Amery Free Press May 26, 2020

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Amery staff work vigorously on student participation

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

Teachers, students and parents are proving to be remarkably resilient during this time when it comes to the effects of the pandemic on education and student learning.

Amery families have had high participation rates in distance learning according to district administration.

Participation questions were addressed during the regular

May meeting held via Zoom.

Council member Erin Hosking asked school principals about the number of students who have been actively participating in virtual learning since the closure of Gould schools SEE STUDENTS, PAGE 9

Much tackled in School Board Zoom meeting

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

The May regular meeting of the Amery Board of Education for the second time was held via Zoom and saw the election of Officers for the board remaining exactly the same as the previous year.

Chelsea Whitley will remain President of the School Board.

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Remembering those who served Though different than in previous years, Amery’s annual observance of Memorial Day still took place down Central Avenue and at the Amery Cemetery. Shown above are local veterans leading the march.

SEE SCHOOL BOARD, PAGE 3

Welcome home, Ol’ Red

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

A little rusty? Sure. Might it be missing some nuts and bolts? Yup. Is it dinged and scratched? Absolutely! But the memories held within this old red truck are in pristine condition. They say there’s no place like home and this little Deer Park fire truck has found it’s way there.

May 6, the Village of Deer Park Clerk received an email that started Ol’ Red’s journey home.

Mel Winberg Jr. (Sonny) sent a message to say he believed he had one of the fire department’s trucks and wanted to get it back to the area. The message was forwarded to Chief Jeff Croes and with that, Winberg and Croes were in communication.

As pictures were exchanged,

Croes recalled a newspaper article with this particular truck in it, so knew full well this was in fact one of the department’s trucks. But not much else was known at that time.

Winberg had become in possession of the truck before the passing of his uncle, Francis Winberg.

Francis was the original purchaser of the truck in the mid to late SEE OL’ RED, PAGE 8

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7030 miles sit on the odometer of this former fire truck that until recently sat with trees growing around and through it.

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‘It’s a whole different dynamic’ Etiquette for Zoom

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

During the weeks that turned into months of practicing social distancing during COVID-19, video meetings, such as Zoom, soared.

Video chat became the go-to outlet for everything from keeping grandparents and grandchildren in touch, wine and chat sessions between gal pals and of course work meetings.

For connection time with loved ones, pretty much anything goes but when it comes to online work gatherings, practicing good video meeting etiquette is critical to ensuring your meetings are professional, efficient and valuable.

There’s no substitute for good manners in all of our daily interactions and they are certainly appreciated more than ever in workplace meetings.

Habits you would display during in-person work meetings are guidelines that also comprise good online meeting etiquette. It’s absolutely crucial to be extra considerate of the time of others. Applying the principals of punctuality, maintaining eye contact and paying attention are just as (if not more) important in video meetings for generating a productive business environment.

"A lot of times in person, you will sit and talk to one or

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The Polk County Board of Supervisors held their regularly scheduled meeting May 19. Supervisors were in attendance but no public were allowed and the meeting was broadcast virtually via Webex. The board addressed COVID-19 updates, passed resolutions concerning the second amendment and criminal justice, but struck down a resolution that would have delayed the deadline for upcoming property tax payments.

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two people at a time during a meeting,� says Carla Bevins, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, who specializes in business communication. “All of a sudden, it flattens out when you’re on a Zoom.

Everybody’s looking at you all at once.

It’s a whole different dynamic.�

Some of the most common-sense meeting decorum includes avoiding loud eating or drinking, minding your body language and listening to whoever is speaking. These should be no-brainers, but here are additional etiquette tips to help ensure a focused and effective online meeting. • To help keep background noise to a minimum, make sure you mute your microphone when you are not speaking. • Be mindful of background noise

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Doing so helps create a more direct sense of engagement with other participants. • If you are not using a camera, say your name when you speak. • Limit distractions • You can make it easier to focus on the meeting by turning off notifications, closing or minimizing running apps, and muting your smart-

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ADMINISTRATOR DISCUSSION ON COVID-19 In his report, county administrator Vince Netherland discussed the countywide situation in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the threat of coronavirus has not passed. “This is a virus that’s still here and we need to be aware of it,� he said. “And practice good, safe habits.�

Netherland said he’s impressed by what he has seen from Polk County residents in regard to the virus. He believes both residents and businesses have done a good job of being conscious of the virus and implementing appropriate safety procedures.

The fallout from the pandemic is also financial in nature, and Netherland addressed those concerns as well, in regard to Polk County. “Added expenses have so far totaled around $90,000,� he said. “We anticipate a large portion of that to be eligible for reimbursement. The real hit is coming in revenue shortfalls.�

Polk County sales tax will be reduced by up to $540,000 due to a downturn in sales, according to Netherland. County facilities like the jail are also facing a downturn from a decrease in arrests. Property tax revenue is also in question. “We don’t know what’s going to happen. Will people be able to pay them, or will we have more defaults than normal,� he said. “The bottom line, right now we’re projecting a shortfall of anywhere between $900,000 and 1.1 million. I can assure you, every day we look at ways to offset that.�

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PROPERTY TAX RESOLUTION VOTED DOWN The board discussed and voted against a resolution that would have deferred upcoming property tax payments.

The Wisconsin state government first passed the order, sending it to the county level to make further decision. If it were passed, it would have delayed property tax payments

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phone. • Avoid multi-tasking • You'll retain the discussion better if you refrain from replying to emails or text messages during the meeting and wait to work on that PowerPoint presentation until after the meeting ends. • Prepare materials in advance • If you find yourself in a politeness contest with someone who’s speaking at the same time as you – “no, you go aheadâ€? try using Zoom’s “raise handâ€? function. • Use the side chat to write ideas, so your train of thought is not lost if someone talks before you have a chance. • If you will be sharing content during the meeting, make sure you have the files and/or links ready to go before the meeting begins.

SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY COUNTY The board brought forward a resolution that would designate Polk County as a second amendment sanctuary county, and passed that resolution by a 10-5 vote with Supervisors Prichard, Edgell, Middleton, Luke and Duncanson dissenting. The board discussed the resolution at length before the vote, and Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak also spoke to the board in favor of the resolution. “Over the last couple of years there has been an all out attack on law abiding citizens gun rights in this nation,� he said. “For me as a sheriff it’s and honor to take people’s constitutional rights and be a guardian of them.�

The resolution is mostly symbolic, and includes generalized statements urging the Polk County board to uphold the U.S. Constitution as well as the Constitution of the state of Wisconsin.

for parcels that have payments due July 31, 2020. In discussions board members felt the delay in payment may have put local municipalities in financial risk. It was defeated by a vote of 2-10, with Supervisors Olson and Arcand voting for the resolution, and Supervisors LaBlanc, Masters and Duncanson abstaining.

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SCHOOL BOARD: Donations approved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Keith Anderson kept the spot as Vice-President, Char Glenna as Treasurer, Dale Johnson as Clerk and Erin Hosking will be the district delegate at the CESA and WASD meetings.

In action items, the board approved donations to School Nutrition from the following and thanked them for their generosity: • 600 pounds of cheese curds, thanks to the efforts of Rich Miller and Don Timmerman. • 152 pudding cups from Conagra. • Sandwich bags from the Amery Women’s Club • 1,032 pounds of cheese donated by Burnett Dairy and delivered by Chell Trucking, resulting in two pounds of cheese for each child. • $2,000 from the COVID-19 Response Fund for St. Croix Valley distributed through the St. Croix Valley Foundation. Funds will be used to help offset the costs associated with packaging meals for the community.

Also in action items, the board approved not

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raising school meal prices for the 2020/21 year, renewed their membership with WIAA and renewed Student Accident Insurance. They also approved staff contracts, various Building and Ground bids and an Applied Arts curriculum order at a total of $140,476.92, which was below the $150,000.00 they had budgeted.

Personnel action taken included the resignations of: John Cochran, Speech/ Language Pathologist, Elementary School Kristine Matthias Speech/Language Pathologist, Intermediate School Christina Salmon, JV Volleyball Coach Caitlin Schwanke, C Team Volleyball Coach

New Employees/Assignment Changes/Athletic Contracts approved were: Emily Beckman, Speech/Language Pathologist Julia Eisenmann, Title I Reading/Math Instructor, Elementary School Dustin McMurphy, AIM Instructor/Advisor, Intermediate School Nathan McNaughton, 5th Grade Teacher Camiron Schafer, Assistant Cross Country Coach Alison Servais, Special Education Teacher, Intermediate School Kathryn Steele, Special Education Teacher, Middle School Mark Vold, JV Volleyball Coach

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Wear a mask As re-opening happens, and the coronavirus is still alive, all health professionals tell us how to limit the spread, which is primarily through the air and less so on surfaces. Wearing a mask is the only way to limit that spread. I wear a mask to protect you and you should wear a mask to protect me. As our city works to revitalize our community (Shop Amery), I am puzzled that the shops and restaurants care so little about me. I call to find out if clerks or wait-staff wear masks before I bring my business in. However, I have found no-where to eat out and few places to shop where I am protected in Amery. Do not ask me to “Shop Amery� until I can feel safe in the stores and restaurants. I will wear my mask. Now you need to wear yours.

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It’s all good outside

BY TOM STANGL FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK

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hope you had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

I must admit it snuck up on me this year.

I knew on some level it was coming, but between the polar vortex early in the month and figuring out every day life, it sort of knocked me for a loop.

And by the way, the words “polar vortex” shouldn’t be legally allowed to be uttered after January, in my opinion.

But after the weather seemed Publisher to get itself sorted last week, a Tom Stangl wonderful thing happened: I was able to spend time outdoors without a sweatshirt. I have to tell you, it was pretty, pretty great.

I know we are all hard wired to spend time outdoors and May is about the time it shouldn’t be a struggle to do so. It seems like a switch gets flipped sometime in the month and the trees leaf out, birds sing, flowers bloom and we seem to be safely on our way to summer.

Each year, the timetable is a bit different, but more often than not by Memorial Day it is all safely done.

I really enjoy using my little gas grill and cooking meat as many nights as possible during these magical days. I think it’s a primal thing as well (man make fire, man cook meat), but there few are things more relaxing than sitting in the shade, listening to the birds and working on getting a burger done just right. It needs to be done enough to be eaten, but not overdone so it is a dry hockey puck.

There is a sense of Zen for me as I can turn off the cares of the day and focus on the smells of the grill and try to catch a glimpse of the birds singing in the trees.

Let’s face it, with what we have all been through this spring, we deserve to be able to unwind (responsibly and socially distant) and spending time outside can be the perfect prescription. Working in the yard gives us exercise and purpose, but if I’m looking for a stress break, let me grill some chicken or steak.

I know I can escape with my mind in many different ways. I can read a novel, watch a movie, listen to music or have a conversation with a loved one. It’s easy to do any of these things, but the sensory feel of the shade and a cool breeze can be truly magical.

As an added bonus, I get to enjoy a really good piece of meat with a couple of side dishes when I’m done.

With uncertainty being the buzzword of our times, I find solace in the refuge of my backyard. Is it a bit naïve? Probably. Have I been a bit thick for taking it all for granted?

Absolutely.

By my crude count we have less than 120 days until the calendar tells us it’s time for fall. I think I’m going to do my best to enjoy as much time as possible in the backyard. It’s my new wellness and mental health program.

I just hope I’m able to afford the meat to grill in the coming months.

Oh well, a hot dog will be just as sweet and I can still hear the birds.

Make some sanctuary time for yourself this summer.

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.

This is dedicated to the one I love

BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM

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his week my husband, Josh, and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary. I always say he is the best darn thing I ever lucked into.

Josh is the most quick-witted person I have ever met. A close second is our five-year-old son, Maverick. A fast comeback is just one of many qualities my patience testing, but oh so lovable little guy Editor got from his equally April Ziemer patience testing, but oh so lovable father.

Sometimes I find my husband’s feisty rebound comments to be quite entertaining. It seems as COVID-19 and quarantining have spaced the moments I am amused farther and farther apart.

When we were married, our selfpenned wedding vows were jotted down on the complimentary pads of paper provided in the rooms of the Jamaican resort where we had our ocean side ceremony. I have them folded up and tucked away in a secret spot at home. With our anniversary coming up, I recently took them out and re-read the promises we made to each other underneath the tropical sun.

Current circumstances made me wonder if maybe our loving words to each other would have been different

if we knew someday there would be a pandemic during which we would have much more “quality time” together. Maybe something like, “I promise to love you in sickness and health; small home renovation project and large.”

Like many people we took advantage of the time at home and decided to spruce up some things around the house. We re-did a bathroom, updated the décor in our bedroom, completely changed one of our children’s bedroom and made minor adjustments to our downstairs.

We worked hard to turn our pool area into a backyard paradise. The thing about paradise is that there is usually an afternoon storm. These storms move in fast, have moments of loud thunder, but afterwards everyone is usually cooled down some.

We certainly had a few stormy moments during the phases of our home projects. Not only did we rarely have the same vision for things, we were not always on the same timeframe or on the same page about the missions in order of importance.

I like to think that I am the brains of the operation, which means he should be the brawn-right? Sometimes my brain ran on overdrive and I came up with one “new great idea” followed by another and then another. Josh’s brawn, while strong, would sometimes give out.

While “The more the merrier” train of thought is usually quite nice, I do not think it applies to half-finished home improvements.

So, needless to say there were at

times some frustrations, exasperated mumbles and of course quick-witted comebacks.

As I mentioned before, Josh and I were married on a beach in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The country is famous for their hospitality, rum and of course their musical son, Bob Marley. One of Marley’s famous lines from his song Three Little Birds, is “Every little thing is gonna be alright.”

Whenever Josh senses I am feeling some sort of turmoil, he always looks at me and in his best Jamaican accent impersonation (which is not very good) says, “Don’t worry about a thing ‘Cause every little thing gonna be alright.” In the very least, it always makes me laugh.

I have learned whether a pandemic or a leaky faucet causes my stress, I must have faith that eventually things will be fine. Sometimes it might take awhile for everything to feel ok and while I wait, I am going to enjoy my time with the people I love and all of their comical quirks.

So, Happy Anniversary to my dear husband Josh and in the words of the great Huey Lewis and the News, “I’m so happy to be stuck with you and I can see that you’re happy to be stuck with me.”

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

Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-2688101

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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 Streaming online on Sundays at 9am on our YouTube channel (Amery Journey Church).

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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OBITUARIES

Gerald “Jerry” F. Johnson Gerald “Jerry” F. Johnson, age 96, of Worthington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

He was born November 11, 1923, iin Dunn C County, W WI, to C Chris and L Leontina ((Nelson) J Johnson.

J Jerry g graduated ffrom Sirren High S School, in S Siren, WI, in 1941. He served his country from 1943 to 1946 in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Jerry married Grace Semm on March 11, 1950, in Ashland, WI. The couple lived in Washburn, WI where Gerald worked for the Chicago-Northwestern Railroad.

From 1957 to 1970, they lived in various cities including Fond Du Lac, WI, Huron, SD, Watertown, SD and Mason City, IA. They moved to Worthington in 1970. Gerald retired in 1983; and the couple enjoyed wintering in Florida.

He was a faithful believer and testimony for the Lord to his entire family. Jerry was a member of the RSVP, Mobile Missionary and the Gideon’s International. He enjoyed the outdoors and teaching his loved ones to fish. Jerry and Grace

traveled and worked with Mobile Missionary Assistance Program throughout the southwest for ten years.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Grace Johnson, Worthington; daughter, Sandy Johnson-Frayseth, Spartanburg, SC; five grandchildren, Gretchen & Grant Frayseth; and Joshua, Elaine & Benjamin Stanley; and three great-grandchildren, Violet Grace, Toren Gideon and Avaleenah Grace.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Sharon Johnson and Cynthia Stanley; two sisters, Pearl Erickson & Gladys Slipher; and three brothers, Vernon, Arnold & Leonard Johnson.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 pm Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Worthington. Funeral will be 2 pm Wednesday at the Dingmann Funeral Home officiated

by Pastor John Nau. Burial will be in the Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the Sanford Hospice for all of their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Nobles Co. Gideon’s.

To live stream the funeral and graveside service please visit http:// www.facebook.com/DingmannFH To view an online obituary, sign a virtual register book, or order flowers, please visit www.dingmannandsons.com

Karen Marie Bogacz Karen Marie (Meyer) Bogacz, 68, of Deltona, FL, passed away on February 20, 2020, in her home surrounded by family after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Karen was b born to Elmer a and Rosella ((Wendt) Meyer, o on February 24, 11951, at the Cumb berland Memorrial Hospital in W WI. She attended C Clayton, WI’s p public schools g graduating from h high school in 1969.

After her graduation, she relocated to the Minneapolis, MN area to make parts for ZEBCO, a pioneer in the spin casting reel for fishermen. She passionately enjoyed her career with Cray Research, in Rice Lake, WI, where she supported the manufacture of super computers for US governmental agencies.

Karen loved the outdoors spending much of her time gardening and photographing sunsets. She was also passionate about affecting positive change in people and the world around her. Karen spent many years volunteering for local nonprofits and other community events and did so with a charm

and smile that captivated everyone she met.

She married Stanley Bogacz in 1972 and raised two sons while residing in Rice Lake, WI. Due to health issues and to enjoy an early retirement, they moved to Florida in 1998.

Karen is survived by her husband, Stanley Bogacz, her two sons, Brian Joseph of Rice Lake, WI, and Jason Lee (Jennifer) Bogacz of Deltona, FL; her siblings Linda (Dean) Oehlke of Clayton, WI; Marjorie Koehler of New Richmond, WI; Sheila (Marvin) Hanson of St. Croix Falls, WI; Elmer (Cathy) Meyer of Star Prairie, WI; Sandra Braden of Rice Lake, WI; Dennis (Jane) Meyer of Comstock, WI, and stepsister Marsha (Tony) Rubinelli, of LaCrosse, WI. She was preceded in death by parents Elmer and Rosella Meyer, a brother Robert Meyer, and stepfather, Marshall Paulson.

A “Celebration of Life” was held in Karen’s home in Deltona, FL, joined by family and friends.

Her “Memorial Service” will be conducted at the Silver Creek Lutheran Church, in Clayton, WI, on July 5, 2020.

Karen requested that she be “Entombed” along with her husband. Both will be laid to rest in the “Mausoleum” at the “Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery”, in Spooner, WI.

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RECORDS

Polk County arrests Douglas E. Weller, 43, Centuria, was arrested May 14 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Andrew E. Jorgensen, 27, Milltown, was arrested May 14 for domestic disorderly conduct.

Aaron Timothy Norlund, 28, Balsam Lake, was arrested May 16 for obstructing an officer.

Ryan Paul McGuire, 27, Lino Lakes, MN, was arrested May 16 for disorderly conduct.

Melissa M. Knutson, 40, Dresser, was arrested May 15 for OWI (1st) causing injury and prohibited alcohol content over .15.

Stanley Francisco Mongaras, 27, Dallas, TX, was arrested May 15 for OWI (1st).

Steven Kelsey Halvorsen, 48, St. Croix Falls, was arrested May 16 for OWI (2nd) and a probation hold.

Aaron Lewis Kobs, 44, New Richmond, was arrested May 12 for a Polk County failure to appear warrant.

Antonio Lee Newman, 25, Clayton, was arrested May 12 for a probation hold.

Marcus Andrew Taylor, 35, Frederic, was arrested May 12 for a probation hold.

Desirae Jordan Slayton, 25, Cumberland, was arrested May 13 for failure to appear.

Megan Marie Lowe, 27, Luck, was arrested May 16 for a warrant.

Amery Area Municipal Court Amery Area Municipal Court was held in Amery on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. The following cases were heard:

CITY OF AMERY Lance W. Gooch, 34, Amery, operating motor vehicle without insurance, $124; vehicle operator failure to wear seat belt, $10.

Steven G. Hart, 56, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.

Cody J. Hauth, 31, Balsam Lake, operating after suspension, $124; operating left of center line, $136.60.

Amanda C. Oestreich, 48, St. Croix Falls, speeding on city highway (1115 mph), $98.80.

Polk County marriage licenses Sampson Sherman Richter of Siren and Nicole Lee Nelson of Frederic are to be married June 6, 2020.

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Amery Police Report 05/15/20-05/21/20 05/15/20, 01:35 p.m., Disturbance 05/15/20, 03:24 p.m., Fraud report 05/15/20, 08 p.m., Assist citizen 05/15/20, 08:48 p.m., Suspicious activity 05/16/20, 10:33 p.m., Fire hazard complaint 05/17/20, 01:56 a.m., Disturbance 05/17/20, 03:17 p.m., Motor vehicle accident 05/17/20, 10:23 p.m., Mental health call 05/18/20, 09 a.m., Assist other agency

05/18/20, 11:57 a.m., Suspicious activity 05/18/20, 12:10 p.m., 911 hang up 05/18/20, 01:37 p.m., Juvenile call 05/18/20, 09:05 p.m., Assist EMS 05/18/20, 09:44 p.m., Disturbance 05/19/20, 12:21 a.m., Drug activity 05/20/20, 06:36 a.m., Vehicle lockout 05/20/20, 06:30 p.m., Assist citizen 05/21/20, 10:08 p.m., OWI stop 05/21/20, 01:24 a.m., Assist citizen 05/21/20, 01:40 a.m., Assist other agency

AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER **THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A PLAN SET IN PLACE BEFORE WE OPEN. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW OUR OPENING DATE WHEN IT HAS BEEN DECIDED** I will continue to write this column to keep you posted.

Culture is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behavior that depends upon the capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations.” What does this mean? Culture actually means different things to different people and generations. Stereotypes or clothing can often form a culture, but so does your families background. Often times a group of people can look different on the outside but could all have been born in the same country, state, or even city; they possibly would be all culturally alike. According to itsallboutculture. com; no human is the same as another; our outside appearance is not all that makes up diversity. Now, if that same group of people were born and raised in a different region; they would be more culturally diverse than the person next to them. “In order to embrace diversity, we must first embrace culture.” In short, culture is what we like to do, if we want to be an active participant in a certain activity or just sit back and watch. It is about how we earn a living, where and what we eat, our hygiene practices and even down to how we sleep. Globalization forces continue to heighten and create more influential cultures everywhere which trickle down to small towns and cities. Stay healthy and see you all soon!

2020 Memberships are due!

Mail your dues to 608 Harriman Ave South, Amery WI 54001 and let us know of any updated information.

• 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

• 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!

• 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 7am4:30pm 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

05/21/20, 03:27 a.m., Suspicious activity 05/21/20, 11:07 a.m., Welfare check 05/21/20, 06 p.m., Vehicle lockout 05/21/20, 06:29 p.m., Noise complaint ARRESTS: Shannon O’Brien, 46 of Woodbury, MN. Possession of Methamphetamine Joshua R. McCloud, 22 of Amery. OWI 3rd, Operate Without Valid License 2nd, Fail to Install IID, Resisting/Obstruction of police officer

OBITUARY

Norma Joan (Larson) Johnson Norma was born on May 16, 1925 to Stanley & Esther Larson on their farm at rural Cushing, Wisconsin. She passed away on May 22, 2020 at Christian Community Home in Osceola, Wisconsin.

As a child she attended tthe Lanesdale School and g graduated from Luck High S School. Norma then attended tthe Polk County Normal and sstarted teaching at various c country schools around Polk C County.

While teaching at the C Cedar Lake School, she met R Reuben Johnson. Reuben & N Norma married on August 22nd, 1949. They started a ffamily and purchased a farm in the spring of 1951. Norma taught at the Cedar Lake School for a number of years until family demands became too much. When her children got older, she obtained her BS Degree from UW River Falls and became a reading specialist for the Osceola Schools.

Norma was an active member of West Immanuel Lutheran Church and their women’s groups. For many years, she was the general leader for the Busy Lakers & Forest View 4-H Clubs. Norma was very active in the county and state homemakers groups. Norma was privileged to serve as the State President of the Wisconsin Homemakers.

As a very young girl she attended the Polk County Fair along with her family. She showed Brown Swiss cattle at the fair when she was in 4-H. Norma attended every Polk County Fair until her early 90’s. Norma liked to say that she only missed two fairs in 92 years.

She also served on the Polk County Fair Board. Norma and Reuben spent several years at the fair doing various duties including supervision of the restrooms.

They always said sooner or later you got to see everyone at the fair!

Two of Norma’s passions were making lefse and reading books. They spent countless hours every fall making lefse. Norma demonstrated lefse making for the 2nd graders in the Osceola Elementary School. Norma also made and sold lefse at the Homemaker’s Christmas fair.

She made sure all her grandchildren knew how to make lefse. Norma also enjoyed playing cards and cribbage.

Norma is survived by her sons, Timm (Helen), Ted (Gretchen); daughter, Nancy (Dan) McElfresh; 7 grandchildren; Courtney (Scott) Sprecher, Melissa (Gregg King) Johnson, Sarah McElfresh, Kelsey (Blake Zwick) McElfresh, Jake (Courtney) McElfresh, Hans (Catherine) Johnson and Hannah (Zach) Barton and 5 great-grandson. She is also survived by sister-in-laws, Bette Larson, Carol Johnson, Ruth Johnson; brother-inlaw; Dick Vilstrup, and foster brother, Roger Nagel.

Norma was proceeded in death by her parents, Stanley & Esther Larson; husband Reuben Johnson; sisters, Beverly Medvec and Donna Vilstrup and brother, Stanley (Bud) Larson, Jr. Norma was a faithful member of West Immanuel Lutheran Church and was looking forward to be reunited with her Lord.

Memorial Preferences to West Immanuel Lutheran Church.

A private Family Interment Service will be held at West Immanuel Cemetery, Osceola, WI. Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

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105 Years Ago May 27, 1915 New Business I have thoroughly overhauled my building and will be in a better position than ever to care for my restaurant and short order trade. I will also carry a complete line of candies, cigars, fruit and fancy canned goods.

We will also carry the famous Vanderbie ice cream thru the summer and will serve at our tables or sell in bulk for family use.

Call and look over our stock and get our prices. Our motto is SERVICE. W. B. Fenn, Amery, Wis.

90 Years Ago May 29, 1930 Memorial Day Proclamation Friday, May 30th, set aside in memory of our war heroes, should be observed by every patriotic citizen; the boys who offered their lives in defense of our Country richly merit this mark of respect; it is suggested that all places of business be and remain Yesterday’s closed for this one entire day; News let us devote Diane Stangl this entire day to the memory of our heroes, both living and dead, “Lest we forget.” - W. T. Kennedy, Mayor

Memorial Day Observance Memorial Day will be fittingly observed by appropriate exercises, which will be held at the Amery cemetery in case of good weather or, should there be rain, at the high school auditorium.

The parade, composed of members of the G. A. R., Spanish War veterans, the Color Guard, firing squad, American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Boy Scout troop and Girl Scout troop, will form at the schoolhouse.

The parade will move from the school grounds promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will proceed to the Apple River Bridge where the ritual service will be given for the naval dead. Wreaths will be cast in the water in honor of the naval dead. The firing squad will give the salute and taps will be blown. The parade will then proceed to the cemetery for the program.

Seriously Injured in Run-away H. W. Gouker of East Lincoln suffered severe injuries when is farm team became frightened and ran away last Saturday.

His left ankle was broken and dislocated and his left ear was nearly torn from his head.

He sustained other bruises, but no permanent injury is expected.

80 Years Ago May 9, 1940

Inaugurate new city park flagpole To the strains of the “Star Spangled Banner,” Amery veterans participated in the initial flag raising ceremony at Highway Park on Memorial Day in 1960. On the extreme left is Mayor Paul Dzubay as he assists Jack Larsen and Gordon Eckert in sending the flag aloft. Standing at attention are from left: C. Horace Clay, Walt Andren, Roland Marshall, Floyd Christensen, Herb Kelley, Jim Utgard and Ed Hanson.

Amery Man in Possession of Frogs Archie Pearson of Amery pleaded guilty in municipal court this week to a charge of having frogs in his possession out of season. The season opens May 1. He paid a fine of $10 and costs assessed by Judge Charles D. Madsen.

Rustler Held in “Clink” for Stealing Cows Sheriff’s forces last week put in a call for Hopalong Cassidy, Buck Jones, and Two-gun Gene Autry, after they had one “heck” of a time trying to round up a couple of bronco-busting cattle thieves who this time used the modern way – a truck.

Only one man was nabbed, however, and he was caught because he gave himself up. The 17-year-old youth is charged with stealing a couple of springers from the Kinkhammer farm near Clayton last Wednesday night.

Sifting down many versions of the affair, the story runs something like this: Several youths were driving a truck, got stuck in the mud near the Edgewood school, and then hid the roped springers in some nearby woods. Along came Allen Johnson with his truck and helped them. Then along came Mrs. Henry Lee, and then Guy Johnson, father of Allen. The youth, it seems, was snickering to think that the Johnson’s, unknowingly, were helping him get his truck out of the mud.

At any rate the elder Johnson became suspicious and called the sheriff who in turn called one of his deputies. By this time the cattlemen had fled and in the meantime a farmer had spotted the cows tied up in the woods. Deputies waited much of the night for the alleged rustlers to return. They found one of them hiding under a culvert. He gave himself up and was taken to jail.

Johnson Surprised as Burman Nabbed Him James Johnson was surprised recently when Chief

Carl Burman gently tapped him on the shoulder and said, “I’m the bogey man, whose car have you got!”

It seems that the contractor came out of the post office and drove down the street, parking in front of Archibald Caudy’s refreshment palace, to go into the Coop. Oil Station to see Phil Klimek.

In the meantime, a salesman came out of the post office, missed his car, and turned in the alarm for the squad car.

Chief Burman went towards the creamery and saw Mr. Caudy out in front. “Did you see a man just come down here with a strange car?” asked Chief Burman. “Well, I saw a strange man come down with a regular car. He seemed to have something on his mind. Otherwise, I would have sworn it was Jim Johnson.

Into the oil station, and Chief Burman tapped Jim. “That’s my car,” insisted Jim. “Well the guy tells me it’s his car,” replied the chief. Then Jim looked in the back seat and saw his shovel and tools missing.

“Who stole my tools?” queried Jim. It all developed that honest Jim had unknowingly taken the wrong car. He found his up on the main street. And then everyone was happy.

New Bathing Beach Warren Shafer, the go-getter at the post office, is fixing up a splendid bathing beach on North and South Twin. Use of the beach will be free, as long as bathers behave and don’t cause too much noise or any damage.

Mr. Shafer also is putting in boats for rent and so on, will have parking facilities for tourist trailers, with electric light connections.

Rail Oddities (Published in the Amery Free Press in 1948) The inherent economy of rail transportation is seen in the fact that American railroads move a ton of freight one mile, on the average, with about two ounces of coal or about a

teaspoonful of diesel oil.

70 Years Ago May 25, 1950 Amery Cab Now at New Location Carl Burman announced this week that the Amery Cab will now headquarter at the Amery Hotel and will use their phone number, 2240, hereafter.

The Amery Cab has been “wheeling” the past week making several long trips besides the numerous other calls.

During the past few days, Carl made the longest haul in the cab’s history, down to Butler, MO., to pick up two Minneapolis youths accused of stealing a car in St. Croix Falls some time ago.

lifeguard at the city swimming beach during the summer according to Mayor H. Alme.

This public service will begin Monday (Memorial Day), May 30, and will continue throughout the swimming season. Hours are from 2-5 p.m., daily and Sundays.

Lifeguard Waggoner is an accomplished swimmer and is duly qualified to fill this post.

Formerly, Coach Huck Leadholm and John Leadholm have acted in this capacity.

“It is not the intention of the city to run a baby-sitting concession at the beach,” commented Mayor Alme in making it known. “Only youngsters who are capable of handling themselves in the water should come unattended.”

This statement was prompted by the fact that during year past, some parents have allowed youngsters to go alone to the beach, depending on the lifeguard to superintend in and out of the water.

Wardens Net Errant Walleyes About 73 walleyes ranging in size from three to eight pounds were caught by hoop net and returned to Lake Wapogasset during the past week. Fish hatchery men and Warden Bob Ward participated in the operation.

The action was taken after many persons were reported clubbing, snagging and otherwise illegally catching fish that were unable to return to the lake proper.

35 Years Ago June 4, 1985 Jeweler Finds “His” Necklace

Come on in…the water’s…Brrr Take it from two Amery gals, swimming (or was it struggling) in lake water, which still has fringes of ice appearing around its edges, can be a chilling experience.

Phyllis Peterson and Mrs. Gordon Tiroux found themselves in that predicament last Sunday afternoon about 4 p.m. when the canoe they were fishing in on Bear Trap Lake, upset, spilling them into the brink. Novices in the art of canoeing, both paddled from one side vigorously enough to upset the craft dunking them in the icy water.

Fortunately, both were able to grasp the canoe and stay afloat, quite an important factor, especially to Mrs. Tiroux who can’t swim.

While the male counterpart of the party, Mr. Tiroux, Wayne Anderson and Bob Lee, watched helplessly from shore, a dashing Sir Galahad with a boat and outboard motor came to the rescue of the fair damsels who found themselves none the worse for the experience.

65 Years Ago May 25, 1955 Lifeguard Goes on Duty at Local Beach Peter Waggoner, AHS graduate of this year, will act as local

About two years ago, Don Fennern at Fennern’s Jewelry was asked to make a necklace out of 14-karat white gold.

The focal point of the necklace was a three-inch cross.

The finished piece cost the woman about $500. “She was so happy with the necklace that she came in and ordered another,” said Fennern.

On Saturday, May 4, of this year, Fennern and his wife were walking to First American Bank of Amery’s night depository window. As the couple crossed the street between Amery Standard Service and the bank, Fennern saw a necklace lying in the street. It was so shiny that he thought of “dime store jewelry.”

Returning to his store, Fennern gave it a more detailed examination and discovered it was one of the necklaces he had crafted about two years earlier.

Fennern never met the woman, but contacted his employee who dealt with her. However, no one can remember the woman’s name.

Fortunately, after this story was published, the necklace and its owner, Alice Carlson of Amery, were reunited.

Fennern said the woman’s son saw the article in the Free Press and called his mother to see if she was missing a piece of jewelry.

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1970s (the department has not been able to establish a date of sale yet). He purchased it as a Cab/Chassis as the department took the pump and utility box off of the truck to put on a different Chassis. It sat in Forest, Wisconsin on a farmstead from time of purchase until around 2000 when Sonny and his father Mel Sr. removed it from Francis’ property and brought it to Siren.

The land it has been sitting on for the last 20 years had been sold and the truck was to be removed from the property.

Sonny had plans to fix it up, but plans changed and since it had to be moved, he contacted the Village of Deer Park.

Winberg and Croes worked out a plan to get the truck with only 7030 miles on it, from its location in Siren back to Deer Park and May 17, was the day.

Armed with a few copies of pictures Croes had received from Ruth Severson, who's husband

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Shown with the recently recovered truck in the early 1960s are L-R: Roland Thompson, Gerald Shelby, John Severson, Clarence Gust, Billy Gust, Chief Al Humpal, Billy Burri and Alvin Luhman.

for a fairly easy job.”

None of the current members of the Deer Park Fire Department (DPFD) were on the department when this truck was in service. The DPFD pur-

this point it is undecided if we will keep it looking “body wise” as it is with the patina or fully restore it back to its original glory. Obviously the box and pump portion of it

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The inside of the old red fire truck that was sitting outside of Siren. It was filled with various pieces of scrap metal when it was picked up by Deer Park Fire Chief, Jeff Croes.

John had served on the department, Croes met Winberg at the property in Siren on Hwy. 70 just a few miles east of town.

The old Deer Park truck was sitting by some trees and even had a few growing in it. Recovery was underway. The truck was loaded onto a trailer to head home to Deer Park. Croes said, “Help from Winberg and his son in the recovery made

chased the truck, used, in 1964.

The truck itself is a 1945(46?)

Ford.

Upon seeing the truck at their monthly meeting, everyone was in amazement of how it held up for all of these years and the “Gear Heads” of the department immediately started talking about getting it running and driving again.

Croes said, “Beyond that, at

are long gone, but to mock one up, to make it look as it did, is undetermined at this time.”

He said it would for sure be driving down the road again at some point.

Once word of the truck started to spread throughout the village, Phylis Humpal remembered she had a piece from the truck in her garage.

It is a fairly simple part of the

truck that has been hanging on a nail in her garage for all of these years, and she just felt/ knew it was part of this old red truck.

Humpal’s husband, Al, who has since passed, was the Fire Chief in the village for many told her that they needed to keep it. It is a threaded cap that Croes believes was to cap off a line/fitting coming out of the engine pump that could be taken off to connect a line to the truck for firefighting.

Croes said, “We believe the part was originally designed for and possibly even built by Humpal himself, as he had a repair shop in town for many of years and this would have been something he easily would have made for the truck and possibly why he had to hold on to it.”

Croes and the rest of the DPFD are thankful to have the truck home. “The fact that the name and number remain on the doors and was not painted over is a feat of its own. Add in it being able to survive for all this time with as little damage as it has. I am unsure how near it was to the tornado that went through Siren some years back, but it survived that also,” Croes said.

He is happy someone like Mel Winberg couldn't allow something like this to be destroyed. “Between being asked to sell it to make a rat rod out of it, told to scrap it, or any other number of possibilities that could have happened over the years, Mel being the stand up guy that he is, did one of the most respectable things and we cannot say thank you to him enough. Mel wanted this piece of our history to come back to us. He wanted to see it back home. So with that, he decided to DONATE it back to the fire department. We cannot say thank you enough for his kindness and generosity,” said Croes.

If only that old red fire truck could talk. Croes said, “With the truck on the trailer driving home, looking in the rearview mirror at it, I could see Al Humpal sitting in the drivers seat smiling. As a young

kid I went with my father to his shop for many years. He passed away a short time after I joined the Department in 2000, but growing up around him and knowing his love for the department, I could just see that in my head.”

Upon cleaning out the truck, Croes saw an old Snap-on Calendar sticker in the cab above the windshield and just had this sense that Humpal possibly put it there. He said, “Those little things add all to the character of the truck to me. There are a few past DPFD members; Ted Olson, Al Luhman, Pete Thompson, Dennis Neck and Harland Zielsdorf, that have said there are many stories with this truck that I hope to hear and I know they will be great.”

Croes said, “I myself am a car guy and feel they have a spirit to them. I uttered the words when driving back into our fire district last Sunday, ‘Welcome home!’”

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March 16. Hosking asked Amery High School principal, Josh Gould, “Do we have students who have not checked in at all and what are we doing with those kids?� Gould said, “In terms of not checking in at all, we are probably talking about fiver percent. With those kids, we have called families and we have called home. We have emailed, we have gone through almost every resource possible to try to connect with those families.

Gould then said they have another 10-15 percent that have been extremely hesitant in terms of the work they have been able to get done. “Whether it is the work, whether it is motivation-whatever it is, that is the group of kids that we are really working hard with at this time,� said Gould.

Hosking wondered what it means for a student if they choose not to do anything. Gould said, “We are not giving any kids an ‘F’ this term, but they will have it recorded as ‘No Pass’ on their transcripts so they will not get credit for any class they did not do the work in.�

Tom Bensen, principal of Amery Middle School, said they have about 3-4 students per grade who are not checking in at all. He said it is not for a lack of trying on the school’s end. “Not only have teachers been calling, I have been calling and we have sent some letters home and case managers and counselors have been calling.

Some of them we just Bensen cannot get a significant response from.� He explained the middle school is currently working on a pass/fail system. “I have a handful of kids who may not pass every class because of not doing anything for us.�

He said that unlike the high school, there is no permanent transcript that follows the students once they leave the building, but it still an indicator to the parents that the child did not meet the requirements if they fail. “It has been really difficult,� said Bensen.

He said he feels if the schools should ever need to return to digital learning,

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there needs to be improvements made for all kids on getting them to participate in a higher manner. “I would say 80 percent of the kids did a really nice job. The next 20 percent struggled and then there were just a handful that did nothing. There were quite a few that even though they were participating a little bit, certainly didn’t learn or participate in the level we would hope they would,� Bensen said.

Intermediate School principal Oralee Schock said her school is still in the process of getting written materials back so she was unsure of an exact number of students were had not participated at all, but she said the numbers were probably similar to the Middle School.

She said staff at the Intermediate School Schock had taken many of the same measures as the Middle School to contact families and get them involved. “We are actually going on a pass/incomplete. The incomplete will not be something the

kids need to make up, but our teachers wanted it as a way to pass on to next years teachers an indication of where students were this spring,� she said.

Schock said all students will be moving on to next year’s classes. “We are not holding anyone back, but there will be some kids who will receive incompletes,� she said.

Cheryl Meyer, Lien Elementary principal said, “First and foremost we have to say thank you to our staff. I am very proud of the work we have done. We did not go to school and get trained on how to respond under a situation like this and they were just amazing. They worked Meyer as teams so every grade level was consistent in the materials that were sent out to our students. The reports we got back where so positive.�

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CCOOKING WORLD Tidbit: Smiles are free so share tthem. (Michelle Florido) This easy poke cake will be a welcome dessert.

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BANANA PUDDING POKE CAKE

Combine and beat for 2 minutes: 1 box yellow cake mix 1/4 tsp. soda 1 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. water 1/4 c. oil 3 eggs 3 very ripe bananas, mashed well Pour batter into greased/sprayed 9x13" baking pan.

Bake at 350˚ for about 30-35 minutes or until done (toothpick test).

Cool completely. Then use round spoon handle and poke holes in the cake about 1" apart.

Combine and whisk for 2 minutes: 1 box (5.1 oz.) vanilla or banana instant pudding mix 2 c. milk Pour over cake trying to get as much pudding in the holes as you can.

Cover and cool cake 10 minutes in the refrigerator.

Crush enough vanilla wafers to make 1 cup crumbs and set aside.

Whip until soft peaks form: 2 c. whipping cream Add and beat until well mixed: 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla To serve, cut cake into slices. Top each slice with some sliced bananas.

Add some of the whipped cream and sprinkle with some of the vanilla crumbs. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Make these little Spinach Frittatas in your muffin pan.

SPINACH FRITTATAS Spray/grease or line 12 muffin cups.

Heat in skillet: 1 T. olive oil Add and cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes: 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into small pieces salt and pepper to taste Remove skillet from heat and add: 2 scallions or green onions, sliced thinly Combine in large bowl: 3 large eggs 3 large egg whites 1/2 c. milk Add to above: 1 pkg. (5 oz.) baby spinach, chopped, drain off any liquid The cooked red pepper mixture Divide batter into the 12 muffin cups.

Top with: 3 T. chopped or crumbed cheese of your choice Bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes or until set in the center. Mixture will look wet because of the spinach.

Cool in pan 5 minutes then put onto wire rack. Serve warm. Any leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days.

Reheat in MW for 30 seconds.

with that.

Put the rest of the broth into cups and use for each serving. People can add some to the chicken mixture or drink it.

Almost everyone likes chicken. This is a favorite Southern recipe.

Put into food processor or blender and combine until smooth: 1 medium-sized cucumber, cut into small chunks (or use a medium-sized zucchini, cut into small chunks) 1 c. sour cream 1 c. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. pepper Serve over salad greens or cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Hint: It can be used over fresh cucumbers or tomatoes, too.

Makes 2 c. of dressing.

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS Tie together with some white thread: 3 parsley sprigs 2 dill weed sprigs Cut into serving pieces: 3 pounds of chicken (Or use 3 pounds precut chicken pieces) Put chicken into large pot with the giblets but DON’T put in the liver.

Add to the pot: the tied together springs of dill and parsley 3 carrots, sliced 2 yellow onions, sliced 2 parsnips, sliced (optional) 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp. pepper Add enough water to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer mixture for 45-50 minutes or until chicken is tender. Skim off any fat or foam that comes to the top of the mixture.

Discard the tied together parsley and dill sprigs.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken pieces and vegetables putting them in a large glass bowl. (heat oven to 150˚, then turn off oven) Put the bowl of chicken and veg. into the oven to keep warm.

Put into large bowl: 1-1/2 c. flour Combine in another bowl: 1 large egg, beaten 1/3 c. freshly chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 c. milk Add to the flour in the bowl and combine.

Bring the broth back to a boil and drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into the broth. Cover and simmer (do not lift lid) for 15 minutes.

Remove dumplings with slotted spoon and add to the chicken and vegetables. Put some of the broth in

You may like to try this dressing.

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If you have some leftover chicken, make this salad.

CHICKEN SALAD Combine in large bowl: 2 c. chopped cooked chicken 1/4 c. chopped celery 1/4 c. chopped red bell pepper, seeded 2 T. chopped fresh basil leaves 3 T. mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/8 tsp. salt Dash of pepper Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serves 3-4.

Tips: When making brownies, add 1/2 c. chocolate chips and 1/2 c. butterscotch chips and 1/2 c. shredded coconut to the mixture for a change of pace. When removed from oven, spread some choc. chips on top and spread around when melted.

When baking oatmeal cookies, toast the oatmeal in the oven just a bit and add to the cookies.

When baking bread, don’t preheat the oven. Turn on oven, put in the loaves/rolls and bake. Loaves/rolls will be lighter and have a nice texture.

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2020 Herb Kohl Foundation Student Initiative Scholarship recipient SUBMITTED

A $10,000 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation 2020 Initiative Scholarship has been awarded to Clayton High School Student, Kassidy Koeppen. She is the daughter of Molly Koeppen and Joseph Newbauer, This award is given by Herb Kohl, Wisconsin philanthropist and businessman. In the fall, Kassidy will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, majoring in Elementary Education, with a minor emphasis in Spanish.

The Herb Kohl Initiative

Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated a high level of motivation, have shown strong promise for achieving success in college and beyond, and have overcome significant personal obstacles or adversity.

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has been recognizing educational excellence since 1990 by annually awarding scholarships to 200 graduating high school students throughout Wisconsin.

Currently in its 30th year, the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has awarded $21.2 million to Wisconsin students, teachers, principals and schools.

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Rosen receives scholarship Clear Lake’s Maggie Rosen is one of six seniors that have been chosen as Wisconsin Athletic Director Association (WADA) Scholarship recipients. They will be recognized with an announcement at the 2020 WADA Convention. Recipients will receive a $500 scholarship after the completion of their 1st semester of secondary schooling.

• Maggie Rosen – Clear Lake High School • Monte Diestler – Neillsville High School • Michael Schweisthal – Arcadia High School • Graham Langkamp – Baraboo High School • Kortnie Volk – Three Lakes High School • Kiera Holzemer – Cuba City High School

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Here comes the whimsy!

For those of you who are new to gardening welcome. As a Polk County Master Gardener, I am happy to answer any questions you might have as you venture forward with the gardening experience. I can be contacted at the email below.

Now that we have touched on what to do with basic veggie and flower gardens, let’s look at making those gardens interesting and fun. Along with using a variety of veggies or flowers there are other Garden things we can do to our Variety gardens to make them more exciting.

Julie Kuehl In your veggie garPolk County den, instead of using Master plain galvanized cages Gardener around your tomatoes and peppers try using cages painted primary colors – red, yellow, bright blue. When your beans are getting ready to climb, maybe you want to make your supports like a teepee or tent so the kids or grandkids have a cool fort. Colorful pieces of fabric or tinsel tied to strings will help deter birds and some of the other animals and add some interest to the garden. Make a fun scarecrow – a few pieces of leftover wood, a brightly colored shirt (the one you really don’t want anyone to wear in public) and a bright pair of pants. You can even draw a crazy face on a piece of flat wood and add a big hat if you want. It’s your scarecrow. Have fun with it. I even add a couple of solar lights by the arms to try to deter deer and other animals at night.

If you did taller raised bed like last week’s article, try adding some trailing nasturtiums at the end of the bed. It will look attractive, encourage pollinators and then they can be used to garnish a plate. You can add a bright container

filled with zinnias or other annuals to draw pollinators to your garden.

In your flower garden the possibilities are virtually unlimited. Almost anything can become a part of the garden.

Whether you lean towards more formal with birdbaths and sitting areas or colorful with gazing balls and mosaic art pieces or funky with gnomes or silly garden characters anything is possible.

I have added metal artsy pieces to mine for something different. It’s your garden and should reflect you. Make it fun and welcoming.

There are few cautions I would suggest. Remember these should be accents and should complement your garden not distract. The flowers and veggies should still be the stars of the show. Remember the old adage less is better. Don’t overdo what you add for whimsy to your garden.

Make sure you keep your veggies and flowers watered and yourself hydrated. Don’t let the weeds take over. But remember that even the best gardener is bound to have a weed from time to time.

They grow faster than anything else in our garden. Take time to sit and enjoy your garden and all your hard work.

I want to thank of couple of my readers who sent me some of their favorite nurseries. Garrett’s Greenhouse in Reeve came recommended as family owned and very friendly. The second reader recommended The Wood River Garden Store located ½ mile west of Alpha Dairy on Hwy 70 or 5 miles East of Grantsburg. Again family owned and friendly. Thanks to these readers for their input. It is always great to hear from readers with things around their areas.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions let me know at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time stay safe and keep playing in the dirt. It’s good for you.

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What Next? Local veteran Posts have been busy working from home, using the internet and practicing current safe distancing guidelines to continue the mission of administrating local veteran projects.

VFW Post 7929 on Monday May 11th. conducted the Post-election of officers for 2020. Nominations were held at the March 9th. membership meeting. No membership meeting was held in April so the decision to hold a “drive by” election was held on May 11th. Elected to office are Commander Dave Porter, Senior Vice Commander Tom Jirik, Junior Vice Commander Steve Scheidler, Quartermaster Bonnie Ebersohl, Chaplin Gary Hover and three year Trustee Al Jorgenson.

Local students from the graduating class of 2020 were awarded Veteran scholarships again this

year. Six students were recognized for their efforts. This decision was most difficult due to the hard work displayed by all the applicants that applied this year. Selected

by VFW Post 7929 are Lydia Monson and Grady Martin. VFW Auxiliary honors go to Martin Hellie and Ella Schmidt . American Legion Post 169 selected Jacob Fansler and Chase Jorgensen.

June 14th. is celebrated as Flag Day. Now is the time to retire older, tattered and faded flags. You can drop off older flags at either veteran Posts or Johnson Drugs for incineration. Older flags will be retired (incinerated) at the VFW Post on June xxx at 6:00 PM. Amery Boy and Girl Scouts will assist the Honor Guard in this program.

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 Polk County.

Andrew Butzler can help you with this.

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.

Amery native graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy ANNAPOLIS, MD.–Emily Klitgard of Amery, Wis. successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical, and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, May 22, 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Operations and a commission as a U.S. Navy Ens. She is a graduate of Amery High School. At the academy, Klitgard was a member of the mountaineering club, the fencing team, women in cyber, and the Midshipmen action group.

Founded in 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy today is a prestigious fouryear service academy that prepares midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically to be professional officers in the naval service. More than 4,400 men and women representing every state in the U.S. and several foreign countries make up the student body, known as the Brigade of Midshipmen.

U.S. News and World Reports has recognized the Naval Academy as a top five undergraduate engineering school and a top 20 best liberal arts college. Midshipmen learn from military and civilian instructors and participate in intercollegiate varsity sports and extracurricular activities. They also study subjects such as leadership, ethics, small arms, drill, seamanship and navigation, tactics, naval engineering and weapons, and military law. Upon graduation, midshipmen earn a Bachelor of Science degree in a choice of 25 different subject majors and go on to serve at least

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five years of exciting and rewarding service as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps.

The Brigade of Midshipmen is comprised of approximately 4,400 students from every state in the union. Each year, approximately 1,200 young men and women are admitted to the Naval Academy’s incoming class. The academy’s more than 81,000 alumni include one president, 21 members of Congress, five governors, 73 Medal of Honor recipients, two Nobel Prize winners, 52 astronauts, and 4,000 admirals and generals.

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(Wisconsin) The GFWC – Wisconsin Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the four winners of the $1,000 Health Scholarship for 2020-2021.

The recipients of this year’s State Health Scholarship include: Laura Kastanek of Amery, Wisconsin who will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in nursing. Kastanek is sponsored by the Amery Woman’s Club; Joyce Schaefer is club president.

Bailey Imhoff of Edgar, Wisconsin who will attend the University of Wisconsin –Eau Claire majoring in Neuroscience. Imhoff’s goal is in research treatments and cures for people with mental illness. Imhoff is sponsored by Northwoods GFWC. Club president is Michelle Black.

Jennifer Novotny of Plymouth, Wisconsin who will be attending University of Wisconsin Milwaukee as a nursing student. Novotny is sponsored by the Plymouth Federated Woman’s Club. Margaret Kirton and Lea Ann Nelson are club co-presidents.

Morgan Flier of Waupun, Wisconsin who will be attending the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh as a nursing student. Flier is sponsored by Hartford Woman’s Club; Nancy O’Rourke is club president.

Scholarships are awarded each year by GFWC-WI to graduating high school and adult students in the state.

The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a career in the health field. The scholarship is effective the second semester of the school year. For more information about GFWC-Wisconsin or its awards and scholarships, go to GFWC-WI.org.

GFWC - Wisconsin is a statewide volunteer community service organization that promotes individual growth and provides education and training to enrich the quality of life worldwide. For over 100 years GFWC - Wisconsin has worked to address the needs of clubwomen, local communities, the nation and the world for the mutual benefit through volunteerism.

The organization’s structure allows members to address the emerging needs of individual communities and the world.

For additional questions, membership or information about GFWC in the state of Wisconsin, contact Mary Dietz via email at marydietz05@ yahoo.com or phone 262-542-8715 or GFWC - WI President Deb Brossard at deb.brossard@gmail.com or 608-7512552.

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giveBIG was HOPE in a time we needed it!

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On April 28th, for 24 hours, 82 non-profits worked hard to raise much needed funds to sustain their missions across the St. Croix Valley.

And the St. Croix Valley showed up in a BIG way. giveBIG is a 24 hour online giving event for St. Croix Valley nonprofits. All the money raised in those 24 hours stays in the communities in Pierce, Polk & St. Croix Counties. giveBIG started in 2013 in Osceola and has grown into the entire St. Croix Valley since then. “It’s an one day, online giving event providing all local St. Croix Valley nonprofits the opportunity to raise awareness of the needs in the community by inspiring a community spirit of giving - neighbors helping neighbors.” Ann Searles, Executive Director, United Way St. Croix Valley This year giveBIG Director Sara Haase wasn’t sure what to expect with the current pandemic we are facing as a St. Croix Valley community. “This year we had less non-profits that participated, and with the community facing closed businesses, job loss, and uncertainty, we did not know what to expect. We knew though that giveBIG must go on. As it is a yearly event these organizations depend on.” She said. “We started seeing the donations coming in prior to the giving day and it was already more than last year, so we were hopeful of course. But still didn’t know what to expect.” She added. “But then April 28th came, and the most amaz-

ing thing happened. People showed up in a way that was simply amazing to watch. The numbers just climbed and climbed all day long. Exceeding last year’s total each hour of the day of giving.”

All day long as the donations come in, the non-profits become eligible for additional cash prizes. This year the United Way St. Croix Valley, along with the support of their amazing sponsor companies, gave back $10,450.00 in cash prizes. “It’s fun to see the friendly competition between the nonprofits and how much they get into the prizes.” Sara said.

At the end of the day, the online total was $325,000.00! This was $140,000 OVER what giveBIG did the previous year. “To see that kind of support during an uncertain time, was so emotional. It really restored some HOPE in our communities. People who had the means to give, wanted to give. And they did so in a big way.”

With all organizations reporting their offline donations received, the FINAL TOTAL for giveBIG 2020 is ready and it’s the biggest year yet….$404,406.00 for 82 non-profits! “It is just proof that in the face of a pandemic, our communities are giving and supportive of their non-profits.”

Sara said. Every dollar mattered this year and the giveBIG community is so grateful for everyone’s support and generosity. If you gave, shared the posts, or helped fundraise for your favorite organizations…we give you a great BIG THANK YOU!

What day is it anyway?

Happy Monday…no I mean, Happy Tuesday!

Trying to write my column after a great 4-day weekend is tough figuring out what day it really is.

We journeyed up north for some adventures while UTVing the countryside.

We came across the “Delta Diner” which is located near Iron River.

I was informed that Pounding it was featured the on the Pavement Food Network…

Pam Humpal very cute little spot.

Congratulations Graduates! The Amery Class of 2020 had a parade last week around the school

grounds. It was very fun to give the kids a good luck wave and see the big smiles. A special congratulations to my niece, Chloe, who just graduated from Amery!

Next week will be our annual AFP Lake Edition which goes to our regular subscribers plus hand delivered around Lake Wapogasset, Bear Trap Lake, and Lake Magnor.

That issue is a wonderful opportunity for area businesses to inform our readers of their hours, services, products, specials, etc. Anyone who would like to be included in the AFP Lake Edition please give me a call today at 715-268-8101. Deadline is Thursday, May 28.

Happy Birthday this week to my nephew-inlaw, Brian, on May 27.

Enjoy your day!

Happy Birthday Ariel

Also, a special Happy Birthday to my daughterin-law, Ariel, on May 28.

Have a great day!

I mentioned that our next issue will be in June…can that be possible? I did have to re-check my calendar to make sure I was thinking right, so yes June is right around the corner.

Have a great week…and be kind to one another!

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A. We need healthy feet to help us maintain

Michael J. Melby – Wound Healing Center Medical Director

an active lifestyle. The average person takes 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. People living with diabetes should be especially concerned with the health of their feet as 25 percent will develop a foot ulcer. Potential damage caused by diabetes can impact the blood supply to feet, cause nerve damage and make it difficult to fight off infection. Paying close attention helps avoid serious complications, even amputation. If you develop a foot ulcer, the Wound Healing Center can help. Call 715-268-0175. No referral is necessary.

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foot health?

You should do whatever you can to prevent further damage from continuing after the event (tarp roof, move debris, make temporary repairs needed to remain in your home).

Keep track of your time and materials expenses. Call on a local trusted contractor to scope and bid repairs needed. Make sure repair cost exceed your property deductible and it makes sense to turn in an insurance claim. As soon as you think it is claim worthy you should contact your local trusted insurance agent with date of loss, damages, repairs and cost to date, and estimate to repair.

We’ll report claim to insurance carrier and get an adjuster assigned to handle your needs.

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Insurance Agent

Q. What is Medicare doing during this pandemic?

Dirk Prindle planning as nearly half your year is done, and now is the time to make larger decisions that can be accomplished by year-end. This year more than any other is a great year to plan. There are obviously many questions as to how COVID will affect us but with questions must come answers.

A. Medicare has waived the three midnight

Joseph Gates LNHA

qualifying stay for all patients requiring a skilled nursing need. This will help open needed hospital beds if there is a surge of COVID-19 patients. Medicare will pay 100% for the first 20 days of a nursing home stay, and cover day 21-100 at 80%.

Making quality decisions now versus rash decisions at year-end can be financially responsible for you and your business. Please contact us at 715-268-7999 to help you plan financially.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO REISSUE A WISCONSIN POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (WPDES) PERMIT No.WI-0003018-09-0 FOR THE COMPLETE PUBLIC NOTICE AND DETAILS GO TO THE WEB LINK: http://dnr. wi.gov/topic/wastewater/PublicNotices.html Permittee: Foremost Farms USA, 100 North Main St, Clayton, WI, 54004 Facility Where Discharge Occurs: Foremost Farms USA Clayton, 100 North Main Street Receiving Water And Location: A ditch emptying into Little Moon Lake

and the groundwater of Barron County (Hay River watershed within the Lower Chippewa River basin) and Polk County (Beaverbrook watershed within the St. Croix River basin) Brief Facility Description: Foremost Farms, USA – Clayton primary products are mozzarella and whey solids. The facility produces a variety of different types of waste streams: Outfall 001 – Water treated in the main treatment system is discharged seasonally to a spray irrigation system. Four monitoring wells are located around the spray fields to monitor groundwater impacts. Outfall 002 – seepage cells.

Outfall 003 – Non-contact cooling water is discharged to a ditch to Little Moon Lake. Three landspreading outfalls: 004 (high strength

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waste), 005 (sludge) 007(emergency discharges of waste antibiotic milk, raw whey, condensed whey, or dairy solids) and 008 (high strength wastewater transferred to another wastewater treatment facility).

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, 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 receive a notification of

In Loving Memory

Frank W. Morrissey December 26, 1921 - May 30, 2018 Life is a beautiful Memory, his death is a silent grief He lives in God’s beautiful Garden in sunshine of perfect peace.

We miss him oh so dearly but realize God knew best.

He let us have him for so many years then we gently

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Clear Lake School District

Elementary Classroom Teacher Job Title

Elementary Classroom Teacher

H.R. Contact

Christopher Petersen, Elementary Principal

Contact Phone 715-263-2117, cpetersen@clwarriors.org Work Schedule 100% FTE: Beginning August, 2020 Description

Anticipated to teach 3rd Grade for 202021 School Year. Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with educational colleagues, parents, and community to deliver high quality instruction and assessment and to form positive relationships with students.

Requirements Must possess or have the ability to obtain appropriate DPI licensure to teach in the Elementary classroom setting. Clear Lake Elementary School contains grades 4K-6.

Interest and ability in athletic coaching or advising co-curricular groups is a plus.

How to Apply Candidates may apply via WECAN at the following link: https://wecan.education. wisc.edu/#/ Deadline

Application accepted until June 8, 2020 or until the position is filled. Please include cover letter, resume with references, letters of recommendation, and copies of license and transcripts.

Start Date

August 2020

Employer

School District of Clear Lake 1101 3rd St. SW, Clear Lake, WI 54005

Website

www.clwarriors.org

The Clear Lake School District prepares students, in an active partnership with families and the community, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

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 appli-

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cation, 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.

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AGENDA

IN MEMORY

had to give him back.

Loved, missed and remembered. Sue, Bonnie, Cindy

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OFFICIAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS POLK COUNTY LAND AND WATER RESOURCES DEPT. NOTICE is hereby given by the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department, Polk County, Wisconsin, that it will receive sealed bids for the purpose of supplying equipment and materials for a Prescribed Grazing System including: livestock fencing, livestock pipeline, watering facility, and heavy use area protection.

Bid acceptance will begin on May 20, 2020. All bids will be received for the project until 1:00 PM local time on June 5, 2020 at the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department, 100 Polk County Plaza-Suite 120, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

No site showing will be organized due to COVID-19 but potential bidders may visit the site on their own time.

The site is located in the Town of Lorain at 451 300th Ave. Frederic, WI 54837. Potential bidders wanting to view the site must make an appointment with the landowner prior to viewing the site. Please contact the landowner at 651-269-9198 to schedule site viewing.

Bids will be opened at the Polk County Land and Water Resources Office in Room 120, on June 5th, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Bids must be sealed and date stamped by the soliciting purchasing agent on or before the date that the bid is due. Bids date stamped in another office will be rejected. If bids are mailed, it’s very important to indicate on the exterior of the envelope that you are sending a sealed bid. Please indicate clearly on the outside of the sealed bit which project the bid is for.

Estimates of material quantities, installation specifications, and additional project information can be obtained by contacting Eric Wojchik (715)485-8699 at the above listed address. The Polk County Land and Water Resources Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicality in any bid submitted.

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Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Amery City Hall, Amery, WI NOTE: The public may access the meeting via telephone or online.

Dial-in number (US): (701) 802-5345; Access code: 1988408# International dial-in numbers: https://fccdl.in/i/ iker9 Online meeting ID: iker9 Join the online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/iker9 1. Call to order/Set the agenda/Official Notice in Amery Free Press 2. Members Present 3. Reports: a. Approval of Board of Commissioners’ Meeting July 20, 2019 b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report c. Update on Grant Applications i. Clean Boats/Clean Water grant for 2020 approval ii. Clean Boats/Clean Water grant for 2019 funds received iii. WI Waterways Commission - Application Submitted; grant approved - Funding request for new harvester iv. Healthy Lakes Projects - Grant extended with carryover for 2020 4. Action Items: a. Consideration/approval of 3 additional No Wake Zone markers b. Approval of the Audit Committee Report for July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. c. Notification that weed harvesting permit for 2020 was approved on Oct. 2019 by DNR d. Discussion regarding a concern raised of who’s liable if dam failed e. Set dates for summer Commissioners’ meeting and annual meeting 5. Other Concerns 6. Positive Points 7. Adjournment WNAXLP

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or apply online for more information!

Please call Mary at 715-268-3658 for more information or apply online for this Polk County career now at www.co.polk.wi.us

You must complete an on-line application to be eligible. For complete job description, position requirements, application, and details please visit our website at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities. AA/EEOC

JOIN OUR FAMILY Woodcraft Industries, a division of Quanex, is looking for 1st and 2nd shift Production Associates to join our team! We are a leading manufacturer in the building products industry and pride ourselves on safety, quality and a family atmosphere.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Amery Board of Education May 27, 2020 A Special Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the Board Room at the Amery Intermediate School, located at 543 Minneapolis Avenue in Amery, Wisconsin. Business under review will include:

CURRENT OPENINGS:

1st shift Production (5am-3:30pm M-Th)

2nd shift Production (3:30pm-2am M-Th)

Plant Manager

We offer competitive wages, 3-day weekends, a 2nd shift premium of $1.50/hour, a complete benefits package including paid vacation, sick time, 9 paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays), 4% - 401(k) match and a progressive work environment.

I. Call to Order II. Action Items A. Opening Clubhouse Childcare B. Cancelling Summer School C. Use of District Facilities III. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON, Clerk, Amery Board of Education

Woodcraft Industries A Quanex Company 501 Main Street South, Luck, WI 54853

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.

Quanex is an EEO employer. We maintain a drug & alcohol free work environment.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-oriented company!

Apply online at www.quanex.com/careers

Teamwork power hangs flowers Several volunteers hung baskets in preparation for Memorial Day at the Amery Cemetery Thursday, May 21. Back row L-R: Mia Brotzel, Lauren Sobczak and Grant Cook. Front row L-R: Parker Peetz and Mason Peetz.

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Sun shines on seniors as they say farewell

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It is not only the seniors who will not be returning next year. An Amery fire truck drove through the parade with well wishes for staff who are retiring from the district.

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In lieu of their traditional march through the halls the schools, a parade was held near the campus where decorated vehicles drove graduates by attendees. Shown above is Emma Bottolfson.

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Above, Tori Richards recieves canine assisstance displaying her accomplishment.

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Above: Matt Setzer waves goodbye to school staff lined up to offer their best to the graduates.

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Go Big Red! The students had the opportunity to display their sports banners. Bauer Panek displays #63.

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May 20, Jordan Bader and the Class of 2020 ride through, receiving congrats.

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Like many of his classmates, Max Baillargeon’s future is so bright, he has to wear shades.