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Ingham pins down one goal and prepares for the next BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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Walker Ingham is shown proudly displaying his “100th Win” banner with his wrestling coach, Mike Kelly.
If victory is the goal, then it takes determination to get you there. An Amery High School junior, Walker Ingham, has proven he most certainly has that determination as he sped towards a wrestling accomplishment and grabbed it. Every sport has its standard of excellence. 1,000 career points in basketball, 100 points in hockey and winning 100 matches in wrestling. Ingham wasn’t going to wait around; he sought out the 100-match club and clenched it during his eleventh-grade year. His 100th high school career win took place at the New Richmond Invite January 11. It is a benchmark of success, hard work and commitment. You might be wondering what is the next goal on Ingham’s radar? “State,” he said without hesitation. Ingham would have to think back pretty far to try to remember a time when
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wrestling wasn’t a part of his life as he said it was probably around pre-school when he started. “I like to see the work I put into something pay off. It’s probably what I enjoy most about wrestling,” he said. His routine for success consists of running a few laps around the gym and stretching out. He gets focused and prepares to leave it all on the mat. Ingham said, “My freshman year I had an overtime win against Ellsworth at a home match, that was a big one, it felt pretty good.” He explained it is common to wrestle the same people throughout your career, as they tend to be in the same weight classes. He said there are always certain people that you get just a little more satisfaction from winning against. “Team wise, I think Ellsworth is for sure Amery’s biggest competition,” said Ingham. He doesn’t think it is necessarily a rivalry, but he said, “They are the ones to
A large crowd gathered for the January meeting of the Amery Community Club, where the guest speaker was Mayor Paul Isakson. Isakson presented a “State of the City” address, giving updates on matters within Amery. Isakson brought out his “To-Do” list from the previous year to relay the accomplishments that have been made over the past 12 months. Isakson The first item on his list was TIFF extensions. “We extend TIFF number five for one year to collect $180,000 in additional TIFF money,” he said. He said during January 2019 the city conducted a survey for a Block Grant. The results showed Amery to be 53.1 percent LMI (low to moderate income). “That being said, we applied for a one million dollar grant and received a one
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Amery Lions honor Osero family BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The Amery Lions honored a family, who has built a foundation largely made of generosity and community contribution. Led by their matriarch, Norm, the Osero family gathered for the presentation of the Melvin Jones Award, a high honor, on January 13. Dave Nelson, President of the Amery Lions said, “The Osero
family has been extremely involved in our Lions Club. Several members of the family have been presented individual Melvin Jones Awards.” He explained that Norm suggested the $1000.00 that is usually given out to recipients of the award, might be a nice donation to the Camp Wapogasset Bible Camp. Nelson replied, “As long as it is in the Osero family’s honor, we will do that.” He said the check presentation done that day to the
camp would be for $1,500.00. A portion of that money, $1000.00 is to go towards their Gather campaign and the other $500.00 can be used as they see fit. Norm Osero said it was a real honor and they are very humbled to receive the honor. “I really want to thank my wife who supported me in a lot of endeavors. Thank you to Marilyn,” he said.
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L-R: David, Norm and Steve Osero are shown before the presentation of the Melvin Jones Award to their family.
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A check was given to Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp in honor of the Osero family by the Amery Lions, to be used toward their “Gather� campaign. Pictured L-R: Jennifer Hellie, Wendy Twedt-Maxon, Tyler McCarty, Dave Nelson, Norm Osero, Heather Eggert, Dave Osero, Michele Osero, Erin Osero and Steve Osero.
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Steve Osero shared some of the history he has with Wapo, saying he has wonderful memories of his parents taking he and his brothers camping there. He said he also has fond recollections of spending time with his wife at Ox Lake during there young dating years. “We have a lot of history with Wapo being involved in dinner theater, we love everything about it. It is an honor from the Lions Club, thank you very much for acknowledging what we have done in the community and then helping us give back more to Wapo,� Steve said. Steve gave a history of the various businesses that have been owned by their family over the years. “Feed more families has always been my dad’s motto. In fact to quote him exactly, ‘I could have grown this business to put a million dollars in my own pocket, or I could have grown this business to feed families.’ He always chose to feed families,� said Steve. He then told a story about a time when business was down at one of their endeavors, Dynotronix. “My dad asked a few people to take pay cuts. He was the first one to take a pay cut. When those people stuck by him through all of it, when business turned around, he paid them back everything they would
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have earned during that time,� he said. Steve said he was in his early twenties when that happened and he wondered why his father did such a thing. “My dad took me out on the production floor and pointed at all the equipment and said, ‘Look around. All of this is just a giant paperweight if I do not have people to take care of it. If you take care of people they will take care of you.’ That was one of the biggest lessons I learned from my father,� said Steve. He expressed he hopes to be even half the person his dad has been. Dave Osero added to his brother’s sentiments saying, “The second piece to the puzzle is Norm always said, ‘Care care of employees and remain involved in the community.’ That is why we are here.� Camp Wapo representatives attended the ceremony and were quite thankful for graciousness of the Osero family and the Lions Club. Heather Eggert, Executive Director said, “This is a really special day to be with you. We are happy to be here in support of the Osero family. We all know how incredibly generous and kind they are and we know the Lions Club is involved in all kinds of good and they are part of the reason this community is strong and growing. We are so glad that you rise to the challenge.�
bit and it became harder to get the right kinds of staff from International sources so we have been in a period of adjustment,� she said. Thus, there have been changes in structures, roads, water and electric at Ox Lake. In 2002 Wilderness Canoe Base near the Gun Flint Trail in Grand Marais Minnesota was added to the Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp family. Camp Wapo offers boat-in worship in the summer, a Memorial Day pancake breakfast, golf tournament and retreats. Eggert said, “We are blessed all of the time by this community and the way that you participate and show up to support our fun days.� They welcome community groups and school groups to use the property as well. Currently the camp is in the midst of a capital campaign called “Gather.� The purpose of the three million dollar campaign is to construct a new dining hall and hospitality center. “Every year we welcome over 5,500 youth into our summer camp programs and throughout the year an additional 10,000 retreat guests. We typically feed 450-500 people at each meal all summer long in a space that is designed to host 225 people,� she said. She said they have raised about two million dollars so far. Eggert said, “The Osero family have done an incredible job of giving support to this new building in a way that has been inspiring and spurs on other people to give to this project.�
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She said in particular she feels the Osero family has shared their gifts of time and talent as well as financially shown support to Camp Wapo and Ox Lake. She said she is grateful for the variety of ways they assist with Wapo’s dinner theater. Eggert shared the history of Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp. “We are celebrating 72 years of ministry, which is pretty incredible,� she said. She described how 16 local pastors came together in 1947 when they heard a peninsula resort on Wapogasset was going to be sold. They thought it would be a great place for a bible camp. “Each of those 16 pastors had $1000.00 to give so they purchased that site $16,000 and opened it up for its first summer of campers in 1948. When I think about the vision and foresight these men and women put into play and wonder what their reaction would be now when they realized the hundreds of thousands of people that have come to our sites in the past 70 plus years,� Eggert said. In 1980 the land now known as Ox Lake was purchased. She said Loren Teig, who was the Executive Director for 38 years, had a vision to create opportunities for kids to come to camp and experience what life would be like to live as a Christian in another part of the world. He built villages and hired people from around the globe to help lead kids through cross-cultural programs. “The world changed a little
Saturday, January 25 5:30 pm (ski - snowshoe - hike) 6:30 pm (fat bike)
Stower Seven Lakes State Trail Enjoy 4 miles round trip of luminaries lighting the way from Soo Line Park in Amery WI, west to Cty Rd C. Pack a headlight if traveling farther. • FREE Farm Table Veggie Chili while it lasts! • FREE snowshoes available for kids and adults to use on a ďŹ rst come, ďŹ rst serve basis. There are no entry fees but a 2020 Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required to bike or cross-country ski for ages 16 and up; passes will be available and are valid for the calendar year on all state trails. Annual pass: $25, Daily pass: $5
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Wednesdays, January 15, 22 and 29, 2020 at the Anderson Hall Conference Room (738 Hickory Point Lane, Amery), everyone is welcome at Community Bible Study with Pastor Paul Oman at Camp Wapo. From 9:15 to 10:30 am each Wednesday, we will consider how God meets and delivers the promise to people in both Old and New Testaments. Paul with incorporate his artistic abilities into this study. No Bible experience necessary. Paul will not “put you on the spot” but will allow you to participate at your own comfort level. Bring a Bible, or one will be provided for you. No cost. No registration. Just come and enjoy! The coffee pot will be on! Any questions, call Paul at 715790-2029.
The Clear Lake Wrestling Club will host a Nick Elwood Memorial Dinner on Friday, January 31 from 5-7 p.m. at Clear Lake High School Commons. There will be pasta with red sauce (with our without meat), bread sticks, salad, dessert bars and beverage. Freewill donation. Proceeds go to the Nick Elwood Memorial Scholarship Fund.
JANUARY 24 Meet & Greet Tricia Zunker Tricia Zunker, candidate for 7th Congressional District seat will hold a public Meet & Greet at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 24 in the Meeting Room of the Milltown Public Library. The public is welcome. Questions? Call Kim at 715-553-0853.
JANUARY 25 Candlelight Ski Saturday, January 25 the Candlelight Ski Event will be on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. Ski, hike, snowshoe at 5:30 p.m. or bike at 6:30 p.m. Soo Line Park to County Road C. Enjoy 4 miles round trip of luminaries lighting the way from Soo Line Park in Amery, WI, west to Cty Rd C. Pack a headlight if traveling farther. Free Farm Table Veggie Chili while it lasts. Free snowshoes available for kids and adults to use on a fi rst come, first served basis. There are no entry fees, but a 2020 Wisconsin State Trail Pass is required to bike or cross-country ski for ages 16 and up; passes will be available and are valid for the calendar year on all state trails.
FEBRUARY 1 Ice Fishing Contest Wanderoos Area Community Club is hosting its 31st Annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lake Wapogasset. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in 6 divisions: Sunfish, Crappie, Northern, Bass, Perch and Walleye plus a Grand Prize, Second and Third Prizes and door prizes given away all day. There will be a FREE kids fishing contest from Noon to 1 p.m. with numerous door prizes and grand prizes. Holes will be drilled and fishing poles and bait are provided for kids contest and free to kids 12 and under in the “Kids Corral”. Food and beverages will be available on the lake. For more information, visit us on our web page at www. wanderoos.org or on Facebook: Wanderoos Community Club.
Little Falls Lutheran Presidents’ Weekend Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church, 1272 44th Avenue., Amery, will host their annual Presidents’ Weekend Dinner on Sunday, February 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu: roast beef or pork, real mashed potatoes, veggies, cranberries, rolls, dessert and beverage. Freewill offering. Carry-outs available
FEBRUARY 4 League of Women Voters Informational Forum The League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley will host an informational forum on the 2020 Census and Election Security on Tuesday, February 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center, East Conference Room 2nd floor, Balsam Lake. Sharon Jorgenson, County Clerk and Bob Gollnik will be presenting. Cake and coffee served. Everyone is welcome.
MARCH 24, 26, 28 AND APRIL 4 & 5 Learn to Hunt for Food: Wild Turkey Learn to hunt ethically for your own locally sourced meat, participate in a Wisconsin tradition and take part in conservation. Specifically for adults with no or limited experience. Go to https://gowild.wi.gov/ customers/stafetyedclass and choose “Hunt for Food.” Select “Polk” county. Click on the “search” icon and follow the prompts to register. Organized by WI DNR & Farm Table. Free, but RSVP required.
FEBRUARY 6 Preserving Our Roots: AIM’s Art Opening Join students from Amery Inquiring Minds (AIM) for this special evening on Thursday, February 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Take a step back in time as you experience a student-created root cellar, view student art, watch candle making and cornhusk doll demonstrations, and listen to presentations. Light refreshments prepared by AIM students will be served. Free and open to the public. Organized by AIM & Farm Table.
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FEBRUARY 7 Give Kids A Smile Day
‘Love your Library’ Membership Drive Mark your calendars for the Friends of the Amery Area Public Library’s annual Love Your Library Membership Drive on Saturday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Amery Area Public Library. Visit with the many diverse guest presenters, browse the book store open for you with a myriad of book selections. New this year: participate in Sticker Madness (complete a sticker card for a chance to win a Valentine Gift Basket). Enjoy refreshments and live music. Fun for everyone. Open to the public.
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St. Joseph Church Ice Fishing Contest
Amery Area Historical Society (AAHS) Museum will hold an open house on Saturday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s currently located in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library. We will be supporting the Friends of the Library on their “Love Your Library” event.
The 56th Annual St. Joseph Church Ice Fishing Contest will be held Sunday, January 26 on North Twin Lake. Ticket prices include a chicken dinner until sold out. Tickets on sale at Anchor Point Archery, Amery Country Store, St. Joseph Church and on the ice on the 26th. Fishing is from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and weigh-in starts at 7 a.m. Door prizes, ice raffle drawing, 50-50 raffle on ice.
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Monday, February 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 1-800RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Amery to schedule an appointment.
River Place Dental’s 8th Annual Give Kids A Smile Day will be held Friday, February 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. River Placed Dental will be providing free services to children ages 2-13 without dental insurance including: dental screenings, fluoride, sealants, fi llings, cleaning and x-rays. Services will be provided based on the child’s needs and time allowed. Call today to make an appointment. Space is limited, and they will be taking appointments on a “first come, first served” bases. 715-268-2103.
Open Gym for boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym.
Open Gym for Families Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Select Sundays: Nov 17, Dec 1 & 15, Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate School – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee – just show up! Sponsored by PowerUp.
