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SPORTS: Clayton volleyball wins state championship PAGE 21

Clayton Police Chief resigns amid charges

Assembly eliminates Wisconsin’s minimum hunting age

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Residents of any age, even toddlers, could legally hunt in Wisconsin under a bill the Assembly passed that eliminates the state’s minimum hunting age.

Currently, a resident must be at least 12 years old to purchase a hunting license or hunt with a gun unless they’re participating in a mentored hunt. Children as young as 10 can hunt under that program.

The Republican-authored bill would allow people of any age to participate in a mentored hunt, effectively letting anyone hunt. The measure also would eliminate the requirement that a hunter and mentor have only one weapon between them.

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STATE CHAMPIONS! Members of the Clayton Volleyball team celebrate after defeating Newman Catholic in the first round of the State Volleyball Tournament. The Bears avenged a loss in last year’s tourney, defeating the four time champions. Clayton defeated Lourdes Academy in the title match on Saturday. This is Clayton’s first championship since 1996. Full story on page 21.

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The Clayton Village Board met in closed session on Monday, Nov. 6, and returned to open session voting unanimously to accept the resignation of former Police Chief Grant Pickard.

Pickard has been on paid administrative leave since September 8, when he was charged with eight Pickard separate criminal counts relating to alleged misconduct in office and sexual contact with a subordinate employee.

He has pled not-guilty to the charges, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled for Nov. 13 A copy of the separation agreement has been requested by the Amery Free Press.

The leave left the Village of Clayton without any active municipal officers.

Police coverage is being provided by both the Polk County Sheriff’s Department and Clear Lake Police Department, while the future of the Clayton Police Department remains undecided.

‘Everybody cut Footloose!’

BY LAURA SIMONSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Love the movie ‘Footloose’?

Amery High School students have been hard at work preparing a stage version of the fi lm that will leave Kevin Bacon fans screaming for more.

Just like the movie, when teenage Ren (played by Bennett Hellie) moves from Chicago to a small Midwestern town, he discovers that dancing is suddenly illegal.

He struggles to adjust, but Ariel Moore (played by Alli Hoyer) catches his eye. Resigned to smalltown life, Ren joins forces with

Ariel and his friends to make music and a love of dance acceptable once again.

In this stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, Footloose fans will hear even more music than before, along with the original Footloose songs they’ve enjoyed for decades.

Laura Badman and Kari Moskal direct a cast of over 40 students that bring the small town to life.

Other leading characters include Zach de la Cruz as Reverend Shaw Moore, and Gus Wentz and Grace Springett as Willard and Rusty.

Students have been in rehearsal More than 40 Amery High School students make up the cast of ‘Footloose, the musical,’ on stage this SEE FOOTLOOSE PAGE TWO

this weekend, Nov. 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. and 12 at 2 p.m. at the High School Auditorium. Tickets are $8 and available at the door, or in advance at Chet Johnson Drug and the Amery High School office.

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FOOTLOOSE: More than 40 students will perform in this year’s musical presentation FROM PAGE ONE

since late August. Badman says that everyone should expect to be entertained.

“It’s so fun to see our students portraying different people, and putting together a show like this,” she said.

The full cast (in alphabetical order) includes: Sydney Bosley, Ally de la Cruz, Zachary de la Cruz, Emma Curtis, Austin Deleon, Madison Deleon, Greta Eggert, Hannah Elmer, Erasmus Espinosa, Sam Fornengo, Rachel Ganje, McKenna Hanson, Bennett Hellie, Jenna Hendrickson, Jackson Henningsgard, Alliana Hoyer, Kelsey Johnson, Laura Kastanek, Chloe Keller, Kali Laqua, Kenny Lepak, Annie

Lorsung, Belle Meyer, Lydia Monson, Megan Novak, Chloe Olson, Kelsey Oman, Megan Osero, Megan Robertson, Ella Schmidt, Canyon Schwartz, Camden Smith(percussion), Zach Sobczak, Hannah VanSomeren, Grace Springett, Brett Swanson, Zach Swenson, Carli Vincent, Alexis Werle, Gus Wentz, Essie Whitehead, and Sophia Whitley.

Don’t miss ‘Footloose, the musical’ this weekend, Nov. 10 & 11 at 7 p.m. and 12 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $8 and available at the door, or in advance at Chet Johnson Drug and the Amery High School office.

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Willard (far right), played by Gus Wentz, shows off his best moves as a crowd of his friends school him in a dancing lesson.

Amery’s ‘Bicycle friendliness’ will be focus of Nov. 14 community meeting

Steve Clark, a national bike/pedestrian planning consultant who has helped more than 200 communities become bike friendly, will lead the Nov. 14 community discussion.

The public is invited to discuss how bicycling is transforming cities around the country and what Amery can do to become a “Bicycle Friendly Community” at Amery City Hall, Tuesday, Nov. 14th beginning at 5:30.

The focus of the meeting is to discuss WisDOT plans for the reconstruction of Keller Avenue, and safety improvements identified through a proposed ‘road diet’ on Amery’s main thoroughfare.

Steve Clark, national bike/ pedestrian planning consultant, will be facilitating the meeting and introducing some of the options for Keller Ave and other streets in Amery. Clark has spent much of his adult life working to improve conditions for bicyclists, first as the Bicycle Coordinator in Boulder, Colorado and then as

Osero’s friends grant a ‘Wish’ in his honor

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Thanks to the generous efforts of Amery’s Cardinal LG and its employees, 3-year-old Dominic Rivera of Hammond was able to travel to Walt Disney World with his parents this fall as part of the Make-aWish program. Dominic, the son of Xavier Rivera and Robyn Duray of Hammond, Wis., has been struggling with a life-threatening blood disorder.

Employees raised over $3,000 in raffle tickets leading up to their employee picnic in August. Cardinal LG matched all of the proceeds, and all of the funds were donated to the Make-a-Wish foundation in honor of former employee, Jim Osero. Osero himself loved all things Disney, and died unexpectedly in January.

The company and staff continue their generosity, and have the same goal leading up to their annual Holiday Party in December. This time they hope to donate the funds to local Salvation Army efforts.

Right, Dominic Rivera and his parents Robyn Duray and Xavier Riveria of Hammond, got to experience DisneyWorld thanks to the generosity of Cardinal LG and it’s employees, and the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

program manager of the Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Project in the Twin Cities. Most recently as the Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist for the League of American Bicyclists, Clark traveled around the country helping more than 200 communities become bike-friendly.

Clark will show the most innovative facilities and programs that are making a difference.

From the Nice Ride bike sharing in Minneapolis to new protected green bike lanes, Clark has been instrumental in inspiring communities to rethink transportation and help them understand how bicycles are the perfect vehicle for improved public health, a better environment and a stronger economy.

“Streets like Keller don’t get

redesigned very often, maybe once every fi fty years. This is our chance to make this work for everyone, and create something that will bring people to Amery and get them out of their cars and onto our streets.” remarked Peter Henry, a local business owner.

Clark was recently contracted by a number of groups within Amery to develop a bicycle and pedestrian plan that will include a bikeway network, walking routes and an action plan for increasing bicycle tourism and improved transportation safety.

All are welcomed to attend this free presentation and discussion.

All ideas and comments will be recorded and collected and will be included in the plan development. For more information contact Peter Henry at 715-2686893.

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First Lutheran Smorgasbord On the Smorgasbord menu at First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, is torsk, Swedish meatballs, Potatis Kaiv, potatoes, cheese, deviled eggs, jello salad, Swedish brown beans, cranberries, Frugt Suppe, rice pudding, Krum Kake, Rommegrot, lefse, rye bread, rolls, and Scandinavian delicacies. Serving is from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. and 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

HOW TO REACH US: Our offices are located at 215 Keller Ave. S. We are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every weekday. Call: (715) 268-8101 or fax at (715) 268-5300, or visit www.theameryfreepress.com.

Turkey Trot Food Collection Youth from 8 local churches will be going door-to-door collecting donations for the Amery Food Pantry on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 9 Chili/Soup Lunch A Chili/Soup Lunch and Holiday Bazaar is at Golden Age Manor, Amery, on Thursday, Nov. 9. Serving is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Serving chili and soup, french bread, beverage and brownie.

Polk County Democrats meeting 2018 WI Democratic gubernatorial candidates Andy Gronik and Mike McCabe will speak at the Polk County Democrats monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Polk County Justice Center community room. Questions, call Kim Butler at 715-553-0853.

NOV. 9 & 13 Child Development Days A preschool screening event will be held at the Amery Public Library on Nov. 9 and 13 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Preschool children in the Amery School District born before Apr. 30, 2015, or preschoolers of any age with concerns about vision, hearing or development are encouraged to attend. Questions?

Contact Teresa at 715-268-9771 ext 480.

NOVEMBER 10 Opening Reception for Inopia Join Artist Sarah Nelson of St. Paul on Friday, Nov. 10, from 6-9 p.m. for a celebration featuring fine art, mystery boxes, music, curiosity case and conservation station at the Farm Table in Amery. Her work emulates the illustration style of artists who, throughout history, have accompanied explorers and scientists documenting new species. To learn more visit www.naturalheritageproject.org.

Poco Penners Poco Penners Writers Group will meet Friday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Library Building . Anyone interested in writing stories, reminisces, poetry, etc. is invited to attend. For more info, please call 715-648-5344.

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A spooktacular time!

Students from the Amery Inquiring Minds (AIM) program at Amery Intermediate School put on their costumes and spent some time at the Amery Area Community Center last week. The students gave a costume fashion show, and then had fun playing games and eating treats with Community Center members, who thoroughly enjoyed the young company.

NOVEMBER 10-11-12 ‘Footloose’ the Musical

VFW Building Fund Bingo

Amery High School will present Footloose the Musical on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Advance tickets are available at Chet’s and the AHS office.

Amery VFW Post 7929, 730 Wisconsin Ave., will hold Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 1 p.m. Prizes for all games with $500 cash prize for coverall. There will also be 50/50 boards. All proceeds go to the building fund.

‘You Can’t Beat the House’ Clear Lake High School presents “You Can’t Beat the House” by Pat Cook on Friday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. New this year is that the performances will be held at the Amery Classic Theatre in Amery.

NOVEMBER 11 St. Joseph Holiday Bazaar 26th Annual St. Joseph Catholic Church Holiday Bazaar is set for Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is one of Amery’s largest craft sales, with a bake sale, lunch and raffles available.

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair in Deer Park Annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair at Deer’s Bar & Grill in Deer Park is Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sixteen crafters and vendors will be available to help fillyour gift list. Breakfast will also be served from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

‘The Mystery Mountain Boys’ The Mystery Mountain Boys are a Christian group of men that desire that their music will be a seed of hope for those searching for the truth, which is only in Jesus Christ. They will be in concert at Balsam Lutheran Church, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Veteran’s Day Dance American Legion Post 137 Turtle Lake will hold their annual Veteran’s Day Dance on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at their hall at 326 S. Maple St. Music will be provided by Rob Knowlton starting at 8 p.m. Raffles and door prizes available.

Lutefisk Dinner and Bazaar West Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold their annual Lutefisk Dinner and Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Serving lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes w/gravy, rutabagas, coleslaw, cranberries, lefse and pie.

Helping the Lusters A spaghetti dinner, live music, auction and raffle will be held at the Apple River Community Church from 2 to 7 p.m.

The benefit will help Denise and Shannan Luster with mounting medical bills from Denise’s breast cancer diagnosis and Shannan’s neck fusion and hernia surgury.

NOVEMBER 14 Amery Community Meeting “WisDOT’s 2020 Keller Avenue Renovations: Planning for Bicycles and Pedestrians” will take place on City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. with Steve Clark, Alternative Transportation Expert. Hosted

by Amery Regional Health and Wellness, AEDC, ACC, and Farm Table Foundation.

Sons of Norway meet Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway, will meet Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Amery.

NOVEMBER 16 Amery Area Garden Club The Amery Area Garden Club will be meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 9:30 a.m. at the Amery Public Library. Discussion will be a recap of our summer tours and tips and ideas for next years gardens. Visitors are welcome.

NOVEMBER 21 Amery Snowmobile Club Amery Snowmobile Club will meet Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Amery Community Center. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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DECEMER 3 Little Falls Love Lite Tree Anyone wanting to have an ornament on the Love Lite Tree in Honor of or in memory of a loved one should send names with a free will donation to Little Falls Cemetery Association, c/o Oliver Aune, 538 75th Ave., Clear Lake, or Tom Overby, 571 130th St., Amery, by Nov. 26. Reading of Memorial and Honorary names will be Sunday, Dec. 3. With 6 p.m. Soup and Sandwich, 7 p.m. Music by Jim Haugerud and Pastor Lori Peper at Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Ave., Amery.

Funds used for cemetery upkeep.

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

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Victory for veterans

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Saturday marks the 99th anniversary of the beginning of the end of World War I, the “war to end all wars.”

An armistice, a timed end to hostilities, was scheduled for the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The truce held, and six months later a peace treaty was signed.

We commemorate Armistice Day, known now as Veterans Day, on November 11 each year.

For the majority of the 20th century, the wars our nation fought had clearly defined goals and were waged against obvious enemies. Even though they were long and had high tolls in money human lives, we knew when Publisher and victory was achieved.

Tom Stangl Enemies surrendered, and we set about making things right again.

The wars of this century have been quite another story.

The Global War on Terrorism, begun after the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, 2001, has been murkier and less defined. Conventional warfare has been used in numerous fronts from Afghanistan to Iraq to Syria as we chase a moving target.

Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and Islamic State continue to be foes in several different nations.

In large part, it is difficult to determine who the enemy actually is and a clearly defined objective is trickier as well. In some cases, the people who were our enemy have become our allies against a third foe.

The Kurdish nationals have been great allies in the war against the Islamic State, but the governments of Iraq and Turkey see the Kurds as enemies because they want an independent nation. It keeps the diplomats and the generals on their toes.

The one constant that we can depend on is the skill and tenacity of our armed forces. No matter what job they are given, from tracking down terror cells to aiding in natural disaster relief, we can be assured that the job will be done with professionalism and compassion.

That’s why I think Saturday is such an important day.

After the divisive war in Vietnam, the nation learned that while we may not agree with the war, we all can and should support the warriors.

I am pleased to have seen this injustice get corrected as we continue to try to make things right with the people who fought in Vietnam and deserved much better treatment than they received.

As of 2014, the Veterans Administration (VA) estimates there were 22 million military veterans in the U.S. population. If you add their figures on veterans to the active personnel numbers, 7.3 percent of all living Americans have served in the military at some point in their lives.

That’s less than one in 10 Americans.

There are many, many people who owe a debt of gratitude to these 22 million veterans. In addition to observing Veterans Day and paying respect during ceremonies, we must turn our words of gratitude into action.

Veterans without jobs and those struggling to receive the care they were promised deserve just as much attention during these struggles as they do when the color guard passes by in a parade.It might not be as easy as standing up, but it is the least that we can do for the people who have done so much for our nation.

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.

Mining: Why I voted Yes Madison – When I was first elected to the Assembly in 2014, I was contacted by a woman who had serious concerns about the former Flambeau Mine in Ladysmith, WI. Having been only six years old when it finished operating, I didn’t even know that there was a former mine in Ladysmith.

The woman was a plaintiff in a lawRomaine previous suit against the Quinn Flambeau Mining 75th Assemb. Company (which she had lost), District and claimed that the old mine site was polluting the environment.

Thus began my journey in further understanding Wisconsin’s history and the controversy that surrounds sulfide mining.

For those of you like me that haven’t always unders tood what this type of mining is, sulfide mining is the extraction of minerals such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead. These minerals are usually not found in their pure form and in most cases are bonded to sulfur, forming a sulfide compound. Thus, when someone mines for these minerals, the compounds have to be broken, which in turn releases various forms of sulfur, which is an inevitable by-product of this activity. In other words, the very nature of this mining activity creates a sulfuric pollutant.

Wisconsin currently has a moratorium that says a company cannot even apply to open a sulfide mine unless they can point to another sulfide mine that has operated for ten years and has been reclaimed for 10 years without polluting the environment.

But this is the wrong question to ask: as I mentioned above, it is not possible to not have pollutants at a sulfuric mining site, as that is the

byproduct of the activity. The real question should be whether or not the pollutants can be safely kept on site. If you look to the Flambeau Mine in Ladysmith, the answer is yes.

We’re also asking the wrong question when the mining moratorium language requires a comparable mine. During the committee hearing, our own DNR testified that these kinds of comparisons do not matter because each mine site is going to be unique, including the way the potential site is mined and reclaimed. How can you compare a gold mine in the desert of Arizona to a copper mine in the forests of Montana?

The Flambeau Mine in Ladysmith operated for just over four years and generated a total of 181,000 tons of copper, 334,000 ounces of gold, and 3.3 million ounces of silver. The mine site today has 48 different wells that monitor the ground water, plus additional testing that is done on the Flambeau River, which is only a few hundred feet away from the site. To this day, 20 years after operation, the Flambeau River has not been polluted. The only pollution that has occurred because of mining activity has been contained within the mine site itself, which is to be expected. There is a small intermittent (rarely flowing) stream further away from the mining site that showed higher levels of copper and zinc which opponents will point to, but there is no way determine if this was due to mining activity or to naturally occurring levels of these minerals which are already prevalent in the area.

The most important part of the legislation is that it does not exempt any current environmental regulations, nor does it pre-empt local communities from enacting their own regulations and agreements. The process to even get a permit to mine is quite complex,

taking anywhere from three to five years, and allowing public input on numerous occasions. The City of Ladysmith, Town of Grant, and Rusk County were able to negotiate a deal that protected private wells, allowed for property value guarantees, and limited blasting and truck hauling. In fact, they even negotiated guaranteed tax payments, so when the mine closed early in its 4th year of operation, they still paid that full year of taxes. Because of the mine, the City of Ladysmith was able leverage $29 million worth of investment into the area, which created more opportunity for families.

People can argue the economic benefits of mining, but the fact remains that we all use these materials in our everyday lives. We don’t just expect them to be readily available for consumption, we demand them. Our wedding rings, the cars we drive, the iPhone in our pocket, and the wind turbines that help power our homes all require the minerals obtained through sulfide mining. Some will argue that sulfide mining is ok, as long as it isn’t in Wisconsin. I completely understand the “not in my backyard” sentiment, but out of concern for the environment, wouldn’t you want this mining to take place in an area that is heavily regulated, monitored, and in places where elected leaders actually care about the environment?

Most importantly, I want to thank everyone that reached out to me. From sitting down with groups on both sides of the issue and listening to over seven hours of public testimony, I have learned so much about this topic. Based on what I’ve learned, I voted for six additional amendments to the bill to ensure further financial and environmental safeguards.

I want to encourage anyone with questions to please reach out to my office. I’m just one phone call or coffee visit away.

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Mother accused of abuse ‘did not know how she could report’ concerns

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

An Osceola mother accused of failing to prevent harm to her daughter told investigators that even though she worried the child’s father might be hurting their infant twins, she did not know how she could report him.

The father, 24-year-old Travis J. Parmeter, Jr., was charged October 5 with three counts of child abuse after one of the twins was hospitalized with brain injuries and broken ribs. Doctors reported that abuse was “far and away the primary concern.”

The mother, 25-year-old Tesa Denver, was charged October 18 with one count of child abuse by failure to prevent harm and another of neglecting a child with the consequence of great bodily harm.

Father and infant daughter found dead in Baldwin

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Baldwin man and his infant daughter were found dead in their apartment on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

According to a statement released

by Baldwin Police Chief Darren Krueger, police and emergency personnel responded to a Cedar Street apartment at approximately 4:40 p.m.

The call was dispatched as a male and infant both shot, with a firearm present at the scene.

Upon arrival, one male, identified as Jeffrey Long, age 39, was found to be deceased with a gunshot wound to his head. Also inside the residence was Jeffrey Long’s, 14-week-old, daughter Aubree Long, who was unresponsive. Despite the initial call, no evidence of a gunshot wound was noticed on the child. Resuscitation efforts were made, but unsuccessful.

The Medical Examiner determined the manner of death for Mr. Long as suicide and the infant as undetermined at this time, pending further testing.

Although initial reports indicated that the alleged abuse happened while Denver was at a doctor’s appointment, investigators’ additional interviews uncovered a different timeline. Denver had returned home from the doctor and changed the baby’s diaper, offered her a bottle and put her down to sleep on the floor near the couch. She reported that she was outside about a half hour later when Parmeter called her into the house and she came in to find the five-month-old child limp in his arms. Denver said she started infant CPR immediately and continued until emergency responders arrived.

According to the criminal complaint, when officers asked about the discrepancy from the timeline she’d given in initial interviews, she said, “Probably, I was intoxicated, I don’t know. … It happened fast.”

Denver also told officers that, prior to that evening, she had repeatedly urged Parmeter not to hold the babies tightly at the torso or “vibrate” them when he was frustrated by their crying. Although he did not live in the household, Denver had seen Parmeter handle the babies roughly many times, and said he did so whether he’d been drinking or not. In addition to the squeezing and vibrating, she had seen him pat them hard on the back, “set them down hard” and toss them into a baby swing or onto the couch when their crying frustrated him.

Denver reported rushing home from the doctor on the day of the incident, worried about the babies being alone in his care for too long.

Asked by police if she ever thought of reaching out for help, Denver said she had started sharing her concerns

with friends but, according to interview notes, “did not know how she could report him for this.”

Denver told police that after finding out the infant’s ribs were broken (upon being hospitalized for brain trauma) she confronted Parmeter and told him it was because of the way he handled the babies. According to Denver’s account, he admitted it might have been, but told Denver he would never shake the girls. She responded that she’d seen him do it.

Denver’s initial appearance is scheduled for November 13.

Gun wielding felon apprehended in Reeve

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Barron County authorities were able to de-escalate a scene that could have quickly taken a different turn on Saturday, thanks to the help of their K-9 officer, ‘Koda.’

A suspect had been reported as causing problems at the Cabin Bauerfield Bar and Grill in

Reeve on Saturday, and at one point officers were told that the suspect also had a gun.

Barron County deputies responded to the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. to find that the suspect, 33-yearold Andrew Bauerfield had fled to a nearby house.

Deputies were unable to get Bauerfield to exit the home by his own free will, and observed a shotgun next to him inside the home.

Authorities attempted to use a Taser on Bauerfield, but ultimately

resorted to deploying the department’s K-9 into the home. The K-9 successfully apprehended Bauerfield, who was subsequently placed under arrest on pending charges of disorderly conduct, felon in possession of a firearm, resisting/obstructing, and violating probation.

Clayton woman charged with unemployment fraud

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Criminal charges of felony theft have been fi led against a Clayton woman alleging her second attempt at unemployment fraud.

Diane M. Brochman, 67 of Clayton, is accused of intentionally reporting no work or vacation pay with the Department of Workforce Development from Oct. 24, 2015 to May 8, 2016, leading to her collection of $7,720 in unemployment benefits. Brochman reportedly worked two parttime jobs in that period, yet failed to report the income of $5,548, stating that she didn’t think it mattered because it was not full-time employment.

The criminal complaint fi led Nov. 1 alleges that Broch-

man is a repeat offender. She was accused of concealing information while claiming in 2012 and 2013, according to the complaint, and was assessed administrative penalties in May and June of 2016. According to the complaint, Brochman failed to follow through with a repayment agreement in Nov. of 2016.

Subsequently, a judgment of $30,729 was fi led against Brochman by the Department of Workforce Development in May of this year.

Because of the dollar amount alleged to have been falsely collected in the most recent incident, Brochman could face as much as three years behind bars. She makes an initial appearance on charges of felony theft and misdemeanor unemployment fraud on Nov. 20.

Polk County Circuit Court Martin M. Solano, 41, Osceola, operating boat towing skier after dark, $232.

Katrina L. Solem, 18, Osceola, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Grace L. Stahl, 26, Twin Brooks, SD, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Mara J. Stege, 23, Edina, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Nicholas C. J. Stesniak, 21, Clayton, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Jeffrey T. Stonehouse, 60, Marine St. Croix, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Judith M. Strobush, 75, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Mark R. Strohmayer, 35, Coon Rapids, MN, use or hunt over bait or feed, $387.90.

Anthony T. Tachney, 19, St. Croix Falls, trespass, $200.

Gregg W. Taragos, 66, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Joan M. Taxis, 57, Jamestown, ND, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Taylor Creek Transit LLC, violate Class A. Hwy. weight limits, $692.34.

Benjamin S. Thompson, Minneapolis, placement of major recreational equipment/vehicles, $389.50.

Aaron L. Unnasch, 29, Houston, MN, vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Clye P. Vacha, 18, Woodbury, MN, operate ATV or UTV without required headgear, $162.70.

Craig A. Walz, 47, Buffalo, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Raymond A. Warwas, 19, Luck, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property (<10 gal-

lons), $200.50.

Dustin L. Wheeler, 32, Dresser, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

John J. Wilson, 46, New Richmond, invasive species – remove all aquatic plants/animals from boat/equipment after removing from water, $200.50.

Catherine J. Wilson, 19, West St. Paul, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone3 (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Theresa M. Witzel, 55, Coon Rapids, MN, operating while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

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Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— Ryan W. Berg, 43, Amery, operating while under influence (1st) $861.

Samuel J. Carlson, 27, Amery, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Shirley K. Carnine, 62, Amery, operating left of center line, $136.

Joshuah A. Eastman, 18, Clear Lake, underage drinking, $187.

16, Amery, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Blake S. Gaudette, 32, Deer Park, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Corey L. Grundner, 18, Deer Park, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Brad L. Holter, 56, Deer Park, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Kyle I. Knauber, 19, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80; operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Caleb N Ladwig, 18, Clayton, operator fail to have passenger seat belted, $10; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Kelly J. Larson, 36, Amery, barking dogs or crying cats, $92.50; barking dogs or crying cats, $92.50; barking dogs or crying cats, $92.50.

Cory S. Lee, 26, Clear Lake, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Deborah F. Manni, 42, Star Prairie, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

17, Amery, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187.

Robert E. Otis, 48, Milltown, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Coty R. Petrillo, 25, Clayton, operate without valid license, $124.

Bryan G. Warner, 32, Amery, alter vehicle registration plate/ sticker, $73.60; non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Bradley P. Werner, 23, Crivitz, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Thomas R. Wernimont, 59,

Spring Valley, fail to yield to pedestrian, bicyclist or EPAMD, $250.

Brian A. Wilson, 39, Clear Lake, possess, manufacture, deliver drug paraphernalia, $187.

Frances J. Wood, 22, Crivitz, possess open intoxicants in MV-passenger, $124.

Steven E. Yeske, 69, Turtle Lake, operate without valid license, $124.

Village of Clear Lake— 18, Clear Lake, underage drinking – procures – 17-20, $376.

18, Clear Lake, underage drinking – possess – 17-20 (2nd), $313.

JUVENILES: City of Amery— 13, Star Prairie, curfew, $73.60.

13, Amery, curfew, $73.60.

14, Amery, curfew, $73.60.

15, Turtle Lake, underage drinking, $187.

13, Amery, curfew, $73.60.

13, Amery, curfew, $92.50.

Polk County Arrest Report Monday, October 30, 2017 Tara K. Aiken, 30, Frederic, was arrested on Oct. 29, 2017, for possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Ethan D. Gustafson, 37, Frederic, was arrested on Oct. 29 for possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Jason L. Flora, 44, Clear Lake, was arrested on Oct. 28 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Kenneth M. Riebe III, 37, Deer Park, was arrested for domestic violence disorderly conduct.

Douglas L. Hultman, 49, Milltown, was arrested on Oct. 28 on a probation hold and for making a threat to law enforcement officer.

Aiden G. Siverson, 18, Luck, was arrested on Oct. 27 for felony bail jumping and shoplifting.

Elijah J. Field, 18, Osceola, was arrested on Oct. 26 for disorderly conduct.

Scott A. Herbert, 45, Forest Lake, MN, was arrested on Oct. 26 for obstructing an officer.

Melissa L. Riehle, 35, Milltown, was arrested on Oct. 25 for possession of THC and drug paraphernalia.

Richard D. Larson, 69, Milltown, was arrested on Oct. 25 for domestic disorderly conduct.

George J. S ieva, 28, Milltown, was arrested on Oct. 25 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Sonny N. Chelmo, 21, Frederic, was arrested on Oct. 25 for battery and bail jumping.

Alexander P. Axtell, 21, Shafer, MN, was arrested on Oct. 25 for retail theft.

Savannah J. Sande, 22, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Oct. 25 for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Geary J. Lynch, 62, Kingston, was arrested on Sept. 21 for violating restraining order.

Jason W. Barrett Jr., 38, homeless, was arrested on Oct. 23 for possession of THC (2nd) and drug paraphernalia and a St. Croix county warrant.

Jeremiah D. Alling, 32, Amery, was arrested on Oct. 23 for a cracked windshield, a seat belt violation and operating while suspended.

Victoria K. Alden, 32, Frederic, was arrested on Oct. 29 for OWI (1st) with passenger under 16 in vehicle.

Justin L. Tretsven, 21, Dresser, was arrested on Oct. 29 for OWI (2nd), operating after revocation (2nd), IID not installed, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Alexander J. Swanson, 21, Star Prairie, was arrested on Oct. 29 for OWI (1st) (Baby Luke), and possession of THC and drug paraphernalia.

Zachary J. Engelking, 34, Stillwater, MN, was arrested on Oct. 26 for OWI (2nd).

Cindy L. Kervina, 33, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Oct. 26 for OWI (2nd), and PAC (2nd).

Wayne A. Boutain, 50, Centuria, was arrested on Oct. 24 for OWI (1st) and PAC (1st).

Michael J. Frank, 19, homeless, was arrested on Oct. 29 for failure to appear and a DOC hold.

Shelby L. Antley, 25, Clear Lake, was arrested on Oct. 29 on a probation hold.

James R. Larson, Amery, was arrested on Oct. 29 on a Polk county 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. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

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Amery Police Report

10/27/17, 07:32 a.m., Suspicious activity 10/27/17, 08:45 a.m., Juvenile call 10/27/17, 08:59 a.m., Assist citizen 10/27/17, 12:17 a.m., Juvenile call 10/27/17, 02:23 p.m., Traffic complaint 10/27/17, 10:06 p.m., Assist other agency 10/28/17, 12:14 a.m., Mental health call 10/28/17, 08:32 p.m., Gas drive off 10/28/17, 09:58 p.m., Assist other agency 10/28/17, 10:22 p.m., Vehicle lockout 10/29/17, 11:45 a.m., Assist other agency 10/29/17, 09:45 p.m., Assist EMS 10/30/17, 01:02 p.m., Disturbance 10/30/17, 04:20 p.m., School Alarm 10/30/17, 05:50 p.m., Assist child custody issue 10/30/17, 07:09 p.m., Juvenile call 10/30/17, 08:04 p.m., Assist other agency 10/30/17, 08:15 p.m., Assist citizen 10/30/17, 11:18 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/31/17, 02:14 p.m., Vehicle lockout 10/31/17, 11:48 p.m., Welfare check 11/01/17, 02:45 p.m., Juvenile call 11/01/17, 05:56 p.m., Gas drive off 11/01/17, 08:35 p.m., Disturbance 11/01/17, 10:05 p.m., Welfare check 11/02/17, 12:42 a.m., Assist other agency 11/02/17, 11:33 p.m., Noise complaint Arrests: Shelby Lea Antley, 25 of Clear Lake, WI. Probation Violation/Probation Hold James R. Larson, 47 of Amery, WI. Polk County Warrant

Polk County Divorces Filed Winslow A. Albright, 59, St. Croix Falls and Sheri L. Barstow, 56, St. Croix Falls filed for divorce on Oct. 10, 2017.

Donald W. Sorensen, 50, Centuria and Brenda C. Sorensen, 46, LeSueur, Minn. filed for divorce on Oct. 17, 2017.

Brian J. Rusnak, 67, Milltown and Doris J. Rusnak, 65, Milltown filed for divorce on Oct. 17, 2017.

Nicole A. Aaron, 34, Frederic and William E. Aaron, 38, Frederic filed for divorce on Oct. 18, 2017.

Stacy L. Larson, 42, Star Prairie and Kenneth R. Larson, 46, Balsam Lake filed for divorce on Oct.18, 2017.

Roxanna M. Moriarity, 32, Clayton

and Jacob L. Moriarity, 27, Faribault, Minn. filed for divorce on Oct. 20, 2017.

Jennifer L. Kjeseth, 44, Amery, Wis. and David W. Kjeseth, 53, Amery filed for divorce on Oct. 20, 2017.

Alita V. Hardman, 29, Dresser and Michael L. Hardman, 57, Dresser filed for divorce on Oct. 23, 2017.

Cecilia M. Hutton, 29, Clear Lake and Rodney J. Hutton, 31, Osceola filed for divorce on Oct. 24, 2017.

Lisa Randall, 47, Milltown and Richard Randall, 44, Milltown filed for divorce on Oct. 27, 2017.

Beth E. McQuay, 54, Cushing and Nicholas Corniel III, 59, Cushing filed for divorce on Oct. 31, 2017.

Three injured in violent crash, Star Prairie woman charged

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Star Prairie woman has been charged with a combination of felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an Aug. 5 crash in which she was allegedly driving drunk.

Samantha L. Grimes, 30 of Star Prairie was the driver of a 2015 Chevy Pickup that struck an SUV while southbound on County Road M. near Star Prairie.

All three occupants of the SUV were transported to Regions Hospital with serious injuries. The driver, Jessica Brotzler, had to be extricated. Brotzler and her passengers, Jessica and Ryan Rugg, all sustained multiple broken bones and internal injuries.

As stated in the criminal complaint filed by District Attorney Jeff Kemp, Ryan Rugg described a list of injuries including a lacerated liver, four broken ribs, broken neck, broken back, and a broken orbital socket along with nose, sinus and forehead bones, a brain bleed, and lacerated shoulder.

Rugg described a metal plate that was surgically implanted in his face after the incident, and ongoing issues related to use of his left arm.

Accident reconstruction indicated that Grimes was traveling “a long ways” through the ditch before striking a mailbox, correcting onto the road, and striking the SUV. She reported having two large drinks, with mostly vodka, but told officers responding to the scene, “I am sorry, I thought I was okay to drive,” according to reports. A laboratory analysis of Grimes’s blood taken after the accident returned an ethanol content of .157 percent.

Grimes was initially charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), first offense, on August 7. That forfeiture charge was dismissed on October 17, with the more severe charges filed on November 1. Grimes now faces six felonies and six misdemeanors relating to causing injury through intoxicated use of a motor vehicle.

She is due to appear in court on Nov. 20.

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100 Years Ago November 1, 1917

investigated the deserted car and traced its ownership to the garage. After a little investigation, the youth’s name was mentioned by a number of the same age bracket.

Confronted with the accusation, the youth confessed to his part in the theft.

Last Obstacle Removed

Postmaster H. J. Kinne received the following communication from the U. S. Recruiting station today.

At last the great obstacle has been removed. In the past, the great bar that has kept many a young man from showing his true patriotism by enlisting in the U. S. Navy was the initial railroad fare from his town to this office. The Navy department has realized this and has removed this obstacle.

Until further orders you are authorized to furnish government transportation to all applicants for the U. S. Navy who can successfully pass the physical examination given by a local doctor.

45 Years Ago November 9, 1972 Halloween Vandalism

The Fay Auto Company – E. M. Fay, Prop.

The first garage in Amery was built by the Fay Auto Company in September of 1913.

The size of the original structure was 50x80 feet, but the automobile business increased so rapidly that within two years more room was required and an addition of 40x50 feet was added. Yet even this soon proved to be inadequate and a year ago the company bought the building adjoining the garage to the north, which is now chiefly used as a showroom.

The Fay Auto Garage is one of the best equipped in the county, and in its storeroom, repair shop and wash room everything that can add to the pleasure and Yesterday’s convenience of the automobile News user is provided.

Diane Stangl The repair shop contains various power presses, a drill press, and a generator set for recharging any make of battery. The stock of extras constantly kept on hand for the various makes of cars is very large – the value of the extras for the Ford car alone is estimated to exceed fifteen hundred dollars. One of the things that is of great convenience to the patrons of the garage is the air press by means of which they are enabled, free of charge and without labor on their art, to have their automobile tires inflated whenever necessary.

The Ford, Buick, Dodge and Mitchell cars are sold by the Fay Auto Co. and the concern does a larger business than any other automobile dealer in the county, clearly indicating the popularity of the makes of cars handled as well as the kind of treatment given the customers.

In connection with this, it is interesting to note that E. M. Fay was the first person to ship a full carload of buggies and also the first carload of automobiles into Amery.

(This business feature was printed on August 23, 1917 as part of the Industrial Series)

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Barb’s Fashions of Amery Barb’s Fashions came to Amery in 1967 when Barbara Montgomery opened a women’s apparel shop at 113 East Birch Street in the Stocker Building. In 1969 she moved to the location pictured above at 211 North Keller Avenue where she constructed a new building. The old building she replaced had formerly been a grocery store, restaurant and a hardware store. The building is now Kessler Jewelry.

C. A. Barczuk of St. Paul reported vandalism at his cottage on the Apple River north of Amery on Tuesday evening. After failing to tip the outhouse by conventional means, a rope was tied around the structure and it was pulled over by a vehicle.

Other reported vandalism included a damaged gasoline pump at the school bus garage on county road F and a garage door, which was partially kicked in.

40 Years Ago October 25, 1977 Surgeon Reattaches Teenager’s Right Arm

90 Years Ago November 3, 1927 Sheriff and Mrs. Jas. Olson were in Amery Wednesday and Friday enroute to and from Fond du Lac where they took Jeanette Olson of Wanderoos to serve from one to three years in the Woman’s Home for selling moonshine.

75 Years Ago November 5, 1942 Vandals At Work In City of Amery On the heels of one of the quietest Halloween nights ever experienced in the city of Amery comes the report from City Clerk, Frank Sylvester, that young boys have been doing considerable damage to vacant and unoccupied properties here.

Sylvester pointed out that the city tourist park building located on the river in north Amery has been practically ruined, not only the building but also the contents. Owners have also reported that many houses closed for the winter have been broken into and the contents damaged.

It was thought that the boys have been playing war games and in their endeavors didn’t realize the damage that they were doing. However, if the condition isn’t remedied and the complaints continue to come in, the parents of the children responsible will be charged with the damage.

65 Years Ago October 23, 1952 Civil Defense Needed in Area In an effort to arouse the interest of the people in this area to the critical need for civil defense workers, a meeting is called for Monday, Oct. 27, at the Amery City Hall.

On hand to emphasize the need for observers in the

“skywatch” operation will be members of the Osceola radar unit with pictures and the story of this civilian effort. At the present time, no one in this area is operating a watch post for this important work.

In charge of the Amery American Legion post, the meeting is particularly called to the attention of the ladies throughout this entire community. Many of the “skywatch” daytime hours are being filled by the “fair sex” in other communities such as this.

Ground observers are needed about every eight miles.

Serving around the clock in three-hour shifts it would take 250 people to man this type of operation here.

National civilian defense officials are expressing alarm over the apathy of the American people in failing to volunteer for this duty. A volunteer registration program is now planned from Nov. 11 - 27 during which period recruits are going to be enrolled.

The Monday evening meeting will explain this program and will be a start towards activating a “skywatch” operation in this area. Residents in both city and rural areas are asked to be present.

60 Years Ago November 7, 1957 Woman Still Critical After Twin Shooting Benjamin Fix, 61, is being held at Ancker Hospital, St. Paul on an “open charge” following a double shooting at the Edmund Carpenter farm, a mile south of Range, Sunday, about 3 p.m. Fix shot and critically wounded Mrs. Eva Savage, 58, and then turned the 12-gauge, single shot shotgun on himself, Undersheriff James Moore told this newspaper.

Operator of a photographic studio at St. Croix Falls, Mrs.

Savage remains in “critical” condition at Miller Hospital, St. Paul. Moore and District Attorney Dorain Jensen learned Tuesday that she is given a “50-50” chance to live.

Fix lived at Dayton, Ohio, until he moved into this area in December of 1956, renting a room at Mrs. Savage’s St. Croix Falls home. He has lived there since.

Sunday Fix and Mrs. Savage drove to the Range farm to visit her father, Edmund Carpenter. Fix “had been doing some drinking and wanted the keys to Mrs. Savage’s car,” said Sheriff Moore. Mrs. Savage refused. Fix, who was outside the house at the time, threatened Mrs. Savage, Moore stated.

Then Fix went to the car where he got a shotgun that belonged to Edmund Carpenter – a gun he borrowed about a week or two previously. He walked to the door, which Mrs. Savage held against him from the inside, and fired once through the door, the blast striking Mrs. Savage in the chest. Fix than turned the gun on himself and fired into his own chest.

Just what charge will be made against Fix will not be determined until Mrs. Eva Savage’s condition is known.

Benjamin Fix lives on a World War I pension, Moore told this newspaper. “He has no job,” Moore said.

Minor Youth Takes Car Halloween A minor youth will be arraigned Saturday in Balsam Lake following a Halloween car stealing escapade.

Under 16 years of age and therefore unable to have a drivers’ license, the youth purloined a car parked near the Adams Auto Company.

The vehicle was later found abandoned, out of gasoline, not far from the Crossroads Roller Rink, near Deronda.

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For only the second time, a surgeon at University of Minnesota hospitals has surgically reattached a severed arm.

It occurred Monday afternoon when Wayne Kruizenga, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kruizenga, rural Star Prairie, was admitted after losing his right arm in a farm accident.

The Amery High School junior was operating a self-unloading wagon when his hand became caught in “the beaters.” His right arm was torn off near the shoulder.

Wayne was transported to Holy Family hospital in New Richmond where he received emergency treatment from Dr. Louis Weisbrod.

The youth was then transported to University of Minnesota hospitals where he was rushed into surgery.

Several years ago, Dr. Leonard reattached the arm of a small girl. Her recovery was recently the topic for a medical seminar. The surgeon stated that in a case like this, it takes a long time to predict the percent of recovery. Nerve tissue grows very slowly, but the doctor is optimistic about the reattachment.

Amery Police Arrest Juvenile Egg Throwers “I certainly hope we can curb this egg throwing,” declared Amery Police Chief Mike Holmes after his department arrested four juvenile males for the offense.

He said the four were charged with disorderly conduct.

Two Amery school buses and several automobiles were hit with eggs on Oct. 18 while driving on Broadway and Keller Avenues in the city.

Three of the youths were 17 years old while the fourth was 16.

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Amery Hospital death remains under investigation

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Man vs. Beaver The Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail are winning the battle (but perhaps not the war) against a group of busy beavers that inhabit a large swamp west of Wanderoos. Water had washed over the trail accross a long stretch through swamp. The Friends group once again hauled in several tons of gravel to build up the trail through the section, something they’ve had to do often on various parts of the trail over the years.

Nalen resigns as Library Director

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The Amery Public Library will soon have a new Library Director.

Current Director, James Nalen, is leaving the position for family reasons, having served in the position for six years. Nalen says he has accepted a more flexible position within the Library at Century College in White Bear Lake. Nalen notified the Library Board of his resignation last month. His last day is yet to be determined.

Nalen joined the Amery Library staff at an exciting time. He was part of Amery’s joining with the MORE library system only a few months after he started.

Since that time, children’s programming has grown extensively at the library, as well as the summer reading program, and general interest in downloadable media.

Nalen says that he would estimate that eighty percent of visitors are looking to check out traditional materials, but the other twenty percent are looking to take advantage of new types of materials and resources that are constantly changing.

“One of the things I’ve liked about Amery is that where a lot of municipalities have been cutting libraries, Amery has been very supportive of the library,” says Nalen. “I’ll miss a lot of the people here.”

Library Board Member, Sharon Paulson, says that the board posted the position last month and had 13 applicants. They hope to select a candidate for the role later this month.

She echoes the sentiments of many community members.

“We’re sad to see him go.”

The Amery Police Department is continuing their investigation into an incident that claimed the life of 61-year-old Jimmy B. ‘JJ’ Junkans of Clear Lake on Oct. 20.

According to Sheriff’s officials and 911 transcripts, at 4:02 p.m., a 911 call made by a friend of Junkans indicated that Junkans was in an unknown bathroom at the Amery Hospital and had harmed himself in an attempt to commit suicide.

Amery Police confirm that Junkans was at the hospital seeking treatment prior to the incident, and had entered a bathroom in a public area of the building. Once located, Junkans was flown to Regions Hospi-

tal where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Chief Tom Marson said that his department is still reviewing the incident in an attempt to rule out any outside involvement. They have yet to officially declare the incident a suicide.

Marson clarified that the public was not in danger in any way.

Amery Hosptial was asked about possible security and procedural concerns, but declined to comment further. In a statement about the incident, Amery Hospital said, “We are working with the Amery Police Department on an unfortunate event that recently occurred on our campus. The safety of our patients, visitors and employees is our highest priority.”

To hell and back again

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

In the case of 41-year-old Sara Skadsberg of Dresser, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Skadsberg, who has a long history of addiction dating back nearly a decade, found herself at the mercy of Polk County in 2015. Meth had taken everything from her, including her three adolescent children, and would soon take her freedom too.

“I’d had some sobriety in 2010 and later, but things unraveled. I had won custody of my kids back, only to lose them again. I went to jail and didn’t anticipate being accepted into the program again. I have a long addiction history and I wasn’t seeing anything but prison for my future,” she said.

Nevertheless, she got that second chance. And she began the long and difficult journey in September of 2015, again.

Skadsberg credits Serenity House for helping her climb up from what seemed like rock bottom.

On Nov. 3, more than two years and 630 days of sobriety later, Skadsberg graduated from Polk County’s treat-

‘In order to change myself I had to completely change who was around me.’

Sara Skadsberg Treatment Court Graduate ment court program, and said goodbye to those old photos—hopefully for good.

“It wasn’t easy for months and months,” she admits. “You just have to learn to do everything differently.

I had struggled for a while, cutting some people out of my life that were unhealthy. And that ended up being the key. In order to change myself I

A jail booking photo of Sara Skadsberg just a few years ago (left) is barely recognizable compared to the person Sara is today. Right, Sara hugs her counselor at her graduation from Polk County Treatment Court, just over two years from being accepted into the program.

had to completely change who was around me.”

Polk County District Attorney Jeff Kemp oversaw Skadsberg’s final weekly appearance in treatment court, where enrollees recap their week in front of their peers and the court.

She reported a good week, JESSICA DE LA CRUZ | AMERY FREE PRESS and even got to Sara Skadsberg (center) poses with members of Polk County’s Treatspend some time ment Court team during her graduation ceremony on Nov. 3. From left, with her kids on District Attorney Jeff Kemp, Case Manager Sharon Foss, Deputy Sheriff Halloween. It’s Stephanie Warner, CJCC Coordinator Michele Gullickson, and Kristin something she Bohland, Community Support. hopes to do more program, referred to Skadsberg as of soon. “an asset and role model for our comDeputy Sheriff Stephanie Warner munity.” handed Skadsberg a folder of seven The team hopes that Skadsberg will old booking photos to do with as she continue find the support she needs in wished. her community, and look forward to In remarks on her accomplishment, seeing her succeed.

Michele Gullickson, Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Collaborting Council (CJCC) which oversees the

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Wisconsin Assembly approves bill lifting mining ban

BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADISON, Wis. (AP) —Republicans moved closer Thursday to lifting Wisconsin’s nearly 20-year ban on gold and silver mining, pushing a bill that would eliminate the prohibition through the state Assembly and on to the Senate.

Democrats railed against the measure for more than two hours, warning it would open the door to devastating pollution. But Republicans control the chamber and they insisted the measure could help bring mining back to northern Wisconsin and give the region’s economy a jolt. ``At its very core, we should at least begin to have a discussion about mining that hasn’t taken place since 1998,’’ said the bill’s chief Assembly sponsor, Rep. Rob Hutton of Brookfield.

Legislators passed statutes in 1998 that require sulfide mining applicants to prove a similar mine has operated in North America for a decade without polluting and a similar mine has been closed for 10 years without polluting.

The state Department of Natural Resources has never made a final determination that any applications ever fit those standards, leading critics to brand the statutes a moratorium on mining. Gov. Scott Walker voted for the standards as a member of the Assembly.

The new bill would eliminate the ban. It also

would exempt large-scale sampling operations from going through the environmental impact statement process and prohibit administrative law judges from blocking any DNR mining application decision, forcing challengers into trial court.

The bill calls for the DNR to determine whether a mining applicant’s equipment would be capable of complying with air, water and waste standards before granting a permit. It also eliminates requirements that applicants establish a perpetual trust fund to cover environmental damage. Applicants instead would have to maintain financial responsibility for any environmental damage within 40 years of closure. After the 40-year mark, they would have to maintain the water management systems until 250 years have passed.

Assembly Democrats took turns warning Republicans that sulfide mining produces acidic runoff that will poison Wisconsin’s waters for generations. ``This bill has the potential to decimate our environment not just for 10 years or 20 years,’’ said Rep. Christine Sinicki of Milwaukee. ``Before you go down this path, think long and hard about what you’re doing and what you’re putting at risk.’’

Democrats also were quick to remind Republicans that they drastically relaxed iron mining regulations in 2013 in hopes that Gogebic Taconite would dig a massive open-pit mine near Lake Superior only to see the company abandon the project without creating any jobs.

``There’s no guarantee with this bill we’ll get one single job,’’ said Rep. Gary Hebl of Sun Prairie. ``We’ve seen that empty promise before.’’

Republican Rep. Romaine Quinn of Rice Lake said the bill doesn’t weaken any environmental standards. The moratorium doesn’t serve any purpose because it’s impossible to compare mines in different states since the topography is so different. He said manufacturers need minerals to build computers and cars. ``The vote is green,’’ Quinn said.

In the end, four Republicans sided with Democrats and voted against the bill. The measure still passed easily, 53-38.

Republicans control the Senate as well, but it’s unclear how much support the bill has in the chamber.

Hutton attached an amendment to the bill Thursday to win Senate Republicans over. He said the amendment ensures mining companies can’t find loopholes to avoid paying taxes; suspend mining during contested case hearings before administrative judges; and delay implementation for six months.

The bill’s chief Senate sponsor, Sen. Tom Tiffany, issued a statement after the vote saying the Senate will take up the bill on Tuesday.

HUNTING: Support UW-Superior to drop 9 majors, 15 minors, grad program for bill is mixed FROM PAGE ONE

The GOP-controlled Assembly passed the bill 57-32 Thursday, despite complaints from Democrats that the measure would put guns in the hands of young children and put everyone in the woods in danger. ``It’s just crazy (the minimum age) would go below 10,’’ Rep. Gary Hebl of Sun Prairie said. ``Absolute insanity that we’re talking about giving a kid a gun at any age so they experience the heritage of hunting. The most important factor is safety.’’

Rep. Katrina Shankland of Stevens Point warned Republicans that younger children can’t pay attention to their mentors. ``To allow ... a toddler, a two-year-old (to carry a gun), and I’m not being hyperbolic because someone will allow it, is dangerous,’’ she said. ``Other hunters in the woods are not going to choose to get hurt by a child with a rifle.’’

Republicans countered that parents should decide when children are old enough to handle weapons.

The bill’s author, Rep. Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond, told reporters before the Assembly took the floor that not every hunter uses high-powered rifles and he believed he was capable of handling a .22-caliber rifle when he was eight years old.

He said during the Assembly floor debate that his daughter killed a bear at age 11 but held her back from bear hunting when she was 10 because she wasn’t ready. ``We’re returning the choice to the parent,’’ Stafsholt said.

The National Rifle Association, the Safari Club, Whitetails of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association and Wisconsin Force, a group of shooting range owners, have all registered in support of the bill. The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is the only group to register in opposition.

Three Republicans voted against the bill, while four Democrats voted for it.

The measure now goes to the state Senate.

SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Superior officials have decided to drop nine majors, 15 minors and a graduate program due to lack of interest.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports some of the majors include sociology, theater, journalism and political science. The minors include physics, legal studies, computer science

and photography. The masters in art therapy program also will end.

UW-Superior Strategic Communications Director Jordan Milan told the radio network that campus enrollment is up 3 percent this year but university leaders decided to suspend the programs due to the low number of students participating in them.

Republican leaders: Foxconn contract should be reviewed MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature say the state’s economic development agency should be allowed to review the proposed $3 billion contract with Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group before voting on it.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos both told the Wisconsin State Journal in interviews Tuesday that the contract language should be available.

Gov. Scott Walker refused to comment when asked about the issue during a conference call from Israel where he is on a trade mission.

Fitzgerald says the board “should be able to examine the language and know what’s in it.” And Vos says, “It’s fair to say you should be able to read it before you vote on it.”

Foxconn plans to build a display screen plant in Mount Pleasant near Racine.

Students currently enrolled in the programs will be able to finish their degrees but no new students will be allowed to enroll.

UW-Superior suspended 20 programs in 2014 to help address a $4.5 million budget shortfall.

Wisconsin cranberry farmers hope to generate demand overseas TOMAH, Wis. (AP) —Wisconsin’s cranberry farmers are working to generate demand for the fruit overseas to alleviate an oversupply that’s driving down prices.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports that food buyers, bloggers and social media influencers from China and India visited Wisconsin’s cranberry farms as part of the U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee’s Reverse Trade Mission.

About 20 people visited the

Cutler Cranberry Co. farm near Tomah last week to see how the fruit is harvested, processed and packaged. Committee officials hope visitors will return home and spread the word about the fruit’s uses and potential health benefits.

The trade effort cost about $60,000 and was paid for by federal grants and fees paid on barrels of cranberries.

The fruit’s abundance caused the price of a 100-pound barrel to drop by 21 percent last year.

Wisconsin troops still in Caribbean MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Dozens of Wisconsin National Guard troops are still in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands helping the territories recover from Hurricane Maria.

The National Guard issued a news release Friday saying soldiers from the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee and the 115th Fighter Wing are distributing rations in San Juan and four locations around Puerto Rico, helping feed members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Army, Navy, U.S. Border Patrol, the Civil Air Patrol and civilians.

The 115th Fighter Wing also is helping re-establish communications for air traffic control in San Juan.

Nineteen soldiers deployed to the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week. They’ll work to transport people to health care facilities.

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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 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

Many small group Bible Studies are held during 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. Morning Worship.

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 p.m. OneWay Club for kids.

Saturday: 2-7 p.m. Benefit Spaghetti & Silent Auction.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Bible Study; 6 p.m. Confirmation class.

Saturday, Nov. 11: 7 p.m. Concert “The Mystery Mountain Boys.”

Sunday, Nov. 12: 8:30 a.m. Youth Sessions; 9:30 a.m. Social Ministry committee; 9:30 a.m. Finance Committee; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m. Holy Worship.

Monday, Nov. 13: 1 p.m. Ruth Unit, h/Peggy, l/Nancy.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim; 9 a.m. Backpacking; 7 p.m. Church Council.

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: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 8: 3:30 p.m. Homework & Hangout; 5:45 p.m. FUEL Turkey Trot; 7 p.m. Money Management Class.

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

Friday, Nov. 10: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Saturday, Nov. 11: 6 a.m. Food set-up; 8 a.m Car Care; 9

a.m. Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 8:30 a.m. MT18 meeting; 10 a.m. Worship/Blessing of the Hunters; 11 a.m. Budget and Election meeting; 11:15 a.m. Lefse making.

Monday, Nov. 6: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m.

Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens; 6 p.m. Council meeting.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 8: 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 6 p.m. FUEL at Our Savior’s; 7:15 p.m. NUIC Choir practice at Deronda.

Thursday, Nov. 9: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 8 a.m. Deronda Worship.

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

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

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, Sept. 24: 10 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Sept. 26: 9 a.m. Quilting.

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.

These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:

A Deep Yearning

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“If you would be loved, love, and be loveable.”

—Benjamin Franklin

e all desire to love and to be loved, and we all know the pain of loneliness and lost love.

The desire to understand others and to be understood is at bottom an attempt to feel connected. We are simply not whole by ourselves and require the connection with others that comes most completely through love to regain our sense of wholeness. This is perhaps the most pressing problem of the modern world— loneliness, alienation and disconnectedness. Much of what is said about the value of the individual and his or her right to live as he or she sees fit contributes to people “doing their own thing” at the expense of building relationships with others that might give them this connectedness and satisfy this deep yearning. Of course, there are many ways to relate to others. We can do it through friends and family. We can do it through our jobs and our hobbies. And we can even do it through modern technology, e.g., social media. But ultimately, it all comes down to being kind and loving to the people we interact with. So nurture the yearning to love and be loved, first and foremost by making yourself worthy of love.

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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, Nov. 8: 5 p.m CIS; No Wednesday activities here; 6-8 p.m FUEL at Our Savior’s, Turkey Trot; 7 p.m.

Church Council.

Thursday, Nov. 9: 8 a.m. Bible Study here; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11: Godstock Youth Gathering in Eau Claire.

Saturday, Nov. 11: 8 a.m. Car Care.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m Sunday school, Choir.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 a.m. Property; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. WIC Clinic; 6:30 p.m. Worship/ Life; 6:30 p.m. Sons of Norway.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 8: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Smorgasbord, (Confirmation youth serve at Smorgasbord).

Thursday, Nov. 9: 9 a.m. Priscilla Circle at Church; 2 p.m.

Joanna Circle at Ridgeview Apartments; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional Worship; 11 a.m. Church Potluck; 6-8 p.m. Knotty Pine 4-H meeting; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Monday, Nov. 13: 10 a.m. Staff meeting; 3 p.m. Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 9 a.m. Quilting; 9 a.m. Pastor at Clergy meeting; 3:30-5 p.m. Youth Event: Making bowls for Empty Bowl Event.

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

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, 131 Broadway St., Amery 715-268-2223 www.journeychurch.city Sunday: Worship service 9-10:15 a.m.; SS for all ages from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Moms in Prayer.

Wednesday night programs; free family dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.; Kids Club (ages pre K-5th grade) and DW Youth Group (grades 6th-12th) follow from 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7-8 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at the Journey Church Teen Center.

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LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 8: 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 6 p.m. FUEL at Our Savior’s; 7:15 p.m. NUIC Choir practice at Deronda.

Thursday, Nov. 9: 9 a.m. LF Quilting.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 9:30 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth; 7 p.m. Adult Bible.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 8: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m.

Abigail Circle; 3:30 p.m. Faith N Fun; 6 p.m. FUEL at Our Savior’s; 6:15 p.m. Evening Prayer; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Thursday, Nov. 9: 8:30 a.m Bible Study; 1:30 p.m. Martha Circle; 7 p.m. Apple River Conference Assembly.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 9 a.m. Contemporary worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Monthly Mission Meal Prep for Serenity Home and Grace Place.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 1 p.m. Quilting.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Joe Sir, pastor www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school, nursery care; 10 a.m. Worship service, nursery care.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 8: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m.

Choir practice.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 8:30 a.m. Lay Ministers; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 7 p.m. Parish Planning.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls 715-483-1113 Sunday: 10 a.m. First, second and third Sunday, 715-5533386.

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Nov. 8: Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, RCIA 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 11: Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 13: Ladies Lunch at Village Pizzeria at 12 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 14: KC meeting 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, Nov. 9: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Sunday, Nov. 12: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship, Brennan Baptism; 10:30 a.m. Confirmation.

Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday: Pastor visiting shut-ins.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 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 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Nov. 8: 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda; 6 p.m. FUEL at Our Savior’s; 7:15 p.m. NUIC Choir practice at Deronda.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 11 a.m. Worship.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 8: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; 6 p.m.

Kids’ Blast/Adult Study, CREW; 7 p.m. Worship Team 2 practice.

Thursday, Nov. 9: 6:30 p.m. “Parenting & Family” study at Carlson’s.

Saturday, Nov. 11: 7 a.m Men’s Prayer Breakfast.

Sunday, Nov. 12: Potluck Sunday; 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Worship Team 2 practice; 10 a.m. Worship Service, Quarterly meeting following potluck.

Tuesday, Nov. 14: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m.

Ridgeview Small Group.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 9 a.m. Quilters; 6 p.m. Confirmation meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Nov. 12: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark, Club 7/8; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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DEATH NOTICES Fay “Pete” Petersen, 82, Baldwin, formerly of Clear Lake, died Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Baldwin Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the United Covenant Church in Clear Lake.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 4-7 p.m. at the Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake and one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Special Meetings featured at Lighthouse Center Special meetings being held at the Lighthouse Center, 315 S. Main St., Rice Lake on Friday, November 10th through Sunday, November 12, starting at 7:00 p.m. each night and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Featured speakers will be Rev. John and Shirley Helmuth from Iowa and are affiliated with Kingsway Fellowship International in Des Moines IA as the World Overseers of Missions.

It will be a weekend of uplifting, anointed messages plus the gifts of the Holy Spirit in action.

For more information call 715-790-3665.

There will be no special music at the Lighthouse Saturday night during these meetings.

Mendelssohn and Marimba featured at Symphony’s fall concerts A lively mix of music commemorating the Reformation, remembering Royal Weddings, and celebrating Brazilian music will make the Red Cedar Symphony’s concerts on November 11 and 12 an experience to remember.

The concert will open with the Crown Imperial March, performed at the last three English royal weddings, followed by Sheep May Safely Graze by Johann Sebastian Bach, who is remembered for his many and unsurpassed compositions for both church and secular settings. Then percussionist Jim Hurst takes the spotlight as soloist for a four-mallet performance of Ney Rosauro’s Concerto No. 1 for Marimba and String THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33, 2222 Orchestra.

VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 The second half of the program is a performance of Mendelssohn’s Fifth Symphony, the Reformation, marking the 500th anniversary of the Martin Luther’s nailing his “95 Theses” to the church door.

Concerts will be performed on Saturday, November 11 at 7 pm at Chetek Lutheran Church in Chetek, and on Sunday, November 12 at 4 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake. Tickets are $15 for adults, with 21 and under admitted THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 33,free.

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OBITUARIES

Shirley M. Nelson Shirley M. Nelson, age 81 of Hudson, WI died on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Comforts of Home in Hudson, WI after a long battle with cancer.

Shirley Mae Nelson was born January 28, 1936 at home in Vance Creek Township, Barron County, WI the daughter of George, Jr. and Margaret (Kelly) Lillie. She graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1955.

On June 22, 1957, Shirley was united in marriage to Lowell J. Nelson. To this union she was blessed with son Timothy James and daughter Cindy Lee. In addition to being a homemaker and taking care of her family, Shirley worked at Doughboy Industries in New Richmond then later at the Mauston Hospital in Mauston, WI, both in the capacity of office administration.

In 1973, Shirley moved from Centuria, WI to Hudson, WI and began working as a receptionist for Nor-Lake refrigeration. Thirty three years later she retired from Nor Lake as a purchasing agent.

Shirley’s hobbies and interests were sewing, cooking, gardening, canning, dancing, ice and roller skating, snowmobiling, and traveling. She also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson, WI. Over the years, Shirley was also actively involved with the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Ladies Aide, PTA of Centuria and Purchasing Association.

She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents, George and Margaret Lille; sister, Kathryn Petersen; brother, Micheal Lillie; niece, Sherry Engebretson Armstrong; and great nephew, Benjamin Rundquist.

Survived by son, Timothy Nelson of Woodbury, MN; daughter, Cindy (Tony) Meyer of Eau Claire, WI; grandchildren, P.J., Lauren & Matthew Lichty, Peter & Bhrittney Meyer; great grandchildren, Eli and Emma; sisters and brother, Neil (Joan) Lillie of Clear Lake, Marie Rundquist of Clear Lake and Beverly (Vern) Engebretson of Clear Lake; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral Service was at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, with Rev. Kris Kurzejeski officiating. Music was by Layton James.

Casket Bearers were Todd Lillie, Nathan Lillie, Patrick Lillie, J.T. Lillie, Todd Rundquist and Steve Engebretson.

Honorary Casket Bearers were Jeff Rundquist, Mark Rundquist, Chris Rundquist, Chad Lillie, Debbie Apel, Darrell Peterson, Kay White, Kim Harstad, Dawn Dix, Julie Engebretson-Pitzen and Mindy Sanders.

Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, WI. The family would like to express their thanks to Adoray Hospice for the care they gave Shirley at the end of her life.

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Roger Donald Smith, age 77 of Amery, Wisconsin, passed away Tuesday, October 31st at Amery Hospital. Born to Frank and Gladys Smith on December 9, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Roger was the third child of four. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran in Minneapolis, MN. Roger graduated from North High School in 1957, and then attended The University of Minnesota.

He later graduated from Minneapolis School of Business.

Roger married Karen I. Reinking at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. They made their home in the Minneapolis area until they moved to Amery in 1967 where they raised three children.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Gladys Smith, sister and brother-in-law Jeaninne and Donald Cassidy, mother-in-law Irene B. Reinking, and brother-in-law Ronald Reinking.

He is survived by his loving wife Karen of 54 years, children Cory A. (Steve Klang) Smith of Chicago, Illinois; Lynelle (Tom) Lindberg of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Kevin F. (Jessica) Smith of Amery; brother Dwayne (Cathie) Smith; sister, Bonnie (Fred Jones) Yurch; grandchildren Calvin, Camden, Ella, McAdam and Lacey; many nieces, nephews, employees and friends.

Roger was employed for a short time by North West Federal Bank in downtown Minneapolis. After this, he started working at the Hopkins Super Valu Corporation as supervisor of the inventory crew. During this time, Roger met Bob Krueger, owner of theAmery and New Richmond Super Valu stores. Roger moved his family to Amery in 1967 and became manager of the Amery store. Roger became a partner in the business, and as it grew, they opened a Super Valu store in Osceola. Roger was instrumental in launching another retail project with local partners at the River Place Mall in Amery. Other endeavors included a Liquidators Store, a Hardware Store and Amery Discount Liquor store, co-owned by son, Kevin.

Roger was an active member in several organizations including Amery Jaycees, First Lutheran Church Council, Lion’s Club, Amery Industrial Development Council, Amery Community Club, and the Amery Golf Course Board. He was also a charter member of the Amery Youth Hockey Association and served on the first Amery Cable TV Advisory Committee.

Roger was an avid golfer for many years. He and Karen enjoyed spending 10 winters in Pharr, Texas and 8 winters in Sun City West, Arizona. Roger was a longtime friend of Bill W. His other favorite hobbies included: playing cards, following the stock market, collecting coins, working in the yard, going to auctions, horse races and casinos, and traveling. He will be dearly missed.

Visitation was held Saturday, November 4th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI. Funeral service was held at First Lutheran Church, 240 Elm Street, Amery, WI on Sunday, November 5th at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.

Our Dad was born April twelve, nineteen hundred and thirty-five.

While his parents were living in Clam Falls Wisconsin, he was born at home.

Later in his childhood, he and his family moved to Frederic. Where he went to school and then graduated.

Our Dad met, dated and married our Mom, Ruth Ann. They soon began a family and had seven children.

Working in New Richmond at the Health Center and then at Doboy industries. Retired from Doboy, he began on the farm slaughtering and working at Amery Super Locker.

Our Dad enjoyed his hobby farm and fishing, when he had time. Working with children through the county 4-H program and being a volunteer fireman.

He loved roller skating, dancing, horseshoes and singing.

His favorite was to yodel the cowboy songs.

Our Dad has now gone home to God above.

He left us today November first, two thousand seventeen, to start a new adventure in heaven.

Survived by, Ruth Ann his wife of sixty years; two daughters; Debra (Elmer) Nagel and Diane Roth; three sons, Douglas (Debbie) Larsen, Dennis (Amy) Larsen and Derald Larsen; two siblings, Beverly (Charles) Thomas, Gerald (Darlene) Larsen; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and far too many to mention.

Our Dad is joining his parents, James and Ruby; his two daughters, Donette Leslie and Darla Paulson, greeting him with loving hugs.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

Arrangements are by Grandstrand Funeral Homes in Osceola.

Ronald C. Glebus Ronald C. Glebus, age 79, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the Amery Hospital and Clinic.

Ronald was born on December 21, 1937 to Anthony and Ethel (Courtney) Glebus in St. Paul Minnesota.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Rebecca Glebus, a great-granddaughter Kaylynn Beseth.

He is deeply missed by his loving wife LuCinda, 6 children, Pat (Tom) Noha, Ron (Camille) Glebus, Julie (Terry) Rosalez, Kate (Joe) Toronto, David Glebus and Jen (Steve) Ellis; 4 step-children, Shawn (Michelle), David (Missy), Nich (Lila), Alicia (Mark); 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 8 step grandchildren.

A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Cricket’s Bar and Grill, 1361 100th Street Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

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Beverly L. Meyer Beverly Lorraine Meyer, age 97 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1920 in Wild Rose, North Dakota to Ed and Agnes (Hermstead) Estberg. She was baptized and confirmed at East Immanuel Lutheran Church, and attended Amery Schools graduating in 1938.

On March 29, 1946 Beverly was united in marriage to Donald Meyer, and to this union two children were born. In 1967 the family moved to a farm in Amery, and in 1977 Donald passed away.

Beverly enjoyed quilting; playing cribbage-she got a 29 hand on July 14 while playing a game with her grandson, and loved making lefse with her family.

She also loved flowers, watching the birds and caring for dogs, and enjoyed animals in general. She was a member of a quilting group, Ladies Aid and the Deer Park Senior Center. Beverly was fortunate to have had really great friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; son, Dennis; two brothers, Roy and Harold; a sister in law, Dorothy and a niece, Sally.

Beverly is survived by her son, Gary (Gayle); six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, three great, great grandchildren; a daughter in law, Audrey Meyer and many other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services were on Monday, November 6, 2017 at East Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Amery.

A visitation was prior to the service at the church.

Burial was in the East Immanuel Cemetery.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Lyle E. Karpenske Lyle Eugene Karpenske was born July 15th, 1935 in Amery, WI, to Andrew and Nellie (Sigsworth) Karpenske. Lyle enlisted and served honorably in the Army from 1953-1955 and again in 1959-1962.

He married Judy Rudlong Oct. 12th, 1956. Their marriage blessed them with one child, Sheila. He tried his hand at farming then took to the skys in flying after building a Piper Cub P A-18 plane.

In 1977 he and Judy bought and owned for 5 years The Town Pump in Amery, currently the Tac II. From 1980-83 he traveled the West coast stopping in Glendale, AZ, before returning home to Amery, WI. He enjoyed fishing, watching football especially when Ethan played; having coffee with friends and sharing his Meals on Wheels with Lucy.

Lyle worked maintenance at Kroy/UFE Industries, retiring in 1998. Daughter Sheila provided loving care in her home until he became a resident of Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cottage at Golden Age Manor in Amery September 2017 and where he passed away on November 13.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

Lyle is survived by daughter, Sheila (Doug) Sparr of Amery; grandchildren, Jeremy Ellingsworth, also of Amery and Jill (Emory) Wofford of Osceola; four great grandchildren, Ethan and Livia of Osceola and Jaxon and Zoey of Amery; brothers, Bob (Eve) of Chippewa Falls, David (Jean) of Comstock and Leroy (Sue) of Amery.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy; brothers, Dale, Thomas, Wayne and Richard; and sister, Joanne.

Lucille L. Clark Lucille Louise (Wilsen) Clark, age 100 of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Golden Age Manor in Amery. She was born on November 27, 1916 to Jens and Karoline (Matsen) Wilsen in Apple River Township, Wisconsin. Lucille was very proud of her heritage; both of her parents were born in Denmark.

Lucille fondly remembers all the changes she had seen in the last 100 years, including walking or taking a horse and carriage to school, her family having one of the first automobiles in the Amery area, and taking train trips to St. Paul with her sister to watch airplanes come and go. Lucille also loved to dance and go to dances as a young girl.

At age 19, Lucille met and married William R. Clark. The couple had four children together, William D. (Betty), Boyd (Lucille), Milo (Carol) and Cynthia (Alan). For many years, Lucille was a stay at home house wife and raised their four children.

William worked at the Whirlpool Corporation in St. Paul, and later Lucille worked in a sewing factory, then Fabri Tek in Amery and later still at the Amery Hospital and Clinic.

After the passing of William in January of 1989, she moved into Waters Edge apartments in Amery. She enjoyed living there for almost 25 years, and liked to volunteer at the Senior Citizen Center and call Bingo at Hardeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the early mornings. Lucille also enjoyed playing cards with her friends.

Her lifelong hobbies included reading and crocheting, mostly doilies, until her eyesight started to fail due to macular degeneration. She also loved to travel and her travels took her to Florida, Las Vegas, Branson, Missouri; Duluth, MN; and the Black Hills. She wished she could have travelled more.

In October of 2013, Lucille moved to Golden Age Manor. She enjoyed weekly visits from her family and friends. She celebrated her 100th birthday on November 27, 2016.

Lucille is survived by her four children, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, four great, great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Private family services will take place at a later date.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation services of Amery.

James F. West James F. West, age 76, died on Monday, November 6th at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worthington, MN on May 14, 1941 to Theron and Nellie West, the youngest of five children. He spent most of his childhood in Boyd, MN and graduated from New Richmond High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961 and was stationed in Germany as a Cryptographer Specialist.

James married Kathleen Solem on September 3rd, 1967 and they raised two children, Paula and James Jr., on a dairy farm in rural Osceola, WI. While farming he started a computer programming business tailored to dairy farming. In 1987 he returned to the heating and air conditioning business, in which he had worked before farming. In 1991 he bought Scandia Heating and Air Conditioning and ran till he retired in 2005. He enjoyed micro-farming with his lawn and flower beds at home and proudly earned a Master Gardener title.

Jim and Kathy became avid travelers and enjoyed their adventures together. They visited much of the United States and Europe and spent the winter months in Texas for the past 6 years.

He loved puzzles of all kinds and enjoyed spending time with his family. He especially liked playing (and usually beating) his grandchildren at any type of game he could get them to play with him.

James is proceeded in death by his parents, grandparents, sisters, Shirley West, Myrna (Eugene) Solem, Caroline (Selvin) Lien and a brother, Dale West. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathy; a daughter, Paula Stevens; a son, Jim Jr. (Robin) West; grandchildren, Karleen, Mollina, and Jorgen Stevens, Logan West, and extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Williamson~White Funeral Home in Amery and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Lori Peper officiating. Burial will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery following the service on Thursday.

To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

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POLK COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES

Many thanks to the staff at Amery Memory Care, Riverbend, the Amery Hospital, and Williamson- White Funeral Home as well as First Lutheran Church and Pastor Tim Bjorge for their care and concern for us and our loved one. A special thank you to the many friends who shared prayers, thoughts and gifts of nourishment.

We so appreciate you!

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(Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #17742B. The Public Auction will begin on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 10:01am CDT and end on Monday, November 13, 2017, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

VACANT LOTS FOR SALE: OSCEOLA AND DRESSER DEVELOPMENTS

(Bidders are not responsible for paying any unpaid taxes) Preview information and property listings can be viewed at www.co.polk.wi.us/Tax Delinquent Real Estate. www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

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The Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Amery will meet on Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of Amery City Hall located at 118 Center St., Amery, WI. The Board will consider the following: Further consideration of an application from RJA LLP to request a variance from Sec. 13-1-140 (k) to permit a retaining wall related to a driveway expansion to be in excess of 3 feet in height without a terrace of at least 3 feet in width. This variance request was originally heard on Wednesday, October 18th but was tabled for further consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The property is described as follows: LOT 1 CSM #6738 V30 P192 (849059) OF LOTS 4, 5 & PT LOTS 2, 3 & 6 KNOLLWOOD ADDITION LOC IN PT NE SW (GOV LOT 3) & PT SE NW David Chanski Zoning Administrator

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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN, POLK COUNTY On Thursday, November 9, 2017, immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed budget, a Special Town Meeting of the electors is called pursuant to Section 60.12(1)(c) of Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for the following purpose: 1. To adopt the town tax levy to be paid in 2018 pursuant to section 60.10(1)(a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING

The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 immediately following the public hearing and special town meeting of the electors at the Lincoln Town Hall - 661 85th Street.

MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Surveyor Ron Hoffman, Ed Gores & Michael Tyler Regarding Pleasant Acres/WI Lane 7. Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission 8. Presentation and Approval of Bills 9. Volga Cemetery Request for Additional Funds 10. Adopt Budget 11. New Business 12. Unfinished Business 13. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk Published Nov. 7, 2017 - Amery Free Press

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Assembly Republicans planning tax overhaul MADISON, Wis. (AP) — While House Republicans in Washington are unveiling a major overhaul of the nation’s tax system, Wisconsin Assembly Republicans are making plans of their own for tax reform.

A comprehensive tax overhaul will be the focus for the Assembly leading up to the 2018 election and

2019 state budget deliberations. Assembly Ways and Means Committee chairman, Rep. John Macco, says the mission for the rest of the session is to study tax law changes.

The State Journal reports Macco says the goal for reform will be to keep it revenue neutral by lowering taxes in one area

and raising taxes elsewhere. He says an example might be lower income tax rates that are offset by elimination of some sales tax exemptions.

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UW-Superior to drop 9 majors, 15 minors, grad program SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Superior officials have decided to drop nine majors, 15 minors and a graduate program due to lack of interest.

Wisconsin Public Radio reports some of the majors include sociology, theater, journalism and political science. The minors include physics, legal studies, computer science and photography. The masters in art therapy program also will end.

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cations Director Jordan Milan told the radio network that campus enrollment is up 3 percent this year but university leaders decided to suspend the programs due to the low number of students participating in them.

Students currently enrolled in the programs will be able to finish their degrees but no new students will be allowed to enroll.

UW-Superior suspended 20 programs in 2014 to help address a $4.5 million budget shortfall.

PUBLIC NOTICE POLK COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Request for Nominations for Initial District Board of Commissioners Proposed Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Polk County Environmental Services Committee requests nominations for persons to be appointed to the initial board of commissioners of the proposed Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. The Committee will finalize nominations for appointment at its meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., to be held at the Polk County Board Room, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

On June 29 2017, Polk County received a petition seeking to establish the Horseshoe Lake Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. After holding a public hearing on July 26, 2017, the Committee adopted a recommendation that the Polk County Board of Supervisors approve the petition to establish the

Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District.

On October 11, 2017, the Committee adopted its committee report on the petition.

When taking up the resolution to approve the establishment of the petitioned district, the Polk County Board of Supervisors must, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 33.27(1), confirm the appointment of four persons of the five member initial district board of commissioners who shall serve as commissioners until the first annual meeting of the district. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 33.27(2), the fifth person to be appointed to the initial district board of commissioners is to be a member of the governing body of the town that has the largest valuation within the district as appointed by such town board within 30-days of

Legal Description of PROPOSED MAGNOR BARBO PUBLIC INLAND LAKE REHABILITATION DISTRICT Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Section 28, T33N, R15W, the corner common to Sections 21, 22, 27, and 28 Town 33 North, Range 15 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin; thence south along the East line of Section 28 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 4, Section 28; thence west along the North line of Government Lot 4 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 4; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 4 to the Southwest Corner of Government Lot 4 on the North line of Government Lot 3, Section 28; thence West along the North line of Government Lot 3 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 3; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 3 to the centerline of County Road “J”; thence Easterly along the centerline of County Road “J” to the Westerly right-of-way of US HWY 63; thence continuing on a projection of the centerline of County Road “J” Easterly across US HWY 63 and across the former main track of the North Wisconsin Railway Company railroad right-of-way, also known as the Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail, to the Easterly right-of-way line of said former railroad right-of-way; thence Northeasterly along the Easterly right-of way line of said Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail through Government Lot 3, Government Lot 2, and Government Lot 1 in Section 27, and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW¼-NW¼) and Government Lot 1 in Section 26 to the intersection of the East line of Government Lot 1, Section 26 and the Southeasterly right-ofway line of the Clear Lake-Clayton County Trail; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 1 Section 26 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 1 Section 26 and the Southeast Corner of Government Lot 3 Section 23; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 3 to the Northeast Corner of Government Lot 3; thence West along the North line of Government Lot 3 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 3 Section 23 on the East line of Government Lot 3 Section 22; thence North along the East line of Government Lot 3 Section 22 to the East Quarter Corner of Section 22; thence West along the East-West Quarter Line of Section 22 and the North line of Government Lot 3 and Government Lot 2 to the Center of Section 22 and the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 2; thence South along the North-South Quarter Line and the East line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE¼-SW¼) to the Southeast Corner of the NE¼-SW¼; thence West along the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE¼-SW¼) and the South line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW¼-SW¼) which is also the North line of Government

the County Board's resolution establishing the district.

On December 6, 2017, the Committee will consider its recommendations for nomination of the four (4) persons nominated for appointment to the initial district board of commissioners. Three of the four persons nominated are to be persons who qualify by residing in or owning property within the proposed district.

The fourth commissioner would be a county board member of the Committee or a person nominated by the Committee. The nominations made by the Committee are reviewed by the County Administrator for appointment and confirmation by the County Board.

A map showing the boundary of the proposed district and the legal description of the proposed are attached and incorporated in this no-

tice.

Eligible persons interested in serving on the initial board of commissioners to the petitioned Magnor Barbo Public Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District may submit a written statement of interest and intent to the Committee on or before December 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., to: Polk County Environmental Services Committee Attn: Ms. Sharon Jorgenson, County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 E-mail: countyclerk@co.polk.wi.us Attachments: Proposed Legal Description Map of Proposed District

Lot 1 Section 22 to the Northwest Corner of Government Lot 1 on the West line of Section 22; thence South along the West line of Government Lot 1 to the Northwest Corner of Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map Number 5728, Volume 25, Page 205, Document Number 753924; thence East along the North line of said Lot 3 to the Northeast Corner of said Lot 3; thence south along the East line of said Lot 3 to the Southeast Corner of said Lot 3; thence West along the South line of said Lot 3 to the Southwest Corner of Lot 3 Certified Survey Map Number 5728, Volume 25, Page 205, Document Number 753924, on the West line of Government Lot 1 Section 22; thence south along the West line of Government Lot 1 Section 22 to the Southwest Corner of Section 22 and the Point of Beginning.

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Grand prize winners for the month of October were (left to right): Chris Wiese, Lily Kasper, Savannah Stanisz, Dustin Wishard.

Back Row (Left to Right): Avery Swanson, Aiden Schleusner, Jaden Presley, Lily Kasper, Braidyn Brusletten, Eli Hood, Sean Graf, Jenna Hardina, Lisa Gehl, Katelin Graski, Bella Bowen, Middle Row (Left to Right): Joey Byrnes, Elliot Greene, Sam Streich, Chris Wiese, Valdin Anderson, Cashton Madison, Carter Meyer, Braydin Lindner, Kallie Anderson, Bruno Meyers, Front Row (Left to Right): Morgan Leonard, Brandon Teigen, Sam Trandum, Chayce Dosch, Mercades Blouin-Potvin, Addie Gould, Kiyanna Lindner, Josie Maxon, Savannah Stanisz, and Dustin Wishard. Absent: Lucas Goldsmith.

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Amery students compete at drama festival Third through 8th grade actors from Amery, Baldwin-Woodville, Osceola, and Prescott competed at the Drama Festival in Woodville on Saturday, Nov. 4. Amery drama teams and solos earned seven blue ribbons, three red ribbons, and several Actor of Merit awards.

For the third year in a row, fifth grade student Alexandra Edwards was the champion of all the solo contestants in all grades, earning a blue rating and an Actor of Merit award. Fellow Amery Intermediate student Cali Widiker (3rd grade, 3rd place) also earned an Actor of Merit award and blue rating. Lyla Stone (5th grade, 4th place) also earned a blue rating for her solo.

Fifth graders Allyson Peterson, Alexandra Edwards, Alexis Repka, Claire Ash, Lila Stone, Donovan Maukstad, and Ben Widiker earned a 2nd place blue rating.

Their coaches are Shia Widiker and Cheryl Repka.

Fifth graders Grace Williamson, Cora Waterman— earning an Actor of Merit Award, Kaylee Burstad, Hailey Marciniak, and Payton Hanson also earned a blue rating, third place over all. Their coaches were Bridget Hanson and Holly Waterman.

The Amery Middle School sixth grade Drama Rama team of Charlee Schroeder, Nevaeha Zacharias, Shannen Fredrickson, and Benjamin Lorsung were awarded blue ribbons and 1st place for their performance.

Becky Lorsung coached this original manuscript team.

Jonathan Lorsung, Maverick Goulet, Sierra Osborne, Chance Schroeder, and Lucy Kube, who earned an Actor of Merit Award, captured a third place blue rating in the extemporaneous category at the Drama Festival at Viking Middle School this Saturday. Congratulations!

Shannen Fredrickson, Nevaeha Zacharais, Charlee Schroeder, not available-Benjamin Lorsung

These Amery fifth graders earned a 2nd place blue rating.

Back row (left to right): Ben Widiker, Alexis Repka, Allyson Peterson, Donovan Maukstad. Front row (left to right): Claire Ash, Lyla Stone, and Alexandra Edwards.

These Amery fifth graders earned an Actor of Merit Award. Left to right are Cora Waterman, Hailey Marciniak, Grace Williamson, Kaylee Burstad, and Peyton Hanson

Amery third grader, Cali Widiker, took third place and earned an Actor of Merit award and blue rating.

Jonathan Lorsung, Sierra Osborne, Chance Schroeder. Not available: Lucy Kube, Maverick Goulet

The Best Breakfasts in Wisconsin

BY KRISTEN FINSTAD DISCOVER WISCONSIN

Whether you’re the eggs and bacon type, team pancakes or team waffles, an early riser or a breakfast-for-dinner kind of person, you’re sure to find your cup of tea (or orange juice, apple juice or coffee) here in Wisconsin. Check out a few of our favorite breakfast stops:

You’ll feel like you’re starring in Grease.

Frank’s Diner, Kenosha Frank’s has been voted the Best Diner in Kenosha County for seven straight years, and it’s the home of gigantic buttermilk pancakes, fluffy omelets, Garbage Plates (known elsewhere as scramblers or skillets) and breakfast specials every weekend.

Mickie’s Dairy Bar, Madison There are two major reasons why Mickie’s Dairy Bar has been one of the most iconic stops in Madison since 1946: its breakfasts and its mom-and-pop diner feel. If you’re going on a Saturday, though, plan to wait in line – the loaded Scrambler has crowds lined up around the block, and it’s well worth it.

The Wooden Chair, Stevens Point The Wooden Chair was a regular stop for me during my college days. Its assortment of cute, eclectic wooden chairs and, more importantly, its famous breakfasts, make it a local favorite. Choices like the huevos rancheros omelette, corned beef omelette, Greek omelette, banana walnut pancakes and Belgian waffles make The Wooden Chair a must.

Delta Diner, Delta Another diner with an old-school feel, this Northwoods gem serves up the American roadside diner experience, complete with classic breakfast options, such as French toast, two eggs with bacon and toast, a New York breakfast sandwich, and Norwegian Cakes.

Short Stack Eatery, Madison With a motto like “All breakfast. All the time.” it’s safe to assume their breakfast is pretty darn good.

Choose something sweet, like a chocolate chip stack, sweet potato oatmeal pancakes, and pecan streusel French toast, or go the savory route with Cajun bis-

cuits and gravy, corned beef hash or pulled pork with cheesy grits.

South Fork Café, River Falls This local favorite, housed in a historic downtown building, features both classic and unique breakfast dishes, such as sirloin steak and eggs, breakfast pizza, eggs benedict, cinnamon roll French toast and the Hawaiian omelet.

Norske Nook, Osseo, DeForest, Rice Lake, Hayward Their pies are incredible, but we’re here to talk about breakfast. They channel tradition Norwegian cooking and tie in modern American favorites to create things like the Lefse Wrap (classic breakfast fixings wrapped inside the Norwegian potato pancake and drizzled in hollandaise sauce). It is to die for.

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Clayton wins State Volleyball Title

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Clayton’s volleyball team made good on its quest to bounce back from last season’s disappointing loss in the state championship match against Newman Catholic, and defeated the four-time defending state champion in the semifinal final round of this year’s WIAA Division 4 state tournament in five sets.

Utilizing the experience of having played in each of the last five state tournaments, the Bears took on another of last year’s state runners up in Lourdes Academy, which dropped from Division 3 last year to Division 4 this year, and entered the showdown with confidence, claiming a 4 set victory.

Clayton 3, Newman Catholic 2 Clayton found itself in a see-saw battle with Newman Catholic, winning every other set, 25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 20-25 and 15-8, to advance to the final round.

Led by masterful net play, the Bears tallied 69 kills in the semifinal round - 27 coming at the hands of Selena Levendoski. Alison Leslie added 19 kills and Jaedyn Bussewitz, 13. Setting the stage for the killer attack was setter Marissa Gilbertson, who racked up 59 assists.

Kiana Fall played a critical role on the defensive end, picking up a teamhigh 24 digs while Kailey Ketz added 21, Levendoski, 16, and Bussewitz, 13 digs.

Alison Leslie contributed 2 solo blocks and three block assists. Levendoski had one solo black and three block assists, and Gilbertson assisted on four blocks.

Newman Catholic tallied 48 kills and 10 service aces. Clayton had just three service aces.

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Selena Levendoski finds a hole in the Lourdes defense. Levendoski recorded 48 total kills which was the T-2nd most kills in all divisions, Brooke Anderson of (Lake Country Lutheran Div. 3) leads with 60.

Alison Leslie fires a kill past the double block of Lourdes. Leslie lead both teams with 22 kills in the Championship game

Clayton 3, Lourdes Academy 1 Leslie and Levendoski combined for 43 kills in the four-set championship match to pace the Bears once again.

Leslie led the way with 22, followed by Levendoski with 21, and Bussewitz with 10. Overall, the Bears tallied 62 kills with Gilbertson pitching in 54 assists.

Fall contributed two service aces.

The defensive duties were spread evenly as Levendoski finished with 19 digs, Fall with 18 digs, Ketz with 16, and Bussewitz, with 15. Corey Leslie recorded the team’s only solo block and added a block assist as well.

Lourdes Academy tallied 54 total kills and four service aces.

While the Bears dominated set 1, it had to rally back from a 13-16 deficit in Set 2 to claim the 5-point victory.

Clayton was just one point away from completing the sweep when Lourdes Academy’s Rachel Aasby earned a kill to knot the score at 25-25 in the third set. Aasby followed with a service ace, and a Clayton attack error allowed Lourdes Academy a 27-25 set victory.

Lourdes Academy built a 10-7 lead in the fourth set, but back-to-back kills by Alison Leslie and Levendoski and an Alison Leslie service ace knotted the score and put the Bears back on track.

Kailey Ketz posted the go-ahead kill (1110), and the Bears never trailed the rest of the way.

The state championship marks Clayton’s first in volleyball since 1996.

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Clayton defeats four time champ in first round

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Jaedyn Bussewitz hits the ball past the Lourdes Academy defense

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Members of the Clayton team embrace after defeating Newman Catholic in the semifinals at the State Tournament on Friday. It took five sets to defeat the defending champions.

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Trainer Melissa Waytashek and the managers hold hands during Championship Point

They are celebrating in the community of Clayton (32-2) following the Bears’ win in the championship game in Division 4 Saturday morning at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wis. They defeated Lourdes Academy 25-15, 25-20, 25-27, 25-22 to win the program’s third championship after placing runner-up a year ago.

Alison Leslie and Selena Levendoski were the leading attackers for the Bears. They knocked down

22 and 21 kills, respectively. Marissa Gilbertson set the Division 4 State Tournament record for assists in a four-set match with 54 after setting the record for a fivegame match Friday. She also shattered the Division 4 mark for the most assists in the tournament with 111. On the defensive of the net, Levendowski led four Bears in double figures with 19 digs.

The Knights were held to a .159 attack percentage in the match.

Rachel Aasby led the team with

21 kills, and Claire Chier and Raechel Russo each added 13. Morgan Thiel headed the defensive effort with a game-high 24 digs.

Lourdes Academy (36-10) advanced to the title match for the first time in Knights’ three State Tournament appearances. The Bears’ have now appeared in nine State Tournaments with the other two State championships coming in 1990 and 1996.

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Warriors make history at state soccer tourney

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Junior Goalkeeper Mason Helbig makes an incredible grab in the air before being spun around and hitting the ground hard.

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Senior Tommy Oman forcing the Mount Horeb Viking to make a move by playing tough defense.

Amery’s boys’ soccer team brought plenty of excitement with it in the programs’ first ever state tournament appearance on Nov. 3 in Milwaukee.

The Middle Border Conference champions took on Mount Horeb, which has won 3 of the last 4 WIAA Division 3 state titles, in the state semifinals and took the early lead on a monumental Galen Coy penalty kick. The goal was not only Amery’s first ever in state tournament action, but it as marked a school-record setting 48th goal of the season for Coy. His 48 goals this season also put him third in the state behind two Delavin-Darien forwards. And, combined with his 14 assists, Coy’s 110 points this season leave him fourth in the state.

“This is a great achievement, but not one Galen could have accomplished without his teammates,” said Amery Coach Flint Karis. “Our guys came out flying right from the start, moving the ball quickly and attacking Mount Horeb’s defense. Our philosophy going in was to attack aggressively versus playing bunker defense against a state powerhouse.”

That plan led to some early opportunities. The Warriors narrowly missed on an indirect set piece in Mount Horeb’s penalty box, but that continued pressure led to Coy’s record-setting goal at the 28:38 mark.

The Vikings returned the favor with increased intensity that put the Warriors one their heels. Amery goalkeeper Mason Helbig and his defensive support teammates were able to fend off the Vikings with numerous cleared balls and great saves until the 43rd minute when Mount Horeb’s Jaden Neumann finished a centering pass in front from Jacob Culberson to knot the score at halftime.

Mount Horeb actually outshot Amery 10-5 in the first half and a had a 2-1 corner kick advantage, yet Amery never trailed on the scoreboard in the first half.

Things got even more lopsided in the second half, however, and the Warriors struggled to keep last year’s state runner up in check.

Neumann scored again early in the second half on a header off a corner kick from Kyler Donovan to record the go ahead goal.

Donovan added an unassisted goal of his own in the 55th minute from the right wing inside the near post. Then Neumann scored two more goals over the next 11 minutes to bring his season mark to 27 goals.

“Mount Horeb took advantage of their size and height advantage and outplayed us in the air,” Karis said. “The team battled hard to the end, pushing forward on the attack at every opportunity.”

Overall, Mount Horeb outshot Amery 24-8 and had nine corner kicks, compared to four for the Warriors.

Helbig recorded five saves per half to finish with 10 total saves - four away from the Division 3 state record.

“The quality and the power of the shots he faced in this game were like nothing he has seen all season, and he made 10 outstanding saves,” Karis said.

“This is the new standard that we expect to build on going forward,” he added. “There are no words to describe how proud we are as a coaching staff on the performance of this team throughout the season and their performance at state. The final score does not reflect the high degree of character and heart this group played with for each other and for their school and community.”

Mount Horeb went on to win the state championship the next day, 2-1, in a rematch over defending state champion Delavin-Darien.

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Abbotsford puts brakes on Warriors in Level 3

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Clear Lake football team found itself in unfamiliar territory in its Nov. 3 WIAA Level 3 playoff game despite the fact that the Warriors were playing on their home field. The Warriors, who entered the contest undefeated and averaging 38 points per game, were defeated by Cloverwood Conference runner up Abbotsford, 50-14.

“I am very proud of this team and what they accomplished this season,” Clear Lake Coach Brent Paulson said. “Our goal this year was a conference championship, which we accomplished.

We ended the season with 11 wins that included two playoff wins. The players should really be proud of themselves.”

While the two powerhouses played to an 8-8 tie in the first quarter, Abbotsford scored 28 unanswered points over the next two quarters to put the game out of reach.

Neither team put any focus on their passing games as they combined for just three pass attempts and no completions.

The ground game, however, was a very successful one for Abbotsford which averaged 11.3 yards per carry on 39 attempts for 439 yards.

Clear Lake managed just 134 yards of total offense.

Abbotsford’s Ean Rau ran for 159 yards and a touchdown while his teammate, Joe Aguilera, added 132 yards and two touchdowns. Adam Seefluth pitched in 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns as well.

Clear Lake was led

by Daymond Bad Horse who tallied 66 yards and a touchdown on 21 attempts. Gabe Colbeth added 53 rushing yards and Cal Rosen ran for 16 yards and a touchdown.

“The seniors were a great bunch of leaders and role models and will surely be missed,” Coach Paulson said.

Abbotsford will take on Bangor in the fourth level of the WIAA Division 7 playoffs on Nov. 10 in Chippewa Falls for a chance to play in the state championship game against the winner of the Blackhawk/Fall River semifinal game.

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The Warriors power their way into the end zone on a quarterback sneak for the first score of then game.

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HILLBILLY ONE-POT STEW In a soup pot over medium heat, sauté until browned: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef Add and bring to a boil: 4 c. beef broth 3 cans (15.5 oz. ea.) black eyed peas 3 potatoes, peeled and diced 1 onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp. pepper Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Serves 4-6.

Baked Alaska has been around for a long time and is a rather touchy dessert to make. This modified baked Alaska is much easier and will be a tasty and attractive dessert to serve. Prepare and freeze so allow the freezer time before you want to serve this dessert.

EASIER BAKED ALASKA Prepare according to directions on package and put into an 8” round cake pan: 1 pkg. (19.8 oz.) brownie mix Bake according to directions, cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Take an 8” bowl and put plastic wrap into it, pressing in bottom and up sides so it is all covered and has some plastic hanging over the sides of the bowl.

Put into the bowl: 1/2 gallon strawberry ice cream, slightly softened Cover bowl and freeze until firm.

Toast and set aside: 1/2 c. coconut Place the cool brownie onto a serving plate. Remove the ice cream from the freezer, invert the bowl and put the ice cream on top of the brownie. Remove all the plastic wrap. Hint: Rub your warm hands around the bowl and the plastic will slip right out onto the brownie layer, then remove all the plastic.

Spread on top of the ice cream: 1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed Sprinkle on sides and top: the toasted coconut Freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm. To serve, remove from freezer and cut and serve. Put any remaining dessert (covered) back into the freezer until ready to serve again.

Hint: You could use other flavors of ice cream to change the flavors and colors of your baked Alaska, too.

Such a simple recipe will bring raves from your family or friends.

This skilled meal uses leftover ham. It’s made in your 10” skillet.

POTATO HAM SKILLET Melt in 10” skillet: 4-1/2 tsp. butter Layer in order below, dividing amount in half so you will have two layers: 3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 7 green onions, chopped 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 2 c. cooked ham, diced Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Pour over the top of everything: 3 eggs, lightly beaten Cover and simmer another 3-5 minutes or until eggs are nearly set.

Sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Cover and cook on low another 3-4 minutes or until eggs are completely set and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and sprinkle with minced fresh parsley.

Serves 4-6 servings.

LAYERED PENNE BAKE Cook according to directions on package and drain: 2 c. uncooked penne or medium tube pasta In large skillet, sauté until tender: 3 T. olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced Stir in: 2 c. canned diced tomatoes, drained 1 T. tomato paste 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 pound cooked salami or other meat like kielbasa, hot dogs, ham, etc.

10 pitted ripe olives, halved (optional) Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Stir in the cooked and drained penne pasta.

Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a sprayed/ greased 2 qt. casserole.

Combine and sprinkle half of the cheese mixture onto the pasta: 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese Put the rest of the pasta mixture on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese mixture.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serves 4-6. Hint: This is a versatile recipe so if you don’t like the peppers, use other veggies like broccoli, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, etc. Sauté them along with the onions and garlic and prepare as directed above.

Tip: When baking a double crust apple pie, sprinkle 1 T. lemon gelatin over the apples and then put on the top crust. Remember to cut some slits in the top crust for the hot air to escape when pie is baking. The lemon will add a nice flavor and also helps to prevent a spill over in your oven.

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WHITE HOUSE STRAWBERRIES ROMANOFF Combine in shallow bowl, stir and set aside for 30 minutes: 2 c. sliced fresh strawberries 1/4 c. orange flavored liquor 2 T. sugar In medium bowl, whip until slightly thickened but not stiff: 1/2 c. heavy cream 2 T. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla Place into 4 dessert dishes or bowls: 1 scoop vanilla ice cream into each dessert dish Pour some of the sauce over the ice cream and add some of the whipped cream on top of each one, dividing between the 4 desserts. Garnish with a slice of strawberry if desired. Serves 4. You can double or triple the recipe to serve more people.

Here is another easy and tasty quick meal. Use your favorite sausage, kielbasa, hot dogs, cooked ham, etc. for the meat.

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Foot Clinic, 10 am AA, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage, 7 pm AA 11 am-1 pm and 4-8 pm Smorgasbord at First Lutheran Church, Clear Lake 6:30-7:30 p.m. Turkey Trot, youth collect donations for the Amery Food Pantry

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 8:15 am Amery Housing Authority Monthly Board meeting at the AHA office 11:30 am-1:30 pm Chili/Soup Lunch and Holiday Bazaar at Golden Age Manor 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 11 am UW Food Distribution, 1 pm Wii games, 6:30 pm 500 Cards 5:30 pm Community Meeting at Amery City Hall “Wis DOT’s 2020 Keller Ave. Renovation: Planning for Bicycles and Pedestrians”

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am AA, 12:30 pm Bridge, 7 pm AA

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 12 pm Potluck, 1 pm Bingo, 6:30 pm AA 10 am Veterans Day Program at Amery High School 7 pm Amery High School presents “Footloose the Musical” in the AHS Auditorium 7 pm Clear Lake high school presents “You Can’t Beat the House” at the Amery Classic Theatre

9 am-2 pm Holiday Bazaar at St. Joseph Catholic Church 10:30 am-6 pm Lutefisk Dinner & Fall Bazaar at West Immanuel Lutheran 11 am-4 pm Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair at Deer’s Bar & Grill, Deer Park 1 pm Amery VFW Bingo for building fund 7 pm Amery High School presents “Footloose the Musical” in the AHS Auditorium 7 pm Clear Lake high school presents “You Can’t Beat the House” at the Amery Classic Theatre 7 pm The Mystery Mountain Boys concert at Balsam Lutheran Church 7:30 pm “A Young Performers’ Concert” student musicians at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

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Local employees ‘step up’ for Vet in need Employees of Specialty Coating Systems in Clear Lake recently raised $400 through a silent auction to help a local veteran.

The employees presented the funds to their local VFW and American Legion, who in turn presented the funds to the Amery VFW to purchase materials to build a ramp.

Clear Lake American Legion and VFW present donation from Specialty Coating Systems to Eldon Sanders of the Amery VFW for building material for a ramp for a local veteran.

Pictured Left to right Bob “Curly” Danielson, Eldon Sanders and Richard Selvig.

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Instructor Liz Alberg has studied with professional watercolor artists both in the US and France, and was introduced to Fused Glass Art in 2015. She has since studied with some of the top glass artists in the field.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register and pay online, visit UW-BC’s Continuing Education page at ce.uwc.edu/barron, call Barb Ritzinger at 715-2348176, ext. 5503, or email barbara.ritzinger@uwc. edu.

Preliminary data shows Wisconsin traffic deaths up overall

Employees at Specialty Coating Systems presented a check for $400 to Clear Lake VFW and American Legion. Left to right Alex Dix, Nikki St. John, Gene Solman, Richard Selvig, Bob “Curly” Danielson, Betty Rake, Katie Ziegler, Tonya VanderWyst and Jessie Fliehman.

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Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) shows a total of 58 people lost their lives in traffic-related crashes last month, compared to 46 in October of last year.

Through the first 10 months of this year, Wisconsin has recorded a preliminary total of 506 traffic fatalities, higher than the 485 deaths at this time last year, and also above the five-year average of 467.

“We’re approaching that time of year when weather and travel conditions can change quickly,” said David Pabst, Director of WisDOT’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Motorists should be prepared for potentially slippery roads, diminishing hours of daylight and the possibility of deer darting onto roadways. The importance that all motorists need to buckle-up, watch their speed and always remain focused on what’s ahead of them is imperative at this time of year.”

Traffic-related deaths in Wisconsin so far this year include 287 motor vehicle drivers, 85 passengers, 76 motorcyclists, 49 pedestrians and seven bicyclists.

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AMERY SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 9— Breakfast in all buildings: Ultimate breakfast round or yogurt parfait or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans.

High school lunch: Homemade spaghetti, garlic toast, green beans.

Friday, Nov. 10— Breakfast in all buildings: Waffle sticks or Warrior sandwich or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Pizza dippers w/marinara, mixed vegetables, sidekick juice cup, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Pizza dippers or meatball sub, mixed vegetables, sidekick juice cup.

High school lunch: Pizza dippers or meatball sub, mixed vegetables, sidekick juice cup.

Monday, Nov. 13— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini cinnamon rolls or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Chicken tender wrap, sweet potato waffle fries,

garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or mini corn dogs, sweet poato waffle fries.

High school lunch: Chicken tender wrap or mini corn dogs, sweet potato waffle fries.

Tuesday, Nov. 14— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Soft shell taco, black bean salad, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Deluxe nachos or soft shell tacos, black bean salad.

High school lunch: Deluxe nachos or soft shell tacos, black bean salad.

Wednesday, Nov. 15— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Mini cheese ravioli w/garlic bread stick, Cali. blend vegetables, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate & Middle school lunch: Mini cheese ravioli w/garlic bread stick or Calzone, Cali. blend vegetables.

High school lunch: Mini cheese ravioli w/garlic bread stick or Calzone, Cali. blend vegetables.

Veterans Day Program Friday, November, 10, 2017 AMERY HIGH SCHOOL 10:00 a.m.

Welcome ....................................................Dr. Shawn Doerfler, High School Principal Presentation of the Colors ......................Veterans of Foreign Wars Amery Post 7929 The American Legion Larson-Torgerson Post 169 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ............James Baillargeon, Student Council President “As Summer Was Just Beginning” .......Amery High School Band, Mr. Chris Boyd, Director Veteran’s Day Addresses ........................Dr. Shawn Doerfler Representative Adam Jarchow, Assembly District 28 “Song for the Unsung Hero”...................Amery High School Choir, Mrs. Laura Badman, Director “Star Spangled Banner” .........................Amery High School Band, Mr. Chris Boyd, Director Silence to the Fallen Comrades in Arms .....................................................VFW Post 7929, American Legion Post 169 Taps ............................................................Lance Hiltner Retire the Colors ......................................VFW Post 7929, American Legion Post 169

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CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Nov. 9— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Little John donut, yogurt or yogurt parfait.

Elementary lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or PB&J “Uncrustable,” tomato soup, crackers, carrots & broccoli/dip, strawberries, frozen yogurt.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, Nutri Grain bar, muffin, french toast sticks, blueberry lemon bites.

High school lunch: Toasted cheese sandwich or PB&J “Uncrustable” or oriental chicken salad, tomato soup, vegetables/dip, crackers, strawberries, mandarin oranges.

Friday, Nov. 10— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or French toast sticks, cheese omelet.

Elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, dinner roll, steamed corn, applesauce.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, cereal bar, “Gripz” graham crackers, mini donuts, sausage links.

High school lunch: Ham & cheese or grilled chicken sub, fresh vegetables, tangy broccoli salad, chips, grapes, strawberries.

Monday, Nov. 13— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and graham crackers or pancake sausage stick with syrup.

Elementary lunch: Chicken chow mein or popcorn chicken, chow mein noodles, green beans, rice, carrots/

dip, pineapple, fortune cookie.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, cereal bar, Pop Tart, yogurt, pancake sausage stick, banana bread.

High school lunch: Chicken chow mein or boneless chicken wings, chow mein noodles, rice, green beans, carrots/dip, applesauce, sliced peaches, fortune cookie.

Tuesday, Nov. 14— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or mini donuts, sausage links.

Elementary lunch: Warrior burger or macaroni & cheese, french fries, baked beans applesauce.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, yogurt, blueberry lemon bites, muffin, Little John donut, scrambed eggs.

High school lunch: Warrior burger or pulled pork sandwich, french fries, baked beans, mandarin oranges, pineapple.

Wednesday, Nov. 15— Elementary breakfast: Cereal and yogurt or peanut butter & jelly “uncrustable.”

Elementary lunch: Pepperoni pizza or cheese ravioli and breadstick, garden salad bar, sliced apples, slushie fruit cup.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese omelet, Nutri Grain bar, muffin, pancakes, yogurt parfait.

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Amery Memory Café meets at the Center on the third Thursday each month from 1pm-2:30pm.

What is Memory Café?

It is a local gathering for people with memory concerns and their care partners. They can relax and have fun in a safe, supportive environment.

You do not need a medical diagnosis to attend and you don’t need to be a member of the Center.

Join us for our monthly Potluck and Bingo on the 2nd Friday of the month at noon. Lunch is at 12 and Bingo starts at 1pm.

Bring a dish to pass! The Center will provide the plates, cups, coffee, and utensils. Bingo costs $2 for 2 cards and you do need to be a member.

Join the Stamp N’ Scrappers and be part of a fun group. They meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30pm. You can bring your own projects or use

the Center’s supplies.

There is no charge for members. Come check us out!

Just a reminder that dues are due January 1st! Amery Area Community Center offers numerous benefits to its members from activities to programs to a variety of exercise opportunities.

Regular membership is only $20 per year which equals less than $2 per month! We really do need and appreciate your support!

Do you want to get a complete workout, work all your major muscle groups, and get a cardio workout in just 30 minutes? Get all of that for just $10 a month if you are a member of the Community Center. You only have to be 21 or older to join. The hours are 7am4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 7am-2pm on Fridays.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We

also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners were Paul Seidel in first, Gary Snelling in second, Wendell Anderson in third, and Milt Johnson took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners were Dennis Psick in first place, Mary Fisher in second place, Val Hansen took third, Gary Snelling came in fourth and Gene Pribnow took home the coveted consolation prize.

Wii bowling winners for were Paul Seidel in first, Sandy White in second and Milt Johnson came in third.

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Everything you need to know about shingles, and how to avoid it As a family medicine provider, I treat patients of all ages.

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While this (Doctor of Nursing rash most often affects Practice) our adult Family Medicine, population, kids can get Clear Lake Clinic it too.

In fact, I have seen several cases with kids and shingles over the past few months and thought we should review some things about shingles.

If you’ve ever had the chickenpox, you know how painful and itchy it can be. And you may think you can’t get the virus again. But did you know that the same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles?

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: What is shingles?

Shingles is a painful skin rash that’s caused by the varicella-zoster virus. When you recover from chickenpox, the virus doesn’t go away. Instead, it “sleeps” in your nerve roots.

In some people, the virus stays dormant forever. But in others, the virus “wakes up” when disease, stress or aging weaken your immune system. The virus travels up your

nerve roots, which supply feeling to your skin along a pathway on each side of your body.

Once the virus is active again, it can only cause shingles, not chickenpox.

What are the symptoms?

Shingles symptoms appear in stages. At first, you may get headaches or feel like you have the flu, but without a fever. You may also be sensitive to light, have trouble thinking clearly or feel dizzy and weak.

A few days or even weeks later, an area of your body or face will feel itchy, tingly or painful.

This is where a rash will appear. The rash will eventually turn into a cluster of blisters that are filled with fluid.

Who can get shingles?

Anyone can get shingles, but

only if they’ve had chickenpox.

It’s most common in adults over 50 years old and people with weak immune systems, but kids can get the virus too.

There is a small chance that someone with shingles can spread the virus to someone who’s never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine. But if you haven’t had either and you’re exposed to the virus, you can only get chickenpox. Most people who get shingles won’t get it again. But it is possible to get it more than once.

the chickenpox vaccine, avoid contact with anyone with shingles. The fluid from the rash blisters can spread the virus.

How can I prevent shingles?

The good news is that there is a vaccine that decreases the chances of getting shingles.

And if you do get the virus, the vaccine can reduce the pain and clear the rash up quicker. If you’ve never had chickenpox or

Talk with your doctor or provider immediately if you think you have shingles. If you don’t have a doctor or provider, make an appointment with one of Amery Hospital & Clinic’s providers on our care team.

How is shingles treated?

Antiviral and pain medicine are used to treat the virus. Taking your medicine immediately can help your rash heal faster and be less painful. Avoid contact with people until your blisters crust over. It’s especially important to avoid contact with people who are at risk, like pregnant women and infants.

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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 Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

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

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

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 Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions.

•New MIP for women with college aged children meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Contact Lanni Meagher 715-2685270.

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

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

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. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery group on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Anderson Hall Chapel at the Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. The class combines the somatic approach of yoga with the cognitive approach of the 12-steps. Y12SR is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Vaccinate your pets before winter Sparkle has a short coat of Calico colors. She is easy going; gets along with the other cats in our adoptable room. She is still very much a young cat, playful and curious. Sparkle can bat the ball

with the best of them or watch the kitten antics from above. She is a loving and gentle cat; one of the many adult and adolescent cats available for adoption at the Arnell Shelter.

Whether or not to vaccinate pets and how often to vaccinate are among the most debated questions in veterinary medicine today. It used to be so easy: You went to your veterinarian once a year, got the recommended pet vaccinations and whatever meds they might need, and went on your way.

In recent years it has been argued that some vaccines can lead to cancers and organ-related illness-

es or that our pets are being over vaccinated.

The flip side of the argument is that vaccines have greatly decreased the amount of infectious viral diseases we see. Vaccines protect against contagious, potentially fatal diseases. They trigger immune responses and prepare pets to fight future infections.

Before vaccines became prominent, veterinarians spent a lot of time working with horrific infectious diseases, such as distemper, rabies, panleukopenia and parvovirus. We certainly still see those diseases, but much less frequently. Overall, vaccines have improved the health of our pet population.

The most straightforward variable in determining whether or not to vaccinate your pets is to comply with local law. For instance, most communities require that dogs (and cats, too) be vaccinated for rabies. This is a public health issue because rabies is zoonotic, which means it is a disease that can spread from animals to people, and is not curable.

Do your pets go to day care, dog parks or kennels? If so, they will be exposed to more diseases, so it is important to maintain a regular vaccine schedule. Another important variable is your pets’ lifestyle.

An indoor outdoor pet, dog or cat, will need more protection than one that will never encounter wildlife or play in areas where

wildlife is frequently spotted.

Again, the Rabies vaccination should always be given to indoor/ outdoor pets as well as indoor only pets. (Rabies vaccination is important for both legal reasons and because bats, which can get into most building structures, are a common carrier of rabies.)

Whether or not to vaccinate every year, as in years past, is up for debate. Puppy and kitten series vaccinations are a must, boostering them in a year. A lot of studies have shown that the animals have immunity from the diseases they are vaccinated against, for at least three years after their first booster. This immunity may be even longer, but vaccinations every three years is widely recommended.

Vaccines have saved millions of pet lives. And even though some once common diseases are now rare, veterinary groups agree that many vaccines are still necessary.

Fears sparked by this “over vaccination” controversy have led many pet owners to skip shots for preventable diseases, causing an alarming rise in pet deaths.

In summary, vaccines are an important consideration for our pets’ general health care. Whether a particular vaccine is right for your pet is a discussion you should have with your veterinarian. Arnell Memorial Humane Society 715 268-7387.

Adult Rec Basketball League in Amery Amery Community Education will host an adult rec basketball league on Wednesday evenings in the Middle School gym. The first few weeks of November (closed Nov. 22) the gym will be open from 6:30-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team.

Scheduled team play will begin later in November and continue through March. There is a team fee. To get your team on the play schedule or to inquire about teams, call Community Ed by Nov. 13 at 715.268.9771 x220.

Deronda Diplomats 4-H The Deronda Diplomats 4H club meeting was called to order on November 5, 2017. We welcomed the new families to the club, and said thank you to the old officers who served last year. President: Thomas Christenson, Vice President: Kellie Kjeseth, Secretary: Lana Belz, Treasurer: Sydney Peterson, Reporter: Caitlin Ritterpusch, and Historian: Olivia Koeppen.

Deronda Diplomats installed our new officers, President- Caitlin Ritterpusch, Vice President- Olivia Koeppen, Secretary- Clara Rasmussen, Treasurer- Sean Ritterpusch, Reporter- Rayna Lee, and Historian- Chevelle Lee. Awards consisted of Cloverbud awards, 1st year pins, Youth Leader Awards, Polk County 4-H Ambassadors, Graduating Members, Adult Leader Awards, Record Book Awards, 4-H Member Achievement Awards, Fair Checks, Polk County Honor Awards, and Club Awards.

We congratulated Kelli Kjeseth on graduating from 4-H. On the Parent Advisory Council, a big thank you goes out to Diana Calzada and Michelle Peterson for their 2 year term, and to Megan and Adam Ritterpusch, and Karl Koeppen for serving a year in this term as well.

Members and leaders were reminded to sign up online and check the projects they will be doing in the next year.

We will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army, times and dates will be posted on our Facebook page.

Beef weigh in is December 2nd.

The next meeting will be held on December 3, 2017, at 1:00 with games and cookies. We hope to see you there!

-Reporter Rayna Lee

Fall At Woodland Home It opens one more time, ivory, pale pink and fragrant; the rose endures the threatened and recurring frost, just snip a blossom, refuse to desert it vagrant, before dropped petals pay the usual autumn cost Oh, how rare is the bright pileated woodpecker, so huge, partakes of suet hospitably prepared, for various descriptions of see-eating visitors, see, in large mouthfuls, he has vigorously shared Ground-feeding birds stop by for tasty, dropped leftovers, not above humbly gleaning for goodies on the ground, cheerfully hopping among the grasses and the clover, one eye open for a cat that might slyly steal around.

The "Ha. ha, ha, ha" cry of that big woodpecker, may persist even if no other humans should reside.

The aging trees,welcome, with soft spots, wormy or decayed, hollow trees, picked clean by noisy pecking, small beasts hide.

The home within the surrounding woodland shelter a place for domestic flowers and wildlife to be viewed: Sit by my fire ; a deer may pause, or skip helter skelter; watch a line of wild turkeys pass by in martial mood.

Sunset may scatter between blown, naked branches; a changing ,breeze may coax your coat up near your chin; as you look on neighbor's homes resembling ranches, and see the smoke of our own chimney smile, "Come in."

Carol Morfitt Welch

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Successful ‘Hootenanny’ will benefit Amery classrooms

The female costume winner was Julie Andersen.

The male costume winner was Lee Rickard.

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 715-2689771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Just show up. Equipment available.

Adult Rec Basketball: Team league play in the Middle School gym on Wednesdays, Nov through March 28.

The first few weeks of Nov from 6:30-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team. Scheduled team play will begin later in Nov. Team fee. To enter a team or inquire, call Community Ed by November 13 at 715.268.9771 x220 Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesdays from 11-11:45 am from Nov through March for “tirethem-out” fun! No fee and no need to pre-register.

Bath & Body Workshop: Join Terri from Crescent Moon Candles & Bath and create bath teas, bath salts and some other little goodies. Great gifts for family and friends . . . or to keep for yourself! Nov 9 from 6-8 p.

Fee $19, pre-register with Comm Ed. Supply fee $20, pay at class.

Basketball Open Gym for Youth and Families on Sundays in the Middle School gym from 1:30-3:30 p until March 11. Use north doors.

Bring your own BB. For boys and girls grades 4-12; younger welcome with an adult.

Lessons, Life & Legacy of Lincoln: Join us to enjoy his heartbreaks, HUMOR and heart for America. Enjoy an eye-opening evening covering and discussing Abraham Lincoln and his impact on Nov 13 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9 per person or $12 per family. Pre-register with Community Ed. Card Stamping Workshop: We will make six cards; 3 designs and 2 of

A fun time was had by over eighty people while raising money for teacher mini-grants.

The Amery Woman’s Club held their seventh annual Wine and Beer Tasting fundraiser which was called Harvest Moon Hootenanny this year. With that theme and hillbilly attire, participants listened to great music donated by Nuthin’ Special and Camp Dawgs.

Country eating was provided by Gretchen Bader and her crew; beer was donated by Amery Ale Works and General Beer Northwest; wine tasting was provided by M. Shiraz Kush Wines, and our ever generous community of businesses provided great silent auction items. All of this was set in the friendly atmosphere of the Amery Golf Club. The Woman’s Club reports a successful evening with a good turnout, great food, and wonderful music.

As a result, a generous sum will be donated for special projects in Amery classrooms.

The winning couple’s costume went to Eileen Boyer and Erik Paulson.

Thanksgiving Deadlines Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017

The Amery Free Press will have special publication dates and deadlines during the Thanksgiving holiday . . .

each design. Everything is designed and pre-cut. You get to stamp and assemble Birthday cards, Christmas cards, and MYSTERY cards! Nov 14 from 6-8 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register. Supply fee $12 to instructor at class.

Nature’s Path to Wellness - Herbs for Winter Health: There are a number of herbal remedies that will ease the chills and ills that often accompany a northern winter. Eco-Herbalist Teresa Wolfe offers down-home advice and offers other natural alternatives to aid your immune system this winter. Nov 16 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $24, pre-register with Community Ed. Mall of America: Ride the motor coach and enjoy a day on your own at the MOA. Receive a free MOA coupon book and a souvenir MOA shopping bag. Avoid the traffic and hassles of driving and parking. Adults $25; Seniors (62+) and Youth (under 13) $20. Saturday, Nov 18. Depart Amery at 8:30 a and return about 7:30 p.

Pre-register with Community Ed. Open Gym for Families sponsored

by PowerUp for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. 8 Sundays; Nov 19, Dec 3 & 17, Jan 7 & 21, Feb 4 & 18 and March 4 from 1:303:30 p in the Intermediate Gym. Use the doors facing the NORTH parking lot.

Paint a Christmas Sign: make a wooden, stenciled Christmas sign that you will take home with you. The finished sign will be 11" x 11.” You will stain, paint, finish, and go home with a great-looking holiday sign for yourself or as a gift! Mon, Nov 27 at 5:30 p. Fee $25 includes all materials.

Pre-register by November 22 through Community Ed and to choose your design.

Holiday Gift Make-and-Take: After a simple intro to essential oils, we will make gifts using essential oils! Make-and-Take options include diffuser necklaces, holiday sprays, bath salts, and simple rollerballs.

Leave with recipes and gifts ready for giving. Nov 28 from 6-8 p. Fee $9 to Community Ed, pre-register. Supply fee $25 to pay instructor at class, includes 4 make-and-take gifts. Additional gifts $9 each.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

Teen advisory board Open to 12-18 year olds, the Teen Advisory Board meets on the first Friday of each month, 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m., to plan events, talk about books and more.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 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.

3 Ways Women Can Overcome Gender Disparities In Retirement Men and women differ in plenty of ways, so maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise that how they plan for and what they can expect from retirement are different as well.

In short, the average man is in better shape for retirement than the average woman.

For example, men are more likely to save for retirement and to start saving at a younger age, according to a report by the TransAmerica Center for Retirement Studies.

