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Celebrating being 10 decades young
Walkin’ and Readin’ BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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100 years is something to be proud of and a privilege not many live to see. Amery resident Myrna Brown turns the big 1-0-0, May 19. She was born Myrna Eula Peper to Albert and Ester Peper (Getschel) in a farmhouse in Farmington Township. She grew up in the Farmington/Osceola area with her parents and sister, attending a one-room school with one teacher for all grades. Brown said “ I walked 1 ¼ miles each day to and from school. I had to walk a mile to the county road to get to the bus. The only time I didn’t have to walk home from school is when it was snowing and I would hear sleigh bells ringing, this was my dad on the horse to pick me up and was music to my ears.” She also said roads were not plowed during this time. Growing up she enjoyed music, playing clarinet in band and dancing. After graduating school, she helped in homes with various types of housework. On a blind date, she met Ken Kjeseth and married him in 1938 at East Farmington’s Zion Lutheran Church. To this union six children were born, Wayne, Margie, Donna, Larry (Hoot), Linda and Diane. Brown said that life from the 1920s though the 1940s were pretty plain. SEE 100 YEARS, PAGE 3
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Myrna Brown will blow out 100 candles May 19. During her long life, she has cherished the days spent making memories with her family.
Some things just go together. A needle and thread, peanut butter and jelly and hugs and kisses. The Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola has made it possible to add walking and reading to that list through a new project located on the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail (SSLST). Cards have been placed along the SSLST for walkers so trail enthusiasts can read a story while they exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Rebekah Palmer, Osceola library Youth Services librarian saw a storywalk that was done at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, Minnesota and thought that would be a great thing to do in in this area. It seemed like a great way to combine the outdoors and literacy in this time of social distancing. Anne Miller, Osceola library Circulation Manager, is on the board of the Friends of the SSLST. Miller was able to discuss with the rest of the SSLST board the possibility of the Stower Trail hosting a storywalk and they agreed. Palmer and Miller first put the Storywalk out Friday, April 29, starting at the Nye trail parking area. Next, it
was moved to the Wanderoos segment of the trail May 2, and finally into Amery on May 6th where it remained through the weekend. “We have received great feedback from surrounding
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Nora Kamm on SSLST storywalk.
communities and will gladly continue this service to support social distancing and spending time outdoors,” said Shelby Friendshuh, Library Director. There are two more books currently being made into Storywalks, which will be set up in various locations on the SSLST over the next two months. Watch the Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola's Facebook page for notifications of when and where the storywalk can be found.
City moves forward housing all services under one roof BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The city council has voted unanimously to move forward with the purchase of the Bremer Bank building with plans to remodel and house City Hall, Amery Police Department and the Amery Public Library. During the May 6 Facebook Live meeting, call in public statements were not allowed.
Statements sent into City Hall were posted on the City’s social media page an hour before the start of the meeting, but not read aloud Only one person was allowed to give a public statement. Wendy Dietrich, President of the Amery Public Library Board shared the Library Board’s concerns one last time. During talk about the space assessment, council members said space would need to be
‘I look at this as an opportunity to modify our thinking as to how things are done.’ Sarah Flanum, Council Member used differently and more effectively, with opportunities to use certain spaces for more than one thing. Council member Sarah Flanum said this has been a very difficult decision to make but believes it is the right one. “I look at this as
an opportunity to modify our thinking as to how things are done. I look at this as a great opportunity. Is everyone going to get everything that they want-probably not,” she said. Council member Tim Strohbusch added things such
as a no-longer need for paper files, considering most things are saved digitally, would save space, thus offices have no need to be the size they were in the past. “Having everything under one roof, we can work more efficiently. I understand that not everyone shares my vision on this, but I will reiterate that brick and mortar is very expensive.” SEE CITY COUNCIL, PAGE 3
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Pastor receives surprise while pounding the pavement
STRIVE Presentation of Journey for Freedom
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February 27, STRIVE students from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake High Schools were brought together to hear a motivating and inspirational presentation from Peter Vodenka, the author of the book, Journey for Freedom. STRIVE is a program sponsored by the Woodland Lakes of SE Polk County Rotary which include Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake communities. Rotarians work with high school students for the purpose of motivating students to improve their school performance during their senior year. At this STRIVE gathering, Peter Vodenka shared with the students how he along with his wife and two young children defected from behind the Iron Curtain of communist Czechoslovakia in June of 1983. He shared how he spent 10 years planning this escape without sharing it with anyone so he
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would protect his family from any government repercussion. His journey to freedom was intense and at times life threatening. Students learned how planning, goal setting, perseverance and the gift of freedom are valuable qualities to being successful. This presentation wouldn’t have been made possible without the support from the following individuals and local businesses: Evergreen
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It was almost like a cheering section that you see at the end of a marathon-almost. Instead, this was a surprise cheering section to show appreciation for a local pastor who was just out for his daily run in Amery. Pastor Eric Danielson couldn’t quite make out what he was seeing in the distance as he was hitting the tail end of his run with friend and church member Luke Wittkop. He thought maybe there was a crowd formed for some sort of auction. Wittkop knew that wasn’t the case at all. Saturday, May 9, almost 75 congregants from East Lincoln AlliSUBMITTED ance Church, Amery, got together Wes Belz displays a sign of appreciation. (social distancing, of course) to support Pastor Danielson. Since Governor Tony Evers gave the “Safer At Home” order March 25, East Lincoln Alliance Church has missed being together for church, Bible studies, youth groups and all other church activities where the church family gathers. The church is having virtual church services and other activities, but they miss each other. A few church members decided to have a “We miss you parade” and surprise Danielson. The group lined up along the road and cheered as Pastor Eric ran by. They were SUBMITTED banging pots and pans, sounding Pastor Eric Danielson and Luke Wittkop. a bullhorn and holding signs of encouragement. Pastor Eric had no idea this was going to happen and was surprised, honored and he said, “Overwhelmed with all of the people there and their love and support.”
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“We had no electricity or running water, but I remember our neighbor had the first radio and my family would go over to look at it.� The 1930s were Browns favorite decade. She said she was in high school and had no worries and she even won a State high school duet singing competition. By the 1950s, Brown said things were brightening up. She and Ken purchased their first television. In 1965, Ken passed away. She met Clyde Brown at a dance at the Red Rooster and they married in 1968. This added six step children to her large family: Jim, Marty, Teressa, Joe, Tina and Ray. Some of the best days of Brown’s life were the birth of her children and her marriages. From the 1970s to 2000s Myrna was big into quilting, and enjoyed the fellowship of the church. She really enjoyed making quilts for Third World countries and helping out. There were rough times though. A memory that stands out to Brown was when her bank account was frozen during the Great Depression. She was devastated at the passing of her husbands and when she lost a grandchild. Brown said when her youngest son, Larry (Hoot) was drafted for Vietnam, it was one of the scariest times of her life. She said he was gone for two years with minimum contact-only letters to keep in touch. Brown said she isn’t scared about COVID-19 as she has seen similar things happen throughout her life. “You just make it through,� she said. Brown does think life has been more boring because of the lack of interaction during this time. Her mind is always on her daughter Diane who is suffering from cancer and the rest of her children and family.
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Myrna Peper in 1938. That year she graduated from high school and was married, becoming Myrna Kjeseth.
Brown loves being around her family and her children say she is a wonderful mother. She has cherished days and time spent with her family. She has 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She never dreamed she would live to be 100, but said it has been fun to see all of the grandkids and great-grandkids throughout the years. When asked what she will wish when she blows out her birthday candles this year, spoken like a true mother and grandmother, she said, “For all of my family to be happy and healthy.�
Council member Julie Riemenschnieder said she thinks it is good that the council took the time to let everyone air their opinions on the matter. Mayor Paul Isakson said this is good for Bremer Bank and the Amery Hospital to expand their bases of operation in Amery, which both have expressed their plans to do. Strohbusch said there have been a lot of sleepless nights trying to decide the right thing to do. He said, “A lot has been said about this whole acquisition and the conversation has not always been positive.� He voiced his disagreements about legal threats and comments he believed were skewed concerning the Amery library being one of the top 10 libraries, he said he called and checked into that statement and he was told libraries are not rated by the Indianhead Library Federation. “But do not get me wrong, we have a very nice library,� he said. Strohbusch said it finally comes down to how to spend 2.5M and thought it was best used to house all city entities together. With that, the five council members all voted to move forward with the plan. There are currently only five members, since newly elected councilperson, Kay Erickson has resigned. Other issues discussed at the meeting included maintenance at the Amery Dog Park. New Council President, Rick Van Blaricom said past discussion about the park, allowed for the land to be used, but that it was not an official city park for the city to completely maintain. He said if that were going to change, it would need to come before full council sometime in the future. Also discussed were the new North Twin Lake boat landing parking area and whether or not vehicles without boat trailers should be allowed to park there, such as kayakers. The council decided to move a North parking sign to accommodate for those types of watersport items.
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Saying ‘no’ to normal BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK
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s we begin to come out from lock downs and seek to resume daily activities, I have been listening to varying viewpoints about next steps our society should take. There’s a lot of talk and column inches written about the “new normal.” For the record, I’m not a fan of the term. In my opinion, even in the best of times “normal” is best used to describe a town in Illinois. We have all been through a Publisher great deal in the past 60 days. I am in profound awe of the Tom Stangl generosity of many people who have provided support wherever they were able. I am also disheartened to see how quickly some can pass judgement on others. The hoarding of supplies makes me sad and angry at the same time. (Does that mean I’m sangry?) A few thoughts as we reopen: Now is the time to support local small businesses. Small businesses are the ones who are constantly asked to support every event, club, organization and community initiative. “We’ll get the downtown businesses to make a donation” is a common phrase when groups are brainstorming about something they want to do or figuring out how to pay for something they want to buy. Now is your chance to pay businesses back for their support. Go and shop as if your life depended on it. After treading water for two months, local businesses need your support now, more than ever. If your normal was shopping out of town but you were able to get what you needed locally, consider making those changes permanent. If you have been spending time home with your family and enjoying it (after the arguments and home schooling were sorted out), the only thing stopping you from continuing to spend time is you. When life becomes more hectic (and it will) remember how special this time has been and work to schedule family time first. Gasoline prices and auto insurance rates have fallen during this time. They will go back up when we return to normal. Instead of being upset about the increases, be grateful for the time at home and the still cheaper than March prices. Finally, there’s a lot disparity about how people will feel about being in public. That’s OK, but as a society, we need to accept each other as we are. Want to wear a mask? Don’t want to wear a mask? Either is fine, but respect the choice of others. Staying six feet away from each other should be accepted as well. We all need our personal space. There will be plenty of revisionist history in the coming weeks and months, along with plenty of Monday morning quarterbacking about our elected officials. I can understand this, but I think these comments from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last week, talking about reopening the economy frame the awful choices elected officials had to make early on: “This is one of those difficult things that, if we do this right, it’ll appear like we’re wrong because we didn’t overrun the health care system,” he said. “It’s a bit like someone who can’t swim, and you keep them out of the water. Whether you can claim you kept them from drowning might have been a little debatable, but if they had jumped in the deep end, it would have been trouble.” Well said. Be safe out there! As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress.com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001. Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.
To disagree, one doesn’t have to be disagreeable BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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y Mothers Day this past weekend, I just wasn’t feeling up to par. I couldn’t quite put my finger on the issue. I couldn’t tell if I was coming down with something or if it was a case of “just crabby.” Eventually I diagnosed myself with pure exhaustion. Just how did I come to this conclusion? Well Editor after Googling all of my symptoms, I April Ziemer practically earned an eight year medical degree in 15 minutes and decided exhaustion it is. I am drained. I am depleted. I am full of weariness. Being tired out is nothing new for me. I am a middle-aged (not in the best shape) wife/mother, who is constantly running children back and forth to activities. I work tirelessly to make sure projects/homework are done well, hubby can find the household “missing items” that are usually in front of his face and that all of my deadlines are met at work. I thrive on all of those things. To me, the tired that comes along with all of that, is a GOOD tired. Since my Internet searching has turned me into such a medical professional, I would say that like there is good and bad cholesterol; there can be good and bad exhaustion. Unfortunately, I have diagnosed myself with the bad kind. Like many people who are trying to sort out their feelings during the Coronavirus pandemic, I feel my emotions have heavily weighed me down, almost like an anchor tied to my ankle when I am trying to keep
my head above water. I feel weighed down with sadness, worry, anger, regret and fear. I am sad for many people. Students who had their worlds turned upside down and who might be having trouble processing their feelings, people who have missed special occasions or even worse, people who have lost loved ones during this time. I am sad about the pure disregard people have had concerning the feelings of others. I worry for those who have lost their jobs, whether it is temporary or permanent. I worry that myself or a loved one will get sick. I worry that relationships between people have been damaged over differing views about the state of things. I am angry that I took for granted everything that I used to go do without a second thought. I am angry that my kids are angry with me for not letting them run a muck right now. I am angry that some have treated others rudely in time when we are all trying to find our way. I have regrets. I regret that I do not pick up the phone enough to check in on my loved ones that I cannot see right now. I regret I didn’t get some of my home improvement projects done sooner-they look great, why did it take a pandemic? You know what I do NOT regret? I do not regret choosing one side or another in terms of how to feel about life during COVID-19. It is perfectly fine to feel somewhere in the middle have mixed emotions about things. I guess all that leaves weighing me down is the fear. I am simply fearful that life will never get back to the way it used to be and I am fearful that maybe it will. In no way shape or form are we all in the same boat, maybe just the same rough waters. Some are upset
they are not working; while others are upset they are still working. Some think home schooling is fun while others are overwhelmed by it. Some think money should be donated to one place, while another feels it should go elsewhere. Something that may seem essential to one is silly to another. Do I dare enter into the mask or no mask debate? Let me say this; it is a wonderful world to not all be programmed the same. It makes us unique to feel passionately about a variety of topics. Emotions run high at times and it is perfectly ok to share your thoughts with others. It is also very acceptable to acknowledge that someone else’s viewpoint was created from their personal experience. I am not saying you shouldn’t stand up and fight for what you believe in, just make sure to remember the personal battles of the other side before you attack. I did eventually get through my Mothers Day funk with a dose of laughter. I opened up my phone and read old text messages from my late mother. I have this weird soft spot for old rockers/pop stars that have fallen hard on their luck. Some of you may understand the giggles this conversation gave me: I text my mom once and told her I was struggling with the death of David Cassidy. She replied, “Oh my dear, it will be alright, Danny Bonaducci is still going strong.” I responded back, “Are you trying to make me feel better or worse?!” I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you, and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715268-8101
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Governor Evers safer-at home decree is expected to last until May 26th. During these past eight weeks, the shelter in place edict has had a huge impact not only on our local citizens, but on our Veterans as well. Among the severity impacted activities, which include the Spring VFW Gun Show, Thursday night Bingo and Raffle, the Legion spring pancake breakfast, planned Brat Stand dates and annual raffle. When we get the “all clear signal” the VFW Bingo will resume with some yet to be determined changes to accommodate safe distancing and safety. Local veteran organizations the VFW, VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion have continued to work and plan for the all clear. At this time of year High School graduation and Memorial Day activities are still on our minds. The annual Memorial Day observation at the Amery cemetery is cancelled. What is not cancelled is placing flags on veteran’s graves. Honor Guard volunteers will meet on May 20th. 10 AM at the Amery Cemetery to place the flags and then place flags at cemeteries North and South of town. If free join us in this task. Honoring local graduating students will go on as planned May 12th with some changes. What won’t change are scholarships awarded by the VFW, the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion. All three organizations have met in the last few weeks to make their selections. The exact number of Awards and names of the students will be published in a future article. Health and welfare of our local veterans and their families is still a concern. With both Posts temporary shuttered, the VFW and American Legion can be reached by phone. For the VFW call (715) 268-8393, the American Legion (Tom Rodgers) can be reached at (715) 268-8074. Veterans Service Officer Andrew Butzler can be reached at (715) 485-9243. You don’t have to be a member to receive assistance, you only need to be an Honorably Discharged (or still serving) veteran or member of a veteran family. You will need a copy of your DD214. Your DD214 should be filed with
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Polk Country. Andrew Butzler can help you with this. When the “all clear” is sounded regular membership meetings can resume. The VFW and Auxiliary meet the second Monday of the month and the American Legion meets the Last Tuesday of the month. Stay safe, shelter in place, wash your hands and find that mask we are all being asked to wear. Continue to shop local and support Amery business.
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Village of Clayton Ordinance No. 2020-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CLAYTON, WISCONSIN The Village Board of the Village of Clayton, Wisconsin hereby ordains Chapter 370 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Clayton, Wisconsin, amended to add the following article: ARTICLE IV – RESTRICTED ZONES, ACTIVITIES, AND RESIDENCE RESTRICTIONS FOR SEX OFFENDERS Section 370.25 Purpose. Section 370.26 Definitions. Section 370.27 Residence restrictions. Section 370.28 Residence restriction exceptions. Section 370.29 Original domicile restriction. Section 370.30 Sex offender restricted zones and activities. Section 370.31 Sex offender restricted zone exceptions. Section 370.32 Appeals process. Section 370.33 Violations and penalties. Passed by a unanimous vote of 7 Ayes and 0 Nays (May 04, 2020). A copy of the full ordinance may be viewed or obtained at the Village Clerk’s office at 111 West Clayton Ave., Clayton, WI (715-948-2460). Posted this 12th day of May, 2020. David Fall Clerk/Treasurer
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Council concerns In June 2019 Paul Isakson stated to Amery Hospital and Clinic that it was the consensus of the Amery City Council to consolidate all City services into one building and the City may have the option of purchasing the Bremer Bank Building (there is NO record of this). In September 2019 Tim Strohbusch repeated the desire for the City to house all City services in one building downtown and the City could vacate the West Campus on January 1, 2020. January 7th, 2020 was the last day to submit paperwork to be listed as a candidate of municipal office for the spring election and be on the ballot. The next day, January 8th the City Council met in closed session without the specific nature of business listed for public knowledge. The Council then voted to purchase the Bremer Bank Building and move the library, police station, and city hall into the Bremer Bank Building. The next day the May-
or released a media statement to Amery Free Press for the public. In March, Rick Van Blaricom said, “I haven’t changed MY opinion. I started thinking this was a good program eight months ago and I still think so.” The relocation of the Amery Area Public Library and Amery Police Station was NEVER a public agenda item or listed as a nature of business for closed sessions for Amery City Council. An open records request to the City of Amery for closed session minutes, attendance and votes was submitted and this is the City’s response: “The closed session minutes do not exist nor do the notes. Those are not available for your request.” The City Council decided and announced to Amery Hospital and Clinic that the Library and Police Station would be relocated in June 2019, but chose to keep that information secret until 7 months later and when it was too late to
run as an equally listed candidate on the Spring Election ballot. There has NEVER been an open session discussion or vote to create a city center and house the library, police station and city hall in one building. Message from the Wisconsin Office of Open Government-“It is imperative that we recognize that transparency is the cornerstone of democracy and that citizens cannot hold elected officials accountable in a representative government unless government is performed in the open. Wisconsin’s open government laws promote democracy by ensuring that all state, regional and local governments conduct their business with transparency. Wisconsin citizens have a right to know how their government is spending their tax dollars and exercising the powers granted by the people.” Ashley Long Amery
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clarity, libel, and civility. General letters to the editor are limited to 400 words or less. Readers may submit one letter for consideration every 30 days. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and phone number (address and phone number will not be printed). Anonymous letters will not be
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School District of Amery Board of Education | May 18, 2020 Open Session at 6:30 p.m. Notice: Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.81 and 19.84 as well as the current state of emergency declared by the Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic, School Board members may participate in this meeting remotely, either through telephone or video conferencing. The public may access the meeting through a Zoom video conference (see instructions below). If members of the public would like to submit community comments, they must be emailed to District Administrator Shawn Doerfler at doerflers@amerysd.k12.wi.us by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020. Join the Zoom meeting at https://bit.ly/35smkty Meeting ID: 820 7446 1363 | Password: 003476 A Regular Board Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2020, at 6:00 PM at Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Closed Session - 6:00 p.m. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). III. Open Session 6:30 pm IV. Reorganization Session A. Election of Officers B Meeting Dates for 2020-2021 C. Designation of District Depositories D. Appointment of WASB Correspondent and Convention Delegate E. Authorization for Use of Independent Hearing Officer(s) for Expulsion Hearings held in 2020-2021 F. Board Appointed Committees V. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers VI. Community Comments VII. Administrator/Committee/Dept. Reports A. Administrator Reports VIII. Action Items A. Donations to the District Shawn Doerfler B. WIAA Membership Renewal - Jeff Fern C. 2020-2021 PLE and Pricing Stacy Nelson D. Buildings and Grounds Bids Shawn Doerfler & George Sigsworth E. Student Accident Insurance Renewal Andrew Dyb F. Applied Arts Curriculum Order Oralee Schock G. Second Reading of Employee Handbooks - Shawn Doerfler 1. Certified Staff Handbook & Compensation and Benefits Revisions 2. Support Staff Handbook & Compensation and Benefits Revisions H. 2020-2021 Staff Contracts Shawn Doerfler 1. Certified Staff Contracts 2. Bus Driver Contracts 3. Support Staff Letters of Appointment I. Personnel IX. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1)(c). X. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON, Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting. The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the District’s website: www. amerysd.k12.wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Adoption by Appointment with social distancing is an experience. Our first adoptions since the pandemic took hold, happened last week. Three pups went home in quick succession. A Stray Red and White Coonhound we named Darcey, was the first to find her forever home. She was a stray from the Village of Frederic. Attempts to find her previous owner were not successful and so her reincarnation to an adoptable spayed pup was underway quickly. After one day on our adoptable pet page, Darcey had multiple inquiries. A young family had been looking for a Hound mix and Darcey was just the ticket. They made an appointment to meet her the next day and it was love at first sight. Darcey was playful and respectful with their three kids, offering kisses and gentle attention. The family has reported that Darcey is doing well in her new home, enjoying time in the yard (and
40 acres) with them and finding her place. We are happy for her. A six year old long hair Terrier mix named Keith was a popular dog with an abundance to inquiries. A couple from Duluth kept their appointment to meet Keith but decided that his mother, Dezi, a nine year old Jack Russell Terrier mix, was a better fit for them. They will be spending time together in Duluth and at the cabin in Gordon. And that suits Dezi just fine. She loves having all of the attention to herself; hopped right into the car and away they went. And then there was one. Keith met his new family on Saturday. They came from Eau Claire with two small dogs, to meet Keith. Casey was a 15 year old Bichon mix and Rocky, a nine year old chunky Chihuahua. While practicing social distancing for us humans, the three pups were free to mingle and play together in our outdoor exercise pen. Keith wanted to play and
DEATH NOTICES Rocky thought that was an interesting idea. Not one to expend too much energy, Rocky stood in one spot and watched Keith run in circles around him. You could tell that the overweight Rocky wanted to play but he just couldn’t move that fast. It was decided that Keith would be a great motivating factor in Rocky’s weight reduction plan. Keith’s new parents explained that they didn’t have children because their dogs were allergic to them. Though they were working from home, the dogs would go to a Doggie Day Care for exercise and socialization. And so with a happy introduction, lap cuddling and adoption finalized, the three dogs all went home in matching sweaters. Keith felt like one of the family and a lucky dog he is. Open by Appointment and Adoption by Appointment with Social Distancing is the “New Normal� at Arnell Humane Society. Contact
Martin Klatt, age 82 of Clayton, died on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. For further information, please visit www. williamsonwhite.com.
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shelter care and adoption using new guidelines and restrictions for our safety. Arnell will continue to be there for the animals that need our help, with your help. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715 268-7387 (PETS), online: ARNELLHUMANE. ORG and Facebook.
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Courtney Kuckler, age 94 of Amery, died on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Golden Age Manor in Amery. Arrangements are pending with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery. For further information, please visit www. williamsonwhite.com. Evelyn Hartwig, age 89 of Amery, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Amery Memory Care in Amery. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Burial will be at the Clam River Cemetery in Shell Lake, WI. Visitation for Evelyn Hartwig will be 1 hour prior to services at the funeral home. 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. SEE OBITUARIES, PAGES 12 & 13
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110 Years Ago May 12, 1910 Amery Mercantile Burns Fire was discovered in the Amery Mercantile Company Store, about 11:30 last Monday night by C. F. Otto. Mr. Otto immediately turned in an alarm and in a very few minutes the fire company was at work on the burning building. The smoke was dense in every part of the building, but no flames were in evidence for some time owing to the fact, which was later learned, that the fire was housed up under the office in the rear of the main building. The fire was under control in a short time and the danger to adjoining buildings was very meager. The damage from the fire itself is comparatively small but the entire stock is badly damaged by smoke. E. J. Schneider already has work underway and expects to have the store in shape to care for the trade by July 15. The loss is estimated at from $12,000 to $15,000, fully covered by insurance. Besides the loss of goods and damage to building, Yesterday’s the company will sustain News a heavy loss Diane Stangl of business owing to the fact that the next two or three months are their busiest seasons. This was the company’s second disastrous fire. The entire building and stock having been destroyed by fire three years ago last December.
105 Years Ago May 13, 1915 Buy Milking Machine Howard Conkey purchased a milking machine last week from Burman & Dahlberg, and is enthusiastic over the perfect manner in which it does its work. He milked 12 cows in 24 minutes Sunday night. Now that’s going some!
95 Years Ago May 14, 1925 Fined $112.00 for Possession Wm. Holland of Lincoln was arraigned in Judge C. S. Robert’s court in Balsam Lake last Friday charged with the transportation of an intoxicating liquor. A gallon container of “moon” found in the T. Prouix blacksmith shop led to his arrest. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined $100 and costs amounting to $112.00.
Auto Thief Breaks Jail J. McKinzie, who was sentenced to the Green Bay reformatory recently for stealing P. I. Wilhelm’s car, took, advantage of the liberty granted him by a deputy at the county jail at Balsam Lake last Friday, when he was allowed to get a
A cozy nook at Bungalow Beach In 1915, Col. Johnson made extensive improvement to his popular summer resort, Bungalow Beach, which included: beautiful new cottages, a fine rustic bridge across from the hotel, a large new kitchen in the hotel, new furniture throughout, new lakeshore drives and new landscaping.
pail of water, he ran away. He was caught at Dresser Jct. and brought back to Balsam Lake.
Section Man Breaks Arm While handling ties on the section last Thursday, a hook slipped and as a result, John Hallquist broke his right arm when a tie fell on it. Medical attention was given at once, but the accident will lay Mr. Hallquist up for some time.
New Filling Station B. G. Blanchard and son Floyd, have started work on their new oil filling station, which is located on the corner of their lot opposite from the Anderson Yards and the Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co. office. The basement had been completed and work on the building will be rushed for the next two weeks. The new station will handle the Standard Oil.
90 Years Ago May 15, 1930 Erecting New Business Building The Danielson Drug Company has torn down the warehouse, which was gutted by fire some time ago and is erecting a double store building on the site. The building will be modern and go to the street.
Mammoth Electric Range Miss Lydia Fischer has had a new six-plate, Monarch electric range installed at Fischer’s Tea Rooms. This is one of the very latest types of electric stoves and is also one of the largest in this section. Amery and Amery institutions lead the world.
85 Years Ago May 9, 1935 Scarlet Fever Warning Given by Dr. Cornwall Dr. W. B. Cornwall this week issued a warning tending to guard against an epidemic of scarlet fever, following the discovery of three cases in the city, and of 12 “suspicious” cases, which are under observation. As city health officer, Dr. Cornwall, said all boys and
girls having sore throats should report at once to the health officer and be examined. If conditions should grow worse, and the disease spreads, prompt action will be taken towards closing the public places to children, he said.
80 Years Ago May 16, 1940 Snow Falls May 15 Spring came and went in Amery this week. After the U. S. Weather Bureau forecast “fair and warmer” for this section, old man winter blew his breath again and a driving snowstorm struck the city for a few hours, quickly melting. The bad weather is hard on dry goods stores, filling stations, summer resorts, etc.
Housewife May Get “Rinso” For a Year The housewife is now offered enough “Rinso” to last her a whole year. At the Aasmundrud Hardware in Amery they are offering a special this week as an introduction to the new Zenith washing machine. The buyer gets a whole shelf of the new 1940 “Rinso,” enough for a year.
Bob Granum and Morris Lutz, local 1 and 2 men, defeated New Richmond’s best, Nelson and Grup, Lutz drawing an 86 and Granum a 92 for 18 holes. Other members included, Billy Nelson, Freddie Yates, and Irvin Danielson, all playing well, but losing to the more experienced New Richmond team.
75 Years Ago May 10, 1945 It’s Appreciated Telephone operators wish to thank all the 925 customers for their fine reaction to the “Five Minute” rule for conversations. The present equipment allows only 30 conversations at one time and the new rule has permitted faster and better service with greater simplicity than ever before.
Black List Violations Will Be Punished Attention has been called to the fact that there are at present some violations of the present “black list” in force. Authorities warn that selling intoxicating beverages to persons on the black list, is punishable by a fine up to $500, and that violators will be strictly prosecuted.
No Fire Here in a Year Amery this week (Wednesday, May 15) steps out and takes credit for being a careful city, all because a record was set. The city hasn’t called out the fire truck for one whole year. The last call that brought out the equipment was on May 15, 1939. Few cities can boast of such a record, and much credit for this enviable mark is given to the thorough fire inspection carried out by the local department under Fire Chief Leonard Grenz. The fire losses for the year were less than $200 all told, and this amounted to chimney, grass and other minor blazes.
First School Golf Team Plays Friday The first golf team in the history of Amery schools took on New Richmond’s school golfers there Friday and lost by a narrow margin of 10 to 5.
Slightly Injured in Accident Barbara Dzubay, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dzubay, narrowly escaped serious injury last Wednesday when struck by a car on Keller Avenue. Accompanied by her mother, Barbara had made a trip to a car in the center of the street and was on her way back when she broke from her mother’s grasp and into the path of the car. It was fortunate that the car was traveling slow and under control. She actually ran into the front fender of the car.
70 Years Ago May 11, 1950 Nature on Rampage Never in history has spring created as much news as this and all of it bad. No one needs to be told about the gale, which whipped things
to a frenzy last Friday, or the cold temperature, or the rain, but this is being recorded anyway, probably for posterity if for no other reason. Beginning with a rain shower of cloud burst proportions, which found .75 of an inch coming down in a few minutes Friday noon, the wind began howling in this section of the country. While no official recorder is to be found here, varying estimates clocked the wind at from 50 to 60 and 70 to 80 miles an hour. Shingles, sheds and other buildings paid the penalty of the strong blow. Worst damage reported found the Range schoolhouse having 31 panes of glass broken from the near hurricane wind. Students were huddled in the basement during the barrage of wind and hail.
60 Years Ago May 5, 1960 School Youngsters “Hit Road” for Alert Within seven minutes all the rural students attending Amery schools were on their way to Colfax during the practice “Alert” last Tuesday afternoon. Youngsters who reside in the city were lined up for pickup purposes shortly thereafter. Civil Defense Director, Harry Adams, emphasized that the school evacuation was a major project on the local scene during the Alert. Students were loaded on busses starting with the sound of the siren at 1:30 p.m., and were, in theory, on their way to Colfax by 1:32. Actually, the busses stopped on Minneapolis Ave. for a short period and then returned the 350 students to school. Traffic was stopped in the community for 10 minutes to expedite the evacuation test. City youngsters were marched to the Congregational street corner and lined up alphabetically from there, north to North Twin Lake. The plan for this maneuver will be further explained to parents in the near future. In case of an attack, the youngsters would be picked up by their parents and evacuated by them. They will be lined up from A to Z, starting at the church corner.
Polio Immunization Clinics Attract Over 1,400 Children First round Salk polio shots were given to 785 youngsters during the week with 1,406 youngsters receiving immunization. The concerted effort was made through the cooperation of the Polk County Health Council and the Polk County Medical Society. The 785 youngsters, receiving their first round shots compares with a Council estimate of 2,000 students who were without protection from polio. “Either the estimate was too high or there are still quite a number of children whose parents have not taken advantage of this program,” declared D. K. Lien, Amery, president of the Council.
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Seniors try to be ‘good sports’ about canceled season BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Great athletes seem to have a certain stubbornness, which carries them through to do things that people say they cannot do. If only it were that simple of a case for seniors who saw their last chance of high school sports competition fade away. When the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (WIAA) Board of Control announced the end of April the spring season had been canceled many athlete hearts were broken, especially those of seniors. High school sports have been on hold since March when the WIAA canceled the high school basketball tournaments in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Spring sports were put on suspension until the April 21 vote to cancel. WIAA Executive Director Dave Anderson said, “We want to extend our sincere empathy and regrets to all the student-athletes and coaches that have worked hard in anticipation of participating in sports this spring, particularly the seniors. The Board of Control and Executive Staff have been resolute in their hopes to preserve some chance to play one more time, and it is our hope that by providing the extended unrestricted days, we can provide some opportunities and closure for spring sport student-athletes.” “We thank Gov. Evers and all the leading health officials and health care workers for their leadership and guidance during this unprecedented period in our history. We share in the responsibility to assist in the efforts to control the spread of this virus. When the time is right, we will play again,” said Anderson. The WIAA said 30 days of summer contact may be allowed for spring coaches if they include seniors and abide by the governor's orders. Amery track coach Justin Schuh said, “My hope is that we will be able to have the 30 day season in July which the WIAA
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spots in the conference this year. Ellsworth and Prescott are the teams she predicted to be the biggest competition for the Warriors. Schmidt said, “I feel we would have been very competitive against any opponent we would have faced.” She misses playing for Coach Tara Rose. “She is an upbeat coach with a great passion for softball. The other seniors and I have learned so much from her over the past four years, and we were hoping for a fun, competitive final season together,” said Schmidt. When the announcement came announcing the canceled season, Schmidt was saddened. She said, “I was crushed by the news knowing that our group of seven seniors would not get to play together one last time. We have grown up together playing a sport that we love, and I know it was difficult news for all of us. Also, I was disappointed that I didn’t get to experience my last high school sports season. Looking back to one year ago, I never would have thought that would be the last time I would play softball with my teammates.”
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has put out as a possibility. What a 30day season would look like is completely unknown at this time and we are not sure if it will be an option with these uncertain times. However, I am going to stay optimistic.” Nick Erickson has participated in Track and Field since seventh grade. He said, “I love how track and field is all about improving yourself, and how you know exactly what is expected of you
at every meet. The task is simple; you just have to run faster, jump higher, or throw farther than the competition.” He said his team had been training for two weeks before Stay-at-Home orders began and he was hopeful they would still have some track meets later in May. Track coaches supplied team members with workouts to ensure readiness should a season start back up. “After a few weeks of quarantine and watching the news, I had a feeling the season would be canceled. When the cancellation was announced, though, the last hopes I had to run on the track were crushed,” said Erickson. “Our team has a lot of seniors who worked hard all winter to prepare for our final track season, and I think we would've had a lot of success as a team. I can think of a couple relay teams and a few individual runners who had a solid chance to qualify for state,” he said. “I miss being part of a team that works extremely hard every day. We're a tightly knit bunch, especially on the distance team.” Ella Schmidt has played softball for eight years. She said, “I love that softball is a very unpredictable sport. You never know what kind of weather you are going to be playing in, what type of hit or play is coming next, how long the inning will be, or how the game is going to turn out. It’s never boring!” “I was very disappointed and sad when the season was first postponed, but I was still hopeful that we could manage to have a short season later,” she said. She feels their team would have been fighting for one of the top
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Kenny Lepak has played tennis for three years. He said had the pandemic not occurred, “Our team would have been very strong. We were gaining multiple freshmen and only lost a couple seniors from last year. We had a lot of people on the team that were very strong individuals and very strong at doubles. I was looking forward to playing some singles and doubles, potentially making it to the state tournament.” He loves playing tennis for its fastpaced points. He said, “When I found out that tennis would be canceled, I was heartbroken. I was looking forward to playing tennis and hanging out with my teammates at day long tournaments.” He feels Eau Claire Regis would have been their team’s biggest competition. “Last year we tied with them to be Middle Border Conference champions, so both of us would have been looking looking to be the only MBC champions,” said Lepak. McAdam Smith has been playing baseball for about 13 years. “The thing I love most about baseball is the difficulty of the game and how you need to rely on your teammates every play,” he said. Not knowing what would happen this SEE SPORTS, PAGE 11
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year, he continued to keep in shape for baseball throwing the ball with his parents. He thinks Osceola would have been their biggest competition this year as they have always been a tough team to beat. Smith said, “Coming of a good season last year I was hoping the team could continue on an upward path even with the absence of some key players who graduated last year.” “When the season was first postponed I was sad because I knew that my last year playing baseball won’t be as long as we had hoped and I was just hoping we would be able to play soon. When the season was canceled, I was disappointed because all the hard work has lead up to a season that ended up being canceled, ” said Smith. Sisters Abby and Libby Braaten have played soccer for 10 years. They were disappointed when their senior season was postponed but they kept practicing at home by dribbling the ball and preforming bodyweight workouts. Libby said, “I love our team atmosphere. We really bond as a family during our season. I believe that our team would have had a great season full of laughter, hard work and fun, with a chance at the top half of our conference!” She said, “I was super upset when I heard the season was canceled. I realized I would never step on the field as an Amery Warrior again and I would never get to be a captain with my friends and sister. I am really sad, but pray that we will get to play together one day.” Libby agreed with Abby who said, “Washburn would have been the team to beat this year. They were the team we lost to in the playoffs last season and I think if we played them this season it would have been one for the books. She compared this year’s season being canceled to that final game with Washburn last year. She said, “I keep remembering our last
game in Washburn last season and I keep remembering that disappointment, but also the finality and closure we got from that game. I feel that same disappointment now but without the closure of a final game.” Fletcher Kjeseth has played on the school’s golf team for three years. Kjeseth said he enjoys the overall game, socializing and appreciates their team’s coach. He said he thought it was a bummer when the season was first postponed, but knew there was nothing he could do about it. When asked what he did to keep in shape should the season pick up, he said, “There’s not a lot to do to stay in shape for golf. I exercised my fingers on the PS4.” Kjeseth was disappointed when he heard the season had been called off, as he was ready to take on the school he considered his teams biggest competition this year, St. Croix Central. He is missing being able to see his teammates and the kids from the other schools.
‘It has not been easy. Our coaches have sent workout ideas to athletes, and have been available to athletes through distance coaching.’ Justin Schuh Amery Track Coach Coach Schuh said, “I will not say I understand what the athletes are feeling and every athlete has different feelings toward the cancellation of the season. In an email I sent to the kids when the season was officially canceled, I simply said the situation ‘sucks.’ However, I respect and trust those making these tough decisions, and trust these individuals are making their decisions based on information from a team of experts that have our best interest in mind.” “As coaches we are always looking out for our athletes,
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such as when we know an athlete is suffering from an injury but still wants to go in and play. We know the results could be devastating for that athlete and keep them out until they are cleared to compete. I feel this is a similar situation for all of us in this present time, and our coaches/officials are looking out for our best interest,” said Schuh. He said, “As for the season and the school year being distance learning/training, it has not been easy. Our coaches have sent workout ideas to athletes, and have been available to athletes through distance coaching which can be very frustrating but at least we have open lines of communication with our athletes. It isn’t the wins or losses that define the athlete or the season, but what was put into the season that defines the athlete. I hope all of our spring athletes are sleeping, eating, and training at the highest level ever with a much wider open schedule than ever before. In the end the athletes will be able to look into the mirror, and know they are better as a result of their hard work!” APRIL ZIEMER | AMERY FREE PRESS
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Barry Schaefer, pastor AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org. Call the office for details 715-268-9218. APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor In-House Services Cancelled. Please listen to our service on 93.1, WPCA Radio at 1:00 pm on Sunday, visit our website at appleriverchurch. org or on Facebook. BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor, 507-459-1141, Church 715-268-9291, balsamlutheranchurch.org. CENTERPOINT 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls, (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor CHURCH OF CHRIST New Richmond, Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715497-7596 CLEAR LAKE OR DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST John Hazen, pastor DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715268-9577 Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. 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 9am Worship Service live streaming at www. eastbalsam.org. On the homepage, click “YouTube” at the top. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor. Sunday Worship on Facebook Live at 10:30 am. Services are available on YouTube later. Phone dial-in option is also available. Please contact the church office for dial-in access. Visit eastimmanuel-lutheran.org for the link to our YouTube channel and up-to-date information. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, 715-268-2350, www. eastlincolnalliance.com, Eric Danielson and
Randy Schussman, pastors EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CTR Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor ELIM LUTHERAN Range, Dan Watland, pastor FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-485-3800, Diane Norstad, pastor FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Worship via Facebook Livestream or drive up and listen to services at 10 am on Sundays on 87.9 FM. FIRST PRESYTERIAN 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls, Barbara Anne Keely, pastor FOREST UNITED METHODIST John Hazen, pastor full gospel lighthouse GRAYTOWN, Merlin Burton, pastor GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580, serving@ georgetownlutheran.net, Pastor Diane House GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 511 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493, htoc@ amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Yul Kwon, pastor IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, lmmLCLCMS@ centurytel.net, 715-541-2955, Gregory Becker, pastor IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor
JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch. city, office@journeychurch.city LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715268-9577 Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. 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 MENNONITE CHURCH 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715357-3321 MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake NEW LIFE COMMUNITY Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www. prairieviewchurch.net REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor All church services and activities have been cancelled until further notice. Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website www.redeemerlutheranchurchamery.com. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www. reevechurch.org ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Masses suspended unti further notice. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Forest, John Wilman, pastor ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715-263-2457 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com. UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715294-2936
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Eldon Bradley Sanders Eldon Bradley Sanders, age 71 of Deer Park, WI passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from a chronic illness. Eldon was born in Little Falls, MN on September 15, 1948 to Eldon D. Sanders and Viola (Venske) Sanders. Eldon graduated from Bell High School in California and soon after was drafted into the Army where h served in he V Vietnam from 1 1968 to 1970. E Eldon was a Cub Scout a Boy and S Scout leader f Troop for 1 in Osce131 o before ola m moving to A Amery where he quickly volunteered as Scout Master to Troop 146 in Amery. Along with donating time locally, he also held many district positions within Scouting. He was always known for organizing and participating in many camping, canoeing or hiking trips as well as just generally horsing around with the Scouts. Nothing made him more proud than helping a youth earn the rank of Eagle Scout including his son, Jeremy. As a Vietnam Veteran, Eldon devoted his life to the VFW as a 35 year member. He brought renewed life and energy to the VFW Post in Amery. Eldon served many positions in the VFW including Post Commander as well as
District 10 Commander and various State positions. He has mentored many of those that are in these positions today. Eldon brought the “life of the party” to everything he did from family functions to community events. He was a generous giver to the community of Amery and always willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jeremy Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Todd and Mike; daughters, Theresa and Joana; daughter in law, Jessica; grandchildren, Donimic, Liam, Isabelle, Thomas, Lucas, Neeve, Ian, Grace, Samantha, Miriam and Samuel. He is also survived by his siblings, Jerry, Connie, DeNae, Allison and Shelly. Eldon leaves a legacy of humorous stories and will be fondly remembered by all that knew him. Those that have known Eldon frequently comment that they have “thoroughly enjoyed him.” Friends and family are invited to attend a public service with Military Honors at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the site of the new Amery VFW Hall. (Big tank on Hwy 46 North of town). A private family interment will follow on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www. williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
Josefa Jaremczuk
Micheal Even Brackee
On May 6, 2020 Josefa Wilhelmina (Dickhut) Jaremczuk passed away at Divine Rehab and Nursing in St. Croix Falls, WI after a brief i illness. B Beloved g grandm mother, m mother a friend, and s came she t Amerto i from ica G Germany a a young as w woman full of energy and hope. She met Basil Jaremczuk and they were married in Chicago, Illinois in 1960. They lived the American dream working hard and raising two children, Eugene and Constanze. Josefa was a kind and generous person, always happy and always ready with a smile and a laugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil and 9 siblings. A small service was held at Williamson-White Funeral Home on Monday May 11, 2020 at 11:00 am. Visitation was held the hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment took place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www. williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
Micheal Even Brackee, age 69 of Clear Lake, WI lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home in Clear Lake. Micheal was born on October 19, 1950 to Ervin and Betty Ann (Littlefield) Brackee in Lead, South Dakota. He attended grade school in A Auburn, WA and Adna, W WA; graduating in 1968 ffrom W.F. West High S School in Chehalis, WA. F Following High School, M Micheal attended college a at Washington State U University-Pullman. H He then attended Centtralia College where he rreceived his Associate D Degree. Micheal went on to attend the University of Washington in Ellensburg, WA and UW-Stout where he received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees. He served in the US Navy from 1974 to 1978. Micheal enjoyed bird watching, gardening and watching football. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Betty Ann and brother, Rick. Micheal is survived by his loving wife, Melody; children, Kevan (Jes) of Slinger, WI; Michelle (Jeff) of Osceola, WI; Ann (Tom) of New Richmond, WI and Jody of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, Jordan, Micheal, Derek, Cullen, Katelyn, and Jace; great granddaughter, Jovi; sister, Mary Sue (Andy) of Clayton, WI; Mother in law, Dorothy (Bill) of Stanwood, WA; brother in law, Bill (Janell) of Stanwood, WA as well as other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Celebration will take place at a later date. To sign an online guest book visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
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CCOOKING WORLD Tidbit: The purpose of life is to find out “Who am I?”, “Why am I h here?”, and Where am I going?” ((George Harrison – one of the Beatlles) Carolyn C l Lumsden L d If you’re in a hurry for a meal or a 715-483-9738 newer cook, this recipe will help you
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SIMPLE GOULASH Cook according to directions to al dente stage, then drain: 8 oz. macaroni Meanwhile, brown in very large skillet or Dutch Oven: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion, diced Drain off any fat and add: Garlic salt, pepper, chili powder and some hot sauce to taste Mash up in bowl: 2 cans (14.5 oz.) whole stewed tomatoes, undrained Add to the ground beef mixture and add: 2 T. ketchup the cooked and drained macaroni Taste and see if more seasonings are needed. Let simmer for a few minutes to mingle the flavors and serve hot. Hint: If you wish, you could add some shredded cheese on the goulash when serving. Serves 4. Hint: If you like the goulash more moist, add some tomato juice in the amount you want and heat well, stirring occasionally. This is a simple, tasty dessert without baking. Refrigerate so give yourself a bit of extra time to chill it. You will need a graham cracker crust for a 9x13" baking pan or you could use a vanilla wafer crust.
Add and combine: 1 c. drained crushed pineapple (save juice for some other purpose) When mixture has cooled, add and stir together: 1 c. whipped cream or whipped topping (thawed) 2 diced bananas 1/2 c. well-drained maraschino cherries 1/2 c. chopped nuts Put mixture onto the crust. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, nuts, sprinkles, etc. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If you have some cabbage, you might like to try this stuffed cabbage recipe.
1 T. white vinegar Remove cabbage leaves and put onto plate. Take a portion about the size of a golf ball and put into the center of a large leaf. Fold over the leaf and tuck the beef mixture inside and put into a large skillet or pot. Keep doing that until all the beef mixture is gone Put the larger leaves on the bottom. Pour over the cabbage leaves: 1 can (12 oz.)) tomato juice Add enough water to cover the leaves, cover and simmer for about 60 minutes. Don’t have heat too high or it will burn the bottom leaves. Serves about 6. Make this with your leftover turkey or chicken.
TURKEY NOODLE CASSEROLE STUFFED CABBAGE Place 1 medium head of cabbage into large pot and cover with water. Boil cabbage for about 15 minute or until leaves are pliable and soft. Drain and let cool completely. Cook 1 c. rice according to directions While both are cooking, brown in skillet, then drain off any fat: 1 pound ground beef 1 diced onion 2 cloves minced garlic Salt to taste 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (or amount you want) Pepper to taste In large bowl, combine well: the browned ground beef the cooked rice 1 egg 1 T. sugar
PINEAPPLE REFRIGERATOR CAKE Bring to boiling point: 1-3/4 c. milk Put into a large bowl: 1 pkg. (10-12 oz.) marshmallows Pour the boiling milk over the marshmallows and stir until they are melted.
Cook according to directions and drain: 8 oz. wide egg noodles Combine in medium saucepan, cook and stir until mixture slightly thickens: 1-1/2 c. milk 2 T. instant chicken-flavored bouillon 3 T. flour Combine in large bowl: 1/2 c. plain yogurt 2 c. cooked turkey or chicken, cut into bitesized pieces 2 c. fresh broccoli cuts, thawed and drained the cooked egg noodles Put mixture into a greased/sprayed 2 quart baking dish. Top with: 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese Cover and bake at 375˚ for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Serves 4-6.
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Melody K. Van De Brake Melody K. Van De Brake, 58, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Melody A Anderson w was born o on April 8, 11962 in St. P Paul, Minn nesota the d daughter o of Forrest a and Ruby ((Rogers) A Anderson. She g graduated from St. Croix Falls High School and then attended the University of Wisconsin Stout. She married her high school sweetheart on June 26, 1982. Melody was one of the original employees of the St. Croix Casino in Turtle Lake, WI, where she worked as a cook for 27 years. Besides cooking Melody had many interests. She loved baking and finding new recipes. She was often known for baking two desserts for birthdays. However, no one could pass up one of her taco nights. Melody loved to read, play puzzles and games, listen to music, and growing roses. She enjoyed hunting and sitting out in the woods teaching her children, nieces and nephews. It brought joy to her to witness their many successful hunts and stories.
When she wasn’t enjoying her time in the woods she loved to travel. Her favorite place to go was to visit her grandchildren. She loved painting and crafting with them. Melody was known for her long walks on the beaches, and she loved having the grandchildren hunt for shark teeth and pretty shells. Melody leaves to celebrate her memory: husband, Edward Van De Brake, Amery, WI; daughters: Melissa (Justin) Benjamin, De Pere, WI; Christine Van De Brake, Jacksonville, NC, and Amy Van De Brake, Spring Valley, WI; grandchildren: Kiarra Van De Brake, Nadyia Van De Brake, Ava Roman and Nicholas Roman-Van De Brake, mother-in-law, Etta Van De Brake, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vicky (Dale) Schramm; siblings, Sherri Kaphing, Bill Anderson, Kathy Norlander and Michelle (Mike) Pedersen, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Ruby Anderson, and her aunt Nellie Rogers. A private family funeral service was held at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home. Melody will be laid to rest at St. John’s Cemetery, Centuria, Wisconsin. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.
Daniel J. Severson Daniel J. Severson, known by most as Toast, age 41 of Amery, WI passed away from complications of a seizure in his sleep on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The ultimate W Wisconsinite left u us too early and ffor those of us lleft behind, it is a d difficult thing to p process how this B Badger crazed, P Packer fanatic, fishing, hunting, w wrestling, pig rraising and Busc ch Light loving husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and friend has left us. Dan was a gentle soul, bright light and loved by all. He is already and will always be greatly missed. Dan was born in Cumberland on June 2, 1978 and at a young age moved to Amery. He graduated from Amery High School in 1997 and went to Chippewa Valley Tech in Eau Claire, WI. After graduating, he worked for Precision AG and then CHS for 13 years; most recently working for Burnett Dairy. Dan married Hollie Sprester, the love of his life, on April 20, 2013. There was no one he loved more than her and their children, Carter (14), Cora (6) and Croix (5). Dan is survived by his loving wife, Hollie and their children, Carter, Cora and Croix; his mother, Carol Dahlstrom; brother, David (Kathie) Severson, sister, Missy (Mike) Dahlstrom and brother Brandon. He is
also survived by his in laws, Tom and LuAnn Sprester, Matt Sprester, Dan and Micaela Schone, Tommy and Joy Sprester; Dan’s half sisters, Stephanie Peterson and Sarah Halverson; nieces and nephews, Jackie, Lachelle, Madyson, Sophia, Karlee, Niko, Frankie Lu, Frannie, Nolan and his beloved dog, Bohdi. Dan will also be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. Private family services will be held with a public Celebration of Life at a later date. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit www.williamsonwhite. com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery. SEE DEATH NOTICES, PAGE 6
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Polk-Burnett awards $67,500 in scholarships to Class of 2020 SUBMITTED
CENTURIA –Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative awarded $67,500 to the sons and daughters of co-op members in the Class of 2020 through its Community Service Scholarship program. Fifty-four scholarship recipients will each receive $1,250 to continue their education after high school. This is the largest number of winners and the highest dollar amount awarded since the co-op started giving scholarships in 1987. “We congratulate all 2020 graduates and their families, and know that it’s especially important to recognize this year’s seniors because of the changes and uncertainty they’ve faced this spring. We have faith that the COVID-19 pandemic will not dampen your dreams and our future is bright because of you,” said Joan O’Fallon, communications director for the cooperative. “Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program recognizes young people who make a difference in the lives of others, according to our co-op principles,” explained O’Fallon. “Eligibility is based on community service, not academic grades, athletic performance or financial need. We had an outstanding group of candidates this year. We thank all who applied and appreciate their community service.” Polk-Burnett’s Community Service Scholarship winners for 2020 are: Co-op District 1 • Eric Vater, Osceola High School • Makayla Quigley, Osceola High School • Adrianna Meath, Somerset High School • Emily Fox, Osceola High School • Grace Haase, Osceola High School • Logan Maxon, Osceola High School
• Zachary Solsrud, Osceola High School • Bailey Johnson, Amery High School • Logan Johnson, Osceola High School • Madison Link, Osceola High School • Nicholas Kremer, Osceola High School • John Klugow, Osceola High School Co-op District 2 • Riley Holsclaw, St. Croix Falls High School • Matthew Ward, Osceola High School • Hannah Cross, St. Croix Falls High School • Sequoia Sirek, St. Croix Falls High School • Grayden Hershfield, Luck High School Co-op District 3 • Zoe Christensen, New Richmond High School • Maggie Rosen, Clear Lake High School • Morgan Brotzel, Amery High School • Abigail Aune, Clear Lake High School • Dylan Thomsen, Amery High School • Nicholas Erickson, Amery High School • Garret Andersen, Clear Lake High School Co-op District 4 • Hannah Orf, Turtle Lake High School • Nicholas Paulsen, Unity High School • Maggie Conlan, Unity High School • Savannah Strenke, Turtle Lake High School • Kassy Coleman, Turtle Lake High School Co-op District 5 • Lucas Hammer, Madison West High School • Noah Kazmierski, St. Croix Falls High School • Courtney Crown, Cumberland High School • Abigail Lowe, Unity High School • Allison Hafner, Stillwater High School Co-op District 6 • Lily French, Home School • Jordyn Thiex, Siren High School
• Tate Ovik, Frederic High School • Adam Ruud, Siren High School • Kincade Engen, Frederic High School Co-op District 7 • Lindsey Muntifering, Forest Lake High School • Kinzie Gray, River Falls High School Co-op District 8 • Jeni Petersen, Webster High School • Gage Holmes, Siren High School • Morgan Mulroy, Webster High School • Karlee Sybers, Siren High School • Brady Amundson, Eagan High School Co-op District 9 • Raisa Jensen, Grantsburg High School • Myah Nelson, Unity High School • Sydnie Roberds, Savannah Arts Academy • Luke Stang, River Falls High School • Hannah Smestad, Grantsburg High School • Connor DeTienne, Grantsburg High School • Coleton Peterson, Webster High School • Shilo Covey, Grantsburg High School Since 1987, Polk-Burnett has awarded more than $778,500 to high school seniors. Scholarship recipients demonstrate community service and their parents are members of the co-op. Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program does not affect electric rates; it is funded with unclaimed capital credits that otherwise would be forfeited to the state, and by the generosity of co-op members who donate capital credits to the scholarship fund. If you would like to donate your capital credits to the co-op’s scholarship fund, please call or visit our website for an enrollment form. For more information, visit polkburnett.com
AMERY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Check Our Website & Facebook Page: Be sure to check out the Kids (amerylibrary.org/kids) and Teen (amerylibrary. org/teens) pages on our website for links and at-home activities for kids. And tune in to Facebook (facebook.com/amerylibrary) for periodic story videos! We may be hosting some additional online performers soon, so be on the lookout! Imagine Your Story: Start writing your story – whether it’s a new story from
your imagination, a journal of your life right now, or drawings that show your day-to-day or important events. We’ll be collecting stories & journals this summer to compile for everyone to read. This activity supports the summer library theme Imagine Your Story. More details coming soon! We’re hard at work keeping the public engaged and informed during this unprecedented time. The Amery
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Curbside Pick-up and Returns are here! In case you missed it, the Amery Area Public Library is now serving patrons with curbside pick-up (by appointment only) and returns, Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Holds for local items can be placed via the MORE catalog or by emailing us at curbside@amerylibrary. org. You may call us to schedule your pick-up time. Returns MUST be placed in specially marked bins ONLY on Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. As always, feel free to call with questions, 715-268-9340. See our website or FB page for more details! Craft-by-Mail: We’ve launched a new initiative to keep us crafting even while the library is closed! Every month a different craft will be featured, and the
best part is it will arrive in the mail for you! Registration will be available on our website, for anyone 18 and over, while supplies last. May’s Craft-by-Mail is Faux Leather Earrings! Books & Brews: Our next virtual meeting is on Thursday, June 4th at 6 PM. We will be discussing My Man Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse, available for free on Libby. If you are already on the Books & Brews email list you’ll be getting details about the meeting, if you aren’t and want to be send an inquiry to Heather at hwiarda@amerylibrary.org Finally, don’t forget that you can message the Amery Area Public Library on Facebook or email us at library@ amerylibrary.org. We check frequently and can help with all kinds of reference questions, digital resources, and more. We are here for you, even if the building is closed!
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AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER **THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THE STATE MANDATE IS LIFTED.** I will continue to write this column to keep you posted. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. Have you had moments of feeling lost or hopeless? What have you done to change that feeling? We live in a society where consumerism is engrained in us making us want more rather than being grateful for what we have. According to an article on wanderlustworker.com there are seven ways we can use gratitude to change our lives. Gratitude can shift your focus, it can help breath positivity in to everything you do. It can improve your life’s quality, being grateful can lead to bigger things, but gratitude is the foundation to start on. Gratefulness makes you feel happier, it helps you focus on the things you have rather than the things you don’t have. It can reduce your innermost fears by being utterly grateful for everything we have, including our problems, fear has no place to live within us. It helps us to see what we are thankful for and what we have right now, rather than worrying about what we don’t have. It strengthens and enhances your faith, no matter your religion, by instilling the belief that you are not alone and this too shall pass. Gratitude can give you piece of mind, staying humble and not taking things for granted help keep you grounded because of what you have had to endure in the past. And lastly, it encourages you to reach for your goals, by creating a platform of internal success and helps to focus on what is important in your life. To find and appreciate gratitude in your everyday life, start by writing down everything you have to be grateful for, it could be as simple as the fact you are still breathing to having a roof over your head and a bed to sleep in. Stay healthy and see you all soon! 2020 Memberships are due! Mail your dues or stop in and See Jen to pay your dues and update your information.
• Are you looking for a place to host a
graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates. • Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! • Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us! • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center
• Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long. Jen Tyman, Interim Director
Enjoy all the special moments Did you have a chance to view the beautiful Full Moon last week…it was awesome! And I hope that Moms every where had a great Mother’s Day weekend. It’s a little bit harder to celebrate events during this time but we do what we can, and enjoy all the special moments…I had a great weekend! This is National Police Week. We salute our local officers in Polk Pounding County, Amery the and Pavement Clear Lake, Pam Humpal and I want to thank you for your dedication and service. A couple of pages can be found in this issue with the officers pictured. “Meet Your Amery Business”…this week’s featured business is Golden Age Manor. They have been a part of the Amery community for many years offering a place for residents to call home. They describe their staff as GAMily which work hard at offering caring service to the family residing there. This is also National Nursing Home Week…thank you to all! Many events have been cancelled during this uncertain time, and I am sorry to say that Amery Trail Days is one of them. But no matter what, the
Amery Free Press is still offering a subscription special to their loyal subscribers and also available to new subscribers. A form is included in this issue that you can fill out and send in with your payment. For the regular cost of the newspaper for a year, you will receive 14 months instead 12. This is a great opportunity to save, so send in your form today…and please also mention it to a friend that is not currently getting the Amery Free Press. We appreciate you as a valued reader. This is Graduation season, but not with the normal ceremonies and parties we are used to…at least not right at the moment. Next week’s paper will include high school graduates from Amery, Clayton and Clear Lake. Congratulations and good luck! A special Congratulations to Laura Elmer who graduated this past Saturday from the University of Menomonie-Stout…Way to go! Memorial Day is right around the corner. The Amery Free Press office will be closed on Monday, May 25. The deadline for our issue of Tuesday, May 26, will be at noon on Thursday, May 21, for The Tab and the Amery Free Press. Thank you for your cooperation with these early deadlines. The annual Amery Free Press Lake Edition will be published on Tuesday, June 2. The Lake Edition is a wonderful opportuni-
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ty for area businesses to inform our readers of their services, products, hours, location, etc. This special issue will be delivered to our regular subscribers plus hand delivered around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake and Lake Magnor. Please give me a call today at 715-268-8101 to be a part of the AFP Lake Edition. Deadline is May 27. A special Happy Birthday on May 16 to my youngest son, Ryan. Kids get older and older, and here I sit just waiting for them to catch up to me….I know that is not realistic but a person can dream, can’t I? Have a great day Ryan! Also, Happy Birthday to my nephew, Parker, who will be 6 years old on May 19. Enjoy your day! Have a great week, and hopefully Mother Nature will keep thinking warm conditions so we can get serious about planting some flowers.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY
In Loving Memory
Al Humpal Born May 18, 1918 Died Dec. 22, 2004
IN THE MATTER OF: CHARLES J. BERCHEM REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Charles J. Berchem died March 16, 2020, domiciled in Polk Coun-
PUBLIC NOTICE The Polk County Dept. of Administration is accepting applications to serve on the Board of Adjustment as an alternate. To be eligible, an individual must be an elector of Polk County and reside in one of the following towns: Lorain, Clam Falls, West Sweden, McKinley, Bone Lake, Luck, Laketown, Sterling, Eureka, Georgetown, Johnstown, St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, Beaver, Clayton, Farmington, Black Brook, and Clear Lake. To apply, please submit a letter of interest or the Board of Adjustment Candidate Application to: Office of the County Administrator; 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 220; Balsam Lake, WI 54810; by May 25, 2020. Any questions, contact: Tammy Peterson, Dept. of Administration: (715) 485-9212. WNAXLP
TOWN OF LINCOLN NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Call Meeting to Order Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission Presentation and Approval of Bills Discuss Bridge Conditions Approve Road Work for 2020 New Business Unfinished Business Adjourn *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747
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CARD OF THANKS The family of Dan “Toast” Severson would like to thank the Amery First Responders, Amery Fire Department and Amery Police Department. Also, thank you to Ed White, Williamson-White Funeral Home for your caring assistance. A special thanks to our family and friends, Amery community and Amery School District for your outpouring support and love during this difficult time. Hollie, Carter, Cora, Croix and the family of Dan “Toast” Severson
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No. WI-0020648-10-0 FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html Permittee: Village of Balsam Lake, PO Box 506, Balsam Lake, WI, 54810 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Village of Balsam Lake, 901 Old Main Street Receiving Water And Location: The groundwater of the Balsam Branch watershed within the St. Croix river drainage basin in Polk Count Brief Facility Description: The Village of Balsam Lake owns and operates a domestic wastewater treatment system that consists of two aerated ponds and four seepage cells. Six monitoring wells placed around the perimeter of the system are used to monitor any groundwater impacts. Permit Drafter’s
Name, Address, Phone and Email: Sheri A. Snowbank, DNR, 810 W Maple St, Spooner, WI, 54801, (715) 635-4131, Sheri.Snowbank@wisconsin.gov Basin Engineer’s Name, Address, Phone and Email: Jordan Englebert, DNR 810 W Maple Street, Spooner, WI, 54801, (715) 635-4053, 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. Currently, DNR staff are working remotely and have very limited access to US mail. To ensure comments are received, the Department recommends that all comments be sent via email to the permit drafter listed in this notice. 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
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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, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be made to qualified individuals upon request.
who lost his battle with diabetes on May 17, 2019 at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN. We sure miss your jokes and smiles. Until we meet again, we will light a candle so you can find your way. Love and miss you, Mom, Denyelle Denver, friends and family
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Taking gardening off the ground As the years have gone by, my gardening has changed in many ways. I’ve gone from planting all annuals to planting a combination of annuals and perennials. I’ve gone from having wild English gardens to more formal gardens. The other change I have been seeing in the last several years is that it has become harder to get the knees to cooperate with being down on the ground. This year my other half agreed to build me several raised beds. Not just six or 10 inches off the ground beds, but almost 3 feet off the ground. I thank him and my knees certainly thank him. I have wanted raised beds for my Garden vegetables for several years. There are Variety many reasons besides bad knees that make raised beds more workable. It Julie Kuehl is much easier to keep the weeds out Polk County of a 3X6 raised bed than rows in the Master ground. This year my cold season vegGardener gies and numerous others veggies will be residing in these raised beds. For those of you who might be thinking this is a great way to go here is how we did ours. After looking at numerous raised beds on-line and in stores, it was decided that we would build ours. The outside dimensions of the bed are 3’ x 6’ and they are approximately 16�
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a materials list of what we used: eight 5/4x6x12 treated deck boards; one 4x4x12 treated; two 2x4x10 treated; eight 2x4 joist hangers and one box of 150 2 ½� coated screws. This enabled us to have a 3’x6’ bed raised almost 3’ off the ground to top of the planter. You will need to cut the 5/4 deck boards so that you have six that are 6’ long and the rest are cut in 3’ lengths. The 4x4s are cut into four 3’ long lengths. The 2x4s are cut to fit as you assemble. They are used make the frame to stabilize the bed. We used cement pads under each leg to keep level in the garden. Once you have assembled your bed, it is time to fill it with growing medium. I chose to use bags of top soil (20), cow manure (10) and peat moss. I used roughly 2 bags of top soil to 1 bag of manure and added about a fourth of a bag of peat moss. Mix well and plant. The total cost for bed with soil mixture was about $250. Though this may seem like a lot, next year will only require you to top off the bed with a little manure to add some nutrients. Any questions you can contact me at email below. Hope that everyone is surviving this strange time and getting outside to your gardens. I spent the last week cleaning and remulching my gardens and my Master Gardener project bed. Until next time keep playing in the dirt. Any questions contact me at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com
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