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I think you can relate BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK
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ell, we are on the back side of January now. February and Ground Hog’s Day are coming up, the days are getting longer and we can now dare to dream of spring. OK, after getting hammered by snow and cold last weekend, the groundhog is going to have to jackhammer the opening to his home to make his appearance Feb. 2. Yes, it’s the time of year when Publisher we retreat to our homes, ice arenas and gymnasiums to Tom Stangl find diversions. Cabin fever is beginning to be a thing in some households. For me, I usually begin to think very random thoughts. Some of these make their way into columns, others are better left unsaid. My late mother was a fan of my column. I think it’s an unwritten law that moms need to be proud of what we do, but after her passing I found a scrapbook where she had clipped my columns out and pasted them in the book. I was very touched by the gesture. My sisters have encouraged me as well, giving me ideas. My sister Cathie found the following on social media and gave it to me. I think many of you can relate to some or all of these. If you were born in rural Wisconsin (or Minnesota): You know how to Polka, but never tried it sober. You know what ‘knee-high by the Fourth of July’ means. You know it is traditional for the bride and groom to go bar hopping between the church & the reception. You know the difference between “Green” and “Red” farm machinery, and would fight with your friends on the playground over which was better. You spent more on beer and liquor than you did on food at your wedding. You hear someone use the word ‘uff-dah’ and you don’t break into uncontrollable laughter. You or someone you know was a ‘Dairy Princess’ at the County Fair. You know that ‘combine’ is a noun. You let your older siblings talk you into putting your tongue on a steel post in the middle of winter. You think Lutheran and Catholic are THE major religions. A ‘Friday night date’ is getting a six-pack and taking your girlfriend shining for deer, and then out for Friday night fish fry. On Saturday you go to your local bowling alley. There was at least one (if not several) in your class who had to help milk cows in the morning before school. You have driven your car on a lake. You can make sense of ‘upnort’, ‘bat-tree’, and ‘warrsh’. Every wedding reception dance you have ever been to has the Hokey Pokey and the Chicken Dance. Your definition of a small town is one that has only one bar. At least twice a year some part of your home doubles as a meat processing plant. You think that the start of deer season (or the Packers going to the Super Bowl) is a national holiday. I hope you got a smile out of some of those. Stay warm! As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
Surviving the Snowmageddon BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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hope everyone survived the heavy snow over the weekend. Weather can be such a cruel thing as it controls so many things in our lives. I rescheduled some plans I had for last Friday evening and took comfort when I heard school would be let out early that day. By mid-week last week I started noticing the upcoming weather was really all people were talking about. Bread and eggs were flying off of store shelves like it was the apocalypse. The poor high school kid restocking Editor the 2% milk, April Ziemer had customers circling around him like turkey buzzards. People were swooping up the bread, eggs and milk like Amery was hosting a French Toast cook-off with a million dollar prize. This was 48 hours before the first snowflake danced down from the sky. I started thinking that I didn’t remember it always being this way. What has caused this new weather hysteria? I am blaming social media and the local weatherman. Let’s start with social media. If you are going to share a “snow prediction chart” on Facebook, can you please make sure it is current? Last week I saw one shared from January 2018 and one from 2014! Snowstorms are not like earthquakes people. There is not an after shock of flurries that come in later. Especially not 2-4
years later. I also love the “How are the roads?” posts. You will see 51 comments. 25 will talk about how absolutely horrifying they were, 25 will say they are fine and mention that as long as you have a truck you can get through anything. One will say they took the advice of the truck drivers and now are furious that their 1983 Datsun 720 ended up in the ditch. They will swear it is the fault of the county for not keeping up with the roads. They will claim that if they were just one county over, the roads would be in much better condition. Then there is the news. Local weather teams use color-coded maps that remind me of the Department of Homeland Security’s colors to warn of terrorist threats. Glancing at the television screen Friday morning, I was positive terrorists were invading Kandiyohi County Minnesota. They also use scary language like, ”Doppler from the National Weather Service has picked up on a fast moving cold front being thrust forward ahead of an ill-defined low-pressure system, which is going to drop anywhere from 1 to 72 inches of snow; followed by an artic blast mid-week.” Like cult leaders these meteorologists play with our minds. With their charming smiles and sharp-looking suits, they suck us in and we hang on every word they say. Every unreliable word they say. Maybe we are just pre-convincing ourselves there is no possible way we will be able to drive into work in the morning. The boss has to understand that not everyone
has four-wheel drive. Have you ever noticed how snowstorms bring out two types of people? These people would be experts and exaggerators. Either they are an expert on which county plows their roads the best, an expert on how to thaw frozen pipes with a hairdryer or an expert on predicting snowfall based on the Farmer’s Almanac. The exaggerators receive 15 inches of snow next door to the person who received seven. The exaggerators took two hours to drive from Highway 8 to Broadway Street in Amery and they saw 32 cars in the ditch. I wish snowstorms were still a more simple time of tuning into the WXCE radio station to hear if school was cancelled. Sometimes the announcers babbled for too long with the callers who phoned in their birthday announcements, so you would have to turn on the television and see if Amery scrolled across the screen. It never failed that you would tune in right as Anoka-Hennepin Schools was scrolling across and had to sit through the whole alphabet, only to NOT see Amery. Unity was off? Osceola was off? New Richmond was off? It seemed like they were always off. There was only one thing to do…put the bread bags on your feet, slip them into your moon boots and head off to school. I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715268-8101
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR For the love of books
Library concerns
Dear Amery, I heard a rumor that left me feeling shocked and awed. Can it be true that it is being considered to diminish the beloved Amery Public Library to a basement? I cannot even imagine. I grew up in Amery, and Amery is where I learned to love all things books. Our family took countless trips to the library back when it was on the same block as the police department. It was always a thrill to catch sight of that big bell just outside the door. I could hardly wait to get out of the car and into the stacks. I was an avid reader, and I passed this on to my five children. We lived in Amery when they were young, and of course we took weekly trips to library, by then expanded and relocated to the outskirts of town. It’s a good thing we had a wagon for the bundles of books that we always walked home with. My children are avid readers today. I fell in love with words at the Amery Public Library. More than that, I learned to love a good story. I loved learning new things, being challenged to think beyond familiarity and expand my understanding of the world. This has never stopped. Today, I am back in school working towards my degree, and I am acing my classes. My success as a college student is largely due to reading. Not my chopped-up education – part homeschooled, part public schooled – but reading. My husband knows that I love reading. At one point, he tried to buy me an e-reader, so I could have multiple books in my pocket at any given moment. While I appreciated the gesture, I had to explain that swiping just isn’t the same as turning pages. I love the feeling of an actual book in my hand. Please, for the love of books, don’t let them hide the library in a basement. My appeal is not so much to the conniving city council as it is to the community members of my hometown. Please do not let them destroy the Amery Public Library. Demoting it to the basement of any building is just one step closer to Fahrenheit 451. Sincerely, Maija Chamberlain Bridport, VT
Dear Editor, I was shocked, saddened, angry, then furious when hearing about the relocation of the Amery Public Library into the Bremer Bank basement. As a former resident of the Amery area, I spent much time at both previous locations. My weekly stacks of books barely fit into my backpack. The library was an extension of my home, and Elaine Meyer part of my family. I would curl up reading, enjoying the atmosphere, the steady bleep of books being checked out, and the muffled sounds of children excited over a newfound book. As a college student, I was thrilled when the library moved to its beautiful current location, thinking how far the library had come. My heart broke when I heard the plans to move the library, cutting the current space in half. Sentimental reasons aside, the
Ethanol policy As this administration’s trade wars continue, grain producers across the Midwest are among those who have been hit the hardest. President Trump can alleviate some of this pain by maintaining his promises and enacting sound ethanol policy. In Wisconsin alone, over 20,000 farm families depend on biofuel production to provide stability in grain markets. Special refinery exemptions allow big oil companies, like Chevron and Exxon, to bypass federal blending requirements at the expense of Wisconsin farmers. I appreciate that presidential candidates are bringing this very important issue to the forefront of political discussion. We cannot afford to kick the can down the road any longer. Ethanol producers and grain farmers need certainty and stability in order to make business decisions. As we begin 2020, I would urge more presidential candidates to prioritize this incredibly important issue. Rural farmers are expected to help shape the outcome of this next election, and we are watching to see who can put American agriculture back on stable ground. Jim Emmert Baldwin
idea of housing books and paper materials in a damp basement with mold issues is ludicrous and short sighted. I am a book conservator, using knowledge based in chemistry, studio art, and art history to preserve and repair library collections. Based on my training and experience working in libraries, the greatest threat to book collections is a damp environment. Libraries struggle to carefully monitor humidity and temperature, as mold is a vicious adversary, and difficult to eradicate once it invades. Arguments that the basement is repaired, or will not be an issue are unfounded. I worked at Bremer before graduate school and the basement had regular leaks and high humidity levels. Regardless of repairs, a collection stored in a basement is at high risk for mold and water damage. I repeat my shock, sadness, anger, and fury
that the city council would make this move for the sole reason of money. Reducing the importance of literature in the community is a dangerous precedent, sending a strong message to the children of Amery. We see daily evidence of the consequences of decisions made from ignorance and unfounded biases, please do not encourage this by limiting the effectiveness of the Amery Library. “To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries.” A.C. Grayling. I call upon the community of Amery to speak out against this move, and keep the library a vital part of the fabric of Amery. Christine Manwiller Buffalo, New York
Worried about library Thank you Doug Drake for the mention of mold regarding unsafe conditions at Bremer Bank. Water damage, cracked concrete, no windows-hense no sun or Fresh air. Seem to me all a huge safety issue for books, computers, furniture and all paper products. I am a resident of Golden Age and constantly use the library, not only books but computers and attend programs the library system entertains. Amery Library and Golden Age have gone together on programs for our younger school students that are of learning and entertaining to achieve goals. Many residents at Golden Age are in wheel chairs, but are able to access the library easily, and you now plan on taking that right away. Parking, I really don’t think you have even addressed that situation or watched the coming
and going of school busses at our Amery Library. Plenty of space for busses to park, drop students off with ease and yet still places for the community to park. Alert- there is NO parking at the Bremer Bank or at least safely handicaps parking. I think maybe one elevator in the bank, is workable safe. Once again you are limiting the rights of the elderly, disabled and young children going to summer reading program and young families having to deal with Keller Ave, sidewalks and such to even get to Bremer. Amery Public Library is the HUB of Amery! People bring their coffee, gather while their children are in story hour. They read themselves and visit. The Council best review. Kathy Picotte Resident of Golden Age Manor
Operation Christmas Child I am writing to thank Amery residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Amery and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.9 million shoebox gifts in 2019. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2019, the ministry is now sending 10,569,405 shoebox gifts to children worldwide. Through shoeboxes—packed
with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items—Amery volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 178 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories since 1993. It’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though dropoff locations serving Amery are
closed until November 16 – 23, 2020, information about yearround volunteer opportunities can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ or by calling 816-622-8316. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this global project—many who do so year after year. These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten. Sincerely, Dana Williams Operation Christmas Child Boone, NC
Before you cast your vote To the citizens of Amery, it is election year and some of our elected city officials are up for re-election. Before you cast your vote let me remind you of a few things that have happened in the past, along with this purchase of the Bremer bank building. In the past few years they have spent $250,000 dollars of taxpayers money to buy swampland that has no access and has gone undeveloped. They have paid off 2 city administrators, again with taxpayer money. Now they go ahead and purchase the Bremer bank building without any public input as to whether this is a good use of taxpayer money, it seems our elected officials are NOT working in the best of interests of the citizens of Amery. So before you cast your vote keep those points in mind. Also maybe the street dept. should go down and take a lesson from the New Richmond street dept. on how they clear the streets in the downtown area, curb to curb a block in each direction it is clean. Chris Sobottka Amery WI
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Polk County Circuit Court APPEARANCE DATE: JANUARY 7, 2020 Jonathan Patrick Bergsnev, 34, Elk River, MN, operating while suspended, $200. Zackory K. Blume, 27, Centuria, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10. Jerod J. Buck, 29, Frederic, OWI (1st), $937.50. Jeffrey Thomas Bursaw, 23, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $295. Preston Thomas Cash, 16, Centuria, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Peter D. Chenal, 24, Frederic, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50. Jeremiah James Clover, 20, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Shakayla Larrie Davis, 21, Amery, licensee sell alcohol to underage (1st), $452.50. Melissa Marie Diers-Leske, 28, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50. Roberto Damaso Dominguez Jr., 16, Luck, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Jacob J. Draves, 33, St. Croix Falls, non-registration of auto <10,000 lbs, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50. Haley Rae Easland, 24, Frederic, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Jared Daniel Fonda, 20, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Alexis Clarice Graves, 23, Baldwin, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Dylan David Henning Smolak, 26, Osceola, operating without valid license (1st),
$200.50. Christopher M. Hooverson, 44, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; inattentive driving, $187.90. Nicole Janice Carol Hoverman, 22, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Terence Kelly Icard Jr., 37, Grantsburg, operating while revoked (forfeiture-1st), $200.50. Paige Catlyn Jeffrey, 29, Osceola, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; inattentive driving, $187.90. Cory M. Johnson, 34, Webster, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30. Caleb John Killian, 21, Taylors Falls, MN, operating left of center, $213.10; failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Dimitriy A. Kovalskiy, 26, New Richmond, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Amanda Kathleen Laboda, 39, Balsam Lake, OU, $100. Alexis Paige Madsen, 16, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Dallas Terry Mante, 26, Amery, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50. William L. Merrill, 57, Luck, displaying unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30. Paul Steven Montpetit, 39, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Dwayne Kenneth Mooney, 61, St. Croix Falls, failure of operator to notify police of
accident, $389.50; unsafe lane deviation, $175.30; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Richard J. Mueller, 55, Milltown, failure to stop at stop sign, $183.30. Carson Allen Peterson, 18, Spring Lake Park, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Martha Jeanne Pfeifer, 53, Balsam Lake, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30. Kelly Ann Restle, 38, Princeton, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (20-24 mph), $225.70. Iskra B. Rood, 36, Somerset, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Courtny Colette Schommer, 29, Milltown, OWI (1st), $937.50; operating motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; transferee failure to apply for new vehicle title, $175.30. Derek L. Shelby, 27, Milltown, illegal snowmobile operation on highway, $232. David Wayne Smith, 66, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Matthew F. Steiner, 36, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Amy Joy Stender, 23, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10. Debora A. Swanson, 56, Osceola, inattentive driving, $187.90. Blane Carl Tendrup, 18, Centuria, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $175.30. Gregory James Tougas, 38, Milltown, failure of towing/ repair to notify police of accident, $271.50.
Rep. Magnafici applauds effort to override veto of bipartisan nursing bill SUBMITTED
MADISON –Rep. Magnafici (R-Dresser) applauded the Assembly’s recent decision to take up a veto override of Assembly Bill 76, a bipartisan bill that addresses the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) shortage many parts of the state are experiencing. The Assembly will vote on the veto override when it convenes on Wednesday, January 15. Gae Assembly Bill Magnafici 76 would bring Wisconsin in line District 28 with federal guideRepresentative lines surrounding CNA certification, mirroring neighboring states of Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan. Currently, Wisconsin requires 120 hours for CNA certification, a 60% increase from the federal requirement of 75 hours. “I’m thrilled that the Assembly will be voting again to enact this great bill into law,” said Magnafici. “This bill originally passed in the Assembly with 66 votes – enough to override the Governor’s veto. I hope that my Assembly
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colleagues are able to again see beyond party lines and vote in favor of this legislation.” Northern and western Wisconsin have been hit especially hard by the shortage, with many long-term care facilities reporting difficulties recruiting CNAs. The proposed legislation would provide a solution that would assist rural communities facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers. “As the Representative for a district bordering Minnesota and a former nurse, I know firsthand how crucial this change would be for my area. By bringing our CNA requirements in line with our neighboring states, we remove a barrier of entry for CNAs working in Minnesota that want to come and work in Wisconsin.” “I’m proud to have pushed my Assembly colleagues to support this veto override vote, and I’m confident we’ll be able to enact this bill into law.” Assembly Bill 76 passed the Assembly in May by a vote of 66-31 with 3 Democrats joining all 63 Republicans to support the bill. If the bill receives at least 66 votes again in the Assembly, the bill would need to be passed by a two-thirds majority of the State Senate in order to become law.
Hunter Carl Schmidt, 21, Frederic, was arrested January 6 for possession of THC (2nd), possession of drug paraphernalia, OWI (1st) and obstructing an officer). Lexi Jean Benjamin, 22, Luck, was arrested January 7 for a probation hold, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ashley Deanne Lowe, 35, Luck, was arrested January 7 for 2nd degree reckless endangerment, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and a probation violation. Lindsey Jo Haag, 37, Milltown, was arrested January 11 for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. Stuart Layne Belille, 27, Hayward, was arrested January 12 for OWI (2nd), probation violation, obstructing and a
probation hold. Ryan Lynn Klink, 28, Woodville, was arrested January 11 for OWI (2nd) and operating with prohibited alcohol content (2nd). Dmitri Robert Elliott, 20, homeless, was arrested January 12 for a probation hold. Michael Douglas Jacobson, 35, Cushing, was arrested January 10 for failure to appear. Jeanne A. Longo, 69, Amery, was arrested January 9 for a Polk County warrant. Antonio Lee Newman, 24, Amery, was arrested January 9 for a Department of Corrections warrant. Troy Joseph Hanson, 37, Turtle Lake, was arrested January 8 for a Polk County warrant (Contempt of Court). Matthew James Wuorenma, 31, Luck, was arrested January 7 for a Polk County warrant.
Amery Police Report 01/10/20-01/16/20 01/10/20, 12:33 a.m., Welfare check 01/10/20, 03:22 p.m., Vehicle lockout 01/10/20, 07:19 p.m., Assist other agency 01/10/19, 11:24 p.m., Assist other agency 01/11/19, 12:49 a.m., Hit and run MV accident 01/11/19, 08:11 p.m., Assist EMS 01/11/20, 09:40 p.m., Assist other agency 01/12/20, 08:35 a.m., Vehicle lockout 01/12/20, 02:35 p.m., Assist other agency 01/12/20, 05:01 p.m., Assist other agency 01/12/20, 09:28 p.m., Suspicious activity 01/13/20, 08:31 p.m., Assist EMS 01/14/20, 02:14 p.m., Assist other agency with car versus deer accident 01/14/20, 11:29 a.m., Minor MV accident 01/14/20, 07:16 p.m., Juvenile call 01/15/20, 01:53 a.m., Assist citizen 01/15/20, 07:08 p.m., Hit and run MV accident 01/16/20, 03:30 p.m., Juvenile call
Come out smarter than you went in BY TERRY HAUER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POLK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
When our kids were younger and we lived in Eagan, MN, I was able to take them to school many mornings. As they were getting out of the car, I would always say to them, “Come out smarter than you went in.” As young kids and then teenagers would do, I would get the ‘eye roll’ as if to say…. can’t you come up with anything new dad. On occasion, they would say it to me before I could get it out. “Yes dad, I’ll Terry Hauer come out smarter than Polk County I’m going in.” Economic As we enter a new year, and I enter my Development new role as the Executi Director Di t off th tive the Polk County Economic Development Corporation, that saying came back to me. I am hoping there are many more lessons my kids remember than just that one simple phrase. But no matter what the situation, whether it is school, our job or even an individual meeting, we should always strive to ‘come out smarter.’ My predecessor in this position, Vince Netherland left big shoes for me to fill. He made a great impact for the economic
growth of Polk County. The good news is the county still benefits from having Vince on-board since he has moved onto the County Administrator position. Similar to Vince and his wife, Karen and I did not grow up in this area. But after coming to Polk County nearly five years ago, we have absolutely fallen in love with the people, communities, businesses, activities and lifestyle that Polk County has to offer. As I have been traveling the county in my new role, the pride of the local communities, business owners, village boards and residents is prevalent in spades. I look forward to serving the residents and businesses of Polk County to continue developing an environment where families want to live, and businesses prosper. A new year brings new promise, new opportunities, and of course, new challenges. My goal personally, and for our county, is that we can come out of 2020 feeling great that we truly are ‘smarter than we went in.’ The Polk County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private organization that was created to encourage and promote economic development and capital investment, create and retain quality jobs, enhance the tax base and facilitate positive sustainable growth throughout Polk County, Wisconsin.
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110 Years Ago January 27, 1910
In-Laws Collaborate to Catch Fish
Entertained Last Thursday evening about thirty of Amery’s young people enjoyed a sleigh ride party. Upon their return they were taken to the Hans Johnson home, east of this village, and were pleasantly entertained by Misses Anna Johnson and Julia Carroll. The evening was spent playing games and cards and about midnight a lunch was served, after which the guests departed for their respective homes declaring the Misses Johnson and Carroll royal entertainers.
95 Years Ago January 29, 1925 40 Below Tuesday Forty below yesterday morning, which with the nearly impassible roads have put a crimp in business. The weather is moderating rapidly and the roads being broken today, however tomorrow will see a resume of all activities.
To Be New Postmaster at Wanderoos A civil service examination will be held at the Amery Post Office on Feb. 21, 1925 for the position of postmaster at Wanderoos. Salary last year amounted to $529.
90 Years Ago January 23, 1930 Hey Kids! Come Pet the Reindeer To give the children (and grown-ups) of the Amery Community an opportunity to see genuine reindeer, Amery businessmen have contracted with an Alaskan reindeer breeder to bring four of Yesterday’s these unusual animals to News this city on the Diane Stangl afternoon of January 28th. The deer will be driven up and down the streets from two until five o’clock by Eskimos and the man who has been a reindeer breeder in Alaska for many years will take one of the animals to the schoolhouse and give a lecture covering every angle of early and present day raising and handling as well as the value of the deer to mankind, both as a beast of burden and from a standpoint of food value. The children will be allowed to pet them and the attendants will answer all questions, which may be asked. Genuine reindeer, a native sledge, harness, etc., a sight is well worth seeing and one that will long be remembered.
Polk County Law Abiding Only one conviction was made in Polk County for the month of December in the game warden department. Paul Fulb was arrested for illegal possession of two skunks and upon conviction was fined $50 and costs.
End of ’49-’50 season Amery High School coach LeRoy Leadholm posed with his second-place conference team for their final photo back in 1950. Pictured above front row from left are: Jerry Route, Larry Miller, Paul Braseth, Marvin Neurer, Peter Omer, and Jack Omer. Second row from left: Coach Leadholm, Russ Thompson, Charles Johnson, Jerry Thompson, Steve Leadholm, Arlen Christenson and Neil Christenson. Back row from left: Jim Johnson, manager, Ronnie Losness, Wayne Olson, Paul Miller, Frank Adams, Harry Adams, Jr., and Norman Carlson, manager.
85 Years Ago January 31, 1935
an emergency, such as a severe storm, city officials said.
Hansen “Nurses” Three Pheasants
County Buys New Giant Wing Plow
“Doctor” Harry Hallquist and “Nurse” H. T. Hansen, are so efficient that they saved three lives last week, but two of the patients died. Harry and Hans found five pheasants, apparently dead, on Route 4 last week. They picked the birds up and brought them into Amery. Two of them died, but with special care given them constantly by “Nurse” Hansen, two of the hens and one male bird survived, and today all are enjoying good health. As soon as the snow starts going away they will be released. The pheasant “hospital” is located in the rear of Dr. Cornwall’s office, just outside the rear door of the Danielson Drug Co. store.
The county highway committee has purchased a new giant wing plow to clear main roads. The new plow, which will be attached to the diesel tractor, which the county bought last spring, will throw the snow clear over the top of the highest banks. The county now has six plows operating to clear the state and county trunk roads in Polk.
Hudson Dam is Washed Out The Willow River, breaking through and washing out the St. Croix dam, Monday virtually destroyed a powerhouse and railway trestle and damaged a new highway bridge. The floodwaters hurled ice and debris upon the Omaha railway trestle and the Willow River power company’s powerhouse carried both away. Officials of the power company said the river began its havoc shortly after midnight, eating through an aperture in construction work on the St. Croix dam. The wreckage of the railway trestle was discovered by Joe O’Connell, brakeman in the Omaha yards, in time to prevent possible catastrophe to trains.
City Buys New Plow For Truck The city a week ago purchased a new plow, costing $75 to be used on the fire engine. Paul Kraska and Logan Smiley went up to Almena recently to buy the new equipment. It will be used to clear the road for the fire truck when a fire call is sounded, and also will be used to clear the streets of snow in
75 Years Ago January 25, 1945 Farm Draft Farmers with boys under 26 years of age who are called for pre-induction examination need not get excited. This does not necessarily mean these boys will be inducted into the armed forces. The Tydings amendment to the Selective Service Act is still in force and the Polk County Draft Board will weigh every case on its merits. Polk County farmers will not be drafted. Local Board No. 1 – Polk County, Wis.
70 Years Ago January 26, 1950 Coal Situation Critical in This Community You’ll have to talk fast and long to convince Herb Jones of Lampert Yards that the “coal situation is not critical at this time.” While other coals are not in as short supply as stoker, Herb stated this week that he has but one carload of stoker coal coming for this entire community. There is no more available at the head of the lakes, he reported and what little he is receiving from that direction will be practically nothing but dust. Somehow, somewhere there must be a solution to the predicament but no immediate answer is apparent to the local yard. Perhaps spring will come before all the residents run out of fuel in this area.
Wintertime Haven for Feathered Friends “Has anyone reported a cardinal around these parts recently?” queried Alton Anderson of Amery. The first time he reported that he had a hard time believing his eyes when he saw the cardinal frequenting his farm home near there, but went his saw it the second time, he felt reasonably certain that he was not just “seeing things.” The dark maroon and red bird apparently is spending the winter in this Florida-like climate. (Who said that?)
65 Years Ago January 27, 1955 Gum “Poisoner” Back Passing Out Samples “I’m the man who passes out that “poison gum” chuckled F. W. O’Rourke as he paused in this newspaper office to place a couple of “pleasure chaws” on the desk. With that remark, Gum Man O’Rourke brought back some vivid memories of about three years ago when he passed out his grape gum to school students coming out of the school cafeteria. “You see, the single sticks have two holes punched in each end when they are wrapped,” he observed. Some students seized upon the two holes and their imaginations to create a wave of hysteria saying that an enemy agent (Captain Video stuff) had planted the gum and that it contained poison. It wasn’t long before many students became violently ill and gum wads popped out of mouths all over the school. Several vomited and others turned a pale shade of green. “In those days I was passing out 5,000 sticks per week and I didn’t have much time to waste explaining my presence,” recalled O’Rourke. A representative for the American Chicle Company, O’Rourke has been traveling and merchandising this section of the state for the past 38 years.
Here is a fish story to end all fish stories! Mrs. Elton Olson and her brother-in-law, Robert Olson were in an ice fishing party last week that created this amazing story. The holes Mrs. Olson and Bob were fishing through were about five feet apart. Suddenly the “bobber” on Robert’s line went down – he had a fish! Just seconds later Mrs. Elton Olson felt a strong tug on her line. She quickly pulled the fish toward the hole only to have the line snap as it was about to be landed. But this fish didn’t get away. And therein lies the story. Mrs. Olson quickly reached into the hole with her hand and pulled out the fish. It was a dandy, a seven-pound walleye. After closer examination, the Olson’s discovered that Mrs. Olson’s fish was also the fish Bob was frantically trying to land. The hook from Bob’s line was caught on the outside of the fish’s mouth.
60 Years Ago January 28, 1960 Four Twin City Youths Rob Deronda Garage What started as a routine traffic accident check for Officer Merle Beedle resulted in the apprehension of four teenage youths who broke into the Deronda Garage. Answering a traffic call at about 10 p.m., Wednesday evening, Officer Beedle hurried to the scene on CTH “C” south of Amery. Enroute he spotted a cash register lying alongside the road and called this information in to the sheriff’s office, Balsam Lake. At the accident scene, he found four St. Paul youths, two 16 and two 17. One was seriously injured when their car missed the turn and rolled into the ditch. Two of the injured were taken to ARVM Hospital by Stenberg ambulance. Deputy Sheriff Russ Scholl arrived on the scene and relieved Officer Beedle of two youths and brought them to the city hall for questioning. After several hours of grilling to no avail, they adjourned to Balsam Lake. At about 4 a.m., the youths broke and confessed to breaking into the Deronda Garage taking the cash register and fleeing the scene. They admitted that they were the culprits who broke into the place Nov. 10 and took the cash register. Total loot the first time they stole the cash register was $12, which one of them told officials amounted to $2.50 because they lost the rest when they broke into the register. On their Wednesday night escapade, the quartet found only 10¢ in pennies in the till. Polk County officials have transferred jurisdiction in the case to Minnesota juvenile authorities for action. Two of the youths were found to have previous convictions on their records.
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beat. They are the best. If we want to be the best, we have to beat them.” Now that he earned his 100th win midway through his junior year, he is plain and simply focused on State. “My number one goal is to be State Champion,” he said. He earned his way to the state competition his freshman year, but did not place. He took third last year during his sophomore visit to state, and now he is hungrier than ever for that number one title. Looking ahead to next to next year, he said his goal would remain the same, “State Champion. That is my main goal,” he said. It is a little early, so he shared that he does not know yet what his plans are after completing high school, but he thinks maybe it will include wrestling. He trains for wrestling year round with his coach, Mike Kelly. He has wrestled in other states such as Illinois and Iowa. When asked if he could ever see himself in a coaching position someday he said, “Yes, I could see that someday. It’s a possibility.” He feels his biggest supporters are his coaches and his parents, Mike and Kelli. “We work with our coaches everyday. We grow as a team because of them,” said Ingham. Ingham’s father was a Warrior wrestler in the early 1990s. When talking about his dad’s role as being one of his coaches he said, “I guess sometimes it can be a little hard, but it has also been a lot of fun.” He his thankful to his parents for bringing him to prac-
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After being nominated by coaches, Walker Ingham was voted MVP wrestler of the Spooner Wrestling Invitational last December.
tices and tournaments and knows it can be a lot of work as his two younger brothers wrestle as well. “My brothers are for sure supportive of me and I am of them,” he said. He is also appreciative that his grandparents attend all of his matches. He said wrestling is a family thing. When he isn’t giving it his all on the mat, he likes hanging out with
his friends. He said science is his favorite subject at Amery High School. He loves the outdoors and really enjoys hunting and fishing. Continue to follow Ingham and fellow Warriors as they work their way toward the 77th Annual WIAA State Wrestling Championship Tournament February 27-29, 2020 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Artist helps youth in juvenile detention create mural BY SHANZEH AHMAD WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — On the second day of a five-day painting process, Madison-based artist Jerry Butler stood back and watched two inmates finish up their 30-minute paint shifts while trying to keep their juvenile detention center uniforms free of stains. The artist and some 12 youth inmates came together to create a mural in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center`s admissions office, the first place youths see when they are admitted to detention. John Bauman, Dane County Juvenile Court administrator, said this is the sixth mural to take up space on walls within the detention center. Each mural is designed by inmates then in detention, along with an artist funded by the Madison Public Library. Butler, the center’s artist-in-residence, first met with the children in December to plan out the mural. Butler used their ideas and sketches to create one cohesive piece, which the inmates painted on the admissions office wall. “The kids were so excited, and they worked very hard,” he said.
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“They were very precise even when it came to the details.” Butler said the children probably completed 90% of the mural, and his job is to offer guidance along the way and do some final touch-ups. Whenever he works with youth, he said he hopes to create a masterpiece while also teaching something about life. “I want the kids to learn something about what they can get along the way that could help them,” Butler said. “I want them to have a good time, and respect the process.” The Wisconsin State Journal was invited to observe the project but agreed not to identify any of the inmates because they are juveniles. Butler even said he learned a lot throughout the process seeing all of the support for the youth from the detention center and library staff. “It’s exciting work, and watching the kids work so hard teaches us something also,” he said. “They care about making this place look nicer for people coming in.” Jesse Vieau, a teen services librarian with the Madison Public Library who also works with the Teen Bubbler program, has been involved with the detention
center and the murals for about six years. He said every day at the center is different with youth cycling through constantly. Vieau put together a webpage and a video of the project on the Teen Bubbler website. Butler said he wanted to make sure the mural was bright enough, avoiding dark colors so it could make the room feel light. The murals are a way for the inmates to express themselves, Vieau said, when a lot is taken from them in detention. He said while the murals are seemingly all about the final product, organizers also focus on talking to youth along the way, learning who they are and who they can be out in the community. “Engaging kids is not an easy task until you have their interest and their trust,” he said. “The only power they have is to use their voice.” The first mural went up in 2015 in the center’s visitation room. Bauman said the goal each time is to pick a place the inmates frequent. He said they picked the admissions office because the youth need “something better and inspiring” when they first walk in.
million dollar grant. Starting next April we will be tearing up Main Street for eight blocks for new sidewalk, new water, new sewer. It will be a mess but we’ll get through this,” said Isakson. He said currently they are in the midst of updating the entire city website. Isakson relayed the updated site will look more modern. He next spoke about the Polk County Housing Survey. “We entered into an agreement with the Polk County EDC to help finance a housing survey. The preliminary figures came out in November and a final graph will be ready the end of February, but I can tell you now it says we need housing all over Polk County,” he said. An update was given on the Bicycle/Pedestrian plan. Bids will go out in March to put in the 5K Loop, a two-mile walk around town. They are seeking funding for this. Six years a piece of property was purchased for an Industrial Park. Isakson said, “It sat at Army Corp. of Engineers for 18 months for determination of who owns the wetlands on the road to the park. Army Corp. said, ‘It’s not us.’ So we are moving forward on the road into the Industrial Park. The City Council has budgeted around $60,000 to make it shovel ready. All permits will be in place and everything is ready to go. We get a taker for a ten-acre development out there and go. We can have it up and ready in six months. Design Amery planning began and will be moving forward. It will be in Amery April 2-4. This gives people the opportunity to voice how they would like Amery’s future to look. “If you show up, you can have a say,” said Isakson. Other developments over the past year include negotiations with the police department to settle on a three-year contract, property removal from the corner of Deronda Street and Keller Avenue (the property it sat on is currently owned by Polk County) and acquisition of property located at Baker Street and Paul Isakson Harriman Avenue is continuAmery Mayor ing to move forward. Moving forward in 2020, the mayor said letters would be sent out to business owners about updated back entrances before sidewalks are torn up, codes will be brought up to date online, review of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, employee evaluations and job descriptions will be updated to offer performance wage increases, Safe Routes to School planning will continue, updating of the Capital Improvement Plan, update of the Parks and Recreation Plan, improvement and lighting of Amery City Signs as well as the church signs. January 22, updates will be given by Polk County pertaining to the Stower Trail. Isakson said an inquiry has been made about constructing an 8-10 apartment unit building across from the Amery Ice Arena. He also said he met with a Twin Home developer who would like to construct 20 plus single level Twin Homes for ages 55+ on 13 acres in the City of Amery. He also received a call about hotel development in Amery. A branding and marketing committee has been working on a video about Amery. People will have the capability to add short clips to the video. He said they will be asking for input from everyone involved on the relocation of the city offices, library and police department. When a question arose about the condition of city streets, the mayor responded, “We spent three times as much as the year before on all the side streets here in Amery. We had spray packing come in and do all of downtown side streets. I call Polk County, who is responsible for Highway 46, every week and leave a message. The county is responsible for Main Street. They got behind because the State of Wisconsin came in October and said they were delaying their project for one year, so the County was in a little too deep. They came in right before it froze and put hot patch and if you noticed in the last thawing cycle, all of the patches are gone. The side streets are fixed up pretty nice.”
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, January 22: 3:30 pm Homework & Hangout; 5 pm WOW; 5:45 pm Youth Dinner/Youth Group. Thursday, January 23: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management. Friday, January 24: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open. Sunday, January 26: 10 am Worship/Sunday School; 11:15 am Missions & Social Concerns Meeting. Monday, January 27: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 pm Boy Scouts. Tuesday, January 28: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 am Bible Study. AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes. Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218. APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship. Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study. Tuesday: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 5 pm Senior Saints Potluck. Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm One-Way Club for Kids. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org. Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays. Sunday, January 26: Elim 8:30 am Holy Worship; Elim 9:30 am Annual Meeting; 8:30 am Confirmation Class; 9 am Sunday School; 9:30 am Fellowship Time; 10:15 am Holy Worship. Tuesday, January 28: 8:30 am Quilting at Elim. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 am Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 am Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, January 22: 6 pm Confirmation Movie Night, JAM at Deronda. Thursday, January 23: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9 am Little Falls WELCA Bible Study. Sunday, January 26: Annual Meetings; 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship; Befriender Temple Talk. Sunday, January 26-Monday, January 27: Winter Theological Event in Eau Claire. Tuesday, January 28: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net. EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 9:30 am Children’s Church. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, January 26: 9:30 am Education; 10:30 am Worship. Tuesday, January 28: 6 pm Anniversary Committee. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 am Prayer Meeting; 9 am Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 pm every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday school; 10:35 am Worship; 6 pm Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.
Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday. Wednesday: 6:15 pm Christian Education; 7 pm Worship; 7:30 pm Youth Group. FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 am Sunday school; 9:45 am Worship; 10:45 am Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, January 22: Hi League; 6 pm Confirmation. Thursday, January 23: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon. Sunday, January 26: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Sunday School, Choir. Tuesday, January 28: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, January 22: 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation. Sunday, January 26: Bible Camp Promotion Sunday; 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am WOW Potluck Fundraiser, 4th Rotation Teachers Orientation Meeting. Monday, January 27: 7 pm Evening Grace Circle at Church. Tuesday, January 28: 9 am Quilting; 1 pm Prayer Shawl Meeting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 11 am Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Sunday school; 11 am Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580, serving@georgetownlutheran.net, Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 am Sunday school; 10:30 am Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 10:15 am Worship.
Thursday: 10 am Bible Class. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Yul Kwon, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship and Sunday School. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net, 715-541-2955, Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 am Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation. JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! No Sunday School during the summer. 2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night (Except June 12 & July 10) Mondays: 8:30 am Moms In Prayer. Wednesdays: 8:30 am Women’s Bible Study in the Teen Center. Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer! Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center). LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, January 22: 6 pm Confirmation Movie Night, JAM at Deronda. Thursday, January 23: 9 am Deronda Quilting; 9 am Little Falls WELCA Bible Study. Sunday, January 26: Annual Meetings; 8 am Deronda Worship; 9:30 am Little Falls Worship; 11 am Trinity Worship; Befriender Temple Talk. Sunday, January 26-Monday, January 27: Winter Theological Event in Eau Claire. Tuesday, January 27: 9 am Staff Meeting at Trinity; 5-7 pm Gather Meal at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net. SEE AREA CHURCHES, PAGE 10
Crooked Timbers “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
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hen one considers the evil that has been done in the name of religion, it is understandable that many give up entirely on organized religion. The sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic church has probably done more to drive the faithful from the pews than “secular humanism” or other worldly philosophies. Likewise, when people see that Islamic extremists are willing to kill innocent people in the name of God, this is a repellant to almost all religion. The history of the world is awash in the blood of innocents killed in the name of God, and when we look closely at the history of any religion, we almost always see that right from the start strife, division, and schism are there. Read the Acts of the Apostles and see that the early church was beset by division. There were disputes over whether the Gentile converts to Christianity were required to follow the dietary and other restrictions of Judaism (cf. Acts 15). We see also that the Hellenistic Jews complained that their widows were being overlooked in the daily
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available. Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer. Weekly Local Home Groups MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 am Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 am Sunday worship service; 7:30 am Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 am Fellowship; 11 am Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 am Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, January 22: 12 pm Table Talk Men; 6 pm FUEL; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 7 pm Choir Practice. Thursday, January 23: 8:30 am Bible Study. Sunday, January 26: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 am Sunday School. Tuesday, January 28: 1 pm Quilting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10 am Worship, Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service. Wednesday: 6-7:30 pm Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, January 22: 5:30 pm Confirmation. Sunday, January 26: 9:30 am Worship, Sunday School; 10:30 am Fellowship. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:15 am Fellowship Time. Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 pm Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also held throughout the week. ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola Sunday: 9:15 am Sunday school; 10:15 am Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 am. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 am Wednesday. Mass: 8 am Thursday. Mass: 8:30 am Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, January 22: 9 am Mass; Stump the Chump after Mass; 7 pm Ice Fishing Committee Meeting. Friday, January 24: 9 am Communion Service. Saturday, January 25: 4 pm Mass. Sunday, January 26: 56th Annual Ice Fishing Contest and Chicken Dinner; 10:30 am Mass. Tuesday, January 28: 9 am Communion Service 6:30 pm Finance Council Meeting. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Friday, January 24-Saturday, January 25: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, January 26: 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship. Tuesday, January 28: 1 pm Bible Study. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, January 24-Saturday, January 25: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, January 26: 8:45 am Sunday School; 9 am Fellowship;
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Bernice Marion Grathwohl Bernice Marion Grathwohl, of Turtle Lake died, January 12, 2020 at Care and Rehab-Cumberland. She was born April 14, 1932 in Mower County, MN to Manton and Bernetta (Bolstad) Johnson, where she g grew up on the family farm. S She attended the country sschool until the 8th grade at w which time she stayed home tto help care for her brother, L Leonard, and work on the ffamily farm. Bernice married Duane J Jeglum and they had two c children together. They llater divorced after 12 years o of marriage. She married C Curtis Musolf and they had three children together. He passed away June of 1970. Bernice then married Gale Grathwohl. She gained two step-children and they had one daughter. Throughout her life Bernice enjoyed providing daycare for surrounding families, was a farmer's wife, a laundry aid, and a hard worker. Bernice loved to speak Norwegian with her sister and her parents. Thrashing was a time of year that she looked forward to because she got to spend time with old friends and family; but her true loves were Polka music and Alan Jackson. She enjoyed traveling, golfing, reading, and enjoying the little things. Bernice was an amazing woman, mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She cherished every opportunity she had to spend time with her family and friends, and will be deeply missed. She is survived by children: Ronald (Carol) Jeglum, Kathleen Girard, Nancy (Keith) Bader, Kevin (Roxanne) Musolf, David (Judy) Grathwohl, LaDonna (Paul) Flanigan, Sheri (Raymond Winkels) Musolf, LeAnn (Loren) Selle; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Jensen; sister-inlaw, Lucille Johnson; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Manton and Bernetta Johnson; brothers: Russell Johnson and Leonard Johnson; brother-in-law, Russell Jensen; great-granddaughter, Bella Mae; and her husbands: Duane Jeglum, Curtis Musolf, and Gale Grathwohl. Funeral services was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Evanger Lutheran Church in Sargeant, MN with Pastor Dwight officiating. Burial will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brandon Ripley, Becca Paulson, Derrick Bly, Michael Selle, Paul Girard, Curtis Musolf, Eric Bader, and Richard Grathwohl. Honorary pallbearers are Randall Selle, Josh Buckmeier, Darrell Johnson, Robert Bader, Eddie Girard, Peter Semmens, Kyle Nyquist, Casey Kralovetz, Collin Ripley, Bryan Ripley, and Tim Ripley. Visitation was at Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020 and one hour before the service on Sunday at Evanger Lutheran Church in Sargeant, MN. Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.
Charles “Chuck” Allen Frank
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Charles “Chuck” Allen Frank, age 70 of Amery, formerly of Osceola, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Amery Hospital in Amery. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from West Immanuel Lutheran Church in Osceola. Burial will be at the West Immanuel Cemetery in Osceola, WI. Visitation for Chuck Frank will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church. For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements are being made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.
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Margaret Alice Frank Lien Margaret Alice Frank Lien, age 73, passed peacefully on January 16, 2020 at her home in Amery, Wisconsin. Her friends and family called her by her nickname, Margee. Margee was the daughter o of Agnes and Orville Frank, a and grew up in the friendly ssmall town of Deer Park, W Wisconsin. Along with h her sister Lona Jean, and a all the neighborhood kids, sshe walked to Deer Park E Elementary School. On tthe way home after school tthey would stop at Frank’s F Fairway Store for an ice c cream cone – first asking their dad, Orville, for a nickel to buy the treat. Her childhood years were full of freedom to play outside, swimming, hiking, and bicycling. From a young age, she had a love of the outdoors, enjoying the family Four Star cabin, Lake Magnor, and the hunting cabin in the Northwoods at Delta. At Amery High School, Margee met Dan Lien, the love of her life, with whom she celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the summer of June 2018. Their relationship was a perfect example of what love and devotion should be in life. Margee attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Education. After Dan & Margee were married, they lived in Osceola, Wisconsin, where Margee began her career as a teacher. As a young couple, Margee and Dan worked and saved their money to fulfill their mutual dream of traveling in Europe. In 1973, they were able to take a sabbatical from their jobs and travel to England, Spain, and France. In Montpelier, France they attended a French language school and they visited the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland, where Margee’s grandparents immigrated from in the late eighteen hundreds. Margee started teaching Special Education in White Bear Lake and Osceola, and eventually moved to Amery where she enjoyed teaching both Special Education and English until she retired. Margee and Dan bought a house on Arch Street in a fantastic and friendly neighborhood to build their life.
Their first son, Andrew, was born in 1976. Margee and Dan, always the adventurous couple, then spent a year in Portsmouth, England while Dan participated in a teacher exchange program. They welcomed their second son, Peter, in 1979 while there and soon after returned to Amery. In 1985, Margee and Dan bought their dream house on Pike Lake. She loved spending time on the lake and spent countless hours gardening and landscaping their home. The family would take a vacation every summer break and were lucky to experience the mountains in Colorado; Marathon, Florida, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In their retirement years, Dan & Margee enjoyed reading, traveling and camping in their VW bus, and just being together with family and friends. Margee enjoyed traveling to Florida and Texas, especially South Padre Island with her sister Lona and her husband Bruce, and Isla Mujeres and Puerta Vallarta with their beloved friends. Much fun was had by all when Margee was around and she made sure everyone was taken care of and comfortable. She was a caretaker. After her sons began building their families she was always a source of support, comfort and guidance. She was the type of grandmother who would drive into Minneapolis to help with a sick grandchild at a moment’s notice and love every minute of it. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and many in the community. Margee is survived by her sister, Lona Jean Delong; son, Andrew (Angela) Lien, son, Peter (Amanda) Lien; Grandsons, Tierney Lien, Salvatore Lien and Kabriel Foster and granddaughters, Isabella Lien, Clementine Lien and Nora Lien. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Agnes Frank; husband, Dan Lien; and brother-in-law, Bruce DeLong. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private family interment will be held at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.
Khyla Ann Gates Khyla Ann Gates, age 6, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. Khyla was born on A August 27, 2013 in Amery tto Christopher Gates and C Cassandra Anderson. Khyla a attended school as a first g grader at Lien Elementary iin Amery. She was adventturous and a dare devil, lloved rollercoasters and w wanted to be the next Ameriican Ninja Warrior. Khyla lloved spending time at G Grandmas, spending time outdoors and was active in dance and gymnastics. Blue was her favorite color and she loved making and playing with slime and playing with her kitty cat and bunnies. She had the biggest heart of gold and was always happy and smiling, and could make friends with anyone and was always willing to play with anyone. She loved her family and playing with her brother, Ryker and loved reading to her mother. Khyla was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Allan Anderson, Dorothy Gates and Raymond Fluhrer; great-great grandparents, Alton and Sylvia Anderson and Edward and Marlas Ranke and Florence Swanson. Khyla is survived by her Mother and Father, Cassandra Anderson (Mark Deal) and Christopher Gates;
brother and best friend, Ryker; Grandparents, Kelly and Chadwick Marik, Tracy and Amanda Anderson and Tony and Kristina Gates; great grandparents, Marilyn and Keith Peterson, Pat and Ed Beck, Raymond (Cory) Gates and Myra Fluhrer. Khyla is also survived by her Aunts and Uncles, McKenna (Robert) Henry, Desiree (Jesse) Golden, Dustin Marik, Kenneth Gates, Jessica Gates and Myranda Gates; Great Aunts and Uncles, Carol (Jack) Fleming, Julie (Kevin) Johnston, Cindy (Rob) Erickson and Tim Anderson; God parents, Megan and Ryan Hedlund; cousins, Sara (Bob) White, Jessica (Chad) Johnston, Stephanie (Brandon) Noack, Kayla Johnston; Cousins, Taylor, Antonio and Tyson Jr, LeBree, Mia, Bryton, Haiden, Lily, Tabitha, Rylee, Melissa, Brandon, Angeline and Michele. Khyla is also survived by and will be dearly missed by many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Amery. A visitation will take place from 4 to 7 pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery, as well as the hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an account that has been set up with WESTconsin Credit Union account #889142. 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.
Lorraine E. Andren Lorraine E. Andren, age 96 of Amery, WI passed away on January 17, 2020 at Golden Age Manor in Amery. Lorraine was born on January 9, 1924 in Superior, W WI, the daughter of Frank a and Renilde Vercammen. L Lorraine attended Catholic sschool through the eighth g grade and graduated from S Superior East High School. S She attended Vocational sschool in Superior and then w went to work for Walter B Butler Ship Builders as a ssecretary. While there, sshe married Joseph Haller. T They moved to Amery, WI and had six children. Lorraine was involved in Girl Scouts and the Kindergarten Mother’s Club. Her favorite thing to do was sing with the Sweet Adelines. She sang in a quartet for 18 years. On July 31, 1968 she married Walter Andren and added 3 more sons to the family. Lorraine and Walt truly loved camping. After retiring, they went to Ocala, Florida for six months of the year. In the year 2000, Lorraine suffered a stroke and they moved into Evergreen Village in Amery where they resided until September of 2009 when she moved to Golden Age Manor, where she lived until she passed away. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and only sister, Margaret Zowin, Joseph Haller and late husband, Walter Andren. Lorraine is survived by her children, Mary Jo Shull of Minneapolis; Susan (Steve) Omundson of Red Wing, MN; Patricia (Ted) Hansen of Amery; Greg (Peggy) Haller of Coon Rapids, MN; Trudy (Bill) Helin of Amery and Teresa (Clive) Solis of Orlando, FL; Vernon (Cheryl) Andren of Madison, WI; Eugene Andren of Turtle Lake, WI; and Ralph (Cindy) Andren of Tomahawk, WI; 19 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren. Lorraine is also survived by her good friends, Susie Andren and Marge Hover as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11:00 am prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at the Amery Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video slide show, visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
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My husband and I moved to the Luck area in 2001 at the beginning of our retirement. We had never heard of Kinship until about 2003 when we investigated and eventually were matched with nine-year-old Shabana. We were in our early 60’s at the time—maybe a bit older than your average Kinship mentor. We found our new friend to be a pretty, outgoing, and intelligent young lady. She became a “big sister” to our somewhat younger grandchildren, who we did not get to see as often as Shabana. We had good and interesting times together. We know we were more physically active because of the presence of a growing child. We saw her once a week when she was younger. Some of that changed as she grew into a teenager. After Shabana turned 18, we were no longer officially
mentors, but our relationship continued. She went to college—and we had the chance to visit her there. We were excited to attend Shabana’s wedding some years ago. Soon there was a little baby girl and she asked if we would be able to care for little Millee when she returned to work. By then we were approaching age 80, but in pretty good health and we snatched the opportunity. Now we have a little two year old coming to stay with us four days a week. Most of our grandchildren are grown now and this is the only young child in our lives (except there is now an infant baby brother who we also see often). She is precious beyond words. She is a regular visitor at the Luck Senior Center where she often hears the term “I need more coffee.” She has helped us find most playgrounds in the area and is responsible for us visiting every nearby library. Millee has introduced us to
new reasons to laugh—like 15 minutes of hilarious fun with a tape measure. We can never know for sure just what our effect was on Shabana, but we do know what her effect was on us. My message here is this: sometimes when you set out to do something that you believe to be a positive thing, you wind up getting a windfall of positive return. Sometimes we don’t realize how an organization like Kinship has this tremendous positive effect not just on the children who are mentored, but on the mentors themselves and the entire community at large. After all, if it hadn’t been for Kinship how would I ever have had the endearing experience of putting a two year old down for a nap, only to find her, 15 minutes later, upstairs playing with her toy stove, teacup in hand, with her explanation of, “I need more coffee.”
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The Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association, Inc. is conducting two major fund-raising events as a prelude to the upcoming 40th annual state convention and business meeting later this month in Waukesha. First is an online auction that is currently running and will close at 7:30 PM, January 31. This auction features several agricultural items and a few non-agriculture options. The list of auction items available include: • Kondex Corp. Lomira, WI has donated a Concave that will fit most rotary combines. The KX7 concaves will improve fuel economy as well as improve grain quality. There will be tech support from Kondex as well. The value of this item is $4-6000, depending on the model of combine. • RCI Engineering/Ag-Bag of Mayville, WI is donating an Ag-Bag, any size up to 14×500 ft. It can be picked up at any Ag-Bag Dealer in WI. Value up to $1850. • From Animart comes a $50 gift certificate, a cooler, water bottle and other goodies. Value $100. • Youth Livestock, c/o Craig Henderson, has provided an assortment of women’s and men’s gloves that sport the FFA emblem. These will be sold in 2 lots, 1 for women and 1 for man. • Leedstone Animal Health is providing 2 lots, each containing a Leedstone hoodie sweatshirt, any size, paired with a $25 gift card good for Leedstone merchandise. This will be shipped to the buyer, direct from Leedstone. • Genex Cooperative has donated one pail of Udder Life Optishield Teat Sealant. The successful bidder can pick this item up from any Genex Sales Rep. At 144 count, this product has a value of $280.
• Renk seed is graciously donating 6 bags of seed corn. You get to pick from ALL of their seed corn varieties! The successful bidder can take possession at any Renk seed dealer in Wisconsin. Value; $1800+. • We have a donation from Vita Plus Corporation of a $100 gift certificate to Cedar Lodge Restaurant, Malone, WI. In addition, it includes a$25 Kwik Trip gas card to help get you there. • We have a unique 2020 Ryders Cup Package, for the major PGA golf event happening at Whistling Straits in Kohler, WI. It includes 2 grounds passes for Wednesday practice round, as well as, complimentary parking. The value of this experience, happening right here in our state, is priceless! The date is Wednesday September 23. • Neogen has donated a Beef Genomics Package that includes10 Igenity Beef tests, 10 Tissue Sampling Units and 1 Tissue Sampling Applicator. Value of $357 • Neogen has also donated a Dairy Genomics Package that includes 10 Igenity Select Dairy Tests (including CDCB Charges that are covered up to $5 per test), 10 Tissue Sampling Units and 1 Tissue Sampling Applicator. Value of $ 497. • Heritage Animal Health has donated a lot which includes 1 pair of Reed Glacier Insulated Boots (12” or 16” height), 1 Heritage Animal Health beanie hat with LED light (safety yellow color), 1 Heritage Animal Health t-shirt and 1 Heritage Animal Health insulated tumbler. • Ralco Corporation has donated One pail of Fight Strong Uterine Balance Boluses. Value $307. This online auction is open to the public and can be found at https://www.auctionbyobrien.com/cgi-
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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Did you know that there are 6 stages of change? According to Psychology Today the stages are: Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action Stage, Maintenance and A Word to Our Support Systems. Why can change be so hard? It is often something that is viewed as a negative thing and takes along time for some people to initiate; once started down the right path the change becomes easier and more accepted. Big changes can be hard; when starting out with change, start small and the big changes become easier. When setting up an action plan for change recognize that there will be some slip ups, use those as stepping stones to continue forward not set backs and stop the change. Annual Meeting: Our annual meeting will be held on Wednesday January 29th. We will have a POTLUCK before the meeting; all members are welcome, please bring your favorite dish to pass. Amanda and Jen will be cooking up some turkey for sandwiches. 2020 Memberships are due! Stop in and See Jen or Amanda to pay your dues and update your information. • Are you looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday
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party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates. Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us! Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-five cents
per card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety! • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long. • Monday January 13th Bridge winners are Dean Elken taking first and Ruth Ann Riely taking second. • Tuesday January 14th Pool winners are Gary Snelling in first, Jerry Fisher with second, Dean Elken took third, Les Peterson with fourth and Wendell Anderson with the consolation prize. • Wednesday January 15th Bridge winners are Bernie Peterson with first, Frank Segerstrom in second, and Dean Elken took third. • Thursday January 9th Pool winners are Gary Snelling in first, Dean Elken placed second and Jerry Fisher with third, Les Peterson placed fourth and Al Frank took the consolation prize. Congratulations to all! Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director
Check out our e-edition online at: theameryfreepress.com Republican Party of Polk County Call to Caucus Sunday, February 9, 2020 2:00 PM Trollhaugen Main Building 3rd Floor 2232 100th Avenue, Dresser WI 54009 We hope you’ll be able to join us for the 2020 Republican Party of Polk County Caucus! We have invited Candidates for the 7th Congressional Race, 10th Senate District Race, our Assemblyperson Gae Magnafici, and Justice Daniel Kelly During our County Caucus, we will elect delegates to the 2020 District 7 Caucus and the 2020 RPW State Please remember, you need to be a member to vote at the caucus or to be a delegate. You can pay dues at the caucus. We will also have training from Trump Victory Campaign Regional Field Director Christiaan Parnell Alan K. Walker Chair Republican Party of Polk County 608-247-5268 alankentwalker@gmail.com Paid for by the Republican Party of Polk County
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Clear Lake Lions share snacks
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Area residents receive treat from Lions
Gene Burns and Joe Mara from the Clear Lake Lions Club served meat and cheese to residents at Amery Memory Care.
Alvin Paulson, Karla Carlson and Gary Steel are shown at Golden Age Manor where the Clear Lake Lions provided treats to residents.
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Are you an older adult with a fear of falling? Have you had one or more falls in the last year? Take the Stepping On a fall prevention workshop, meeting every Wednesday from 10am-12pm, February 12th through March 25th at the Water’s Edge Apartments in Amery. Throughout the workshop, participants receive support and information from trained leaders, local guest experts, and fellow participants. Participants learn: • To identify and remove fall hazards from the home • To see and avoid fall hazards out in the community • To get up from a fall when uninjured • How vision and hearing affect fall risk • To use waking aides the right way • To choose safe footwear for all activities • Strength and balance exercises that can be adapted to individual needs • How medications play a role in fall risk There is no charge for this workshop but we do accept donations and have a suggested donation of $10/ person. For more information and to register contact Carrie Myers at the ADRC of NW Wisconsin at 877485-2372. This workshop is provided in partnership by the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin and Amery Hospital and Clinic Rehabilitation Services. One in four people age 65 or older has a fall each year. Don’t be one of them!
It’s time to stop WORRYING ABOUT MONEY! The nine-lesson Financial Peace University (FPU) course is the proven plan to help you keep a budget, beat debt, and build wealth! Dave Ramsey and his team of wnancial experts teaches every lesson with biblical wisdom, and you’ll get support and encouragement along the way. The class is open to all and will be held at New Life Community Church, 119 Birch Street W.,Amery, WI. FPU includes your member workbook and other exclusive online benewts through a free year of Financial Peace Membership. The wrst class is Sunday, February 9th, 2020 at 6:30pm. Regular cost is $129, but use this promo code online for a $30 discount at fpu.com/1107834. To get more info or to contact the host, call or text Aimie at 701-210-0163.
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Warriors run past Spooner, 62-22 BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
After a three-game dry streak, Amery's girls basketball team found its way back on top on Jan. 13 when it hosted Spooner (1-10) and defeated the Rails, 62-22. The 40-point margin of victory was the Warriors' (6-4) largest since shutting down St. Croix Central, 52-8, on Dec. 19 - which also happened to be the team's last victory. Ella Schmidt was the only Warrior in double figures as she poured in 20 points, including eight from the free throw line. She also contributed five rebounds and two steals. Mariah Waalen provided solid backup
Warriors record 24 steals in win over Prairie Farm BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Clear Lake's boys' basketball team picked up its 10th win of the season on Jan. 16 when it hosted Prairie Farm and defeated the Panthers, 55-26, collecting 24 steals in the process. Riley Peterson exploded for 22 points, four rebounds, two steals and two assists to lead the team while Brett Benson pitched in 12 points, four rebounds and four steals. Also scoring for Clear Lake (10-2) were Ashtyn O'Bryan (seven points, two rebounds, two blocked shots), Ethan Kirk (seven points, three rebounds, five steals), Tyson Blanchard (four points, seven steals, two rebounds), Brayden O'Bryan (two points) and Alex St. John (one point, two rebounds, three assists). Prairie Farm fell to 1-9.
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Lydia Monson (11) ďŹ ghts hard to keep the ball from the Spooner Rails.
Luchtenburg scores nine in loss to Osceola BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery's tough boys basketball season continued on Jan. 14 with a 32-69 loss in Osceola. The Warriors (0-11) were led by Wyatt Luchtenburg's nine points, three rebounds and two assists. Kenny Lepak added eight points and six rebounds. Also scoring for Amery were Raymond Sowell (five points, two rebounds, two assists), Luke Julson (three points, two rebounds), Charlie Flanum (two points, four rebounds), Lane Frederick (two points), Zach Silvis (two points, one block) and Jason Oft (one point, two rebounds, one block). Osceola (2-7) had two players score in double figures - Josh Mork (16 points) and Logan Maxon (12 points).
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Above: Jason Oft (22), Mikey Kurschinski (320 and Wyatt Luchtenburg (23) disable an Osceola shooter from getting through. Right: Kenny Lepak (21) works his way around the Chieftans.
No. 2 Clear Lake slams No. 9 Prairie Farm BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Lakeland Central Conference runner up Prairie Farm (ranked No. 9 in the state) was no match for conference leader Clear Lake girls basketball team (ranked No. 2 in the state) on Jan. 16 in Clear Lake as the Warriors (13-0) blasted the Panthers, 61-44. Three Warriors finished in double figures, led by a double-double effort by Maddie Rosen, who collected 18 points, 10 rebounds and a blocked shot. Madison Zimmer was no slouch either, tallying 16 points, four assists and three steals. Maggie Rosen completed the trifecta, notching 13 points, four rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Also scoring for the Warriors were Rayne Vangsness (six points, two steals), Julianna Rosen (three points, six rebounds, three steals), Lizzie Rosen (three points, two assists) and Kaylee Madison (two points). Prairie Farm (9-2) was led by Marnie Kahl's 15 points and five rebounds.
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Brice scores hat trick, Stars down Superior BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Western Wisconsin Stars girls ice hockey team ended a three-game skid on Jan. 16 with a 6-2 home victory over the Superior Spartans. The Stars (6-7-1) pelted the Spartans with 51 shots while only having to endure 27 shots from Superior. Twenty six of the Stars' shots came in the first period alone, as it built a 3-0 advantage on goals by Alise Wiehl, Bailey Williams and Ellie Brice. Erin Huerta extended that lead to 4-0 five and a half minutes into the second period. While Superior (4-14) attempted to rally and scored two goals less than a minute apart to cut the Stars' lead to 4-2 heading into the final period, Brice netted two third period goals to complete her hat trick and secure the win. Two of Brice's goals were unassisted in the game. Earning assists for the Stars were Huerta (two), Brice and Bryn Conners. Caitlyn Erickson recorded 25 saves.
Maddie Rosen's double-double leads Warriors to 12th win BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Clear Lake's winning streak extended to 12 games on Jan. 14 as the Warriors girls basketball team defeated Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 43-32 at home. Maddie Rosen was an unstoppable force for the Warriors (12-0), piling up 19 points, 15 rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots. Completing the 1-2 punch was Madison Zimmer, who posted 13 points, seven steals, four assists and two rebounds. Also scoring for the Warrirors, who collected 21 steals, were Maggie Rosen (six points, four steals, three assists), Lizzie Rosen (three points, six rebounds, two steals), Julianna Rosen (two points) and Kaylee Madison (two points, one block). Chetek-Weyerhaeuser fell to 1-10.
Squirt A Hockey SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Amery 3, Barron 1 Goals – Scott Bantz (2), Gavin Humpal Assists – Owen Henningsgard Saves – Van Anderson 18
Amery 1, Barron 6 Goals – Ella Robertson Assists – Owen Henninngsgard Saves – Brody Bader 8
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Amery 1, Menomonie 7 Goals – Gavin Humpal Saves – Van Anderson 22
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The Warriors celebrate after Sammy Otto (7) scores his first high school goal.
Warriors remain undefeated in MBC Play BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Middle Border Conference leading Amery boys' ice hockey team had an opportunity to put some separation between it and the rest of the conference field on Jan. 16 when it hosted the MBC's No. 2 squad from New Richmond, and the Warriors didn't disappoint. Amery (13-5, 5-0 MBC) outscored New Richmond (6-9, 3-2 MBC) in every period to claim a 7-3 victory. "After beating them the first time out, I wasn't sure what to expect from our boys," said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. "They definitely answered the bell, though. We played a very fast, confident first period and showed we were ready for the big game." Jackson Henningsgard and Mac Smith scored goals two and a half minutes apart midway through the first period to build a 2-0 lead. New Richmond answered with a goal 1:38 into the second period, only to to have Nick Bush net an unassisted goal less than a minute later. The back-and-forth goal trading continued as New Richmond scored its second goal at the 2:57 mark. Amery's Sammy Otto and Asher Page closed out the period with one goal each. While the Tigers wouldn't go away, scoring a goal
two minutes into the third period. Amery continued to have a stronger response. Jackson Henningsgard recorded his second goal of the night on a power play at the
Overall, Amery outshot New Richmond, 41-29, and only committed one penalty, compared to three by the Tigers. Ethan Mork collected 26 saves
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Mac Smith (27) attempts to sneak the puck past the Tiger goalie.
6:25 mark. Max Mike finished the scoring against an empty net at 15:53. "Our red line of Nick Bush, Sammy Otto and Justin Walter really stepped up for us tonight," said Coach Henningsgard. "For them to control the puck in the offensive zone like they did was phenomenal. We will win most games when they contribute two goals."
for the win. "New Richmond has always been the class of the MBC," Coach Henningsgard said. "To earn our first sweep of the Tigers, it was a pretty special night for the boys. It was a huge win for us but we still have some big games in the next couple of weeks."
Brotzel scores 19 in loss to Somerset BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery's girls basketball team suffered a tough 53-54 loss to Somerset (6-6) on Jan. 10, marking the Warriors' third consecutive defeat. The Warriors (5-4) were led by Morgan Brotzel, who posted 19 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Drew Granica pitched in 12 points, seven assists, two rebounds and two steals. Anna Ganje also finished in double figures, with 11 points, to go with her five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Also scoring for Amery were Ella Schmidt (five points, two rebounds), Mariah Waalen (four points, eight rebounds, three ALLEN CARLSON steals, one block), and Lydia Monson (two points, three rebounds). Left: Morgan Brotzel (12) shoots towards two of her 19 points. Right: Drew Granica (10) pops in a lay-up.
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Schmidt, Waalen power Warriors past Chieftains BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With three players scoring in double figures, the Amery girls basketball team improved to 7-4 on Jan. 16 as it defeated Osceola, 51-39, on the road. Ella Schmidt paced the team with 18 points, eight rebounds, four steals and two assists. Meanwhile, Mariah Waalen recorded a double-double that included 13 points and 11 rebounds. Morgan Brotzel added 10 points and two rebounds. Also scoring for the Warriors were Drew Granica (eight points,
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Barry and Becky Ausen
Star Prairie Shriner named 2020 Potentate BY MILT HELMER
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Left: Mariah Waalen (20) hustles past the Chieftans. Above: Ella Schmidt (32) jumps to recover the ball.
three assists, two rebounds, two steals) and Lydia Monson (two points, four
rebounds, two assists). Osceola fell to 4-7.
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with nine points, eight rebounds and three steals. Also scoring were Drew Granica (seven points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals), Anna Ganje (seven points, six rebounds), Morgan Brotzel (six points, six rebounds, three assists), Mia Brotzel (five points), Lydia Monson (four points, four rebounds, two assists, five steals) and Grace Carlson (four points, three rebounds).
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Grace Carlson (3) pushes her way through for a score.
When Barry Ausen first stepped up to microphone at the Zor Shriners Annual Installation of officers in Madison on January 11th 2020 he told the Nobles and their ladies that his year as Potentate will be a little “different.” When he served as President of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club to his many years serving on that board of directors Barry has done things different. To start off, from his down-home awe shucks style, to his passion for thinking out the box, Barry brings a breath of his Wonderful unpredictability to the office of Potentate. In his year Ausen will be very active promoting all the Shrine missions while “Making a Difference” in everything he does. He already has a long list of special fun and fundraising initiatives lined up ready to fly. Barry Ausen was born in Amery and raised on a family farm. He was active in 4-H and FFA. Barry graduated from the UW –River Falls with BS degree in Area Agriculture and a minor in Agronomy, Soils & Horticulture. He worked for while out of college in Fall River before coming to his present job at Friday Canning, which is now known as Lakeside Foods. He was recently promoted to Ag Manager and is known to many Shriners and friends as the “Bean Whisperer.” He has supplied canned vegetables to many in the area. He was responsible for the vegetables served at his installation on January 11th 2020. On October 9th, 2010 Barry married Becky Ellingworth. He adopted his daughter Amanda and son Brian to the complete the Ausen family. Barry and Becky are the proud grandparents to 4-year-old Harmony and 2-year-old Daniel. Brother Barry was raised to Master Mason on March 10, 2000 at Northstar Lodge #187 where he went on to serve 6 times as Master. He is also a member of the Amery Chapter of RAM and Hudson Commandery. Barry joined the Shrine on June of 2003 and is an active member of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club and Zor Roadrunners. He served as president of the St. Croix Valley Shrine Club in 2009 and 2010. He is also a charter member of the Zor Yoshi Club and has been the president for the last 3 years. In 2013m Ill Sir Robert Gorsuch Appointed Barry to the Outer Guard and he moved on up the line to Potentate this year.
‘Known to many Shriners and friends as the “Bean Whisperer.’
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Amery hockey collects seconds shutout BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery's boys' ice hockey team recorded its second shutout victory of the season on Jan. 14 when it hosted Regis/ Altoona/McDonell. The Warriors scored four goals in the first period and cruised to an 8-0 win. "We came out with a very strong first period, putting 24 shots on the RAM goalie," said Amery head coach Tim Henningsgard. "The boys were ready to play right from the drop of the puck." Fletcher Kjeseth became the fifth player to score in the game when he found the back of the net 1:28 into the second period. Less than four minutes later, he added a power play goal. Justin Walter, who scored the final goal of the first period, added a second goal four minutes into the third period. Then Mac Smith, who scored the game's first goal, also scored its last at the 12:59 mark.
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"Our first line has been pretty unstoppable all year but we are now starting to get production from our other two lines," Coach Henningsgard said. "If they continue to put the puck in the net, we will be very tough to beat." Also scoring were Jackson Henningsgard and Asher Page. Jackson Henningsgard also finished with four assists. Others earning assists were Sammy Otto (two), Grady Martin (two), Nick Bush (two), Pake Brown, Page, Smith and Reece Atkins. Avery Starzecki saved all 12 shots faced in the Amery goal to preserve the shutout. "It was nice to get Avery a spot start in the net," Coach Henningsgard said. "He didn't face many shots, but he did have to make a couple of nice saves down the stretch to earn his first career shutout." Amery outshot RAM 48-12.
Warrior Avery Starzecki earned his first career shutout against Regis/Altoona/McDonell.
Senior hockey players celebrate influential teachers
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L-R: Marty Hellie and Josh Ganje, AHS Technology instructor; Mac Smith and Sam Bosley, AHS Math/Physics instructor; Ethan Mork and Steve Schieffer, AHS Science instructor; Miles Troff and Mike Rose, AHS Business instructor .
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Manager Taylor Foeller and Jana Kastanek, Lien Elementary instructor and manager Chloe Olson and Chris Boyd, AHS band.
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Jackson Henningsgard and Bryan Melberg, AHS Social Studies instructor; Grady Martin and Heidi Moreau, AHS Social Studies instructor; Fletcher Kjeseth and Tara Rose, AHS Science instructor. PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS
Dave Manning, AHS office and Zach Sobczak; Pake Brown and Rob Vincent, AHS Math instructor; Jack Alton and Kari Moskal, AHS Choir.
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A salute to the Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc. The Library was founded in 1928 by the Amery Woman’s Club. First, it was located in a room behind what is now Birch Street Bar, moving then to the old City Hall building. The third move to the former Xcel building and eventualy to the former Amery Clinic. The Friends of the Amery Library began over 30 years ago for the purpose of supporting the library facility, its programs, services, and outreach in the community. There are many opportunities for volunteers in the Friends group. Meetings are held every third Monday at 4:30 p.m. and membership dues are $5 a year. The Friends are always looking for folks with energy and skills to help promote the fundraising activities, programs and community involvement. This page highlights a sampling of the ways our fundraising activities and membership dues benefit the Library. FUNDRAISING BOOK SALES: Book sales have been a source for fundraising for many years. In the past 8 years, the Friends have increased book sales from one a year to our current once a month sale (1st Thursday 4-7 p.m. and 1st Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) in addition to having a shelf of books on sale in the lobby on an ongoing basis. Through this effort, proceeds from this fundraiser have tripled. Since 2015, the Friends monthly book sales have raised over $30,500. Friends
funded $35,000 in library programs. Thanks to all the hard working, dedicated Friends volunteers and supporters. BRAT STAND at Dick’s Fresh Market LIBRARY WISH LIST Over the years the Friends have made donations to the Library for furniture, bookcases, tables, chairs, books, program support and debt reduction. Join us in meeting the challenges and rewards of working with a dedicated group of citizens in the many ways there are to contribute to the continued growth of a vibrant library. LIBRARY PROGRAMS/ NEEDS provided/supported by the Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc. include capital improvements to program room; teen area furniture; large print purchasing; early literacy program at Amery Hospital & Clinic; 2 iPads; early liter-
acy station; projector screen; professional restoration of historic Polk County Atlas; cart for microfilm reader; book purchasing; summer reading programs; magazine subscriptions; adult education/programs; digital scanning lab NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK The Friends honors the first baby born at Amery Hospital & Clinic with a gift during National Library Week. SCHOLARSHIPS The Friends sponsor high school scholarships given to local students seeking additional education after graduation from high school.
Membership Drive Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-noon at the Library
JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, INC. (Applications forms available at the Library desk)
This salute is sponsored by the following area businesses:
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265 Griffin Street East Amery, WI 54001 www.amerymedicalcenter.org
1050 River Place Mall • Amery 715-268-7513
334 S. Keller Ave., Amery 715-268-7734 amerypartscity.com
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Dr. Daniel Satterlund 120 Keller Ave. N, Amery 715-268-9010 satterlundeyeclinic.com
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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Smile. Someone will see that smile and will smile back at you and make both of your day Carolyn C l Lumsden L d happier. (Anonymous) 715-483-9738
It seems everyone likes mac and cheese. This is a scratch recipe to make it.
HOMEMADE-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE Cook according to directions on box and drain: 2 c. elbow macaroni (about 7 oz.) Melt in saucepan: 1/4 c. butter Add and stir constantly on medium heat until smooth and bubbling: 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. ground mustard 1/5tsp. Worcestershire sauce Stir in and heat to boiling, stirring constantly, simmering and stirring for 1 minute: 2 c. milk Remove from heat and stir in: 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz.) Stir in the cooked and drained macaroni. Put into ungreased 2 qt. casserole and bake, uncovered, at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling. Serves 4-6 Make these bars if you like peanut butter and honey.
Divide the dough in half and form into two rolls the size of cookies you want. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or until you want to bake them. When ready to bake, slice dough into 1/8 inch slices and put onto sprayed/greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375˚ for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove and put onto wire racks to cool. Makes about 40-42 regular size cookies. Hint: If you want to vary these cookies, add 1 tsp. lemon juice or zest for lemon flavored cookies. Or add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon to the cookie dough. Make this meatball lasagna in minutes, then bake.
DUMP-AND-GO MEATBALL LASAGNA Combine well and put into a greased/sprayed 9x13” glass baking pan: 8 oz. campanelle pasta (2-3/4 c.), uncooked 24 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 22 oz. bag) 1 jar (23.5 oz.) tomato basil pasta sauce 1-1/2 c. water 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning Cover pan with foil and bake at 375˚ for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, take off foil and stir mixture well. Sprinkle on top: 1-1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz.) Put back into oven, uncovered, and bake another 5-8 minutes or until pasta is tender and cheese is melted. Garnish with: Chopped fresh basil leaves. Serves 4-6.
The January meeting of the Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H club began with pledges, roll call, and the treasurers report. There is no old business. New Business: There is a robotics project workshop on February 15th at the St. Croix Falls School. On February 18th beginning at 6:30pm there will be a dog project meeting at the Village Pizzeria in Dresser. The horse project kickoff meeting will be held on March 2nd. Livestock quiz bowl practices are held every Sunday from 2-4pm. The Indianhead Sheep and Goat Breeders Conference will be held on February 1st in Rice Lake. This meeting counts as quality meats educational credit. 4-H adult volunteer training sessions will be held on January 23rd, February 25th, and April 16th. Our February club meeting will be held on February 10th with snowtubing at Trollhaugen from 12-3pm. The cost to attend is $13. If you were scheduled to give a demonstration at the February meeting, it will be postponed until our March meeting. Demonstrations at the January meeting were done by the Kastanek, Andren, and Aizpurua families. Save the date! On March 29th at the Amery Community Center there will be a photography project workshop. Horse camp will take place from June 23-26th. Have a warm January! Hailey Clausen, Beaver Brook Badgers Reporter
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PEANUT BUTTER RICE TREATS Combine in large MW safe bowl or pot and cook until melted together, stirring occasionally: 3/4 c. chunky natural style peanut butter 3/4 c. honey Add and combine: 6 c. brown rice cereal (or your favorite cereal or Rice Krispies) 2/3 c. dried cherries, raisins, chocolate chips, etc. Put mixture into a buttered 9x13” baking pan. Let cool before cutting and serving.
Tips: When serving salads to a crowd, arrange each ingredient in separate containers including the dressings. Put out bowls/salad plates and let them make their own salad. If you know you’ll be hurried to make a meal with pasta, pre-soak the pasta for a little while, then when ready, have water boiling and add the drained pasta. It will cook in a shorter amount of time. Freeze any leftover sauces in ice cube freezer trays. It can be reheated quickly when you need sauce in a hurry. Be sure to date it, too.
If you like cakes and would like to make frostings from scratch, try these two recipes.
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CARAMEL FROSTING Combine in saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly: 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. milk Add enough powdered sugar to make frosting a spreadable consistency. Frost cake or cupcakes.
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Make this cookie dough ahead and bake when you want to.
ICEBOX WALNUT COOKIES Combine well in large bowl: 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Combine and add to the above well: 1-1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda Add and combine: 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
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PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING Boil together for 2 minutes, stirring constantly: 1/2 c. butter (1 stick 6 T. cream Remove from heat and add: 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla Stir in and combine until smooth: 1 pound powdered sugar Put on hot cake. It sets up quickly so spread it right away onto cake and then let cake cool.
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5:45 pm Clayton Boys Basketball at Prairie Farm 6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Wrestling vs BaldwinWoodville 7 pm Clear Lake Wrestling vs Unity 7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball at Baldwin-Woodville 7:15 pm Clayton Girls Basketball at Prairie Farm
6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Boys Ice Hockey vs BaldwinWoodville 7 pm Amery Wrestling at Ellsworth 7:15 pm Clear Lake Boys Basketball at Clayton 7:15 pm Clayton Boys Basketball vs Clear Lake
7:15 pm Amery Boys Basketball vs St. Croix Central 7:15 pm Clear Lake Boys Basketball at Turtle Lake
7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball vs Ellsworth 7:15 pm Clear Lake Girls Basketball at Clayton 5 pm Clear Lake Wrestling Quad vs Cornell/Gilman/ Lake Holcombe, Flambeau, Luck/Frederic/ Grantsburg/Siren 7:15 pm Clayton Girls Basketball vs Clear Lake
9:30 am Clear Lake Wrestling Invitational at Shell Lake 10 am Amery Wrestling Invitational at St. Croix Falls 12 pm Amery Boys Ice Hockey vs Black River Falls at Milt Lunda Memorial Arena 2:15 pm Clear Lake Boys Basketball vs Grantsburg at Target Center
7:15 pm Clear Lake Boys Basketball vs OsseoFairchild
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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Cowboy is a handsome young pup with a bright future. He wears a soft red Retriever coat and white socks. Cowboy is just 10 months old and offers his desire to be your best new friend with happy enthusiasm. He is anxious to please and works well for treats. His â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sitâ&#x20AC;? is outstanding. He will absorb your love and attention. Cowboy is ready to experience life beyond shelter walls. He was a stray, held in a Texas shelter and came to AMHS to find a new start. His adopter will share Cowboysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; journey in discovering the wonder of the world with new eyes; his delight in the everyday, learning new things, meeting new people, loving life. A bright future indeed awaits Cowboy and his new family. Eight cats went home last week but not one dog, so I guess they need some mentioning. Mr. Beckett is still with us at Arnell. This fun loving Greyhound-Husky Mix is a delight to be outdoors with. Run and Play are his favorite things, preferably with a squeaky ball in his mouth. You can
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see the glee in his eyes as he prances proudly with a favorite toy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look at me! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the richest dog in the yard.â&#x20AC;? Beckett has come a long way from the dog in the ditch in November. He is gentle and sweet, plays well with other dogs and loves a kind word. Tate came to the shelter as a robust, athletic, untrained pup. He has learned much and now behaves with excellent manners, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sit, Leave It, Down and Stayâ&#x20AC;? are all in his repertoire. Tate even waits for your permission to pass through the door. His excitement for life, makes him an excellent choice for an adult household looking for a great dog with extra smarts and personality. Tate loves to play rough and tumble with other dogs his size; he is a 60 pound Black and White Lab-Pit Mix. We have taken Tate as far as we can in the shelter setting. He needs a home of his own. Chaz is a two year old Pocket Pit with a brown coat. His ears stand straight up like a French Bulldog, and that just might be what he is
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crossed with. He looks like a Frenchie. Chaz is enthusiastic. He is visibly delighted when chosen for his turn to go for a walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh Boy, my turn to shine!â&#x20AC;? He has a face a mother could love, too cute or something, to behold. Chaz has lived with other dogs and likes to be a part of the household, interested in all that happens, indoors and out. He is the size of a large Cocker Spaniel, all muscle and of course, those ears! Harper is a sturdy one year old Rottie-Heeler Mix. She is Black and Tan with a big block head, fold over ears and an eye for fun. Harper loves to play with other dogs and to be honest, play in general. Harper is learning new skills at the shelter. She is smart and catches on quickly, when she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trying to figure out where the next play opportunity is. I think â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Spiritâ&#x20AC;? fits her perfectly. Harper is beyond enthusiastic, she has gusto. She will do well in a home that needs a fun loving companion for their existing dog. All of our dogs are ready to meet you at the shelter. A visit could change their/ your life. Rescue/Adopt a dog today. Join us for a fundraising Meat Raffle at PYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill in downtown Osceola on Friday, January 24th. The proceeds support Arnell and the animals in our care. You can win a pound of Apple Cured Bacon or Sirloin Steaks and help the stray pets in your local shelter. Cowboy and his pals are sure you will have a great time. The raffle begins at 5 pm. Stop by on your way home from work and start the weekend off right. We hope to see you there. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387, ARNELLHUMANE.ORG.
The NEW Community Ed catalog with winter/spring offerings will be in the mail and available this week. Watch for it! Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd. k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220.
Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families: For boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym
Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages. Parents/ Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Select Sundays: Jan 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 from 1:303:30 p in the Intermediate School â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just show up!
Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Balls, scooters, mats, and other gym equipment available. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym. Child care providers welcome. No fee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just show up. Tuesdays through March when school is in session from 11 -11:45 a. Intermediate School. Pickleball - Open Gym: Join us on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation. Wednesdays through March from 6-8 p in the High School. No fee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just show up. Gymnastics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the winter session begins January 30. Fun, recreational classes for ages 3+: Tumbling Warriors, Beginners and Advanced Beginners/Intermediate on Monday & Thursday evenings at the elementary school. Ten classes per session. Pre-register through Community Ed. Primitive Longbow Making: Make your own primitive long bow with the correct draw length and weight for its intended purpose. You will also make a bow string and receive instruction on sanding, finishing and correctly storing the bow. Sup-
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY, all real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 800-6699777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 800-927-9275.
ply fee stave or blank, $35 to $100 depending on choice. Less expensive options available. Bring supply fee, dust mask, gloves, goggles, wood rasp, and a draw knife if you have or can borrow one. Class on 3 Thursdays from 6-9 p & 3 Saturdays from 9-4: Feb 6, 8, 13, 15, 27 & 29 with instructor Perry Anderson. Fee $135 or Sr Fee (62+) paid in advance to Amery Community Ed. Supply fee paid to instructor in class.
Trip to the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show featuring Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs. Spend the day browsing stunning displays, shopping, and attending special presentations. Get inspired for your next home project! Saturday, Feb 29. The $49 fee includes show admission, special events including Mike Rowe, motor coach bus, drop-off and pickup at the front doors. Pre-register with Community Ed by February 17.
Robotics and Little Engineers after school classes for students in grades 1-6. Build, program and test robots. Use STEAM skills! New 4-day classes begin the week of Feb 3. Little Engineers, $39 per session. Robotics $59 per session. Details online and in the catalog. Register early. Trips upcoming â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tickets on sale now for the following â&#x20AC;&#x201C; join us! â&#x20AC;˘ THE MUSIC MAN matinee at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, April 1; $95. â&#x20AC;˘ FROZEN at the Orpheum theatre on Sunday, May 17 for the 6:30 pm show: $95. â&#x20AC;˘ COME FROM AWAY matinee at the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, August 23: $71. Pre-register for all trips through Community Ed. Trips often fill quickly, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait!
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Wisconsin winters – go for it and have a good time! Winter in Wisconsin…either you love it and enjoy what the season has to offer, or you head south to get out of the frigid conditions, or you just hang around and take what Mother Nature is dishing out while thinking ahead to Spring. Which ever one fits you the best, go for it and have a good time! This Sunday is the Pounding 56th Annual St Joseph the Catholic Church Ice Pavement Fishing Contest. It is held on North Twin Pam Humpal in Amery from 7am to noon. There will be prizes for the largest fish in each category, door prizes, plus a kids fishing contest for 12 and under. The delicious chicken dinner will be served at the church from 11am2:30pm. Good Luck Fishermen! Did your favorite football team make it to the 2020 Super Bowl? If so, good for you! On Sunday, February 2, the Chiefs and 49ers will be battling for the title. To be a part of the excitement, in this issue we have a couple of pages called “Super Showdown” which includes
specials from area businesses, word scrambles, and a contest. Simply fill out the entry form with the unscrambled words and make your predictions on the Super Bowl. The winner will receive $30 in Amery Scrip Money. (A Random drawing will be held in case of a tie) Entries must be dropped off or mailed to the Amery Free Press office by Friday, January 31. Good Luck! While we are still thinking about football, the Green Bay Packers gave their fans quite a season. Sometimes it was more nerve wrecking than what it needed to be but the excitement was wonderful! As you can tell from the attached picture, we had a great group of Packer fans gathered together for the game on Sunday…Go Pack Go! Coming up next week is the “Meet
Your Amery Business” page. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and your services/specials. Businesses who would like to get on this special page should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101. Baby news…Lincoln Donald Kriz was born on January 14. He weighed in at 8lbs 10oz. His proud parents are Rachel and Mitch, and his grandparents are Bryan and Linda Mullendore. Congratulations to everyone! Happy Birthday wishes to my brother, Larry, on January 27. Enjoy your special day! Happy 8th Anniversary to my son and daughter-in-law, Matt and Ariel, on January 28…Enjoy! Have a great week, and like “Ellen”
Matt & Ariel – Happy Anniversary.
always says…Be Kind To One Another!
True Blue Packer Fans!
LUNCH MENUS AMERY SCHOOL DISTRICT Milk Choices: Low-fat White Milk, Chocolate Skim Milk, Skim White Milk. Daily Breakfast Offerings: Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Mini Wheats, Trix or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunflower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.
Wednesday, Jan. 22– Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait. Elementary Lunch: Softshell Pork Taco, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Refried Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Spanish Rice. Intermediate Lunch: Walking Tacos, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Refried Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Middle School Lunch: Softshell Pork Taco, Deluxe Nachos, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Refried Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Spanish Rice. High School Lunch: Softshell Port Tacos, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, Personal Pan Cheese Pizza, Klements Bratwurst, Refried Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Spanish Rice.
Thursday, Jan. 23– Breakfast: UBR. Elementary Lunch: Chili Made With Local Roos Beef, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Potato Wedges, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Cornbread. Intermediate Lunch: Wisconsin Chili Day! Chili with Roos Beef, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, Potato Wedges, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Middle School Lunch: Chili Made With Local Roos Beef, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Turkey Hoagie, Chicken Fajita Salad, Potato Wedges, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Cornbread. High School Lunch: Chili Made With Local Roos Beef, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad,
Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun, Potato Wedges, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Homemade Cornbread.
Friday, Jan. 24– Breakfast: Bacon Egg Scramble. Elementary Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Corn, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll. Intermediate Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Corn, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Middle School Lunch: Baked Chicken Drummy, Fish Fillet, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Corn, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll. High School Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, General Tso’s Chicken, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillet Sandwich, Oriental Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Sweet & Sour.
Monday, Jan. 27– Breakfast: Blueberry Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt, Vanilla Yogurt, Blueberry Muffin, Cinnamon Apple Muffin. Elementary Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Vanilla Ice Cream. Intermediate Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Vanilla Ice Cream. Middle School Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Chicken Teriyaki, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Egg Roll. High School Lunch: Hot Italian Sub, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.
Tuesday, Jan. 28– Breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese.
Elementary Lunch: Tator Hot Dish, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Boiled Frozen Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick. Intermediate Lunch: Tator Hot Dish, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick. Middle School Lunch: Pizza Hotdish, Chicken Patty on a Bun, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Mixed Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Garlic Breadstick. High School Lunch: Tator Hot Dish, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Mixed Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll.
CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, Jan. 22– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Cinni, Smoothie, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice. Elementary Lunch: Toasted Cheese Sandwich, or PB & J Uncrustable, Tomato Soup, Crackers, Vegetables with Dip, Strawberries, Frozen Yogurt, Milk. High School Breakfast: Cereal, Muffin, Yogurt, Lemon Bread, Oatmeal Bar, Ham & Cheese Sandwich*, Gripz Graham Crackers. High School Lunch: Toasted Cheese Sandwich or PB&J Uncrustable or Oriental Chicken Salad, Tomato Soup, Crackers, Vegetables/Dip, Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.
Thursday, Jan. 23– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Cheese Stick or Ham & Cheese Bagel Sandwich, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice. Elementary Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli and Breadstick, Garden Salad Bar, Sliced Apples, Dried Cranberries, Milk. High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cereal Bar, Lemon Bread, Yogurt, Muffin, PB&J Uncrustable, Scooby Bone Crackers.
High School Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli & Breadstick, Steamed Corn, Garden Salad Bar, Apples, Sliced Pears, Milk.
Friday, Jan. 24– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice. Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dinner Roll, Steamed Corn, Applesauce, Mixed Fruit, Milk Choice. High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Gripz Graham Crackers, Biscuits & Gravy*, Nutri Grain Bar, Muffin, Lemon Bread, Sausage Links. High School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dinner Roll, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Applesauce, Mixed Fruit, Milk Choice.
Monday, Jan. 27– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Oatmeal, Pop Tart, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice. Elementary Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Wedges, Steamed Broccoli, Cheese Sauce, Sliced Peaches, Milk. High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Pancake Sausage Stick, Cereal Bar, Yogurt. High School Lunch: Brunch Lunch, Cheese Omelet, Donut, Sausage Links, Juice, Hash Browns, Salsa, Orange Wedges, Milk (Grilled Chicken Salad Option).
Tuesday, Jan. 28– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Mini Donuts, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice. Elementary Lunch: Warrior Burger or Fish Sticks, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Dried Cranberries, Milk Choice. High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Omelet, Cheese Stick, Zee Zee Bar, Muffin, Lemon Bread, Little John Donut. High School Lunch: Warrior Burger or Barbeque Riblet, French Fries, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice.
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Club 53, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Week 19 of 32 Division 1 Tac Two ..................................................37 Shoreview ............................................ 36 Division 2 Gary’s Electric...................................... 34 Dick’s Fresh Market .............................13 High Games: Gary Nottam 223200-212, Rod Gehrman 214-213, Bob Gillis 214-223, Todd Zemke 212, Chris Wolter 203, Bruce Hammer 201-208. High Series: Gary Nottam 635, Rod Gehrman 610, Bob Gillis 619, Chris Wolter 559, Bruce Hammer 592. TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 19 of 32 Club 53 ....................................................22 Garibaldi’s...............................................17 Chet Johnson Drug ............................. 18 Noah Insurance.................................... 10 High Games: Jesus Sanchez 241, Will Schaffer 234-246. High Series: Jesus Sanchez 556, Will Schaffer 664. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 19 of 32 Division 1 Alibi......................................................32.5 Preferred Lawn.................................21.5 Division 2 Amery Fire Department ................... 16 Club 53 .................................................... 10 High Games: Nate Webb 205, Jerod Wollan 243-238-219, Bruce Hammer 249, Jim Swanson 223-254, Denis Carteron 225, Lee Jones 230, Dan Boe 211, Beau Gorres 217-215. High Series: Nate Webb 554, Jerod Wollan 700, Dave Fox 576, Bruce Hammer 630, Jim Swanson 668, Denis Carteron 607, Beau Gorres 600.
Spare Time Bowling Turtle Lake MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 19 of 29 Clear Lake Auto ....................................17 Spare Time Bowl..................................21 Austad’s Super Valu............................21 Becker’s Trucking ................................ 19 Bowlin Buddies.................................... 16 LakePlace.com .................................... 16 Countyline Dairy.................................. 14 Little Debbies ....................................... 10 High Games: Heidi VanHeuklom 191-169, Deanne Moravitz 189, Geri Christiansen 180, Polly Henke 178, Katie Husnick 177, Michelle Hollister 175, Brenda Levine 173, Debbie Thill 171, Judy Ullom 166. High Series: Heidi VanHueklom 505, Polly Henke 469, Michelle Hollister 466, Brenda Levine 466, Deanne Moravitz 457. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 17 of 30 Division 1 Hoff’s Construction ...........................46 Danca’s Kar Korral ..............................37 Hotel Bar & Grill ...................................35 Austad’s Super Valu........................14.5 Division 2 Cumberland Tire .................................57 Lefty’s Hookers....................................37 Clear Lake True Value ........................33 Perfect Image ..................................20.5 Division 3 Spare Time...........................................40 Becker’s Trucking ............................39.5 Scheps Dairy ........................................ 36 7 Brothers ...........................................31.5 Division 4 Anderson Storage ..............................43 Sanmina ............................................... 39 Eagles Lounge..................................... 28 Busy B’s ..................................................23 High Games: Rob Erickson 257, Adam Zemke 248, Wayne Ecklor 248. High Series: Wayne Ecklor 686, Rob Erickson 666, Larry Anderson 660.
THURS-FRI NIGHT LADIES January 9-10 Division 1 Northwest Communications ...........21 Chet Johnson Drug ..............................17 Amery Fire Department ....................17 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................... 28 Better Self Wellness .......................... 19 Carlson SV ............................................. 18 High Games: Jodi Chelberg 200-160160, Jess Sine 177-168, Stacey Hanson 171, Jeri Cook 160, Sid Jones 158, Shelby Cockrell 157, Gwen Wold 156, Marcia Clark 154, Katie Lauterbach 153. High Series: Jodi Chelberg 520, Jess Sine 469, Katie Lauterbach 443, Gwen Wold 439, Shelby Cockrell 429. January 16-17 Division 1 Northwest Communications ......... 34 Chet Johnson Drug .............................33 Amery Fire Department .................. 20 Division 2 Better Self Wellness ......................... 36
Club 53 ....................................................35 Carlson SV .............................................22 High Games: Arica Boudreau 191, Stacey Hanson 190-160-152, Lori Dieckman 177, Shelby Cockrell 169154, Gwen Wold 160-152-151, Linda Mullendore 159-151, Michelle Webb 159, Jodi Chelberg 155-152, Leslie Hessler 153, Kelly Fansler 150. High Series: Stacey Hanson 502, Gwen Wold 463, Arica Boudreau 461, Lori Dieckman 458, Jodi Chelberg 453, Shelby Cockrell 447, Linda Mullendore 436, Michelle Webb 427.
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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE ADDRESSING PLACEMENT OF SEX OFFENDERS WITHIN THE TOWN OF BLACK BROOK ORDINANCE NUMBER 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 02 Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Black Brook at its regular monthly meeting on December 19, 2019, passed an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ordinance Establishing Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders within the Town of Black Brook,â&#x20AC;? Ordinance Number 2019-02. This ordinance contains definitions of various terms which are used in the ordinance. It provides that a designated offender may not establish a residence within the Town unless that person was domiciled in the Town at the time of the offense resulting in the personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent conviction which qualifies the individual as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;designated offenderâ&#x20AC;? as defined in the ordinance. It contains six exceptions to the residency restriction, including if the residency was established prior to the effective date of the ordinance; the individual was under the age of 18 at the time of the offense; the residence is also the residence of the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child, grandparent, parent sibling, spouse or guardian; the residence is a mental health, correctional facility, hospital or treatment facility; or the individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent offense was more than ten years prior to the date of passage of the ordinance. The Ordinance further prohibits loitering of designated offenders under certain circumstances around schools, parks, playgrounds and similar locations within the Town. It also specifies limited exceptions to the loitering prohibition. Finally, the Ordinance specifies penalties for violations of the residency and loitering restrictions. The full text of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ordinance Establishing Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders within the Town of Black Brookâ&#x20AC;? can be examined or a copy obtained from the Town Clerk, Sally Pickard, 858 60th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001, phone 715-2682926. Sally Pickard, Town Clerk
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Give Kids A Smile program was launched nationally by the American Dental Association in 2003. River Place Dental, Amery, WI has donated annually to hundreds of underserved children in our community, giving â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freeâ&#x20AC;? oral health services for children without insurance. Children receive necessary x-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments and any needed dental work. Last year River Place Dental was able to see twenty-five children and donated $16,450.00 in dental services. Each year Give Kids A Smile day is celebrated nationally on the first Friday in February. This year it will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020. Mark your calendar! If you know a child that could benefit from this program, call River Place Dental to schedule an appointment 715-268-2103.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Steven L. Pfenning Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 19PR77 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 28, 1967 and date of death October 15, 2019, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1358 112th Ave., Amery, WI 54001. 3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell Anderson, Probate Registrar, on February 4, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 13, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk Coun-
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WI 54005. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 24, 2020.
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Polk County Board of Health and Human Services Member Needed The Polk County Board of Health & Human Services has a vacancy. Statute requires this board member to have either been a customer of Polk County Community Services or have a family member who has received services. Interested persons should complete an application form found at: https://www.co.polk.wi.us/vertical/sites/%7BA1D2EAAA-7A2946D6-BF1A-12B71F23A6E1%7D/uploads/20181227110216777.pdf Board organizational chart and job description: https://www.co.polk.wi.us/vertical/sites/%7BA1D2EAAA-7A2946D6-BF1A-12B71F23A6E1%7D/uploads/Board_committee_ organizational_chart_for_web.pdf https://www.co.polk.wi.us/vertical/sites/%7BA1D2EAAA7A29-46D6-BF1A-12B71F23A6E1%7D/uploads/ PublicCommitteeJobDesc.pdf Completed forms should be returned by January 27th to: Tonya Eichelt, Community Services Division Director, 100 Polk County Plaza, Ste. 50, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, or emailed to: tonya.eichelt@co.polk.wi.us. For more information call 715-485-8506.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: John C. Luhman Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20PR01 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 22, 1937 and date of death November 26, 2019, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 390 5th Street NW, Clear Lake,
LLC 123 Keller Avenue N. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-5000 Bar No. 1032419
VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY
JANUARY 21, 2020
Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk. You can also personally go to the clerk's of¿ce, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot. The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020. Military electors should contact the municipal clerk regarding the deadlines for requesting or submitting an Absentee Ballot. CITY OF AMERY Patty Bjorklund, Clerk 120 Center St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7486 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Sally Pickard, Clerk 858 60th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2926 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
TOWN OF ALDEN Christine Genung, Clerk 183 155th St. Star Prairie, WI 54026 Phone 715-248-7859 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Tuesday & Thursday
TOWN OF CLAYTON Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk 164 70th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2564 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m.
TOWN OF APPLE RIVER JoAnn Agne, Clerk 612 US Hwy. 8 Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-6506 In person absentee voting by appointment TOWN OF BEAVER Wendy Coleman, Clerk 1541 Cty. Hwy. T Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Phone 715-986-4725 In person absentee voting by appointment
TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Janelle Johnson, Clerk 209 50th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2189 In person absentee voting by appointment TOWN OF GARFIELD Sue Knutson, Clerk 690 Minneapolis St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4414 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
TOWN OF LINCOLN Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 661 85th St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4747 In-person absentee voting will take place Tuesdays & Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Glennis Lynch, Clerk 319 1st Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 715-455-1432 In person absentee voting by appt. VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Dave Fall, Clerk PO Box 63 Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2460 In person absentee voting during all of¿ce hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-Noon or by appt. VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Al Bannink, Clerk 350 4th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Phone 715-263-2157 In person absentee voting during all of¿ce hours
The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce: Tuesday, January 29, 2020. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce: 5:00pm Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on February 18, 2020. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. WNAXLP
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Institutional Effectiveness Research Specialist Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College New Richmond Campus
WITC is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the full-time position at the WITC New Richmond Campus. The Institutional Effectiveness Research Specialist assists in the collection, preparation, and reporting of institutional and external data related to institutional planning, grant applications and reporting, assessment, continuous improvement, and compliance. This position will produce reports to support future planning and data-informed decision making for the institution, in addition to fulfilling mandatory state and national reporting requirements. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment
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Reporter The Amery Free Press is seeking a freelance reporter to help report the news of our community. If you have a knack for seeing beyond the obvious and a well-developed sense of curiosity and enjoy sharing stories, this might be a great fit for you.
River Place Dental in Amery is expanding! Our practice is looking for an energetic and dependable team player to join our dental clinic as a full time Dental Hygienist. Looking for a hygienist who can make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our emphasis is creating a positive memorable patient experience unlike any they had before. River Place Dental prides ourselves in treating our patients like family and our office is equipped with the very latest technology that dentistry has to offer. Send resume to: deb.riverplacedental@outlook.com
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Annual Ice Fishing Contest The world all around so uncertain, threats of virtual tornadoes and storms, glares of hatred, recoiling in fear, while faction and enmity forms. The day, cold and snowy, surrounds us; we anticipate competition of sports. Hardies face windchill with brave eagerness, quarries concealed beneath, ice houses their ports. Earth’s factions vie for supremacy, in the nation, the world at large; here, dinner, celebration, anticipation, hold the fore; are the fish now in cherge? Will we cheer for the outcome and progress, or cringe at the dreaded conclusion? Best, check out the ice house and temperature, while high spirits trump doubt and confusion. Turn our attention from earth’s fear and dread, when smile and humor may give a lift, to the freezing spectators, shaking their head, as they shield from the wind chill and drift. Competitors and spectators cheer with a thrill, when the winners display what they wish. The preparing, endurance pay effort and will, with the flash of large, silvery fish. While hearts in excitement are beating; attention to rules, contest controls. A little guy accuses of cheating , “the competitors are drilling holes.” SUBMITTED
Annual Amery Kof C/Amery Lions Club Children’s Clothing Drive Marvin Nevala, left, chairman of the annual Amery Knights of Columbus/Amery Lions Club Children’s Clothing Drive, is pictured thanking Dale Buck, manager of the New Richmond Walmart Store after receiving a $1100 donation from the New Richmond Walmart. The funds will be used to purchase winter coats, snowpants, boots and mittens, which will be distributed to area children by a cooperative effort of the Amery KC’s, Amery Lions, and Amery School District.
So, looking at life in a larger scale, pray for clear minds and freedom from fear. Smile, today we’re not pursuing a whale; enjoy the day now and here. Carol Morfitt Welch
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Star scholarship named for Bev Engebretson BY MILT HELMER
The Clear Lake Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star each year award scholarships to Clear Lake High School seniors. This year a scholarship will be named to memorialize one of their most revered members. Bev Engebretson, who passed away at age 82, dedicated her life to her family, Chapter, and Grand Chapter. She joined the chapter shortly after her husband Vern became a master mason. Bev’s fraternal journey included many stations in the Eastern Star including Worthy Matron not only in Clear Lake Chapter but also in Glenwood City. Bev also served as secretary as well. Her accomplishments in Star did not stop at a local level. Bev served as Grand Martha during the Star year of 1999-2000 and Associate Grand Conductress 2000-2001. Before that she was named
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Vern Engebretson is shown with a portrait of his beloved wife Bev at his home in Clear Lake Wisconsin.
Grand Representative to Porto Rico in 1991. Of all her stations, husband Vern said “Associate Conductress was her favorite.” Vern also added of his beloved wife saying “She was fair with everybody, I will miss her.” A Special High School Scholarship fund has been set up by her husband Vern which will be known
as the “Beverly R. Engebretson Memorial Scholarship.” If you would like to contribute to this fund, you can send any amount to the Beverly R. Engebretson Scholarship Fund c/o Vern Engegretson, 359 3rd St. Clear Lake, WI 54005.
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Clear Lake Empty Bowls A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support Clear Lake’s Empty Bowls event on Thursday, January 16th and of course to our wonderful sponsors: Nextgen Broadband, The Sandbox, True Value, Brickfire Pizza, Amery Hospital and Clinic, Grosskruetz Crop Insurance, Levendowski’s Farm, Friendshuh Farm, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church, United Covenant, Clear Lake Methodist church, Reeve Church, Thrivent Financial, Nilssen’s Market and MN Clay Company. Nearly $3000 was raised for the Clear Lake Community Backpack program.
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