyholm and Brock Hojem as well as juniors Ryan VanBlaricom, Chase Measner, Cam Smith, Isaac Hanson, Bennett Hellie and Adam Doroff.

Also back with varsity experience are sophomores Brett Forrest, Parker Griffin, Bryce Gehrman and Ridge Sigsworth – bringing the total returning letterwinner tally to 12 players.

“Our first goal this season is to get a win under our belt,” said Amery Head Coach Tim Henningsgard.

“Last year was a difficult season chasing that first win

all year. We are hoping to get that first win right out of the gate.”

Although the Warriors return a lot of letterwinners and have a 30-player roster, it will still have to count on quite a few underclassmen – including at least six freshman – to carry a good portion of the workload.

“We are going to be a lot better in February than we are now after gaining valuable experience throughout the season,” Henningsgard said. “The good news is all of these (freshmen) players were successful last year in Bantams. They are going to have to take the next step pretty quickly in order for us to succeed.”

Last season, the Warriors gave up 197 goals and Henningsgard said the goal is to cut that number in half in order to be competitive this year.

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“We are going to look to all of these guys to improve on their output from last season,” Henningsgard said.

“Forrest is going to make the transition from defense to forward which will improve the offense.”

Perennial Middle Border Conference power New Richmond remains the team to beat while Somerset and Baldwin are closing the gap on the frontrunners.

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Warriors counting on perimeter play

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ basketball team will lean on its shooting and ball handling skills as it attempts to improve on last year’s fifth-place Middle Border Conference. The Warriors were 5-9 in the MBC and 12-12 overall last season and return six varsity players from that team – four of whom were letter winners.

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Seth Amundsen added 6 points and 3 rebounds per game last season. Also back after lettering last season are Lane Christensen and Zach Swensen.

Coach Mark Luehman admits the team’s lack of height will hurt the Warriors in the rebounding department, but he’s looking for his squad to finish in the top half of the conference.

Prescott is favored to win the MBC title with the return of its all-conference point guard and center. Osceola is expected to provide Prescott with the stiffest competition while SCC is looking to stick its nose into the mix as well.

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Front row: Essie Whitehead, Allison Oman, Lydia Monson, Dani Meyer, Brianna Wundrow, Gabby Fredrick, Shawna Wiese, Esmee Luchtenburg, Jenesis Gustafson, Drew Meyer

Amery aiming for top three

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s girls’ basketball team is looking for a top-3 finish in the Middle Border Conference this season after going 7-7 in conference play a year ago (11-12 overall).

This year’s seven returning letter winners are also working toward improving on last year’s 1-1 playoff run.

Experience and athleticism will play in the Warriors' favor as the team features five seniors and five juniors as well as two talented

sophomores. However, lack of size will continue to cause the squad the additional challenge of scoring inside the paint.

Sophomore Madelyn Granica leads the team after being selected to the all-Middle Border Conference first team as a freshman.

She returns averaging 14 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals per game. Fellow sophomore Abby Schmidt returns as the team’s second-leading scorer and rebounder with 6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

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Somerset, which went unbeaten last season until sectionals, returns its core players and remains the conference title favorite.

“We expect our team to compete for one of the top three spots in the conference,” said Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel. “The conference is getting better with a lot of teams capable of finishing in the top half.”

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Amery Wrestling Back row, left to right: Tyler Nichols, Carl Oman, Kody Dudgeon, Shawn Waalen, Dalton Johnson, Matt Knutson, Dylan Thomson.

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Amery wrestling squad pins hopes on underclassmen and hard work

BY TOM STANGL PUBLISHER

There’s no arguing that last year was one of the best seasons in Amery wrestling history. Hunter Marko won his fourth state title, Bennett Paulson his second state title, and Andrew Smith placed fifth at the state tournament. The team finished third in the state tournament.

These three wrestlers, along with other great wrestlers of the Class of 2015, have graduated and several are wrestling at their colleges: Hunter is currently

wrestling for the U of M, Bennett for West Point, and Andrew is wrestling at St. Johns.

For 2016, Head Coach Scott Marko has a young team.

Half of the squad are underclassmen, but Marko says that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“Our strength is our work ethic and the fact that we are going to outwork 90% of the other teams. Our weaknesses is our depth this year and our lack of experience,” Marko said.

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Waalen, Kody Dudgeon and returning state qualifiers Shawn Waalen and Mike Smith.

Shawn Waalen, Kody Dudgeon, Tyler Nichols and Carl Oman will serve as captains of the team this year.

Returning letterwinners are Tyler Nichols, Shawn Waalen, Carl Oman, Mike Smith, Corey Grundner, Noah Zinn, James Baillargeon and Kody Dudgeon.

Ellsworth is once again the front runner in the conference. Marko says Ellsworth will “arguably one of the best teams in the state in any division.”

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Back row, left to right: Dylan Johnson, Caleb Ladwig, Zach Swenson, Seth Amundson.

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vs. Somerset at Amery at Barron High School vs. Prescott at Amery at St. Croix Central High School vs. Ellsworth at Amery at St. Croix Falls High School at Clear Lake High School 7:30 at Colfax at Osceola High School vs. Cumberland at Amery vs. Grantsburg at Amery vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Amery vs. New Richmond at Amery at Somerset High School at Prescott High School vs. Spooner at Amery vs. St. Croix Central at Amery at Ellsworth High School vs. Osceola at Amery vs. Unity at Amery at Baldwin-Woodville High School at New Richmond High School

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Thursday, Nov. 17 Tuesday, Nov. 22 Tuesday, Nov. 29 Friday, Dec. 2 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Monday, Dec. 12 Thursday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 22 Tuesday, Jan. 3 Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Friday, Jan. 13 Friday, Jan. 20 Tuesday, Jan. 24 Friday, Jan. 27 Thursday, Feb. 2 Monday, Feb. 6 Friday, Feb. 10 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Thursday, Feb. 16

at Barron High School at Somerset High School at Rice Lake High School at Prescott High School vs. St. Croix Central at Amery at Grantsburg High School at Ellsworth High School vs. Glenwood City at Amery at Spooner High School vs. Osceola at Amery at Baldwin-Woodville West Gym at St. Croix Falls High School at New Richmond High School vs. Somerset at Amery vs. Prescott at Amery at St. Croix Central High School vs. Ellsworth at Amery at Osceola High School vs. Chetek-Weyerhaeuser at Amery vs. Baldwin-Woodville at Amery vs. New Richmond at Amery vs. Unity at Amery

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Back row, left to right: Isaac Hanson, Ridge Sigsworth, Brock Hojem, Bennett Hellie, Chase Measner. Front row: Ryan VanBlaricom, Brett Forrest, Adam Doroff, Bryce Gehrman, Parker Griffin. Missing: Dylan Nyholm, Cam Smith.

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Clayton Boys Basketball Back row, left to right, Brent Yeske, Jacob Molls, Andrew Schradle, Brett Juleff.

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Clayton’s 2016-17 boys’ basketball team will be a young one with just three seniors and three juniors.

“We don’t return anyone with a lot of 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 looks right now. “ A slow start may be tough to swallow for a Bears team that placed second in the Lakeland-Central Conference and tallied 19-5 overall record a year ago.

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“We don’t return a single letter winner,” Schradle said. “Through graduation and some unfortunate circumstances, we have a group of guys that didn’t see the floor much last year. We will look to our upperclassman to provide leadership and be role models for this team. I think they developed some of these qualities during the football

season because they were asked to step into a similar situation on that team.”

Cameron is the preseason conference favorite, followed by Clear Lake and Turtle Lake. This year’s Clayton seniors are Jacob Molls, Brent Yeske and Chris Pichelman.