Yet it is women who are going to have the longer retirements because of their lengthier life expectancy. That means women need to be able to stretch their retirement savings out over more years than men do – even if those savings end up being skimpier.

“Women are also more likely than men to spend their final years alone, either because of divorce or because they are widowed,” says Ernie Burns, president and chief executive officer of Burns Estate Planning and Wealth Advisors (www.burnsestateplanning.com).

“Retired married couples often are receiving two Social Security checks and when one spouse

dies, one of those checks goes away. Usually, it’s the wife who will be left with a sudden drop in income.”

But Burns says there are a few things women can do to put themselves in a better position to feel more confident as they approach retirement age. Those include: Improve your financial literacy. In one recent study, just 18 percent of retirement-age women were able to pass a financial literacy quiz. (That compares to 35 percent of the retirement-age men.) “Women can do something about this,” Burns says.

“The more they can learn about retirement planning, the better prepared they will be to handle the potential pitfalls out there.”

Work longer. Staying in the workforce longer might not be everyone’s retirement goal, but it can pay off in several ways. For example, for women who temporarily left the workforce to raise children, working longer provides more tax years for the government to use to calculate Social Security benefits, Burns says.

Those benefits are determined using your 35 highest-earning years. Zeroes are factored in if

you didn’t work 35 years. Also, if you can delay drawing Social Security until you are 70, you will receive a larger check each month. Staying on the job also gives you more years to save, and fewer years that you need to spend your savings.

Take care of yourself. Medical expenses can quickly deplete retirement savings, so maintaining a healthy lifestyle can play a major role in keeping your finances healthy as well. Fidelity Benefits Consulting recently reported that a 65-year-old couple retiring this year would need an average of $275,000 to cover medical expenses in retirement. “Many Americans haven’t saved that much to cover all their retirement expenses combined, much less just the medical expenses,” Burns says.

“That’s definitely an area you need to think about and plan for.”

“Whether they are married or not, women need to take an active role in their retirement planning,” Burns says. “There’s a good chance retirement will last 30 years or more. With so much time involved, you don’t want to leave your financial situation to chance.”

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November

By: Larry Phillipson ©10-27-2017 A new era is about to unfold, gone is the month with red leaves and gold.

November is here, it seems dreary and dull, it is nature's way of waiting with a lull.

There may be a day when north winds blow, jacket weather to make cheeks glow.

The trees are bare, no leaves to adorn, walking on crisp leaves on a frosty morn.

Thanksgiving is coming, a dinner is waiting there, grandma does excellent cooking with care.

There are poems of going to grandma's in a sleigh, but there are other ways to go there today.

Things have changed with different ways, but we still like to think of the good old days.

No matter how much things change, good old roast turkey will not be strange.

There is a lot going on in November I see, deer hunting season excitement to be.

Dad will perhaps down a big buck, that is if he has any kind of good luck.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

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November brings turkey drawing, Christmas Punch promo, Holiday Shopping directory, Parade of Lights

Pounding the Pavement Pam Humpal

What time is it anyway? With changing the clocks just one little hour sure screws up a persons body clock.

About 7:00 at night it feels like it is time to “hit the hay”…my Dad used to say this when it was time to go to bed. Hopefully my body figures it out before it is time to switch the clocks back.

Congratulations to this week’s AFP Football Contest Winner-Don Springer, Amery. He had 7 correct predictions.

For your chance to be next week’s winner, simply pick the winning teams, fill out the entry form, and drop it off at the Amery Free Press. Thank you to the following businesses for sponsoring the AFP Football Contest…Apple River TV & Appliance, Slumberland/Slumberland Clearance, Cricket’s Bar & Grill, UW Wanderoos, Amery Hospital & Clinic, Amery Chevrolet, Clear Lake True Value, and St Croix Casino.

Also, Congratulations to the Clayton Bears Volleyball team for bringing home the state championship trophy!

That is a very cool accomplishment… way to go girls and coaches!

On Monday, November 20, the AFP will be publishing our annual Winter (how can that be) Sports Section featuring high school athletes from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Area businesses who would like to be a part of the Winter Sports section wishing our local athletes good luck with their season should please contact me a call at 715-268-8101 or email:phumpal@theameryfreepress. com. Deadline is Wednesday, November 15.

As long as I am talking about sports, here is some news from the eastern part of the country…a 2001 graduate of AHS, Justin Luehman, participated in the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Justin’s unofficial time for the 26.2 miles was 4 hours 18 minutes 30 seconds. I can’t even imagine being able to finish that race… that is like running from here to further than Luck. Way to go Justin!

IT’S TURKEY TIME! Yes in this issue you will find entry forms for your

chance to win a delicious Thanksgiving turkey. Clip the registration forms out of the paper, fill in your information, and drop them off at the corresponding area businesses. Drawings for the Thanksgiving turkeys will be held on Friday, November 17. Good Luck!

And thinking about Thanksgiving week, we will publish the paper on Monday, November 20, and the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24.

For the issue on Monday, November 20, the deadline for the Amery Free Press and The Tab is at 4pm on Thursday, November 16. And the deadline for the AFP November 28 issue will be on Monday, November 27, at noon. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the various holiday deadlines.

Have you been punched yet in Amery?

Well not really punched but, have you had your Christmas Punch card stamped while shopping in Amery?

Each time you shop a participating Amery business, you will receive a stamp for every $10 purchase(up to 5 stamps per visit). Once your card is filled, sign your name and phone number on it, and drop it off at Chet Johnson Drug, Dick’s Fresh Market, Paperworx or the Amery Free Press. Winners will be drawn each Monday until the middle of December. The first drawing is set for Monday, November 20. Five lucky winners each week will receive $50 Amery Scrip Money. Good Luck, and thank you for shopping Amery!

The 10th Annual Parade of Lights & Light Up The Town will be held in Amery on Tuesday, November 21. The line-up is at Soldiers Field at 5pm with the parade beginning at 6pm and ending at Soo Line Park. Organizations, clubs, individuals, businesses, families, church groups, anyone who would like to be in the parade and invited to come join the fun. To register for the parade please call 715-268-5800.

Following the parade, you can also enjoy fireworks and a bonfire. The Amery Fire Department will be having their annual Chili Feed at the Amery Fire Hall from 5-8pm with a free-will offering. Santa will also be there visiting with young and old!

Amery Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 2, from noon-4pm. Amery businesses participating in the stroll can be identified by a special red bow on their front door. That signifies that they are open and you are welcome to stop in for specials, door prizes, and treats.

Strollers can also enjoy FREE hot dogs and hot chocolate in Soo Line Park, FREE horse and wagon rides, carolers, Santa Claus, handbells in Soo Line Park (weather permitting), FREE movie “Silver Bells” at the Amery Classic Theater, and a very relaxing time visiting with family and friends.

The Amery Holiday Stroll is a wonderful tradition for many families. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2…I hope to see you there!

Happy Birthday wishes to my nephew, Mike, on November 9. Enjoy your day!

Also, a very special Happy Birthday on November 13 to Dave, my loving husband, who is also a great dad and grandpa! And as most of you know, Dave loves his sports-youth, high school, college and pro. Have a great day Dave!

And speaking of Dave, last Wednesday

Amery Free Press cordially invites

Amery Business Community to join the festivities on

Saturday, Dec. 2 from Noon to 4 p.m.

for the 32nd Annual Amery

Holiday Stroll

The Holiday Stroll will find cooperating businesses opening their doors on Saturday, Dec. 2, affording shoppers an opportunity to drop by for in-store treats and door prizes.

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

Please join us for the 32nd Annual

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he came home after being in the hospital for over 3 weeks with pneumonia and then rehab building himself back up again. We would like to thank our family and friends for their prayers, visits, phone calls, hugs, and assistance during this time.

Dave and I would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Amery Hospital & Clinic and Regions Hospital for their wonderful care, attention and special concern we received while there…we appreciate everything. Each day we remind ourselves that Dave and I are truly blessed!

Have a great week, and thank you to Veterans that have served or are serving our country!

Cooperating in Amery’s Holiday Stroll merchants will receive a

Large Red Bow attached to their door to identify cooperation

Strollers will be treated to . . .

HHorse and Wagon Ride HSanta Claus HFREE “Silver Bells” Movie HCarolers HPlus a Gifting Preview H Free Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate in Soo Line Park Free will offering to be given to Amery Area Food Pantry

Businesses

interested in participating are reminded that advertising deadline for the publication is Nov. 17.

Give Pam a call at 715-268-8101.

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery True Value .......................... 110.5 Tac Two ............................................105.0 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ....................... 85.0 Shoreview .........................................59.5 High games: Bruce Hammer 225, Rico Lopez 212, Jim Swanson 212200-247, Steve Bryant 204, Mark Carlson 224, Rod Gehrman 202, Bob Gillis 204-219, Todd Zemke 246-256.

High series: Jim Swanson 659, Mark Carlson 602, Rod Gehrman 580, Bob Gillis 614, Todd Zemke 696.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Northwest Communications ......93.0 Waterside ......................................... 66.5 Division 2 Club 53 ..............................................104.0 Chet Johnson Drug ........................ 96.5 High games: Gabe Brotzel 245, Bob Oulette 215, Scott Sorenson 204, Bill Peterson 204-221, Kelly Fitzgerald 210.

High series: Gabe Brotzel 581, Bob Oulette 563, Scott Sorenson 551, Bill Peterson 605.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn................................78.5 Lamperts .......................................... 65.0 Division 2 Club 53 ..............................................108.0 Amery Fire Dept. ........................... 103.5 High games: Denis Carteron 235-205, Lee Jones 203-256-201, Jim Swanson 228-235-202, Jim Knutson 216-206, Ryan Christensen 201, Jerod Wollan 279-208.

High series: Denis Carteron 636, Lee Jones 660, Jim Swanson 665, Jim Knutson 579, Jerod Wollan 658.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 .............................................. 102.5 Amery Fire Dept. ........................... 95.0 Bremer .................................................71.0 Division 2 Chet’s ............................................... 100.0 Northwest Communications ..... 89.0 Amery Hospital & Clinic ................82.5 High games: Katie Lauterbach 185-169, April Boe 176-150, Jodi Chelberg 175, Becky Ausen 165-161, Gail Peterson 162-156-153, Janet Martinson 161, Bev Gorres 158, Patty Talbot 158, Gwen Wold 157, Alyssa Slocum 151, Kelsey Monteith 150.

High series: Katie Lauterbach 501, April Boe 471, Gail Peterson 471, Becky Ausen 460, Jodi Chelberg 448, Janet Martinson 439, Patty Talbot 438.

PREP LEAGUE Games over 65: Rawquelle Albee 65.

YOUTH LEAGUE Games over 110: Ryan Karpenski 110-112-135, Alexa Dieckman 148, Jacob Benbenck 126-131, Charlie Flanum 117-124-147, Jake Mahoney 141.

Series over 350: Ryan Karpenski 357, Alexa Dieckman 363, Charlie Flanum 388, Jake Mahoney 356.

Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Spare Time Bowl..............................111.5 Austad’s Super Valu.....................109.5 Becker’s Trucking ..........................105.0 Countyline Dairy............................104.0 Bowling Buddies ............................ 98.5 No Wicks Moravitz .........................96.0 Clear Lake Auto ................................91.5 High games: Laurel Cap 237-193191, Debbie Anderson 209, Sheila LaBlanc 190, Judy Ullom 183, Lori Larson 181, Orreen Nottom 177, Karen DeGolier 175.

600 series: Laurel Cap 621.

TUESDAY WOMEN Red Cedar Accounting ......................46 Spare Time...........................................44 The Dead Ends .................................... 38 True Value............................................. 36 Charlie’s Place ......................................35 Citizens State Bank ............................32 Sexy Mama’s .........................................31 Range Fire Dept. ................................. 26 High games: Laurel Cap 231, Renee Glowe 193, Deb Anderson 192, Sandy Fredrickson 188, Norma Beach 174, Sherri Munkelwitz 171, Mitzi Hawkins, Kelley VanHeuklom 167, Carol Peetz 167, Kimberly Elwood 165.

High series: Laurel Cap 653, Renee Glowe 527, Sandy Fredrickson 503, Carol Peetz 470, Sherri Munkelwitz 467, Mitzi Hawkins 462, Deb Anderson 459, Kelley VanHeuklom 455, Joy Cap 427, Lori Larson 420.

SENIORS Bad Kats.............................................29.5 Leinie Kats.........................................28.5 Top Kats .............................................26.0 Old Kats..............................................25.5 Tom Kats............................................23.0 Handy Kats ........................................21.0 Alley Kats............................................14.5 Kool Kats ............................................12.0 High games, men: Hjalmer Gerloff 245, Jim Glowe 229, Harvey Becker 217, Jim Pickard 208, Jerry Bennett 178, Jim Buckman 173, Merle Eder 173, Jerry Schmidt 172, Rollie Tyo 169, Don Deedon 150.

High games, women: Judy Benes 148, Jinnie Lietzow 137, Betty Duenow 92.

High series, men: Hjalmer Gerloff 654, Jim Pickard 548, Jim Glowe 538, Harvey Becker 519, Jim Buckman 477, Jerry Schmidt 467, Jerry Bennett 445, Merle Eder 441, Rollie Tyo 416, Don Deedon 415 High series, women: Judy Benes 374, Jinnie Lietzow 360, Betty Duenow 258.

SPARE TIME MEN’S Division 1 Scheps Dairy ....................................174.0 Hoffs Construct .............................144.0 Danca’s Kar Korral ........................138.0 Busy B’s ............................................ 122.0 Division 2 7 Brothers ........................................189.5 Anderson Storage ........................165.0 Hotel Bar & Grill ............................. 163.5 Grosskreutz Crop...........................148.5 Division 3 Spare Time.....................................206.0 Austad’s Super Valu.....................162.0 Sanmina ...........................................116.0 Floor’s & More .................................107.5 Division 4 Clear Lake True Value ...................178.5 Lefty’s Hookers.............................. 178.0 Perfect Image .................................174.5 Cumberland Tire ........................... 153.0 High games: Dale Gregory 258, Rob Erickson 257, Tom Roessler 247, Jim Glowe 246, Jim Pickard 244, Gary Warner 242, Adam Zemke 239, Jim Becker 237, Jeremy Schradle 233, Richard Timm 233, John Anderson 232, Brandon Kahl 229, Skip Grosskreutz 225, Ryan Monson 225, Richie Timm Jr. 223, Chris Harmon 223, Mike Ellwood 221, Jim Gores 220, Wayne Ecklor 214, Bill Pickard 213, Ed Hougdahl 213, Jordan Bloomberg 213, Hjalmder Gerloff 211, Larry Anderson 210, Jeff Gackle 208.

High series: Dale Gregory 740, Rob Erickson 665, Tom Roessler 660, John Anderson 653, Jim Becker 648, Gary Warner 638, Wayne Ecklor 637, Jeremy Schradle 616, Dean Munkelwitz 601, Jim Gores 600, Jim Glowe 600, Jim Pickard 593, Chuck Bier 589, Hjalmer Gerloff 587, Tom Grosskreutz 585, HB Becker 578, Derek Munkelwitz 576, Larry Anderson 575, Brandon Kahl 571, Sprout Molls 569, Tony Cifaldi 569, Ryan Monson 568, Dave Hawkins 567, Adam Zemke 565, Jeff Gackle 565.

You’re invited!

Preseason Sign-up for 2018

Amery Community Garden Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 3-5 p.m.

Amery Hospital & Clinic Conference Rooms A, B, C

Door Prizes • Refreshments Contact Brenda 715-607-0759 or bboe60@yahoo.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The Little Falls Lutheran Church and Cemetery Association

LOVE LITE TREE Reading of Memorial and Honorary Names will be

Sunday, December 3rd

6 p.m. Soup and Sandwich 7 p.m. Music by Jim Haugerud and Pastor Lori Peper Reading of the Names This event is for anyone and everyone who wishes to participate. Please submit all the names you wish to have read by November 26th. Thank You! Anyone wanting to have an ornament on the tree in Honor of or Memory of should send name(s) with a freewill donation to: Little Falls Cemetery Association c/o Oliver Aune, 538 75th Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 or c/o Tom Overby, 571 130th St., Amery, WI 54001 FUNDS USED FOR CEMETERY UPKEEP

AMERY FREE PRESS

Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair DEER’S BAR & GRILL

Deer Park Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 am to 4 pm 16 great crafters and vendors to help fill your gift list!

Annual Chili/Soup Lunch and Holiday Bazaar

Thursday, November 9 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Soup, Chili, French Bread, Brownie & Beverage for $6.00

Breakfast served 9 am to noon Saturday

Lutefisk Dinner & Fall Bazaar

Golden Age Manor 220 Scholl Court, Amery

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fall Bazaar MENU: Lutefisk, Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy, Rutabagas, includes Lefse, Canned Goods Coleslaw, Cranberries, Lefse, Pie & Baked COST: $18 Adults, $6 children 12 & under Goods “To Go” meals also available for $15

Balsam Lutheran Church

1115 Mains Crossing Ave., Amery

Phone 715-268-9291

Presents . . .

No advance ticket sales

West Immanuel Lutheran Church 447 180th St., rural Osceola

6 miles north of Star Prairie 8 miles E of Osceola near Pine Lake 715-294-2936 www.westimmanuel.org

“The Mystery Mountain Boys”

BUILDING FUND

The Mystery Mountain Boys are a Christian group of men that desire that their music will be a seed of hope for those searching for the truth, which is only in Jesus Christ.They have played at many churches in the Cambridge and North Branch area and a big event for them was to perform at the Minnesota State Fair and they were asked to return there again this year. This was a highlight of their careers.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

A freewill offering will be taken and refreshments served

Prizes for all games! $500 cash prize for coverall MEAT RAFFLE • 50/50 Boards

Amery VFW

730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery All proceeds go to the building fund

JOIN IN AMERY’S CHRISTMAS PUNCH!!!

Win Amery Scrip Money Five $50 Scrip Prizes Given Away Each Week Final Week Increases to Ten $50 Prizes!

HERE’S WHAT TO DO:

• Pick up a “Christmas Punch” card from any participating retailer.

• Have the clerk stamp your card after making your purchases.

Receive one stamp for each full $10 of money spent.

•Limit 5 stamps per visit.

•Drop off filled card at: Chet Johnson Drug Store, Dick’s Fresh Market, Amery Free Press or PaperWorx. Be sure to print your name and phone number on the back so we can contact you when you win!

•No limit to the number of cards you can enter, so shop locally and fill those cards up!

All non-winning entries remain in drawing box.

•Drawings held Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4 and 11. Grand prizes drawn December 18.

•No purchase necessary to win.

To receive a free punch, mail your card with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Amery Community Club c/o Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 Amery, WI 54001

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American Legion POST 137

Inviting Amery Residents to a

326 S. Maple St.,Turtle Lake

VETERAN’S DAY DANCE

Community Meeting Tuesday, November 14th, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017

7:30 pm-12 midnight Music by the Rob Knowlton 8 pm-12 midnight RAFFLE

“WisDOT’s 2020 Keller Avenue Renovation: Planning for Bicycles and Pedestrians” with Steve Clark, Alternative Transportation Expert

1st: Savage Axis II .30-06 synthetic stock with 3X9 scope or $350 cash 2nd - $100 Cash 3rd - $75 Cash

“A Young Performers’ Concert”

An evening featuring local student musicians performing in concert. We promise you will be impressed.

Saturday, November 11 - 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts 113 Elm St. - Amery, Wisconsin - (715) 268-6811 Admission: Adults - 5.00/Children - $1.00

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Door Prize drawings

Dance admission by raffle ticket

create Art • give Art • Buy Art

Tickets also available at the door

Additional raffle by the American Legion Auxiliary 1st prize - Handmade Quilt 2nd prize $50 3rd Prize $25

Hours: 208 KELLER AVE.

art

Dance admission also

by Quilt Raffle Ticket

All tickets available at the door or from your local Legion or Auxiliary members

Hosted by Amery Regional Health and Wellness, AEDC, ACC and Farm Table Foundation

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents

A Fine

Mon.-Sat. 10-5 715-268-8600 HOURS: HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-6 www.artzgallery.org MON.-SAT. 10-6

AMERY, 208 KELLER AVE. WIS. AMERY, WISCONSIN SUN. 11-4 715-268-8600 www.artzgallery.org

715-268-8600 www.artzgallery.org

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llery

Please join us Friday, Oct. 5-8 p.m.

208Exhibition Keller Avenue • A mery,12, wisconsin Art thru Oct. 29 Hours: mon-sAt 10-6 pm for an Artist’s Reception Featured artists: 715.268.8600 Featuring artists Bonnie Hagen, Sarah Dudgeon

NOVEMBER FEATURED ARTISTS Printmaker Emily Gray Koehler

and Kay Brathol-Hostvet www.ArtzgAllery.org Bruce Kaupanger BarbaraPotter Riegal Bend - Fiber Sculpture Painter Diana Randolph Sharyl Manwiller - Watercolor & Acrylic Painting Jan Killian - “All About Color” Alcohol Ink Painting Earth Arts Fall Salon: “Circles of Light”

Vote for your favorite by Friday, Nov. 10

26th Annual

Holiday Baz. a11ar Saturday,. toN2op.vm.

Open 9 a.m

olic Church St. Joseph Cath rth, Amery Hwy. 46 No FREE ADMISSION

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Annual Fall Expo

Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Vendor Bingo!

Saturday, Nov. 11 10am-3pm • Laurel Supper Club Purchase a snack or glass of wine as you play “Vendor Bingo” for door prizes and check out:

• Mary Kay • Pampered Chef • Ellsworth Cheese Curds • Scentsy • CherLor Crafts • Rae’s Sunshine Boutique • Beauty Control • Barnwood Signs • Thirty-One • Bev’s Crafts & Decor • Perfectly Posh • Star Threads • Paparazzi Accessories • Handmade Rugs • doTerra Essential Oils • Oscar Oskar Ehner & Co. • Bottles ‘n Baubles • Lularoe • Loose Leaf Tea • Usborne Books • Norwex • Handmade Wood Puzzles • Oyster Openings • Lilla Rose and MORE!

Grab all your friends and enjoy a day out!

1905 Hwy. 64 New Richmond, WI

Follow us on

7 miles East of New Richmond or 1 1/2 miles West of the Hwy. 46/63/64 intersection.

715-246-5121

Bible Camp presents…

On the Bus to Bethlehem Wapo Christmas Dinner Theater 2017

(Dec. 2 & 3 is full)

Nov 30, Dec 1,2,3 & Dec 7,8,9,10

The perfect way to welcome the Advent season is to spend an evening together with friends and family.

Come and enjoy a scrumptious four-course meal, wonderful music, & moving drama. Please plan on 3-3½ hours of festivities. Adults $40 ($35 Thursdays) and Children (5-12) $20

reservation forms are available at campwapo.org/events questions? Call us at 715.268.8434 or email nataliep@campwapo.org

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Congratulations Clayton Bears Volleyball WIAA Division 4

STATE CHAMPIONS!

State Volleyball Champions Back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Jessica King, Head Coach Sadie Schradle, Corey Leslie, Abbie Schradle, Alison Leslie, Selena Levendoski, Jaedyn Bussewitz, Marissa Gilbertson, Kailey Ketz, Kiana Fall and Assistan Coach Beth Schradle.

Front row: Managers Isabelle Bergmann, Grace King, Chloe Jackson, Isabelle Schradle and Ella Omann.

We are proud of your accomplishment!

THIS CONGRATULATORY PAGE IS SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING AREA BUSINESSES:

1101 Cornwall Ave., Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7676 Toll Free: 888-257-7989 www.amerychev.com

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LEADHOLM & LAMErE INSurANCE AgENCy

INSURANCE AGENCY

212 Keller Ave. Amery, WI 54001 JAMES N, A. LEADHOLM Certified Insurance Counselor Phone 715-268-7188 212 Keller Avenue North, P.O. Box 138 www.leadholminsurance.com Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715.268.7188 Fax: 715.268.9667

Nilssen’s Market

265 NW 5th St., Clear Lake 715-263-2513

Jay Matson Construction Clayton, WI Phone 715-948-2140

715-948-2460

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INSURANCE GROUP

Northwest Communications www.nwcomm.net

234 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6624

Scheuermann Funeral Home 342 5th St., Clear Lake 715-263-2125 funeralhome@cltcomm.net

116 Harriman Ave. N, Amery 715-268-7101

www.leadholminsurance.com jleadholm@leadholminsurance.com

715-948-7777 www.7brothers barandgrill.com 107 Prentice St. Clayton, WI 54004

417 3rd Ave., Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-4103 www.clearlakept.net

Bergmann’s Greenhouse 702 W. Clayton Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-2811 www.berghammerbuilders.com

In the Heart of Downtown Amery 715-268-8121

Village of Clayton

902 W. Clayton Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-2921

215 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-8101 www.theameryfreepress.com

101 Prentice St. Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-2142 www.csbnet.net

265 Griffin Street East Amery, WI 54001 www.amerymedicalcenter.org

Clayton bp Amoco

110 US Hwy. 63 North Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-4252

800-421-0283

Clayton Feed Store 201 N. Prentice St. Clayton, WI 54004 715-948-2227

CLEAR LAKE TRUE VALUE 530 3rd Ave. NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-2375

CLASSIFIEDS PHONE: 715-268-8101 | FAX: 715-268-5300

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Full Time & Part Time Openings

What Motivates You?

Helping Others? Being Creative? Money?

If you answered yes to any of these, this position is for you!

Outgoing, responsible and well-spoken person needed to work in advertising with Sentinel Publications which publishes the Burnett County Sentinel, The Sun(Osceola) and the Country Messenger.

If you love working with people and like selling, please contact us.

Sales experience preferred but will train the right person.

Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Base plus attractive commission = GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Benefits include: paid time off, insurance, and flexibility.

BURNETT COUNTY

Preco is a premier provider of solutions for material processing is completely unique the combiPreco Inc., that a leader in industrial laserwith technology since nationisoflooking systemsfor and servicescareer offered.

We are technical a lead1978, talented, oriented ing designer manufacturer precision automated help to fuelandour continued ofgrowth.

Located in processing Wisconsin systems forand highHudson, speed and high accuracy Somerset, Wisconsin we offer perforating, welding, and otheraspecialized in-of acutting, personal environment that provides great quality dustrial processing Located in Somerset life for the family andapplications. a professional environment rich in and Hudson, Wisconsin, is looking for talented, diversity, technology andPreco intellectual challenge. career oriented technical help to fuel our continued growth. PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES – All Shifts Operate custom and standard CNC equipment for processing a wide variety of materials. Accountable for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives as assigned within a manufacturing setting.

Strong Operate custom and standard CNC equipment for mathematical, oral, computer and written skills a must.

High school aeducation/GED lifting upAccountto 50 lbs processing wide variety ofand materials. required. able for meeting cost, quality and delivery objec-

Production Associates – 2nd, 3rd & Weekend Shifts, Somerset WI

tives. Strong mathematical, oral, computer and

Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary written skillspackage a must.as High education/GED and benefits wellschool as ongoing opportunities andgrowth. lifting up 50 lbs. required. for Fortoconsideration, send your resume to: Email: hr@precoinc.com Preco Inc., Attn: HR Dept., 500 Laser Drive, Somerset, WI 54025 or fax to 715-247-5650. EOE.

Shipping/Inventory Coordinator - 1st shift, Hudson WI

The Shipping/Inventory Coordinator is responsiPreco Inc. ble for accurately www.precoinc.com

transacting inventory through receipts, issues, cycle counting and physical inventories; Requirements: High school graduate/ GED; 1-2 years’ experience with computerized manufacturing /inventory software a must and an aptitude for numbers.

Electro-Mechanical Technician 1st shift, Somerset WI

Responsible for assembly, wiring, and testing of various electrical devices, mechanical assemblies, and complete systems according to schematics, blueprints, written or verbal specifications with minimal supervision. Requirements: Technical school graduate in related field or equivalent training. Ability to work from schematics, blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions required.

For complete job descriptions, please visit our website at www.precoinc.com.

Your efforts will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing opportunities for growth. For consideration, email your resume to hr@precoinc.com or mail your resume to: Preco Inc., Attn: HR, 500 Laser Drive, Somerset, WI 54025. Fax 715-247- 5650. EOE. www.precoinc.com

in Clear Lake Utilities included No pets Available NOW

715-643-6404 EHO

1 BR + Duplex

RENT BASED ON 30% OF INCOME On-site laundry, storage lockers, updated units and microwaves.

For those 62+ or disabled of any age

314 Scholl St., Amery Detached garage, laundry. $850/month

All utilities included

1-800-944-4866 Ext. 1122

Available Immediately 715-377-8034 Jason

Equal Housing Opportunity

Clayton School District has the following position openings for the 2017-18 school year effective December 20, 2017:

Serving Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

Preco Inc.

FOR RENT

2 & 3 BR, 1 bath apartment

FOR RENT

Affordable 1 BR in Clear Lake

Clayton School District Vacancy

Send your resume to Teresa Holmdahl sales@osceolasun.com COUNTRY

Fall Special

Custodian/Maintenance 2

Full Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

OR Part Time: 7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $15.10/hr

1st & 3rd Shift Janitorial Positions Available

Competitive Starting Wage Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Ins., Meal Allotment & Paid Breaks Requires a responsible person with strong work ethics

Apply: -In store at McDonald’s of Amery -Online at: mcdonalds.com/careers -Text: APPLY34311 to 36453

WELDERS-- FITTERS FITTERS WELDER 1st or 2nd Shift • $16.50 - $25 per hour

Excellent Benefits Apply or find out more at: www.nmfinc.com/jobs 715-684-7430 • jobs@nmfinc.com

An ESOP Company

Duties include performing a variety of custodial and maintenance duties required to sustain the school buildings in a safe and healthful condition.

HELP WANTED

Health Care Products Production Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for GREAT people to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have immediate opportunities for full-time day shift production employees. Pay starts at $12.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn incentive pay after 30 days of employment. We offer our employees:

Fun Working Environment Incentive Program Advancement Opportunities

We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health & dental insurance, 401k, vacation/holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers. If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Int’l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave. Osceola, WI 54020. You may also email your resume to cchute@ coreproducts.com.

Great People. Great Company

671037 46-48d,ep

LAKELake COUNTRY Country DAIRY Dairy INC. Inc. Now Hiring!

Application deadline is November 20, 2017 or until filled.

Indicate preference of full or part time.

If interested, please send letter of application to: Cathleen Shimon District Administrator Clayton School District P.O. Box 130 236 Polk Ave. W Clayton, WI 54004-0130 www.claytonsd.k12.wi.us

Deadline for the Classified Page is Friday at 10 a.m.

Now Hiring in our Make

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Relief Operator

Work FT in just 3-4 days per week!

SHIFT SCHEDULE: 6P-6A, every other weekend required Lake Country Dairy is an award winning Hard Italian Style Cheese manufacturing We arewinning proud toHard be a part of WisLake Country Dairy isplant. an award Italian Cheese consin’s strong tradition of cheese making and our goal is to manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s make thetradition best cheese in themaking world. and We are a Relief strong of cheese our seeking goal is to make the best cheese in the world.

Operator to join our team.

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cheese on racking system. Work pace is dictated by the conveyer

system and operator must keep up with the pace of production.

Qualifi cations & Physical Requirements: Flipping: - Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail work in the turning room, flipping cheese according to - Perform Able to multi task cheese specifications and work instruction. Cheese is held on a - racking Sense ofsystem pride and in work andownership must be flipped in its place per a pre-determined - schedule.

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HELP WANTED:

Wayne’s Cafe Hwy. 8 St. Croix Falls

has immediate openings both wait staff and line cooks Competitive pay.

Apply in person.

Sunway, Inc., dba Stratis Industries, is a modern, innovative company based in Centuria, Wisconsin. Our environment is energetic and creative and the perfect fit for someone interested in contributing to a growing, successful company. Versatile individuals with assembly, production and quality backgrounds are necessary; Training is provided; some lifting restrictions

Flexible hours, M-F

Are you looking for a challenge and the opportunity to learn a variety of skills in a great work environment?

Waitress/ Waiter Must be 18+

No phone calls please

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Garibaldi’s

Mexican Restaurant 337 Keller Ave. S. Amery

If you are this motivated person than apply in person - Office hours 8 am-4 pm

Sunway, Inc. Dba Stratis Industries 321 E. First Street Centuria, WI 54824

Full Time Administrative Manager

Amery, WI

Full Time PM/NOC CNA CNA’s - All Shifts

*Paid Training or $500 Sign-On Bonus* Competitive wages based on experience Every Come join our teamOther and findWeekend out why Willow Ridge

Industry Experience not required, but preferred.

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Send resume or further inquiries to info@bridgewhatmatters.com.

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HELP WANTED Amery SuperAmerica Part time hours APPLY TODAY AT OUR LOCATION

LAKELake COUNTRY Country DAIRY DairyINC. Inc. Now Hiring!

Cheesemaker

Now Hiring in our Make We send and receive faxes at the Amery Free Press

HELP WANTED

Core Products International, Inc. in Osceola, WI is looking for a GREAT person to be a part of our progressive company. We are a leading manufacturer of health care, orthopedic and comfort care products with sales worldwide.

We have an immediate opening for a full time

Quality Assurance Technician

QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing Quality, Quality System Management, equivalent certificate, or equivalent experience working within a Quality Assurance program.

- Thorough understanding of technical mathematics, statistics, lean fundamentals, print reading, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.

- Excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal) POSITION OVERVIEW: The Quality Assurance Technician works within the Quality Assurance program to ensure that only first quality products are delivered to our customers within the requirements of regulatory compliance. Under general supervision, Quality Assurance Technician will conduct a variety of related activities, including training, inspections, conducting audits, leading/participating in quality improvement projects/initiatives, understanding and handling regulatory affairs matters related to FDA, ISO, Health Canada, and reporting on collected data.

Fun Working Environment Incentive Program

Advancement Opportunities

We also offer tuition reimbursement; life, health and dental insurance; 401k; vacation/holiday pay and more. We take pride in our employees and our customers.

If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Core Products Int’l, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 808 Prospect Ave, Osceola, WI 54020.

You may also email your resumé to bwoltz@coreproducts.com.

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HELP WANTED

Bridge Investment Group is Hiring for Amery Location

We have F/T and P/T Employment available in our Manufacturing Dept.

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Amery Memory Care is looking for

PT & FT Resident Care Assistants (2nd & 3rd Shifts)

FT & PT Cook/ Dietary Aide (All shifts)

FT & PT Housekeeping FT & PT Activity Assistant (All shifts)

Please stop in and speak with Kristin or Michelle for more details

215 Birch St. W, Amery

NOW HIRING!

We are now hiring experienced cooks!

Fast-paced, high energy work environment! Fun and friendly staff! Must be available nights and weekends.

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Work FT in just 3-4 days per week!

SHIFT SCHEDULE: 6P-6A, every other weekend required

Exact Shift TBD Lake Country is an award winning Hard 4P-4A Italian Cheese Day Shift:Dairy 4A-4P, Night Shift: manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part of Wisconsin’s strong cheese3-4 making and our is to make the Worktradition FT inofjust days pergoalweek! best cheese in the world.

Every other weekend required Main Duties:

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Documentation and record keeping required.

- Continuous monitoring of machines and settings, making C.O.P. Attendant: adjustments as needed Wash forms and racks utilize the C.O.P. washing machine. Manually scrub as needed to achieve cleanliness.

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Custodian

All faiths or beliefs are welcome. 15-G1734

Bulk Delivery Driver

Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for two full-time Custodian positions at the WITC, New Richmond Campus. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks required to maintain the cleanliness, good order, and secure conditions of the campus. Applicants must attend qualifying testing in order to be considered for the position. Core hours will be 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm and in a rotation schedule for Saturday coverage. All applicants must attend the testing session at the WITC New Richmond Campus on Tuesday, November 28th at 4:00 pm. Please check in at the front desk; testing will be administered in Room 1215. Please bring your driver’s license for test registration. By submitting an application, your seat is reserved at the testing session.

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: http://witc.edu/employ

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Shifts vary Benefit-eligible positions available

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, religion, marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected status. 15-G0954.

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Ferrellgas is looking for a Full Time Driver in Amery, WI.

TTY 711

Must have ability to lift 60 lbs, HS Diploma, 2 year driving exp, CDL w/ hazmat/tanker, clean driving record.

APPLY TODAY. START TOMORROW.

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE, POLK & BURNETT COUNTY

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815 U.S. HWY. 8

ST. CROIX FALLS, WI 54024 We’ve added two new positions and are HELP WANTED www.mastersonstaffing.com looking forlooking dedicated to We’ve added two new positions and are for professionals dedicated professionals to join our team in the join our team in the following areas: following areas:

Part-Time PM Personal Care Worker

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus

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Mold SetSetUp Mold UpTechnician Technician

• MinInjection 2 yrs. exp. with Plastic Injection setmold up, change over  weekend Min 2 yrs. exp. with Plastic set up, start up, and Every other start up, and mold change over

Polk County offers careers that Matter  Min 2 yrs. exp. troubleshooting injection molds and molding machines • Min 2 yrs.plastic exp. troubleshooting plastic injecJoin us to make a difference, together we will tion molds and molding machines  Riverbend Proficiency with plastic resins and resin drying systems • Proficiency with plastic resins and resin drying strengthen our community!  Exp. training injection mold operators and ensuring quality systems We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals systems Senior Living are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.

• Exp. decisions training injection mold operators  Ability to make mechanical and judgments withand minimal supervision 475 Golfview Lane ensuring quality systems Information & Assistance Specialist — ADRC  Amery, Exceptional team player with effective communication and training skills • Ability to make mechanical decisions and WI 54001 Benefit Eligible Part-time — Non-Exempt Wage: $23.80 judgments withequipment minimal supervision Provides the general public, particularly adults who are elderly or  715-268-9949 Working knowledge of measurement and basic blue print reading.

• Exceptional team player with effective comhave a disability, with information and assistance to a wide range of First Shift: Mon-Fri 7a-3p. ORmunication Second Shift: Mon.-Fri and training skills 3:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.community resources; help inform and educate people about their

Thanksgiving Deadlines

• Working knowledge of measurement equipment and basic blue print reading.

First Shift: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm OR Second Shift: Mon-Thurs 3pm–1:30am Molding Operator

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 23,plastic 2017 injection molding Molding Operator  Min 1 yr machine operation exp preferred

options; assist in connecting them to programs and services, including public and privately funded options. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and Wisconsin Social Worker certification, or eligible within 2 years.

Deadline to apply: November 10, 2017

Part-time Deputy — Sheriff’s Department Justice Center

Starting Rate: $18.71 • Min 1 yr plastic injection molding machine The Amery Free Press will have Polk County is seeking a part-time Ability to look through microscope to preferred view small hand held plastic materials throughout shiftDeputy to work various hours operation exp and/or shifts to assist in preventing, detecting and investigating • Ability to look through microscope to view special publication dates and crimes, apprehending criminals and other violators. Responding to small handequipment held plastic materials throughout  Operate plastic injection molding safely and efficiently emergencies & all other calls for Law Enforcement services. Keeping deadlines during the shift the peace, protecting persons and property and assisting the pubplastic injection molding equipment Thanksgiving . . use . measuring• Operate lic. Qualified candidates must be a certifiable or a certified Law  holiday Ability to instruments and read blueprints safely and efficiently Limited Part-time — Non-Exempt

KANABEC COUNTY

TIMES

Enforcement Officer in the State of Wisconsin

• Ability to use measuring instruments and read *MONDAY, NOV. 20 issue . . . deadline is Deadline to apply: November 25, 2017 Second Shift: Mon-Thurs.

3:00 p.m. -1:30 a.m. Four 10 hr days - Enjoy 3-day weekends! blueprints Thursday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. for the Second Shift: Mon-Thurs 3pm-1:30am Amery Free Press and The Tab Preparedness Consortium Director Four 10 Micro hr daysMolding, - Enjoy 3-day weekends!

Located in New Richmond, WI Isometric Inc. is a contract manufacturer supplying Depends on Qualifications Full-time Exempt (Salaried) micro *TUESDAY, NOV. 28 issue . . . deadline is This position serves as the Western Wisconsin Public Health ReadiPINEnoon CITY injection molded sub-assemblies to medical and drug delivery device OEMs. Monday, Nov. 27, at for the components and Located in New Richmond, WI Isometric ness Consortium primary representative and coordinator for Amery Free Press and The Tab Micro Molding, Inc. is a contract manufacturer activities relating to assessment, preparedness planning and exercising for the public health consequences associated with supplying micro injection molded components Check us out – www.isomicro.com The Amery Free Press office will be closed infectious disease out-breaks, bioterrorism threats and incidents, as and sub-assemblies to medical and drug Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23 & 24 well as other public health emergencies resulting from natural or delivery device OEMs. man-made disasters. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in To Apply: send resume and cover letter to cjohnson@isotool.com

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Public Health or closely related field, and experience working in a public health setting and in community organization and preparedness planning. Preference offered for Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field.

Deadline to apply: November 10, 2017

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC