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Carolyn Lumsden 715-483-9738 C lL d
Tidbit: Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. (Benjamin Franklin – one of the founding fathers of our country)
This is such a simple cake but tastes good. Add a dollop of whipped cream/topping or scoop of ice cream to make it even better.
BLACK FOREST DUMP CAKE
Put into lightly greased/sprayed 9x13" baking pan: 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) cherry pie fi lling Sprinkle on top: 1 box (18.5 oz.) devil’s food cake mix (unmixed)
Drizzle over the top of it all: 3/4 c. melted butter Sprinkle on top: 1 c. chocolate chips Bake at 350˚ for 1 hour. Don’t worry if there are a few dry patches. Serve warm with scoop of ice cream.
Here is another quick and easy meal. It is made in your skillet. Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA
Heat in 10” skillet and bring to a boil: 1-1/4 c. water 1 c. three-cheese pasta sauce (from 15 oz. jar) 1-1/2 c. uncooked bow-tie pasta Reduce heat to medium, stir occasionally 8 minutes:
Add, stir, cover and simmer 5-7 minutes longer or until pasta is tender:
2 c, cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 3/4 c. frozen peas 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Remove from heat, garnish with snipped fresh basil, if desired.
Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 3-4.
This is a quick dessert. Make it ahead so it can be refrigerated at least 4 hours. You will need one prepared Oreo Pie Crust.
EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE
Have 1 Oreo Pie crust ready. Microwave until melted (stir after 40 seconds and then 10 seconds until melted:
2 squares (4 oz. ea) semi-sweet baking chocolate, broken into
pieces Add and stir in: 1/4 c. milk Cool 10 minutes. Combine: 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 tsp. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Stir half of the melted chocolate into above mixture, then add the rest of the chocolate and combine lightly. Put mixture into prepared crust and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
For this recipe you can make your own meatballs or use store-bought frozen ones. I’ll give you the recipe for the make-your-own meatballs.
SAUSAGE MEATBALL A ND TOMATO PENNE
Combine for the meatballs: 4 pounds bulk mild Italian sausage 1/2 c. Italian style crispy bread crumbs 1/2 c. fi nely chopped onion 1 egg Shape mixture into 12 – 2" meatballs and cook over medium heat, in 1 T. olive oil, in a 5 quart Dutch oven. Cook 9-11 minutes, gently turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Stir in and heat to boiling: 3 c. chicken broth (from 32 oz. container)
Add, bring to boil and add, stirring occasionally: 1 jar (25.5 oz.) tomato basil pasta sauce 3/4 c. heavy whipping cream Stir in and return to boiling: 12 oz. uncooked penne past (3-3/4 c.) the browned meatballs Cook for 18-22 minutes, uncovered, until pasta is cooked and meatballs are done (165˚ in center of meatballs). Sauce should be thickened by then.
Top with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. You can also add some snipped fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serves 4-6. Hint: If using store-bought meatballs, be sure they are thawed or add more cooking time. Put the meatballs in and add the pasta a bit later so meatballs are heated well and penne is done.
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Muffi ns are always good to serve and eat.
CRANBERRY MUFFINS
Chop: 1 c. fresh cranberries Add and combine: 1/4 c. sugar Combine in another bowl: 2 c. fl our 4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 c. sugar Beat lightly: 1 egg Add and combine: 1 c. milk 3 T. melted butter Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
Divide batter into prepared 12 muffi n cups. Bake at 425˚ for 25 minutes or until done (toothpick test).
Tips: Brown meat you’re using in your slow cooker. It will add more fl avor to your meal.
If you run out of brown sugar, use 1 c. granulated sugar plus 2 T. molasses to equal 1 c. brown sugar.
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46-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)
Mar. 4-Mar. 14, 2020 *All events marked with an asterisk are located at the Amery Community Center.
56:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Girls Basketball Division 3 Sectional Semi Final
6 7 10 am Golden Age Manor Family Council meets in the Sun Porch
8 9 7 pm Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake
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Rumble Jumble Open Gym at Intermediate School gym (through March when school is in session)
11 6-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)
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Students tour the Amery Free Press
Amery High School students from Mrs. Swenson’s class, joined her, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Wulf for a tour of the Amery Free Press February 26. They started at Publishers Printing to see how newspapers are made. Next, they went to the Free Press to see how stories are placed on pages. Before leaving they were able to visit the room where every edition of the Amery Free Press ever released is stored. They were able to look at editions from the 1940s, 60’s and 90’s to see how ads and story topics have changed over the years. Pictured L-R: Carter Mathieu, Hunter DeSota, Ethan Clark, Michael Crosby, Joseph Quarberg, Cheyenne Griffi th, April Ziemer (Amery Free Press Editor), Ulric Gatica, and Tori Richards.
Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the fi rst Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday at noon B.B., Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group. This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certifi ed breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd fl oor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certifi ed Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge. C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Defi cit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For information call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message. Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A
SELF HELP GROUPS
support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Library at 6 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Christian Based Cancer Support Group meets Wednesdays the third Wednesday of the month at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-268-6957. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the fi rst Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group off ers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown. Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefi ts of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the fi rst Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professionals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting. Farm Crisis. Information on fi nancial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the fi rst Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which aff ects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474. Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere. The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coff ee and snacks are provided. Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specifi c child and school. We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.) MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a child at home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk. Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confi dential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confi dentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-268- 0303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-268- 0214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-491- 8336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715- 268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls. Yoga for Addiction Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or aff ected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Great Blue Yoga, 113 Keller Ave N 54001, 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays.
SUBMITTED Art by Joyce Halvorson.
SUBMITTED Art by Tin Cat Studio.
SUBMITTED Art by Brian Hall.
For the month of March, artZ Gallery proudly features the work of fi ve area artists
Please join us on Friday, March 13th from 5-9 pm for a reception and to meet the artists.
JOYCE HALVORSON Joyce is the Blacksmith at Johnson Creek Forge by Barron, Wisconsin. Her love for blacksmithing began thirty-plus years ago at a farrier’s class. Now, instead of forging horseshoes she makes decorative hooks, bottle openers, candle holders and many other items for the home, along with unique sculptural pieces.
WENDY FRANK Wendy has always been driven by color and has pursued that fascination through many mediums, most recently beaded jewelry, and now hand-raised copper. She started with very simple forms and continues to challenge herself with forming more advanced shapes and sawn patterns. “I’m endlessly fascinated with copper. I love the way it moves. I love the color and oxidation when it is heated. I love the smell of the metal as it heats, the sound of it and the feel of it.” The next progression was to enamel where she could achieve vivid colors. All pieces start with fl at sheet metal; multiple applications of heat and hammer create forms and fascinating patinas and enameled fi nishes. See Wendy’s work at www.wendyfrankdesigns.com
TIN CAT STUDIO Randy and Lisa Lee live amongst the corn and hayfi elds outside of Luck, WI. Together they enjoy photographing the countryside, searching for vintage fi nds, creating art, and keeping an eye out for Sasquatch. Randy loves photographing old barns, rusty cars, windmills, trees, and birds. Randy states,
Transportation Programs Serving individuals 60+ and adults of all ages living with a disability. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation oTransportation to and from, local and out of area medical appts. provided by volunteer drivers oRiders must be able to get in and out of a vehicle with minimal assistance oCost: $0.29/mile; 5 or more trips in a month $0.14/mile; travel pay received or $30 roundtrip for veterans to any VA Medical Center For more information call 877-485-2372 Social Transportation oWheelchair accessible oFor shopping, running errands and attending social events oMost trips just $1/person oSchedule is published in The Voice and on our website at www.adrcnwwi.org oCustom group trips accepted on a case by case basis. We ask that you call in advance, invite friends and be flexible with dates
“It is my passion to capture as many of these memorable monuments of history before they vanish completely.” He is also the mastermind behind the custom frames that currently make up most of their body of work. They are always on the lookout for materials that can be used to make these pieces of art unique. Lisa loves Macro photography the most. “Finding the tiny, little details in the world around us is fascinating and a source of joy. Tiny fl owers poking out of the grass, raindrops hanging from pine needles, hoar frost hanging tightly to a thistle; all great beauty found within a tiny little space.” She also does the encaustic wax work that can be seen in the majority of their framed artwork. www.tincatstudio.com
BRIAN HALL Brian uses predominately reclaimed material to build furniture. Much of it is recovered from his construction business projects, combined with hardwood slabs and branches from the woods surrounding his rural Amery home and shop. Timber framing appeals to him in the same way furniture does; the process is challenging and fulfi lling. The end product is functional as well as beautiful. “I think it is probably a Midwestern mindset to always focus on the practical; this doesn’t necessarily discount aesthetics. Furniture and timber framing can embody both philosophies.” See Brian’s work at www.oakleafbuildingwi.com
SUBMITTED Art by Wendy Frank.
Zart A Fine art gallery
artz Gallery is an artist-owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org
artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00.
Roger Schramski is turning 85!
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Warriors bring home 4th,
5th, 6th places at State
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery's wrestling team tied Tomahawk for the 12th-most points among the 71 teams represented in Division 2 of the 2019-20 WIAA Individual State Championships of the weekend. point in favor of his opponents. In the semifi nal round, Hopke fell, 2-1, to third-ranked Quincy
MASON TYLEE Ninth-ranked Mason Tylee wrapped up his season with
Walker Ingham placed fi fth.
