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Always something to be thankful for

Pass the politics MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

Thanksgiving is all about just that: giving thanks.

During such a divisive climate in the United States, however, the dreaded talk about politics is bound to come up at some Thanksgiving dinner tables. In order to ease the tension, Kim Gearin and Lisa Erickson of Better Angels have some advice to depolarize those conversations during the holiday.

Better Angels is an organization created after the 2016 election with the intention of bringing people together with conflicting political viewpoints and focusing on civil conversation. By focusing on commonalities, and not on changing minds, people soon realize that they are not at all enemies.

Despite leaning in different directions of the political spectrum, Gearin and Erickson are able to bring those ideas to table and even argue that maybe they don’t belong there in the first place.

“I would suggest that the dinner table is not the best time and place for political conversation,” says Gearin. “You might decide ahead of time to not have a political conversation over Thanksgiving dinner, and instead talk about gratitude and family. That Kim Gearin isn’t to say you can’t have politiBetter Angels cal conversations about pressing issues when you’re all together, but maybe not during mealtime in part because other people are captive in your conversation.”

While talking ahead of time to avoid political talk may work for some circumstances, Erickson argues that being stuck at the table during those conversations might be the reason they emerge during the holiday.

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Author Sam Lefkowitz once said, “When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” In a world when some of life’s daily extravagances seem easily taken for granted, it is important to take a lesson from those who have experienced difficult days. For individuals who were young children during the great depression era or felt the effects of later war years, there were times that seemed especially tough. Stories shared by local residents of Amery Memory Care prove that not only is there always a bright side to things, but there is also always a reason to give thanks.

Marcella Frokjer knew times were tough for her family. They farmed outside of Balsam Lake and they made the most with what they had. She said,

‘You might decide ahead of time to not have a political conversation over Thanksgiving dinner, and instead talk about gratitude and family.’

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Shown clockwise from the top left: Bob Holm, Connie Hunt, Edith Hammer, Marcela Frokjer, Avis Lutz and Jean Murphy recall some of their most cherished people, places and things they have been thankful for.

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The outdoors isn’t just for recess anymore

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The look of classrooms and learning environments has significantly changed throughout the years. The latest classroom at Amery’s Lien Elementary has the sun shining upon the students and the breeze blowing through their hair.

Lien’s Outdoor Classroom Project was initiated a little over a year ago after a mini grant was given. What started as some outdoor green space and furniture snowballed from there with the help of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee.

Lisa Bensen, coordinator for the PBIS Tier One team at Lien

Elementary said, “the health benefits green spaces provide is one of the main reasons for including this project in our 2019-2020 goals. Creating, improving, and maintaining a positive school climate is part of our overall mission. We hope to see additional benefits by SUBMITTED

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A new outdoor classroom area at Lien Elementary is underway.

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“We had a large garden and grew all of our own vegetables. We raised a variety of animals. Our poultry provided meat and eggs. We never went hungry on Thanksgiving or any other day.” She felt like she was blessed in many aspects of her life.

“I was always thankful that I had such a good home,” she said.

Bob Holm was number 11 of 13 of kids.

We were all born in our house near El Salem. When it was time, my mother would call the Cornwall clinic in Amery and a doctor would come out to assist with the delivery. My father and mother were both very hard workers. “My mother would bake seven loaves of bread three times a week and sometimes even more on Sunday too,” he said. She took such great care of our large family. Holm said, “We had no electricity, but we had each other, and for that I was extremely thankful.”

Connie Hunt was born and raised in Siren. She was baptized at St. Dominic’s Church there, which is also where she married her husband, Gene. Hunt’s husband was a disabled veteran who was injured during the invasion of the Marshall Islands. She worked at the Siren telephone company and said, “Sometimes the Good Ol’ Days didn’t seem so good. Things were tight for us, but I had three children and a great husband. That is really all that mattered.”

Edith Hammer said times were really difficult when she was younger. “My parents worked hard and us kids had to work hard too,” she said. Those kids consisted of eight girls and one boy who lived together on their family farm between Viola and Richland Center, Wisconsin. Even though money was scarce, she said they always decorated for the holidays and had good food. She is thankful that her parents instilled strong family values into their children that she was able to pass down to her four kids.

Jean Murphy was one of five kids who grew up in the countryside of the state of Kansas. Their Thanksgiving table was filled with the food they gathered from their farm. They worked hard for that food and enjoyed getting together for the big holiday meal. “We didn’t have much, but we didn’t even notice. It was like that for everybody,” she said.

Avis Lutz grew up five miles south of Amery. Her Great-Grandfather started the homestead in the 1880s. She was one of five generations in her family that attended the Pleasant View School. She recalls that it was a different time in the world when she was younger, but she loved that both sides of her family celebrated together for the Thanksgiving holiday. “We had all the trimmings. Turkey, pumpkin pie and PILES OF LEFSE,” she said. She was always most thankful for the times of fun that were shared when her loved ones were gathered together for special days.

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“To Kim’s point, I think the reason it comes up is because you have that captive audience,” she says. “You know that they’re not going to leave.

I’ve experienced conversations where people seem to feel like it’s their opportunity to say something. Maybe it’s a safer environment than at the workplace, or out with friends, because it’s family, and it usually ends up getting a little heated.”

Sometimes conversations like this are unavoidable and do get “heated” according to Erickson. In the event that the issues come up during Thanksgiving, and there’s no way out, Gearing and Erickson have ways to ensure that a civil discussion can be had despite conflicting ideas.

“If you were to talk about politics, it should be more about listening and giving people opportunities to express their concerns and then validating those concerns,” says Gearin. “It’s all about understanding. By disagreeing with somebody right out of the gate, you create this environment of animosity toward one another where you could instead really listen, say ‘thank you for sharing’ and then move on to a better topic.”

To understand is to listen to someone despite differing opinions. In order to do that properly, that person has to join a conversation without projecting their beliefs according to Erickson.

“One way to approach difficult political conversations right now is not to enter with the intention of persuading someone to believe as you do,” she says. “That’s one of the principals of Better Angels. We have to enter these conversations seriously wanting to know what people think and why.

You might find that you may not have common ground on policy, but you

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“It might take being assertive and stepping in and redirect the conversation, or it might mean talking respectfully about the issues if they come up, but it’s important to remember that this is a time to be with friends, and family, and to be thankful for everything we have.”

might have common ground on the future.”

In the event that those conversations do become hostile, there are ways to recognize it and to douse the tension when the problem arises.

“If someone is escalating the situation by raising their voice, or using ‘gotcha’ language, that’s not part of a conversation aimed at understanding each other,” says Gearin. “So, if you’re in a conversation with someone who is getting agitated, loud, and angry it’s okay to say, ‘I don’t want to be a part of this conversation anymore’ and to remove yourself.

This method might work to deescalate a political conversation when involved in one, but there are also those caught in the crossfire of these conversations that can take control of the situation to turn the holiday back to friends and family.

“If you’re just an observer, which is

nine times out of ten, you can actually and interrupt and redirect, saying something like, ‘Maybe this conversation should be finished later.’ Then, maybe you can set up a time that the conversation can be continued away from the dinner table.”

For the more than 50 percent of Americans surveyed who dread the thought of Thanksgiving politics, Better Angels has plenty of advice, including a document titled “For Thanksgiving Conversations” that can be found on better-angels.org.

“No political conversation and no party is more important than family ties,” says Gearin. “It might take being assertive and stepping in and redirect the conversation, or it might mean talking respectfully about the issues if they come up, but it’s important to remember that this is a time to be with friends, and family, and to be thankful for everything we have.”

CJCC Moves Toward Evidence-Based Decision Making

BY MARA MARTINSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Newly appointed Criminal Justice Coordinator, Kristin Boland, joined the Polk County Board of Supervisors’ meeting on November 12 to relay all the work she has been doing for the county since beginning her role in May, focusing specifically on Criminal Justice Collaborating Council’s programs.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLABORATING COUNCIL The Criminal Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC) was established in 2008, transitioned to a 501 (c) (3) a few years later and then returned back to the county in January 2019. Boland explained that the “transition is nearly complete,” while still upholding the mission of lower recidivism rates and upholding current policies.

Since May, Boland has attempted to switch the mode of decision making in the CJCC from emotional decision-making, which “leads to a lot of bias,” to

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Newly appointed Criminal Justice Coordinator, Kristin Boland, gives an overview of current programs and their missions.

evidence-based decision making.

Boland defines the main reason for this change as ensuring offenders may be treated rather than incar-

cerated; the latter often promotes future offences.

According to Boland, the United States holds 5 percent of the world’s population and 25 percent of the world’s prisoners: “That number is too high and we can do better,” she says.

offender.

During this program, participants are susceptible to two to three drug tests each week, 60 hours of community service, therapy and weekly meetings with parole officers among other requirements.

TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM Probably the strictest program, Boland states that Treatment Court’s purpose is “to improve the safety of our citizens and reduce the destructive cycle of substance use and mental health disorders.”

Requirements for this program include: must be residents of Polk County, must be at least 17 years old, must have a substance use disorder, must be at medium or high risk on the COMPAS assessment, must have a qualifying legal charge, may not have participated in a Treatment or Drug Court in the past three years, may not be working as an informant for law enforcement, may not currently or prior have a felony sexual offense and may not be a violent

FIRST TIME OFFENDER PROGRAM This program targets those offenders who are “typically law-abiding citizens,” and have “made a mistake,” according to Boland.

With this audience in mind, the First Time Offender Program aims to provide an opportunity for participants to stay out of the justice system and have committed non-violent misdemeanors or engaged in low level felony behavior, with no prior criminal record.

Participants who complete a two hour class, pay a $200 fee and remain crime free for six months will not receive formal charges.

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DECEMBER 5 & 7 December Book Sale The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library’s December Book Sale will be Thursday, December 5 from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. featuring a “gift basket extravaganza”. Visit the sale for a chance to win a gift basket. No purchase necessary. The sale will be located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

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DECEMBER 6 & 7 A Christmas Dessert Theatre United Covenant presents A Christmas Dessert Theatre on Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 7 at 4:00 p.m. at United Covenant Church, Clear Lake (corner of JJ and Hwy 63, across from Nilssen’s) This is a free, delightful program featuring festive skits, choir numbers, Christmas carols and door prizes followed by delectable desserts.

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Bake Sale & Bazaar Deronda Lutheran Church will host its annual Bake Sale & Bazaar on Saturday, December 7 starting at 11:00 a.m. with pie and coffee available at 10:30 a.m.

There will be basket drawings, crafts, baked goods (lefse, Krumkake, Danish puffs, jam, maple syrup, sandbakkels, rosettes, Christmas cookies and more) and lunch. On the menu for lunch: sandwiches, BBQs, baked beans, lefse, Rommegrat, pie, sweet soup, coffee and milk.

Take-outs are available.

Deronda Lutheran Church is located at 1239 65th Ave/Cty Rd F, Amery.

Amery Holiday Stroll Amery will host its 34th Annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 7 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Firms with a large red bow on their doors are inviting people to drop in for a little Christmas friendliness and gift preview.

You’ll find free hot dogs and hot chocolate, free horse and wagon rides, refreshments and treats, carolers, Santa Claus, Polk County Operation Christmas tree for mittens, scarves, hats and coats donations, and just a good time!

DECEMBER 7 & 8 St. Croix Valley Orchestra Winter Concerts Start your holiday season with great music! The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will play a concert of Christmas and classical music, including old and new favorites and a premier of a new composition by Seth Matters, a member of the Orches-

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Students send supplies Walter and Alma Montgomery-Riess and Otto Bryceson were a few students who were part of a mission to raise money to create pencil pouches to send to Kenya in January. With the help of instructor, Brenda Cronk, they packed 35 pouches. Cronk said, “There was such thought provoking and compassionate conversations that took place during this whole process of shopping and packing. They did an amazing job picking out supplies for the appropriate child's age and weighing the pouch so it was 8 ounces.”

tra. Classics include Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto plus music from Polar Express and more. Saturday, December 7 at 7 p.m., the Orchestra will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Amery, and Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Almelund. Admission by free will offering.

DECEMBER 13 Soup Supper & Basket Raffle There will be a Soup Supper & Basket Raffle Friday, December 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clear Lake High School. Proceeds benefit the post-prom lock-in to provide a safe activity for students after prom.

DECEMBER 14 A Christmas Carol Karar Academy presents “A Christmas Carol” December 14, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Amery High School Auditorium. Free.

DECEMBER 18 Christian Based Cancer Support Group The next Christian Based Cancer Support Group meeting is Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-2686957.

DECEMBER 28 27th Annual John Legut Memorial Cup The 27th Annual John Legut Memorial Cup will take place

Saturday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Amery Ice Arena, 1065 River Place Drive, Amery.

Enjoy a great hockey game with Amery Alumni and help raise funds to award educational scholarships. Hockey Alumni interested in playing please contact Andrea Legut at andrealegut@yahoo.com or 715-781-0710.

ONGOING Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families Open Gym for boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym.

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These are the good old days

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

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Happy Thanksgiving to you. I hope you get to enjoy the company of friends and family over a meal and drama free conversation.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, beautiful in its simplicity and, in my opinion, an essential exercise for everyone to experience. Finding something to be grateful for is good for our mental health and family relationships.

Even though 53% of those Publisher surveyed dreaded Thanksgiving Tom Stangl dinner because politics might come up, a great meal with family and friends is worth it. And, let’s be honest, we can hear that embarrassing story about your childhood at least one time a year, right?

Whenever we get the first few hard freezes, my mind travels back to the Thanksgivings of my childhood. As early as I can remember, I always looked forward to Thanksgiving.

I was the fifth of six children in my family, so when I was 10, I had two siblings away from home. I noticed that my parents would get excited to have their entire family home again.

I was glad to see my siblings, mainly because it pleased my parents.

We never travelled to extended family gatherings for Thanksgiving, so the weekend was a great time to catch up with cousins as well who were home for the same reason. Like many families, we would play pickup games of football or cards to give us more stories for future gatherings. The more embarrassing, the better.

When I left home, I was anxious to come home to be around family and recapture the feeling of being a child again. When you are away from home, there’s nothing quite like a short visit to help reconnect. And in some cases, a long weekend is plenty of time. What’s the saying about fish and relatives smelling after three days?

When I married and had children, I longed to have my own family Thanksgiving. With another family involved, I had a whole new group to meet and learn the embarrassing stories. You can never truly know too many embarrassing stories about family.

After the death of my parents, Thanksgiving became about my wife and children. We have been gathering for years and as our family has expanded with a marriage and grandchildren, each celebration brings another reason to be grateful.

Being on the other side of the child-parent dynamic, I can understand why my parents looked forward to having their children all together. I think we all want to recapture something from the past.

I believe we want to look back because it’s easier to recall the past since the past is a known quantity. The future is unknown and we are unsure, but the past can be comforting, even if we change the way we remember events.

There’s nothing wrong with this thinking, as long as we recognize it for what it is and don’t make a habit out of living every day this way.

And, as Carly Simon sang in her 1971 hit song “Anticipation,” we should, at least for a few hours on Thanksgiving, “stay right here ‘cause these are the good old days.”

Enjoy the day. Be thankful, be kind and don’t be the person that eats the last dinner roll. No one likes that guy, even on Thanksgiving.

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

Tis the season to be thankful, grateful and jolly

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re you dreading spending a ton of money and an entire week preparing a feast for your family this Thanksgiving? Do you want the glorious flavor of roasted meats this Thanksgiving without the hassle of actually cooking them? I might have just the solution for you. The Pringles Friendsgiving Feast Turducken Kit is back for the third year and just Editor might be tastier April Ziemer than ever. This time around, it comes with three kinds of bird-flavored chips. Each kit includes turkey, duck, and chicken flavored chips to satisfy those with an all-inone bird craving. Also included in the tin’s full meal deal are potato chips coated with cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie flavors.

The meats can be stacked together, which is where the “Turducken Stack” comes into play to help recreate that flavor of the famous meaty Thanksgiving creation.

In 2018, the Pringles Thanksgiving Kit included only three flavors — turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie — and the year before that; the kit wasn’t even available to the public.

“We pride ourselves on offering consumers insanely accurate fla-

vors with endless stacking possibilities,” said Gareth Maguire, Senior Director of Marketing for Pringles.

“For our third year, we created the perfect kit for those who are infatuated with the Thanksgiving meat masterpiece that is the almighty Turducken.”

A limited number of Pringles Friendsgiving Feast Turducken Kits are on sale. You can find them on the Kellogg’s website for $15.99.

I just might jump online and grab myself a can. This tube of taste could possible save my marriage.

A simple cranberry flavored chip could stop the annual argument my husband and I have over which is better, whole-berry cranberry sauce or jellied (the OBVIOUS answer is jellied).

Since it is the season of giving thanks, I will proclaim my gratitude to Pringles for leaving the gizzard flavor off of the menu this year. I am perplexed as to why they left out the wine seasoned chips out though?

In preparation for the big holiday feast, I have been watching a few Thanksgiving cooking shows on television. We are taught as children not to play with our food, yet a current Food Network show called “Pie Fight” challenges contestants to construct art out of delectable desserts. Last week I watched a woman construct an edible amusement park on top of a lattice pie while one of her challengers sculpted the face of Uncle Sam perched upon her pastry. These baking artists have way more talent than myself. If put to the test, I am pretty

sure I could build one mean mashed potato and gravy volcano though.

Kelloggs and cable television networks are not the only ones cashing in on Thanksgiving train. Aldi’s stores are also selling Bourbon Sweet Potato Ravioli, which is made with a blend of sweet potatoes, bourbon, and cheese. I think that sounds fantastic. I have just one small request…I prefer my ravioli without sweet potatoes.

I have been starting to wonder if I am lactose intolerant, so it would be nice if they could hold the cheese.

My waistline is telling me I should lay off of the pasta, so I guess that leaves the bourbon. All right, I will take the bourbon.

In complete seriousness, I believe in being thankful and grateful for life’s blessings throughout the entire year. Special days set aside on the calendar to join together with loved ones in a life usually filled by a busy and chaotic schedule, are days that I hold near and dear to my heart.

My fondest memories are days filled with love and laughter while celebrating significant occasions with my family and friends that have become family. The fact that there seems to be extra booze around on those days is just a bonus.

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

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101.

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How do we keep our democracy healthy?

BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

Representative democracy is based on a simple premise. It’s that ordinary citizens can make satisfactory judgments on complex public policy and political issues — or at least grasp them well enough to decide who should be dealing with them.

But the significance of that premise isn’t simple at all. It means that our country’s future depends on the quality of democratic participation by its citizens. Collectively, we have to make discriminating judgments about politicians, policies, and Lee H. Hamilton issues. Not just once, but repeatedly and consistently. Moreover, when it comes to improving our own corner of the world, it means there’s no one to depend upon but ourselves.

So, in an era when our democracy appears to be under great stress, what must we do to keep it healthy?

Because there are certainly alternatives out there, from out-and-out authoritarianism to the Chinese and Russian models to just plain anarchy. Here are some steps I think we need to take.

