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Students at Amery schools brought water bottles to school on Feb. 21 as the district, along with the community, dealt with the loss of municipal water. Crews quickly located and repaired a leak that drained the water supply.

2018-A year-end review

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Reminiscing on the highs and lows of the out-going year, 2018 was one fi lled with somber times as well as exciting times for the community of Amery. This is a look back at the top five stories receiving views on the Amery Free Press website, as well as other top features during the 12 months of the year.

The top five articles that captivated online readers throughout the year starts with the $1

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million Powerball ticket that was sold in Amery. A release sent out to the media, included the names of some of the winners, and described them as “Twelve hard working women, who have enjoyed pooling their two-dollar contributions and occasionally purchasing a few lottery tickets with the agreement to split the prize.” The ticket, sold at Dick’s Fresh Market, matched all but the Powerball. According to the Powerball website, the odds of winning $1,000,000 is one in 11,688,053.

Something else that stirred up excitement and received its fair share of website hits was the construction and announcement of Kwik Trip’s fall opening. Hiring and training of 25-30 people took place over the summer months and the doors opened on the 30th of August.

On February 21st, 2018, Public Works Director Allen (Bones) McCarty said his phone began to ring around 2:30 a.m., which leads into one of the next most viewed articles of 2018, “Dripping

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Young professionals invite peers to new club

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A group in Amery is excited to host one of the first events to help kick off their newly formed organization. The Amery Area Young Professionals would love for anyone interested to join them

for a night of trivia and networking at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, at Amery Ale Works. It is a free event for young professionals to connect with each other.

Paul Shafer, Executive Director of the Amery Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), shared that this group was

formed after the AEDC learned from Amery employers that retention and attraction of young professionals was an issue in the area. AEDC member Deb Rudquist, who is the CEO at Amery Hospital and Clinic, asked if anyone in the area had SEE PROFESSIONALS ON PAGE 2

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A pitch for year-round ATV and UTV traffic on the Gandy Dancer is before the county board again under a resolution sponsored by Supervisor Chris Nelson (Balsam Lake).

The trail plan currently allows snowmobiling and winter ATV use in addition to hiking and biking. “[T]here is interest within the recreational community to expand uses on the Polk County segment to allow for all-season ATV and UTV usage,” the resolution reads.

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As with past proposals to allow motors on the Gandy Dancer, the idea proved contentious. ATV and silent sports enthusiasts took sides, each camp offering reasons for board members to support or oppose the pitch.

Motorized users see the trail as a corridor between other routes, and a potential economic boon to the county through increased tourism.

They believe the trail can be shared safely.

Silent sports enthusiasts believe the trail cannot be shared safely and that motorized use will damage the trail bed. They argue that the trail already draws out-of-town visitors.

Ultimately, the board sent the resolution to the Environmental Services Committee for review and consideration.

The board sent the resolution to the Environmental Services Committee for review and consideration.

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2018: Spring election brings new mayor, new faces to school board, council FROM PAGE ONE

to a halt—Amery gets a taste of life without the tap.” The city’s entire water supply vanished in a matter of hours due to a cap that had blown off the end of a dead-end water main. The short-lived crisis closed the schools and made for a difficult day for residents and businesses alike. Next, Amery learned that their water would need to pass two county health dept. tests before being given the all clear.

Two tragedies capped off the most viewed articles of the year. Robert J. Bursik, 54, was killed in a collision when the Toyota Scion he was driving, stopped for a red light on Highway 36 and was struck from behind by a Freightliner semi. The driver of the semi was identified as 28-year-old Samuel W. Hicks of Independence, Wis. Bursik was the owner and founder of Dragonfly Gardens, a successful greenhouse with locations in Amery and Turtle Lake. Bursik was known for his generosity to the community, and beautification projects.

An accident that occurred May 27 on Highway 46, claimed the lives of several people including Amery High School student Kali Laqua.

According to the accident report, a witness says that a Ford F150 truck driven

by Laqua, 16, of Amery was southbound when it swerved into the northbound lane.

A driver in a northbound vehicle swerved to avoid hitting the truck and told police that he saw the F150 nearly in the opposite ditch when it struck a Ford Ranger driven

by Keith Soderberg, 63, of Hammond.

Soderberg’s vehicle came to rest, rolling over north of the driveway to Dragonfly Gardens.

First responders requested multiple helicopters to the accident scene. Brenda Soderberg, 57, of Hammond was pronounced dead on the scene

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Work began last year converting the former Country Hearth building to a storefront for local foods. Part of the Farm Table Foundation, the store will sell fresh as well as prepared foods.

by authorities. The road was closed until nearly 3 p.m. for investigators from the Polk County Sheriff and Wisconsin Highway Patrol to construct the accident.

Other subjects that caught the attention of readers throughout the months started in January with Patty Schachtner winning the Senate 10 special election and Keith Anderson resigning from the School Board in Amery.

In February, stories shared

by The Amery Free Press included an article about a search warrant served at a home in Polk Co. on County Road Y. The search of the home which was located near Nye, uncovered both methamphetamine and heroin use, which led to the arrest and subsequent charging of at least five individuals.

March saw the height of success for the Clear Lake boy’s basketball team.

They headed off to the state competition and senior point guard Daymond Bad Horse finAnderson ished on top of the Divi-

sion 4 WIAA Boys Basketball 3-Point Challenge Leaderboard for the 2017-18 season.

In April Glenna Paul Isakson won Amery’s mayoral contest. Rick Davis, running as a write-in for the District 1 council seat, earned another term Flanum in office.

Julie Riemenschnieder was re-elected to another term on the council representing District 2. Sarah Flanum joined the council as an at-large member. Flanum was the top vote getter for a city position, receiving 515 votes. Keith Anderson and Char Glenna were elected to Amery’s school board.

The mystery surrounding what is going on at the former Country Hearth location was revealed in May. The building is slated to be ready in the late spring of 2019 and will feature local farm products such as fresh meat, produce, cheeses, soups, dressings, condiments and baked goods

produced in the Farm Table kitchens.

In June, eight long-time employees of the school district of Amery announced their retirement. Bill Peterson, 37.5 years, Director of Transportation & Grounds; Ramona Pickard, 29 years, Bus Driver; Laura Busse, 18 years, Elementary & Intermediate School Teacher. Cheryl Wesle, 23 years, Director of Pupil Services; Wanda Rimestad, 31 years, French Teacher; Marie Knutson, 16 years, Paraeducator; Sylvia Wien, 22 years, Secretary and Patricia Donahue, 35 years, Elementary Teacher each retired.

It was a proud moment in July when former Amery coach Steve Wilhelm was among 30 athletes, coaches and referees to be one of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association’s (WBCA) 2018 Hall of Fame inductees. Wilhelm was the second person in the association’s history to be inducted as both a player and a coach.

In August another top viewed story revolved around Dena Babcock, who was employed by the Amery School District as an administrative assistant to District Administrator Jim Kuchta from March 2016 to October of 2017. Babcock fi led a lawsuit against the district and Kuchta in Polk County Circuit Court. Kori Nelson, Babcock’s predecessor, fi led suit against the district and Kuchta in May. Babcock is alleging a breach of contract and wrongful discharge as well as violations of her rights of free speech and depravation of civil rights.

It was announced in September that local musician Chris Kroeze would be appearing on NBC’s “The Voice.” His neighbors in Barron were not the only ones looking forward to seeing Kroeze perform. He has fans all over the surrounding area, including Amery where he has played Music on the River and the Fall Festival.

Sadly it has been two months and there has not been an update on the October disappearance of 13-yearold Jayme Closs. An Amber Alert was issued for missing Closs, a child from Barron Wisconsin, after a 911 call came to dispatch from inside a house on Highway 8 just before 1 a.m. on Monday October 15th.

By the time officers arrived, they found the parents of the child dead and she was missing. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald is asking for the public’s help in finding Closs. She is considered missing and endangered. She is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has green eyes and blonde hair. Please continue to call in tips to the tip line 24 hours a day at 1-855744-3879.

In November it was announced that Amery District Administrator James Kuchta had been placed on paid administrative leave. This announcement came after an email correspondence which district staff members received 11 days prior stating that Kuchta was out on medical leave.

So far changes seem to be the theme in December. A big change is taking place for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail. In a memo sent out in mid-December, it was stated, “It is not only necessary, but also appropriate for the Stower Seven Lakes Trail be open and implemented without delay for the 2018-2019 snow season.”

Starting Jan. 1, you will the notice the relocation of several businesses in town. ProNails, Stone Creek Custom Interiors and the Corporate Office of Dick’s Market will see new homes. Later in the year, Jimmy Johns will be joining the community and Dick’s Market will start an expansion project.

It will be interesting to see what 2019 has in store for community.

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ever considered starting a Young Professionals Organization. The AEDC ran with the idea and the Amery Area Young Professionals Organization (AYPO) has been formed and organized under the Amery Community Club.

The AYPO describe themselves as a social networking group. They hope to expand their contacts within the Amery area while enhancing the quality of life for their members and the community in which they reside. By

coming together at various events their goal is to acquire knowledge of the businesses in the community and help promote each other and their work places.

Although they are a social group, after exploring what is already in place in Amery, the members are hopeful that together they can assist with area events. Brainstorming has sparked interest in some new endeavors within the community that the team plans on undertaking.

Trivia Night will be a mixer for those already involved

and for anyone who is interested in learning more about the organization. Whether you live in Amery and work elsewhere, or vice versa, grab co-workers and friends who might also like to participate and head to Amery Ale Works.

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Back row L-R: Nicole Sheldon, Brandon Whitman, Ryan Christensen, Jeremy Ulrich, Isaac Christenson and Tony Meyers. Front row L-R: Jacqueline Peterson, Taylor Anderson, Dakota Cavalier, Stacy Lindberg and Jordan Wold.

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

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Lions Club donation TheAmery Lions club recently donated $500 to the Salvation Army as well as a toy donation to the Amery Fire Department’s collection for Toys for Tots. Pictured L-R: Betty Collins, Dave Osero, Michele Osero, Zachary Osero and Sherry Martin.

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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.

Legion members remember veterans Members of Amery’s American Legion Post #169 recently delivered cards and gifts to veterans at Amery Memory Care, Golden Age Manor, Willow Ridge and River Bend. They are shown here with those who received gifts at Amery Memory Care. Legion members back row L-R: Dr. Orrin Arneson, Jerry Olson and Mark Johnson. Front row L-R: Ozzy Larson, U.S. Army; Wes Kemis, U.S. Air Force; Ron Sicard, U.S. Army; Ted Elmer, U.S. Army; Patricia Siegert, Bristish Army and Bob Siegert, U.S. Air Force.

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Built for a short time

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. With Christmas Eve on Monday and Christmas Day on Tuesday, many people, including our staff, were treated to long weekends. This is the reason your paper arrived a day late and the same thing will happen next week with the New Years holiday.

Did you get what you wanted for Christmas? Were you able to rise to the challenge of “some assembly required”? Did you Publisher remember the batteries?

Christmas is a time when Tom Stangl many new things are purchased.

Some items are for fun, others serve more practical purpose. People have been decrying the increasingly more commercial and materialistic trends in our society for decades, and a look at Christmas giving reveals a great deal about our priorities.

I am concerned about the lack of quality in many items made today and the increasing “throwaway” nature of our daily lives. I read recently that a staggering 90 percent of plastics made today are not recycled. I initially found this hard to believe because I thought awareness of the issue and recycling was being done. But as I thought about it, I recalled how many times I remove plastic packaging or used plastic items that were designed for a single use.

It is staggering when you realize how pervasive plastic is in our daily lives and the small amount that is actually being reused.

One of the large markets for recycled plastics has been China. A year ago, China passed a policy it called “National Sword” that banned post-consumer plastic and mixed paper imports starting in 2018. China said the plastics it was importing were too often dirty, of low quality or contaminated with nonrecyclable material.

For years, what we thought was a growing and vibrant market for recyclables was greatly dependent on China. It’s well past time that we took a long, hard look at how we package and sell items.

The business model of “planned obsolescence,” where consumer goods are designed to last a short period of time, is also contributing to our growing glut of trash. Items that used to last for decades are built to wear out sooner and spare parts are made of inferior materials so they need to be replaced more often. When consumers are faced with repairs that amount to over half the cost of replacing the item with a new model, it is not a large leap (or push) to buy the latest and greatest model.

I find this to be more than a little upsetting.

Proud brands that made their mark on being dependable are now breaking down in less than a decade of use.

So, what can one person do to make a change?

I think the best that we can do is to make a conscious choice to buy items that come in less packaging and can be reused, repurposed or recycled. I can recall as a child drinking Mountain Dew or Coke in glass bottles that went back to the bottler to be sanitized and reused. The pop tasted just fine.

When we reward firms that do the right thing, others will follow suit. It will take time, but it will be worth it.

The alternative is oblivion.

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.

Listen to the lyrics of our lives

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

At the strike of Midnight as New Year’s Eve breaks into the first day of a fresh new year, familiar chords play out the tune “Auld Lang Syne.”

“Auld Lang Syne” roughly translates to “for old times’ sake” and the song is about honoring one’s friends and reminiscing Editor about the year that’s gone by.

April Ziemer This seems like a pretty appropriate song for this time of year. The problem I have is that this happens to be one of many songs that I can’t quite figure out the lyrics to.

You can add the catchy little seasonal tune to the likes of Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” which for years I sang as, “Slow down there’s children on the way.” If you have ever listened to Jimmy Buffet’s “Come Monday”, you might be familiar with the line, “I spent four lonely days in a brown L.A. haze.” It has only been in the last few years that I was corrected on those lyrics as I was singing, “I spent four lonely days in a brown PAPER BAG.” As I have been trying to understand all of the words in the classic New Year’s song, I came upon

a realization. Maybe much like certain songs, we do not always understand the lyrics that make up our outgoing year.

As we go through the days that eventually make up a year, we might think that we have the lyrics right. We have faith that we are doing the right things and saying the right things. We are all just doing what we think is correct at the time, and hopefully nine times out of ten, that proves to be the case.

New Years rolls around and many people use it as an opportunity to reflect back on the past 365 days that made up the soundtrack of the outgoing year. I find at least for myself, that my yearly reflection points out that maybe I didn’t always get the lyrics right. I have also accepted that that is totally O.K. Once I become aware of how the past twelve months could have played out, it gives me the chance to change the words as I continue to grow on in this journey we call life.

It isn’t always going to be easy.

When you have been doing something a certain way for so long, it might take a few performances to get the correct lyrics to stick.

Sometimes, you may have to decide to ditch a certain song from your playlist because no matter how hard you try it just doesn’t mesh with your liveliness. It is also totally acceptable to add a totally new tune to your mix tape.

I recently discovered a song by

Jason Mraz, and I find the lyrics to be much easier to understand than Auld Lang Syne. Mraz’s piece called “Have it all” perfectly states my wish for readers in the upcoming year.

May you have auspiciousness and causes of success May you have the confidence to always do your best May you take no effort in your being generous Sharing what you can, nothing more nothing less May you know the meaning of the word happiness May you always lead from the beating in your chest May you be treated like an esteemed guest May you get to rest, may you catch your breath And may the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows And may the road less paved be the road that you follow Well here’s to the hearts that you’re gonna break Here’s to the lives that you’re gonna change Here’s to the infinite possible ways to love you I want you to have it all I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you, and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return.

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A look at Tony Evers’ first four cabinet picks

BY WISPOLITICS.COM THE CAPITOL REPORT

Governor-elect Tony Evers, responding to criticism that his first four cabinet picks are from Milwaukee, said future announcements will allay concerns he is ignoring rural Wisconsin.

“I happen to be in Milwaukee, and these four happen to be from Milwaukee,” Evers said during a news conference Dec. 19 at MacDowell Montessori in Milwaukee. “We will have more announcements in the near future, and I think the criticism will be dissipated as we move forward.”

He said he hopes to have the rest of his cabinet announced before he takes office on Jan. 7.

For his administration secretary, Evers named Joel Brennan, who ran Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2002 gubernatorial campaign and

has been CEO of Milwaukee’s Discovery World for the past 11 years.

He also announced three other Milwaukeeans will join his cabinet, including Preston Cole as Natural Resources secretary, U.S. Marshal Kevin Carr as Corrections secretary and Sara Meaney as Tourism secretary.

Cole now serves as a commissioner for the Department of Neighborhood Services under Barrett and is a member of the state Natural Resources Board that advises DNR. According to a profile on the city’s website, he was the first African-American forester hired by the Conservation Department.

Carr was sworn in as a marshal in 2010 after 30 years with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement

Executives.

Meaney earlier this year was hired to be chief marketing officer for Milwaukee Film, and she has served on the organization’s board of directors since 2012.

Evers described his picks as people who “reflect our Wisconsin values and also our state’s great diversity.”

Brennan said he’s pleased to work for someone who shares his passion on the issues and who “wants to set a different level of expectations for what the citizens of the state can demand from Madison.

“Sadly, they’ve been conditioned, I think, to expect too little,” Brennan said. “That must change.”

Carr said criminal justice reform is a priority and that with the help of labor, advocacy groups, elected officials, the community and experts the state can become “smart on

crime,” produce better results and reduce prison costs.

Cole pledged to run the DNR with transparency and openness and to bring science back to natural resource management.

“I’d like to double down on science being the epicenter of natural resource management,” Cole said.

Meaney highlighted the benefit of travel in people’s lives and said she will work to ensure people feel inspired to “put our great state at the top of their travel lists.”

Gov. Scott Walker praised Evers’ pick of Cole via Twitter, calling it a “solid” decision.

“He did a good job on the board and understands the importance of the entire state,” Walker wrote.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, however, said he was “greatly disappointed” the four were from Milwaukee and that

Brennan is the brother-in-law of Kevin Conroy, who serves as co-chair of Evers’ transition.

He also said the picks appear “well-qualified but for the most part, lack significant state government experience.”

“If independence is supposed to be a hallmark of his administration, he’s already disproving it by showing that political connections are more important than anything else,” Vos said.

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

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Comments on Congress: The Political Landscape Ahead

BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS

In the days following George H. W. Bush’s death, it was impossible to ignore the mood that settled over much of the country: a yearning for the civility, dignity and inclusiveness that the former president represented.

It was a form of bipartisan nostalgia for a time when the nation seemed to work.

As we head toward 2019, it’s equally hard Comments to ignore the ground on Congress that this yearning sprang from: a Lee Hamilton deep-seated doubt that the system can work, and great worry that our democratic institutions are failing.

Looking at American politics today, coming into what will undoubtedly be a momentous political year, what seems most apparent is an air of disappointment in our politicians and watchful concern for our way of life.

A lot of trends are feeding this.

There’s the intensifying partisan divide, which is in turn stoked by disagreements over economic priorities, over environmental awareness, over

issues like affirmative action, immigration, and the role of police, and over such cultural issues as abortion and gay rights. Inequalities of wealth and education exacerbate these divisions.

And the rural-urban divide that featured so prominently in the midterm elections shows no sign of narrowing.

This fraying of the American fabric might not appear so threatening if we were capable of pursuing a healthy political dialogue, but that, too, seems increasingly out of reach.

We don’t get the kind of extensive, deep, fact-based discussion of the issues we once did. Our political leaders seem less skillful than their predecessors at finding the common good or negotiating their way to compromises that give all sides the chance to leave the table with something in hand. There’s a lot of excoriating one’s opponents for misbehaving, and typically no concern at all for similar misbehavior on one’s own side. Partisanship is hardening.

I’m also impressed by the number and variety of groups and interests that seek to bring Americans to their side, using multiple avenues — the internet, television advertising, “grassroots” campaigns — to persuade them to support their point of view. A lot of people are putting a huge amount of resources, time, energy, and talent into all kinds of

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citizens’ desire to improve the quality of their lives. That’s a heartening motivation. They want to see power used to get things right. Just as they want to be productive in their own communities, they want policy makers to be serious and productive, too.

This suggests, I think, that many Americans are wearying of pure ideology and rhetoric as political tools; they want tangible progress on the issues that affect the country.

So as we head into 2019, there’s a feeling afoot that we’ve got a lot of work to do — and the nagging worry that our political system isn’t up to the task.

That’s why this will be a momentous year: it’s our political leaders’ opportunity to prove that they, and the institutions they run, can answer to Americans’ needs.

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

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political groups. They always identify what they want to do as a public good, but nonetheless it’s almost invariably a plea for special consideration. They want the public to see things the way they see them.

Which, not surprisingly, has made the role of money in politics ever more important, and the amount flowing into politics ever more massive. That’s been true for a couple of generations now.

What seems different, though, is that ordinary Americans seem to be more aware of the role that money plays in getting things done.

At the same time all this is going on, it’s hard to miss the sense of engagement that many Americans — whatever their political beliefs — feel at this moment. We saw this in the midterm elections, of course, but we also see it in the day to day workings of community life.

Although there are some notable exceptions, many state and local governments, disappointed by what they see as either gridlock or dysfunction at the federal level, are finding ways to improve life for their citizens on their own. And citizens of all sorts are plunging into politics and into community issues with enthusiasm and vigor.

Clearly, at the federal, state and local levels, a lot of this activity is based on

President Donald Trump Or email completed applications to Programs@ gfwc.org (Include “Scholarship” in the subject line) If you are someone who qualifies or you know of someone who qualifies, please pass this information along.

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1600 Pennsylvania Ave.• Washington, D.C. 20500 Comments: (202) 4561111 or http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Switchboard: (202) 456-1414 • Fax: (202) 456-2461

Congressman Sean Duffy 7th Congressional District 1208 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20515 •

(202) 225-3365 or 502 2nd St., Suite 202, Hudson, WI 54016 • (715) 808-8160 duffy.house.gov/

U.S. Senator Ronald H. Johnson 328 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 • (202) 224-5323 www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/public/index. cfm/contact

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Baldwin 717 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 • (202) 224-5653 www.baldwin.senate. gov/contact

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BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A traffic stop due to high speed Dec. 11 led to the arrest of Brian David Jorgenson, 33, of Dresser. Jorgenson is being charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Operating While IntoxicatJorgenson ed (OWI) 4.

According to the criminal complaint, a St.

Croix Falls officer observed a vehicle in front of him traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving within its lane, so a traffic stop was conducted.

The officer states that the driver, Jorgenson, had a flushed face and bloodshot watery eyes.

Jorgenson stated he was heading home from the bar and stated that he had a couple beers.

When asked to step out of the vehicle, Jorgenson used his door for balance and leaned his body against the bumper at the front of the vehicle to assist with balance. He submitted to a PBT with a result of .119.

After Jorgenson was placed under arrest, the officer observed a baggie with a sock in it, in the center console. Jorgenson stated it was a Meth pipe and advised there could be another pipe behind the passenger seat. The officer observed white crystals in the console pipe that tested positive for methamphetamine.

Two more pipes wrapped in a sock, were located behind the passenger seat.

If convicted on all three charges, Jorgenson could face up to nine and a half years imprisonment and fines of $25,500.

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. The following cases were heard:

CITY OF AMERY: 17 year old, Amery, Truancy 3rd, $187.

Bruce S. Carr Jr., 47, Manchester, KY, operating without valid license, $124.

Austin D. Donahue, 24, Amery, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operating after suspension, $124.

Luke E. Grow, 24, Rockford, IL, failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $98.80.

16 year old, Amery, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $98.80.

16 year old, Amery, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Lance L. Schott, 32, Clear Lake, failure to keep vehicle under control, $136.60.

Dava L. Scribner, 61, Stacy, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Angelique J. Smith, 36, Amery, operating after suspension, $124.

VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE: Christopher H. Behrn, 33, Hampton, VA, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Vincent L. Cade Jr., 20, Amery, underage drinking - possess 1720, $187; possession of marijuana, $376.

Michael S. Dickens, 33, Byesville, OH, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Ulysses S. Garrett, 26, Chaska, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

David W. Gimberline, 36, Apple Valley, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Jody F. Holloway, 42, Hopkins, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Teresa M. Holmdahl, 39, Cushing, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Jason J. Hunziker, 32, Chetek, operating after suspension, $124.

Mason N. Marek, 18, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

17 year old, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Timothy G. Peterson, 25, Bal-

sam Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Candace R. Phillips, 25, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (1115 mph), $98.80.

John W. Regenauer, 36, Denver, IA, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Harry R. Spehar, 72, Hayward, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Albert H. Wallace III, 46, Bakersfield, CA, failure to stop at stop sign, $98.80.

Anita F. Wiebe, 37, Clayton, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Not Guilty Pleas PLEA of Not Guilty was entered by the following: Shantel D. Flatten, issuance of worthless checks.

JUVENILES: Village of Clear Lake 16 year old, Amery, underage drinking - possess 14-16 (2nd), $136.60.

16 year old, Amery, possession of marijuana, $376.

Amery Police Report 12/14/18 -12/20/18 12/14/18, 03:16 a.m., Car/Deer collision 12/14/18, 07:37 a.m., Traffic stop 12/14/18, 03:16 p.m., Traffic stop 02/14/18, 09:08 p.m., Traffic stop 12/15/18, 01:37 a.m., Traffic stop 12/15/18, 12:35 p.m., Business alarm 12/15/18, 02:13 p.m., Traffic complaint 12/16/18, 05:17 a.m., Traffic complaint 12/16/18, 10:50 a.m., Vehicle lockout 12/16/18, 12:18 p.m., Gas drive off 12/16/18, 12:40 p.m., Traffic stop 12/16/18, 02 p.m., Juvenile call 12/16/18, 04:12 p.m., Business alarm 12/16/18, 05:02 p.m., Animal control call 12/17/18, 04:49 a.m., Traffic stop 12/17/18, 05:31 a.m., Traffic stop 12/17/18, 08 a.m., Traffic stop 12/17/18, 09:50 a.m., Suspicious activity 12/17/18, 03:56 p.m., Traffic assist 12/17/18, 04:08 p.m., Traffic stop 12/17/18, 05:02 p.m., Traffic stop 12/17/18, 07:43 p.m., Assist other agency

12/18/18, 02:23 a.m., Assist other agency 12/18/18, 03:18 p.m., Assist EMS 12/18/18, 01:55 p.m., Theft report 12/18/18, 03:43 p.m., Assist other agency 12/18/18, 04:51 p.m., Juvenile call 12/19/18, 11:20 p.m., Theft 12/19/18, 03:21 p.m., Traffic stop 12/19/18, 05:23 p.m., Harassment report 12/19/18, 05:51 p.m., Traffic stop 12/19/18, 07:07 p.m., Traffic stop 12/19/18, 11:09 p.m., Traffic stop/drug activity 12/20/18, 12:16 a.m., Traffic stop 12/20/18, 01:45 a.m., Mental health call 12/20/18, 04:10 a.m., Assist other agency 12/20/18, 06:32 a.m., Assist other agency 12/20/18, 09 a.m., Mental health call 12/20/18, 01 p.m., Welfare check 12/20/18, 01:30 p.m., Harassment report 12/20/18, 04:15 p.m., Harassment report 12/20/18, 11:30 p.m., Assist other agency

ARRESTS Michael Neurer, 50 of Chippewa Falls. Probation Hold

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Polk County Circuit Court Appearance Date: November 20, 2018 Antonio Vergara Flores, 31, Minneapolis, MN, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Zacharia Jacob Foss, 22, Cumberland, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Randy Foster, issue of worthless checks, $235.

Contreras Hector Garcia, 20, Clear Lake, improper registration of other vehicle, $263.50; operate without valid license (1st), $200.50; operate without insurance, $200.50.

Theodore B. Glasby, 21, St. Croix Falls, operate without adequate muffler, $175.30.

Sara Maa Hillyer, 23, Onamia, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Jodie K. Hochhalter, 47, Balsam Lake, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Paula Kristine Holmquist, 57, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Brandon L. Hostrup, 18, Luck, failure to yield while making left turn (resulting in bodily harm), $389.50.

Annette Hynek, 52, Luck, OWI (1st), $937.50; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Donald P. Kromrey, 48, Balsam Lake, OU, $156.40.

Summer Rose Lee, 32, Frederic, disorderly conduct, $262.50.

John E. Meyer, 69, Siren, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Dahkota James Monson, 25, Clayton, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Shuyler Jordain Mosay-Rainey, 21, Balsam Lake, operating without insurance, $200.50.

Roy M. Nelson, 57, Balsam Lake, failure to wear seatbelt, $18.00.

Amanda Carrie Nissen, 45, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Nina M. Northquest, 36, Grantsburg, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Jaime L. Ostendorf, 41, Dresser, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Daniel C. Peterson, 65, Luck, failure to notify police of accident, $389.50.

Patrick Norris Peveto, 24, Turtle Lake, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Steven Alan Pye, 50, Minnesota City, MN, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Christopher Jon Reinke, 54, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Ava Isabella Roe, 17, Amery, failure to yield right of way at stop sign, $175.30.

Dallas W. Schauls, 56, Luck, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Marcus Taylor, 34, Frederic, operating without proof of insurance, $10.

Tanis Sean William, 21, Centuria, possession of drug paraphernalia (forfeiture), $263.50.

Polk County Marriage Licenses Isaiah Luther Schadow and Kaela Marie Roettger were issued a marriage license on December 4.

Robert Joseph Gravelle and Melissa Ann Stokes were issued a marriage license on December 6.

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105 Years Ago December 25, 1913

and, in fact, three men were arrested for hunting directly on a state trunk highway.

Wardens arrested 10 men for hunting deer at night with artificial lights, an easy method of slaughtering deer.

Wardens arrested 19 men for having illegal venison in their possession.

Pulls Heavy Load Last Friday afternoon Roy Henning of Cushing came to town with a new 1914 two-speed Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

To prove its pulling ability Henning offered to pull any automobile at hand up main street and across the track. Ole Smiley brought his Flanders up and the motorcycle was hitched on with Henning in the saddle and Hill on the luggage carrier and with three men in the car, the motorcycle gave a few snorts and was off down the street.

It gained Yesterday’s speed with News its load until it was going Diane Stangl fully 20 miles an hour. R. B. Maxson purchased the machine.

York Killed in Construction Accident John D. York was killed Dec. 10, 1913 while erecting a steel grain tank for the Western Steel Construction Co., at Minneapolis.

The tackle, which was used for conveying the steel from the ground to the top of the tank broke and a piece of the timber reversed ends and struck him on the head killing him instantly and knocking him a distance of 82 feet.

John York was born Dec. 9, 1876 at Clayton, Wisconsin, being 37 years, 1 day of age at the time of his death. He was married to Clara Guanella 14 years ago and to them was born one daughter, Stella, who was accidentally killed at Warren, Minn., being crushed by a water tank three months previous to her father’s death.

Young Woman Held Prisoner in Hotel As a result of a story told the police last night by Rose Chouinard, who said that for two weeks she had been held a prisoner in a room in Ninth street south, in Minneapolis, three men, Frank Zas, George Daras and Thomas Borndons were arrested and Captain Merrick said charges of a serious nature will be placed against them today.

Miss Chouinard, who is 21 years old, said that she left her home in Amery three weeks ago and came to Minneapolis to seek work. Unaccompanied here, she said that while in a shoe shining parlor, Frank Zas told her of a place where she could find cheap lodging and volunteered to take her to a lodging house in Ninth street south.

When shown a room in the house, Miss Chouinard says that Zas told her to make herself at home, that he would see to renting the room for her. That night Zas brought several friends to the room,

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50 Years Ago January 9, 1968 Find Doors Open on Main Stem

Santa comes to Amery

It is about that time of year again. This photo shows George Doll and his daughter, Mary Lou, being given candy

by Santa Claus (Bret Thompson) a long time ago. This picture was taken in front of the Amery Theatre on the traditional Santa Claus day.

Miss Chouinard said, and when she told them to leave he threatened to injure her should she cry out or make a disturbance. For two weeks following she was kept a prisoner, Miss Chouinard told the police.

Last Friday, Miss Chouinard said that she made her escape.

She said that two men came to the hotel and upon being told

by M. A. Young, proprietor of the hotel, that she was not there, they assaulted him. Mr. Young last night identified both Zas and Borndons as the men.

Miss Chouinard is well known here, having worked in Amery at various times, and her friends regret to hear of her unfortunate experience.

100 Years Ago January 9, 1919 Fire Destroys Big Plant The Apple River Milling Company’s big plant here was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday night. A. A. Peterson saw the fire from his window about twelve o’clock and immediately turned in the alarm but the flames had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the building and contents. Nothing but the main plant of the milling company was destroyed however and the fire company merits considerable credit for the accomplishment.

Besides the elevator, feed mill and flouring mills 8000 bushels of wheat, 4000 bushels of rye, 5000 bushels of oats and a large quantity of other grains, flour and feed were destroyed. The loss is estimated at about $30,000.

It is regrettable that the plant should be destroyed for it will be a great loss to the community.

80 Years Ago January 5, 1939 Fire Drives Golf Club Out of Old Theatre Fire abruptly halted a happy New Year’s Eve ball at the old

Gem Theatre early Sunday morning about 2:30 a.m.

Dancers were stepping to the tune of the music box taken from Archie’s tavern for the occasion, when someone yelled “fire” and the exit hastily began. At that hour the crowd was not very large, and the exit was orderly.

The blaze originated from an overheated furnace. The morning was extremely cold and Frank Lutz, furnace tender, was intent on keeping the place warm.

The alarm was turned in and the fire department responded rapidly despite the fact that most of the firemen were at individual New Year’s parties.

The fire, of course, was centered in the rear end of the theatre. It burned down the partition at the rear, scorched practically the entire building, and flames seeped up into the rafters in the roof and the walls.

Firemen made strenuous and successful effort to save the Gross building next to the theatre. Only about six feet separates the two buildings, but the Gross building was undamaged.

Water from the fire hoses froze as fast as the flames went down, taking away the heat.

75 Years Ago January 6, 1944 First Dog Casualty for WWII Charles Dean this week received notice that his dog, which was in the service of his country had been killed in action.

Enlisted while he resided in California, the dog was a Doberman Pincher, registered with the American Kennel club and was serving with the Marine Corps for which they are the official dog.

The War Department did not state where the dog was killed but sent a death certificate to the owner.

No Milk Deliveries No milk deliveries will be made on Sundays beginning

Sunday, January 9, 1944. This is because of the tire and gasoline shortage and will be in effect throughout the winter months.

70 Years Ago December 30, 1948 Mobbed in Dance Hall Fracas It’s not a “bed of roses” to be deputy sheriff – take it from Carl Burman.

Carl was called to stop a mob fight at Richardson Pavilion on Saturday night about midnight when violence broke out during the usual dance.

Upon arriving at the scene, Carl nabbed two of the main cogs in the fracas and proceeded to take them to his car from where he would transport them to a jail. But such was not the desires of the hoodlums.

As soon as he started out, about 10 of those engaged in the original tussle jumped Carl and knocked him down. However, with the aid of groundsman, George Wickboldt, Carl was able to subdue the overzealous youths and arrest two of them from Cumberland.

One thought occurs to us perhaps having an adequately policed grounds at all times would be in order since this is not the first time such a rumpus has taken place.

517 Arrests Made by Conservation Dept.

Wisconsin conservation wardens arrested 517 men in November for a variety of violations of conservation laws with 492 convictions of these cases to date, the conservation records show.

The list included 189 men who were found violating the law that provides that a gun must be unloaded and cased, to be carried in an automobile.

Many of the guns were found to be loaded, ready for action or accident.

A Wisconsin law provides that a deer hunter must get at least 200 feet from the road before starting to hunt. Nineteen hunters were found who failed to get that far from a roadway

While no losses were reported through this means, open doors found by patrolling policemen increased during the past year according to the police department.

During the past year, 106 doors were found unlatched in the business district as compared with 99 last year.

Would it be safe to say that some businessmen are practicing the “open door” policy a little too often?

Ordinance Prohibits Night City Lake Driving Drivers who are found using city lakes for racing will be arrested and charged under city ordinance according to Chief Bert Millermon.

City laws prohibit cars on the ice after 8 p.m. in the evening.

40 Years Ago December 21, 1978 Crestview Resident Shares Christmas Memory An anonymous writer once said of the candles on the trees of years past, “their light would grow brighter through the years.”

Nola Smiley, a resident at Crestview Plaza remembered that her father cut down “anything that was a fir tree: and carried it back to the farmhouse where they would put the tree in a box so it would stand up. She said the tree was never very large.

Decorations were varied and all homemade. The children strung popcorn and cranberries, cut out colored paper chains and hung on the trees some of “mother’s sugar cookies.”

Other ornaments were unadorned apples and small gifts. Old-fashioned clips and holders held the little candles to brighten the branches.

Larger gifts were wrapped in red, white and green tissue paper and carefully arranged under the tree. They would be opened on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Smiley remembers that she and her sister received China dolls with cloth or kid leather bodies. Grandmother would supply the homemade doll clothes.

Chicken was the usual fare for Christmas day dinner, with mince pie and vegetables from their own garden. More cookies would be available, including molasses made from the sorghum grown in the area.

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Solstice Chase Fat Bike Race Brings 220 to St. Croix Falls ST. CROIX FALLS—220 fat bike racers took on the challenging and technical Big Rock Creek trail system, Sat., Dec. 15.

The sixth annual Solstice Chase Fat Bike race, had competitors from five states, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, and Alaska in two tough races, one 20 miles long and the other 10 miles, at the 2018-19 season’s first regional fat bike race.

The trails were very fast this year with little snow on the frozen ground. Many riders used studded tires to make the icy course rideable.

Temperatures rose above freezing, but the course stayed frozen.

The 2019 Great Lakes Fat Bike Series will have 7 races spread over the Midwest states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, with the final race, in Ishpeming, MI, 02.16.2019, when the Fat Bike World Champions of 2019 will be decided. More information on the series is at: www.greatlakesfatbikeseries.com

Complete results are available at: www.gopherstateevents.com

SOLSTICE CHASE 2018 PODIUM RESULTS 20 mile Men’s race: 1— Chris Stevens, New Richmond, WI 2—Sean Cooley, St. Paul, MN 3—Steve Marshall, Wayzata, MN 20 mile Women’s race: 1— Sonia Pond, Burnsville, MN

2—Hanna Grinaker, St. Paul, MN 3—Megan Barr, Minneapolis, MN 10 mile Men’s race: 1— Ethan Komp, Chetek, WI 2— Chris Daube, Duluth, MN 3— Andrew Komp, Chetek, WI 10 mile Women’s race: 1— Anne Grabowski, Minneapolis, MN 2—Kikki Sudberry,

Edina, MN 3—Jennifer Nueman, Ramsey, MN Local racers included: Tony Kufakis, Clayton, Brad Larson, Osceola, Mitch Coe, Webster, Jamey Sotis, St. Croix Falls, Chuck Thompson, Amery, Shawn Minor, Luck, Dan Campion, Danbury and Scott Goulet, Amery.

Fat bikes are a relatively new version of the hundred plus year old bicycle. They are an evolution of the now 30+ year old mountain bike, combining the mountain bike’s low gearing that allows climbing steep hills, with very wide (4 inches), soft, low pressure tires that float over trail surfaces even a mountain bike would sink into. A new world of winter biking has been made possible with the fat bike, from icy roads to trails that previously have been impossible to ride. Like everything else, when the first one was built it was fun, but when the second one was built, there was a race.

For more information on area fat biking opportunities: www.cyclovaxc.com --Polk County Tourism Council

One dead after head-on collision on Hwy 35 Dec. 18

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An early morning automobile crash has claimed the life of Kenneth Joseph Jones of St. Paul, Minnesota.

According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 4:34 a.m., dispatch received a report of a crash on Hwy. 35, approximately one-quarter mile north of 140th Ave., in St. Croix Township, Polk County, WI. Upon arrival, deputies observed there were two vehicles involved in the crash. Both vehicles were sitting near the center of the roadway. Both vehicles had severe damage to the front center of the driver’s sides. The vehicles came to rest a short distance from each other.

Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears that Jones was traveling northbound on Hwy 35. He was operating a 2004 Saturn Ion 4dr. It

appears his vehicle traveled left of the centerline, and approached a southbound vehicle was driven by Dustin Joseph Coury of rural Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. Dustin Coury was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Impala 4dr.

Jones was found to be deceased due to the injuries sustained in the crash.

Coury did sustain severe injuries and was flown from the scene by an air ambulance. Coury’s medical condition is unknown to the Department at this time.

Assisting with incident were the City of St. Croix Falls Police Department, Centuria Fire and First Responders, Lakes Area Ambulance, Life Link Air Ambulance, Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol – Traffic Reconstruction Unit.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol will further investigate this matter.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF

A two car accident Dec. 18 on Hwy. 35 resulted in one fatality.

Parents charged in torture of Wisconsin girl at home

BY IVAN MORENO ASSOCIATED PRESS

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee prosecutors charged the father and stepmother of a 15-year-old Wisconsin girl who was tortured, beaten and forced to stay in an empty room for months, according to documents released Thursday.

Authorities discovered the abuse Dec. 5 at a home in Cudahy, a suburb of Milwaukee, when a police officer went to the house on a report

of a teenage girl throwing boiling water on another teen, prosecutors said. The criminal complaint alleges that the parents enlisted the help of other underage children in the house to harm the 15-year-old girl, who was not identified.

The police officer found the girl in tattered, soiled clothes and with lacerations and bruises on her face. What the officer “observed shocked him,” prosecutors said.

The girl told investigators

she was pulled from school in November of 2017 and restricted to her room for the last few months. When she was found, she didn’t know it was December. It’s unclear from the charging documents what precipitated the abuse.

Kevin Michael Boon, 47, and Felicia Boon, 34, each face six charges, including false imprisonment, chronic neglect of a child, and physical abuse of a child. Both are out on $10,000 bail and have been ordered to have no contact with

the victim and can only see some of their other children under supervision from child protective services.

Their attorneys did not immediately respond to messages for comment.

According to a criminal complaint, other juveniles in the home repeatedly hit the victim with a metal pole and belt, burned her with water and used zip ties to restrain her. They also withheld food and water for days. Prosecutors say Kevin Boon installed

an alarm in the room where the 15-year-old girl was staying to find out if she ever left.

Prosecutors say the girl managed to sneak out of her room and used a cell phone to call an aunt to ask for help and she called police.

The Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office said they can’t release information about the other children in the house because they’re minors. If they’re charged, it will be in children’s court and the information won’t be public.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Thursday, Dec. 27: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining; 5:30 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study.

Friday, Dec. 28: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open.

Sunday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m. Worship/Noisy Kettle; 11:15 a.m.

Potluck.

Monday, Dec. 31: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Open.

Tuesday, Jan. 1: Happy New Year - Office Closed.

Wednesday, Jan. 2: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining, 10 a.m. Money Management, 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 5:45 p.m.

Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Popcorn & Movie Night; 7 p.m.

Money Management.

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: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.

New Year’s Eve: 5 p.m. Soup & Games.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship hour before the service at 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Dan also leads worship at 8:30 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church in Range, WI. Communion 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month.

Sunday School 8:30 a.m. during the school year.

Office Hours 2 - 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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 Thursday, Dec. 27: 9 a.m. Quilting at Little Falls.

Sunday, Dec. 30: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Worship at Trinity with Missionary Carol Benjamin.

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

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Dec. 30: 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 Thursday, Dec. 27: 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Sunday, Dec. 30: 9 a.m. Worship; No Sunday School or Choir.

Wednesday, Jan. 2: 6 p.m. Men in Mission.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Sunday, Dec. 30: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; No Sunday School or Choir; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Jan. 1: Church Office Closed; No Quilting.

Wednesday, Jan. 2: 6:15 p.m. 7th & 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.

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.

Monday, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Service including an anthem by the choir.

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 Thursday, Dec. 27: 9 a.m. Quilting at Little Falls.

Sunday, Dec. 30: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Worship at Trinity with Missionary Carol Benjamin.

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

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

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

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A second element of study is concentration, the ability to focus.

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How does this new knowledge affect one’s life and one’s relationship with God? The purpose of study, as with all the spiritual disciplines, is to transform one’s life. One shouldn’t just study for the purpose of knowing more facts, and certainly not for the purpose of showing off how much one knows, but rather to make oneself a better person, and to have a better understanding of one’s place in the cosmos. – Christopher Simon

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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 Thursday, Dec. 27: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study.

Saturday, Dec. 29: 7 p.m. AA Meeting.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 1: 6:30 p.m. Amery Cub Scout Leaders; 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, Jan. 2: 12 p.m. TableTalkMen; 5 p.m. Youth Cafe; 5:30 p.m. 7th & 8th Confirmation Class; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 6:30 p.m. #WorshipWednesdays, Youth Group; 7 p.m. Choir Practice.

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

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, Dec. 30: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. 1st Communion Class.

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.

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 Friday, Dec. 28: 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Saturday, Dec. 29: 4 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, Dec. 30: 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Monday, Dec. 31 & Tuesday, Jan. 1: Offices Closed.

Monday, Dec. 31: 4 p.m. Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass.

Tuesday, Jan. 1: 9 a.m. Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass at Our Lady of the Lakes.

Wednesday, Jan. 2: Communion Service instead of Mass.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Dec. 30: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Dec. 30: 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; Sunday School Break.

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 Thursday, Dec. 27: 9 a.m. Quilting at Little Falls.

Sunday, Dec. 30: 9:30 a.m. NUIC Combined Worship at Trinity with Missionary Carol Benjamin.

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

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Sunday, Dec. 30: 9:15 a.m. Worship Practice T-Youth; 10 a.m. Worship Service.

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 Sunday, Dec. 30: 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; No Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

DEATH NOTICES

Jerome T. “Sonny” Newville Jerome T. “Sonny” Newville, age 75 of Clear Lake, WI, formerly of Rogers, AR, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Amery Hospital Behavioral Heath Care in Amery, WI Celebration of Life from 4 - 8 pm on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com.

Richard W. “Rick” Brigan Richard W. “Rick” Brigan, age 71 of Clear Lake, WI, formerly a long time resident of Superior, WI died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home in Clear Lake.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 11am - 3pm at the Salvation Army - 916 Hughitt Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com.

Chuck Haugerud Chuck Haugerud, age 64, of Amery died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.

Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 from Little Falls Lutheran Church in Little Falls.

Burial will be at the Wagon Landing Cemetery in Adlen Township.

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

For further information and to sign online guestbook, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

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

Call Nicole at the Amery Free Press 715-268-8101 with corrections or additions to the church listings or email ngagner@theameryfreepress.com

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COOKING WORLD T Tidbit: You cannot do a kindness ttoo soon, because you never know h how soon it will be too late. (Ralph Carolyn Lumsden Waldo Emerson)

Serve warm. Makes 12 biscuits.

If you like pumpkin, you are sure to like this dessert. It is a make-ahead dessert.

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These bars are attractive and tasty, too.

COCONUT CHERRY BARS Combine for crust: 1 c. flour, softened 1/2 c. butter 3 T. powdered sugar Put mixture into an 8” square baking pan and pat down gently.

Bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Combine in bowl: 2 eggs 1 c. sugar 1/4 c. flour 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. flaked coconut 1/2 c. nuts (your choice) 1/4 c. quartered maraschino cherries, drained Put on top of baked crust and bake at 350˚ for another 25 minutes.

Cool on wire rack and then cut into bars.

This makes a pretty salad and esp. around the Christmas season.

CRANBERRY GELATIN DESSERT Dissolve: 2 pkgs. (3 oz. ea.) cherry or cranberry gelatin 2 c. boiling hot water Add and combine: 1 can whole cranberry sauce 2 T. orange juice 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple with the juice 1/2 c. nuts (optional) Pour into mold or a pretty clear bowl. Refrigerate until set. If you wish, you could add some whipped cream/topping on it when ready to serve.

Combine for crust: 1 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/4 c. melted butter 2 T. sugar 1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional) Press onto bottom of a 9” square baking pan. Bake at 350˚ for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

While crust is cooling dissolve together: 1/2 c. cold water 2 envelopes of unflavored gelatin Stir in: 1 c. milk Combine until well blended with wire whisk: 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin 1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp. salt Mix the gelatin mixture into the above and put into the baked crust.

Refrigerate until thickened but not set.

Fold in: 2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed (from 1 - 8 oz. carton) Pour filling over the crust and refrigerate until firm. When ready to serve, put the rest of the frozen whipped topping on top. Serves 6-8

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8 am Coffee Club* 8 am Amery and Clear Lake Wrestling at River Falls 9 am Mah-Jong, Silver Foxes* 9:30 am Polish Poker* 1 pm Bingo* 4 pm Clayton Girls Basketball vs.

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

8 am Coffee Club* 9 am Pool* 12:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting* Hand & Foot* 6:30 pm Bingo at VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Wrestling at Osceola 7 pm Clear Lake Wrestling vs. Unity 7:15 pm Amery Boys Basketball vs. Unity

8am Coffee Club* 9 am Silver Foxes, Mah-Jong* 5:45 pm Clayton GBB vs. Prairie Farm, Clear Lake GBB at Cameron 5:45/7 pm Clayton BBB DH vs.

Prairie Farm, Clear Lake BBB DH at Cameron 7 pm Amery Hockey at Tomah 7:15 pm Amery BBB vs. Cumberland, Amery GBB at Somerset

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These biscuits are good with almost any meal.

Combine in bowl, then beat well for about 30 seconds or until soft dough forms: 2 c. baking mix (like Bisquick) 2/3 c. milk 1/2 to 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese Use a tablespoon and drop biscuits onto a greased/ sprayed cookie sheet, making 12 biscuits. Bake at 425˚ for about 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven.

Combine and brush over the hot biscuits: 1/4 c. melted butter 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 T. dried parsley flakes

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Tips: To make your house smell yummy, put in saucepan and simmer on lowest stove setting, adding water as needed so it will not burn: 1 sliced apple, 3 whole cinnamon stick, 1 T. whole cloves, 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp. vanilla) .

This is a make-ahead casserole to serve on busy days.

Make it the night before you’re going to bake it.

Brown until done in skillet, stirring often: 1 pound ground beef 1 chopped onion Cook according to directions while meat is browning and drain: 12 oz. noodles Add and combine: 1 can vegetable soup - undiluted 1 can tomato soup - undiluted 1 can whole kernel corn, undrained Add and combine all: the cooked noodles Put into 3 qt. casserole, cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake it, remove from refrigerator and bake at 375˚ for about 30 minute or until bubbling. Hint: if you wish, you can add some shredded cheese on top before serving, letting it melt, then serve.

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Lighted Illusion My morning began with a lovely illusion, colored lights formed into music note shone, eighth note with its flag, glistening resolution, but by daylight its substance was gone.

I wrote of the joy, how the shimmering display, reflected elated joy of the night, when long ago, a star bright as day, no illusion, brought news of delight.

I looked through the neighborhood: plump, lighted note, shining with colors all lighted; Nothing in the displays was even remote, to the beautiful symbol I’d sighted.

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I looked through city streets for a shape, configuration, that lighted, could shine, and charm me with Christmas music’s landscape, the inspiration that, pre-dawn, was mine.

By daylight,the mystery of that decoration, (How could it escape into space?)

Until a later evening, lights appeared--explanation, surprising me, appeared right before my face.

However, the charm, seeming magic to our eyes, is so like the wonder of what is real.

Minds were so astounded by prophecy realized, with the wonderful Gift, God mankind can heal.

So, my simple, audatious eagerness to relate, what is common, to a Wondrous Event.

Even the illusion that’s a challenge to narrate, can remind me that a Miracle was sent.

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Warriors get sixth win, clip Spartans, 4-1

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery’s boy’s hockey team picked up an important Middle Border Conference victory on Dec. 11 when it traveled to Somerset and defeated the Spartans, 4-1.

Grady Martin scored the game’s first goal 11:44 into the contest off a Jackson Henningsgard assist, but Somerset (0-6-1) was able to knot things up 5:20 into the second period with a shorthanded, unassisted goal by John Wiehl.

“We had a few chances in the second on the power play to put the game out of reach and Somerset shut us down and even scored a shorty,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “We responded well, controlling the game from that point forward.”

Just over three minutes later, Martin and Jackson Henningsgard connected

again for the game-winning goal. Then Jackson Henningsgard assisted Mac Smith for an insurance goal at the 13:30 mark of the second period.

Parker Griffin sealed the deal with a power play goal 8:33 into the third period while Brett Forrest and Martin assisted.

“Jackson and his linemates did a great job on faceoffs the whole night, leading directly to goals by Grady and Mac,” Coach Henningsgard said.”It is something we have put a lot of time into over the years and we are executing really well.”

Amery (6-1) outshot Somerset 35-20 and was penalized just four times, compared to seven infractions by the Spartans.

Adrian Troff was the winning goalkeeper, collecting 19 saves.

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Fletcher Kjeseth (right) controls the puck as Asher Page gets in position for a pass.

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Grady Martin readies for a pass.

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Gymnasts open season with strong showings Premier Complex gymnasts started out the season strong in Monticello, Minnesota with two team wins, followed by three team wins at the home meet in Clear Lake, Wisconsin on Dec. 8 and 9 and three team wins in Woodbury Dec. 15. The Premier Summit team is being led with strong scores from all the gymnasts. Senior Cassey Moore has continued to take first place All Around, Senior Marlee Dietrich has continued to dominate the floor and vault with strong shows on the balance beam. Senior Sarah Gilbertson is still competing a heart stopping bar routine with her release moves and dismount. Sophomores, Rachel Sanftner, Maddie Heinn & Ella Williamson are strong on all 4 events and expected to break career highs this season on all events. Brenna Schwartz is in her first year on our high level team and she is showing strength, especially on her vault and floor. We are excited to have 3 younger gymnasts on the Summit team this season with Ajahnei Twyman hitting the highest all-around of the team for the last meet, Payton fuller who hit her career high all-around and is tumbling our most advanced passes on the floor and vaulting the teams highest level vault and Sara Leintz who is a strong competitor on all events as well. Premier Complex will be hosting one more home meet in January with the Monticello, Minnesota – JAGS teams and our teams.

Premier Complex South Campus in New Richmond teams are doing great, they had a team win at the Clear Lake home meet. The gym has continued to grow in New Richmond and is now offering a tumbling for cheer class Monday evenings and hosting the New Richmond Community Education classes. We are excit-

ed to offer the new, larger spaces for our growing gymnastic community.

Gold Division first place Team Summit & first place finishes Child Age Ajahnei Twyman, Clear Lake Wi All Around, vault, bars, floor Junior Age Payton Fuller, Somerset, Wi bars, floor Senior Age Cassey Moore, Amery, Wi All Around, bars Marlee Dietrich, Amery Wi Tie Beam, Vault, Floor Ella Williamson, Amery, Wi Tie Beam Rachel Saftner, Amery, Wi Tie Beam Silver Division first place Team Ice & first place finishes Senior Age Maddie Young, Clear Lake, Wi All Around, beam Reanna Lewis, Clayton, Wi Bars Lexi Griffin, Amery, Wi Floor Mia Liedl, Somerset, Wi Vault Junior Age Siri Yuhas All Around, vault, beam Haylie Hannah Floor Bronze Division Meet in Woodbury first place Team Earth & first place finishes Novice age Karlie Heinbuch, Somerset, Wi All Around, Vault, Bars Child age Amalia Engstrom, New Richmond, Wi All Around, Bars, Floor Evelyn Radintz, Glenwood City, Wi Beam Junior age Elizabeth DeRosier, New Richmond, Wi Vault, Beam Naomi Moore, Amery, Wi Floor

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From left, top row: Cassey Moore, Ajahnei Twyman, Marlee Dietrich, Sarha Gilbertson and Ella Williamson.

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Peterson scores 22, Warriors drop fifth

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Tyler Peterson exploded for 22 points and seven rebounds on Dec. 18, but with a 54-61 loss in St. Croix Falls, his Amery boys’ basketball team’s losing streak extended to five games.

The Saints (3-1) had four players score in double figures, led by Clay VanBuskirk with sixteen. Kullan Parks tallied 11 points and 11 rebounds. Declan Greenquist added 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals, and Trevor Lamirande

notched 13 points.

Backing up Peterson for Amery (1-5) was Noah Rademaker with 13 points, four assists and a block. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Sillman recorded a team-best eight rebounds to go with his four points and two assists.

Also scoring for the Warriors were Cameron Anderson (seven points, four rebounds), Andy Otto (three points, two steals), Mason Bosley (three points, two rebounds), Wyatt Luchtenburg (one point, five rebounds) and Kenny Lepak (one point, three rebounds, two assists).

Stars hold off No. 10 Hayward

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The fourth-ranked Western Wisconsin Stars girls hockey team held off a Hayward rally on Dec. 18 at the Somerset Ice Arena to pick up a 3-2 victory over the 10th-ranked Hurricanes.

Jade Williams opened the

Amery Squirts Saturday December 15th Amery 5 vs Spooner 2 Goals by Scott Bantz Assisted by Owen Henningsgard Scott Bantz Assisted by Owen Henningsgard Scott Bantz Assisted by Oliver Gariepy Oscar Troff Unassisted Oliver Gariepy Unassisted

Sunday December 16th Amery 1 Vs Menomonie A 9 Goal by Owen Henningsgard Unassisted Sunday December 16th Amery 7 Vs Menomonie B 1 Goals by Oscar Troff Unassisted Oliver Gariepy Unassisted Kemper Lundgren Assisted by Brian Bantz and Oscar Troff Oscar Troff Unassisted Oscar Troff Unassisted Oliver Gariepy Assisted by Brian Bantz Leo Jensen Assisted by Oliver Gariepy

Saturday December 22nd 2018 Amery 2 Vs Blizzard 1 Goals by Owen Henningsgard Assisted by Kemper Lundgren Oliver Gariepy Assisted by Scott Bantz and Brian Bantz

Amery 10 Vs Blizzard 4 Goals by Oliver Gariepy Assisted by Brian Bantz Gavin Humpal Assisted Brennan Thayer Kemper Lundgren Unassisted Oliver Gariepy Assisted by Brian Bantz Oliver Gariepy Unassisted Owen Henningsgard Unassisted Owen Henningsgard Assisted by Levi Tylee and Brian Bantz Oliver Gariepy Assisted by Scott Bantz Oliver Gariepy Unassisted Scott Bantz Assisted by Brian Bantz

scoring 6:15 into the first period with a even strength goal and Ellie Brice followed a minute and a half later with one of her own to give the Stars (7-1) the early lead.

Then Makenzie Weeks posted a short handed, unassisted goal at the 10:58 mark to extend the lead to 3-0 heading into the second period. Weeks’ goal proved to be the

winning shot as Hayward (4-5) scored one unanswered goal in in each of the following periods.

Earning assists for the Stars, who were outshot by Hayward 2819, were Kayla Huerta, Weeks and Erin Huerta.

Caitlyn Erickson picked up the win in the Western Wisconsin goal, tallying 26 saves.

This week’s sports Amery Boys Hockey 12-27 @ Barron Invite 12-28 @ Barron Invite 12-29 @ Barron Invite

Amery Girls Hockey 12-26 Tournament @ Blaine 12-28 Tournament @ Blaine

Amery Wrestling

Youth Hockey

DECEMBER 4 , 2018

12-28 @ River Falls Invite 12-29 @ River Falls Invite

Clayton Boys Basketball 12-27 Clayton Holiday Tournament 12-28 Clayton Holiday Tournament

Clayton Girls Basketball 12-29 vs. McDonell Central Catholic

Clear Lake Girls Basketball 12-27 @ Menomonie Invite 12-28 @ Menomonie Invite

Clear Lake Wrestling 12-28 @ River Falls Invite 12-29 @ River Falls Invite

Clear Lake Boys Basketball 12-27 vs. Osseo-Fairchild @ UW Stout

Rodgers leads Packers to wild overtime win

BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. AP PRO FOOTBALL WRITER

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw a 16yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with 6:23 left in overtime, leading the Green Bay Packers to a wild 44-38 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.

The victory was the Packers’ first on the road this season — snapping a nine-game skid away from Lambeau Field dating to last season — and it prevented them from becoming the first Green Bay squad since 1958 to go an entire season without a win away from home.

And this one was all on Rodgers, who was masterful in the fourth quarter and the overtime period for the Packers (6-8-1).

He threw for 442 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for two scores.

The loss for the Jets (4-11) overshadowed a dazzling performance by rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, who threw for a career-high 341 yards with three touchdowns — but never got a chance with the ball in overtime. It was likely the final home game for coach Todd Bowles, who is expected to be fired after next week’s game at New England.

The Jets were done in by penalties, getting called for a whopping 16 that cost them 172 yards.

Bowles was critical of the officiating crew, saying some of the calls against New York shouldn’t have happened.

After the Packers won the OT toss and elected to receive, Rodgers took over — as he has so many times throughout his career.

On third-and-10 from the Packers’ 40, Rodgers got hit as he was throwing and his pass to Marquez Valdes-Scantling hung in the air and fell incomplete —

but Trumaine Johnson was called for pass interference, putting the ball at the Jets’ 27. Moments later, a pass interference call on Buster Skrine gave the Packers the ball at the 6.

Rodgers ran it in — but right tackle Bryan Bulaga was called for holding. On the next play, Rodgers found Adams in the back of the end zone for the victory.

That all came after Rodgers went over a pile and reached past the goal line for a go-ahead 1-yard touchdown with 1:13 left in regulation, giving Green Bay its first lead of the game. Rodgers then ran it in for the 2-point conversion to make it 38-35, finishing off a terrific drive during that included a 23-yard run to get the ball to the 1.

Andre Roberts, selected to his first Pro Bowl earlier in the week, returned the ensuing kickoff 51 yards to put the Jets in good shape. Darnold completed passes of 9 and 14 yards to get the Jets to the Green Bay 15. But three straight passes fell incomplete and New York settled for a tying 33-yard field goal by Jason Myers with 17 seconds left in regulation.

Rodgers took a knee, sending it to overtime.

Darnold was 24 of 35 passing with TDs to Robby Anderson, Chris Herndon and Elijah McGuire, who also ran for a score.

With the Jets leading by one, Darnold marched New York down the field on its first possession of the second half to stretch the lead to 28-20 on a 5-yard TD pass to a wide-open Herndon with 4:21 remaining in the third quarter.

New York’s special teams unit then came up big when Anthony Wint — just promoted from the practice squad — forced J’Mon Moore to fumble and Rashard Robinson recovered for the Jets at the Packers’ 18. Three plays later,

Darnold tossed a short pass to McGuire, who took off to the outside and scampered down the sideline into the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown that made it 35-20 with 3:50 left in the third quarter.

Mason Crosby’s 38-yard field goal cut the Packers’ deficit to 12 with 11:45 remaining in the game.

Rodgers’ 1-yard run with 6:32 left made it 35-30, capping a drive that was helped by consecutive pass interference penalties on Skrine and Jamal Adams to get the ball down to the 1.

SPECIAL SPECIAL TEAMS Roberts returned a kickoff 99 yards for a score late in the first half, the second of his career, to highlight a solid outing by New York’s special teams unit.

Rontez Miles took a direct snap on a punt on fourth-and-1 from the Jets’ 31 in the fourth quarter and ran up the middle for 4 yards and a first down. Wint also had the forced fumble earlier in the game.

The one hiccup came on the opening drive of the game, when Jason Myers — picked for his first Pro Bowl — was wide left on a 45yard attempt.

LEO LOSES COOL During a 14-yard reception by Equanimeous St. Brown late in the first half, Bulaga and Jets defensive end Leonard Williams got into a shoving match — and Williams was ejected for throwing a punch. That gave the Packers the ball at the Jets’ 7.

Jamaal Williams took the ensuing handoff, cut down the left sideline and was hit by Jamal Adams. But he stayed in bounds and stretched his body — and the ball — over the goal line for a TD that made it 21-14 with 1:33 left.

INJURIES Packers: LG Lane Taylor hurt a knee in the first quarter. ... CB Jaire Alexander injured his groin in the first half and didn’t return.

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Understanding Grief Support Group comes to Rice Lake

Save the Date Polk & Burnett County Dementia Coalition Meeting: Location: Polk County Government Center, East Conference Room (2nd floor) Date: Tuesday, January 15th Time: 10:00 a.m.

The Rice Lake Area Understanding Grief Support Group, Winter Session, provided and staffed by the Lakeview Medical Center Hospice Care Program, will begin on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This group is open to adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. The program offers information about the grief process, and gives an opportunity for people to share their thoughts and feelings in an environment of understanding and empathy. The group will meet for 6 weekly sessions, each Friday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning January 18, 2019 continuing through February 22, 2019. These sessions are provided free of charge but pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register for the Winter Session, call 715-236-8470.

We are excited to announce the formation of the Polk & Burnett County Dementia Coalition.

Through this collation we hope to bring community members and leaders, caregivers, and professionals together to join forces to create dementia aware, friendly and safe communities throughout Polk and Burnett Counties. This coalition is open to ALL who would like to take part in these efforts!

Memory Café

Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia?

Join us at the Amery Memory Café!

Meets at the Amery Area Community Center

Where individuals with memory concerns and their 608 Harriman Ave. S., care partners, family, and Amery, WI

friends can laugh, learn and 3rd Thursday of each stay connected in a safe month atmosphere!

1:00-2:30pm

For more Information: Contact the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372

Free to attend and coffee and snacks are provided!

Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.

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SELF HELP GROUPS Ad Advance Directive Di ti W Workshop. k h Who Wh would ld make k 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 Monday at noon B.B., 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 information call Pat Skinner at

715 822 8422 and 715-822-8422 d lleave 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 Library 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 - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown.

Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969.

For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

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 Professionals 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.

Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting.

F Farm C Crisis. i i Information I f ti on financial, i l mental t l health, h lth 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.

Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere.

The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coffee and snacks are provided.

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 child at 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

off homeschool h h l ffamilies ili in i Polk P lk County, C t Wisconsin.

Wi i W 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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HealthPartners hospitals among Man sentenced to life in Rusk ‘greenest’ in the country County deputy killing

Six hospitals recognized for their environmental efforts MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – All six hospitals in the HealthPartners/Park Nicollet organization are among the greenest hospitals in America, according to a national health care organization.

Amery Hospital & Clinic, Methodist Hospital, Regions Hospital, Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Lakeview Hospital and Westfields Hospital & Clinic are all on Becker’s Healthcare’s list of “68 of the greenest hospitals in America” for 2018.

The list is compiled by the editors of Becker’s Hospital Review, based on nominations and research. The hospitals that make the list have made environmental stewardship for their communities a top priority and embraced green projects and conservation.

“HealthPartners comprehensive sustainability programs support our mission, improve the health of our communities and engage our members, patients and colleagues,” said Dana Slade, HealthPartners Director of Sustainability Programs. “This recognition

by Becker’s Hospital Review is a reflection of how we work every day to Make Good Happen.”

Among the efforts Becker’s cited were: • Amery Hospital & Clinic is the first hospital in the world to achieve certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

• Methodist Hospital has reduced 40 percent of its total waste since implementing a new waste minimization program in 2016.

• Regions Hospital has reduced its carbon footprint by focusing on efficient building operations and lowering vehicle miles traveled.

• Hudson Hospital & Clinic committed to eliminating plastic-bottled beverages and Styrofoam by supporting reusable options instead.

• Lakeview Hospital participates in Xcel Energy's community solar program, committing to 969,000 kilowatt hours of solar power per year.

LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS Monday, Dec. 24 through Monday, January 1— No School Wednesday, Jan. 2– Not available at press time.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Monday, Dec. 24 through Monday, January 1— No School Wednesday, Jan. 2— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast Cereal Or Oatmeal, Cereal Bar, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary lunch: “Oodles of Noodles” With Meat Sauce Or Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Garden Salad Bar, Sliced Peaches, Milk.

High school breakfast: Cereal Oatmeal Bar, Sausage Links, Nutri Grain Bar, Chocolate Chip “UBR”, Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick.

High school lunch: Penne Pasta With Meat Sauce Or Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Caesar Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Apples, Slushie Fruit Cup, Milk.

Westfields Hospital & Clinic has an award-winning community healthy food and nutrition program with an on-site farmers market and community gardens.

This isn’t the first recognition for the hospitals’ sustainability work this year.

In May, Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care, awarded HealthPartners hospitals four Top 25 Environmental Excellence Awards and eight Circles of Excellence Awards. These are the highest honors Practice Greenhealth gives out.

HealthPartners is a consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. For more information, visit healthpartners.com.

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Bingo is held Dec. 27

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Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Thursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m.

Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)

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Superior You Do Say Look now as seeing shore to that shore Open waters splash your almighty powers Seen you in fall season and spring O I adore Your one-of-a-kind of the Great Lakes.

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1200 sq. ft. with an oversized double garage with AC and Heat, and attic storage. 2 BR. 1 large bath with walk in shower, tub, and double sinks. LR,DR, with gas fireplace. Large kitchen with SS appliances, center island and walk in pantry. Laundry room with beautiful front load washer and dryer. New roof (2018).

Gas forced air furnace (2 years old) AC and Air exchanger, all in perfect condition. This house in move in ready!!

Ready for showing Jan. 3. Call 715-645-2549 for appt.

Open House Sat. & Sun. Jan 5 & 6 from 12-3

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LADYSMITH, Wis. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a man to life in prison for killing a western Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy in 2016.

St. Croix County Judge Scott Needham sentenced 46-year-old Doug Nitek on Wednesday. Nitek will not be able to petition for release on extended supervision.

Jurors found Nitek guilty in September of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Rusk County Deputy Dan Glaze.

Glaze drove his squad car near Nitek’s vehicle to investigate why he was parked in a farm field. Authorities say Nitek fired six times at Glaze, fatally striking him. When dispatchers couldn’t reach Glaze, backup officers arrived and were met by gunfire from Nitek.

Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says, “Today a cop-killer gets the justice he deserves for senselessly taking away a father and husband from his family.”

Price $159,000

Big ships move cargo all year around Such beauty waves through deepen waters Oh! Something grand see here as found Ore boats go through locks at ease.

One great place in our world to view As a teenager I recognized Superior outstanding Remarkable for landscape memory tells me too Every mile of Superior is surely grandeur.

Superior you do say is less than a dream away When spring blossoms out with a sunny glow Hear those chopping waters that do flow Keeps ones heart in tune a lake that sways.

Merchant Marines could tell many Superior stories Their experiences and adventures mighty well.

By Al Tosland • November 24, 2018

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AMERY COMMUNITY CENTER We hope you all had a Merry Christmas! We have a short week and then another holiday! We want to let you know that we will be CLOSED on December 31st and January 1st for the New Year.

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.

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Lions Club donates to the Salvation Army The Deer Park Lions club recently present Angela Moulton of Grace Place with a donation of $500 towards the homeless shelter located in New Richmond, WI. The shelter, owned by The Salvation Army, is currently raising funds in it's Annual Red Kettle Campaign. Volunteer Bell Ringers and donations are still needed in order for the organization to meet their goal and effectively continue to serve the homeless at the shelter. Sign up at www.registertoring. com Pictured: Kevin McAnnany, President of Deer Park Lions, Angela Moulton, Fundraising Manager at Grace Place and Randy Olson, Deer Park Lions Treasurer.

Former Assembly candidate gets probation for fake signatures JEFFERSON, Wis. (AP) — A former Democratic state Assembly candidate has been sentenced to a year’s probation after pleading guilty to faking signatures on her nomination papers.

WKOW-TV reports that Charisse Daniels, of Watertown, entered the plea Wednesday in Jefferson County Circuit Court. She could have faced up to threeand-a-half years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

The 31-year-old Daniels planned to run in the 37th Assembly District against incumbent Republican Rep.

John Jagler.

Daniels’ attorney says she became “completely overwhelmed” by the time commitment and with the deadline approaching to submit her papers made “terrible decisions” that she regrets.

She wasn’t allowed on the ballot after the state Elections Commission determined about two dozen people’s names were on her nomination papers who had not signed them.

Jagler was re-elected after running unopposed.

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We have a Paint & Sip party coming up on the 1st of February at 6pm we will be painting 2 sided Snowman/Flower Wood Pallets. $35 per person. Register online at www.brushstrokesparty.com, click on Calendar and Registration and scroll down the page to find our event date! Or call/text Kayleen at 515-333-8363. Open to the public!

Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center 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 nonprofit 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

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

Tuesday pool winners for December 18th were Gary Snelling in first, Carl Johnson in second; Al Frank placed third, and Les Peterson taking the consolation prize.

Thursday pool winners for December 20th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher with second, Gene Pribnow took third Wendell Anderson with fourth and Al Frank took the consolation prize.

Tuesday Wii Bowling for December 18th was a friendly game of practice!

Bridge winners on Monday December 17th were JoAnn Hallquist in first, Peg Bavin in second and Bonnie Timm taking third.

Bridge winners on Wednesday December 19th were Pat Carlson in first, and Carlene Swanson taking second.

Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

Happy New Year!

Ava Schetkl Grade 4

Ashtin Roy Grade 4

Happy New Year!

Please join us for your New Year’s Eve Celebration!

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DINNER SPECIALS AVAILABLE

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Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sun. 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

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Osceola Lions Club gives large donation to the Fair Board The Osceola Lions Club last week announced a commitment to donate $25,000 to the Osceola Community Fair Board toward the construction of a new fair building. The club plans to pay off its commitment over the next four years. Accepting the check last week were Fair Board members (seated, from left) Arik Mahler, Frank Prosecky, Michelle Helsing, Scott Tinney, Colleen Quist, Phil Shores and (standing, third from left Bruce Peper). Lions present for the check presentation included (standing, from left) Kyle Weaver, Billy Flanagan, Ryan Haass, Gordy Wyman, Jessica Sine, Mike Sine, Mike Vetter, Charity Dreawves, Rob Cardenas, Dr. Steve Schletty, Roger Hoiby, Bonnie Cook, Dan Thiel, Earl Mork and Jarod Boerst.

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Swedish Club celebrates Lucia Amery Swedish Club’s Lucia Celebration on Tuesday the 11th at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the Free Press.

The Johnson, Arvold and Engstrom families from St Croix Falls and Star Prairie brought children in traditional Lucia costume . In the annual candlelight event Lucia wears “Light in her Hair” which in practice today means a crown of electric candles. Each of her hand maidens carry a candle too. And star boys carry lanterns. Lucia is an ancient mythical figure with an abiding role as a bearer of light in the dark Swedish winters. The procession happens to the tune that most all Swedes know by heart, Santa Lucia. After the procession Lucekatter or saffron buns are served.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Alder Wyatt Grade 3

Happy New Year from . . .

Abbie Sarsland Grade 2

Sophia Trandum Grade 4

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HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 31, 6 a.m.-11 p.m. • Jan. 1, 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

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1101 Cornwall Ave., Amery Closed 715-268-7676 www.amerychevrolet.com Jan. 1

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Right– Amery third graders received dictionaries from the Woodland Lake Rotary Club.

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Left– Amery fifth graders received thesaurauses from the Woodland Lake Rotary Club.

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Right– AIM students received their corresponding reference books.

Happy New Year!

Makayla Golden Grade 4

Myla Waterman Grade 2

General Contractors Steel • Commercial • Residential New & Remodel Construction P.O. Box 152 • 702 Clayton Ave. W. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2811 Fax 715-948-2456 www.berghammerbuilders.com

Closed Jan. 1st

Family Eye Clinic Dr. Daniel Satterlund OPTOMETRIST 120 Keller Ave. N, Amery 715-268-9010

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Winter Break Movies: December 26, 27, 28 (10:00 am). Watch a different movie every day! Call the library or check our website for movie information.

Winter Break LEGOs: December 26, 27, 28 (1:00-3:00 pm). Build with our LEGOs in the Storytime Room! Drop-in program.

Homeschool Club: Second Friday, monthly (9:30-11:30 am). Storytime and craft from 9:30-10:30 for kids. Activities from 10:30-11:30 for tweens and teens. Open to all homeschool families.

Family Storytime: On break until January 9th (10:30 am). Family event. Books, songs, movement activities, and a craft!

Come on in and join the fun! Drop-in program.

STEAM Tuesday: No STEAM Tuesday in January. Dates for 2019: Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 2 (3:45-4:45 pm). Grades 1-5. Projects will rotate monthly between various STEAM activities. Feb 5th: Put your engineering skills to work by completing some building challenges. Registration required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/kids).

(call or vis-it 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 January is Atonement by Ian McEwan.

Ugly Sweater Contest!

The Amery Area Public Library is holding our first annual Ugly Sweater Contest! Come into the library through Friday, December 14th wearing your best ugly sweater and we’ll put a picture of it on our wall.

Voting commences on December 14th, and the winner will be announced on January 2nd. A winter-themed goody bag will be given to the best ugly sweater!

Books and Brews: Join us at Amery Ale Works, Thursday, January 3rd at 6 pm to discuss our most recent book, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman.

teens@4: Third Tuesday, monthly (4-5/5:30 pm). Grades 6-12.

Hang out, have a snack, and do a different activity each month! Registration required (call or visit amerylibrary.org/teens).

Third Thursday Crafting: Wood Sign Painting Join us on Thursday, January 17th from 5:30-6 pm to make wooden signs! Visit our web-site to sign up for this free program!

TAB (Teen Advisory Board): First Friday, monthly (4-5 pm). Grades 6-12. Talk about books, share your ideas for fu-ture teen & kids events, have snacks, and more. Registration required

Winter Reading & Hygge Challenge!

Join the Amery Area Public Library for a challenge designed to help us all get through the winter with more happiness and coziness in our lives! Starting

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

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

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

SERVING food YOUR GRANDPARENTS ATE!

Happy New Year!

Kate Rabe Grade 1

Tuesday, January 2, 2019, pick up a Bingo Card and work your way through it until the last day of February. Win little prizes with every “Bingo” completed and also get a raffle ticket each time to enter to win a grand prize! Grand Prize drawing will take place on March 1, 2019.

Dine with us New Year’s Eve! on Beautiful Pike Lake Monday, Dec. 31, 2018

6 entrees to choose from Serving at 4 p.m.

Dinner Reservations Recommended

New Sunday Menu!

Open 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Starting 12/30 •BLUEBERRY SHORT STACK •BISCUITS AND GRAVY •COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK •biscuit egg sANDWICH •bACON-LOADED POTATOES

Call us about your parties before or after Christmas

Friday - Fish Fry & Prime Rib Saturday - “Featuring” Prime Rib

•A LA CARTE OPTIONS

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715.268.4500 Ethan Wojchik Grade 4

110 KELLER AVENUE NORTH - AMERY, WISCONSIN

WWW.FARMTABLEFOUNDATION.ORG Growing a local food culture through education, research, and training.

Happy New Year!

Noah Thomas Grade 3

FAMILY DENTISTRY

Dental Arts 404 Wisconsin Ave., Amery 715-268-7177

Open Dec. 31 8am-1pm • Closed Jan. 1, 2019

On Pike Lake, Amery, Wis. One mile north of Amery on Hwy. 46, 1/2 mile west on Cty. Rd. H

715-268-8774

Jim’s Auto Repair Jim and Pat Ellefson Wanderoos • 715-268-2917

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The NEW catalog will be out in January and available at the Amery and Deer Park public libraries and all 4 schools. Pre-register for all classes through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220 unless the class description indicates otherwise.

The MINNESOTA BOY CHOIR is coming to the AHS Auditorium Saturday, January 12 at 7 pm. Their reputation for excellence has brought invitations from local and national music conventions, as well as sporting events and touring Broadway companies.

The choir has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, the Prague Philharmonic, and a long list of local and national performers. The Boychoir has traveled to five continents, with recent tours including performances at Sydney’s Opera House, Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican and Montserrat Abbey in Barcelona. The Minnesota Boychoir trains young men to be outstanding musicians and strives to help them develop a sense of poise and self-confidence through education and performance.

Freewill donation.

Prairie Fire Theatre will be back in January with ‘Tom Sawyer.’ Eighty-four children will be needed!

Auditions for Amery children in grades 3-8 will be Jan 7 from 3:30-5:30 in the AHS Auditorium. Rehearsals all week from 3:30-7:30 and shows Friday night and Saturday morning. No fee to audition or perform.

Tickets will be $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Ticket income is used to pay show expenses. Save the date!

Play and Learn Parent-Child Group provides an opportunity for children to interact with their parents and other children their age while parents also have

an opportunity to discuss parenting with a parent-educator and other adults. Mondays, Jan 7 - Mar 4 (skip Jan 14) from 10-11:30 a. No Fee, donations appreciated.

Pre-registration required by calling 715-684-4440. Do Not register through Amery Community Ed. Easy Oil Painting with Jay Rupp: “Next Vacation.”

Jay Rupp is a certified Bob Ross instructor who enjoys painting with people who have no experience painting, don’t want to paint, and who can’t draw stick men. Experienced artists are also welcome as there is always so much to learn. All supplies and materials are included. Monday, Jan 14 from 5:30-9:30 p. Fee $59 includes paint, canvas and supplies. Preregister with Community Ed. To view ‘Next Vacation’ in full color, find the class in the Community Ed online registration linked to the School District of Amery website.

to pre-register. You can join us any time. Tuesdays through Mar when school is in session at the Intermediate from 11 -11:45 a.

Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Sundays: Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, Mar 3 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate gym – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee.

Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families: Supervised free-play in the Middle School gym. For boys & girls grades 4-12. Younger when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball and use the north doors. Sundays through March 10 from 1:30-3:30 p.

OPEN GYMS AND RECREATION Pickleball - Open Gym in the High School on Wednesday nights from November through March.

This mini-tennis game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, racquetball and badminton played with wood, composite and graphite paddles and unique plastic balls. From 6-8 p (closed Dec 26 and March 13). No fee.

Just show up. We have extra paddles and will show you to play.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun?

Balls, scooters, mats, and other fun gym equipment will be available for play. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym with the children and are encouraged to play as well. No fee and no need

WATERSIDE BAR & GRILL 1342 Lone Pine Lane • Amery • on Lake Wapogasset

New Years Eve

Celebration Join us for a night of dining, dancing and music with the Absolute Entertainment DJs!

Music, Dancing & Games from 9pm - 3am

Special Dinner Menu:

(includes choice of potato and dinner salad)

Hike into the New Year St. Croix River Association hosts a New Year hike at Standing Cedars St. Croix Falls, WI, Dec. 21, 2018 – Did you resolve to exercise more in 2019? Join St. Croix River Association Executive Director Deb Ryun in kicking-off the New Year with a walk outdoors. Snow or no snow, we will hike the Englewood trail, a beautiful property that has been permanently protected along the St. Croix River near Osceola, WI. Bring your camera as the hike will take you through woods and prairie to the bluffs overlooking the river.

The hike will be led by Deb and folks from the Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy, who manage this property and are co-hosting the hike. The trail is about 3.5 miles in length, a few hills, and is suitable for all ages. Meet at Standing Cedars, the Englewood parking lot. Wear layers appropriate for the weather, hiking or winter boots, snow shoes if needed, and any other items to keep you comfortable. If you received new trekking poles

or binoculars for Christmas, bring them along and try them out.

Meet at the Engelwood main parking lot at Standing Cedars, 215 280th Street, Osceola, WI. Registration is free and can be found at: https://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/event/hike-newyear/. *Registration is not required but it will be helpful for planning purposes.

Contact: Deb Ryun | debryun@ scramail.com | 715.483.3300 | stcroixriverassociation.org

• Prime Rib (King & Queen Cut) • • Blue Cheese Seasoned Steak Filet • • Spectacular Jumbo Shrimp Scampi • • Waterside Special Glazed Double Chicken Breasts • *Don’t forget to add jumbo shimp to any meal *Free glass of champagne & dessert with every meal

Reservations Recommended 715-268-5005 Party Treats • Drink Specials • Free Prizes Drawings • Games • Give-A-Ways Free Champagne at Midnight Free Late Night Nacho Buffet

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

Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Tax • Retirement Services 433 3rd Ave, Clear Lake, WI • (715) 263-4111 • OverbyFinancial.com 338 S Washington St, St. Croix Falls, WI • (715) 483-3782

Christopherson BYRNES LAW OFFICE Eye Clinic 123 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

341 Keller Ave. N Amery, Wis. 54001 Phone 715-268-2020

Rollyn P. Lee, D.D.S. Heather Marks, D.D.S.

Novitzke, Gust, Sempf, Whitley and Bergmanis

1030 River Place Drive, Amery Ph. 715-268-2103 www.river-place-dental.com

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Brian D. Byrnes

Attorneys-at-Law

314 Keller Ave. N., Ste. 200, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 Phone 715-268-6130 *Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Richard A. Davis, CPA Dirk A. Prindle, CPA Margo A. Rosen, CPA Roger Van Someren, CPA Abby L. Williamson, CPA Cathy A. Gille, CPA, MN Adam P. Honl, CPA Susan L. Hartman, CPA 301 Keller Ave. S, Amery WI Business: (715) 268-7999 Fax (715) 268-4161 www.carlsonsv.com

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For the month of January, 2019, artZ Gallery proudly presents “WILD & WONDERFUL,” an annual theme show that features work in a variety of mediums from artZ Gallery members.

ArtZ has also invited Guest Artists from 2018 to express what “Wild and Wonderful” means to them. Participating guest artists and mediums will include Edna Grotjahn Early, Jewelry; Patricia Hamm, Mixed Media Painting; Nancy Viebrock, Mixed Media; Patricia Duncan, Oil/Pastel Painting; Bruce Kaupanger, Pottery; Chris Brylski, Wood Marquetry; Nathan White, Antlercraft; Mary Deziel, Watercolor and LaVohn Josten, Pastel.

“STRUCTURES” Clay Sculptor Jon Kamrath creates small architectural sculptures based on structures commonly found in the Midwestern landscape. They often take visual reference from children’s wooden toy blocks and create a trompe l’oeil (or “fool the eye”) effect. These tiny houses are a simplified homage to the passage of time on human-made objects. When combined with reclaimed wood, stone or tile (usually from homes similar to those displayed), these pieces take on new life as miniature monuments to structural design.

Sometimes they are combined again with multiple other forms and make yet another conceptual transformation, referencing constantly evolving landscapes, urban development, and architectural relationships. See Jon’s work at kamrathsculpture.com A Painting class will be offered at artZ on Saturday, January 19, 10:00 – 4:00 “YOU CAN BE WILD & FREE” Acrylic Inks with instructor Julie Adams. Register at artZ Gallery. artz Gallery is an artist owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting as a Guest Artist can pick up a Call for Artists application at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery. org. ArtZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00-5:00.

Congratulations to our winners . . .

• Katelyn Osero, Amery, Giant Stocking for Kids Coloring Contest • Fritz Coulter, Amery, $100 Gift Certificate for Coat Drive

Thank You to the community for your generous donations to our 6th Annual Coat Drive.

We had a wonderful turnout for our coloring contest and enjoyed all the fantastic entries.

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Amery Intermediate School students held their annual all building food drive the week of December 10 - 14. Prior to the food drive, Kay Erickson gave a presentation to the students to explain how the food shelf works. She also shared a story with the students to impress upon them that every effort, no matter how large or small, can have a positive impact on others. Using themed days, like Busy Baker, Great Grains, and Collection of Cans, the students collected 515 items that they donated to the Amery Area Food Pantry.

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Best wishes of a Merry Christmas–Now onto the New Year!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. My past 4 days of the wonderful Christmas weekend was filled with love and laughter with family and friends from beginning to end. Those days consisted of exchanging presents with very excited grandsons, church Christmas services, hockey games, playing board games/dice/cards, family ice skating, and overeating again and again… it was great! Feeling the emptiness that comes with the loss of loved ones is very difficult especially during the holidays but I have the best family and friends Pounding who are always right by my side…thank the you!

Once again, thank Pavement you so much to the Pam Humpal boys and girls in Pre-k through 4th grade for sharing their Christmas/Winter drawings with us. They were used as greetings in the paper last week, and also as New Year’s greetings in this issue. Each drawing was unique and wonderful!

Also, thank you to those who displayed Christmas decorations and lights in town and around the countryside.

Your efforts were very much appreciated.

The 26th Annual John Legut Memorial Cup will be held this Saturday night, December 29, at 6pm at the Amery Ice Arena. It’s always fun to watch the group try their hand at playing the game again…very entertaining. Amery hockey alumni who would like to play in the game should contact Andrea Legut at 715-781-0710. Proceeds from the event will go towards a scholarship for a graduating hockey player.

Winter has officially begun so that means the daylight hours are getting longer…YAY! The little bit of sunshine we experienced over the weekend was a very pleasant sight, and the brightly lit moon has been awesome too. With the upcoming forecast of snow, rain, cold temperatures, etc, please take extra caution while being outside and traveling around.

In celebration of the New Year, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. Early deadline for our issue of January 2 will be at 4pm on Thursday, December 27 for The Tab and the Amery Free Press. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadline.

Each year I publish the following recipe as a wonderful reminder of how we all should live our life each and every day…

Family Ice Skating Party

Finn, Matt, Graeme, Ariel

Ryan, Gavin, Bentley, Rachel

Gavin, myself, Bentley

RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2 cups of Friendship 4 cups of Love 2 cups of Forgiveness 3 cups of Loyalty 3 spoons of Tenderness 5 spoons of Hope

6 quarts of Faith 2 barrels of Laughter Take Friendship and Love and mix them with Tenderness. Blend thoroughly with Loyalty, add Hope and Faith. Sprinkle with Forgive-

ness. Serve daily with abundant Laughter.

Here’s to a wonderful 2019…

Happy New Year to you and your family!

Finn, myself, Graeme

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Michelle Joann McCarty

Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 18PR88 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth September 13, 1966 and date of death November 5, 2018, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 201

Church Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 25, 2019.

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

Michael Wayne McCarty

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A La Crosse family survives the California Camp Fire

BY JENNIFER LU LA CROSSE TRIBUNE

LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — When Christine Poje’s children woke her up the morning of Nov. 8 to see the sunrise, she thought the red sky might portend rain.

Red sky in the morning, sailor’s warning.

“We could use a storm,” Poje thought, as she got up to cover the firewood with a tarp. California had only officially come out of a three-year drought last year, the La Crosse Tribune reported . Much of northern California — including the town of Paradise in Butte County where Poje and her four children had moved to from La Crosse about three months ago — was in the middle of a long dry season.

Outside, Poje could hear the sound of ash hitting the pines like rain.

It was just after 8 a.m., about 90 minutes after firefighters first responded to reports of a fire in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. The Camp Fire, which tore through Paradise and became California’s deadliest wildfire, would leave at least 85 people dead, destroy 14,000 homes, consume 153,000 acres and burn for another 16 days before firefighters fully contained it.

At the time, however, Poje had no reason to panic.

There wasn’t a mandatory evacuation on the news.

A wildfire had burned through Paradise 10 years ago, taking with it many of the trees that would have served as fuel.

A few weeks earlier, the Pojes had spent $12,000 to remove trees on their property to create a 100-foot buffer between their house and the surrounding vegetation. The first thing she and her husband, Matt, had done when they bought the house was buy year-round fire insurance.

But then Poje remembered how bad the smoke had been during the Carr Fire a few months back.

She called Matt, who was working in La Crosse as a behavioral health specialist at Logistics Health Inc. until he received the necessary paperwork to work remotely from California, to tell him that she was taking the kids to stay overnight with her father, who lives near Reno, Nev. Poje told her children to pack their overnight bags.

Maggie, 13, the eldest, cleaned out the car while older son, Gabriel, 12, used a leaf blower to clean pine needles off the roof. He had done it twice before.

“They did everything I told them to,” Poje said.

“They were so good.”

By 9 a.m., Poje, her four children, three dogs and five puppies were on the road. Traffic was slow. By 9:30 a.m., emergency responders had blocked off the route north that Poje planned to take. And they were telling everyone to drive on both sides of the roads.

Poje found herself diverted south onto the Skyway, the only two-lane road in both directions that leads in and out of town. She drove down the middle, normally

‘That’s why I am in La Crosse. You need community to bounce back from something like this; our community is here.’

Christine Pojes unoccupied by traffic, to open up space for the long line of cars behind her trying to get out.

Farther down Skyway, traffic on the right two lanes, which lead out of Paradise, came to a halt. Emergency lights flashed from the left-most lane, normally the way into town from Chico.

In the car, Poje’s youngest daughter, Mary, 9, sobbed. Although it was not even noon, the sky was so black it looked like midnight. To give her kids a sense of control despite their fear, Poje told them to watch for falling branches and downed power lines.

When Poje reached the fork in Skyway, she thought she heard first responders say they were closing the

right-most lanes. So she veered left. There were barely any cars traveling down that way.

“It’s OK,” Poje repeatedly told her kids. “It’s OK, we’re almost out of it.”

She had no way of knowing whether that was true.

All around them was fire. When the car in front suddenly braked, she wondered what it was like to burn to death.

“I just prayed `God, take us all quickly.”‘ Then the car in front began to move again. Less than a minute later, they emerged into daylight. The children pointed at a helicopter carrying a bucket overhead. Orange flames taller than trees burned to their right.

It was a surreal feeling, realizing that the fire had already burned through their side of the road.

“We drove all the way down to Chico, and there was no one coming down the other side,” Poje said. Had she taken the right two lanes, Poje believes, she would have driven into the front of the fire as it had swept across the Skyway.

The Pojes reached her father’s house that evening.

She and the kids moved into a hotel in Reno and gave up their dogs to a kennel the next day. (The Pojes kept one of the puppies and named her Pele, after the Hawaiian goddess of fire, because she had gone through fire.)

Three days later, the Pojes learned their house had burned down: family photos, keepsakes, everything.

Only the chimney remained.

After five nights in the hotel, Christine and the children returned to La Crosse on a red-eye flight, where they were reunited with Matt before Thanksgiving.

To help the children process what they’ve experienced, Matt has had them draw pictures of their escape.

When we go through trauma, the experience is so vivid that the brain thinks it needs to protect itself when it is trying to file the memory, Matt said. However, memories don’t get stored properly during the fight or flight response. Having the kids draw their experiences helps them finish filing the memory even if they can’t find the words to describe what they’ve been through.

“Telling your story is the important thing,” Christine said. “What matters is we tell this story and get to the end.”

Christine said growing up in Sitka, Alaska, contributed to her clear-headedness throughout. “We were taught survival from a very young age and we were taught that attitude matters. The `we’re OK’ I kept telling my kids, that was me saying we’re still alive and we’re still fighting.”

“That’s why I am in La Crosse. I am safe here. I have friends here,” Christine said. “You need community to bounce back from something like this, and our community is here.”

Christine said she wants to find a way to help Paradise rebuild. She, Matt and the children plan to return in a few years.

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