Amery Free Press November 5, 2019

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Hands-on learning continues

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

AHC volunteers display an attitude of gratitude

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

One in seven kids in the world suffers from the effects of food insecurity, living in a chronic state of malnutrition. Amery Hospital & Clinic’s (AHC) Be Well Team was proud to partner

with Kids Around the World (KATW) and their OneMeal program to assemble and pack meals for children in desperate need around the world.

Kids around the World, through their OneMeal SEE MEALS, PAGE 2

“We never sought to be real estate developers in this project we were simply coming up with a way we could have kids at the purest form of hands-on learning experience and I don’t know what in Tech Ed could be more hands on than building a house,” said District Administrator Dr. Shawn Doerfler at the November meeting of Amery’s Board of Education.

It was a busy night for members of the School District of Amery’s Board of Education Oct. 28 as they took action on a variety items including the purchase of four more lots for the High School’s Construction Academy.

District Administrator, Dr. Shawn Doerfler said, “We are in year two of our house building endeavors. We built the house last year to completion and sold it. We are presently building a house right next to the one we built last year, so we are in the position to have to plan for the future because we’re going to continue building houses and we need another lot.” Doerfler said the lots they are looking to purchase are

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AHC volunteers Beth and Jimmy Foeller, Julie Meyer, Debi Ahrens and her granddaughter Brihn assemble meals.

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BOO-TIFUL day for a parade Lien Elementary students participate in annual Halloween Parade. For more photos of spooky town celebrations, see pages 16 and 17.

SEE BOARD, PAGE 8

Celebrating Old Fashioned Holidays

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The Mayor lights up Soo Line Park in 2018.

It’s time for everyone to pitch in and turn the City of Lakes into the City of Lights.

The Parade of Lights and Light up the Town event has quickly become

an Amery tradition to look forward to each November. The theme for the 12th Annual event is “Old Fashioned Holidays” and it will be held Tuesday, November 26 at 6 p.m. at Soo Line Park.

This year there are multiple ways the greater community of Amery can participate. Businesses, organizations

and families are all welcome to have a float. Enter a float, truck, car, ATV/ UTV and horses with enough lights to razzle dazzle everyone watching the evening parade. Groups of all sizes are welcome to participate.

SEE PARADE, PAGE 2

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MEALS: Foods packed by AHC volunteers will ship to Rwanda and the Bahamas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

program, ensure that tens of thousands of impoverished kids have a warm, nutritious meal each day.

Employees at Amery Hospital & Clinic, feel fortunate to be blessed with an abundance of food, clothing and warm beds to sleep in at night. However, they know that is not the case in many countries around the world, so AHC invited staff, clinicians and their families to volunteer to work side by side on Saturday, November 2nd, to share an “Attitude of Gratitude” during this holiday season by packing nutritious meals to feed kids around the world.

OneMeal provides a foundational meal that can be used across cultures to deliver sustaining nutrition to impoverished children where food insecurity is a daily reality. OneMeal’s primary ingredient, red lentils, serves as a superior source of protein, critical to physical growth and development, including brain development. OneMeal also delivers much needed micronutrients through PhytoBlend, which is a combination of 24 essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. This fills a major dietary deficiency often found in situations of food insecurity. The dehydrated vegetable blend adds addition-

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73 Volunteers packed 20,000 meals at Amery Hospital and Clinic November 2 as part of the OneMeal program.

al nutrients and fiber, along with color, texture, and flavor to enhance the meal.

Fortified white rice further provides critical calories to children. Since it is a common ingredient familiar to people in most regions of the world, the meals are readily accepted across cultures.

AHC had 73 volunteers last Saturday for the event and packed 20,000 meals. Ronda Knutson from AHC said OneMeal requires a group to pack a minimum of 20,000 meals at a cost of $.27 cents each, so it is a great option for smaller groups that may want to under-

PARADE: Various ways to participate in holiday event CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Another way help get the town glowing, is to assist with lighting up Soo Line Park.

You are invited to decorate a designated space or tree in the park to promote your group, organization or business. All groups, organizations or family units are welcome to participate. Each space will be allowed access to electricity. Decorating may begin November 15, 2019 and must be complete by Monday, November 25, 2019. All decorations must be removed by January 10, 2020 or the items will be removed for a fee of $50. Please make every effort to clean-up your space.

These events are intended to celebrate the wonderful community of Amery and be inclusive and fun for everyone. It offers the opportunity to advertise and promote the business community and area groups and organizations. Participants of the events are not judged prizes will not be awarded.

PARADE OF LIGHTS INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES: 1. Rules for entrants: NO Santa, all units must be illuminated 2. Parade Lineup Location: Starting on Harriman Avenue South at Memorial Drive, heading north.

Units to lineup on Memorial Drive are: All other units line up on Harriman Avenue heading north.

3. Parade check-in and lineup will start at 4:00 PM. All entries MUST be in position by 5:45 PM. 4. Register your group, organization, business or family unit by November 25, 2019 at: http://amerywisconsin. org/665/Parade-of-Lights-Light-Up-The-Town. Entries will be allowed the day of the event.

5. Registrar will collect unit information at lineup.

Your unit will be assigned a number, please refrain from changing the order. a. Royalty Floats: Please send a list of your Royalty names in advance and how you wish to be announced. b. Businesses/Organizations: Any plug you want to make or how you want to be announced.

6. Parade will start at 6:00 PM sharp.

7. Parade route starts at Memorial Drive. Units on Memorial Drive start the parade and units on Harriman Ave follow. Disband at Congregational Church parking lot. Parade route is 0.5 miles long.

8. Maintain approximately 2 car lengths (30 feet) between you and the unit in front of you. Do not crowd the unit ahead and avoid keep the parade moving.

9. Towing vehicles should run with their headlights off, to allow better viewing of the lighted floats.

10. No candy or trinkets can be thrown to the crowd, due to limited lighting and potential for slippery roads.

Walkers passing out items is permissible.

11. Your unit will be announced as it passes the announcing station at the Stower Seven Lakes Trail.

12. Parade will be held, regardless of snow, sleet, rain or cold.

13. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR UNIT IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY. LIGHT UP THE TOWN INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES: 1. Decorate a designated space/tree/other in Soo Line Park to promote your group, organization or business.

All groups, organizations or family units are welcome to participate.

2. Soo Line Park will be divided in to spaces of varying size to fit each display. Trees will be donated by Dick’s Fresh Market that are available for decorating as requested. Space will be available to setup/park a unit from the Parade Of Lights if requested.

3. Register your group, organization, business or family unit by November 25, 2019 at: http://amerywisconsin.org/665/Parade-of-Lights-Light-Up-The-Town or by contacting 715/268-3315.

4. Decorate the space as desired using lights and decorations. All decorations must be complete by Monday, November 25, 2019 and illumination-tests must be performed by space-holder. Please ensure that all decorations are OUTDOOR-grade and in working condition.

All decorations must be securely fastened to the ground.

5. One electrical cord may be run from the power hookup to each designated space. All electrical devices are the responsibility of the space-holder.

6. All signage is the responsibility of the space-holder 7. Light Up the Town switches will be turned on immediately following the Parade of Lights. Time depends on the number of units in the parade, generally close to 6:45pm.

8. The display will be illumined 24-hours per day from Tuesday, November 26, 2019 through January 1, 2020.

9. All spaces must be emptied by January 10, 2020 or the items will be removed for a fee of $50. Please make every effort to clean-up your space.

10. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DISPLAY FAMILY-FRIENDLY and inviting for ALL. Immediately after the parade, proceed to Soo Line Park (corner of Center Street & Keller Avenue) for the Light Up The Town. Attendees are invited to the Fireman’s Chili Feed at the Fire Hall from 4pm-8pm.

Pictures with Santa Claus will take place in Soo Line Park from 4:30pm-7pm.

The 2019 Toys For Tots drive will take place at the Amery Fire Hall and make sure to stay for the Amery Fire Department Bonfire on Keller Avenue south of the Amery Fire Hall following the lighting ceremony.

take a project such as this.

The meals packed by the AHC group will be shipped to two different places, an orphanage in Rwanda and to help with relief efforts in the Bahamas in the aftermath of being stricken by hurricanes.

“Andrew, the rep from OneMeal, was extremely prepared so we were able to set up the whole event in the AHC Rain Garden Café in about an hour and 15 minutes Friday afternoon. Saturday involved getting everyone situated and the packing started off at 10:00 a.m. with great music to listen (and sing!) to while we worked,” said Knutson.

Julie Meyer, an AHC employee who participated was inspired by the Allen Klein quote, “Research has shown people who volunteer often live longer.”

Meyer said, “It is amazing what our efforts can do in the world.”

To date, AHC has raised $4,881.18 with only $518.82 left to make their goal. Their website will remain open through November 12 for additional donations to help meet the goal of $5400.

If you are interested in donating, you can visit https://give.idonate.com/kidsaround-the-world/onemeal2019-packer-up-f00892.

For more information about KATW visit www.kidsaroundtheworld.com.

2019 – Another great season for Wisconsin bear hunters SUBMITTED BY THE WISCONSIN DNR

Preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shows hunters harvested 3,648 bears during the 2019 Wisconsin black bear season, nearly equal to the 3,680 reported in 2018.

"Wisconsin often leads the nation in black bear harvest, and these preliminary results suggest that our bear population remains healthy and abundant across the prime bear range in the state," said Scott Walter, DNR Large Carnivore Specialist. "Although we reduced quotas and permit levels to meet population management objectives, generally higher hunter success allowed us to achieve 95% of our desired harvest quota and an overall harvest similar to last year. The data provided by hunters through the registration process is critical to both tracking bear population size and establishing harvest quotas that address population management objectives."

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Dan Luda is shown with his 240 lb Black bear he got near Spooner.

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NOVEMBER 1-30 Operation Christmas For those living in Polk County who wish to receive gifts or anyone who would like to contribute or volunteer for the program, please contact Alberta at 1-844-226-0051 during the month of November only between the hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. You must reside in Polk County to be eligible to receive gifts and must have an appointment. Must also have children 0-18 years old or still in high school.

NOVEMBER 5 Swedish Club Tuesday November 5 at 7 p.m., the Swedish Club meets at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Bruce Hanson and Terry Kelzer presenting a program on the 300th anniversary of Swedish King Karl XII ‘s death. They will tell about the life and times of his controversial death. Was it an accident or a murder plot?

Fika to follow. Public welcome.

JoAnn Hallquist 715-268-6134 or 715-338-7885.

NOVEMBER 8 Poco Penners Writers’ Group The November Poco Penners writers’ group meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m., November 8, at the Balsam Lake Public Library.

Free Winter Clothing for Children On Friday, November 8, the Amery Knights of Columbus will be workin with the Lions Club to give away FREE winter clothing to Amery students from pre-school through high school. This event will take place at the Amery Elementary School cafeteria from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Many of the jackets, coats, snow plants, boots and otehr items are brand new, and others are gently used and clean. Parents should accompany students.

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Community invited to Dog Park dedication Dog Park volunteers plant trees donated by Dragonfly Gardens in preparation for the November 9 grand opening.

The newly opened Amery Dog Park will host an open park dedication and celebration, Saturday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m. The park is located at the intersection of Griffin Street East and Minneapolis Avenue. Gregg Rochester, Chairman of the dog park steering committee will officiate, with the unveiling of sponsor signage, and recognition of the hard work and dedication of the committee. City officials will be on hand. Dog trainer, Casey McKee, of Outward Hound, will give a dog training demonstration. The event will be held rain or shine. Everyone is welcome. All dog owners are encouraged to bring their pet to the event. Free dog biscuits will be provided.

326 Maple Street, Turtle Lake.

There will be music by Hunyuks from 8 to 11 p.m., gun and cash raffle, door prize drawings, an additional raffle by the American Legion Auxiliary for quilts, wall paintings, and other items by local artists.

Tickets available at the door or from your local Legion or Auxiliary members.

Dog Park Grand Opening Saturday, November 9 at 1 p.m. a Grand Opening event will be held at the Amery Dog Park, rain or shine. Join the celebration of this wonderful new city park (located at the corner of Minneapolis and Griffin Streets).

Holiday Bazaar St. Joseph Catholi Church, Hwy 46 North, Amery, will host the 28th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.

This is one of Amery’s largest craft sales, bake sale, lunch and raffles.

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Lutefisk Dinner & Fall Bazaar

Loaded Potato Dinner

West Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Osceola will host a Lutefisk Dinner & Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On the menu: Lutefisk, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes with gravy, rutabagas, coleslaw, cranberries, lefse and pie. Fall Bazaar includes lefse, canned goods and baked goods.

There is a fee. To go meals available. No advance ticket sales.

West Immanuel Lutheran Church is located at 447 180th Street in Osceola. 715-294-2936 or www.westimmanuel.org.

The Amery HS Band Boosters will host a Loaded Potato Dinner on Tuesday, November 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Amery High School before the Fall Band Concert.

A LARGE baked potato “accompanied” by a “medley” of toppings, an “encore” of cupcake choices and a beverage.

Topping choices: homemade chili in addition to broccoli, ham, cheese, sour cream, butter and more!

Free will donation.

Veteran’s Day Dance

On Wednesday, November 13, First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake will host their annual Smorgasbord. They will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

NOVEMBER 13 Smorgasbord

American Legion Post 137 invites you to a Veteran’s Day Dance on Saturday, November 9 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at

and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 811 South Avenue W, Clear Lake. On the menu: Torsk, Swedish Meatballs, Potatis Kaiv, Potatoes, Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Jell-O Salad, Swedish Brown Beans, Cranberries, Frugt Suppe, Rice Pudding, Krum Kake, Rommegrat, Lefse, Rye Bread, Rolls, Scandinavian Delicacies and Beverages.

There is a fee. There will also be a bake sale, basket raffle, general raffle and quilt raffle during the Smorgasbord.

NOVEMBER 20 Christian Based Cancer Support Group The next Christian Based Cancer Support Group meeting is Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-2686957.

NOVEMBER 21 Amery Area Historical Society November 21 activities will begin with a 2 p.m. board meeting held in the lower level of the Amery Area Public Library.

The 3 p.m. membership meeting begins with a program on Patriotic Citizens of Amery: Support the WWII effort. Members and guests will be able to see our new AV equipment “in action”. Guests are always welcome at membership meetings. Questions? Call Karen at 715-268-6069.

DECEMBER 18 Christian Based Cancer Support Group The next Christian Based Cancer Support Group meeting is Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-2686957.

ONGOING Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families Open Gym for boys and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors. No fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym

Open Gym for Families Sponsored by PowerUp Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together. For families with children of all ages.

Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children.

Select Sundays: Nov 17, Dec 1 & 15, Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate School – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee – just show up!

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Rumble Jumble Open Gym Sponsored by PowerUp Open Gym for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Balls, scooters, mats, and other gym equipment available. Parents/ Guardians are expected to stay in the gym. Child care providers welcome. No fee – just show up. Tuesdays through March when school is in session from 11 -11:45 a. Intermediate School.

Adult Rec Basketball Team league play in the Middle School on Wednesdays, Nov 6 through April 15. The first few weeks the gym will be open from 6-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your already-formed team. Team fee: $90 due to Community Ed.

by Dec 4. To get your team on the play schedule or to inquire about teams, call Community Ed at 715.268.9771 x220

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Alas, poor Halloween, I knew it well

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ell, Halloween and fall are over, Christmas and winter are coming up soon.

Oh, and there’s that slight detour for Thanksgiving to deal with as well.

I hope you had a great Halloween. It was certainly brisk out trick or treating with our 5-yearold granddaughter, Sera. This was the second year my wife and I got to go out with the grandkids and it is always a good time seeing the world through the Publisher eyes of a child.

Sera dressed as Merida, the Tom Stangl princess from “Brave,” a 2012 Pixar movie. We circumnavigated her neighborhood until her bucket got full and became “too heavy.” We returned home so she could have four pieces of candy, something to drink and work on her homework.

It was a great evening. Sera did well with a few scary situations and remembered most of the time to say “trick or treat” and more importantly, “thank you” at each home.

But my mind wandered a bit as it is wont to do since I reached late middle age. I wondered why there weren’t more children out working the streets for candy. Sure, it was a Thursday night and a bit colder than normal, but there was FREE CANDY available for the asking.

I began thinking about my children’s childhoods and my own and realized that getting a bag of free candy simply isn’t as special as it was when I was a child.

Then I realized I was old.

Because when I was a kid, Halloween was one of three times in the year that I had easy access to candy. Christmas and Easter were the other two opportunities, but Halloween was by far the greatest candy holiday. Why? Because the amount of candy you could get was up to you. If you got out as soon as supper was over, kept moving door to door, you could work a lot of doors before the lights went out after 8 p.m. In many ways, Halloween in those days was the ultimate candy capitalism holiday for children. If you put in the time, you got the goods.

As the fifth of six children, candy was a treat that rarely came into our lives. I never went without a meal and had a chance at a bottle of pop or a bowl of ice cream every now and then, Mom made popcorn on the stove several nights a week, which was great, but never a Snickers bar.

So, when Halloween came around, we literally went to town.

In those days in a town of 1,600 people, it was not uncommon for children to be seen wandering all over town without supervision. It was what we did. Our moms, busy cleaning and cooking wanted us out of the house so they could get their many tasks accomplished.

Contrast that with today when we feel the need to have devices that can be tracked on our children on the off chance they are able to shake their parental bodyguards. Candy is plentiful and readily available, but rationed to avoid issues with weight gain and behavior.

As much as it pains me to say this, I think Halloween as I knew it is dead.

It’s probably for the best, but you can’t blame a boomer for mourning.

One last fun size Snickers for the road, please.

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.

My kind of people

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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here have been times for each of us when we are around others and think, “These are my kind of people.” I have recently discovered a blogger by the name of Amy Weatherly and I have decided she is without a doubt “my kind of people.”

The first thing I ever read by Weatherly simply said, “You can’t be best friends with everyone. But you can notice everyone. You can make room for everyEditor one. You can be April Ziemer kind and generous and thoughtful and sympathetic to everyone. You can smile at everyone. You can make eye contact with everyone.

You can probably even offer a simple ‘hello’ to everyone.”

Those were very simple but powerful words. I say that because how simple would it be to start practicing these things and what a powerful difference could it make in each other’s lives if we started implementing it.

If we are going to talk about life resolutions, I guarantee you practicing this uncomplicated and genuine kindness would be easier for me than keeping up with my family’s dirty clothes pile or dusting my ceiling fan. I also believe it would provide more satisfaction.

Besides even if all the clothes were

clean, it would provide the next struggle, which is putting them away.

My kind of people, are people who stay in the car to listen to music a little bit longer.

The ones who sing the wrong words at the wrong times, but sing loud anyway, are my favorites.

I think people who give you their cart when they are finished with it are great.

I admire imperfect people with colorful pasts who may have made a bad choice or two but have learned lessons from it.

I really dig great dancers, but I love bad dancers even more.

Most of all I like to hang out with people who make me forget to look at my phone. People who make me giggle until ugly tears appear or hold me in deep conversation whether it is really meaningful debate or not. It is at these momentss that it is not the words said that matter, but instead the time spent together.

I do not like mean people. So much so, that they only get one line in this column.

I have decided the other reason Weatherly is “my kind of people” is because we enjoy the same type of people. She recently blogged, “I like people who begin by blurting out something overly personal.

I like people who aren’t afraid to walk around with a stain on their shirt. I like people who ugly laugh at their own jokes. I like people who give compliments to strangers in the grocery store and who make friends when they are washing their hands in the bathroom.”

I not only like these people, but I want to be this person. I want to be able to sometimes have messy hair and a messy house and maybe even now and then, a messy mood.

I want to feel it is ok to occasionally wear my heart on my sleeve. I want to rejoice in my success and even more in the success of others.

I want to take chances, crazy chances and cheer on others when they do the same.

I am totally the person who may not have the time or energy to talk to you everyday or even every week, but I promise you when we do it will seem like we were never apart from each other.

It is a mission to occasionally come in like a hurricane, crazy smile on my face and genuine compliments in hand, just for enough time to make a difference in the day of a friend or stranger, only to rush off to my next task so quickly that I leave them grinning and wondering, “What the heck was that?”

My hope is that I can say, “Mission complete” many a time.

I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you, and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return.

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101

‘I like people who begin by blurting out something overly personal.’

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Protect your right to open government TOM KAMENICK YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW

tactics they may encounter, such as the following:

Wisconsin’s tradition of government transparency rests on the state’s open records and open meetings laws. They declare that nearly every government document is open to public inspection, and nearly every meeting of groups formed to do governmental work must be open to the public.

Unfortunately, those laws are woefully underenforced.

District attorneys and the state’s Attorney Your Right General are To Know empowered to Tom Kamenick enforce them, but rarely do so. That leaves individuals and watchful organizations to carry the load.

But too many people are unaware of their rights under the records and meetings laws. That enables government officials to put unnecessary roadblocks in their way. People are told things that aren’t true, given evasive or incomplete answers, or just ignored in hopes that they’ll go away.

Recently, I launched a new law firm, the Wisconsin Transparency Project, dedicated solely to litigating open government cases.

Part of its mission is to educate the public about the questionable

OPEN RECORDS Delay. There is no strict deadline for producing records, but responding to requests is supposed to be a priority. Many simple requests can be completed the same day. The Attorney General recommends no longer than 10 days for most requests. Very few requests should ever take more than a month.

Illegal copy fees. Copy fees should be calculated based on the cost of paper and a per-page charge for use of a copier in a copier lease or similar formula (the DOJ calculates its cost at about a penny per page). Challenge custodians to show you that calculation if they ask for, say, 25 cents per page.

Illegal location fees: Custodians can charge the actual cost of locating records if it exceeds $50.

These costs are often inflated to discourage requests. The search should be done by the lowest-paid employee capable of doing it. And it is not proper for records custodians to charge for reviewing records to determine what to black out or otherwise not release.

Illegal demands. Custodians cannot demand that you identify yourself, explain why you want the records, come in to view the records instead of having them copied and mailed to you, or provide copies in paper format if you want them electronically.

OPEN MEETINGS Vague notices. Before a meeting, public bodies must put out a public notice explaining what they’re going to discuss or do. If you can’t tell from the wording what this will be, that’s a problem.

Illegal closed sessions. Closed sessions are permissible only in very limited circumstances. Officials must explain why they are going into closed session (merely quoting a statutory exception isn’t good enough) and are not allowed to discuss other topics when they do.

Walking quorums. Officials sometimes try to get around public meeting requirements by holding a series of smaller meetings, each less than a quorum, to reach agreement before a meeting. They can’t do that, even via email or phone.

If you run into any of these problems, consider reaching out for legal advice. Our laws are only as good as the people willing to enforce them. You can contact my law firm, or other law firms that do transparency work, including Pines Bach, Schott, Bublitz & Engel, Godfrey & Kahn, and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty.

Your Right to Know is a monthly column distributed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (wisfoic.org), a group dedicated to open government. Tom Kamenick is the president and founder of the Wisconsin Transparency Project.

THE POSTSCRIPT

Good pear My husband, Peter, and I have settled into the little house we are calling home for a month in southern Spain. The house is old and quirky—but I’ve come to believe that all homes are quirky in their own way.

Whenever I spend time in another person’s home, I realize there are a lot of different ways of doing things that would never have occurred to me.

When I was young, my family would drive to visit my great-grandmother. She had a neighbor named The Mrs. Johnson (I never learned her Postscript first name). Mrs. Johnson had a Carrie Classon pug and when I uncurled the pug’s tail, he caught sight of it and chased it until he was exhausted. This was endlessly entertaining as an eight-year-old. But my other vivid memory of visiting Mrs. Johnson was the way she ate pears. Mrs. Johnson took the pear and banged it on the table—side to side and top to bottom—until the whole pear was soft.

“Why are you doing that?” I asked.

“Now you can eat the whole thing—just pull off the stem and spit out the seeds!” she told me. It turned out I’d been wasting a lot of good pear, but that stopped under Mrs. Johnson’s tutelage.

“You shouldn’t bother that old woman!” my great-grandmother scolded me after an afternoon of eating pears and watching the pug. It didn’t occur to me until later that my great-grandmother was at least a decade older than Mrs. Johnson. (It didn’t occur to me until much later yet that this might be my great-grandmother’s way of saying she had missed me.)

While visiting my grandpa, I watched as he cut up his apple, removing the core and eating the apple in slices. I started cutting up my apples and never went back.

“He only did that because he had dentures!” my mother told me, years later. I have good teeth, but I still believe it’s a better way to eat an apple.

I recently watched my cousin, Melissa, make a salad. She chopped up her lettuce like coleslaw.

“Why are you doing that?” I asked.

“It’s easier to eat and mixes with the other stuff better,” Melissa explained.

“Why haven’t we always chopped up our lettuce?”

Peter asked me, after it became our new way of doing things.

This is what I like most about travel. It is nice to see the sights, but it is the small things, the “why didn’t I ever think of that?” things that interest me the most. Why don’t we slice up tomatoes and cheese and have them for dinner? Why don’t we buy olives in bulk? Why don’t we have one long pillow instead of two short ones? Spending time in another home makes me examine things I would never look at twice. I see the familiar with fresh eyes. I take less for granted. Travel forces me to realize how little of my life I actually think about and how much is done on autopilot.

Returning home, I might do a few things differently but, more than anything, I am filled with a new appreciation for all I have—all the things in my life I have neglected to notice, all the sweetness I’ve taken for granted.

Yesterday I bought some fresh pears at the market. Cutting up a pear in my quirky little temporary home in Spain, I suddenly remembered Mrs. Johnson. I picked up the core and ate it. It was sweet and delicious.

“Mrs. Johnson was right,” I thought, “I’ve been wasting a lot of good pear.”

Till next time, Carrie

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Exciting times ahead for Polk County VINCE NETHERLAND POLK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMNT

It was the year 2000 when we began visiting Polk County. Soon afterwards, LuAnn and I purchased a piece of land and slowly began building a place for our family and friends to visit on weekends. I can still recall the anticipation that would build inside of me throughout the week for each upcoming trek to the lake.

A few years ago, we decided to live full-time in Polk County. Initially, we thought it would be a great place to ‘shift gears’ or ‘slow down.’ We soon discovered, however, that nothing could be further from the truth. Any shift in gears was only higher and our change in speed was faster.

Now, we laugh at how we are working harder than ever before but enjoying every minute of it. We discovered that working hard and being happy can go hand-inhand when you feel a sense of belonging or one of making a contribution to more than ourselves. Polk County has opened her arms to us, and we have gladly engaged with everyone who calls this place home and wishes to make it better.

Maybe the best thing that has happed to me was being given the opportunity to lead the Polk County Economic Development Corporation…the best job I’ve ever held!

Through it, I have met people from every corner of the county. They included business owners, schoolteachers, government representatives, and parents. A couple of things they all have in common is that they want to be successful and they want to help others succeed. Working with all of these people made my job fun and rewarding.

This will be my last ‘Blog’ as the PCEDC Executive Director. I am taking another position with the county government that will enable me to continue the journey with my Polk County family. I will miss my work with the PCEDC but am eager to work with a greater number of residents, officials, and county employees in my new position as County Administrator.

My belief in the future of this county could not be higher. One reason is because I know that there are other people, good people, currently getting excited about their upcoming weekend visit to our area, just like LuAnn and I did a couple of decades back. They will feel what we felt and may even decide to put down roots and experience the greatness of living, working, and playing in Polk County.

Between the families whose generations have built our communities from the ground up and the new families that will move here, an exciting future lies ahead.

The Polk County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private organization that was created to encourage and promote economic development and capital investment, create and retain quality jobs, enhance the tax base and facilitate positive sustainable growth throughout Polk County, Wisconsin.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Disappointed with coverage To the editor, Words can’t describe how heartbroken I felt when I saw the front page news of this week’s paper. I’m hoping by now you know that the firing of our City Administrator is an untruth.

She was “let go” without cause, after a closed session. She had no idea this was coming and wondered what she did wrong. She was blindsided! What a horrible thing. I only wish you would have spoken to her or someone other than the person(s) who gave you that piece of Fake News!

Here we go again! It brings our President’s view of the news to a much closer and personal level.

I just renewed my subscription to the Amery Free Press because I enjoyed reading it…up until now. My heart says cancel it, but my mind says, “Give them another chance” or maybe two more chances since I have always gone by the 3 strikes and you’re out rule!

I’m just hoping you will do the right thing and rescind this story as it may have future ramifications regarding the employment for this person who was only doing her job to the best of her ability.

Connie Schroeder Deer Park

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Turkey trotters picking up treats key trot for about six years, but some area churches have been turkey trotting for even longer.

Liz Bowman said, “The Turkey Trot is a dear way for the kids to learn about the needs right here in our community, and to give people an opportunity to donate and learn without even leaving their home.

Kids can also see how communities can step up to care for one another and how generosity even in the smallest amount can go a long way, especially when everyone pitches in.”

If your home does not get visited during the Trot, you can bring donations directly to the Amery Food Pantry (located at 230 Deronda Street) or bring items to a local church to drop it off.

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

When your doorbell rings on the evening of Wednesday, November 6, it will not be left over trick-or-treaters at your door; instead it will be turkey trotters.

Amery’s Turkey Trot is an annual event of the Amery FUEL (Faith Used IN Every Day Life) community youth group; youth from about eight churches that come together about six times a year. FUEL youth will be going door knocking for non-perishable food and monetary donations, which will be delivered directly to the Amery Food Pantry that evening. The group will be covering homes within the Amery City limits and some outskirts, too.

FUEL has been doing a tur-

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FUEL youth gathered food from generous givers during the 2018 Turkey Trot and delivered it to the Amery Food Pantry.

RECORDS

Amery Police Report 10/25/19-10/31/19 10/25/19, 01:40 a.m., Welfare check 10/25/19, 08:08 a.m., Theft report 10/25/19, 03:27 p.m., Assist other agency 10/25/19. 08:42 p.m., Assist other agency 10/25/19. 09:24 p.m., Juvenile call 10/25/19, 10:00 p.m., Assist other agency 10/26/19, 01:32 a.m., Assist EMS 10/26/19, 12:37 p.m., 911 hang up 10/26/19, 08:11 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/27/19, 07:54 a.m., Assist other agency 10/27/19, 07:00 p.m., Animal control call 10/28/19, 12:00 p.m., Juvenile call 10/28/19, 04:30 p.m., Welfare check 10/28/19, 04:46 p.m., Suspicious activity 10/28/19, 10:00 p.m., Assist other agency 10/28/19, 10:27 p.m., 911 hang up 10/29/19, 03:12 a.m., Burglary report

10/29/19, 09:00 a.m., Fraud report 10/29/19, 12:42 p.m., Juvenile call 10/29/19, 08:01 p.m., Disturbance 10/29/19, 09:12 p.m., Assist other agency 10/30/19, 09:50 p.m., Assist other agency 10/31/19, 03:33 p.m., Report of property damage

ARRESTS: Michael A. Calleja, 61 of Amery. Warrant out of St. Croix County Tanner Carlson, 18 of Deer Park. Operate With Controlled Substance Matthew Mayer, 21 of Prairie Farm. Operate With Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance Justin Judkins, 20 of Amery. Operate Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence, 1st, Possession of Controlled Substance, Criminal Damage to Property

Polk County Circuit Court APPEARANCE DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2019 Mitchell E. Bengtson, 56, Spring Valley, speeding on city highway (16-19 mph), $208.50.

Francis Curtis Boerjan, 78, Little Canada, MN, unsafe backing of vehicle, $175.30.

Bobbie S. Gordon, 36, Grantsburg, issue of worthless checks, $235.

Allison Marie Grey, 38, Luck, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Dennis Ray Hannah, 31, Centuria, operate motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Brittany Lee Hollan, 28, Cushing, OWI (1st), $937.50; cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30.

Aarol L. Karl, 52, Frederic, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jacob J. Lindner, 18, Frederic, OU, $235.

Stephanie Pauline Alice Marheine, 25, Frederic, public nuisances-breeding ground for vermin,

Stephanie Peabody, 23 of Roberts. Possession of Meth, Obstructing an Officer, Bail Jumping Tristan Rzaszutak, 24 of River Falls. Possession of Meth, Obstructing an Officer, Bail Jumping Ricardo Llama-Silva, 42 of Clear Lake. Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing/Resisting an Officer

$235.

Dustin D. Mckinney, 27, Luck, non-registration of vehicle - auto <10,000 lbs, $175.30; operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Jeremy Dwayne Miller, 40, Hayward, speeding on city highway (11-15 mph), $175.30.

Judi Joanne Parker, 59, Luck, operate while revoked (forfeiture 1st), $200.50.

Michael Brian Popowitz, 28, Woodbury, MN, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Thomas Eugene Steele Jr., 55, Apple Valley, MN, exceeding speed zones (1-10 mph), $175.30.

Eryn Ryan Taber, 27, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Antonio Devon York, 18, Minneapolis, MN, operate without valid license (1st), $200.50.

Jules Joseph Zappa, 29, Milltown, disorderly conduct-county/municipality, $345.50.

Polk County arrests Jason Kent Moore, 33, Altoona, was arrested October 26 for OWI (2nd) and operating after revocation (2nd).

Blake Daniel Rust, 26, St. Croix Falls, was arrested October 18 for domestic disorderly conduct, battery and bail jumping.

Lowell Robert Houdashell, 50, Bethel, MN, was arrested October 21 for violating harassment order and stalking.

Bradley P. Lamphere, 29, Clayton, was arrested October 24 for disorderly conduct.

Jeffrey Scott Clemons, 52, Frederic, was arrested October 19 for felony bail jumping, staking and disorderly conduct.

Brittany Marie Sigana, 26, Minneapolis, MN, was arrested October 25 for disorder-

ly conduct.

Christopher Stephen Bushor, 32, Luck, was arrested October 26 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Christopher J. Kuhl, 44, Clear Lake, was arrested October 17 for possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia and operating after revocation.

Timothy Craig Raney, 37, Star Prairie, was arrested October 27 for a felony Department of Corrections warrant and possession of methamphetamine paraphernalia.

Jesus Armando Garcia-Torres, 26, Amery, was arrested October 25 for a Clark County warrant.

Polk County marriage licenses Spencer William Boerboom and Anne Elizabeth Gifford of Miami were married November 2, 2019.

Marcus Oliver Simonson and Abby Lynn Tourtellott of Luck are to be married November 8, 2019.

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Interesting News from 1908

August 20, 1908 White Sox Trimmed Amery White Sox went to Clear Lake last Sunday and put up the rankest game of ball of their career. They played a listless, don’t care game of ball and were therefore badly trimmed. The final score 19–3.

The boys seemed to think that because they have won so many games they could rest on their oars, but exhibitions of this kind “don’t look good” to the people who have supported them so loyally.

95 Years Ago November 6, 1924 Enraged Bull Attacks Volga Farmer John S. Anderson of Volga narrowly escaped death when attacked by an enraged bull last Wednesday morning.

He was trying to get his cattle into the barn to be tested and the bull refused to go. When cornered, he gave a lunge at Mr. Anderson knocking him down and trampling on him and the Yesterday’s timely presence of Dr. H. News J. Clemens Diane Stangl prevented a fatal accident.

The injured man was rushed to the Polk County Hospital.

An x-ray revealed four ribs torn loose from the spine, a fractured arm and severe bruises. The extent of his internal injuries has not been definitely determined.

Breaks Leg in Wheel of Plow While plowing with a tractor on his father’s farm last Saturday, Hollis Oakes of Georgetown, got his foot in the wheel of the tractor, breaking both bones of his right leg.

90 Years Ago November 7, 1929 New City Jail A new fireproof jail is being constructed northeast of the city library to serve as a safe place for the detention of more dangerous law-breakers when occasion demands.

The building is about 14'x20', will contain two cells, lavatory, areaway, etc. The steam plant at the city building will be piped to the jail to furnish heat.

85 Years Ago November 8, 1934 Gamble Store Opened Aasmundred Bros. have opened a Gamble store in the Gross building and have the stock on display featuring auto accessories, tires, batteries, etc.

While this store is known as a Gamble store, Aasmundred Bros., inform us that while they buy their merchandise of the Gamble Company, it is wholly owned and controlled by

Top of the class High School pom pon squad, which took first place in a competition held at UW-Stout on November 18, 1978. The local squad took first place against 20 other schools in Class B. Members of the squad are back row, from left: Lisa Alexson, Robin Ward, Laurie Nelson and Barb Johnson. Fourth row: Babette Weyer, Jolene Richter, Nancy Satterlund, Kellie McKinney and Patty Stoll. Third row: Sonja Anderson, Bonnie Carlson and Lynn Waalen. Second row: Cheryl Peterson, Sue Sparages and Jackie Anderson. Front row: Darla Seekins, Terrie Riley and Barb Barthman.

Messrs. Aasmundred and is not a member of the Gamble chain.

Good Will Store J. O. Anderson has put in a “Good Will” store in connection with his restaurant.

The goods handled are used clothing, which is all renovated before being placed on the shelves for sale.

Stores Close Armistice Day All stores will be closed all day Monday, November 12th in observation of Armistice Day, with the exception of the drug stores, which will close from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

80 Years Ago November 16, 1939 Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 30 For Americans Amery, with the rest of Wisconsin – and Minnesota too – will officially celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 30.

The Union State Bank has received notice from the state banking department that all banks in the state will observe the 30th as the official holiday by proclamation of Governor Heil who refused to accede to the wishes and proclamation of President Roosevelt setting Thanksgiving day as November 23.

The president changed the dates at the request of the merchandising industry to give more time between the turkey day and Christmas. But this isn’t the first time that Thanksgiving has been changed in Wisconsin.

Not only has Wisconsin celebrated Thanksgiving on Nov. 23 once before, but it carved turkeys Nov. 20 one year, pushed the holiday into December on five other occasions and has even held the annual celebration on a Wednesday!

The argument over the holiday, revived by 1939’s double fiesta, started in 1836, when the Territory of Wisconsin was established. There were many former New Englanders living here and they clamored for their most sacred holiday. In 1837 they pointed out that gov-

ernors of Michigan, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine had proclaimed Nov. 30 as Thanksgiving Day, but Wisconsin’s governor continued to ignore them.

The good Badgers never knew where the holiday would land until Oct. 3, 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln inaugurated the custom of designating the holiday by presidential proclamation.

75 Years Ago November 9, 1944 Armistice 1944 Although we are now engaged once more in war on the approach of Armistice Day, 1944, let us pause this Nov. 11, to once again rededicate this day as a lasting symbol for which our gallant men who laid down their lives in World War I. May the day hasten when the world once more may be free and enjoy a lasting peace for which our fighting men are now serving on the far-flung battlefronts of the world.

Oscar Wike, Mayor

55 Years Ago November 5, 1964 Elderly Luck Man Blasts at Automobile with Shotgun Nine teenage youths are probably lucky to have escaped with a “whole hide” following a blast into the car they were driving, from a 12-gauge shotgun.

The incident was reported about 10:30 Friday, to the sheriff’s office by the youths who informed them that Richard Linke, elderly farmer living northwest of Luck, had fired at them as their car was parked on the road by his farmhouse.

Linke admitted the blast but countered with the fact that the car had been around his place during the evening with someone shooting near his house. The youths reported that they had exploded some firecrackers near the house during the course of the evening as they spent some time near the place.

The shotgun blast ripped into

the left rear door, knocking a big hole in it but it failed to pierce the inner lining of the door.

Deputy Sheriff Ray Nelson was informed by Linke that a number of other times, youths had caused him moments of anguish on his rural farm home.

Police Officers Dig Up Stolen Vehicle While some of the details are still bottled up by the FBI in St. Paul, the facts that are known relate a weird story about a 1963 Sting Ray sports car being buried in the brush about five miles east of Frederic.

Sheriff Harold Maier and officials from St. Paul unearthed the car on the old Otto Carson farm about five miles east of Frederic last Thursday. Aided in their efforts by a crude map supplied by the suspect, the crew found the car buried about four feet deep in the ground.

The investigation started when St. Paul police officials received a tip to investigate the motor number of a car being repaired in a St. Paul garage.

Upon checking they discovered that the motor belonged to a Sting Ray stolen some time ago. The suspect gave the information leading to the excavation on the farm Thursday.

Both the motor and bucket seats were missing from the car and the wheels had been taken off and placed inside the vehicle. A sledgehammer had been used to smash the top in and the body shell collapsed so that it took very little space.

40 Years Ago November 6, 1979 Apple River Man, Wife See Object Richard Breault, a town of Apple River farmer, said he hasn’t slept well for nearly two weeks.

On Thursday, October 25, he and his wife had an encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO) about 6:30 a.m. while driving on CTH G near Half Moon Lake.

“We were on our way to our

deer camp,” said Breault. “We left our house about 6:15 a.m.”

About 1½ miles from the Half Moon store, the couple’s attention was directed to a bright, shining light in the sky.

“My wife thought it was a bright star and I said it looked more like a weather balloon,” Breault observed.

Suddenly, the bright light descended on the Breault’s “just past the Half Moon store.”

“My wife thought we were going to smash into it and screamed at me to hit the brakes,” said Breault.

The UFO came at the car about 80 feet above the ground and then came straight down until it hovered about 20 feet above the road.

He described the UFO as about 40 feet in length with a hump in the middle. One end of the craft was square with the other end sloped.

“I’ve never seen such speed in all my life,” he said.

It was out of sight in about six seconds, Breault estimated.

About three-fourths of the UFO was reddish in color. He described the top quarter as a combination of red, green, yellow and orange.

The craft then shot across Half Moon Lake at 4,000 or 5,000 miles an hour, according to Breault.

While there was no damage to the pickup truck, Breault said both he and his wife experienced a good case of the jitters including “butterflies in the stomach and we couldn’t swallow.”

The couple didn’t tell anyone about the incident, except their children, “because you know what people think when something like this happens.”

Sitting next to Breault on the one pickup seat were a loaded camera and binoculars.

“It all happened so fast, I didn’t think to use them,” he observed.

No other sightings were reported to the Polk County Sheriff’s department.

This is the second sighting of a UFO in Polk County this year.

Earlier, several persons reported seeing a UFO near East Lake located east of Dresser.

Two Vehicles Damaged by Youthful Halloween Pranksters Two vehicles were vandalized and two persons suffered injuries in a single car accident in Amery on Halloween night.

Amery Police Chief Mike Holmes said that a rock was thrown through a car window near the intersection of Hyland Ave. and Riverside Blvd.

The car was being operated

by Juanita Koeppen, route 3, Amery, who was taking her children trick or treating at the time. The incident occurred at 7:05 p.m.

At 9:05 p.m., Gary Fox, Amery, was driving near the same location trick or treating with his children when the back window on his station wagon was shattered.

Holmes said officers aren’t sure whether the damage was done by a rock or a pellet gun.

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Another way to bring everyone together Planning meetings being held to connect St. Paul to Eau Claire via train kids born after 2000 prefer trains over cars; nearly half of UWRF’s students come from the Twin Cities area; cities with Minnesota colleges (Duluth, Winona, Moorhead, St. Cloud) are getting trains or more trains and in Wisconsin, UW-LaCrosse, UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee also already have train service and will get more.

“So potential UWRF students will have a choice, between traveling toand-from college on a train – studying, being safe, saving money and saving the planet – and driving,” said in the packet. “Some will choose UW-RF for its unique disciplines, but “some” isn’t enough.”

If the stop doesn’t include the name River Falls, officials stated UWRF could lose brand identity and ability to recruit students who want a train-serviced university.

BY JASON SCHULTE BALDWIN BULLETIN

When the new St. Croix River Crossing bridge came to fruition after years of planning, it was seen as the latest or quickest way to connect western Wisconsin to the Twin Cities area.

Now, a local group of selected businessmen and politicians have started discussions about connecting the two areas one step further.

The St. Croix Valley Rail Group along with the West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition met earlier this month with goals, according to its meeting packet, to begin “planning and discussion of topics and issues related to local (St. Croix and Pierce counties) aspects and interests of the passenger train from St. Paul to Eau Claire with a stop in Hudson-River Falls.”

ABOUT EACH GROUP The West Central Wisconsin Rail Coalition has existed for over 20 years as a voluntary group and is now incorporated. While members are composed largely of leaders from Eau Claire, the group is starting to incorporate members from the St. Croix area.

The St. Croix Valley Rail Group formed five years ago and has seen a sharp growth in interest in the last six months. It is a citizen-based group which will take its advice from the Rail Coalition.

FACTS In today’s world, where everything seems to be up for debate or discussion, these facts concerning the train aren’t.

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The proposed version of the West Central Wisconsin High Speed Rail.

• The train will run on Union Pacific owned and operated rail tracks.

• Four round trips a day between Eau Claire and St. Paul, with a possibility of a fifth.

• No government funding will be sought. “No new tax dollars are envisioned to be requested,” the packet said.

• “The cost isn’t an item for discussion in the train planning meeting,” the packet also said.

BALDWIN CONNECTION The likely stops on the route would be Menomonie, Hudson/River Falls and

Stillwater. Baldwin could be considered a stop, especially for commuter services, the packet states. An example, would be an early morning westbound run, starting at Eau Claire, getting to St. Paul at 7 or 7:30, turn around and heading back to Baldwin, goes back to St. Paul and then Eau Claire.

UW-RF The packet supplied to all members from the meeting highlights how a passenger train would affect the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Among the factors: Research shows

RIGHT NOW, NOT YEARS FROM NOW While the new bridge took years, heck decades, of planning, officials stated in the packet the train can’t afford it.

A high-speed train is in the works which will run from Chicago to the Twin Cities with likely stops in Eau Claire, Milwaukee and Madison.

“If Eau Claire gets the high-speed train first, there is speculation that there may be little or no incentive for either the Twin Cities or Eau Claire to prioritize our local train over local trains to other similar sized cities near the Twin Cities,” the packet states.

If interested in either group, one can visit www.westwisconsinrail.org or facebook.com/hudsonriverfallstrain.

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along Hillcrest Drive. There are four of them, as it takes two lots to build a home. So four lots would be purchased to build two homes in years three and four. The cost of the lots is $8,500 a piece, which is the exact same cost the district paid for the first two lots. “The finances of things work out so this is not a loss in any way for the district, we turned a profit of about 40 thousand dollars in our first house so this would be up from those profits. We’re paying for additional lots,” said Doerfler. When speaking of 40 thousand dollars of profit, Doefler explained that meant they sold the home for 40 thousand more dollars than what it took to build it and it can now be reinvested into lots for future projects.

Doerfler said they started this project to give kids this specialized education and he believes that is exactly what they are receiving now and they want to continue to offer it. The board approved to move ahead with the purchase of the four lots.

Last spring the topic of expanding the district’s Montessori program was presented to the board. Doerfler said, “At that time we told you we were going to do two things; have a lot more conversation about it and further make some visits. We did both of those things.”

He shared the process he and other members of the administration team have gone through to come up with a plan for the expansion of Montessori.

“We met with some 25 of the Montessori

parents and we surveyed all of them and got some response back from them as well. We asked their feedback about their experience with Montessori and there were a couple of themes. They were all pro Montessori. They wanted to make sure third grade was treated with integrity, meaning they wanted to keep that plane of development with the first, second and third-graders in the multi age environment together, which would have the third-graders into the Elementary School still and they were wondering, ‘What is the end game and when is it going to transition into a more traditional option?’ and that was a concern of theirs,” said Doerfler.

The recommendation to the board from the administrative team is to continue having the two 4K/K classrooms that are currently taught by Mrs. Otto and Mrs. Hill and the second plane of development classrooms, which include first, second and third grades. Mrs. Cronk, Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hahn currently teach these classes. Removing forward they suggested a plane of development that would include grades four and five. Traditionally this level would include grade six also, but it was not recommended due to the fact that Amery’s six grade is held at the Middle School where teachers are subject based instructors as opposed to classroom based. “Our recommendation would be to do grades four and five, which would be one classroom in 2021 and two classrooms in 2022 and transition into a more traditional setting in grade six,” Doerfler said.

Board member Char Glenna wondered what the financial impact would be for the district. Doefler said there would be. He said, “It would be an additional classroom and an additional instructor in grade four. If you expand into grade five, it would be another instructor.” He said the only way to eliminate hiring additional teachers would be to increase class sizes. “You’re increasing your class sizes from say 16 to 23 and that’s just not a good idea.

You need to add classroom instructors if you’re going to add classroom options,” Doerfler said.

Oralee Schock added the other cost is the cost of teachers getting the Montessori degree as the district has paid the cost for the instructors at Lien Elementary. The Board approved the expansion.

Shawn Doerfler Greta and Amery District Administrator Tyler McCarty conducted a presentation to the Board asking for the donation of old Ipads and cameras that have been sitting in school closets, to be given to a school in India. They would like to help integrate the Ipads into the Moriah School in

‘At that time we told you we were going to do two things; have a lot more conversation about it and further make some visits.

We did both of those things.’

India curriculum as well as some English lessons. Greta said, “It’s a really exciting opportunity, not only for these students to get some technology in their classrooms, but it’s a really exciting opportunity for our students here in Amery as well because we are going to be doing a lot of connecting with their students and learning about their culture and collaborating on some lessons we do back and forth.” Greta is the District Technology Integrator and a Library Media Specialist. Her husband Tyler’s company, Legacy River Coffee is donating a percent of its profits to provide a one-year salary to a tech person to assist Moriah classrooms with the equipment. They were connected with the Moriah School through an old classmate of Tyler, 1998 Amery graduate, Allen Luke. They Board approved the donation.

The board also approved the Start College Now and Early College Credit program requests, the yearly short term borrowing approval and the second readings of board policies 345.3, 346, 420-Rule, 443, 443.2-Rule, 460.1.

Personnel action taken was the acceptance of the resignation of Karen Schwerdtfeger as a Van driver and the hiring of Marcus Wilhelm as a Paraeducator, Vickie Heiss as a Van driver and Jessica Szobody and Jessica Luke as Clubhouse workers.

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BEAR HUNTING: 2019 data adjusts quotas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

Statewide harvest totals were buoyed by high hunter success in Zone C, which consists of the southern two-thirds of the state, where harvest increased by 36% (from 660 to 898 bears) over 2018, and Zone A (northcentral), where harvest increased by 20%.

"While the statewide harvest was strong in these northern zones and allowed us to broadly achieve our harvest objectives, hunter success and total

harvest were lower than hoped for in Zones B (northeast) and D (northwest)," Walter said.

"Weather and the availability of natural foods can lead to variation in hunter success, so the beauty of our zone-based approach to management is that we can identify and track local bear population trends.

The 2019 data provided by hunters will be instrumental in allowing us to adjust quotas moving forward to ensure that bear populations in all zones are at desired levels."

Zone-specific preliminary registration information is as follows: Preliminary Zone Harvest A B C D

939 650 898 1161

% of Quota Harvested 104% 83% 106% 89%

Hunter Success Rate 56% 51% 14% 47%

Reflecting sustained high interest in Wisconsin's bear hunting opportunities, more than 120,000 hunters applied for either a harvest permit or preference point for the 2019 season.

"The passion Wisconsin bear hunters have for our bear resource, the hunting experience and for introducing new hunters to the outdoors is wonderful," Walter said. "Our staff scientists are bringing new population monitoring tools to the table. We have a new bear management plan in place and our bear population remains healthy and is expanding into new areas. Now is certainly an exciting time for the black bear program in Wisconsin."

Visit the DNR website to learn more about black bear ecology, history and management in Wisconsin and review the recently-approved Wisconsin Black Bear Management Plan, 2019 - 2029.

DEATH NOTICES

William “Bill” M. Stewart William “Bill” M. Stewart, age 77 of West Bend, WI, died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home in West Bend.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from Our Savior’s Lutheran in Amery. Burial will be at the Bethseda Lutheran Cemetery in Dresser, WI. Visitation for William “Bill” Stewart will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at 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.

Donna M. Fowler Donna M. Fowler, age 78 of Wild Rose, WI, died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at North Crest Assisted Living Facility in Stevens Point, WI. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. at Thursday, November 7, 2019 from Elim Lutheran Church in Range, WI. Burial will be at East Lincoln Cemetery in Amery. Visitation for Donna M. Fowler will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery and 1 hour prior to services at the church.

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

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

OBITUARIES

Violet Marie (Kessler) Milligan Violet Marie (Kessler) Milligan, 91, formerly of Centuria, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Christian Community Home of Osceola.

Violet was born in Clear Lake, Wisconsin on January 55, 1928 to William and Mary ((Dietrich) Kessler. She was tthe youngest of 4 daughters.

V Violet was baptized, confirmed and married by Rev. O O.P. Medenwald at Grace L Lutheran Church. During W WWII Violet worked in the c canning factory in New R Richmond and at a company tthat packaged food for the sservicemen overseas. After g graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1945, Violet came to Centuria, Wisconsin to help her oldest sister, Emma. She also worked for Erickson’s grocery store and the Centuria Bank.

In 1948 she married Robert H. Milligan and to this union were blessed with 4 children. Bob and Vi were married for 57 years. They farmed near Centuria for

Howard Louis Stindle Howard was a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, but most of all he was our best friend. It is the love, the memories, the joy of remembering him that brings us together today and every day to celebrate the very essence of him.

Age 89, he passed away p peacefully at his home ssurrounded by his loving w wife and three daughters on N November 1, 2019.

Howard was born on N November 12, 1929, at the A Amery Hospital. The son o of Louis Paul and Cassie V Virginia (Abbott) Stindle.

H He grew up on the home ffarm in East Lincoln, Polk C County, Wisconsin. He attended East Lincoln country school grades 1¬ thru 8 and then graduated from Amery High School in 1948.

He was a hard worker with strong values and a kind, giving and fun loving man, soft and loving with Irene and the girls. They all worked hard and played hard with softball games, impromptu wiener roasts and picnics with family and many friends.

He was married to the love of his life, Irene Louise Buck of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, on June 3, 1951.

6 years, then owned and operated Milligan Implements on Hwy. 35 outside of Centuria. Bob and Vi enjoyed being with family, dancing, playing cards with friends, traveling, enjoyed many summers camping at Camp Brigadoon in Cumberland, and were winter Texans in Harlingen, Texas for 25 years.

Along with raising a family and helping with the business, Violet was a member of the Po Co Notes Sweet Adelines group and a member of the Adolph Timm Post American Legion Auxiliary for over 60 years. She was a faithful member and servant of Fristad Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School, singing in the church choir, was a bell ringer as well as serving in many other capacities for the church.

Violet also volunteered for the Red Cross Blood bank.

She was so proud that she could donate blood well into her 80’s.

Violet is survived by her children, Karen Hart, James (Diane) Milligan, Janet (Curtis) Carlson; grandchildren, Brelynn (Andre’) DuMortier, Anthony (Natalie) Hart, Kathryn (Joseph) Bollinger, Julie (Robert) Powell, Jennifer (Jon) Nelson, Rebecca (Scott) Blado, Andrew (Rachel) Carlson, Gretchen Carlson and her fiancé Giles Trudeau; great-grandchildren, Grace and Annelise DuMortier, Liam, Reid

and Henry Hart, Bowen and Marlo Blado; nephews, nieces and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert H. Milligan; son, Steven Milligan; grandson, Thomas Carlson; her parents; sisters- and brothersin-law, Emma (Melvin) Klawitter, Ellen (Otto) Cloeter, and Irene (Percy) Nelson.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Christian Community Homes-Hearthside Assisted living for their care and support of Violet this past year, to St. Croix Hospice, and Rowe Funeral Home.

A special thank you to Jim and Diane for their devoted love and care for our Mom. Memorial services will be held at Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria on Monday, November 11th - visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Angie Kutney will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Luther Point Bible Camp in Grantsburg or to Special Olympics.

You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at www.rowefh.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home, 715-472-2444.

At this time Howard and Irene took over his home farm. To this union 5 daughters were born, Jacqueline, premature born twin girls Kirsten and Kristia, Marcia and Valerie. They farmed until 1979 when they sold the farm. Howard then went to work for The Eau Claire Press Company as an account executive, retiring in 1993. He then worked construction with Barney Barns and drove Amery school bus for another six years.

Howard loved gardening, fishing, hunting, flying airplanes, riding motorcycles. He owned 2 airplanes and 8 motorcycles over the years. In their earlier years Irene and he would fly to a lot of airshows and fly-in breakfasts. After retirement they enjoyed many years of motorcycle touring with friends, including trips to the Smokey Mountains, North & South Carolina, Yellowstone Park, Glacier Park, The Badlands, Niagara Falls and their last trip following “Route 66” from Missouri to California and farther to San Francisco and East through Lake Tahoe, The Pony Express Trail and Colorado to home. He loved to share a lot of time with family. For the last five years, Howard, Irene, their three daughters and sometimes others, spent one day each week together sharing, playing cards and games and having lunch together.

He was Amery area Outstanding Farmer in 1965, and served as a board member on the Town of Black Brook, Amery Equity Co-op, N.F.O., Amery Flying Club, Amery Snowmobile Club, and was a member of

Amery Lions Club since 1981- receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow and the Birch-Strum Awards.

Howard and Irene enjoyed traveling to Europe, Russia, and all 50 states by motorcycle, motorhome or auto. They spent many years wintering in Texas.

Their last big trip was two weeks touring the pyramids in Egypt in 2011; which was still on his bucket list.

Howard leaves to celebrate his memory—his wife, Irene, of 68years, daughters Jackie (Guy) Cardinal, Marcia, and Valerie (John) Weyer. Grandchildren-Danielle (Adam) Andersen, Jenna (Josh) Hamre, Austen and Anatoly. Great-grandchildren Lane and Hayden Andersen. As well as many friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Cassie Stindle, sisters Florence McKee, Dorothy Stindle, Beverly (Stindle) Wright, son-in-law John Frisco, infant twin daughters Kristen and Kirstia.

Visitation for Howard will be on Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at the Williamson – White Funeral Home and 1 hour prior to services at the church. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the Congregational Church UCC in Amery. Interment will follow at the Amery Cemetery.

To sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson – White Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Wednesday, November 6: 1 pm Money Management Make-Up Class; 3:30 pm Homework and Hangout; 6 pm FUEL Turkey Trot @ Our Savior’s.

Thursday, November 7: 9:30 am Local Communions, Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management.

Friday, November 8: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open.

Saturday, November 9: 6 am Food Set-up for Ruby’s Pantry; 7:30 am Registration Begins for Ruby’s Pantry; 8 am Youth Service and Funday; 9 am Registration Ends and Food Distribution Begins, Lefse Sale at St. Joseph’s Church Bazaar.

Sunday, November 10: 8:30 am MT20 Meeting; 10 am Worship/ Blessing of the Military/Sunday School; 11:15 am Trustee Meeting.

Monday, November 11: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 7 pm Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, November 12: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 am Bible Study; 6 pm Council Meeting.

AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes.

Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group.

Call the church office for details 715-268-9218.

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship.

Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study.

Tuesday: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study.

Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study; 5:30 pm One-Way Club for Kids.

Thursday: 9:30 am White Cross.

BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org.

Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays.

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions.

CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11 am Worship.

DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, November 6: 7 am High School Breakfast Club at Our Savior’s; 6-8 pm FUEL at Our Savior’s; 6 pm JAM, Dad’s Group at Little Falls; 7:30 pm Choir Practice at Deronda.

Thursday, November 7: 9 am Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Friday, November 8-Saturday, November 9: Godstock in Eau Claire.

Sunday, November 10: 8 am Little Falls Worship; 9:30 am Trinity Worship; 11 am Deronda Worship.

Tuesday, November 12: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm Church Councils at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net.

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 9:30 am Children’s Church.

Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study.

EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Sunday, November 10: 9:30 am Education; 10:30 am Worship.

Tuesday, November 12: 9 am Quilting.

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

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

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

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

Sunday evening.

Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study.

ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays.

Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday.

Wednesday: 6:15 pm Christian Education; 7 pm Worship; 7:30 pm Youth Group.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, November 6: 6 pm Men in Mission Dinner, FUEL Turkey Trot at Our Savior’s.

Thursday, November 7: 8 am Bible Study; 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon.

Friday, November 8-Saturday, November 10: Godstock in Eau Claire.

Sunday, November 10: 9 am Worship; 10:15 am Sunday School, Choir.

Tuesday, November 12: 7:30 am Women’s Bible Study; 8:30 am Property Committee; 9 am-6 pm WIC; 10 am Church in Soc.; 6:30 pm Wor/Life.

FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Wednesday, November 6: 6:15 pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation; 7:30 pm 9th Grade Confirmation.

Thursday, November 7: 1 pm Afternoon Stars at Church.

Sunday, November 10: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 9:40 am Sunday School; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship (Dining Room Set-Up After Fellowship); 6-8 pm Knotty Pine 4-H Meeting; 7 pm Choir Practice.

Monday, November 11: 8:30 am Cook Meatballs and Potato Sausage, Set-Up; 10 am Staff Meeting; 3 pm Service at Golden Age Manor.

Tuesday, November 12: 9 am Quilting, Pastor at Clergy Meeting; 6:30 pm Church Council.

FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor

Sunday: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 11 am Worship.

FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship.

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

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

GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 10:15 am Worship.

Thursday: 10 am Bible Class.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Yul Kwon, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship and Sunday School.

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

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation.

JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! No Sunday School during the summer.

2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night (Except June 12 & July 10) Mondays: 8:30 am Moms In Prayer.

Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer!

Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center).

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Live Dangerously FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH

“In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.”

Luke 14:33 NIV

The advice to live dangerously is not meant to suggest that we should stop wearing seatbelts or taking our prescribed medicine, but rather that we should take some risks which might transform our lives for the better. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” is as true in the stock market as it is in our everyday lives, and especially in our spiritual lives. The patriarchs and prophets of the Bible never lived lives of comfort and security. They were sojourners in strange lands, warriors for the Lord, and men and women who took great risks precisely because of their devotion and obedience to God. Consider Jesus’s instructions to the twelve disciples when he sent them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God: “Take nothing for the journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no extra shirt.” (Luke 9:3 NIV) Definitely not advice for a safe and well-planned trip, but it is exactly what one would expect if one has totally surrendered him- or herself to God. Throughout the Gospels,

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Jesus frequently sounds like he is trying to dissuade people from following him, saying, for example, “You must take up your cross and bear it.” What Jesus appears to be saying here, and in countless other places, is that devotion to God comes at a cost, and often a very high cost. Life was never meant to be easy, and even less so for those who choose to devote themselves to God. – Christopher Simon

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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, November 6: 7 am High School Breakfast Club at Our Savior’s; 6-8 pm FUEL at Our Savior’s; 6 pm JAM, Dad’s Group at Little Falls; 7:30 pm Choir Practice at Deronda.

Thursday, November 7: 9 am Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Friday, November 8-Saturday, November 9: Godstock in Eau Claire.

Sunday, November 10: 8 am Little Falls Worship; 9:30 am Trinity Worship; 11 am Deronda Worship.

Tuesday, November 12: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm Church Councils at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net.

LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service; Nursery and Children’s Church Available.

Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer.

Weekly Local Home Groups MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 am Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 am Sunday worship service; 7:30 am Sunday evening service.

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

Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm.

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

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

Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer.

Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth.

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

Wednesday Night Prayer.

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

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, November 6: 6:30 am Breakfast Club; 12 pm TableTalkMen; 6 pm FUEL; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 7 pm Choir Practice Thursday, November 7: 8:30 am Bible Study.

Friday, November 8: 5 pm Godstock High School Retreat.

Sunday, November 10: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:15 am Monthly Mission; 5 pm Family Night-Paul Oman.

Tuesday, November 12: 1 pm Quilting.

PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10 am Worship, Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service.

Wednesday: 6-7:30 pm Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Wednesday, November 6: 9:30 am Ladies Aid; 1 pm Stewardship; 5:30 pm Confirmation; 7:15 pm Choir Practice.

Sunday, November 10: 8:30 am Lay Ministers; 9:30 am Worship, Sunday School; 10:30 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, November 12: 7 pm Parish Planning.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays.

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

Mass: 8 am Thursday.

Mass: 8:30 am Sunday.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, November 6: 9 am Mass; Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick after Mass.

Thursday, November 7: 10:30 am Communion Service at Willow Ridge; 6:30 pm GriefShare Meeting.

Friday, November 8: 9 am Communion Service.

Saturday, November 9: 9 am-2 pm Holiday Bazaar; 4 pm Mass.

Sunday, November 10: 10:30 am Mass.

Monday, November 11: 7 pm KC Meeting.

Tuesday, November 12: 9 am Communion Service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, November 6-Saturday, November 9: Pastor on Vacation.

Sunday, November 10: 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship.

Tuesday, November 12: 1 pm Bible Study.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, November 6-Saturday, November 9: Pastor on Vacation.

Sunday, November 10: 8:45 am Sunday School; 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Ladies Meet.

Tuesday, November 12: Pastor Visiting Shut Ins; 6:30 pm Bible Study.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697 Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: 10-11 am Sacrament Meeting; 11:10-Noon Priesthood, Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School.

TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Wednesday, November 6: 7 am High School Breakfast Club at Our Savior’s; 6-8 pm FUEL at Our Savior’s; 6 pm JAM, Dad’s Group at Little Falls; 7:30 pm Choir Practice at Deronda.

Thursday, November 7: 9 am Deronda Quilting, Little Falls Quilting.

Friday, November 8-Saturday, November 9: Godstock in Eau Claire.

Sunday, November 10: 8 am Little Falls Worship; 9:30 am Trinity Worship; 11 am Deronda Worship.

Tuesday, November 12: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Staff Meeting at Trinity; 7 pm Church Councils at Little Falls.

See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com.

UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Wednesday, November 6: 5:30 pm All Church Supper; 6 pm Kid’s Blast, CREW, Adult Study (ALPHA); 7:15 pm Worship Practice T-2.

Thursday, November 7: 9 am The Mission Workshop.

Saturday, November 9: 7 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast.

Sunday, November 10: 8:45 am Sunday School, Confirmation; 9:30 am Worship Practice T-2; 10 am Worship Service; Potluck Following Service.

Monday, November 11: 6 pm Wednesday, Nov. 13 Leadership Team Meeting.

First Lutheran Church Tuesday, November 12: 8 811 South Ave. W. am Prayer Time; 9:30 am Clear Lake Women’s Bible Study.

Menu: Torsk, Swedish Meatballs, UNITED METHODIST, Potatis Kaiv, Potatoes, Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Jello Salad, SwedGLENHILLS PARISH Maish Brown Beans, Cranberries, rybeth Scow, pastor Frugt Suppe, Rice Pudding, Emerald UMC: 8:30 am WorKrum Kake, Rommegrot, Lefse, Rye Bread, Rolls, Scandinavian ship with Sunday School.

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Saturday, November 9: 10:30 am - 6 pm Lutefisk Dinner.

Sunday, November 10: 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Sunday School, Coffee Fellowship.

Monday, November 11: 6:30 pm Worship Committee Meeting.

Tuesday, November 12: 11 am Ruth Circle.

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

Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment.

Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.

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Karen P. Jones Karen P. Jones, age 69, of Amery, WI passed away surrounded by her loving family on Oct 27, 2019.

Karen was born Oct 6, 1950 in Cumberland Wi. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1969. 2 m months later she enlisted in tthe Navy. She worked at the P Pentagon for the Bureau of Naval P Personnel during the Vietn nam War. In 1980 she had her daughtter Jeni Jones and then in 11985 she met her lifelong p partner Joseph Adams. She lloved reading books, sitting o on her swing watching the b birds, her dog Sassy, and Marilyn Monroe.

Preceded in death by her mothers Pauline Wichelmann and Connie Anderson, her father Russell Anderson and nieces Sunshine Adams and Jessi Scherber.

Survived by her spouse Joseph Adams, children; Jennifer (Ray) Lundgren, Tashsa (Peter) Juleff, Jeremy (Bobby) Adams, Jason (Bailey) Adams and Jason White. Her grandchildren; Bailee, Kemper, Charlee, Logan, Alexis, Brooklynn, Baileigh, Toby, Schonie, Paige, Mkenna, Avery, Landen and one she was waiting to meet that is due in May. Brothers and Sisters Kathy (Stanley) Moe, Celia (Scott) Johnson, Steven Wichelmann, Lil (Bud) Lee, Ed (Marsha) Wichelmann, Jeff (Julie) Anderson, Mike Anderson, and Tim (Irene) Anderson.

Visitation and funeral will be on Sunday Nov 10, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church 1578 85th Ave Amery WI. visitation at 2pm and funeral at 3pm.

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Darrel George Nelson

Trevor D. Kivi

Rose Grace Strasser

Darrel George Nelson was born on July 5, 1932, on the front porch of his parents' home in Deer Park, Wisconsin. He said that his mother's sister, Aunt Grace, helped deliver him. Shortly after he graduated ffrom Luck High School, he m met Betty Lou at a homec coming dance in Milltown.

H He brought her home that n night after the dance and c called her the next day tto see if she would go to a m movie with him. Within a y year they were married, o on August 22, 1953. Darrel h had enlisted in the Army iin 1952. After serving in K Korea, he was discharged in 1954 and came home to his beautiful wife and 6-month-old daughter, Sue. David came along in 1956 and Carol in 1960. Having lived in Grantsburg, Minneapolis and even Kansas City, Missouri, they moved back to Minnesota and finally settled in Amery.

Darrel was a great salesman, working in sales most of life, even selling Duncan Yo-Yo's at one time. One of his most enjoyed activities was golf. They also enjoyed pontoon rides on Balsam Lake, where they had a place at Sunnyside Marina. He always said what a beautiful lake that is. Besides the love for his family, Darrel had a great love for his dogs.

Darrel died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday, October 28, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Nelson, and mother, Veona Utphall. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou; his brother, Duane Nelson (Corrine); his daughter, Sue Vukelich (Bruce); son, David Nelson (Rosemary); daughter, Carol DeMars (Mark); grandchildren, Kathyrn Lundahl (Brent), Jenny Seltz (Noah), Allison Schwartz (Branden), Charlie DeMars (Jennifer), Stephanie Thrun (Perry), and Kimberly Elfelt (Ben); and great-grandchildren, Nolan, Evelyn, Nicholas, Teagan, Cole, Audra, Lily, Levi, Lauren, Harvey, Chip, Eleanor, Jack and Henry; also many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 11 AM from First Lutheran Church in Amery. There will be visitation at the church for the hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at a later date at the Lakeview Cemetery in Siren, Wisconsin. You may sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery.

Trevor D. Kivi, age 20 of Clear Lake, WI passed away suddenly at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN on October 27, 2019.

Trevor Dale Kivi was born on March 22, 1999 at the A Air Force Academy in Colorrado Springs, CO the son of K Kevin Kivi & Tisha Schultz.

H He lived in Escanaba, MI w with his family for a short ttime before moving to Clear L Lake, WI in 2004. Trevor g grew up in Clear Lake and g graduated from Clear Lake H High School in 2018. He p participated in the Boy S Scouts and lettered in footb ball and wrestling. Trevor loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and paint ball. He was currently employed at Foremost Farms Dairy in Clayton, WI. Trevor especially loved his trucks and spending time with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers; Dale Kivi & Bob Flath He is survived by his parents, Kevin Kivi - Clear Lake, WI and Tisha Schultz - Richfield, MN; siblings, Tyler (Kristan) Howland - San Diego, CA and Jessica (Mike) Christensen - Bonners Ferry, ID; grandparents, Carol Flath - Clear Lake, WI and Roger & Dusty Block - San Diego, CA; aunt and uncles, Keith (Kelly) Kivi - South St. Paul, MN, Karen (Jim) Rudack Little Falls, MN, Mary Thrasher - San Diego, CA, Alona (James) Nelson - Covington, KY and Mavis (Mark) Chamblee - Anderson, SC; cousins, Leila, Delilah, & Maggie Christensen. & Titus Howland, Ryan (Nicole) Rudack, Nichole Rudack, Jenny, Patty, & Raeann, Markus & Kassie; other family and many friends.

Visitation was Monday, November 4, 2019 at First Lutheran Church from 4 - 5 pm. A Memorial Service was at 5 pm on Monday, November 4, 2019 at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, WI. Clergy - Pastor Bryan Anderson Music - Brian Wick Speaker - Nick Filkins Private Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

Rose Grace Strasser, 90, of Turtle Lake died Monday, October 28, 2019, at Willow Ridge Healthcare. She was born November 3, 1928, in Almena, to Emil and Wilhelmina (Ernst) Moschkau. She was married in T Turtle Lake, WI on June 118, 1944, to Harold Strasser w who preceded her in death o on September 15, 2019.

Rose was a gourmet cook a and could put together a m meal effortlessly. She loved tto cook for a crowd; plann ning a meal for a group of 1100 people was an easy feat ffor her. At Christmas time, sshe would bake 25-30 differe ent kinds of cookies which were given away to friends and Harold's Customers.

Rose had artistic talent and a steady hand for her cake decorating business. She made hundreds of wedding, anniversary, graduation, birthday, and Easter egg cakes. Rose also took an oil painting class and painted many beautiful paintings.

Rose was an active member of Zion Lutheran, holding several offices in the LWML and the Altar Guild.

She was active in AAL, which is now Thrivent, and was involved in the Greater Turtle Lake Area Association, and the VFW Women's Auxiliary.

Rose loved blueberries, Dairy Queen, reading for hours on end, having coffee with the girls, and sharing her infectious giggle.

She is survived by her son, Harold C Strasser of Chippewa Falls; daughters, Marlene (Douglas) Nykanen of Osceola, WI, and Sandra (Lynn) Steglich of Roberts, WI; 7 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Harold; and grandson, Randall Nykanen.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on November 2, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake, with Pastor Steve Miller officiating. Pallbearers are Michael Steglich, Logan Steglich, Tim Strasser, Scott Strasser, Walter "Bud" Strasser, and Scotty Strasser.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM the day of the service. Burial will be at 2 PM November 2, 2019, in Mt Hope Cemetery, Turtle Lake.

Memorials can be directed to the Turtle Lake Library, Zion Lutheran Church, or donor's choice.

Skinner Funeral Home of Turtle Lake is serving the family.

awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for this rescue mission. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in June 1946. He always remembered the horrific damage caused by the atomic bomb to property and lives of the Japanese people at Nagasaki.

He retired from Northern States Power Company (now Excel Energy) as Principal Engineer of Division Services of the Wisconsin Company in 1986. He started his career working in the engineering section in Eau Claire in 1950. He was transferred to the Southern Division in La Crosse as an Engineer in 1963, the Indianhead Division in Amery as Division Engineer in 1969, and back to Eau Claire as Division Engineer in 1978 retiring in 1986. He was a pioneer in the field of stray voltage research to the causes and remedies involving dairy farms. He returned to Northern States Power Company as a Consulting Engineer for 7 years. He was a member of the Wisconsin Utilities Association and served as Chairman and a member of the International Right of Way Association Northwest Affiliate. He started his own private Electrical Engineering Consulting Business, providing expert witness service to numerous law firms in the Northwest part of Wisconsin. At age 90, he reviewed his final case. During his retirement he spent 2 years with Sprint Communications as Implementation Engineer providing electric and telephone service to new cell phone towers in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Duttee was actively involved in Boy Scouts throughout his adult life. As a Scout Master, he enjoyed taking his troops to the National Jamboree. In addition, he was an Eagle Scout.

He also was actively involved and past Commander in the VFW Post 305 in Eau Claire for well over 20 years. He participated in many, many funerals honoring fellow veterans in the Honor Guard.

He enjoyed traveling and hiking. He and his wife, Corky, traveled to Alaska, the Hawaiian Islands, and the east and west coast. He also was an avid bicyclist, biking on average 12-20 miles on most days until he was 88 years old. He loved hunting and fishing and taught his children and grandchildren the skills of these sports. He loved the Packers and looked forward to watching the games.

Duttee is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Corky, his five children, Peggy (Mike) Haggerty, Michael (Debbi) Holmes, Patrick (Sandra) Holmes, Mark (Shaun) Holmes, Nancy Kaashagen, 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; brothers Robert (Angie) Holmes, Jerry (Sheila) Holmes, sisters Betty Griffith, Patricia Hanson, Helen (Barry) Chenes, Kathy Gershon, sister-in-law Lorna Holmes, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Duttee Sr. and Alice Holmes, bothers, Billy and Francis Holmes, sisters Mary Holmes and Judy Balter, brothers-in-law Jack Griffith, Ronald Hanson, and Al Gershon.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St. Onalaska, Msgr Del Malin will officiate. Visitations will be held at The Gathering Place from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, November 4, 2019 and from 10:00 am until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.

Duttee E. Holmes Duttee E. Holmes, Jr, 92, of Holmen, Wi, and formerly of Eau Claire, WI passed away October 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born June 29, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI, the son of Duttee and Alice Holmes.

He was the oldest of 11 children. On January 28th, 11947, he married Corrine ((Corky) Paulsrud. He g graduated from St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s H High School, the Eau Claire T Technical College, Dunw woody Institute of Minnea apolis, MN, and received h his Electrical Engineering D Diploma from ICS. He was a Registered Professional E Engineer in the state of Wisc consin. In 1944, at the age of 117, he joined the U. S. Navy a and served on the Landing C Craft Tanks Ship 853 as the N Navigator and Signalman.

H He participated in the inv vasion of Okinawa and the o occupation of Japan. At the e end of WWII, his ship was iimmediately sent to Sasebo a and Nagasaki, Japan, on a sspecial mission to disable a all Japanese coastal guns.

O On one of these missions, h his ship encountered a majjor storm and was sunk. He went on a rescue mission with his Japanese interpreter in a small Japanese fishing boat to a neighboring island to radio for help to save his shipmates. He was

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This stroganoff casserole will make a nice meal. Just add a salad

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LAYERED STROGANOFF CASSEROLE Cook according to directions on package, drain and keep warm: 1 pkg. (12 oz.) wide egg noodles Cook in skillet, stirring until you have separated the ground beef and it is done, drain: 1 pound ground beef Add and stir in, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender: 1 small chopped onion 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 pkg. (8 oz.) fresh mushrooms, sliced Stir in: 1/2 c. beef broth 1 can (16 oz.) tomato paste 1/2 tsp. dried oregano Set aside.

Combine: 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream 1 container (12 oz.) cottage cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt Add and toss to coat: the cooked egg noodles Spread half of the noodle mixture into a lightly greased 9x13" baking dish.

Top with half of the ground beef mixture.

Sprinkle on top: 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Add the rest of the noodle mixture, then the ground beef mixture.

Cover and bake for 25 minutes.

Sprinkle on top: 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese Bake, uncovered, for another 10 minutes. Serves 4-6.

These bars will become a favorite.

LAYERED TRILLIONAIRE BARS Cream together in large bowl: 1/2 c. melted butter 1 c. sugar Mix in: 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. salt Add and mix until smooth: 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. flour Put batter into a foil lined 8x8" baking pan, sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 325˚ for 15-20 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Combine in smaller microwave safe bowl: 1 c. smaller caramels 2 T. heavy cream Microwave and stir often until melted and combined. Pour over the done brownie layer. Put in refrigerator and refrigerate until cookie layer is ready.

Cream together in bowl until light and fluffy: 1/2 c. softened butter 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar Stir in: 2 T. heavy cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. salt 3/4 c. flour Stir in: 1/4 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 c. regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 c. old-fashioned oats Check on the caramel layer. If it is not denting much when touched, carefully spread dough over the top.

In microwave safe bowl, melt together, stirring every 20 seconds until melted and combined: 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 T. heavy cream Spread this over the dough layer. Let cool before cutting. Store bars in airtight container.

Makes 9 to 12 bars.

We’ve all eaten sweet potatoes in various forms. This casserole is made with sweet potatoes. It’s easy and it may become a favorite. The recipe uses canned sweet potatoes so there is no peeling, boiling, etc.

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Stir together in bowl: 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. ea.) sweet potatoes, mashed 1/2 c. dark brown sugar 1 c. evaporated milk 1/4 c. butter, melted 1 large egg 3 T. flour 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp. salt Put mixture into a lightly greased shallow 2 quart baking dish.

Bake at 350˚ for 30 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean when put into center of casserole.

Sprinkle with: 1/4 c. chopped pecans Serves about 4-6. Hint: If you wish, you can use fresh sweet potatoes, cook as you usually do, mash and use the amount needed.

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Use large saucepan coated with 1 tsp. butter on bottom and sides.

Combine and put over medium high heat until mixture comes to a boil: 2-1/2 c. sugar 1 c. buttermilk 1/2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt When mixture boils, reduce heat to medium, stir and cook for 20 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage. Use a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.

Add and stir until melted and smooth: 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla Add and stir to coat: 2 c. pecan halves Drop by tablespoonfuls onto wax paper on baking sheets. Allow to cool at room temperature until set.

Put into airtight containers until ready to serve.

Makes about 36 candies.

Hint: If you don’t have a candy thermometer, when you’ve boiled it for about 18-20 minutes, drop a bit of mixture into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball that flattens when you remove it from the water, it has reached soft ball stage. If not, cook a bit longer and try again.

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Lien Elementary Principal, Cheryl Meyer, joins in on the fun.

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Jen Johnson and Ashley Witt were costume ready at Speedway on Halloween.

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Mrs Bruder/Mrs.Sigsworth’s Fourth Grade Class were all dressed up to read and create crafts with residents at Amery Memory Care.

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Undefeated Clear Lake makes first appearance at State Volleyball tournament Number one seed Clear Lake (36-0) faces off against number four seed Newman Catholic (22-17) Friday morning at 9 a.m. The championship match is scheduled from 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

Top-seeded Clear Lake is making its first-ever appearance in the State Tournament.

The Warriors gained access to the tournament field after beating Washburn 25-17, 25-12, 25-20 in the McDonell Catholic Sectional final Saturday. They finished atop the Central Division of the Lakeland Conference standings this fall.

Defending champion and second seed Catholic Central makes its second straight appearance and its eighth overall. The Hilltoppers’ previous seven appearances have produced six championships and one runner-up finish. In addition to last season’s championship, they won three straight titles from 2006-2008 and back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012. They added a runner-up finish in 2010. Prior to joining the WIAA, the Hilltoppers won a Class B championship in the

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Happy tears and cheers filled the gymnasium when the Clear Lake volleyball girls earned their first trip to State.

now defunct WISAA in 1984.

The Hilltoppers continue their quest to defend their title by sweeping Green Bay N.E.W. Lu-

Back-to-back titles for Alicia Monson

theran/ Providence Academy 25-14, 25-16, 25-10 in the Central Wisconsin Christian Sectional final. Catholic Central placed

third in the Metro Classic Conference this year.

Hillsboro, the third seed, is back at State for the first time

since 2012 and for the eighth time overall. The Tigers had a streak of five straight appearances from 2003-07. That streak produced a pair of runner-up finishes, in 2005 and in 2007. Last weekend, they eliminated Iowa-Grant from title contention with a 25-12, 25-23, 19-25, 25-11 win in the Richland Center Sectional final to earn their return to the Resch Center. The Tigers were crowned champions of the Scenic Bluffs Conference this fall.

Fourth-seeded Newman Catholic is back in the tourney field for the ninth straight season and for the 12th time overall. The Fighting Cardinals won four straight titles from 2013-16, and they have a pair of runner-up finishes as well, those coming in 2009 and 2012.

They extended their streak of State appearances by sweeping Wabeno/Laona in the Suring Sectional final by scores of 2624, 25-18, 25-20. They finished third in the South Division of the Marawood Conference this fall.

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Amery’s Alicia Monson helped The University of Wisconsin literally run away with three out of four trophies at the Big Ten Conference cross-country championships Sunday Oct. 3.

UW senior Alicia Monson defended her women’s c championship and ssenior Olli Hoare’s first-place finish h helped the No. 14 B Badgers win the m men’s team title for tthe second straight y year. This makes it c conference champ pionship No. 50 for tthem. The Badgers n nearly made it a c complete sweep b but Michigan State e edged runner-up U UW in the women’s rrace.

Monson became tthe fourth UW womAlicia Monson en’s cross-country runner to win backto-back Big Ten titles. Monson, a five-time All-American, ran the 6,000 meters in 20:05.4 seconds. She sailed into first place just after the 3,000-meter mark and finished nearly eight seconds ahead of Indiana sophomore Bailey Hertenstein. Monson earned Big Ten first-team accolades.

No. 9 Michigan State won the team title with 56 points, edging UW (62).

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Andrew Carlson finished 51st at State Cross-Country with a time of 17:17.

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Lydia Monson finished 78th at State Cross-Country with a time of 21:05.

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Clear Lake Boys Cross-Country took at State finish of 4th place with 168 points.

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Natalie Kreier finished 42nd with a time of 21:01.1.

Rodgers’ strong play has Packers off to 7-1 start GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is coming off consecutive near-perfect games for the rolling Green Bay Packers.

Rodgers led the Packers past the Oakland Raiders last week and Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

On the heels of throwing five TD passes against the Raiders, Rodgers added three more against the Chiefs.

After throwing eight touchdown passes in the first six games, Rodgers has thrown eight the past two games — including a remarkable 3-yard touchdown pass to running back Jamaal Williams in the fourth quarter with two Chiefs defenders in his face. His strong play has helped the Packers (71) to their best start since opening 13-0 in 2011.

“Some of those throws just leave you speechless, to be honest with you,” coach Matt LaFleur said.

Making Rodgers’ performances all the more impressive is he’s done it without star receiver Davante Adams, who missed his fourth consecutive game with turf toe.

“We’ve found a way to win,” Rodgers said after the 31-24 victory over the Chiefs. “It hasn’t been the prettiest the entire time.

There’s been some pretty moments, though. It’s a lot of guys really pitching in (and) it it’s given those guys a chance to gain some confidence. At the same time, we’re excited about getting (Adams) back at some point.”

Rodgers is playing so well that LaFleur took a chance on third-and-5 at

the two-minute warning.

He could have kept the ball on the ground and drained 45 seconds off the clock. Instead, he called a pass. An incompletion would have stopped the clock and given the Chiefs a chance to rally. Instead, Rodgers fired a pass into the flat to running back Aaron Jones for the clinching first down.

WHAT’S WORKING Jones wasn’t much of a factor in the passing game his first two seasons but has become a major option this season.

Not only does he have a team-leading 466 rushing yards, but he paces the club with 34 receptions — almost matching the 35 receptions he had in his first two seasons combined. Against the Chiefs, he had a 50-yard catch in the first half,

a 67-yard touchdown in the second half and the clinching third-down conversion.

Jones’ production as a receiver could put defenses in a bind, because he’s been routinely beating linebackers in coverage.

The answer for opposing defensive coordinators would be to use an extra defensive back, but that would invite Jones to get the ball in the running game.

“I think when we get in some of those empty formations or we have the back out wide,” LaFleur said, “it forces the defense to make a decision, if they’re in man coverage, of, `All right, who are we going to match up with who?”’

Then it’s our responsibility to try to exploit the best matchup.”

yards (22.7 average) and two touchdowns. That receiving total was the most by a running back since Le’Veon Bell in 2014.

WHAT’S NOT WORKING Green Bay’s pass defense, which is fourth with eight interceptions, fourth with 39 passes defensed and 14th with 20 sacks, has made some big plays. However, on a play-to-play basis, the Packers have given up big games to Dallas’ Dak Prescott, Oakland’s Derek Carr and the Chiefs’ Matt Moore. The Packers are 24th with 7.30 yards allowed per pass play.

Up next: the Chargers’ Philip Rivers, who is on pace to pass for more than 4,600 yards.

STOCK DOWN The Packers are 4-0 without Adams but the contributions from the rest of the receiver group have been sporadic.

Regular starters Marquez Valdes-Scantling (one catch, 4 yards) and Geronimo Allison (one catch, 7 yards) combined to catch two of five targeted passes for 11 yards.

STOCK UP The Packers haven’t a running back like Jones since Ahman Green at the start of the millennium. Jones had a huge game against the Chiefs, with 67 yards on 13 carries (5.2 average) and seven catches for 159

INJURED Right tackle Bryan Bulaga, who had not allowed a sack in the first seven weeks but gave up one on Sunday, missed the final two series with an injured right ring finger. Alex Light replaced him, with the Packers

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KEY NUMBER 61.5 percent — Green Bay’s third-down conversion rate the past two games. The first six games, the Packers moved the chains only 31.0 percent of the time.

NEXT STEPS After a home-heavy schedule to start the season, the Packers will play a second consecutive road game, this one at the Chargers.

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How to survive family gatherings and the stress and anxiety they can bring BY: THERESA BRIGGS, MSW, LCSW, CLINICAL THERAPIST AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

For some, family gatherings are a great time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with relatives getting together to catch up and eat, drink a little and be merry.

Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the rest of us. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our sister who voted for you-knowwho. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that uncle who always becomes belligerent by you-knowwhen. There are our in-laws who never fail to bring up you-know-what.

It all adds up to making â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most wonderful time of the yearâ&#x20AC;? the most stressful, and you find yourself just Health feeling terrible.

Matters As a mental health therapist, I have Theresa the opportunity to meet with individBriggs, MSW, uals and families who have concerns LCSW, Clinical with stress and anxiety throughout Therapist the year. And as family gatherings Amery Hospital & and the holidays approach, more and Clinic Behavioral more of my patients bring up these Health Center concerns in our sessions. Sometimes theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling anxious about an upcoming social event. Other times, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what occurred at a past get-together thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s triggering their anxiety.

Many patients tell me they want to steer clear of these gatherings and avoid the holiday season altogether. But dodging social interaction isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the answer, since research shows we need healthy relationships to be in good health (and that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re almost as important to our health as not smoking!). Instead, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different key to having healthy relationships

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and surviving these gatherings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning how to turn conversations around, avoid misunderstandings and communicate in a healthy way.

Even if we originally learned negative communication, we all have the ability to learn healthy communication skills at any age. We just need to be aware of how we communicate and get into the habit of swapping out negative communication skills with positive ones.

Here are 5 things we can all work on that are proven to help turn conversations from hurtful to heartwarming â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the more we practice, the more automatic each of these skills becomes: 1. Watch your body language. Listeners get more meaning from your body language than from what you are saying â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so be sure your nonverbal cues show respect. Notice if your tone of voice is calm or harsh. Pay attention to your facial expression. Are you making eye contact? Are you smiling?

2. Use active listening. Listening is different from hearing. Hearing is passive. Listening is active. To actively listen, repeat or paraphrase what someone says. Ask questions if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not sure what someone means to say.

3. Assume good intent, and seek to understand.

Minimize your assumptions and consider that someone may have a different view point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is ok! Ask questions for clarity, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interrogate. For example, instead of saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you finish that project?â&#x20AC;? ask â&#x20AC;&#x153;How is that project going?â&#x20AC;?

4. Be proactive in preventing and resolving conflicts. Pay attention to when you sense there may be a difference of opinion, stay calm and think a few moments before you respond or speak. Ask questions without judging an idea or the person. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to get to a place where you both agree on what a problem is. Sometimes the problem will even melt away as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting to this place because there were basic misunderstandings.

5. Be assertive instead of passive-aggressive.

Being passive-aggressive can mean indirectly expressing negative feelings and being uncooperative. You can clearly and directly communicate what you want and believe while still being

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respectful of the person youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking with. The key is striving for truly open collaboration with that person, and being mindful that what you say doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t violate their rights as a human being.

Enter the conversation with the goal that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll both be happy when it ends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even if that means being at peace with agreeing to disagree. For example, instead of saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can try, but I doubt it will workâ&#x20AC;?, say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can we brainstorm some other ways to do this?â&#x20AC;? When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being assertive, you use â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; instead of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; statements and you share the stage rather than taking it over. You ask the other person for their input, and doing so gives you the chance to provide your input when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requested, too.

Feeling anxious or stressed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in social situations or otherwise â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is not a character flaw or a sign of weakness. Anxiety can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or occupation and is one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States.

While we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always know what causes anxiety*, we do know that it can impact a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thoughts, feelings, behaviors and physical health. We also know that practicing healthy communication is one thing that can help us cope with anxiety and make us (and those around us) feel better. This is because these skills help us build up our emotional resilience and ability to bounce back from stress without giving in, giving up or breaking down.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like help with stress and anxiety, the first step is to talk with your primary care doctor or clinician. Give Amery Hospital & Clinic a call at 715-2688000 to set up an appointment, and your clinician can then refer you to our Behavioral Health Center for mental health services that fit your needs.

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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY It was an amazing week for adoptions at Arnell, four dogs, four puppies, four cats and three kittens. I think that might just be a record for one week.

Of the available black cats mentioned last week, only Friendly Cleo and Gentle Millie remain. Cassie, Amena and Riddles were adopted before Halloween.

A very happy story to report is that strays Gatsby and Chester went home together. Gatsby was a thick, friendly Tom Cat without any ear tips. They had frozen the previous winter and healed to mere nubs on his extra large head. Chester had arrived with a leg injury, a broken tibia, that had also healed but was infected. After neuter surgery, the two were moved to the adoption room and there they became buddies. These two recovering strays, hung out together, soaking up their good luck to recover at the shelter. An adopter chose them both, rather than separate the pair.

Two dogs were returned, through no fault of their own.

Alma and Dude returned to Arnell and were rewarded

with adopters who scooped up their enthusiastic happiness within a week. One hundred pound Great Dane, Blue, met his new family of six and an elderly Pit Terrier Mix, before he went home. To our delight, he kept his lanky limbs to himself and everyone survived. It bode well for what they might expect at home, and so, that’s where he went.

Four puppies of mixed Lab breeding were easily placed.

Happy Adoption photos all around. Two females remain at this writing, Lynne and Judy, White and Tan and Black and Tan. And still, with all of those adoptions there are others waiting to go home. Aubrey is our poster cat this week. She is a two year old Mitted Tuxedo Tortie. She has white mittens and a white tuxedo bib chest with a mish mash of Orange and Black throughout her coat. Aubrey is one of the most social cats you will ever meet.

She adores people and wants to be everyone’s best friend. She would be great with children and a family dog or cat. Aubrey is the stray that came in from the cold to find her place with a

loving family.

Panda is a one year old Diluted Tortoiseshell. Her Tortie coat is a diluted mish mash of Grey and Peach. She can be playful and independently reflective. This dear girl was rescued from the jaws of a garbage truck. Undoubtedly she was looking for a morsel of food before she landed in the truck. She was skin and bone when she arrived at the shelter and has made a gradual recovery. Panda too, is counting her blessings and hopes that soon she will be in her own home, never to miss a meal again.

Meadow and Arthur are Grey Tabby and White. Both have lovely Tabby markings over their back and head.

Meadow likes to do her own thing, enjoying the good things in life. And Arthur enjoys lap time attention. He can be talkative when the mood strikes him. Both of them like the trappings of domestic bliss, meals on time and a story before bed.

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SCHOOL MENUS AMERY SCHOOL DISTRICT Daily Breakfast Offerings: Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Mini Wheats, Trix or Cheerio Bar-MS/HS Only, String Cheese, Hard Boiled Egg or Sunflower Seeds, Fruit Choices, 100% Orange Juice, 100% Grape Juice, 100% Apple Juice.

Milk Choices: Lowfat Milk, Chocolate Skim Milk, Skim White Milk Wednesday, Nov. 6– Breakfast: Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, Bologna Sandwich, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Berries & Cream, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, Bologna Sandwich, Chef Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Berries & Cream, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, Garlic Cheese Flatbread, Bologna Sandwich, Chef Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Berries & Cream, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: Chicken n’ Waffles, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Bar, Berries & Cream, Fruit Choices.

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Elementary Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast.

Intermediate Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chef Salad, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast.

Middle School Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Crispy Chicken Salad, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast.

High School Lunch: Homemade Spaghetti, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Garlic Toast.

Friday, Nov. 8– Breakfast: Warrior Sandwich.

Elementary Lunch: Sweet & Sassy Meatballs, Bologna Sandwich, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.

Intermediate Lunch: Sweet & Saucy Meatballs, Bologna Sandwich, Chef Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.

Middle School Lunch: Sweet & Saucy Meatballs, NEW! General Tso Chicken, Bologna Sandwich, Chef Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.

High School Lunch: Sweet & Saucy Meatballs, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chef Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Brown Rice.

Monday, Nov. 11– Breakfast: Early Riser, Cinnamon Crisps.

Elementary Lunch: Pancakes with Cheese Omelet, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Tri-Tator, Garden Bar, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

Intermediate Lunch: Pancakes with Cheese Omelet, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Tri-Tator, Garden Bar, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

Middle School Lunch: Pancakes with Pork Carnita Sandwich, Cheese Omelet, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajita Salad, Tri-Tator, Garden Bar, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

High School Lunch: Pancakes, Cheese Omelet, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, Tri-Tator, Garden Bar, Warm Cinnamon Apples, Fruit Choices.

Tuesday, Nov. 12– Breakfast: Lumberjack.

Elementary Lunch: Italian Dunker, Yogurt Combo Lunch, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

Intermediate Lunch:

Italian Dunker, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

Middle School Lunch: Italian Dunker, Klements Bratwurst, Yogurt Combo Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

High School Lunch: Italian Dunker, PB&J Sandwich, Yogurt Lunch, Chicken Fajita Salad, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fruit Choices, Marinara Sauce.

CLEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, Nov. 6– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Little John Donut, Yogurt or Yogurt Parfait, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Cheese Quesadilla or Taco in a Bag, Fixings, Refried Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Slushie Fruit Cup, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Mini Cinni, Scooby Bone Crackers, Muffin, Lemon Bread, Oatmeal, Yogurt.

High School Lunch: Deluxe Nachos or Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Fixings, Pineapple Tidbits, Jonny Pop Fruit Bar,

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Thursday, Nov. 7– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Nutri Grain Bar or Ham & Cheese Bagel, Fruit, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dinner Roll, Steamed Corn, Applesauce, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Pop Tart, Cereal Bar, Muffin, Ham & Cheese Sandwich*, Lemon Bread.

High School Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dinner Roll, Sweet Potato Souffle, Applesauce, Mixed Fruit, Milk Choice.

Friday, Nov. 8– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or French Toast Sticks, Cheese Omelet, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli and Breadstick, Garden Salad Bar, Strawberries, Cranberries, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Gripz Graham Crackers, Donut Holes, Cereal Bar, Sausage Links.

High School Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Ravioli & Breadstick, Steamed Corn, Garden Salad Bar, Apples, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice.

Monday, Nov. 11– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal or Donut Holes, Sausage Links, Fruit Juice, Fruit, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Mini Corn Dogs or Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Wedges, Steamed Broccoli, Cheese Sauce, Sliced Apples, Milk.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Oatmeal Bar, Sausage Links, Nutri Grain Bar, Chocolate Chip UBR, Cereal Bar, Cheese Stick.

High School Lunch: Brunch Lunch, Cheese Omelet, Donut, Sausage Links, Juice, Hash browns, Salsa, Fresh Fruit, Milk, Grilled Chicken Salad Option.

Tuesday, Nov. 12– Elementary Breakfast: Breakfast Cereal & Yogurt or Peanut Butter & Jelly Uncrustable, Hash brown, Fruit Juice, Milk Choice.

Elementary Lunch: Warrior Burger or Fish Sticks, French Fries, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Milk Choice.

High School Breakfast: Cereal, Yogurt, Scrambled Eggs, Lemon Bread, Muffin, Little John Donut, Scooby Bone Crackers.

High School Lunch: Warrior Burger or Barbeque Riblet, French Fries, Baked Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Pears, Milk Choice.

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AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY International Games Week: (3:30-6:30 pm). November 4, 6, 7. Ages 4+. Celebrate International Games Week at the Library with board games for all ages.

Favorites like Sorry, Candy Land, Apples to Apples, and more will be available to play. Drop in to play games from 3:30-6:30 pm. This event is being held in both the Storytime Room and the Teen Room. Play a game at the Library, then stop at the Youth & Teen desk to fill out a ticket for a raffle drawing. No registration; just drop in!

Fall Storytime: (10:30 am) Wednesdays, weekly (no storytime Nov 27). All ages. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Drop-in program; no registration.

Homeschool Club: (9:30 & 10:30 am). 2nd Friday, monthly. All ages. 9:30-10:30 am: Younger kids storytime & craft. 10:3011:30 am: Tweens & Teens activity (session is intended for strong readers--about grade 3+). Drop-in; no registration.

Junior Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month (odd months).

Grades 2-3. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack. Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you don’t need to place your own hold). Read the book prior to book club and come ready to discuss it. November 25th: Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Teen Tuesdays: (4:00 pm) 1st Tuesday, monthly. Grades 6-12. December 3: Yarn cap & reindeer ornaments. Make your own mini winter cap out of yarn.

Warm up with a yummy hot chocolate treat station, too! Registration strongly

encouraged. Sign up at amerylibrary. org/teens Art Club for Kids: (4:00 pm) 2nd Monday, monthly (no November club!).

Grades 4K-2. December 9: Watercolor Snowmen. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Art Remix: (4:00 pm) 2nd Tuesday, monthly. Grades 3-5. An art program just for tweens in grades 3-5!

December 10: Melted crayon orbs. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids Tween Book Club: (4:00 pm) Last Monday of every other month (even months). Grades 3-5. Talk about a book, do a fun activity, and have a snack.

Copies of the book are available at the Amery Library circulation desk (you don’t need to place your own hold).

Read the book prior to book club and come ready to discuss it. December 30th: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. Registration required. Sign up at amerylibrary.org/kids

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.

Books & Brews: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30 PM at Amery Ale Works.

We will discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, and next month’s book will be available for checkout. Join us for some great food and even better conversation!

Scott Spoolman: Wisconsin State Parks: Thursday, November 14th @ 5:30 PM at the Amery Area Public Library.

Join us for our much-anticipate rescheduling of Scott’s presentation! Scott will share how the impressive bluffs, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes of Wisconsin’s State Parks provide more than beautiful scenery and recreation. There will be time for Q & A afterwards and even some geology-themed treats! Free program, no registration required!

Third Thursday Crafting: Thursday, November 21st at 5:30 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. This month, we will make our own Gratitude Journals!

FREE program, please register on our website.

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for November is The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson.

Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, December 5th from 4:00-6:30 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, December 7th from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection.

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Check out the library website at amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Quagmire When small items I am seeking, through my teeth, complaints I’m speaking, when I, for scant time was eking, dropped them in the drawer.

The insidious temptation, blocker of future elation, regret bearing notation: dropped them in the drawer Casual placement now regretting, loss of time my day besetting, causing me excessive fretting, digging in the drawer. digging in the drawer with panic, turning livid, turning manic, location seeming oceanic, digging in the drawer Thinking of an ordered process, craving for predicted access, with a small iota, success, find what’s in the drawer.

Hopeless, hopeless, will I ever, before clear thought I sever, and, beat, admit I’ll never find what’s in the drawer From my subconscious taunting, things, obscure, dropped in, are haunting, never finding what I’m wanting, in that accursed drawer.

Tempted to expletive, wishing I could unlive, this job to others give, in that accursed drawer Promising myself I’ll never, should I find the thing, however, the habit from myself, I’ll sever, of dropping things in drawer.

It will be a resolution for this plague a good solution, not support the institution of dropping things in drawers. ©09/11/2013 Carol Welch

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JOIN IN AMERY’S CHRISTMAS PUNCH!!!

Win Amery Scrip Money Five $50 Scrip Prizes Given Away Each Week Final Week Increases to Ten $50 Prizes!

HERE’S WHAT TO DO: • • • • •

Pick up a “Christmas Punch” card from any participating retailer.

Have the clerk stamp your card after making your purchases.

Receive one stamp for each full $10 of money spent.

Limit 5 stamps per visit.

Drop off filled card at: Chet Johnson Drug Store, Dick’s Fresh Market, Amery Free Press or Worn Again. Be sure to print your name and phone number on the back so we can contact you when you win!

• No limit to the number of cards you can enter, so shop locally and fill those cards up!

• All non-winning entries remain in drawing box.

• Drawings held Nov. 18 & 25 and Dec. 2 & 9. Grand prizes drawn December 16.

• No purchase necessary to win.

To receive a free punch, mail your card with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Amery Community Club c/o Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 Amery, WI 54001

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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Have you ever been scammed? Now a days it can come in many forms, the internet, via email, a random text, in the mail, by phone or even door to door, so what do you do to keep yourself safe? According to theseniorlist.com there are 8 ways to keep seniors safe from scams. 1) Check on your loved ones, 2) Talk to Seniors about scams, 3) Ask for Proof, 4) Wait to respond, 5) Practice Delay Tactics, 6) Install a Peep Hole, 7) Put yourself or loved ones on the Do Not Call Registry, 8) Sign up for internet safety classes. This is a good reminder for all of us once in a while, it is sad that scammers and predators exist in our world, we need to know how to watch for them and keep ourselves and families safe.

Our Holiday Bazaar is just around the corner! We are hosting it on Saturday December 7th from 9:00-2:00 we have many vendors and crafters already, if you are interested, please call the office at 715-268-6605 for more information. No duplicate companies, please.

Looking for a fun way to get some exercise this winter? Come in and try some Line Dancing Lessons! They will be on Mondays and Fridays from 10:00-11:30 in the north end of the hall. No fees, the only requirement is, you need to be a member of the center. Stop on in!

• Are you looking for a place to host your holiday party for work or family?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Cen-

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ter for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates.

Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@ outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you!

Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us!

Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are 25 cents a card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety!

Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/ Senior Center Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all

Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed, www.registertoring.com SUBMITTED

The Red Kettle Campaign is the most important fundraiser for The Salvation Army in Polk County. Bells begin ringing November 15th and will continue through December 31st. Volunteers for the fundraising campaign have been decreasing each year and with the need for assistance at an all-time high, volunteers are needed now more than ever. A typical bell ringing shift lasts two hours but some organizations, civic groups and churches commit to taking a day or two and filling the day with their members.

Angela Moulton, Fundraising Manager for The Salvation Army in Polk County said, “The amount of volunteers for The Red Kettle Campaign seems to be declining. The Holidays are a busy time for everyone but giving just a couple of hours really does make a big impact.” Serenity Home Shelters, The Backpack Program that feeds hungry kids, utility assistance and disaster

relief are just some of the major ways the Polk County Salvation Army is serving Polk County. This past summer, the organization helped with the clean-up efforts in the County by feeding volunteers and the National Guard for several weeks.

Volunteer Bell Ringers can sign up at www.registertoring.com or by calling 715-497-4438. If individuals are unable to ring, they can send donations directly to: Polk County Salvation Army PO BOX 129 Clear Lake, WI 54005.

Moulton said, “Consider giving your time to help people in need. Two hours really does change a person’s life” If you would like more information on how the Salvation Army is working in your community, visit them on Facebook at Polk County Salvation Army or log on to their website at www.saserenityhome.org

POLK COUNTY OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SALE OF IN REM (TAX DEED) PROPERTIES (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #191039132. The Public Auction will begin on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 10:01am CDT and ends on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, starting at 10:00 am CDT. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted.

of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees.

Come down and check us out!

• We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long.

• Monday October 28th Bridge winners were Dean Elken in first and Marion Christianson took second.

• Tuesday October 29th Pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher placed second, Jean Frank took third, Wendell Anderson placed fourth, and Carl Johnson with the consolation prize.

• Wednesday October 30th Bridge winners are Pat Carlson in first, Scott Smith placed second and Dean Elken and Sydney Lund tied for third.

• Thursday October 30th Pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Dean Elken took second, Jean Frank placed third, Mary Fisher took fourth and Les Peterson with the consolation prize.

Congratulations to all!

Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

Shrine Women’s Auxiliary marks another successful Auction

BY MILT HELMER

The ladies of the Shrine Women’s Auxiliary hosted their annual fundraising auction on Friday November 1st at Ready Randy’s in New Richmond.

It was a large crowd of Shriners and their ladies and they did a fine job of bidding on the score donated items gathered for the event. The event brought in over $8000 for the Shrine Healthcare for Children® in the Twin Cities.

In her report Amy Hering of the Auxiliary reported that the group has

600 stocking left over thanks to the generosity of members.

Amy also mentioned that pop tops are still being collected. The tops are sold and the proceeds to the wheelchair fund.

Due to the limited space she is asking that only smaller toys should be donated to the kids.

Again this year Auctioneer Gary Kruger did his usual outstanding job of raising money for the Shrine kids.

The Nobles and their ladies collected baked goods, handmade crafts and items donated by the business communities of the St. Croix Valley.

Thanksgiving Deadlines Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019

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

CLEAR LAKE HOUSE FOR SALE-440 4th Ave.-TOWN LOT

*MONDAY, NOV. 25 issue . . . deadline is Thursday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m. for the Amery Free Press and The Tab

Preview property listing with appraised values at: www.co.polk.wi.us/Real Estate For Sale(under quick links)

*TUESDAY, DEC. 3 issue . . . deadline is Monday, Dec. 2, at noon for the Amery Free Press and The Tab

(Bidders are not responsible for paying unpaid taxes)

www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public on-line bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is” to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties.

The public sale will be conducted by those terms of sale articulated on the online auction service. In the event the highest bidder fails to close the transaction within the days specified in the terms of sale, the County, pursuant to Section 75.69(1), may accept as the final bid the bid that is most advantageous to the County.

Dated October 16, 2019. Polk County Buildings For Questions email polk.recreation@co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9294

The Amery Free Press office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 & 29 AMERY

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The Mitten Tree—Give the gift of warmth WESTERN, WI—This holiday season, WESTconsin Credit Union will host The Mitten Tree campaign—a Kindness Counts initiative. Each office will display The Mitten Tree—a tree in its lobby decorated with donated mittens, gloves, hats, scarfs and more. The purpose of The Mitten Tree is to collect cold weather apparel and accessories for those in need as the winter season’s sub-zero temperatures set in. Last year, the credit union collected 2,838 items and $3,616.68 in support of this cause.

The campaign begins Monday, November 4 and runs through Saturday, November 30. Donations can be dropped off at any WESTconsin office during regular office hours. Acceptable items include new mittens, gloves, hats, scarfs, earmuffs, coats, boots and blankets; please no previously used items. Items can be handmade or store purchased, and suitable for all age groups. Monetary donations will also be accepted at all WESTconsin offices or online at westconsincu.org. Local distribution will take place prior to the holidays thanks to the following community partners: • Altoona Office | Altoona School District Care Closet • Amery Office | Amery School District, Operation Christmas • Baldwin Office | St. Croix Valley Family Resource Center • Barron Office | Gift from the Heart • Chippewa Falls Office | The Spirit of Christmas • Eau Claire Office | Drug Endangered Children of Eau Claire

• Ellsworth Office | Pierce County Food Shelf • Hudson Office | Operation Help • Menomonie-Downtown Office | Colfax School District • Menomonie- Administrative Center | Elk Mound School District • Menomonie-East Office | Elk Mound School District • Menomonie-North Office | Bridge to Hope • New Richmond Office | Grace Place, Head Start, Five Loaves Food Shelf • Prescott Office | Hometown Holidays Secret Santa • River Falls Office | Our Neighbors’ Place • Spring Valley Office | Spring Valley Food Shelf WESTconsin Credit Union has been serving members since 1939, and membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Wisconsin counties of Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, and Washburn, or the Minnesota counties of Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Wabasha, and Washington, with a $5 minimum deposit in a Membership Savings Account. Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their accountholders, and member funds are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) up to at least $250,000.

Attention Sports Fans!

As a kick-off to Winter High School Sports the Amery Free Press will publish a special Sports Section featuring Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake teams on Monday, Nov. 25 Area businesses wishing to salute the area athletes should please give Pam a call at 715-268-8101 or email: phumpal@theameryfreepress.com

Advertising deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Copies of the fall catalog can be found at the Amery and Deer Park public libraries, all four schools and other area locations. Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www. amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715268-9771 x220.

Voice • Guitar • Ukulele lessons for Youth: Amy from Joyful Studio is offering one-on-one introductory voice, guitar, and ukulele lessons after school. Guitar and Ukulele lessons are for grades 1 and up. Voice lessons are for high school-age only. Provide own instrument. 6 Tuesdays; Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17; 30-minute time slots between 4-6 pm. Register by calling (715-268-9771 x220). Fee $89.

Coping with Holiday Stress: As the holidays approach, the to-do list increases. Join us to learn some proven strategies using mindfulness, meditation and power of attraction to help you manage the holiday season and find more enjoyment in it. Nov 12 from 6-8 p. Fee $29, pre-register.

A Wilderness Eden: Credit for creation of the annual Thanksgiving holiday is given to the pious, blackgarbed Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620. Nothing about that legend is true. They came to America to establish a new world order. This one-night class examines the Pilgrim myth, how they wove their ideals into the story of America, and their influences on our history.

Nov 21 from 6-7:30 p. Fee $15, preregister.

Bob Ross Easy Oil Painting: “Winter Wonder” Join a certified Bob Ross instructor for the joy of painting!

You will use oil and all supplies are provided. View a color sample of ‘Winter Wonder’ on the Community Ed online registration description.

Monday, Dec 2 from 5:30-9:30 p. Fee $59, pre-register with Community Ed. Snowmobile Safety – DNR: If born on or after 1/1/1985 and at least age 12, you must have completed a safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile in WI. Age 11+ can take the class, but the certificate is not valid until the child is age 12. Must be present for all 3 classes: Dec 2, 3 & 5 from 5:30-8:30 p. Fee $10, preregister and pay in advance to Amery Community Ed. OPEN GYMS

Basketball Winter Recreation for Youth and Families: For boys

and girls grades 4-12. Families are encouraged to participate together.

Younger children are welcome when accompanied by parents. Bring your own ball; enter through North doors.

No fee. Sundays through March 15 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Middle School gym

Open Gym for Families sponsored by PowerUp: Open gyms are a chance for kids and families to bounce a ball, shoot some hoops, play catch or just run around and be active together.

For families with children of all ages. Parents/Guardians must stay in the gym with the children. Select Sundays: Nov 17, Dec 1 & 15, Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 from 1:30-3:30 p in the Intermediate School – enter through the doors facing the NORTH parking lot. No fee – just show up!

Rumble Jumble Open Gym sponsored

by PowerUp for toddlers and preschoolers to run, burn energy, and have fun. Balls, scooters, mats, and other gym equipment available.

Parents/Guardians are expected to stay in the gym. Child care providers welcome. No fee – just show up.

Tuesdays through March when school is in session from 11 -11:45 a.

Intermediate School.

Adult Rec Basketball: Team league play in the Middle School on Wednesdays, Nov 6 through April 15. The first few weeks the gym will be open from 6-9 for open gym, to form teams, to join teams, or to come practice with your alreadyformed team. Team fee: $90 due to Community Ed. by Dec 4. To get your team on the play schedule or to inquire about teams, call Community Ed at 715.268.9771 x220 Pickleball - Open Gym: Join us on Wednesday nights to play the fastest growing recreational sport in the nation. Wednesdays through March (closed Nov 27, Dec 25 & Jan 1)) from 6-8 p in the High School. No fee – just show up.

Teacher’s estate hands UW-Stevens Point $4.3m donation STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) — A teacher’s estate has given the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point the largest donation in its 125-year history.

University officials said Wednesday that Dorothea Harju’s estate has donated $4.3 million to the university’s School of Education.

The money will be used to create the Harju Center for Equity in Education.

The center will address educational inequities by training more teachers to work in rural classrooms and serving underrepresented minority students in urban areas.

National Assessment of Educational Progress test results released Wednesday show Wisconsin has the widest achievement gap between black and white students in the country.

Harju was a UW-Stevens Point graduate. She taught in various Wisconsin schools and served as a reading specialist in the Port Edwards School District for 25 years. She died in 2017 at age 98.

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Amery High School presents “Fiddler on the Roof” The cast members are pictured. Back Row: Maverick Goulet, Zach Sobczak, Kenny Lepak, Bauer Panek, Simon Panek, Jackson Henningsgard, JC Wentz, Fredrik Henningsgard, Stuart Hellie. Middle Row: Ella Williamson, Dylan Thomsen, Ally de la Cruz, Erasmus Espinosa, Hannah VanSomeren, Kelsey Oman, Zach de la Cruz, Chloe Keller, Jenna Hendrickson, Gus Wentz, Hannah Elmer, Sophia Danielson. Front Row: Cheyenne Griffith, Hailey Shoeberl, Olivia Szobody, Sydney Bosley, Emily Oman, Megan Wolf, Annabelle Fisk, Marisaa Cassavant-Bloom, Madelyn Mike, Chloe Olson, Torri Jonns, Desiree Wishard, Grace Carlson, Lana Belz, Kaileigh Hosking, Bridgett Madison, Anna Powell, Megan Osero. Missing: Keaton Tollakson, Asa Hoyer, Annika Schwartz.

“Fiddler on the Roof” performances will be November 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and November 10 at 1 p.m. at the Amery High School Auditorium. Advance tickets are available at Chet Johnson Drug and the Amery High School office.

Cooler temps and snow showers remind us November is here November has arrived, and it also brought along cooler temperatures and snow showers. I am not a real big fan of either this soon but what’s a person to do. I am keeping a positive thought that we will be blessed with a few nicer days before the big change of season happens… doesn’t that sound like a wonderful idea?

How has everyone managed the last couple of days with changing of Pounding the clocks?

This is me the this weekPavement end…change clocks back Pam Humpal an hour Saturday night-CHECK, batteries good in the smoke detector-CHECK, change clock in my vehicle-Not yet but I will figure it, I hope!

Hang in there with the early darkness in the evening, before we know it, it will be time to change them back!

Halloween is always a fun time. I love to see the kids excitement as they show off their costumes. And when I say kids, I mean kids of all ages. I have attached pictures of my grandkids as they came trickor-treating to my house…they were awesome!

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11. Thank you to all the men and women who have served and are serving our country. We salute you each and every day of the year. Veterans Day programs are planned for Amery, Clayton and Clear

Lake Schools. Please see the special page in this issue for specific dates and times.

The Amery Community Club’s Christmas Punch Promotion has begun. Here is how it works…Each time you shop at a participating Amery business, you will receive a punch on your card for each $10 purchase(up to 5 punches per visit). Once your card is filled please sign your name and phone number on it, and drop your card off at the Amery Free Press, Dick’s Fresh Market, Worn Again, or Chet Johnson Drug. Each week beginning on Monday, November 18, there will be a drawing for 5 lucky winners of $50 Amery Scrip Money plus the grand prize drawing is on December 16 for 10 winners of $50 Amery Scrip Money. Good Luck and thanks for shopping local!

The Amery Free Press will be publishing our annual Holiday Shopping Directory on Tuesday, November 19. This special section will inform our readers on gift shopping, entertaining and decorating needs for the holidays. Area businesses interested in being a part of the AFP Holiday Shopping Directory should please give me a call today at 715-268-8101. Deadline is Monday, November 11.

The 12th Annual Parade of Lights & Light Up The Town in Amery is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26. The theme this year is “Old Fashioned Holidays”. The parade line-up begins at 5pm at Soldiers Field with a 6pm start down Harriman Ave to Soo Line Park.

Businesses, organizations, families, individuals, etc are welcome to have a float/display

in the parade. Please call 715268-3315 to register. Pictures with Santa will be available that night from 4:30-7pm in Soo Line Park. You will receive a FREE 4x6 photo with a donation to Operation Christmas or 2 non-perishable food items for the area food shelf. Picture packages are available from Cahill Studios. The Amery Fire Department will once again host their delicious Chili Feed at the fire hall from 5-8pm with a free-will donation. A bonfire will follow the parade.

A new event this year is asking the community to assist in Lighting Up The Town by adopting space in Soo Line Park for their business, organization or family to decorate for the holidays. Decorating of your spot may begin on Friday, November 15, and must be complete by Monday, November 25. This would be a great way to promote your business or organization. Please reserve your spot by calling 715-268-3315.

The 34th Annual Amery Holiday Stroll is set for Saturday, December 7, from noon-4pm.

That afternoon is a wonderful opportunity for Amery businesses to open their doors for strollers to come in for treats, specials, gift viewing, and just to visit. Participating businesses can be identified with a special big red bow on their front door. Strollers can also enjoy FREE hot dogs & hot chocolate in Soo Line Park with free-will donations to the Amery Area Food Pantry, horse & wagon rides in Soo Line Park, caroling by the Indianhead Chorus, and Santa Claus checking to see if you have been naughty or nice.

Amery businesses wishing to

Bentley, Grandma & Gavin.

Graeme, Rory & Finn with Grandma.

join the fun for the Amery Holiday Stroll should please give me a call at 715-268-8101.

And mixed in with all of that is another Wisconsin holiday…

Deer Hunting. The season begins on Saturday, November 23.

In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the Amery Free Press office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29. That week the paper will be published on Monday, November 25, with a deadline of Thursday, November 21, at 4pm for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. The issue of Tuesday, December 3, will have a deadline of Monday, December 2, at noon for the Amery Free Press and The Tab. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the early deadlines.

Congratulations to this week’s AFP Football Contest winner…Don Springer of Amery. He had 7 correct games.

For your chance to be next week’s winner simply make your predictions on the entry form found in this issue, and drop it off at the Amery Free Press office by Friday afternoon. Good Luck!

Congratulations to the Clear Lake Volleyball team for winning the Sectional Championship and advancing to the state tournament in Green Bay. They will play on Friday morning at 9am vs Newman Catholic. Good Luck!

Good luck to the Turtle Lake Football Team as they continue through playoffs with their next game on Friday, November 8, vs Bangor.

Also, Good Luck to the Luck Football team on Friday night, November 8, when they play in Cumberland against Shell Lake for the chance to head to the state tournament. As I have mentioned before, my son, Ryan, is a co-head coach for the Luck team. I am very excited for the kids and coaches, and as a mom also nervous when it gets to be game day!

Happy Birthday to my nephew, Mike, on November 9. Enjoy your special day!

Have a great week, and here’s to having “strength”, and wonderful family and friends along the way!

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Clear Lake Community Center Thrift Store November 7 & 8 â&#x20AC;˘ 9-4 November 9 â&#x20AC;˘ 9-Noon

50% Off Housewares, Home Goods & Christmas 560 5th St. â&#x20AC;˘ Clear Lake Save Dates 1st & 3rd Thurs-Fri-Sat of every month

Fiddler on the Roof is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl.

Book by Joseph Stein â&#x20AC;˘ Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick â&#x20AC;˘ Music by Jerry Bock.

12th Annual

Parade of Lights Light up the Town AND

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Pictures with Santa 4:30-7 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Soo Line Park

FREE 4x6 photo with donation for Operation Christmas or 2 non-perifhable food shelf items. Picture packages available from Cahill Studios of Photography.

Amery Fire Dept. Chili Feed 5-8 pm at the Fire Hall Free-will offering â&#x20AC;˘ Toys for Tots Kickoff %21),5( $)7(5 3$5$'(

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BRIDGE RESULTS Thursday Night 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Judy & Gene Collier 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shirley & Paul Satterlund 3rd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dean Elkin & Bernie Peterson

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High Series: Jesus Saavedra 551, Kelly Fitzgerald 606.

Club 53, Amery THURS-FRI NIGHT LADIES Division 1 Northwest Communications .........96 Amery Fire Department ..................96 Chetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ...................................................... 81 Division 2 Club 53 ................................................95.5 Carlson SV ............................................ 93 Better Self Wellness ......................78.5 High Games: Gail Peterson 201, Nicole Pettay 178, Jodi Chelberg 169-164, Cindy Hardina 166, Katie Lauterbach 163, Becky Ausen 161160-157, Dana Reese 160, Anne Wollan 158-151, Linda Mullendore 154-151, Andrea Karpenski 154, Gwen Wold 153.

High Series: Gail Peterson 483, Becky Ausen 478, Jodi Chelberg 455, Linda Mullendore 452, Anne Wollan 446, Cindy Hardina 433, Nicole Pettay 430, Pat Marquand 425, Bev Gorres 425.

MONDAY NIGHT MEN Week 8 of 32 Division 1 Shoreview ............................................. 91 Tac Two ..............................................59.5 Division 2 Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric......................................96 Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fresh Market ........................ 73.5 High Games: Tom Lund 206237-220, Brian Peterson 203, Rod Gehrman 236, Todd Zemke 224-217,

Amery VFW 730 N. Wisconsin Ave., Amery

BINGO Every Thursday 6:30 p.m.

American Legion POST 137 326 S. Maple St.,Turtle Lake

VETERANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY DANCE Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

7:30 pm-12 midnight Music by the Hunyuks 8 pm-11 pm RAFFLE 1st: Savage Axis II .30-06 synthetic stock with 3X9 scope or $350 cash 2nd - $100 Cash â&#x20AC;˘ 3rd - $75 Cash Door Prize drawings

Dance admission by raffle ticket Need not be present to win

Additional raffle by the American Legion Auxiliary Hand Crafted by Local Artist Handmade Quilt Wooden Barn Quilt 2 Wall Paintings Painted Tray, Coaster Set, Collapsible Basket All tickets available at the door or from your local Legion or Auxiliary members

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TUESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 9 of 32 Club 53 .................................................... 91 Garibaldiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s..............................................76

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES Week 9 of 28 Clea r Lake Auto..................................46 Countyline Dairy................................. 45 Spare Time........................................... 45 Bowlin Buddies....................................43 Little Debbies ........................................41 Austadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ................................................40 LakePlace.com ................................... 34 Beckerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trucking ............................... 30 High Games: Mitzi Hawkins 203186, Linda Brown 183, Karen DeGolier 182-179, Lori Larson 175, Michelle Hollister 171, Faith Blair 171, Brenda Levine 171, Deanne Moravitz 162.

High Series: Mitzi Hawkins 530, Karen DeGolier 505, Lori Larson 489, Brenda Levine 467, Linda Brown 458.

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High Series: Tom Lund 663, Brian Peterson 572, Rod Gehrman 618, Todd Zemke 592, Rico Lopez 557, Bob Albee 671.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN Week 9 of 32 Division 1 Preferred Lawn...................................94 Alibi.........................................................66 Division 2 Club 53 ............................................... 90.5 Amery Fire Department ...............58.5 High Games: Denis Carteron 216, Beau Gorres 234-203, Billy Vierkandt 213, Chris Messer 208, Nate Webb 203-244, Jerod Wollan 214-212.

High Series: Denis Carteron 577, Beau Gorres 611, Billy Vierkandt 560, Nate Webb 644, Jerod Wollan 623.

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Amery Free Press cordially invites the Amery Business Community to join the festivities

Saturday, Dec. 7 12 noon to 4 p.m. for the 34th Annual

Holiday Stroll Cooperating businesses will open their doors on Saturday, December 1, affording shoppers an opportunity to drop by for in-store treats and door prizes.

No pressure...no hustle...just a chance to become better aquainted with hometown facilities and create a better understanding of the many products and services available in this community.

Merchants will receive a Large Red Bow attatched to their door to identify their cooperation.

Strollers will be treated to...

Horse & Wagon Rides â&#x20AC;˘ Santa Claus Carolers â&#x20AC;˘ Gifting Previews Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate in Soo Line Park (Free will offering for the Amery Area Food Pantry)

 Businesses interested in participating are reminded that advertising deadline for the publication is Nov. 20. Give Pam a call at 715-268-8101.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF: Todd Christian Girdler NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Todd Christian Girdler To: Todd Christian Capra Birth Certificate: Todd Christian Girdler Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 19CV304 IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Judge Jeffery Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI on November 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715485-9299 prior to the scheduled court date.

Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Amery Free Press, a newspaper published in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Jeffery Anderson Circuit Court Judge October 21, 2019

(October 29, November 5, 12)

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STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Public Notice Of Intent To Reissue A Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (Wpdes) Permit No.wi-0060313-11-0 FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html Permittee: Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Lake S. D., 777 South Shore Drive, Amery, WI, 54001 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Lake S D, 777 South Shore Drive, Amery, Wisconsin Receiving Water And Location: The groundwater of the Balsam Branch watershed within the St. Croix river basin in Polk County Brief Facility Description: The Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Lake Sanitary District owns and operates a domestic wastewater treatment system consisting of three lagoons and two seepage cells. There has never been a discharge to the seepage cells because the leaking lagoons have been working as an equivalent to the seepage cells.

There are 6 groundwater monitoring wells around the perimeter of the facility to assess any groundwater impacts of the discharge.

Permit Drafter’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: Sheri A. Snowbank, WDNR 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI, 54801, (715) 6354131, sheri.snowbank@ wisconsin.gov

Basin Engineer’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: Jordan Englebert, WDNR 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI, 54801, (715) 6354053, jordan.englebert@wisconsin.gov The Department has tentatively decided that the above specified WPDES permit should be reissued.

Persons wishing to comment on or object to the proposed permit action, or to request a public hearing, may write to the Department of Natural Resources at the permit drafter’s address. All comments or suggestions received no later than 30 days after the publication date of this public notice will be considered along with other information on file in making a final decision regarding the permit. Anyone providing comments in response to this public notice will receive a notification of the Department’s final decision when the permit is issued.

The Department may schedule a public informational hearing if requested by any person and shall schedule an informational hearing if a petition requesting a hearing is received from 5 or more persons or if response to this notice indicates significant public interest pursuant to s. 283.49, Stats. Information on requesting a hearing is at the above web link.

Limitations and conditions which the Department believes adequately protect the receiving water are included in the proposed permit. Information on file for this permit action, including the draft permit, fact sheet and permit application, may be reviewed

on the internet at the above web link or may be inspected and copied at the permit drafter’s office during office hours. Information on this permit may also be obtained by calling the permit drafter or by writing to the Department.

Reasonable costs (15 cents per page for copies and 7 cents per page for scanning) will be charged for information in the file other than the public notice, permit and fact sheet. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation, includ-

ing the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified in-

dividuals upon request.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR CITY OF AMERY, WISCONSIN 2020 Budget

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on November 20, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at Amery City Hall, Amery, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2020. The following is a summary of the proposed budget. A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at City Hall.

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NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING TOWN OF BLACK BROOK The Public Budget Meeting for the Town of Black Brook will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Black Brook Town Hall. Details available for public inspection at the Clerk’s Office by appointment. The following is a summary of the proposed 2020 Budget:

2019 BUDGET

2020 PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGE

INCOME: Transportation Aid Revenue Sharing Garbage Collection Town Tax

$ $ $ $

128,934.33 43,346.03 3,500.00 310,619.64

$ $ $ $

141,833.16 43,312.27 3,500.00 316,718.57

TOTAL

$

486,400.00

$

505,364.00

EXPENSE General Government Public Safety Health & Human Services Public Works

$ $ $ $

107,620.00 82,900.00 1,000.00 294,880.00

$ $ $ $

108,984.00 92,000.00 1,000.00 303,380.00

TOTAL

$

486,400.00

$

505,364.00

3.90%

3.90%

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 21, 2019 immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed budget which begins 7:00 p.m. a Special Meeting of the Electors will be held pursuant to Section 60.21 (1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes by the Town Board for the purpose of adopting the town tax levy to be paid in 2020 pursuant to 60.10(1)(a) of Wisconsin Stats.

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The regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors will immediately follow the Special Meeting of Electors.

Sally Pickard, Clerk

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Community Club welcomes The Barber Shop The Amery Community Club recently welcomed Elijah Sjogren from The Barber Shop as an Amery business. Back row L-R: Larry Coleman, Cheryl Meyer, Shari Overby, Dan Young, Ed Flanum, Paul Isakson and Oralee Schock. Front row: Elijah Sjogren, owner of The Barber Shop.

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The Plan Commission of the Town of Clear Lake will hold a public meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM. AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order.

2. Approve last meeting’s minutes.

3. Chair activity report.

4. Town’s Facebook page 5. Rural Living Guide 6. Cemetery Ordinance 7. Set future meeting date and agenda.

8. Adjourn.

Chairman Lawrence Thelen

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Clayton School District Vacancy

RN or LPN—NIGHT SHIFT

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/ ACCOUNTANT

PART TIME or FULL TIME Depending on availability & preference Hours:10:30pm-6:45am

Schedule includes every other weekend– weekend for this position is Friday & Saturday nights. Excellent Polk County Benefit Package including paid time off, WRS retirement, health, dental and vision insurance, wellness program and more! We welcome new and soon to be graduates!

Please call Mary at 715-268-7107 for more information or apply online for this Polk County career now at www.co.polk.wi.us

Deadline to apply online: 11/17/2019

Cook/Dietary Aide Position 8 shifts in a 2 week period Noon-8:00pm & 11:30am-7:30pm Starting Wage: $12.00-$13.00/hr +

Every other weekend required Deadline to apply online: 11/17/2019

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

The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, November 11, 2019, at 7 p.m.

AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: Election Security Subgrant Program 8. New Business: Caption Subdivision, 2020 Budget 9. Road Maintenance 10. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

Position Details: 12 months, full time position with benefits

COACHING POSITIONS Clear Lake High School The School District of Clear Lake is currently seeking applicants for the following paid fall winter coaching vacancies:

• Assistant Varsity Wrestling -

Practice Starts November 18th

• M.S. Wrestling Co-Coach -

Practice Starts January 2nd

• Boys Basketball C Coach -

Practice Start November 18th

Send letter of interest and include experience and qualifications, or contact Mr. Dale Rosen by e-mail at drosen@clwarriors.org or by phone at 715-2632113 if interested in any of the above positions.

Positions will be open until filled.

Description: Clayton School District is currently looking for a Business Administrator/Accountant to fill a vacancy beginning January 2, 2020, preferable start date of mid-December.

Duties: • Payroll • State and Federal Reporting • Monitor employee benefits • Accounting of school finances • Support school board elections/clerk • Other duties as assigned Requirements: • Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and related education.

Contact: Ed Cerney, District Administrator cerneye@claytonsd.k12.wi.us 715-948-2163 Ext 201 For more details and to apply: Please visit https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/Employer/ vacancy/72454 to create an account and apply.

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ASSISTANT TEACHER LEAP CHILD CARE CENTER

Position: Seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to wll the position of Child Care Assistant Teacher at the newly constructed LEAP Child Care Center on the Unity School District Campus. Individuals will assist with planned academic, enrichment, and recreational ageappropriate activities, enriching the lives of the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s littlest learners. A LEAP Child Care Assistant Teacher provides consistency, structure, encouragement, patience, understanding and follow-up in daily routines.

Compensation: $11.50 - $12.50/Hour DOQ or DOE. 29 hours per week.

QualiĆ&#x201A;cations Necessary: Must be kind, caring, and have a deep understanding of child development.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Application . Once complete, please send to Amanda Warner via email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or mail at 1908 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

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This is 12-month, full-time position with benefits and reports directly to the Superintendent. Compensation is $15/hour with reduced summer hours. Candidate will be expected to work some evening and possible weekend hours, and be flexible with their schedule.

Responsibilities include program development, budgeting and financial planning, school & community relations, supervision of the LSP program and growth of the Little Laker Club program. This position will be required to work directly with children enrolled in the Little Laker Club.

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Application Deadline: Until Filled EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

Application deadline: November 8, 2019 or until filled Applications should be submitted to: School District of Turtle Lake Mr. Kent Kindschy, Superintendent 205 Oak Street North Turtle Lake, WI 54889

BEFORE AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANT The School District of Turtle Lake has an opening for a Before and/or After School Assistant beginning approximately immediately. This is 9-month (school year) position. Individuals who enjoy working with and are committed to children are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: A full job description and application can be obtained from the District Office (715-986-4470) or on our website: www.turtlelake.k12.wi.us. Just Click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Districtâ&#x20AC;? and then â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employmentâ&#x20AC;?.

Application deadline: November 8, 2019 or until filled Applications should be submitted to: School District of Turtle Lake Mr. Troy Wagner, JK-5 Principal 205 Oak Street North Turtle Lake, WI 54889 The School District of Turtle Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

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LEAP CHILD CARE CENTER Position: Seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to wll the position of Receptionist/Assistant at the newly constructed LEAP Child Care Center on the Unity School District Campus. Individuals will assist with dayto-day operations including but not limited to: opening and closing procedures, clerical and receptionist duties, cleanliness of center, and wlling in where needed in classrooms.

Compensation: $12.00/Hour. 29 hours per week.

QualiĆ&#x201A;cations Necessary: Must be kind, caring, and have an understanding of general ofwce duties as well as excellent communication skills. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Application . Once complete, please send to Amanda Warner via email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or mail at 1908 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Application Deadline: Until Filled EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

215 Birch St. W | Amery, WI | 715-268-4800

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

LEAD TEACHER

LEAP CHILD CARE CENTER Position: Seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to wll the position of Child Care Lead Teacher at the newly constructed LEAP Child Care Center on the Unity School District Campus. Individuals will develop and implement ongoing academic, enrichment, and recreational ageappropriate activities. A LEAP Child Care Teacher provides consistency, structure, encouragement, patience, understanding and follow-up in daily routines.

Compensation: $13.00 - $14.00/Hour DOQ or DOE. 40 hours per week.

QualiĆ&#x201A;cations Necessary: Must be kind, caring, and have a deep understanding of child development.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and be at least 18 years of age. Prefer candidates who hold an associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Early Childhood. Must exhibit leadership skills necessary to oversee child care workers, children, and the daily activities of the program.

How to Apply: Qualiwed, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Application . Once complete, please send to Amanda Warner via email at awarner@unity.k12.wi.us or mail at 1908 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Application Deadline: Until Filled EOE Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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FOR RENT

3 BR, 1 bath apartment in Clear Lake Utilities included No pets Available NOW

715-643-6404 EHO

FOR SALE Hinniker Plow with wiring harness & main mount

$2,000 715-220-6290

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 3rd Shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Job Description: Supervise a production team, provide technical support when required.

General Responsibilities: Supervise, instruct, direct and train personnel, provide quality products, communicate production control, aid in setup and troubleshooting, accountable for accuracy and completion of production documents, maintain employee records, develop and report on departmental goals, communicate with other shifts.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and move items as required.

Competencies/Qualifications: Two years supervisory experience in manufacturing setting, general math skills, basic computer skills, people and negotiation skills.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to: Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager â&#x20AC;¢ Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

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The goal of the program is to enable people to live an independent lifestyle.

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Flexible Scheduling Part Time Hours (up to 29 hrs/wk) $12-$12.75 per hour Caring and Compassionate Disability related experiences helpful Days, Weekends, Evenings On the job training

Services Provided: Supportive home care, routine housekeeping, assistance with daily safety, respite/ mentoring, general cleaning activities, assistance with daily living activities

If unable to attend and interested call 800-228-3287

HELP WANTED

CESA #11 has an immediate opening for a

EXPERIENCED LINE COOK

in the ISPD Department

Full-Time Starting $16/hour up to $20/hour APPLY AT:

Village Pizzeria 325 KELLER AVE. N AMERY

PROGRAM ASSISTANT A complete summary of the position and application info can be found on our website:

www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/employment

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. A Precision Custom Injection Molding Company Specializing in Engineering Polymers Seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

MOLDING TECHNICIAN 3rd Shift Hours 11:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Job Description: Set up, start, operate, trouble shoot and tear down plastic injection molding machines.

General Responsibilities: Set up and tear down molding machines, Start and trouble shoot molding machines, Set up and tear down auxiliary equipment (drill press, air press welder etc). Work with quality and engineering as needed, Perform equipment safety checks, Assist in training of operators.

Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands occasionally climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Competencies: Able to properly operate basic hand tools (wrench, screw driver, hammer, etc). Knowledge of or ability to learn IQMS, press controls and auxiliary equipment. Ability to read and write English. Basic shop math. Must become fork truck operator certified. Items on this list will be verified or demonstrated through satisfactory completion of the defined probationary period.

Other desired traits: Material handling experience, familiar with Lean manufacturing, experience in an plastic injection molding environment, supervisory experience. Prefer 4-5 years processing experience.

T.D.I. offers Competitive wages and excellent benefits.

Qualified applicants can apply in person or by sending a resume to:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 7, 2019

Thermal Plastic Design, Inc. 1116 East Pine Street St Croix Falls WI. 54024 Attn: H.R. Manager â&#x20AC;¢ Email: hr@tdimolding.com View us on line: www.tdimolding.com

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Area Veterans Day Programs Amery High School

Clayton School

Clear Lake Schools

Monday, November 11 8:30-10:00 am

Friday, November 8 8:30-9:20 am

Monday, November 11 8:30 am

FREE Breakfast for Veterans, Auxiliary Members and Spouses hosted by Amery FCCLA & AHS Warrior Catering students.

Veterans Breakfast at school.

RSVP 715-948-2163 x405

Elementary School Program

10:30 am

9:30 am Outdoor Program 10 am Indoor Program

10:00 am Program

High School Program

The following area businesses thank all our veterans for their courage: Scheuermann Funeral Home 342 5th St., Clear Lake 715-263-2125 funeralhome@cltcomm.net

320 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-5626

Hair Design • Gift Studio • Quilter’s Corner 510 Third Ave., Clear Lake

715-263-3440

Nilssen’s Market

265 NW 5th St., Clear Lake 715-263-2513

Jay Matson Construction Clayton, WI Phone 715-948-2140

Scott Poye

Excavating

715-268-8901

CLEAR LAKE TRUE VALUE

FAMILY DENTISTRY

530 3rd Ave. NW, Clear Lake, WI 54005 715-263-2375

404 Wisconsin Ave. Amery, WI 715-268-7177 amerydental.com

Highway 46 and Griffin Street Amery, Wisconsin Phone 715-268-8149

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215 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-8101 www.theameryfreepress.com

234 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI 54001 715-268-6624

211 Keller Ave. S, Amery, WI 715-268-7882 applerivertvandappliance.com

325 N. Keller Ave.

Amery

amerymemorycare.com

715-268-7010

715-268-4800

638 Keller Ave. S. Amery, WI 54001 715-268-9442 parklake@ amerytel.net

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The Law Firm of Williams and Davis

314 Keller Avenue North • Amery, WI 54001

800-421-0283

INSURANCE AGENCY

212 Keller Ave. N, Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-7188 www.leadholminsurance.com

Amery • 715-268-8142

314 Keller Ave. N, #200, Amery, WI 715-268-6130

Amery • 715-268-7161 Member FDIC

1030 River Place Dr. Amery, WI 715-268-2103

116 Harriman Ave. N, Amery 715-268-7101

AMERY FAMILY RESTAURANT

LEADHOLM

Dr. Daniel Satterlund 120 Keller Ave. N, Amery 715-268-9010 satterlundeyeclinic.com

*ULIÀQ 6W ( Amery, WI

The Law Firm of Williams & Davis

1050 River Place Mall • Amery 715-268-7513

849 Highway 46 North Amery, Wisconsin Phone 715-268-7654

418 Keller Ave. S Amery 715-268-2100

Open 7 days a week 6 a.m.-9 p.m.

In the Heart of Downtown Amery 715-268-8121

Amery Express

210 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-7408

9000 Griffin Street E • Amery 715-268-8662 •smcltd.com

WILLOW RIDGE HEALTHCARE

400 Deronda Street • Amery • 715-268-8171

210 Keller Ave. S, Amery 715-268-5872

WW Williamson - White

FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES Ed White and Tyler Kilcoyne

715-268-7111

222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI 54001 www.williamsonwhite.com