First, we have to protect our elections. It’s clear that malign actors want to hack them or at least use every means they can to influence them. In the past we tended to assume that our elections were free, fair, and accurate, but we can’t take that for granted any more. This also means ensuring the independence of the judicial branch, which is critical to protecting the integrity of elections against the encroachment of

authoritarian-minded leaders and manipulative politicians. We also must protect the media and sources of fair, unbiased information that citizens require when making their judgements about politicians and their policies.

Second, we need to work on expanding our democracy in appropriate ways and on fighting off efforts to restrict the vote. There are all sorts of tools states and localities can use to make voting easier and more convenient; many of these — voting hours, for instance, or the location of polling places — can also be used to make voting more difficult. Plenty of politicians want to handicap or exclude voters they don’t like, and this sort of manipulation of our system is as big a threat to its integrity as outsiders’ attempts to hack it.

Third, keeping money’s role in elections within bounds is crucial. The issue is less top-of-mind than it used to be, perhaps because we’ve become inured to record amounts being spent each election cycle.

Money will always have a place in elections, but we need to find ways to keep it from disproportionately affecting voting outcomes and impeding those who don’t have the same access to funds as well-heeled candidates and causes.

This is where organizations that urge their members to turn out to vote come in. They have an important role to play, both in boosting turnout and in building networks focused on democratic participation. They’re all “special interests,” of course, with their own agendas, but that’s what it means to live in a pluralistic society. The more different groups are active, the more diversity you get in office and the better the representation you get for the entire population.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

THE CAPITOL REPORT

Wake up America Dear Editor, I am really disappointed to see how many people drive without their lights on.

It’s dark in the mornings yet and we’ve had fog. No lights. THINK people.

It doesn’t take more gas to use your lights. I was surprised even law enforcement didn’t have lights on Sunday morning.

Let’s be safe.

Martha Heiden, Amery

On Healthcare, Evers’ Calls for Bipartisanship Ring Hollow Yet Again REP. GAE MAGNAFICI

On Wednesday, Governor Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 76. This bill had received bipartisan support and would have reduced the number of hours required for Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Wisconsin to 75, down from 120. This 75- hour requirement would have brought Wisconsin in line with neighboring states and federal Gae guidelines.

As a former nurse, I Magnafici know how important District 28 CNAs are for quality Representative healthcare. These are the people who care for our friends and loved ones every day. Their jobs can be thankless.

Many of them pass on higher paying jobs because of their passion for care.

With low unemployment, rising wages in our state, and an aging population, the need for passionate CNAs has never been higher. Our state should welcome those who want to provide care instead of putting arbitrary restrictions on who can do so.

This reduced hour requirement would have been especially helpful to the healthcare providers in my district,

Individual participation also matters, which is why civic education is vital. I don’t think we talk about the achievements of representative democracy enough, or celebrate its heritage, or remind ourselves not to become complacent about what it takes to sustain it. In essence, I think we need always to be mindful about how we teach and encourage people to participate — through efforts to educate and register voters, through citizen-led advocacy, through neighbors getting together to change the speed limit on their road or fight groundwater contamination… It all matters.

And, of course, we need a robust and independent media, using every available platform, that pushes the idea of democracy and promotes free speech, public dialogue, voting, and all the rest of it.

When Lincoln wondered at Gettysburg whether a “nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure,” it wasn’t just a rhetorical question. It’s an undecided one, and each generation has to answer it. We are being tested to an unusual degree today, and just because we’ve come through the challenges of days past doesn’t mean we’re destined to now. We need to pay attention and do our part to keep our democracy healthy.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

which borders Minnesota. CNAs working in Minnesota only need 75 hours for CNA certification, while certification in Wisconsin requires an additional 45 hours. This additional training limits efforts to recruit CNAs to our area. The healthcare professionals in my district all talk about the shortage of CNAs and the difficulty of recruiting CNAs. This legislation would remove this barrier of entry for Minnesota CNAs that want to come and work in Wisconsin, and it would incentive Wisconsin residents interested in becoming CNAs to stay in the state.

I recognize that this issue is a complicated one. While this legislation would not have solved all of Northwest Wisconsin’s healthcare issues, it would have been one step in a series of longterm solutions. In a time of divided government, apparently even small steps forward are too much to ask of our Governor.

I will be pushing my Assembly colleagues who voted for this bill, both Republicans and Democrats, to seek an override of the Governor’s veto. In the past, I have called for bipartisan efforts to address our healthcare issues. While the Governor’s calls for similar bipartisanship ring hollow, I am confident that our Assembly body can rise above these partisan games and come together for the good of our state.

State tourism secretary says she’s driven by data, not politics

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Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Sarah Meaney is promising to fix a situation in which the agency botched an election for officers on an advisory council, blaming it partly on guidance she says the department received from Scott Walker’s administration.

But Meaney rejected the charge she is politicizing the department, telling WisPolitics.com in mid-November she is driven by data, not politics.

Amid questions of whether attempts to elect officers for the Governor’s Council on Tourism broke open meetings laws, conservative critics have begun to lob charges at Meaney. That includes the suggestion the agency is looking to focus promotional efforts more on Madison and Milwaukee at the expense of other areas of the state.

Meaney countered the agency is simply looking for options to attract more visitors and research shows Wisconsin lags the rest of

the Midwest in attracting younger and more diverse travelers.

“This does not mean to the exclusion of the existing base. It means we can do more to attract more people to spend more dollars here,” said Meaney, who was chief marketing and development officer of Milwaukee Film before her cabinet appointment. “That is not a political agenda. That is an economic agenda. That’s how I see my job making the most sense.”

Fresh on the heels of the Senate rejecting Brad Pfaff as DATCP secretary, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, singled out Meaney as another of Gov. Tony Evers’ cabinet picks who could fail to win confirmation from the GOP-controlled chamber. He cited reports about the mishandled officer election, while other critics have accused Meaney of inappropriately trying to pressure a longtime council member to resign.

GOP state Sen. Andre Jacque, chair of the Senate’s Local Government, Small Business,

Tourism and Workforce Development Committee, has been sharply critical of Meaney over the suggestion she pressured Kathy Kopp, the longtime executive director of the Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce, to resign early from the Tourism Council.

In a communication to Meaney last month, Jacque wrote Meaney’s criteria for future council appointments were “primarily weighted toward ethnic and cultural diversity” and suggested the agency’s job is to promote Wisconsin, “not to promote a political agenda — checking a racially-based box should not come before qualifications.”

The De Pere Republican said in a recent interview he hasn’t been able to connect with Meaney to follow up on his concerns and largely declined to weigh in on her comments in the WisPolitics.com interview.

“I still have a number of questions I’d like to get answers to,” Jacque said, adding he’s “reserving SEE CAPITAL REPORT, PAGE 6A

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Amery Police Report 11/15/19-11/21/19 11/15/19, 02:09 p.m., Minor motor vehicle accident 11/15/19. 06:05 p.m., Juvenile call 11/16/19, 08 a.m., Assist other agency 11/16/19, 10:16 a.m., Mental health call 11/16/19, 11:01 a.m., Assist other agency 11/16/19, 02:13 p.m., Welfare check 11/16/19, 08:51 p.m., Assist citizen 11/16/19, 11:55 p.m., Business alarm 11/17/19, 04:04 a.m., Assist other agency 11/17/19, 01:42 p.m., Suspicious activity 11/17/19, 11:03 p.m., Assist other agency 11/18/19, 11:05 a.m., Hit and run motor vehicle accident 11/18/19, 01 p.m., Assist citizen 11/18/19, 03:08 p.m., Traffic assist 11/18/19, 06:57 p.m., Vehicle lockout 11/18/19, 07:31 p.m., Assist other agency 11/18/19, 08:20 p.m., Assist citizen 11/18/19, 10:14 p.m., Mental health call 11/19/19, 11:25 a.m., Vehicle lockout 11/19/19, 12:26 p.m., Juvenile call 11/19/19, 02:05 p.m., Fraud report 11/19/19, 02:35 p.m., Assist EMS 11/19/19, 04:18 p.m., 911 hang up 11/19/19, 04:30 p.m., Vehicle lock out 11/19/19, 07:30 p.m., Assist with civil issue 11/20/19, 08:12 a.m., Assist citizen 11/20/19, 09:15 a.m., Theft from car report 11/20/19, 10:33 a.m., Animal control call 11/20/19, 11:47 a.m., Suspicious activity 11/20/19, 01:59 p.m., Animal control call 11/20/19, 05:35 p.m., 911 hang up 11/21/19, 12:01 a.m., Traffic complaint 11/21/19, 12:22 a.m., Assist other agency 11/21/19, 09:20 a.m., Vehicle lockout 11/21/19, 02:02 p.m., Assault complaint 11/21/19, 03:30 p.m., Animal control call 11/21/19, 08:54 p.m., Suspicious activity 11/21/19, 09:27 p.m., Suspicious activity

ARRESTS No Arrests this week

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Welcome Proverbs 31 Members of the Amery Community Club recently welcomed Proverbs 31 to Amery. Proverbs is located at 1071 Riverplace Mall. Pictured L-R: Paul Isakson, Oralee Schock, Lori Friendshuh of Proverbs 31, Dan Young, Cheryl Meyer, Ed Flanum, Shari Overby and Larry Coleman.

Polk County arrests Douglas G. Johnson, 55, Luck, was arrested November 14 for OWI (1st).

Nicholas R. Carlson, 38, Osceola, was arrested November 12 for operating after revocation.

Tommie Lee Hannah, 34, Frederic, was arrested November 12 for operating after revocation (3rd) and failure to install ignition interlock device.

Scott Anthony Black, 55, Black River Falls, was arrested November 17 for a probation hold.

Christopher Graham Bowe, 39, Frederic, was arrested November 15 for a probation hold.

John R. Olson, 56, Webster, was arrested November 15 for failure to appear.

Nicholas Ronald Carlson, 38, Osceola, was arrested November 15 for a probation hold.

Victoria Grace Brown, 18, Webster, was arrested November 12 for a failure to appear warrant.

Lamont Johnson, 37, Amery, was arrested November 14 for an out of state warrant.

Carl Wayne Enck, 58, Amery, was arrested November 15 for domestic disorderly conduct and misdemeanor domestic battery.

Brandon Lee Merrill, 38, Rice Lake, was arrested November 14 for a Sawyer County warrant, felony in possession of firearm, felony bail jumping and misdemeanor bail jumping.

John Franklin Merrill, 35, Luck, was arrested November 14 for disorderly conduct.

Sundance Johnson, 36, Luck, was arrested November 13 for obstruction, warrant, fleeing and eluding and operating without license.

Michael Jerome Huettl, 66, Webster, was arrested November 11 for a Washburn County warrant and felony bail jumping.

Wisconsin’s 9-day gun deer season to begin Saturday MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer season starts Saturday.

The season begins just before dawn and will run until just after sunset on Dec. 1. Hunters will be allowed to kill does in every county for the first time in a decade, a sign that the herd is robust across the state.

The state Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to dispose of carcasses in landfills or in trash bins the agency has placed around the state to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. Hunters will be allowed to move deer killed in CWD-affected areas only to another county within the CWD-affected area, an adjacent county, a meat processor or a taxidermist.

The department also is asking hunters to turn in deer heads for CWD testing.

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comment” on whether Meaney should be confirmed.

Meaney chalked up the suggestion she pressured Kopp to resign to a misunderstanding, saying she was inquiring about Kopp’s plans to retire from the Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce and a “health challenge” for her husband. Meaney said her intent was to see how the two impacted her term on the council, which isn’t up until 2021.

Kopp said she was caught off guard by Meaney’s questioning in their October conversation. She told WisPolitics.com she assured Meaney her husband was fine after a minor stroke in August and that even though she was retiring from the chamber, she had planned to remain part of the council.

Kopp also said she quizzed Meaney on whether her eventual replacement would be from southwestern Wisconsin as well. Kopp said Meaney told her she couldn’t offer any assurances and geography wasn’t going to be the priority but to be “more inclusive and diverse.”

“That probably led to my decision to reaffirm to myself that southwest Wisconsin needs to be represented,” Kopp said of deciding to fill out her term.

Kopp also was one of those who was seeking an

officer’s spot in the voting by council members. The first attempt last month began with council members receiving a link to vote online. They were then asked to repeat the process because some members had voted more than once. Amid concerns that the process violated the state’s open meetings laws, it was ultimately scrapped.

Meaney said the agency believed it was following past practice in how it handled the election, including voting electronically. She said the council will now elect officers at its next public meeting — which hasn’t been scheduled yet — and rejected the suggestion she is trying to stack its membership, noting state statutes include requirements for geographic representation, as well as various segments of the tourism industry.

The council’s 21 members include 14 gubernatorial appointments, the Tourism secretary, the executive secretary of the Arts Board, the director of the Historical Society, and four lawmakers, one from each party in each house. There are currently two vacancies.

She also ticked off a series of successes in both the tourism industry and the agency this year. That includes entertainment and recreation taxable sales rising at twice the rate of the previous three-year av-

erage. The agency also has seen five straight months of more than 1 million users interacting with its website, which she said was a new record.

Refuting the suggestion she’s been focused on Madison and Milwaukee, she said 80% of her time outside the office has been spent in places other than the state’s two largest cities.

Meaney’s appointment received a public hearing in March, and she cleared Jacque’s committee 5-0 on Sept. 11.

Meaney said her staff reached out to Senate Republicans after they caucused last month — before the issues arose with the vote and Kopp — and none expressed an interest in meeting again or any concerns with her appointment.

“I’m just keeping my eye on the ball, going around, doing my job and I think the results will speak for themselves,” she said.

The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

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100 Years Ago November 27, 1919 American Legion Organized A post of the American Legion was organized Tuesday evening in this city with a charter membership of 34.

Those present are enthusiastic over the future of this grand organization and hope to have 300 members within the next few months.

Dr. Gentz Perry presided at the meeting and explained the principles and foundation of the organization. The post will be called the George E. Parson Post after the Amery young man who died in action something over a year ago.

Big Timber Deal The F. G. Ridler Milling Co. north of town recently closed one of the largest timber deals that has been transacted in many years in this locality.

Mr. Ridler says logging operations will start within a few days.

The Ridler mills are Yesterday’s the most up to date and News largest of their Diane Stangl kind in Polk County. The cut this winter will reach far above the 1,000,000 mark.

90 Years Ago November 21, 1929 Chicken Thieves Wounded Chicken thieves at the J. M. Myhre farm in Black Brook were flushed last Monday morning at one o’clock and it is thought that they were wounded when Mr. Myhre fired at them with a shotgun.

Mrs. Myhre saw a flashlight at the chicken house and roused her husband who took his gun and went into the yard.

He saw two men standing between a tree and the corner of the chicken house and fired at them. They ran down to a patch of woods and are believed to have made their escape in a car parked in the highway.

Upon examination, shot was found both in the tree and in the corner of the chicken house and it is therefore hardly believable that the thieves escaped unwounded as they were standing between these two objects.

Only ten days ago Mr. Myhre was robbed of 35 fine chickens. No trace of the thieves in either case has as yet been found.

The stealing of chickens, turkeys and other farm fowl and stock has reached almost an epidemic in this section and it is hoped that a concerted drive will be organized to bring those guilty to justice.

Another Fine Building The remodeled warehouse recently leased to the Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Company by the Amery Mercantile Compa-

The Jones’ go a huntin’ The photo above was taken at Amery, Wis., in the fall of 1907. The Jones boys seated from left are: Ray Jones.

Alex Young, Andrew Jones, William Jones, Harvey Jones, Tom Jones, John Kane, William T. Doody, George Jones, Charles Adams, Ben Jones, and standing in center, Mr. Jones, father of the Jones boys, with Mrs. Tom Jones and Mrs. Andrew Jones. The three children were not identified. The deer were killed on the Apple River in Polk County.

ny is one of the late real estate additions to Amery’s business section. With its glass doors and panel effect throughout the entire front, it is a compliment to the city.

85 Years Ago November 29, 1934 Tom Yates Hurt in Car Mishap Tom Yates, Amery attorney and county board member, was painfully but not seriously injured early Sunday morning when his machine plowed into a car parked in the middle of the road, without lights, near the Shiloh church on county highway H. Occupants of the car, not seriously injured, were from Clear Lake, witnesses said.

Yates said that because of a boiling radiator he was driving not more than 30 miles an hour when he came over a hill and down into a dip in the road, and crashed into the parked machine. His newly purchased car, a Chrysler, was badly damaged, but not as severe as the other machine, a Paige, 1929 model.

Yates was taken to the office of Dr. Cornwall and an examination disclosed that four teeth were knocked out and that his lips were badly cut up.

November 8, 1934 Helpful Hints * A lump of sugar put in to boil with green vegetables will preserve the color and will not take away any of the nutritious qualities. * If you wish to sharpen a pair of scissors, use them to cut sandpaper in strips.

Delores Carlson, Irma Jean Carlson and Geo. Halverson.

They had been to the show here, had stopped to have ice cream, and were enroute to Range. As they were about to turn into a private road just east of Range to take one of the girls home, the big Cadillac, without license plates, bore down on them and hit the rear of the car, owned by Ernie Johnson.

The car rolled over lengthwise, then sidewise into the ditch. The Cadillac also rolled over into the ditch on the opposite, or south side of the road.

The driver, Adolph Tessling of Almena, got out to look over the crash, saw that his friend, William Osterman was bleeding and then left the scene. He called Officer Ed. Johnson the next morning, however. Two girls with him, Dora Johnson and Daisy Swagger of Clayton were uninjured.

Tessling was arraigned on two charges. He pleaded guilty before Municipal Judge Madsen to a charge of reckless driving, and his driver’s license was suspended for one year. He also pleaded guilty to possession of plates not belonging to the car, and paid a fine of $25 and costs. The plates loaned him by Osterman, were inside the car and were not displayed. Osterman was fined $5 and costs for loaning Tessling the plates.

All those who were cut and bruised (no one was seriously hurt) were taken to the Amery Clinic, treated and sent to their homes.

70 Years Ago November 24, 1949 Hunters “Twitterpated”

80 Years Ago November 30, 1939 Six Young Folks Escape Hurts in Accident Six young people, all living near Range, miraculously escaped injury Saturday night near midnight when their car was rammed by a Cadillac, which witnesses said was coming over a hill about 75 or 80 miles an hour.

The six are Ernest and Edward Johnson, Phyliss Nelson,

As this is being written, the community has all the appearances of a morgue. All the highway travel has been north with all types of contraptions making the trip to “deerland.”

There apparently is quite a divergence of opinion on the means of living and hunting from the variety of attire, auto drapings and gear stowed aboard as the vehicles hit the trail.

Actually, there is nothing… and we’ll say that again and

again if necessary for emphasis, that takes hold of this community quite like the pursuit of the deer. As one fellow put it, “A guy is absolutely “twitterpated” for at least a week before the season opens, spends the week up north and takes another week to get his feet back on the ground again.”

Funds Allotted to Reroute Highway “46” Reports from the County Board of Supervisors in session at Balsam Lake the fore part of this week indicate that $86,000 has been approved by the state and placed in the county highway budget next year for the straightening of State Highway “46” as it leaves the pavement in Amery going north to County Trunk Highway “H.” Work on this project, containing 1.7 miles is slated for next spring.

As a condition to the proposal, Amery must remove their center street lighting and parking to eliminate further traffic hazards. A resolution relative to new street lighting has already been passed by the City Council.

50 Years Ago December 4, 1969 Authorities Mum on Rural Mystery Cache Young deer hunters uncovered stolen merchandise at an abandoned farmhouse in the town of Apple River, which may prove to value more than $200,000.

The young men were fascinated by a multitude of electronic gadgetry located in an old frame farmhouse 8½ miles northwest of Amery.

Approaching county officials, the youths questioned whether military equipment was being stored in Polk County.

Taking the tip, Polk County sheriff’s deputies visited the scene and were amazed at the array of equipment located on the farm grounds and visible through windows in the house.

After obtaining a search warrant Monday, Dec. 1, police officials uncovered several electric typewriters, electronic testing equipment, mili-

tary-type radios, a U. S. Navy jeep, a cub tractor, several cases of Polaroid film, and miscellaneous tools and electronic gear.

Several large cases and pieces of equipment were identified as property of the University of Minnesota.

Continuing the search, two large generating plants built for the U. S. Army, a U. S. Air Force radio shack and a trailer containing large components of a yet unidentified object were found behind the house.

Several hundred feet of antennae lying near the generators and radio shack added suspense to the operation.

A small U. S. Army squad tent located 100 yards from the house contained two smaller generating sets and light sets still in original crates.

FBI agents, Minneapolis police officials, University of Minnesota security police and the Polk County sheriff supervised identification of the equipment.

Area residents reported that about a year ago a former serviceman bought the property and had much of the equipment trucked in. At the time he also talked about building a house on the site.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, a large van truck arrived at the scene to start hauling the equipment away, at the direction of law enforcement officials.

Who the equipment belongs to or why it was originally brought to the remote rural area remains a mystery to this publication.

Law enforcement officers continue to be close-lipped about the entire operation.

45 Years Ago November 21, 1974 Elderly Woman Suffers Critical Burns Mrs. Annie Schreier, 79, remains in critical condition at the St. Paul Ramsey Burn Center, according to information available Tuesday.

Burned in a cooking accident just before noon Sunday, Mrs. Schreier was apparently in the act of preparing Sunday dinner at her Amery Hi-Rise apartment when her clothes caught fire. She ran to a neighboring apartment where the flames were extinguished by the resident, Mrs. Bernice Posey, and her son-in-law, Norman Torgerson of Minneapolis, who was visiting at the time.

Both Mrs. Posey and her son-in-law were hospitalized at ARVM hospital, Amery, for treatment of burns suffered about the hands and arms when they put out the flaming garments. Mrs. Schreier suffered burns on 80 percent of her body despite the quick action.

Fire Chief Don Winchell and Police Chief Luverne Burke have been investigating the incident and reported that it appears a plastic apron became ignited when an oven door was opened.

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Christmas trees of Wisconsin SPRUCE

BALSAM FIR The Balsam Fir, a native of Wisconsin, is a truly superb Christmas tree. It has short, 3/4” to 1-1/5”, flat needles, with a rounded tip. The needles are singly attached and form a very soft feather-like spray of foliage. It’s lovely green color and its fragrant, fresh-cut aroma make it one of the most desirable trees on the market. Its cones are about 3 inches long and ripen in the late summer/early fall. They fall apart while still on the tree, so you rarely see cones on the ground although you may see partial remains of the cones on the tree.

EASTERN WHITE PINE

Spruces are mostly found in cold climates. Needles are short, 1/2” to 1” long, stiff and sharp. The needles protrude from all sides of the twigs. The strong branches are excellent for holding ornaments.

The Spruce is especially attractive when it’s carefully cultured to an appealing density and shape.

White Spruce is a valuable, native Wisconsin tree. Because of the long fiber of the wood, it is highly prized for pulp. It grows best on heavier soils and needs more moisture than pines. Its bluegreen foliage is very attractive and makes a good Christmas tree. The Black Hills Spruce is a variety of White Spruce which has darker blue-green colored needles.

The Colorado Blue Spruce is a truly beautiful tree. Needle color ranges from dark green to powdery blue with sharp needles that are 1” long. It has adapted well to the climate of Wisconsin, but grows slower than the White Spruce.

FRASER FIR The Fraser Fir is a beautiful Christmas tree. It is native to the high elevations of the Appalachian Mountains, and has adapted well to the rugged Wisconsin climate.

The needles are flat and short, 1” to 1-3/4” long, and have round tips.

The dark green color and pleasant fresh-cut aroma make this a favorite. The branches are strong and the soft needles are pleasant to the touch and have a silvery underside.

The needles remain on the tree throughout the Holiday season.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.

The White Pine is a tree that made Wisconsin famous in the old logging days and is a native of Wisconsin. The soft long needles that have blue-green color with just a hint of white make this tree a favorite of pine buyers. The slender and flexible needles are 1” to 5” long, in bundles of five.

The boughs weep gracefully when hung with ornaments. Years of meticulous shearing create a beautiful, dense, conical shaped tree that stands straight and retains its needles throughout the Christmas season.

SCOTCH PINE The Scotch Pine is a bushy, full tree with 1-1/2” to 3” long needles that a stiff, flattened, twisted and spreading. The needles have a green to blue-green color and grow in bundles of two. The Scotch Pine was imported from Europe to be grown as Christmas trees and has many varieties. These include: Austrian Hills, Belgium, East Anglica, French, Riga, Scottish Highland and many more.

AG announces $1.5m to expand drug and diversion courts MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorney General Josh Kaul is divvying up $1.5 million in grants for drug courts.

The 2019-21 state budget includes $1.5 million for expanding drug courts. Such courts provide alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for offenders who abuse alcohol and other drugs.

Kaul announced at news conference Monday that the money will go to help Door and Lafayette counties create drug courts, support the Ho-Chunk Nation’s drug court and help Shawano County’s newly established drug court.

The money also will be used to expand treatment and diversion programs in Adams, Buffalo, Marinette, Monroe, Pepin, Portage and Polk counties.

Gov. Tony Evers also appeared at the news conference. He called drug courts a “critical part” of criminal justice system reform.

Anonymous person sues Madison schools over records request MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A person whose anonymous open records requests were rejected by the Madison School District because they wouldn’t identify who they were is suing the district.

The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the lawsuit filed Friday demands that the school district fulfill more than two dozen open records requests the person made over a four-month period.

The person who lives in Madison is not identified in the lawsuit filed by attorney Tom Kamenick, founder of the Wisconsin Transparency Project.

The lawsuit said Madison schools refused to release 21 of the requested records sought by the anonymous person and has failed to respond to five of the requests.

The district, through its spokeswoman, did not have an immediate comment on the lawsuit.

Wisconsin law allows those requesting public records to remain anonymous. It does allow an exception “whenever the requested record is kept at a private residence or whenever security reasons or federal law or regulations so require.”

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TREATMENT ALTERNATIVE DIVERSION PROGRAM, TAD The TAD Program helps individuals with substance use issues and non-violent felony level behavior, aiding those people in the middle.

Eligibility depends on a Polk County residence, an age of at least 17, are at low risk on the COMPAS assessment, agree to a substance use diagnosis and have not committed violent offences.

These participants work with a case manager to develop an individualized case plan to “address needs and put an end to criminal behavior,” says Boland. Taking six to twelve months to complete,

participants who are successful do not receive formal charges.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM The Community Service Program is offered to individuals as part of a restorative justice process. Boland is delighted that the CJCC has returned to the county because in this program, “it is great to work within our communities, alongside business and community members.”

To date, 718 hours of community service have been completed since May, equating to $7000 worth of labor.

SUCCESS Currently, the CJCC has an 80

percent success rate, with only a $130,000 annual cost to tax payers.

While many of the supervisors gasped at this number during November’s meeting, Boland went on to showcase the big picture: $75,500 is covered by a grant and $54,500 is paid by tax payers.

In the grand scheme of things, if those participants were instead incarcerated annually, the cost to tax payers would be $528,000. So Boland clarifies that $56,000 annually to promote a safer county and lower recidivism rates is a significantly low cost to the dangerous alternative.

If you want to learn more or apply for one of these programs, visit https://www.co.polk.wi.us/cjcc.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, November 27: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open;1 pm Money Management Make-Up Class; 7 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service at First Lutheran Church.

Thursday, November 28: Office Closed for Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 29: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, December 1: 10 am Worship/ Hanging of the Greens/ Communion; 11:15 am Missions & Social Concerns Meeting.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group.

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

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship.

Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 7 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service & Pie Night.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org.

Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays.

Wednesday, November 27: 2-4 pm Office Hours; 7 pm Community Thanksgiving Worship at First Lutheran Church.

Sunday, December 1: Elim 8:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 8:30-9 am Practice for Christmas Program; 9 am Confirmation Class, Sunday School; 9:30 am Fellowship Time; 10:15 am Worship with Holy Communion; 11:15 am Christmas Potluck Brunch; 12:15 am Prayer Partner Event.

Tuesday, December 3: 8:30 am Quilting at Elim; 9 am Backpacking.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, November 27: No JAM or Confirmation; 7 pm Amery Community Thanksgiving Eve Service at First Lutheran.

Sunday, December 1: Worship Times Change–8 am Deronda Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Deronda Heritage Baking; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion; 11 am Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 6 pm Little Falls Love Lite Tree Supper/Reading of Names.

Tuesday, December 3: 9 am Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 9:30 am Children’s Church.

Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, December 1: 9:30 am Education; 10:30 am Worship; 11:30 am Handbell Practice.

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 am Prayer Meeting; 9 am Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 am 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 pm every Wednesday.

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

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across

from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:15 pm Christian Education; 7 pm Worship; 7:30 pm Youth Group.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, November 27: 7 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at First Lutheran.

Friday, November 29: Office Closed.

Sunday, December 1: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Choir.

Tuesday, December 3: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 11 am Pastor at Evergreen.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, November 27: No Confirmation; 6 pm Mass Choir Practice; 7 pm Community Thanksgiving Eve Service at United Covenant Church.

Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29: Church Office Closed.

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

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship.

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

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

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

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Cen-

turia, Yul Kwon, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship and Sunday School.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! No Sunday School during the summer.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night (Except June 12 & July 10) Mondays: 8:30 am Moms In Prayer.

Wednesdays: 8:30 am Women’s Bible Study in the Teen Center.

Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer!

Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center).

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, November 27: No JAM or Confirmation; 7 pm Amery Community Thanksgiving Eve Service at First Lutheran.

Sunday, December 1: Worship Times Change–8 am Deronda Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Deronda Heritage Baking; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion; 11 am Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 6 pm Little Falls Love Lite Tree Supper/Reading of Names.

Tuesday, December 3: 9 am Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available.

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

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Preparing for Christmas

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“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

Matthew 24:42 NIV

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he season of Advent is upon us.

Advent is a season of hopeful watching and eager expectation, when Christians await the coming of their savior, Jesus Christ. Granted, most children are probably more excited about the coming of Santa Claus. And this is also the season when many of us go out shopping, spend too much money and go into such deep debt that it takes us most of the next year to pay it off. Perhaps we should return to the original and most profound meaning of Advent, which is preparing for the coming of God as man, who came to show us how to live more decently with our fellow humans. The mantra of advent is “Come, Lord Jesus.” Invite Jesus into your hearts and your homes this year as you prepare for Christmas. You can do this by taking some quiet time to pray and reflect on God’s love for us in sending his son. Even if you plan to go out amid the hustle and bustle, or to shop until you drop, this quiet time of prayer and reflection will help you stay balanced and grounded.

–Christopher Simon

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, November 27: 7 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at First Lutheran.

Saturday, November 30: 7 pm AA Meeting.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, November 27: 7 pm Amery Community Thanksgiving Service at First Lutheran.

Sunday, December 1: 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion, Sunday School; 10:30 am Fellowship, Outside Decorating.

Tuesday, November 3: 6:30 pm Constitution/Bylaws.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays.

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

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, November 27: 9 am Communion Service instead of Mass; 7 pm Amery Community Thanksgiving Service at First Lutheran.

Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29: Office Closed.

Thursday, November 28: No GriefShare.

Friday, November 29: No Communion Service.

Saturday, November 30: 4 pm Mass.

Sunday, December 1: 10:30 am Mass.

Tuesday, December 3: 9 am Communion Service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, November 28: 8 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion at St. Paul’s.

Friday, November 29-Saturday, November 30: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, December 1: 8 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, December 3: 1 pm Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, November 28: 8 am Worship with Holy Communion at St. John’s; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion at St. Paul’s.

Friday, November 29-Saturday, November 30: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, December 1: 8:45 am Sunday School; 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 am Ladies Meet.

OBITUARY Tuesday, December 3: 6:30 pm Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: 10-11 am Sacrament Meeting; 11:10-Noon Priesthood, Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, November 27: No JAM or Confirmation; 7 pm Amery Community Thanksgiving Eve Service at First Lutheran.

Sunday, December 1: Worship Times Change–8 am Deronda Worship with Holy Communion; 9:30 am Deronda Heritage Baking; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship with Holy Communion; 11 am Trinity Worship with Holy Communion; 6 pm Little Falls Love Lite Tree Supper/Reading of Names.

Tuesday, December 3: 9 am Parish Staff Meeting at Trinity.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, November 27: 7 pm Community Thanksgiving Eve Service.

UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 am Worship with Sunday School.

Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 am Worship with Sunday School.

Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www. westimmanuel.org Wednesday, November 27: 9 am GECC, Quilters; 7 pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service, No Confirmation.

Sunday, December 1: 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 am Sunday School, Coffee Fellowship.

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

Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

United Covenant Church presents

A CHRISTMAS DESSERT THEATRE Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m.

A free, delightful program featuring festive skits, choir numbers, Christmas carols and door prizes followed by delectable desserts!

United Covenant Church, Clear Lake

(on the corner of JJ and Hwy. 63, across from Nilssens) For more info: 715-263-2665 or www.unitedcovchurch.com

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Boyd James Clark Boyd James Clark, age 80 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Willow Ridge Healthcare, after a month’s stay at ARMC and then Regions.

Boyd was born on Janua ary 21, 1939, at the family h home near Amery, Wisconssin, to William & Lucille ((Wilson) Clark. Boyd a attended school in Amery, W Wisconsin, graduating in 11957. He was married to L Lucille Clark in New Richm mond, Wisconsin on June 118, 1960. Boyd worked at for a short time at West Publlishing, Whirlpool for 25+ years, Electrocraft, and then at Polaris, until retiring.

Boyd enjoyed hunting the elusive whitetail, and fishing, especially trout fishing, on the many small creeks in northern Wisconsin. In the summer, he loved to get everyone up at the crack of dawn, pile us in the car with a picnic lunch, and head north. We never knew where we were going and often did not return home until well after dark! He loved to drive the backroads to give all of us lessons on the trees, vegetation, berries we could or couldn’t eat, animal tracks in the sand, how to identify the calls of the many birds, and so much more. Occasionally he would bring the canoe and cram him, mom, five kids, and the Boston Terrier into it and navigate down narrow streams so he could fish away from the easily accessible areas.

He was well known for his cooking, baking, and candy making. His five different fudges, peanut brittle, and complex Christmas cookies will be missed.

He was a wonderful cook and made all of the large holiday dinners, which he still loved to prepare with help from the kids.

Boyd and Lucy enjoyed being with family and friends, so almost every Friday and Saturday night, there was a card game being played at someone’s home. Often into the morning so they could enjoy breakfast together! Although he only had five biological children, there were many of our friends that found a safe place to stay for a week, a month, or longer and still think of him as a second dad.

Boyd was preceded in death by his wife Lucy, son William (Billy), and his parents. He is survived by his children, David (Becky Norquest), Deb (Darren) Palmberg, Daniel (Kerrie) Clark, and Peggy (Pat) Mickley; grandchildren, Amber Clark (Perry Mason), Logan Clark, Derrick Palmberg (Andrea Kalpin), Clayton Clark, Ethan Clark, and William Clark; great-grandchildren Perry, Helen, Gunner, and Keith Mason; brothers William (Betty) Clark, Milo (Carol) Clark, and his sister, Cindy (Alan) Paulson; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Donahue, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, November 25, 2019, at First Lutheran Church in Amery, Wisconsin with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating.

Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the Volga Cemetery.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson ~ White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Pie and Coffee available at 10:30

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

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CONGRATULATIONS AMERY HIGH SCHOOL

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 Pledge

I pledge to maintain my high scholastic standing, To hold as fundamental and worthy An untarnished character To endeavcor intelligently and courageously To be a leader And to give of myself in service to others In so doing, I shall prove myself worthy Of a place in the National Honor Society

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Sophomores Sophomores inducted into the National Honor Society are back row, left to right: Molly Fulton, Ella Gould, Victoria Greene, Larissa Johnson, Deidra Meyer, Madeline Thompson and Dayton White.

Returning Members SENIORS Jens Bjorge, Elizabeth Braaten, Raymond Buenzli, Andrew Carlson, Hailey Clausen, Nicholas Erickson, Laura Kastanek, Chloe Keller, Grady Martin, Drew Meyer, Lydia Monson, Andrew Prindle, Ayla Russell, Ella Schmidt, Annika Schwartz, McAdam Smith and Carli Vincent.

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JUNIORS Sydney Bosley, Kari Eggert, Anna Ganje, Drew Granica, Jenna Hendrickson, Samuel Otto, Zachary Silvis, Lilly Streich, Hannah VanSomeren and Sophia Whitley.

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Juniors

Seniors

Juniors inducted into the National Honor Society are left to right, Madilyn Heinn, Josie Krueger and Ella Williamson.

Seniors inducted into the National Honor Society are left to right, Morgan Brotzel and Cora Greene.

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Milwaukee Brewers bringing back ball-in-glove logo in 2020 MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers are bringing back the team’s iconic ball-in-glove logo next year.

Milwaukee unveiled its new uniform designs and logo on Monday night at Miller Park.

Starting in 2020, players will wear a modernized version of the ball-in-glove image first introduced in 1978 and worn until 1993.

A “M” and the “B” are linked above the glove’s webbing. The ball features two vertical seams, making it look more authentic.

Milwaukee will have two sets

of uniforms at home and on the road. The primary home uniform features a cream color — a nod to Milwaukee’s nickname as “Cream City” for its cream-colored bricks — with a slightly curved “BREWERS” across the jersey.

A 50th anniversary sleeve patch will commemorate the team’s half-century in Milwaukee after launching as the Seattle Pilots in 1969 and then moving.

The new look was formulated with RARE Design in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Minnesota man accused of using Porsche as battering ram LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors have accused a Minnesota man of using a Porsche as a battering ram to get his Nissan Altima out of an Onalaska impound lot.

The La Crosse Tribune reports that Benjamin Gjere of Lanesboro was charged Thursday with operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent, proper-

ty damage, theft and bail jumping.

According to investigators, Gjere’s 2019 Altima was impounded Nov. 6 after he was pulled over.

Surveillance video shows Gjere and an unidentified accomplice on the lot Sunday.

An unlocked 2012 Porsche with the keys inside was

parked behind the Altima.

The video shows the Porsche crashing through the lot’s fence and a fence of a nearby house. The video shows the Altima driving through the holes in the fences.

Gjere was pulled over in Winona County, Minn., about an hour later.

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tax planning. We are thinking we made too much money and need to buy equipment or other supplies to expense.

But what if I told you not to do so. What would you think? We do inform our clients of opportunities to actually save money by reporting income sooner vs later.

There are business deductions, tax credits, social security/ pension payment considerations and many other options that may be available to you to save money over the long-term. One must consider not just the current year when doing tax planning; you must consider all future years as well.

Let us know if we can be assistance to you. Please call CarlsonSV at 715-268-7999 for any of your tax and accounting needs.

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INSURANCE ADVICE

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lives easier with online access to funds and other features such as mobile apps, budgeting tools and online bill pay. This convenience, however, creates added potential risk for identity fraud, phishing, malware and more. It is imperative you are careful with your personal information whether online or not. Here are a few tips: 1. Keep computer software operating systems and web browsers up-to-date. 2. Protect your mobile device, require a password, PIN or fingerprint to unlock your device.

3. Be cautious of email downloads - don't open emails from unfamiliar people and don't click any link in a suspicious email. 4. Protect your data on social networks, don't share too much personal information on social networking platforms. 5. Make passwords unpredictable, don't use the same password for multiple accounts.

WESTconsin Credit Union offers Preferred Checking equipped with free identity theft protection. Stop in and ask Jody or Richel about it today!

Q. What types of care does Medicare cover?

A. Skilled nursing care. Medicare helps to pay for your recovery in a skilled nursing care facility after a

Joseph Gates LNHA three-day hospital stay. Medicare will cover the total cost of skilled nursing care for the first 20 days, after which you’ll pay $170.50 coinsurance per day (in 2019). After 100 days, Medicare will stop paying.

Home health care. If you are homebound by an illness or injury, and your doctor says you need short-term skilled care, Medicare will pay for nurses and therapists to provide services in your home. This is not round-the-clock care. Generally, it’s for no more than 28 hours per week. With your doctor’s recommendation, you may qualify for more.

Hospice. Medicare covers hospice care. Hospice is care you get to make you more comfortable when you are in the last stage of life with a terminal illness. You’re eligible if you are not being treated for your terminal illness, and your doctor certifies that you probably will live no longer than six months. You can get care for longer than that, as long as your doctor says you are still terminally ill.

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MEDICAL ADVICE

Q. What is the Wound Healing

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The Wound Healing Center is a Michael J. Melby specialty outpatient clinic that heals – Wound Healing wounds. We’re experts at healing chronic Center Medical Director wounds (a wound that hasn’t healed in 30 days or longer) - from diabetes, post-surgical and bed sores to everyday injuries. Specialized help to heal new wounds and chronic wounds is right here in Amery, so there’s no need to travel.

Call 715-268-0175 to make an appointment. No physician referral is necessary.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Copies of the fall catalog can be found at the Amery and Deer Park public libraries, all four schools and other area locations. Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220.

CLASSES Bob Ross Easy Oil Painting: “Winter Wonder” Join a certified Bob Ross instructor for the joy of painting!

You will use oil and all supplies are provided. View a color sample of ‘Winter Wonder’ on the Community Ed online registration description. Monday, Dec 2 from 5:30-9:30 p. Fee $59, pre-register with Community Ed. Snowmobile Safety – DNR: If born on or after 1/1/1985 and at least age 12, you must have completed a safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile in WI. Age 11+ can take the class, but the certificate is not valid until the child is age 12. Must be present for all 3 classes: Dec 2, 3 & 5 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register and pay in advance to Amery Community Ed. OPEN GYMS Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families: For boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym Open Gym for Families sponsored

by PowerUp: Open gyms are 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. Select Sundays: Nov 17, Dec 1 & 15, Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 from 1:30-

THE POSTSCRIPT 3:30 p in the Intermediate School – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee – just show up!

Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Balls, scooters, mats, and other gym equipment available. Parents/ Guardians are expected to stay in the gym. Child care providers welcome. No fee – just show up. Tuesdays through March when school is in session from 11 -11:45 a. Intermediate School.

Adult Rec Basketball: Team league play in the Middle School on Wednesdays, Nov 6 through April 15. The first few weeks the gym will be open from 6-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team. Team fee: $90 due to Community Ed. by Dec 4. To get your team on the play schedule or to inquire about teams, call Community Ed at 715.268.9771 x220 Pickleball - Open Gym: Join us on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation.

Wednesdays through March (closed Nov 27, Dec 25 & Jan 1)) from 6-8 p in the High School. No fee – just show up.

THEATRE “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” by St Croix Festival Theatre in the Amery High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Dec 10 at 7 pm.

A unique twist on Charles Dickens’ world-famous story. A Christmas Carol, presented as an on-air radio show, featuring live actors, music, and sound effects. This fun-filled classic tale is sure to get you in the holiday spirit or visited by a spirit. Tickets adults 26+ $26.00 or ages 5-25 $13.50.

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The Lost Feather I lost a feather the other day and I understand this does not qualify as news.

But I want to say—for the record— that this was a really nice feather. I paid good money for it and pinned it to my favorite blue hat. I wore that hat out for a walk, one evening, when it was chilly.

This was the last night that my husband, Peter, and I were in Frigiliana, a little town in the south of Spain. I walked to the top of the very steep hill where, four hundred years ago, a Moorish castle stood, guarding the town from invaders. The invaders eventually made it there anyway and the castle was knocked to the ground. Only the amazing view over the Mediterranean remains. And that’s where I went walking when I lost my feather.

There was no hope of finding it that night. The sun was already down. So, the next morning I headed out, looking for my feather.

When I got to the foot of the hill (a small mountain, really) I realized what a foolish idea this was.

The ground was covered with autumn leaves that, surprisingly, all looked a lot like feathers. There was a stiff wind blowing and I had no idea when the feather had parted ways with my hat.

Just then, I met a young pair of Germans heading up the hill.

“Do you speak English?” I asked.

“Yes!” they told me (because all Germans do, it seems).

“I’ve lost a feather. You haven’t seen it, have you?”

“A feather?” the young man repeated.

It struck me that this was the stupidest question I’d ever asked anyone, and I was filled with relief that I would never see these two people again.

“Actually, yes,” he said. “I saw one near the donkeys.”

I knew exactly where the donkeys were.

“Right by the donkeys?” I asked, rather incredulous.

“Yes, I saw it when I stopped to take a photo.”

“Thank you so much!” And I raced back down the hill, back to the donkeys.

“It pays to ask for help!” I told myself.

“It’s worth asking stupid questions!” I added in my little sermon to myself.

Except there was no feather.

I searched and searched and could not find it anywhere. Even the donkeys lost interest in the project. I was there so long the Germans came down the hill again and found me.

“Did you find the feather?” the young man asked.

“No, no I didn’t,” I confessed. He took me to where he had seen it. There was no feather.

“Ah well. Don’t waste any more time on this!” I told the considerate German couple.

“Well, good luck!” they said as they headed down the hill.

Since I still hadn’t made it to the top of the mountain, I kept climbing. I went all the way to the top, to the place I had looked at the Mediterranean the night before. And there was my feather, lying no more than a foot from where I had sat. I held that feather in my hand, amazed.

Because, you see, I didn’t really think I was going to find that feather.

I thought the whole idea was crazy from the start. But once I shared the idea with that nice German couple, the possibility of finding it seemed more real, more attainable. Sometimes we just need someone else believing in our ideas to make those ideas—even the crazy ones—seem possible.

It was only because they believed I could find the feather that I did.

Till next time, Carrie

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incorporating “green” spaces that are calming and part of a healthy sensory diet as well as designated areas for peacemaking and problem-solving.”

Debbie Elmer-Christopherson, local artist, committee member and parent volunteer, provided support to the group and a vision. “I am really excited about what transpired as this whole thing came together with volunteers from our community,” said Elmer-Christopherson. She said the space isn't just about being "fun" or "pretty.” There is a tremendous amount of research about how nature impacts learning, regulates the body and enhances creativity.

She said, “We have recognized the current literature regarding the many health benefits of being outdoors and connecting with nature.

Today, children are spending a significant amount of time on technology, which puts them indoors promoting a sedentary lifestyle. Many children are also overscheduled and anxiety rates have increased.

Fortunately, there are things that can help and research shows stress levels fall within minutes of being outside. By incorporating the outdoors with their learning, we can bring these benefits of health to our students as well as nurture their interaction and imagination in the natural world.”

When applying for the original grant it was relayed that the Mission of the School District of Amery is to foster academic excellence, life-long learning and citizenship.

The plan is for the outdoor classroom to be utilized by

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Tyler and Alli Kuhl (front) along with Debbie Elmer-Christopherson and Ashley Long (back) were some of the volunteers that contributed their time to the Outdoor Classroom project behind Amery’s Lien Elementary School.

elementary grades (4K-3) as an extension of the classroom and curriculum. The space being furnished with natural materials, support active learners with sensory needs. The space supports hands-on learning, STEAM activities, nature appreciation and integration and a calming environment.

The area includes a stump stomp where students can count, jump, skip and play from stump to stump; a mud kitchen for sensory play; a

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building zone where students can use blocks to create new structures; an open area for movement breaks as well as yoga and group building activities; a messy art area for painting and drawing while being surrounded by nature; as well as benches and work spaces.

The area can be used for literacy, math, science, and social studies as an extension of the classroom. Any standard that is practiced in the classroom,

can be practiced in our outdoor classroom and may include planning and conducting investigation, relationships of people and groups, and social interactions.

For the students who are fortunate to participate, it will have a lasting impact on their educational experience and environment. At Lien Elementary School, they are able to reach over 400 students every year, which is a large percentage of the district population.

The outdoor classroom will be available to the community as well, through Club House or after school hours.

A nationally recognized garden designer and author has taken interest in the Outdoor Classroom venture and contributed some seeds, enthusiastic encouragement and professional input to the project.

Because this project is focused on improving the lives of students with the future in mind, it leaves a legacy for the school and community. The driving forces behind the project feel leaving a legacy builds a strong community.

Amery’s strong community has offered an outpouring of support on the project. Businesses and individuals have donated a tremendous amount of time and materials to the project. Volunteer Tyler Kuhl from Kuhl’s Acres said, “This is the kind of space I needed as a kid.”

Elmer-Christopherson said, “I love that our community has historically been one whose livelihood and enjoyment has revolved around the outdoors.

The creation of the Lien Elementary Outdoor Classroom really ties in to that legacy and current educational research.

To me, it is very exciting that Amery is right on the forefront of utilizing educational research with this classroom.

Sensory integration has benefited my son tremendously, and I am very convinced it can benefit all students.”

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: The past is gone, the future might never be, the only thing we ever experience is the now. I try Carolyn C l Lumsden L d to enjoy the minute.

715-483-9738 (George Harrison, Beatles) These muffins have banana and maple syrup for a taste treat.

1/2 c. butter, softened Spread on top of the marshmallow crème.

Hint: if you wish, you could add some nuts to the icing or sprinkle some on top.

It isn’t too early to think cookies. The holidays will come quickly.

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BANANA MAPLE MUFFINS Beat together with whisk: 1/3 c. coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 c. maple syrup (or honey) Add and beat well: 2 eggs Mix in and combine: 1 c. mashed bananas 1/4 c. milk Add and mix together: 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt Combine and add, then mix until just combined: 1-3/4 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. oats (old-fashioned) If you wish, add and combine – raisins, craisins, choc. chips, coconut, nuts, etc.

Put batter into 11 greased/sprayed or lined muffin cups. Sprinkle a few oats on top and a bit of sugar and cinnamon.

Bake at 325˚ for 25 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Hint: These will stay good 2 days at room temp, 4 days in refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer. So you can eat some and freeze some for later.

This makes a nice oven fried chicken.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN You will need 1 cut-up chicken or equivalent of your favorite pieces.

Combine in resealable plastic bag: 1 c. flour 1-1/2 c. unseasoned bread crumbs 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 T. paprika 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder Beat in a shallow bowl: 2 eggs Dip pieces of chicken into the eggs and then put into plastic bag to coat. Put in a few pieces at a time and repeat until finished with the chicken, place skin side down in greased baking dish.

Bake at 400˚ for about 30 minutes and then turn over the pieces. Reduce heat to 350˚ and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes or until done. Larger pieces will take more time so be sure the pieces are done.

Crème together: 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Add and beat well: 1 egg Combine and add to the above: 1 c. quick-cooking oats 3/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, make cookie balls. Cut balls in half and place them on a greased cookie sheet and press down with fingers so they are 1/4" thick. Try to make them all the same size. Bake at 350˚ for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

Make filling by creaming together: 3 T. butter, softened 1 c. powdered sugar 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 2-1/2 T. heavy whipping cream Put the filling into a resealable bag and cut a hole in one corner. Squeeze filling onto half the cookies and then put the other half of the cookies together to make sandwich cookies. Makes about a dozen sandwich cookies.

This uses your leftover turkey or chicken and makes a nice casserole. It’s simple, easy and takes a bit more than a half hour to make and serve.

Combine and mix until creamy: 1 c. butter (2 sticks), softened 2 c. sugar 2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder 4 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla Add and mix well: 1-1/2 c. flour 1-1/2 c. flaked coconut 1-1/2 c. nuts (pecans, walnuts) Put batter into a greased/sprayed and floured 9x13” baking pan and bake at 350˚ for 45 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Remove from oven and spread on top while hot, then let cool: 7 oz. marshmallow crème Combine for icing, mixing thoroughly: 1 pound powdered sugar 1/2 c. powdered unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 c. evaporated milk

Thanks, Doing and Celebrating It isn’t that the walk’s so long, or that the air is cold, that makes the daunting effort strenuous, that causes me to see the act as bold, more, it’s because the strength is tenuous.

We’re told, “use it or lose it,” quite a theme, I may mutter cynically as stamina fade.

To agelessly maintain our strength the dream, or recall the gain, the lesson progress made.

As autumn settles in, it’s brisk and may be bright; look at that side; it may be gratitude, for all we experienced, both dark and light, and celebrate the surroundings, many hued.

For some, it’s families with which to share, our home, life we are graciously allowed.

Many find meaning in challenges they dare, bettering their best, helped from on high, heads bowed.

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Cake is a welcome dessert for any occasion. This one is made from scratch and is a bit unusual but you’ll make it more than once.

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE

When you sauté, use high heat or your food will get soggy.

It isn’t that the road is long and cold, or that, at the end is warmth and feast .

We anticipate the dear ones we may hold, Thanksgiving, Father’s giving has not ceased.

Cook 4 c. broccoli florets and drain well.

Combine in larger bowl: 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) cream of chicken soup 1/2 c. milk

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When making meatballs, place them on a baking rack to let any fat drip into the pan.

Nature grants its beauty, varied, to enjoy, with wildlife, birds, the hunt, or just to see.

Early snow brings to each girl or boy, the thrill of speeding sleds or hills to ski.

TURKEY (CHICKEN) BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

SUNDAY

Stir in: The cooked broccoli 1-1/2 c. cooked turkey or chicken Put mixture into a smaller casserole or a 9" deep dish pie plate Sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Combine in small bowl and sprinkle on top: 2 T. dry bread crumbs 1 T. melted butter Bake at 400˚ for about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Serves 3-4.

Tips: Whenever using eggs, have the eggs at room temperature.

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1:30-3:30 pm Basketball Winter Rec for Youth & Families at Amery Middle School gym (through March 15) 1:30-3:30 pm Open Gym for Families sponsored by Power Up at Intermediate School gym

7 pm Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake

11-11:45 am Rumble Jumble Open Gym at Intermediate School gym (through March when school is in session) 7 pm Amery Boys Ice Hockey at Rice Lake 7:15 pm Amery Boys Basketball vs Colfax 7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball at Cameron 7:15 pm Clear Lake Boys Basketball at Unity 7:15 pm Clayton Girls Basketball at Elmwood/ Plum City

6-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)

6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Wrestling vs New Richmond 7:15 pm Amery Boys Basketball at Grantsburg

5:45 pm Clayton Boys Basketball at Shell Lake 7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball vs Prescott 7:15 pm Clear Lake Boys Basketball at Prairie Farm 7:15 pm Clayton Girls Basketball at Shell Lake

10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council Meeting in the Sun Porch 10 am Clear Lake Boys Basketball vs. Fall Creek at U-W Stout 2 pm Amery Boys Ice Hockey vs Hayward

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HealthPartners western Wisconsin hospitals are among top U.S. rural hospitals for excellence Amery, Wis. – On National Rural Health Day (Thursday, Nov. 21), HealthPartners’ three western Wisconsin hospitals highlighted their commitment to their communities.

The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) recognized Amery Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic and Westfields Hospital & Clinic for overall excellence in three categories: • Amery Hospital & Clinic: Overall excellence in quality and outcomes; • Hudson Hospital & Clinic: Overall excellence in outcomes; • Westfields Hospital & Clinic: Overall excellence in outcomes and patient perspective.

All three hospitals demonstrate special commitment to the rural western Wisconsin communities they serve through the extra programs and services they offer. Highlights include: • Access to hospitalist and behavioral health specialists for Emergency Department patients through innovative telemedicine programs at Amery, Hudson and Westfields hospitals; • Programs for Change alcohol and substance abuse recovery program offered at all three sites; • PowerUp, a community-wide initiative to help kids and families eat better and move more; • HealthPartners Western Wisconsin Rural Family Medicine Program, which was launched to attract top physicians with the latest training to practice medicine at Amery and Westfields (New Richmond) hospitals and clinics; • Van transportation service for patients in need of assistance to reach

medical appointments at Amery, Hudson and Westfields hospitals and clinics; • Free community education classes and support groups to inform and educate.

“National Rural Health Day has come to symbolize not just the vital role healthcare providers play in rural communities, but the dedication and hard work that goes into overcoming the unique healthcare challenges that exist across rural America,” said Teryl Eisinger, Chief Executive Officer, NOSORH. “We are proud of the work of the State Offices of Rural Health, their partners and rural hospitals do to improve care across the nation.”

“Each year, National Rural Health Day serves as a terrific backdrop for celebrating the power of rural and recognizing rural providers who continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to delivering quality care within their communities,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We are delighted to be recognizing these top quartile performers in partnership with NOSORH.” ABOUT AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC Amery Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being

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ABOUT NOSORH The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) was established in 1995 to assist State Offices of Rural Health in their efforts to improve access to, and the quality of, health care for America’s 57 million rural citizens. NOSORH enhances the capacity of SORHs to do this by supporting the development of state and community rural health leaders; creating and facilitating state, regional

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Thanksgiving was officially made the fourth Thursday of each November by Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, although the earliest can be traced back to 1619.

It is a day of giving thanks for the harvest and the preceding year. What is that you think about when it comes to Thanksgiving? Is it the big game that will be on soon, the big sales that will be starting soon, the turkey and all the trimmings or is it about the people you are with and the blessings you have had the last year and what you are thankful for in the upcoming year? Whatever it is for you, this year I ask that you take time to be grateful for all the things around you!

Our Holiday Bazaar is just around the corner! We are hosting it on Saturday December 7th from 9:002:00 we have many vendors and crafters already, if you are interested, please call the office at 715-2686605 for more information. No duplicate companies, please.

2020 Memberships are due by December 31st. Stop in and See Jen or Amanda to pay your dues and update your information.

• Are you looking for a place to host your holiday party for work or family?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations?

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This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates.

Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@ outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you!

Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us!

Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are 25 cents a card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety!

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Daily Breakfast Offerings: Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Mini Wheats, Trix or Cheerio BarMS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunflower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.

Wednesday, Nov. 27–No School.

Clubhouse Only.

Thursday, Nov. 28–No School Friday, Nov. 29–No School Monday, Dec. 2– Breakfast: Early Riser, Cinnamon Crisps.

Elementary Lunch: Sweet & Sour Chicken, LoMein Noodles, Tuna Sandwich, Roasted Edamame, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, LoMein Noodles, Tuna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Roasted Edamame, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: General Tso Chicken, LoMein Noodles, Grilled Cheese, Tuna Sandwich, Taco Salad, Roasted Edamame, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki, LoMein Noodles, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad, Roasted Edamame, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Mini Ice Cream Sandwich.

Tuesday, Dec. 3– Breakfast: Breakfast Egg Wrap, Salsa.

Elementary Lunch: Yogurt Combo Lunch, Pizza, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: Yogurt Combo Lunch, Pizza, Taco Salad, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: Yogurt Combo Lunch, Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Taco Salad, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Taco Salad, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.

• Tuesday November 19th Pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Gene Pribnow placed second, Jerry Fisher took third, Dean Elken placed fourth, and Wendell Anderson with the consolation prize.

• Wednesday November 20th Bridge winners are Frank Segerstrom in first, Dean Elken placed second and Lou Molnar took third.

• Thursday November 14th Pool winners were Dean Elken in first, Mary Fisher took second, Jean Frank placed third, Wendell Anderson took fourth and Mary Fisher with the consolation prize.

Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

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

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, Nov. 27– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Pop Tart, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or Teriyaki Chicken, Seasoned Rice, Green Beans, Vegetables with Dip, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Oatmeal Bar, Cinnamon Roll, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets or General Tso’s Chicken, Rice, Green Beans, Vegetables with Dip, Pineapple Tidbits, Juice, Dinner Roll, Milk Choice.

Thursday, Nov. 28–No School Friday, Nov. 29–No School Monday, Dec. 2– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Sausage Pizza, Graham Crackers, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: PB&J Uncrustable or Goldfish & Cheese Stick, Vegetables with Dip, Yogurt Cup, Crackers, Chicken Noodle Soup, Strawberries, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Pizza, Gripz Graham Crackers, Yogurt, Pop Tart, Cheese Stick.

High School Lunch: Garlic Cheese French Bread or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetables with Dip, Marinara Sauce, Applesauce, Crackers, Peaches, Milk.

Tuesday, Dec. 3– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers or Pancake Sausage Stick with Syrup, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Brunch Lunch, Cheese Omelet, Sausage Links, Dragon Punch, Hash Brown, Muffin, Orange Smiles, Milk.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Mini Cinni, Scooby Bone Crackers, Muffin, Lemon Bread, Oatmeal, Yogurt.

High School Lunch: Chicken Philly Sub or Turkey & Cheese Sub or Barbeque Chicken Sub, Fresh & Roasted Vegetables, Oriental Slaw, Craisins, Mandarin Oranges, Chips, Milk Choice.

Study: Hunting deer with rifles doesn’t increase gun violence MUNCIE, Indiana – It’s deer-hunting season in the Midwest, but there is no evidence that the increased use of rifles causes more violent crimes, says a Ball State University researcher.

Paul Niekamp, a Ball State economics professor, has analyzed daily crime data with statistics from deer hunting seasons spanning 20 years and 21 states for his study, “Good Bang for the Buck: Effects of Rural Gun Use on Crime.”

“The results of this paper provide strong evidence that enormous increases in recreational long gun prevalence are not associated with any increase in violent crime,” he said. “In the least populous areas, where long gun prevalence increased 530%, estimates suggest that male violent crime actually decreased.”

Niekamp’s study provides the first estimates of the effect of rural recreational gun use on crime.

Each year, more than 10 million Americans, comprising 18% of all American gun owners, use firearms to hunt deer during restricted dates.

Paul Niekamp “The enorBall State economics professor mous changes in firearm use caused by hunting regulations are unparalleled by any other policy in existence,” he said. “There are no other policies that induce 600,000 Wisconsin males or 530,000 Michigan males to systematically and temporarily carry and use firearms.”

The study found that that there are approximately 12% fewer violent crime incidents on the first two days of firearm season for the state agencies in charge of less than 1,000 individuals.

Corresponding estimates for agencies covering populations between 1,000 and 50,000 indicate that long gun prevalence is 50%-125% higher, while all estimated

‘The enormous changes in firearm use caused by hunting regulations are unparalleled by any other policy in existence.’

effects on violent crime incidents consistently hover around zero.

Estimated effects on long gun prevalence disappear for agencies covering more than 50,000 individuals, which aligns with lower hunting participation in urban areas, the study also found.

He cites several reasons deer hunting does not lead to an increase in violent crimes, including: • Hunting is a time-consuming activity that is inherently incapacitating, which may decrease crime. Various sources of deer hunter data suggest that hunters spend upwards of six hours per day in the field, with additional time spent processing harvested deer. Males may be too preoccupied to use their guns nefarious purposes.

• Hunters may face more regulation than other gun owners. These regulations may improve firearm etiquette and discourage high-risk individuals from hunting.

• Survey data show that rural Americans own different guns for different reasons than the population average.

Although rural Americans are twice as likely as urban Americans to own a firearm, they are more likely to own long guns used for hunting, protection from animals, and sporting use.

“Another reason that hunters may be a low-risk sample is that patient individuals may select into deer hunting,” Niekamp said. “Deer hunting is often characterized as an activity in which an individual sits in a tree stand for hours on end, waiting for a deer to walk by. It is possible that only patient individuals are willing to participate in this gun-related recreational activity.”

The study also found that alcohol-related arrests of juvenile males fall by 22% and narcotic offenses fall by 15% at the start of hunting season, suggesting that firearm hunting may have positive effects on behavior.

In rural areas, additional recreational opportunities like hunting may assist in keeping juveniles out of trouble, the study found.

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2019 American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) Nationals held in Tulsa, OK Tom and Carmie Viebrock, owners of Mini Horseshoe Acres have been qualifying miniature horses held in Tulsa, OK since 2002. Throughout the years they have won National, National Grand Champion Steers and top ten placement wins in Halter Confirmation, Driving, Jumping and Showmanship. This year’s horse Strasslein Mardi’s Touch of Splash, AKA Lola, won her Roadster Classes in Amateur, Open and National Grand Champion Steaks, Lola’s third consecutive year and the first miniature horse in her class to accomplish this. She placed unanimous wins under all judges. Picture show with Lola, Viebrock and trainer.

AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Fall Storytime: (10:30 am) Wednesdays, weekly (no storytime Nov 27). All ages. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Drop-in program; no registration.

Homeschool Club: (9:30 & 10:30 am). 2nd Friday, monthly. All ages. We will meet at the Library and go caroling at Golden Age Manor from 10-11:00 am in December. Age-appropriate activities before and after. 9:30-10 am: Stories for younger kids. 11-11:30 am: Teen/Tween activity. Drop-in; no registration.

Junior Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month (odd months). Grades 2-3. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack. Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you don’t need to place your own hold). Read the book prior to book club and come ready to discuss it.

November 25th: Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Teen Tuesdays: (4:00 pm) 1st Tuesday, monthly.

Grades 6-12. December 3: Yarn cap & reindeer ornaments. Make your own mini winter cap out of yarn.

Warm up with a yummy hot chocolate treat station, too! Registration strongly encouraged. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/teens Art Club for Kids: (4:00 pm) 2nd Monday, monthly.

Grades 4K-2. December 9: Watercolor Snowmen. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Art Remix: (4:00 pm) 2nd Tuesday, monthly.

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3-5! December 10: Melted crayon orbs. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month (even months). Grades 3-5. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack. Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you don’t need to place your own hold). Read the book prior to book club and come ready to discuss it.

December 30th: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea.

Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/ kids

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.

Books & Brews: Holiday Edition! Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 PM at Amery Ale Works. We’ll have a combo book discussion and Holiday party. I’m so excited to celebrate the end of our second year of Books & Brews, and to raise a toast to all of you lovely people who are making this such a success! Bring a snack or treat to share, if you wish, but your company is all we really need!

Winter DIY Crafting Fair: Saturday, December 14th from 10 AM-1PM at the Amery Area Public Library.

Calling all crafters! Come by our “Third Thursday’ Open House-style Craft Fair. There will be crafting stations set up featuring some of our greatest hits from 2019 plus a few new ones. Come with friends and

enjoy some treats while you work! No registration required, crafting while supplies last!

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for December is Less by Andrew Sean Greer.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, December 5th from 4:00-6:30 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

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

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

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

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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“Black Friday Sale” / “Small Business Weekend” Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 RECEIVE DOUBLE PUNCHES ON YOUR CHRISTMAS PUNCH CARD Sponsored by Commercial Promotion Committee of the Amery Community Club

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Friends and family of East Immanuel Lutheran Church quilters Friends and family of East Immanuel Lutheran Church quilters outdid themselves by makings 263 quilts to donate to those in need and to local homeless shelters. Front row L-R: Monia Flanum, Carol Kobernick, Virginia aasmundrud, Randy Feyen, Gloria Feyen and Verna Schwagmeyer. Back row L-R: Jane Lukas, Sheryl Carloss, Penny Ranum, Sue Dagget and Judi Rotherford. Not pictured: Bonnie Hagen, Elaine Solum, Susie Ivey, Darlene Wood and Carol Schroeder.

What’s the Ideal Christmas Tree?

I remember going to our local Boy Scout tree lot at the VFW and searching through every tree to find the “perfect” tree. I knew it had to be taller than me and it needed the right top to hold our lovely Christmas angel. In the early years it might look more like a “Snoopy” tree decorated with popcorn/cranberry garlands and paper rings, but it was always topped with the one splurge I purchased that first Christmas – our angel topper. I wasn’t worried about getting tips for the perfect tree, I was

worried whether we should spend the money to have a tree.

I want to share some tips for getting the safest tree for your family which is what really matters. There are several places to search for your Christmas tree – tree farms and tree lots are the most common choices. Whichever option you choose, make it a fun adventure. Load up the kids, make some hot drinks and go in search of your family’s ideal tree.

When looking for a tree – whether from a tree farm or a lot here are a

Love Light Tree Ceremony DECEMBER 12

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 12 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 health care related scholarship program for high school students.

Entertainment & Christmas Sing-A-Long: Led by the Apple River Ensemble Refreshments: Served immediately following the ceremony A minimum donation of $5 per light/bow is requested; however, larger gifts are welcomed. To purchase a love light or red bow, fill out the form below and return, along with your donation, to: Patti Johnson, 510 95th St., Amery, WI 54001. Please make checks payable to AHC Volunteer Partners.

Deadline is 12/6/19.

LOVE LIGHTS Name: In Honor In Memory Name: In Honor In Memory RED BOWS Name: In Honor In Memory Name: In Honor In Memory

couple of things to remember. Look for a tree that has good green color. If you are looking at trees in a tree lot make sure to shop early when the trees are freshest. Remember they have been cut for some time and without water. Pick out a tree that feels heavy.

The heavy tree means Garden it is still loaded with water and hasn’t dried Variety out inside. If you are at Julie Kuehl a tree farm, remember Polk County to think about how the size (height and width) Master will look inside your Gardener house. Sometimes a tree looks small outside, but can be massive inside your home. I once wanted a tree that had to be 9-10’ tall. Thankfully my husband is more level headed and reminded me that we had 8’ ceilings and I had that lovely angel that traditionally topped the tree.

Sanity won out and we got a 6’ tree.

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

Branches should be pliable. Remember that some lots may have trees that have been color enhanced by their suppliers.

If you have a cat or dog, you may find that a tree with sharper needles will help discourage them from thinking

this a new toy for them. The shiny ornaments and lights will attract them enough.

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

Trees can suck up a gallon or more of water a day. Trees should be checked daily to make sure the water doesn’t go below the bottom of trunk. Sometimes it helps to let a tree stand for a day without decorating so the branches can drop naturally if you got your tree from a lot.

Keep trees away from heat vents, fireplaces or drafts. Remember to never let your tree dry out and if it starts getting dry remove from your home. You might also want to put a plastic down to protect your floor when you are watering. Safety needs to be the priority during the holidays.

Whether you go to a tree farm (check local papers for farms close to here) or a tree lot remember to make it a fun adventure. Maybe follow up with a tree decorating party. So no matter whether you’re starting out with just few homemade decorations and a small tree or you can do the whole “Martha Stewart” thing, remember the holidays should be about family, fun and making traditions.

My son, who will be 50 next year, still wants the traditions we started his first couple of years.

I want to wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season.

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Take time to enjoy every minute of the holiday Happy Thanksgiving! Even with the holiday being the latest date it can possibly be, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe how fast turkey day showed up. Soâ&#x20AC;¦take time to enjoy every minute with family and friends!

Congratulations to the lucky winners of a delicious Thanksgiving turkey compliments of various area businesses. The list of winners is posted in the paper.

In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Amery Free Press will be closed on Pounding Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29. the Our deadline for the Pavement issue of Tuesday, December 3, is at noon Pam Humpal on Monday, December 2. Thank you for your cooperation with the holiday hours and deadlines.

Last weekend like you probably all know was the opening of deer season.

2019 Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deer Camp at my house was very funâ&#x20AC;¦never a dull moment.

Ryan, Gavin Bentley, and Grandma Phyllis moved in for the weekend. No deer reported on the hunt but just like any hunting adventure, there were stories to tell.

Once again, Congratulations to the Clear Lake Warriors Volleyball Team for winning the WIAA State Championship. Included in this issue you will find a special section highlighting the teams undefeated season from beginning to end. Thank you to the coaches, players, parents, etc for your assistance with this special section. Way to go girls!

And now it is time to move onto high school Winter sports. Also in this issue is our annual Winter Sports Section featuring high school athletes from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Thank you to the coaches, athletic directors, and school personnel for helping gather the pictures and information for the section. Good Luck with your season!

Congratulations to this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners in the Amery Community Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Punch Promotionâ&#x20AC;¦Pat Seidl, Bonnie England, Pamela Robarge, ViAnn Kuhn, Hannah Thayer.

For your chance to win $50 Amery Scrip Money simply have your Christmas Card punched each time you shop at a participating Amery business.

You will receive a stamp for each $10

purchase, up to 5 stamps per visit. Once your card is filled, sign your name and phone number on it, and drop it off at the Amery Free Press, Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Market, Worn Again, or Chet Johnson Drug. Five lucky winners are drawn each Monday with the final drawing on December 16 for 10 winners of $50.

This weekend-Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, shoppers in Amery will receive double punches on their Christmas Cards. Good Luck, and thank you for shopping locally!

Lampert Lumber in Amery is having their annual Coat Drive & Coloring Contest November 29-December 18.

Please drop off new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and blankets for the Polk County Salvation Army. With your donation you can enter to win a $100 gift certificate. Kids 12 and under are also welcome to enter the coloring contest for a chance to win a Radio Flyer wagon filled with goodies. A random drawing will be held on December 19.

The annual Amery Hospital & Clinic Love Light Tree is ready to be decorated. Each light on the tree represents a loved one-in memory of or in honor of. The red bows on the tree are in memory of or in honor of those who are serving or have served in the military.

Each light or bow is a minimum of $5 donation with the proceeds going to the Volunteer Partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care related scholarship program for high school students. A form can be found elsewhere in this issue. The Love Light Tree Ceremony is set for Thursday, December 12, at 6pm at the Amery Hospital & Clinic. Entertainment and Christmas Sing-A-Long will be led by the Apple River Ensemble followed by refreshments.

Mark your calendars for the 34th Annual Amery Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 7, from noon-4pm. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a great afternoon visiting with the strollers as they enjoy the fun-filled eventâ&#x20AC;¦ *FREE hot dogs & hot chocolate served in Soo Line Park with a freewill donation for the Amery Area Food Pantry *Horse & Wagon Rides loading in Soo Line Park *Carolers *Santa Claus *and just being a part of the wonderful season Looking forward to seeing you on December 7th!

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Holiday Stroll Cooperating businesses will open their doors on Saturday, December 7, affording shoppers an opportunity to drop by for in-store treats and door prizes.

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

Merchants will receive a Large Red Bow attatched to their door to identify their cooperation.

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Horse & Wagon Rides • Santa Claus Carolers • Gifting Previews Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate in Soo Line Park (Free will offering for the Amery Area Food Pantry) Businesses interested in participating are reminded that advertising deadline for the publication is Nov. 20. Give Pam a call at 715-268-8101.

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Club 53, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Week 11 of 32 Division 1 Shoreview ...........................................125 Tac Two .................................................86 Division 2 Gary’s Electric...................................... 131 Dick’s Fresh Market ...........................98 High Games: Chis Wolter 233, Bruce Hammer 207, Jim Knutson 213, Jim Swanson 205, Bob Gillis 257, Todd Zemke 200.

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AMERY REGULAR COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS November 6, 2019

The Amery City Council met on November 6, 2019 at City Hall – Council Chambers. Mayor, Paul Isakson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Roll Call: Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund conducted Roll Call.

Present: Mayor, Paul Isakson. Council President, Tim Strohbusch. Alderpersons, Julie Riemenschneider, Rick Van Blaricom, Kris Vicker; Sarah Flanum and Chad Leonard.

Absent: None.

Staff Present: Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund; Management Analyst-Deputy Clerk, Ben Jansen; Fire Chief, Dale Koehler; Library Director, Amy Stormberg; and Public Works Director, Bones McCarty.

Staff Absent: Chief of Police, Tom Marson.

Others present: Members of the Public and Guests.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Mayor, Paul Isakson led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

Public Comment: Fran Duncanson was present to discuss her bid as candidate for the Polk County Board of Supervisors at next year’s election.

Communications: Recent communications were shared in all council members’ packets.

Officer Reports: Interim City Administrator-City Clerk-Treasurer; Management Analyst-Deputy Clerk; Police Chief (absent shared in council members’ packets); Fire Chief; Library Director and Director of Public Works.

Committee Reports: Plan Commission (No Meeting held in October); Public Works (No Meeting held in October); Parks & Recreation (No Meeting held in October); Finance & Personnel (October 29, 2019 Meeting); Public Safety & Welfare (No Meeting held in October).

Consent Agenda Items: (Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion).

1. Minutes: October 2, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting; October 15, 2019 Fire Association or Fire Committee “Planning Meeting”; October 23, 2019 Special City Council Meeting; October 29, 2019 Finance Committee Meeting; October 30, 2019 Special City Council Meeting.

Motion by Alderperson, Vicker; to accept all minutes with change to the October 29, 2019 Finance Committee Meeting aye motions and October 30, 2019 Special City Council Meeting noting she was not present; seconded by Council President, Strohbusch to approve all Consent Agenda Items as presented with changes.

Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion Carried.

Items Removed from Consent Agenda: None.

Woody McBride was present to discuss his plans for his Summer Concert Series. The concerts will take place 13 Wednesdays in the summer of 2021 at Michael Park. He thanked the council for their support on this venture. He will partner with the Amery Police Department and use their screen to

project family movies 3 of the 13 Wednesdays. Mr. McBride will be present at the January 8, 2020 City Council Meeting to give more updates.

New Business: 1. Resolutions: Discussion/Action – None at this time.

2. Ordinances: Discussion/Action – None at this time.

3. Gary Weiers – DDA Human Resources, Inc: Discussion/Action – Mr. Weiers discussed the fact that he is willing to pursue working with the City of Amery at a cost of approximately $3,000 to assist with hiring of an Amery City Administrator. There was a contract with the former Administrator that ran until October 30, 2020, however; it was terminated on October 31, 2019. He is willing to continue to work with the city to find a replacement City Administrator under the guise of the previous contract.

The costs would consist of his time, mileage, do all recruiting, screening, background checks, reference checks, intellectual profile and prepare a finalist packet. His firm will also prepare all interview materials and be present at all interviews and other functions. The schedule is November 2019 – March 30, 2020. He is asking the council to consider that the process begin early January 2020 and be complete in early April 2020. The council will continue to work with Mr. Weiers and proceed after more discussion is held in the future.

4. Amery Airport Hanger Area Lease: Discussion/Action – None at this time. Increases were done last year.

5. Amery Cemetery Association: Discussion/ Action – The council will not take any action at this time. There are further expenses that need to be researched. The process is too close to the current Budget, and is not feasible. The consensus of the council was to review this for next year’s tax levy.

Closed Session: Motion by Council President, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider to go into closed session proceedings at 5:45 p.m. under WI §19.85 (1) (c) & WI § 19.85 (1) (e). At 5:45 p.m.

Roll Call Vote was conducted by City Clerk-Treasurer, Bjorklund as follows: Ayes: Strohbusch, Riemenschneider, Van Blaricom, Vicker, Flanum, Leonard and Isakson.

Nays: None Motion Carried.

Motion by Council President, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider to come out of closed session proceedings at 6:45 p.m.

Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.

Motion by Council President, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Flanum to send proposed counter to the police contract to Business Agent, Jeryl Vonderheid of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.

Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.

Motion by Council President, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.

Ayes – 6 Nays – 0 Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/CMC/CMTW Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer November 6, 2019 All Minutes are not official until approved at the next Regular City Council Meeting.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS For Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment at King’s Land O’ Lakes Airport and Amery Municipal Airport Sealed proposals for the work described herein will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, December 19th, 2019, by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Bureau of Aeronautics, on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation, the authorized agent for the airport mentioned below, in accordance with Wis. Stat. §114.32(3) (1983, at the office of the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, Room 701, Hill Farms State Transportation Building, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, Wisconsin, whereupon the sealed proposals received as provided above will be publicly opened and read.

Bidders wishing to submit their bid by mail may do so at their own risk. Bids received through mail by the bureau later than the time set forth above, will be returned unopened. The correct mailing address is: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, P.O. Box 7914, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7914. The correct shipping address is: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th Floor South, Madison, Wisconsin 53705.

Sending bid documents by “Priority Mail” may not guarantee timely delivery to the Bureau of Aeronautics office. Building Security at Hill Farms State Transportation Building. Security arrangements are in place at the Hill Farms State Transportation Building in Madison. You must check in with the first-floor lobby person. Please let them know you are submitting a bid to 5th floor Aeronautics. Please allow extra time for hand delivering bids. Description of equipment: Articulated loader with associated attachments to be delivered to: King’s Land O’ Lakes Airport, 4105 Airport Road, Land O’ Lakes, WI 54540

and Amery Municipal Airport, 523 Airport Road, Amery, WI 54001. Contract Completion Time: 180 days. Proposals/ specifications: Proposal/specification booklets will be provided to all bona fide bidders. Proposals are subject to the provisions of Wis. Stat. §66.0901(1)(c) (1971).

You may request an electronic version of the specification book by emailing Matt Messina at matthew.messina@dot.wi.gov.

Specifications which govern the work are on file and available for office examination at the office of the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, Wisconsin 53705. Documents are also available for office examination at the airport addresses listed above. Proposal guaranty: Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, or a certified or cashiers check made payable to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary for 5% of the total amount bid.

Certified checks will be drawn on the account of the bidder submitting the proposal.

Affidavit of non-collusion: The required affidavit of non-collusion will be incorporated as part of the proposal cover provided to each prospective bidder. Failure to complete the sworn statement will make the bid non-responsive and not eligible for award consideration. By signing the proposal cover each bidder by, or on behalf of the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid, certifies that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. This sworn statement will be executed and sworn to by the bidder before a person who is authorized by the laws of the state to administer oaths. For further information contact Matt Messina, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics at 608267-7108.

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CARD OF THANKS The family of Patricia Ann Wade would like to thank the following people and organizations for their assistance with her care: Lorrie Overby; Craig and Chuck Olson; Polk County ADRC; Inclusa; Because There’s No Place Like Home; Adoray Home Health and Hospice; Amery Hospital and Clinic; Amery EMS; Willow Ridge Health Care; Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services; Little Falls Lutheran Church.

Our sincere thank you to all of the fine folks involved with her care, both directly and behind the scenes. Your help was invaluable to her and us.

The Family of Patricia Ann Wade.

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DNR encourages deer hunters to look for feral pigs MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials are urging deer hunters to keep an eye out for feral pigs.

The state’s traditional nine-day gun deer season begins Saturday and runs through Dec. 1. The Department of Natural Resources wants hunters to look for feral pigs and kill them whenever possible. Feral pigs are unprotected wild animals and may be hunted yearround with no bag limits.

DNR officials say any hunter who spots a feral pig or kills one should report it to the agency through its website.

Feral pigs are extremely destructive.

They root up the ground in search of food and are efficient predators, preying on fawns, grouse, woodcock, turkeys and songbirds. They’ve also been known to carry several diseases dangerous to humans, including swine brucellosis, pseudorabies and leptospirosis.

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON, WISCONSIN The Village Board of the Village of Clayton, Wisconsin hereby ordains Section 502-13 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Clayton, Wisconsin, is amended to add the following:

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PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several cities, villages, towns, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, there will be held a Presidential Preference Vote to express preference for a person to be the presidential candidate for each party.

SPRING ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several cities, villages, towns, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 the following officers are to be elected: JUDICIAL OFFICERS ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2020: Daniel Kelly COUNTY SUPERVISORS A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each county supervisory district, for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 20, 2020: District 1 – Brad Olson District 2 – Doug Route District 3 – Dean K. Johansen District 4 – Chris Nelson District 5 – Tracy LaBlanc District 6 – Brian R. Masters District 7 – Michael Prichard District 8 – James S. Edgell District 9 – Kim O’Connell District 10 – Larry Jepsen District 11 – Jay Luke District 12 – Michael Larsen District 13 – Russell E. Arcand District 14 – John Bonneprise District 15 – Joe Demulling

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MUNICIPAL JUDGE A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, serving more than one municipality, for a term of not more than four years and not less than two years*, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on April 30, 2020: City of Amery, Village of Clear Lake, Village of Clayton, and Town of Clear Lake Chelsea Whitley Information concerning multi-jurisdictional municipal judge district boundaries may be obtained from Patty Bjorklund, Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Amery, 118 Center St. W, Amery, WI 54001, Al Bannink, Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of Clear Lake 350 4th Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005, David Fall, Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of Clayton, 111 Clayton Ave, Clayton, WI 54004, and Janelle Johnson, Clerk for the Town of Clear Lake, 209 50th Ave., Clayton, WI 54004,

"(A) NOTICE TO CONNECT. To ensure preservation of public health and safety, whenever municipal water service has become available to any building used for human habitation or human occupancy the Village Clerk shall notify in writing the owner, agent or occupant thereof to connect such facilities to the municipal water service. If such persons to whom the notice has been given shall fail to comply for more than ten (10) days after notice, the Village may cause the necessary connections to be made and the expenses thereof to be assessed as a special tax against the property pursuant to Section 281.45 of the Wisconsin Statutes including those provisions providing for the payment of the special tax in installments, if so elected, or impose additional penalties as provided in 502-16. Notwithstanding the above no connection to the municipal service shall be required prior to September 30, 2020 unless the well serving the premises is found to be unsafe.

(B) The Village Board may extend the time for connection or grant other temporary relief where connections would work an unnecessary hardship without corresponding public or private benefit.

(C) For the purposes of this section municipal water service shall be deemed available to a building when the building is located on property adjacent to a water main or in a block through which a water main extends."

Adopted by the Village Board on October 07, 2019.

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Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from Sharon Jorgenson, Polk County Clerk, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin (715-485- 9226) or the Polk County website at https://www.co.polk.wi.us/ under “Officials” tab.

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02

IN MEMORY

NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE AND JUDICIAL, COUNTY SUPERVISOR, AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE ELECTION April 7, 2020

There are no words to express our gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of support and comfort given to us in the loss of Ray Wears. The cards of comfort and support and memorials were tremendous and a source of strength for our family.

We would like to thank Amery Hospital and Clinic for the wonderful care given to Ray. A very difficult time handled with the utmost care and respect.

Family of Ray Wears

VILLAGE OF CLAYTON By: /s/ Joe Berghammer, President

Born Nov. 1, 1923 Died Dec. 2, 2008

Attest: /s/ David Fall, Village Clerk Published: November 26, 2019

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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY April 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Amery, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following office is to be elected to succeed the present incumbent listed. The term of office for school board members is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020.

OFFICE Position at Large

INCUMBENT Erin Hosking

TERM Three Years (expires April 23, 2023)

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in the District Office, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue S., Amery, Wisconsin. The Campaign Registration Statement and Declaration of Candidacy may be mailed to the address noted above, or filed personally with the School District Clerk, Dale Johnson, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

DONE in the Village of Balsam Lake, this 15th day of November 2019.

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2019, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Judicial Office candidates (except multi-jurisdictional municipal judges) file with the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

_________________________________ Sharon E. Jorgenson, Polk County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 715-485-9223

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Done in the City of Amery on November 22, 2019.

DALE JOHNSON District Clerk, School District of Amery

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Evers vetoes honorary highway, bridge naming criteria bill MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bipartisan bill that set criteria for honorary highway and bridge designations.

Evers says he vetoed the measure Tuesday because he objects to limiting the ability to commemorate those who have made significant contributions or sacrifices for the people of Wisconsin.

For example, Evers says under the criteria, honoring victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks would not have been allowed.

The bill was sponsored by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and passed both the state Senate and Assembly earlier this month with bipartisan support.

DNR: Deer hunting license sales on par with 2018

TOWN OF CLAYTON April 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Clayton, on Tuesday April 7, 2020, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on April 21, 2021.

OFFICE Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled in the month of January 2020. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2nd, 2020 and not later than January 21st , 2020. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five (5) days before the caucus.

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NOTICE OF TOWN CAUCUS TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020

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*ADDENDUM/AMENDMENT TO TYPE A NOTICE PUBLISHED PREVIOUSLY* THE FOLLOWING OFFICE WAS OMITTED FROM THE ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: MUNICIPAL JUDGE A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, serving more than one municipality, for a term of not more than four years and not less than two years*, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on April 30, 2020:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Alden, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

OFFICE Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor

INCUMBENT Barry Ausen Gerald Anderson

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than Tuesday, January 7, 2020 and not later than Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Town of Alden This 20th Day of November 2019.

Christine Genung Alden Town Clerk

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Village of Turtle Lake (Polk & Barron County), and Town of Almena (Barron County)

Village of Clear Lake April 7, 2020

Dennis Zemke Information concerning multi-jurisdictional municipal judge district boundaries may be obtained from Ardith Story, Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of Turtle Lake, 114 Martin Ave E, Turtle Lake, WI 54889 and Lois Hoff, Clerk for the Town of Almena in Barron County, 211 Soo Ave W., Almena, WI 54805.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2019, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Judicial Office candidates (except multi-jurisdictional municipal judges) file with the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

DONE in the Village of Balsam Lake, this 21st day of November 2019.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN which at an election to be held in the Village of Clear Lake on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for village trustee begins on April 21, 2020. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated.

OFFICE Village Trustee Village Trustee Village Trustee

INCUMBENT Vern Engebretson Marie Bannink Lori Martin

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Sunday, December 1, 2019, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in the office of the village clerk (350 4th Avenue).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

_________________________________ Sharon E. Jorgenson, Polk County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 715-485-9223

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*AMENDED* NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE AND JUDICIAL, COUNTY SUPERVISOR, AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE ELECTION STATE OF WISCONSIN Polk County

Busch was an Army Ranger who fought and died in Somalia during the operation depicted into the Academy Award winning movie “Black Hawk Down.”

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources says it’s sold roughly the same number of licenses allowing hunters to kill deer as this time last year.

The DNR released data Tuesday that shows the department had sold 538,643 licenses as of Sunday. That compares with 539,137 licenses as of the same date in 2018, a difference of 494 licenses.

The tally includes gun, bow, crossbow, sports and patron licenses. The data shows 3,648 children under age nine held a license compared with 2,257 at the same point last year.

The department has sold 1,352 fewer licenses that allow patrons to kill deer with firearms. As of Sunday, the department had sold 313,293 such licenses compared with 314,645 as of the same date last year.

Vos says the bill was “intended to preserve the integrity of the tradition of honoring worthy individuals in our state.”

Also Tuesday, Evers signed a bill designating a portion of State Highway 33 between Portage and Baraboo as “Staff Sergeant Daniel D. Busch Memorial Highway.”

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Rep. Stafsholt announces Senate candidacy in Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th District

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Rep. Rob Stafsholt announced his candidacy for state Senate in Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10th District in Osceola Nov. 20.

His announcement was made at Core Products surrounded by friends and colleagues vowing to represent the people of the 10th District in Madison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor to be here today with all of you and announce that I am running for the state Senate,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to make sure that our voices, and our values from this part of the state are not ignored in Madison. While Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the number of accomplishments that Wisconsin Republicans have delivered, there is more work to be done, and I want to be a part of that.â&#x20AC;?

Stafsholt is now the second Republican to announce a Senate candidacy following Cherie Link who announced her campaign in August. Following Stafsholtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial announcement, Link responded to some of his remarks on her candidacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rep. Stafsholt points to my not being part of the club in Madison,â&#x20AC;? she said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a political insider, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of my local involvement and experience building a business. That real world experience will be invaluable going toe to toe with Sen. Schachtner. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ready to be an ef-

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Rep. Rob Stafsholt announced his candidacy in Osceola Nov. 20 with supporters including Rep. Gae MagnaďŹ ci, and former State Rep. Eric Severson.

fective leader for western Wisconsin, a region growing and with great opportunities, but often forgotten in Madison.â&#x20AC;?

Both candidates will challenge Sen. Patty Schachtner who Stafsholt claims has changed during her time in Madison after her election in 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madison changes people, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry to say that our current senator is one of those people. Madison changed our current senator into a rubber stamp vote for the liberal Dems and that, my friends, is another reason

why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m running. I know where I came from, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to be from this area. There is no way that Madison will change me.â&#x20AC;?

Stafsholt continued to voice his plans to challenge the policies of current Gov. Tony Evers drawing comparisons to former Gov. Scott Walker and claiming that Evers is â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of touchâ&#x20AC;? with areas of Wisconsin outside of Madison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This past winter, newly elected Governor Evers introduced a budget that flies in the face of our vision of

how to move this state forward,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Governor Walker and I worked together to protect taxpayers to create a climate where small-business owners, like myself, could expand or start a new business. We began to cement important reforms into place to make this state better, but Governor Evers is trying to roll all of this back.â&#x20AC;?

Claiming that Sen. Schachtner â&#x20AC;&#x153;stood by and watchedâ&#x20AC;? the reforms made

by Evers â&#x20AC;&#x153;without saying a word,â&#x20AC;?

Stafsholt ensured that he would do the opposite and that he is willing to work with the Democrats in Madison, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m happy to cross party lines and work with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to come to compromise for the good of the state.

Stafsholt concluded his announcement by thanking those attending including Rep. Gae Magnafici and President of Core Products International, Phillip Mattison, before turning his attention to his supporters one last time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will work tirelessly over the next year to win your trust, your support and your vote,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This campaign isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;we.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; You are all my bosses, and I will never forget who I work for.â&#x20AC;?

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Clear Lake Boys Basketball Front Row: Angel Guillen, Alex Burbach, Zach Aune, Caleb Logan, Will Fitzer, Brady Pigman, Alex St. John, Will Cain, Hunter PIckard. Middle Row: Andrew Campion, Karl Kobernick, Carter Carlson, Jayden Schngelberger. Back Row: Brayden Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan, Jarrett Marlett, Adam Loenser, Lucas Becker, Riley Peterson, Tyson Blanchard, Brett Benson, Ethan Kirk, Bart Lund, Ashtyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bryan. Not Pictured: Drew Niles, Ryan Hayden.

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Warriors reload for more title runs

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Expectations are running high for the Clear Lake boys basketball team as it returns to the hardwood after a third consecutive Central Lakeland Conference championship and sectional final appearance from a year ago.

The Warriors posted a 22-2 overall record and were undefeated in conference play.

Nineteenth year head coach Jason Sargent is hoping to extend that conference title streak to four years and pick up his seventh conference title has head coach. The Warriors are also looking for a third consecutive regional title (seventh since 2001).

In addition to losing five solid seniors from last year's squad, the Warriors will also find themselves dropping from Division 4 to Division 5

for the 2019-20 campaign.

Coach Sargent says to achieve their goals, the Warriors will need to improve each week and stay healthy.

Defense will remain a key to the team's success, as well as perimeter shooting.

Despite the loss of five key seniors, experience is still on the Warriors' side.

"We hope to use the last three years of tournament experience to help us peak at the right time and make another deep tournament run," Sargent said. "We have decent height and overall athleticism."

Bringing experience as returning letterwinners are Ethan Kirk, Brett Bensen, Drew Niles, Alex Burbach, Riley Peterson and Tyson Blanchard.

Blanchard and Peterson averaged just shy of five points per game last season.

Blanchard, a 6-3 junior, also posted 3.1 rebounds per game while Peterson, a 6-5 junior, notched 2.3 rebounds per game as sophomores.

Where the challenge lies is the need for players to learn new roles and finding players to step up as scorers.

"Players will have to step up and hit perimeter shots and play at a high level in order for our team to compete with the top teams in the area," Sargent said.

The Warriors top conference competition will come from Turtle Lake and Northwood. Turtle Lake is equipped with a lot of talent and some great shooters while Northwood is aiming to be the spoiler.

"We will need to develop solid team chemistry, play unselfishly, and improve each week," Sargent said.

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Clear Lake Girls Basketball Front Row: Brooke Cress, Emily Hadac, Brooke Hadac, Kierra Pickard, Kelli Niles.

Middle Row: Jassmyn Warner, Liz Rosen, Madison Zimmer, Lily Hacker, Emily Roessler, Brittany Buhr. Back Row: Kaylee Madison, Maddie Rosen, Maggie Rosen, Julianna Rosen, Julia McIntire, Mariah Dutton, Teagan Monson. Not Pictured: Rayne Vangsness, Lily Schone, Amelia Buhr.

Clear Lake is preseason girls basketball favorite

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Clear Lake girls basketball coach Ryan Blanchard is sitting in good position, entering the 2019-20 season with almost his entire team from a year ago that went 15-8. The girls are also riding high after claiming a state volleyball championship.

"We have very high goals set for the season," Coach Blanchard said. "We are hoping to build off the success the girls had during the fall seasons. The girls are motivated to gain the first conference championship in many years, and we plan to compete on a nightly basis and continue to show improvement as the season progresses."

This year's squad is comprised of 22 girls, allowing them to put together three teams.

"This is great for player development, and our girls are able to get lots of playing experience at all levels," Blanchard said.

With 10 returning letter winners and a senior class that is entering its fourth year of varsity ball, the Warriors have an ax to grind after last season ended in

the regional final.

"They are hungry to make improvements from last year," Blanchard said, noting that those improvements need to come on the defensive side of the ball and shooting percentage.

Seven of this year's players started at some point last season, and Maggie Rosen has returned to make an impact in her senior season after sustaining an ACL injury last year.

"Her injury gave others a chance to gain valuable playing time last year," Blanchard said. "That will help this season and give us a very deep team in numbers."

Team leaders include Madison Zimmer (1st team all-conference), Julianna Rosen (2nd team all-conference), Rosen, Rayne Vangsness, Lilly Hacker, Kaylee Madison and Jassmyn Warner.

"We will have multiple juniors and sophomores that will also be big contributors at the varsity level," Blanchard said.

Northwoods is expected to be the Warriors' biggest challenge in the race for the conference title while Turtle Lake and Prairie Farm look to play the roles of spoilers.

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Scrimmage at Amery at Spring Valley at Unity at Prairie Farm at McDonell Central home vs Turtle Lake home vs Clayton home vs Luck at Menomonie Tournament at Northwood home vs Colfax home vs Shell Lake home vs Chetek-Weyerhaeuser home vs Prairie Farm at Turtle Lake at Boyceville at Clayton home vs Glenwood City home vs Northwood at Shell Lake home vs TBD

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Clear Lake wrestlers grapple with goal of conference title

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Clear Lake's wrestling program is looking to surge to the top of the conference this season, now that numbers are expected to be up.

With a limited roster last year, the Warriors managed to send five wrestlers to sectionals and three to state, but found it difficult to pick up dual team wins.

The year, the expectations for multiple state qualifiers remains as does the challenge to fill a complete roster.

"We will also be fairly young," said Coach Pete Paulson.

Fortunately, both the upperclassem and freshman have found success in

their respective tournaments so far.

Returning this season as letter winners are Ivan Ruble, Shane Larson, Matthew Anderson and Ashton Duden.

"I look for these wrestlers to be our leaders as all have won individual titles," Coach Paulson said.

Ruble is a returning captain and conference champion, and Larson is a defending sectional champion.

Filling the remaining spots on the roster are Blake Espeseth, Eddie Monette, Christian Roth, Dominic Leintz, Derek Kreier, Mitch Anderson and Lukas Paulson.

Coach Paulson expects the Warriors to be in the mix with the top 3-4 teams in the conference that will be battling it out for the team title.

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Clayton Boys Basketball Front Row: Tyler Becker, Josh Young, Blake Curtis, Colton Flanigan. Back Row: Colton Zacharias, Dawson Wahlstrom, Gunnar Lewis, Joey Ryan, Nick Luoma.

2019-2020 Schedule Friday, December 6 Tuesday, December 10 Tuesday, December 17 Thursday, December 19 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28 Tuesday, January 7 Friday, January 10 Tuesday, January 14 Friday, January 17 Thursday, January 23 Monday, January 27 Thursday, January 30 Friday, February 7 Friday, February 14 Friday, February 21 Monday, February 24 Thursday, February 27

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at Shell Lake home vs Prairie Farm at Lake Holcombe at Clear Lake home vs Prairie Farm home vs Solon Springs, Turtle Lake home vs Bruce home vs Prairie Farm, Solon Springs home vs Flambeau at Turtle Lake at Northwood at New Auburn home vs Shell Lake at Prairie Farm home vs Frederic home vs Clear Lake home vs Turtle Lake at Northwood home vs TBD at Birchwood Conference at TBD

It's going to be a hard uphill climb for the Clayton boys' basketball team this season as the Bears aim to improve on a 3-14 overall record from a year ago.

"The goals this season are to gain some varsity experience and find some success doing it," said Coach Nick Schradle. "We have very low numbers (nine total) and lack varsity experience. So as the season goes, we hope to make individual and team progress."

Fortunately the few that make up the roster are very coach-able and have a strong work ethic, according to Coach Schradle. He's hoping those traits will be able to make up for his team's lack of varsity experience and undersized stature.

Clear Lake and Turtle Lake are the teams to beat this season in the Lakeland Central Conference.

"We will have a very difficult time matching up with either team," Coach Schradle said.

"Clear Lake returns a lot of size, and Turtle Lake returns a lot of athleticism."

Guiding the team on the court is lone returning letter winner Gunnar Lewis, who averaged six points and three rebounds per game last year as a sophomore.

Other potential starters include senior Dawson Wahlstrom, sophomore Colton Zacharias and freshmen Nick Luoma and Josh Young.

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Clayton Girls Basketball Front Row: Lynn Ryan, Madi Dodge, Christina Greeley, Rhea Bodsberg, Camdyn Kahl, Lindsey Coudron. Back Row: Kyler Rundquist, Isabelle Magnuson, Abbie Schradle, Tierra Vance, Corey Leslie, Grace King. Not Pictured: Emily Lange.

Bears to take on new look

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clayton's girls' basketball program will have a significantly new look and feel from the one that earned a state runner up trophy a year ago with a 27-1 overall record.

The Bears not only graduated seven seniors but are also starting over in the coaching department with first-year head coach Jordan LaBlanc.

"Our goals for this year are to compete night in and night out, along with striving to continually get better each day while still learning the overall game of basketball," said LaBlanc. "We are a very young team this year with only having one senior and two juniors (one of which is out with an ACL injury)."

With 10 of the 13 girls in the program being

underclassmen, experience is not something the Bears will be able to rely on.

"One of the biggest true goals we have would be to do all the small things on the defensive end of the floor," LaBlanc said.

"You can stay in a lot of ball games by boxing out, communicating on cutters and screens, and exhibiting contagious effort!"

What the Bears lack in experience, they hope to make up for in overall athletic ability.

"Our team is made up of primarily all guards, which allows us to get up and down the floor a little faster," LaBlanc said. "Our girls are also very hungry and coachable, which is absolutely crucial in these learning years. ... We certainly are not the tallest team around, which may give

us some fits when playing teams with dominating post presences."

This year's returning letterwinners are Isabelle Schradle, Corey Lesie and Abbie Schradle. Rhea Bodsberg and Grace King are expected to step into starting roles alongside Leslie and Isabelle Schradle while Camdyn Kahl, Kindsay Coudron and Tierra Vance will likely trade out the remaining starting spot, depending on the matchup.

Clear Lake is the preseason favorite to take over the conference lead as it returns a core group of athletes that led the Warriors to an undefeated volleyball season.

Northwood, Turtle Lake and Prairie Farm are expected to be tough as well.

2019-2020 Schedule Saturday, November 16 Tuesday, November 19 Thursday, November 21 Tuesday, November 26 Tuesday, December 3 Friday, December 6 Tuesday, December 10 Tuesday, December 17 Thursday, December 19 Friday, January 3 Tuesday, January 7 Friday, January 10 Tuesday, January 14 Friday, January 17 Thursday, January 23 Monday, January 27 Friday, January 31 Tuesday, February 4 Friday, February 7 Monday, February 10 Friday, February 14 Tuesday, February 18 Thursday, February 20

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at Barron at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser home vs Bruce home vs Siren at Elmwood at Shell Lake home vs Prairie Farm at Clear Lake home vs Unity at Turtle Lake home vs Grantsburg home vs Northwood at New Auburn home vs Shell Lake at Prairie Farm home vs Frederic home vs Clear Lake home vs Osceola home vs Turtle Lake at Luck at Northwood home vs TBD Conference Tournament at TBD

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Amery Boys Basketball Front Row: Gavin Melberg, Jackson Moulton, Ray Sowell, Wyatt Luchtenburg, Jens Lindquist, Michael Lepak, Otto Whitley. Back Row: Jason Oft, Zach Silvis, Lane Frederick, Kenny Lepak, Charlie Flanum, Jackson Mahoney, Luke Julson, Dayton White. Not Pictured: Mikey Kurschinski, Jon Golden.

2019-2020 Schedule Monday, November 25 Tuesday, December 3 Thursday, December 5 Monday, December 9 Tuesday, December 10 Friday, December 13 Tuesday, December 17 Friday, December 20 Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Tuesday, January 7 Thursday, January 9 Tuesday, January 14 Friday, January 17 Tuesday, January 21 Friday, January 24 Tuesday, January 28 Tuesday, February 4 Friday, February 7 Thursday, February 13 Tuesday, February 18 Friday, February 21 Thursday, February 27 Thursday, March 12

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Scrimmage at home home vs Colfax at Grantsburg home vs Spooner home vs Somerset at Cameron home vs Baldwin-Woodville home vs New Richmond at Unity home vs Barron at Ellsworth home vs St. Croix Falls at Osceola home vs Clear Lake home vs Prescott home vs St. Croix Central at Somerset at Baldwin-Woodville home vs Ellsworth at New Richmond home vs Osceola at Prescott at St. Croix Central WIAA Tournament at home

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Amery basketball is a work in progress

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The goal is simple for Amery's boys basketball team for the 2019-20 season improve every practice and game.

For a team that went 4-19 last year and posted a 3-11 Middle Border Conference record, that goal may seem like one that is easy to achieve, but it will require some work as this year's squad lacks both size and experience.

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While that takes place, the Warriors will need to lean on returning letterwinners Kenny Lepak and Wyatt Luchtenburg, who combined for less than 4 points and 4 rebounds per game last season.

New Richmond and Prescott are the preseason favorites to win the conference title as both bring good size and athleticism to the court.

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Amery Girls Basketball Front Row: Emily Petersen, Emma Johnson, Anabelle Fisk, Grace Carlson, Veronica Fox, Mia Brotzel, Ashley Benysek. Back Row: Anna Ganje, Drew Granica, Ella Schmidt, Julia Engebretsen, Lydia Monson, Morgan Brotzel, Mariah Waalen, Hannah Bottolfson.

Amery girls looking to rebuild

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The 2018-19 season was a landmark one for the Amery girls basketball team as it went 20-2 overall and earned its first Middle Border Conference championship in 19 years. (The Warriors' 2011 title was shared with Somerset.)

With several of last year's top players graduated, Coach Gabe Brotzel said this season the Warriors hope to remain in the top half of the conference.

Working in their favor is the fact that they still have a lot of athleticism and experience on the team, but the 2019-20 Warriors lack size and need to find a way to score.

Returning from last year's squad are Ella Schmidt, Lydia Monson, Julia Engebretson, Morgan Brotzel, Drew Granica, Anna Ganje and Mariah

Waalen.

Morgan Brotzel was as second-team all-conference selection last season while Schmidt earned honorable mention. Monson, Granica and Engebretson are projected to fill the remaining starting spots.

Schmidt returns as the projected leading scorer and rebounder after averaging more than seven points and four rebounds per game last season. Drew Granica averaged 2 assists per game.

Defensively, Monson, Morgan Brotzel and Granica combined to aver 4.5 steals per game while Schmidt recorded eight blocks.

Coach Brotzel expects to see a balanced conference this year with Prescott, New Richmond and possibly Baldwin-Woodville fighting for the MBC title.

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Amery Varsity Hockey Kneeling: Tanner Vold, Avery Starzecki, Ethan Mork, Preston Jones, Justin Walter, Cole Madsen. Standing: Forrest Alton, Austin Holmberg, Kobe Stinson, Max Mike, Reece Atkins, Aaron Collins, Nick Bush, Blu Anderson, Jackson Henningsgard, Danny Tylee, Marty Hellie, Jack Alton, Miles Troff, Grady Martin, Fletcher Kjeseth, Asa Hoyer, Mac Smith, Pake Brown, Zach Sobczak, Sammy Otto. Not Pictured: Asher Page, Simon Panek, Daniel Koch.

2019-2020 Schedule Friday, November 29 Saturday, November 30 Tuesday, December 3 Saturday, December 7 Tuesday, December 10 Friday, December 13 Saturday, December 14 Tuesday, December 17 Saturday, December 21 December 26-28 Friday, January 3 Saturday, January 4 Thursday, January 9 Saturday, January 11 Tuesday, January 14 Thursday, January 16 Tuesday, January 21 Saturday, January 25 Thursday, January 30 Thursday, February 6 Saturday, February 8 Thursday, February 13

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Warriors on the hunt for MBC hockey title

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Coming off a solid 2018-19 hockey season, the Amery Warriors have their sights set on winning the Middle Border Conference championship.

"With the talent we have returning, we should be competing at the top of the conference at the end of the season," said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard.

"Secondly, with the WIAA implementing two divisions in hockey for the first

time, we hope to advance deep in the playoffs."

Last season, the Warriors went 4-3-1 in conference play and ended the campaign with a 14-9-1 overall record and second round playoff appearance.

Back from that team is goalkeeper Ethan Mork along with all-conference player Jackson Henningsgard and all-conference honorable mention players Grady Martin and Mac Smith.

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Amery Wrestling Roster: Dylan Anderson, Cole Andren, Tyler Armbruster, Hunter Beese, Robert Beese, Oscar Brickel, Maverick Goulet, Brendan Burke, Wyatt Christian, Grant Cook, Ryan Davis, Kale Hopke, Sam Kelling, Walker Ingham, Timothy Kelling, Matt Knutson, Jonathan Lorsung, Carter Neilsen, Jeffery Setzer, Jordan Penard, Austin Schleusner, Bradley Seline, Angelo Sowell, Dylan Thomsen, Mason Tylee, Joseph Wentz, Chance Schoder, Johnny Mahoney.

Seasoned and competitive wrestlers provide bright outlook

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With seventeen returning letter winners returning to wrestle for the Warriors, 2019/2020 could prove to be a big year for the team.

Four of last season’s State Qualifiers are back, Mason Tylee, Kale Hopke, Jordan Penard and Walker Ingham. Pe-

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Head Coach Mike Kelly said, “We are very young, but still very seasoned.

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Jackson Henningsgard is looking to build on his 16-goal, 36-assist season from a year ago. Martin and Smith combined for 38 goals and 29 assists last season.

"Jackson Henningsgard, Mac Smith and Fletcher Kjeseth will see a ton of ice time at forward," Coach Henningsgard said. "Miles Troff, Grady Martin and Pake Brown will see a lot of time on the blue line. All of them are seniors and all very experienced players."

Other returning letterwinners include Zach Sobczak, Justin Walter, Sammy Otto, Asher Page, Nick Bush and Marty Hellie.

"This is one of the deepest teams that we have ever coached," Coach Hen-

ningsgard added. "There will be many young players rotating from JV and Varsity and getting a chance to prove their abilities."

Scoring goals will be the biggest challenge for the Warriors, according to Coach Henningsgard. "Our second and third lines don't have a ton of experience, but they have been able to score during JV and youth hockey. If we can have some of those players score double digit goals, we could be very successful."

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2019 Clear Lake Volleyball Championship Season Recap

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER The success of the 2019 Clear Lake volleyball team was no accident. For the past three years, the Warriors had been playing under the shadow of Lakeland Central Conference rival Clayton, which made it to the WIAA Division 4 state championship match each year. Clear Lake knew what it was like to play the best and now it was time to be the best. And it did just that, breaking nearly every school record along the way.

With an undefeated (38-0) 2019 state championship season, the Warriors ended a 17-year conference championship drought, 26-year regional championship drought and won the school first-ever sectional volleyball title and first ever state title for the school in any sport.

NATIONAL PRESENCE The Warriors kicked off the season with a trip to Florida where they took on some of the top teams from across the country at the KSA Events Classic.

"It gave our team and entire program a good idea of the level of play the we were capable of playing the rest of the season," said Clear Lake Coach Alicia Strilzuk."The Orlando Convention Center was set up very similar to the Resch Center (where the WIAA State Tournament is held), a big facility with sport court flooring and bright lights.

Playing in a facility like this early on made playing at the Resch less intimidating to our players so they were able to step out on

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the court and just do their thing."

While at the KSA Events Classic, the Warriors opened by sweeping Texas' Rosebud-Lott in two sets as Maggie Rosen picked up six kills and four aces to lead the attack while Madison Zimmer made things happen with five digs and 12 assists.

They moved on to do the same to New York's Ardsley, which finished it's year with a 18-7-1 record and won a conference title. Again, Maggie Rosen led the team in kills, picking up 10, while Zimmer racked up 23 assists and four aces. Julianna Rosen also stepped up to contribute nine kills and five digs.

The Warriors' third victim was Pennsylvania's Frazier, which lost only three times all season. Julianna Rosen took the reins at the net, leading the team with seven kills. And Zimmer remained solid, posting 15 assists, seven digs and two aces.

The Warriors were really challenged for the first time when they took on Florida's Bradenton Christian School, which posted a 19-8 record this season. The Warriors lost their first set to Bradenton, 18-25, but rebounded with a vengeance, destroying Bradenton, 25-12 and 25-10 in the next two sets.

Maryland's Maryvale Prep, which went 15-5 this year, witnessed the depth of Clear Lake's game as Liz Rosen took her turn as the kill leader (five) and Rayne Vangsness took her turn as a serving force (six aces).

Zimmer posted seven aces and 11 assists.

Clear Lake wrapped up its Florida trip by dominating another Pennsylvania team - Villa Maria Academy (16-12) as Liz Rozen posted five kills, four aces and four digs. Brooklyn Tolzman added five kills, and Zimmer, 18 assists.

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spend quality time together before heading home and taking on the rest of the season," Strilzuk said.

REGULAR SEASON Once back in Wisconsin, the Warriors opened with a pair of sweeps against Prescott and Baldwin-Woodville.

Then came Spring Valley (21-9-2). Julianna Rosen blasted 10 kills past the Cardinals while Sam Haley posted four aces. Liz, Maggie and Julianna Rosen took care of the dirty work, collecting six digs each and Zimmer made sure the ball was where it needed to be, collecting 19 assists.

They cruised past Northwood, Prairie Farm, Barron, Rice Lake and Northwestern before reaching a match they'd been waiting for all season - Lakeland-West Conference Champion St. Croix Falls.

The Saints, which finished this season with a 28-5 record and a No. 7 state ranking in Division 3 had

knocked the Warriors out of the playoffs last season in the regional final.

"The girls felt like they had some unfinished business to take care of with them," Coach Strilzuk said. "They, too, were returning many of their players from the previous season."

"Our game led with serving," she added. "We really put them out of system with our serves, hitting the seams and making it difficult for the setter to get the ball to someone who could put it away. They were sending us many out-of-system attacks and free balls which allowed us to set up our offense. The first game was a close because we had a slow start (because of nerves), trailing by several points to start the match.

But the the second game started with several service aces from Madison Zimmer, and we finished the game, 25-12."

The match was part of the Osceola Invite where the Warriors faced and dominated other quality teams that included St. Croix Central (21-18) and Middle Border Conference Champion Osceola (25-17).

Following the Osceola Invite, Lizzie Rosen suffered a bad ankle sprain and had to sit out against Turtle Lake (19-13), which managed to steal a rare game from the Warriors, before falling 3-1.

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SEASON RECAP: Warriors break records and take titles CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2C some pressure on us with their serves that we weren't able to handle. After that first set, the girls adjusted to their new roles and were able to take the next three sets without a problem."

Then down went Shell Lake (15-10) and Dunn-St. Croix Conference Champion Colfax (24-10).

The Vikings, who finished the season with honorable mention in the final state Division 3 rankings, claimed just the third set all season from the Warriors who were 19-0 heading into the match.

Clayton, Northwood, Prairie Farm and Shell Lake all fell in line, leading up to the Altoona Invite, where the Warriors would find some of their toughest competition of the season.

At the Altoona Invite, they picked up wins over Dairyland Conference runner up Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran (27-7), Middle Border Conference runner up St. Croix Central (21-18), Unity (16-9), Eau Claire Memorial (13-22) and most importantly Division 1 sectional finalist Eau Claire North (31-8).

"One of our 'grittiest' matches was versus a very talented Eau Claire North team," Strilzuk said. "This was one of our best matches because it tested our mental toughness and ability to adapt. Eau Claire North had a standout outside hitter that could hit the line well. We changed our defense to funnel the ball to our libero to give our team the best chance of staying in-system while defending some pretty hard attacks.

The girls adjusted well and took the first set without too much of a fight. EC North came back and took the second set from us. For the first time that season I started to notice a bit of worry on their faces. It was our fifth match of the day, and

energy was lower for everyone. We left the school very early and had a long bus ride, so to come off of the bus and have the girls stay focused that long was a win within itself.

"The third set with EC North was a battle the entire set.

Towards the end, EC pulled ahead to 14, us trailing at 11.

I called a time out and told the girls to fight - that they were capable of coming through with this win. I told them to focus on one point at a time... and that's exactly what they did. They were

before giving up one set to Cloverbelt-East Conference Champion Gilman (23-8) in the regional final.

Coach Strilzuk said she believed the Warriors set loss to Gilman as well as those to Colfax and Eau Claire North were mental lapses.

"If we beat the team the first set, the girls seemed to let up a little bit and let more points slide the next set," she said. "It's easy to say 'We'll get the next point,' but without a plan of how you're going to make that happen, 5,6,7 points got

"They have an All-State setter who is an incredible player that leads their offense and some key hitters that were hard for us to defend. Although we swept them in 3, this team was a good one and fought with us point for point, making it a very intense match."

The Warriors followed by sweeping Indianhead Conference runner up Washburn (19-6) for the school's first sectional volleyball title.

Then came the state tournament where they knocked off Newman Cath-

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focused and played strong, finishing the day tournament champions. We were so thrilled and proud of this accomplishment because some of the best teams in every Div. were present at this tournament. After this tournament I believe the girls started to realize that when we play together we could really beat anyone."

Clear Lake closed out the regular season by sweeping Clayton and Turtle Lake.

TOURNAMENT TIME The post-season went just as the regular season did, cruising through regional play with wins over New Auburn and Prairie Farm

away from us. The girls learned quick - something that they were MUCH better at this season compared to previous ones - and came back ready to take care of business the next set."

And take care of business they did.

Anotherof the Warriors toughest matches came in the sectional semifinal where they were paired up with second-ranked Cloverbelt-West Conference runner up McDonell Central (37-12).

"Fortunately we had several practices to prepare for them and had the chance to watch them play at the Altoona Invite," Strilzuk said.

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olic (22-18) and defending state champion Catholic Central (30-11), which already had six total state championships.

"GRIT.GROWTH.GOLD. was our season theme," Strilzuk said. "Without reservation, we would often talk about how we were going to do whatever it takes to bring home that gold ball. And that never changed. We have a really strong group of senior leaders that have been a joy to work with over the years. They really led the way, putting in the work and making it possible to set a goal this high. The last 3 seasons - since I started as head coach - our main ob-

jective has always been to make it to the state tournament. Returning most of our starters the last 2 seasons, we knew that our chances of being a better team than our previous season were good because it was one more year of playing together and improving our game. We were in Div 3 the last two seasons and were knocked out in the regional final game by Grantsburg (2017), a volleyball powerhouse with a legendary program and St. Croix Falls (2018). This was really hard on the team to watch our season come to an end but I think it really fueled them even more to fight for a ticket to state in 2019. The work finally paid off and was so so sweet."

The state championship was especially sweet to this class of seniors, who Strilzuk described as "an incredible and special group of athletes." " Not only were they best friends, but they played like it," she said. "They were truly excited to see each other succeed. They helped pave the way of new expectations we have for Clear Lake Volleyball. I told them that were going to be remembered as the "founding fathers" of the program because the work that they put in would affect many athletes to come into the program after them. They worked hard to be better leaders on and off the court, were willing to put the team first by serving their teammates and make the environment inviting for incoming freshmen. I am proud of how they have developed as players, but am

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She believed she could, and so she did

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM Just what is it that made this year so different for the Clear Lake volleyball players? What changes in one year, taking a team from good to great? Many successful little pieces must come together to create the larger picture of being State champions. Lucky for the Warriors, all of their pieces were a perfect fit.

Third-year Head Coach, Alicia Strilzuk said, “This year was different from others because we had many returning players with a lot of varsity experience. Four of our seniors have started all four years of high school, and another one has started on our team the last three. We also had returning underclassmen.

The girls worked hard in the off-season with big goals to compete for the gold fall this fall.”

“It was honestly a struggle in the beginning of the season to create a line up not because we lacked personnel or talent... but simply because we had all of that and organizing them on the court was going to be a challenge. The girls blended into their roles quickly. The best part about having talent in the gym is that the girls compete against one another and make each other better. It was fun to watch them step into their roles with

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confidence and ride that out the whole season,” said Strilzuk.

Senior Lilyan Hacker believes they all had more confidence on and off of the court and fellow Senior Madison Zimmer said, “This year was different from others because of our change of mindset and determination. For the seniors on the team, we knew it was our last chance to go for the gold, from the very beginning winning state was

on our minds.”

Senior Samantha Haley agrees with Zimmer’s thoughts. She said, “Something that really stuck out in difference compared to other years, was our mindset as a team.

This year loosing was not an option.

We were determined to bring home that gold ball. We had the mental strength to accomplish our goals and to push ourselves to the very end.”

Changing psyche impacted the team’s spirit. They put their heart and soul into each point and it assisted with obtaining their goals.

“Our whole mindset changed, we were so determined to get to Green Bay and come home with a ball. We focused on fighting for each point, and we took things one step at a time. We broke our goals down, and that is how we accomplished our biggest one. We did the little things right, and that's what the difference was,” said Senior Rayne Vangness.

Junior Kierra Pickard felt their team’s mindset that they were not going to lose really filled the player’s minds and motived them.

“When we were going out to play against a tough team, we prepared as much as we possibly could and all of the players just left it all out on the court,” she said.

They carried this train of thought throughout each step of the season. Brooklyn Tolzman, a sophomore, said, “We just came in so mentally tough and losing wasn’t an option if we wanted to go all the way.”

Going all the way is exactly what the Warriors did.

Three Warriors named to State Tournament Team, 5 selected to All-State Team

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER The 2019 WIAA Division 4 state volleyball champion Clear Lake Warriors recently had three players named to the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Association 2019 All Tournament Team.

Making the all-tournament team were seniors Julianna Rosen, Maggie Rosen and Madison Zimmer.

Both Rosens were selected as outside hitters while Zimmer was honored as a setter. All three were also unanimous All-State Team selections for the season, along with

teammate Rayne Vangsness.

Sophomore Lizzie Rosen received all-state honorable mention recognition.

Maggie Rosen was critical to the Warriors win in the state championship match as she recorded a match-high 13 kills against six-time state champion Catholic Central.

Julianna Rosen added 10 kills while Zimmer distributed a match-high 30 assists and added three service aces and 10 digs.

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Forget Levis and Jordache, it is a different kind of genes that attribute to the success of some of the sports world’s most famous families. The Curry family has proven to be a slam dunk in the world of the NBA, the Mannings have tackled the game of football and the dynamic baseball father/son duo of Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. have made diamonds their best friends. They are all being bumped over though, as there is a new sports family in town…The Rosens.

The 2019 Clear Lake Warrior volleyball team consisted of a group of talented and motived girls, four of which were closely related. The four are made up of two sets of sisters, Maddie and Julianna Rosen, along with Maggie and Lizze Rosen.

The fathers of the two sets of sisters are brothers Dave and Dale Rosen, who also played sports as Clear Lake Warriors. The cousins love being on the volleyball court together and Lizze Rosen said their family support is amazing. Her cousin Maddie agrees with her sentiments. She said, ““I love playing with my family because they encourage me and know me better than anyone else.”

Dale, father of Maggie and Lizze, is also the Athletic Director (AD)

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of Clear Lake High School. When talking about the 2019 volleyball team he said, “As both the AD and father, I always try and tell our kids, if you want people to cheer for you, you need to show them that you are worth cheering for. Be the respectful student and player that make community members and alumni proud to be a Warrior fan.

I really think that was evident with this group of girls. I saw so many community members and alumni

commenting on our school Facebook page, ordering shirts and attending the matches. We have a very respectful group of athletes that our community is proud of.

Winning doesn't always bring out support from the community and alumni. This group of girls showed that they were worth cheering for not only because of their accomplishments on the floor, but off.

This team not only made a father extremely proud but also an AD.”

Wearing multiple hats during the season wasn’t always easy according to Dale. He said, “It is extremely hard to put into words to describe my feelings on Clear Lake volleyball bringing home the first ever team championship. Being the AD and Father of girls on the team I was able to experience the process through many lenses. I have seen how dedicated and focused these girls have been for a number of years. As the athletic director, I was thankful I had plenty of game management details to keep my mind off of the rollercoaster of emotions.”

These cousins have created many fond memories throughout the years with their large, supportive and close-knit family. As far as being teammates goes, Julianna said, “Playing with them makes volleyball so much more fun. Being able to be so happy for them when they are doing well and encourage them throughout the season is really a special thing.”

The 2019 volleyball season will be one large recollection in a family adventure that still continues. Maggie said, “The best part of playing with them is that we go back so much farther than volleyball. We have been together since birth and it just adds to the even greater story of our journey.”

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They were able to rise to every challenge, thus they were able to rise to the top.

The Clear Lake Warrior volleyball players made history when they won their first State championship with a 38-0 record; the team dropped only a total of five sets within those 38 games.

Their games saw them playing across the state of Wisconsin, as well as Florida.

They started the season with one goal in mind-to take it all. Senior Julianna Rosen said, “We had a very determined will to win and we weren't going to take losing for an answer.” Each game started the same way. Senior Madison Zimmer said, “Our team gets pumped up before the game by dancing and listening to music.” A pep talk from their coach and a team prayer take place before the girls run out the door, hitting a paper towel with the words inscribed, “This is our house.”

They brought that sign with to away games too, and each game ended the same way, with a win.

The girls did not simply breeze through the season, there were things they struggled with, but they always kept their focus. Senior Samantha Haley said, “The hardest part was constantly holding that pressure of being undefeated. The farther into the season it got, the more pressure was forced upon our shoulders with being undefeated.”

A tragic accident that took the life of two teens from a neighboring town, one of which was also a volleyball player, was something the Clear Lake players also had to cope with early on in their season. “We were scheduled to play Clayton the day after the accident, and we were so excited.

When we heard the news, it really put things into per-

spective. We were struggling to comprehend what had happened, all while playing volleyball, which seemed like the last thing we should've been doing during that time. Overall I think coming together to play Turtle Lake while

honoring the lives lost was actually a positive thing, it brought our communities together,” said senior Rayne Vangness.

Sophomore Brooklyn Tolzman said, “There truly are no words to explain how I felt that day. Not only did

we lose two students from our rival school, but we also lost two friends. Before every game I would look at the back of my shoes where I have their numbers wrote and think to myself, “Be thankful for this moment and remember all the

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A year of hard work and determination paid off for the members of Clear Lake’s Varsity players.

reasons you play.” This may have been the hardest part of my season, but it is also what kept me going because I knew I had to play not only for myself, my family, and my town, but also for Grace and MJ.” Senior Maggie Rosen had a personal injury to overcome this season. “Last winter I tore my ACL and had surgery at the end of January (2019). I had 8 months of physical therapy and worked hard to be cleared before the volleyball season started. I was cleared a couple of weeks before the season, but that did not mean I was necessarily JOSH JOHNSON

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ready to get back into the sport. I had to retrain myself and become comfortable with the brace that I now wear, along with learning to play a new position. It took me some time as the season went on to "find my groove" but the more time I had, the stronger I became,” she said.

As a freshman, Abby Monson didn’t really know what to expect as part of the team. She said, “I thought that this season was going to be tough because I was an incoming freshman and didn’t know how our coach ran practice. This team made the season easy because they were always super encouraging and were great leaders to me.”

When it comes to advice for players coming up behind them, sophomore Lizze Rosen said, “Always take any advice from your coaches and work on your mental toughness. That helped our team tremendously this year. Always trust the process of becoming great.”

There were other favorite wins outside of the State Championship. Senior Lilyan Hacker said, “My favorite game was playing Eau Claire North because it is a Division 1 school and it was fun to show them that just because we are totally different sized school that we can still compete with you.”

Haley said, “The best game outside of state, was our regional final game.

I say this because we as a team in our high school careers had never previously taken a regional final game. This game was part of the road to our success.

This was a purely joyful moment, in which we knew, this is it. We can do this.”

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GREATNESS: Players grateful for strong community support CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6C was my favorite because it was my last home volleyball game ever and seeing all of the people packed in our home gym was very humbling and it showed how much support our community has shown during this amazing time. I'm proud to play for Clear Lake because it's more than just a game of volleyball.

Playing for a small town like Clear Lake shows you the amount of support the community gives you.

The feeling you get when you look in the crowd and all you see is blue is an indescribable feeling that I will never forget. Playing volleyball for Clear Lake has been some of the best memories in my high school career,â&#x20AC;? said Zimmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best part of living in a small town is feeling the support from the whole community,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore Maddie Rosen. Her Head Coach, Alicia Stilzuk, agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a small town, people care. People want to see you succeed and they are sincerely happy for you when you do. When people hurt, they also care. Small towns are big support systems and they are so fun to be apart of. I am and always will be so proud to be a Warrior,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Strilzuk is honored to coach in Clear Lake. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have grown to love this District more and more each year. The administration is supportive, our coaching staff is second to none and the girls have totally captured my heart. We are such a well-supported team, and travel well. Fans follow the team anywhere, which always makes the environment we play in more fun. Anywhere I go in town, people are always asking about the girls and how the team is doing. It is fun to share the excitement with the community having an undefeated team. But more than that, the girls represent themselves so well that it makes it hard to not be proud of them in every facet of their life.â&#x20AC;?

Now that the season has wrapped up the girls can move onto their other interests and their laundry. Junior Kierra Pickard said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didn't wash my warm-up for the entire season, along with the rest of the team.â&#x20AC;?

Pickard said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels good to have been a part of something that no one else had felt or been

a part of in Clear Lake history, and not many people have been a part of in all of Wisconsin. Not everyone can say that they got to get announced at the Resch Center on Championship Saturday and got to hold that gold ball up while crying happy tears with their team.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's honestly kind of crazy. Looking at the pictures and having people say congrats is all just so weird. It's like it doesn't seem real. This is one thing that we've worked for since 4th grade and it's surreal to have accomplished it,â&#x20AC;? said Julianna Rosen.

Junior Molly Petersen said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most rewarding part of the season was seeing that gold ball sitting in our school knowing all the hard work we put in to earn it paid off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even feel real, but it was an amazing experience and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have changed anything,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore Kallie Barthman.

Coach Strilzuk said pride is the first word that comes to her mind after her team conquered this feat. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the hard work for many years, finally reaping the benefits. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but look around at all the girls with so much pride in my heart knowing that they accomplished a dream. Something they worked so hard for. Being apart of that process has been one my greatest joys. It makes me hungry for more. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see what kind of team we can put together next year...my wheels are already turning!â&#x20AC;?

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Players pose for a team photo during their Orlando adventure, where their winning streak began.

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Volleyball players exit the bus in Florida to prep for some challenging volleyball matches.

Congratulations players and coaches on the Clear Lake Volleyball Team! You did an awesome job!

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Coaches, teammates and fans are filled with excitement as the Warriors extend their victories from playoffs to State.

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Rosen, Zimmer Named All-Conference Players of the Year

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER Clear Lake's Lakeland Conference Champion volleyball team recently received the good news that six of its players received all-conference recognition.

Seniors Julianna Rosen and Madison Zimmer topped the list as 2019 co-Lakeland Conference Players of the Year. Joining them on the first team were fellow seniors Maggie Rosen and Rayne Vangsness.

Sophomore Lizzie Rosen was a second-team selection and senior Lilyan Hacker received honorable mention.

Clear Lake finished the season with a 10-0 conference record and 38-0 overall record.

Defending conference champion Clayton was also represented on the list by three players. Junior Corey Leslie was selected to the second team while fresh-

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men Eden Siemson and Grace King received honorable mention.

Clayton placed fifth in the conference with a 2-8 record and wrapped up the season at 6-23 overall.

Congratulations Clear Lake Volleyball Team & Coaches!

You had an outstanding season!

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