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Amery test scores in top 25 statewide

‘Until every part of the state is hooked up’ Governor unveils broadband initiative in Amery

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The American College Test (ACT) is taken by all juniors in Wisconsin and 15 other states in the nation as an entrance exam for college. The results of last February’s test are in, and Amery has earned bragging rights with a composite score of 22.6.

That score puts Amery in the top slot of the Middle Border Conference, with Osceola placing second at 21.4. Amery also tops the 39 school districts in the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #11 (CESA), with Hudson coming in second at 22.0.

Amery’s test score was 21st among the 546 high schools in the state.

The closest school geographically in the top 25 Wisconsin schools is Eau Claire Memorial. The majority of districts in the top 25 are located in southeastern Wisconsin.

High School Principal Shaun Doerfler says this is a district and community achievement, one that the entire community should be proud of.

BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Will the county accept Amery’s offer to manage the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail?

The answer remained unclear last Wednesday as the county’s Environmental Services Committee considered whether to recommend affirming Polk County as the trail’s sponsor and managing coordinator. Ultimately, the

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Seniors randomly selected and willing to pose for a photo op - Jenesis Gustafson, Connor Engebretson, Dylan Clausen, Bennett Hellie and Michaela Erickson.

“We have every reason to be very proud of the academic achievements of our Amery High School seniors,” Doerfler said. “Their ACT performance ranks them in the top 5% of all high schools in Wisconsin.”

Full board will consider Stower trail partnership

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Doerfler points to the other schools in the top 25 and says that, for the most part, the districts are larger and more affluent.

“Koehler has 0% free and reduced

Vowing to continue to work with the private sector until “every part of the state” is connected to high speed internet, Gov. Scott Walker unveiled an enhanced broadband expansion grant program during a visit to Northwest Communications in Amery Oct. 12.

Northwest Communications’ President and General Manager Mike Jensen announced that his company plans to install 1,000 miles of fiber optic service in the next five years.

Jensen said that fiber would reach 70 percent of their customers by the end of the project.

“We have 360 miles of fiber optic cable in our warehouse,” he said. “If I did my math I think you can start in Amery and go past Madison all the way to the Illinois border and still have a little left over, and that’s only

committee passed the decision to the county board, recommending neither approval nor denial.

The county board is set to consider the matter on Tuesday, Oct. 17, shortly after the publication of this article.

As in recent meetings, silent sports advocates and motorized-used advocates each tried to convince board members to see the issue from their perspective.

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City signs contract with Moore-Sykes

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The City of Amery has officially hired Kimberlai Moore-Sykes to be its next City Administrator.

Council members approved a negotiated contract with Moore-Sykes during a special meeting held on October 4. The contract was approved 5-0, with alderman Rick Davis absent.

The contract is valid for a period of three years. Moore-Sykes will receive an annual salary of $82,000 during that time, with increases possible (but not guaranteed) on anniversary dates. She will also be compensated $135 per month for travel

allowance for all travel within a 25 mile radius of Amery. Her contract also includes paid memberships in two different government associations and up to two local service organizations, as well as training expenses.

Moore-Sykes will offiMoore-Sykes cially begin her duties on October 30, although she did attend the city’s first budget meeting and a subsequent closed session regarding personnel issues, also held on October 4.

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BROADBAND: Grants will supplement areas where private companies can’t afford to invest FROM PAGE ONE

a third of what we plan to install. It’s kind of a big thing for us.”

Somerset Telephone, a subsidiary of Northwest Communications, received a $90,000 grant to build a fiber to the home project in Star Prairie Township in St. Croix County. The grant provides 26.5% of the cost of the project.

The grant was one of 13 projects that received grants from the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the 2018 fiscal year.

Walker explained during comments that the state will continue to provide grants to leverage local investments in high speed internet service. The 13 projects receiving funding for FY18 received $1.3 million in funding from the state to be used with $2.3 million in matching funds from telephone companies and other internet service providers.

A placard on display during the announcement showed that 55 grants have already been awarded, improving access in areas of 31 counties.

These grants totaled $5.5 million, leveraged with just under $14 million of local investments, according to the governor.

Walker explained that the new budget includes $35.5 million for broadband improvements, along with technology investments in schools that could even include Wi-Fi hotspots on school busses.

“The kids think that’s pretty cool until I explain that this removes all excuses for having your homework done,” Walker said.

The PSC’s second round of Broadband Expansion Grants will provide $7.5 million to underserved areas of the state. This grant cycle supplies additional funds recently approved in the state budget. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is currently accepting applications for the grants with a due date of January 25, 2018.

The governor explained that the grants help get service to areas where a lack of population would not make it affordable for a private company to make the investment .

“We help make those connections at a local level we help put in the infrastructure that provides access to high speed internet connections and then we get out. We don’t spend a penny after that, we don’t need to because once the fiber network infrastructure is in, it’s just as cost effective to provide it way out in the woods or way out on the farm than it is in the center of town,” Walker said.

Walker said that high speed internet is important for economic development.

“It’s part of a large package for economic development standpoint for jobs, for recruiting talent for education, for quality of life, for security, for healthcare even for tourism,” he said A second round of grants totaling $7 million will occur in the second half

of 2018.

Walker said there has been a huge acceleration in broadband internet.

The challenge the state has is that interest exceeds the amount of money available.

“This will blow the lid off it,” he said, referring to the $15 million in investment in 2018. “We’ll keep doing this until we have every part of the state hooked up.

“There’s a legitimate role for government to play in this partnership.

Technology is key for recruitment.

They’re not going to wait 45 minutes to download a PDF fi le,” he said.

The broadband expansion grant program, which provides reimbursement for equipment and construction expenses incurred to extend or improve broadband telecommunications service throughout the state was established in the 2013-2015 biennial budget.

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Gov. Scott Walker listens to Northwest Communications President and General Manager Mike Jensen announce the company’s plans to install 1,000 miles of fiber optic lines in the next five years.

ACT: Students achieved high scores despite circumstances and untimely test date FROM PAGE ONE

price lunches. Whitefish Bay has 95% college educated parents. Amery has 19%. There is a link,” Doerfler said. “You can transcend and beat those odds in so many ways and we are an example of doing just that. That’s a credit to our kids, a credit to our staff – it’s a credit to our community because it doesn’t just happen.”

Since 2014, all juniors in all districts in Wisconsin have

taken the ACT. Amery has instituted a formal test platform for the students, with a practice test being taken before Christmas break.

Doerfler explains that after Christmas break, juniors are broken into four groups in each of the four areas the ACT covers: math, English, science and reading. The students are then tutored on test strategies.

The state average ACT score is 20. After pre-testing and

study, Amery students were able to increase their scores by three points or more. A total of 13 students scored 30 or above, and their names will be added to the ACT banner in the school.

The class that achieved this honor also contains Dylan Clausen, who scored a perfect 36 on his test, the first perfect score in the district’s history.

The day of the ACT test in 2017 fell 24 hours after the sudden death of teacher and

coach Scott Marko.

“Scott’s passing was not a small thing for any of us,” Doerfler said. “Our kids buckled down and performed well 24 hours after his passing.”

The freshmen, sophomores and seniors were out of the building the day the juniors took the test, attending field trips and presentations.

“To have school and do the ACT at the same time is hard,” Doerfler said.

The seniors took advantage

of Doerfler’s incentive to score one point higher than the class ahead of them and attended a Minnesota Twins baseball game the third day of school.

Planning is underway for the next ACT test.

“The test scores are a good reflection on the community,” Doerfler said. “It’s a K-12 achievement for the district and we are very, very proud.”

TRAIL: County could be forced to pay back granted funds if trail were to become motorized FROM PAGE ONE

Amy Middleton, who sits on the plan commission in the Town of Osceola, urged county board members to initiate a countywide planning process for trails.

“If the county could do a countywide planning process we wouldn’t be having these individual, trail-by-trail catfights,” she said. “And you guys would have an easier process of working your way through the planning with a countywide vision.”

Amery-area property owner Mike Leiner pointed out that the county would do well to look at plans for trail networks in the surrounding area.

In Minnesota, plans are in the works to extend the Gateway Trail — which currently runs from St. Paul to rural Stillwater — north to Taylors Falls, where it would cross the river and continue to Superior, Wis. According to Leiner, St. Croix County also has a plan to extend trails north from

Hudson.

Jason Whitley, the man behind Amery’s offer to manage the trail in the county’s stead, noted that changing use could be costly for Polk County.

‘If the county could do a countywide planning process we wouldn’t be having these individual, trail-by-trail catfights.’

Amy Middleton Osceola Plan Commission

“You already signed a contract for a Transportation Enhancement grant to receive approximately $150,000 to pave the trail in lime rock and maintain it

as a non-motorized trail,” he said. “If you were to change that use, there’s a clause that would require you to potentially pay back that grant to the federal government. … That ongoing obligation does not exist with any other entity, but it may with the county.”

The county’s legal counsel, Jeffrey Fuge, later confirmed that the Federal Highway Administration would likely look at whether Polk County should pay back a portion of the grant money, but added that suggesting a dollar amount is speculative.

“There’s a possibility that the amount would be substantially less,” he said.

Also of note, the Polk County Snowmobile Council expressed an interest in participating in trail maintenance, presumably in anticipation of the board allowing motorized vehicles on the trail.

“The Polk County Snowmobile and ATV Council both support Polk Coun-

ty moving forward with signing the (memorandum of understanding),” said Bob Miller on behalf of the snowmobile council. “The only concern with the MOU is … we would like the Polk County Snowmobile and ATV Council to be included.”

At the meeting, Corporation Counsel Fuge noted that the county board should put any trail plans on hold until a memorandum of understanding with the DNR goes into effect.

“I suspect the (DNR’s) staff attorney would advise that until such time as an MOU is authorized and entered into by the county,” he said, “that any planning towards the initiative of a multi use, multi-season use be put on hold.”

The county board will consider the matter on Oct. 17. The Sun will provide an online update Wednesday.

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Amery Area Garden Club The Amery Area Garden Club will tour the Future Farm at Baldwin on Thursday, Oct. 19. They specialize in a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. We will meet at the Amery Community Center parking lot at 11 a.m. to car pool. Tour at 12 p.m. followed by lunch. Visitors are welcome, please call Pat at 715268-4930 by Oct. 11.

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Amery Historical Society Persons interested in learning more about local history are invited to attend the Thursday, Oct. 19, meeting of the Amery Area Historical Society beginning at 5 p.m. in the lower level of Amery Public Library. The meeting will include a review of September activities and planning for future events including a Holiday Season open house.

OCTOBER 20 Chili and Pie Supper St.Paul Lutheran Church, 214 North St. W in Deer Park will hold a Chili and Pie Supper, Craft & Bake Sale, along with a silent auction on Friday Oct. 20, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Winter Clothing Distribution There will be a distribution of winter clothing at the Amery Elementary School cafeteria from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. Free coats, jackets, boots, gloves and hats will be available for children and students ages 2 to 18 who need them. Many items are new; others are gently used and clean. Parents should attend with students.

OCTOBER 21 Halloween Storytime and Parade Come in costume to the Amery Public Library for a not-too-spooky Halloween storytime from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Storytime will be followed by a costume parade throughout the library, art activity, scavenger hunt, face painting and candy!

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Happy Birthday Larry!

Marine Cpl. Larry Philippson of Amery celebrated his 94th Birthday with family, friends and fellow veterans on September 20 at American Heritage Care Center of Hammond, Wis. Larry served during WWII in Saipan and Iwo Jima.

He is one of the last surviving marines who landed in Iwo Jima and at the time he was involved in heavy gun battle as he watched the American flag being raised over the crest of Mount Suribachi, on the island Iwo Jima. Along with being one of Amery’s poet laureates, Larry was involved in music throughout his life and has been inducted into The Hillbilly Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

clude turkey, ham and all the trimmings. Carry-outs will be available. A Craft Sale and Bake Sale will be held during the dinner. Elim Lutheran is located at 1227 County Road D in Range.

OCTOBER 22 Beer & Hymns An Outreach Ministry of East Immanuel Lutheran Church will hold a Beer & Hymns event at Amery Ale Works, 588 115th St., Amery, on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. led by Amy Johnson and other local musicians.

Harvest Festival A Swedish Meatball Dinner will be served on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Covenant’s Harvest Festival. United Covenant is located in Clear Lake at the corner of Hwy 63 and JJ across from Nilssen’s.

OCTOBER 26-27

Trick-or-Trot

Fall Rummage Sale

Amery Food Pantry and the Backpack Program will benefit from Trick-or-Trot on Saturday, Oct. 21 in North Park. At 8:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run in the Park (open to kids under 10); 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk for all ages; 10 a.m. Awards and Recognition. Register online by Sept. 29 to receive a race t-shirt (amery trickortrot. com). Prizes will be awarded to best costumes. Awards to top runners by age division.

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery will hold their annual Fall Rummage Sale on Thursday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with something for everyone! On Thursday they will serve hot dogs and brownies and Friday, BBQs, homemade potato salad and homemade pie.

Fall Harvest Dinner

Vittles, Dancing, Beer & Wine Tasting will be available at the Harvest Moon Hootenanny fundraiser at the Amery Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-9 p.m. with

The anual Fall Harvest Dinner will be held at Elim Lutheran Church on Saturday October 21. The dinner serving time from 4-7 p.m. will in-

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OCTOBER 27 Harvest Moon Hootenanny

Hootenanny attire encouraged. Sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club, proceeds go to Amery Schools Classroom Projects.

OCTOBER 28 Drug Take-Back Day Amery Police Department, 675 Harriman Ave. S, will hold a Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Accepted items include prescription drugs, over the counter medications and liquid medications in the original container. Call 715268-7411 with questions.

Trick or Treaters welcome at Amery Businesses The 18th annual Halloween Costume Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Amery Classic Theatre. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with judging at 10 a.m. Winners in each age group 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12.

Trick or Treaters are welcome at Amery businesses from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. sponsored by the Amery Community Club, Amery Area Businesses and Amery Arts Alliance.

NOVEMBER 3 Swiss Steak Dinner Redeemer Lutheran Church will hold their annual Swiss Steak Dinner on Friday, Nov. 3, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the church, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery. On the menu is Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetables, baked beans, cranberries, rolls, dessert and beverages.

NOVEMBER 4 Trinity Lutheran Bazaar Trinity Lutheran Church

women will hold their annual Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a large selection of baked goods, quilts, crafts and a gift basket raffle. A barbecue or ham sandwich lunch will be available, along with lefse, rommegrot, fruit soup and pie.

NOVEMBER 5 Fall Harvest Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church is hosting their annual Fall Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 5, serving 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Turkey, real mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash, corn, cranberries, rolls, dessert and a beverage is on the menu. Little Falls Lutheran church is SW of Amery at 1272 44th Ave.

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NOVEMBER 7 Drum Circle Join a Drum Circle on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity UMC (on Cty. I between Balsam Lake and Centuria). Free and open to the public, all ages and experience levels welcome. Drums provided!

ONGOING Amery Farmer’s Market A farmer’s market will take place in Amery’s Soo Line Park every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, and every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. through harvest season.

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

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

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BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

Gov. Scott Walker was in Amery again last week, touting the state’s $15 million plus investment in helping to provide fiber optic infrastructure for high speed internet service.

A few weeks ago the governor was at the Amery schools, praising the achievements of the district’s youth apprenticeship program.

The Amery School District’s career education has also been cited for its excellence by State Superintendent of Schools Tony Evers, who visited the district a of years ago.

Publisher couple During Walker’s visit on Sept.

Tom Stangl 26, he pointed out that Amery’s youth apprenticeship program has more students involved than the Milwaukee Public School District.

This year, 59 Amery students will work for area businesses, gaining insights to possible future career paths.

Amery has every right to be proud of the public-private partnerships that have been established over the years in this program. The coming demographic shifts in our workforce will require an influx of trained workers as the baby boomers leave the workforce.

Programs like the youth apprenticeship program help the employers as much as the students. Finding and keeping quality workers is an ongoing challenge.

Having access to high speed internet connections is another vital part of the workforce puzzle. He pointed to the recent opening of the St. Croix Crossing bridge as an example of opportunities for the state. Telephone companies have already put fiber optic networks in place in St. Croix County near the bridge. Walker said that the areas near the bridge have a vital piece of the puzzle in place with high speed internet ready for businesses and homeowners.

Firms that want to take advantage of the business climate in Wisconsin will have the internet speeds they need for today’s commerce. People who currently live and work in the Twin Cities have an opportunity to come to a developing part of the state and have the internet speeds to be able to work from home.

All of this is great news for our state.

When asked about the state’s level of involvement in the public-private partnership to get fiber optic infrastructure installed in rural areas where there isn’t a population density to make it financially viable for small companies, Walker stated that he feels the state should continue to be involved “until every part of the state is hooked up.”

Northwest Communications announced last week their intention to lay 1,000 miles of fiber optic infrastructure in the next five years. The company received a $90,000 grant to install fiber optic service in Star Prairie Township in St. Croix County. In earlier round of grant funding, they received money to improve access in Reeve.

This is good news for everyone. The internet, for better or worse, has become ingrained in the fabric of our daily lives. From being able to stream entertainment to having the ability to purchase gasoline in the middle of the night, we all need reliable and fast internet service. Every business from healthcare to tourism, benefits from faster internet.

The announcements last week are a step in the right direction.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

Bills seek to legalize hemp production

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Wisconsin Republicans are trying to make the case that bringing back large-scale hemp production would be a winner for Wisconsin agriculture and rural parts of the state.

Bills backed by Republicans have appeared in both the Wisconsin Legislature and Congress.

The state legislation, from GOP Sen. Patrick Testin and Rep. Jesse Kremer, also received bipartisan support. The bill’s authors highlighted the economic advantages it could bring to rural areas of the state.

“At a time where we are spending new high-tech industry in our urban areas – Foxconn, for example – it’s high time we reintroduce a commodity that has the potential to grow our ag industry, create new high-tech careers and allow Wisconsin to be a manufacturer of hemp products in the Midwest and nationwide,” said Kremer, R-Kewaskum.

Wisconsin in the last century was a leading producer of hemp, but saw demand drop following World War II. In 2014, the federal government signed off on a bill to give states the ability to run hemp research programs.

Meanwhile, national lawmakers are now working on a bill backed by U.S. Rep. Glenn Groth-

man, R-Glenbeulah, that would exclude industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act’s definition of marijuana.

Grothman says the decades of banning its production has hurt American farmers. The bill would legalize the production of industrial hemp, which is used in products ranging from construction materials to plastic composites. It would do so by excluding industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act’s definition of marijuana.

Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, says the level of THC in industrial hemp is less than 1 percent.

“Non-narcotic industrial hemp makes our economy stronger by providing an additional revenue stream for farmers, and is useful in other areas like construction and manufacturing,” he said.

Kremer, joined by representatives from the ag industry, applauded those efforts, while also touting hemp’s uses, including in the textile industry and as insulation for homes, brake pads and other health benefits.

They also addressed a key misconception about hemp: that it, like marijuana, will also produce a high. While they are both forms of cannabis, the low percentage of THC in hemp means it won’t happen, they said.

Calling it an issue of “mistaken identity association with its

recreational cousin,” Wisconsin Farmers Union Government Relations Director Kara O’Connor said the myth led to farmers losing out.

“Farmers lost one option for financial viability, one additional option in a crop rotation, an additional option for developing processing and value-added enterprises in rural communities,” she said.

The bill seeks to make sure that growers don’t have a drug history.

Under the state bill, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection would be required to issue licenses that authorize the growing and processing of industrial hemp.

Industrial hemp is defined as the plant Cannabis sativa with no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis. The bill requires an applicant for a license to provide the GPS coordinates of the land on which industrial hemp will be grown or processed and to pay a fee for the license. It also requires DATCP to obtain a criminal history search from the state Department of Justice for each applicant and prohibits DATCP from issuing a license to a person if the criminal history search shows the person has been convicted of violating the controlled substances law.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pride & the Holy Spirit

County shortsighted on motorized trail debate To the Editor, Polk County Supervisors are in a big hurry to motorize Seven Lakes Trail. Surprising, given how communities along the trail embrace it and have benefited from its non-motorized status.

But, in their haste, Supervisors are violating their own Rules of Order, Article 3.1 (c): “Any resolution or ordinance that requires funding must state an amount and source of funding and be reviewed by the finance committee before the matter will be considered by the county board.”

Resolution 59-17, has not been to Finance Committee, nor has any Supervisor forwarded a cost estimate, despite Corporate Counsel having warned that changing Seven Lakes Trail will result in extreme financial consequences.

Repay the Federal Government for violating their grant? Re-pay Wisconsin for Stewardship Funds which purchased the easement?

Re-engineer the trail? Re-surface?

Re-do parking facilities?

And why? The WDNR just released a long-anticipated Recreation Opportunities Assessment (ROA) for northwest Wisconsin.

WDNR contacted residents, sec-

ond-home owners, and the public about recreation opportunities.

Guess what? The number one missing recreational opportunity in NW Wisconsin: walking, hiking and running trails. Number two: biking trails.

With 180 landowners along Seven Lakes Trail, many who purchased property specifically to enjoy walking/biking/running, things will not go well when Supervisors create a noisy, dusty and dangerous speedway for ATVs and snowmobiles — dragging property values down. There will be conflicts, accidents and lawsuits.

Look, Polk County has a much needed and coveted non-motorized trail connecting two major population centers, the only year-round non-motorized trail in the County: well-used, well-maintained (at no cost to Polk County by a Friends Group), and well-loved. Basically, we are holding three aces, at the exact moment the Stillwater Bridge is pouring tourists into western Wisconsin and hiking, running and biking are growing in popularity. Using no evidence or data, Supervisors want to return the trail to what was imagined in 1986: an ATV trail with snowmo-

biles, in violation of every contract and funding agreement put in place over twenty years. They want to fold on three aces, oblivious of the requirements to ante over a million dollars of County funds in the process. This is ridiculous, the very definition of poor public policy, and a losing proposition for taxpayers.

Not to mention, given the County’s half-cent sales tax, a continuous injury to the County budget through loss of tourism. For communities like Amery, the potential loss is staggering: for its kids, for athletes, for moms with strollers, for people who want quiet, for events like marathons and tri-athalons, and for downtown businesses seeking new customers.

Polk County Supervisors are leading with yesterday’s ideas, running backwards as fast as they can. Unless they can be restrained, Polk County will become the first County in the United States to remove a highly successful non-motorized trail — at huge public expense and at the exact moment when such trails are more popular and desirable than ever.

Peter Henry, Amery, Wis.

Great news for the Lyme community!

Middle Class vs. Big Money tax cuts To the Editor: Next week, the Senate will vote to slash nearly $6 Trillion from Medicare, Medicaid, education, and more. These cuts will hit hardest rural and economically depressed areas, people who put Trump into office. The cuts are to prepare for a massive tax break for billionaires and wealthy corporations. Trump is wrong. The US is not the highest-taxed nation, especially among Western European Democracies which have strong economies. The US has the highest statutory corporate rate, but few Corporations pay this rate. 288 big, profitable Fortune 500 Corporations paid an average effective federal tax rate of 19.4% from 2008 to 2012 and GE, Boeing, Verizon and 23 other profitable Fortune 500 firms paid no federal income taxes. I’m not opposed to tax cuts but the question is how much, what are the effects, does it increase the deficit, and it is needed by some.

Trump’s actions and now tax proposals have been tailored to appeal to his billionaire friends and Wall Street. He has hired more Wall Street people than any other

President.

I believe tax cuts should be tailored to family farms and small businesses in rural areas and economically depressed mid-size towns/cities. Tax cuts for middle and lower income workers should be increased, which will spur the economy. Instead Trump’s proposal has 80% of the tax cuts go to the top 1%. Ever since the tax cuts of the 1980’s and after, income inequality has been significantly rising and the lower 80% of wage earners have been losing ground, while rural and mid-size towns are suffering. Every time taxes are cut for the upper 1%, there is less money to help areas which need assistance. Without the top 1% tax cuts, additional tax dollars could be used to help fund schools, colleges, trade schools, and roads in places like Polk and Barron County. It would be a boom to rural area, and Corporations might take notice. If more dollars are available to Medicare, Medicaid, and overall health care, rural hospitals and facilities would be able to thrive and provide opportunities, also making rural areas attractive

To the Editor: I was totally surprised by the unexpected honor the City of Amery bestowed upon me.

For the first few years at the Amery Florist we planted flowers around town because it was good advertising. As the years passed my pride took over and the results were gratifying because of the way the whole community supported us.

After twenty five years we sold the Amery Florist to the Routes who continued with the flower gardens I had started.

We received help from many different groups.

Mrs. Schumacher, the Amery Woman’s Club, the Garden Club, and the great crew at the City Works Department as well as many friends.

My talent is a gift from God. What I did with it is my gift back to God and you for supporting us with kind words and deeds.

My excess of pride is gone now (it does try to slip back in now and then) and in its place is love, some of which I received from our family and the special people in my life.

Ted Zinn Amery, Wis. P.S. There will always be detours, but be sure not to miss the scenery along the way. Leave your bushel basket at home so people can see your smile and your tears. Our eyes and our hands are an extension of God’s love. Our tears are the water the Potter uses to mold us. You can’t polish a rock without water. On the day the Lord calls you home, be sure you are at your best, spotless and shining brightly so the Master doesn’t miss you.

to Corporations. The wealthy have funds to buy politicians and thus control tax changes. The non-partisan, Tax Policy Center, states with Trump’s proposal more than 1/3 of taxpayers making between about $150,000 and $300,000 will pay more, mainly because most itemized deductions would be repealed. By 2027, taxes would rise for 25% of taxpayers, including nearly 30% of those with incomes between about $50,000 and $150,000 and 60% of those making between about $150,000 ad $300,000. In contrast, in 2018, 90% of the top 1%, those earning taxable income of $900,000 or more, will get an average tax cut of $234,050. The top .1% (1/10 of 1%) a cut of $1,071,340.

Moderate income households, like you, will receive an average of $660. But in 2018, 14.3% of middle class will see an increase of $1,000 more in taxes and by 2027, more than 25% of middle class income families would be paying more.

Please contact your Representatives. Senate.gov. House.gov.

Cheryl Moskal (former area resident) Denver, Col.

To the Editor: The National Science Foundation has awarded a three-year, $800,00.00 grant to explore predictive analytic techniques using data collected by the MyLymeData patient registry. Researchers at the University of California ( UCLA ) and Claremont McKenna college will collaborate with LymeDisease.Org on their “ big data project.”

LymeDisease.org is a national patient advocacy organization, launched by MyLymeData in 2015.

The project has enrolled 9,000 patients since then, putting it in the top 5% of patient-led registries in the nation. All of this is HUGE for those of us with Lyme disease, and for those of us who have experienced any of the many co-infections that oftentimes accompany this potentially debilitating disease!

This being shared, Please note: The final Lyme Support Group meeting for this year will be on Thursday evening, 7pm , at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St. ( Cty. Rd. “F” ), in Amery.

Our speaker for the evening will be Amy Olson Acupuncturist, from Olson Acupuncture Group in Stillwater. With this being our final meeting, and our speaker coming from Stillwater, we are hoping for a good turnout to welcome her--as well as to say our “goodbyes” to each other/ until we meet again next year on Thursday evening April 26th, same time, “same station” (smile ).

Looking forward to seeing you Thursday, October 26th Ann Krisik Amery, Wis.

A ‘hooting good’ time To the Editor: It has been said that “the future of the world is in the classroom today”. Having spent over 40 years in classrooms in various communities and now volunteering in the Amery Schools, I can attest that Amery has a very promising future.

I also realize the demands and complexities of the educational process and the challenges poised by the students filling the classrooms. Our teachers and administrators are continually

looking for new and innovated ways to engage the children. The recent referendum supports programming but much more can be provided to enhance and enrich the educational experience.

To assist with providing opportunities, which will keep the children involved and energized about learning, the Amery Woman’s Club is allocating our profits from this year’s Wine and Beer Fundraiser to help teachers create new experiences through the school district’s Innovative Mini-grant Fund.

The seventh annual Amery Woman’s Club Wine and Beer tasting fundraiser will be a Harvest Moon Hootenanny.

The proceeds from this fundraiser will be given to Amery School District to distribute through their mini-grant process. Any teacher who has an idea for their classroom that requires financial support can apply for these funds.

Community members are invited to participate in this Hootenanny evening at the Amery Golf Course on October 27 from 6-9 PM. There will be Hootenanny

music, food, samples of Wine and Beer, and Silent Auction items. Half the price of the ticket is considered a tax-deductible donation.

Tickets are available at Chet’s pharmacy or through the community education program at Amery School. Please support our teachers and the youth of Amery by attending this event. A Hooting good time is guaranteed!

Nell Anderson Amery Woman’s Club President Amery, Wis.

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Amery teen seeks shelter on Clayton stranger’s couch

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Clayton man called police on October 2 to report that a complete stranger was sitting on his couch.

As officers arrived they encountered both the suspect and the homeowner standing in the driveway. The suspect, 18-year-old Dustin J. Marik of Amery, appeared to be crying, and was also jittery and not making sense, according to police reports.

Marik admitted to taking Adderall that day, and explained that he’d dumped his car in Barron County on a logging trail before walking to the residence. He reportedly found the home to be unlocked and went inside to get out of the Marik rain.

The homeowner said that he entered the home to Marik saying “Don’t freak out.” He found nothing to be missing or damaged inside the home. Nevertheless, he held Marik at bay using a lamp until police arrived.

Marik was arrested for criminal trespass and has yet to be formally charged for the incident. He has no prior criminal history.

This story is based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest).

These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

Three arrested in Frederic drug raid

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Three people were arrested following an evening search warrant served at a Frederic apartment on October 8.

Residents scrambled as officers entered the downstairs portion of a Cedar Avenue apartment, part of which is rented to 28-year-old Jessica M. Meyer and 27-year-old Cole L. Ronningen.

Ronningen According to police reports, Ronningen and 39-year-old Joshua A. Denetz, were found on the roof of an adjacent apartment, along with numerous drug related items and paraphernalia, including gem bags, a scale, and large rock of methamphetamine weighing 28.85 grams.

Ronningen’s girlfiend, Jessica Meyer, was found in an upstairs bedroom of the apartment, along with a Denetz Remington 740 rifle wrapped in a sheet, and three stacks of cash totaling $2,650.00. Officers also discovered multiple meth pipes, a scale, needles,

pills, mushrooms, and marijuana in the couple’s bedroom. In total, 32 individual items of evidence were seized in the search, including a knife, brass knuckles, and gembags in Meyer’s car.

She claimed no involvement with the activity, and that she was due to be sentenced in Burnett County for her own drug dealing admissions.

That sentencing did not take place due to Meyer’s arMeyer rest in Polk County following the search. She was charged in Polk County with maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession with intent. Judge Jeffery Anderson ordered a $5,000 cash bond in the case.

Cole Ronningen was charged the same, along with possession of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

He is being held on a $7,500 cash bond.

Denetz, who reported recent addresses in Cumberland and Weyerhauser, is also being held on a $7,500 cash bond. He is charged with possession with intent, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on October 11, 2017. The following cases were heard: City of Amery— 16, Amery, violate GDL restrictions – passenger, $124.

16, Amery, violate GDL restrictions – passenger, $124.

Christine F. Chick, 54, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250.

Joseph A. Houston, 32, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Allison M. Kuhl, 33, Amery, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Bradley E. Lawrence, 64, New Richmond, fail to yield to pedestrian, bicyclist or EPAMD, $250.

Janice E. Loula, 64, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

17, Deer Park, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

17, Deer Park, operate motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

17, Deer Park, improper display of plates (no plates), $73.60.

Justin S. McClellan, 29, Maplewood, MN, fail to yield to pedestrian, bicyclist or EPAMD, $155.50.

Christopher D. Petersen, 44, Clear Lake, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Rustian W. Ridlon, 41, Baldwin, non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Jason L. Todora, 52, Eagan, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Dan Wittek, 55, Amery, retail theft, $313.

Village of Clear Lake— Marshal L. Alfred, 312, Gerry, IN, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124; operate without valid license, $124; exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Eugene M. Amal, 69, Cape Coral, FL, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Jennifer M. Atkinson, 44, Stillwater, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Ryan R. Balbas, 42, South St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Andrew M. Baribeau, 18, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $218.50.

Robert M. Beck, 46, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Charles A. Bellows, 69, Cameron, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Thomas G. Chido, 48, Sarona, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Randall R. Conner, 62, Barronett, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $98.80.

Luan M. Dien, 46, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed

zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Chase B. Dodds, 24, Frederic, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Molly E. Dunham, 26, Eagan, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Devin L. Edblad, 26, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Breanna M. Ellevold, 27, Star Prairie, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Pedro Estrada-Arce, 23, Minneapolis, MN, retail theft >$500, $681.

Kristi L. Gay, 39, Rice Lake, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Adam G. Gonet, 35, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124; operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Mary E. Grilli, 64, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Emily C. Helland, 30, Hudey, IA, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Beau E. Holappa, 21, Duluth, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Lora J. Jiracek, 50, Bloomington, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Andrew J. Kelleher, 30, St. Paul, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

John T. Kerschbaum, 22, Beldenville, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Angelyn J. Koch, 33, Rice Lake, operate without valid license, $124.

Derrick M. Koch, 37, Clear Lake, disturbance of the peace with motor vehicle, $124.

Douglas J. Larson, 50, Wilson, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Andrew P. Lindus, 38, Woodville, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Lamontre A. Logan, 23, Minneapolis, MN, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $124.

Dominic T. Mantel, 18, Clear Lake, operate without valid license, $124.

Patrick E. McMorrow, 65, Cottage Grove, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Nancy J. Mendelsohn, 57, Mendota Hts., MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Austin K. Murray, 23, Birchwood, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Dennis Neubarth, 73, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

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

Kara J. Norberg, 33, Prairie Farm, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

James J. Parkos, 42, Fairbault, MN, exceeding

speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Logan L. Prochnow, 19, Prescott, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Nancy H. Randall, 60, Rosemount, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Kyle R. Rueb, 34, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Christopher T. Rush, 31, Woodbury, MN, fail to stop at stop sign, $98.80; non-registration of auto, $98.80.

Robert V. Smith, 73, Adams, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Mark A. Stanley, 53, Rochester, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Sara J. Stokes, 27, St. Paul Park, MN, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80; possession of marijuana, $376.

Robert W. Tellander, 77, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Anthony M. Teneyck, 46, Minneapolis, MN, operate without valid license, $124.

17, Baldwin, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $124.

Scott A. Valleen, 47, Hugo, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

James M. Vorwald, 66, Star Prairie, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Madeline A. Wagner, 22, Cumberland, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

Ricky L. Whitehouse, 61, Minneapolis, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Mary A. Williams, 50, Hudson, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $149.20.

Summer D. Youngbear, 28, Tarna, IA, exceeding speed zones (11-15 mph), $98.80.

JUVENILES: City of Amery— 13, Amery, disorderly conduct, $250.

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

14, Amery, possession of controlled substance, $376.

14, Amery, underage drinking, $187.

14, Amery, truancy, $92.50.

14, Amery, truancy, $92.50.

14, Amery, truancy, $92.50.

16, Amery, truancy, $92.50.

Village of Clear Lake— 15, Deer Park, underage drinking – possess 14-16, $187.

15, Deer Park, retail theft >$500, $92.50.

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Appearance date: Oct. 3, 2017 Devyn D. Anderson, 18, Dresser, speeding on semi urban highway (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Brian N. Ausen, 16, Star Prairie, fail to keep vehicle under control (2nd+), $263.50.

Stephen R. Behrens, 64, Saint Charles, IL, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Daniel L. Berget, 30, New Richmond, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Diane L. Blake, 36, Rice Lake, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Matthew P. Bottolfson, 31, Star Prairie, inattentive driving, $187.90; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50; vehicle operator fail to wear seat belt, $10.

Angela R. Bram, 36, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Robert F. Brown, 46, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Amy S. Bursaw, 35, Amery, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Tyler R. Christensen, 24, Cushing, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

John E. Collins Jr., 60, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Paige D. Cook Hemauer, 22, St. Croix Falls, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

David A. Corkum, 40, St. Louis Park, MN, exceeding speed zones (30-34 mph), $295.

Jennifer N. Crane, 46, Woodbury, MN, exceeding speed zones (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Richard L. Dahlquist, 58, Taylors Falls, MN, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Jennifer L. Demars, 30, Osceola, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

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Christopher M. Flodin, 18, New Richmond, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Ryan T. Gunhus, 41, Zumbrota, MN, fail to obey traffic officer in highway area, $213.10.

Troy J. Hanson, 35, Turtle Lake, operating while suspended, $238.30; display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $200.50.

Jazmin R. Hill, 18, Milltown, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Benjamin A. Hinchcliffe, 20, Dresser, fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Melanie M. Hinz, 45, Scandia, MN, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Roger D. Huseman, 64, Cookeville, TN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Dalton T. Johnson, 16, Amery, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Jesse S. Junkermeier, 30, Minnetonka, MN, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Judith C. Kavanagh, 75, Marine on St. Croix, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Donald L. Kirchoff Jr., 45, Amery, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30; operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Gerald K. Kittelson, 70, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Benjamin C. Klein, 40, River Falls, operating while suspended, $200.50; operating left of center line, $213.10.

Kraig A. Knutson, 27, Clayton, failure of operator to notify police of accident, $389.50; placing injurious substance on highway, $200.50.

Renae J. Kuhl, 32, Amery, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

David J. Lindberg, 54, Wayzata, MN, operating motor vehicle without proof

of insurance, $10.

Lyle W. Lozier, 37, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Katelyn R. Mack, 28, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Maryah A. Mara, 29, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Laissa M. Miller, 25, Grantsburg, speeding on semi urban highway (20-24 mph), $225.70.

Johnnie M. Morris II, 32, Amery, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Esther A. Nelson, 81, Amery, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Cody L. Oberg, 24, Ellsworth, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Carter P. Pederson, 21, Osceola, inattentive driving, $187.90.

David A. Peterson, 35, Amery, speeding in 55 mph zone (25-29 mph), $250.90.

Angelica D. Ramirez, 28, Pine City, MN, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Cole C. Rasmuson, 18, Baldwin, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Corina L. Rivard, 48, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Janet A. Schaapveld, 73, Osceola, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Derek J. Scheel, 36, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Laura A. Seed, 35, Dresser, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Kristine M. Servaty, 41, St. Croix Falls, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Janelle B. Smith, 58, Stillwater, MN, speeding in 55 mph zone (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Andrew M. Smith, 20, Frederic, op-

New Richmond teen killed in crash Megan K. Bennig, 16, of New Richmond was pronounced dead at the scene of a two vehicle crash Oct. 11 at the intersection of County Road G and 140th St. in Richmond Township in St. Croix County.

The St. Croix Sheriff’s department reports that a 2001 Toyota, driven by Bennig was travelling southbound on 140th Street when her vehicle was struck by a semi traveling on County Road G, driven by Weston S. Gray, 19, of Centuria.

Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. Bennig dies of injuries sustained in the crash. Gray was

uninjured and there were no other passengers in either vehicle.

Assisting at the scene were New Richmond Fire and EMS, New Richmond Medics, Roberts Fire, St. Croix County Medical Examiner, St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

This is the seventh traffic fatality of 2017 in St. Croix County.

The crash remains under investigation by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

Polk County Divorces Filed Brittany A. Christensen-Riegel, 27, Dresser and Jake L. Riegel, 42, Dresser filed for divorce on September 22, 2017.

Odessa A. Lefler, 33, Somerset and David L. Lefler, 55, St. Croix Falls, filed for divorce on September 25, 2017.

Christine A. Woodbeck, 38, Amery and Brian D. Woodbeck, 43, Amery, filed for divorce on September 25, 2017.

Ryki L. Moore, 22, Amery and Brandenn J. Moore, 24, Waupun, filed for divorce on September 26, 2017.

Michelle C. Johnson, 39, Frederic and Ryan J. Taylor, 35, Frederic, filed for divorce on September

28, 2017.

Maranda L. Abramson, 38, Osceola and Matthew T. Abrahamon, 38, Hudson, filed for divorce on September 29, 2017.

Brenda S. Chenal, 51, Grantsburg and David M. Chenal, 63, Frederic, filed for divorce on October 3, 2017.

Steven S. Bont, 56, St. Croix Falls and Anita M.D. Bont, 56, St. Croix Falls, filed for divorce on October 5, 2017.

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erating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Taylor V. Spaulding, 21, Osceola, non-registration of vehicle – auto <10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Jeffrey W. Stager, 41, Siren, possess open intoxicants in MV-passenger, $200.50.

Teresa L. Studie, 43, Centuria, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Kathryn J. Sundstrom, 58, St. Croix Falls, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Taola O. Swenson, 20, St. Croix Falls, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30; opeating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Rachel E. Tooze, 16, Grantsburg, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

David W. Twohy, 58, Punta Gorda, FL, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Consuelo R. Valadez, 73, Del Rio, TX, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Zachary D. Vincent, 19, New Richmond, exceeding speed zones (16-19 mph), $200.50.

Steve S. Voss, 56, Balsam Lake, fail to yield when crossing sidewalk (resulting bodily harm), $389.50.

Anthony D. Wells Jr., 29, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Emma M. Westmoreland, 17, Somerset, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Britteny N. Wilson, 25, St. Croix Falls, speeding on semi urban highway (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Danny H. Witt, 64, Hayward, deviating from lane of traffic, $175.30.

Jordan J. Zahurance, 23, Sarona, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Cory J. Zobel, 19, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Deer Park man pleads guilty in child sex assault

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Mark A. Miller, 66 of Deer Park, who is accused of having sexual contact with three juvenile relatives, entered a guilty plea in St. Croix County Circuit Court this week.

Miller has been in custody on a $100,000 cash bond since charges were fi led in June.

Miller was charged with two counts of first-degree child sexual assault and a third count of second-degree sexual assault of a child. He pled guilty to the charges of second degree sexual assault of a child on Wednesday. The first two counts were dismissed but Miller will be read in for sentencing purposes.

According to the criminal complaint in the case, the juveniles told investigators that they had had sexual contact with Miller and that it often occurred while they were sharing a bed with him.

Miller originally admitted to some inappropriate contact with the children, but explained that it might have been accidental or not in a sexual manner. Miller told authorities that he was ‘just being a kid with them,’ and made a mistake in ‘letting it go that far,’ according to the complaint.

The 66-year-old Miller could be sentenced to as much as 25 years in prison and another 15 years of extended supervision for the guilty plea. Sentencing is scheduled for January 2, 2018.

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Amery Police Report 10/06/17-10/12/17 10/06/17, 03:54 a.m., Assist other agency car/deer crash 10/06/17, 04:50 a.m., Assist other agency attempted burglary 10/06/17, 05:40 p.m., Disturbance 10/06/17, 06:13 p.m., Disturbance 10/06/17, 07:45 p.m., Theft report 10/06/17, 07:58 p.m., Assist motorist 10/06/17, 08:26 p.m., Traffic complaint turned drug arrest 10/06/17, 10:18 p.m., School Alarm 10/06/17, 10:41 p.m., Welfare check 10/06/17, 11:28 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/07/17, 12:24 a.m., 911 hang up

Polk County Marriage Licenses Sage Cole Knighten and Jessica Leigh Nelson were issued a marriage license on Oct. 1, 2017.

Douglas Charles Fall and Diane Lee Ehlert were issued a marriage license on Oct. 1, 2017.

Scott Bertram Bauer and Kelsey Jessie Hammons were issued a marriage license on Oct. 1, 2017.

Adam James Moore and Kerry Ann Wilson were issued a marriage license on Oct. 3, 2017.

Dustin Theodore Barott and Jaime Leigh Leisch were issued a marriage license on Oct. 3, 2017.

Andrew Graham Mayo and Cynthia Graham Peterson were issued a marriage license on Oct. 4, 2017.

Jacob L. Erickson and Julia M. Larsen were issued a marriage license on Oct. 5, 2017.

Austin Jerico Pranke and Heather Ann Loomis were issued a marriage license on Oct. 5, 2017.

Caleb Angel Newton and Karli Lauren Bailek were issued a marriage license on Oct. 3, 2017.

Samuel John Iwaszko and Madelyn Jean Belisle were issued a marriage license on Oct. 5, 2017.

10/09/17, 04:44 a.m., Assist other agency 10/09/17, 10:11 a.m., Welfare check 10/10/17, 12:39 p.m., Welfare check 10/10/17, 05:31 p.m., Assist citizen 10/11/17, 11:18 a.m., Juvenile call 10/11/17, 01:45 p.m., Juvenile call 10/11/17, 02:00 p.m., Mental health call 10/11/17, 03:30 p.m., Harassment report 10/11/17, 04:00 p.m., Assist citizen 10/11/17, 05:13 p.m., Assist citizen 10/11/17, 05:19 p.m., Assist other agency with juvenile call 10/11/17, 07:07 p.m., Assist other agency 10/11/17, 09:17 p.m., Vehicle lockout 10/11/17, 11:41 p.m., Suspicious activity

10/12/17, 12:38 a.m., Juvenile call 10/12/17, 01:08 a.m., Juvenile call 10/12/17, 12:30 p.m., Office Carlson lunch with Amery High School Students 10/12/17, 04:19 p.m., Assist motorist 10/12/17, 06:35 p.m., Harassment report 10/12/17, 07:30 p.m., Juvenile call 10/12/17, 10:51 p.m., Vehicle Lockout Arrests: Johnnie Morris, 32 of Amery. Possession of Methamphetamine Juvenile, 14 of Amery. Theft, Curfew Violation

Balsam Lake woman killed, Emerald father/son injured in weekend crash

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A Balsam Lake woman was killed and two more were injured in a Saturday afternoon crash that occurred on Highway 8 in Polk County.

According to information released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 14 near Highway 8 and 170th Street in the Town of Balsam Lake.

Upon arrival, officers determined that a Chevrolet pickup eastbound on Highway 8 had collided with a Buick

sedan that was entering the highway off of 170th street from the south.

Aundria Schadow, 38, rural Balsam Lake was operating the 2009 Buick sedan and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Jordan Klatt, 16, of Emerald, Wis. was operating the 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck and his father, Daniel Klatt, 44, Emerald was a passenger in the front seat. The driver sustained serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.

He was transported by ground ambulance to a Twin cities Metro area hospital. The passenger sustained

minor injuries.

Highway 8 was closed for several hours as traffic was diverted from the scene.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department would like to thank and acknowledge the following agencies for their assistance during this incident: Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Croix Falls Police Department, Fire Department and First Responders, Lakes Region EMS, Osceola Ambulance Service and Fire Department, Balsam Lake Police Department, and North Air Care.

38-year-old Aundria Schadow of rural Balsam Lake was killed when her Buick sedan collided with a Chevy pickup on Highway 8 Staurday, October 14. Photos by Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

Polk County Arrest Report Kayla M. Evans, 17, Grantsburg, was arrested on Oct. 4 for 2 warrants.

Nathaniel A. Anderson, 22, Grantsburg, was arrested on Oct. 4 on a warrant for failure to appear.

Shawn M. Smith, 27, Barron, was arrested on Oct. 5 on a Washburn county warrant.

Jeremy T. Hood, 32, Osceola, was arrested on Oct. 6 on a child support warrant.

Jacob A. Wicklund, 19, Grantsburg, was arrested on Oct. 7 on 2 municipal warrants.

Brandi R. Hawkins, 34, Luck, was arrested on Oct. 7 on an out-of-county warrant.

Laura A. Burror, 47, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Oct. 7 on an out-ofcounty warrant.

Anthony G. Zahnov, 23, Centuria, was arrested on Oct. 7 on a FTA warrant.

Matthew O. Hoff Jr., 39, Amery, was

arrested on Oct. 8 on a warrant.

Cody J. Miller, 20, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Oct. 7 for OWI 1st and OWI PAC. Nicholas K. Mosay, 30, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Oct. 8 for OWI 6th, meth possession, obstructing an officer and a probation warrant.

Dustin J. Marik, 18, Amery, was arrested on Oct. 2 for criminal trespassing.

Barbara E. Dougard, 33, Clayton, was arrested on Oct. 3 for selling meth (3-10g), meth possession, meth paraphernalia possession and marijuana possession.

Coty R. Petrillo, 25, Clayton, was arrested on Oct. 3 for meth possession, meth paraphernalia possession, marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession.

Christopher J. Solis, 32, Frederic, was arrested on Oct. 3 for theft.

Isaiah D. Leske, 21, St. Croix Falls,

was arrested on Oct. 2 for burglary.

Jeremiah D. Alling, 32, Turtle Lake, was arrested on Oct. 4 for FTP and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Zachary R. Nord, 22, Dresser, was arrested on Oct. 6 for a probation hold and possession of drug paraphernalia.

David J. Kammerer, 23, Stillwater, MN, was arrested on Oct. 6 for battery and disorderly conduct.

Johnnie M. Morris, 32, Amery, was arrested on Oct. 6 for possession of meth, felony.

David A. Juberian, 57, Luck, was arrested on Oct. 7 for possession of marijuana, paraphernalia and a felon possess firearm.

Mitchell T. Fowler, 37, Luck, was arrested on Oct. 7 for bail jumping felony and possessing synthetic THC. Isaiah E. Leske, 21, St. Croix Falls, was arrested on Oct. 7 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Cole L. Ronningen, 27, Frederic, was

arrested on Oct. 8 for felon in possession of firearm, possess meth with intent, maintaining a drug house and possessing paraphernalia.

Jessica M. Meyer, Frederic, was arrested on Oct. 8 for possession of meth with intent, possess paraphernalia and maintaining a drug house.

Joshua A. Denetz, 39, Cumberland, was arrested on Oct. 8 for felon possessing firearm and possession of meth with intent.

These entries are based on information provided in a Probable Cause Report (facts reported by the officer at time of arrest). These alleged incidents are not a reflection of the information brought forth in a formal criminal complaint. As always, an arrested person is presumed innocent until convicted by a judge or jury.

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100 Years Ago October 18, 1917

some reported leaf burnings on the paved streets and gutters.

Residents were also asked to observe that no debris can be swept into the street and left.

Officials point out that this is the violation of city ordinances

Poultry Car October 20th I will have a chicken car on the Soo tracks in Amery Friday afternoon, Oct., 19th and all day Saturday, Oct. 20th and will pay the following prices for poultry: Hens 14¢, Springers 14¢, Geese 10¢, Ducks 13¢, Turkeys 15¢ and Cocks 9¢.

40 Years Ago October 11, 1977 Warland Nabs Three

95 Years Ago October 19, 1922 Prisoners Escape Coxy Wald, about whose capture there was so much ado, some time ago, is again at large. Particulars are not at hand as no one seems to know just how his release was accomplished except that a car was driven up the jail driveway – the prisoner is not in the jail – the doors were found locked in the morning – and it is taken for granted that it was an outside job.

We do not know who is at fault, or whether anyone could really be blamed, but looking from this disYesterday’s tance it would appear to be a News lack of proper precaution in Diane Stangl the handling of prisoners of the Wald type.

75 Years Ago October 15, 1942 Fire Takes Awning of Randall’s Shop Fire of an unknown origin completely destroyed the awning of the Randall Barber Shop last Friday evening, about 10:30.

A small alarm was sounded and the local fire crew put out the blaze before any further damage was done.

It was believed by fire officials that a carelessly thrown cigarette had lodged on the awning earlier in the evening and after smoldering for sometime, burst into flames. Tib Randall, proprietor of the shop, stated the loss was approximately $50.

60 Years Ago October 10, 1957 City Rat Control Good The city of Amery’s war against rats is paying dividends according to Darrell Randall, exterminator for the Buchanon Laboratories of Superior. He says the rat population within the city limits is “down real good.”

“The people are cooperating now, too,” Randall says. “The city itself has done an awfully lot to eliminate rats, Randall continued. “They’ve torn down a lot of old buildings and have done a lot of cleaning up.”

The Buchanon Laboratories spreads its poison within the city limits once per month to fight the pests. They spread a stronger poison at the dump four times per year.

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Threshing Outfit in 1912

Pictured above is the Johnson Bros. threshing outfit in Garfield in 1912. Back in the day threshing machines were used to remove the seeds from the stalks and husks by beating the plant to make the seeds fall out.

Before such machines were developed, threshing was done by hand with flails, which was very laborious and time-consuming. The mechanization of this process removed a substantial amount of drudgery from farm labor.

Last Thursday Randall made one of his four trips to the dump, spreading poison-soaked bread around.

Because the poison used at the dump is strong enough to kill a dog, special signs are posted to warn people of the danger.

The poison used within the city limits is the company’s own poisonous combination and is not as strongly concentrated as that used at the dump. If a dog eats the poisoned food within the city, it would not be strong enough to kill, although the dog would be apt to be a bit uncomfortable.

Randall commented, “This is the best looking dump we take care of.” “This is the best control I’ve ever seen on a dump.”

Davidson to Show Studebaker New car enthusiasts will get a first look at the new 1958 Studebaker in the showroom of Davidson Sales and Service Tuesday, Oct. 15.

New features include a new grille, taillights and dual headlights and rear fins. Twin traction is a new innovation on Studebaker’s sports models.

This directs the driving force to the wheel with best traction for “sure-footed going in snow, mud, sand or ice and at all speeds.”

“We invite you to inspect the luxurious but basically low-priced new Studebaker for 1958,” owner Dave Davidson said this week. “This is truly a beautiful new car, a 1958 model you will enjoy seeing, driving and owning,” Mr. Davidson concluded.

55 Years Ago October 11, 1962 Youth Drowns in Apple River Amery registered its first victim of drowning in years, when Mark White, 7, drowned Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, between 4 and 4:45 p.m., in the Apple River behind the Stella Cheese plant.

The mishap occurred at the end of Birch Street while Mark and two of his friends, Allan

McKnite, 6, son of the Freeman McKnites, and George Sigsworth, Jr., son of the George Sigsworths, were playing near the river just east of the George Sigsworth residence.

The boys had separated from each other for a while with the White boy being by himself.

It is believed that the White boy was either climbing on a limb of a tree that hung over the river and fell off, or that he could have been playing in his uncle’s boat and fell out.

His body was found around 4:45 by the boy’s uncle, George Sigsworth, after Mark’s friend had come to the Sigsworth house calling for help.

Dr. F. L. Whitlark was called to the scene but the boy’s body had been in the water too long before he was found to use any respiratory action. He was taken to the Stenberg Funeral Home by police car to await funeral services.

Mark White was the son of Floyd E. White, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, who is in the armed forces. Mark had made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sigsworth since childhood and was enrolled in first grade at the Amery schools.

October 18, 1962 Gypsy Tribal Leader Dies in Amery This community became a center for an unprecedented drama last weekend when a gypsy caravan made its headquarters at the Bird trailer court, north of Amery on highway 46.

Moving into the area Thursday, the gypsies found little time to ply their trade of painting and roofing, for tragedy struck shortly after their arrival.

Eli George, 70, termed affectionately as “the old man” by members of the tribe, died shortly after noon Friday. Stenberg ambulance was called to the trailer camp and the tribe leader was taken to the ARVM hospital where he was found to be dead as the result of a heart

attack.

The pronouncement of his death brought forth many manifestations of grief by the ladies of the group as they rent their garments and made other physical indications of their sorrow at the hospital site.

Attracted by the large number of vehicles and strangers, the curious in the community began to wonder what was happening. In a short time, the area was flooded with more rumors than truths and many persons were thoroughly confused as to the facts of the case.

The remains of Eli George were taken to the Stenberg Funeral Home where he lay in state Saturday and portions of Sunday and Monday. Arrangements were made for a Catholic Mass at 6 a.m., Monday but this was cancelled about 2 a.m. Monday and the body was shipped by train to Chicago, where services were scheduled to be held.

Titular head of some 400 gypsies, Eli George was a recognized leader in this nation and his death attracted a great deal of attention in the gypsy kingdom. Arrangements for his burial were handled by a representative flown here from Boston with visitations being made by other prominent gypsies in this country.

About 60 gypsies are included in the present encampment at Bird’s with many of them leaving their trailers and other equipment here while they motored to Chicago for the last rites.

While some youths in the community were reported to have spent time trying to heckle the group at their campsite Thursday evening, there have been no reports of difficulties of any nature with them.

No Burning Allowed on City Streets City officials this week asked this newspaper to remind residents that it is unlawful to burn leaves or rubbish in the street.

The warning came after

“It Seemed like an eternity, but it probably only lasted a couple of seconds” said Nancy Johnson after the lake Magnor Store located just south of Clayton was robbed by an armed juvenile on Saturday afternoon.

The juvenile and two adults, Rick Olson, 18, and Joseph Krenzelok, 18, all from Chippewa Falls, surrendered to Turtle Lake officer John Warland minutes after the armed robbery.

The two adults are charged with aiding and abetting armed robbery, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

About 4:15 p.m. on Saturday afternoon Denise Johnson, 18, daughter of store-owners, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Johnson, waited on two suspicious men.

Denise said they appeared to be confused and stuttered that they were looking for directions. They left the store and drove away in a “little red car.”

At 4:45 p.m., Mrs. Johnson, who was back in the living quarters attached to the store, heard someone enter the store and went out to assist.

As she walked to the front of the store, Mrs. Johnson observed a young man banging on the cash register.

“I asked him what he was doing and he told me to please open the cash register,” said Mrs. Johnson.

He then pointed a pistol at Mrs. Johnson, grabbed the money and fled. He drove away in a red car matching the description of a car seen earlier at the store by Denise.

The Johnson’s called the sheriff’s department. John Warland, a Turtle Lake officer and nephew of the Johnson’s, was called by phone.

As he walked from his house, located on US 63 south of Turtle Lake, Warland saw a car matching the description drive passed him.

Warland gave chase at speeds up to 90 mph. The car turned into Turtle Lake and the officer and suspects began playing a cat and mouse game.

Within minutes, Warland surprised the suspects and shot into their car. The three then surrendered.

Some $533 was taken from the store in the armed robbery.

However, the suspect dropped about $200 in the parking lot.

Officers recovered the rest of the money.

The pistol used in the armed robbery is believed to have been a .22 calibre.

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School for ages 3-103; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

Many small group Bible Studies are held during the week.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218 APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 10:15 a.m.

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

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study; 5 p.m. Senior Saints potluck.

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

Friday: 8:45 a.m. M.O.P.S. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery Wednesday, Oct. 18: 9:15 a.m. Bible Study at Wapo with Paul Oman; 6 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:15 a.m.

Holy Worship.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: 8:30 a.m. Quilting at Elim.

CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 a.m. Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years.

Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, St. Croix Falls Jack Philips, evangelist Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship.

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

CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 11:30 a.m. Family Table; 3:30 p.m.

Homework & Hangout; 4:30 p.m. Confirmation L1; 6 p.m.

FUEL (Faith Used in Everyday Life) at Camp Wapo; 7 p.m.

Money Management class.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens; 5:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 6 p.m. Christians in Action Board meeting.

Friday, Oct. 20: 9 a.m. Pastoral Leaders; 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining Hall opens.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 10 a.m. Worship; 11:15 a.m. Missions and Social Concerns; 11:15 a.m. Lefse Making; 3 p.m. Youth Fall Event.

Monday, Oct. 23: 9:30 a.m. Senior Dining hall opens; 7 p.m. Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 a.m.

Senior Dining Hall opens.

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

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 18: 6 p.m FUEL at Wapo; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 9 a.m. Deronda Quilting.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m. Deronda Worship.

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

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

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

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

EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting; 9 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service.

Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details.

Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 p.m. every Wednesday.

EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:35 a.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Sunday evening.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays.

FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East, Balsam Lake , Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday evening Confirmation classes.

These weekly church messages are contributed by the following:

Life Goes On “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

—Matthew 5:4 NIV

I

f you have lived long enough to experience the passing away of many of your friends and family, you realize that life goes on despite their deaths.

There is something in us which feels compelled to stop everything to memorialize the passing of dear loved ones, and that is as it should be.

Someone who doesn’t take time out of his or her busy schedule to go to a funeral or otherwise honor someone’s passing will probably regret it later, and may need to think about his or her priorities. And yet life must go on. We all have lives to live and responsibilities to meet and we can’t interrupt them indefinitely because someone has died. The crux is in balancing the mourning and grief with the responsibilities. Many things will go on without us being there. Your co-workers will handle things while you go to the funeral and take time to mourn, but eventually you will need to return to work. Some cultures make haste with the funeral and burial rites, requiring the body to be buried within 24 hours after death. There is undoubtedly wisdom in such practices, as it allows the mourners to get back to their lives quickly, but there is no single right answer for these things. Situations vary, and some people need more time to grieve than others. Stop the clocks, turn off the phone, and mourn, but realize that life does indeed go on.– Christopher Simon

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FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fellowship.

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 5:15-7 p.m. Supper, Worship, Breakout; 6-8 p.m. FUEL at Wapo.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m. Bible Study; 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerial; 8:30 a.m. Quilters; 9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, J. Riemenschneider host; 7 p.m. Al Anon.

Friday, Oct. 20: 5 p.m. Valley Scare.

Saturday, Oct. 21: 4 p.m. Truck or Treat at LPBC. Sunday, Oct. 22: 125th Celebration, our Bishop is with us!; 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Potluck; 10:15 p.m. Choir, Sunday school.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 6:15 p.m. 7th and 8th grade Confirmation; 7:30 p.m. 9th grade Confirmation.

Saturday, Oct. 21: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Traditional worship; 11 a.m. Fellowship; 11 a.m. Centennial Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Monday, Oct. 23: 7 p.m. Confirmation Pictures/Practice.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: 9 a.m. Lefse making for Smorgasbord.

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

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

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

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

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

Bible Class Thursday morning 10 a.m.

Ladies Aid 2nd Thursday of month 2:30 p.m.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 htoc@amerytel.net Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton ImmLCLCMS@centurytel.net 715-541-2955 Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Family Christian Education.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Immanuel: 8:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

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

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

LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 18: 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 9 a.m. LF Women’s Bible Study.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 9:30 a.m. Little Falls Worship.

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

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

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED . . .

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

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 p.m.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer.

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 12 p.m. Men’s Table Talk; 1:30 p.m.

Special Friends communion; 3:30 p.m. Holy Bash; 6 p.m.

FUEL at Wapo; 6:15 p.m. Confirmation class - 9th; 6:15 p.m.

Evening Prayer; 7 p.m. Choir practice.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 8:30 a.m. Bible Study; 6:30 p.m. Church Council.

Sunday, Oct. 22: New Member Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: 1 p.m. Quilting.

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

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 4 p.m. Outside clean-up day; 5:30 p.m. Confirmation; 7:15 p.m. Choir practice.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 8:15 a.m. Amery Ministerium at First Lutheran.

Saturday, Oct. 21: 8 a.m. Kids Trick or Trot; 9 a.m. 5K. Sunday, Oct. 22: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mass: 8 a.m. Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

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

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Tuesday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Wednesday 9 a.m. Mass.

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

Friday 9 a.m. Communion Service.

Special events: Wednesday, Oct. 18: 9:30 a.m. Staff meeting at SJ, Prayer Shawl meeting.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 7 p.m. Quarterly Voter’s meeting.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 1 p.m. Bible Study.

Friday, Oct. 20: 4:30-7 p.m. St. Paul’s Chili Supper.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Friday, Oct. 20: 4:30-7 p.m. St. Paul’s Chili Supper.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:30 a.m. Worship.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: No Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake John Redlich, pastor Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship service; Head Elder David Scott 715-263-3367.

Mid-week service: Wednesday 7 p.m.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS (Mormons), 644 S. 6th St., Barron Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-7190283 Sunday: Sacrament 10 a.m.; Sunday School/Primary 11:20 a.m.; Priesthood/Relief Society 12:10 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, Oct. 18: 9 a.m. Trinity Quilting; 6 p.m. FUEL at Wapo; 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study at Deronda; 6 p.m. Jesus & Me (JAM) at Deronda.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 11 a.m. Worship at Trinity.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinity lutheranchurchofamery.com UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 5:30 p.m. Community Meal; 6 p.m.

Kids’ Blast/Adult Study, CREW; 6:10 p.m. Youth Worship Team practice.

Thursday, Oct. 19: 6:30 p.m. “Parenting & Family” study at Carlson’s.

Saturday, Oct. 21: FMSC-Eagan, MN; 7 p.m. Revive Service.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school/Confirmation; 9:30 a.m. Youth Worship Team; 10 a.m. Worship service; 11:30 a.m. UCC Harvest Festival.

Tuesday, Oct. 24: 8 a.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer; 1 p.m.

Ridgeview Small Group.

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

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

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

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Rexford D. Brandt, pastor Wednesday, Oct. 18: 9 a.m. Men’s Work Group; 9 a.m.

Quilters; 6 p.m. Confirmation meal; 7 p.m. Confirmation.

Sunday, Oct. 22: 8 a.m. Worship; 9 a.m. Coffee Fellowship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Spark, Club 7/8; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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

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

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

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Appearing at the Lighthouse, 315 S.Main St., Rice Lake, this Saturday night from 7 – 9 p.m. will be the Highview group , a local band that plays traditional, contempory and bluegrass as well as old time and gospel music. They perform using many different instruments blending with vocal harmony.

The band includes Gerald Hershey, Spooner, Bob and Kathy Anderwson, Webster, and Royce Sorensen, Eau Claire. expressing their love for God through music, plus sharing some of their experiences in their travels.

Plan to come for an enjoyable night of fellowship while listening to music. Admission is free and snacks are available for for a donation. Information call 715-790-3665.

DEATH NOTICES Don Nelson, 99, Amery, died Monday, Oct. 16, at Amery Memory Care in Amery.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, from the Amery Congregational Church with burial in the Amery Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church.

For further information and to sign online guest book please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

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

OBITUARIES

Delloris L. Hager Delloris Laverne Hager, age 87, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her home in Arizona.

Delloris was born on January 13, 1930 the oldest daughter Guy and Alice (Palm) Whitmer. She was raised between Clayton and Clear Lake, Wisconsin. She attended school in Amery thru the 8th grade and later received her GED. She moved to the twin cities where she met and married Gerald Dolfay. It was while living in the twin cities she was also baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Church. She was blessed with two children. In 1970 she moved to Phoenix, Arizona and took a job with the State of Arizona until her retirement. She later moved in and lived with her daughter until her passing.

Delloris was a gentle, good hearted person and an artist with a great deal of love and respect for nature and an abundance of faith in God. Family was most important to her.

Delloris is survived by a daughter, Sandy (Steve) Hicks; a son, Ronald (Julie) Dolfay; a granddaughter, Heather Hicks, a great- grand daughter, Scarlett Rose Hicks; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers.

Funeral Services were held at 11 AM on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Apple River Community Church with Pastor Bruce Tanner officiating. Visitation was on Sunday, October 15th from 5 to 7 pm at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin and for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will take place at the East Lincoln Cemetery in rural Amery, Wisconsin.

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Alice Fischer

Marilyn H. Libby

Joe Greiser

Alice Fischer (Pistol Packin Mama), 90 of Amery WI, formerly of Red Wing MN. Alice passed away peacefully at the Amery Memory Care Unit on October 14, 2017.

Alice was born in Hay Creek, MN to Paulina and William Riegelman on May 3, 1927. She married Walter Fischer March 6, 1947.

Alice loved to DANCE, go camping, spending time outdoors, and most of all she loved baking and cooking for her family. She loved when her Grandkids would come to visit.

Alice spent her last 3 ½ years living at the Amery Memory Care Unit. Alice truly lived and enjoyed every day to its fullest. Alice has made many new friends and made every day count with fun and excitement. The staff at AMC was truly amazing and she loved each and every one. Julie Abitz was her partner in crime and they loved to dance together. She loved it when there was music and her idol was the Concrete Cowboy when he played her song (Pistol Packin Mama), among many others.

Preceded in death by her husband Walter Fischer and daughter Shirley Hase. Alice is the last to pass in her family.

Alice is survived by her daughter Sharon (Richard) Hinrichs of Zumbrota, MN; 5 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, and 6 Great-Great Grandchildren and 1 on the way.

Funeral will be held at the Amery Congregational Church UCC, 201 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm with a visitation one hour before funeral. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Calvary Cemetery, Cemetery Road just off of Hwy. 58, Red Wing, MN. There will also be a celebration of Life for Alice Fischer and daughter Shirley Hase, who passed away September 15, 2017, on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Pottery Place Mall Banquet Center, 2000 Old West Main Street, Red Wing, Minnesota.

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

Marilyn H. Libby age 77 of Vance Creek Township, Barron County, WI passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Health Centers in Eau Claire, WI. Marilyn Helen Libby was born on May 8, 1940 in Onalaska, WI, the daughter of Axel and Gertrude Moan.

She was adopted by F. Napoleon (Pode) and Helen Pearson as a young girl and grew up in the Amery area. Marilyn graduated in 1958 from Amery High School and attended the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, earning a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.

On November 25, 1960 she married Allen Libby and moved to the Libby family farm in Vance Creek where she lived for the rest of her life. Together they had three children, Laurie, Carol and Michael.

Marilyn taught elementary school at Sprague School in Cumberland, WI, at Connorsville, WI, and also at Clayton, WI. She also waitressed for many years at Wayne's Cafe in Amery and worked alongside Allen on the farm until her retirement in 2007.

In her spare time, Marilyn loved to garden, sew, quilt, bake, travel and watch the birds at their feeders.

She made beautiful quilts for family and friends, and kept many flower beds in the summer. Marilyn was active with the Moon Lake Threshermen's Association and the Vance Creek chapter of the Happy Homemaker's Club. She struggled to recover following a stroke in August of 2012. Marilyn overcame a lot of the physical limitations brought on by the stroke, but she never complained and always worked hard to achieve the next milestone to be independent.

She was preceded in death by her birth parents, Axel and Gertrude Moan; adoptive parents, F. Napoleon (Pode) and Helen Pearson; her parents-inlaw, Victor and Helen Libby; her brothers and sisters, Bernard (Rookie) Moan, Katherine Erickson, Arthur Moan, Russell Moan, Theresa Ann Moan, Clara Anderson, Clarence Moan, Michael Moan, Bernadette Glokzine, and Axel Moan.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Libby of Vance Creek, WI; children; Laurie (Michael) Gargulak of Rice Lake, WI, Carol (Debi Jo King) Libby of Urbana, IL, and Michael (Cari) Libby of Madison, WI; grandchildren, Caitlin (Michael) Brudzinski of Roberts, WI, Allison Gargulak of Rice Lake, WI and Margaret and Ian Libby of Madison, WI; great grandchildren, Amelia Brudzinski and Baby Brudzinski on the way; brother Donald Pearson of Turtle Lake, WI; While Marilyn will be missed by many friends and relatives, she will also be missed by some very special people, especially Christopher and Amber Queiser and their children Emmitt, Delilah, and Jordan, Gail Torgerson, and Charles and Jodi Hase and their children Jasimine and Wyatt.

The funeral was at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake on October 16th, 2017 with Rev. Todd Groat officiating. Music was provided by Margaret Peterson.

Casketbearers were Wyatt Hase, Paul Grossenbacher, Donald Pearson, Roger Theno, Michael Budzinski and Ora Bontrager with burial at the Reeve Cemetery.

A visitation was on October 15, 2017 at the Reeve Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake and one hour before the service on Monday.

Memorial gifts can be given to the Reeve Church.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Joe, or as most knew him, “GRUMPY” and/or “CRABBY”, entered this world on August 3, 1941, to Vivian and Victoria Greiser in Ontonagon, Michigan.

After many months of being sick, Joe passed away at the age of 76 on October 13, 2017, at Region’s Hospital in Minnesota.

On January 24, 1964, Joe married his bride, Mary Baillargeon. From that union, two girls were born, and they sadly had three miscarriages.

On September 30, 1964, Joe was honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Joe was the Line Foreman for the Amery Telephone Company for 40 years. He also worked for Wilson Plumbing and Heating for 20 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years and nine months, Mary Baillargeon; Mary’s siblings, Ilene (Harold’s wife), Marlin (Lona), Kenny (Bonnie), Ron (Vicki), Wayne (Sonny), Regis (Dan Johnson), Steve (Rochelle), and Sharon (Joe Balow); his brother, James (Barb) Greiser of Ontonagon, Michigan; his daughters, Bonnie (Paul) Hanson of Almena and Kendra Selle of Turtle Lake (special friend Albert Eggert of Clayton); his grandchildren, Lucus Hanson of Almena (special friend Trina Schuebel of Cameron), Lauren Hanson (her fiancé Chih Te Huang) both of Taiwan and Joseph Hanson of River Falls (his special friend Haileigh Samson of Chetek), along with his great-granddaughter, Alahna Hanson, and great-grandson, Alec Schuebel.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and two brothers, John and Otto and brother-in-law, Harold Baillargeon.

Joe was a jokester. If Joe picked on you, you knew he loved you. He was someone who could fix everything- making it as good as new or better.

He enjoyed gun smithing, mowing his extensive lawn, creating a beautiful Christmas light display year after year and spending quality time with family and friends. After learning to fly from his very dear friend, Jerry Krisik, he spent many hours flying and working at the Amery Airport with George Griffin, a father figure to him.

Visitation will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church - Garfield on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation an hour before the service with lunch immediately following the service put on by the ELCA Ladies.

To leave online condolences and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin.

Richard E. “Dick” Junkans Formerly of Clear Lake, WI Richard “Dick” Junkans, age 85, died peacefully surrounded by his children and family on Monday, October 9th, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater, MN. Richard was born in Star Prairie, WI on April 13th, 1932. He grew up in Clear Lake, WI and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1950.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Olive (Johnson) Junkans; sister, Elsie Linnell and brother-in-law, Floyd Linnell.

He is survived by his children, Susan Junkans, St Paul, MN and Paul (Karen) Junkans of Oakdale, MN; grandchildren, Lauren (Joe) Dornan and Daniel L. Junkans; brother, Dale (Fay) Junkans of Clear Lake, WI; sister, Kay (Ken) Amundsen of Amery, WI; cousins, Barry (Carol) Sandberg and Steve Johnson and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services are Saturday, October 21st at 11am at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 600 Keller Ave S, Amery, WI. Visitation is at 10am before the service.

Interment at the Clear Lake Cemetery, Clear Lake, WI.

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Marion H. Germer Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Wife. Age 94 originally of St. Paul and Balsam Lake, Wi. Went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2017.

Preceded in death by husband Richard 6 months ago.

Survived by daughters Cheryl, Mary Ann, and son David. Grandmother to Jennifer, Rachel (Dave), Erin (Colin), Dayna.

Great-grandmother to Vivian, Emma, Gavin, Abby, George, and Brycen.

Interred at Fort Snelling. Memorial service at a future date.

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Suzette R. Castillo Banks

Patricia A. “Pat” Cwayna

Suzette R. “Susie-Q” Castillo Banks, age 68 of Clear Lake, WI, died at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 12, 2017 after a two year battle with breast cancer.

Suzette Rhonda Castillo was born on December 27, 1948 in Clear Lake WI, the daughter of Lyle and Alice (Chatfield) Banks.

She grew up in Clear Lake, WI, was baptized and confirmed at Moe Lutheran Church, and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1966. Susie moved to Melrose Park, IL and had four children; Todd, Joseph, Michelle, and Clifford.

She returned to Clear Lake and worked as a grocery store cashier for many years. She was a member of Moe Lutheran Church and the Clear Lake American Legion Auxilary. Susie enjoyed her morning coffee and spending time with her close friends. She especially loved being with her family and seven grand children.

Susie is proceeded in death by her infant son, Joseph Spitzer; her parents, Lyle and Alice Banks; brothers, Rodney, Donald, Delbert, and Lyle, Jr.; sisters, Joanie and Cleone.

Survived by spouse, Rudy Moreno of Clear Lake; children, Todd Spitzer of Claremont, NC, Michelle (Johnny) Ortega of Plaintfield, IL, and Clifford (Cindy) Castillo of Plainfield, IL; grandchildren, Natalie Ortega, Emilio Ortega, Rebecca Ortega, Adrian Castillo, Eli Castillo, Izaiah Castillo; Great Grandchildren, Adrian Noah Castillo; siblings, Mona (Jim) Morelock of Clear Lake, Brenda Castillo of Melrose Park, IL, Earland (Sherrin) Banks of Lake City, MN and Wally (Nancy) Banks of Lake City, MN; sisterin-law, Lavon “Hoot” Banks of Clear Lake; special nephew, Shawn Davis of Clear Lake; loving relatives, family and friends.

Funeral Service was on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Music was by Bev Moll.

Casket Bearers were Clifford Castillo, Shawn Davis, Adrian Castillo, Mike Castillo, Emilio Ortega, Eli Castillo, Izaiah Castillo, Derek Martin, Jeff Martin and Johnny Ortega.

Interment at Clear Lake Cemetery.

Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Patricia Ann “Pat” Cwayna, age 80, of Amery, Wisconsin, won her 6-month battle against stroke and cancer by transitioning courageously forward, surrounded by loving family, at Golden Age Manor on Friday, October 13, 2017.

Greeting her at heaven’s gate were husband (Mike) and parents (Richard and Agnes). Missing her will be daughters Mitzi and Sara, sons-in-law Clark and Todd, and grandson Sam whom Pat dearly loved. Also missing Pat will be her four brothers – Dave (and family), Greg (Barb and family), Steve (Laura and family), Lance (Kathy and family) – and Lewis, Lisa, Max, and Zack, her bonus kids from Mitzi’s blended family. From Golden Age Manor, Pat leaves behind her family of caregivers and friends. She also leaves behind her partners who knit prayer shawls and played bridge together, her co-workers at the Amery Hospital & Clinic, her South Street neighbors, the members of her bowling team and church choir, and many other lifelong friends.

Pat was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on January 7, 1937, the first of five children of Richard Joseph and Agnes Margaret (Strzyzewski) Vechinski. She grew up in Port Edwards, a small paper mill town along the Wisconsin River, where she rode bike, babysat, led her high school marching band as the drum major, played bassoon, and discovered a love of science. In 1955, she graduated top of her class from John Edwards High School and earned her way into the University of Wisconsin -Madison where she graduated with a degree in Medical Technology in 1959.

In Madison, Pat met and fell in love with Michael Bernard Cwayna while he was in law school. Following her instructions, he did indeed “hurry back” after their first date. They were married at St. Alexander’s Catholic Church in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, on July 2, 1960, and moved to Amery to set their roots and grow their lives. Soon, they welcomed two daughters into their family – Mitzi (Michelle) in 1961 and Sara Lynn in 1964 – five dogs, too many guinea pigs to count or name, and even a few birds.

The shoreline of South Twin was Pat’s paradise for 53 years. She cultivated a landscape of wild flowers, fruit trees, and hedges. She strung Christmas lights, hung orange jack-o-lanterns in her lilac tree, shined a spotlight on the American Flag, and kept a candle burning in the front window. In a couple weeks, she will be missed by the neighborhood children who loved to trick-or-treat at her scary Halloween door.

Pat dug worms for children ready with cane poles

Paul A. Adams

Paul Arthur Adams, age 76, of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Willows of Oak Park in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Paul was born on January 15, 1941 to Warren and Dorothy (Carter) Adams in Amery, Wisconsin. Paul loved singing and spent many years in a barbershop. He worked for Andersen Windows for 36 years.

Paul is survived by 2 sons, Scott (Jeanne) Adams and Tim Adams, a daughter, Donna Adams (Curtis Dunn); 4 grandchildren, Bill Adams, Jenae Adams, Tanner Olsen and Cooper Dunn; 2 great-grandchildren, Dane and Maren Adams; a sister, Marilyn Jotblad. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Horage Adams and Carter Adams; a sister, Lois Armstrong.

Private family services will be held at the Free Mission Cemetery at a later date.

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

Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin 54001.

Ethelyn M. Swager Knutson Knutson, Ethelyn Mae Swager of Prior Lake. Born August 23, 1924. Died October 11, 2017. Born in Clayton, Wisconsin, where she spent her early years. All her schooling took place in rural areas. She spent all her life reading and acquiring knowledge.

She married Lawrence Knutson in 1943. She moved to Minneapolis in 1957 and founded Decra Stone, a family business. She designed her own house and helped conceive Basket Ease with her daughter. She never stopped learning. She was the rock of our family and will be missed.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Fay, and her son, Richard Lee. No funeral. Send memorials to the Animal Humane Society.

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and tried every trick in the book to outwit persistent backyard geese and ducks. And oh how she loved her sunsets over South Twin.

Pat was passionate about every aspect of her life.

She retired just six years ago from her proud career in the lab at Amery Regional Medical Center. She was a champion of the Amery Schools and public education. She proudly backed the Amery Marching Warriors and was instrumental in founding the Amery Band Boosters. She did the legwork on local referendum initiatives. She worked behind-the-scenes on the Amery Fall Festival. She planned and chaperoned dances for teens in the 1970’s. She delivered Meals on Wheels. She served on the Amery Hospital Board. She sang in her church choir, led St. Joe’s Parish Council and CCW, was the pie lady at many-a fishing contest, and every week for years, laundered and pressed church linens.

Pat was one of those truly gracious women who made life more pleasant and a heck-of-a-lot more fun for everyone around her. She sang On Wisconsin and she cheered for her Badgers. She applauded Amery students for their performances in the school auditorium that she led efforts to build. She dreamed up costumes and theme parties as a lifelong member of Ball & Chain. She became famous for her Christmas caramels and Polish Brandy, Easter baklava, October apple pizzas, and all those amazing dinners she prepared in her little kitchen. In the recent years, she jumped on planes to Paraguay and Poland, learned Guarani from her grandson, and explored her cultural heritage. The only thing she couldn’t do was play the kazoo, and that’s only because she ran out of time.

Pat’s faith and relationship with God steered her through life’s joy and pain. As Father Gene put it, she “made good example” for us. She will be remembered for her spunk, her beauty, and her self-less spirit. She was loved by many and will be missed beyond understanding.

To celebrate their mom’s life, please join Pat’s daughters on Tuesday, October 17, from 4-7 pm at Williamson White Funeral Home, 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, and on Wednesday at 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1050 Keller Avenue North, Amery, and during the visitation 1 hour prior to services at the church. Pat, of course, will be wearing Badger Red. And you can, too, if you’d like. Stay for brats and Spotted Cow following the service. Please bring your stories to share. Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Amery Food Shelf, or any favorite local charity.

Rohayhu, Pat. Rest in peace, having completed what God sent you here to do.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery, Wisconsin

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The Airport Commision for the City of Amery will meet at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017, in the City Council Chambers at Amery City Hall.

Agenda Items: 1. Approve minutes of last meeting 2. Recommend approval of new leases 3. Discuss upgrading airport credit card terminal 4. Update on beacon replacement/removal of old beacon 5. Discuss construction of terminal building and timetable 6. Consider new petition for airport projects 7. Update on dog park request 8. Renew or rebid crop lease 9. Airport Manager’s report 10. Other items that meet requirements of the open meeting law WNAXLP

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL MEET TO WORK ON 2018 BUDGET BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING 99 75th STREET - CLEAR LAKE, WI October 19, 2017 8:00 p.m.

Call meeting to Order; Proof of Meeting Notice; Approve Agenda; Approve Vouchers & Pay bills; Reading of Reports; Public Comments; OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Review new fees from Craig Moriak regarding building inspector charges; Discussion and decision regarding request by Greg Friendshuh to put in culvert under 25th Ave. to run pipes to spread manure; Review, discuss and approve or refer to Plan Commission, Greg Friendshuh’s proposed CSM; Discussion regarding job posting for Recycling Attendant; Discussion/approval of Friendshuh CSM; Go into Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin Stats. 19.85 to review wages of town employees; Reconvene into Open Session pursuant to Wisconsin Stats. 19.85(2); Adjourn to November 16, 2017 meeting immediately following the Budget Hearing and Special meeting of Electors which will begin at 7:00 p.m.

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A HUGE THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone who attended and helped with the benefit for Jeff. Whether it was in person, by mail or just in thought, we appreciate it.

We have been so overwhelmed from all the people who have showed their love and support to us since Jeff has been ill. A very special thanks to the benefit committee that put in all of their time and hard work to make it such a success.

Again, Thank You sincerely and may God bless you all, Jeff & Pam Posey and family

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the name change of Ryki Leigh Moore Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 17CV272 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Ryki Leigh Moore To: Ryki Leigh Dulson Birth Certificate: Ryki Leigh Bergstrand IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, before Judge Jeffery Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810, on November 9, 2017, at 8:30 a.m.

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Representative Quinn Hears Testimony; Locals Rally about Mining Bill County remained among the counties with the highWisconsin’s Sulfide Mining Moratorium could est unemployment, ranking between 70 and 72 of the become a story for the history books. On Friday, state’s 72 counties. the Assembly Committee on Labor heard testimony One of the organizers of the rally, Kelly Lundeen of regarding a bill that would repeal the moratorium Nukewatch, asked, “Why the push to repeal the morin Madison. 75th Assembly Representative Romaine atorium after over two decades of keeping our water Quinn of Rice Lake is on the committee and heard clean?” She citizens looks to the and lobbylobbying ing groups data for an discuss their explanation. stake in con“We don’t tinuing or know which ending the politicians metallic sulthe lobbyfide mining ists are moratorium. spending Meantheir money while, to influence, Thursday but we night here in know who northwestis spending ern Wisconit. The only sin 25 people firms supfrom Luck, porting the Cumberrepeal are land, Rice those who Lake, Shell will make Lake and a profit Solon Springs Protesters gathered outside Rice Lake’s Cedar Mall on Thursday to oppose legislation that from the gathered would repeal a two-decade moratorium on sulfide mining in Wisconsin. pollution outside Rice they leave.

Lake’s Cedar Aquila Resources, who already has mineral rights in Mall to Rally for Clean Water. They are worried that the state, wants the moratorium lifted. They aren’t ending the moratorium and opening the state to sulfrom Wisconsin. They aren’t even from the United fide mining with industry technology at its current States; so much for making America great again.” level will not adequately protect our water. Some Other lobbyists include the Koch Brothers foundadressed as fishermen and -women to highlight the tion Americans for Prosperity, and industry- backed impact a repeal of the moratorium would have to our groups like American Exploration & Mining Associfish.

The bill’s author Senator Tom Tiffany of Hazelhurst ation out of Washington State, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. says the repeal would provide jobs in economically On October 4 the Senate Sporting Heritage, Mining depressed northern Wisconsin. “We know one thing and Forestry Committee passed the bill to repeal the for certain with the mining moratorium law. There moratorium in committee, preparing it to head for a will be no more mining in the state of Wisconsin. We vote in the full Senate floor. After the Assembly Comshould just take the miner off the state flag.” mittee hearing last Friday, it will come to a vote to see However locals who gathered at the rally pointed out that during our experience of the Flambeau Mine, if it advances to the state Assembly. which operated for four years in the 1990s, Rusk

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Amery Board of Education October 23, 2017 A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2017, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00 p.m.

A. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c).

B. Considering of employment of district office personnel III. Open Session 6:30 p.m.

IV. Spotlight on Education A. Footloose Group Performance - Mrs. Badman V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrative/Committee/Department Reports A. Administrator Reports B. Summer School Report - Mrs. Sjogren VIII. Informational Items A. Policies - First Reading IX. Action Items A. Youth Options Request for Spring Semester - 2017-18 - Mr. Doerfler B. Teacher Compensation - Mr. Kuchta C. Personnel Action 1. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session D. Short Term Borrowing - Mrs. Sikkink X. Closed Session A. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. In order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1) (c).

XI. Open Session A. The Board may take action on personnel items that were discussed in closed session.

XII. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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Oman, Braaten make mark at state

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Allison Oman hitting a forehand.

Oliva Braaten returning a serve.

Allison Oman hitting a forehand.

Allison Oman and Olivia Braaten represented Amery well at the WIAA Division 2 state girls tennis tournament where they upset their way to the second round.

Of the 28 doubles teams to compete at the tournament, only the top eight were seeded, and this Amery duo was paired up against the No. 7 seeded team of juniors Kelsey Taugher and Margaret Diedrich of Cathlic Memorial in the first round.

“It was an exciting nail bitter from the first shot to the final point,” said Amery Coach Tanya Julson. “They were two evenly matched teams.

Despite losing a 4-6 first set, Amery bounced back to claim the second set in a 7-6 (7-5) tiebreaker, despite trailing 4-5 and facing two Memorial match points.

“The match switched leads often with neither team

able to gain momentum and hold on to it,” Julson said.

“The Amery team never gave up. They ran down and returned every ball, making them have to hit many shots until they missed or we set up our winning shot.”

The third set tie breaker did not disappoint either, as Amery narrowly won, 10-8, to advance to the second round against, Eau Claire Regis seniors Emily Haage and Marjie Willer.

Regis won the round 6-3, 6-1 before being eliminated in the third round by the No. 2 seeded team from Big Foot/Williams Bay. “The Oman/Braaten duo are both juniors and the co captains of the team,” Julson said. “They had a fantastic season with a record of 17 and 3. They were sectional champions and played amazing tennis at the state tournament. I am looking forward to watching compete next year.”

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BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Seniors honored are, from left; Manager Alexis Beese, Maddie Gates, Kallie Wiesenbreck, Alyssa Koehler and Ashley VanSomeren.

Ashley VanSomeren hitting.

Amery’s volleyball team took on Baldwin-Woodville on Oct. 10 and emerged with a long awaited victory, coming back from a first set loss to win the next three.

“It was a good team finish to take us into tournaments,” said Amery Coach Lisa Markee. “It was senior night, so after playing some Charades at the Memory Care Center, we honored our seniors before the match.”

Those seniors are Ashley VanSomeren, Kallie Wiesenbreck, Alyssa Koehler, Maddie Gates and Manager Alexis Beese.

“Our seniors have been with the program since 4th grade boosters and aside from the skill, consistency, spunk, and willingness they have brought to the court, this group has brought amazing personalities and a positive culture to our program,” Markee said.

“We thank them for all they have done both on and off the court.”

Once the match began, it was the play of Abby Schmidt and Madelyn Granica stealing the show as they combined for 18 kills, led by Schmidt with eight.

They both also served 15 times each with Schmidt recording three aces.

Ella Schmidt led the team in service aces with four, and had a total of 16 serves in the match. VanSomerson led the team in serves with 19.

The Warriors fell behind, 0-3 in the first set and trailed the remainder of the set, losing 21-25.

After giving up the first point of the second set, Amery began to find its rhythm and responded with four straight points, include three straight service aces by Abby Schmidt. Although Baldwin did manage to tie the score several times, Amery never trailed the remainder of the second set and won 25-22.

Baldwin jumped out to a 5-0 lead in set three and extended its lead to 16-5. However, trailing 21-16, Amery went on a 7-1 run to claim its first lead of the third set, 23-22, and ended up claiming a 25-23 come-from-behind victory.

Fueled with energy from winning the previous two sets, Amery opened set four by jumping out to a 2-0 lead on kills by Ella Schmidt and Ashley VanSomeren. The Warriors trailed just once in the final set (2-3) before cruising to a 25-11 victory to claim the match win.

Ella Schmidt led the team in service aces with four, and had a total of 16 serves in the match.

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Warrior Soccer 3-Peats as Conference Champions Kenny Lepak and Irving Saavedra.

This year’s seniors recognized at the game included: Ryan Van Blaricom (Midfielder), Luis Rapalo (Midfielder), Tommy Oman (Midfielder), Alex Thomsen (Defensive Stopper), Chris McLeod (Defensive Sweeper), Chase Measner (Midfielder - Forward) and Luke Kjeseth (Defender-Midfielder).

Amery fired off 20 shots

on goal, compared to just two by the Rails. It also held a 19-1 corner kick advantage.

Spooner/Shell Lake finished the regular season with an overall record of 0-12-2 and was 0-9 in the MBC. Amery earned the No. 1 regional seed for the WIAA Division 3 playoffs and will host the winner of Spooner/Shell Lake and Somerset on Thursday Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.

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Amery Seniors: (l to r) Luke Kjeseth, Tommy Oman, Alex Thomsen, Ryan VanBlaricom, Chase Measner, Luis Rapalo and Chris McLeod.

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Holding steady with its No. 9 ranking in Division 3, the Amery boys soccer team defeated Spooner 8-0 on Senior Night at its last regular season game of 2017 on Oct. 12

in Amery. The victory secured Amery’s third consecutive Middle Border Conference Championship.

The Warriors (15-1-2, 10-0-2 MBC) scored in bunches with three goals in the first 15 minutes and then three more

goals between the 31st and 36th minute of the first half for a 6-0 halftime lead. Two more goals were added less than a minute apart from each other in the 75th and 76th minute.

Seven different players scored goals with Dylan

Eiynck leading the way with two. Luis Rapalo, Ryan Van Blaricom, Galen Coy, Dylan Thomsen, Alex Thomsen, and Ridge Sigsworth each scored one goal. There were assists on four of the goals with one each coming from Sigsworth, Rapalo,

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Senior Luis Rapalo makes a bold move to steal the ball back.

Monson places seventh, Warriors fourth at MBC meet

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Amery sophomore Lydia Monson wrapped up her Middle Border Conference cross country season on Oct. 12 in Prescott with a seventh-place finish at the conference meet. Her time of 20:55 was 20 seconds behind sixth-place Sydney Carlson of St. Croix Central and 6 seconds ahead of SCC’s Maria Hamlin.

Overall, the Warriors placed fourth in the team standings for the meet. Junior Mary Johnson was Amery’s No. 2 runner, finishing in 19th place with a time of 22:07.

Sophomore Libby Braaten was just over a minute behind Johnson in 30th place with a time of 23:08. Freshman Ella Williamson was 34th (23:21), freshman Megan Osero, 36th (23:35), sophomore Annika Schwartz, 42nd (23:49) and sophomore Ayla Russell, 51st (26:19).

SCC’s Olivia Moll was the individual conference champion with a time of 20:07.

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Warriors football season ends at home

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Amery Seniors, front row from left: Jack Martinson. Duane Stine, Ryan McBrayer, James Baillargeon. Camden Smith and Conner Engebretson. Back row: Brett Swanson, Mitchell Kastanek, Jenesis Gustafson and Bennett Hellie.

Amery’s football team wrapped up its 2017 season on Oct. 13 at home with its eighth consecutive loss since winning its season opener against Barron.

Although Amery (1-8, 0-7 MBC) posted its second highest point total of the season, Baldwin-Woodville (3-6, 2-5 MBC) snatched the “W” with its best offensive production as well, leaving the final score at 42-20.

Neither team qualified for postseason play.

Amery had decent success moving the ball in the air, completing 9of 20 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown. And its running game wasn’t far behind with 112 yards and a TD on 31 carries. The Amery defense even got into the scoring action as Dalton Johnson converted a turnover into a touchdown.

Baldwin-Woodville, on the other hand, had a decided advantage in the rushing game where it compiled 386 yards and scored five touchdowns. The Blackhawks also completed 6-of-12 pass attempts for 45 yards and a TD. Three different Warriors attempted passes in the contest, with Brett Forrest completing 8 of 18 for 114 yards and a touchdown. Wyatt Luchtenburg was 1-for1 for four yards.

Lance Waalen carried the ball 15 times for 96 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Ryan McBrayer had 3 receptions for 68 yards and a TD. James Baillargeon also caught three passes for 40 yards.

Brett Swanson led Amery in tackles with 10, followed by Johnson with nine (including one for a loss).

Waalen had two tackles for losses.

Baldwin-Woodville 20 8 14 0 - 42 Amery 7 7 0 6 - 20

Ingham is Conference Runner Up

BY BRETT HART CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Amery senior Jude Ingham finished his Middle Border Conference cross country career in style, placing second at the Oct. 12 MBC Championships in Prescott with a time of 17:38. Ingham trailed only New Richmond senior Dylan Wachter, who won the individual conference crown with a time of 17:02.

Baldwin-Woodville junior Jared Lantz was a second behind Ingham in third place.

The Warriors placed sixth as a team in the boys’ standings - just two points

behind Ellsworth and two points ahead of Somerset with a score of 139.

Sophomore Andrew Carlson and junior Joshua Bohn both finished in the top 20. Carlson with 17th with a time of 18:28 while Bohn was 20th at 18:45.

Sophomore Henry Budge wrapped up 46th place (19:56) while sophomore Jens Bjorge was 54th (21:45), freshman Grant Hoff was 55th (22:07) and sophomore Kameron Zmuda took 56th (23:12).

Team Scores Osceola 48, New Richmond 63, St. Croix Central 86, Prescott 135, Ellsworth 137, Amery 139, Somerset 141, Baldwin-Woodville 153

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Clear Lake downs Pepin-Alma 47-8; Claims Undefeated Conference Championship On Oct. 13 the Clear Lake Warriors put an exclamation point on what was already a very successful football season by dominating the Pepin-Alma Eagles 47-8 and earning an undefeated South Lakeland Conference Championship. The victory was the 9th of the season for the Warriors.

Clear Lake wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, when on its first play, sophomore running back Ivan Ruble shot through a gaping hole and scampered 23 yards for a touchdown. Sophomore Oliver Root kicked the extra point to give the Warriors the early 7-0 lead.

The Warriors next score came when senior quarterback Calvin Rosen kept the ball on an option play and ran 51-yards for the touchdown. Root added the extra point.

Still in the first quarter, Clear Lake’s defense got in on the scoring when senior defensive lineman Trevor Kivi picked off an Eagles’ pass and returned it 10 yards for the score. Root’s extra point kick extended the Warriors’ lead to 21-0.

About three minutes into the 2nd quarter the Eagles gained some momentum mounting an impressive 78yard, 17-play drive that culminated in a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Austin George to Wyatt Hamilton.

The Eagles scored the two-point conversion on a run by Xavier Bergman.

The Warriors’ offensive barrage slowed slightly in the second quarter, however Rosen added one more first half touchdown when he zigzagged from sideline to sideline and out maneuvered the Pepin-Alma defenders on a 39-yard run into the end zone. Root’s extra point kick made the halftime score 28-8 in favor of the Warriors.

The Warriors received the second

half kickoff and wasted no time adding to their lead. On the second play of the drive Rosen took off on a 63-yard romp into the end zone. Root once again split the uprights for the extra point making it 35-8.

Clear Lake added one more touchdown in the 3rd quarter when senior running back Daymond Badhorse hit pay dirt on an 8-yard TD run. Root’s extra point attempt was no-good.

The Warriors’ final touchdown was a 2-yard run by sophomore Jackson Steinberger in the fourth quarter. The two-point conversion attempt was no good making the final score 47-8 in favor of the Warriors.

Rosen lead all rushers with 155 yards on 5 carries and three touchdowns. On defense, Ruble led the Warriors with 8.5 tackles and senior linebacker Hunter Levy added 7.5.

The Eagles’ Austin George was 6 for 9 for 43 yards in the passing department while Bergmann added 89 yards rushing on 23 carries.

The win gave the Warriors a 9-0 season record and a South Lakeland Conference Championship. The Warriors will also enter the Division 7 football playoffs as the number 1 seed in their grouping. They will host Elmwood on Friday, October 20th. Kick-off for the level one playoff game will be at 7 pm.

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The Clear Lake Warriors: 2017 Undefeated South Lakeland Conference Champions

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#10 Prairie Farm #15 Solon Springs @Washburn

#15 New Auburn

Sat, Oct 21 7:00 PM

@Plum City

#8 Plum City #5 Turtle Lake @Turtle Lake

#12 Elmwood #13 Cornell @Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran

TBD TBD

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#14 Frederic #11 Flambeau @Gilman

@Clayton

10:00 a.m. #8 Somerset

MCDONELL CENTRAL

TBD

TBD

TBD

WIAA 2017 Boys Soccer To

TBD

SECTIONAL #1

Sectional Champion

Sectionals

Sat, Oct 21

Thu, Oct 26

Sa Thu, Oct 19

Sat, Oct 28 Thu, Oct 26 Sat, Oct 21 Thu, Oct 1

Sectional Champion

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM

@Ashland

4:00 PM

#4 Ashland

ASSUMPTION #3 Rice Lake

@Rice Lake

7:00 PM

#6 Osceola

Lena

#7 Hayward / La

Courte Oreilles

@Baldwin­Woodville

4:00 PM

#2 Baldwin­

Woodville

Sectional Champion

#1 Rhinelander

@Rhinelander

4:00 PM

#1 Newm Catholic

@Newman Ca

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BY BRETT HART

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A long distance trip to Medford completed a four road game stretch for the Amery boys soccer team on Oct. 9.

The Warriors finished

the road trip strong with a 9-0 victory, marking its sixth straight victory since back-to-back ties against Baldwin-Woodville and Barron in mid

MCDONELL September.

“The last

CENTRAL

couple games we did a great job of possessing the ball but did not take advantage of attacking space more often to put

the ball in good places

said

for quality shots,”

Amery Coach Flint Karis. “That changed in this game and the results showed it with 9 goals

with 23 shots on goal.”

TBD Galen Coy earned a hat trick in the contest while

@ Rice Lake

6:00 PM

Ryan VanBlaricom and

Dylen Eiynck recorded

two goals each. Alex

#5 Mosinee Thomsen and Ridge Sigsworth each scored

one goal.

@Clintonville Luis Rapalo racked up

four assists, followed by 4:00 PM

VanBlaricom with three

#4 Clintonville

and Thomsen with one.

The Warrior defense

held Medford to three

shots on goal with Mason Helbig making all three saves. #3 New London ad Amery held a 10-0

Lena vantage on corner kicks.

Junior Varsity Update:

@New London

The JV squad lost its

6:30 PM

final game of the season to Medford, 3-2. Scoring #6 Lakeland Union

for the Warriors was

an

Jonny Byrnes with

assist from Devan Nelson. Gilberto Flores also scored off of an assist

#7 Waupaca from Caleb Wilson.

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

7:00 PM

#2 Amherst/Iola­ Scan/Rosholt

TBD

JOANN ERICKSON

when Senior Tommy Oman changes the direction of the ball

TBD

@Amherst/Iola­ taking it from the Medford player.

Scan/Rosholt

TBD

Sectional Champ

Amery shuts out Medford at end of road stretch

TBD TBD

TBD

TBD TBD

#

TBD

Bowler

#9 Shawano Communit

4:00 PM

@Medford

TBD

#5 Unity / Saint

Croix Falls

#1 Amery

SHELL LAKE

Regionals

Bowler DIVISION 4 @Amery #9 Spooner / Shell Lake

WIAA STATE TOURNAMENT

4:00 PM

Friday, November 3­ Semifinals

4:00 PM

Sectional #1 vs. #2

@Somerset

#8 Medford

SHELL LAKE

TBD

ERICKSON JOANN

Junior Noah Rademaker goes airborne to head the ball. #7 Lake Holcombe

#10 Prairie Farm

NORTHWOOD

#6 Gilman

@Lake Holcombe

@Luck

#1 Clayton

#4 Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran

#3 Luck

Amery Soccer Bracket

Catholic

#9 Bruce

Tue, Oct 17

Thu, Oct 26 Sat, Oct 28 7:00 PM Sectional Champion

7:00 PM

#2 Washburn

@McDonell Central Catholic

#2 McDonell Central

WIAA 2017 Girls Volleyball Tournament ­ Division 4 [Last Updated: 10­11­2017 ­ 8:20PM]

#4 Eau Claire Immanuel

Lutheran

#3 Shell Lake

@Shell Lake #3 Luck

TBD

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#13 Lac Courte Oreilles

#13 Cornell

#14 Winter

#12 Hurley #12 Elmwood

@Drummond @Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran

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Tue, Oct 17 7:00 PM

#9 Osceola @Somerset

#8 Somerset #5 Altoona @Altoona

Thu, Oct 19 7:00 PM

#3 Rice Lake @Rice Lake

#14 Ashland #11 Hayward @Barron

@Medford

#6 Tomahawk #7 Lakeland Union @Antigo

#2 Antigo

TBD

#8 Cumberland #5 Clear Lake

TBD

Rice Lake

#13 Glenwood City

#4 Phillips

TBD

#14 Boyceville

#2 Bloomer

#10 Webster

#15 Spooner

@Saint Croix Falls

Sectional Champion

#2 Saint Croix Falls

Merrill

#1 Merrill

@Black River Falls

Oct. 6 was a tough night for the Amery football #6 Nekoosa

#7 Gale­Ettrick­ Trempealeau

TBD

TBD

#9 Brookwood

TBD

#8 Mondovi

#5 Elk Mound @Elk Mound TBD

#12 Spring Valley

#13 Viroqua

MEDFORD AREA

#1 Mosinee

#4 Westby

@Westby

@Mondovi

#3 Cochrane­Fountain City

@Cochrane­Fountain City @Mosinee

#14 Whitehall

scoring mar- team as it lost its seventh

TBDthe largest straight game and second gin of any of their games this season. consecutive shutout. The New Richmond (6-2, 5-2 Warriors’ 42-0 loss to MBC) provided a steady New Richmond marked TBD

TBD

TBD

Oconto Falls

LISA MCBRAYER

#6 Melrose­Mindoro offensive attack, scoring at least one touchdown per quarter. #7 Arcadia It all started with a 1 yard first@Arcadia quarter touch#10 Osseo­Fairchild

TBD

F @Notre Dam

TBD

Cameron

Sectional Champion

CHILTON

TBD

TBD

@Regis

TBD

Sectional Champ

#1 Little Ch REGIS

#1 Regis

Tigers bulldoze Warriors, 42-0

@Merrill

#11 Durand

@Sparta Huddling up, are from left: Mason Goulet, Jack Martinson, James Baillargeon, Bauer Panek, Lance Waalen, Pake Brown, Brett

@Melrose­Mindoro Forestand Ryan McBrayer. #4 Sparta

BY BRETT HART #3 Black River Falls CONTRIBUTING WRITER

TBD

@Cameron

#6 Cameron

@Ladysmith

#11 Unity

#7 Ladysmith

@Bloomer

#1 Notre Da

@Colfax

TBD

#1 Grantsburg

#3 Colfax

#12 Chetek­ Weyerhaeuser

@Phillips

@Clear Lake

WIAA STATE TOURNAMENT

Friday, November 3­ Semifinals @Grantsburg

Sectional #1 vs. #2 #9 Chequamegon

4:00 p.m. @Cumberland

#5 La Crosse Logan

#3 Medford

#4 Northland Pines

DIVISION 2

Sat, Oct 28 Thu, Oct 19 Thu, Oct 26 Sat, Oct 21Sat, Oct 21 Thu, Oct 26 Thu, Oct 1 Sa 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7

#7 Prescott

@Northland Pines

#5 Rhinelander

Sat, Oct 28 Tue, Oct 17 7:00 PM7:00 PM

#10 Amery

#6 Barron

@Prescott

Thu, Oct 26 7:00 PM

@Saint Croix Central

#13 Baldwin­Woodville

#4 Ellsworth

#1 Saint Croix Central

#12 Northwestern

@Ellsworth

Sat, Oct 21 7:00 PM

down run. With second

@Little Chu

12-yard pass, and Jeremi-

ah Sillman had a ninequarter TD runs of 5 and yard reception.

45 yards, the Tigers exDefensively, it was tended their lead to 21-0

Forrest leading the by halftime.

way TBD

agin, with 12 tackles. scam New Richmond

TBD Dalton Johnson was next pered in twice more in in line with six tackles. the third quarter - from James Baillargeeon and 10 and 14 yards out to Ryan McBrayer each stretch its lead to 35-0

heading into the fi nal

grabbed an interception.

TBD

New Richmond quar- stanza, and the

finished

TBD terback Mikah Kier com- scoring off with a 2-yard

pleted 7 of 13 passes for 79 touchdown run. yards and two intercepWhile Amery (1-7, 0-6 MBC) was held scoreless, tions. Noah Towberman

rushing it did pass forLITTLE CHUTE 48 yards

led the Tigers

attack with 13 carries for and run for 96. Brett

Osseo Fairchild 112 yards and a TD. Blake Forrest completed 6-of-16 passes and had one inter- Kretovics had 106 yards

and two touchdowns on ception. He also led the

Warriors on the ground,

18 attempts. Kier had

carrying the ball 10 TBD

two rushing touchdowns

yards. Lance of his own on just five times for 55

TBD

carries for 43 yards.

Also Waalen added 35 yards

scoring was Zach Brandt. on 18 carries.

Towberman recorded Conner Engebretson was Forrest’s primary

New Richmond’s lone

interception. target as he caught two

TBD

Amery 0 0 0 0 0 passes for 21 yards.

TBD New Richmond 7 14 14 Waalen also had two 7 - 42 receptions for six yards.

Camden Smith caught a

@Xavier

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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: Many people will walk in and out of your life but only true friends will leave footprints on your Carolyn Lumsden heart. (Eleanor Roosevelt) 715-483-9738

This recipe contains noodles, chicken and bacon so it has to be good.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN IN SLOW-COOKER Spray a 4 qt. slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

Put into the slow cooker: 1 package (20 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6) Combine in microwave safe bowl: 1/4 c. chicken broth 1 container (8 oz.) chive and onion cream cheese spread 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Microwave on high for 1 minute, remove from MW and whisk until smooth and pour over the chicken thighs.

Cover and cook on Low for 3-3-1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear and thickest part of chicken thigh is at least 165°. Hint: Cook chicken longer if you want your chicken more done and tender.

Stir in: 3/4 c. chopped cooked bacon 1 c. frozen peas Cover, cook on High for about 10-15 minutes or until peas are done.

Meanwhile cook according to directions and drain: Enough egg noodles to serve 6 persons Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked noodles. Serves 6. When serving, sprinkle with crumbled bacon on top, if desired.

Apple season is here but you can make this any time. This apple pie is very easy to make because it is an impossible type pie. Add a dollop of whipped cream/topping or a scoop of ice cream on top when serving.

FRENCH APPLE IMPOSSIBLE PIE Mix together and put into a 10” greased deep dish pie plate: 3 c. peeled, cored and sliced apples (about 3 large apples) 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Mix in larger bowl and pour over the above: 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. baking mix (or Original Bisquick) 1 tsp. softened butter 2 eggs In smaller bowl, mix until crumbly: 1/2 c. baking mix (or Original Bisquick) 1/4 tsp. brown sugar 2 T. firm butter Add and mix together, then sprinkle on top of the pie: 1/4 c. chopped nuts Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Refrigerate any leftover pie.

Read the

Scones are tempting and tasty. These are especially good with the added chocolate chips.

CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES Combine in bowl: 2 c. unbleached flour 1/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt Add and mix with fingers until mixture has the look of uncooked rice: 6 T. cold butter, diced (3/4 stick) 1 tsp. ground lemon peel Mix in: 3/4 c. mini chocolate chips Combine in smaller bowl and add to the above, mixing until moist clumps form: 3/4 c. cold buttermilk 1 egg yolk, large 1 tsp. vanilla Take the dough, shape into a ball and put on lightly floured surface. Pat the ball into an 8” circle.

Cut the dough into 6 pizza-like pieces.

Place pieces on a greased and floured cookie sheet. Brush pieces with some milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for about 20 minutes or until top is crusty. Remove from cookie sheet and serve warm. Makes 6 scones.

This is nice bread to serve with almost any meal.

It has a garlic and cheesy flavor that goes with almost anything.

GARLIC AND CHEESY PULL-APART LOAF Remove dough and twist dough into a long log and place on sprayed large cookie sheet: 1 can refrigerated crusty French loaf Cover dough with a piece of plastic and let stand while oven is heating to 350°.

Combine in smaller bowl: 1/4 c. melted butter 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped When oven is heated, bake loaf at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove loaf and put the butter mixture all over the top of the loaf.

Sprinkle on top: 1 T. freshly chopped parsley (or 1 tsp. dried flakes) Cut 4 oz. of Monterey Jack cheese into small squares.

Let loaf cool 15 minutes then cut 1” slits apart crosswise and three-fourths of the way down thru the bread. Do not cut all the way thru the loaf. Put a square of cheese into each slit you made. Return bread to oven and bake another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Serve warm.

This soup is easy, hearty and quick to make. You can begin in your slow cooker or if you have leftover ham, it will be made quickly in your soup pot.

SLOW-COOKER HAM AND BEAN SOUP Spray a 4 qt. slow cooker and add: 1 pound cooked ham shank or ham bone 1/2 c. chopped carrots 1/2 c. chopped celery 1/2 c. chopped onion 5 c. chicken broth (regular or low sodium) 2 cans (15.8 oz. ea.) great northern beans, rinsed and drained salt and pepper to taste Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours or until ham is done.

Remove the ham shank, take off the ham from the bone and cut into pieces and return ham to the soup. Mash the beans if you want a thick soup.

Hint: If you have leftover ham, cut into bite-size pieces and put into soup pot. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and soup broth. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the drained beans and heat to boiling, then simmer until all is hot.

Tip: If you want fluffy pancakes, when making any kind of pancakes from scratch, combine all ingredients except the egg whites. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form and fold gently into the batter with a spatula.

Then make pancakes as you always do.

WEDNESDAY

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MONDAY

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11:30 am-2 pm Harvest Festival Swedish Meatball Dinner at United Covenant, Clear Lake 2 pm Beer & Hymns at Amery Ale Works, led by Amy Johnson and other local musicians

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Comunity Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Grief Support, 1:30 pm German Club, 7 pm AA 3-6 pm Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9:30 am Quilting, 1 pm Wii Games, 6 pm 500 Cards

SATURDAY

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20

21 9 am-noon

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26

27

28 9 am-noon

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

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 1 pm Amery Memory Cafe, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 11 am Amery Area Garden Club meets at Community Center to tour the Future Farm in Baldwin 5 pm Amery Historical Society meets in lower level of Amery Public Library 6:30 pm Bingo at Amery VFW

TUESDAY

22

FRIDAY

18

October 18 - 28

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 10 am AA, 12:30 pm Bridge, 1 pm Cribbage, 7 pm AA

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Pool, 9 am Hand & Foot 2, 9 am Circle of Sisters, 12:30 pm Hand & Foot, 6 pm Duplicate Bridge, 7 pm AA 10 am-5 pm Fall Rummage Sale at Redeemer Lutheran Church 6:30 p.m. Bingo at the Amery VFW

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Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9 am Mah Jong, 6 pm Lee Elmer, 6:30 pm AA 3-5 pm Distribution of free winter clothing at the Amery Elementary school 4 pm HS Cross Country at Hatchery Creek County Park, Hayward 4:30-7:30 pm Chili and Pie Supper at St. Paul Lutheran, Deer Park

Community Center: 8 am Coffee Club, 9 am Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30 am Polish Poker, 1 pm Bingo, 6:30 pm AA 9 am-4 pm Fall Rummage Sale at Redeemer Lutheran 6-9 pm Harvest Moon Hootenanny Fundraiser by Amery Woman’s Club at Amery Golf Course

Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 9 am Trick or Trot starting in North Park 4-7 pm Fall Harvest Dinner at Elim Lutheran, Range 7:30 pm “A Gala Preview Concert” highlights featuring the Northern Lakes Chamber Orchestra at The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts

Amery Farmers Market in Soo Line Park 9:30 am Halloween Costume Contest Amery Classic Theatre 10 am-1 pm Trick or Treaters welcome at Amery Community Club member businesses

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

AMERY SCHOOLS

Thursday, Oct. 19— Breakfast in all buildings: Ultimate Breakfast Round or yogurt parfait or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

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

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

Middle school lunch: Mini cheese ravioli w/garlic breadstick or Calzone, Cali blend vegetables.

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

Friday, Oct. 20— Breakfast in all buildings: Waffle sticks or Warrior sandwich or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Chicken patty on a bun, corn, Jonny Pop, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Steakhouse hoagie or mesquite drummy w/corn bread, sonoma blend, chocolate chip cookie.

Middle school lunch: Steakhouse hoagie or mesquite drummy w/corn bread, sonoma blend, chocolate chip cookie.

High school lunch: Steakhouse hoagie or mesquite drummy w/corn bread, sonoma blend, chocolate chip cookie.

Monday, Oct. 23— Breakfast in all buildings: Mini Cinnamon rolls or breakfast pizza or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: French toast w/sausage link, sweet potato tots,

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOLS Thursday, Oct. 19— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and yogurt or peanut butter & jelly “Uncrustable.”

Elementary lunch: Chicken fajita wrap or yogurt, cheese stick & muffin, fixings, carrots with dip, black beans, rice, pineapple.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, cheese stick, “Gripz” graham crackers, cinnamon roll, sausage links, Pop Tart.

High school lunch: Chicken fajita, ham & cheese wrap, chicken caesar salad or PB&J “Uncrustable,” carrots/dip, seasoned rice, black beans, strawberries, pineapple.

Friday, Oct. 20— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or cinnamon roll, hard cooked egg.

Elementary lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or “Goldfish Bowl”, spaghetti sauce, vegetables with dip, grapes, pudding cup.

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

High school lunch: Stromboli or Calzone or garlic cheese french bread, garden salad bar, sliced peaches, apples, pudding cup.

Monday, Oct. 23— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or french toast sticks, sausage links.

chocolate chip cookie, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: French toast w/ sausage link or corn dog, sweet potato tots.

Middle school lunch: French toast w/sausage link or corn dog, sweet potato tots.

High school lunch: French toast w/ sausage link or corn dog, sweet potato tots.

Tuesday, Oct. 24— Breakfast in all buildings: Bagel and cream cheese or Lumberjack or cereal & cheese stick, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Chicken nuggets, green beans, coleslaw, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Chicken nuggets or BBQ pork sandwich, green beans, coleslaw.

Middle school lunch: Chicken nuggets or BBQ pork sandwich, green beans, coleslaw.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or BBQ pork sandwich, green beans, coleslaw.

Wednesday, Oct. 25— Breakfast in all buildings: Breakfast egg wrap or assorted bread or cereal & graham, fruit choices, fruit juice.

Lien elementary lunch: Macaroni & cheese, steamed broccoli, garden bar, fruit choices.

Intermediate lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, steamed broccoli.

Middle school lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, steamed broccoli.

High school lunch: Macaroni & cheese or chicken alfredo, breadstick, steamed broccoli.

Elementary lunch: Taco in a bag or soft shell taco, fixings, refried beans, grapes, Slushie fruit cup.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, hard cooked egg, yogurt, muffin, Pop Tart, donut holes.

High school lunch: Tacos or ham & cheese sandwich, refried beans, pineapple, grapes, sherbet.

Tuesday, Oct. 24— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal or Mini Cinni, smoothie.

Elementary lunch: Chicken strips or teriyaki chicken, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced peaches.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, Zee Zee bar, yogurt, muffin, french toast sticks, sausage links.

High school lunch: Chicken nuggets or chicken teriyaki wrap, seasoned rice, green beans, vegetables with dip, sliced peaches, juice.

Wednesday, Oct. 25— Elementary breakfast: Breakfast cereal and cheese stick or ham & cheese bagel sandwich.

Elementary lunch: Hot dog on a bun or meatball sandwich, tator tots, baked beans, strawberries.

High school breakfast: Entree options: Cereal, “Gripz” graham crackers, muffin, yogurt, bagel with jelly, ham & cheese sandwich.

High school lunch: Hot dog or meatballs on a bun, tator tots, baked beans, applesauce, orange wedges.

Here’s the Lutefisk!

Moe Lutheran Church, rural Clear Lake, served their annual Lutefisk Dinner on Oct. 15. Helping with the meal are, front row, from left: Marian Gilbertson and Brandy Greenburg. Back row, from left: Kendell Johnson, Bob Pierson, Avis Johnson, Judy Gehrman, Laurie Martin, Tim Martin, Wayne Asp and Billee Asp..

Beaver Brook Badgers meeting Before our October 8th 2017 meeting had a trash pick-up along our adopted highway. 22 of our members showed up to help.

We picked up at least 15 bags of trash including a fully intact 10ft piece of PVC pipe. We do trash pick-up along our stretch in April and October.

April usually has more trash then October, but it is usually fun to talk and pick up trash.

At about 5:00 we came back to the Lincoln town hall and started our meeting. Pledges where led by Timmy Kelling and Dylan Clausen, Roll

call was what you are going to be for Halloween.

Treasurer’s report was “our current balance is $ 2,853.57.”

We had no old business, new business was Installation of Officers.

Our President is Sophia Egge, Vice President is Tommy Oman, Secretary is Hailey Clausen, and our reporter is Andrew Carlson.

Continuing on The Polk County 4-H Awards Program is on October 22nd at 1pm in the Amery High School Auditorium.

There is a ME workshop on November 20th, this

is required to go on 4-H sponsored trips. We also need families to lead some activities Ice Cream at the Cattail Trail Days, and Roadside clean up in June and October. The meeting was adjourned.

We had several demonstration’s done by Hailey Clausen who did hers on judging cows, Dylan Clausen did his on his homebuilt Computer, and Claire Harlander did hers on her dog. Have a Great Halloween.

—Andrew Carlson Beaver Brook Badgers reporter.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION If you did not receive a Community Education brochure in your mail, you can pick one up at any of the 4 schools or the public library. You can also view the entire brochure and register online through the Community Ed link on the Amery School website www.amerysd.k12.wi.us Pre-register for all classes and events by mail, in person, online (www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) or by phone.

For more information call 715-268-9771 x220 or email commed@amerysd.k12.wi.us.

Virtual Reality Intro: Learn about the hardware, terminology, recent history, and extraordinary pace of VR. You will get to use a state-of-the-art Oculus Rift VR system. Fascinating VR changes are coming for the industries of Education, Health Care, Construction, Real Estate, Entertainment, Social Media, Travel, Gaming, and more. Nov 1 from 6 – 7:30 p. Fee $19. Pre-register with Community Ed. Nature's Path to Wellness - Kitchen Medicines: Your kitchen spice cabinet contains remedies for an amazing number of everyday illnesses, including nausea, headaches, indigestion, and gas pains. Oct 19 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $24, pre-register with Community Ed. Card Stamping Workshop: We will make six cards; 3 designs and 2 of each design. Everything is designed and pre-cut. You get to stamp and assemble.

You will make Birthday cards, Sympathy cards, and MYSTERY cards! Oct 24 from 6-8 p. Class fee $9 to Community Ed and Supply fee $12 for 6 cards to pay at class. Add'l cards $2 each. Adhesive for sale if you don't have your own. Pre-register.

The Badger State in the Civil War: Who were the Iron Brigade? Name some famous state generals.

Come see great maps and Civil War items! Do you have an ancestor who fought? Enjoy an interesting evening covering and discussing Lincoln, WI in wartime, Iron Brigade, Eagle Regiment, and more.

See samples of early greenbacks/pink $$. Oct 30 from 6:30-8 p. Fee $9 per person or $12 per family, pre-register with Community Ed. Pickleball - Open Gym on Wed nights in the High School from 5:45-8 pm. No fee. Just show up. Equipment available.

Adult Rec Basketball: Team league play in the Middle School gym on Wednesdays, Nov through March 28. The first few weeks of Nov from 6:30-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team. Scheduled team play will begin later in Nov. Team fee. To enter a team or inquire, call Community Ed by November 13 at 715.268.9771 x220 5 Powerful, Little-Known Secrets to Avoiding Colds and Flu this Winter: Join Eco-Herbalist and Wellness Coach Teresa Wolfe for a powerful, eye-opening discussion of a new way to manage your health this winter! Nov 2 from 6:30-7:30 p. Fee $19, preregister.

Stress Less - a Gift to Yourself: Let's chat about strategies and steps to manage stress. Topics include nutrition, wellness, and essential oils. Nov 6 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $9, preregister.

Paint a Merry Mail Card-Holder: The finished wooden card holder will be 14" x 36". You will stain, paint, finish, and go home with a great-looking card holder for yourself or as a gift! Nov 7 at 5:30 p. Fee $45 includes all materials, preregister.

Rumble Jumble Open Gym: Do you need a place for your toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun? Bring them to the Intermediate School on Tuesdays from 11-11:45 am from Nov through March for “tire-them-out” fun! No fee and no need to pre-register.

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Lots of people think that their family yards need less attention in the fall, but autumn is no time to ignore your lawn and landscape.

“What you do now will determine the quality of your family yard next spring and summer,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

“Every gardener knows to plant bulbs in the fall, but autumn is also the time to mow, mulch, aerate, trim and patch your lawn,” said Kiser. He offers the following tips to help you get your yard into top shape this fall and ready for more relaxing and fun outdoor activities next year.

•KEEP MOWING. Grass still needs regular care to stay healthy. Grass that is too high may attract lawn-damaging field mice. Shorter grass is more resistant to diseases and traps fewer falling leaves. Cutting the grass low allows more sun to reach the crown of the grass, so less leaf will turn brown in the winter.

However, cutting off too much at one time can be damaging, so never trim more than a third of the grass blades off in a single cutting. Put mower blades on the lowest settings for the last two cuts of the season.

•AERATE YOUR LAWN. Compressed soil hurts grass health.

Aerating punches holes into the soil and lets oxygen, water and nutrients into a lawn. Use a walk-behind aerator or get an attachment to pull behind a riding mower.

•MULCH YOUR LEAVES. Many mowers can mulch leaves with an attachment. Since mulching with a mower can mix grass clippings with leaf particles, these nitrogen-rich grass particles and carbon-rich leaf particles will compost more quickly. Together, they return nutrients to the soil.

•TRIM AND SHORE UP TREES AND BUSHES. Use trimmers, chainsaws or pole pruners to cut back trees, shrubs and plants. Make sure branches are safely trimmed back from overhead lines, and not in danger of falling on a structure in winter weather. You may need to tie or brace limbs of upright evergreens or plants to prevent them from breaking in high winds or snow.

Call a professional arborist for big trees or hard to reach spots.

•REPAIR BALD SPOTS. Fall is a great time to patch bald or thin spots in a lawn. The easiest way to do this is with an all-inone lawn repair mixture (found at most garden shops and home centers). Use a garden rake or de-thatcher to scratch loose the soil on the spot.

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It will describe the individual requirements for your particular machine, and will provide directions on which fuels may be appropriate for your product. Fuels containing more than ten percent ethanol should not be used unless directed in the owner’s manual.

He said, “You’ll also want to service and winterize your lawn mower, string trimmer, leaf blower, and other outdoor power equipment.” And, remember, most gas-fueled outdoor power equipment is warranted and designed to run on E10 (10% ethanol) fuel or less. There are fuel options available today that should not be used in your outdoor power equipment. Remember ‘look before you pump.’ And, make sure to drain the fuel tank before storing equipment for the winter. Dispose safely of any fuel that is more than 30 days old.

“Winterization is important for outdoor power equipment. When everything is growing again in the spring and you see how all of your hard fall lawn work has paid off, the last thing you want to deal with is a malfunctioning mower,” said Kiser.

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Support cancer patients by giving blood with the Red Cross During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others.

Mary Alice Donofrio gave blood for the first time in memory of her mother who received several blood transfusions while being treated for breast cancer. “I had no idea what to expect, but the experience was very easy and quite rewarding. Ever since then, I try and give blood as often as I can, and every time it gives me a good feeling in my heart. It is so nice to know that taking just an hour or so out of my day can help save the lives of others.”

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer are expected in the U.S. this year. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with nearly 253,000 women expected to be diagnosed in 2017. Cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications.

Donors of all blood types are needed to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this fall.

Please check redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS for current blood donation center days and hours.

Additional blood donation opportunities through Oct. 31: BLOOMER: 10/26/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Paul's Catholic School, 1210 Main St. CHIPPEWA FALLS: 10/19/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, 124 E. Elm St.; 10/20/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Chippewa County Courthouse, 711

N. Bridge St. MENOMONIE: 10/24/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Anytime Fitness, 1700 Stout St.; 10/26/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1100 9th St. E.; 10/30/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., WESTconsin Credit Union, 3333 Schneider Ave. SE ELLSWORTH: 10/23/2017: 8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Ellsworth High School, 323 Hillcrest PLUM CITY: 10/30/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion, 132 Pine St. RIVER FALLS: 10/26/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., River Falls Area Hospital, 1629 E. Division St.; 10/31/2017: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Covenant Church, 1374 N. Main St. OSCEOLA: 10/19/2017: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Osceola Medical Center, 2600 65th Ave. St. Croix GLENWOOD CITY: 10/23/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 615 Maple St. HAMMOND: 10/18/2017: 11:30 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m., St. Croix Central High School, 1751 Broadway St. HUDSON: 10/20/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., TravelCenters of America, 601 Brakke Drive; 10/31/2017: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., County Market, 2310 Crest View Drive ROBERTS: 10/31/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Snap Fitness, 147 Jennifer Rae Junction SOMERSET: 10/19/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Amy McCune & Associates Property Executives Realty, 103 Main St. How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call

1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, from a computer or mobile device.

To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Please let the Amery School District know if you have a family member or friend that graduated from Amery High School who served in the military.

We would like to include them on the list for the Veteran’s Day Program on Friday, November 10.

We need their name, year they graduated, and branch of service. Please contact the Amery High School 715-268-9771 ext. 233 (Dava Manning), or email manningd@amerysd.k12.wi.us

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Ellis named to St. Croix Valley Foundation The St. Croix Valley Foundation has named James (Jim) Ellis of Hudson to its board of directors.

Ellis, recently retired, was Vice President, Imation Global OEM and Strategic Business Development, where he oversaw and expanded the company’s magnetic tape and RDX businesses and developed new strategic James (Jim) Ellis relationships with OEM partners in storage, protection, and connectivity. Previously, Ellis was Vice President of M&A and Strategy for Imation.

Ellis has nearly 35 years of leadership in the data storage industry. He first joined 3M Company in 1978, and held a variety of technical and business management positions within the data storage businesses of Imation and 3M, including the management of tape, optical and flash businesses.

Jim and his wife Ronna have lived in Hudson for the past 35 years, mov-

ing to Troy Burne in 2010.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where he studied computer science and mechanical engineering. He is on the board of directors and is treasurer of Canvas Health, a Minnesota-based nonprofit chemical and mental health services organization. He plans to serve on the St. Croix Valley Foundation’s Finance and Investment Committee.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation was established in 1996 by local individuals in the valley who saw the benefits that a community foundation could bring. It has approximately $60 million in assets under management.

It serves the region through ten local affiliated foundations in Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, Amery, New Richmond, Somerset and the Northwest Alliance in Wisconsin; and in the Lower St. Croix Valley, Stillwater and the Chisago Lakes in Minnesota.

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Storytime Family Storytime for 2-6 year-olds is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Each storytime is followed by engaging early learning activities at 10:30 a.m.

1,000 books before kindergarten and Baby book bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.

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Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and on the Thursday evening prior to the Saturday sale, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

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Cardinal LG still hiring for newly added positions Cardinal LG of Amery says filled 13 of the 25 newly added positions since October 1, but many more production and supervisory positions remain.

Cardinal LG – Amery currently employs over 200 staff from Amery and the surrounding communities. The facility is part of Cardinal Glass Industries headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn. which has 42 facilities located around the U.S. and employs approximately 6,000 people.

The Amery facility produces laminated safety glass & hurricane impact glass for a multitude of residential window manufactur-

ers. Cardinal LG and its partner base also specialize in highly customized & fabricated glass for the Architectural market including railings, stair systems, glass wall systems, and “designer” glass.

Some recent high profile projects include railings for the World Trade Center, Viking Stadium, Microsoft Campuses, Amazon Headquarters, & a multitude of unique installations.

In just the past 5 years, over four million dollars in equipment has been invested into the Amery plant with an additional 2 million planned for 2018.

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The company says they offer competitive wages, excellent health package, and a monthly profit sharing potential of up to 52% of wages.

Cardinal LG currently has all shifts available, with shift Premiums for 2nd and 3rd. Must be 18 years or older. The facility will be accepting applications for these new positions Monday – Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with onthe-spot interviews and facility tours available for selected applicants, or you can apply online www.cardinalcorp.com/ careers.

Women and Money: Building a Healthy Financial Future offered at UW-Barron County

Angela Televandos, MBA, focuses on the unique financial challenges and goals of women.

When it comes to financial health, women and men have very different concerns. An enrichment class focusing on the unique challenges women face on the financial spectrum will be held on Monday, October 30 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at UW-Barron County. This course is designed for females of all ages.

The first half of the session will target various gaps women face: the earnings gap, social security gap, retirement income gap, divorce gap, widowhood gap, and the caregiving gap. The second half of the session will focus on solutions to address to these gaps including goal setting, budgeting, and investing.

Instructor Angela Televandos, MBA, is a Financial Advisor and Accredited Asset Management Specialist.

Course fee is $19 for one person, or two may enroll together for $30. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register and pay online, visit UW-BC’s Continuing Education page at ce.uwc.edu/ barron, call Barb Ritzinger at 715-234-8176, ext. 5503, or email barbara.ritzinger@uwc.edu.

SELF HELP GROUPS Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the first Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 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., 7 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Amery Community Center, 608 Harriman Ave. S. 715-781-4380 Jason.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457.

Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601.

Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months).

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time.

No charge.

The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group.

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

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

No charge.

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

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

Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information.

Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group offers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA) and the children’s group are every Monday (DV) and Tuesday (SA) beginning at 6 p.m. Call CRA to find out more info and for the location. Burnett County call CRA for info (the day and time will be changing). For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups and services are free of charge.

Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefits of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register.

Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105.

Family Child Care Professonals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome.

Farm Crisis. Information on financial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474.

Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does.

Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which affects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474.

Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specific child and school. •We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:302:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions.

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

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

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

NA meetings. There’s hope. Every Saturday 6 p.m. St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake. Room 121. Everyone welcome to attend. Info call Pat at 715-553-2859.

Overeaters Anonymous Group. Monday evening 5:30 p.m. at the St. Croix Alano Club across from the clinic on Adams Street in St. Croix Falls. Questions call 715-825-3416.

PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Veteran’s Support Group. 1st Tuesday monthly 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Amery VFW, 130 Wisconsin Ave. Spouses/significant other also welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact Dan 715-768-0679, Amanda 715-429-0467 or Dianna 715-607-1898. Sponsored by Amery VFW Post 7929 and American Legion Post 169.

Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980.

Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715268-6687.

Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls.

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

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Helen Walker loves to scream . . .

BINGO! With the news surrounding Sarah Hyden-Smith, first female pastor in Lennox Valley, and Raymond Cooper’s conversion at the Lutheran Church, one might think the other churches on the town square took a back seat during the summer of 1998. But the good Lord works in mysterious ways, and during the summer of ‘98, it was more true in the valley than in most places.

Sure, the Methodists and Lutherans might have been hogging the limelight at the moment, but it hadn’t been long since Todd Cecil, world-famous TV evangelist, graced the stage at First Baptist Church, and plans were already being made for the annual Baptist Men’s Breakfast and Turkey Shoot.

Don’t think the Catholics were suffering from lack of attention. Unlike their Baptist brethren, the good folks at All Saints Catholic Church didn’t need celebrities or firearms to have a good time. They knew their faith, which had lasted twenty centuries, depended on tradition rather than big one-time events to keep the flames fanned. And no tradition was more important than Friday night bingo.

Yes, every Friday night most valley Catholics, as well as a good number of Lutherans and Methodists, filled the parish hall for the chance to scream, “Bingo!” and walk home with cash and other valuable prizes.

Probably no one enjoyed bingo night more than Helen Walker. Helen had been playing bingo at All Saints for as long as anyone could remember. She always showed up early, right at 4:55, and took her place on the first row, left of the center aisle.

It was important that Helen get her front row seat because, well, she couldn’t hear as well as she once did. It was all she could do to make out the faint letters being called out over the parish hall sound system. Her hearing was so bad, in fact, that almost every week she would hear some of the numbers incorrectly, thinking she had made bingo when she really hadn’t. Over time, other players began allowing Helen to think she had won, rather than go through the arduous task of explaining to her what had really happened. Anyway, most folks thought it was cute that Helen went home every week thinking she was a big winner.

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Helen particularly liked the “special” games played each week. Two or three times each Friday, the caller would yell, “Catholic bingo!” and Father O’Reilly would come to the stage and pull a random card out of a box next to the caller’s microphone. Each card corresponded with a different “Catholic” version of bingo.

Helen’s favorite was “Rosary Prayer Bingo,” although she was often confused by the caller’s words. Just last week, she had confused “Glory be to the Father” with “Hail Holy Queen” and walked off with the $20 jackpot.

This was a special bingo night, as valley mayor “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland was on hand to call one game. With his roaring voice, it would be less likely that Helen would win during his game.

Showing up at bingo was a calculated risk for the mayor. He was a member of First Baptist Church, which normally gave him a distinct advantage on election day. But with the election just five weeks away, Bland found himself in the fight of his life against challenger Raymond Cooper.

Bland decided it was worth the risk, possibly upsetting some of the voters at his home church, where games such as bingo were frowned upon. He hoped his Baptist base would understand his predicament while he picked up a few votes among bingo night regulars.

On any other Friday night, Raymond Cooper would show up to disrupt the mayor’s limelight. However, this was no normal night. While the lights were bright at All Saints Parish Hall, other lights were shining down the street at the radio station as Cooper met with Marvin Walsh and Elbert Lee Jones to find a way out of the mess they had made earlier in the day when they spilled the beans about the cause of egg price inflation in the valley.

“I sense,” Raymond told his fellow conspirators, “that the Lord is about to shake up Lennox Valley Lutheran Church this Sunday like it’s never been shaken before.”

At that very moment, the excited voice of none other than Helen Walker could be heard in the distance as she shouted, “Bingo” Get your copy of “The Good Folks of Lennox Valley: The Book” at Amazon.com or LennoxValley.com today.

October Coming

By Larry Phillipson ©12-12-2017 September was a nice month gone in a flash, I liked it, had a birthday bash.

When you are having fun, time goes fast, October is here, a beautiful month we hope to last.

Trees with a golden hue everywhere, nature gives its share for a lovely fair.

Leaves flutter to the ground, a crunchy walk, the crackling leaves make it unnecessary to talk.

When November comes, the beauty is gone, just a pile of leaves left on the lawn.

Nature is getting set for what's coming soon, swirling snowflakes and a cold full moon.

We enjoy the beauty of the countryside, it's nice to take a rural ride.

October is here, we'll enjoy the beauty that abounds, and wait for other changes to come aground.

Larry Phillipson is a poet laureate of Amery, Wisconsin

Planning team Julie Fox, Regional Tourism Specialist, Shawn Wilkerson, Polk County Information Center Staff, Colleen Gifford-Foxwell, Director of the Polk County Information Center and Shelly Harkins, Director, Bureau of Industry & Agency Services.

Tourism Conference to be held at Interstate Park The Polk County Tourism Council together with the St. Croix Valley Regional Tourism Alliance will be hosting a free conference to business and community leaders Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls.

Hosted by the Polk County Tourism Coun-

cil there will be a state tourism presentation, benefits of collaboration, community strategic planning, and networking opportunities. There will also be door prizes.

Bring your business cards to share and RSVP by Oct. 20 to 715-483-1410 or info@ polkctytourism.com.

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER I want to sincerely thank all of our volunteers and attendees who helped to make our Annual Tom Brekke Memorial Oktoberfest such a huge success. I especially want to thank our sponsors who have been so supportive and generous over the years: PLATINUM- Cardinal Glass and Cattail Moon; GOLD- Amery Chevrolet, Amery Lions Club, AMTEC, Bremer Bank, Dick’s Fresh Market, St. Croix Casino, Kylie Crawford Photography; SILVER- Amery Hospital and Clinic, Milt Johnson, Chet Johnson Drug and Ellies; BRONZE- Amery Free Press, Amery Meat Market, Apple River TV & Appliance, Birch Street Bar, Century 21, Connecting Point, Forrest Inn, Park Lakes & Land Realty, Riverbend Assisted Living.

If you need a place to rent, consider the Amery Area Community Center for wedding receptions, graduation parties, birthday parties, etc. We also work with profit and not-for-profit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place.

Tuesday pool winners for October 3rd were Gary Snelling in first, Paul Seidel in second, Jerry Fisher in third, Carl Johnson came in fourth and Loren Bavin took home the consolation prize.

Tuesday pool winners for October 10th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher took second, Paul Seidel placed third and Milt Johnson took home the consolation prize.

Thursday pool player winners for Thursday October 5th were Gary Snelling in first place, Paul Seidel in second place, Val Hansen took third and Carl Johnson won the consolation. Thursday winners for October 12th were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher in second, Wendell Anderson in third and Paul Seidel won the consolation prize.

Wii Bowling winners for October 3rd were Jerry Fisher in first, Carl Johnson in second and Paul Seidel came in third.

Wii Bowling winners for October 10th were Carl Johnson in first, Mary Fisher in second, and Paul Seidel came in third.

Wednesday bridge winners for October 4th were Sue Saarem-first, Patty Talbot-second, Judy Strobush-third, Mary Salewski-fourth.

Wednesday bridge winners for October 11th were Patty Talbot-first, Sydney Lund-second, Sue Saarem-third, Rox Moltzer-fourth.

Monday bridge winners were Paula Schmid-first and Sue Saarem-second.

Congratulations to all!

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Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up donates $15,850 to 23 local programs

ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Last week was a quiet week for adoptions. Cats Kirby, Carlee, Graham and Senior Cat, Champy, all found homes. Chocolate Lab mix Sparky went home with a lonely man in need of a constant companion. They

will be sharing a home on the river in Northern Minnesota.

At the end of this week, on Saturday, October 21st, the place to be is the Cascade Bar and Grill in Osceola. An Arnell fundraising Meat Raffle will begin there at 1 pm. Let the excitement of winning a NY Strip steak carry you away and raise funds for the Arnell animal shelter at the same time.

Bring a friend or two.

It’s all for the animals.

Black cats are associated with the month of October because of Halloween. They live with witches. They embody evil. They are thought to be unlucky.

Heaven forbid one ever crosses your path. These

silly superstitions are unfounded, of course.

These myths are perpetuated by animal shelters across the county when they refuse to adopt out any black cats during October.

At that time of year, it is feared that too many people adopt black cats merely to serve as costume accessories or, worse, as the victims of Halloween pranks or ritual sacrifices. In truth, black cats are just as cuddly and even just as likely to be adopted as any other cat. It is highly unlikely that a person would adopt a spayed or neutered cat of any color with the intention of harming it. And the claim that black cats are not adopted as often as other cats—that’s another myth.

According to a 2013 ASPCA study, black cats actually are adopted from shelters at the same rate as other cats—but because there are more black cats than any other-colored felines, it can appear as though they’re being overlooked by adopters (black dogs fall victim to this same misperception).

The study found that 33 percent of all cats coming into shelters were black; gray cats accounted for the second-highest number, totaling 22 percent of all cats. And of those cats adopted? Thirty-one percent were black, while

20 percent were gray.

The ASPCA continued tracking these findings through 2016 with consistent results.

Adopt a Black Cat from Arnell in October, November or December.

They make a declarative statement with a striking silhouette. Black goes with everything, your home will be your cat’s background, in your favorite chair, in your knitting basket, walking across the back of the couch or curled up at the end of your bed.

This week we are featuring two Black Cats, Kate and Beck, Senior and Junior. Kate is a Declawed Senior (she prefers to keep her age a secret) Cat with a long white whiskers.

She adores attention and will be in your lap constantly. Young Beck is four months old and full of kitten vim. He is playful and curious.

Both are available for adoption at the Arnell shelter, 715 268-7387.

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UW Barron County among small schools on chopping block A reorganization plan announced last week would spell the end of not just UW Barron County as we know it, but all of Wisconsin’s 13 independent two-year campuses, according to Senator Janet Bewley.

“Local leaders are in the best position to know what they need for an educated workforce. Local officials I’ve spoken with are distraught by the proposed reduction in local control over the UW Barron County campus that their community built and pays for,” Bewley said. “What this plan says to the young people of Northern Wisconsin is ‘Look South,’ and that’s not right.

What’s worse, I fear this decision will be followed by cut after cut, year after year, to pay for the $3 Billion Foxconn deal and other southeastern Wisconsin priorities.”

Bewley says that officials in Madison announced their plan to wrest control of 13 two-year campuses from local communities and consolidate them with four-year campuses without consulting Northern community or

business leaders.

“Deciding to hand control of the UW-Barron County campus over to UW Eau Claire without consulting the people who have contributed to, and rely on UW Barron County, is yet another slap in the face to northern Wisconsin citizens. They deserve better,” said Bewley. Current law allows the University Systems’ Board of Regents to approve the plan without legislative input, and they are hoping to pass it next month.

Bewley encouraged Barron County citizens and businesses to make their views known before the Regents’ final action in November.

Bewley noted that two-year campuses impacted by the announcement primarily serve smaller communities and are vital to workforce training and economic development in communities left behind by the recent Foxconn deal.

“Northern Wisconsin shouldn’t lose its beloved UW-Barron County because the GOP has to make cuts here to pay for their priorities elsewhere,” she said.

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up awarded $15,850 to 23 community organizations at its October 4, 2017, meeting. Funding for Operation Round Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life.

“Improving our local quality of life with reliable electricity, extraordinary service and community support is at the core of what we do every day,” said Polk-Burnett General Manager Steve Stroshane.

Operation Round Up grant recipients for fall 2017 are: 1. Trinity Veterans Center, $500, to help new program serving vets and families in Polk and Burnett counties 2. Northwoods Flyers EAA Chapter 1537, $500, to support the Gandy Dancer Fly-In/Young Eagles program 3. Luck Area Historical Society, $750, to purchase equipment to show community movies 4. Luck Senior Center, $500, to replace countertops 5. Burnett Area Arts Group, $500, to help with art shows that promote the arts and artists in our area 6. Clear Lake EMS, $900, to purchase equipment bags for emergency responders 7. Dream Center/WPCA Radio, $500, to purchase microphones, control board and computer 8. Clear Lake Historical Museum, $500, to purchase laptop, printer and museum software 9. Salvation Army, Serenity Home, $1,000, to provide temporary shelter for homeless individuals and families 10. Salvation Army, Faith House, $1,000, to provide food backpacks for kids in Siren, Grantsburg and Webster 11. Friends of Amery Area Public Library Foundation, $500, to digitize

newspapers for online viewing and preservation 12. Farm Table Foundation, $500, to purchase signage for demonstration gardens 13. Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County, $1,000, to help seniors and adults with disabilities live independently 14. Friends of Polk County Information Center, Friends of Rosemarie Park, $500, to help with dog park fencing, prairie flowers, bee boxes and bird houses 15. Town of Lorain Fire Department, $900, to purchase safety vests and glasses 16. Upper St. Croix Valley League of Women Voters, $500, to purchase computer equipment for voter education and registration 17. Siren Chamber of Commerce, $250 to help fund flower baskets on Main Street and create promotional videos 18. Balsam Lake Fire Department, $1,000, to purchase 6x6 vehicle for rescues and firefighting 19. STAR Education Foundation Backpack Program, $1,000, to provide food backpacks for students in St. Croix Falls 20. Polk County Department of Children and Families, $500, to purchase gas cards to help families with travel expenses to appointments and counseling 21. Luck Community Education, $300, to support Prairie Fire Theatre production of Tom Sawyer 22. Osceola School District PE Department, $250 to build disc golf course 23. Family Pathways, Frederic and St. Croix Falls, $2,000, to purchase food for food shelves in Frederic and St. Croix Falls, $1,000 each Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round Up may contact 800-421-0283 or polkburnett. com. The next application deadline is December 1.

Forgiveness The heart had no desire to requite.

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The decision to forgive had been a fact; The will to let it go was there for sure, And, even choosing positive to act, The object of the pain a thorn would stir.

He who can work both to "will" and "do" When asked, could change the way I feel.

I can decide about forgiving you; It's only God who has the power to heal.

And, so, the hurts that long had held the heart, I chose to give the Father one by one.

Amazed, even the memories that were a part, Were healed, restored the times of love and fun.

It's wonderful to know He cares and can, Recover and restore what hearts have lost.

It's not easy to surrender to His plan; The return makes it seem small to count the cost.

Carol Morfitt Welch

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Amery Lions Club Celebrates Lions Clubs International’s Centennial Amery Lions Club celebrated Lions Club International’s Centennial at their meeting on Monday, October 9th at Centennial Hall. The milestone was celebrated with a theme cake and Power Point presentation by Amery Lion and Vice District Governor Diane Fansler.

Fansler high-lighted achievements and contributions by International Lions in their first 100 years and reviewed International Lions Centennial’s Convention, projects, goals, and awards. She also summarized a history of Lions Club International and Amery Lions Club. Fansler concluded her presentation by honoring Amery Lions Club’s achievements

A popular Service to Amery residents by Amery Lions Club is providing Ramps for Handicapped. There are currently 4 Lions Ramps in the city. Amery Lions Club has provided more than 50 Ramps without charge to Amery residents since the Club began this Service project!

and Centennial Awards to date.

Lions Club International is the world’s largest service organization, with more than 1.44 million members in 210+ countries. Lions are a 100% volunteer organization since Lions serve their community without personal financial reward. All funds raised go directly to benefit service projects. No Lions member or officer serves for personal profit or advantage.

Amery Lions Club was founded in September, 1980, and currently has 68 members. It is the largest Lions Club in Region 2 of Lions Multiple District 27 E-1 (Wisconsin), which includes all of Polk County and part of Burnett County.

Lions Club was founded in June, 1917, in Chicago, IL, by Chicago insurance agent Melvin Jones. Recently, more than 38,000 Lions celebrated the Lions Centennial In Chicago June 30-July 4, 2017. Amery Lions member Diane Fansler, who attended the Chicago Centennial Convention, described the experience as “an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, celebrate, and share with Lions from all parts of the world.”

The July 2017 International Centennial Celebration marked the end of 4 years of Lions’ 5-year Plan for Centennial Service and Achievements. Among the special challenges during the 5-years is to provide Service to 100,000,000 people world-wide and for local Clubs to complete 4 local Service projects in 5 areas. Since Lions have already served the needs of more than 177,000,000 people world-wide since 2014 with nearly one year remaining, Lions now expect to more than double this Service goal! And, Amery Lions recently received a Ruby Award for completing service projects in 3 areas in the first 3 years of the Challenge!

Early historical milestones and contributions from Lions Internationals selected by Fansler include becoming Lions International in 1920 when Windsor, Ontario, joined Lions and Helen Keller’s 1925 challenge to Lions to become “Knights of Sight in the crusade against Blindness.” Other significant contributions by Lions include use of White Canes (by George Bonham in 1930), International Leader Dogs Training and supplying free Leader Dogs (since 1939), Eye Banks (since 1944 with Madison, WI, remaining a world leader), and Youth Services leadership (including annually serving 1200+ campers with needs in Vision, Diabetes, Hearing challenges, Epilepsy, and Intellectual Disabilities/Autism in Rosholt, WI, totally without charge to participants).

Contributions provided locally by Amery Lions without charge to our Community include the North Park Picnic Shelter, Soo Line Park Drinking Fountain, Ramps for handicapped, Children’s Clothing

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Lions International and Amery Lions are optimistic as they enter their 101st year of Service. Community members who want more information on Amery Lions are invited to attend a Club meeting at noon on the second Mondays at Centennial Hall. Information on Amery Lions is also available on the Club’s website: amerylionsclub.org or from any Amery Lion.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL Sunday, October 22 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Swedish Meatball Dinner Free will donations accepted

United Covenant Church CLEAR LAKE Corner of Hwy. 63 & JJ across from Nilssen’s

Everyone Welcome!

Sunday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. at Amery Ale Works 588 115th St., Amery LED BY AMY JOHNSON AND OTHER LOCAL MUSICIANS

An Outreach Ministry of East Immanuel Lutheran Church

Harvest Moon Hootenanny FUNDRAISER 6-9 p.m.

CRAFT & BAKE SALE

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Saturday, October 21, 4-7 p.m.

Vittles Dancing Beer & Wine Tasting Hootenanny Attire Encouraged

Turkey, Ham and all the trimmings Adults $9, 6-10 $4 Carry-outs available

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Sponsored by Amery Woman’s Club

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CHILI and PIE Supper

The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts presents

“A Gala Preview Concert”

An evening of highlights from up-coming concerts in the performance season featuring the Northern Lakes Chamber Orchestra.

Saturday, October 21 - 7:30 p.m.

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On Oct. 21, 2016, Mike Overby suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and survived the ATV accident. We would like to thank the heroic actions of the organizations and people that helped save Mike’s life by creating a fundraiser for them.

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1st Annual Charity ATV Ride and Chili Feed THREE OPTIONS TO JOIN IN: •Grab an ATV, go on a trial ride and finish at the Chili Feed •No ATV, hop in your car and join us at the chili feed •Can’t make either? Donate and details at https://www.gofundme.com/OverbyTBI The cost will be minimum of $10 per person donation until chili is gone. Local EMS, police and sheriff personnel will eat for free. All proceeds will be donated to the Amery Ambulance and Apple River Fire Department

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AREA BOWLING SCORES Spare Time Bowling, Turtle Lake M0NDAY NIGHT LADIES Countyline Dairy...............................81.5 No Wicks Moratiz ............................73.0 Austad’s Super Valu.......................72.0 No Wicks Moravitz .......................... 67.0 Clear Lake Auto ...............................65.5 Becker’s Trucking ............................63.5 Bowling Buddies .............................63.5 High games: Laurel Cap 188, Lori Larson 200-178, Judy Ullom 193, Deanne Moravitz 199, Connie Graber 181, Geri Christensen 175, Mary Warner 184, Karen DeGolier 181, Polly Henke 190, Sheila LaBlanc 188.

High series: Lori Larson 539, Deanne Moravitz 503.

TUESDAY WOMEN Red Cedar Accounting ...................... 30 True Value............................................. 28 Citizens State Bank ........................... 26 Charlie’s Place ......................................25 The Dead End’s ....................................24 Sexy Mama’s ........................................23 Spare Time............................................22 Range Fire Dept. .................................. 14 High games: Lori Larson 201, Mitzi Hawkins 195, Sherri Munkelwitz 186, Kelley VanHeuklom 167, Kathleen Scott 166, Diane Nottom 164, Sylvia Stetler 157, Kimberly Elwood 156, Betty Duenow 156, Laurel Cap 154.

High series: Lori Larson 548, Sherri Munkelwitz 507, Mitzi Hawkins 471, Diane Nottom 464, Betty Duenow 433, Kelley VanHeuklom 428, Sandra Heppner 414, Kimberly Elwood 411, Laurel Cap 409, Kathleen Scott 408.

SENIORS Bad Kats..............................................19.5 Leinie Kats..........................................18.5 Top Kats ..............................................18.5 Tom Kats............................................ 18.0 Old Kats...............................................16.5 Handy Kats ........................................15.0 Alley Kats............................................. 9.5 Kool Kats ............................................. 4.5 High games: Hjalmer Gerloff 202, Jerry Bennett 174, Jim Pickard 170, Bill Pickard 167, Rollie Tyo 167, Bud Merriman 162, Bill Gelting 162, Betty Duenow 160, Merle Eder 155, Ralph Kolstad 153, Davie Yeske 153.

High series: Hjalmer Gerloff 562, Rollie Tyo 477, Jim Pickard 468, Bud Merriman 457, Bill Pickard 443, Jerry Schmidt 441, Jerry Bennett 433, Bill Gelting 431, Davie Yeske 428, Merle Eder 419.

Club 53 Bar & Lanes, Amery MONDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Amery True Value ............................77.0 Tac Two ............................................. 66.5 Division 2 Dick’s Fresh Market ........................52.0 Shoreview ........................................ 44.5 High games: Rod Gehrman 218, Jim Swanson 216-215, Todd Zemke 204, Brian Peterson 191.

High series: Jim Swanson 600, Rod Gehrman 593, Todd Zemke 567, Brian Peterson 512.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Northwest Communications ......75.0 Waterside ...........................................41.5 Division 2 Club 53 ...............................................64.0 Chet Johnson Drug .........................59.5 High games: Will Schaffer 265, Chad Elmer 220, Scott Sorensen 208, Wade Prindle 202, Bill Peterson 201.

High series: Scott Sorensen 607, Wade Prindle 571, Chad Elmer 553.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Division 1 Preferred Lawn................................56.5 Lamperts ........................................... 47.0 Division 2 Club 53 .................................................71.0 Amery Fire Dept. ..............................57.5 High games: Denis Carteron 214, Adam Witthoft 202, Lee Gorres 206, Josh Pitman 200, Jerod Wollan 223, Jim Swanson 236.

High series: Jerod Wollan 571, Jim Swanson 570.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT WOMEN Division 1 Club 53 ................................................70.5 Amery Fire Dept. ............................63.5 Bremer ................................................53.5 Division 2 Chet’s ..................................................65.5 Amery Hospital & Clinic ............... 54.0 Northwest Communications ..... 54.0 High games: Lacey Kammerud 178, Linda Mullendore 176-163, Patty Talbot 174-169, Katie Lauterbach 169-168, Bette Elmer 167-150, Nicole Pettay 165-152, Jackie Sorenson 165, Alyssa Slocum 164.

High series: Katie Lauterbach 479, Linda Mullendore 470, Patty Talbot 463, Bette Elmer 450, Bev Gorres 440, Nicole Pettay 435.

Friday, Oct. 20 8 am to 5 pm

Beer collectibles - metal signs, tappers, steins, and 2 working neon signs. Small workshop dust collector, household items, and much more!

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PREP LEAGUE Games over 65: Travis Vierkandt 67-78, Rawquelle Ablee 86.

Series over 200: Travis Vierkandt 216.

YOUTH LEAGUE Games over 110: Ryan Karpenski 112-117, Jacob Bembenck 135, Alexa Dieckman 146-162, Jake Mahoney 133.

Series over 350: Alexa Dieckman 400.

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Library Assistant

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The Amery Area Public Library seeks a part-time library assistant to work during day, evening and weekend hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The library assistant reports to the library director and performs clerical and other library work as required. Essential duties include staffing the circulation desk, assisting with library programs, and reshelving library materials.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Strong customer service and computer skills required.

COMPENSATION: The starting wage is $11.00 per hour. Position is a minimum of 20 hours per week, evenings and weekends required.

APPLY TODAY. START TOMORROW.

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What Motivates You?

Helping Others? Being Creative? Money?

If you answered yes to any of these, this position is for you!

Outgoing, responsible and well-spoken person needed to work in advertising with Sentinel Publications which publishes the Burnett County Sentinel, The Sun(Osceola) and the Country Messenger.

If you love working with people and like selling, please contact us.

Sales experience preferred but will train the right person.

Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Base plus attractive commission = GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Benefits include: paid time off, insurance, and flexibility.

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Equal Housing Opportunity

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includes heat, water, sewer, garbage Shirley 715-808-4060

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Hiring Line Cook Experience required.

Must be able to work weekends.

Apply in person or send resume/application to Allison at atbahr@yahoo.com

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Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI would like you on our team!

Career Opportunity

Hours: 10:30pm-6:45am Starting Night Shift RN Wage: $26.86-$27.86/hr .6 position / 23.25 hours guaranteed per week with opportunity to pick up additional hours

Prism Plastics Products is now seeking applications for: 1st Shift Project Engineering •A.B.S. Engineering degree or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in production activities in a plastic injection molding environment •Function as a liaison between the organization and the customer for all sampling, technical and quality needs •Reviews tooling specifications and drawings •Ability to quote tools, equipment, and parts. Develop and establish cost estimates.

•Coordinate tooling program from start to finish on all projects

Send resume to Prism Plastics Products Inc., PO Box 446, New Richmond, WI 54017 or apply online at prismplasticsinc.com No phone calls please

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2017 This position offers a comprehensive benefit package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement program for government employees, Paid Time off, and optional health, dental and vision insurance. Polk County promotes the health and well-being of their employees with opportunities to support your level of involvement in a Worksite Wellness Program. Call today with any questions.

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Shipping Supervisor 1st Shift

K-Tek WI, a precision metal specialty manufacturing company is currently seeking qualified Shipping supervisor on 1st shift.

Polk County offers careers that Matter Join us to make a difference, together we will strengthen our community!

We cannot function without great employees - talented, caring professionals are rewarded with a great, competitive total rewards package.

Meal Site Aide Substitute Milltown and/or Amery Causal/Non-Exempt Position Wage: Depends on Qualifications This position assists with preparing and providing meals and activities at local Nutrition Program at the Senior Dining Sites.

Our meal sites offer meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Milltown location hours worked are 7:30am—12:30pm and the Amery’s hours are 9:30am—12:30pm (beginning 2018 - Amery hours be expanded to mirror Milltown) Requires Wisconsin Food Manager Certification, or must obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.

Deadline to apply: October 26, 2017

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RENT BASED ON 30% OF INCOME On-site laundry, storage lockers, updated units and microwaves.

For those 62+ or disabled of any age

Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to jnalen@amerylibrary.org or mail to: James Nalen, Director, Amery Area Public Library, 225 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI 54001. A detailed job description is available on our website at http://www.amerylibrary.org/node/11. First preference will be given to applications received by October 31, 2017.

up our andwebsite operating shop equipment; Make See for fullmachine job descriptions. www.precoinc.com fixtures and tooling as needed to complete jobs; Complete alignment and quality checks using basic measuring devices; Recommend design improvements and process changes with limited supervision; Responsible for machine maintenance and training of other staff. Hiring Qualifications: Technical school graduate in related field or equivalent training; Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions required; Math and mechanical aptitude; Proficient in the use of standard machinist tools and measuring instruments; Familiar with working properties of metals; Program machining center using M & G codes; Familiarity with Mastercam ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE, POLK & BURNETT COUNTY and/or Surfcam.

Affordable 1 BR in Clear Lake

YOU MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

Successful candidate will have experience in direct supervision within a manufacturing production environment. Various duties will includes direct supervision of the Shipping Department employees, scheduling carriers for freight pick ups, coordinate all day-to-day activities, promote safe work habits and ensure operators are working safely.

This position requires basic math and reading skills, leadership skills, problem solving ability and effective communication skills.

Compensation will be commensurate with direct related experience. Great opportunity to work for a growth-oriented employer. Qualified applicants should forward a resume to:

K-Tek WI Attn: April Miller 750 Vandeberg St Baldwin, WI 54002 april.miller@ktek-net.com Fax: (715) 684-3050 Equal Opportunity Employer

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Recycling Attendant Wanted TOWN OF BLACK BROOK

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We are now hiring experienced cooks!

Fast-paced, high energy work environment! Fun and friendly staff! Must be available nights and weekends.

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Immediate Opening The Town of Black Brook has an immediate opening for a recycling attendant. 32 hours a month working 8-4 on Friday and Saturday, the 1st and 3rd weekends of each month.

For further information, contact Chairman Charlie Barney at 715-263-2177.

NOW HIRING All shifts!

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940 Baldwin Plaza Drive, Baldwin Guest Service Co-workers Starting Wage $11.40/hr 3rd Shift Starting Wage $12.90/hr Flexible schedules and opportunities for growth

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Customer Service/Accounts Payable 2 shift Hours 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. 3rd shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.

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1st shift

Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines.

Description: Receive orders, enter into IQMS, negotiate ship dates with customers fol2. Job General Responsibilities:

lowing interaction with Scheduling, data entry, answer phone and responsible for managing customer program. & Start manage payments and provide accounting reSet up andsurvey tear down moldingProcess machines, and trouble shootreceived molding machines, Set up and tear down lated support.

Includes department andand Sales Managerason terms and auxiliary equipment (drillworking press, air with press Accounting welder etc). Work with quality engineering needed, collection issues.

Perform equipment safety checks, Assist in training of operators, Keep a clean and organized work area,

Participate in corrective action and lean activities, Suggest process improvements activities to supervisor, General Responsibilities: Receive, enter and confirm customer orders. Keep customer apPerform in abetween safe manner prised of work orderresponsibilities status. Liaison Scheduling and customer to establish agreeable delivery date. Answer phone, greet guests. Monitor customer complaints. Generate RMAs. Send out 3. and Physical While Maintain performingup theto responsibilities the job,Generate the employee required to talk tally Requirements: customer surveys. date billingofsystem. andissend invoices. and hear. The employee is often payments. required to sit and use handscollection and fingers,and to handle or feel.

The Follow-up, collect & allocate Carry outtheir billing, reporting activities employee to is frequently to stand, walk,account reach with arms for andnon-payment, hands occasionally climb or balance, according deadlines.required Monitor customer details delayed payments and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. and other irregularities. Research and resolve payment discrepancies. Maintain AR customer files and records. Prepare bank deposits. Investigate and resolve customer queries. Process 4. account Competencies: Able toDevelop properly operate basicsystem hand tools driver,efforts. hammer,Communicate etc). Knowledge adjustments. a recovery and(wrench, initiatescrew collection of orcustomers ability to learn press controls equipment. to read and write English. with viaIQMS, phone, email, mailand orauxiliary personally.

Assist Ability in accounting duties.

CollectBasic and prepare monthly metrics.fork truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated shop math.

Must become through satisfactory completion of the defined probationary period (ref: TDI Company Policy Manual HR-

Competencies: Understand and operate IQMS software with training, able to speak well on AP-01 Section 205) the phone and ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and company perMust be ableMaterial to effectively office software including Excel, Word and Outlook.

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Other desired traits: handling use experience, familiar with Lean manufacturing, experience in an Items on molding this list environment, may be verified or demonstrated injection supervisory experience. through probationary period. Attention to detail and accuracy. Customer Service skills and general knowledge of accounting and book keeping skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits. Qualified applicants can apply in person T.D.I. offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. or by sending a resume to: Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. Thermal Plastic Inc. 1116 East Pine Design, Street Street St1116 CroixEast Falls Pine WI. 54024 St Attn: Croix Falls, WI H.R. Manager54024 Attn: H.R. Manager View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

Email to: hr@tdimolding.com or View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

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Pool; Foosball; Checkers (chess); Shuffle Board; Ping Pong (table tennis); Bowling; Air Hockey (w/o air)

The Countryside Convenience Store in Amery is now hiring for a full-time Convenience Store Deli Manager. This position will be responsible for the daily operations of the Deli and ensure all company policies, standards and guidelines are followed. The Deli Manager is on-call as needed to ensure the Deli is properly staffed for all shifts.

715-491-4881

The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and management experience, be required to obtain a Responsible Beverage license to sell alcohol, and successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

$150

Fall Special

FOR RENT

2 & 3 BR, 1 bath apartment

in Clear Lake

For a full job description or to apply online, visit our website at www.countrysidecoop.com or stop by our Amery C-Store for more information: 319 Keller Avenue South Amery, WI 54001| 715-268-4477

Utilities included No pets Available NOW

***Countryside Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

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Amery Memory Care is looking for

PT & FT Resident Care Assistants (2nd & 3rd Shifts)

PT Cook/Aide Casual Cook/Aide (All shifts)

Please stop in and speak with Kristin or Michelle for more details

215 Birch St. W, Amery

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Trial will proceed in Virgil Hansen case

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

After failing to negotiate any type of plea deal as of Monday morning, October 16, jury selections will now begin in the case of 67-year-old Virgil Hansen of Milltown.

The recently re-elected Milltown Village Clerk, firefighter, and former Unity School Bus driver was first charged with seven felonies relating to the alleged sexual abuse and torture of a 13-year-old boy in November of 2015, including repeated sexual assault of a child, child sexual exploitation, enticement, trafficking, solicitation, and abuse. Hansen is alleged to have committed the felony acts at his Milltown residence.

The charges bring with them a maximum penalty of more than 190

years in prison. Hansen has been free on bond since his initial court appearance, the conditions of which include that he not have any contact with children under 17, with the exception of relatives working on the family farm.

Hansen is represented by attorney Bruce Anderson in the case, but both prosecution and judicial oversight have changed hands several times in the last two years.

St. Croix County judge Scott Needham will now rule over the matter.

Assistant District Attorney James Renneke took over the lead prosecution role roughly a month ago. Newly hired Renneke is a former Rusk County District Attorney who has taken the place of former Assistant District Attorney Dan Tolan.

Kemp is confident in Renneke’s experience level, and says that along

with federal and Supreme-Court work, he brings more than 30 years of prosecution and defense experience to their team.

Renneke submitted several pieces of evidence to the crime lab when he came on board last month, leaving very little time for the defense to review those results, or reflect on how that might impact plea negotiations.

“In light of what that might show, I’m kind of up in the air,” said Hansen’s attorney, Bruce Anderson.

Both sides will now begin the difficult task of screening jurors in the case. Sequestration will be required of those who serve.

The prosecution has identified 19 witnesses. Barring any last-minute plea negotiations, a four-day jury trial is scheduled to begin November 6.

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Virgil Hansen, 67 of Milltown looks over his shoulder during a February court appearance before Judge Daniel Tolan.

Hansen is answering to seven felony charges that allege he had inappropriate sexual contact and sexually tortured a 13-year-old boy at his farm in Milltown.

Man overboard: Fire department loses tabs on 165-pound training dummy

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

An October 12 social media post

by Marty Noonan of the Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Improvement Association was meant to solicit Lake Wapogasset residents’ help in searching for a missing dummy. But it also caused more than a few questions to be raised.

The post reads: “Yesterday evening just before sunset the Amery Fire Departments Rescue Airboat was conducting a training session with their 165-pound mannequin when it escaped and was lost in the darkness. The weather and choppy conditions have prevented it from being Rescued today. It maybe partially or fully submerged after an evening of treading water. Do not be alarmed if you come across a body in the lake.”

The post went on to say that the

dummy was last seen in the area of Mort’s Marina wearing a camouflage sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a green and orange life vest.

As of Monday, Chris Franzen reports that, to his knowledge, the dummy had not yet been found.

Part of the issue, Franzen says, is that the dummy was not intended for water training purposes.

“We were dumping him over the side,” said Franzen, who was leading the training exercise. “They would have to spot the person under the surface of the water.

“It’s a heavy dummy that’s meant to be dragged out of a building. We’ve [used it in water] before, we put two life jackets on it and it didn’t sink. But unfortunately this time, there must be a cavity in its chest and he must have taken on water,” he said.

“Of course it was dark, and he must have slipped under the surface some-

where and of course it’s been windy.”

Franzen couldn’t elaborate on the cost of the dummy, except to say, “it wasn’t cheap.”

According to Fire Chief Dale Koehler, the mannequin was an old one donated by one of the firefighters.

“It cost the department nothing.

We do want people to know it’s still missing in case with the cold water it comes to the surface,” he added.

The post asked residents not to attempt to rescue the dummy themselves. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the training equipment, please contact the Amery Fire Department.

Right: The 165-pound training mannequin used by the Amery Fire Department is somewhere in Lake Wapogasset, dressed in camouflage and blue jeans, and wearing a green and orange life vest.

Documents say Bainbridge left without notice

BY JESSICA DE LA CRUZ EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

JOE VIERKANDT

The ‘Heart’ Tree Residents of Amery’s South Street neighborhood have enjoyed the show from an old Maple they call the ‘Heart’ tree. The tree displays a prominant heart that spans the street in front of the former Utgard residence.

Joe Vierkandt says many people will stop to take pictures of the tree as its leaves change in the fall.

Not much more is known about why Polk County’s elected Clerk of Courts, Jobie Bainbridge, gave an immediate and abrupt resignation on September 11.

The Free Press learned of Bainbridge’s resignation on October 2, weeks after a replacement had already been appointed.

After fi ling an open records request, a copy of Bainbridge’s resignation letter was obtained on October 16. By statute, Bainbridge was given an opportunity to supplement the open records request with documentation such as a statement, but she declined to do so.

The letter, addressed to Judges Jeffery Anderson and Daniel Tolan, along with Chief Judge Scott Needham, DCA Don Harper, County Administrator Dana Frey, and Deputy County Administrator Andrea Jerrick, reads: “After much consideration, please accept this letter as my resignation for the position of Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court as of Monday, September 11, 2017.

This has been a very difficult decision for me to make as I do love my position but just cannot stay in this position any longer due to several reasons. It has been a pleasure working

for all of you and working for Polk County.”

More than 60 Polk County employees didn’t officially learn of Bainbridge’s departure until September 27, when an internal email was sent from Andrea Jerrick. It reads: “Hi everyone, Wanted to let you know that Jobie Bainbridge has resigned her position as Clerk of Circuit Court for Polk County. Effective Thursday, September 21, Judge Tolan and Judge Anderson jointly appointed Joan Ritten to fulfill the remainder Bainbridge of the Clerk of Circuit Court term. Please join us in welcoming Joan back to the Polk County management team! Welcome back Joan!”

No formal announcement or press release was made notifying the public of the elected official’s departure. The Free Press reached out to Bainbridge for a comment but has yet to receive a response.

The Clerk of Courts is an elected position.

Ritten will complete Bainbridge’s term through 2018.

The position will be up for election in November of 2018.