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Potent Clayton girls basketball team poised for another big run

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Coming off a 26-2 season that included an undefeated run to the Central Lakeland Conference title and a state tournament appearance, Clayton’s girls’ basketball team has high hopes for the 2016-17 season. The Bears who ended the year with a 46-57 loss to Barneveld at the WIAA Division 4 state tournament boasts a roster whose senior and sophomore classes are made up entirely of returning letterwinners - which made up all but one player on last year’s roster.

Those returners include seniors Jensyn Bussewitz, Mackinzie Fall and McKenna Larson and sophomores Jaedyn Bussewitz, Kiana Fall, Kailey Ketz and Alison Leslie. Joining the squad this season is freshman Isabelle Magnuson.

The Bears' No. 1 goal this season is to defend their conference title, which should be well within reach as they return three all-conference players and two honorable mention players. Mackinzie Fall, Ketz and Leslie were all all-conference last season while Kiana Fall and Larson received honorable mention.

Balanced scoring from quick and athletic players will again be tough for the Bears’ opponents to match up with.

“Even with low numbers, our players coming off the bench will be a strength providing quality play,” said Clayton Coach Kevin Fall. “Last year, we were able to play all eight players, keeping players fresh and rested with the change in the game format to two halves vs. four quarters.”

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“Teams that are physically big will pose some challenges defending them,” Coach Fall said. “Seniors Jensyn Bussewitz, Mackinzie Fall and McKenna Larson will provide excellent leadership. They have played in the WIAA State Volleyball Tournament all four years of their high school careers and also played in the WIAA State Basketball Tournament last year. “ Ketz averaged 13 points per game, while Leslie averaged 12.6 points per game last season and are expected to lead the balanced offensive attack again this year.

Coach Fall expects the Cameron Comets and Clear Lake Warriors to offer the biggest challenge for the Bears on conference play as Cameron is always competitive and Clear Lake brings in a talented freshman class sure to provide the Warriors a boost.

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at Siren High School at Frederic High School at Shell Lake High School at Turtle Lake High School vs. Cameron at Clayton vs. Chetek-Weyerhaeuser at Clayton at Clear Lake High School 5:45 p.m. vs. Luck at Clayton 5:45 p.m. at Grantsburg High School 5 p.m. vs. Elmwood/Plum City at Clayton at Northwood High School vs. Spring Valley at Clayton vs. Prairie Farm at Clayton vs. Shell Lake at Clayton 5:45 p.m. vs. McDonnell Central at Clayton vs. Turtle Lake at Clayton at Cameron High School vs. Clear Lake at Clayton vs. Osceola at Clayton 5:45 p.m. vs. Northwood at Clayton at Bruce High School at Prairie Farm High School

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Clear Lake Boys Basketball Back row, left to right, Kincaid Hughes, Wyatt Hase, Marshall Cain, Matt Fisher, Bailey Blanchard, Conner Schramski, Cal Rosen.

Middle row, Dominic Mantel, Hunter Levy, Austin Anderson, Ethan Kirk, Christian Briesemeister, Jordan Ramil, Croix Hughes, Sean Singh.

Back row, Jeremy Kuhn, Daymond Bad Horse, Jarrett Marlett, Drew Niles, Will Fitzer, Brett Benson, Colton Stahl, Timmy Knops.

Clear Lake boys continue climb back to to the top

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The rebuilding Clear Lake boys’ basketball team is looking to surge forward after earning a 10-13 overall record last season. If 16th-year head coach Jason Sargent (180-159 career record) gets his way, the Warriors will pick up their first Central Lakeland Conference title since 2008. Over the past 13 seasons, the Warriors have three conference titles and three runner-up finishes. Last year, the Warrior’s 6-6 conference record was good enough for third place.

“The Warriors still have a lot of work to do, especially on the defensive end of the court, but hope to get back to their winning ways this year,” Sargent said.

Clear Lake’s first goal is to regroup defensively and learn to communicate on the floor.

“We also need to get a lot stronger with the ball, and at the same time learn how to move without the ball,” Sargent said. “It will also be important for our players to be more disciplined with our shot selection.”

With several of his players bringing 2-3 years of varsity playing time with them, Coach Sargent expects the team to be much more confident this year.

“Our returning players feel they have a lot to prove this year, and I am confident they will do just that,” Sargent said. “We will have a good balance between size and quickness, and will focus on playing tough half-court defense first.”

Returning letter winners including seniors Jordan Ramis, Matt Fisher, Christian Briesemeister and Allen Kobernick; juniors Daymond Bad Horse and Calvin Rosen; and sophomores Marshall Cain and Bailey Blanchard.

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Fisher, Ramis and Blanchard all earned all-conference honors last season as each averaged at least 11.5 points per game. Ramis led the way with a 13.1 ppg average while Fisher led the team in rebounds with 6.7 per game. Bad Horse returns as the team assist leader with 3.1 assists per game average last season.

Cameron is riding high after last year’s trip to the state tournament remains the team to beat despite the loss of some key players. Turtle Lake is expected to be first in line to knock the reigning champions out of the top spot with its experienced and athletic squad. Northwood is expected to play the role of spoiler – should it develop solid team chemistry.

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Clear Lake Girls Basketball Back row, left to right: Autumn Ninke, Madison Zimmer, Juliana Rosen, Maggie Rosen, Mckayla Madison. Front row: Montana Niles, Megan Zimmer, Haley Monette.

Clear Lake girls expect to battle for conference title

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Although Clear Lake’s girls’ basketball team finished just 6-13 last season and lost in the first round of the WIAA playoffs, Head Coach Jan Tietyen is

not counting her team out of the Lakeland-Central Conference title race.

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He recognizes that Clayton and Cameron will both offer tough competition,

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but is counting on her team’s eagerness to learn and passion for winning.

Unfortunately, they will still have to face their inexperience with strong competition.

Clear Lake returns four letter winners in Autum Ninke (6 points, 10 rebounds

per game), Montana Niles (6 points, 3 rebounds per game), Haley Monette (6 points, 2 rebounds per game) and Megan Zimmer (4 points per game).

Clayton won last year’s conference title with 12-0 record while Clear Lake was fifth at 4-8.

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Clear Lake Wrestling Back row, left to right: Jake Myers, Rhett Steffen, Sam Dusek, Noah Wieczorek, Hunter Brenne, Rob Kjelstad, David Benson, Corey Eggert.

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Young, talented Clear Lake wrestlers to defend conference crown

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clear Lake’s wrestling team has big shoes to fill, coming off a 10-3 season that included a Lakeland Conference tournament championship and West Lakeland dual meet championship. But the team seems up to the challenge as Coach Darin Anderson says the team’s goals including repeating as conference champion and qualifying for team state.

“We are a young team, but they have a lot of experience,” Anderson said.

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Returning letterwinners include defending all-conference wrestlers Nick Sempf, Ryan Anderson, Gabe Colbeth, Nick Elmer and Noah Wieczorek – as well as Sam Dusek, George Paulzine, Cori Engebretson and Jake Myers.

Anderson will lead the charge as the defending conference and state champion. Colbeth and Sempf also earned conference titles a year ago while Wieczorek earned a trip to the state tournament.

Clear Lake is expecting St. Croix Falls to provide it the biggest challenge in the conference title hunt.

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Games are at 7:15 pm. unless noted

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vs. Spring Valley at Clear Lake 7:30 p.m. vs. Boyceville at Clear Lake at Prairie Farm High School vs. Shell Lake at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. vs. Frederic at Clear Lake at Turtle Lake High School vs. Webster at Clear Lake Elementary vs. Clayton at Clear Lake vs. Bruce at Clear Lake at Cumberland High School 5:45 p.m. at Luck High School 5:45 p.m. at Birchwood High School 5:45 p.m. vs. Northwood at Clear Lake 7:30 p.m. vs. Elmwood/Plum City at Clear Lake at Cameron High School vs. Prairie Farm at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. at Shell Lake High School vs. Turtle Lake at Clear Lake at Clayton High School at Northwood High School at Lake Holcombe High School 5:45 p.m. vs. Cameron at Clear Lake

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SCHEDULE Games are at 7:00 pm. unless noted

Monday, Nov. 21 Tuesday, Nov. 29 Friday, Dec. 2 Tuesday, Dec. 6 Thursday, Dec. 8 Friday, Dec. 16 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Thursday, Dec. 22 Thursday, Dec. 29 Friday, Dec. 30 Tuesday, Jan. 3 Friday, Jan. 6 Tuesday, Jan. 10 Friday, Jan. 13 Friday, Jan. 20 Tuesday, Jan. 24 Friday, Jan. 27 Thursday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Friday, Feb. 10 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Thursday, Feb. 16 Thursday, Feb. 23

4 p.m. Scrimmage at St. Croix Falls Amery, Cumberland, Flambeau, Glenwood City vs. McDonell Central at Clear Lake 5:45 p.m. vs. Shell Lake at Clear Lake vs. Frederic at Clear Lake at Turtle Lake High School vs. Clayton at Clear Lake at Grantsburg High School vs. Amery at Clear Lake Invitational at Glenwood City 1 p.m. Ellsworth Community Schools 5 p.m. Glenwood City Invitational at Glenwood City 3 p.m. Somerset, Glenwood City at Luck High School at Birchwood High School vs. Northwood at Clear Lake at Cameron High School vs. Prairie Farm at Clear Lake at Shell Lake High School vs. Turtle Lake at Clear Lake at Clayton High School vs. Spring Valley at Clear Lake at Northwood High School 5:45 p.m. at Lake Holcombe High School vs. Cameron at Clear Lake at Prairie Farm High School

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Saturday, Jan. 7 Thursday, Jan. 12 Saturday, Jan. 14 Thursday, Jan. 19 Thursday, Jan. 26 Friday, Jan. 27 Saturday, Feb. 4

at Boyceville High School 10 a.m. Invitational at Barron Area Schools vs. Spring Valley at Clear Lake vs. Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/Siren at Clear Lake 9 a.m. at Osceola High School Barron Area Schools, Boyceville, Luck Cumberland, River Falls, St. Croix Central 8 a.m. Invitational at River Falls High School Baldwin-Woodville, Rhinelander, Arcadia, Osceola, Prescott, Durand, Bayfield, Somerset, La Crosse Aquinas, Chequamegon, Hayward, Melrose-Mindoro, Shell Lake, Bloomer, Spooner, Barron Area Schools, Luck, Flambeau, Cameron, Turtle Lake, Boyceville, Bruce, Cadott, Cornell, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, Cumberland, Marathon, Johnson Creek, Neillsville, Maple Northwestern, Osseo-Fairchild, Phillips, Regis, St. Croix Central, St. Croix Falls, Three Lakes, Glenwood City, Unity, Spring Valley, Lakeland Union, Blair-Taylor 9:30 a.m. at New Richmond High School Rice Lake, River Falls, Somerset, Spooner vs. Turtle Lake/Clayton at Turtle Lake HS 9:30 a.m. Invitational at Chippewa Falls Edgar, Mondovi, Onalaska, Osseo-Fairchild, Regis, Spring Valley, Stanley-Boyd, Verona Area vs. Unity at Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls High School 5 p.m. Invitational at Menomonie High School Baldwin-Woodville, Eau Claire North, Middleton, Somerset, Spring Valley, Wausau West 9 a.m. Conference Tournament at Cameron Bruce, Cornell/Gilman/Lake Holcombe, Flambeau, Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg/Siren, St. Croix Falls, Shell Lake, Turtle Lake/Clayton, Unity

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