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City hires new attorney, engineer for lift station BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

family to oversee Amery’s last wishes and final arrangements. In his own years he’s watched the funeral industry change drastically. What was once a dark and morbid experience decades ago, has evolved into an emotional ritual of celebrating people’s lives. Something that’s required Williamson to be part counselor and

The replacement of the Flag Park lift station took its first step last week. The Amery City Council selected the engineering firm of Cedar Corp to do design work for the station, located in the city’s flag park, directly east of North Twin Lake and Hwy. 63. Cedar Corp. will be paid $23,900 to do the design work and bid specifications for the project. The firm was not the low bidder, but the city has worked with the firm on the Griffin St. lift station and feels comfortable working with the engineering company. Public Work Superintendent Allen “Bones” McCarty told the council that the four bids received for the project were bid “apples to apples,” meaning that they could be compared side by side. McCarty said that he had no problem with any of the firms. He noted that the city is currently using Cooper Engineering for the boat landing and new industrial park projects. The Flag Park lift station is one of nine wastewater lift stations in Amery. McCarty says that the majority of the homes in the north end of Amery are serviced by this lift station, constructed in the

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Chuck Williamson and three generations before him have proudly served as Amery’s funeral directors. He officially retired on December 31, passing the legacy on to Ed White and Tyler Kilcoyne. He’ll maintain his license to fill in as needed.

A different kind of goodbye BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Chuck Williamson reflects on his forty years in the funeral business with very little regret. He officially retired from his position at Williamson-White Funeral Home on December 31. Williamson is the last of four generations of his

Three households displaced in Monday afternoon fire BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A multi-unit dwelling owned by Richard and Mary Nordquist is a complete loss after burning to the ground Monday afternoon. Amery Fire crews responded to the scene of the fully engulfed structure at 527 95th Street in Amery around 1:00 Monday afternoon. The home contained three rental units currently occupied by tenants Mike Carlton,

Lee Murphy, and Jared and Emma Greenebaum. No one was inside the structure at the time of the fire. Although one occupant reported having smelled smoke earlier before vacating the residence. Despite the rainy weather, fire crews had difficulty getting water to the scene. A malfunctioning pump on the responding fire truck left crews with empty hoses for a large portion of the response. JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS

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Amery Firefighters battle a blaze at the rental property of Richard and Mary Nordquist.

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FIRE: Cause unknown, four tenants will be relocated with help of local Red Cross FROM PAGE ONE

Cause of the fire is unknown, and remains under investigation. Firefighter Scott Lee reports that the local Red Cross has stepped in to assist in relocating the tenants. The three-unit structure burned to the ground in under 30 minutes. Crews had difficulty with their truck’s primer pump which fills their hoses with water. No firefighters or tenants were injured in the blaze. Photos by Jessica de la Cruz.

CITY: Council settles on attorney Bakke Norman and engineer Cedar Corp. FROM PAGE 1A

late 1940s or early 1950s. Alderman Tim Strohbusch, attending the meeting by telephone to ensure a quorum, said he liked the idea of using Cedar Corp. because they had already done a lift station project for the city and that Cooper Engineering, the low bidder, was already doing two jobs for the city. Strohbusch made a motion to approve Cedar Corp.’s bid, seconded by Alderperson Julie Riemsenschneider. After the motion was made, representatives of MSA and SEH, two of the

firms that bid on the job, questioned whether the bids were in fact “apples to apples.” MSA bid $29,710, SEH bid $39,200. Cooper bid $20,390. After some discussion, it was learned that the hourly rate and times budgeted for construction inspection and observation varied widely from firm to firm, causing some of the price discrepancy. The motion passed 4-0. City Clerk – Treasurer – Office Manager Fran Duncanson told the council that they had two proposals for the city’s attorney. The city has been with-

out an official city attorney since Tim Laux withdrew from the position on Jan. 9. Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, SC of Eau Claire and Bakke Norman of New Richmond had responded to requests from the city. Alderman Rick VanBlaricom said that since attorney Jim Krupa had taken a position with the county court system, the city felt it would be best to get a larger firm that had lawyers that specialized in many different areas. Alderman Rick Davis said the city had used Bakke Norman in the past

and were pleased with the work. Duncanson said that the price difference was $5 an hour between the two firms, but Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci would charge more for mileage since they were in Eau Claire Riemsenschneider made the motion to hire Bakke Norman. Strohbusch seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. Mayor Kay Erickson thanked everyone for encouragement during her recent hospitalization for surgery and sent well wishes to Alderman Dave Myers, who is recuperating from heart surgery.

WILLIAMSON: Reflects on decades long funeral career: ‘It’s been a great life’ FROM PAGE 1A

therapist, but above all, a good listener. “You just develop this closeness with the families you work with,” says Williamson. “When a family has to call a funeral home, it’s probably one of the times in their life they have to put the most trust in someone. I can’t fathom what it’s like for people to have to call complete strangers. There’s some comfort in knowing that there’s already a relationship or trust because you know each other.” That closeness, he admits, is both a blessing and a curse. It’s one of the hardest parts of doing his job in a small town like Amery, the place he grew up and knows almost everyone. But it’s also the part he wouldn’t trade for anything. “The community has embraced me in doing this job. It’s not about the people who’ve died. It’s about those they’ve left behind,” says Williamson. “It’s a career that takes energy. Even if you’ve been up all night, the family needs your best the next day when you meet. Sometimes digging down to find that energy was hard, especially with close friends.”

At his age, Williamson finds himself faced with those circumstances more and more frequently. “I don’t have that switch to turn things off,” he adds. He gives a lot of credit to his wife Cheryl, for helping him through some especially challenging times. “For her and I, for so many years, we were a team working here. She’s always done the hair for women. But she also was here to work with families. She always knew when I needed my space, but also knew when not to leave me alone.” Williamson didn’t always want to be in the funeral business. His great grandfather and grandfather got started in the horse and buggy days. It was practically in his blood. But he didn’t even consider the idea until he was a freshman in college. He went to work for a funeral home in St. Paul while in mortuary school. “In the two years I worked in St. Paul it was totally strangers, so you had that detachment. I didn’t like that. It was all business,” he adds. It’s another reason that coming home to Amery has meant so much more. I’ve been blessed to work with some

good people over the years. And when I came back and started working with my dad, he let me develop my own way of doing things,” he says. “It’s not a job. It’s a way of life,” he adds. “And you have to be willing to accept that that’s the way it is. Death doesn’t have a calendar.” That brings him to one of the few regrets he has about his career—the toll it’s had on his family and kids. He’ll tell you that sometimes they’ve had to come second. In terms of his own kids taking over the business, he adds, “I didn’t ever try and discourage them. But I said you have to know it’s what you want to do.” Ed White came into their lives roughly fi fteen years ago, and has been a part of the business ever since. “He found us. It was obvious when we first met him. This is the way it’s meant to be. Cheryl and I both feel very good about Ed being the one that’s taking over the funeral home. It’s a good feeling to know that he cares about people, and he cares about Amery.” It was White that gave Williamson a retirement party this month. And in some ways it was a culmination of everything that he’s worked for. An ac-

knowledgement, that ‘being there’ for so many families, had meant so much to so many. “It wasn’t just friends that came,” he says. “It was family members that I’d worked for that showed up to show their appreciation. I had one family come that I worked with many years ago, and I’ve gotten a card from them every single year at Christmas.” What’s next for Williamson? At just 63, there are plenty of grandchildren’s activities and school functions to look forward to. He’ll still be around, fi lling in for Ed at the funeral home, when needed. Or for families whom he’s especially close to. “It’s going to be a learning process to have the free time. I’m honestly looking forward to being able to spend time at home, and starting a project and knowing I can probably stay to finish it.,” he says. “I don’t have any regrets that this is what I chose to do at all,” he continues. “I’ve made wonderful friends through this whole process.” And he adds with a smile, “It’s been a great life.”

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FEBRUARY 25 ‘Tales from the Wilds of Alaska’ & Outdoor Expo

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United Covenant Church in Clear Lake will host their first annual Outdoor Expo on Saturday, February 25 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event features vendors and displays by Anchor Point Archery, On Target Sports, DNR’s Wall of Shame, Antlers by Kause, Joe Bremer, Clear Lake True Value and more. Billy Molls, a Turtle Lake native turned Alaskan game hunter, will also present ‘Tales from the Wilds of Alaska.’

FEBRUARY 26 Amery Lions Ice Fishing Contest Amery Lions will host an Ice Fishing Contest on Bear Trap Lake (South Shore Drive in Amery) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 26. Entry fee is $5 (kids 15 and under free) with prizes for each fo four divisions, and a grand prize drawing of $500, second prize $250, and third $100. More prizes and raffles after contest.

Skate to Defeat ALS Join Amery Youth Hockey in their support of families dealing with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) on Sunday, February 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. $5 per family to skate, rental available. Event also includes chuck-a-puck and raffle. Proceeds will be donated to the local ALS association.

FEBRUARY 27 Genealogy Society ‘Exploring Recollection Wisconsin - a Tool for Your Family History’ will be the next meeing of the Polk County Genealogy Society, Monday, February 27 at 2 p.m. The group meets at the Luck Museum at the Luck Public Library to assist people with their genealogy research.

MARCH 3 St. Croix Falls Author Visit St. Croix Falls Public Library will host best selling author William Kent Krueger at 6:30 p.m. Snacks, a cash bar and quilt auction will also take place. Krueger will be reading from his

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Best Valentine Mark Johnson surprised his wife, Marcia with the Best Valentine of 2017 on his pond in front of their house on 105th Ave, Amery. The heat wave made short work of his lovely sentiment. Photo by Sandy Noonan from their Beechcraft Bonanza flown by Marty Noonan of Amery.

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APRIL 7 & 8 Amery Spring Show The Amery Free Press will host their 14th annual Amery Spring Show at the Amery Ice Arena, Friday April 7 from 5 to 8 and Saturday, April 8 from 10 to 5. Event features home, garden and recreation businesses from throughout the area. Call Pam now to reserve your space, 715-268-8101.

players welcome.

Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congregational Church in Amery. Doors open

at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.

Open Gym -Basketball Boys and Girls in grades 4-12 and their families can enjoy su-

pervised free-play basketball on Sundays from 1:30 to 3:30 at the Amery Middle School Gym through March 12. Event is free. (Use north doors)

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APRIL 11 Smart Driver Course AARP will sponsor a Smart Driver Course for older drivers who want to help compensate for normal age-related physical changes. Attendees may save money on their car insurance. Class instruction only (no driving) takes places from 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Amery Centennial Hall. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non members. Fee includes handbook. Coffee and cookies provided. Bring your AARP membership card for class discount.

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

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“Oh, life is like that. Sometimes, at the height of our revelries, when our joy is at its zenith, when all is most right with the world, the most unthinkable disasters descend upon us.” — Jean Shepherd I like that quote from Shepherd’s novel “In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash.” The novel was the basis for the 1983 classic movie, “A Christmas Story.” I know that with this setup, you are expecting to hear about a terrible disaster, and what you are going to read about, in the great scheme of things, isn’t all that bad. Column writing 101: take the nugget of truth and embellish as needed for effect. Full disclosure has been given. On Thursday morning, the Publisher garbage disposal on our sink Tom Stangl died, causing water to back up into the sink and taking our primary source of water on the main floor out of service. After making some calls, we learned that if we wanted it fixed quickly, we would be doing the work ourselves. I am not a handy man. Never have been, never will be. I take great pleasure in whatever victories I can muster over machinery. My late father Arved, (aka “The Chief”) was an artisan with General Motors’ Turbo Hydramatic transmissions. People travelled from miles around to have him work on their cars. I have relayed the story about trying to hold the trouble light for the Chief, a less than ideal experience I believe men of my generation can relate to having at one time or another in their childhood. Not knowing where the Chief needed light and being too afraid to ask, I simply failed – three times — before having the light removed from my hands. When it came to home repairs, the Chief did what he could. It usually ended with some swearing and a repairman eventually being called to finish the job. When working with my wife to remove the old garbage disposal from under the kitchen sink, I began to feel the genetic subroutine of the Chief kick in as we struggled to get light under the sink. I fought the urge to chew on my lips with my teeth like the Chief did in the heat of battle. This must be what Dr. Jekyll felt like when he fought off that Hyde guy. It is really dark under a sink. Who needs light there, anyway? You don’t, until it is time to do some work. Not being as spry as we used to be, my wife and I did our best to see what we needed to do. I resisted the urge to simply grab the light, and we were able to get the unit swapped out. It even worked, after a second trip to the hardware store to get some pipes. With helpful and encouraging people at hardware stores, smart phones that can take photos to communicate what is needed, and YouTube to help with directions, it can almost make a guy think he can repair anything. Almost. I’ve been through too many defeats at the hands of machines to actually believe that this minor victory is nothing more than a statistical aberration. Like the great leaders of our time, I believe I will declare victory and get while the getting is good. 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.

The threats to our representative democracy BY LEE H. HAMILTON

With so much turmoil in Washington and around the country these days, it’s easy to get caught up in the crises of the moment. These are, indeed, worth our attention — but so are longer-running developments that threaten the health of our representative democracy. I want to lay them in one place, Comments out so that the most on Congress serious problems Lee Hamilton confronting our system don’t slip from our attention. First, it has become very hard to make our system work. Our country is so large, so complex — and, at the moment, so polarized and divided — that it’s tough to make progress on the challenges that beset us. In more ways than not, Congress reflects the country that elected its members; all the contrary sentiments and manifold cross-currents that characterize our communities come to rest on Capitol Hill. Ideally, that is where they should be reconciled — where discerning key facts, negotiating, and consensus-building lead to a common way forward. Congress has failed us repeatedly in this regard, but we need at least to recognize the magnitude of its challenge. Still, this does not excuse what I consider to be Congress’s chief failing: in the face of difficult problems, it has become timid. Its members don’t like to make hard choices. So they don’t come close to living up to their responsibility to be a co-equal branch with the presidency.

They may criticize the President, but they also defer to him to set the agenda and to make policy. From national security and foreign affairs to the nation’s mounting debt to entitlement reform to the long-term economic dislocation that has led so many Americans to feel forgotten, Congress has had little impact. Which is why it’s not surprising that we face a third long-term crisis: people have lost confidence in the institutions of government. This has been building for at least two generations, from the war in Vietnam and the turmoil it engendered back home, through Watergate, Iran-Contra, the war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and the inability of Congress and presidents of both parties to enact comprehensive budgets and significant domestic reforms. Yet no matter how understandable this lack of trust might be, it is a serious problem for our government and for the democratic system it embodies. Restoring public confidence will take hard, sustained work, starting with high standards of conduct at all levels. Once public confidence is lost, it can’t be regained through rhetoric, only through exemplary performance. But this won’t happen unless we address the fourth challenge: our elections system needs thoroughgoing reform. At pretty much every level, it’s throwing democracy off-kilter. House districts have been gerrymandered to create so many safe seats that many members need only be responsive to their base. Our voting system is fragile and in disrepair, with its patchwork of procedures, obsolete machinery, and legislative attempts to limit access to the franchise in the name of “ballot security.”

We need to ensure the fairness, integrity and efficiency of our voting infrastructure and procedures — or risk undermining one of the cornerstones of our democracy. Which is also threatened by our fi fth challenge: the powerful and pervasive influence of money on the political process. Our system is awash in money, which is spent to influence elections and gain favorable results. Many Americans feel money is what really runs Washington — as opposed to the ideas and principles we were taught in civics class. Despite efforts at reform, the money problem is worse than ever — too many Americans feel they’ve become an afterthought in the political process. Yet if they have, it’s not just money that’s to blame. My final concern is that too many of us have become disengaged from and indifferent to the political process. That may be changing at this particular moment, but as a historical trend, it’s unarguable. As citizens, we have to learn how to solve problems in a representative democracy. We have to learn to work with people who hold different views, forge common ground with them, and hold our representatives to account — not alone for their political views, but for their ability to get things done. To make representative democracy work, we, as citizens, have to up our game, too. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU 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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lacking in consience To the Editor: There has been much discussion as to whom the greatest threat to the United States is. First to mind is ISIS and next comes a list of countries to include Iran, China, Russia, etc. None of them are right. The greatest threat to the United States is Planned Parenthood. Here is an organization who claim to exist to help people, specifically women. They provide limited health care services which are already available from legitimate health care groups and DHS especially since ObamaCare was implemented. Years ago they convinced democrats they deserved hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, which they still receive annually, of which a portion is then contributed back to liberal politicians to help them get elected and re-elected. Sort of a legal bribery if you will. In the name of health care and free choice, Planned Parenthood exists to kill babies! Their primary function is to perform abortions and they make a ton of money doing so. There has been no person, no group and no war that has killed more babies than Planned Parenthood. Their purpose is pure evil. We continue to have thousands of people, especially women marching for pro-choice, unless you mention our children’s education and all of a sudden “choice” becomes a nasty word. We have Black Lives Matter screaming how black lives matter while completely ignoring the hundred-fold of black lives snuffed out each year by other blacks. We have riots, aka protests, supporting legal and illegal immigration because some people believe foreigners have more rights than Americans. Have you not seen what the many tens of thousands of radical Muslims do to people who disagree with them? They kill them. Christians are routinely be-headed. Women have less rights than goats. Gays are treated even worse. It is almost as repulsive as what Planned Parenthood does to our babies! America needs to get her conscience back again, before it’s too late! Thomas Wulf New Richmond, Wis.

In the name of saving trees To the Editor, I recently wrote to Representative Jarchow urging him to ask to the Governor to not discontinue the Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine indicating that the publication is self supporting, costing the state nothing to publish. It is much loved by all of us, hunters, fisherman and all lovers of clean water and streams. This was response I received from his office: ‘Laurence, Just think of all the trees we can save by discontinuing to print this magazine. It is not the role of the government to produce publications such as this. I support the Governor in this effort. -Mitch Sands, Research Assistant’ Laurence Dorau Star Prairie, Wis.

Questions the dredging rules To the Editor: In the last legislative session, Representative Adam Jarchow introduced AB600, a bill that some called the “Polluter Grab Bag.” Thankfully, many of the worst provisions of that bill -- including one that would have allowed lake property owners to dredge three dump truck loads of lakebed sediment each year -- were removed by the Senate before it was adopted. Now, that dredging proposal has resurfaced as a proposed administrative rule change that would allow riparian dredging with only a general permit; no inspection or approval outside of completing an application form would be required. Existing rules require property owners to obtain an individual permit that is reviewed by DNR biologists in order to prevent damage to spawning habitat, important

plant communities, etc. The proposed rule change would eliminate the requirement that neighbors be informed when applications for dredging are fi led. It also fails to establish any specific qualifications for contractors doing the actual dredging. Many sports groups and lake associations are opposing this rule change. I urge your readers to do so as well. Comments are being taken until March 3, and can be sent via email to dnrwrzguidance@ wisconsin.gov or by regular mail to Waterway Policy Coordinator, Bureau of Watershed Management, DNR-WT-3, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921. Sincerely, Jeff Peterson Luck, Wis.

More accountability To the Editor, The Amery School Board wants an additional $1.9 million every year forever. This is a 10.6 percent increase in general fund spending…JUST BECAUSE. No defined uses or needs are explained for these additional funds. By throwing more money into the pot, will better outcomes for our students be achieved? This concerns me. We need more accountability for our tax dollars. Larry Karlson Rural Lincoln Township

Thoughtfulness required To the Editor, Would repealing Obamacare bring about lower insurance premiums? Would it lower out of pocket expenses? Maybe, depending on just what replaces the plan. Insurance companies know how to reduce premium rates. It’s called underwriting and they use it to exclude the sick. They can eliminate or limit coverage for things from childbirth to chemotherapy, contraception to colitis, from autism to arthritis, you name it. Then too of course, there are pre-existing conditions. Speaker Paul Ryan has suggested that only 8 percent of us have them, and those can easily be paid for with High Risk Pools. Sounds good, but is Rep. Ryan’s 8 percent number a reliable indicator of the need? You might know people classified as “high risk” because things like hypertension, diabetes, mental health, etc., are not uncommon. In fact 20 – 60 percent of us qualify as high risk. Moreover, paying for the sick turns out to be much more complicated. The Kaiser Foundation has studied the history of High Risk Pools. They looked at the 35 year history of High Risk Pools, offered by 35 states . They found the plans lost money, lots of money, in the range of $1 billion annually for the 35 states. We need to demand great thoughtfulness of our legislators. High Risk Pools have never been successful. Any new plan would need to be well thought out and crafted. The pitfalls have landed too many in bankruptcy or denied them treatment. Mark Boyken, St. Croix Falls, Wis.

School Referendum – the Facts To the Editor, In last week’s edition of the Amery Free Press, a letter to the editor addressed some very important points regarding the upcoming School District of Amery referendum. It is imperative for all community members to be accurately informed before the April 4 vote; therefore, we would like to respond to the letter and clarify the points addressed. Yes, the School District of Amery will ask taxpay-

ers to approve a recurring general fund referendum of $1.9 million per year. This money would be used to restore staff positions that have been cut, update and increase student access to technology, upgrade curriculum and instructional programs and support services, address deferred maintenance needs, and upgrade building security. Due to a current drop in the District debt levy, passing this referendum will not increase the school portion of your taxes. Why is this a recurring referendum? Because the needs are not going away. This is not a building loan, instead we are addressing ongoing needs. What is a recurring referendum? The word “recurring” does not mean the figure compounds year after year, but instead means that the district’s current budget cap would receive a one-time, permanent increase of $1.9 million. Why is this necessary? Because for many years the District has faced substantial budget cuts as a result of decreased state aid. In just the past five years, the District has been forced to cut over $3 million with an additional $800,000 projected deficit for next year. We have reduced the number of staff, delayed technology upgrades, delayed necessary building maintenance and security projects, and reduced employee benefits. Through these substantial cuts, our school staff has continued to offer Amery students a great education, but we have reached the point where we cannot continue to cut. How do these budget cuts impact our students? Larger class sizes; fewer class offerings; fewer, longer and more crowded bus routes; limited curriculum and resources; and outdated labs and facilities. The children of our community are the most important resource for a quality and substantial future. We are all responsible for the education of our future residents and community members, and we all want well-educated, productive citizens. Yes, things do change, but the changes mentioned in last week’s letter are all ‘unknowns.’ For many years Wisconsin schools have been asking for revisions to the school funding formula, but changes have not been made, and there is no indication that changes are coming in the near future. Amery’s student enrollment increased in 2015-16 and increased again for the current school year. If enrollment happens to decrease in the future, as a result, state aid will ALSO decrease. If enrollment drops and state aid decreases, the District expenses do not decrease. And as we all know, due to inflation, costs continue to rise. How is this good for our entire community? When schools are strong, communities thrive. Good schools attract families, appeal to businesses and industry, and increase real estate values. Since Wisconsin families have the option of school open enrollment, it is imperative that we continue to offer our students the education that others seek to achieve. We are the #2 rated district of 39 in the entire CESA 11, we ‘Exceed Expectations’ on our District Report Card, and we are an Advanced Placement District Honor Roll recipient, to name a few. Our goal? Innovate, Lead and Succeed. As a result, we have increased our enrollment by offering programs that others find valuable, and we want to continue to attract families to our community. The referendum is not unethical. In 2007 the Amery Board of Education asked district taxpayers for additional revenue, and based on financial projections, the Board truly believed that they would have to ask again in five years. It has been TEN years. Ten years of decreases in state aid, ten years of difficult budget cuts, and ten years of fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers. As a result, the School District of Amery is in a very unique position to increase revenue with NO school tax increase. To learn more, visit the school website (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us), contact the District office (715-2689771 ext. 272), attend one of the public presentations listed on the school website including the Referendum Information Night on Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 pm in the Amery Middle School. James Kuchta, District Administrator; Shawn Doerfler, High School Principal; Tom Bensen, Middle School Principal; Oralee Schock, Intermediate School Principal; Cheryl Meyer, Lien Elementary Principal; Cheryl Wesle, Special Ed. Director

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Police pursuit ends in arrest of convicted felon

Minn. man has 30 page criminal history including sex offense, theft, and fleeing BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An attempt to pull over a stolen vehicle culminated in a highspeed chase near Luck on the afternoon of February 17, ending in the arrest of 41-yearBuechner old Terrell J. Buechner of Crystal, Minn. According to information released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment, a deputy on patrol near Co. Road E. and Hwy 48 east of Luck attempted to stop a 2015 Silver Nissan that had been reported stolen from Oakdale, Minn. The driver immediately fled from the deputy, and with full lights and sirens activated, a chase ensued reaching speeds near 120 miles per hour. The pursuit went on for approximately 10 minutes, covering 16 miles of rural Polk County. At one point, deputies attempted unsuccessfully to deploy stop sticks.

The driver fled on foot after sliding into a snowbank at a dead end near 50th Street North and 270th Avenue. Barron and Polk County deputies tracked Buechner through roughly half of a mile of woods and swamp before a citizen reported that a black male had run onto the deck of his home. Buechner was apprehended at gunpoint, and also had to be pepper sprayed, according to police reports. Buechner was arrested with counterfeit $100 bills in his pocket, as well as marijuana and drug paraphernalia in

the stolen vehicle. He had active warrants for his arrest in Burnett County. Police reports note that Buechner is a felon and registered sex offender who has spent time in prison. Reports also note Buechner has a 30 page criminal history, including prior arrests for motor vehicle theft, fleeing officers, obstructing, possession of stolen property, and theft.

Two dead in weekend homicide and multi-county police chase A mother and son are dead following a deadly weekend disturbance and pursuit that began in Hudson township and wound its way through Polk and Chisago Counties. According to information released by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, at 11:34 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to 733 North Meadow Drive in Hudson Township for a report of a violent domestic dispute with a 28-year-old sibling having stabbed one family member and beaten another with a stick. The family (except for the mother) had taken shelter in a garage on the property. Upon arrival deputies learned that the mother was still inside the residence along with the armed sibling. Deputies made entry, located the mother who was suffering obvious stab wounds and removed her from the residence and took her to a waiting ambulance. She was then pronounced

deceased. The mother has been identified as Charlene Wold, age 49. Darrell Wold, Charlene’s husband, was also stabbed in the incident. After an extensive search of the area deputies were unable to locate the suspect at the scene. It was determined that the suspect was likely driving a White Pontiac Grand Am and had fled the scene prior to the deputies’ arrival. The investigation concluded that the suspect was 28-year-old Logan T. Reese of 745 1st Street in Glenwood City Wisconsin. At approximately 12:45 a.m. as deputies were driving to the suspects address the St. Croix County, 911 received a call from a neighbor reporting a fire in the suspect’s apartment. At approximately 1:15 a.m. an officer with the Woodville Wisconsin Police Department observed a white Pontiac Grand Am driving on US Hwy 12. As the officer was following the suspect

vehicle (without emergency lights activated) and waiting for additional units to arrive, the suspect shot out of his vehicle in the direction of the Woodville Officer. The Woodville officer then activated his emergency equipment and engaged in a pursuit of the suspect. Also involved in the subsequent pursuit and efforts to deflate the suspects tires with tire deflation devices were St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputies, the Baldwin Police, Hammond Police, Polk County Sheriff’s Deputies, Amery Police, St. Croix Falls Police, and the Chisago County Minnesota Sheriff’s Deputies. The pursuit covered over 50 miles through St. Croix and Polk Counties in Wisconsin and ended in Chisago County Minnesota. During the pursuit the suspect fired multiple rounds at law enforcement before crashing into a median barrier on US Hwy 8 in Chisago County Minnesota. Upon crashing

more shots were fired by the suspect. At approximately 2:05 a.m. the subject was found deceased inside the vehicle with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. This is a very complex case and it remains under investigation. The St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation for the occurrences in Wisconsin and the Chisago County Minnesota Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation for Minnesota. “Our hearts go out to the family in this case. I would also like to thank the various agencies who assisted and continue to assist my office with this investigation” said St. Croix County Sheriff John Shilts.

Polk County Circuit Court Polk County Circuit Court Appearance date: 2-14-2017 Charles A. Anderson, 66, Taylors Falls, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Kenneth C. Anderson, 40, Woodbury, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Haylee M. Baker, 19, Webster, failure to stop at stop sign, $169. Kevin M. Berger, 61, Inver Grove Heights, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Kevin A. Bystrom, 54, St. Croix Falls, fish without license – R, $190.70. Melvin T. Cordes, 81, Grantsburg, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. James D. Cronk, 20, Andover, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Michael A. Dau, 68, Milltown, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Joshua F. Edmonds, 26, Princeton, MN, following snowplow too close on highway, $183.30.

Katelynn M. Flottmeier, 30, Chippewa Falls, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Donald R. Guerin, 60, Oakdale, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Gregory J. Guggisberg, 47, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Jenna E. Hare, 30, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Brandon L. Hart, 18, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50. Edward W. Heimann, 59, Superior, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Mariette E. Hoefler, 48, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Tyra L. Hoke, 21, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10; vehicle rim damaged, dented, bent, etc., $175.30. Industrial Metals Inc., Golden Valley, MN, violate regulations for unified carrier regis-

tration system, $200.50. Tanner J. Johnson, 28, Ellsworth, fish without license – R, $190.70. Johnson Ford of New Richmond, New Richmond, dealer misuse/dealer vehicle plates, $238.30. Gary L. Kurtz, 56, Osceola, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait (<5 gallons), $343.50. Andres A. Lara, 28, St. Paul, MN, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; operate without valid license (1st violation), $200.50. Matthew T. Lawrence, 30, White Bear Lake, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Markus J. Linski, 18, Centuria, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Chad R. Lissick, 43, St. Croix Falls, possession of illegal size fish, $231.65. Adrian A. Mattson, 29, Luck, place/possess/transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $258.10. Steven T. McManamy, 53, Osceola, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, $347.05. Michael H. Meyer, 53, Theil-

man, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $183.30. Joel B. Mueller, 25, Osceola, possess deer killed without bow on archer tag, $347.05. Ocooch Trucking, Inc., vehicle equipment violations – Group 1, $238.30. Randy S. Olson, 60, St. Croix Falls, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, $347.05. Rebecca A. Olson, 52, St. Croix Falls, improper transfer of approval or permit, $303.30. Brandon J. Payer, 28, Minnetonka, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Joseph A. Rumpca, 80, Maplewood, MN, possession of illegal size fish, $231.65. Paul K. Sandin, 25, Wilmington, NC, exceeding speed zones (25-29 mph), $250.90; passing in no-passing zone, $213.10; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; passing into oncoming traffic, $326.50. Kennedy A. Sawyer, 20, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Mason K. Schaar, 16, Somerset, speeding in 55 mph zone

(20-24 mph), $225.70. Zachary M. Schradle, 21, Clayton, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Leonard L. Schreiber, 48, Elk Mound, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Daniel B. Sedlund, 29, Osceola, possession of illegal sized fish, $231.65. Kristine J. Senogles, 48, Dresser, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Caleb N. Stiles, 18, Lindstrom, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30. Tb3 Lic., Stone Lake, vehicle equipment violations – Group 1, $238.30. Ethan E. Thomas, 24, Luck, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50. Joseph H. Wheeler, 19, Inver Grove Heights, MN, operate all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle without valid registration, $200.50. Deanna C. Wuellner, 18, Rosemount, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

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Reports in Support of Probable Cause Monday, February 20, 2017 Polk County Sheriff’s Department Joel C. Gray, 53, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 13 for bail jumping. Margaret E. Stone, 28, Luck was arrested on February 14 for a municipal warrant, possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. Brian A. Wilson, 38, Clear Lake was arrested on February 14 for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. Eli R. Richter, 21, Amery was arrested on February 15 for disorderly conduct. Adam C. Dierksmeier, 33, Amery was arrested on February 15 for disorderly conduct and probation hold. Brandon J. Major, 22, Luck was ar-

rested on February 15 for operating while revoked, failure to install Ignition Interlock Device, and two counts of misdemeanor bail jumping. Brandon J. Nellessen, 31, Osceola was arrested on February 15 for operating after revocation, felony bail jumping, and failure to install Ignition Interlock Device. Alberto N. Marroquin-Sanchez, 25, Luck was arrested on February 17 for misdemeanor battery. Toua Moua, 33, St. Paul, Minn. was arrested on February 17 for possession of methamphetamine. Terrell J. Buechner, 41, Crystal, Minn. was arrested on February 17 for knowingly fleeing, Operating After Revocation, operating without owners consent, and resisting/obstructing of-

ficers. Travis J. Marvin, 25, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 17 for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Gregory T. Mayer, 31, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 17 for deliver of methamphetamine. Andrew T. Graski, 33, Clayton was arrested on February 17 for domestic battery, strangulation and bail jumping. Nicole M. Lundstrom, 37, St. Croix Falls was arrested on February 13 for warrants. Tiffany F. Gregg, 23, Luck was arrested on February 13 for probation hold. Ashley M. Young, 26, New Richmond was arrested on February 15 for a probation hold.

Dena L. Scalzo, 44, Balsam Lake was arrested on February 17 for a probation hold. Elizabeth A. Davis, 27, North Branch, Minn. was arrested on February 18 for disorderly conduct and a warrant. These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint or formal charge, which may be amended by the district attorney. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

Deferred prosecution granted for Amery man charged in child-sexual-assault BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An Amery man, 46-yearold Sean Repka, has escaped prosecution on felony charges that he repeatedly sexually assaulted the same child. But he’ll be on a tight leash. That’s according to a deferred prosecution agreement reached February 13 between Repka’s attorney, Nicholas Von Davis and Polk County District Attorney, Jeff Kemp. The charges stem from incidents that allegedly occurred over the course of several months in the spring of 2015, when Repka was accused of repeatedly touching a developmentally compromised 13-year-old girl on the outside of her clothing. According to the criminal complaint, Repka, who was an acquaintance of the fam-

ily, would routinely visit the girl’s residence, and on at least one occasion, also asked the victim to fondle him. Many of the alleged incidents are said to have occurred in the backyard of the family’s residence. In the midst of proceedings, Repka was also charged with violating conditions of his bond. Those charges were later dismissed. But in April of 2016, just a week before a scheduled court appearance, Repka was also involved in a one-vehicle crash in which he was airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Repka made the court appearance, with no visible injuries. According to the five-year agreement reached February 13, Repka must make an appointment within 30 days to complete a sexual deviancy evaluation, and comply with all recommendations made

within the evaluation. Repka must also avoid contact with the victim and her family, and comply with all conditions of his bond, including no criminal acts. According to District Attorney Jeff Kemp, the agreement was reached with the approval of the victim and her family. Repka’s limited criminal history includes misdemeanor charges of theft and criminal damage to property, but no prior sexual charges. Kemp says that should Repka violate the terms, he will re-fi le the charge and prosecute to the fullest. If not, the charges against Repka will be dismissed. Not being able to go into specifics of the matter, Kemp added, “All factors involved, this is the best resolution at this time.”

Polk County man sentenced for false statements involving Federal Crop Insurance MADISON, WIS. -- John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Mark E. Johnson, 50, a farmer in Dresser, Wis., was sentenced Monday, February 13, by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson for false statements in a matter in the jurisdiction of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Johnson was sentenced to one year of probation, which includes six months of home confinement, was fined $20,000, and order to pay $228,523.35 in restitution. Johnson pleaded guilty to this charge on November 4, 2016. During the plea hearing in November, Johnson admitted to overstating his actual soybean and corn production history to his private crop insurer, who was rein-

sured by the FCIC, to increase his insurance reimbursement in later years. Johnson admitted that he falsely understated his corn and soybean production in 2013 and 2014, in connection with his misreporting of his crop production over a three-year period. Johnson admitted that by falsely stating his production, he caused a loss of $228,523.35 to the federally funded crop insurance program. The charge against Johnson was the result of an investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General. The prosecution of the case has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Peter M. Jarosz and Darren C. Halverson.

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Sean Repka, 46, during court proceedings held in April of 2016.

Polk County Marriage Licenses

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Justin Everett Davis and Margaret Antionette Zientara were issued a marriage license on February 12, 2017. Clayton James Gallagher and Coreen Ruthann Palmquist were issued a marriage license on February 12, 2017. Mitchell Raymond Lee and Ashlee

Joann Barthman were issued a marriage license on February 13, 2017. Shawn Russell Paulson and Ludivina Tan Hernani were issued a marriage license on February 14, 2017. Devin Lee Connor and Jennifer Lynn Horn were issued a marriage license on February 15, 2017.

Burnett Co. deputy suspended with pay SIREN—A Burnett County Sheriff’s Deputy has been placed on administrative suspension with pay pending the outcome of the incident. Trevor Thiex was arrested and cited for operating while intoxicated during a Dec. 24 traffic stop in Shawano County in eastern Wisconsin. There was at least one child with Thiex at the time of the incident. “The OWI by itself would have just been a forfeiture,” Ron Wilhelm, Burnett County Sheriff, remarked “Having

a child in the vehicle raises the incident to a criminal incident — it’s unfortunate, but it is what it is.” Because the criminal incident falls in the Shawano County jurisdiction, Wilhelm said it’s their case but he will continue to monitor the situation. The sheriff’s department first learned of the offense Feb. 3.

Wilhelm said this is the first controversy of his administration and will be handled properly.

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Amery News of 1890 The following reprinted from the Amery Echo, dated Feb. 13, 1890 Diphtheria is said to be raging at Star Prairie. A number of deaths have occurred. This year Lent will begin on the 19th day of February while Easter Sunday will fall on April 6th. Good natured Joseph Johnson of Apple River made this office bright by the light of his countenance yesterday afternoon. About six weeks more and spring ought to be here and the long looked for and welcome return of the boys from the woods with their time checks and money will be due. This means the beginning of a lively time for the growing city of Amery.

95 Years Ago February 16, 1922 Burglar, Moonshiner, Sneak Thief, Killed According to word received by Sheriff Ole Peterson, Clarence Humphrey, alias Mitchell, was shot by John Jansen early Saturday morning at St. Paul, while stealing a car, and is the same character figured in a local burglary last summer. Humphrey is one of a band who attempted to break into the Fay Auto Co. and was arrested after a spectacular flight in which a number of our citizens took part. He escaped from the Balsam Lake jail and later from the Barron jail. After being mortally wounded, Saturday morning, he died four hours later refusing to disclose the names of his pals, or any information, which would lead to their arrest. At least he is one burglar who won’t cause worry at night hereafter.

Larson a number of years ago. He also operated a bakery in Clear Lake for about the same number of years. More recently he has been employed at the Burman Hardware Company. Mr. and Mrs. Larsen retain ownership of the building and will maintain their apartment above the structure.

60 Years Ago February 28, 1957 Jimmy Dorsey Here May 6

Winter of 1917 This was what the winter looked like back in 1917. The photo above was taken from the sidewalk looking northwest in front of the Fay Auto Company, which is now the Farm Table. It looks like the Amery merchants did a great job of shoveling the snow from their sidewalks. Hope people were actually able to get around well enough to go downtown.

ing to Charles E. Hires, Jr., of Philadelphia, who recently returned from that country. When prohibition was enacted in the United States it automatically destroyed Cuba’s market for millions of gallons of molasses. The molasses was formerly refined in America and distributed to the brewing companies. When the brewers ceased to brew, molasses became a drug on the Cuban market temporarily. “A large percentage is now being converted into denatured alcohol,” says Mr. Hires, “and forms the base of a new automobile fuel used by practically all of the cheaper, and many of the more expensive, cars in Cuba. It sells for 29 cents a gallon against 50 cents a gallon of gasoline. What does not go into automobile fuel is turned into pure alcohol and shipped to South America, where there is no Eighteenth Amendment.

Be a Real American Citizen A Resolution for Everybody How is this suggestion for a resolution to be adopted by everybody this year? “Resolved, that I will be wise enough to withhold judgment until I have all of the facts, and that I will be sure the facts are genuine. “That I will not permit my solid judgment to be swayed by my personal feelings, and that I will spurn every effort of self-seekers to gain my favor by attempting to arouse my prejudices. “That I will do my own thinking and not permit myself to be stampeded into any opinion, by anyone, on any pretext whatsoever. And so, God giving me courage, I will be a solid American citizen, unafraid, going forward with faith, believing in my country and my fellow men, doing unto others as I would have others do unto me.” – Orange Judd Farmer.

Molasses New Auto Fuel Cuba has found a new market for her molasses crop by converting it into denatured alcohol for automobile use, accord-

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90 Years Ago February 17, 1927 Little Girl Coasts Into Air Hole Myrtle, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson had a narrow escape from drowning last Saturday morning. She was sliding with a number of other little folks down the bank of the river and out on the ice in the rear of the Thompson home when the ice gave way and she was precipitated into the water. The ice was weak and gave way with her a number of times, but with exceptional vitality and perseverance she finally clutched the ice firmly and her little seven-year-old brother, Luvern, with rare presence of mind pulled her from the water. The ice in the river is treacherous and usually honey combed with air holes, and the miraculous escape of the little Thompson girl should be a warning to others.

Rules for Drivers – Pedestrians 1. Don’t fail to look out for children. You can never tell

what they’ll do, and you’re always in the wrong if you hit one. 2. Don’t pass a standing trolley car. Some day the jury may call it manslaughter. 3. Don’t speed around corners for it’s a straight route to the hospital. 4. Drive on the right side of the road – it’s the only safe side. 5. Do not park or pass on curve or hill. There’s plenty of straight road. For Pedestrians 1. Do not jaywalk. “Better careful a thousand times than a cripple once.” 2. Do not alight from moving trolley cars. It’s always dangerous. 3. Do not walk out from behind parked cars. Motorists can’t see through automobiles. 4. Do not allow children to play in the street. The playground or yard is much safer. 5. Warn children about hitching rides. This act has meant death to many.

85 Years Ago February 18, 1932 Selling Game Fish The state conservation commission issued a warning to all fishermen that they are forbidden to sell game fish between January and May 29. Game fish under the law include crappies, pickerel, white calico and silver bass, pike, perch, sunfish, roach, bullheads and similar fish.

Improving Store Burman & Dalberg are making extensive interior improvements at their store to facilitate the handling of the trade and beautify the appearance. New and attractive shelving, bins and cabinets are being installed and the work is being rushed so that it will be complete before the B. & D. big storewide sale, which starts February 22nd.

Large Ice Pack Leslie Thompson has completed his ice harvest and is all set for the coming season’s

business. Mr. Thompson cuts and houses the ice and cares for the handling of the ice to the surrounding community as well as the wholesale trade and LeRoy Carlson buys the ice of him and supplies the Amery retail business. Fifteen thousand cakes were cut and stored this season.

65 Years Ago February 21, 1952 Out of “Dough” After Handling it 40 Years Saturday, Feb. 16, will linger long in memory of O. H. Larsen for it is the day that marks his retirement from making “dough from dough.” Yep, Lars, is now out of the Amery Bakery and looking forward to some leisure time. Lars started in the baking trade back in Worthington, Minn., 40 years ago. After working in Minneapolis, Worthington and owning a bakery at Paynesville, Minn., Lars arrived in Amery with his wife and six-week-old son, Sept. 10, 1930. He has operated the local establishment ever since. He still retains some of the “script” issued back in the dark days of the last depression and can well remember the struggle it took to remain in business. Bread sold for 8¢ per loaf as compared with 20¢ today and it took long hours of labor with little help to keep the bakery solvent…even with all that dough. At one time Lars operated an extensive bread route from the local business but the war came along and made it impossible to continue. “All right, I guess I lived through it,” commented Lars when asked for his reactions to the 40 years in the trade.

Arvid Nelson Now in Charge at Bakery Monday, February 18, found Arvid Nelson operating the Amery Bakery after having purchased the business from O. H. Larsen. Not a stranger to the bakery business in Amery, Arvid worked for about 10 years for

Barring last minute complications, Jimmy Dorsey and his band will play an engagement in the Amery auditorium Monday evening, May 6. Booking out of New York City, the Dorsey band is the largest traveling band on the road today according to the Music Corporation of America’s office in Chicago handling the unit. It will include Jimmy Dorsey with an 18-piece band. The Dorsey band’s appearance will be sponsored by the Amery Community Club with proceeds being donated to aid in the construction of suitable seating for the baseball diamond at Soldier’s Field. Nationally prominent for many years in dance band circles, Jimmy Dorsey is now traveling the country playing at the larger centers. The closest reported booking dates to this area at this time are Oshkosh, Wis., and Winnipeg, Canada.

35 Years Ago February 23, 1982 Kuhl Acres Site for Farm-City Amery will join in the nationwide tribute to agriculture with a Farm-City Day on Monday, March 15, at Kuhl Acres. Hosts for the event will be Wilfred, Ermagene, Larry, Patty, John and Peg Kuhl. The Amery Community Club is sponsoring the event. Wisconsin Governor Lee Dreyfus will head the list of visiting dignitaries attending the Farm-City event. Joining him will be: American Honey Queen Kari Olson and state and local political figures, agribusiness representatives and area officials. Amery Community Club members will serve a free pancake and sausage breakfast from 6 a.m. until noon. This is the third year for an Amery Community Club Agriculture Week observance. Planners expect over 2,000 persons from northwestern Wisconsin to attend the breakfast.

Date Set for Annual Amery Art Fair The Amery Art Association announced plans for the fifth annual Amery Art Fair scheduled for Saturday June 26, along Keller Avenue. Artists, craftspeople, homemakers, church groups and individuals were urged by the organizers to participate. All items must be handmade and may include paintings, drawings, photography, crochet and knitted items, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, quilts, etc.

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South Korea and Wisconsin sign driver license reciprocity agreement Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) officials signed a reciprocity agreement with the Republic of Korea which allows drivers holding a South Korean driver license to exchange it for a Wisconsin driver license without having to take the knowledge, sign and road tests. Wisconsin drivers staying longer than one year in South Korea will have the same courtesy to obtain a South Korean driver license. DMV Administrator Kristina Boardman and JongKook Lee, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chicago, signed the agreement today at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation headquarters in Madison. “Wisconsin welcomes many South Korean students and businesspeople who come here to study or work with Wisconsin-based companies. We’re pleased to be able to grant a Wisconsin driver license for those with an extended stay,” said Kristina Boardman. “Being able to exchange licenses with minimal testing requirements will also benefit Wisconsin citizens who temporarily or permanently reside in South Korea.” Drivers holding a South Korean driver license will be able to exchange it for a Wisconsin driver license if they are at least 21 years old, their paperwork shows they will be in Wisconsin for at least one year and have at least six months remaining. DMV will work with the consulate in Chicago to verify the driving status of applicants. Wisconsin has similar reciprocity agreements with Germany and France. Such agreements recognize driving experience from countries with standards as stringent as Wisconsin’s. The authority for allowing licensed drivers to drive in other countries is based upon numerous international agreements. Foreign tourists staying up to one year may drive in Wisconsin using their foreign driver license if they are from countries who signed the Geneva Convention and the Regulation of Inter-American Motor Vehicle Traffic, currently 183 licenses. After one year, to obtain a Wisconsin driver license, foreign drivers from countries without a reciprocity agreement must take the knowledge, sign and road tests. As more individuals travel and live abroad, Wisconsin DMV is on the forefront of working with other states and national organizations to explore standardized driver license documents, practices and procedures.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3 to 103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service. Every Wednesday: 7 p.m Youth Group. Several small groups meet throughout the week. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Worship/Children’s Church. Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday: 10:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. OneWay Club. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Feb. 22: 9 a.m. Bible Study. Sunday, Feb. 26: 8:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship. Tuesday, Feb. 28: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Meal for all; 6 p.m. Church school. CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 6 p.m. Family Dinner; 6:30 p.m. Youth Service Night; 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal. Thursday, Feb. 23: 8 a.m. Pastor Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall Opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. Friday, Feb. 24: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. Sunday, Feb. 26: 8:30 a.m. L-2 Confirmation; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns meeting; 11:15 a.m. Light Lunch in Fellowship Hall; 12 p.m. Youth Bingo Party. Monday, Feb. 27: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts. Tuesday, Feb. 28: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 22: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Deronda. Thursday, Feb. 23: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting; 5 p.m. Gather meal at Little Falls. Sunday, Feb. 26: 8 a.m. Deronda Worship; 5:30 p.m Financial Peace University at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.deronda church.net EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 a.m. Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 6 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Feb. 26: 9:30 a.m. Education; 10:30 a.m. Worship. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday evening Confirmation classes. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m. FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 5:15 p.m. Supper; 6 p.m. Friends in Faith and Confirmation, Hi League. Thursday, Feb. 23: 8 a.m. Bible Study at Ida Mae’s; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon. Sunday, Feb. 26: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Hi League. Tuesday, Feb. 28: 6:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th Grade Confirmation. Thursday, Feb. 23: 10 a.m. Directory Organizational mtg. Sunday, Feb. 26: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9 a.m. Choir Practice; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. 5th Rotation Teachers meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 28: 9 a.m. Quilting; 1 p.m. Prayer Shawl mtg. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship. Lent & Holy Week Schedule We do things just a bit differently here at First Presbyterian Church but it works for us…here is our schedule: Ash Wednesday Service: Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm Tuesday evening services during Lent: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm HOLY WEEK: Palm Sunday: April 9, regular worship at 11:00 am Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Service: Friday, April 14, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Easter Sunday: April 16, worship will be at 11:00 am Please join us in this Lenten journey, we would love to have you, and we’ll have the coffee on…we are the “church in the pines” at 719 Nevada Street. 715.483.3550.

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580 serving@georgetownlutheran.net Interim Pastor Paul Settergren Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, 715-263-2164 Ellery W. Groth, pastor Sunday service 8:30 a.m. Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday evening. Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship. JOURNEY CHURCH (formerly First Baptist), 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 office@journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m. Nursery is available for ages 0-3 anytime, ages 3-4 during the sermon only; 10:30-11:30 a.m. All Ages Sunday school, nursery is available for ages 0-3. Monday: 1:30-2:30 Moms in Prayer Group (during the school year). Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. Kids Club Remix, ages Pre-K-5th grade, meets in the church, free dinner at 6 p.m; 6-7:30 p.m. DW Youth Group, grades 6th-12th, meets in the church at 6 p.m. for free dinner and then in the Teen Center for the remainder of the time. Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Ida Mae’s.

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he advice to learn something new every day is akin to saving something for a rainy day, since skills and knowledge are powerful tools which we will someday need. We just don’t know when. You never know when those Spanish classes will pay off, but you can rest assured that you will eventually run into someone who speaks Spanish but doesn’t speak English. Learning also satisfies what psychologists call “stimulus drives,” that is, drives such as curiosity and a desire for novelty which make us more open to the world around us and more competent in our interactions with the world. A former professor of mine used to say that knowledge was like the empty bags from the grocery store that we keep under the sink. We don’t know when, but we know we will eventually use them. So, besides the inherent joy and interest that comes from learning something new, it’s money in the bank that will pay healthy dividends. – Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 22: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Deronda. Thursday, Feb. 23: 9 a.m. Quilting at Little Falls; 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Little Falls. Sunday, Feb. 26: 9:30 a.m. Little Falls Worship; 5:30 p.m. Financial Peace University at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.little fallschurch.net LIVING WORD CHAPEL, Hwy 64 at Forest Randy Dean, pastor Sunday: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 am. Main service. Wednesday: 7:30 pm. Adults and Teen Ministry. MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship service; 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 p.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer Group; 6:30 p.m. BRB. Thursday, Feb. 23: 8:15 a.m. Weigh-In Club; 8:30 a.m. Bible Study. Friday, Feb. 24: Minnesota Timberwolves Family/Friends night. Saturday, Feb. 25: 7-10 p.m. AA Group meeting. Sunday, Feb. 26: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Adult Education - Luther. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery KANABEC COUNTY Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday, Feb. 26: 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. Monday, Feb. 27: 10 a.m. Ladies Bible Study. 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 PINE EPISCOPAL, Clear Lake, Rev. Bob Lyga CITY Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 a.m. Worship. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

DEATH NOTICE ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 a.m. Wednesday. Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery Father Eugene Murphy 715-268-7717 www.stjosephamery.org Weekly Mass, Communion service schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass. Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass. Thursday: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, Communion Service is held at local nursing homes. Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service. Special events: Wednesday, Feb. 22: Stump the Chump after Mass, Catholicism Series 6:45 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 27: Blood Drive 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Feb. 23: 1 p.m Bible Study. Sunday, Feb. 26: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Feb. 26: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation. Tuesday, Feb. 28: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367. Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Feb. 22: 6 p.m. JAM and Confirmation at Deronda. Thursday, Feb. 23: 5 p.m. Gather Meal at Little Falls. Sunday, Feb. 26: 11 a.m. Trinity Worship; 5:30 p.m Financial Peace University at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 5:45 p.m. Youth Worship Team Practice; 6:15 p.m. CREW (Youth Group); 6:30 p.m. Adult Study Groups. Saturday, Feb. 25: 4:30 p.m. UCC Outdoor Expo. Sunday, Feb. 26: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sunday school, Confirmation, Youth; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team Practice; 10 a.m. Worship service. Tuesday, Feb. 28: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m. Study at Ridgeview. 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. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Downing UMC: 11 a.m. Worship with Sunday school.33, 2222 VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Feb. 22: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 9 a.m. Quilters; 6 p.m. Confirmation Meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation classes. Friday, Feb. 24: 6 to 9 p.m. Youth Group Snow Tubing at Trollhaugen. Sunday, Feb. 26: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 9:15 a.m. Altar Guild meeting. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 Tuesday: 9 a.m. Healing Rooms byVOL.appointment. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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Donn M. Webster, 89, Hudson, died Friday, Feb. 17 at the Hudson Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, from Congregational Church in Amery with burial in the Mann Valley Cemetery in River Falls. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. John Peterson, 61, Amery, died Sunday, Feb. 19, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, from United Covenant Church in Clear Lake. Burial will be in the Amery Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Wisconsin lawmakers ditch plans to end daylight saving time MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two Republican lawmakers have scrapped a bill to end daylight saving time in Wisconsin amid a backlash on social media and now want to make the sunshine-extending time change permanent year-round in the state. Reps. Samantha Kerkman and Michael Schraa introduced a bill last week that would have eliminated daylight saving time in Wisconsin. The change would mean the summer sun would set an hour earlier. Schraa said Friday the news release went out prematurely and sparked a backlash on Facebook from people who didn’t want their summer evenings shortened. He said he and Kerkman are now working on a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, which would mean the winter sun would set an hour later. The state would need a federal waiver to make that change.

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Russell S. Booth, age 96 of Clear Lake, WI, died on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery, WI. Russell St. Clair Booth was born on September 23, 1920 in Clear Lake, WI the son of Robert “Roy” & Frances (Turrittin) Booth. He was baptized at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Clear Lake, WI and attended Clear Lake grade school through 3rd grade. Russell moved to Milwaukee with his family and was confirmed at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. He graduated from Custer High School in 1938 and moved to Reeve, WI in 1939. Russell married Thelma Lenselink on May 21, 1944 at the Kemper Memorial Chapel of Grace Episcopal Church in Rice Lake, WI. Together they operated a dairy farm for 25 years that had been owned by his grandfather, George Booth. They farmed there until their children, Jan, Melody, and Fred graduated from high school. In 1968, Russ and Thelma moved to White Bear Lake, MN where he was a custodian for White Bear Lake Schools. In 1975, they returned to Clear Lake and farmed. They relocated to the Ridgeview Apartments in 2007. Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and attending high school sporting events. He was a life-long member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Clear Lake. His church was very special to him because his father and grandfather had helped build it. Since June of 2016, Russ has been a resident at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. His family appreciates Karen Pederson, Willow Ridge staff and Adoray Home Health & Hospice staff for their special loving care. Russell was very proud that he and Thelma were married for over 72 years! One of the last things he said to Thelma was, “Remember, you’re the only girl I ever loved.” Russell’s love for his family and sense of humor were appreciated by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Roy” & Frances Booth; his infant brother Roy, Jr. and brother Douglas; and sister-in-law Lorraine Booth. Survived by wife Thelma C. Boothof Clear Lake, WI; sons and daughter, Jan (Margie) Booth of Oakdale, MN, Melody Gilbertson of Townsend, TN, Russell “Fred” (Joyce) Booth of Prescott, WI; Grandchildren Richie (Jackie) Booth, Robby (Chris) Booth, Roy (Kris Beam) Booth, Mae (Landon) Haley, Jeremy (Diana) Gilbertson, Jaena (Stephen) Headrick, Tahnee (Chuck) Jones, Isaac Gilbertson, Mandy (Shawn) Bernick, Ashley (Molly) Booth; Great-Grandchildren, Francis (Lupita Sevilla) Gedang, Jay Caballero & Angela Booth, Jenna & Kelly Booth, Cory Thacker, Elijah & Jonah Gilbertson, Cory & Garrett Headrick, Hope & Abby Jones, Theodore, Ruby & Rozzalynn Bernick; Great-Great-Grandchildren Forrest & Aurora Gilbertson; many special nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral Service at 11 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Clear Lake with Rev. Geri Sola officiating. Music will be provided by Brian Wick and Arlen Peterson. Visitation is one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. A Luncheon will be served following the service at the United Methodist Church. Pallbearers are Jeremy & Isaac Gilbertson, Richie, Roy, & Robby Booth, Francis Gedang, Jay Caballero, Tom Roessler and Ashley Booth. Honorary Pallbearers are Jaena Headrick, Tahnee Jones, Mandy Bernick, and Mae Haley. Interment at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Donn Webster passed away February 17, 2017 at the Hudson Hospital at the age of 89. Donn was born in Amery, Wisconsin August 16, 1927 to Howard and Marjorie Webster. He graduated from Amery High School and went on to complete his education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Minnesota School of Business while working on the ore boats on Lake Superior in the summers. Donn met Dorothy, his wife of 68 years while attending the University at River Falls and they were married August 13, 1949. After their marriage, Donn and Dorothy moved to Clayton and later Amery, Wisconsin where Donn took over his father's independent insurance agency which he owned and operated until 1970 when he sold it to the Bremer Bank. Under the sale agreement Donn continued to manage the agency for another 10 years after which he retired to manage his investments. Donn and Dorothy wintered in Harlingen, Texas for 31 years and moved their summer residence to Hudson, Wisconsin in 1990 where they have resided since. He was an avid golfer and bridge life master. Donn was a member of the Hudson Masonic Lodge, the Zor Shrine Temple and the River Falls United Methodist Church. Donn was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Beaton and is survived by his wife Dorothy, children Jo Ann and Les, grandchildren, Bryan, Dawn (Jastrow), Marjorie (Schwanke), Matthew (Ollayos), Stephanie (Beaton), Courtney (Beaton), and great grandchildren, Soren, Solie, Heather, and Franklin. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 6 pm at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Amery, Wisconsin on Saturday, February 25, 2017. To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

John Robert Peterson was born on April 21, 1955 in Amery, Wisconsin the son of Lyle and Margaret (Johnson) Peterson. He was Baptized at West Clayton Covenant Church and later Confirmed at the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake. John attended school in Amery and graduated from Amery High School in 1973. John was diagnosed with diabetes when he was 18 years old. When he was able he worked at Amery Farmers Union, the Hoyer Well Company and also farmed for a living. John was united in marriage to Mary Hoyer on March 29, 1986 at the United Covenant Church and to this union two children were born. John became disabled due to his diabetes and moved home to live with his parents. In 1993 he was blessed with a kidney transplant that helped with his quality of life. He loved to read books, play computer games and cards even with the loss of vision in one eye. He loved all sports and enjoyed watching them. He was always playful and teasing with his family. John was a longtime faithful member of the United Covenant Church and participated in choir, bible studies, and men’s prayer breakfast. Over the years John struggled with complications with his diabetes. He was taken to Region’s Hospital where he died on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the age of 61. John was preceded in death by his father Lyle and brother LeRoy, grandparents: James and Mildred Johnson and Leonard and Olga Peterson. Surviving family members include his mother Margaret Peterson; son Justin (Danielle) Peterson, daughter Gina (Julian) Hannack; grandchildren: Izabella, Izaac, Camryn and Cylas; brothers: Michael (Donna) Peterson, Bill (Melinda) Peterson, Lyle “Tom” (Becky) Peterson; sister Susan (Aaron) Spurrell; sister-in-law Marilyn Peterson; aunts Adeline Myhrwold and Barbara Johnson; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends as well as his wonderful church family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake. There will be visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery on Wednesday, February 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery in Amery, Wisconsin. You may view a video tribute and sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family.

Walker signs pro-cheese bill, first to pass this year MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law the first bill to pass the Legislature this session, a measure designed to help Wisconsin’s cheese industry. Walker on Thursday signed the bill making it possible for tax incentives to be extended to help finance construction of a $30 million cheese packaging and distribution plant in the village of Oostburg near Sheboygan.

Plymouth-based Masters Gallery Foods is looking to construct the new facility. The new law will allow Oostburg to create a new tax incremental district to help subsidize construction of the 150,000-sqaure-foot facility. It is expected to create 120 jobs over three years. Walker says the bill is good news both for the Oostburg community and the state.

Broadband bill would target underserved rural areas MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican lawmakers are circulating a bill to expand broadband service in underserved parts of the state. The bill made public Tuesday is sponsored by Rep. Romaine Quinn and Sen. Howard Marklein. It would allocate $15.5 million in grants for rural areas. Almost a quarter of Wisconsinites live in rural areas and around 40 percent do not have broadband, or high-speed internet access, at home. Quinn and other Repub-

lican lawmakers focused on improving life in rural Wisconsin plan to hold a news conference Tuesday to discuss the broadband bill and other initiatives to improve health care access and job creation. Gov. Scott Walker’s budget proposal released last week included an additional $35 million for broadband, which includes the grants. A significant portion will go toward schools and educational institutions.

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Dora May Tetzlaff Dora May Tetzlaff, aged 89, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away on February 14, 2017, in Amery, WI, after a long illness. Dora May was born on Sept 5, 1927, to Dr. Kirby and Dora (Jones) McGrew, in Grand Island, NE. She was one of four girls: two older sisters (Lillian and Patricia) and a younger sister (Chelsea). Their father’s practice as a physician and surgeon had them living in several different cities in Nebraska over their early years. In these small rural locations, Dora May helped her father and mother deliver babies; she also assisted her father as he performed surgeries, and her mother as she ran a pharmacy. Dora May spoke often of her vivid memories of the challenge of survival in the Dust Bowl storms of the 1930’s. She was valedictorian of her high school class, and later graduated from Kearney State Teachers College. After just a few years of teaching, Mom found herself captivated by a handsome new teacher with a beautiful singing voice. On March 1, 1952, she married Andrew J. Tetzlaff. Music has always been a central part of their lives. Mom also had a beautiful voice, and was a talented pianist and organist. It was music that brought them together and -- in large part -- it was music that kept them together. When they became grandparents, they recorded childhood songs for the kids, which we have and cherish. Their first children were twins (Jay and Sheila). Within just a few years, they had two more children (Stephanie and Jonathan), so had four pre-schoolers simultaneously. In the following years, they had the final two of their six children (Clark and Andrew). Andrew's service in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict necessitated a series of moves. After completing his military service, Andrew decided to become an ordained minister in the Lutheran Church in America, moving the growing family yet again a num-

ber of times. They eventually settled for many years in Illinois, first in Altona and later in Polo. After some years in Polo, as her children grew, Dora May returned to teaching, initially teaching social studies to junior high school students. She later earned a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University and spent many years teaching children with special needs, both in Dixon and Eldena, IL. Dora May directed and sang in the church choir, and played piano and organ, at St. Marks Lutheran Church, Polo, IL, where her husband was the Minister. Dora May retired from teaching in 1983, followed by Andrew's retirement in 1985. After decades of living in church-provided parsonages, they worked together to build their first "real" home, their beloved Log Home, in Osceola, WI. Dora May and Andrew settled in retirement in this beautiful location, but Mom continued to work in teaching, dedicating her time to teach adults how to read. One student had suffered a stroke in her 40's and lost the ability to read and write; Dora May worked closely with her to help her recover. Dora May was published professionally in a distinguished education journal at Northern Illinois University. In retirement, she was also active in the effort to ban landmines around the world. Andrew and Dora May wintered in Mesa, AZ, for many years, but always returned to the Log Home as the weather moderated. Dora May was exceptionally kind, patient, and loving. She was extremely supportive of her husband and children, and loved their company very much. She is survived by her husband and six children, as well as a half-brother, Kirby Poppert, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Dora May was preceded in death by her sisters Lillian Ledbetter, Patricia Shireman, and Chelsea Williams. Visitation was on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Congregational Church, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, WI. The Memorial Service was held immediately thereafter, commencing at 1:00pm. All memorials should be directed to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines or a charity which supports literacy. To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson – White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

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Barbara Jane Case, age 81 of Amery, Wisconsin went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, February 13, 2017. Barb was born in St. Paul, Minnesota but lived most of her life in Northwest Wisconsin. She was a kind, loving, people person and a fighter till the very end. She worked many jobs selling Avon and Tupperware. She also was a telephone operator. She worked at Stella Cheese, Fabritec and Hartzels. Her favorite job was giving out free samples at area stores. She enjoyed her family and friends. She always needed to be busy. She loved helping people, crafting and hunting for the “elusive agate!” Barb is survived by her daughters, Candie Wood of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Carrie Parent of New Richmond, Wisconsin and her son Linn Case of Clear Lake, Wisconsin; sisters, Valerie Rowe of Balsam Lake, Diane Rosen of Balsam Lake, Paula Kirk of Clear Lake, Wisconsin; a brother, Duane Munson of Clayton, Wisconsin; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grand-children. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerold Case. Funeral Services were on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, Wisconsin with Pastor Joe Sir officiating. Visitation was prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Swedish Congregational Cemetery in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

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This is garlic bread you can make in a very short time. QUICKIE GARLIC BREAD You will need 1 loaf of French or Italian bread. Split lengthwise. Combine in larger bowl and spread on the bread: 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 1 c. grated parmesan cheese 1 c. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Put onto a cookie sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese top is golden and bubbly. Slice into pieces and serve immediately. Hint: You could add slices of tomato, some fresh basil or rosemary and more cheese if you’d like. Serves 3-4. Most everyone enjoys a bowl of soup. This soup is made with frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini or your favorite. You’ll have a good tasting soup in a little over half an hour. TORTELLINI SOUP Heat in your soup pot: 2 T. olive oil Add and cook until tender: 1 onion, chopped Add and cook for about 7 minutes or until heated through: 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. ea.) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Stir in and bring to a boil: 4 c. water 3 cans (10-1/2 oz.) condensed chicken broth Add and cook 6-8 minutes or until tortellini are tender: 1 pkg. (19 oz.) frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini (or your favorite) 3 c. fresh spinach Serve hot. Serves 6-8.

If you enjoy cabbage, perhaps you would like this recipe. SOUTHERN STYLE CABBAGE In medium skilled, over medium heat, melt: 4 T. butter Add and sauté until bacon is crispy: 4 strips bacon, coarsely chopped 1/2 c. chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced Put the above into a soup pot and add: 2 c. chicken broth 3 white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” squares 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 small cabbage, cut into 1” strips Cover and cook, on medium heat, for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook another 10-15 minutes or until cabbage and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 4-6. This dessert is made with an angel food cake and has 3 layers so it looks attractive and is luscious to eat. LUSCIOUS ANGEL FOOD CAKE Bake an angel food cake (or buy one already baked) and cut it into three layers horizontally. Use a serrated knife for easier cutting. Combine in bowl until well mixed for the filling: 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple with the juice 1 pkg. (1 oz.) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding (or 1 pkg. (3 oz.) instant regular vanilla pudding Stir in: 1 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed Put the bottom of the angel food cake onto a serving plate. Add some of the pineapple/pudding filling mixture on top. Add the next layer of cake, more filling and then the last layer of cake and the rest of the filling mixture. Refrigerate about an hour or more. When ready to serve, top with about 10 washed fresh strawberries or sliced strawberries. Hint: You can use lemon pudding and blueberries on top or any combination of pudding and fruit you’d like for different flavors and color variations.

To initiate a project, we're willing to perform, let's look at our resources; what was left here by the storm? That could be a visual cue, for the subject of the scheme, an inexpensive answer, for the details and the theme. Do we have the money needed? Are components in our stock? Are there instructions to be heeded, or reputation on the block? An outline of steps in process , mental sketch or visual print, will it someone's life or mine bless; will stamina bear the stint? This has changed from ours to mine now; definitely, no surprise. with general cooperation, all the planning may comprise. Now, I'll just pick up the seashells, or the plywood I have found. Adhesive bought from Marshall Wells, if there still is one around. Again, the condition, blessing, to make effort all worthwhile, or else just aimless messing, best likely end, a smile. Father, I'll put it in Your hands, Your design or on the shelf, The One Who can and understands what I can't do by myself. Now, in the lives of others, even in my very own, I cannot fix my brothers; You can do both and You alone.

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This casserole has only three ingredients. It is ready in less than an hour. Use leftover cooked chicken or turkey for a faster meal. THREE INGREDIENT CHICKEN BUBBLE UP CASSEROLE Separate 1 can (18.3 oz.) Grands Flaky refrigerated biscuits into 8 pieces. Cut each of the 8 biscuits into 8 pieces. Spread evenly into a sprayed/greased 9x13” glass baking pan. If you don’t have leftover cooked chicken, cook 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1” pieces, in a non-stick skillet. That will take about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until done. Microwave as directed on the box: 1 box (10 oz.) frozen broccoli and cheese sauce Combine with the cooked chicken (or leftover cooked and cut-up chicken) and cooked broccoli/ cheese sauce. Put mixture on top of the cut biscuits. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and mixture is bubbling up around the biscuits. Serves 4-6.

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Serenity Home: More than a homeless shelter Serenity Home will have been housing homeless individuals in Polk County for 9 years this fall. The shelter was opened in 2008 and is located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The former Polk County jail had been empty for 5 years and with prompting from County officials and with the support of The Polk County Board the building was renovated by The Salvation Army with the aid of numerous volunteers, community organizations and churches that came together to turn the space into what is now Serenity Home Shelter. Hundreds of people are served each year at the shelter which is staffed around the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When a person comes into shelter, the staff begins to help by setting goals that promote self-sufficiency in a safe and secure environment. This gives individuals the opportunity to overcome unresolved issues that may be inhibiting them from staying housed and being successful. Through education, residents are encouraged to be responsible for themselves and others. During their stay at Serenity Home staff works to identify any immediate needs and develop a housing stabilization plan. The extensive program empowers individuals and provides opportunity to become independent, healthy and housed and creates a safer community for all of us who call Polk County home. During their stay at the shelter, residents are provided food, education, activities, counseling, and assistance in finding jobs and permanent housing. By providing a place to live and access to essential community resources, the program’s success rate has far exceeded expectations. 82% of people who successfully complete the program Serenity Home offers remain permanently housed one year after leaving the shelter. Serenity Home isn’t just a homeless shelter; it is a second chance and a chance that comes with a plan to help empower the residents to become self-sufficient. The shelter is operated in Balsam Lake and yes does give 17 individuals at any point in time a second chance and a hand up but, that’s not all… Did you know? Serenity Home Shelter is also the main offices for The Polk County Salvation Army? Out of the doors of Serenity home, staff and volunteers with The Salvation Army are reaching into communities to provide financial relief to the many who are in need. When someone’s power is in danger of getting turned off due to a lack of funds, or when someone is in danger of being evicted or when someone is struggling between buying their much needed medicine to stay healthy and paying their heat…The Salvation Army is there. Serenity Home provides the office that allows individuals who need vouchers for assistance a place to call and a place to come for help. Recently, The Salvation Army was able to help an individual who lived on a fixed income. She was trying to get to work but desperately needed tires on her car. She had to decide between the light bill and getting

the tires. The Salvation Army was able to step in and pay for her electric bill so she could get her tires and continue on to work. This is just a small example of the way that Serenity Home Shelter and the Salvation Army serve the public and the community in need. But, that’s not all… Did you know? Serenity Home serves as the main hub for the infamous backpack program. Many thousands of pounds of food are ordered, stored and shipped from the shelter on a monthly basis to over 600 families who benefit from receiving a backpack full of food on the weekends to help lower the hunger level in the home. Since the implementation of The Salvation Army backpack program, which helps 7 districts in Polk County, reports from the school districts including teachers have been that many students are no longer coming to school so hungry they can’t concentrate on Monday mornings and the incidents of children begging for snacks on a Friday afternoon before school letting out for the weekend has also been lowered. The success of the program is heard around the County. Many volunteers make the program work. In every community there is a church, a community center, or even a fire hall that supports the effort in packing and distributing the packs each and every week. All of these operations stem from the central location of…Serenity Home Shelter in Balsam Lake. Serenity Home is a homeless shelter. But, that’s not all… it is so much more. It is a building located in the heart of Polk County filled with people in need, filled with staff and volunteers serving around the clock to meet the needs of the homeless, the poor, the hungry and the most vulnerable of our population. The shelter is financed through some grants but mostly through private donations and fundraisers. The success of the program is evident through the fantastic support of volunteers and donors and through the large attendance of community members supporting this organization at their events. A couple events are coming and more chances to support this organization will be available. Save the Date: March 19th at Faith Community Church in New Richmond, The Silent Messengers will perform at 6pm, with a 5pm soup supper before. Cost of the show is a donation to the shelter. Then on April 25th, Serenity Home will host Lake Services Unlimited for the Touch a Truck event as a part of the Give Big St. Croix Valley Day in the County. Brats and Hotdogs will be available for lunch. Again as a way to support the organization you can stop over at the shelter in Balsam Lake and donate and support what this organization is doing. Staff is always eager to show you what they do on a daily basis and how they are serving the homeless but, that’s not all… For more information please visit www.saserenityhome. org or call 715-485-1221 or stop in at 200 Polk County Plaza Balsam Lake WI 54810.

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Celebrate Red Cross Month by giving blood in March During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters, who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities and bring hope to people facing emergencies. Blood donor Timothy Sheely knows the need firsthand. His wife required 12 units of blood during emergency surgery following the birth of their son. “If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said. “Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife and my kids still have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good.” The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O,

are needed to help those rely on blood products. Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). March 13: 12 p.m. 6 p.m., Barron High School, 1050 E. Woodland Ave. March 15: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Danbury, Swiss Town Hall, 7551 Main St. March 15: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Siren High School, 24022 4th Ave. March 6: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., River Falls Library, 140 Union St. March 3: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Spring Valley Area Ambulance, S. 407 Newman Ave. March 2: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Glenwood City High School, 850 Maple St. March 6: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hudson Hospital & Clinic, 405 Stageline Road March 9: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 502 County Road UU, Hudson March 10: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Hudson YMCA, 2211 Vine St. March 1: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., National Guard Armory, 1245 Wall St., New Richmond March 1: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Shell Lake High School, 271 Highway 63

HOW TO HELP Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

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Amery Middle School announces Quarter 2 Honor Roll Grade 8 “A” Honor Roll: Sydney Bosley, Hannah Bottolfson, Lidia Curtis, Lucy Curtis, Allena de la Cruz, Kari Eggert, Hannah Elmer, Alexis Engelking, Jabin Friberg, Anna Ganje, Drew Granica, Lexi Griffin, Nicholas Hahn, McKenna Hanson, Brandyl Harlander, Madilyn Heinn, Jenna Hendrickson, Isabella Jacinsky, Emilie Koenig, Josie Krueger, Wyatt Luchtenburg, Mary Mallum, Megan Novak, Jacob Oman, Kelsey Oman, Megan Osero, Samuel Otto, Sydney Peterson, Derek Rademaker, Zachary Silvis, Bailey Snyder, Abbe Starr, Allison Stauner, Lilly Streich, Keaton Tollakson, Paighton Tyman, Hannah VanSomeren, Sophia Whitley, Ella Williamson. “B” Honor Roll: Mitchell Baillargeon, Jacob Bembenek, Joseph Bohn, Dakota Bricker, Nicolas Bush, Makaylaa Cassavant-Bloom, Travis Cernohous, Gracie Cran, Owen Dodge, Jada Dunham, Katherine Elwood, Matilda Fox, Evan Friberg, Sarah Garves, Riley George, Jana Hinz, Grant Hoff, Walker Ingham, Chase Jonns, Luke Julson, Rebecca Kegley, Timothy Kelling, Riehle Kulzer, Michael Kurschinski, Tristen Madison, Alexis Madsen, Aricka McDermond-Stream, Blake Miller, Dezirae Mork, Jason Oft, Tanner Rankin, McKenzie Spafford, Jackson Spanyard, Jack Springett, Ruby Tallent, Tristun Trudeau, Mariah Waalen, Alexis Werle, Caleb Wilson, Cullen Wolf, Makaylee Zezza.

Grade 7 “A” Honor Roll: Robert Beese, Lana Belz, Reese Benware, Raina Bryan, Breanna Burstad, Mara Fulton, Aaron Gilbertson, Courtney Glenna, Ella Gould, Victoria Greene, Zoe Gustafson, Larissa Johnson, Seraphina Johnson, Samuel Kelling, Crystal Livingston, Jonathan Lorsung, Deidra Meyer, Madison Moulton, Bryauna Ralidak, Alaina Rivard, Madeline Thompson, Joseph Wentz, Madison Will, Jacob Young, Aidan Ziegler. “B” Honor Roll: Kira Anderson, Micah Boe-Parish, Luke Carr, Marisaa Cassavant-Bloom, Angie Castorena Gonsalez, Victoria Collins, Dylan Cone, Caiden DeMar, Leo Drews, Charles Flanum, Lane Frederick, Molly Fulton, Bryn Gouker, Iris Hegarty, Shauna Hesselberg-Linse, Hannah Hiltner, Austin Holmberg, Kale Hopke, Asher Ingham, Jayden Knowlan, Michael Lepak, Lorali Madsen, Kole Marko, Gavin Melberg, Jessica Miller, Simon Panek, Chance Schroeder, Cody Scribner, Jack Smestad, Zachary Sorensen, Robin Spanyard, Rylee Thompson, Alexa Thorsheim, Remington Viebrock, Justin Walter, Dayton White, Otto Whitley,

Grade 6 “A” Honor Roll: Blu Anderson, Cole Andren, Mia Brotzel, Helen Buenzli, Dominic Byrnes, Grace Carlson, Maya Curtis, Sophia Danielson, Mercedes Dravis, Anarene Evenson, Annabelle Fisk, Amelia Foeller, Connor Grimm, Ryan Hanson, Grecia Hernandez Galan, Miguel Herrera, Eden Hose, Kaileigh Hosking, Tyler Jackson, Jens Lindquist, Zachary Long, Bridgett Madison, Tyler Meier, Madelyn Mike, Truc Nguyen, Frank Novak, Emily Oman, Kaitlyn Peterson, Anna Powell, Jaclyn Reed, Aurora Schwartz, Lauren Sobczak, Garret Tyman, Megan Wolf. “B” Honor Roll: Addison Amundsen, Hunter Beese, Anna Boe-Parish, Ethan Bottolfson, Adella Braun, Tyler Burns, Caleb Carlson, Connor Carlson, Wyatt Christian, Derrick Chute, Aaron Collins, Grant Cook, Logan Dockendorf, Gavin Folkert, Veronica Fox, Ella Fulton, Rachel Garves, Ulric Gatica, Maverick Goulet, Gabriel Graski, Ava Green, Isaac Hoffman, Ashleigh Holloman, Victorria Jonns, Kaden Kobs, Landen Krueger, Tori LaPointe, Aidan Leggett, Rachel Mallum, Maxwell Mike, Joslyn Miller, Carter Nielsen, Logan Osero, Osten Osero, Xavier Parton, Malone Plaski, Brayden Prindle, Chad Sarsland, Kobe Stinson, Jack Trandum, Roxanne Tritt, Alexa Warshall, Desiree Wishard, Annie Zinn.

Clear Lake Jr/Sr High School Straight “A” 1st Semester GRADE 12: Jake Doyle, Makayla Madison, Courtney Swagger, Kaysha Vinzant. GRADE 11: Erin Cockroft, Gabriel Colbeth, Julianna Erickson, Nichole Keller, Hunter Levy, Parker Reindahl, Calvin Rosen, Sean Singh, Rhett Steffen, Regina Strenke.

GRADE 10: Brittany Avery, Bailey Blanchard, Alexis Cunningham, Elizabeth Grahovac, Aleena Krueger, Kasey Larson, Abby Warner. GRADE 9: Abigail Aune, Jalyn Bad Horse, Nichole Catts, Peyton Lillie, Kaylee Madison, Kiley Mott, Julianna Rosen, Maggie

Rosen. GRADE 8: Shane Larson, Julia McIntire, Hannah Monson, Ellen Paatalo, John Pearson, Kierra Pickard, Kaylee Sunday, Mackenzie Ward. GRADE 7: Kristyn Katz, Carter Lillie, Emily Roessler.

Results from the "Bees" Seersucker, spoor, garibaldi, ersatz - These were the final words spelled at the 2017 CESA #11 Regional Spelling Bee! On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 37 young spellers faced off at the CESA #11 Regional Badger Spelling Bee's that were held at CESA #11 - Turtle Lake and the Performing Arts Center – Baldwin High School, Baldwin, WI. The purpose of the Spelling Bee is to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. CESA #11 coordinates and hosts the Badger Spelling Bee regional competition, in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Journal, for the 39 districts within CESA #11. Listed below are the names and school districts of the young spellers who participated in this year’s CESA #11 Regional Bee. District Student Baldwin-Woodville Tyler Barnett *Clear Lake-Junior High Desiree Aeschliman *Gaylord A Nelson Educ. Center Caitlin Ritterpusch *Colfax Devan Olson *Cumberland Braeden Brown Durand – Caddie Woodlawn Jaidyn Glaus Durand – Assuption Catholic Tegan Bryan Elk Mound Araina Pinder Ellsworth Adalina Deringer

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Feb. 23— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and graham crackers or pancakes with syrup. Elementary lunch: Pizza casserole and breadstick or peanut butter sandwich, garden salad bar, sliced pears, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Pop Tart, pancakes, muffin, sausage links. High school lunch: Pizza casserole or crispy chicken salad, breadstick, milk, steamed corn, garden salad bar, applesauce, craisins. Friday, Feb. 24— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or cinnamon roll, scrambled eggs. Elementary lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit, or PB&J “uncrustable,” mashed potatoes, steamed corn, sliced apples, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, cereal bar, cinnamon roll, blueberry lemon bites, Krave S’mores. High school lunch: Turkey & gravy with biscuit or peanut butter sandwich, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, apples, sliced pears. Monday, Feb. 27— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or sausage pizza, graham crackers. Elementary lunch: PB&J “Uncrustable,”, or Goldfish & cheese stick, veg-

etables with dip, yogurt cup, chicken noodle soup, strawberries, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, “Gripz” graham crackers, cheese stick, Pop Tart, sausage pizza, banana bread. High school lunch: Garlic cheese french bread or peanut butter sandwich, chicken noodle soup, vegetables with dip, marinara sauce, milk, applesauce, peaches. Tuesday, Feb. 28— Elementary breakfast: Cereal or oatmeal, chocolate chip “UBR.” Elementary lunch: “Brunch Lunch,” cheese omelet, sausage links, juice, hash browns, muffin, bell pepper strips, orange wedges, milk. High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, oatmeal, cream cheese bagel, mini cinni, muffin, yogurt. High school lunch: Chicken Philly, turkey, or barbeque chicken sub, roasted & fresh vegetables, oriental slaw, milk, Baked Lays chips, apples, mandarin oranges. Wednesday, March 1— Elementary breakfast: Elementary lunch: . High school breakfast: Entree options: High school lunch: .

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WITC’s Ag Mechanic students win state contests NEW RICHMOND – WITC Ag Mechanic students traveled to Madison this week to compete against the state’s other Ag Mechanic pro¬grams (total of five colleges and 21 teams) at PAS (Postsecondary Agriculture Students, a national organization) annual event. WITC scored big with first place and second place in team competition, and first and third in individual competition. WITC also took a solid first place in the college bowl competition, which asked extensive ag-related questions, not just related to mechanics. The WITC team of five students correctly answered ag-related questions about business, soil/ agronomy, taxes and more. The frosting on the cake came when instructor/club advisor Lee Fiedler received the Advisor of the Year award from among all five colleges. “The guys did a great job,” Fiedler says. “It was a really good conference.” Another member of the WITC contingent, Alec Williams (River Falls), is a

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Never too early for STEM Amery kindergarten teachers held a first ever S. T. E. M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and Literacy evening for kindergarten students and their families February 9. The evening, which included a free meal together, was especially designed for the Kindergarten child including hands on activities for their entire family. The evening was made possible entirely by grant funding, including $1,175 in funds from the Amery Hospital Foundation and $250 from Worn Again.

Lien Elementary Principal Cheryl Meyer (left) and Kindergarten instructor JoNell Leadholm (right) accept a check for $1,175 from Amery Hospital and Clinic CEO Deb Rudquist.

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Amery sends three wrestlers to state BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Shawn Waalen (21-3) led Amery’s wrestling team at the WIAA D2 Sectional A in its home gymnasium on Saturday by earning a second-place finish and a trip to the WIAA state tournament at 145 pounds. Overall, the Warriors claimed sixth place among the 22 teams represented at the tournament. Waalen opened with 2:59 pin over Meldrose-Mindoro/ Ga le -Ett rick-T rempeleau’s jaden Anderson (31-16) in the quarterfinal match. He add-

ed another fall in the semifinals, defeating Barron’s Noah Massie (28-11) in 1:38. The championship match couldn’t have been much closer as Ellsworth’s Cole Skelton (35-7) defeated Waalen, 7-5, by sudden victory. Mike Smith (30-4, 120 pounds) and Carl Oman (2313, 170 pounds) each claimed third place in their respective weight classes, also earning them spots at the big show. Smith opened with a 3:18 fall over Hunter Rhea (6-5) of Hayward/Northwood, but dropped a 3-2 semifinal decision to Ellsworth’s Sawyer

Strom (36-8). Smith bounced back in the consolation semifinal to defeat Medford’s Josh Brooks (31-8) by a 3:32 fall. He followed with the thirdplace match where he topped Baldwin-Woodville’s Alex McCray (31-8) by a 13-11 decision. Julian Purney (36-11) of M-M/ G-E-T, pinned Smith in 2:47 for second place. Oman fought his way back from a 12-2 major decision quarterfinal loss to Neillsville/Greenwood/Loyal’s Steven Buchanan (41-4) to earn a spot in the second-place match. In his consolation semifinal round, Oman dis-

posed of Hayward/Northwood’s Kyle Sorenson (29-11) in just 48 seconds. He then followed with a 2-0 sudden victory over Prescott’s Mathew McNurlin (31-4) in the third place match. C-W/PF’s Sam Newell (31-6) claimed second place with a 7-6 decision over Oman. Also participating for Amery were Andrew Prindle (12-18, 106 pounds) and Corey Grundner (11-11, 132 pounds). Prindle was 0-1 in the tourney while Grunder was 0-2.

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This week’s sports Amery Boys Basketball Feb. 28 WIAA Regional vs. Somerset

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Warriors shred Blizzard in first round BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Amery ice hockey team opened its 2017 postseason with a 7-1 victory over the Webster-Siren-Federic-Luck-Grantsburg Blizzard. Things didn’t start particularly promising for the Warriors as WSFLG scored the only goal of the first period at the 6:31 mark. “When we came in after being shut out in the first period, we reminded the boys to trust the process and the puck would go into the net,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “Those next two periods were probably the best two periods we played all year.” Twenty-eight seconds into the second period, Amery’s Jackson Henningsgard put the Warriors on the scoreboard with an even-strength goal off a Grady Martin assist. Martin took his turn scoring less than 2 minutes later as Jackson Henningsgard and Ryan Van Blaricom assisted. Mac Smith added another goal at the 8:11 mark off an assist by Chase Measner. Then Jackson Henningsgard and

Van Blaricom assisted Martin again 15:21 into the period to extend the lead to 4-1. “Our line of Martin, Henningsgard and Van Blaricom was dominant in the game,” Coach Henningsgard said. “Having our top line have 10 points in the game is just what we needed in a big game like this.” Martin and Jackson Henningsgard assisted Van Blaricom for a power play goal 10:05 into the third period. Just over a minute later Cam Smith and Parker Griffin served up assists to Pake Brown for another Amery power play goal. Fletcher Kjeseth closed out the scoring with an unassisted even strength goal at the 13:17 mark. “One of our team goals from day one was to win a playoff game,” Coach Henningsgard said. “After the last couple of years, to advance in the playoffs with such a young team was quite an accomplishment for the boys.” Thirteen penalties were called in the contest, with eight going against the Blizzard. Clogging up the Amery net was goalkeeper Ethan Mork, who tallied 18 saves. WSFLG’s Mackenna Johnson saved 33 of 44 shots faced.

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Amery girls trounce New Richmond BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Strong inside play and free throw shooting led the Amery girls’ basketball team to a key 50-32 Middle Border Conference victory over New Richmond on Feb. 14 in Amery. The Warriors (18-4, 10-4 MBC) outrebounded the Tigers (4-18, 4-10 MBC) by a whopping 43-17 margin and sank 14-of-16 free throw attempts to separate themselves from their rivals. “The girls dominated the boards, points in the paint and made free throws - three very important stats that make this team successful,” said Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel. Leading the way was Abby Schmidt, who

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Clear Lake takes down Cameron; gains ground in battle for conference championship The Clear Lake boys basketball team knew what was on the line when the Cameron Comets came to town on Feb. 16: a possible share of the Central Lakeland Conference championship. The Comets came into the contest with an undefeated conference record, while the Warriors only had one blemish: an 18-point loss to the same Comets on Jan. 13. The Warriors played inspired basketball throughout the first half, taking advantage of their scoring opportunities and holding the Comets to 20 first-half points. The Warriors led at the intermission 27-20. The second half saw the Warriors maintain a high level of intensity and extend their lead to double digits. However, the Comets did not submit and pulled within five points of the Warriors with under four minutes remaining in the game. But thanks to strong defensive play and made free throws down the stretch, the Warriors prevailed 68-58. Warriors head coach, Jason Sargent, reflected on the game following the victory. “I am so proud of our team’s effort. They believed in themselves, and in each other, and stuck together when Cameron tried to make their runs,” Sargent said. “This is one of the best performances I have been a part of, and I couldn’t be happier for this team.” Sargent added, “I hope they can use this momentum to finish the season strong and enter the WIAA playoffs with a lot of confidence and determination.” Three Warrior players scored in double figures: Matt Fisher led Clear Lake’s offensive attack with 21 points, including five 3-pointers; conference scoring leader Bailey Blanchard added 17; and Jordan Ramis tallied 13 points. Rebound leaders for the Warriors were Marshall Cain with 8 and

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#4 Connor McBrayer leads a break away layup

Eagles fly by Amery BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Sophomore Bailey Blanchard goes up and under for a basket.

Fisher with 5. Ramis also had 8 assists on the night. As a team, the Warriors shot 75% from inside the arc and 45% from 3-point range. Clear Lake also made 14 of 22 free throws. The victory brings the Warriors’ conference record to 9-1, only a

half-game behind first place Cameron. It also puts the Warriors in contention for at least a share of the conference championship if they win their two remaining conference games. Clear Lake will travel to Prairie Farm on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Amery’s boys’ basketball team ran into a buzz saw on Feb. 13 when it hosted the Lakeland-West Conference leading Unity Eagles (14-5, 9-2 LWC). The Warriors (6-15, 4-9 MBC) fell to the Eagles, 3870. Unity shot 57 percent from the field and 88 percent from the free throw line. It also dominated the boards, 31-19, and blocked seven Amery shots. Amery was led by Connor McBrayer, who shot 7-for-9 from the field for a total of 14 points. He also contributed three rebounds, two assists and a steal. Also scoring for the Warriors were Lane Christensen (six points), Caleb Ladwig (four points), Tristen Collins (three points), Seth Admundsen (two points), Mason Spafford (two points), Dalton Gilbertson (two points), Noah Rademaker (two points), Chris McLeod (two points) and Dylan Johnson (one point). Amundsen led the team in rebounds (four) and steals (three). Ladwig also tallied three steals.

Youth Hockey Squirt A Glen Avon vs Amery Squirt A 10-5 loss Jason Walter with 2 goals unassisted and 1 goal assisted by Jacob Maxon Leif Anderson had 1 goal with an assist by Jason Walter Cayden Myer had 1 goal with an assist by Vincent Greene Goalie: Carter Meyer 26 shot/ 16 saves

Amery Squirt A vs Everest 6-3 win Leif Anderson had 2 goals unassisted, 1 goal assisted by Jason Walter, and 1 goal assisted by Jacob Maxon Vincent Green had 2 goals unassisted Goalie Carter Meyer 10 shots/ 7 saves

Hayward vs Amery Squirt A 9-4 loss Jasic Manning had 2 goals and William Jensen had 2 goals

Calumet vs Amery Squirt A 9-8 Vincent Greene with 3 goals unassisted, 1 goal with an assist by Elliot Greene and 1 goal with an assist by William Jensen Cayden Meyer with 1 goal unassisted , 1 goal with an assist by William Jensen Jasic Manning with 1 goal unassisted Goalie: Carter Meyer 22 shots/ 13 saves

Pee Wee A Amery Peewee A home tournament 2/16 Amery vs. Somerset Win 3-2 (Shootout)

1st Period Goal: #5 Justin Walters, Assist # 2 Stuart Hellie & #7 Kruse Yuhas 3rd Period Goal: #12 Max Mike Shoot out: Goal: #3 Fredrik Henningsgard Goal: #17 Daniel Koch Saves: 12 #1 Avery Starzecki

2/18 Amery vs Hayward Loss 0-3 Saves: 29 #1 Avery Starzecki

2/19 Amery vs. Edina Loss 1-4 2nd Period Goal: #18 Gabby Matson, Assist #7 Kruse Yuhas Saves: 29 #1 Avery Starzecki

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Clear Lake sending five wrestlers to state

NICOLE ANDERSON

Cori Engebretson placed second at 113 pounds.

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Ryan Anderson won the sectional at 106 pounds.

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Noah Wieczorek w0on the sectional title at 220 pounds.

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Nick Sempf placed third at 138 pounds.

Top-ranked Raiders overpower Amery in Round 2 BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Gabe Colbeth placed third at 145 pounds.

The 2016-17 Amery ice hockey season came to a close on Feb. 16 with a 13-0 loss to Hudson in round two of the WIAA Playoffs. Hudson entered the contest as the Big Rivers Conference Champion, carrying a 21-2-1 record and a No. 1 state ranking. “From the drop of the puck, it was pretty apparent Hudson played at a completely different speed,” said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. “Some of the things we discussed just couldn’t work because we couldn’t keep up.” Hudson racked up seven of its goals in the first period, including two by Ben Lundeen. Grady Gornick, who scored the final first period goal for the Raiders took over from there, notching three more goals before

game’s end. “During the week, we talked about what a great experience it was going to be to play the No. 1 team in the state,” Henningsgard said. “Even though the game didn’t turn out quite like we were hoping, I am hopeful that we learned a little about ourselves, and it motivates us to get better before next year.” Overall, Amery (5-18-1) managed just seven shots on goal, compared to 64 for Hudson. Amery goalkeeper Ethan Mork tallied 39 saves and allowed 10 goals while teammate Adam Doroff collected 11 saves. The contest featured just five total penalties, and all but one goal were even strength. Gornick finished with four goals and Lundeen, two. Carter Maack tallied one goal and two assists, as did Craig Cernohouse. Five other Raiders scored one goal each.

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Granica guides Warriors to regular season finale win

Blackhawks nip Amery boys

WIAA 2017 Boys Basketball Tournament ­ Division 5 [Last Updated: 02­19­2017 ­ 4:30PM]

BY BRETT HART Tue, Feb 28 CONTRIBUTING Fri, Mar 3 WRITER Regionals

7:00 PM

7:00 PM

SECTIONAL #1

Sat, Mar 4

Warriors were just three points away from their seventh boys’ basketball victory @Drummond of the season on Feb. 17, when they were upset, 40#16 Lac Courte Oreilles 42, on the road by the Baldwin-Woodville Black hawks. TBD #9 Siren six 3-pointWhile Amery (6-15, 4-9 MBC) drained ers and@Frederic sank six more free throws than the Black hawks (3-17, 2-10 MBC), the Warriors also turned #8 Frederic times than B-W, contributthe ball over six more ing to the end result. TBD #5 South Shore Seth Amundson was the Amery point leader in the contest, sinking three 3-pointers and finish@South Shore ing with 14 points, three rebounds and two as#12 Bayfield sists. Lane Christensen also drained three shots from downtown and talliedTBD nine points, three re #13 Shell Lake bounds, two assists and a steal. Connor McBrayer chipped away for four @Luck two-pointers and four free throws to rack up 12 #4 Luck points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals. #3 Mellen Zach Swenson scored five points and amassed a team high seven rebounds. @Mellen

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#1 Drummond The Amery

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#11 Webster @Northwood

#7 Mercer

#10 Hurley #15 Winter

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layup. Dani Meyer scores on a fast break

Tue, Feb 28 #2 Solon Springs 7:00 PM

#1 Drummond #1 McDonell Central

@Drummond @McDonell Central

#5 South Shore #5 Turtle Lake

@South Shore @Turtle Lake

#12 Bayfield #12 Prairie Farm

#13 Shell Lake #13 Flambeau @Luck @Owen­Withee

#4 Luck #4 Owen­Withee #3 Mellen #3 Prentice

@Mellen @Prentice

#14 Butternut #14 Bruce #11 Webster #11 Birchwood

@Northwood @Thorp

#6 Northwood #6 Thorp #7 Mercer #7 Cornell

@Mercer @Cornell

#10 Hurley #10 Gilman #15 Winter #15 Clayton

@Solon Springs @Clear Lake

#2 Solon Springs #2 Clear Lake

TBD

Fri, Mar 3 7:00 PM

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Fri, Mar 3 7:00 PM

Tue, Feb 28 7:00 PM

#11 Wonewoc­Center

SECTIONAL #1

Sat, Mar 4

Sectionals

TBD

@ La Crosse Logan

TBD

TBD

#8 Barron

@ Superior Chetek­ Weyerhaeuser

TBD

#1 McDonell Central @McDonell Central

#11 Spooner

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

#10 Eau Claire Immanuel Luth.

#7 Amery

Sectional Champion

@ Spooner

@Prescott

TBD TBD

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#5 St. Croix Central

@Osceola

TBD

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#4 Osceola

@Hayward

TBD TBD

@Augusta

TBD TBD

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#2 Northwestern

Sectional Champion

@ La Crosse Logan

TBD TBD

#1 Seneca

@Bangor @Seneca

#16 Weston #16 Belmont

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WIAA Stat #9 Blair­Taylor #9 North Crawford Thursday, Ma @Hillsboro Sectional #1 @Kickapoo

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#8 Hillsboro #8 Kickapoo

#5 Eleva­Strum #5 Ithaca

@Eleva­Strum @Ithaca

#12 Gilmanton #12 Wauzeka­Steuben

#13 Cashton #13 La Farge @Alma/Pepin @Potosi

#4 Alma/Pepin #4 Potosi #3 Royall @ River Falls #3 Highland @Royall @Highland

@Northwestern

#3 Hayward

#10 Somerset

Regionals

@Amery

#6 Ellsworth

@Ellsworth

#1 Prescott

TBD

@Independence

@ La Crosse Central @ Reedsburg Area

SECTIONAL #3

Division 5 7:00 PM WIAA State Tournament Friday, March 17 Semifinals Sectional #1 vs. Sectional #3 #9 Baldwin­Woodville 9:05 a.m.

TBD

#7 Independence

SECTIONAL #1 Fri, Mar 3 Thu, Mar 9 Sat, Mar 4 Tue, Feb 28 Regionals Sectionals #2 Augusta 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Tue, Feb 28 Fri, Mar 3 Sat, Mar 4 Thu, Mar 9 Sat, Mar 11 Sectional Champion 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM #1 Bangor

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@Barron

Amery Boys Basketball bracket

Thu, Mar 9 Sat, Mar 11 7:00 PM Sectional Champion

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#6 Lincoln

@ Spooner

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TBD

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@Lincoln

WIAA 2017 Boys Basketball Tournament ­ Division 5 [Last Updated: 02­19­2017 ­ 4:30PM] TBD #15 Granton WIAA 2017 Boys Basketball Tourname

@Frederic @Rib Lake

#8 Frederic #8 Rib Lake

Sat, Mar 4

#16 Lac Courte Oreilles #16 New Auburn #9 Siren #9 Lake Holcombe

Thu, Mar 9 7:00 PM

Clayton, Clear Lake Boys Basketball bracket

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Madelyn Granica racked up 20 points, 11 rebounds, #1 Bangor six steals, two assists and a block to lead the Amery girls’ basketball team (18-4) in each category on Feb. @Bangor 16 when the Warriors defeated the Unity Eagles (13-8) #16 Weston in the teams’ regular season finales. “The girls had a good fi rst half and cruised to the TBD #9 Blair­Taylor win,” said Amery Coach Gabe Brotzel. “They were efficient with the offense and once again@Hillsboro dominated points in the paint. Good win to end the regular sea#8 Hillsboro son.” Abby Schmidt had a strong night, collecting 14 TBD #5 Eleva­Strum points, four rebounds, one block, one steal and one assist for the Warriors. @Eleva­Strum Also contributing points for Amery were: Brian#12 Gilmanton na Wundrow (seven points), Gabby Fredrick (five points), Ashley Van Someren (four points), Alyssa TBD #13 Cashton Koehler (four points), Esmee Luchtenburg (three points), Dani Meyer (two points), Shawna Wiese (two @Alma/Pepin points) and Cheyenne Edwards (one point). VanSomeren and Luchtenburg were also#4 Alma/Pepin solid on @ La Crosse the boards, collecting six rebounds each. Meyer, Wi Central #3 Royall two assists, ese and Edwards each contributed and Meyer, two steals. @Royall Unity finished third in the Lakeland-West Confer#14 New Lisbon ence while Amery secured the No. 3 spot in the final Middle Border Conference Standings. HEATHER GRANICA TBD

Sat, Mar 11

#6 Northwood

@Mercer

TBD

Sat, Mar 11

BY BRETT HART SECTIONAL #3 CONTRIBUTING WRITER Regionals

Sectionals

#14 New Lisbon #14 Cassville

#11 Wonewoc­Center #11 Southwestern @Lincoln @River Ridge

#6 Lincoln #6 River Ridge

#7 Independence #7 De Soto @Independence @De Soto #10 Eau Claire

Immanuel Luth. #10 Benton

#15 Granton #15 Riverdale @Augusta @Shullsburg

#2 Augusta #2 Shullsburg Sectional Champion #1 Seneca

@Seneca Menomonie

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Congratulations! Clear Lake Warrior Wrestlers for advancing to the WIAA Division 3 State Tournament!

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Ag Day at the State Capitol scheduled for March 8 Wisconsinites are invited to speak up for Wisconsin Agriculture at Ag Day at the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Each year farmers and agriculturists representing all facets of the state’s diverse agriculture landscape come to Madison to learn more about state issues affecting agriculture and meet with their state legislators. Ag Day at the Capitol is the largest lobby day for Wisconsin agriculture. Ag Day at the Capitol is organized by Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation and is co-sponsored by various commodity groups around that state including: dairy, beef, pork, horse, corn, soybean, cranberry, potato and vegetable. Registration will begin at the Monona Terrace Convention Center at 11 a.m. with program starting at 11:30 a.m. A lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. At 12:45 an issue briefing will take place. At 2:30 p.m. attendees will then walk up the street to the State Capitol to meet with their legislators in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate. The cost is $25/person before March 3, $30/ person after March 3 and at the door. Don’t want to drive to Madison or worry about parking? A charter bus will be traveling from Northwest Wisconsin to Madison for the day with stops in: Baldwin, Menomonie, Eau Claire, Osseo, Hixton and Tomah. Cost for the bus is $30 per person and is separate from Ag Day at the Capitol registration. Everyone is welcome to attend and sponsorships may be available for Farm Bureau members who wish to attend. Register for Ag Day at the Capitol and reserve your seat on the bus by contacting Katie Mattison, District 9 Coordinator with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, at kmattison@wfbf.com or 866.355.7349.

Ag Safety Day coming to Rice Lake region Learn skills and important safety information specific to agriculture at Ag Safety Day. This new seminar will be Wednesday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the WITC-Rice Lake Conference Center. This fast-paced event provides attendees with valuable safety information, current OSHA regulations and networking opportunities to promote a safe working environment for those working in the agriculture industry. Topics to be covered include: -OSHA’s impact on the agricultural industry by Mary Bauer, Eau Claire OSHA -Manure hazards: handling and storage by Clifton Nesseth, NTH, Inc. -Grain safety stand down by Bauer -Skid steer safety 101 by Will Petska, Tractor Central -Equipment safety by Joel Baribeau and Patrick Norton, Baribeau Implement The seminar is for anyone in an agriculture-related industry who owns, operates, supervises or works on a farm. Registration is $20 ($6.96 for those 62 and better), and lunch is included. For more information and a complete agenda, go to www.witc.edu/continuing-education/featured or call 800.243.9482, extension 5045. Ag Safety Day was developed as part of the alliance between WITC and OSHA to provide information, guidance and access to training resources to employers and workers within the WITC district. The seminar is sponsored by the AgStar, US Bank and Cumberland Federal Bank.

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Natural Resources Foundation joins national effort to save monarch butterfly In the last 20 years, monarch butterfly populations have declined by more than 70 percent due to habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and other threats. The decrease in the population is so significant that the monarch is being considered for federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. In order to respond to this imminent threat, the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) has partnered with the Monarch Joint Venture (MJV), a collaborative effort with more than 50 partners including government agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations working to conserve, protect, and promote the monarch and its habitat throughout the country. Wisconsin is a primary breeding ground for monarchs and has been identified as a key location in monarch conservation. Each spring the butterflies make the long journey back to Wisconsin and other northern locations, Monarch Butterly from their winter home in Mexico, to breed and lay eggs. And each fall a new generation begins this long journey to Mexico and back, nearly 2,500 miles round trip, starting the cycle again. Monarch butterflies depend on milkweed for their survival—milkweed is the only plant on which monarch caterpillars can feed. Destruction of milkweed in key migratory and breeding areas, like Wisconsin, factors largely in the decline of monarch populations. “Habitat in Wisconsin is a critical link in the monarch lifecycle, so we believe it is our responsibility to do what we can to restore habitat and educate people in Wisconsin on how they can help,” said Caitlin Williamson, director of conservation programs at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. As part of the Monarch Joint Venture, NRF will connect and engage its network of conservationists and partners in local, regional, and national monarch conservation efforts. NRF will offer grants for projects focused on monarch conservation and habitat restoration. NRF will also share information on how Wisconsinites can get involved through volunteering or making donations to support critical projects. Additionally NRF is offering hands-on education through monarch-focused Field Trips that engage Wisconsinites in some key conservation projects like monarch tagging and habitat restoration. “By partnering with the Monarch Joint Venture, we are committing to conserving and creating monarch habitat throughout the state, while educating the public on the important environmental roles

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DPI seeks public input for academic standards in tech, music and science MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is seeking public input to start the review process for academic standards in information and technology literacy, music, and science. “Clear and relevant standards help us improve access and equity in education,” said State Superintendent Tony Evers. “We welcome public input on the best way to ensure our kids have a foundation in a variety of subjects that prepare them to be college and career ready.” Academic standards are written goals for what students should know and be able to do at a specific grade level or within a grand band. Standards in a subject area help ensure that schools offer students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in that academic area. In Wisconsin, academic standards serve as a guide for planning curriculum and lessons. Public schools may adopt the state standards or develop their own. The public is invited to provide input on whether the DPI should revise standards in information and technology literacy, music, and science. The standards for these three subjects are among the oldest of the state’s academic standards. Comments will be taken over a 30-day period, after which the State Superintendent’s Standards Review Council will examine the public comments and submit a recommendation to the state superintendent. Should a formal rewrite of any of these standards move forward, a draft of each new set of standards will undergo additional public review before adoption.

Information and Technology Literacy Information and technology literacy is defined as the ability to use tools, resources, processes, and systems to access and evaluate information in any medium, and to use that information to solve problems, communicate clearly, make informed decisions, and construct

new knowledge, products, or systems. The current standards are “Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards for Information and Technology Literacy,” which were adopted in 1998. Comments about the standards or standards review process can be made online through the information and technology literacy standards public survey at, surveymonkey.com/r /ITLpublicSurvey2017, or through e-mail to: itlstandards@dpi. wi.gov.

Music Music education develops students’ skills and knowledge through experiences of singing, playing instruments, listening, movement, creative expression, and music reading. The current standards are “Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards for Music Education,” last modified in 1997. Comments about the standards or the standards review process can be made online through the music education standards public survey at, surveymonkey.com/r/WImusic2017, or through e-mail to: musicstandards@dpi.wi.gov.

Science Science allows students to experience the richness and excitement of the natural world. It teaches students to understand complex questions that require scientific thinking, reasoning, and the ability to make informed decisions. The current standards are the “Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Science,” adopted in 1998. Most Wisconsin school districts have adopted or are using the Next Generation Science Standards, which were finalized in April 2013, to provide updated and relevant teaching and learning goals in science classrooms. Comments about the standards or standards review process can be made online through the science standards public survey at, surveymonkey.com/r/ WIscience2017, or through e-mail to sciencestandards@dpi.wi.gov.

Local police endorse judicial candidates Members of the Indianhead chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police met with judicial candidates from Polk and Burnett Counties at their February meeting. After conducting a question and answer session the members of the Indianhead chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police voted to endorse Dan Tolan for Polk County Circuit Court Judge and Dave Grindell for Burnett County Circuit Court Judge. The Indianhead Fraternal Order of Police chap-

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Keeping Kids Cozy Polk County Information Center collected winter items during the statewide Big Bundle Up event. The warm items were donated to the Northwest Passage, Ltd in Frederic. Pictured here are teens from the Northwest Passage, recipients of the warm clothing. Marceleen Mosher, Communications Director for Northwest Passage added, “Thank you very much for warming up our kids with your donation of coats and such this winter. Community donations of any kind, are always an amazing reminder to our kids that people do care.”

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In order for children to thrive academically and emotionally, they need to feel safe. School district staff put significant time and energy into making sure that campuses provide all students with safe, supportive and nurturing places to learn. For both educators and parents, bullying prevention and intervention is at the forefront of ensuring student safety. The term bullying has gained a great deal of attention and media over the past decade, and while it is a major concern for school staff, bullying, by definition, occurs significantly less than many believe. Navigating the waters between what is bullying and what is normal conflict is murky at best. According to StopBullying. gov, the definition of bullying is: “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.” In general, bullying is targeted, intentional and repetitive behavior that harms a child. Bullying is carried out in several ways including teasing, name-calling, exclusion, spreading rumors, hitting, or kicking. Mainstream media has been quick to coin any negative behavior between kids as “bullying.” Name calling, pushing, teasing, excluding, peer conflict and drama are not always bullying. Dis-

liking or expressing dislike of another child is not bullying. This is where things get murky… It is not considered bullying if children exclude someone on the playground or at the lunch table now and then or if they don’t invite someone to a party. However, repeated and deliberate exclusion, can be bullying. Arguments and disagreements are natural and even helpful to the developing child or adolescent. They don’t always feel good and sometimes mean things can be said, but they are not bullying behaviors. It is important for parents and educators to teach children not to hurt one another, whether it is a one-time thing or not. So what should you do if your child, or a child close to you reports that he/she may be a victim of bullying? The best thing is to gather more information. Ask questions like, “Are the two of you friends?” “How many times has this type of thing happened?” “What have you done to try fixing it?” “Did an adult see or hear it? If so, how did they respond?” Be careful not to over-react to the situation as this can actually cause more harm to the child. Labeling children as victims or targets can cause them to feel even more helpless or scared. Instead, try empowering and encouraging them by saying things like, “What can you do to try fixing this?” “How can I help you deal with this?” “How about if I let your teacher know you would like to talk about something tomor-

row?” “Tell me how this made you feel.” Show empathy to the situation, but give your child support so he/she feels confident in handling the situation. StopBully.gov is a website designed to answer parent’s questions and give them access to how to help their child. If you still feel like there is an issue, don't hesitate to call your child's school and ask for help. School personnel can't deal with a specific situation until they are aware of it. Their main concerns are the safety and education of your child/children. The School District of Amery is committed to putting significant time and resources into ensuring each school is a safe place to learn. Research-based bully prevention curriculum is delivered in grades 3-8. This core programming is enhanced and supported through a variety of initiatives and events throughout the year. A few examples include the Warrior Way (PBIS), Peer Mediation, 8th Grade Camp WAPO and Paul Oman Mural Painting Event, Tim Scott Holocaust presentation, Wellness Days, Peer Tutoring, Leadership trainings and activities, small group counseling and individual counseling services. The School District of Amery is pleased with consistent polling surveys that show lower bullying rates as compared to national and state averages.

Recognizing the Difference Normal Peer Conflict Equal power or friends Happens occasionally Accidental Not serious Equal emotional reaction Not seeking power or attention Not trying to get something Remorse - will take responsibility Effort to solve the problem *2004 Sopris West Bully Proofing Your School

Bullying Imbalance of power; not friends Repeated negative actions Purposeful Serious with threat of physical or emotional harm Strong emotional reaction from victim and little or no reaction from bully Seeking power, control or material things Attempt to gain material things or power No remorse - blames victim No effort to solve problem

Festival Theatre presents ‘The Titanic Project’ Festival Theatre presents the first show in their Youth and Family Series, The Titanic Project. Shows run at the Franklin Square Black Box from March 10th12th and then again from March 16th-19th. The Titanic Project is a devised show, that comes from the creative minds of young actors who have been working with the Festival Artistic Staff. Artistic Director Jaclyn Johnston shared, “We’re devising a piece of theatre working with 26 youth from the area, where we research historical facts from that

infamous voyage and then, using improv and creative movement, the youth are putting their touches on a show that will be unique only to Festival Theatre.” "It’s really inspiring to watch the creative process. Our youth are used to being in youth and family shows - they’re always ready to dive into characters but asking them take ownership on the creation of the character has really opened them up” Arts Education Director, Rachel Kuhnle did a workshop with the young actors on Satur-

day and spoke a little about the process and the goals: "To get our creative juices flowing, we devised a movement piece based on rain. Everybody shared what came to their minds and we got answers ranging from "wet and loud” to "sad but boring” to "rain is like my tears" then we took all these feelings and words and as a group we came up with different ways to express rain with our bodies - we made a series of movements that became a piece.” “I hope they leave

thinking ‘we could do this ourselves, you know we could just make something up - we don’t have to wait for someone to create something for us, we can do this ourselves.’” Come support the youth of the community and connect with this historical event in a new way. Tickets for The Titanic Project are $13.50 for adults and $8.50 for youth (5-25) and can be purchased at FestivalTheatre.org, by emailing festivaltheatreboxoffice@gmail.com or by calling the box office at 715-483-3387.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www. amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone. For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us. Rumble Jumble Open Gym for toddlers and preschoolers in the Intermediate School on Tuesday mornings through March from 11-11:45 am. Pickleball - Open Gym in the High School on Wednesday nights from 5:45-8 p through March (closed Mar 8) Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp on Sunday, March 12 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. Basketball Winter Rec for youth and families on Sundays in the Middle School from 1:30-3:30 p until March 12. Grades 4-12 and younger if with parents. Enter through North doors. Gymnastics – Tiny Tumbling Warriors, Beginners & Intermediate classes on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. New session in April with classes at 4:00, 4:45 and 5:30. Pre-register. MS Word Advanced: Class will cover custom documents with tables, videos and templates and the builtin review options for creating and editing documents in a group, including inserting references. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Word required. You can bring your own laptop or you can use the computers available in class. Feb 28 & Mar 2 from 5-8 p. WITC fee $24.05 or Sr fee $4.50. Pre-register with WITC: www. witc.edu or 1-800-243-9482 ext 4221. WITC ID #27348 Essential Oil Basics: Discover the history, safety and many uses for essential oils. Feb 27 from 6-7 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register Instant Pot - Homemade Soups: We’ll take bone broth and use it to make some healthy homemade soups: dairy free sausage and kale, chili, and one other. Ask questions, share recipes and sample our creations. All skill levels welcome. If you have an Instant Pot, bring it with you. Feb 27 from 6-8 p. Fee $14, pre-register with Community Ed. Supply fee $10, pay at class. Hypnosis for Weight Loss and/or Tobacco Use: Hypnosis can help you control your eating habits and help you stop the constant thinking about food, overeating, and snacking. If you’re ready to quit smoking or chewing tobacco, hypnosis can help you stop immediately, without withdrawal, cravings or gaining weight. Bring a pillow or blanket for extra comfort. Feb 28 at 6:15 p. Fee $54 for weight loss OR tobacco OR $100 for both includes session, reinforcement CD, and membership card to attend future sessions for free. Watercolor: Expressive Animals: Capture an animal's personality with watercolor and mixed media using watercolor pencils and paints. Some photos will be available for reference or bring photo (head) of your pet. Sat, Mar 11 from 9 a – 3 p. Fee $65, pre-register with Comm Ed. Supply Fee $10, pay in class. Hunter Education DNR: Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973, must have completed a hunter education course and show the certificate to purchase any hunting license in Wisconsin. Best for ages 11 and up, adults also welcome. Pre-class meeting - 6:00-6:45 p on March 2 for students and parents. Required classes: March 13, 14, 16, 20, 21 & 23 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, pre-register with Community Education – class size limited. Knitting: Cables - Cabled knitting looks much more complicated than it actually is. Join experienced instructor Ashley and learn how to make a headband with cables that wrap around. Knowledge of basic knit and purl stitched required. Thursdays, March 16, 23 and 30 from 6-8 p. Fee $27, pre-register with Amery Community Ed. Meditation and Mindfulness: Introduction: In this remarkable four-part class, meditation teacher and author Ken Britzius teaches powerful meditation and mindfulness techniques which lead to profound personal transformation. Class is non-religious and is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. Dress for comfort. You do not have to sit on the floor to meditate. Thursdays, March 16, 23, 30 and April 13 from 7-8:30 p. Fee $49, pre-register with Amery Community Ed.

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HIGHER EDUCATION HONORS & ACOLADES Area students receive degrees from UW-River Falls RIVER FALLS, Wis. - The following local residents were among 412 students to receive degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in December. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 371 undergraduates while 41 students received master’s degrees. Area students are listed below by hometown, degree, major and honors (if listed). Amery, WI Taylor Anderson, Bachelor of Science degree, Business Administration, Marketing Communications, Cum Laude Nicole Cain, Bachelor of Science degree, Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude Shelby Ducklow, Bachelor of Science degree, Psychology Jacquelyn Schlosser, Master of Science in Education degree, Reading Dana Van Wie, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Fine Arts Lindsey Waltzer, Bachelor of Science degree, Communication Studies Balsam Lake, WI Paige Gurtner, Bachelor of Science degree, English, Magna Cum Laude Clear Lake, WI Meghann Witthoft, Bachelor of Science degree, International Studies, Modern Language, Marketing Communications, Magna Cum Laude Cushing, WI Kendra Hansen, Bachelor of Science degree, Early Childhood Dresser, WI Joshua Cormican, Bachelor of Science degree, Communication Studies Frederic, WI Amanda Blok, Bachelor of Science degree, Elementary Education Milltown, WI Jessteena Grillo, Bachelor of Science degree, Psychology Crystal Hallin, Bachelor of Science degree, Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude Osceola, WI Amber Campeau, Master of Business Administration degree, Roxanne Drinkman, Bachelor of Science degree, Health & Human Performance Brianna Hansen, Bachelor of Science degree, Communication Studies Craig Mckenzie, Bachelor of Science degree, Agricultural Business

Saint Croix Falls, WI Aimee Jaroscak, Bachelor of Science degree, Journalism Star Prairie, WI Mark Rolseth, Bachelor of Science degree, Theatre Arts, Summa Cum Laude Turtle Lake, WI Lindsey Dostal, Bachelor of Science degree, Art

UW-Green Bay announces fall 2016 semester academic honors GREEN BAY, Wis. (Feb. 15, 2017) - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving academic honors for the fall 2016 semester. Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all “A” grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to those earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 grade point averages. Students are listed by the county claimed as place of permanent residence. All were full-time students in the fall 2016 term, earning 12 or more credits of graded coursework. Clear Lake, WI Madison Brusletten, High Honors Osceola, WI Hanna Mierow, Highest Honors

Rep. Jarchow receives Dairy Business Association Award Rep. Adam Jarchow (R-Balsam Lake) met with the Dairy Business Association at Four Hands Holsteins in Amery February 9, where he accepted the Diary Business Association’s Legislative Excellence Award. Rep. Jarchow commented, “It is an honor to receive this award at Four Hands Holsteins – an anchor in the family community in this area. Rick, Gwen, and the entire Dado family do an incredible job.” The Legislative Excellence Award is given to legislators who have been leaders on agricultural issues. Rep. Jarchow continued, “Thanks to the Dairy Business Association for this award. I am proud to fight for their issues and those of the dairy industry that they represent. The dairy business has an immense impact on our state economy, and we have so many talented dairy farms and industry professionals throughout our district.”

Minnesota State Mankato Announces 2016 Fall Semester Dean’s List MANKATO, Minn. - The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marilyn Wells. Among 3,282 students, a total of 812 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,470 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List. Dresser, WI Audrey Davies, SR, Honor List Jessica Johnson, SR, High Honor List Frederic, WI Ann Chenal, FR, High Honor List Saint Croix Falls, WI Sydney Geisness, SR, High Honor List

Representative Adam Jarchow (right) met with representatives of the Dairy Business Association at Four Hands Holsteins in Amery.

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Joins Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program AMERY, WI - Amery Hospital & Clinic received certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP), an international program administered by Audubon International designed to help landowners preserve and enhance the environmental quality of their property. Luke Wittkop, Groundskeeper, recognized for his effort in planning for environmental stewardship, developed the plan. According to Wittkop, when Amery Hospital & Clinic constructed the building in 2007, a large percentage of the grounds was designed with environmental and sustainable landscaping. Of the 28-acre campus, 17 acres was set aside for wildlife habitat and natural areas, including five acres of native prairie rain gardens and

eight acres of natural woodland along the Apple River. “In addition to the natural landscaping, Amery Hospital & Clinic is also very mindful of water and energy conservation, recycling, and being good stewards of our resources and environment,” stated Wittkop. “Being a part of the Audubon program and being a certified Monarch Waystation, which conserves and protects monarch habitats, shows our commitment to preserving our environment.” "The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program gives people an opportunity to do something good for the environment right where they live, work, and recreate" explained Tara Donadio, Director of Cooperative Sanctuary Programs for Audubon International. "We welcome Amery Hospital & Clinic’s commitment to managing the property in

an environmentally-sensitive manner." By joining and participating in the ACSP, Amery Hospital & Clinic will be involved in projects that enhance habitat for wildlife and preserve natural resources for the benefit of the local community. These projects may include: placing nesting boxes for cavity-nesting birds such as bluebirds and swallows, utilizing integrated pest management techniques, conserving water, and maintaining food and cover for wildlife. "The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program benefits both people and wildlife," said Donadio. "It's a great way for businesses and environmental organizations to work together to become better stewards of the land and natural resources."

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Scholarships available to high school seniors in St. Croix County St. Croix County Farmers Union announces that they will be granting two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical college. All majors will be considered. The applicant and/or his or her parent(s) must be current members of St. Croix County Farmers Union. A four-year membership is only $100 and can be obtained by contacting one of the scholarship committee members: Deb Rosen 715-781-2785; Dave Rosen 715-781-0846; or Char Croes 715-269-5201 or www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com. The scholarship will

be based on the student's past school and community activities. A certificate of scholarship will be presented this spring and the scholarship will be awarded after the student has completed one semester of college or vocational school and provides a transcript. Applications are available from your high school counselor, by contacting one of the committee members, or St. Croix County Farmers Union facebook page, or Wisconsin Farmers Union facebook page. Applications should be postmarked by April 1, 2017 and sent to Dave Rosen, 2057 280th St., Glenwood City, WI 54023.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Regional Medical Center, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge. C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For info. call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message.

Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474. Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. We meet at the First Baptist church, Amery, Mondays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-5408 with questions. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has children 5 years of age and under is welcomed, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com and call 715-263-2665 for location/dates/ time. NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859. Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. Through our regular activities we provide opportunities for families to come together to enrich their students’ learning experiences with special classes, field trips, play dates, and celebrations. We facilitate regular time together which provides social, academic and character-building activities for our children while parents encourage and support each other through the homeschooling journey. We also strive to serve our surrounding communities through projects that emphasize selflessness and provide opportunities for parents and children to use their gifts and talents to serve others. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@ amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confidential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confidentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-2680303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-2680214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-4918336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Nancy 715-646-1464 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169. Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls..

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Polk County Push Tom from Wisconsin Indianhead Country helped promote Polk County during the Minneapolis/ St. Paul RV Vacation and Camping Show February 9-12. Tom spent the day handing out Polk County Visitor Guides and telling visitors all that the area has to offer.

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY It was a quiet February week at the shelter. This is the time of year that the number of animals entering the shelter decreases. Dogs and cats are kept indoors during the cold weather and the feline breeding cycle has been on hold for three months. Two dogs and two cats were adopted last week, low income spay neuter vouchers were popular, phone call inquiries and reports of lost pets were the norm. During this time, cats are making preparations for the next Kitten Season. Their internal clock tells them it’s time to get pregnant for a kitten shower in April and May. In our rural area, where we have barns, sheds, wood piles and corn cribs, outdoor cats come to find shelter and perhaps a handout or two. They might be a true outdoor feral cat or an abandoned pet cat. These cats become a colony of Barn Cats, living together under one roof and accepting the kindness of the property owner. Now is the time to prevent the population explosion that is sure to come. Arnell Humane Society has a new program to help Barn Cat caregivers to humanely halt and reduce outdoor cat populations. The Arnell Barn Cat Program offers spay and neuter surgeries at a reduced cost to Polk County Barn Cat caregivers who are providing shelter and food for a colony of cats on their property. For Barn Cat caregivers, the cost of spaying an armload of stray cats can be prohibitive. The Arnell Barn Cat Program offers the reduced price surgeries, $30 per cat, to help these caregivers do the right thing. The altered cats will remain on the property, continuing to provide natural rodent control and fending off unwanted intruders and unster-

Saturday family program Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with games, activities and treats, March 4, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Spring break Looking for things to do over spring break? Kyuki-do interactive demonstration for all ages, March 6 at 10 a.m.; Brick Building Bash— Lego Extravaganza for grades K-5, March 7 at 3 p.m.; Family Storytime for grades preK-2, March 8 at 10 a.m.; Bristle Bot Races for grades 3-6 (registration required), March 9 at 1:30 p.m.; Movies and Games for Teens, March 10, 1 p.m.—5 p.m. Crochet Workshop Create a crochet flower bookmark. Materials provided or bring your own. February 27 at 10 a.m. Storytime Storytime is held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Riss for interactive stories, songs, and more. Stick around after storytime for engaging art, music, or other early learning activities. Geared toward 2-5 yearolds and their caregivers. 1,000 books before kin-

dergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child. Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:45 p.m.—5:00 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more. Book discussion groups The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss general fiction and literature. The Great Seniors Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m., at the Amery Area Community Center. Tech help program Have questions about using your computer, tablet, or mobile device? Need some help with Microsoft Word or Excel? The library offers tech help on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Help with basic com-

puter skills is offered on Fridays, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.—2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.—7 p.m. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection. Check out the website Check out the library website at www.amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook. com/amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Wisconsin Submits Grant Application to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Funds to help build on prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts ilized cats. The program will help caregivers by providing advice, humane traps for ferals and recovery kennels, as needed. Contact the shelter for an application and a “Barn Visit” to set your own Barn Cat Program rolling. If you Feed, Don’t let them Breed. Arnell Humane Society is here to help you. The other leg of the Arnell Barn Cat Program is at the shelter. Cats that come to the shelter without the social skills of an indoor pet, are the perfect candidates to live in a protected outdoor environment. They provide excellent rodent control and friendly companionship to caregivers on farms, horse barns, feed rooms and warehouses. After these cats have been spayed, tested for feline leukemia and vaccinated, they are made available for adoption at a Barn Cat rate. By sterilizing the cats on the farm and in the shelter, Arnell is hoping to humanely reduce and control the outdoor cat population with a program that addresses the outdoor cat population particular to our area. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St East, Amery 715 2687387 (PETS) and online: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG and Facebook

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) has submitted an application for up to $15.7 million in federal funding to boost the state’s response to the growing misuse and abuse of opioids. “This is an important step forward in our efforts to protect and promote the health and safety of state residents,” said Governor Scott Walker. “The services and supports funded by this grant will bring hope and healing to individuals impacted by this public health crisis, their families, and their communities.” Governor Walker issued Executive Order #229 on January 5, 2017, directing DHS to apply for the grant funds by February 17, 2017. The application was submitted February 16, 2017, to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). DHS will use the funds to support the recommendations made in a report issued last month by the co-chairs of Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse. State health officials will complete a statewide needs assessment, and then target their work in the areas with the highest need of services. Pending approval from SAMHSA, this effort will: •Support community coalitions focused on reducing the nonmedical use of opioids among people age 12 to 25. •Establish a hotline to provide information on treatment services and recovery supports. •Expand access to treatment for uninsured and underinsured individuals. •Establish new opioid-specific treatment programs to reduce the distance people have to travel for these services. •Establish a network of individuals in long-term recovery from the misuse and abuse of opioids trained to coach people through the treatment and recovery process. •Develop training for professionals on proven intervention and treatment strategies for opioid misuse and abuse. The funding is available under the 21st Century Cures Act. The amount of the grant is based on the unmet need for opioid-related treatment and the number of opioid-related deaths in the state. Wisconsin is eligible to receive up to $7,636,938 each year for the next two years.

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Young Millennials Top List of Worst Behaved Drivers

New study shows that 88 percent of young millennials engage in risky behavior behind the wheel MADISON, Wisc. (Feb. 20, 2017) —A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 88 percent of young millennials engaged in at least one risky behavior behind the wheel in the past 30 days, earning the top spot of worst behaved U.S. drivers. These dangerous behaviors — which increase crash risk — included texting while driving, red-light running and speeding. These findings come as U.S. traffic deaths rose to 35,092 in 2015, an increase of more than 7 percent, and the largest single-year increase in five decades. “Alarmingly, some of the drivers ages 19-24 believe that their dangerous driving behavior is acceptable,” said Dr. David Yang, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety executive director. “It’s critical that these drivers understand the potentially deadly consequences of engaging in these types of behaviors and that they change their behavior and attitudes in order to reverse the growing number of

Corrections Department will resell $36,800 in furniture BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Corrections will try to resell $37,000 of new furniture ordered by the state Parole Commission just days before the agency was targeted for elimination. Corrections Department spokesman Tristan Cook first said Thursday that the furniture would be repurposed for use in the Corrections Department after the Parole Commission is eliminated. But he reversed himself 35 minutes after The Associated Press reported on the purchase, saying instead the order would be canceled or scaled back. On Friday, Cook said the bulk of the order wouldn’t be canceled because inmates who were making the furniture through the state prison system’s manufacturing program, Badger State Industries, had already begun the work. Democratic lawmakers on the Legislature’s budget-writing committee expressed frustration Thursday with the parole commission’s purchasing of the furniture given that Walker is seeking to eliminate the agency. The furniture included a reception area and eight cubicles for commissioners and support staff.

fatalities on U.S. roads.” By rank and by age group, the percentage of drivers who reported engaging in speeding, red light running or texting behind the wheel in the past 30 days include: Drivers ages 19-24: 88.4 percent Drivers ages 25-39: 79.2 percent Drivers ages 40-59: 75.2 percent Drivers ages 16-18: 69.3 percent Drivers ages 75+: 69.1 percent Drivers ages 60-74: 67.3 percent Texting While Driving Drivers ages 19-24 were 1.6 times as likely as all drivers to report having read a text message or e-mail while driving in the last 30 days (66.1 percent vs. 40.2 percent). Drivers ages 19-24 were nearly twice as likely as all drivers to report having typed or sent a text message or e-mail while driving (59.3 percent vs. 31.4 percent)

Speeding Drivers ages 19-24 were 1.4 times as likely as all drivers to report having driven 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential street. Nearly 12 percent of drivers ages 19-24 reported feeling that it is acceptable to drive 10 mph over the speed limit in a school zone, compared to less than 5 percent of all drivers. Red- Light Running Nearly 50 percent of drivers ages 1924 reported driving through a light that had just turned red when they could have stopped safely, compared to 36 percent of all drivers. Nearly 14 percent of drivers ages 19-24 reported feeling that it is acceptable to drive through a light that just turned red, when they could have stopped safely, compared to about 6 percent of all drivers.

“Too often we see what can happen as a result of underestimating risk while driving,” said Nick Jarmusz, Wisconsin director of public affairs for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Change starts with our own behavior. We need to set a good example by following speed limits, putting the phone down and fully focusing on the task of driving.” The new survey results are part of the AAA Foundation’s annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, which identifies attitudes and behaviors related to traffic safety. The survey data are from a sample of 2,511 licensed drivers ages 16 and older who reported driving in the past 30 days. The AAA Foundation issued its first Traffic Safety Culture Index in 2008, and the latest report is online at www.AAAFoundation.org.

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Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts BY DAN KRAKER MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO

MADELINE ISLAND, Wis. (AP) — There ought to be a road here, made of ice. Lake Superior should be frozen solid, and the Island Queen should be snug in dry dock for the winter. But there’s no road this winter, nothing’s solid and though it’s February, the Island Queen is still working in open water, making the 25-minute trip between Bayfield and the town of La Pointe on Madeline Island eight times a day, Minnesota Public Radio reported. “This ice we’re going through right now is just turned up over and over and over again, so it’s probably only 2 inches thick, originally,” captain Shannon Mager said as she steered the ferry through broken plates of ice. In most years, the ice is too thick by now for the ferries to plow through. But that’s not the norm anymore. This year’s mild winter has meant another record low year for ice cover on Lake Superior. For the second year in a row, the Madeline Island ferries plan to run all winter long — the first time that’s ever happened. The sight of the ferries in February offers cleareyed evidence of climate change in the Upper Midwest. Island residents say they can’t rely anymore on the winter ice pack. And that’s having a big impact on everyday life. The story of Madeline Island Island’s climate shift can be found off the ferry’s bow, and in 150 years of data dug up by an ambitious local high school student. First the ferry. Prior to 1999, the region’s four ferries never ran all the way through the winter. But in four out of the last 18 winters, the ice hasn’t thickened enough to support an ice road. In two other years the road was only open about a week. “That’s a pretty dramatic change,” said Mike Radtke, marine operations manager for the Madeline Island Ferry Line. “It’s become much more of a roller coaster, of temperatures rising, falling, rising, falling.” Radtke pointed to a line of discarded Christmas trees that have been propped in the snow, stretching across the thin layer of lake ice, marking

where an “ice road” is typically built connecting the mainland with Madeline Island. “People used to be able to almost mark their calendars and say the ferries will stop sometime around the first or second week of January,” Radtke said, “then the ice road will come in maybe a week to ten days after that.” But not anymore. The ferry is a lifeline for residents. It transports school kids, commuters who work on the mainland, vehicles and supplies. But it operates on a strict schedule. The last ferry to the island leaves every night at 5:30 p.m. And that’s why the ice road is such a welcome change, said Michael Childers, a resident who came out to meet the Island Queen as it pulled in to Madeline Island, because it offers a freedom to travel much more convenient than the ferry. Childers and his husband own a small business called Madeline Island Candles, the first house off the ferry in La Pointe. They’re among the 250 or so people who live year round on the island. “It is an interesting rhythm of life. You’re constantly aware of when’s the next boat, when’s the next boat,” he said. When the ice road is open, “you can go when you choose, at night, at day, whenever you want.” Arne Nelson, who’s responsible for maintaining the ice road, understands. The 65-year-old has lived on the island virtually his entire life. He and his brother own a construction company. They also operate what are known as wind sleds, big aluminum boats with two huge fans on the back that propel people across the ice when it’s too thick for the ferry, but not yet strong enough to support the ice road. He checks the ice every day, and plows the road when it’s open. When it’s in place, he said, “it’s like an extension of Highway 13. It’s busy.” Nelson, though, acknowledged it’s been a couple lean years for his company, with no wind sleds to operate, and no ice road to maintain. “What’s kind of concerning is that they’re happening now two years in a row. Those are concerns, of course, if you

rely on ice, it’s concerns for us.” What Nelson is experiencing first hand has been documented by scientists. Ice cover on Lake Superior has declined by nearly 80 percent since 1973, when federal researchers began keeping ice records. In 2007, Bayfield High School student Forrest Howk scanned through microfilm copies of newspapers dating back to the 1850s, looking for ice-in and ice-out dates for a science project. The work was eventually peer reviewed and published. Howk is in Seattle now, working on climate change issues for The Nature Conservancy. His father Neil Howk, though, recalled how what his son found was startling. “The average length of the ice season in the 1800s was closer to 120 days,” he said. “When we finished the study in 2007 the average length of the season was about 75 days. So a third of the season had gone away.” And that trend has continued in the past decade. Less ice also means fewer tourist dollars for the Bayfield area, said Neal Howk, who recently retired as the assistant chief of interpretation and education at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. In 2014, the park’s ice caves, sandstone caverns coated in wild ice formations, became a social media phenomenon. Nearly 140,000 visited the park that February and March, a time of year typically the park has virtually no visitors. “Suddenly we were seeing more people than we see in the middle of the summer,” said Howk. The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce estimated the caves had a $10 million to $12 million impact on the regional economy. The caves used to be accessible virtually every winter, Howk said. Now, it’s hit or miss. Prior to 2014, it had been five years since the ice was thick enough to walk to the caves. It’s virtually certain this year will now be the second consecutive winter without access to the spectacular caves. There will, of course, continue to be cold winters with lots of ice on Lake Superior. Just think back to the polar vortex of 2014.

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery Fire Department .............. 82.0 Preferred Lawn...............................66.0 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................63.5 Lamperts ...........................................55.5 High games: Adam Witthoft 235, Jerod Wollan 234-204, Denis Carteron 225-212, Steve Waterman 219-200, Chris Sobottka 211, Bryan Mullendore 204. High series: Jerod Wollan 636, Denis Carteron 594, Steve Waterman 590, Chris Sobottka 554. THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ...............................................84.0 Northwest Communications ......78.0 Chet’s .................................................64.0 Division 2 Amery Hospital & Clinic ...............80.0 Amery Fire Dept. .............................78.0 Bremer ............................................... 36.0 High games: Linda Mullendore 210-184-182, Shelby Cockrell 185154, Gwen Wold 183, Patty Talbot 181-163, Janet Martinson 173-166, Sherry Martin 173, Bette Elmer 164, Diane Lewis 162, Kelsey Monteith 156, Heather Hegarty 156, Stephanie Murtha 153, Sara Jensen 151. High series: Linda Mullendore 576, Gwen Wold 477, Janet Martinson 463, Patty Talbot 460, Shelby Cockrell 443, Sherry Martin 441.

MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Tac Two ...............................................77.0 Shoreview ........................................ 65.0 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ........................75.0 Amery True Value ...........................63.0 High games: Todd Zemke 300204, Bob Gillis 256-205-205, Bruce Hammer 203, Ken Nelson 201. High series: Todd Zemke 703, Bob Gillis 666, Bruce Hammer 581, Rod Gehrman 561. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................78.5 Northwest Communications ..... 60.5 Division 2 Waterside ......................................... 85.0 Chet Johnson Drug ........................ 56.0 High games: Wade Prindle 255, Scott Jensen 250, Bill Peterson 221, Will Schaffer 220-212, Kelly Fitzgerald 213. High series: Wade Prindle 639, Scott Jensen 603, Will Schaffer 592, Kelly Fitzgerald 587, Bill Peterson 559, Chad Elmer 554, Randy Olson 551.

Bowling at Club 53 in Amery during Monday Night Men’s League on Feb. 13, Todd Zemke rolled his 3rd 300 game of the season.

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“Hymn Sing/Her Sing!”

Skate to Defeat ALS Join Amery Youth Hockey in their support of families dealing with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

An evening of favorite hymns sung by the audience and accompanied by the Northern Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Saturday, February 25 - 7:30 p.m. The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811

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“Tales From The Wilds of Alaska” featuring Billy Molls

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Healthy Living Guide and Amery FFA Section included in this issue . . . plus my trip to Vegas Yes last week I was “missing in action”. The reason why I did not have a column for the issue of February 14 was that we were on a trip to Las Vegas. I had good intentions of writing one way ahead of time but some how, that idea got away from me. Dave and I had never visited Pounding Vegas before so we were excited to check it out. It was a great adventhe ture from the beautiful buildings Pavement to the bright lights to the water show to Fremont Street (which is Pam Humpal interesting) to Hoover Dam and of course, people watching was the best…We can safely say that we saw all kinds! A new attraction to Vegas the past few years is the “High Roller Ferris Wheel” ride. You ride in a covered pod which goes up 550 feet so you can view the sights of Vegas. On the ride, you cannot even tell you are moving until suddenly you are on the top…it was awesome! The reason for the trip to Las Vegas was to visit Neil and Ginny Jones who moved there a few years ago. Lee and Sid Jones, their cousin Jack from Minnesota, their bother-in-law Cliff from Hudson, and Dave and I were a “surprise” to Neil for his retirement party. And yes he was surprised! Jean(Jonzie) and Rory Pierce from Phoenix also joined in the fun times. We even met Lamonte McLemore, a singer with the 5th Dimension, who was playing on Neil’s softball team. The trip was a good time with tons of laughs and best of all, time spent with wonderful friends!

And now it is back to work…included in this issue you will find a couple of special sections for the Amery FFA Chapter and a Healthy Living Guide.

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Lee #15, Cliff #12, Jean #7, Neil (front) preparing for their competitive race.

The Amery FFA Chapter joined forces with the Amery Free Press to highlight their members, officers, projects, activities, and accomplishments. The Amery FFA is a very busy group all year long, and deserve recognition. Thank you to the members and advisor for your assistance with this special section. The Healthy Living Guide has advice on ways to stay healthy, sensitive teeth, stress, eating healthy, prescription medication, and much more. Thank you to the area businesses for being a part of our first Healthy Living Guide. This coming Sunday, February 26, please join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Amery Ice Arena as we “Skate to Defeat ALS”. Skating will be from 4-6pm with raffles and chuck-a-puck. The cost is only $5 per family to skate, with skate rental and concessions available. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the ALS(Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Association. Thank you for your support in finding a cure for this devastating disease. The Amery Lions Club is sponsoring their annual Ice Fishing Contest on Sunday, February 26 from 8am to 2pm on Bear Trap Lake. Prizes will be awarded to the largest fish in each category plus grand prize drawings. Food and beverages will be available on the lake. Proceeds from the Ice Fishing Contest will go to

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Amery Lions Club for community projects. Congratulations and Good Luck to area wrestlers as you advance to the state tournament in Madison this week... *Ryan Anderson, Clear Lake 106# *Gabe Colbeth, Clear Lake 145# *Cori Engebretson, Clear Lake 113# *Carl Oman, Amery 170# *Nick Sempf, Clear Lake 138# *Mike Smith, Amery 120# *Shawn Waalen, Amery 145# *Noah Wieczorek, Clear Lake 220# Good Luck to the Girls and Boys Basketball teams as they begin tournament play… *Amery Girls host Northwestern Friday, February 24 *Clayton Girls host New Auburn Tuesday, February 21 *Clear Lake Girls host Thorp Tuesday, February 21 *Amery Boys host Somerset Tuesday, February 28 *Clear Lake hosts Clayton Tuesday, February 28 Happy 5th Birthday on February 23 to my nephew, Gage. Enjoy your special day! This is the last full week of February. With the mild weather conditions we have to remind ourselves what month we are really in. I know we will probably pay for the warm temperatures in the upcoming month or so but it sure is nice while we have it. Have a great week!

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DENTAL CARE: SIGNS OF TROUBLE

Sensitive Teeth Sensitive teeth are not only inconvenient during warm or cold meals, they can also be an indicator of tooth decay, worn enamel or even exposed tooth roots. If you are experiencing pain while eating or drinking, your sensitive teeth may be the problem. Your first step of defense against sensitive teeth starts in your dentist’s office. There, your dental professional can determine what is causing the sensitivity and how it can be treated.

Your Mouth’s Protective Layers The good news about sensitive teeth is that they usually can be completely avoided. By understanding how sensitivity occurs, you can have an edge on preventing it. The crowns of your teeth are protected by a layer of enamel. This enamel is actually the strongest substance in a human body. Underneath the enamel there is another layer of a substance called cementum. This protects the tooth root under the gum line. Beneath both of these substances is dentin. It contains small hollow tubes.

Once the dentin loses its protective qualities, these tubes allow heat and cold in to irritate your teeth’s nerves.

Prevention There are several ways you can prevent enduring the pain that is caused by sensitive teeth. The American Dental Association has suggested the following tips in avoiding sensitive teeth before the condition begins: • Brush gently. Aggressive brushing is a common cause of sensitivity in your teeth. Brushing without care can weaken enamel making your teeth more prone to cavities. • Avoid acidic foods. Eating or drinking products that are high in acidic content can also soften your enamel. Avoid carbonated drinks, citrus fruits and even yogurt. • Wait to brush. Don’t brush your teeth immediately after ingesting acidic substances. Brushing with these sticky acids on your teeth can cause erosion to the enamel. Instead, rinse your mouth with warm water before you brush.

Treatments You can ask your dentist how you can get the proper treatment for sensitivity during a regular check-up. The seriousness of these treatments can vary depending on the overall state of your oral health. A few of the easier remedies you may

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YOUR HEALTH: MENTAL HEALTH

Don’t Stress Out Stress may contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease and emotional distress, according to the Red Cross.

Are you stressed out? When you’re really stressed out, you’re probably already aware of it — but stress also can impact you in other ways, sometimes when you don’t even realize it. According to the American Heart Association, stress can manifest in physical ways including headache; backache; neck ache; stomach ache; tight muscles; clenched jaw; low energy level and fitful sleep. Stress also can manifest emotionally, with issues including anxiety; anger; depression; helplessness; feeling out of control; tension; being easily irritated and impatience.

Keep Stress Levels Down Here are some tips to keep your stress levels down: If possible, stop what you are doing and take a short walk; get a drink of water or juice; take a few slow

deep breaths; listen to some soothing music; do something you enjoy; watch a funny movie; exercise; learn to accept what you can’t change; talk to a friend or confidant; get plenty of sleep; set realistic expectations; learn to say no; organize and prioritize.

Try not to sweat the small stuff The American Heart Association notes one of the best ways to avoid stress is to remember to laugh. Laughter makes us feel good. Don’t be afraid to laugh out loud at a joke, a funny movie or a comic strip, even when you’re alone. Pacing yourself also is important, as we need to remember to slow down. Try to “pace” instead of “race.” Plan ahead and allow enough time to get the most important things done without having to rush. Being organized is another way to avoid stress and can help avoid situations that might stress you out. Use “to do” lists to help you focus on your most important tasks. Approach big tasks one step at a time. For example, start by

organizing just one part of your life — your car, desk, kitchen, closet, cupboard or drawer.

Keep your perspective A hobby can be a great stress reliever, and there are few hobbies better than volunteering in your community and

giving back. Find out about the nonprofits in your community and how you might be able to help by donating your time. Helping those in need is a great stress reliever and can help give you more perspective on your own problems.

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YOUR HEALTH: PREVENTION

Staying Healthy at Work If you consistently put in fulltime hours at your company, you probably find yourself exhausted after the end of a busy work day. Working 40-plus hours per week at any job can expose you to unhealthy habits and conditions, especially if you have a high-stress role with demanding responsibilities. From washing your hands to making a little time for exercise during your work week, there are steps you can take to make sure you remain healthy at work.

Doing Your Part Regardless of your work-place environment, bacteria can easily be found there. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends frequently washing your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds. It also is a good idea to keep a bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer around to use after coughing or blowing your nose.

Getting preventive vaccinations also is a good way to keep yourself and co-workers protected from seasonal viruses like the flu. If you are experiencing symptoms of the flu or any other contagious illness, be sure to call your supervisor and explain that you feel it would be more responsible to take the day off.

Bacteria Hot Spots Aside from washing your hands, a good rule of thumb is to keep a package of anti-bacterial wipes on hand. Wipe down appliances that are heavily used, like the microwave or vending machines, before you operate them. Avoid using your co-workers’ equipment. It’s never a good idea to handle a co-worker’s telephone, keyboard or other work tools. Especially if they aren’t as apt to keep a clean environment, you may wind up negating your healthy behaviors.

Exercise and diet It can be hard enough to dedicate yourself to a good exercise routine at home; trying it at the workplace may seem impossible. Depending on the type of job you have, exercise may be hard to come by, but it’s import-

ant to squeeze it in when you can. Busy work days make it too easy to justify picking up a quick lunch from the local fastfood place. Instead, pack yourself a healthy lunch and eat at work. Utilize the extra time you saved by not driving to the fast-

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YOUR HEALTH: FOOD

How to Eat Healthy Exercise and remaining active play a key role in your health — but so does what you actually put into your body.

to a whole-grain food. For example, eat whole-wheat bread instead of white bread. Read the ingredients list and choose products that list whole-grain ingredients first. Look for things like “whole wheat,” “brown rice,” “bulgur,” “buckwheat,” “oatmeal,” “rolled oats,” quinoa” or “wild rice.”

Here are some tips from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition that serve as a great place to start.

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables The council recommends choosing red, orange and dark-green vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet potatoes and broccoli, along with other vegetables for your meals. Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes or as dessert. The more colorful you make your plate, the more likely you are to get the vitamins, minerals and fiber your body needs to be healthy.

Choose a variety of lean protein foods The council notes meat, poultry, seafood, dry beans or peas, eggs, nuts and seeds are considered part of the protein foods group. Select leaner cuts of ground beef (where the label says 90 percent lean or higher), turkey breast or chicken breast.

Keep up with your sodium Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose lower sodium versions of foods such as soup, bread and frozen meals. Select canned foods labeled “low sodium,” “reduced sodium” or “no salt added.”

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calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages. Soda, energy drinks and sports drinks are a major source of added sugar and calories in American diets. Try adding a slice of lemon, lime or watermelon or a splash of 100 percent juice to your glass of water if you want some flavor.

Cut back the sweets The council recommends eating fewer foods that contain solid fats. The major sources for Americans are cakes, cookies and other desserts (often made with butter, margarine, or shortening); pizza; processed and fatty meats (e.g., sausages, hot dogs, bacon, ribs); and ice cream.

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Benefits and Risks of Prescription Medication:

What is Drug Nutrient Depletion? body necessary for total wellness. This imbalance is often the cause of many secondary infections such as yeast infections, particularly common in women. It can also cause stomach upset and diarrhea. These problems can often be avoided with a simple course of probiotics such as acidophilus. •Another common example would be patients taking the cholesterol lowering drugs known as “statins,” atorvastatin and simvastatin being the best known. These drugs deplete Coenzyme Q-10 with potential side effects of muscle pain and weakness, irritability, mood swings, depression and impotence, as well as heart failure. This essential nutrient is necessary for maintaining healthy muscle including the heart. •One of the most commonly used and most widely sold drugs in the world is omeperazole, used to reduce acid production for those with ulcers and acid-reflux. What you may not know is that this drug is known to deplete magnesium in the body along with it causing complications of asthma, cardiovascular problems and cramps. •Patients with hypertension are often prescribed medications such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) or furosemide

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It seems as though everything with benefits also has risks. This principal is true even when it comes to your health and prescription medicines! Weighing the two is a very important first step that providers and patients must take prior to making a decision to take medication. Typically, the benefits of taking medication outweigh the risks and you can be on the way to better health and recovery, and sometimes this is not always the case. While treating many conditions, prescription medication often deplete certain essential nutrients from your body. These depletions are often the cause of side effects and secondary problems you may experience. Many commonly used prescription medications used to treat well-known conditions and infections – while they help your condition, they can also have undesirable side-effects. There are several categories of medicine that are looked at as “NUTRIENT ROBBERS” that you may not be aware of: •For example, antibiotics disrupt the delicate balance of bacteria often eliminating some of the good bacteria in your

which can which prevent heart attacks in high-risk people. However, these very important thiazide- and loop-type diuretics are well-known deflators of potassium and other minerals, such as magnesium, sodium, and zinc, all of which need to be specifically supplemented. •Beta blockers such as atenolol or metoprolol are among the oldest classes of drugs to treat high blood pressure and control the heartbeat. Beta-blockers however can deplete CoQ10 and they can also reduce production of melatonin resulting in sleep disturbance. •Drugs such as Metformin are commonly used for people with Type 2 diabetes which reduces elevated blood sugar. Studies have shown that these drugs reduce the levels of B12 and also deplete CoQ10, increasing the risk of heart disease. •Finally, a category of drugs that reduce the body’s critical nutrients is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs. Younger women on oral contraceptives and ‘Baby Boomers’ on HRT’s can be depleted on essential vitamins B6 and B12, folic acid and magnesium. These nutrients are critical for heart health, as well as for mood. Often anti-

depressants are prescribed to help with mood imbalance, while restoring these vital nutrients with appropriate supplements may be a more effective answer to restore balance. This sure sounds like a lot of risks, so now what? Most importantly, when you are prescribed any medication, ask your pharmacist what the side-effects may be and find out if there are any possible drug interactions or nutrients that are depleted by the medication. If you are already taking a medication is in one of the commonly known classes for nutrient depletion, just talk to your pharmacist and he or she can get you the necessary supplements to restore balance and improve your overall health. Often times adding a supplement to your drug therapy is far less expensive than adding another prescription medication to your regimen. The good news is that information is powerful and with this information – and the right supplements - you can avoid the side effects of nutrient depletion, and you may be able to prevent other chronic diseases. Talk to your pharmacist today, your body will thank you!

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BY DERRICK MEYER, AMERY FFA ADVISOR

On September 19th, 1931 Leslie Applegate the National FFA President, Don Godsey the National FFA Secretary, Harold J. McMahon the State FFA president and William Margquart the State Secretary signed an official document stating the following: This is to certify, that the following vocational agriculture students have been duly recognized as members of an incorporated chapter of the Future Farmer of America known as the Amery Chapter: Signed by: Robert Ferm Prescott Warner Lloyd Johnson Chester Belisle Abner Selvig Curtiss Olson George Vollert Howard Littlefield Harold Neerland Donald Hielle Larry Holland Claire Jackson Vernon Burke William Haug Sigwald Selvig Victor Lundgren Russel Peterson Walter Burke LeRoy Markee Arnold Carlson Raymond Koll Loyd Linden Donald Jensen

in Quiz Bowl. The Team consisting of Dylan Clausen, Michaela Erickson, Nick Erickson and Hailey Clausen also became our 1st National Champion team! This was the 1st year we had three teams at Nationals take a gold rating! Obviously the Quiz Bowl team took 1st, the Parli Pro team took 3rd in the Nation and the Dairy team took 7th! Why is this important? Because it shows we are building leaders for the future! The active FFA members have become and will continue to become the important leaders of our community. Many of these kids/ young adults have already come back and made their homes here! This is extremely important to our community. None of this would have been possible without the great leaders of the agricultural program throughout the years. We can go all the way back to GE Niccum. I continue to hear amazing stories of where Mr. Niccum took the FFA members! I seem to hear a new one each year! Obviously Mr. Gary Ganje has been a solid presence to our proGE Niccum gram for the past 30 years. He is the reason we have so many sound officers and leaders with a good moral compass. He was one of the most influential persons in my life and the reason that I teach! Our foundation has been maintained by many other advisors including Roland Anderson, Bob Pease, Gary Hagen, Steve Fredrickson, Tom Wesle, Neil Pickard and Paul Oman. Gary Ganje Not to mention all of the leaders of our agricultural community including our alumni. There is no possible way one person could do all of this work and keep this standard of excellence. A sincere thank you to all of you for your efforts! In celebration of our 85th year, we would like to invite you to our Annual Banquet. The cost is nothing. We just ask that

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What does that mean for us? Well I can tell you it means a lot to the 1000’s of FFA members that have come through our agricultural program in the community of Amery, Wisconsin. These young men are the foundation to all of the achievements of our legendary tradition. And, when I say that…I mean it. Amery FFA has a long tradition of building leaders for our community and the United States. We have had 24 state officer positions including our first one: Walter Kraus (1941) and this year Rylee Black (2017). We have 2 state presidents Rick Dado and Andrew Christenson. In 1969 woman were allowed into the FFA. Tracy Hagen was the first Amery FFA female member to receive her State FFA degree and shortly thereafter Gwen Betzold became our 1st female State Officer (1982). Since I have been in the FFA, we have had more girl members and officers then boys! We have so many state champions I cannot recognize all of them…however, we have had some National Champions! Trent Dado was the Dairy Individual National Champion. The team took 2nd in the Nation in Dairy and won a trip to Scotland. There, Chelsey Jensen became the individual International Champion. Dylan Clausen took 1st in the Nation

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you email us telling how many will come. We are going to try to invite as many of our leaders that we can to this splendid occasion. The Banquet will be on Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at the Amery High School. The meal will start at 1:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony will be at 2:00 p.m. Dani Meyer will be painting at the event while the awards ceremony is going on and we will have a few special speakers. If you would like to come please email me at meyerd@amerysd.k12.wi.us. We would also like you to email us with any stories and/or memories of the Amery FFA and the impact it had on your life. We will be posting these memories and stories at the banquet and awards ceremony.

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State FFA Treasurer Rylee Black

The year started off very good with members helping out at the FFA Alumni booth selling donuts at the Fall Festival. Followed by the Farm Toy Show, which was once again a success! It was awesome to work with the alumni members and to see the community of Amery. Next was the concession stand for the football games. The Food for America event is always a blast! The intermediate school students are always excited to visit the high school and to learn about agriculture. The Amery FFA chapter takes part in many events for the community, the school and the students. All of the events are fun to be a part of and are an amazing experience. This year was another fantastic year for SEPTEM THURSDAY, the chapter. Amery FFA is known as one of the VOL. 131 greatNO. 19 www.mor est chapters in the state of Wisconsin, but none of our accomplishments would have been achieved without the support of our community! Amery FFA would like to thank everyone in the community. Without you guys coming to our events, donating to the chapter and helping with our chapter events, our accomplishments would have been impossible! From all of the members of the Amery FFA chapter, thank you so much! We hope to have your support for many more years to come, it has been one great year! I can’t wait to see what is next for this great FFA chapter!

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currently majoring in Animal Science with an emphasis in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. I grew up raising purebred Charolais and club cattle on my family's small hobby farm. I also showed my Arabian mare. My experience growing up with livestock and participating in livestock and meat judging has motivated me to pursue a career as a large-animal veterinarian. Outside of my academics, it has been an important goal of mine to become a state officer ever since my first state convention as an 8th grader.

The feeling I had when I was officially elected was of pure joy and relief. I initially thought I should enjoy that high point in my life while it was fresh because it wouldn't last. Well, I can happily say I was wrong, because what an amazing journey it has been so far! I have had the opportunity to meet FFA members across Wisconsin and even across the nation. My motivation to run for state office has always been to have a chance to give to the current members what past state officers gave me. I have gained so many

skills and made many connections even while I have been serving the association. FFA is the gift that just keeps giving. I continue to be amazed each and every day by the diversity of the students I work with, and the broad expanse of the agriculture industry I am exposed to. The FFA plays a huge role in agriculture, but more importantly changed the life of 20,500 students, including my own, in blue corduroy jackets. Sincerely, Rylee Black Wisconsin FFA State Treasurer

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‘Food for America’ raises awareness

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FFA members picking pumpkins

The Amery FFA does numerous events over a calendar year. Many of them we have been doing for dozens of years, but this year is the first annual Pumpkin Extravaganza. The Amery FFA has graciously had just over an acre of land donated to use by the SMC plant he in Amery. This event would not be possible without their support. For this event we must work up the soil early in the spring and plant the pumpkins seeds about 110 days before our event. Once the pumpkins are able to be picked, we then carve/design every single pumpkin. This is all done by the Students here at Amery high, along with classes from the Elementary school. The night of the showing there is around 300 pumpkins on display. Not only does this give you an amazing display to go and view, but it gives all of our young artist a chance to show their true talents to the public. The best part of this event is knowing that all of the proceeds are donated to our local food pantry here in Amery.

Every year during the fall the Amery FFA puts on Food for America. About 40 FFA members take the whole day off from school to help out at this event. We start early in the morning to set up all the animal pens and all the stations. During the day the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades ride on hay wagons to the high school Ag room. We start our day out with the 3rd graders. They get to learn about Animals and products from farms. The 4th graders are more focused on By-products, such as cheese and milk, ice cream, making plastic with corn and many others. When the 5th graders show up they learn more about the safety side of things. Like safety when around animals and farm machinery, graciously sponsored by Value Implement from Baldwin, WI. These events would not be possible without their support. Food for America is a day that is very fun for both the kids and our FFA members.

Amery FFA Chapter - Food for America sponsored by Value Implement

FFA members Jocci Smith and Carl Oman explain the Aquaponics system.

Tyler Nichols, Dylan Johnson, Sam Black and Cole Jakupciak are shown at the Milk and Cheese Station.

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Amery FFA Alumni supports agricultural education BY HEIDI CLAUSEN AMERY FFA ALUMNI SECRETARY

The Amery FFA Alumni is a booster organization that supports agricultural education and FFA members as they participate in local, state and national competitions and attend state and national FFA conventions and leadership development events. We conduct various fundraisers throughout the year to support FFA members. This week, we’re kicking off our annual “milk bottle” fundraiser. Between now and the Amery FFA Banquet on Sunday, April 30, simply deposit your loose change and bills into a glass milk bottle available through FFA officers. Drop off your filled bottle at the banquet, which begins with a 1 p.m. meal at Amery High School. To RSVP, contact advisor Derrick Meyer at (715) 268-9771, ext. 252, or meyerde@amerysd.k12. wi.us. It’s not too soon to make plans for our 5th annual Farm Toy Show and 3rd annual Tractor Show held during the Amery Fall Festival. This year’s show will be Sunday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at the Amery Middle School. NEW THIS YEAR, we’re having a farm scene display contest with prizes awarded. Contact Dave Clausen at (715) 268-7454 or clausen@amerytel.net to get involved in this fun event. We’re honored to have two of our own, Gwen Dado and Kim Scholz, serving on the Wisconsin FFA Alumni State Council. As an affiliated member of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association, we no longer collect local annual dues. Anyone interested in supporting FFA and agricultural education is welcome to join; you need not have been an FFA member in high school. Parents of FFA members, in particular, are encouraged to get involved. Along with monetary support, your donations of time and talents are greatly appreciated. To learn more, contact Rick Dado, president, at (715) 491-1390 or (715) 5540157 or Craig Scholz, vice president, at (612) 751-3236. You also can find more details at www.wisconsinffaalumni.org or www.ffa.org/alumni/Pages/default. aspx.

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Volleyball and Badminton huge successes BY JOHANNA KNUTSON

Every year in the FFA we have a tradition to play volleyball against other chapters in the area. We also have badminton tournaments that we play

together as a chapter and alumni. Volleyball and Badminton are always a huge success for our chapter because it brings us all closer in a game of

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friendly competition. It is a great way for our chapter to get involved with the other chapters in our area.

BY DANI MEYER

The FFA concession stands is one of the first events that our FFA members accomplish in the year. This event goes all the way back to Mr. Niccum’s days! If you do not know Mr. Niccum, he was one of the first agriculture teachers here in Amery! He was well known for taking FFA students around the country from New York to Arizona! Mr. Nic-

cum just like us, needed to raise a lot of money in order to accomplish the tasks we are trying to accomplish. It’s a lot of fun working at the concession stands. Even though you don’t always watch the game, you get the experience of working with others and what needs to be done. It’s also a great way to get to know our fellow FFA members and make new friends. I have some

amazing memories from this event! One of my favorites was when a man came up to us and told us that his hot dog was cold and that Mr. Niccum would have never served a cold hot dog. We have made that our battle cry for the last 3 years and we try to always make sure our food is warm and served with a smile!

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Every year in the spring, our FFA chapter hosts Farm in the City Day at Countryside Co-op. During this event, we make pancakes and sausage for breakfast for anyone who stops in. The cost is free and it is open to the public. We also have a petting zoo and games such as wheel-barrow races. Our purpose for this event is to reach out and connect with the community, giving a chance for people to get to know us and what we’re about.

Fruit Sales support Amery FFA Chapter BY JENESIS GUSTAFSON

If you are wondering how you can begin or continue to support the Amery FFA Chapter, then I would first recommend purchasing some fruit from an FFA member. That’s right, our Spring Fruit Sale has begun and will run until March 6th! The money raised from the fruit sale helps fund all of our competitions, travels, and other fun activities that our members could not do without your generosity. If a FFA member doesn’t find their way to your doorstep, you can call the Amery High School Ag Department at (715) 268-9771 ext. 252 and place an order with our advisor Mr. Meyer. The delicious fruit will be delivered to you in mid/late March by one of our members. We are grateful for your purchase and for the continued support of the Amery community!

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Agriculture Academy highly successful BY COLE JAKUPCIAK AND SAM BLACK

Cole Jakupciak and Sam Black with Aquaculture system.

Over the past year the agriculture shop has transformed! The reason this transformation occurred was because of the students that took part in the independent study classes. There have been eight students who have taken part in these classes. It is amazing the effort kids will put into a project when they are able to take ownership of it, saying “hey, we build that” and being able to see it years after they graduate. The first project that gave the Ag Academy its jump start is the Aquaculture system. Cole Jakupciak and Sam Black were two students that took leadership in this proj-

Bird cage built by Cole Jakupciak and Sam Black.

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ect. After touring many other systems and hours of research, the planning began. Over the course of 2016 the aquaculture system was build. Currently, there is 220 Tilapia inside of our 800-gallon fish aquarium. The students also put together an aeroponics system and are currently building another one in the green house The students are going to do bigger and better things in the future. As the Agriculture Academy more and more projects will become available to students to complete. The future of the Agriculture department is super exciting! In a couple of years Amery will have one of the most exciting agriculture department in the state!

This past September, Amery FFA chapter hosted our Sectional Leadership Workshop with great success! Our chapter is in, Section 1, the largest Section in Wisconsin, we are the southern end of our section and it goes all the way up to Lake Superior and east to Ashland and Iron County. Because our chapter has the Section 1 State Officer, Rylee Black, it was our turn to host the workshop. This year, we hosted over 250 members for a night of FFA fun with the state officer team, whose theme this year was Dr. Seuss, “All the Jackets Down in Blue-Ville”. The state officer team ran over a dozen different workshops for members to go to, teaching FFA members about performing officer duties, competing in the multitude of contests the FFA provides, and many more Wisconsin FFA Events. The night of learning ended with State FFA President, Brenna Bays reading the book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” and the annual Spirit Stick being awarded to the Osceola chapter for their great enthusiasm. The Amery chapter members really enjoyed meeting lots of other members from the nearby towns, and many learned a lot from their respective workshops. Many of our members went above and beyond by hosting members of the state officer team at their homes that night at well. Overall he workshop was a great success.

Donut Run

Every February during National FFA week, our FFA takes a morning to go on doughnut runs. On our day off from school we meet at about 6:00 in the morning and sort and divide up about 300 doughnuts. After that we split into groups of 3 or 4 and drive around to our local farmers and deliver them these doughnuts. I a great time because it’s nice to talk to the farmers and learn a little about them. We do this event to show our appreciation for their hard work every day of the year.

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Amery FFA participated in the FFA State Convention BY MICHAELA ERICKSON

The Wisconsin State FFA Convention is held in Madison, Wisconsin every June. It is an amazing experience for members who participate, and Amery sends many members every year. This past June, Amery FFA members competed in many speaking contests at the convention. Our chapter had participants at the state level in Parliamentary Procedure, Creed Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Discussion Meet, Quiz Bowl, and Job Interview. First

place awards were claimed in Parliamentary Procedure team, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Job Interview. Competing at State FFA Convention has certainly been a tradition for Amery, kept through hard work and perseverance. Other activities at the convention include convention sessions, guest speakers, and meeting FFA members from all around the state.

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Hoards Dairyman cow judging contest BY TAYLER ELWOOD

Every year in the month of February, the Amery FFA uses the annual Hoards Dairyman cow judging contest. This activity is available for both students and teachers/staff as of this year. You can put your knowledge of what the perfect cow looks like! The official judges for this year’s contest are two of our FFA officers. Thomas Christenson and Tayler Elwood have been participating in dairy judging contests for many years, they have gladly volunteered to be the judges for this year’s contest! The winner of the contest will be given a reward of a pail of vanilla ice cream, and the loser will be given a pail of chocolate ice cream. The winner will be announced after the results are tallied during National FFA week.

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Amery students attended National FFA Convention This past October, our chapter had the opportunity to bring 17 students to the National FFA Convention to compete in four separate contests and experience the excellent sessions and a career show that featured hundreds of businesses, colleges, and other exhibitors The agronomy team consisted of Kelly Kjeseth, Dani Meyer, Allison Oman, and Essie Whitehead. During their two-day contest, these members identified crops, weeds, diseases, and equipment and collaborated on relevant agricultural issues. This team received a bronze rating. The dairy cattle evaluation team

included Thomas Christenson, Meikah Dado, Tayler Elwood, and Jillian Jensen. This contest involved ranking several classes of dairy cattle, presenting reasons for those rankings to judges, and taking a written test. The team placed 7th, securing a gold rating. Dylan Clausen, Emma Curtis, Michaela Erickson, Jenesis Gustafson, Alliana Hoyer, Max Johnson, and Deanna Meyer made up the parliamentary procedure team. These members demonstrated a working knowledge of how to properly run a business meeting in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. The contest included a writ-

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ten test in addition to a demonstration in each round of competition. The parliamentary procedure team qualified for the national finals, along with three other teams, and placed third overall, receiving a gold rating. Our quiz bowl team consisted of Dylan and Hailey Clausen, and Michaela and Nick Erickson. This contest consists of a written test, covering FFA history, procedures, and more. This team received first place overall in the senior division.

World’s Toughest Rodeo BY COLE JAKUPCIAK

BY DEANNA MEYER

Each year our chapter hosts an exciting get together called Aglympics involving our FFA members and others in our school district. This year we hosted Aglympics at our very own Thomas Christenson's house. We treat the people who attend with diner and drinks, and the officers organize different games and activities to take part in. At the end of the night, the winning team get to sign their names on the fabled Golden Pitchfork. Not to brag, but my team's won the past three years! Some of the fun activities we did this year included: Mighty Mighty, capture the flag, ghost in the graveyard, sardines, and my personal favorite: the fuzzy bunny challenge! Our advisor even took part in this saw how many marshmallows he can fit in his mouth! It made for a lot of great pictures. Me and my officer team are all excited to continue having Aglympics each year!

The Amery FFA attended the World’s Toughest Rodeo once again this year! The World’s Toughest Rodeo takes place at the Xcel Energy Center! Amery brought 40 people to the Rodeo this year. At the rodeo the kids watch bareback riding, saddleback bronco riding and bull riding. After the rodeo the students also got to see Parmalee perform.

Every year in the spring, our FFA chapter hosts Farm in the City Day at Countryside Co-op. During this event, we make pancakes and sausage for breakfast for anyone who stops in. The cost is free and it is open to the public. We also have a petting zoo and games such as wheel-barrow races. Our purpose for this event is to reach out and connect with the community, giving a chance for people to get to know us and what we’re about.

Amery FFA Volleyball Amery FFA does many amazing events all year, I would have to say that our volleyball tournament is one of my favorites. It is held in the Middle school gym. Prior to the event our chapter invites the other local chapters to come and enjoy this event. This year alone we had almost 200 kids show up to play Volleyball. We also throw in a free meal for every person who comes to the event. This event is a great bonding event and also a time to make new friends and broaden your horizons. This event leads up to our smaller event, Badminton Tournament. This is a local event we keep in our chapter bond with our chapter members and also relax and have some fun. Badminton is a great event we do with our Alumni members. It`s a great way to get to know our Alumni, who helps out our chapter in many ways, to better our chapter.

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Deanna Meyer My name is Deanna Meyer. I am currently a 16-year-old Junior. I proudly hold the position of our chapter’s reporter! This is my second year as an officer and I’m loving it so far. FFA has always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It helps that my dad is the advisor! I’ve been actively involved in FFA since 7th grade. I also show animals and drawings at the fair through FFA. My favorite thing to show are pigs. They each have such unique and loveable personalities. Overall I am enjoying my journey being involved in this amazing organization, and I am excited to see where FFA takes me next!

Max Johnson

My name is Max Johnson and I am the Amery chapter Secretary this year. I joined the FFA my sophomore year of high school to compete in the Parliamentary Procedure competition. I really enjoy all of the events our chapter puts on, especially Farm in the City Day, FFA Volleyball and the State Convention. I have learned a lot from being in the FFA, but one of the biggest things I’ve learned is that hard work and determination can take you places. Getting involved with a school club is something that all students should do. I am excited for this next year and ready to see where this great organization takes me next!

Jenesis Gustafson Hello, my name is Jenesis Gustafson, and I am the Chaplain of the Amery FFA Chapter. I am a Junior and participate in FFA, Student Council, STARS, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, football, basketball, and track. As a freshman in high school, I was eager to have more clubs and organizations which I could participate in than I did in middle school. Deanna Meyer, a long-time friend of mine, convinced me that I needed to join the FFA. After the first meeting, I decided to become a competitor alongside her in Creed Speaking, beginning my journey into the FFA that has taken me on a summer trip to Connecticut and to the national stage in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Parliamentary Procedure competition. I never knew that I could do such amazing things before I joined the FFA, and every experience my fellow members and I have gained from FFA could not have happened without your support.

Tayler Elwood

Hello, my name is Tayler Elwood. I am 17 years old. I live on a 45 cow 750-acre dairy farm with my mom, dad, and sister southwest of Amery WI along the Apple River. There I do many things such as milking cows, field work, fixing machinery etc. with my parents. I am the Sentinel of the Amery FFA and am highly involved in the FFA, participating in numerous events and supplying needs for those events. The reason that I joined FFA is to get more involved in agriculture and to help keep it in school. Being a part of FFA was encouraged me to go to WITC-New Richmond after high school to be a part of the Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician. When I became an officer my sophomore year, I really became more involved and it has been a lot of fun. I highly encourage you to join if you haven’t!

Amery FFA Officers Michaela Erickson My name is Michaela Erickson. I am currently a Junior, and I am our chapter’s parliamentarian. My FFA journey started when I was in 7th grade, when my friends convinced me to join the middle school FFA quiz bowl team, and I have loved every minute since. One of my favorite FFA experiences was probably attending National FFA Convention last October. I competed as part of our Parliamentary Procedure team, and we ended up taking 3rd in the nation. It was an amazing week seeing so many people excited about FFA and agriculture gathered together. I am currently practicing to compete in the Extemporaneous Speaking contest.

Thomas Christenson My name is Thomas Christenson. I am a Senior this year at Amery High School. This is my 6th year being in the FFA and my 3rd as an officer. This year I am the Treasure. When I’m not in school I am working with the FFA or with 4-H. During the summer I show my pigs at the county fair, and my cows at the county and state fair. I joined FFA to become a better leader and a better speaker. My favorite thing in the FFA is to go too National FFA convention because I get to meet all sorts of different people from different places.

Carl Oman My name is Carl Oman. I am a senior and this is my fourth year in the FFA. I serve as one of your vice-presidents. I joined the FFA because I was friends with a few members and events such as Aglympics and the food for America presentation sounded like a lot of fun. In school, my favorite subjects are science, history, and math. In my spare time, I enjoy hunting, fishing, and building things. I wrestle and play football. The FFA has been instrumental in building both my confidence, knowledge, leadership skills. Events such as parliamentary procedure, extemporaneous speaking, horse judging, agronomy, and Washington Leadership Conference, just to name a few, were all very impactful and constructive experiences.

Johanna Knutson My name is Johanna Knutson and I am a senior in Amery High School. I have been involved in the FFA ever since seventh grade. I got started in the FFA with Middle School Quiz Bowl. I continued with Quiz Bowl until my 8th grade year when my team won the State Competition. Then I continued with various contests such as Creed and Parliamentary Procedure. The FFA has broadened my knowledge on things such as public speaking, team working, and salesmanship skills. If I had to recommend a club for anyone to join, it would be FFA.

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Dylan Clausen

I’m Dylan Clausen, this year’s chapter historian. I’ve been a member for five years, since joining in seventh grade. I’ve most enjoyed participating in speaking contests, including quiz bowl, creed speaking, parliamentary procedure, and prepared public speaking. I’ve also enjoyed involvement with the Food for America program and various other activities throughout the year.

Dani Meyer Hi there! My name is Dani Meyer. I have been in the FFA for 5 years now and I absolutely love the FFA! I’ve known the FFA longer than most, because my Dad is the advisor. I have always looked up to the FFA officers as great leaders. I remember as far back as Jenna from the Stevens Point FFA and the Christenson clan from Amery! They were and still are amazing leaders in their community! I have enjoyed so many memories in the FFA over the past 4 years, and I wouldn’t change anything different. I will never forget my fellow officers for the great years of high school, I hope all of you follow your dreams and never give up. FFA is a great organization. There are many members that never gave up and have made a tremendous difference on our community. My favorite memory in the FFA was the Washington Leadership Conference. I learned so much about myself and the amazing people that make up the FFA! So get involved in the FFA and make a difference on our community and on your peers. You might not always know the impact you have on our world or the influence you have had on someone’s life.

Sam Black Hi, Sam Black here. I am currently President of the FFA with Cole. This is the 4th year I`ve been in FFA. I am a graduating senior at Amery High. The main reason I joined is my sister. She convinced me to join the FFA and I love the FFA now that I have joined. Agriculture plays huge role in the world and in my life too. I have been raised on a small beef farm, showing our livestock, long with buying show cattle to compete at the state level. Although I love FFA, my time in it in high school is coming to an end, were I will be going to UWRF majoring in Agriculture Engineering Technology. I would just like to thank everyone that has been there with me along the way through my high school career, and state that FFA has altered my life in a much better direction, and cannot thank current and past members enough for all the fun I have had over the years.

Cole Jakupciak

I am a senior in high school, I joined the FFA in 7th grade for the Junior FFA Quiz Bowl competition and now I am the Co-President of the Amery FFA. I love all of the FFA events that the Amery FFA does. My favorite event is Food for America, I love seeing the Intermediate school kids learn about agriculture and all the excitement around the day! Another opportunity about FFA I love is being able to show my lambs at the fair every year. In the future, I plan on going to college at the University-Wisconsin River Falls to major in crop and soil science.

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