JORDAN PENARD Jordan Penard led the way, wrapping up a 39-5 season with a 4th-place fi nish in the 132-pound bracket - one place higher than his fi nal state ranking of the season. Penard opened the state tournament by pinning Little Chute's Noah Kilgas (10-5, ranked No. 12) in just 1:42. He then followed with a 10-4 decision over Viroqua's third-ranked Cale Anderson (46-6) in the quarterfi nals. Two Rivers' second-ranked Bailey Thelen (38-4) edged Penard by a 2-0 decision in the semifi nals, but Penard bounced back to best fourth-ranked Sawyer Best (48-3) of Bloomer/ Colfax by a 12-4 major decision. In his fi nal match of the state tourney, Penard dropped a 4-0 decision to sixth-ranked Matt Rogge (46-7) of Prairie Du Chien. Thelen fi nished in second place.
Mason Tylee wrestling in the 138 pound bracket.
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WALKER INGHAM Walker Ingham (39-6) also won his fi rst two matches on the way to a fi fth-place fi nish in the 145 pound bracket - living up to his billing as the 5th ranked wrestler in the state. Ingham opened with a 13-2 major decision over ninthranked Adam Sauer (45-6) of Lomira and then gritted out a 5-1 sudden victory over seventh-ranked Ethan Schwartz (35-5) of Denmark.
Kewaskum's second-ranked Braiden Scoles (41-3) put the brakes on Ingham in the semifi nals, ending the match with a 14-0 major decision. Ingham then lost his next match by a 5-1 decision to Ashland's fourth-ranked Jared Stricker (46-2) before topping eighthranked Wyatt Esker (43-8) of Wittenberg-Birnamwood in the fi fth-place match. Scoles went on to win the state title.
KALE HOPKE Fourth-ranked Kale Hopke (39-6) placed sixth at 195 pounds. He opened with a 7-3 decision over 12th-ranked Carson Lobdel (27-12) of Darlington/Black Hawk and followed with a 7-4 decision over Berlin's seventh-ranked C.J. Kurczek (38-9).
His next two matches, however, were decided by just one Kale Hopke wrestling in the 195 pound bracket.
ABOVE THE FOLD MEDIA
ABOVE THE FOLD MEDIA Walker Ingham wrestling in the 145 pound bracket.
Klister (44-4) of Wrightstown. The following match produced the same score as Hopke lost to Tomahawk's eighth-ranked Erick Decker (38-11). In the fi fth-place match, Hopke was pinned by fi fth-ranked Drew Ries (34-3) of Turner in 4:09. Klister fi nished in second place. a 27-8 record after losing by a 15-0 technical fall to Richland Center's 11th-ranked Max Schmidt (44-10) in the fi rst round of the state tournament at 138 pounds.
Jordan Penard placed fourth.
Kale Hopke placed sixth.
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Clear Lake's wrestling team was one of fi ve teams to record 18 points at the 2019-20 WIAA Division 3 State Individual Wrestling Championships over the weekend, placing the Warriors 28th of 66 teams represented in their division.
One-hundred-six-pounder Mitch Anderson (40-8) was the only Warrior to work his way to the podium, earning fourth place. Anderson (ranked No. 6 heading into the tournament) started strong, pinning ninthranked Mason Hoopman (30- 15) of Cedar Grove-Belgium in just 1 minute and 48 seconds. In the quarterfi nals, however, he was pinned in 2:34 by third-ranked Nolan Mckittrick (41-4) of Royall. Anderson fought back to earn a 3-2 decision over fourth-ranked Ray Lemieux (35-13) of Coleman and a 4-1 decision over 11th-ranked Pittsville's Peter Esser (27-16) to earn a spot in the third-place match. His fi nal match of the season ended in an 11-3 major decision loss to Mckittrick.
Fourth-ranked Dominick Leintz wrapped up his season with a 43-5 overall record at 113 pounds. He won his fi rst state tournament match by a 9-6 decision over sixth-ranked Kevin Klemm (34-5) of Manawa, but fell 10-12 to second-ranked Remington Bontreger (46-3) of Lancaster in the quarterfi nals and followed with a 5-11 loss to eighth-ranked Karter Stutgen (25-8) of Stratford. Bontreger placed second.
Matt Anderson (35-11, 132 pounds), who entered as the eighth-ranked wrestler, won his opening match by a 9-0 major decision over 10th-ranked Camron Dammann (27-8) of Pittsville. In the quarterfi - nals, he ran into third-ranked Cael Erickson (46-3) of Cedar Grove-Belgium and was
Mitchell Anderson wrestling in the 106 pound bracket. Mitchell Anderson in his fourth place podium spot.
ABOVE THE FOLD MEDIA
Dominic Leintz wresting in the 113 pound bracket.
NICOLE ANDERSON
pinned in 3 minutes. Then his season ended with a 3-7 sudden victory loss to Cadott's seventh-ranked Tristan Drier (39-14). Erickson placed third. Sixth-ranked Ivan Ruble (40-7, 160 pounds) was pinned 5:16 into his fi rst round match by 11th-ranked Nick Blaschke (29-21) of Fennimore. Blaschke placed fourth.
NICOLE ANDERSON Ivan Ruble wrestling in the 160 pound bracket.
Matthew Anderson wrestling in the 132 pound bracket.
No. 9 Warriors fall in regular season fi nale
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Clear Lake's ninth-ranked boys basketball team suffered just its fourth loss of the season on Feb. 27 when it fell 37-54 to Unity in its regular season fi nale. Tyson Blanchard was the only Warrior to reach double fi gures as he led the team in scoring (15 points), rebounds (six) and assists (four).
Brett Benson contributed seven points and three rebounds. Ashtyn O'Bryan pitched in seven points and three rebounds.
Also scoring for Clear Lake (18-4) were: Will Fitzer (six points, three assists, two steals and two rebounds) and Riley Peterson (two points, three rebounds, two blocked shots).
Unity (19-3) is the reigning LakeWest Conference Champion while Clear Lake won this year's Lakeland-Central Conference Title.
Clear Lake hosts Prairie Farm on Tuesday in the fi rst round of the WIAA regional tournament.
Clear Lake wins seventh straight with victory over Webster
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With a 72-48 home victory over Webster on Feb. 24, the Lakeland-Central Conference champion Clear Lake boys basketball team extended its winning streak to seven games. The Warriors (18-3) built a 19-point fi rst half lead to set the tone of the contest and Riley Peterson fi nished as the team's leading scorer with 14 points. He also tallied fi ve rebounds and a block.
Brett Benson was the leading defender with seven steals - while tallying eight points and three assists. Tyson Blanchard led the team in assists, with eight, and added nine points, three rebounds and two steals.
Ashyn O'Bryan also had a solid game with 13 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Jarrett Marlett contributed 10 points, four rebounds and two steals. Also scoring for the Warriors were Ethan Kirk (eight points, two rebounds, two steals), Alex St. John (four points, two rebounds), Will Fitzer (three points, three rebounds, two steals) and Angel Guillen (one point). Webster's record sits at 10-12.
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Martin breaks record
This year AHS senior, Grady Martin, had the most points ever as a defenseman in a single season. Martin’s 41 points broke the current record held by Brett Forrest with 29.
Warriors ousted by Barron BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER Amery's girls basketball team's 2019-20 season came to a close on Feb. 28 with 36-52 loss to Barron in the fi rst round of the WIAA regional tournament.
The Warriors (16-7) struggled in key aspects of the game, shooting just 20 percent from the fi eld and getting outrebounded 20-36. They did, however, win the steal battle, 6-5, and had two blocks compared to one by the Bears (12-12). Barron also turned the ball over 15 times - compared to 10 turnovers by the Warriors.
Nevertheless, Barron built a nine point halftime lead and extended it by another seven in the second half.
Julia Engebretson led Amery with 15 points, eight rebounds and a blocked shot. Ella Schmidt was close behind with 14 points, fi ve rebounds and a block. Also scoring for the Warriors were Drew Granica (three points), Lydia Monson (two points, four rebounds, three steals), Mariah Waalen (one point) and Mia Brotzel (one point). Barron lost 32-62 to ninth-ranked St. Croix Falls (23-1) in the regional fi nal on Feb. 29.
ALLEN CARLSON Morgan Brotzel attempts to sneak past Barron.
Clear Lake subjugates Cornell by 51-points in regional quarterfi nal
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Clear Lake's second-ranked girls basketball team began WIAA regional tournament play on Feb. 25 with a 70-19 victory over Cornell.
Led by Maddie Rosen's 18 points and eight rebounds, the Warriors (22-0) blew past Lakeland-East Conference's sixth-place team in a hurry. By halftime, Clear Lake had already built a 36-point lead.
Madison Zimmer contributed 17 points and two steals.
Also scoring for the Warriors were Julianna Rosen (eight points, fi ve rebounds, two steals), Maggie Rosen (seven points, two rebounds, two assists, six steals), Kaylee Madison (fi ve points, two assists, two steals), Rayne Vangsness (four points, fi ve rebounds), Em Roesler (four points, two rebounds), Lily Hacker (three points, three rebounds, two assists), Jassmyn Warner (three points, three rebounds) and Lizzie Rosen (one point, three rebounds, two steals). Cornell fi nished the season with a 6-17 record.
JOSH JOHNSON Madison Zimmer puts up a 3 point shot, which would be her 1000th.
Lepak scores 17 in loss to SCC
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Amery's boys basketball team wrapped up its 2019-20 regular season on Feb. 27 in Hammond with a 43-80 loss to the St. Croix Central Panthers.
Kenny Lepak scored nearly half of the Warriors' points, racking up 17 points while sinking 2-of-3 three-point attempts and 7-of-12 fi eld goals. Lepak also posted four rebounds and two assists.
Other Amery scorers included Luke Julson (nine points, four rebounds, two assists), Jason Oft (six points, four rebounds), Wyatt Luchtenberg (four points, two rebounds, three assists, one block), Gavin Melberg (three points, two rebounds), Raymond Sowell (two points), and Lane Frederick (two points). Mikey Kurshinski contributed two steals and two assists. SCC (16-6) was led by Jackson Pettit (19 points), Scout Mousel (16 points) and Collin Hackbarth (14 points).
Amery (0-22) carries a 28-game losing streak into Tuesday's WIAA Regional showdown with Somerset (13-9). CINDY LUEHMAN Luke Julson takes a shot at the net.
Warriors start blow out Gillman in Regional fi nal
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Clear Lake fi nished a busy week of WIAA Division 5 regional tournament play on Feb. 29 by winning the regional title with a 72-46 shellacking of Gilman at home.
The Warriors (24-0) sprinted out to a 40-15 halftime lead before backing off the accelerator in the second half.
Maggie Rosen and Madison Zimmer were unstoppable with 18 points each. Rosen also added seven points, two assists, two steals and a blocked shot while Zimmer shot 8 of 14 from the fi eld, sank two 3-pointers and tallied a team-high nine assists to go with her four rebounds and two steals.
Julianna Rosen posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. She also notched three assists, three steals and a block. Maddie Rosen was the fourth Warrior in double fi gures, with 11 points, and contributed four rebounds to the cause.
Also scoring for Clear Lake were Lizzie Rosen (four points, two rebounds, two steals), Teagen Monson (three points), Rayne Vangsness (three points, one block) and Brooke Cress (three points). Gilman (18-7) fi nished fourth in the Cloverbelt-East Conference this season.
Rice Lake upsets Amery in hockey playoff s
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A storybook season came to a close for the Amery boys hockey team on Feb. 25 as the Warriors hosted Rice Lake in the fi rst round of the WIAA playoffs and were upset, 0-2, by the visiting Warriors.
"I have never seen our building look quite the way it did," said Amery Coach Tim Henningsgard. "Everyone from Rice Lake in blue and everyone from Amery in red. The atmosphere was truly incredible for the game."
Despite the atmosphere, Amery (19-5) struggled to gain any momentum and was outshot in every period, resulting in two goals by Rice Lake's Cole Fenske. "Our special teams let us down tonight," Henningsgard said. "We couldn't capitalize on any of our chances including a 5 on 3. Our power play has been unstoppable all year and not converting
PAM HUMPAL | AMERY FREE PRESS During the battle of the Warriors, Ethan Mork tallied 36 saves for Amery against Rice Lake.
tonight cost us a chance to win."
The Amery Warriors were 0-for-4 on power plays, while Rice Lake (8-13-1) turned its only power play into a goal 1:29 into the second period.
"For the last two months, the puck has bounced our way every night," Henningsgard said. "Tonight, all the puck luck was against us. That will happen from time to time, I just wish it wasn't tonight."
Overall, Rice Lake outshot Amery, 38- 27 and Ethan Mork tallied 36 saves. "This was still a fantastic season, and one game doesn't defi ne our terrifi c year," Henningsgard said." This program accomplished many fi rsts this season because of the wonderful seniors we had on our team."
As a result of the fantastic regular season, three representatives of the team are up for state postseason awards.
Coach Henningsgard was named the Section 1 Division 2 Coach of the Year and is a fi nalist the the State Coach of the Year Honor.
Jackson Henningsgard is a fi nalist for the Wisconsin Hockey Coaches Association Player of the Year Award. Fletcher Kjeseeth is a fi nalst for the Adam Burish "Unsung" Hero Award.
Matt Humpal was also selected as the Section 1 Division 2 Assistant Coach of the Year
Award winners will be chosen Friday night of the state tournament.
Warriors sail past Owen-Withee in regional semifi nal
BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Owen-Withee provided little resistance to Wisconsin's No. 2-ranked Clear Lake girls basketball team in the WIAA Division 5 regional semifi nal on Feb. 28 in Clear Lake.
The Warriors (23-0) jumped out to a 37-point halftime lead before cruising to a 71-28 victory.
Madison Zimmer led the charge with 16 points, three steals and three assists. Maggie Rosen added 11 points, three steals, two rebounds and two assists. Maddie Rosen pitched in 11 points, four rebounds and two steals.
Also scoring for the Warriors were Lizzie Rosen (nine points, two steals), Julianna Rosen (eight points, seven rebounds, one block), Brooke Cress (fi ve points, two steals), Lily Hacker (fi ve points, three rebounds, three assists), Teagen Monson (three points, two steals), Kaylee Madison (two points, two rebounds, two steals) and Rayne Vangsness (one points, four rebounds).
Owen Withee placed sixth in the Cloverbelt-East Conference and fi nished the season with an 11-13 record.
We all have had that moment in a diffi cult situation where it may be easier to act differently than we usually do; to fi t in with people we fi rst meet. Not being your real self can come off as phony, fake, insincere or pretentious, none of which are considered complements. What can we do so show our authenticity each day? According to Psychology Today there are four simple steps we can practice to be our true selves every day. To start off being keenly self-aware; where do you feel your most comfortable, where do you feel you are not? Secondly, fi nd genuine connections, by developing a genuine understanding and connection to people you are more likely to feel the same way. Third, don’t be perfect, too often we strive to be perfect, when we show that we are vulnerable or need help is when we show our true self. Lastly, be present, being more present in conversations and relationships can be one of the most effective ways to ensure authenticity in any situation. Health & Wellness Expo: Our annual Health & Wellness Expo will be held on Friday March 20th from 10:00-1:00. We are looking for vendors that want to share their healthy products with us. Call 715-268- 6605 or email aaccjen@outlook.com for more details. Then & Now: We would love it if you would share a picture of you from when you were young; such as your senior photo and a current photo as well. We will hang them in the center to share with all our members. Call or stop in and see Jen for more details. 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 party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a
OakLeaf Clinics welcomes Dr. Gianlupi Available for appointments starting March 2020
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 profi t and nonprofi t 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! • Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-fi ve 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 www.facebook.com/ amerycommunitycenter • 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! • Are you Spring Cleaning?? We are looking for Rummage Sale donations! Stop in any time we are open and drop off your unwanted household items. No clothes please. • Monday February 24th Bridge winners are Paula Schmid in fi rst and Peg Bavin placed second. • Tuesday February 25th Pool winners are Dean Elken in fi rst, Gary Snelling with second, Gene Pribnow took third, Al Frank with fourth and Les Peterson with the consolation prize. • Wednesday February 26th Bridge winners are Patty Talbot with fi rst, Lou Molnar in second, and Paula Schmid for third. • Thursday February 27th Pool winners are Gary Snelling in fi rst, Mary Fisher placed second, Dean Elken with third, Wendell Anderson in fourth, Sue Albright in fi fth, and Gene Pribnow in sixth, Carl Johnson took the consolation prize. Congratulations to all! Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Administrative Assistant
ADRIANE GIANLUPI, MD PULMONORY DISEASE & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE BOARD CERTIFIED
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NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
Amery Cumberland Rice Lake Durand Stanley
Dr. Gianlupi specializes in Pulmonary (lung) and Critical Care Medicine, treating patients with all types of lung diseases.
Dr. Gianlupi has been practicing for over 30 years, mos t of those spent in Eau Claire. Dr. Gianlupi received her Medicine Degree from Federal University of Rio Grande Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in 1990. She completed her residency at Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, WI in 1995 and a fellowshi p in Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine at University of California - Davis Health Sys tem, Sacramento, CA in 1998.
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Poppy is a two year old Classic Calico. She has a gorgeous patchwork Calico saddle and mask. Not only does she possess the Calico coat, Poppy also has the confi dent Calico personality. She is friendly to everyone she meets and will leave her perch to greet anyone who comes to visit. She enjoys proper adoration and petting, befi tting of a well behaved diva but is also at home in her own company. Catnip toys bring out her playful side. A quiet evening on the couch, watching TV is her idea of the perfect sunset. Poppy will make a great companion kitty for someone.
Two dogs and three cats were adopted last week. Tabby brothers Lex and Gecko found homes easily. We knew they would with their charming personalities and handsome good looks. A young woman fell for the quiet and casual Sasha. And Australian Shepherd Mix, Ryker found his very own boy. They made a great team.
The big news is that after three months at the shelter, our dynamic Lab-Pit mix Tate, found his forever home. His stay with us began in late November when he was surrendered for a lack of training. For a Pit mix at 10 months of age, that is a problem.
Tate was playful to his very core. His playfulness had gotten out of hand, having never been taught proper play with humans. Without this lesson, he relied on his canine rough and tumble play style, using his mouth to engage playmates. He never meant to harm anyone; it was all he knew. His fi rst month at the shelter was all about teaching him not use his mouth – on your arm, on the leash, to get your attention, to play tug-of-war. He was rewarded for quiet engagement, rewarded for not using the leash as a tug toy, he was rewarded for learning desired behaviors like sit, wait and down. Tate was very smart and he learned quickly, enjoying the game of learning.
It took numerous potential adoption introductions but Tate did fi nally meet his forever home Bulldog-Pit mix playmate Odin, over the weekend. They were introduced in our exercise pen and worked out their play strategy Poppy
before ever going home. Odin’s parents now have two over-thetop playful Pit Mixes. They will undoubtedly keep them on their toes and engaged. We are thrilled to see Tate in a home where he will receive the love and attention he deserves.
There are no kittens available this time of year, but we do have a few wonderful adult cats waiting to go home. Nina is an older Brown Tabby. She is looking for a quiet home to soak up some sunshine and purr in her sleep. Valyrie had a medium long coat of soft Grey Tabby. She is almost too friendly and would make a great cat for a family with young children. Seraphina is a Dark Grey Tabby
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with green eyes. She is a looker with a super soft coat. Kent has a Brown Tabby and White coat; he is a gentle kitty, just one year old.
Send a photo of your Amazing Pets to our Facebook page. We want revel in the Awesomeness of your furry best friends. For National Love Your Pet Day, we are posting photos from pet parents that want to share how special their Amazing Pets are. They don’t need to be adopted from Arnell. We are looking for any and all of the incredible Pet Pal photos you want to share. This is your chance to show the brilliance of your favorite pet. We will share the smile. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery
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Push-Ups with Bob THE POSTSCRIPT
Bob suggested we all do push-ups. I guess I should mention that I don’t know Bob. Peter, my husband, knew Bob in high school. To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure Peter and Bob were even close pals in high school. But Bob sent me a Facebook friend request shortly after he became Facebook friends with Peter and, even though I don’t know Bob, I accepted. Then Bob challenged me to do push-ups. “Join me in the push-up challenge!” Bob said.
I was delighted that I been invited. I love the idea of a personal trainer—although I am far too cheap to hire one. Here was Bob, offering to provide encouragement and support and that’s important, especially as we get older. A person can coast through their thirties and forties without a care and then one day, you fl ap your arms in the mirror and discover you look like a bat. It’s not good.
Now here was Bob, offering to save me from my bat wings. I was delighted.
Looking back on it now, I’m not sure Bob really intended for me to take up his challenge. I suspect he was thinking that other friends—friends he actually knew—might be inspired to start doing push-ups with him every day. But I appreciate when someone challenges me to try something new. So, when Bob suggested that we should all start doing push-ups, I started doing push-ups. I wasn’t very good at fi rst. But the nice thing about having a long-distance coach is that Bob was not very demanding. I fi gured if I added one push-up every other day the days would add up—and they did.
“I’m still doing push-ups!” I reported to my new friend, Bob, with some regularity. Bob didn’t write back but I like to think he nodded approvingly.
Then, I stopped. I got busy and preoccupied and I let one day go and then another and soon it had been a week and, before long, it had been a month and I’d not done a single push-up. I could hardly look Bob in the face—except that I didn’t have to, as I mentioned, because I don’t actually know Bob. Still, I felt bad. Today I was sitting and thinking of how things were going in my life—sort of taking an inventory, the way I like to do from time to time. I have a book halfway fi nished and that makes me happy. I’ve been eating more or less healthy— although Peter has been on a cookie-baking binge and having freshly baked cookies in the house is a hazard. But overall, I thought things were going pretty well until I remembered the push-ups—and Bob.
“I haven’t reported to Bob in ages!” I thought. And it was true. I had ditched my personal trainer and I was not feeling good about it.
So, today I came clean and wrote to Bob. “Hey Bob! I stopped doing push-ups and felt terrible, but I’ve started again!” I wrote. And then I added, “Thank you for your inspiration.”
I knew Bob probably didn’t remember who I was, and that’s okay.
Almost every day someone gives me a lift, inspires me to do a little better, and I’m not very good at letting them know. So, I wanted Bob to know that he helped me do something that makes me feel better and I was grateful.
Imagine my surprise when I got a message from Bob. “Thanks for the kind words!” he said. Now I defi nitely can’t slack again. My arms are killing me. Till next time, Carrie The Postscript Carrie Classon
If you did not receive a catalog in your mail, you can get a copy at the Amery & Deer Park libraries, Amery Schools, other locations around town, or view it online. Check it out! Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www.amerysd. k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268- 9771 x220.
THE MUSIC MAN at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre – TRIP: This six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Includes full meal with a choice of entree selected at your table. Wednesday, April 1; lunch seating at 11; show at 1 p. Depart Amery at 9:15 with approximate return about 5:20 p. Fee $95 per ticket includes meal, show, and motor coach transportation.
DANCE classes – NEW: Dances for Weddings & Proms begins March 15. Beginning Country Line Dance, Latin Ballroom and Standard Ballroom classes begin March 23. Classes on Sunday or Monday evenings. Details online and in the printed catalog. Fee $15 for 2-night classes and $28 for 4-night classes. Pre-register. Soap making (cold process) and optional follow-up lab. Learn the art of making organic, herbal soap and go home with a bar. Saturday, March 7, class from 8:30-11:30 a. Fee $24 to Comm Ed and materials fee $4 to instructor in class. Ready to try your fi rst full batch? Sign up for the afternoon LAB from 12-3 p. but must have taken the am class and pre-selected equipment & ingredients. Lab fee $24 to Comm Ed. Lab materials fee varies depending on choices. Luck o’ the Irish Centerpiece -- Make & Take: Design a St. Patrick’s Day arrangement that will have you feeling like a leprechaun! Enjoy a fun evening of fl oral design. All materials and tools provided on Monday, March 9 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $19, pre-register with Community Ed. Materials Fee $20, pay at class.
Bob Ross-style Easy Oil Painting “Sunfl owers”: Jay Rupp is a certifi ed Bob Ross instructor. Class is for experienced and beginning painters. All supplies and materials are provided. Monday, March 9 from 5:30- 9:30 p. Fee $59, pre-register with Community Ed.
Play and Learn Parent-Child Group for parents and their little ones! Group activities, free play time, and supervised child time while parents are led by a Parent Educator to discuss parenting strategies, dilemmas, and everyday happenings with other parents in similar situations. Mondays, March 16 - May 18 from 10-11:30 a. No fee. Registration opens Mar 9 by calling 715-684-4440. Do Not register through Amery Community Ed.
Cool Creator Robotics: Gyro Bot for grades 4-6 after school building, programming and testing a robot. Four Mondays: March 16 - April 6 after school until 5 p. Fee $59/student. Pre-register with Community Ed.
Basketball Winter Rec for Youth & Families: For boys and girls grades 4-12. 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
Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored by PowerUp for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym. No fee – 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 – just show up.
COLLEGE HONORS
UW-GREEN BAY Fall Semester Honors Clayton, WI Ashley Stafne, Semester High Honors Osceola, WI Erik Rosik, Semester Highest Honors
THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA Graduates Balsam Lake, WI Emma Moore, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
BETHEL UNIVERSITY Fall Dean’s List
Balsam Lake, WI Chase Hemme, Junior, Brad and Shannon Hemme Centuria, WI Brooke Thaemert, Sophomore, David and Julie Thaemert Cushing, WI Delia Labatt, Senior, Mary Labatt Dresser, WI Journie Rosenow, Sophomore, Jamie and Jennifer Rosenow Frederic, WI Abrianna Marsh, Freshman, Everett and Janet Marsh Luck, WI Trevor Vollendorf, Junior, David and Valerie Vollendorf Star Prairie, WI Brett Carlson, Junior, Sara and Scott Carlson
UW-MILWAUKEE Fall Dean’s List Amery, WI Casey Anderson, Business Undergraduate
Craig Richter, Social Welfare Undergraduate
Bryndan Schock, Eng & Comp Sci Undergrad
Clayton, WI Bailey Graunke, School of the Arts-Undergrad Hailie Jeska, Nursing Undergraduate
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - TWIN CITIES Fall Dean’s List Amery, WI Jakob Kastanek, Junior, Coll of Contin & Prof Studies
Bethany Marquand, Junior, Carlson School of Management
Hannah R Roe, Junior, College of Liberal Arts
Deer Park, WI Nathan J Thompson, Senior, Carlson School of Management Osceola, WI Kristi M Getschel, Freshman, Col of Food, Agr & Nat Res Sci
Mattea Johnson, Freshman, College of Biological Sciences
Mikayla J Peper, Freshman, Col of Food, Agr & Nat Res Sci
UW-OSHKOSH Fall Dean’s List/Honor Roll
Deer Park, WI Janelle Moore, Honor Roll Star Prairie, WI Ella Durand, Dean’s List
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Fall Dean’s List
Amery, WI Alexis Castorena Gonsalez, Honor List
Brett Forrest, Honor List Balsam Lake, WI Nathan Heimstead, High Honor List Clayton, WI Jaedyn Bussewitz, Honor List Samuel Starzecki, Honor List Clear Lake, WI Teri Crosby, Honor List Dresser, WI Grace Ulrich, Honor List Isabelle Ulrich, High Honor List Osceola, WI Mariah Gaglio, Honor List Jackson Lalim, Honor List Skylar Samples, Honor List
UW-LA CROSSE December Graduates Amery, WI Ashley Forrest, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Major
Michayla Klopotek, Bachelor of Science, Political Science Major
Connor Wears, Bachelor of Science, Biology Major: Biomedical Science Concentration, Honors Luck, WI Hunter Fjorden, Bachelor of Science, Physics Major: Business Concentration Jordan Lowe, Bachelor of Science, Economics Major
Star Prairie, WI Noah Berger, Bachelor of Science, Biology Education Major; General Science Education (Broad Field) Major
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Dean’s List
Amery, WI Andrew Smith, senior biology major
Amery, WI Nicole Gullickson, Associate in Applied Science, Paramedic Technician Balsam Lake, WI Brenda Johnson, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services Associate
Debra Whitlock, Technical Diploma One Year, Substance Abuse Counselor Education
Centuria, WI Courtney Fisk, Technical Diploma One Year, Substance Abuse Counselor Education
Clear Lake, WI Dayna Candler, Technical Diploma One Year, Dairy Herd Management
Kaci Tolzman, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Dresser, WI Amanda Keopple, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree
Luck, WI Kirsten Christensen, Technical Diploma One Year, Cosmetology
Teresa Nyara, Technical Diploma One Year, Medical Coding Specialist Milltown, WI Aviana Hulett, Technical Diploma One Year, Cosmetology Osceola, WI Allyssa Larson, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Alexus McKenzie, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree
St Croix Falls, WI Erin Mevissen, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree Star Prairie, WI Kourtney Hammer, Associate in Applied Science, Administrative Professional
Sara Jenkins, Technical Diploma One Year, Accounting Assistant Turtle Lake, WI Kelly Colburn, Associate in Applied Science, Nursing - Associate Degree
UW-MADISON Winter Graduates
Amery, WI Tanner Wears, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Bachelor of Science-Biological Systems Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering
Balsam Lake, WI William Anderson, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Graduated with Distinction Osceola, WI Jessica Bjerke, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Social Welfare, Graduated with Distinction
Emily Carlson, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Operations and Technology Management, Graduated with Distinction
From just one little seed
BY JULIE KUEHL
In simplicity there is beauty. In quiet there is peace. Gardening allows us to experience both. If winter is getting you down, here is a “pick me up”. Start planning your summer garden in the house. Many plants can easily be grown from seed with minimal requirements, The fi rst step is to determine what you would like to grow. Whether you want to grow vegetables or fl owers, many can be grown from seed. Are you growing plants to put in the ground or will you be gardening in a container. Once you have decided what you hope to put in your garden or container, you should decide if it is easier to purchase your plants, sow the seeds directly into your space or start early indoors. (A great reference site for a seed starting calendar is www.bachmans. Garden Variety Julie Kuehl Polk County Master Gardener
com/retail/tipsheets/Seed_ and_Seedling to help determine when seeds should be started.) Once you determine what seeds you want to start and when you will need to start them, you will need to purchase or fi nd the following: seed starting soil or plugs (I prefer plugs for ease); containers to grow your seeds in (seed starting fl ats or paper cups, egg cartons or yogurt cups will work); clear plastic bags or fl at covers to keep humidity and warmth in; a bright window away from drafts; labels and markers to mark your seed containers; and water.
Moisten soil and plugs according to directions on package. Use about 3 seeds in each container or plug. Keep damp and covered until you see the fi rst sign of growth. These fi rst signs of green are not the true leaves but serve as food source for seed. When the fi rst two “true” leaves emerge it will be time to apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer or one high in nitrogen and potassium. If you have room you may want to transplant into a 3-4” container to have more room for roots once your seedling has several sets of leaves. You should also thin to one plant per container. At this point you should begin to water seedlings from the bottom (put plants in a leak proof tray and have plants soak up through holes in bottom of containers ).
The next and probably most important step is called “hardening off” which means getting young seedlings ready for the outside. This begins when the temperatures outside consistently stay warmer. Move the plants to a shady and protected area for several days. Bring them in at night. Gradually increase the amount of time they spend outside and the amount of sunlight they receive until you see that they are growing strong and appear ready to go outside (by now they should look similar to what you see at nursery, although they may be smaller). Water seedlings well before and after transplanting into your garden or container. Happy growing. Any questions or ideas for topics send to gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com
Polk County Master Gardeners meeting will be second Monday of the month at the Polk County Justice Center at 6PM. Guests are welcome.
SUBMITTED The best way adults can improve their employment options is through education. Northwest Wisconsin CEP and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College partnered to offer free adult education and literacy classes throughout Northwest Wisconsin. Classes will help individuals improve their abilities in reading, writing, math, computer skills and more. Lack of literacy interferes with everyday activities such as writing a note to a teacher, reading to a child, checking a receipt from a grocery store and may even prevent an individual from getting a job with a wage suffi cient enough to provide support to their family.
If you or someone you know would benefi t from obtaining literacy skills, please contact Northwest Wisconsin CEP to be matched with a tutor. Tutors can provide one-on-one support in a variety of areas and are available to meet in a mutually agreed upon public location such as a library, job center or coffee shop. In addition to reading, writing, math and computer skills, tutors can also help to navigate online job applications, set up a budget, attain the GED or HSED, prepare to enter college, create resume, write letters and more.
“When individuals learn how to read, write, do basic math and use computers, they have the power to lift themselves out of poverty, lower health care costs, fi nd and keep sustainable employment and ultimately change their lives,” as stated by proliteracy.org, an organization that addresses adult literacy.
Classes are located in Ashland, Balsam Lake, Hayward, Ladysmith, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Solon Springs, Spooner and Superior.
Individuals who are ready to upgrade their skills to get a better paying job should contact Connie Constantine at 715.392.6762, email cconstantine@nwcep.org, or text 715.600.3571.
WITC is grateful to all its community partnerships. Your support of the WITC Foundation is essential to student success. For information on how to contribute, visit witc.edu/ donate.
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 Sunfl ower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice. Wednesday, Mar. 4–
Breakfast: Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls.
Elementary Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Sweet Potato, Waffl e Fries, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.
Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Patty on a Bun, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad, Sweet Potato Waffl e Fries, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices. Middle School Lunch: Cuban Sandwich, Pizza Munchable, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Crispy Chicken Salad, Roasted Caulifl ower, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.
High School Lunch: Not available at press time. Thursday, Mar. 5–
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Sausage Link.
Elementary Lunch: Oven Roasted Turkey, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Dinner Roll, Gravy.
Intermediate Lunch: Oven Roasted Turkey, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Biscuit, Gravy.
Middle School Lunch: Oven Roasted Turkey, Hot Italian Sub, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Biscuit, Gravy.
High School Lunch: Not available at press time.
Friday, Mar. 6–
Breakfast: New! Apple Galaxy Ring Apple Filled Donut Ring, String Cheese. Elementary Lunch: Mandarin Chicken, Turkey Sandwich with Cheese, Steamed Broccoli, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice, Vanilla Ice Cream. Intermediate Lunch: Mandarin Oranges, 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: Not available at press time. Monday, Mar. 9–
Breakfast: Blueberry Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt, Vanilla Yogurt, Blueberry Muffi n, Cinnamon Apple Muffi n. Elementary Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, PB&J Sandwich, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.
Intermediate Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Macaroni & Cheese, PB&J Sandwich, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices.
Middle School Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf, Tangy Chicken Parmesan, PB&J Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad, Green Peas, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Buttered Noodles.
High School Lunch: Not available at press time. Tuesday, Mar. 10–
Breakfast: Honey Wheat Bagel, Cream Cheese.
Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.
Intermediate Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.
Middle School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Caesar Salad, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.
High School Lunch: Not available at press time.
CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, Mar. 4–
Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Nutri Grain Bar or Ham & Cheese Bagel, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.
Elementary Lunch: Oodles of Noodles with Meat Sauce or Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Garden Salad Bar, Pears, Milk Choice.
High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Cereal Bar, Muffi n, Ham & Cheese Sandwich*, Lemon Bread.
High School Lunch: Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce or Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick, Caesar Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Slushie Fruit Cup, Sliced Apples, Milk Choice. Thursday, Mar. 5–
Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Little John Donut, Yogurt or Yogurt Parfait, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.
Elementary Lunch: Mandarin Orange Chicken or Popcorn Chicken, Chow Mein Noodles, Rice, Green Beans, Carrots with DIp, Pineapple, Fruit Juice, Fortune Cookie, Milk.
High School Breakfast: Cereal Cheese Omelet, Muffi n, French Toast Sticks, Oatmeal Bar, Nutri Grain Bar, Lemon Bread.
High School Lunch: Mandarin Orange Chicken or Chicken Smackers, Chow Mein Noodles, Rice, Green Beans, Carrots with Dip, Applesauce, Pineapple, Fortune Cookie, Milk Choice. Friday, Mar. 6–
Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or French Toast Sticks, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice. Elementary Lunch: Warrior Burger or Fish Sticks, French Fries, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Blueberries, Milk Choice. High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Gripz Graham Crackers, Donut Holes, Cereal Bar, Sausage Links.
High School Lunch: Warrior Burger or Barbeque Riblet or Fish, French Fries, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice. Monday, Mar. 9–
Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.
Elementary Lunch: Turkey & Gravy with Biscuit or PB & J Uncrustable, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Corn, Cranberries, Applesauce, Milk Choice.
High School Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Sausage Links, Nutri Grain Bar, Chocolate Chip UBR, Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick.
High School Lunch: Turkey & Gravy with Biscuit or Peanut Butter Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Sliced Pears, Craisins, Milk Choice. Tuesday, Mar. 10–
Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Graham Crackers or Pancake Sausage Stick with Syrup, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.
Elementary Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Garden Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges, Slushie Fruit Cup, Milk Choice.
High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Scrambled Eggs, Lemon Bread, Muffi n, Little John Donut, Scooby Bone Crackers.
High School Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Ham & Cheese Wrap, Steamed Corn, Garden Salad Bar, Grapes Applesauce, Milk Choice.
SUBMITTED The St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF) is honored to announce the recipients of the Valley Arts Initiative competitive grant program. This winter, the St. Croix Valley Foundation awarded $31,850 to 14 nonprofi t organizations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Funded projects range from Music in the Trees experiences offered in a beautiful red pine grove, to a therapeutic art healing support group for survivors of sexual violence – from outdoor operatic music festival on the St. Croix River, to a writing program for incarcerated women at Washington County Jail.
The St. Croix Valley Foundation’s Valley Arts Initiative is built on a combination of public funds and private contributions. In 2019, SCVF received a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board, and we matched that with contributions from individuals in the region interested in the arts. In addition, this year the SCVF received funding from the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation to support this worthwhile program.
The SCVF provides donors with the opportunity to create or add to our Valley Impact Funds for causes that are closest to their hearts. The Foundation has funds addressing a variety of causes including the arts, music education, health and wellness, the environment, and animals. The advantage of these funds is their mission is unchanging, yet they remain current and fl exible. We cannot guess tomorrow’s issues or know which organizations can best address those issues at that time. However, through our Valley Impact Funds and our competitive grants programs, the SCVF places grant dollars in the most capable hands at the right time, in perpetuity.
“The St. Croix Valley region continues to benefi t from generous donors who want to give back to improve their communities” commented SCVF Board Member, Matt Thueson. “It is an honor to see our donors’ wishes spring to life each year through these grants.” A list of Valley Arts Initiative Grant recipients follows: The mission of the St. Croix Valley Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the St. Croix Valley by encouraging charitable giving and connecting people and programs.
For more information, please contact Angie Pilgrim at apilgrim@scvfoundation.org or 715.386.9490.
Name Project Title Grant Amount County Belwin Conservancy Music in the Trees $3,000.00 Washington Canvas Health Inc Jammin’ Art $1,000.00 Washington Compas Inc Women’s Writing Program $5,000.00 Washington Farm Table Foundation, Incorporated The Art of Local Food $1,750.00 Polk Franconia Sculpture Park Franc ‘n’ Stein at Franconia $2,500.00 Chisago Metropolitan Symphony Orchestral Association MSO Presents: Nazaykinskaya Premiere, Mahler 5 $1,000.00 Washington Northwest Passage Limited The Wild Seed in Me: Schaefer Cabin Artist-in-Residence $2,000.00 Burnett Only a Dim Image Productions, dba The Zephyr Theatre Zephyr Young Actors Theatre $1,000.00 Washington Operatunity Theatre “Opera on the River” 2020 $2,500.00 Washington Phipps Center For The Arts Inc Rights of a Child Interfaith Public Forum $1,500.00 St. Croix St Croix Valley Chamber Chorale Inc Valley Chamber Chorale 45th Anniversary Concert “The Reason We Sing” $2,500.00 Washington StoryArk StoryArk Festival: We’re All in This Together $5,000.00 Washington Summit Players Theatre Shakespeare in the State Parks - The Winter’s Tale $2,000.00 Polk Turningpoint For Victims Of Domestic And Sexual Violence Creative Healing Support for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence $1,100.00 Pierce Total $31,850.00
AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family Game Night: Thursday, Mar 12 (5:00 pm). All ages. At The Village Pizzeria. Meet us at the Village Pizzeria to play board games for folks of all ages – kids to adults – families and singles – all are welcome! Drop-in event; no registration needed. Storytime: Wednesdays, weekly; Mar 11-Apr 29 (10:30 am) – No storytime Mar 4. All ages. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Drop-in program; no registration.
Art Club for Kids: Second Monday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 4K-2. March 9: Tricky “3-D” Shamrock & Leprechaun Trap. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids). Tween Art Remix: Second Tuesday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 3-5. March 10: Colorful Printmaking. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids). Homeschool Club: Second Friday, monthly, from Sept-Apr (9:30 & 10:30 am). All ages. 9:30-10:30 am: Stories for younger kids. 10:30-11:30 am: Teen/ Tween activity (strong readers in grades 3+). Dropin; no registration. Junior Book Club: Last Monday, odd months during school year (4:00 pm). Grades 2-3. Discuss a book with your friends, do an activity, and have a snack. Pick up the book when you register. March 30th Book: Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids) Tween Book Club: Last Monday, even months during school year (4:00 pm). Grades 3-5. Discuss a book with your friends, do an activity, and have a snack. Books will be available mid-March. April 27th Book: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Registration required (amerylibrary. org/kids)
Backpack Kits & Launchpads for Kids!: Three NEW story backpacks have been added to our Kid Kits! Check out Dinosaurs, Movement & Play, and Music & Movement themes. We also have four NEW board game backpacks for kids through teens. Our Launchpad collection has four new titles: Backpack of Fun, Curious to the Bone, Jurassic Words, and Smarter Than Ever. Find them in the Youth Services department.
Board Games for Kids & Teens: Did you know we have a selection of board games always available for kids, teens, and families to play in the library? Check the Exploration Lab in Youth Services and the game shelf in the Young Adult area and fi nd a game to play!
Books & Brews: Join our “off-campus” book club! We will meet on Thursday, March 5th at 6 PM @ Amery Ale Works. This month we are discussing Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman. The Library even handles check-outs and returns at the meeting! Join us for great books, great conversations, and a great brew-pub.
Family Game Nights @ The Village Pizzeria in Amery: Beat the winter blues and join Erin and Heather at Village Pizzeria for lots of games and fun. There›s one more date left to join: We›ll meet Thursday March 12 from 5-7 PM. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy an evening with your friends and family while checking out the library’s awesome selection of games. Free event, no registration required. Third Thursday Crafting-Paper Flowers: Thursday, March 19th at 5:30 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. Join us as we celebrate the fi rst day of Spring with paper fl ower making! You’ll be able to make and take home your own paper fl ower! FREE program, please REGISTER on our website or our Facebook page.
Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for March is The Library Book by Susan Orlean .
Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, March 5th from 4:00-6:30 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, March 7th from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to
the public.
E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection. Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary. org, or fi nd us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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3 snowmobile fatalities raise total deaths this season to 17
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say three people died in snowmobile accidents last weekend, boosting the number of deaths to 17 for the season.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said all three of the victims were from Illinois. Two of them died after striking trees and one person was killed after being struck by another snowmobile rider, the Journal Sentinel reported.
There have been nine fatalities this month. That includes a 15-year-old Wisconsin boy who failed to stop at an intersection of a public trail and highway and collided with a car, a 28-year-old Wisconsin man who struck a fence on private land and a 29-year-old woman who struck several trees.
Alcohol, excess speed and driver inexperience the leading causes of snowmobile accidents, according to the DNR.
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School District of Osceola Employment Head Cook- Osceola High school - Full time school year Looking for a team member to join our school nutrition team! Responsible for the overall operation of the School Breakfast Program & Nat’l School Lunch Program for the Osceola High School. Oversee & work cooperatively with staff of 4 to maintain food safety/ sanitation & provide excellent customer service! Responsible for daily meal preparation, inventory management, food ordering, delivery & acceptance of food/supplies, occasional catering for school events. Looking for a team member with above average leadership, collaboration, written and oral communication skills.
Requirements: Serv Safe Certifi ed and/or Food Manager Certifi cate. School Food service experience preferred. Ability to work with Microsoft Offi ce Applications/ Google saavy . Ability to lift up to 5o lbs. Hours-6-1:45pm
Submit employment application located our homepage www.osceola.k12.wi.us and search under employment. For questions please contact 715-294-4140. School District of Osceola is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’re Hiring School Bus Drivers!
The School District of Osceola is looking for both regular and extra-curricular trip School Bus Drivers! What does it take to become part of team? The ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement, DOT Physical and criminal background check. We provide behind the wheel training to give you the skills necessary. Great pay and work schedule!
Pounding the Pavement Pam Humpal Beautiful weather! I know the calendar does not say it is Spring yet, and I know that March can be very tricky with the temperatures and conditions but doesn’t it feel like Spring is in the air! The wonderful sunshine this past weekend was awesome…March came in Like A Lamb. Sunday afternoon we even had a chance to take an UTV Ranger ride around the countryside, and that’s always fun! But on my way to work on Monday morning I saw and smelled a sure sign of Spring…a dead skunk in the road. Enjoy the beautiful days that we are being blessed with.
And don’t forget to change your clocks on Saturday night. We lose one hour of sleep…”Spring Ahead”.
Congratulations to the area wrestlers for placing at the WIAA State Tournament…
• Mitch Anderson, Clear Lake 4th • Jordan Penard, Amery 4th • Walker Ingham, Amery 5th • Kale Hopke, Amery 6th This weekend in Madison is the WIAA State Hockey Tournament. Our area of the state will be represented by Rice Lake and Somerset teams. Good Luck!
The Amery Warrior High School Hockey season came to an end last Tuesday. I am one of those Moms and fans that never like to see a season end no matter what. We defi nitely had a great season, it was a fun time! Thank you players and coaches. Congratulations to the Amery players and coaches that have been nominated for various state awards, and to our coaches for their awards…Tim Henningsgard named Section 1 Division 2 Coach Of The Year, and to my son, Matt, being named Section 1 Division 2 Assistant Coach Of The Year. Very proud of you! As long as I am still talking hockey, one of my grandsons,
Bentley, skated in his last Mite tournament of the year on Saturday in Barron. His team brought home the third place trophy…way to go!
Congratulations to the Clear Lake Girls Basketball team for winning the Regional Championship. Now they will advance to the Thursday night game at Eau Claire Memorial and play Loyal. The winner will go to the Sectional fi nal in Superior on Saturday. Good Luck!
On Thursday night, Amery is the host site for the Girls Basketball Semi-fi nal Sectional game St Croix Falls vs Northwestern. Tournament games are so fun to watch!
And tonight, March 3, area Boys Basketball will begin tournament play…
• Amery Boys Basketball plays at Somerset • Clayton Boys Basketball plays at McDonell • Clear Lake Boys Basketball hosts Prairie Farm Happy Birthday this week to my niece, Chloe, who will be 18 years old on March 6. Enjoy your day! Also, Happy Birthday to my oldest son, Matt, on March 10. I just can’t seem to fi gure out where the years have gone. Kids get older and parents stay the same…how does that work? Have a great birthday, and enjoy!
As many of you know, Bentley, one of my grandsons, has been dealing with some medical issues for about 3 years that the doctors cannot fi gure out. His little body even has Mayo Clinic stumped. As a grandparent it breaks my heart to see him suffer with the fevers, headaches, stomach pains, fatigue, etc. On Saturday, March 28, there will be a benefi t for Bentley at the Amery Hockey Rink from 2-6pm organized by his family and friends. Anyone interested in donating or helping out with the benefi t would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you to everyone for your wonderful support!
Have a great week…and enjoy the mild conditions!
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Amery Mite team won third place at Barron. Bentley is holding the trophy in the middle. A Mit t thi d l tB B tl i h ldi th t h i th
NEWSPAPER FUN ANSWERS (This week’s puzzles on page 11)
Where do our things to draw and paint come from? What art project would you be getting ready for if you had: 1. pencil 2. crayon 3. chalk 4. paper 5. chalkboard 6. colors 7. paintbrush 8. eraser A. flowers, berries, bark, ground eggshells B. animal tails, plastic ‘hairs’ C. rubber tree juice D. powdered rock E. steel sheet and coating F. bits and pieces of wood G. wax and powdered colors H. clay, graphite and wood
paper-mâché sculpture mural sketch weaving collage tie-dye 1. newspaper and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wallpaper paste? 2. clay and kiln? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. paint and a wall? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. paper and pencil? . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. loom and yarn? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. magazine and posterboard? . . . . 7. dye and a shirt? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Practice, practice, practice! Art 7 4 3 2 8 5 1
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MONDAY NIGHT MEN Week 25 of 32 Division 1 Tac Two .................................................110 Shoreview ............................................ 93 Division 2 Gary’s Electric .....................................104 Dick’s Fresh Market .............................51 High Games: Gary Nottam 209, Rod Gehrman 227, Scott McDermot 206-232, Todd Zemke 258-226, Curt Wears 221, Jim Swanson 236, Rick Trauley 205. High Series: Rod Gehrman 618, Scott McDermot 583, Todd Zemke 668, Jim Swanson 618.
TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 24 of 32 Garibaldi’s ..............................................72 Club 53 .....................................................71 Noah Insurance...................................69 Chet Johnson Drug ............................60 High Games: Scott Sorenson 215-210, Bill Peterson 232-248-215, Wade Prindle 236-211-243, Kelly Fitzgerald 200, Billy Vierkandt 205, Will Schaff er 237-210-228. High Series: Scott Sorenson 621, Bill Peterson 695, Wade Prindle 690, Billy Vierkandt 562, Will Schaff er 675.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 24 of 32 Division 1 Alibi Bar .............................................. 97.5 Preferred Lawn ................................... 70 Division 2 Amery Fire Department ...................79 Club 53 ................................................ 73.5 High Games: Dave Fox 213, Billy Vierkandt 221, Dan Boe 200-200, Lyle Kahler 202, Denis Carteron 268- 208-235, Lee Jones 200-204. High Series: Dave Fox 562, Billy Vierkandt 596, Dan Boe 585, Denis Carteron 711, Lee Jones 584.
CARD OF THANKS
Larry Riemenschneider thanks everyone who celebrated with him on his 80th birthday at Shoreview. Thanks for the cards, calls, emails and gifts. Thanks to his daughters, Kathy and Carol for decorating and serving cake and to Connie Riemenschneider for making the beautiful cakes. Tony and his staff at Shoreview were topnotch. It was a day to remember.
Larry and Julie Riemenschneider
MARCH SALE Clear Lake Community Center Th rift Store Th urs., March 5 • 9-4 Senior Day: 25% Off Fri., March 6 • 9-4 Sat., March 7 • 9-Noon 560 5th St. • Clear Lake Save Dates 1st & 3rd Th urs-Fri-Sat of every month
THURS/FRI NIGHT LADIES Week 24 Division 1 Northwest Communications ......... 82 Chet Johnson Drug .............................79 Amery Fire Department ....................71 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................... 92 Better Self Wellness .........................86 Carlson SV ............................................ 70 High Games: Sid Jones 187, Pam Humpal 171, Diane Lewis 167, Janet Martinson 166, Jodi Chelberg 164, Andrea Karpenski 160, Gwen Wold 157-152, Anne Wollan 154, Sherry Martin 152, Gail Peterson 150. High Series: Pam Humpal 467, Gwen Wold 457, Sid Jones 440, Jodi Chelberg 429, Stacey Hanson 429.
THURS/FRI NIGHT LADIES Week 25 Division 1 Northwest Communications ......... 95 Chet Johnson Drug ............................84 Amery Fire Department ...................75 Division 2 Better Self Wellness ........................102 Club 53 ...................................................99 Carlson SV ............................................ 85 High Games: Stacey Hanson 188, Pam Humpal 170-156-152, Becky Ausen 168-165, Sherry Martin 168, Linda Mullendore 163-153, Gail Peterson 162-150, Katie Lauterbach
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162, Sid Jones 162, Dana Reese 159, Gwen Wold 158-157-154, Marcia Clark 151, Melissa Vierkandt 150. High Series: Becky Ausen 482, Pam Humpal 478, Gwen Wold 469, Linda Mullendore 450, Sherry Martin 448, Katie Lauterbach 441, Gail Peterson 434, Stacey Hanson 428.
Spare Time Bowling Turtle Lake
MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 25 of 29 Spare Time Bowl .................................57 Bowlin Buddies ................................... 56 LakePlace.com ....................................52 Clear Lake Auto ..................................50 Little Debbies ......................................40 Countyline Dairy ................................. 39 Austad’s Super Valu .......................... 36 Becker’s Trucking ............................... 30 High Games: Heidi VanHeuklom 221, Michelle Hollister 214, Brenda Levine 211-199, Michelle Dowd 210, Mitzi Hawkins 193, Judy Ullom 180-179, Orreen Nottom 178, Geri Christensen 178. High Series: Brenda Levine 550, Michelle Hollister 528, Heidi VanHeuklom 523, Judy Ullom 507, Michelle Dowd 500.
Ashley Nicole Severson 11/27/90 - 3/1/07 “On the 13th Anniversary of the day you went away” Always remembered. Always loved. Love always, Your family & friends
Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery
BINGO Every Th ursday 6:30 p.m. Progressive Jackpot Your share is over $944
Bar Open 4 p.m.-? Th ursdays & Fridays HAPPY HOUR 4-6 p.m. Only $1.50 beer during Happy Hour (Reg. $2.25)
March Madness BOOK SALE Th u., Mar. 5, 4-6:30 Sat., Mar. 7, 9-1:30 Fill a bag for $3 AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (225 Scholl Ct. lower level) $3 Bag Sale All Genres & Media Free boxes of books until gone!
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Theodore P. Naegeli 1147 Sandy Hook Lane
Luck, WI 54853 Plaintiff, v. Robert J. Rogowski and Georgiana B. Rogowski
Luck, WI 54853 and William B. Cornwall and Bernice C. Cornwall Amery, Wisconsin 54001
Defendants PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case Type: 30405 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notifi ed that the plaintiff named above has fi led a lawsuit or other legal action against you for title to property described as follows:
Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section 6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Offi ce; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line and the westerly extension of said north line, 164.08 feet to the southeasterly line of a tract of land recorded in Document Number 620723 at said offi ce; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line, 83.06 feet to the northeasterly line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774 at said offi ce, being the point of beginning; thence continuing S22°46’31”W, along the southeasterly line of said parcel in Document Number 350774, 98.96 feet to the southwesterly line of said parcel; thence N67°13’29”W, along said southwesterly line, 60.00 feet to the northwesterly line of said parcel; thence N16°21’44”E, along said northwesterly line, 99.47 feet to previously said northeasterly line; thence S67°18’37”E, along said northeasterly line, 71.11 feet to the point of beginning. Described parcel contains 0.15 acres (6,484 Sq. Ft.).
and A parcel of land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 6, T35N, R16W, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin; being part of a Private Driveway of the Plat of Sandy Hook; described as follows:
Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section 6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Offi ce; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line, 132.25 feet to the southeasterly line of a Private Driveway as platted on said plat; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line, 94.47 feet to the northeasterly line of Lot 17 of said plat being the point of beginning; thence continuing S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line, 148.50 feet to the southwesterly line of Lot 19 of said plat; thence N67°30’40”W, along the northwesterly extension of said southwesterly line, 20.96 feet to the point of curvature of a 200.52 foot radius curve, concave westerly, whose central angle measures 05°07’59”, whose chord bears N06°20’09.5”W and measures 17.96 feet; thence northerly, along the arc of said curve, 17.96 feet to the northwesterly line of said Private Driveway; thence N22°46’31”E, along said northwesterly line, 132.87 feet to the northwesterly extension of previously said northeasterly line of Lot 17; thence S67°18’37”E, along said northwesterly extension, 29.70 feet to the point of beginning. Described parcel contains 0.10 acres (4,341 Sq. Ft.).
Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section 6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Offi ce; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line and the westerly extension of said north line, 164.08 feet to the southeasterly line of a tract of land recorded in Document Number 620723 at said offi ce; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line and the southeasterly line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774 at said offi ce, 182.02 feet to the southwesterly line of said parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774, being the point of beginning; thence continuing S22°46’31”W, along the southwesterly extension of said southeasterly line, 33.91 feet to the point of curvature of a 200.52 foot radius curve, concave westerly, whose central angle measures 12°17’31”, whose chord bears N15°02’54.5”W and measures 42.94 feet; thence northerly, along the arc of said curve, 43.02 feet to the southwesterly line of said parcel in document Number 350774; thence S67°13’29”E, along said southwesterly line, 26.33 feet to said southeasterly line, being the point of beginning. Described parcel contains 0.01 acres (413 Sq. Ft.). and A parcel of land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 6, T35N, R16W, Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin; described as follows:
Commencing at the W1/4 Corner of Section 6; thence S00°04’13”E, along the west line of the SW1/4 of said section, 47.94 feet; thence S88°19’23”E 3418.45 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 13 of the Plat of Sandy Hook; thence S00°51’30”E 29.73 feet to a found 3/4 inch iron rebar being the north line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 781709 at the Polk County Register of Deeds Offi ce; thence N88°19’23”W, along said north line and the westerly extension of said north line, 164.08 feet to the southeasterly line of a tract of land recorded in Document Number 620723 at said offi ce; thence S22°46’31”W, along said southeasterly line and the southeasterly line of a parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774 at said offi ce, 182.02 feet to the southwesterly line of said parcel of land recorded in Document Number 350774; thence N67°13’29”W, along said southwesterly line, 60.00 feet to the northwesterly line of said parcel; thence N16°21’44”E, along said northwesterly line, 30.40 feet to the point of curvature of a 200.52 foot radius curve, concave southwesterly, whose central angle measures 15°36’01”, whose chord bears N42°41’26.5”W and measures 54.43 feet, being the point of beginning; thence northwesterly, along the arc of said curve 54.60 feet; thence N50°29’27”W 3.35 feet; thence S88°29’05”E 51.48 feet to said northwesterly line; thence S16°21’44”W, along said northwesterly line, 42.50 feet to the point of beginning. Described parcel contains 0.02 acres (978 Sq. Ft.).
Within 40 days of February 21, 2020, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810 and to Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 202 Cascade Street, P.O. Box 835 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020. You may have an attorney help or represent you.
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Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Lake Sanitary District MONTHLY MEETING To be held March 9, 2020, at 7 p.m. at the District Of¿ ce located at 777 South Shore Drive. AGENDA 1. Monthly of¿ cers report 2. Old business 3. New business 4. Any other business that may be brought before the board. Dennis Badman, Secretary WNAXLP
Dated: February 7, 2020
/s/ Priscilla R. Dorn Cutler Attorney for Plaintiff Wisconsin Bar No. 1001618 (February 18, 25, March 3) WNAXLP
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REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake Th e Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, March 9, 2020, at 7 p.m. AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: None 8. New Business: Dump Day, Road Review Date, Fire Dept. Gun Show 9. Road Maintenance 10. Possible Closed Session and Return to Open Session 11. Adjourned
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JUNE 25, 2019-COULD THE HOSPITAL BUY OUT CITY AND LEASE UNITS BACK? Present at the meeting were members Debra Rudquist, AHC President/CEO; Kim Moore, City of Amery Administrator, Jim Leadholm, AHC and WCCA Board Member and Guests Jason Luhrs, AHC CFO and Amery’s Mayor, Paul Isakson. According to WCCA minutes, Discussion regarding the need for the association to continue as long as the city and AHC own units in the building. Rudquist said if the city decided to sell its units, the hospital would have fi rst right of refusal and the hospital would need to determine if they want to buy the units back and possibly lease them back to the city for a determined amount of time (as it will take time for the city to vacate the units). The hospital would need to know the city’s exit strategy if planning to sell its units.
Isakson indicated the city might have the option of purchasing the Bremer building to consolidate all city services. He asked if the hospital would consider moving the Fitness Center from downtown to the WC. Rudquist said at this time they have no plans of doing so. There was discussion about how lease rates or purchase price would be determined noting the city currently owns 30,000 square feet in the building. Luhrs suggested the city should get a valuation for the property it owns and the hospital should do the same to establish fair market value of the space in the event of a purchase or lease.
Luhrs listed alternatives for the city
Bremer Bank plans to build a new facility located in downtown Amery.
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to consider in fi nancing their share of the needed improvements, such as spreading it out over four years as a special assessment versus yearly capital calls. He suggested the city may want to estimate the cost of a new building; the cost of a remodel and the cost of a sale and lease back and review those against the estimated cost of improvements of the WC.
For example, the city is currently paying $35K/year now for the WC general assessment and if the special assessment payments for the WC improvements were spread over four years at approx. $45,000/year, the total of the city’s general and special assessments each year during that time would be approx. $80,000. A new building may run the city easily $2.5 million.
Isakson said there would be a Finance Committee meeting that night. Luhrs said they needed to move fairly soon on the project at the WC and asked if the city could get an answer back to them by late August. The hospital would ideally like to start the work in the spring of 2020. Isakson said he would work with the Finance Committee and Council and have an answer by the end of August.
Tim Strohbusch Amery City Council President
SEPTEMBER 2019-CITY OFFERS TO VACATE BUILDING BY JAN. 1, 2020 Present at the meeting were members Debra Rudquist, AHC President/ CEO; Kim Moore, City of Amery Administrator, Jim Leadholm, AHC and WCCA Board Member and Guests Jason Luhrs, AHC CFO AND VP, Amery’s Mayor, Paul Isakson, Doug Johnson, chief fi nancial offi cer and Tim Strohbusch, Amery City Council President.
According to WCCA minutes, Luhrs reported work is proceeding with the general contractor and plan to enter Phase 1 of the HVAC replacement in April or May 2020. Phase 1 cost is approximately $1.5 million.
Discussion proceeded regarding the City of Amery decision-making of their condo ownership and assessments. It was noted by Isakson the city appraisal for their WC condo units is completed. Luhrs said the AHC appraisal was underway but not completed.
Strohbusch reported the city has the opportunity to purchase a building downtown, where they would house all of their operations under one roof. He also noted the city would vacate the WC condo units by as soon as Jan. 1, 2020 if AHC preferred this. He noted there is no desire by the city to lease the units back for any length of time.
Rudquist noted the units would likely be vacant for at least a couple of years. She noted that there is a possible longterm use for the PT/Rehab/Fitness center, which is out of space but there have been leadership and board concerns about vacating a downtown building. She also stated that AHC’s fi rst choice would be for the city to continue to own their units.
In January 2020, the Amery City Council announced it plans to purchase the Bremer Bank building and consolidate all city services under one roof. AHC made a statement that they have no immediate plans for the units they are gaining from the city. “We’re always exploring our service location options and how we can most effi ciently use our spaces to best meet our patients’ needs and give them a great experience when receiving care. At this time, we have no plans to build additional space.
Our discussions with the City of Amery about improvements, including to the HVAC system, needed at the West Campus have been ongoing,”said Rudquist.
Bremer Bank plans to build a new facility in downtown Amery.
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Blue Earth chooses former Amery City Administrator
BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Kim Moore, former City Administrator, has been offered a position in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
According to a news report from Faribault County Register, the Blue Earth City Council voted unanimously to offer Moore the position as their City Administrator Feb. 25. During the interview process, Moore said two of the most important things to her are having open communication and being honest. She explained the open communication would be with staff, the council and citizens of the community. “I have an open door policy,” she said. “I welcome talking to everyone.” The major reason given by the council for selecting Moore over the other two was her years of experience in either the city administrator or city manager positions.
She plans on moving to the community and felt it was important she live in Blue Earth. She also stressed she would be a visible city administrator.
Moore said she really loves being a city administrator and is glad she made it her career choice.
The major reason given by the council for selecting Moore over the other two was her years of experience in either the city administrator or city manager positions.
Moore was terminated by the Amery City Council in October.
