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Amery districtCOUNTRY adminstrator on paid administrative leave

APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Amery District Administrator has been placed on paid administrative leave.

His status was mentioned briefly at the start ot November meeting of the Amery School Board.

Board President Chelsea

Whitley opened the Nov. 20 regular school board meeting by saying, “I would like to announce that Mr. Kuchta is not here tonight. He is on administrative

leave pending resolution of his employment status.”

This announcement came after an email correspondence which district staff members received 11 days prior. An email sent Nov. 9 read: Amery District Staff: This email is to inform you of some important information regarding Superintendent Jim

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Holiday Stroll this weekend

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Saturday Dec. 1 marks the 33rd Annual Holiday Stroll in Amery.

The Holiday stroll was an idea set forth by Palmer Sondreal as a day to drop by participating Amery businesses for a little holiday friendliness. The tradition has continued on at the hands of the Amery Free Press and cooperating businesses. Firms with a large red bow on their door are inviting people to stop by from 12 noon - 4 p.m.

There will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate with a freewill donation for the Amery Area Food Pantry and Horse and Wagon rides in Soo Line Park.

While in the park, take the opportunity to donate to Polk County Operation Christmas by decorating the Christmas tree there with “new” mittens, scarves, hats and coats.

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On Nov. 16 the Amery Free Kuchta. Jim is currently out on Press fi led a request under medical leave and will not be the open records law for all available until further notice.

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Meet the ‘Crazy Christmas Lady’

BY APRIL ZIEMER THURSDAY, VOL. 131 NO. 19 EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

It has been said that snow in November happens because people prematurely decorate for Christmas. If that were truly the case, homes within a fi fty-mile radius of Char Gillen’s house would have been stuck in a blizzard all month.

This festive and obsessed Christmas lover has her home all decked out. Now that Thanksgiving has passed, Gillen can sigh a bit of relief, knowing that by this time of year a few more people are jumping on her bandwagon of holiday cheer.

Gillen, who serves as Youth Director at the Amery Congregational Church, is happy to have the title of Crazy Christmas Lady bestowed upon her and has no shame in the fact that Christmas tunes have been music to her ears since July.

Gillen admits that she has always had a special place in her heart for Christmas, but her true holiday obsession began after she had her two children, Brett and Bailey.

“They would come home from school with the cute little homemade ornaments and they would get excited to bake cookies for Santa. Seeing them excited made

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Char Gillen is pictured with just one of the numerous Christmas trees in her home. She enjoys holiday decorations, music and movies, but Gillen especially loves the spirit of kindness that seems prevalent during this time of year.

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www.moraminn.com It seems, as $1.00 the children have gotten older, their mother’s excitement may not quite so easily rub back onto them.

Gillen shared a story about attending the Amery Fire Department’s chili feed last week.

She was all decked out in blinking Christmas lights and as she was walking into the station with her son, he turned to her and said, “You’re not wearing that in there, are you?” She replied, “No.” Yet she kept on walking straight into the building.

With a slightly embarrassed grin, he shook his head and he had to admit out loud, “You ARE going in there like that, aren’t you?”

With that, the young man followed his festive mom in for dinner.

Gillen does not want you to be fooled by her son’s lack of Yuletide spirit. “His tree is already up in his bedroom. That Christmas bug is in him,” shared Gillen. When asked if her daughter had a strand of Gillen’s Christmas DNA passed down to her she replied, “She still has her Halloween decorations up.”

Gillen has created her own traditions to practice with her family as well as carried on some traditions that she grew up with, such as

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Students share FFA convention experiences with school board

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

“We pride ourselves in making a very well-rounded individual that can do a lot of different things and make an impact not only in agriculture, but in our communities,” said Derrick Meyer, Agriculture education teacher at Amery High School, when he spoke during November’s “Spotlight on Education” portion of the School Board Meeting.

Meyer shared information from the group’s October visit to the National FFA convention where 69,000 people gathered for the event in Indianapolis Indiana. “We pride ourselves here in Amery building leaders for the future and the way we do that is through the different activities that we do,” Said Meyer.

He said that in order to participate in National Convention, you must be State Champions, and because Amery had a few State Champions they were able to go to Nationals for the second year in a row. Members of the State Champion “Conduct of Meetings” team were: Jonathon Lorsung, Lucy Curtis, Hannah Elmer, Julianna Graf, Courtney Glenna and Diedre Meyer. “They put in countless hours working three to five hours per week before school,” said Meyer. He went on to say that the yearly convention is the largest in the United States and the only other two that can rival it are the Republican and Democratic National conventions when they take place.

Meyer said Dylan Clausen was Amery’s first ever State Champion in Prepared Speaking. At Nationals, Clausen made it into the Semi-Finals round. He is currently studying at Northwestern University.

Meyer was proud to say that this is the second time that Amery has had the National Officer candidate from Wisconsin. This year it was Meikah Dado. Amery’s previous National Officer candidate was her brother Ethan.

Amery students who participated in the National event shared their favorite parts of the experience. Elmer said, “I think the number one thing I really enjoyed at Nationals is when Donald Trump came in to speak.” Elmer figures that she was 65 feet away from him due to “wheelchair privileges” after a recent knee injury.

Graf shared that they met FFA chapters from every single state including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. “It was incredible to meet so many people from different places combined and connected through a single organization,” said Graf.

Curtis expressed her thankfulness at the experience allowing her to grow closer to her teammates.

Diedre Meyer shared that her favorite part of the convention was the Career Show. It enabled her to learn more about the many different careers in the world of agriculture.

Glenna said, “My favorite part was the experiences that you get to bring back to your local FFA chapter to help think of new ways to bring the community together.”

Rounding out the talk about favorite portions of

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the convention, Meyer shared that his was seeing a performance by Garth Brooks. “The kids did not know any of the songs, but I could sing along to every single one,” said Meyer with a giggle.

November’s school board meeting brought discussion on proposed changes to bidding and purchasing requirements. It was suggested by several board members to change the current $50,000 allowance to $5,000 for the District Administrator to approve purchases without consent of the Board of Education. A first draft of the proposed change will be brought to the December meeting by board president Chelsea Whitley, along with a first draft of proposed changes to Employee cellphone policies.

Middle school principal Tom Bensen let the board know that the Middle School recently held their required safety lockdown drill Monday, Nov. 19. The Amery Police Department assisted with the drill. Students practiced moving into a secure lockdown mode and then processed with teachers and staff about ALICE procedures and things they can do if they were in a crisis lockdown situation.

The school also contacted all school staff and parents about the drill and the purpose.

Elementary School Principal Cheryl Meyer spoke about the school’s Montessori Parent meeting. She shared that as a follow up to the school board approval of expanding the Lower Elementary School Montessori program to grade 3, a parent informational meeting was held Thursday, Nov. 15. In preparation for the meeting she met with and talked to a couple of families that presently have children in the program. One of the greatest concerns these parents shared is the future status of the program, specifically, what is going to happen after third grade. She has met and shared these concerns with the administrative team and it is recommended that she provide a short presentation in January on the expansion of the Montessori program to include the next Plane of Development, Grades 4 – 6.

Brad Baumgartner Director of Pupil Services & Special Education, relayed Nov. 6, an Elementary Pupil Services team met with Corby Stark, Polk County Behavioral Health clinical manager to review current Local School Collaboration Protocol. The hourlong discussion focused on how to improve the reporting, communication and collaboration with respect to school-based mental health, crisis response and safety concerns.

In personnel action, resignations were accepted from: Pam Hartmann, Middle School Secretary; Kathylee Sigsworth, Clubhouse Aide; Mary Ziegler, Clubhouse Aide; Jessica D’Ambrosio, Seventh Grade Girls basketball coach and David Corbett, Van driver.

New contracts were approved for: Lori Schwanke, bus driver; Bob Elsenpeter, bus driver and Andrea Yuhas, Middle School Secretary.

Also approved were a new Special Education Para educator position at the Elementary School and adding 30 minutes/day to Elementary and Middle School Para schedules.

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The day is a perfect time to listen to Carolers and visit with Santa Claus. Also, Sir Elvis Live will be performing at the Amery Classic Theater at 4p.m.

You can purchase advanced tickets at WPCA. We’ll see you there!

Tourism workers gather in Amery

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

“Facing the Future –Together” was the theme of a tourism conference hosted by the Polk County Tourism Council at the Amery Classic Theater on Nov. 15.

This gathering provided an opportunity for sharing ideas on how to effectively market the unique tourism features of Polk County and the Northwest Region of Wisconsin.

Speakers included Julie Fox, who is a Regional Tourism Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Previously, Fox worked as the Natural Resource Educator at Interstate Park in Polk County.

Fox helps connect tourism industry partners to marketing resources including grant programs and customer service training. Fox shared Travel Wisconsin’s theme, “When you’re having fun, we’re having fun.” She also shared that tourism supported over 195,000 jobs in the state. Fox said that travelwisconsin.com has recently updated their Snow Conditions Report. It is the most popular tab on their website.

Tara Smith spent the last decade in tourism on a national and international level. Currently she is part of Discover Mediaworks, which is best known for its television show, Discover Wisconsin. Smith visits communities around the state sharing ideas and opportunities for promotional campaign partnerships with Discover Wisconsin.

The highly informative group of speakers also included Emily Gall. She has spent the last five years working with the Burnett County Tourism Coalition to digitally amplify their message of “Burnett County Fun” to millions of people.

It was a day of celebrating Polk County and strategizing ways to bring Polk County to the forefront of people’s minds when choosing destinations to visit.

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having a Nativity scene. “I grew up baking Christmas cookies with my mom and now my daughter and I bake cookies together at Christmas,” said Gillen.

She doesn’t see what some may call a “Compulsive Christmas Disorder” weaning anytime soon. In fact she feels that it will only grow as her children get older and have children of their own. Togeth-

er the family can carry on traditions and holiday happiness.

She lit up when speaking about her many favorite parts of the season such as hanging the family’s personalized ornaments on the tree. Hands down she feels that the best thing about the holidays is plain and simple the “Christmas spirit.” There is just something about this time of year that makes many people feel good. Gillen is at the top

of that list.

Gillen’s holiday euphoria will be enhanced by watching Hallmark Christmas movies (her favorite is “The Christmas Card”), spending time with her family and spreading joy with her youth group children. The team has many activities planned over the upcoming weeks including caroling at Amery Memory Care, sorting toys for Toys for Tots and ringing bells at Dicks Market. Gillen feels,

“It is important for the kids to stay involved and do good things.”

Everyone has heard that all good things must come to an end. Gillen admits that the 20 years she worked in an accounting office with Christmas being followed up by tax season was rough. “The last three years of working at the church have been great.

Everyone is excited for the season and there is no let down afterward,” said Gillen.

She feels that the worst part about Christmas is having to put everything away. When asked what would be her next favorite holiday after Christmas, Gillen was very pointblank when replying, “Nothing can even come close.”

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Amery’s 33rd Holiday Stroll The Holiday Stroll is a day to drop by participating Amery businesses for a little Christmas friendliness and gift preview. From 12 noon to 4 p.m., you’ll find free hot dogs and hot chocolate in Soo Line Park, horse and wagon rides, “Sir Elvis” will be performing live at the Amery Classic Theatre, Carolers and, of course, Santa Claus.

Alaskan Guide Presentation Faith Lutheran Church is proud to host a presentation of Billy’s 2018 Alaskan guiding adventures Saturday, December 1st, 6pm. at Faith Lutheran Church, 305 1st Avenue East, Balsam Lake. “The Shadow of Death” will include stories of brown bear, moose, Dall sheep, caribou, along the chest-tightening depiction of the aforementioned grizzly charge. Tickets for the event are $15 each with a Free will offering Chili feed with many wonderful raffle opportunities.

Everyone is welcome..seating is limited, so get your tickets early. For more information about the event contact Tim Mares at 715-554-2174. For more information about Billy Molls and his adventures visit www. billymollsadventures.com.

Circle Unbroken Concert Please join us for a Circle Unbroken Concert Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Amery Free Lutheran Church.

Coffee and treats to follow.

Free concert with a “give if you wish” basket.

Amery Free Lutheran is located 2 miles west of Hwy 46 on Cty Rd F.

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Deronda Lutheran Church of Amery is hosting its annual Bake Sale & Bazaar Saturday, December 1, 2018 starting at 11 a.m. Coffee and pie are available starting at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a basket drawing, baked goods, lunch and crafts. On the menu: egg salad croissant, rommegrot, BBQs, baked beans, sweet soup, coffee, milk, pie and lefse.

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Look for the red and white bow The Amery Free Press and local merchants and firms present the 33rd annual Holiday Stroll this Saturday, Dec. 1 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Doors with the official red and white bows (seen above with Amery Free Press Office Manager Diane Stangl) are the sponsors of the event. Free horse drawn wagon rides, Santa, carolers and free hot dogs and hot chocolate in Soo Line Park are among the treats you will find on Saturday.

Bringing the Bible to Life: Physical Settings of the Bible Seminar Experience and understand the Bible in context through historical geography, Biblical archaeology, manners, customs and Hebraic background of Jesus as presented by Rev. John DeLancey, Director of Biblical Israel Ministries and Tours.

Bringing the Bible to Life will be at the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 1 p.m. Free will offering.

For more details go to www. biblecalisraeltours.com.

13th Annual Clear Lake Progressive Holiday Stroll

Wolter’s Shoreview Supper Club on Pike Lake. Social time begins at 5P with dinner served at 5:45P. The menu consists of turkey with all the trimmings plus salad bar for $14 including tip. RSVP to Julie Andersen at 715-268-2136. Bring items for the silent auction which may be a purse with goodies inside or a bag or a basket. This is also our Member Arts and Crafts meeting. Bring an item that you have created within the last year for inclusion in the GFWC Contest.

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Clear Lake invites you to their Annual Progressive Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Participating businesses will display red and green balloons. Enter for a chance to win Community Club Holiday bucks at each participating location. Enjoy festive holiday treats and a coloring contest for kids (coloring pages available at each business).

Visit each participating business for in-house specials and promotions.

Stop over to the East Immanuel Christmas Bake Sale on Friday, December 7, 2018 starting at 9 a.m. at Bremer Bank in Amery.

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Meet the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., often at the Amery Library. We spin, knit, weave, anything fiber arts related, and

Amery Woman’s Club Meeting The Amery Woman’s Club will meet Monday, Dec. 3 at

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

St. Croix Valley Spinners and Fiber Arts Guild

we welcome new members.

For more information call Julie 715-268-7546 or Karen 715268-6955.

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Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Amery High School. Closed November 21, December 26 and March 13).

Rumble Tumble Open Gym Tuesdays November through March from 11-11:45 a.m. at the Amery Intermediate School.

Closed December 25, January 1, and March 12.

Open Gym for Families Sundays November 18, December 2 and 16, January 6 and 20, February 3 and 17 and March 3 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Amery Intermediate School.

Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families Sundays until March 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Amery Middle School. For boys and girls ages 4-12–younger when accompanied by parents.

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If they get up, deck ‘em again

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

I hope you had a pleasant Thanksgiving and were able to spend some time with family and friends. It’s a wonderful holiday that gets short changed, in my opinion.

Now that Thanksgiving is done, the holdouts who have waited to get into the Christmas mode are getting off the bench and into high gear. It is less than a month away, after all.

Decorating for Christmas is a multimillion-dollar business.

Publisher Between the tree and the trimmings and outdoor ornamentaTom Stangl tion, there are plenty of “halls” to be “decked” this time of year.

For nearly all of my married life, my wife Diane has been decorating our home. She has a wonderful eye for decorating, color and symmetry. She also loves Christmas.

In the past, we would decorate inside the house as well as outside. The last home we owned in Iowa had a wonderful porch that we could hang icicle lights from and place garland on. We also had a fence on which we hung lights and garland. Every year, I would get the lights out to what needed to be replaced before hanging them up. Invariably, something didn’t survive and would need to be replaced.

I am a self-confessed curmudgeon when it comes to these tasks and it is a testament to the patience of my wife that our marriage and my body survived outdoor decorating.

When we moved to Wisconsin, we brought a lot of the indoor decorations, but precious few of the outdoor ones. The ritual that is observed each year involves Diane locating the boxes of decorations that need to come up from the basement for me to bring up and then getting out of the way.

An artist needs space to work and there is precious little that I can contribute beyond moving the boxes.

Diane’s trees are truly spectacular and she spends several hours on a weekend to get things just right. Every year it seems we add something different or change the theme.

That all changed in 2016 when we adopted a cat. Macie was fascinated by the tree and would climb it in the evening when we were home, resulting in some broken ornaments and added stress. Last year, Macie was not as interested in the tree and we had fewer incidents.

We are quite sure about what to do this year. In April, we adopted a pair of six month old kittens, Felix and Willow. The duo are prolific climbers and enjoy all manner of play. We have some feather toys on a string connected to a wand that, when whipped around, sound a bit like a bird. It’s great fun to see them play, taking turns chasing the feathers.

We have no way of knowing how they will react to having a tree with bright lights and all manner of ornaments dangling from the branches. It is extremely frustrating for all to have the tree get disturbed by cats in the tree, so I think we will take a conservative approach to the tree this year. Diane has a plan to put a tree with lights up to see if the kittens will leave it alone. If that succeeds, perhaps some ornaments will be added.

I hope it works. Christmas without a tree just won’t be Christmas.

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

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

Still no Elf on our shelf

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

I hope that everyone made it through Thanksgiving with full hearts and stuffed bellies. Now that Thankful Thursday has passed by we are in full swing of celebrating the holiday festivities.

Everyone has their own traditions that they practice throughout the upcoming weeks of the joyous season.

One particular Editor tradition that has grown in popularApril Ziemer ity in recent years is “Elf on the Shelf.” For those of you unfamiliar with this, the company’s website describes Elf on the Shelf as, “A fun-filled Christmas tradition that has captured the hearts of children everywhere. The magical Scout Elves help Santa manage his naughty and nice lists by taking note of a family’s Christmas adventures, and reporting back to Santa at the North Pole nightly. Each morning, the Elf returns to its family and perches in a new spot, waiting for someone to spot them.

Children love to wake up and race around the house looking for their Elf each morning.”

This sounds like a great idea. A parent spends a few bucks on an elf that will constantly keep an eye on their children and report be-

haviors back to Santa Claus. Every morning the kids will find the elf in a different area of the home.

Last week while eating dinner our daughter Reagan pointed out that, “We still do not have an Elf on the Shelf in our household.”

I hate for my poor deprived kids to want for anything, but little Reagan shouldn’t hold her breath waiting for the elf, and I do have my reasons.

The idea of children waking up to a fun little elf in cute situations is great for super creative parents.

I see an array of elf situations posted every morning on Facebook in the month of December.

I have seen the little guy napping in Kleenex boxes and shoveling piles of powered sugar “snow” on countertops.

The problem is that the mom writing this column frequently forgets to call the Tooth Fairy and has missed her fair share of signing school “assignment notebooks,” so it is highly doubtful that I would remember to help the elf move into nightly toy comedy sketches.

Some readers may be thinking, “Just buy your dear sweet children the elf and leave him sitting perched upon a shelf, there is no need to move him.” That is a true I guess, and actually I could put a little shovel in Elfie’s hand, not for powdered sugar snow, but for the dust that he would sit snuggled into.

The other issue I have is that

my husband and I are already outnumbered in our household.

There are four beautiful children that tend to gang up on us. Those four are just the front line of the little army. Standing behind them are the Grandma and Grandpas whispering in their ears that, “Mom and Dad’s rules do not apply at Grandparent houses.” These are Grandparents who also like to share with the children that, “Mom/Dad did stupid things when they were teenagers and they didn’t always listen to their parents either, so do not let them be so hard on you.” We never stand a chance against these troops and I have a feeling that if we brought this pesky little elf into our home, he would side with them. With my luck, I would wake up in the morning and there would sit Elfie on the dining room table holding a sign that says, “Your Mom ate Dad’s piece of pie and blamed it on the kids.”

So unfortunately this holiday tradition will not work well in our household and I must come up with another. Maybe I can take a sip of wine for every Amazon commercial, just a sip…

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

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Party views - Analyzing the election results League of Women Voters “Party Views” column, providing perspectives from local political party members on issues important to northwest Wisconsin.

“What do the results of this election mean for your party, and what can your party do to bring people together?”

Democrat Gail Lando, member of the Burnett County Democratic Party: The Silly Season is over and now it is time for our newly elected officials to take a deep breath and get down to work-with each other. I offer my congratulations to the Republicans who maintained their control of the State Senate and the Assembly and to the Democrats who have won the statewide Constitutional offices, Governor Tony Evers, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Secretary of State Doug LaFollett, Attorney general Josh Kaul, and Treasurer Susan Godlewski. This is what I hope will happen in Madison.

HEALTH CARE The main issue that voters zeroed in on this election was health care, and it seems that both Republicans and Democrats agreed on some issues.

Now it is time to hold their toes to the fire and make them follow through on their campaign promises. Both sides agreed that people with pre-existing health conditions must be protected from being discriminated against by health insurance companies, so let’s do it! The Republican legislature needs to sit down with the Democratic minority and pass a bill that would prohibit health insurance companies from dropping coverage or charging unaffordable premiums for people with pre-existing conditions.

Governor Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul

need to withdraw the State of Wisconsin from a lawsuit filed by the previous administration that would allow health insurance companies to withhold coverage or charge higher premiums to people with pre-existing conditions.

Governor Evers should accept the Federal Medicaid money to fund “Obamacare” that governor Walker has rejected.

This would lower insurance premiums for thousands of Wisconsinites.

The Legislature should work on and pass a bipartisan bill that would expand BadgerCare as a public option so that no Wisconsinite would ever have to be without health care.

Now is the time for our Governor and the Legislature to work together to end the opioid crisis. This will take investment in mental health and treatment facilities, more training and support for our law enforcement, first responders and health professionals.

RESTORE ESSENTIAL FUNDING Since 2011 all of public education has taken a beating, starting with Act 10. As a result our local K-12 schools have suffered cutbacks in services, larger class sizes and teacher shortages. The fact is that schools cannot do more with less. Our University System and Vocational Technical Schools have also faced draconian cutbacks.

When this happens, Wisconsin loses not only talent, but also the competitive edge in providing a skilled educated workforce that keeps our economy vibrant.

State funding needs to be restored to our local governments. This is a complicated issue that needs to be discussed more at length, but I hope this will be a topic that comes up in the coming months.

Renew professional and scientific leadership and

restore funding to the DNR. When I hear DNR, I automatically think of my local game warden, but the Department of Natural Resources is so much more than issuing of hunting and fishing licenses. It is in charge of protecting our environment and our public land and our precious water.

Wisconsin deserves the best.

ETHICS In a democracy every voter must have a voice. Voters should always have the right to choose their representatives and political parties should not be able to choose their voters.

One political party to favor itself has drawn Wisconsin legislative districts. While there will always be some legislative districts that favor one party over another because of geography, the deliberate drawing of legislative maps to maintain political advantage is unethical. In 2020 there will be a new census and states will be required to redraw their maps.

Before then the legislature should devise a non-partisan plan that reflects fairness.

Our government belongs to all of us. We expect our elected officials to be ethical and honest. We expect fairness and cooperation. So until the next Silly Season, let’s keep Wisconsin moving forward.

Republican Terry Guanella, member of the Polk County Republican Party: First let me thank the veterans for their sacrifice to this exceptional nation. Thank you What the election results mean is that Republicans didn’t do a good job of presenting our best issue the economy.

We need to show more people especially people of color and women that getting you on the first step on the rung of the economic ladder with a job will lead to the freedom from want.

Government programs will not give freedom but dependency.

We need people to understand that an unemployment rate under 2.9 percent allows for jobs for all and that increased demand for labor will result in higher wages. We did not do a good job of explaining that to voters.

We also didn’t have a good response to the Democrats Medicare for all proposals. We didn’t explain that Medicare for all would result in Medicare for none. We need to have an adult conversation about arithmetic. Right now costs are shifted to young patients to pay the full cost of patients on Medicare because Medicare doesn’t pay enough to cover the full cost of health care for seniors. Medicare is not sustainable and adding more people will not help the financial status of the program! Of course the media will vilify anyone who tries to point out that your income will have to be taxed at about an additional 20 percent for health care with the same quality as the post office.

The Democrats did a good job of recruiting candidates that matched the district many veterans and people who were middle of the road.

Unfortunately they won’t look very middle of the road when they spend all their time with impeachment and voting with the liberals in the house.

The Democrats also did good job at raising money. Many of their candidates were able to self-fund and raised more than $1.3 billion from individual donors while Republicans raised under $1 billion. (Ref. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018-midterm-campaigntops-5b-in-spending-breakingrecords) Republicans will need to find a way to make up for the additional $300 million the Democrats raised.

Republicans also need to reach more young voters.

That is why Republicans need to make sure all students get vouchers to the schools of their choice. We need to get students in an environment where they are taught civics and the danger of socialism. In Sweden 50 percent of the students use vouchers to go to private schools (ref. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=jq3vVbdgMuQ). Clearly our union member schoolteachers are indoctrinating students with liberal views.

We could come together on immigration as Representative Sean Duffy said, “put $25 billion in, let’s build the wall and make some other tweaks, stop chain migration, stop the visa lottery. We will deal with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. But that’s a package that the president wants. It’s very generous to the DACA kids but also gives us border security. And we can all vote for it. (On the Ingraham Angle on May 18 2018.)

We can also work together on infrastructure to improve transportation along with other problems.

My prediction is you will see the Republicans return to their roots and fight slavery. This time it will be self-enslavement as proposed by the socialist Democrats. Now they want to empower the government to provide and control your health care. Republicans will fight to empower the individual to control their health care through more transparent pricing for services and competition.

There will be little common ground between Republicans and Democrats for the next two years.

LETTER GUIDELINES

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ATVs a ‘no go’ on the Stower To the editor: Polk County did, in fact, research allowing ATVs on the Stower Seven Lakes Trail, and both County Planner Tim Anderson and Trail Official Jeremy Koslowski told Supervisors that the Federal Grant used to develop the trail prohibited ATVs “in perpetuity.”

In an email to Corporate Counsel Jeff Fuge in 2017, even Wisconsin Snowmobile attorney Timm Speershneider acknowledges that the Stower Trail was funded with monies that do not allow ATVs. Ever.

And Cameron Bump, Regional WDNR Trails Coordinator forwarded Tanya Iverson’s WisDOT contact information expressly so Polk County could understand that ATVs are a

“no go” on Stower.

So, Polk County staff, its Corporate Counsel, WDNR staff, WisDOT staff, as well as leadership at the ATV-Snowmobile Club of Polk County were all well-informed that ATVs could never ride on the Stower Trail before the Oct. 16 County Board Meeting, when Supervisors voted to violate Federal Law. Supervisors also violated Wisconsin’s Open Meeting Law that night, and attempted collective fiscal suicide by dragging every taxpayer in Polk County to their own private Jonestown — forcing us to repay at least $600,000 in Federal monies out of the General Fund.

ATVs will never ride legally on the Stower Seven Lakes

Trail. As for snowmobiles, Polk County needs to show taxpayers how much expense is involved, then whether this can be done safely, given that pedestrians and adjacent landowners have first consideration according to the Transportation Enhancement award, Sub Unit #214, Federal ARRA #8408-00-0070 — happily signed by Polk County Parks Director Debbie Peterson in 2009.

Will Supervisors listen? Do they even care? Or, do they force Polk County taxpayers to haul them to court and have a judge do it?

Peter F. Henry Amery, Wis.

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Polk County arrest report Matthew R. Martin, 30, of Somerset, WI, was arrested November 13 for a probation hold, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jeremy David Rakotz, 40, of Clear Lake, WI, was arrested November 15 for disorderly conduct and domestic enhancer.

Amber Lynn Tasker, 38, of St. Croix Falls, WI, was arrested November 15 for domestic disorderly conduct and battery (misdemeanor).

Codie Martin May, 22, of Grantsburg, WI, was arrested November 16 for burglary, possession of burglary tools and a MN felony warrant.

Janice Abigail Fisher, 41, homeless, was arrested November 17 for a DOC warrant and possession of methamphetamine.

Phillip James Sassen, 20, of Osceola, WI, was arrested November 18 for 2nd degree sexual assault of a child.

Joshua Arnold Dahlblom, 39, of Amery, WI, was arrested November 12 for a probation violation.

Jason M. Fenton, 28, of Luck, WI, was arrested November 13 for a probation warrant.

Tyler Robert Chute, 27, of St. Croix Falls, WI, was arrested November 14 for an OOC warrant.

Terry Lee Sheffler, 37, of St. Paul, MN, was arrested Novem-

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ber 16 for a failure to appear warrant.

Cornelius Salvadore Kirk, 45, of Cameron, WI, was arrested November 17 for a DOC warrant.

Jody J. Anderson, 46, of Somerset, WI, was arrested November 17 for OWI (1st) and obstruction.

Steven A. Wright, 55, of St. Croix Falls, WI, was arrested November 17 for OWI (5th).

Katy Leigh Kelly, 27, of Frederic, WI, was arrested November 18 for OWI (2nd).

Patrick Michael Kelly, 50, of Amery, WI, was arrested November 16 for OWI (1st).

Hitting car trailer leads to fifth OWI

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A quick maneuver by a driver in St. Croix Falls caused the car trailer he was pulling, instead of the vehicle he was driving, to be hit when a driver crossed the centerline. The driver of the second vehicle was Steven Wright, 55, St. Croix Falls. Wright has been charged Wright with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Fifth Offense.

The criminal complaint states on Nov. 17, 2018, an officer was dispatched to the area of Vincent Street and George Street, in the City of St. Croix Falls, in Polk

County, Wisconsin, for a two-car accident.

The officer approached Wright and asked him if he struck another vehicle. Wright said the other vehicle was on the wrong side of the road and hit him. The officer reported he could smell the odor of intoxicants coming from the Wright’s breath as he spoke and observed his eyes were bloodshot and glossy. When asked, Wright said he, “had about 4 of 5 drinks.”

The complaint goes on to say the driver of the other vehicle stated he was westbound on State Street near the hospital when the red truck crossed the center line and made him swerve to the right and the red truck struck the car trailer he was pulling. He stated the red truck then drove

off and he turned his vehicle around to follow the truck. The hit driver stated he attempted to avoid the crash but was not able to move anymore to the right to avoid Wright’s vehicle. The accident report states the trailer had damage to the driver’s side fender and tires.

When asked to perform field sobriety tests, Wright stated he had many issues with his legs so the officer gave him alternative tests.

The officer issued a PBT and received a result of .181. Wright was placed under arrest and transported to SCRMC for a blood draw.

If convicted, Wright faces a fine of $25,000; imprisonment of 10 years, or both.

Rice Lake woman dies in car-bus accident

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

According to a release provided by Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County Sheriff, on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, at 9:27 p.m. the Barron County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a school bus vs car accident on Hwy 48 just west of Rice Lake.

Initial investigation shows the car driven by Joy Tew, 55 of Rice Lake crossed the center-line and struck an Amery School Bus carrying the Amery Girls Basketball team of 22 students, 4 coaches and one bus driver.

All the students and staff were treated and released at the scene and the driver of the car, Tew, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with ambulances from Chetek, Lakeview Medical Center, Gold Cross and Cumberland, officers from City of Rice Lake and the City of Barron, fire departments from Rice Lake and Barron and the Life Link Helicopter responded to the scene.

In a statement made by Fitz-

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Arrests:

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A bus taking the Amery Girls Basketball team home from Rice Lake was struck by a driver who crossed the center line. Joyce Tew, 55, of Rice Lake was pronounced dead at the scene.

gerald he said, “I would like to thank all of our first responders that responded to this scene and assisted last night and a special thanks goes out to the Amery Girls team, coaches and parents who waited patiently with each other while everyone was checked out and reunited with family.”

This accident remains under investigation by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department and Barron County Medical Examiners Office and is being reconstructed by the Wisconsin State Patrol. The Barron County Hwy Department closed Hwy 48 for five hours.

Zachary E.C. Rose, 21, Amery – St. Croix County Warrant David J. Stoklasa, 63, Amery – Polk County Warrant Bruce S. Carr, 47, KY – Operate w/o Valid DL 2nd Offense.

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95 Years Ago November 15, 1923 Elmer Gustafson Pursued

by Bad Luck Elmer Gustafson of Shiloh met with an unfortunate accident Friday evening when his left hand got caught in a circular saw. As a result, three fingers were cut off and the fourth badly mangled.

He was brought to the Polk County Hospital for surgical attention. The accident occurred just as he was sawing the last stick at quitting time.

Mr. Gustafson was at the Polk County Hospital several weeks last fall suffering with lockjaw, caused by an infection in his left hand.

Grengs Building Burns Fire originating from some unknown cause, though probably from a defective chimney or from electric wires, destroyed the M. T. Grengs building in this city Sunday morning.

The alarm was turned in at 12:30 and the firemen with their usuYesterday’s al promptness and efficiency News took charge and saved part Diane Stangl of the Grengs building.

Boy Sews Finger Allen Mooney, the son of Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Mooney, while “fixing” his mother’s sewing machine Saturday broke the needle off in his finger. Medical attention was necessary to remove the embedded half of the needle.

New Church Bell A new bell was hung in the belfry of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of this city last Friday. The bell has a very good tone and can be easily distinguished from the other church bells of the city.

Lively Runaway S. B. Vassau’s team made a spectacular run down Main Street Wednesday morning.

They made the run without accident until they struck a telephone pole near the Thos.

Prouix Blacksmith Shop. No one was injured and aside from a slightly damaged harness there was no property damage.

Deer Hard To Get The returning hunters report poor deer hunting this season and the extremely few deer brought home is proof of their statements. The greater part of the trouble is attributed to forest fires that past summer and to unfavorable weather conditions during the open season.

Caught by Falling Tree Melvin Hansen, the son of Isaac Hansen, who lives near Deer Park, is at the Polk County Hospital recovering from a fractured leg. He was felling a tree when the accident

“Womanless Wedding” at Gem Theatre One of the outstanding theatrical productions in Amery’s history was the “Womanless Wedding.” Above is pictured the cast of this community project as they appeared following their stellar performances.

occurred and he tried to get out of its way when a wire fence prevented and he was pinned in such a way that the butt of the tree struck his right leg near the ankle. While the accident is a painful one, he feels that after all he had a lucky escape.

BADGER TALES – published in the Amery Free Press in 1938 A big horseshoe buried in a chunk of wood was found recently by Fred Lind of Milltown, Wis. According to the age rings of the wood, the shoe had been there for over half a century.

The son of Alexander Hamilton, who was the first treasurer of the U.S., was once a miner in Wisconsin.

75 Years Ago November 25, 1943 Slaughter of Hogs Effective November 17, 1943 all restrictions covering farm slaughter of hogs have been suspended for a ninety-day period. Producers may for own use or sale to others all hogs they are able to handle.

No license or permit required.

Previous 400-pound limitation suspended for ninety days.

Ration stamps must be collected on meat sold to others.

Action applies to hogs only, not other livestock.

27 Accidents in Hunting Season Of the total of 27 gun accidents in the small game seasons recorded to date, 14 were in the age group from 12 to 18, the conservation department pointed out today.

The record to date in the shotgun season is six dead and 21 injured. Six were victims of their own guns and the others suffered from guns in the hands of fellow hunters.

Fifteen of the accidents resulted from the accidental discharge of firearms, 10 because a person was in the line of fire and two because hunters mistook hunters for game.

Children’s Non-Leather Shoes Ration Free A new supply of children’s non-leather shoes for general wear will be available about the first of the year and provide some relief for the shortage of youngster’s shoes. announced Edw. Swenson, local ration board chairman.

The supply will be for children up to eight years.

Shoes, which are larger than size three will continue to be rationed.

65 Years Ago November 26, 1953 And then Rains Came Residents of this area need not be told that welcome moisture came this way during the past week.

This marked the first rainfall of any volume since September.

Last measurable rainfall was .04 on October 24.

Rainfall in September and October of this year only totaled 1.12 in. or 4.83 below the normal for such a period.

Temperatures have been exceedingly balmy with an average of 64 degrees for the week preceding Nov. 11 – quite a figure for this country. Coldest temperature recorded to date is 7 degrees on November 5.

New Bar Makes Debut While construction work continues on the bowling alleys, Lucille and Hank Leisz announced this week that their new Club “53” will open its bar room Friday.

Formerly owners and operators of Twin Town Nite Club, Mr. and Mrs. Leisz have completely remodeled the Kirsch Recreation Parlor. Four-lane bowling alleys will be completely installed on or around the first of the year.

Couple Lost in Woods Ten Hours Take it from Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Goldsmith, this business of being lost in the woods is no joke. It can happen to anyone.

Starting out Sunday afternoon for the Riverside country to have a look at their hunting territory, Mr. and Mrs. Goldsmith entered the woods near the Elmer Stenberg camp about four miles northeast of Riverside. Before very long, they discovered, much to their discomfort that they couldn’t find their way back out to their car.

Mrs. Maude Kirsch, taking care of their children, became alarmed when they failed to return by the 6 p.m. deadline that they had set. She called John Goldsmith and he in turn called Sheriff Jas. Moore who contacted the Burnett county authorities.

Forest Rangers were dispatched to what they believed to be the general area but were confused on their Stenbergs and searched near the Al Stenberg camp near Grantsburg.

With no word forthcoming, John Goldsmith, Burt Millerman and Bill Winchell decided to have a look-see and journeyed up to the spot that Glenn had hunted for a number of years. They entered the woods about 12:50 and found their party about 2:15 a.m.

Fortunately, the lost woodsmen had managed to get a fire started and were huddled around it when found. While Glenn doesn’t smoke or carry matches, Mrs. Goldsmith had burned some paper earlier that day and had a book of matches along. They had no compass or flashlight.

The group backtracked the three miles or so through the timber to their respective cars.

Mythical Creatures of Wisconsin

By Dr. Walker D. Wyman – 1978 University of Wisconsin – River Falls The world of nature has always held a fascination for man, and consequently there has emerged the vast body of lore about insects, snakes, birds, fish and animals. This lore divided into two parts – the lore about domestic

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and wild animals and other creatures including stories of bears, cows, and homing pigeons, of dogs that go across the continent to find their way home, and of wolves that attack human beings. Then there is the lore about creatures that never existed except in the mind of man. We call these mythical creatures.

The early settlers along the Atlantic no doubt brought with them beliefs about a natural world that they had never seen.

Dragons had roamed the land, especially in the Middle Ages.

Werewolves abounded. A traveling missionary reported in the 14th century on a monster serpent that he saw in Scotland, and it had been reported hundreds of times since then.

A Spaniard noted a strange animal known as the Unicorn in the 7th century.

Mythical Insects The first known report on giant mosquitoes in the logging camps was made by the mythical Paul Bunyan who started the first logging operation in the Great Lakes region somewhere in the Rhinelander area. Big mosquitoes would land along the river with their legs on both sides of the stream and wait for the lumberjacks to float by. Then they would pick them off and carry them into the deep woods and eat them.

One mosquito was heard to say to another as they waited for a lumberjack to come by: “Shall we eat this one here or carry him into the woods?” To which the other giant mosquito replied: “Let’s wash him off and eat him here before the big ones take him away from us.”

Mythical Fish Of the many mythical fish that have been reported in Wisconsin rivers, the Furbearing Smallmouth Bass is the only one now on exhibit. It’s in the Buckhorn Tavern (and House of Learning) in Rice Lake. The fish was caught with hook and line using a wild strawberry for bait in tiny Miniature Lake where the lower layers of the water are frozen even in July.

This fish tells the story of evolution, or only the fittest (and warmest) fish could survive in this lake. Fur-bearing trout have also been reported in some of the Rocky Mountain lakes.

The Upland Trout, was once found in all the rivers of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan.

Feeding only on mosquitos, it spent much of its time out of the water, and in time it learned to live out of the water and to fly. It built its nests in trees and flew up and down the rivers at night catching mosquitos. One pioneer settler captured an Upland Trout and taught it to walk on its tail, but a sad thing occurred. In crossing a little bridge one day, it fell into the stream and drowned.

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Deer hunters have success on second week

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Rachel Wilson of Amery shot this 14-point buck west of Amery on opening morning.

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Larry Pullin bagged this 12 point, 242 lb. buck east of Luck.

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Gavin Humpal, 9, Milltown shot his first buck, this 7-point buck on Nov. 20, N.E. of Amery.

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Grant Cook of Amery shot this 10-point Buck on Nov. 24 near Solon Springs

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School board seats up for election on April 2nd

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Looking ahead to the spring election. There are several area school board seats up for election.

The Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) organization had a typo in this year’s information sent out

to school districts, indicating January 3 instead of January 2 as the last date for candidates to declare candidacy.

Dec. 1- Jan. 2, candidates may fi le declaration of candidacy (5:00 PM) Dec. 21 is the deadline for Incumbents to fi le Notice of Noncandidacy (5:00 PM).

School District of Amery

has two seats are up for election, Chelsea Whitley and Dale Johnson. The seat in which Erin Hosking was appointed, is also up for election.

School District of Clear Lake The Clear Lake School District has two seats up for school board election this

year. Both Nettie Groat and Ryan Monson are currently residing in seats that are up for election. It is a unique year for Clear Lake as Monson was appointed into his position last April. This means he has only served one of the three years and is required to run again this year. The candidate that receives the

most votes during the election will fi ll Groat’s vacancy and the individual with the second most votes will fi ll the remaining two years of Monson’s seat.

The School District of Clayton has only one board member up for election in the upcoming year, Alisha Anderson.

Legislator blasts DNR for allegedly forcing deer rescue

BARRON COUNTY SHERIFF

Fire and rescue workers were called to a fram south of Turtle Lake on Nov. 21. A man was rescued from a grain bin but died later at a regional trauma center.

Man dies from injuries sustained in corn bin incident

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A rural Turtle Lake man died Nov. 21 following being trapped in a grain bin.

Chris Fitzgerald, Barron County Sheriff released a statement Wednesday afternoon stating that Nov. 21, 2018, at 12:22 p.m., the Barron County Sheriff’s De-

partment received a 911 call of a man trapped in corn bin south of Turtle Lake.

Responders worked for over an hour to rescue the man, who was then flown to a regional trauma center. He died at the hospital.

Deputies from the Barron County Sheriff’s Department along with the Turtle Lake, Cumberland and Dallas Fire Depart-

ments, Gold Cross Ambulance, Turtle Lake Police Department and Life Link Helicopter all responded to the scene.

This case remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Department. “The effort put forth by the family and first responders in this case was truly amazing and our prayers are with the family,” said Fitzgerald.

Clerks warn GOP primary plan “impossible” to implement MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Local clerks are balking at Republican plans to move Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential primary, saying it would create so many headaches it would be impossible to implement.

Two elections are currently scheduled for spring 2020 — a February primary for conservative state Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly’s seat and local offices and an April general election. The presidential primary is scheduled to be part of the April general election, but Republican leaders are mulling whether to move the presidential primary to March. They’re afraid the presidential primary will draw so many Democrats to the polls in

April that Kelly could lose.

GOP legislative leaders are considering passing a bill to move the presidential contest during a lame-duck session before the end of the year. Outgoing Republican Gov. Scott Walker supports the idea.

Municipal clerks told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that creating a third election in a three-month span would be a logistical nightmare.

They say they would have to process absentee ballots for different elections simultaneously, running the risk that some ballots would get lost. Poll workers also would have to work an extra election, a dicey proposition since recruitment is already difficult,

the clerks said.

Some clerks would have to buy more memory cards for voting machines to preserve results for one election while programming the devices for the next contest.

Voters also would be confused, they said.

“From my perspective, it would be virtually impossible for any county clerk to do all we need to get ready from an election in that scenario,” Waukesha County Clerk Kathleen Novack said of adding a March 2020 election.

“There isn’t anyone among the 72 county clerks who thinks it even has a shred of a possibility to be done logistically.”

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A legislator is ripping the state Department of Natural Resources for allegedly forcing firefighters to rescue a deer stranded on a frozen lake.

Republican Rep. Adam Jarchow tweeted Tuesday that a DNR warden “harassed” firefighters into rescuing a deer that had wandered out onto Balsam Lake. He said he would fire the warden for “being complicit in putting firefighters at risk, over a stupid deer.”

Apple River Fire Chief Alec Adams says the Polk County Sheriff’s Department contacted him Sunday asking whether he could save the deer.

He told the county he didn’t want to put firefighters at risk.

A DNR warden later called him asking him to rescue the deer and he complied. He declined to elaborate on the discussion.

DNR officials didn’t immediately reply to emails seeking comment.

Girl Scout leader dismissed after event for crash victims GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Girl Scout troop leader in Green Bay has lost her job in the wake of a fundraiser her troop held for families of victims of a fatal crash near Chippewa Falls.

The members of Troop 4029 helped host a vigil in Green Bay in honor of three Chippewa Falls-area scouts and a parent who were struck and killed while collecting trash along a rural highway earlier this month.

Troop leader Elizabeth Steffel also helped launch an additional fundraiser involving the sale of a special commemorative badge.

Steffel says she was fired for raising money directly for the families of the crash victims without fi ltering it through scout management.

The Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes has a policy that forbids it from commenting on an individual’s employment or volunteer status.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 10 a.m. Money Management; 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 4:30 p.m. Confo Class; 5:45 p.m.

Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. WOW/Youth Group; 7 p.m. Money Management.

Thursday, Nov. 29: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Nov. 30: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, Dec. 2: 9:30 a.m. Youth Group Leader Meeting; 19 a.m. Worship/Communion; 11:15 a.m. Diaconte Meeting.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 Worship Service; 6 p.m. Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m. Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 p.m. Youth Group and Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

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

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday, Dec. 2: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

Tuesday, Dec. 4: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday, Dec. 5: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m.

Kids One-Way Club.

Friday, Dec. 7: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Dec. 2: 8:30 a.m. Elim Worship with Holy Communion, Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m.

Worsip with Holy Communion; 11:15 a.m. Annual Christmas Brunch; 12:15 p.m. Prayer Partner Christmas Caroling.

Tuesday, Dec. 4: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

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

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

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Worship.

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

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6 p.m. JAM & Confirmation at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls; 7:45 p.m.

NUIC Choir at Deronda.

Thursday, Nov. 29: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, Dec. 1: Deronda Bazaar and Bake Sale.

Sunday, Dec. 2: WORSHIP TIMES CHANGE; 8 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity Worship; 11 a.m. Deronda Worship; 6 p.m. Light Supper at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Love Lite Tree at Little Falls.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Saturday, Dec. 1: 8 a.m. Men of East Immanuel.

Sunday, Dec. 2: 9:30 a.m. GIFT; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

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

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. J.A.M. (Jesus & Me).

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 p.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 5-9 p.m. Hi League; 6 p.m. Confirmation - Mentor Night.

Thursday, Nov. 29: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m.

Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Dec. 2: 8 a.m. Advent Bible Study; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Choir.

Tuesday, Dec. 4: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation.

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday Bible Class 10 a.m.

Service R

“The greatest among you will be your servant.

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

—Matthew 23:11-12 NIV

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

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

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

Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Advent Worship Service; 6:30 p.m.

Family Christian Education.

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

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery Derek Downs, Lead Pastor 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sundays: Worship service 9 a.m.; All Ages Sunday school beginning Sept. 9 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Mondays: Moms In Prayer 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Moms who gather together each week to pray for our schools and children.

Wednesdays (when school is in session) beginning Sept.

5: Free Family Meal from 5:45-6:15 p.m., Kids Club 6:15-7:30 p.m. Kids Club is a place where you get to experience the excitement of worshipping God with songs, games and a Bible study with your friends!; DW Youth Group 6:15-7:30 p.m. meets in the Teen Center Building. For students in grades 6th-12th. Real life topics ... real life answers! Invite your friends!

Every other Thursday: Journey Women 6:30 p.m. at Journey Church; Real Women-Real Faith.

Saturdays: Men’s Bible Study meets at 7 a.m. in the Teen Center.

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6 p.m. JAM & Confirmation at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls; 7:45 p.m.

NUIC Choir at Deronda.

Thursday, Nov. 29: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, Dec. 1: Deronda Bazaar and Bake Sale.

Sunday, Dec. 2: WORSHIP TIMES CHANGE; 8 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity Worship; 11 a.m. Deronda Worship; 6 p.m. Light Supper at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Love Lite Tree at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little

ichard Foster remarks, in the book Celebration of Discipline, “As the cross is the sign of submission, so the towel is the sign of service.” He goes on to explain that when Jesus had gathered his disciples at the Last Supper, they were quarreling over who was the greatest, and by implication, who was the least among them.

Jesus responded by getting down on his knees and with towel and wash basin washing their feet, afterwards directing the disciples “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” ( John 13:14 NIV) Think of the many ways that we can serve our fellow human beings. Just being courteous, friendly and helpful in your everyday dealings with people is perhaps the easiest way to be of service.

Showing hospitality to your guests is another way that is available to many of us. You don’t need to live in a castle to open your home to others; an extra bed or even a couch may be sufficient for guests to sleep on. And when people come to visit, often they only want to spend time with you and they aren’t expecting to be treated like royalty. Another simple way to be of service to others is simply to listen to them. Consider how you might be of service to the people you live and work with, as well as those in your community.

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ... fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service.

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 12 p.m. TableTalkMen; 3:30 p.m. Holy Bash; 5 p.m. Youth Cafe; 5:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Confirmation Class; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

Thursday, Nov. 29: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Saturday, Dec. 1: 7 p.m. St. Croix Symphony Orchestra.

Sunday, Dec. 2: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Faith Out Loud.

Tuesday, Dec. 4: 6:30 p.m. Amery Cub Scout Leaders.

AA meets Sunday, Thursday & Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 4 p.m. Decorate the Church; 5:30 p.m. Soup Supper, Confirmation; 7 p.m. Midweek Advent Service; 7:45 p.m. Choir Practice.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 a.m. First three Sundays.

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

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OBITUARY Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, Nov. 28: 9 a.m. Mass; Stump the Chump after Mass; 6:30 p.m. Spiritual Life and Worship Committee Meeting.

Friday, Nov. 30: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Saturday, Dec. 1: 10 a.m. Little Flowers Girls Group; 4 p.m.

Mass.

Sunday, Dec. 2: 10:30 a.m. Mass; 5 p.m. Community St. Nick Event.

Tuesday, Dec. 4: 9 a.m. Community Service; 6 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting, RCIA. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Nov. 30-Saturday, Dec. 1: Pastor’s Day Off. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Nov. 30-Saturday, Dec. 1: Pastor’s Day Off. 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 a.m.; Church 11 a.m.

Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 p.m. Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6 p.m. JAM & Confirmation at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Popcorn with Pastor at Little Falls; 7:45 p.m.

NUIC Choir at Deronda.

Thursday, Nov. 29: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Saturday, Dec. 1: Deronda Bazaar and Bake Sale.

Sunday, Dec. 2: WORSHIP TIMES CHANGE; 8 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 9:30 a.m. Trinity Worship; 11 a.m. Deronda Worship; 6 p.m. Light Supper at Little Falls; 7 p.m. Love Lite Tree at Little Falls.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 6 p.m. Skit Rehearsal, CREW Hangout Night.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 28: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 6:15 p.m.

Confirmation Meal; 6:30 p.m. HS Youth, 7 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Dec. 2: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

St. Croix Falls Unitarian Universalist Fellowship First 3 Sundays of each month 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Kelli Clement 201 North Adams St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

www.scuuf.org We are a diverse, inclusive and open-minded spiritual community where everyone is welcome.

Velkommen

Jul Fest

Scandinavian Bazaar!

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 217 Deronda St., Amery

Saturday, Dec. 8 10:30 a.m.

Craft Shop • Trim the Tree • Baked Goods Quilts • Candy Shop Norwegian Goodies Grandma’s Attic and as always a “Scandinavian Luncheon”

Irv Loock Goldsboro, NC - Irvin “Irv” Otis Loock, 80, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at his winter home in Walnut Creek. Irv was a resident of Cleveland, New York.

Irv was born in Amery, W Wisconsin on April 29, 1938 tto the late Irvin Martin L Loock and Serena Kobs L Loock. He was a retired sen nior central New York sales rrepresentative for Andersen W Windows with over 40 years o of service. An avid outdoorsm man, Irv was a member of D Ducks Unlimited and the G German Gun Collectors Association. Irv proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Irv had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a good friend, a great husband and father, and had a generous heart. Irv loved fishing, hunting, woodworking and his dogs, German Shorthaired Pointers. Most importantly to Irv was his family. Irv worked so hard to make sure his wife and children were well taken care of. Irv adored his wife and his daughter had him wrapped around her finger. He will be missed but greatly remembered.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Seymour Funeral Home followed by a service to celebrate Irv’s life at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Andy Stovall presiding. Irv will also be remembered in the spring at a memorial service in New York.

Irv is survived by his wife of 55 years, Valerie Loock; children, Lance Loock and Sandra Loock (Zollie Kornegay); and grandson, William Julius Loock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Brown and his best friend and brother, Elwood Engelbrekt.

In lieu of flowers, Irv would request for you to vote Republican in 2020.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

William Frank Brill William Frank Brill, age 93 of Amery, WI passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

Bill was born on October 17, 1925 in Little Falls, MN to Frank and Alphid (Lund) Brill. He attended a one rroom school house and he w would walk to Amnicon L Lake School, where he also g graduated from high school.

IIn 1948 Bill was united in m marriage to Virginia I. P Phillips. The couple made ttheir home in Superior, WI a and were married for 49 ½ y years when Virginia passed a away in 1997. Bill worked ffor ADM Elevator in Superior for 45 years until his retirement. He was a man on the go from morning until night, whether he was monkeying around in the garage, or feeding the deer and birds that came to his house. He enjoyed spending time farming, and did haying until the age of 91.

In his early years he helped with logging. Bill also loved spending time with family and his grand kids, as well as playing cards with his brother in law, Donald Splettezer. Bill also served his country in the Army during WWII. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Virginia; son, Garry F. Brill; brothers, Jule Brill and Art Brill; sister, Helene Splettezer; two uncles, Fred Brill and Harold Brill and a grandson, Tommy J. Brill.

He is survived by his daughter, Dixie Lee Brill of Amery; son, Larry G. (Karen) Brill and daughter in law, Linda Brill as well as many grand, great and two great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

A private family service with Military Honors will take place at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in Superior, WI. To sign an online guest book, visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

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Aiydden Martin Stream

Lawrence (Larry) Hatella

Rebecca “Becky” J. Saliny

Aiydden Martin Stream was born on July 14, 2015 at the Amery Hospital and Clinic in Amery, WI. God called Aiydden home on Friday, November 23, 2018.

He was baptized at Balsam Lutheran Church in A Amery, Wisconsin. He sspent his first month of life a at Children’s Hospital in St. P Paul, MN. As a result of a ttraumatic birth, Aiydden ssuffered brain damage lleading to many health c complications requiring e endless trips to Gillette’s a and Children’s Hospitals.

IIn Aiydden’s short life he e endured more pain than most adults could. His life ended way too soon, but he now knows no more pain. He brought so much love and joy to his family; he will always be our super hero.

Aiydden was preceded in death by his great grandfathers, Howard Stream Sr. and Glen Collins, both of Amery and Aunt Loren Deana Merrill of Spooner, WI. He is survived by his mother, Nycole Stream and stepdad, Dane Dudash of Clear Lake, WI; Grandmother Christine Stream of Bloomington, MN; Grandfather Lorne Pewaush of Spooner; Great Grandmother Betty Collins of Amery; Great Uncle and Aunt Howard Jr. and Heather Stream of Clear Lake; Uncles Tristian Stream of Amery and Tylor Stream (Emily) of Eau Claire, WI; Aunt Aricka Stream of Amery and Katelyn Higgens of Spooner; and cousins Annika, Arianna, Xander and Landyn.

Aiydden brought love and pure joy into the lives of all who knew him. He touched them forever with lessons of strength and courage. We didn’t want to say goodbye so soon.

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing Avenue, Amery, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church from 10 to 11:00am on Wednesday.

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

Lawrence (Larry) Hatella, 89 of New Richmond, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond, WI. Born on January 19, 1929 at Clayton, WI, Lawrence w was the son of John and H Hazel Hatella. He attended rrural school in Clayton, W WI. Lawrence served in the A Army during the Korean W War and was a member of tthe American Legion Post 1111 in Somerset, WI. Lawrence was united in m marriage to Rose Marie J Jones in 1948. Their son, Pat w was born in 1949. Lawrence married Ann Sollman Nimtz on June 2, 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stillwater, MN. To this union were seven children: Cindy, Yvonne, Lynette, Gregory, Greg, Kurt and Scott. On November 9, 1996, Lawrence married Rosceil (Rose) Germain at Assumptions Catholic Church in East Farmington, WI. Lawrence was also known as Larry or Har by his family and friends. He was an avid deer hunter, enjoyed snowmobiling, loved fishing and made many trips to the casino. The Green Bay Packers were his favorite sports team. Larry spent many years in Northern WI at various lake resorts with family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling throughout the states.

Throughout his working career, he worked at Stella Cheese in Clayton, WI and Andersen Corporation in Bayport, MN. Larry was a Supervisor at Andersen Corporation and retired in 1988 after 34 years of service.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; John and Hazel Hatella, his brothers; Merlin, Gene, Virgil and Charlie, his wives; Ann (Sollman Nimtz ) Hatella, Rose Germain, his son; Gregory, his daughter; Yvonne Nimtz Danielle, his son-in-laws; Lynn Gamache and Joe Stokley, his grandchildren; Verd and Jared Anez and Joe (Junior) Stokley and his special friend; Gayle Wickenhauser.

He leaves behind his sons; Pat (Cheryl) Jones, Greg (Lynn) Hatella, Kurt (Mickie) Hatella, Scott (Laurie) Hatella, daughters; Cindy (Bud) Nimtz Anez, Lynette (Glen) Nimtz Sommerfield Schleuser, sister-n-laws; Marilyn and Jean, 30 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren and good friend Carol Haffner.

A memorial services was held 11:00 am, Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Somerset, WI with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Scott Donnelly was the officiant and a remembrance was conducted by Deacon Dick Peterson. The burial took place in the Hillside Cemetery following the memorial service.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Condolences may be expressed online at www. grandstrandfh.com.

Rebecca “Becky” J. Saliny, age 53 of Mondovi, WI, formerly of Clear Lake, WI, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

Rebecca Jane Saliny was born on February 1, 1965, iin Amery, WI, the daughter o of Robert & Mary Ann (Haim ma) Dietrich. She grew up iin Clear Lake, WI and gradu uated from Clear Lake High S School in 1983. Becky was m married to James Saliny iin July of 1988 at the East L Lincoln Alliance Church iin Amery, WI and together rraised one son, Andy. They llater divorced. Becky Lived in new Richmond, WI and worked for many years in payroll and accounts receivable at SMC in Somerset, WI. In her spare time she enjoyed drawing, coloring, listening to music and recording home movies to share with her family. Rebecca especially loved her cats Thomas & Sammy and has been a resident of Mondovi, WI since July of 2017.

She is preceded in death by her father Robert Dietrich; & sister, Bonnie Kroll Rebecca is survived by her son, Andy Saliny (St. Paul, MN); mother, Mary Ann Dietrich (Clear Lake, WI), brothers and sisters, Timothy (Dianne) Dietrich (Amery, WI), Julie (Tom) Nonemacher (Turtle Lake, WI), Amy (Jesse) Frisinger (Meridian, ID), Mark (Wendy) Dietrich (Amery, WI); brother in law, Jeff Kroll (East Bethel, MN); many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home, 342 Fifth Street, Clear Lake, WI. Memorial Services to celebrate Rebecca’s life will be held Friday, November 30, 2018, 11:00am, at the East Lincoln Alliance Church in Amery, WI with a visitation at the church an hour before the service.

Clergy - Pastor Randy Schussman. A luncheon will follow the service.

There will be a private family interment at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake handled the arrangements. www. clearlakefuneralhome.com.

Ken Quilling Ken Quilling, known to his friends as “KQ”, passed away on November 25, 2018, at the age of 87 years.

Ken grew up in Menomo onie and was a veteran of tthe US Air Force.

He is survived by his sons, K Karl and Skip, daughter-inllaw, Tammy, and grandchild dren, Claire and Ross.

A Celebration of Ken’s life w will be held on Saturday, Dec cember 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at tthe Shoreview Supper Club.

Join us for these special holiday services

St. John’s Christmas Bake & Craft Sale Saturday, Dec. 1 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Advent Services Wednesdays, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12 & 19

St. John’s Catholic church, Clear Lake Parish Center

Soup & Sandwich 5:30 p.m.

Worship 7 p.m.

Bread * Jams * Cookies * Candy

Worship Services Sundays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23 7 p.m. Candlelight Service w/communion

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Q. With the colder weather, my tire pressure

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Q. What can I do at year-end for

warning light has come on. What does that mean?

A. The purpose of the Tire Pressure Monitoring

Natalie Keller Internet Manager

System (TPMS) in your vehicle is to warn you that at least one or more tires are significantly under-inflated, possibly creating unsafe driving conditions. Many factors can cause your tires to lose pressure.

During these frigid months, the culprit is often temperature. For each 10°F of temperature change, tire pressures will change about 2%, or about 1 psi. Since our vehicles are constantly vigilant of tire pressure, subtle changes in that pressure can trigger the TPMS. However, don’t assume this as the only reason for your dash light to come on. You may be experiencing pressure loss for a completely different reason. From nails to electronic components, the world of TPMS can get a little overwhelming. Not to worry! Give me a call at 715-268-7676 call here or drive in. I’m happy help you get back on the road quickly and safely.

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tax planning?

How can you share your financial abundance with your family?

December is always the busiest month Dirk Prindle for 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.

Thanksgiving is almost here. Of course, the idea behind this holiday is to share what we have with our Ryan Collins loved ones. But if you want you family to take part in Financial Advisor your abundance, you will need to look beyond one day in November and follow a detailed plan of action.

For starters, review your estate plans, including your living will, living trust and other key documents. If you haven’t drawn them up yet, consult with a legal professional to get started.

Also, work to preserve your financial independence so your family, especially your grown children, won’t be burdened. One possible step to take: Explore options to insure yourself against the devastating costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay.

Finally, communicate your wishes to your family. By doing so, you’ll prepare the right people for the roles you wish them to assume – power of attorney, executor of your estate, and so on.

Thanksgiving goes by in a blur. But with careful planning, you can demonstrate the spirit of sharing with your family for years – and possibly generations – to come.

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Q. Top 3 winter claims are Frozen pipes,

ice dams, and fires. What can I do to prevent these?

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Erik Hellie Insurance Agent

Give your home a seasonal check.

Proper insulation and roof venting will protect against ice dams. Insulate or drain and winterize vulnerable pipes and drains against freezing. Give your heating systems (including dryer vent) a good cleaning and check-up…ESPECIALLY WOOD FIRED STOVES AND CHIMNEYS and never run space heaters unattended.

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A feature you may what to make sure is included is a digital QAM tuner. A QAM tuner allows your TV to tune to the digital or HD cable channels that Northwest Communications is sending out. Only TVs with a digital QAM tuner will be able to view those channels.

Most TVs do have a QAM tuner built in, but it is best to check the manufacturer’s website or owner’s manual for information. Northwest Communication does have several set-top box options available that would allow you to view channels on your TV without a QAM tuner in the case that your TV does not include a QAM tuner.

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Most cough drops leave a sticky film on the teeth, leaving a layer of sugar sitting on your teeth for hours at a time.

Without removing that sugary film, cavities can occur very easily. If you use cough drops, try to use sugar-free versions, and brush your teeth frequently to remove the cough drop residue. Make sure you don’t go to sleep with a cough drop in your mouth. Stay healthy this winter season! &%(% G^kZg EaVXZ 9g^kZ ED 7dm &%+! 6bZgn! L> *)%%& E]dcZ ,&*"'+-"'&%( lll#g^kZg"eaVXZ"YZciVa#Xdb

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Q. Can going to a chiropractor help with seasonal

Q. Need to sell your home quickly?

A. The best advice for prospective sellers is that you be open to the advice of your realtor, being realistic

Q. What is the Wound Healing Center?

allergies, sinus congestion, and asthma?

A. During the fall months, many people suffer from seasonal allergies. This increase

Jacqueline Peterson, D.C.

in allergy symptoms brings on annoying and often painful sinus congestion and can be particularly hard for asthma sufferers.

Although chiropractic is not a treatment for asthma and allergies, many patients notice improvements in their symptoms after adjustments. Chiropractors adjust areas in the cervical and thoracic spine to restore proper motion and stimulate the nervous system. They are also are trained to work on specific points in the face to help relieve sinus pressure and stimulate drainage.

If you are suffering from seasonal allergies, call 715-268-7500 to see how you can help reduce your symptoms.

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with home values and expectations. Make sure your Tom Hartmann Realtor has a good marketing strategy and that your REALTOR® home is listed in the area MLS Online listings. Since the majority of buyers will find your property online before they view in person, your online first impression is critical.

Your home should also have curb appeal, so tidy up the lawn, garden, pet area, and plant some flowers. Home sellers should keep their home uncluttered and put away any toys, clothes or food.

• Keep it clean and make any necessary repairs • Keep it neutral – avoid distracting colors and personal accessories • Keep it inviting by placing fresh flowers in the home • Keep it light and bright by leaving curtains and blinds open to allow the sunshine in For more selling tips, I invite you to reach me at my Century 21 Affiliated office in Amery at 715.222.1752.

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Michael J. Melby outpatient clinic that heals chronic wounds – Wound Healing (a wound that hasn’t healed in four weeks or Center Medical longer). We’re experts who heal most wounds Director within 14 weeks or less. That’s remarkable since many patients who come to us have multiple underlying issues which impact their ability to heal. Right now, 6.7 million people are dealing with chronic wounds like diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and venous and peripheral arterial disease wounds. Specialized help to heal 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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Programs for Change, located at the Amery Hospital & Clinic West Campus on 230 Deronda Street, opened in June 2018. The program offers individualized outpatient substance abuse treatment services.

The hospital’s West Campus had already housed other behavioral health services for 10 years, and opening Programs for Change was a logical step as there was such a great need for treatment services in the community. Before the program’s opening there were not a lot of services available to people in the area with these types of needs. Since its start in Amery, the program has been quite busy.

Programs for Change Amery is modeled after Hudson Hospital & Clinic’s Programs for Change, which has provided high quality, personalized and compassionate care to people for over 30 years. Three years ago the program expanded to Westfields Hospital in New Richmond, and six months ago Amery.

Programs for Change use

an abstinence-based model and introduce the 12-Step principles during their intensive out patient treatment plan. During the 22-session, three times a week program; participants receive support as well as education on various substance abuse and recovery topics. There is a day and evening option so they can provide flexibility. The treatment staff is made up of licensed clinicians with many years of experience treating alcohol and substance abuse conditions.

To start, Programs for Change provides an evaluation assessment. This thorough assessment includes a diagnosis to determine the best level of care. Recommendations can vary from enrollment into their program or an inpatient treatment facility. If a referral is made into their program, it serves as the basis of their treatment plan.

Another component of the program is aftercare services, which are also abstinence- based and provided in a group setting. This part of the program applies healthy

life skills and relapse prevention education. The aftercare groups meet once a week for 20 sessions. Each program offers a safe place to explore difficult issues with the goal of having its participants, better manage their lives and choices. From the time of an assessment through the aftercare services, the program typically lasts seven to eight months total.

“We have seen approximately 80 different people come through that we have served. We are close to 1000 total visits for intensive outpatient programs and continuing care,” said Brian Francis, CSAC, manager and counselor of Programs for Change Amery. “We’re excited to expand these services to reach more individuals in Amery and surrounding communities.” Currently the program has people driving from places as far as Siren and Rice Lake three times a week.

To learn more about Programs for Change Amery, call 715-268-0060 or visit amerymedicalcenter.org.

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Congratulations AMERY HIGH SCHOOL National Honor Society Induction Ceremony Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 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: Sydney Bosley, Kari Eggert, Anna Ganje, Drew Granica, Jenna Hendrickson, Zachary Silvis; front row: Samuel Otto, Lilly Streich, Hannah VanSomeren, Sophia Whitley.

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Seniors inducted into the National Honor Society are left to right, Amari Conner, Dalton Johnson and Daniel Marquand.

Juniors inducted into the National Honor Society are left to right, Raymond Buenzli, Chloe Keller, Grady Martin and Carli Vincent.

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Life is what happens to y you while you are busy making othe er plans. (John Lennon - Beatles) Carolyn C l Lumsden L d 715-483-9738

Sugar cookies are versatile for any time or occasion. Decorate these for the upcoming holiday season. Butter makes them better. This recipe makes about 9-1/2 dozen cookies for sharing.

SUGAR COOKIES Cream together in a large bowl: 2 c. butter, softened 2 c. sugar Beat in one at a time, beating well after each one: 3 eggs Add and beat in: 1 T. grated lemon peel 2 tsp. vanilla Combine and add a bit at a time to the above: 6 c. flour 1 tsp. soda Divide the dough and make 3 ten inch rolls and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.

When ready to bake. unwrap and cut into 1/4” slices. Place 2” apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350˚ for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.

For frosting, combine: 3 c. powdered sugar 3 T. butter, melted 1/4 c. milk Add food coloring to all or part of the frosting, depending on how you want to decorate your cookies.

Put frosting mixture into a resealable bag or bags, cutting a small hole in one corner of the bag. Drizzle the frosting over the cookies making trees, wreaths, Santa Faces, angels, etc. Makes about 9-1/2 dozen cookies. Hint: If you’d rather, add some colored sugar to the tops of the cookies before you bake them or leave them plain.

This pork sausage stroganoff is served over noodles.

You can have this ready in about half an hour, so it’s perfect for a quick meal.

SAUSAGE STROGANOFF Cook according to directions on package and drain: 1 pkg. (8 oz.) wide noodles Brown in large skillet until sausage is done and vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes: 1 pound bulk pork sausage 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic closes, minced Gradually add and combine well: 1/4 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. paprika Gradually add and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes: 1-1/2 c. beef broth Remove from heat and stir in: 1 c. sour cream Serve the above over the cooked noodles. Sprinkle with some chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serves 3-4.

This makes a nice quick bread filled with carrots, adding more nutrition.

1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. soda Fold in the grated carrots. Pour batter into a lightly greased/sprayed 5x9” loaf pan. Bake at 350˚ for about an hour or until done (toothpick test). Let stand in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool.

Makes 1 loaf.

Gelatin salads are always popular. This is quick and so easy for a make-ahead salad. It has only 3 ingredients.

Tips: Make your own cornbread mix. Combine 1 c. corn meal, 1 c. flour, 1/2 tsp. salt and 4 tsp. baking powder. Put into airtight container. Can be stored up to 6 months.

If you cook with wine, don’t throw out any leftover wine in a bottle. Freeze it in ice cube trays, remove and put into plastic bags and label. Use in your recipes that call for wine.

If you don’t want your marshmallows to dry out, freeze them.

LEMON RASPBERRY GELATIN Dissolve in 1 c. hot water, stir to dissolve: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) lemon gelatin Stir in: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen raspberries 1 can (10 oz.) mandarin oranges, well drained (save juice) Pour into 1 quart mold or pretty bowl. Chill until set, about 2 hours or more or leave in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serves about 6.

Hint: Save the mandarin orange juice for smoothies, etc.

This makes a nice make-ahead breakfast or brunch but can be for any meal. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours before baking.

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HAM AND BROCCOLI STRATA Arrange in 9x13” baking pan: 8 slices white bread Layer in order on top of the bread: 1 c. shredded Swiss Cheese 1 c. shredded mild Cheddar Cheese 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 pkg. (10 oz.) chopped broccoli, cooked and drained well 2 c. cooked cubed ham Combine and pour over the above: 6 eggs, slightly beaten 3-1/2 c. milk 1-1/4 tsp. dry mustard Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

Remove and bake at 325˚ for about 55 minutes or until eggs are done. Serves 8-12 depending on amount

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8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* 12:30 pm Bridge* 1 pm Cribbage* 6-8 pm Pickleball Open Gym at the High School

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool* 12:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting* 1 pm Hand & Foot* 6 pm Duplicate Bridge* 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW Hall

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* 9:30 am Polish Poker* 1 pm Bingo*

10 a.m. Golden Age Manor Family Council Meeting in the Sun Porch 12 - 4 pm Holiday Stroll

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1:30-3:30 pm Open Gym for Families at the Intermediate School 1:30-3:30 pm Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families at the Middle School

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* 12:30 pm Bridge*

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool* 9:30 am Quilting* 10 am Let’s Talk About Pain Medicines RSVP 715268-9340* 1 pm Wii Games* 1-11:45 am Rumble Tumble Open Gym at the Intermediate School 5:30 pm Stamping & Scraping* 7 pm Lions Club*

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes* 10 am Alzheimer’s Group* 12:30 pm Bridge* 1 pm Cribbage* 6-8 pm Pickleball Open Gym at the High School

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool* 12:30 pm Kitting & Crocheting* 1 pm Hand & Foot* 6 pm Duplicate Bridge* 6:30 pm Bingo at the Amery VFW Hall

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Mah-Jong, Silver Foxes*

HONEY CARROT QUICK BREAD Peel and grate 2 c. carrots.

Beat together in bowl: 2 large eggs 3/4 c. melted butter (or veg. oil) 3/4 c. honey 2 tsp. vanilla Combine well and add to the above until just moistened: 1 c. flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon

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Crowds brave cold weather for lighted parade

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Members of the Amery Royalty are shown with first place float winners, UniSource.

A spectacular fireworks display capped off the Light Up the Town parade last Tuesday.

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Mateo and Laken Aizpurua are at the top of Santa’s “Nice List.”

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Amery Fire Department has record crowd for chili feed

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The Honor Guard led the parade Tuesday evening.

Mike Shepherd is ready to serve hungry diners at the Amery Fire Department’s annual Chili Feed.

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Second Place float winners Amery Congregational Church.

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Valdin and Gavin Anderson brave the cold temps to enjoy “Light Up the Town” with their parents, Renee and Brian.

Join in Amery’s Christmas Punch!

Visit with Santa

Sat., Dec. 8 • 9am-Noon

Weekly Drawings - win Amery Scrip Money

at WESTconsin Credit Union

Pick up your Christmas Punch Card at participating Amery businesses and you could be next week’s lucky winner!

at Worn Again

Friday, Nov. 30, 3-6p.m.

Sat., Dec. 15 • 9am-1pm

Sat., Dec. 22 • 10am - 1pm Strolling Amery

Season’s Greetings from the Amery Community Club Look for the big

RED BOW

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

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Bremer Bank, Amery

Saturday, Dec. 1, 9-11 a.m.

Picture packages available by Cahill Photography

Amery Community Center

FREE 4x6 photo with donation for Operation Christmas or 2 non-perishable food shelf items

Amery Free Press and participating Amery Businesses

Amery Holiday Stroll

33rd Annual

Saturday, Dec. 1, noon to 4 p.m.

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Warriors down Highland Park with big second period

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Just one day after a season opening home victory, the Amery Warrior ice hockey team returned to the Amery Ice Arena and blasted St. Paul Highland Park, 7-2.

“Playing on back to back nights can be a tough way to start out the season, and we came out a little flat in the first (period),” Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard said. “After scoreless first periods in our first two games, this is something we need to fix quickly.”

The Warriors (2-0) worked out the kinks in the second period, however, scoring five unanswered goals.

The first came at the 1:30 mark at Fletcher Kjeseth scored on a power play. Brett Forrest added an unassisted, even strength goal just 17 seconds later. Then Ridge Sigsworth pitched in a short handed goal at the 6:53 mark. Parker Griffin got into the action at the 10:57 mark with an even strength goal and Asher Page capped the period by scoring an even strength goal at the 16:06 mark.

“The second period was obviously much better,” Coach Henningsgard said. “We were creating many scoring opportunities and finishing at the net. It was great to see Fletcher put us on the board with another hard working power play goal.”

Grady Martin became the sixth Warrior to score in the game when he put Amery ahead 6-0 1:17 into the third period with an even strength goal.

St. Paul Highland Park (0-2) finally broke into the scoring column just over 9 minutes into the final period, only to have Amery’s Sammy Otto net a goal at the 13:18 mark. Highland Park’s final goal came on a power play at 14:22.

“We scored seven goals by seven different players as everyone got a chance to get in the game,” Coach Henningsgard said. “The bench went bonkers when Sammy scored his first career goal after a great pass from Justin (Walter). It was really great to see that.”

Amery outshot Highland Park, 37-20. While seven different Warriors scored goal, Forrest dished up a team-high three assists in the game.

Pake Brown added two assists and Walter, Griffin, Jackson Henningsgard, Martin, and Kjeseth each had one assist.

Gavin Phillips was the winning goalie, saving 18 of 20 shots faced.

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Goalie Gavin Phillips (40)makes the save.

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Goalie Adrian Troff is ready for a shot to come his way. Pake Brown (3) tries to lure the puck out of the way.

Warrior hockey opens with home victory

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boys’ hockey team opened the 2018 season on Friday, Nov. 23 with a 4-1 home victory over the Ashland Oredockers.

With both teams spend giving up 5 penalties, neither squad was gifted an advantage, but Amery managed to make better use of its power play opportunities as Ridge Sigsworth scored the game’s first goal on a power play 7:16 into the second period. Sigsworth was assisted by Parker Griffin and Brett Forrest.

Just 14 seconds later, the Warriors struck again with an even strength Grady Martin goal off assists by Jackson Henningsgard and Pake Brown.

“We came out buzzing in the first period but just couldn’t find the back of the net,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “Their goalie was outstanding stopping all 19 shots we threw at him in the first.”

The Oredockers cut Amery’s lead to 2-1 at the 8:37 mark of the third period, but the Warriors quickly extended their advantage again as Jackson Henningsgard netted a goal at the 9:09 mark while Griffin collected his second assist and Martin, his first.

Martin added an insurance goal at the 15:46 mark against an empty net as goalkeeper Adrian Troff was awarded the assist.

“Ridge played really hard tonight,” Coach Henningsgard said. “As a third line center, he led two first-year wingers and even contributed with a huge power

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Mac Smith (27)is ready for the face off

play goal. If they play as well all year like they did tonight, we will be very successful.”

Troff picked up the win in the goal, saving 10 of 11 shots faced.

“I was super happy for Adrian to pick up his first career win,” Coach Henningsgard said. “He

played really well, and we limited many second chances in front of him.”

Amery fired 35 shots on goal as Ashland goalkeeper Zach Morris tallied 32 saves.

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The Shadow of Death Giving Tuesday an Opportunity for Community Partnerships

What would I do if a bear charged me? If you spend any amount of time in wild places where bears are known to exist, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question. For Billy Molls, Alaskan big game hunting guide, this is not hypothetical. Though he’s been charged before, this fall was the closest he’s ever been to actually “being scratched” by a bear. It’s worth noting that we aren’t talking about a black bear.

The main character in this hunting story is the most notoriously aggressive animal of all 29 species of North American big game; the grizzly bear.

“When you’re in bush so dense you can spit farther than you can see, and you can smell the bear, but can’t see ‘im,,, that’s when grizzly bear hunting gets exciting,” says the 21-year veteran guide. “It might sound ridiculous,

but I find tracking a bear in the ‘thick and nasty’ to be rather peaceful. You become so focused.

The rest of the world ceases to exist. You’re so in-tune with nature. Your senses are never more heightened as you absorb any hint of information—maybe a twig breaking or a bird singing—nature offers that might give you any possible advantage to ensure you kill the bear before it kills you. The feeling I get when I’m in close quarters with a bear is nothing like ‘buck fever’ that every hunter experiences. It’s way beyond that.”

While the husband and father of three daughters doesn’t actively seek such dangerous situations, he doesn’t shy away from them.

“It’s part of the job,” says Molls.

“It may sound strange, but I think that by being so close to potential death actually makes me feel most

alive.”

Faith Lutheran Church is proud to host a presentation of Billy’s 2018 Alaskan guiding adventures Saturday, December 1st, 6pm. at Faith Lutheran Church, 305 1st Avenue East, Balsam Lake. “The Shadow of Death” will include stories of brown bear, moose, Dall sheep, caribou, along the chest-tightening depiction of the aforementioned grizzly charge.

Tickets for the event are $15 each with a Free will offering Chili feed with many wonderful raffle opportunities. Everyone is welcome..seating is limited, so get your tickets early. For more information about the event contact Tim Mares at 715-554-2174.

For more information about Billy Molls and his adventures visit www.billymollsadventures.com.

SENATOR PATTY SCHACHTNER

In 2017, Giving Tuesday raised over $300 million across 150 countries. Giving Tuesday may be a recent phenomenon, elevated by social media and increasing connectivity, but at its heart, Giving Tuesday taps into an inherent value we are all capable of: kindness.

A community, at its core, is made up of individuals.

We know that we are stronger when we help lift each other up. While unemployment is low, thousands in northwestern Wisconsin are finding it hard to keep afloat. Many are juggling two or three jobs but are stilling struggling to pay the bills.

Many more, including thousands of children in our community, face challenges with food insecurity.

Over 8,600 children were eligible for the federal school lunch program in community school districts last year. About one in four FoodShare recipients are ten years old or younger, with 43 percent of all recipients being minors. Among all FoodShare recipients, 25 percent are elderly, blind, or disabled; 30 percent of these recipients receive $20 per month or less to assist with food expenditures.

This Giving Tuesday, we have a choice to make about what kind of community we hope to be. Please consider donating to a local food shelf or supporting our local non-profits. We can all play a part to help Radio for support those struggling the whole in our community.

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Let Blessings Come ‘O yes we ask for in abundance chalenges to be Before our journeys or sometimes think clearly We undertake mighty works believe fully in you see Just direct our steps Lord be given in your love.

Do show your principal goodness of favor and ways Behold for Lords trust is sure and dependable Praise every thought be spoken in joy of days As making amens with prayers for wonderful works Being ye Lord giveth our strength as needed.

Using DNA to Build Your Family Tree On Saturday, November 17, Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) member, LaVohn Josten, presented Using DNA to Build Your Family Tree. Those in attendance had many questions about where to start and how to use DNA information to solve personal family history mysteries. After the presentation, attendees were invited to tour the history room where they asked many follow-up questions and received help on how to continue their detective work and build a Family Tree.

Now please do let blessings come in all delight Aren’t now blessings poor in utmost of spirit My Lord do fulfill thee in midst of all thy light Embrace thee for ye will and right going things.

Puffin Fun The puffin, it's said, plays with the wind, on the cliffs in the arctic--no trees.

He's just unconcerned with the velocity, as he flings himself into the breeze.

He may seem isolated, alone in the cold, but, undismayed, for hours on end, full of high spirits, fun-loving and bold, he makes wind his playmate and friend.

I frequently see the wind as a foe, penetrating my efforts to get warm.

He, in contrast, welcomes the blow, and goes out to play in the storm.

When he hits his limit, facing its power, he lets wind carry him back to the crag, enlivening until feeding time his hour, he lets no opportunity lag.

An it is said forth, blessings be fruit to give Whoever now be in need or be delivered By the way we can receive well and do live For many special highly good blessings every day.

As I now face the day, looking out at the snow, what can I do to improvise?

A spirit of fun; it's not forty below; I'll see winter's display with new eyes.

By Al Tosland November 4, 2018

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Although there is more: recount what I'd do, the time, another demand, show its face.

I'll think of the puffin: made fun though breezes blew, and let dauntlessness set the day's pace.

Carol Morfitt Welch November 2718 © a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason.

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

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

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

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

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

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding.

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

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

No charge.

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

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

Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Lbrary at 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health,

legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

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

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

GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717.

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

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

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

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

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

PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.

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

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

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

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

Yoga for Addition Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Old Chapel, Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp, 7 p.m., Tuesdays

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Wednesday, Nov. 28– Breakfast in all buildings: Frittata Wrap, Yogurt Parfait, Cereal, Golfish Graham, Pear Slices.

Lien Elementary lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

Intermediate lunch: Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Tender Wrap, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Chicken Tender Wrap, Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

High school lunch: Chicken Tender Wrap, Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Pineapple Chunks, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Thursday, Nov. 29— Breakfast in all buildings: Cinnamon Waffles, Warrior Sandwich, Cereal, String Cheese, Pineapple Chunks.

Lien Elementary lunch: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

Intermediate lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt Lunch.

High school lunch: Grilled Cheese, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Tomato Soup, Steamed Broccoli, Peaches, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Friday, Nov. 30— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini French Toast, Ultimate Breakfast Round - Chocolate Chip, UBR, Cereal, Goldfish Graham, Peaches.

Lien Elementary lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

Intermediate lunch: Pizza Dippers, Meatball Sub, Marinara Sauce, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Chef Salad.

Middle school lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Meatball Sub, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich.

High school lunch: Pizza Dippers, Marinara Sauce, Meatball Sub, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Sidekick Frozen Fruit, Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Taco Salad.

Monday, Dec. 3—Not available at press time Tuesday, Dec. 4—Not available at press time.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Wednesday, Nov. 28— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Yogurt Or Sausage & Cheese Sandwich, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Turkey & Gravy With Biscuit Or PB & J “Uncrustable”, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Corn, Cranberries, Applesauce, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt Parfait, Pop Tart, Mini Donuts, Muffin, Sausage Links.

High school lunch: Turkey & Gravy/ Biscuit Or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Sliced Pears, Craisins, Milk Choice.

Thursday, Nov. 29— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers, Or Pancakes With Syrup, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken Fajita Wrap Or Yogurt, Cheese Stick, & Muffin, Carrots With Dip, Black Beans, Rice, Pineapple, Strawberries, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Oatmeal Bar, Cinnamon Roll, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Chicken Fajita, Chicken Strips, Chicken Caesar Salad Or PB & J “Uncrustable”, Vegetables/ Dip, Rice, Black Beans, Milk, Strawberries, Pineapple.

Friday, Nov. 30— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Cinnamon Roll, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli Or

Calzone Or “Goldfish Bowl”, Spaghetti Sauce, Vegetables With Dip, Grapes, Pudding Cup, Milk Choice.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Pancake, Sausage Stick, Cereal Bar, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Stromboli Or Bosco Sticks Or Garlic Cheese French Bread, Caesar Salad, Sliced Peaches, Apples, Pudding Cup, Milk Choice.

Monday, Dec. 3— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Sausage Pizza, Graham Crackers, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Chicken Nuggets Or Teriyaki Chicken,Seasoned Rice, Green Beans, Vegetables With Dip, Sliced Peaches, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Sausage Pizza , Gripz” Graham Crackers, Yogurt, Pop Tart, Cheese Stick.

High school lunch: Chicken Nuggets Or Chicken Teriyaki Wrap, Seasoned Rice, Green Beans, Vegetables With Dip, Sliced Peaches, Juice, Milk Choice.

Tuesday, Dec. 4— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: Pizza Sticks Or Italian Flatbread, Spaghetti Sauce, Corn, Sliced Pears, Garden Salad Bar, Cookie, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal, Mini Cinni, Scooby Bone Crackers, Muffin, Oatmeal, Yogurt.

High school lunch: Pizza Sticks Or Italian Flatbread Or BBQ Pork Sandwich, Steamed Corn, Garden Salad, Apples, Cookie, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice.

Marching Across the State, Fur, Feathers, and Fidelity: Military Mascots - A Moving Exhibit As a tribute to the veterans of all conflicts and in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s Marching Across the State, Fur, Feathers, and Fidelity: Military Mascots exhibit was brought to Amery in a coordinated effort by the Amery Area Historical Society, Amery Area Public Library, American Legion Post 169, and VFW Post 7929. Whether a lion, a monkey, or a dog, military mascots are a source of pride and morale for troops.

The exhibit, first displayed at the American Legion Post 169 hall November 7-10, included a dedication to the end of World War I. The exhibit was then dismantled and moved to the Amery Area Public Library.

On November 19 members of the Amery Area Historical Society gathered to assemble the banners at the library. The exhibit was ready to be viewed by library patrons when the library opened at 9 am! The exhibit will be on display until November 29 and can be seen during normal library hours.

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Amery High School Term 1 Honor Roll Grade 12 “A” Honor Roll: Cameron Anderson, Alyssa Antolak, Montana Bazille, Kaitlyn Bembenek, Joshua Bohn, Mason Bosley, Olivia Braaten, Gabrielle Brandt, Jonathon Byrnes, Alexis Castorena Gonsalez, Amari Conner, Ryan Daszczyszak, Marlee Dietrich, Emerson Downs, Greta Eggert, Dylan Eiynck, Brett Forrest, McKenzie Gamache, Rachel Ganje, Dayne Gehrman, Sarah Gilbertson, Mason Goulet, Madelyn Granica, Maddisen Grimm, Lance Hiltner, Hailie Jeska, Dalton Johnson, Drew Johnson, Mary Johnson, Kacey King, Isobel Koenig, Matthew Krahulec, Grace Long, Abigayle Marko, Daniel Marquand, Alison Meyer, Belle Meyer, Devan Nelson, Emma Novak, Allison Oman, Andrew Otto, Mikayla Peterson, Olivia Peterson, Tyler Peterson, Noah Rademaker, Abigail Schmidt, Canyon Schwartz, Laura Simonson, Grace Springett, Addison Tollakson, Adrian Troff, Nicholas Tryon, Lance Waalen, Essie Whitehead, Hannah Zinn.

“B” Honor Roll: Casey Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Celia Becker, Jordan Clark, Madison Dittman, Tristin Fredrick, Alexis Grundner, Roy Hanson, Mason Helbig, Amber Hinz, Reece Kulzer, Chase Martin, Katie Meck, Casandra Moore, Paeden Mullen, Shannon Olson, David Peterson, Damion Posey, Harlie Posey-Larsen, Megan Robertson, Jennifer Rogers, Jaden Ruud, Irving Saavedra Sanchez, Mitchell Sigsworth, Ridge Sigsworth, Jeremiah Sillman,

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Grade 11 “A” Honor Roll: Trent Andren, Jordan Bader, Jens Bjorge, Caleb Bleskacek, Emma Bottolfson, Abigail Braaten, Elizabeth Braaten, Morgan Brotzel, Pake Brown, Henry Budke, Raymond Buenzli, Andrew Carlson, Hailey Clausen, Michael Collins, Samantha Crosby, Allison Dahlberg, Zachary de la Cruz, Halie DeRosier, Amanda Edwards, Julia Engebretson, Nicholas Erickson, Gilberto Flores, Taylor Foeller, Alexyss Gates, Cora Greene, Bailey Johnson, Kelsey Johnson, Chase Jorgensen, Laura Kastanek, Chloe Keller, Kenneth Lepak, Levi Lombardo, Grady Martin, Drew Meyer, Lydia Monson, Josiah Moore, Dong Nguyen, Olivia Pettersen, Andrew Prindle, Autumn Rivard, Ayla Russell, Ella Schmidt, Annika Schwartz, McAdam Smith, Brandi Swager, Dylan Thomsen, Miles Troff, Carli Vincent, August Wentz.

“B” Honor Roll: Alyssa Anderson, Dylan Anderson, Tavis Bader, Jaimie Bezhani, Jacob Burns, Samantha Jo Cavaco, Brady Dosch, Mackenzie Enright, Erasmus Espinosa, Claire Flanum, Lauryn Frederick, Jade Hacken, Brennan Hansen, Joseph Hardina, Jackson Henningsgard, Kaleb Justice, Fletcher Kjeseth, Carmen Klugow, Matthew Knutson, Adam LaBathe, Justice Lammers, Rayna Lee, Jackson

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Grade 10 “A” Honor Roll: Sydney Bosley, Hannah Bottolfson, Lidia Curtis, Lucy Curtis, Allena de la Cruz, Kari Eggert, Hannah Elmer, Katherine Elwood, Jabin Friberg, Anna Ganje, Juliana Graff, Drew Granica, Lexi Rae Griffin, Nicholas Hahn, Brandyl Harlander, Madilyn Heinn, Jenna Hendrickson, Isabella Jicinsky, Chase Jonns, Luke Julson, Josie Krueger, Wyatt Luchtenburg, Mary Mallum, Megan Novak, Jason Oft, Jacob Oman, Kelsey Oman, Megan Osero, Samuel Otto, Derek Rademaker, Zachary Silvis, Allison Stauner, Lilly Streich, Keaton Tollakson, Paighton Tyman, Hannah VanSomeren, Sophia Whitley, Ella Williamson.

“B” Honor Roll: Mitchell Baillargeon, Jacob Bembenek, Dakota Bricker, Gage Briese, Makaylaa Cassavant-Bloom, Travis Cernohous, Zachary Cody, Gracie Cran, Michael Crosby, Owen Dodge, Jada Dunham, Evan Friberg, Cody Garcia, Sarah Garves, Jonathan Golden, McKenna Hanson, Grant Hoff, Kailey Jacobsen, Hunter Jenderny, Timothy Kelling, Emilie Koenig, Riehle Kulzer, Michael Kurschinski, Tristen Madison, Alexis Madsen, Aricka McDermond-Stream, Blake

Miller, Dezirae Mork, Jordan Penard, Sydney Peterson, Tanner Rankin, McKenzie Spafford, Ruby Tallent, Caleb Wilson.

Grade 9 “A” Honor Roll: Robert Beese, Lana Belz, Reese Benware, Raina Bryan, Breanna Burstad, Abigail Bushinger, Angie Castorena Gonsalez, Mara Fulton, Molly Fulton, Aaron Gilbertson, Bryn Gouker, Ella Gould, Victoria Greene, Zoe Gustafson, Asher Ingham, Larissa Johnson, Seraphina Johnson, Crystal Livingston, Jonathan Lorsung, Liliana Marquand, Jaidyn McAlpine, Deidra Meyer, Jessica Miller, Emily Pettersen, Alaina Rivard, Cody Scribner, Zachary Sorensen, Madeline Thompson, Alexa Thorsheim, Joseph Wentz, Dayton White, Madison Will, Jacob Young, Aidan Ziegler.

“B” Honor Roll: Kira Anderson, Shyla Booth, Luke Carr, Marisaa Cassavant-Bloom, Ryan Davis, Caiden DeMar, Ethan Elmer, Charles Flanum, Bradon Folkert, Lane Frederick, Cheyenne Griffith, MyKenzi Gumulauskas, Iris Hegarty, Hannah Hiltner, Kale Hopke, Asa Jay Hoyer, Maddison Johnson, Preston Jones, Samuel Kelling, Michael Lepak, Rachael Locke, Lorali Madsen, Sydney Maier, Abigail McAlpine, Gavin Melberg, Madison Moulton, Taylor Olson, Hailey Schoeberl, Chance Schroeder, Jack Smestad, Rylee Thompson, Mason Tylee, Otto Whitley, Kaylee Yzermans.

Clear Lake schools 1st Quarter Honor Roll Grade 12 “A” Honor Roll: Brittany Avery, Bailey Blanchard, Marshall Cain, Jazmine Christiansen, Alexis Cunningham, Joseph Espeseth, Jackson Heibel, Kasey Larson, Katherine Petersen, Bailey Robl, Evan Rogers, Emma Schmidt, Aubree Schramski, Abby Warner, Megan Zimmer.

“B” Honor Roll: Tucker Bell, Korey Catts, Samuel Dusek, Eduardo Garcia, Elizabeth Grahovac, Bryce Hacker, Croix Hughes, Kincaid Hughes, Aleena Krueger, Jeremy Kuhn, Brandtsen Laursen, Gabriella Loenser, Alixander Logan, Maria Nascimento, Chelsey Paulson, Isaac Pearson, Mallory Pigman, Nick Sempf.

Grade 11 “A” Honor Roll: Abigail Aune, Alex Burbach, Nichole Catts, Ryan Hayden, Kaylee Madison, Kiley Mott, Julianna Rosen, Dylan Schwerdtfeger, Rayne Vangsness, Madison Zimmer.

“B” Honor Roll: Jalyn Bad Horse, Kenedi

Brenne, Rhianna Campion, Lilyan Hacker, Samantha Haley, Mason Iverson, Westan Iverson, Samantha Kelly, Natalie Kreier, Machael Lillie, Peyton Lillie, Jarrett Marlett, Maggie Rosen, Ivan Ruble, Jassmyn Warner.

Grade 10 “A” Honor Roll: Shane Larson, John Pearson, Kierra Pickard, Kaylee A. Sunday.

“B” Honor Roll: Lydia Mara, Julia McIntire, Joseph O’Connor, Ellen Paatalo, Molly Petersen, Rachel Sanftner, Alex St. John, Wyatt Steinberger, Mackenzie Ward.

Grade 9 “A” Honor Roll: Kallie Barthman, Brittany Buhr, Brooke Hadac, Samantha Hoeffererle, Kristyn Katz, Carter Lillie, Josie Peterson, Clara Rasmussen, Emily Roessler, Elizabeth Rosen, Madeline Young.

“B” Honor Roll: Reece Atkins, Aiden Auckland, Lukas Becker, Tyson Blanchard, Brooke Cress, Myia Draeger, Mariah

Dutton, Emily Hadac, Cashton Henck, Caleb Logan, Barton Lund, Riley Peterson, Madeline Rosen, Brooklyn Tolzman, Michael Walker.

Grade 8 “A” Honor Roll: Bailey Alvermann, Karl Kobernick, Morgan Monson, Kelli Niles, Lukas Paulson, Hunter Pickard, Wyatt Reindahl, Caitlin Ritterpusch.

“B” Honor Roll: Jacob Burbach, William Cain, Andrew Campion, Karlee Groat, Aaron Hayden, Derek Kreier, Paige Laursen, Andrew Lawson, Dominic Leintz, Abigail Monson, Kelli Niles, Emma Path, Jayden Schnegelberger, Klaire Steinberger.

Grade 7 “A” Honor Roll: Kellyn Hayden, Ericka Strenke, Elizabeth Tronrud.

“B” Honor Roll: Jed Arduser, Isabella Anderson, Lucia Meissner, Kylie R. Monson, Brenna Peterson, Kathryn Rosen.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Kids' Yoga: Wednesdays, Nov 28, Dec 5 & 12 (10-10:30 am).

Family event. Calming, easy yoga for kids and caregivers! Yoga mats provided. Please dress for movement.

Family Storytime: Wednesdays, Nov 28, Dec 5 & 12 (10:35-11:15 am). Family event.

Books, songs, movement activities, and a craft!

Come on in and join the fun!

STEAM Tuesdays: First Tuesday, monthly (3:45-4:45 pm). Grades 1-5. Projects will rotate monthly between various STEAM activities. Dec 7th: explore science with food experiments! Registration Required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ kids).

Teens@4: Third Tuesday, monthly (4-5/5:30 pm).

Grades 6-12. Hang out and do an activity, which will change monthly, but we'll always have snacks! Dec 18th: make a holiday ornament or decoration. Registration Required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ teens).

TAB: First Friday, monthly (4-5 pm). Grades 6-12.

Talk about books, share your ideas for future teen & kids events, have snacks, and more. Dec 7th meeting: help prep crafts and activities for upcoming youth programs! Please register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/teens).

Winter Wonderland & Movie: Saturday, Dec 8. (Storytime & activities at 10:00 am | movie at 11:15 am).

Family event. Celebrate the joys of the winter season with storytime, crafts, activities, & games. Stay for a family-friendly movie beginning at 11:15 am. Come for just storytime, just the movie, or both! Registration Required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ kids) Teen Board Game Day: Monday, Dec 10 (4:005:30 pm). Grades 6-12.

Bring your own game or play one of ours! We'll have Settlers of Catan, Apples to Apples, and more! Register (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ teens) Pajama Storytime: Tuesday, Dec 11 (6:006:45 pm). Family event.

Wear your pajamas to the library for stories, songs, activities, and a

craft. Cookies, too! Registration Required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ kids) Teen Ugly Sweater Party: Friday, Dec 14 (4:00-5:30 pm). Grades 6-12. Wear the ugliest sweater you can find (or decorate one at home to wear to the party), then hang out, listen to holiday music, play games, and enjoy cookies & hot cocoa.

Prize awarded for ugliest sweater. Registration Required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/ teens) 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.

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 13th Gift by Joanne Huist Smith.

Traveling Exhibit - Fur, Feathers, and

Fidelity: Military Mascots Come to the Amery Area Public Library to view this special traveling exhibit provided courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.

The exhibit will be available in the library's Burman Room from Monday, November 19th to Thursday, November 29th during regular library hours.

Let's Talk About Pain Medicines: Tuesday, December 4th at 10 AM at the Amery Community Center. Join us for another program in our Healthy, Wealthy and Wise series! We all know how much of a problem the opioid abuse epidemic is in our country, but there are steps we can take to ensure their safe use when prescribed! We will be discussing the safe use, storage, and disposal of opioid medicines. A free lunch will be provided to all REGISTERED participants, just call the Library or come by the circulation desk to reserve a space in the class.

Books and Brews: Holiday Edition!

Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, December 6 at 6 pm to discuss

our most recent book, Little Bee by Chris Cleave.

We're also celebrating the end of our first year as Books & Brews with some Holiday fun! We'll have door prizes and book giveaways, and you're welcome to bring a snack or treat to share.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, November 29th from 4:007:00 PM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of the Libraryâ&#x20AC;? may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, December 1st from 9:00 AM - 2:00 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.

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Improve your whitetail habitat If you want to improve your hunting land for whitetail deer, sign up for this informational class on Tuesday, December 11 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Luck School.

Joe Bartylla has worked as a plant research technician for a major seed company, hunted for the last 40 years, and has worked as a habitat improvement consultant.

Bartylla will explain the principals to get you moving in the right directions.

Some of the topics at class will include food plots and what to plant, creating bedding areas, establishing travel corridors, browse rankings and production, increasing buck activity where you want it, and hunting deer without the deer knowing.

Pre-registration for this class is required by Dec. 10; contact Luck Community Education at 715-4722152 ext. 103 or amya@ lucksd.k12.wi.us. The class fee is $15; preview the value of what you’ll learn at Bartylla’s website: whitetailhabitatconsulting.com.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — State and federal officials have paid Wisconsin deer farmers more than $330,000 in compensation so far this year after killing their herds out of concerns they were infected with chronic wasting disease.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports CWD was found on three farms this year, resulting in depopulation.

The owners of Windy Ridge Whitetails in Iowa County got $264,155 in compensation, including $136,040 in state fund and $128,115 in federal money for 103 deer killed in May. Tests showed 21 animals were infected.

Dirk and Jane Stolz own a deer preserve in Bayfield County and a deer farm in Washington County.

They moved 23 deer from Washington County to the preserve last winter.

One of the remaining deer in Washington County tested positive for CWD in March. State agriculture officials

decided to quarantine the Washington County deer and wipe out the herd in Bayfield County, where CWD has not been found yet. They killed 22 deer on the preserve in April; the 23rd deer is missing. The Stolzes received $52,000 in federal money.

Burton Buck Creek Elk in Richland County had its 11-animal herd wiped out in August. The facility got $15,000 in state funds.

Wisconsin is home to 380 deer or elk farms. CWD has been found at 23 of the facilities since 2002. Fourteen have been depopulated, including the three this year.

Meanwhile, the Department of Natural Resources has issued a mandatory testing order for deer killed in nine townships in Dane and Columbia counties after a cow on a Waunakee farm tested positive for bovine tuberculosis in late October.

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AMERY COMMUNITY CENTER We hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving and got to enjoy time with all your family and friends! Having trouble figuring out your phone or tablet, or want to see what is going on on Facebook? Stop in and ask Jen or Amanda to help! With winter coming we wanted to let you know that if Amery Schools call off school we will be closed that day as well, if they call a two hour delay we will be open as usual.

Our bathroom remodel is underway; the Men’s bathroom remodel will be done by the end of the week. Check out Facebook for updates. We will have a sign outside the restroom that will say occupied when the restroom is in use, and please remember to knock first, just in case!

We are now accepting 2019 membership dues, please stop in or mail in a new application with updated information on it. Also, if you want us to e-mail you the newsletter, please let us know.

• We will have a fundraiser of necklaces and bracelets, available until they are sold out. They are made by women in Uganda, 40% of the profits will go to support our center and the rest is given back to these women so they can create a better life for themselves and their families.

• A birthday party for all members with cake and ice cream will be on the 12th of December. We also have the AIM kids visiting that day!

• Our silent auction will go through December 14th stop in and check out all the great items we have or check it out on Facebook. Get all your holiday shopping done in one spot!

• Pictures with Santa will be here on December 1st from 9:00am to 11:00. Cahill studio will be taking

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pictures and get a free 4x6 with a donation of two non-perishable food items, they also have packages for available for purchase.

Christmas Day dinner will be at 2:00, please call 715-268-6605 or stop in to pre-register, so we have enough food for everyone.

Need a place to rent? Consider the Amery Area Community Center for that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration? We will also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out!

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, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and coffee. We also take rummage sale items all year long.

Tuesday pool winners: November 20th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Gene Pribnow placed third, Jerry Fisher taking fourth and Les Peterson taking the consolation prize.

Bridge winners on Monday November 19th were Peg Bavin in first, Ruth Ann Riely in second.

• Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

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The Holiday Stroll will find cooperating businesses opening their doors on Saturday, Dec. 1, affording shoppers an opportunity to drop by for in-store treats and door prizes.

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

Cooperating in Amery’s Holiday Stroll merchants will receive a

Large Red Bow attached to their door to identify cooperation

Strollers will be treated to . . . +Horse and Wagon Ride +Santa Claus +Carolers +Plus a Gifting Preview +Sir Elvis Live at Amery Theater + Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate in Soo Line Park Free will offering to be given to Amery Area Food Pantry Businesses interested in participating are reminded that advertising deadline for the publication is Nov. 16.

Give Pam a call at 715-268-8101.

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Make-and-Take: Wool Girl Scout leader dismissed after event for crash victims Felt Elves ornaments Step out of the hustle and bustle of the holidays for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon to create four fun, mischievous elf ornaments using wool felt on Saturday, December 8 from 1:00-4:00 pm. One for you and three to give as gifts, this would be a great adult / child project, too! Organized through Luck Community Education, instructor Jane Meinz will work with participants to handcraft the cute elves. Preregistration for this class is required by Dec. 4; contact Amy Aguado, Community Ed., to register and for more info at 715-4722152 ext. 103 or amya@lucksd. k12.wi.us. The class fee is $20 plus $6 for supplies.

Thanksgiving Diversity It came to my mind short days ago, that while I so treasure Thanksgiving Day, some others may not have found it so, from another angle, a different way.

For those who saw their land trespassed, by unknown men with ways so strange, who into their hearts intense fear cast: Would they be hurt or made to change?

History tells us, by Providence, some of the native folks could see, through becoming familiar with humanness, they could help the strangers with their need.

Because of a capture where they could learn, the ways of the intruders and bring peace, through inclement weather and health concern, native folk, who could, helped hunger cease.

Though seeing each other as enemies, a power among them turned around for some, and a reason for hope, survival to ease, thankfully, for goodness could come.

Though hardship not ended for nearly all, a saving solution was found for the time, sharing their skill and their sustenance small, diverse people feasted, survival being prime.

Although many generations have passed, even in peace, contention holds sway.

Efforts at cooperation that can last, still stir our hearts. Bless Thanks giving Day Carol Morfitt Welch November 2718 © a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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Price County has an opening for a Maintenance Supervisor.

This position is responsible for managing and supervising the operation, maintenance, and repair of County buildings and grounds. Employee will operate and maintain all County building functions including HVAC, utilities, building upkeep, and remodeling and updating projects. Supervisory tasks include duties such as managing staff, scheduling, budgeting, maintenance and operation duties. This position directly supervises the Facility Maintenance Technician, Custodians, and Temporary Service Employees.

Employee in this position must possess excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills and is required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other county departments, other agencies and the public. This position reports to the County Administrator.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $52,624 to $55,973 (Grade K). Preference will be given to candidates with education and experience in the target area. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, emailing a request to KURI¿FH#FR SULFH ZL XV or calling 715-339-6404. &RPSOHWHG DSSOLFDWLRQV PXVW EH UHFHLYHG E\ WKH 3ULFH &RXQW\ 2IÀFH of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Girl Scout troop leader in Green Bay has lost her job in the wake of a fundraiser her troop held for families of victims of a fatal crash near Chippewa Falls.

The members of Troop 4029 helped host a vigil in Green Bay in honor of three Chippewa Falls-area scouts and a parent who were struck and killed while collecting trash along a rural highway earlier this month.

Troop leader Elizabeth Steffel also helped launch an additional fundraiser involving the sale of a special commemorative badge.

Steffel says she was fired for raising money directly for the families of the crash victims without filtering it through scout management.

The Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes has a policy that forbids it from commenting on an individual’s employment or volunteer status.

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Holiday Shopping In Polk County Lowers Your Property Taxes POLK COUNTY - With the Holiday shopping season shifting into high gear, Polk County residents can help lower their property taxes with a swipe of the credit card, the wave of a phone, or a cash purchase.

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

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

Polk County is one of many Wisconsin counties that have enacted a .05% sales tax that is used to directly reduce the county property tax levy.

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

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

Keep the dollars here—spend them in Polk County supporting our neighborhood businesses, and lowering property taxes.

--Polk County Tourism and Promotional Council

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JusƟce Center $28.09

Polk County is currently recruiƟng for two full-Ɵme DepuƟes. Successful candidates must be cerƟĮable or a cerƟĮed Law Enforcement Oĸcer in the State of Wisconsin.

Our DepuƟes must be available to work various hours and/or shiŌs to assist in the prevenƟng, detecƟng and invesƟgaƟng crimes. Core duƟes include responding to emergencies, keeping the peace and protecƟng persons and property. Our department prides itself on supporƟng the strengths of our employees, and maintaining a strong team environment.

Deadline to apply: December 2, 2018 Meal Site Aide SubsƟtute Causal/Non-Exempt PosiƟon

Milltown & Amery Wage: $10.42

Ideal part-Ɵme work if interested in only weekday mornings Assists with preparing & providing meals/acƟviƟes at the local Elderly NutriƟon Programs OPEN unƟl FILLED Family Support Worker Children & Family Services Department Full-Ɵme/Non-Exempt PosiƟon StarƟng $17.39 Works directly with Social Workers and the families, children and adolescents that they serve, to strengthen and support families. AssisƟng clients of the Children and Family Services department directly, oŌen in their homes and various community locaƟons.

Requires an Associate degree in human services or a related Įeld and two years work experience within this Įeld; an equivalent combinaƟon may be considered.

Deadline to apply: December 2, 2018 AdministraƟve Support UW Extension Oĸce Full-Ɵme/Non-Exempt PosiƟon StarƟng: $17.39 This posiƟon provides administraƟve support to the educaƟonal outreach educators and their programs. We are seeking an individual with strong customer service and organizaƟon skills, as well as creaƟvity to assist with program markeƟng materials— both hardcopy and electronic. Requires an Associate degree in secretarial/ administraƟon, markeƟng or a related Įeld and two years related work experience; an equivalent combinaƟon may be considered Deadline to apply: December 2, 2018 Treatment Court Case Manager Behavioral Health Services Department Full-Ɵme/Non-Exempt PosiƟon DOQ The Polk County Treatment Court is seeking a Strengths-Based Case Manager to coordinate treatment services for parƟcipants in the Treatment Court. This posiƟon will assist parƟcipants in idenƟfying their goals for treatment while monitoring compliance with Treatment Court requirements. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related Įeld & 2 years direct contact with parƟcipants in a substance abuse or mental health treatment preferred. Wisconsin Social Work Licensure preferred.

Deadline to apply: December 8, 2018 Community Services Director Full-Ɵme/Exempt PosiƟon DOQ The Community Services Director provides department leadership, vision and strategic direcƟon, directs the development, planning, management, coordinaƟon, delivery and evaluaƟon of human service, economic support, public health, behavioral health and other related programs that are vital to the quality of life of county residents. The Community Services Director is responsible for ensuring these programs are in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulaƟon. Masters degree in public health, human services, business/administraƟve or closely related Įeld; and 5 years of experience in administraƟve or management posiƟon in public health or human services with an oversight of program planning, administraƟon, and budgetary experience.

Deadline to apply: December 8, 2018 YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job descripƟon, posiƟon requirements, applicaƟon, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment OpportuniƟes. AA/EEOC

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Inquiring Minds Want to Know!

Sixty (60) students from the Amery Inquiring Minds (AIM) program grades 3-5 visited the Amery Area Historical Society (located in the lower level of the Amery Public Library) on November 14, 2018. AIM is a multiage project-based learning school offered as an option for students of the Amery School district in grades 3–5. Students enrolled in AIM become engaged, responsible learners, in a collaborative, multiage learning community incorporating 1-1 technology, 21st century skills and habits of mind.

Three advisors – Sue Bielmeir, Samantha Montana, and Jeremiah Fisk accompanied the students as they listened to a presentation by Jerry Sondreal on local history and as they toured the Historical Society room.

The students were very engaged and asked excellent questions.

One of which was “How did Amery Schools decide on Red and

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Paloma is a silky Black and deep Orange TortoiseTortoise shell. Her markings are evenly displayed throughout her coat with an orange blaze down her nose. Paloma is a dream companion cat. She likes petting and attention, sometimes. She is playful and spunky, sometimes. She will talk up a storm when she has something to say. And she is just fine with an afternoon alone and then happy to see you when you come home. Paloma offers this even companion personality with only one condition. She prefers to be the only cat. Being the only cat helps her keep her sunny disposition and dream companion title.

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White as their school colors?”

This question stumped the Historical Society staff – all of whom are Amery High School graduates!

So, here is a question for all you Ameryites – what is the answer?

If you can answer this question

and can back it up with proof, you will receive a free copy of the 2018 Amery Centennial 1887-1997 book.

Send your answers and proof to Dianna at: pinecone977@yahoo. com.

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Polk County and the Ice Age Trail Featured at Outdoor Expo POLK COUNTY—The National Scenic Ice Age Trail, that starts in Polk County’s Interstate Park, was featured at the 68th bi-annual Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo held November 16-18 in Minneapolis, MN. Polk County Tourism Council and Ice Age Trail Alliance members provided Expo visitors with information about the 1,100 mile hiking trail across Wisconsin that follows the southern edge of the glacier that covered a large portion of the state and then retreated, 10,000 years ago, leaving behind the geography of our state we enjoy today. They also distributed Polk County Visitor’s Guidebooks, maps, and area promotion information. Over 10,000 people attend the three day Expos, held in November and April each year.

The Ice Age Trail has over 1.2 million visitors a year, who bring $113 million to the state and local economies.

Destination marketing is important to Polk County, where visitors spent over $87.3 million in 2017.

Polk County serves as the western terminus of the trail in Interstate Park and has many interesting segments, including the recently completed trail segment through Wisconsin’s newest State Park, Straight Lake, east of Luck.

The Ice Age Trail was started in 1958, and is a cooperative effort between the National Parks Service, landowners, local governments, and volunteer members of reginal chapters.

The Ice Age Trail Alliance, and the local Indianhead chapter, have hosted several Mobil Skills trail building events over the past three years to

Come join us for a

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Larry & Jeanette Bazille Sat., Dec. 1 Noon - 4 pm Forrest Town Hall No gifts please

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Steve Brandt, member of the Indianhead Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance, in the booth at the Outdoor Expo providing visitor information promoting Polk County and the National Scenic Ice Age Trail that goes across the State of Wisconsin.

complete trail segments through Straight Lake State Park, and north of St. Croix Falls. Many interesting remnants of the glacier’s advance and retreat are easily seen in Straight Lake Park, east of Luck and Frederic.

For more information on the Ice Age Trail www. iceagetrail.org and other area trail opportunities www.polkcountytourism.com.

Police: Leaving child in towed van ‘unacceptable’ MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Police Department says it is “simply unacceptable”

LARGE REWARD!!

Women’s wedding ring lost end of September near or in Goodwill in Hudson.

Call 715-386-8781 No questions asked.

that a 4-year-old girl was left overnight in a van that police had requested to tow.

The department said in a statement Monday that it “does not take this incident lightly,” and pledged to “take whatever steps are necessary to prevent this situation from ever happening again.”

The girl’s mother was arrested last week on suspicion of drunken driving. A 10-month-old

baby was taken out of the van but the mother apparently didn’t mention the girl. A tow lot operator heard the girl crying the next morning.

She apparently was OK. The Police Department says it is reviewing body camera, squad camera and other available video.

The girl’s mother, 28-year-old Blair Springfield of Milwaukee, is charged with OWI and child neglect.

Play with me, train with me, walk with me, cuddle with me Sara the Border Collie Terrier Mix is available. Watch a video of her training with rapt attention on our Facebook page. Sarah has the smarts and focus to go far. She will be a good yard guard, sure to keep your yard free of rodents and stray cats. Sara enjoys a romp and stomp play session with other dogs.

She needs a home to engage with.

Four kittens found homes last week, making room for newcomers. Mavie is an eight week old Medium Hair Black female with big eyes and kitten mischief.

Bentley and Nico are Black and White brothers; hard to tell apart except that Nico has extra toes. They are quite the pair and would love to go home together.

Young Sam is all Black, chubby and cute. He is 10 months old and super-duper friendly, agreeable to a fault. Megan is two years old and has a Blue Grey Tabby coat. She isn’t fond of playing with other cats. She enjoys her space and you in it.

Kristen has Medium length Brown Tabby coat and a sweet, loving personality. She seems to get along with everyone she meets, cats, dogs, chickens and humans. Brooke has a Long Brown Tabby coat; she is a stunner. Gorgeous to look at and lovely to be with. Brooke is gentle about asking for attention. She takes that same approach to life in general, soft and unassuming. Kristen and Brooke came to the shelter as strays that wouldn’t leave. They may very well be Mother and Daughter.

Echo and Radar are Chihuahua Mixes; both have tall transmitter ears. Echo is short and stout. He is most likely a Dachshund-Chihuahua Mix, Red Fawn with white toes. Echo is outgoing with his Dachshund personality in the forefront. Radar has long legs and a slender frame; perhaps Chihuahua-Rat Terrier Mix. He has a Rust Red coat. Radar is less sure of himself and appreciates a reassuring cuddle in your lap. He plays well with other dogs and would do well as a companion to another dog. Radar weighs just eight pounds. Both pups are cute as can be.

Visit all of our pets at Arnell Memorial Humane Society. They are waiting to meet you.

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‘Tis the season to go a’strollin’

Welcome to the 33rd Annual Amery Holiday Stroll this Saturday, December 1, from noon-4pm. It’s a fun day in Amery for young and old. Participating Amery Holiday Stroll businesses can be identified by a large red and white bow attached to their front door. The special bow is an invitation to come inside for specials, treats and to view great gifting and decorating ideas. Here is what is in store for the strollers… *FREE hot dogs and hot chocolate in Soo Line Park with a Pounding free-will donation to the Amery Area Food the Pantry Pavement *FREE horse & wagon rides by the Pam Humpal beautiful Stalheim horses from Soo Line Park *Caroling by the Indianhead Chorus *Santa Claus will be strolling the streets checking to see if your room is clean, he knows! *Refreshments and treats at the participating businesses *Donate to Polk County Operation Christmas with new hats, mittens, scarves, coats, etc. for the Christmas tree at the Amery Free Press office or in Soo Line Park *Sir Elvis Live at the Amery Theater at 4pm. Advance tickets available at WPCA Radio in town *Cookie Sale by the Amery Woman’s Club in Soo Line Park Please check the special Amery Holiday Stroll section for participating businesses and the stroll sponsors. Just a note, Amery Chevrolet will have Santa and his elves plus Elf On The Shelf in

their showroom from 10am-noon.

Come join the fun on Saturday in Amery…looking forward to seeing you!

The Annual Amery Holiday Stroll is sponsored by the Amery Free Press and the participating businesses.

Santa will be available for photos on Friday, November 30, from 3-6pm at Bremer Bank, and also on Saturday, December 1, from 9-11am at the Amery Community Center. Cahill Photography will be offering picture packages plus a FREE 4x6 photo with a donation to Operation Christmas or 2 non-perishable food items for the food pantry. Santa will also be in Amery on Saturday, December 8, from 9am-noon at WESTconsin Credit Union; Saturday, December 15, from 9am-1pm at Worn Again; Saturday, December 22, from 10am-1pm strolling the town.

Lampert Lumber in Amery is having their annual Coat Drive and Coloring Contest from now until December 19.

You can 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. Plus kids 12 and under are invited to enter the Coloring Contest for a chance to win an 8 foot tall Holiday Stocking. A random drawing will be chosen on December 20. Coloring pages can be picked up at Amery Lamperts.

The 13th Annual Clear Lake Progressive Holiday Stroll is Saturday, December 1, from 9am-noon. You can enter for a chance to win $15 Community Club Holiday Bucks at each participating location, enjoy festive holiday treats, coloring contest for the kids, and in-house specials and promotions. Participating Clear Lake businesses will display red and green balloons.

Bremer Bank in Amery is a drop-off location for Operation Christmas. You

Eating before the Packer game - Sally, Kevin, Lee, Bryan, me, Linda, Sid.

can bring new, unwrapped children’s toys and clothing from December 3-14.

Please help make someone’s Christmas a little brighter by donating to Polk County Operation Christmas.

The AHC Volunteer Partners is once again sponsoring their annual Love Light Tree at the Amery Hospital & Clinic. You may purchase a light in honor of or in memory of loved ones, and also red bows in honor of or in memory of those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. A minimum donation of $5 per light/bow is requested.

All proceeds will support the Volunteer Partner’s healthcare related scholarship program for high school students. Please send your check and names to Patti Johnson, 510 95th St, Amery, WI 54001

by December 7.

The Love Light Tree Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 13, at 6pm at the Amery Hospital & Clinic. Entertainment and Christmas Sing-a-long will be led by the Apple River Ensemble followed by refreshments.

The Amery Free Press and the Amery Community Club invite you to be a part of “A Small Town Christmas”. Many area families decorate their houses/ yards for the holidays, and I thank you for that. We always love driving the countryside checking out the beautiful lights. We are gathering a list of Amery area houses that would like to showcase their decorating efforts for the public to come see. Please send us your home address with directions in order to have your home on the showcase route. The address with a map will be posted in the Amery Free Press, on the AFP website theameryfreepress.com and also on the Amery Community Club facebook page.

Congratulations to this week’s winners of the Amery Christmas Punch Promotion…Kelly Stephenson, Bonnie

Timm, Samantha Shires, Kate Isakson, and Ronald Wallen. For your chance to win $50 Amery Scrip Money, simply have your special Christmas Punch card punched each time you shop at a participating Amery business. You will receive a stamp for each $10 purchase, up to 5 punches per visit. Good Luck and thank you for shopping in Amery!

Thanksgiving/Deer Hunting Week was a busy but very fun week. On Tuesday my oldest grandson, Gavin, shot his first deer. He got a 7 pointer…we were all very excited for him considering it was his first year hunting and with a broken big toe. Way to go Gavin!

Tuesday night was the Light Up The Town and Holiday Lighted Parade.

Thanks to everyone who joined in the celebration. Congratulations to the parade winners…1st Place-Unisource, 2nd Place-Amery Congregational Church, 3rd Place-St Croix Falls Royalty.

Wednesday night I attended the Community Thanksgiving Service at St Joseph Catholic Church. It was wonderful!

Thank you to all the area churches who joined in and was part of the amazing service, and to St Joseph Catholic for hosting.

Happy Birthday on December 4 to my niece, Ayla, who will be 6 years old.

Enjoy your special day!

On Sunday night a group of us journeyed to US Bank Stadium for the Packer/Viking game. That was my first time in the stadium…it is quite a building.

The game did not end the way we would have hoped but the trip and adventure was fun with great friends!

Have a great week, and I will see you at the Amery Holiday Stroll on Saturday!

National Anthem flag at the Packer/Viking game.

LAA Number 3- Serving (St Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, Garfield, Osceola, Farmington and Alden Townships) The 2018 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections began on Nov. 5, when ballots were mailed to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 3, 2018.

County committee members are an important component of the operations of FSA and provide a link between the agricultural community and USDA. Farmers and ranchers elected to county committees help deliver FSA programs at the local level, applying their knowledge and judgment to make decisions on commodity price support programs; conservation programs; incentive indemnity and disaster programs for some commodities; emergency programs and eligibili-

ty. FSA committees operate within official regulations designed to carry out federal laws.

The candidate in this year’s election are: Bradley Johnson is nominated in LAA #3, Polk County, to serve as a committee member. Johnson resides in Alden Township.

Brad has served on the former New Richmond Farmers Union board for approximately seventeen years. He was chairman for the Town of Alden for 14 years. His farm was selected as the 1998 “Wisconsin State Conservation Farm of the Year.” He is a member of the board of the Horse Creek Watershed Committee, which has an emphasis on promoting water quality

and preserving our precious land resources.

He had a registered Holstein herd that he sold in 1997 and had continued to raise Holstein beef, purchasing baby calves from neighboring farms until 2008. Brad now raises corn and soybeans and has recently started using cereal rye as a cover crop after soybeans. He has continuously no-tilled all of his fields since sometime in the early 90’s.

More information on county committees, such as the new 2018 Fact Sheet, can be found on the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

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The Elvis Show

East Immanuel Lutheran Church

Joe Sir’s Tribute to Elvis Presley featuring the Rockabilly Rebel’s Band

Friday, Dec. 1, starting at 9 a.m.

Bremer Bank, Amery

Sat., December 1 4:00 pm

Paul Oman Gallery

Amery Classic Theatre Downtown Amery

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Sat., Dec. 1st • 9a - 5p Sun., Dec. 2nd • 12noon - 5p

Admission: $20

Advance tickets available at WPCA Radio, 130 Riverside Blvd, Amery Monday-Friday • 7-11am

(and by appt, please call)

Watercolors • Acrylics • Oils Prints • Notecards • Gift Ideas DOOR PRIZES ~ Refreshments Relax & Enjoy

Friday, Dec. 15 & Saturday, Dec. 16 10-3 Straight 8 in Range

MONTHLY BOOK SALE Thurs. Nov. 29, 4-7 Sat. Dec. 1, 9-2 AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (225 Scholl Ct. lower level) New Acquisition: Lots of Vintage Books Great Need: Paperback Fiction Your donations of nice, clean books, DVDs and CDs gratefully accepted. (No textbooks, Reader’s Digest, or encyclopedias, please.)

Christmas & Classics

The St. Croix Valley Orchestra presents a concert of classical & Christmas music to start your holiday season with great music.

Come and enjoy Shostakovich, Copland, Grainger, Elgar, Verdi, Elliott and Anderson’s Christmas Festival.

Saturday, Dec. 1 • 7 pm Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Amery

Sunday, Dec. 2 • 2 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church, St. Croix Falls

PLEASE JOIN US

MAKES A AS GREAT CHRISTM GIFT

MANY NEW PAINTINGS

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Holiday Craft/Vendor Expo

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019 – 7:00 PM

“Circle Unbroken” Concert

FINE ARTS CENTER – VITERBO UNIVERSITY - LA CROSSE, WI 608-796-3100 or www.viterbo.edu/tickets

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019 – 7:00 PM MEYER THEATRE - GREEN BAY

800-895-0071 or www.meyertheatre.org

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019 – 7:00 PM 1001 20th Ave • Deer Park, WI 54007 5 miles south of Amery on Hwy 46 1 mile east on 20th Ave 715-790-2029 www.PaulOmanFineArt.com

SOUTH MILWAUKEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 414-766-5049 or www.southmilwaukeepac.org"

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM CAPITOL THEATER - MADISON, WI 608-258-4141 or www.overture.org

Saturday, December 1st 9AM - NOON Enjoy Festive Holiday Treats! Coloring Contest for Kids! (coloring pages available at each business)

www.redgreen.com

Find the Amery Free Press on Facebook!

Saturday, December 1 7:00 pm Amery Free Lutheran Church Coffee & Treats To Follow FREE Concert with a “Give If You Wish” Basket Amery Free Lutheran Church is located 2 miles west of Hwy 46 on Cty Rd F

Tickets Start at $15!

Restrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply. Subject to availability.

Purchase tickets at venue box office, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club Cl b 53 Bar B & Lanes Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ................................................149 Gary’s Electric................................. 130.5 Division 2 Shoreview ....................................... 129.5 Dick’s Fresh Market ............................111 High games: Jim Swanson 210, Rod Gehrman 202, Bob Gillis 226-268-227, Todd Zemke 206, Chris Wolter 212, Bob Albee 214.

High series: Jim Swanson 551, Rod Gehrman 560, Bob Gillis 721, Todd Zemke 577, Chris Wolter 555, Bob Albee 584.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ..................................................149 Noah Insurance...................................121 Division 2 Chet Johnson Drug ........................ 127.5 Northwest Communications ..... 118.5 High games: Will Schaffer 247211, Chris Sobottka 203, Chad Elmer 213.

High series: Will Schaffer 636.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Better Self Wellness ......................112.5 Amery Fire Department ...................111 Northwest Communications ......92.5 Division 2

Chet Ch t Johnson J h D Drug ........................ 118 118.5 5 Club 53 ................................................... 117 Bremer Bank...................................108.5 High games: Kelly Fansler 195, Cindy Hardina 185-172, Anne Wollan 185-162-155, Becky Ausen 183, April Boe 182, Janet Martinson 172, Bette Elmer 156-154, Shirley Bartos 154, Marcia Clark 152-151, Karen Gorres 152, Lori Kopacz 151, Linda Mullendore 150, Diane Lewis 150.

High series: Anne Wollan 502, Cindy Hardina 498, April Boe 465, Bette Elmer 457, Becky Ausen 440, Lori Kopacz 430.

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 14 of 28 Bowlin Buddies...................................84 Countyline Dairy..................................74 Becker’s Trucking ...............................68 No Wick’s Moravitz ............................ 63 Clear Lake Auto .................................. 62 Spare Time............................................55 Austads Super Valu.............................51 Little Debbies .......................................47 High games: Connie Graber 191181, Lori Larson 177, Judy Ullom 179, Deanne Moravitz 192, Julie Monson 189.

High series: Connie Graber 515.

Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake

TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 12 of 29 Spare Time........................................... 56 Charlie’s Place ..................................... 56 Red Cedar Accounting ...................... 56 The Dead Ends.................................... 54 Sexy Mama’s ....................................... 54 Range Fire Department ....................47 Citizen State Bank ............................. 34 True Value..............................................27 High games: Orreen Nottom 191, Renee Glowe 189, Norma Beach 189, Sherri Munkelwitz 187, Lori Larson 186, Cheryl Harshman 170, Heidi VanHeuklom 167, Joy Cap 164.

High series: Renee Glowe 536, Lori Larson 519, Cheryl Harshman 498, Orreen Nottom 467, Heidi VanHeuklom 447, Norma Beach 435, Mitzi Hawkins 414.

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 13 of 28 Bowlin Buddies....................................77 Countyline Dairy.................................69 Clear Lake Auto ..................................60 Becker’s Trucking ............................... 59 No Wick’s Moravitz ............................ 56 Spare Time............................................53 Austads Super Valu.............................51 Little Debbies .......................................43 High games: Debbie Anderson 185, Lori Larson 192, Michelle Hollister 181, Amy Anderson 178, Mitzi Hawkins 179-234, Karen DeGolier 180-178.

High series: Lori Larson 520, Mitzi Hawkins 530, Karen DeGolier 532.

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Send us your home address with directions in order to have your home be part of the showcase. Address with a map will be posted in the Amery Free Press, on AFP website theameryfreepress.com and also on Amery Community Club facebook page.

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CARD OF THANKS The family of JoAnn E. Rosen would like to thank all who prayed, sent thoughts and cards, flowers and gifts during JoAnn’s illness and passing.

Your kindness is much appreciated.

IN MEMORY

Ashley Nicole Severson 11/27/90 - 3/1/07 Wishing you a 28th heavenly birthday, Ashley.

We love you and miss you every day.

Love always, your family.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Lawrence Everett “Larry Lee” Phillipson Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 2018PR77 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth September 12, 1923 and date of death October 1, 2018 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1027 85th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wiscon-

sin, Room 500, before Jenell A. Anderson, Probate Registrar on December 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 20, 2019.

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

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown.

Bryan D. Byrnes Byrnes Law Office, LLC 123 Keller Avenue North Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar Number 103419 (Nov. 27 and Dec. 4, 11)

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Notice of Pending Application for Proposed Pier Mark Gossman, 100 Polk County Plaza Suite 10, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to place a public fishing pier/ wharf on the bed of Magnor Lake.

The project is located in the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 27, Township 33 North, Range 15 West, Town of Clayton, Polk County.

The includes the placement of a handicap accessible fishing pier at the boat landing on Magnor Lake. The pier access will be 6 feet wide leading to a 10 by 16-foot fishing platform. Total length will be 48 feet long. No wetlands are proposed to be impacted at this site.

The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and a public informational hearing, if requested. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11 and 30.12(3m), Stats., and ch.

NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, and ensure that the required mitigation meets the standards in s. 281.36(3r), Stats. if the project impacts wetlands.

The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit or contract for the proposed activity.

If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the Department's permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/SitePages/Permit%20 Search.aspx and search for WP-IP-N0-2018-49-X0918T12-55-22.

Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Any person may submit comments and/or request a public informational hearing by emailing mark.harings@ wisconsin.gov or writing to Mark Harings, 1300 W Clairemont Ave., PO Box 4001, Eau Claire, WI 54702

by U.S. mail. If you are submitting general comments on the proposal, they must be emailed or postmarked within 30 days after the date this notice is published on the Department's website. If you are requesting a public informational hearing, the request must be emailed or postmarked within 20 days after the date this notice is published on the Department's website. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing.

If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed.

The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

Docket Number IP-N0-2018-49-03369 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

For the Secretary, Mark Harings, Water Management Specialist

April 2, 2019 STATE OF WISCONSIN POLK COUNTY SPRING ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, cities, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 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, 2019: Shirley S. Abrahamson THREE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES, each for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms of office will expire on July 31, 2019: District III Lisa K. Stark MUNICIPAL JUDGE A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, serving more than one municipality, for a term of four years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on April 30, 2019: Village of Dresser and Village of Osceola Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler Information concerning multi-jurisdictional municipal judge district boundaries may be obtained from Polk County Clerk, Sharon Jorgenson, Village of Dresser Clerk/Treasurer, Jodi Gilbert, and Village of Osceola Clerk/Treasurer, Kari Zegarski.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2018, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

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 19, 2019.

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 19th day of November 2018.

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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

David P. Doroff, D.D.S. James J. Lampi, D.D.S. Thomas P. VanSomeren, D.D.S. Amy G. Ott, D.D.S. 404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, Wis. Phone 715-268-7177 www.amerydental.com

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Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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715-268-5000

Brian D. Byrnes

Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bergmanis Attorneys-at-Law

DON PAUL NOVITZKE (1937-2004) JASON W. WHITLEY GERALD N. GUST *ERIK M. BERGMANIS *TIMOTHY T. SEMPF 314 Keller Ave. N., Ste. 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY April 2, 2019

TOWN OF CLAYTON April 2, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the School District of Amery, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board members is three years beginning on Monday, April 22, 2019.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Clayton, on Tuesday April 2, 2019, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on April 16, 2019.

OFFICE Position at Large Position at Large Position at Large

INCUMBENT Erin Hosking Dale Johnson Chelsea Whitley

TERM One Year (expires April 2020) Three Years (expires April 2022) Three Years (expires April 2022)

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 Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 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 Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

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

Done in the City of Amery On November 19, 2018.

DALE JOHNSON District Clerk, School District of Amery

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TOWN OF LINCOLN State of Wisconsin, Polk County April 2, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Lincoln on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on April 16, 2019.

OFFICE Town Board Chairperson Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor Town Treasurer

INCUMBENT Jay Luke Alan Carlson Richard Timm Clark 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 between December 1st, 2018 and January 1st, 2019. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2rd and January 21st. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

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.

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Village of Clear Lake April 2, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Clear Lake on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for village president and village trustee begins on April 16, 2019. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated. "&

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL VILLAGE MEETING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Notice is hereby given that on Monday, December 3rd, 2018, immediately following the completion of the Public Budget Hearing, which begins at 6:30 PM at the Village Municipal Building, located at 133 Clayton Avenue East, the Board of Trustees will take action to: 1) Consider Resolution 2018-07 to formally â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adopt the 2019 General Budget and Tax Levyâ&#x20AC;?

Posted: 11/16/18

Done in the Town of Clayton on November 27, 2018 Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk

Done in the Town of Lincoln, On this 19th day of November, 2018.

Stephanie Marciniak, Town Clerk

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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 2019. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 4th 2019 and not later than January 25th, 2019. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five (5) days before the caucus.

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Notice is hereby given that on Monday, December 03, 2018 at 6:30 PM at the Village Municipal Building located at 133 Clayton Ave. East, the Clayton Village Board will conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed 2019 budget.

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

INCUMBENT Bill Vanda Roger Olson Arling â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oleâ&#x20AC;? Olson Tracy LaBlanc Debbie Elmer

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON 2019 BUDGET

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OFFICE Town Chairman Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor Clerk Treasurer

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OFFICE Village President Village Trustee Village Trustee Village Trustee

INCUMBENT Roger LaBlanc James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peteâ&#x20AC;? Cogbill Mike Flaherty VACANT

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2018, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, in the office of the village clerk.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Done in the Village of Clear Lake, On November 21, 2017.

Albert Bannink â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Village Clerk

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Evers taking different approach to transition than Walker

BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is leaving office just like he came in — with a flourish.

Walker killed high speed rail in Wisconsin days after his election win in 2010 and unveiled his anti-union Act 10 proposal within weeks of actually taking office, sparking massive protests, vaulting him onto the national political stage and eventually setting up his 2015 run for president.

Now, as Walker prepares to leave office Jan. 7, he’s signaling his support for an array of Republican proposals designed to weaken Democrats and Tony Evers, who narrowly defeated him on Election Day. In stark contrast, Evers has been keeping a low profile and isn’t planning to make demands of Walker, as Walker did to outgoing Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle in 2010.

“He’s a different kind of governor,” Evers spokeswoman Carrie Lynch said. “He doesn’t go run around making demands of people. That’s just not his style.”

Evers, the 67-year-old state schools superintendent and former teacher, has tried to strike a more conciliatory tone. He has said he wants to work with Walker and the Republican-controlled Legislature, even though GOP lawmakers have been meeting in private to discuss ways to protect laws enacted under Walker and limit Evers’ powers as governor. “(Walker) had a penchant for the dramatic,” said Democratic state Sen. Chris Larson, of Milwaukee. “No one would accuse Evers of that.”

Evers will be content to work behind the scenes, Larson said.

“If it gets to the same end, then it’s fine,” Larson said. “You’ve got to give Evers time to work his magic.”

Evers has condemned the planned lame duck legislative session as a Republican attempt to “cling to power” and not what voters want. But he also has said he didn’t want to draw a “line in the sand” over what they may vote on.

One of the ideas Republicans have discussed would be moving Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential primary from April to

March. With Democratic turnout expected to be high in the presidential primary, moving it to a different date might make it easier for Walker-appointed state Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly to win re-election that April.

The state Supreme Court is controlled 4-3 by conservative judges, giving Republicans a strong ally to uphold its policies.

Walker said Thursday that he was also open to changing the makeup of the state Building Commission, which votes on approving capital projects on university campuses and state properties, and the board overseeing the state economic development agency, which Evers has said he wants to dissolve.

Republicans who control the Legislature aren’t saying exactly what else they will push, although a number of other ideas have been floated and Democrats are nervous about how far the Republicans might go. Republicans made similar moves in North Carolina two years ago and are contemplating such moves in Michigan this year, as well.

There is a precedent

for lame-duck sessions in Wisconsin.

Democrats who controlled the Legislature in 2010 convened one that December after Doyle lost in an attempt to enact the labor contracts, but failed after two Democratic lawmakers refused to vote for them.

That set the stage for the Act 10 law that Walker unveiled in February 2011, which all but ended collective bargaining for public workers and required them to pay more for their retirement and health care benefits.

Evers, and Democrats, would like Walker to end the state’s involvement in a federal lawsuit seeking to repeal of the Affordable Care Act before he leaves office. But Walker said Thursday that it doesn’t matter what Wisconsin does because the lawsuit will continue, regardless.

Still, Evers’ spokeswoman Lynch said no more taxpayer money should be spent on the case that Evers has promised to drop on his first day in office.

But Evers doesn’t plan on sending Walker a demand that he drop it.

NOTICE On the morning of November 21, 2018, Sanitary District staff became aware of an effluent spill adjacent to the lift station at 764 County Road F. The spill was caused by a small leak in the pipe connected to the lift station and most effluent was contained underground. The overflow was confined to a limited area next to the lift station and should not have any impact on residential properties in the area. Crews repaired the pipe on the morning of November 26th. If anyone requires more information, please contact the Sanitary District at 715-268-7761.

Heidi Erspamer for LWBT Sanitary District WNAXLP

CITY OF AMERY ORDINANCE 08-2018

Exemption from Treasurer’s Bond CITY OF AMERY POLK COUNTY STATE OF WISCONSIN THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: That the treasurer of the City of Amery is exempt from giving the bond specified in s.70.67(2), Wis Stats.

That the City hereby obligates itself to pay, in case the City Treasurer fails so to do, all state an county taxes that the City Treasurer is required to pay to the County Treasurer.

This ordinance is effective upon passage and publication.

Adopted this 3rd day of October 2018.

Paul Isakson, Mayor Kim More, City Adminstrator Attest: Frances Duncanson, City Clerk WNAXLP

Wisconsin deer license sales down from 2017 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hunters purchased slightly fewer deer licenses heading into opening day of Wisconsin traditional nine-day gun season.

The nine-day season began Saturday. Department of Natural Resources data shows hunters had purchased 774,332 deer licenses as of midnight Friday, down 2.5 percent from 2017.

The licenses include bow licenses, mentored hunt licenses and conservation patron licenses, a combination sports license that also includes fishing, pheasant and trapping licenses.

The DNR sold dramatically fewer gun-only licenses. Hunters had purchased 442,820 gun licenses as of midnight Friday compared with 488,826 in 2017.

Enthusiasm among fe-

male hunters, one of the DNR’s target demographics for growing the sport,

also waned. They bought 78,252 licenses, down about 8,600 from 2017.

The DNR plans to release preliminary opening weekend harvest

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE April 2, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Clear Lake, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

OFFICE Town Board Chairperson Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor Town Clerk Town Treasurer

INCUMBENT Arthur C. Bergmann Larry O. Reindahl Richard Buhr Janelle M. Johnson Jenifer Cockroft

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 January. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2, 2019, and not later than January 21, 2019. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Town of Clear Lake, On November 23, 2018.

Janelle M. Johnson, Clerk

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF BLACK BROOK April 2, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Black Brook on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on April 16, 2019.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Chairperson Charlie Barney Supervisor I George Fowler Supervisor II Erik Henningsgard Clerk Sally Pickard Treasurer Cindy Nelson 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 January, 2019. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2, 2019 and not later than January 31, 2019. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five (5) days before the caucus.

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.

Given under my hand, done in the Town of Black Brook on November 20, 2018 Sally Pickard, Clerk WNAXLP

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Clear Lake School District

Paraprofessional/Aide

Job Title

Special Education Paraprofessional/Aide

H.R. Contact

Chris Petersen, Elementary Principal

Contact Phone

(715)263-2117

Work Schedule

Two Positions Available: • 6.75 hours per day: approximately 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Requirements

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Clear Lake School District

Custodian Position

Job Title

Custodian

• 4.5 hours per day: approximately 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

H.R. Contact

Joshua R. Ernst, Superintendent

• Both work when school is in session and on select inservice days.

Contact Phone

(715)263-2114

Work Schedule

Twelve (12) month contract, some weekends, summer hours may vary. Eight (8) hours per day. Includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.

Ability to work effectively with students with special needs, under the direction of teachers and administration, in an individual or group setting.

Requirements

Also includes general student supervision in other settings in the school.

Ability to be dependable, cooperative, and flexible.

How to Apply

Send letter of interest, resume, references, and completed application to: Chris Petersen, Principal Gaylord A. Nelson Educational Center 135 8th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 cpetersen@clwarriors.org

General cleaning of rooms and hallways, first line maintenance, set up and take down for sporting and other events, snow and ice removal, lawn care, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Individual must have basic knowledge of electricity, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical ability, and machinery.

Desired characteristics & interests include; dependable, cooperative, and possess the ability to collaboratively work with others.

How to Apply

Applications can be located on our District website, in the District office

Deadline

December 3rd, 2018 or until position is filled.

Deadline

Applications accepted until Dec. 3, 2018 or until position is filled.

Start Date

January 2, 2019

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Employer

School District of Clear Lake

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Website

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School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005

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MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

MISSION STATEMENT The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

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Clayton School District Vacancy Custodian/Maintenance Full Time Position Contact: District Administrator Cathleen Shimon Email: shimonc@claytonsd.k12.wi.us Phone: 715-948-2163 Ext 201 Position Details: 12 months, full time position with benefits Description: Clayton School Distinct is currently looking for a custodian/ maintenance person to fill a vacancy beginning January 2, 2019.

Duties: A variety of custodial and maintenance duties required to sustain the school buildings in a safe and healthful condition. The position requires regular lifting of medium weight objects. Miscellaneous school bus driving trips assigned as needed.

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• Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate stand in Soo Line Park (freewill donation for Amery Area Food Pantry) • Free Horse and Wagon Rides in Soo Line Park • Sir Elvis Live at the Amery Theatre at 4 p.m. (Advance Tickets Available at WPCA) • Refreshments and treats • Carolers • Santa Claus • Donate to Polk County Operation Christmas - help decorate the Christmas tree in Soo Line Park with “new” mittens, scarves, hats and coats • Just a good time!

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Hayden Andersen At Thanksgiving my family gets together to do fun things. First we eat the turkey, mashed potatoes, gravey and a lot of other food. Then for dessert my grandma has pumpkin pie and sometimes snickerdoodles and other cookies. The adults sit on the furniture and watch tv. While the kids play with Legos on the floor. Then everybody leaves.

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Stella Eskro

My family has a couple of different things to do on Christmas Day. In the morning we eat toast, eggs, and bacon. Then we open presents. After that we eat chocolate candy.

Next we go play outside in the snow and then drink hot cocoa. Next we watch a Christmas movie. After we go to my grandma’s Christmas party and get more presents. My mom has us do a gift exchange. We get cups of candy. My little sister and I use a roll of duck tape to wrap the cups. Then we wrap the cup with wrapping paper.

It is funny to see the people’s reactions.

That’s the things we do on Christmas.

Every year my family comes over to celebrate Christmas. When my grandma and grandpa get to my house, my grandma helps my mom in the kitchen. My grandpa sits on our chair and watches baseball.

When my cousins get to my house we go outside and play in the snow.

When it is time to eat we go inside. The kids get mac and cheese and the grown ups get mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and chicken. After we eat we go back outside. Then we go back in an open gifts.

Then everybody leaves.

One night my neighbors snow plowed our driveway for us, and they pushed it on the side of my driveway. The snow piled up.

Then the next day my dad, some of my sisters, and I put on our snowpants, hats, jackets, gloves, mittens and boots. We went outside an stated shoveling into the snow. The first thing we did was shovel the snow.

Next we stated digging in the snow pile. Then we formed our snowfort.

Last we played in ti. My dad, Violet, Hazel Bea, Norah and I had fun playing an building it.

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Olivia Sattre

Last year my dad and I made a snow fort. It took a long time to build. After it was built my dad an I played in it. It was very fun. After three weeks it wore down. I had a lot of fun in it because I hid from my dog in it. I loved the snow fort so much.

Snowmobiling Easton D’Ambrosio

Every year my neighbor comes over on his snowmobile. When he gets to our house, my brother and I go down to the poleshed and get our sled. Then we bring it to the house and hook the sled up to the snowmobile. Then he takes us on a ride one by one.

He takes me around the house twice. Then he does my brother. He keeps doing it until it’s time to go.

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Alex Siebenaler My family has many favorite winter activities.

We pull each other on the tube with the snowmobile on the trails. We use a water tube. I like to go sledding on the trail.

We had so many sleds at our house, but we broke many. We have sles stha have steering wheels.

They go slow but it is still fund. We build a snowman in our back yard.

First we roll a big snowball. Then we roll a medium snowball and put the medium snowball on top of the big snowball. Last we make a small snowball on top of the medium snowball for the head. We use rocks for the eyes and the mouth. We use sticks for the arms. We use pine needles for the hair.

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I like to go sledding.

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Last winter I was sledding with my uncle and aunt. After a few seconds we started to go faster.

Then we went down a large hill and my uncle fell off. He landed on the ground. Then I helped him get up and we all went in the house. After staying in the house for a while we went outside again. This time I went sledding by myself, but a few seconds later I fell off.

Then the last time on the sled my uncle an I went on it. We both got tired so we napped. Then I heard a snap! I stopped napping and looked down. There was a crack in the middle of the sled. Then it got bigger and we both fell off the sled. We hit solid snow or ice. Then we all went to the house and rested.

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cocoa with marshmellows.

One Christmas morning I was sleeping in my bed. When I woke up there was a surprise.

My sister and I went out to the living room there were stuffed animals everywhere. My sister, Macy, and I picked out one animal. I picked out a dog. My sister picked out an elephant. There were a lot of presents. We opened them and we got cool presents. We opened them and we got cool presents. We liked playing with our new toys. It was cool that we got a lot

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inch walleye. It was my biggest walleye ever. My dad was going to mount it.

It was going to be mounted in my basement, but it is still in my freezer today.

Christmas Day Ashlyn Brown

I love Christmas. We have a little party and get presents. My favorite part about Christmas is presents and seeing my family. I love seeing my family on Christmas because my family plays with walkie talkies on Christmas. I love the presents everybody buys me and some presents are funny. I also play Legos and tag on Christmas. Christmas is fun for me.

Thanksgiving with Grandma Rakiya Hassan

I love Thanksgiving because my family and I have pumpkin pie. My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is having my family come over for Thanksgiving dinner.

Sometimes after we eat I go to my grandma’s house. Every single time my family comes over I get to snuggle with my grandma.

I just love Thanksgiving. It is the best.

Playing Outside

hands were so cold and I had super thick snow gloves one. After, I fell off a couple times, I tried to do a back flip on the snowboard, but it did not work. The good thing is that I was wearing some warm gloves, face mask, jacket, boots, and snow pants. It was thick and hard snow.

Snow Day Jade Mortensen

One day snow started to fall from the sky.

My mom and my sister were sleeping. I wanted to wake them up, but I didn’t. I went back to sleep.

In the morning my sister was so happy. Our mom made up breakfast.

After that my sister wanted to go outside, and we did. My sister and I like to eat snow. One time my family and I made a snowman. Not just a snowman.. He was four snowballs tall!

My sister and I went on a snowmobile my dad was driving. My dad pulled us in a sled. My dad sold the snowmobile, but it was ok. We went sledding on our big hill.

It took a long time to get up the hill. My dad played music from his car. We went to bed. In the morning we went outside.

It was fun. In a few days it will be Christmas.

Adrian Zubke

In the winter I go icefishing with my mom.

I play catch the fish and have fun all day long.

When I get home I go to play with my dog and go to bed. In the morning I go play outside in the snow. When I get inside I have hot cocoa.

Christmas Day Brody Schadow

When it was Christmas my family was excited. We went to the living room. We had so may presents. I had the biggest present. I opened my big presents. I got a TV and a PS4. I was so happy.

Christmas Fun Junior Smith

One Christmas day it was nice outside. I went to a hill across from my grandma’s house. Then my neighbor went to the hill too. He brought his snowboard. He asked me if I wanted to snowboard with him. I went home to get my snowboard. Then I went back to the hill and we snowboarded for a long time. I went down and I went super far, almost to the road. Then I went back up the hill. I went so fast once my face mask flew off my head and into the snow. My

The Best Day Ever Noah Schoeberl

On Christmas Day we first open the presents.

We open Santa’s gift last.

After gifts we get dressed for going to my grandma’s. The drive is 30 minutes long. We eat lunch and dinner there. Then we do more presents. The day is over. We go home. I can’t wait for next year.

The Big Snowball Fight James Griffith

One day my family started a snowball fight.

It went on for a very long time. My sister and I made a snowfort, but it got destroyed. We fixed it. My team attacked the other team’s fort. It was a blast.

Our Christmas Ethan Carlson

Our family buys a Christmas Tree each year. We drive to pick it out. Then, we buy it and tie it on the car. After we go home, we take it off the car and go into the house. My dad helps us put it in the stand and screw it in tight, so it stays straight. Mom give the tree water, so it stays alive. She also put a tree blanket underneath for the presents to sit on. My

family decorates the tree with special ornaments and lights make it bright.

After we are done decorating, we go to Walmart to get presents. When we get home, we wrap the presents with paper, tape, and scissors. Every present has a name tag on it, so we know who it is for.

Once we are all ready fro Christmas and it is Christmas Eve, we brush our teeth and put on our pajamas, so we are all ready for bed. Next, we make a plate with cookies and pour a glass of milk for Santa. We leave it out on the table for him to eat and then we wait for him to come. When we are all sleeping Santa comes and leaves presents under the tree. We get up the next morning and eat breakfast. Once we are finished my brother, sister and I open our presents and we are very excited to have new toys.

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Lake Party Leo Jensen

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The Best Christmas Wyatt Armbruster

Last year on Christmas I woke up to eat breakfast and did my chores. I was eager, excited, and bored so I read. Tyler came into the room very excited to open presents too. Mom sprinted into the room and yelled, “PRESENT TIME!” Tyler and I zipped to the tree and RIPPED open the presents. I got Legos, stuffed animals, and more! Then Mom said, “Let’s go to Nana’s house.” “How are we going to get there?

It looks like a blizzard out there!” Mom said, “We’ll be fine.” When we got to Nana’s house, we had a snowball fight.

Tyler threw a snowball at my face. It hit me in the nose. When I got inside, I grabbed a scarf and sprinted outside and yelled “You can’t get me now!” After we went inside to warm up, we played kings corners. It was a great day, and a great Christmas!

Christmas Eve Nolan Babcock

Every Christmas Eve my brother and I wake up at 4:00 in the morning to see the presents.

Last Christmas I got a surprise! I woke up and I saw my favorite book series. It was three I Survived books. I was excited! I also got a Hot wheel’s set! I loved it! It was huge! My brother got a math book. It was big! In the morning we opened all our presents.

My grandpa came to our house. More family came. They had presents for everyone. After they opened their gifts, we ate.

Then everybody went home. We cleaned up.

Then we went to bed. It was an amazing Christmas Eve.

My Christmas at Grandma’s Michael Clark

I went to my grandma’s for Christmas. It was fun.

When I got there I opened my presents. We played a game where the kids go first. You open one. Then the next person will go. I had to wait for the adults.

When we were all done, we ate pie and other things. I played inside and outside. I slid down a hill. I played in the snow.

We came in to warm up in the living room. We played inside with our toys. We cleaned up and I slept over. I was happy to be at Grandmas.

Grandma’s Christmas Jaxson Cran

It was a great time at Grandma’s Cheryl’s Christmas day. We played card games. We mostly played garbage and screw your neighbor. We made Christmas cookies. I made Santa. I played with my cousins outside. It was fun. My head got stuck in the snow. I got hot cocoa.

I watched a movie. It was Pixel. We opened presents. I got a football.

At night, when we went home I was so sleepy. I almost fell asleep in the car. It was fun.

Walk in the Woods James Densow

Let me tell you about a hike with my family.

First, we went up our hill to get to our woods.

The hill is very steep and I almost fell down.

After that, we went in the woods together. I saw lots of and lots of leaves

under the trees and it was shady too. Next, we saw snow on the ground.

We felt it and it was packing snow. So, we had a snowball fight. Then the temperature went down.

We got really cold. I was freezing! Last, we went inside to warm up. We were really wet. I felt so good after playing in the woods. I hope we can do it again.

We sat on it and it was slippery I got to climb ice steps. We went down the biggest slide I got snow in my boots. Brrrrr, I really

I’m going to tell you about my awesome lake skating party that happened two years ago. First, I skated with my friends. We skated around about half the lake. Then I drank some soda. I had some Crush.

Then, I skated some more. After that, I got to eat downstairs. I played some tag. Then I went to Ellie’s. I walked across the lake to get there. I played with my friends and shovels. We made paths. We skated some more. We played hide and seek. We moved the couches. Then it was time for me to go to bed.

The lake skating party at my house was awesome!

Winter Times Aubrey Koch

In the winter we stay home sometimes. Sometimes we visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. We take turns open-

ing presents. We sometimes get at least five we get big or small presents.

We open one at a time.

Then, the next kid gets to. I think I go last, and I don’t care. Every year we build a snowman. We have snowball fights. I hit Logan a bunch. Than we went inside to warm up. Our stockings were full. We had to share candy. We watch movies.

We watch tv in the living room. We have fun! We will do it again next year!

The Fastest Ride Calvin Kurtzhals

Once I had the most amazing sledding trip!

Dad, my brother, and I walked up a big hill.

It was hard because I had to carry the sled. I was about to ride down the hill, but I got scared because the hill was very steep. Then, I went again.

I went so fast I almost went into a swamp! The swamp had thin ice and trees sticking out of it, so I didn’t want to go in it. Next, we slid down on our bottoms. I got my boots full of snow. We

Building a Big Snowman Elijah Fox

There was a lot of snow outside. Veronica, Wyatt and I went outside to roll up balls of snow. We rolled three big balls of snow. We stacked the balls of snow we got the balls stacked. Then we found rocks in our driveway we put them on for eyes and buttons.

We grabbed a carrot for a nose. We got the carrot from our fridge. Then we got a hat and a scarf.

We got the hat and the scarf from our hallway.

We built a snowman that was four feet tall. It was bigger than me. I felt good about building a snowman with my brother and sister.

Ice Castles Kylie Hansen

Last year Kenzie, Hayden, Alison, Reece, Kate, and Charlotte, and I. We all packed up and drove to the ice castles.

First, we got out of the car and got are boots on.

Then, we had to wait for a long time to check in.

We saw a funny snow man. When we started to walk through the ice castles we saw icicles. I can’t believe the icicles were made out of water.

We saw an ice bench.

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went inside and drank hot cocoa. The hot cocoa felt very good. I wish I could do it again. That was the best sledding trip of my life!

My Christmas Cooper Lehnartz

This story is about my Christmas and going to my grandma’s house. It was fun when we opened presents. I got very cool toys. It was fun when we decorated the tree. We put a cage around it, so the cat could not break it.

My dad and I drove the four-wheeler. I almost did a doughnut on the ice. We got all the presents. My cousins came too. It was fun. Then we drank hot cocoa. After that we went home and went to bed. It was a fun day.

My Christmas Day Richard Llamas

At Christmas, I played on my farm. It was fun.

We had to wait for dad.

When he was done, we went over by the sheep we had to be careful because we could fall on the ice. I fell down and split my lip. When we got in the house we warmed up.

It was my brother’s birthday. We celebrated with a party. Then, we waited to open our presents. We waited until it was time to go upstairs. Mom and Dad told us to go downstairs. There was a bike!

My presents were games and a remote control car.

The next day, my brother and I went sledding on a huge hill. It was scary.

My brother and I were racing with sleds. We almost hit the door! We had a snowball fight, too.

Then my brother and I went sledding on our bottoms. I had fun playing with all my family last year during Christmas.

The Christmas Holiday James Rabe

My favorite thing to do was riding my snowmobile last year. I pulled my sister on the sled. I pulled her for ten minutes. We got cold. So, we went inside. We drank hot cocoa and ate cookies. Then we went outside again. We made a snowman. Then we had a snowball fight.

We did it for ten minutes.

I hit Kate with a snowball. We went inside. We ate pizza. It was delicious.

Then we went to bed. I was happy because mom read a Christmas story.

The Last Christmas With My Grandma Olivia Sobczak

Last year was the last Christmas with my grandma. First, we got to play baseball. We got to catch and bat. Next, we

rode the bikes. It was fast and fun. Third, we all played bad mitten. The birdie went high. Next, we went inside, and we had hot cocoa. Another event we did, was we all took showers and went to bed. It felt good to sleep.

Then, we packed up. We had so much fun! But it was sad because it was my last Christmas with my grandma.

Christmas day Jaden Swenson

On Christmas day we went to Grandma’s and had the best Christmas ever. When we got there, we gave Grandma a big old hug. We played outside. When David drove the go-cart past us we threw snowballs at him.

Then we went inside to warm up. We made supper and ate. Grandma even made her homemade buttered bread, it was super good. Then, we went by the Christmas tree and opened our presents. We got our stockings down. We got a lot of chocolate. We cleaned up and spent the night.

A Fast Fun Ride Isaac Thayer

Last winter we made four awesome sledding trails! We went down so fast that I thought I would never stop! Our first trail was smooth and slow. The end of the trail was frozen solid.

The next trail was super bumpy. The trail had a lot of big bumps we made out of the snow. The third trail was my favorite.

It’s the super crazy one.

The trail had all sorts of crazy things that made it more fun. One thing it had was twists and turns. There were two more things on it. It had huge bumps and it was steep. The last trail was sort of fun. It was smooth on most of the trail. But, the rest was bumpy. After that we went inside for hot chocolate. It was hot, so we put in some milk.

Sledding was super fun. I want to do it this year.

Christmas Day Amaris Vierkandt

When I woke up on Christmas morning my brother was up. We went downstairs. We quietly opened my parent’s door.

It was kind of squeaky.

My brother and I jumped on my parent’s bed, “Wake up wake up!”

They woke up and said; “Wake us up at 8:30.”

When it was 8:30, we went back downstairs.

We all went upstairs and sorted presents. When we all got our presents, we opened them. I got fooled because Santa put pj’s in a garbage box. After that

we went to my grandma’s. All of my cousins were there. My grandma gave us more presents.

Then we all sat in a circle and opened our presents.

After we opened our presents we ate food. It was very delicious. We were all tired. It was a long day and we had fun.

place. My friends, Parker, James and I threw snowballs onto the ground. I think it would be fun to jump off the swings into the snow. Playing in the snow makes me happy.

Sledding Emersyn White

In December two years ago, my brother and I went sledding behind the four-wheeler at home.

At first, I was scared and excited, but I did it anyway. A lot of snow hit my face, OUCH! Dayton went fast down the hills in the back yard. I fell off a lot. Next, we went back in the front yard.

We made a ramp out of snow. We went on the ramp. I fell off the sled.

We tried it again. That time I flew up in the air!

Then, we made the ramp bigger and when we went on it I finally stayed on!

Then we went to the back yard again for a little bit. We got off the fourwheeler and climbed on my sled. My sled went fast. We went under the trampoline then we rode alone. I zoomed under the trampoline, but my brother went faster and farther. I never go faster than him. Next, we went to a trail called the point.

We zoomed down the hill and went over a lot of dead trees. It was super fun. I was exhausted and cold. So was my brother!

On Christmas Morning Rayen Whitetail

I always wake up first. Then, I wake up my sister. Once we are all awake my Grandma Carol comes over to our house. Sometimes even other people come over.

My mom cooks before Christmas morning.

She makes ham and cookies and she puts all the food on the table. My grandma will help her.

We have a lot of food and we have lots of eggnog to drink. We eat, open presents, and play games all at the same time. This day makes me feel very happy.

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My Snow Fort House Mason Yager

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We made a snow fort house. We were running around, and our feet were sinking in the snow.

We had so much fun in the snow fort house. My friends were pretending to be dogs and I pretended to be their big brother.

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sled hitched up with me and Kate in it. Then I fell out and the sled cracked so we put one sled onto the cracked one and we went home. We got off the sled and Emmy got off the four-wheeler. Then dad went in the garage and parked. We then went inside and watched a movie. We got a big glass of water to drink.

Then after the movie we played downstairs and had lots of fun. Hope you enjoyed the story!

The Christmas Tree Chayce Luangrath

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Having Fun at the Sledding Hill Evelynn Newbauer

One day last winter we got a call from the schools. We heard that we would have a twohour break! Caleb asked if I wanted to play in the snow. I suggested we build a tunnel. Later Henry came over to see what we were doing. By then Caleb had built a wide and tall one. Mine was very deep. Caleb said, “If I dig any deeper, I will hit ice.” So, he started a new one with Henry. Once they built a big one, we tried to connect them. We worked for thirty minutes until our dad said, “It’s time to get ready for school.” After school we looked to see if they were still there.

We worked for one hour.

Then I accidently popped a hole in the top of my tunnel. Our mom called us in for hot chocolate.

The next day, I thought I should build a new tunnel. I worked for a long time. Finally, I was done, it was big enough to sleep in! I asked mom and dad if I could sleep in it, and they said, “No.” The next day it was half way gone! I called Caleb to help destroy it. We got the shovels and worked for a long time because it was long and hard to get to. We saw that it was six inches away from connecting! We looked at Caleb’s old one and it wasn’t touched! So, we made a hole in the side for a lookout hole. I went to my old one and made it into a sledding hill. Caleb and I spent the rest of the day sledding on the hill.

One time I went sledding. I went with my mom, Sammy, Jordan and my cousins Zach and Lexie. I went down a very fast hill. It was super duper fast! I was happy and smiling when I went down that hill. My brother fell off the sled on his face. I laughed.

He got snow on his face.

I went down the hill lots of times. I love sledding!

My brother, sister and cousins do too.

Winter Fun Xavier Fleischauer

In the winter I have fun in the snow. I made a snow house. I used the shovel to make a hole in the snow house. I put snowballs in there. I had a snowball fight with Mateo and Malia. After the fight I went in the house to have hot cocoa and colored marshmallows.

Surprise Stocking Katelyn Yeske

Last Christmas Eve before I went to bed, I looked where we usually put our stockings up. I didn’t have any time to tell mom that our stockings weren’t there.

So, I went to bed. When I woke up there was a stocking next to me! I was so excited that I woke up mom! She looked surprised, but I didn’t know for sure. I looked inside the stocking and then looked out the window at my chickens. Then I looked in the stocking and there was toys and candy. There was a stuffed animal named Pablo, bubble gum, a Monster High doll named

Frankie, and some books.

My twin sister Charlotte and I got the same things but in different colors. It was a such a fun day!

Sledding Fun Lehney Paulson

Last Winter my brother Landon, grandma, grandpa, and I went to a park that had a very big hill. We went sledding. It was the best time ever! When we went down we hit a bump and flew off the sled.

Landon, grandpa, and I were in the sled and hit the bump. It was high, scary, and fast. When we got down to the bottom of the hill, it was hard to get back up. It was really cold too. While we were sledding there was a lot of people. Landon and I crashed into a tree. It did not feel so good. Neither of us got hurt, so that was good. After sledding we left and went to a bakery and we had hot cocoa with marshmallows and a sprinkle of brown sugar. We also had a donut with jelly. It was tasty.

The Big Hill Charlotte Yeske

During one long winter our dad got out the four-wheeler. Then Kate, Emmy, and I went out of the house. We all asked, “What are you doing?”

Dad said that he was getting out the four-wheeler.

Then Emmy got a great idea, “Can we hitch up one sled to the fourwheeler?” Dad said sure, so we went to a big hill at the edge of a corn field.

We brought four sleds and went sledding until

Emmy and dad went down and broke the sled.

Dad and I decided to go back home. We got the

One day in Amery at my house, we were setting up our Christmas tree up in the living room. When we got done my mom went to get the ornaments. No one dares to hang up my owl, only I can do that. I put it in my favorite spot by the top of the tree, next to the star. My mom puts up the bells. My brother Blayke puts on the angel. The next, day my mom put on the star. I thought it was going to be a santa but I was wrong. It was a re-

ally cool tree and I wish that we still had it.

Christmas Village Gracie Perkins Greene

Every winter we go down to our basement to get things for our Christmas village. I love to do it because sometimes my brother and I get to play with the people that live in the village. My mom needs he lp carrying everything upstairs for our village. This year in Green Bay we bought a toy shop with a lady holding a chicken to add to our village (The chicken is my mom’s favorite part). I love when we set up our village. It’s my favorite time of winter. I just love, love, it so much.

We sometimes get new building for our village from other family members. I love when we get new buildings or people because I like adding them to our village.

My Dirt Bike Zane Dombrock

Last winter I rode my dirt bike in the snow.

First, I got my helmet on.

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Next, I got my dirt bike started. Finally, I road my dirt bike and I went down a hill. Then, I went up a hill and got stuck.

I went down our driveway and hit the side and I shut it off. I could not hop up because the dirt bike was stuck on my feet. My Dad came down and helped me up and I started riding it more. I had a fun day!

she didn’t make it. When she fell, she tried to hold the top, but she couldn’t, so she slid down safely.

Sometimes we go in the lodge and have hot cocoa and get a snack to share.

This year I promised to teach my sister how to go down the half pipe the steep way. I love skiing with my family and I can’t wait to get on the slopes again!!!

Sledding

Sledding with Cousins

Torr Vierkandt

Last Winter, I went sledding at a hill with my sister and babysitter.

I went down the hill and hit a ramp. flew seven feet up in the air. I got scared, but I still kept sledding. Sometimes I even tipped over in my sled. One time my sister and I bumped into each other and I ended up in her sled with her. When we were sledding, we went pretty fast each time down the hill. On another day I was on the side of the hill and it had an eleven-foot drop.

I started to cry when I looked at how high the drop was. My dad helped me then we went home and had hot chocolate.

After that we went outside to build a snowman.

It was a scary day. But in the end, we got to build our snowman and that was a lot of fun.

Snow Fort Garrett Becker

One day after school I got off the bus and I saw my dad making a snow fort. I decided to help him. First, we had to make hills to make the walls. Second, we made the walls taller. Third, we made windows and began poking holes into the walls. It got bigger and bigger and bigger until it turned into a window. Last my dad and I poured cold water to make an ice rink. when it was finished it was the ultimate snow fort made by me Garrett William Becker and my dad.

Skiing with my Family Rian Wallberg

In the winter my family likes to ski. We sometimes ski with our friends, the Williamsons and the McCarty’s. We ski on the green and blue hills at Trollhaugen. We once skied in a snowstorm. We had to borrow goggles. Before we got the goggles, we couldn’t see at all. Once I almost got hurt bad because I was going up the half pipe and someone came from above. I quickly turned, luckily, I was ok. One time my sister tried to get up the half pipe and

Esther Dietrich

It was winter, and my family was going to our grandma and grandpa’s house. When we got there, we saw our cousins and decided to go sledding. Our whole family all drove to the golf course to go sledding together. My brother Micah went to a hill that had water at the end. I went down on a piece of cardboard. One time when my grandpa went down, he fell off and the sled went over him. I got coldJ so my dad brought me to the car and we stayed for a little while, so I could warm up. I wanted to go back out, so we did. A little while later we went back to our grandma and grandpa’s house and went sledding there.

I Love my Family and Friends Faith Halverson

Last Christmas I woke up and got dressed. Then, I went to my grandma’s house. My ten cousins were there. First, we played spy and after we played karate. Next, we ate but first we prayed, my grandpa does that every year. After eating we went sledding. We had hot cocoa and we share family stories. Then, we went downstairs to open presents. After we went ice fishing. When we were out there, we built a fort. We also went sledding with Austin and Owen and their friend Kaden . We had snowball fights with them too.

Then we all went inside and had more hot cocoa.

We had so much fun .

I LOVE MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY SO MUCH!!!

My Family Christmas Ellie Hall

The big day had finally come! Christmas, 2017.

Like any Christmas I woke up and so did my sister. Then mom and dad got up, after we kept yelling at them. We all went to the living room to open presents. Next was my favorite part! Everyone got dressed to go to my grandmas. When we arrived, everyone was

there. I was so excited! !! Before opening the presents we had to eat lunch. A couple minutes later we opened presents.

Everybody was ready, we all got piles of presents.

The one I liked best was laser tag that my cousins got from our grandma.

After a couple times of playing it I went to the dining room. Then I went to mom to hug her. After I hugged her she said fifteen more minutes and we need to go home. Ten minutes later my sister, Nathan, Norman, and I were ready to play a girl’s vs boys face off in laser tag. Then mom called me, and everybody paused.

Five more minutes mom said. Five minutes later mom and dad were both calling us. After a couple of minutes we said goodbye to everyone and started to head home.

Playing in the Snow

the chair. Then we ate supper and went to bed.

My Christmas Tree Emma Olson

Last year we went to a Christmas tree farm and picked a tree. We cut it down and took it home.

Then we put it in the stand and put a snowman rug around it. Next, we got to decorate it and put lights on it. We also put on the fun ornaments and the shiny tinsel. We bought about five boxes of tinsel and put it all over the tree. My little sister Avery put it all in one spot. Then we put the angel up. When we were done, we took pictures.

We turned off the lights and took more pictures with my brother Garrett, my Sister Avery, and I in it. We also just took pictures of the tree. It was the best Christmas tree ever.

Max Lindahl

Christmas Cookie’s

I get ready to go outside in the snow. I wear snow gear with my nice warm gloves. My brother and sister also get ready to play in the snow. We roll snow to make big snowballs, so we can make a snowman. Our snowman is always really tall and really wide. We like to throw snow at each other.

We get tired from running around, so we go inside and eat lunch. When we are done with lunch we go back outside. We like to build snow forts and play inside of them.

Playing in the snow is a lot of fun and it makes us all very joyful.

Margaret Elmer

Fun Times Caydyn Voght

Last year I went to my dad’s house for Christmas and I rode my four-wheeler. I played with my dad and I started throwing snowballs at him. Then we had a snowball fight. I let my dog out and we had to go inside and eat lunch and warm up. Next, we watched a movie. We got bored, so we went outside again and made a snowman and a snow fort. When we got done we went sledding. Then we went in the house and played video games on the Play Station Two. I also played with my turtles and watched funny videos on my tablet. My dad and I went outside again and this time I saw a rabbit and almost caught it, but I fell, and face planted in the snow.

I was freezing so I went into my dad’s house and warmed up. I played with my dog and on my tablet.

When my battery died, I watched TV and laid with my dad and dog in

Last winter on a cold December morning I woke up and went to my aunt Debbie’s house.

When we got there, I got to see my cousins and make Christmas cookies.

Frist, we made the frosting it was green, yellow, white and blue. Then we made our Christmas cookies. It was fun because we got to put the frosting on by ourselves.

I got to have one cookie.

It was so good. Debbie’s dog is named Mojo. He was dressed in a Santa Claus suit and Debbie’s friend’s dog Squirt had one too. It was funny, I laughed so hard that I started to cry. Then we got to eat another Christmas cookie. Ruth’s was a stocking, Lily’s was a star, and mine was a Santa Claus. Lily’s, Ruth’s and Hannah’s were so good I wanted to eat all of them. I got to play with my cousins and watch a movie. During the movie I fell asleep. I woke up with Mojo sitting on me.

Later we went home to go to sleep. That’s my story.

Plowing with my Dad Noah Thomas

Last winter I got to ride with my dad in his dump truck while we plowed snow. My dad had V plow on the passenger side and one big plow in the front. The plows were controlled by two buttons from inside the truck.

While we were plowing, we saw huge snow drifts!

I helped control the button that spread the salt and sand on the road where it was slippery.

I also got to help lower the bed of the dump truck and put it back up.

This was such a fun day

because I got to help my dad during the day and again at night. When we plowed at night, he had his bright lights and his orange flashing lights on.

I love going to work with my dad!

Winter Games David Mork

What I like to do in the wintertime is play games in the snow. One of the things I like to do is have snowball fights with my family and friends. I like when they play with me.

We have three people on each team. Another thing we like to do is build snow forts to use when we have our snowball fights. We build snowman guards to protect our forts. I love to play in the snow!

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sometimes and we also have a snowball fight.

We go to Trollhaugen for 4-H. Sometimes we go to our cabin to ski. We ride the snowmobiles. I drive the Skidoo. Andrew drives the Arctic Cat. We go to a snowmobile show in Spooner. We stay at the Trego cabin and play cards. Our Uncle Cole comes to our house and snow boards on our hill. We ice fish at North Twin. We make snow angels. We go hunting at the shack and eat candy and eggs. We snow shoe at the Bailey’s cabin and build a fort. We play pool at the Bailey’s cabin. We go to a public pool with our friends and it is 20 minutes away from our house. I go outside to shoot a squirrel or a rabbit. We build big snowmen. We make tunnels in the snow.

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Things I Do on Christmas Spencer Chovan

In the morning I get up and eat breakfast. Then I get dressed and go to church. When we come home we open presents.

We also open our stockings. Later we invite friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins over to our house. The best part is that some sleepover. All of us watch as movie and make a fort down stairs.

Then we sleep in the fort!!! The next day everybody leaves. Then I sleep for about an hour. Later I go to my Dad’s house.

We open presents and eat apple crisp. It is good, very good!

Then I play in the snow.

When I am done I have some hot chocolate. It is hot, very hot! The next day we have Kirk Christmas. Kirk Christmas is when we have everybody from my stepdad’s family over and we hang out. My grandma Kirk gives us all 50 dollars! I can’t wait for Christmas this year!

Thanksgiving Maddyx Madsen

On Thanksgiving we eat some turkey and chicken. My grandma makes apple pie for dessert. Every family has traditions for Thanksgiving. Of course they do. Every year we have a party for Thanksgiving.

You should have a party for Thanksgiving too because it’s fun. We invite my grandparents and cousins over for Thanksgiving. If you also invite your grandparents and cousins, you could have a good time. Don’t forget to have cookies for Thanksgiving. It goes with the

holiday. Later you can play football with your family. Thanksgiving is a great holiday.

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Snow Day Levi Carr

to pick what we get to eat. We build a road of snow for our sleds with a jump. We build a fort

I woke up and I looked out the window. It’s snowing and that means it’s winter. I went to the kitchen and I got my

cereal and I poured the milk in the bowl. I ate the cereal. Then I put on my snow gear. I went outside. I made a snowman, a snow angel, and snow balls. Then it was lunchtime. I had mashed potatoes and some turkey. Then we put up the Christmas tree. Then we put up the star on the Christmas tree. Later I went outside to make an igloo. I did it! Then I went inside to have hot cocoa. I has marshmallows and it was warm.

Later I had supper. My supper was chicken and milk. For dessert I had a malasada. Then I went to bed. I woke up and I had some cereal. After that I went outside to put up the light. I did it!

We also put us candy canes on my tree. Then I went sledding and fell into the snow bank.

It was cold in the snow.

Later I had a snowball fight with Luke. It was fun. Then I had lunch.

My lunch was some toast.

It was great. Then I had supper. My supper was pizza and some water.

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My Christmas Ira Truitt

Every Christmas I fly on an airplane to Kodiak, Alaska, to see my dad. I also get to see my friends and cousins. My dad never really puts up a Christmas tree but it’s fine. Last year I couldn’t make cookies so I made a PB and J sandwich for Santa and carrots for the 8 reindeer. They made a big mess. My dad cleaned it up. A few days later, after Christmas, I flew back to Wisconsin. When I got back I had a bunch of presents to open. I had a lot of fun in Kodiak. I hope I have as much fun this year!

Christmas Brock Burhop

Before Christmas I go with my dad to get a Christmas tree. I go to my grandma’s house to go sledding with my sister and cousins. My cousins and I open gifts and we play with our new toys. We like to see what our new gifts do.

Later I go to my cousin’s house and we have a nerf war and a sleep over. We play hide and seek with our nerf guns for the seeker. The hider gets toy grenades to throw at the seeker. If the seeker gets hit he has to close his eyes. The hider gets time to move around to find different hiding spots.

The seeker closes his eyes for 10 seconds. If the seeker hits a hider with a dart, they need to go out of the game. Whoever gets hit first is the seeker

I like to snowboard with my dad. I like the wind in my face. It helps me balance and it teaches me to be focused on the snowboard. On Christmas Eve, at night, we look at all the lights.

It is really fun! Sometimes I see Rudolph and Santa Claus lights. I get presents on Christmas Eve. We go to Florida sometimes to see my Grandma and cousins. I have 8 cousins, two are new babies. At night on Christmas Eve we leave cookies and milk out for Santa. This year I am going to leave carrots and water for the reindeer because they get hungry and thirsty too.

Winter and Christmas Chase Prindle

Every year our cousins come over to our house.

We go over to Aunt Jeannie’s house the day before Christmas and have a party. We go to our Grandma’s and Grandpa’s for presents. We set out milk and cookies for Santa Claus. We put the tree in a corner. We put ornaments on our tree.

We eat figgy pudding. We celebrate Jesus birth on Christmas Eve. We sing Christmas songs all the time. I usually get socks from one of my Grandmas during Christmas.

I watch The Night They Saved Christmas every year.

Every year our stockings are full. I call hot chocolate, cocoa. On January 4th we celebrate my birthday and I get

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Then I went to bed. The end.

Christmas Patrick Pommerening

We like getting ready for Christmas! Last year our Christmas tree was so big that it was touching the ceiling! Our whole family decorated the tree. My favorite decoration is the star on top.

On Christmas Day I ask my mom to set an alarm clock for 7:00 am then we get up to open presents!

We find our presents and then everyone makes a pile. Then we start opening. This year I really hope I get a Beyblade. Sometimes during Christmas vacation we go snowtubing. Last year I went down the hill super fast! I tied my tube together with my mom, dad, and Lily. I also like to play outside with my sister. Last year we set up a play tent. It was so fun.

The snow was falling in!

Sometimes when there was a snow storm we would to inside and play with our toys! I cannot wait until Christmas this year!

My Thanksgiving Zak Golden

I go to my grandma’s house for Thanksgiving. When we get there, we hang out until it is dinner time. After we are done with dinner then we go outside and sit by the fire. When I get too hot I go see if I can catch fireflies. If I catch one, I will show my parents and my grandma. After I let it go then we will have marshmallows. When I am done, I will go find more fireflies. Then I will wait until we are ready to go home. I cannot wait until Thanksgiving!

My Christmas Day Sora Morales

I am going to talk about my Christmas Day. First I wake up at 3:00 am. My mom tells us to go back to bed. Later my brother and sisters and I wake up our mom and dad. Next we open presents. Then we go to my grandma’s house and open presents with my cousins.

Later we eat lunch with my grandma. Then I go outside and play with my sisters and brothers. I also play with my baby brother, Niles. I always have a cup of hot chocolate when I get back inside. Then I go back outside and play in the snow. I also build a snowman. I always go sledding with my dad. Then we go home and have another cup of hot chocolate and watch a movie. I love Christmas Day!

Christmas Klark Menter

It is Christmas time.

Dad will put the Christmas tree up. My family decorates the tree. Sometimes I make decorations.

We also hang up lights on the tree. I think it looks good. When we are getting ready for people to come over, we shovel the driveway. Then my Grandma will come over.

We have a Christmas dinner together. My favorite is apple pie! Later we open presents. Then my Grandma goes home.

I play with my presents.

Later I play Robloxs on the computer. Then I go to bed. The End.

My Christmas Tori Ellefson

I am writing about Christmas. I eat pumpkin pie, cookies, and hot chocolate. I like Christmas. Sometimes my cousins come over to my house. We play games outside on the trampoline. We also ride my 4-wheeler. Then we go inside and open presents.

Before I go to bed I put milk and cookies out for Santa. I wake up on Christmas Day and there are presents there. My Grandma and Grandpa come over. I go to the kitchen and see that the milk and cookies are gone! Later my friends come over. I like Christmas.

Christmas Day Reese Anderson

On Christmas my cousins almost always come to my grandma’s house.

They have to travel a long way because they live in Louisiana. Their names are Grace, Evan, and Gwen. They have a dog and two cats. They visit on two or three holidays during the year.

Grace is 8 or 9 years old, Gwen is 14 or 15 years old and Evan is 13 years old. The only time I was at my cousins house was when I was in my mom’s stomach. We always go outside in the snow when they are here. Last winter, two of my cousins and my brother built a sideways snowman. My sister, Grace and I make a regular snowman. One time just my sister and I were at my Grandma’s house and there was a big pile of snow! We had so much fun playing in it!

Sometimes my cousins come to my house to stay the night. Grace, Maya and I tried to make a pot out of snow and then we tried to collect things from outside to put in the pot. Once my cousin, Gwen, got a kitten. They named it Elly. That is why I get so excited for

the winter. The End

Snowball Wars Larson McElrath

In winter I go to my friend Isaiah’s house.

We make snowforts and throw snow grenades and shoot each other with his nerf guns. Then we go inside and play Battlefield1, Fortnite, and Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2. Then we shoot each other with his nerf guns again. Then we have a big dinner and then I go home. The End.

My Last Year’s Thanksgiving and Christmas James Madison

Last Thanksgiving I had turkey, green beans, and mashed potatoes for dinner. I also watch Despicable Me 3. In the winter, I woke up and went upstairs. I looked outside. It was all white and it snowing. I woke up my mom and then we had breakfast. I played outside with my brothers and cousin. We went inside and later had hot cocoa and lunch. Then we watched a movie.

A few day later it was Christmas. I got up and went upstairs. I looked under the Christmas tree. There were a lot of presents. I woke up my brothers and mom and then we had breakfast.

Later we watched a movie. When it was over, we played outside and pulled each other on the sled.

Then we had a snowball fight. We went back inside and had milk and lunch. Then we opened presents. We got cool toys and played with them for a while. Then we played outside again and made up a game. It was fun.

Then we went back inside and watched another movie for a while. Then I had dinner. After dinner, I played with my toys until bed time. The End.

Winter and Christmas Liam Ziegler

When it’s winter I get out my warm clothes, I put them on, and I play outside with my family.

I go sledding and my dog chases me. Then I have a snowball fight with my dad. Then I run and jump in the snow.

When I go inside I take off my snowpants, jacket, mittens, hat, and boots. I drink hot cocoa. Then I take a warm shower. The next day my family goes to pick out a Christmas tree. We think about what tree we want and then we saw it down and put it in the back of the truck. When we get home it’s nighttime. We decorate it and drink egg nogg. It is delicious! The

next day I play football with my sister, brother, and dad. It is fun. Then I go inside and drink hot cocoa. A couple of weeks later it was Christmas Eve. I go to my great aunt’s house. I play outside with cousins and their dogs. I love it!

I come in and eat Christmas cookies. My favorite Christmas cookie is the snowball. It is a cookie with white powder on it and it is shaped like a snowball. Then we have a recital. I play Away in a Manger and a duet with my sister. The song is Up on the Housetop. I think I messed up a couple of times. Then we eat supper. We have turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy. After that we look for Santa. We found him!

Then we open presents.

Later we say goodbye and leave. I love Christmas!

The End.

My Family Traditions Natalie Novak

Hi, I am going to tell you about my family and our traditions in the winter time. I picked this top because my family has a lot of traditions and I really wanted to share them with you.

All of these traditions are really fun and I hope that you like them and think that they are fun too. One tradition is if it’s someone’s birthday that’s on a school day they get to open a present before school. We also have a tradition similar to that.

It is on Christmas Eve. We would open a present early. The present we would open would be picked out by my parents just in case it was like a tablet case. Then we would know that we probably get a tablet. One of my favorite traditions is on New Year’s morning. On New Year’s morning we get to eat ice cream for breakfast. We also can use sprinkles, chocolate, or caramel syrup. We can also have a cone if we want. I hope you liked our family traditions and try them out.

Thank you for reading this!

My Christmas Macie Warner

Every year I celebrate Christmas I always get up super early, like at 3:00 am in the morning.

It’s crazy right? But I’m always so excited so I get up early. Then I wake up everybody else and most of the time they say go back to bed. So I go to sleep and wake up an hour later. Then everybody wakes up and we open presents. Then we start to get ready. After I get ready I get to play

with my presents. Then I start getting ready to go to my grandma’s house.

I pick out a toy that I got and bring it with me.

Then we are off. Finally 30 minutes later, we are there. Once we get there, we go inside and bring in the presents. The first thing we do is meet our family. Then we eat lunch and play after. We usually play for a few hours.

After we play we open presents. It’s my favorite part of getting all of these presents. Of course! Then I play with some of my presents. Later we go home. THE END!

Crazy Christmas Kenzie Nichols-Russo

One Christmas Eve my mom and I woke up and we couldn’t find my elf. We went in the living room to look for my elf. We found a box.

It had a letter on it. The letter said “Sorry, I had to leave early. Santa had extra presents to deliver.

I also left some extra presents for you and your mom.” From Edward. We opened the box and we found a movie, red slippers, and popcorn. I really loved that. That night we slept in the sleepers and watched that movie which was The Polar Express. We almost forgot to put out milk and cookies.

We didn’t have any milk and cookies so we put out applesauce and a drink that I can’t remember.

On Christmas morning, I had lots of presents. After that I went to my Dad’s house and opened more presents. I have a kind of funny story because I had to throw away my old long pillow like a month before, so Santa got me a new one. Oh, and the milk and cookies, were almost gone! I think that was the Best Christmas so far!

My Christmas Weekend Madeline Jicinsky

On Christmas Eve my family and I get things ready for Christmas.

The people who help get ready are my family.

My 4 sisters are Annie, Piper, Chloe, and Bella.

My brother is Patrick.

Then there’s my Mom and Dad. We hang up our stockings, get the fireplace running, make pie, and lots of other things. When we’re all ready we used to go to my grandma’s house.

My cousins went too. We would play games like Rummikub and Aggrivation. We would also play this game where we pass around items and people could steal yours.

We would play lots of games. I loved spending

Christmas Eve with my grandma. But now she’s in heaven. But I won’t let that wreck my Christmas. Then we go home.

We set up cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer. Then Chloe and I sometimes play B-TD Baddles on our tablets next to the fireplace. Then we all bake cookies. Then we frost the cookies. The frosting is red and green.

We eat some cookies and save some for the next day. We brush our teeth and get on our PJ’s. Then I read a Big Nate book and get all comfy. Then I go to sleep. At 6:00 am Chloe wakes me up to see if Santa came. So far Santa does come to our house every year.

We are very silent. We whisper a little. We look again. Then Chloe and I go upstairs. We go back asleep. I’m one of the last people to wake up. When I wake up I go back to sleep, play my tablet for a few minutes, or I go right down stairs. When I go downstairs, there are lots of things to explore.

After everyone is downstairs we open presents.

We also open stockings.

I almost always get fuzzy socks. I love it. I get lots of candy. My favorite is the Santa Claus chocolate marshmallow. Our Elf on the Shelf watches us. We named him Charly. On Christmas he has to go but the next year we always see him again. My family and I go outside to play. We make fun sled trails to go sledding on.

We also make snow forts.

My brother Patrick helps make the walls. We all like to do snowball fights too. When we get inside my Mom and Dad have hot cocoa and apple cider ready for us. I have both.

They’re really good! Now we open presents. Santa gives me great things!

Then we get some breakfast. Yum! Then we listen to Christmas songs. My favorite is Jingle Bells.

I like to watch Unspeakable Gaming, Preston Plays, 09 Sharkboy, and It’s Moosecraft videos down in the living room.

Then when the day is passing on, it’s night.

We all get comfy. I go to sleep. It was an amazing weekend. I will do it again.

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shows around March.

Our shows are in Rice Lake or Spooner. We normally stay in a hotel for the shows. My skating club is called NFSC which stands for Northwoods Figure Skating Club. Every time I pass a level, I get a badge and a piece of paper. I get tested every second Monday. I am a prefree, so I practice on my own first. I get a new costume every year before pictures. I make a lot of new friends every year and I love the coaches there.

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My Best Christmas Ever Hayden Leonard

A few years ago, I had the best Christmas ever.

My family and I flew down to Alabama. It was my first time flying so I felt nervous. When we got there my Uncle Bob was waiting for us. The next day it was Christmas.

We went to my cousin’s house and we played school in my cousin’s room. Then we played outside. There wasn’t any snow, but it was still could out. It was great to see my cousins.

Myrtle Miles Ivey

Last year our new puppy, Myrtle, opened her own present. I tried to help her, but my parents told me to let Myrtle do it.

It was pretty funny and cute watching her open her present by herself.

She got a long gray animal of some sort that squeaked.

Hockey Joseph Maukstad

I went to my very first hockey practice on Wednesday. I was a little scared, but I was also excited. I met my coach and teammates. It was cold at the rink. We got to go on the ice and skate just to get used to it. I can’t wait to learn some drills.

My Thanksgiving Wyatt Reyes

On Thanksgiving I celebrated my birthday. I woke up early that morning, so did my mom and dad. Dad went outside to get the car started and warmed up. Then he came inside to eat breakfast. We left to go pick

up my cousin Ayden on the way to Thanksgiving at my grandma’s house.

Once we got there, I went to go hug my Oma and Grandpa. As soon as all my relatives got there, we ate a big lunch. We had turkey, mashed potatoes, fruit salad and chocolate, apple and cherry pie.

There was cake, too, for people who didn’t like pie. I opened my birthday presents and then we played video games.

My Christmas Dylan Wishard

Every year I go to my grandma’s house. We play a game. People bring presents with no names on them and we roll 2 dice and if we get doubles, we pick a present.

Then, when all of ·the presents are gone, we do it again. If we get doubles this time, we can steal.

The we go to the golf place in Amery and we go sledding. Once my brother and I slid into a pond of ice and it started to crack. My mom came down. It was super scary, but we got off okay.

Messy Elves Evan Greenberg

One winter our elves made a big mess. There was powdered sugar all over the floor. One of the elves was laying on the floor all sticky and full of powdered sugar. There were pop rocks on the table and on the floor.

There were broken candy canes everywhere. Our other elf was on the table.

He had candy canes and powdered sugar all over him.

Christmas at Grandma’s House Macey Melberg

Every Christmas Eve we go to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. We eat different food every year, but Grandma always makes Jell-0 with marshmallows. It is very good! One year we got our cousins Ethan and Ellie a huge unicorn and T-Rex. The funniest thing we got was a drone. My dad, Eric, and Tanner were playing with it and it broke. After we open presents, my brother, my cousins, and I go play with our toys and then we go outside. We sled and go on the ATV to the cabin in my grandpa’s woods. The ATV is called an Argo and it is water and snow proof. Our dogs, Deacon and Ella, run behind the Argo.

They are bernise mountain dogs and they love snow.

A Lizard for Christmas Griffin Wilcox

I got to go to my grandma’s for Christmas. First, my cousins and I passed out our presents. Then we took turns opening them. Finally, it was my turn. I opened it and I got my lizard’s cage. I was so excited! I asked what kind of lizard I was getting. I was getting a green anole. I asked when I was going to get my lizard. My grandma said in 4 days. My cousin Avery got one too! Once I got it home, I looked at it for a long time.

Figure Skating Alison Emerson

Every year in November my mom, sister, and

I go figure skating. I’ve been skating since I was 3 or 4 years old. We skate in Barron and have

On Christmas morning I woke up super early and got up at 3:00 am. Then I woke up my brother, and my mom and dad.

Mom and Dad sat in bed for a while. Then I forced them to get out of bed. We didn’t even make breakfast. We went straight to our stockings. I got a toothbrush, a hat, and an LOL doll. Then we went on to the presents. I got a really long present. It was a balance beam! I felt

so happy and I loved it so much!

Skiing Myka McCarty

In the winter I like to ski. As I am going down the hill it seems as if the hill is chasing me. The hill’s crisp fresh snow that my skis glide over flies up behind me. The chair lift might seem boring, but it is a time for me to rest my legs and look at the hills fresh glittering snow that shines.

My warm jacket hugs me tight.

When I ski race I zip right down the hill. The snow swerves around my poles with my skis gliding right on top of the snow. As I cross the finish line, I spray snow as I stop. The crowd is watching, and everyone cheers. I go in the chalet anxiously waiting and wondering if I will get a ribbon. Every time I’ve ever ski raced, I’ve won a ribbon. To celebrate we go get a meal in the chalet. I always get hot chocolate with whipped cream and a cherry.

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Last year I got a new ski suit. This year I am going to get wax for my skis, so I can go faster. I am super excited because I get to knock race poles down with my ski poles.

I absolutely love skiing and I always will!

Christmas Jackson Stewart I love Christmas. It’s my favorite season. Our whole family loves to go sledding. We all go very fast. After it gets dark out, we all go inside.

We drink hot chocolate.

Then we go downstairs to play fun games. We play video games, ping pong and pool.

Xmas For Me Anna Williamson

Every Christmas I go to my grandma’s house. She makes a great big lunch.

She also gives my cousins and me a surprise every year. Grandma gives us our stockings first and then my cousins and I say thank you.

Then we open all our other presents. When we are done with that we all say thank you again!! After we open presents, we play, and the grownups talk and sleep. I get extra presents because Christmas is in December and

my birthday is in December. Before we leave, I take a picture with my lovely dog, Jordy. I love taking pictures with my dog. That is my Xmas.

My Winter Vacation Parker Hart

On the first Friday of winter I missed school because I went to the Kalahari. I was excited! I went on two drop slides.

One was about a 60-foot drop! The other one was a 2-3 second free fall and it twisted around. I went whoosh! Another slide I went on I called the toilet bowl. It started in a dark tube, then it got lighter, and then it twisted around. My favorite thing was body boarding!

When I fell off, I slammed into a padded wall. I also liked the wave pool. It made small waves in the shallow end and huge waves in the deep end.

My trip was really fun!

During the Winter Katelyn Eaton

During the winter I like going sledding. Last year I broke my pink sled going down a hill my brother and I call Death Hill. My brother also broke his green sled, so we are going to get new sleds this year.

I also like to build snow forts. Last year we built two snow forts and had a bunch of snow ball fights.

It was really fun! During the big snow storm in April, my brother and I went out in the snow storm. We got trapped in the snow and started sinking! To get out of the snow we had to climb around on bushes.

When we went inside, we had hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows. My brother put Snickers in his hot chocolate. The last thing I put in my hot chocolate was a straw.

My Grandma’s House Beau Fisk

My family spent Christmas at my grandma’s. It was fun, and awesome, and cool. My family and I had a snowball fight and Dad won. My sisters and I built a snow fort and a snowman. Then my dad and my sisters went to the field and we went on the hay bails and I fell off a lot boom! We always do a gift exchange. It is super fun. We roll dice and if a person gets doubles, they get a present. I always get a dinosaur kit and now I have two. I love the dinosaur kits. I love going to my grandma’s

house.

White Elephant Cody Stai

Every Christmas I open my presents at home.

Then my family goes to my grandma’s house.

Me and my family play White Elephant. It’s a game where we wear oven mitts and try to open presents. We play it every year and it is so much fun!

My Merry Christmas Zoe Troff

Every year on Christmas Eve my family and I go to a clubhouse located somewhere in Stillwater.

W go to the clubhouse to meet up with our relatives. When we go to the clubhouse I usually play with my younger cousin Stella. We have lots of fun! After a while we eat some food. I love my grandma’s peanut butter kiss cookies. We open presents. Last year Stella and I received Trolls. I opened the present she got me. It was a figure skating Barbie. Then she opened the present I gave her which were little Hatchimals. Before we were going home, Stella and I tried to get our trolls up through the railing on the stairs. We did it a lot.

Then we said good-bye to our relatives and left.

When we got home, my sister and I got to open a giant present! It was a horse as tall as me. The horse’s name was Nova.

This was the best Christmas ever!

A Fun Day Logan Bauer

Last year I went to my grandpa’s house. I had a lot of fun. We went sledding. I also had hot chocolate. We went turkey hunting, but we had no luck. I got to do some turkey calling. I tried two different calls - a boy one and a girl one. Then we headed back through the woods and waited until my mom came.

Sledding Fun Khloe Gomoll

Last winter I went sledding with my brother, my sister, my mom and my dad. We went to a big hill. We went skating too. I didn’t skate, I slid on the ice. Then I went sledding. I walked up the hill. I carried my sled.

I went on my sled and slid down FAST! I went up and down and up and down. Then it was my brother’s turn, then my turn again. I forgot to wear gloves, so my hands felt cold. My dad gave me gloves so I went sledding again. We went home, ate supper then after that, we went to bed. It was very fun.

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played with him. And i went to get something to eat. then I went to go back to play. Then i got sick of fortnite.

A Christmas Walk Ella Pieters-Sauer

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Untitled Niklas Salewski

One weekend our family grabbed our sleds and walked to the sledding hill. The sledding hill is in my woods. We went down on the sledding hill on my sled. One time I rode down the hill with my dad. We went fast. We went up and down the sledding hill a lot. I went so fast I thought I was going to crash. I almost hit a tree! After sledding we went in my house and had hot cocoa. I had fun with my family sledding.

It was so much fun , the next day we woke up and went sledding again.

in my face and my legs pumping. I thought I better get Mom to record it on her phone. Anna and Shelby came running out of the house and of course they started racing . Of course they tied.

I said, "Come on! come on!"Mom said "I'm coming! l'm coming! l'm getting ready."I got out my bike. I was ready to fall the wind in my face.

Mom came out of the house. I got on my bike.

I got 2 in. I did fall the wind in my face when I fall. I felt like I fall into a snowbank but I didn't I just fell on the ground.

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Christmas Moment

Magnum Moggo

Taryn Niles

Me and Remi play video game called Skylanders then we played with Roblox and we played .

We play Nerf war Roblox and then we went two played The Xbox 360 play Minecraft then we Watch a movie on the Xbox 360 then we play deer hunting game on the Xbox 360 then we Went back to Roblox and play Zombie Attack then we played Minecraft On my Kenda. the Are Xbox 360 Lego mentioned then we plants versus zombies then we played Roblox water Slides then we watches TV and ate Dinner then we went to bed then we had Christmas Day Then I open a new game The end

At Christmas time, we go down stairs and have some fun and open our stockings. Then we open our presents. They are so cool I could die but I wouldn't want to die because it is Christmas.

Then we look outside and we see snow but it is still freezing outside.

Then we open some more presents. Then we have some fun and you should see my present it is so cool. Then we play with our toys and see if they work. Then we listen to the Christmas music and we watch a movie.

You should always watch movies, they are so cool.

Then I jump up and say thank you for the presents to my mom and dad.

Christmas is so fun and so awesome.

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I was staring at my bike. I thought of summer and riding my bike.

I thought of the wind

Elf on the Shelf Liam Swanepoel

It was a chilly morning.

I woke up I and looked if my cat was on my bed.

She gets up a lot when I am sleeping. But today she was on my bed. I went to go change my clothes

and then I remembered after I changed I went to go wake up Jarett. I told him to get changed then I went to get Stea up.

They changed and then I went up stairs Jarett came with Stea. We went to the living room first. the elf on the shelf was not there. we went to our parents room, not there. we looked in the kitchen he was there on the oven. he was on the oven sitting right on there. But it looked like the oven was on. The next day we went to school it was a really long day boring.

Then we got home we looked in the kitchen. we looked in the living room not there. the three last places where in my bedroom. and my moms room. and we looked everywhere down stairs and upstairs. and then we found him on the light in the kitchen. We looked at his butt first and it was a little black that cracked all of us up and then I said "now that's funny!"

Cookie Day Kaleb Mewhorter

It was cookie day. I asked my mom to make hot chocolate and cookies. We got the cookie dough and made it to look like a cookie. we put the cookie in the oven when it done and we make the milk The cookie are done we would open presents and have a snow ball fight and i read book Because I want to read book i was read the book in the snow in my igloo because I was warm I Want to be cold course i was sick and i went inside my home when I read my book inside I Stop read my book

and eat some the cookie

Feeding the Reindeer

Me my sister and my cousin took a walk to the school on Christmas. We went by the lights by the buses that would turn on when we went away and they would turn off when we went by them .We were walking home.

We got so cold so we went in the post office to warm up. When we got home we saw presents under the tree! We woke my mom and my dad and my grandma up so we could open are presents.

I got an Animal Jam toy.

My sister got one too. We really liked them. My animal was a koala and my sister got a monkey one . My dad,me and my sister got my grandpa and grandma a crackpot.

I was happy! We had ham for r dinner it was the best Christmas ever!.

Jarric Manning

My Winter Memory

Christmas Eve night me and my brother put out deer feed for the reindeers. we went to bed .we woke up and went to go see if they ate all the deer feed and we found out that they did! we went to watch a Christmas Movie and had hot cocoa and popcorn. Then we went to bed. we slept in and i woke up and went to play outside with my friend.

Then i went to play On my xbox. Then i asked if he wanted to play fortnite and he said yes. Andi

Elizabrin Thorud

"I can't wait to open my presents," I said.

"You can open presents when your brother is cleaned up and done eating," said mom.

"Where are we going after this?" I asked in a excited voice.

Were going to your god moms after we are done opening presents. said mom.

"Yes I said in the happiest voice."after ten minutes I asked my mom how much longer

until we go.

"When I am done talking to your grandma."Now go sit down elizabrin rose now. mom said in a very mad voice.

"Okay mom. In a really sad voice. "she came back in the living room and said I am sorry but you need to be more patient. mom said in a very sorry voice.

"Okay. I said.

"Let's go elizabrin and ben."mom said.

"I am coming. I said.

The end

Christmas at Grandma's house Cheyanne Marette

At my house we celebrate Christmas and Christmas is about presents and family and being with each other.

We do gifts where the person buys you a gift.

The person who you got could get a very fun gift or could be very not that fun. Sometimes they get you really good stuff. It's very fun and all and especially when we go sledding down the hills at my grandma's house. she has a lot of cookies and she makes really good cake. I love her homemade chicken.

It's so good! When my cousins come over it is so fun too! At my grandma's it's very very fun because she lets us watch TV. We have a lot of cousins.

They are very, very fun to play with because they play with the toys that I bring. I bring some toys from my house.

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My Winter Memory Charles Schmidt

When we got to the school we stared sledding I . hit a bump and flew of the sled and it was awesome. but then I landed on my head and that was not fun at all with That was my first time sledding at the school . we do not go anymore and I do not know why we do not go to the school anymore.

I can not remember a lot of it and I do not know why I can not remember. it is the funniest memory I have of sledding at the school.

Snowball Fight Brody Buhr

Me, my brother, and sisters got our winter gear on. We went outside to have a snowball fight.

There were snowballs flying through the air very fast.

"Take that, loser!" we all yelled at each other.

BOOM! Ha! Ha! I just got hit in the face. We came in from outside. We got our winter gear off.

Now I know how it feels how to get hit in the face with a snowball it doesn't hurt that much but I am ok. That was a fun day too day having a snowball fight. I really hope that we can have a snowball fight. I love to day.

I hope your family can have a snowball fight.

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I was warm in the house finding my presents. I don't just like Christmas, I LOVE Christmas It is fun even when my brother, Austin comes home. At home me, Austin ,my mom,grandma Play with nerf gun and I always won the every round it was fun hu hu victory. I had fun that bay Everybody was nice no one was mean everybody had fun.

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Fun on the Huge Snow Bank Bryan Gross

One snowy and cold day after school my cousin Kavin came to play in the snow. Our friend Rick plowed our driveway and made a huge snow bank.

We went to the big snow bank that was in front of my house.”Hey Kavin do you want to make a snow fort?” I said. Kavin said back to me, “Yes that sounds like fun!” Me and my cousin made a fort in the big snow bank. We made a slide. We went sledding. We went so fast we flipped the sled. Then Kavin fell. We play for 2 hours until it was time to go inside for dinner.

We had spaghetti. When we are inside the house we like to have hot cocoa just to warm up.

the sky.

There was big Bumps of snow.

The bumps were so Big. Me and my sister Held on so tight.

I said, “Hold on.” My Sister said, “Ok, you got it.”

We flipped the sled over.

It was fun.

I ran into My sister with My sled it was Funny.

Then we had a Snowball fight It was hard to hit Each other.

We had a blast.

Then we went back Home and had hot cocoa Then we had a nap.

The night before Christmas Nevaeh Bivens

Ice fishing Sarni Aquino

I woke up cot my clothes on and I brush my teeth brush hair. I got in car. I took a nap in the car it was a minute tell we got there . and my cousin was fishing and win. I got there my cousin hug my We ice fishing and my cousin got tired we went home. I took a nap in the car we finley got there. took are snow gear and made hot cocoa and made cookies thay war yume and diner yum to then we watched a movie it was amazing.

The Big Fight Ben Avery

Me and my family love to go sledding.

There was lot of snow.

Sledding if fun.

It was snowing so Much that it was hard to see.

The air was cold.

There were clouds in

Me and my brother Noah were waiting For people like my cousins. and my sister doesn’t get to come to party. But she can have some fun at my dad’s and I can’t wait till the weekend tho tomorrow is CHRISTMAS! And I am so excited for tomorrow. And then I heard my mommy call me And she said Nevaeh come hear I have a early present for you. And when I opened it was a tablet! And I was so excited and then I heard a knock on the door and it was my cousins Trevor, Kassadee, Mackana, Leah, Tore, keath. And then the day after I had so much fun. The end.

Counting winter days Jake Christiansen

Every year we count the days in December.

With something we have had for a long time. The last day of November

we bring it out then the first day of December we pull the first ornament!

Once we pull the first ornament the countdown begins! Then we go to school. After school me and my dad go snowmobiling! Then we go hunting. The next day is Christmas then. we open presents I always start because we go by age it goes me Jaz mom dad every year I love it!!!

Then we go to Grandmas House and have fun.

Then we play uno!! When we turn the Christmas light our dog Lady sage hides in mom & dads room because there is a super sonic sound that the dog doesn’t like. Once we turn the she comes out of mom & dads room when she comes out she comes to me then I pet her that is my favorite part and she loves it too.

Milwaukee or Bust

know, it is kid like. So we got there and unpacked every single thing.

Today is the day we are baking cookies. It’s exactly 5 days till Christmas. We bake all kinds of cookies like gingerbread, molasses and shortbread cookies. We decorate the cookies with different colors of icing like red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. We use different kinds of candy like gumdrops and all of that good stuff. Not to mention we also make gingerbread houses.

“Mom, when is it time to go to our aunts house?” pleaded Daisy and Danica.

“In 5 minutes,” said mom.

“How long will it take?” asked dad.

“50 minutes,” said mom.

We have a great Christmas party and play with our cousins and then go home!

Baking cookies Kloe Mante

A Christmas morning we were in my kitchen baking cookies they were

actually gingerbread men and houses. There so much fun to make.

Well it was but we don’t make cookies anymore.

So I’m really sad but I thought that I could fix that. Then Aiden and I convinced my mom and dad!! Well we were waiting for the cookies. We ate lunch it was pizza! So after lunch the cookies were done then we ate them they were so good!

While we were eating we opened some presents I got a gingerbread onesie.

I put it on as soon as possible! .... aww my family said. Then it was supper time we had spaghetti! ...... mmmm Then it was bedtime. I was sound asleep.

The end

Awesome Snow fort Ava Mattmiller

My friends are coming over today. When there are at are house we were so bored. We did nothing.

I got an idea! So my idea was going outside and making a snow fort on the big snow mountain in my front yard. Me

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“Chase, get up,” yelled my step mom, “It’s time to go!”

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I said, “I got everything I think.” We took off in our minivan, AKA the Black Wagon. My really embarrassing dad was driving. He begged me and sister to sing with him, like every song all the way there. It was torture! We stopped at McDonald’s. I had a hamburger. It was really scrumptious. After I ate, I fell asleep. It was so relaxing. I have this weird eye cover that goes on your eyes. I have my favorite blanket. It is SUPERHEROES! I

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ran to the front room.

We got all of are snow gear on. And we ran so fast to the snow fort. But i didn’t go i got the shovel.

Then we started working on are snow fort. It felt like an hour. We dig strat and left and right. Then we were finally done making are snow fort.

The end

Greens hill sledding Ashton Rudeen.

My mom is getting sandwiches. Then we will go sledding. Finally we go! We are here and I want to go down the extremely steep hill.

Greens hill! “Which one should I choose? This one I’m going down”.

Wehow crash!!! I’m okay!

(Not!) I’m going up! I want another one. Call this one the bowl it spins so fast (Not!) How has a snowboard I do my aunt maria said! How About the toboggan I went down crash! I hit somebody. Are you okay said bob” yeah. I said”. I still remember it. Now back to the story. Last year I got a snowmobile for

family members names, well now I have to tell you. My cousins names are Leah, Ana, and Savvanah. My 2 different uncles names are Brandon (but I call him uncle Brandon). And my other uncle his name is Josh (but I call him uncle Josh ) and my papa’s name is CJ, and my g-mas name is Cindy. And all of my family members that are listed above are lindner’s, which if you didn’t know is a crazy family. In my opinion. Anyways let us jump into the action, so first we just thought it would be funny if my papa hopped on my uncles 1000cc snowmobile, (and if your asking it was pretty funny seeing my papa on a snowmobile).

But anywho uh what was I talking about again? Oh right I was talkin’ bout’ the memory.

So here’s what happens next in the story my papa CJ thought it would be funny to jump my uncle josh’s snowmobile, and guess what? He did! And it was epic! And he stuck the landing.

christmas. I went down it didn’t go.

At the end we had cake it’s my uncle Jeff’s birthday. The end

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Liam and Jarret come over to play in the snow!

Mom kicked us out of the house so we asked our dads to start the snowmobiles so they did first we snowmobiled up front then. We asked Them to go out back to snowmobile in the field so they did so the fun started when Jarret started to fall off he grabbed liam then they both fell off a few times then we all went to the house for hot chocolate. We had a fun day you should try it.

All you need is a snowmobile, a sled , and some cables.

Snowmobiling Bentley Wilson

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The Stalheim Family provides horse and wagon rides beginning in Soo Line Park during the Holiday Stroll

How to time holiday shopping right The holiday season begins at the end of November and stretches into the fi rst week of January. But this five-week stretch may not necessarily be the best time for everyone to shop.

Harvard Business Review says that the retail industry has been turned on its head in recent years, and shoppers and retailers may want to rethink their approaches to the holiday shopping season.

Consumers are no longer interested in retailers dictating their shopping schedules, and some people have grown accustomed to buying products when they want them — especially when price is of no concern.

Even budget-conscious shoppers have changed their habits, says the shopping advisor RetailNext. Many holiday shoppers are delaying their shopping until January to take advantage of post-season sales.

Holiday shopping need not wait until after the holiday season, either. A 2017 RetailMeNot survey found that 45 percent of U.S. consumers said they planned to start shopping before November 1.

One-quarter of the survey respondents said they planned to start shopping before October, and 12 percent started shopping for the holidays in the summer.

So when should consumers do their holiday shopping?

It all depends on what fits a person’s individual needs.

SHOP SALES, NOT SCHEDULES If budget is a big concern, shoppers should grab items that are on sale whenever they are available. That can mean shopping at any time of the year. People can try mak-

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The holiday season begins at the end of November and stretches into the first week of January. But this five-week stretch may not necessarily be the best time for everyone to shop.

ing a master shopping list early in the year and saving it on their mobile phones. While shopping throughout the year, items from the list can be purchased and stored until the holidays.

SHOP YOUR STRENGTHS Those who get a thrill from tackling their entire shopping list in one haul can still do that. Shopping in this manner can help shoppers focus on the task at hand and reduce the likelihood of wasting time. But keep in mind

So when should consumers do their holiday shopping? It all depends on what fits a person’s individual needs.

that, according to a survey conducted by Business Wire, 65 percent of holiday shoppers scramble to complete their purchases in the last two weeks before Christmas, so shoppers who delay may be stuck in long lines at the mall.

EMBRACE IN-STORE PICKUP Many retailers are merging their online and brick-andmortar operations. Shoppers have the convenience of price-comparison and online shopping, with the physical

enjoyment of going out to the store to complete their purchases. In-store pickup often enables shoppers to avoid hefty shipping fees, as in-store pickup is free. Plus, scoping out items online — and ensuring they’re in stock — saves the hassle of making a trip in vain.

Shoppers can look beyond the conventional holiday season to get the best prices and deals that fit their shopping needs.

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Mrs. Weiland- Clear Lake

Keirnan E. Bakkestuen

When I was sledding I kind went into the weeds and I cut my face peyton laughed it wasn’t fun or funny at all. Then my mom told us to get in the car I said “why”, she said it’s a “surprise”, I said ok.

Then we got in the car when we got there I said are we getting a dog she said “yes” it was going to be mine I named it nacho. He was so cute I said i love him and he’s perfect. (:THE END:)

My Dog Boone Piper Bylander

When I got my dog, Boone for Christmas I was so happy. We were meant for each other. He is the best puppy ever!

He kinda looks like a brown and white cow. He is very playful, caring, nice and especially cute.

He is so adorable, but he eats 24/7! No wonder he is so big! He’s up to my waist and he’s only 2.

That’s what’s surprising.

He can clear a coffee table in 1 minute with his huge tail. His head is bigger than a watermelon maybe the size of a large pumpkin. Imagine 2 jars of mayo. We feed him 2 things of food the size of 2 mayo jars day twice a day. (:THE END:)

Outside Logan Connett

Me and my brother were bored. So we asked our mom if we could go outside. She said “yes.”It was freezing but we went outside anyway. We first made a snowman then destroyed it.

After that we had a snowball fight.

My brother said, “Let’s go inside,” I said”Okay let’s go home.”

We went inside and had hot cocoa. Then we had dinner. I got in the bath for a half a hour.

Then when I got out of the tub I got dressed.

After that I got to play with the sugar gliders. When I was done I went to bed.

My winter memory Lydia Humpal

On Christmas Eve my family goes to Grandma and Grandpa Gorres house. My cousins, aunts, uncle, and grandparents were all there . We play games one over the games we play is charades . Hey everybody it is time to play charades . It was my turn to play charades. And I got Grandma got run over by a reindeer . My cousin said she is a snowman running . My whole family thought i was easy. Than we play more games. Than we ate .

Than we play outside .

Than we open presents .Next we went home. The next time you play charades think of me .

The End

Untitled Ryllie Kirschbaum

I went outside and then I build a snowman. then I play for a little bit. Then went in side and drank some hot coco. Then I went to open presents. I got 12 presents.

Then I play with the legos I got.

And then I play with the other legos that I got.

And then I went back outside and went sled-

Nintendo Switch Christmas

Kylie Mewhorter

Danny O’Connor

One cold afternoon my family and I went Ice Skating in Turtle Lake. We went to the ice rink and put on skates.

We started skating and it was fun. My brother Kaleb and my sister Kaylynn and me were racing around in a circle. Kaylynn won and I crashed and fell down.

We all laughed. My mom and dad were skating around. We played tag too! Everybody was really tired so we decided to go home. So we took off our skates. Then we went to eat at McDonalds.

I love McDonalds! After we ate we went home and went to bed. It was the funnest time!

One Christmas day I woke up and then I ate breakfast. Then I wait for my mom and my dad and my brother. I open my first gift and got a Lego set it was a train set. Then I open another gift and got a Nintendo switch game it was Arms.

Then I open another gift and got another Game for Nintendo switch it was Splatoon 2. Then I got a Nintendo switch yay. We did all of the rest of the presents and we started to set up it and played.

We played Splatoon 2 then I got off and played with my other toys that I got. Then I played with my tablet. Then I played in the snow outside with my dogs. Then I watched Charlie Brown. I like Charlie Brown and the Grinch .They’re my favorite christmas movies.

The Grinch is funny and cool. I like the Grinch it’s fun to watch with my family. I played with my brother on my Nintendo Switch. Then I played outside with my brother and built A snowman and did a snowball fight with my dogs. Then I went in side and took a nap.

The end.

The Best Christmas

Front row: Kylie Mewhorter, Logan Connett, Lydia Humpal, Chloe Path, Mathias Monson, Josie Miller. Back row: Ryllie Kirschbaum, Morgan Martell, Nolan Arcand, Conner Shroyer, Danny O’Connor. Missing: Keirnan Bakkestuen, Piper Bylander.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Puppy!

Fun Day of Skating with my family

went inside the igloo.

My friend Jenna said, “Why not tell stories?” and then I said, “Yeah.”

Then I started to tell the story and it started like, “It was a dark and stormy night.” We all told stories. Then after that we went inside for hot cocoa. After we were done drinking our hot cocoa we went into my room and started to watch movies. Me and my friends were so happy because we had so much fun together.

ding. Then I went to hollywood for the fire. Then I went to bed. Then in the morning I ate breakfast.

Then I asked my mom if I could go outside and she said yes. Then my snowman wus gone.

Then I build another one.

The end.

Me and my friends had fun in an igloo Morgan Martell

Me and Jenna and Sam went outside to make an igloo. We took some snow and started to make it into squares. We piled it up to make an igloo.

After we were done we

Josie Miller

I woke up with excitement but I can’t open presents till tonight.

So I went to go play. I found Santas glove so I put it in a box. I want to go get my brother Ashton to tell him .Then mom said we have to go to a party. I went to go get ready .We got there and we had so much fun. We played and played . Sadly we have to go home. We crawled in to are cozy car. We got home and opened presents we Went to bed and . In the morning mom made food .

Snow Football Nolan Arcand

It was Christmas morning, Me and my brother Landon went outside behind our shed and played snow football. To start I

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kicked the ball. Landon got the kick. I went full sprint. I lowered my shouldered and hit him.

He fumbled the ball! I got the ball. I ran and ran and ran but Landon hit me I fell down. I got back up and then my dad came out. I asked dad if he would play with us. he said shere Dad said, “On 2, on 2, set, HUT!!” I went long.

I stuck up my hand.

Dad threw the ball. I dropped it the first time.

The second time I went a little bit longer and I caught the ball! I ran and I scored a touchdown! I did my touchdown dance!

It’s The Orange Justice, but I didn’t know how to do it very well. Then we went in and had some hot cocoa. Then we went back out and played some more. Snow football the next day i used my new football it was perfect. I brought it to school the next day. I went home through the woods. By my grandmas house.

And then we went to my grandma’s house at the end.

The end

Having fun sledding Mathias Buhr Monson

My dad was pulling me and my sisters in the sleds with the four-wheeler. We went in the field and in the woods. It was so fun. Sometimes we get snow on our faces. It is very cold on me and my sisters faces. Sometimes we go on my dads trails.

Then we come home and watch TV. We have hot cocoa. We also cover each other with blankets. I love having hot cocoa and watching movies. The hot cocoa and the blankets keep us warm and we also watch Christmas movies. I like the Christmas movies we watch. Some are funny and some are not. I like the funny ones, they are my favorite movies to watch. Sometimes we watch Charlie Brown Christmas. I like that movie. I like Snoopy. He is my favorite one on the movie. He is my favorite because he is funny and smart just like me. I’m funny and smart just like him. I like the part when he gets stuck under the sled. It is funny too and The grinch is funny and

my friend and me and Me and my friends Danny and Nolan And then we made slides it was so fun it was the best time ever.

The End.

My winter memory Chloe Path

So i like to steal cookie dough. I like to Eat it always in my room. and then my mom would take it all away. and i would always get yelled at. and then we would go frost them.

And then I would still more and then we would go sledding and then we would go in side my house and drink hot chocolate and then we all celebrate! And then all the people go and I say goodbye and then my mom goes in side!

And me and ean play in the snow and then my is came out! Of the house and we would play and we would throw snowballs at each other. And we would go in side of the house because we would have to go to bad and brush my teeth and take a shower. And we usually would go to bed at 8:30 or 9:30

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the toilet and watch people go down backwards.

We go in the hot tub and on the lazy river. Then we go home and open presents at home. We go to our grandma’s house. I got a hover board.

roll ups for Grandma Hoot. Then we were on our way there and when we got there we waited for the others. When everyone got there we ate dinner, then played football and went home.

The Best Christmas Chessa Bentz

My best Christmas was when I got 10 presents.

One of my presents was a Hatchamal. I adored it.

That was the best present ever! Thanks, Santa Clause! I played with the Hatchamal twins a whole bunch of hours. I loved all of my presents!

Then we ate supper. It was chicken, turkey, and cake. Every year we celebrate Dasha’s birthday on the same day as Christmas.

Mrs. Gerzmehle and Ms. Luke - Clayton

The Best Christmas

Front row: Westen Johnson, Willa Gitzen, Carter Silverio-Minor. Middle row: Chessa Bentz, Alaina Johnson, Evan Kopp, Mason Scherff, Carsyn Yeske. Back row: Braydon Olson, Alex Young, Eli Bergmann, Ryan Bittorf, Destiny Anderson, Isaiah Luke.

One Christmas Willa Gitzen

One Christmas we were stuck upstairs.

My aunts wouldn't let us downstairs because my dad wasn't ready to open gifts. When he was ready to open gifts we went in order to open all of our gifts. My favorite gift was a tiger. Then we had Christmas dinner.

We had turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. It was good! After dinner we played with our toys and then our cousins and aunts went home. We watched TV and went to bed. It was a great day.

Winter Alaina Johnson

One winter day I played in the snow and built a snowman with my cousin and sister. I built the head and my cousin built the body. My sister put on the nose, mouth, head and stick arms. Then we had dinner. For dinner we had mashed potatoes and gravy and turkey.

After dinner we played with the snowman. When we were done playing with the snowman we wrecked it! We went inside and watched TV. My cousin spent the night.

It was a fun day with my cousin!

Christmas Presents Carsyn Yeske

On Christmas I got a BB gun and a basketball hoop for a late present. I got a jacket with camouflage on it. I also got new clothes like jeans and shirts. I got a tiny drone and I still can't figure out how to fly it! Then my brother and sister and I started to play with our toys. They were super cool. Then we had dinner and went to bed. I had an

awesome day!

The Snow Destiny Anderson

One winter day I went to a park. I went with my sisters and dad. We went sledding at the park. It was fun. After that we had time to make a snowman. We went home and had dinner. It was steak!

It was good!_After dinner we had hot chocolate and then we went to bed.

Sledding and Gifts Carter Silverio-Minor

My brother and I went sledding down a hill.

I hit a power line pole.

Then I went home and had hot chocolate. Then we went sledding some more. I ran into my brother. We slid down the hill together. It was cool.

Then we went home and drank more hot chocolate with marshmallows. We opened presents. I got a Nerf gun and I got a new sled. It was a fun, great day.

Christmas Day Ryan Bittorf

One Christmas Eve I was building a snowman. The next day it was Christmas! I looked at the presents and mom and dad didn't know because they were asleep.

I saw so many presents. I went back to bed. When it was morning I went downstairs. I was waiting to open the presents.

We had to wait because we had to eat breakfast first. After breakfast we opened presents. I got a lot of stuff. After we opened presents I played with my toys. It was a good day!

The Missing Snowman Mason Scherff

One Christmas Eve I built a snowman. The next day I went to get dressed. I got my snow pants, jacket, gloves and boots on. I looked outside and the snowman wasn't there. I went out the door and I looked in the front yard. The snowman wasn't there either. I followed some tracks to the end of the hill and there it was! I rolled the snowman back to the flower bed and it got even bigger. After I put the snowman back I went to

my grandma's and had dinner. After dinner I went home and went to bed

Thanksgiving is Fun!

By Isaiah Luke

On Thanksgiving I get to eat turkey. Turkey is yummy! After I’m done I get to go outside to play tag. After tag it is time to go to bed.

The Best Waterpark Eli Bergmann

Every Christmas we go to our cousin’s and spend ten days there. Then we open presents and we go to a waterpark. I go on

Braydon Olson

I woke up, and then I woke up my parents. We got up and opened presents at my house, and then we went to Grandma Hoots for Christmas.

First at my house I got a nerf gun and I got a remote control helicopter from my Grandma Hoots.

Then we went home.

It was winter and I played in the snow with my cousin. Then my papa and I went up north hunting and then we got back and went to Grandma Hoot’s. We ate cookies.

It was Thanksgiving when I woke up and then woke up my parents. My cousins and I played then my grandma made pickle

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Businesses participating in the Amery Holiday Stroll are the following . . .

Amery Chevrolet Amery Classic Theatre Amery Discount Liquor Amery Express Amery Family Restaurant Amery Farm & Home Amery Free Press Apple River TV & Appliance Better Self Wellness/ Thistle Dew

Chet Johnson Drug Dick’s Fresh Market Ellie’s Ice Cream & Coffee Freedom Valu Centers Indigo Iris J. Kessler Jeweler Slumberland Stems From the Heart Village Pizzeria

Other sponsors of the Amery Holiday Stroll are: Bremer Bank Erspamer Law Office Northwest Communications Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative