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Staffing changes for Amery, Baldwin and Osceola offices Readers and advertisers of Sentinel Publications, owners of the Amery Free Press, Baldwin Bulletin, Burnett County Sentinel, Country Messenger and Osceola Sun, will see bylines and faces from sister offices sharing duties in other offices. April Ziemer, editor of the Free Press, will now serve as editor of the Free Press and Baldwin Bulletin. Jason Schulte, editor of the Baldwin Bulletin, will now serve as editor of the Osceola Sun and Country Messenger. Casey (C.L.) Sill, editor of the Osceola Sun and Country Messenger, continues to write weekly items for the group and is taking on the marketing representative duties for the Baldwin Bulletin. "Our team is strong and will continue to provide the coverage readers expect and deserve," said Tom Stangl, group publisher. "We've not been immune to disruptions in the coronavirus pandemic. We are using all of our resources to give readers and advertisers the best coverage."
You’ve been canned for the band BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
APRIL ZIEMER | AMERY FREE PRESS
Bright Independence Day sky People gathered in various areas around the campus of Amery Schools at dusk July 4. Between the moon and the fireworks, the night sky stayed quite lit up with a variety of colors.
Normally you might do a double take if you spotted a toilet in the front yard of a local home. If that is the case, you might be doing a few more double takes these days as the Amery High School Band received news beginning in June, two toilets started circulating around the Amery community. These toilets are rumored to pop up all over the place and are sure to be the talk of the neighborhood. It was announced last spring in December 2020; the Amery High School Band will embark on another one of their cherished band trips. This year’s destination is Florida. Getting the band members to Florida will be costly and a variety of fundraising efforts have already been taking place. The latest, known as “You’ve Been Canned for the Band”, originated during fundraising for the 2016 band trip to New York City. The Band Booster board was looking for new and creative ways to raise money. “Times
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were changing and a couple of our old fundraisers weren't in the cards any longer. So as we brainstormed and researched ideas that had worked in other parts of the country, we came upon the ‘You've Been Canned By the…’ idea. We changed it just a touched to be ‘Canned For’ and asked the students what they thought about it,” said Shayne Curtis. Curtis said Camden and MacAdam Smith and Brett SEE BAND, PAGE 2
New Amery Summer Concert Series starts July 9 “Safe & Sound” Plan Features Great Music, Friendly People & Social Distancing Amery City Council approved Wednesday an updated proposal to launch a new weekly free to the public summer concert series titled "Amery Summer Thursdays - Music at Michael Park Pavillon" by area event coordinator Woody McBride. “The key words are “Spread Out - Be Safe - Enjoy the music outdoors. We have worked with input from three area city
governments, the Polk County Health Department and local officials to create a COV19 safety plan to move forward with the concerts and talented musicians. Fresh air and great music will help lift people’s spirts - in a lovely spacious socially distanced public park,” says McBride. “We have a better than average sound system for our events and everyone can
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summer concerts and events in Barron, St Croix Falls and other communities in the region. “Bring your own lawn chair and snacks, spread out, relax and enjoy,” he adds. “We launched in Barron last week and everyone self-safe-distanced and enjoyed themselves outside.” SEE MUSIC, PAGE 3
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City irons out lease agreement with hospital BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Since the January announcement of plans to relocate Amery’s City Hall, Police Department and Library into a shared space, various options have come to the table of where to house things until the new City Center is completed. The City of Amery is currently working on plans to lease back property they are selling to the hospital. The property transfer, which sells the city’s 1/3 of the building to the Hospital is set to close July 31 with a purchase price of $415,000. Mayor Paul Isakson said he negotiated with the hospital concerning the lease back of the property. “They wanted $8.00 a square foot for the upstairs and $4.50 a square foot for the basement part, which came to about $30,000 a month. That is $360,000 a year. We got it down to $6.00 a foot for the main floor and $2.00 a foot for the basement. That turns out to be $14,383, which put it below our cost projection,� he said. Isakson said the lease runs through December 31, 2021, which means at $14,383 a month for 17 months, the city would be giving back over half of the money the receive for their condo portion. This does allow for the library and police department to stay in their current areas and not move into temporary areas until the completion of the City Center. The city will be receiving lease payments from Bremer Bank while their new project is built. “Bremer starts paying us lease back on 2-1-2021. $8.00 a square foot for the amount they are using,� said Isakson. He estimated the space to be around 11,000 square feet, bringing in approximately $7,500 a month to the city. Beyond leasing back the property for $14,383 a
month, Isakson said the hospital also asked for a security deposit of $15,000, but he negotiated it down to $5,000. Councilperson Tim Strohbusch asked, “If we clean the carpets and wipe everything down, do we get that money back?� “Yes,� answered Isakson. Councilperson Chad Leonard said there was a particular part of the lease agreement that had caught his eye. “It appears we are still continuing to pay our Condo Association fee the whole time as well. That was not included in our price estimate,� he said. Isakson said, “We are not a Condo Association anymore.� He agreed with Leonard that the agreement looks as if they are still expected to pay a Condo Association fee. In wondering aloud why Paul Isakson that would be part of the City of Amery Mayor agreement, Isakson said, “Well, they do the snowplowing and the grass cutting, but we do not own any grass, so it would just be the snowplowing.� He said the Public Works Department could possibly shovel the sidewalks and plow the city’s portion of the parking lot to save that cost. Isakson said a meeting was scheduled with City Attorney Paul Mahler for the following week and he would ask him about it. “We really need to get that clarified,� said Leonard. Isakson said they would have Mahler straighten it out and the matter could be brought back to the council for the July 20 Special Meeting of the City Council to vote on.
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Forrest enthusiastically jumped on board and volunteered to move the toilets from place to place. Jessica Smith agreed to manage logistics and supervise the kids and it took off. If you are thinking you have just the unsuspecting victim in mind, a donation of $25.00 will drop a can in their yard. Please remember toilets may not be set on public property or apartment complexes. If a toilet does squat in your yard, the band will remove it for a recommended $15.00 donation. “Last time most people found it to be all in fun and laughter, which is what we had hoped for. A few simply wanted the toilets removed quickly. Of course there are always some very proud lawn keepers who have friends that think it is funny to send toilets their way frequently,� said Curtis. There is an option for those who are afraid they might wake up numerous mornings to find that once again they have been “canned.� A $40.00 insurance premium can be purchased to ensure a toilet does not land in your front yard. Band members are looking forward to the trip south as an escape from Wisconsin’s winter weather. French horn player Chad Sarsland, said, “I am most excited about Disney World. It will be my first time there.� 100 % of donations from the “You’ve Been Canned� fundraiser will be put towards the Florida trip. If you are interested in canning a friend or purchasing insurance, please contact Cheri Sarsland at cannedbyAHSband@gmail.com or 715-441-0126.
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Amery Ale Works ranks Top 20 in Travel Wisconsin Brewdown poll Travel Wisconsin recently asked residents to nominate their favorite brewery on social media in the ultimate Wisconsin Brewdown. With a reach of nearly 124,000 people, and more than 2,500 responses, Amery Ale Works ranked among the top 20 in the state. Beer aficionados and novices alike are encouraged to vote for their favorite brewery as often as once per day now through Friday, July 24th at TravelWisconsin.com/Wisconsin-Brewdown and help crown Wisconsin’s favorite brewery, “Top in Hops.” “We are excited Amery Ale Works is a part of the Travel Wisconsin Brewdown, and rather shocked we made the top 20 with so many fantastic breweries in the state! This nomination just goes to show how supportive our community and patrons are! It is an honor to be recognized as one of the best breweries in the state. Thank you Travel Wisconsin for putting a virtual spotlight on our state’s breweries, helping us all stay in business and showcase the wonderful talent of the nominated breweries.” Said Samantha Brandt, Event Coordinator at Amery Ale Works. With a mix of mega-breweries that made Wisconsin famous for beer and innovative craft breweries, Wisconsin remains at the center of the beer universe. By mixing traditional European brewing techniques with local ingredients and a deft artist’s touch, these entrepreneurs have created some of the most highly regarded beers in the world – as well as vibrant tourist attractions. Dozens of Wisconsin’s breweries and
brew pubs offer tours or tastings and visitors looking for a unique culinary and cultural experience can visit a number of them within a short distance in every region of the state. “With so many great breweries throughout the state, The Wisconsin Brewdown is a fun way to support your local favorites and learn about new must-try breweries to visit in the future,” said Tourism Secretary-designee Sara Meaney. “I encourage all to participate by visiting TravelWisconsin.com , vote for your favorite brewery, and plan your trip to discover what’s on tap in Wisconsin.” Breweries are an important sector of the tourism industry. The Wisconsin Brewdown promotion is one of a series of efforts the department is undertaking to spotlight and support the tourism industry’s recovery. The mission of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism (Travel Wisconsin) is to inspire travelers to experience a fresh take on vacation through exploring Wisconsin’s many natural landscapes, vibrant urban communities, scenic byways and hidden gems. Through strategic partnerships with destination marketing organizations, industry associations and attractions, the department supports Wisconsin as a premier travel destination through industry-leading marketing programs. Wisconsin tourism generates a $22.2 billion economic impact and supports more than 202,000 full and part-time jobs. Learn more about Wisconsin at www.TravelWisconsin.com.
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East Immanuel Lutheran Church’s 150th Anniversary Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 2020 On Saturday, July 18: There will be an open house at the church from 1-4 p.m. This will be a time to see the completed fellowship addition and browse through memorabilia from the last 150 years. You can also enjoy coffee and lemonade with a cookie while you visit. We will be serving these to you following CDC guidelines for food service. Displays of memorabilia will be spread throughout the narthex and fellowship hall, so social distancing can be practiced.
On Sunday, July 19: The anniversary will be celebrated during regular 10 a.m. worship service. Following the service, a catered meal will be provided. This will be served buffet style with servers handling the plates and buffet utensils. Seating will be provided indoors and outdoors as weather permits. During both events, East Immanuel history books will be available for purchase. Masks are strongly recommended and will be available for those those do not have their own. Social Distancing will be practiced. Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the building. If you have any questions regarding the precautions that will be taken in regards to social distancing or any other questions related to this celebration, please contact the church office. We look forward to seeing you to enjoy this special weekend of celebration.
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Sponsorship spots are still available to help underwrite some of the performers for this year, please contact the coordinator for more info. Sponsor levels are affordable and the benefit are many. The City of Amery’s beautiful Michael Park and its pavilion/band shell is an excellent location to host the events. "The city wants everyone to have a fun time while being part of safe practices,” says Patty Bjorklund, Interim City Administrator, City Clerk-Treasurer, Office Manager. The 2020 Amery Summer Thursdays Concert Series calendar is as follows: Updates and more info on the Facebook event page - visit: https://www.facebook.com/ events/2581084158874417/ All events start at 6 pm. July 2020: 9–Season Kick Off with the legendary Rex Cactus & The Radio Ranger Classic Country Band 16–Blue Grass Night with The Roe Family Singers - The Talented MN’s Best Award Winners 23–A Tribute The King Elvis Presley with Steve & Carol Marcio - A crowd favorite 30–Relaxing Folk Music with Patchouli - award winning world-traveling duo from Maiden Rock August 2020: 6–Double Header with #1 Rolling Stone’s Tribute Tumblin' Dice plus Ellie May Kay - cool country artist from Eau Claire/ Nashville 13–Double Header with Big Mike & Retro Soul plus area favorite Nici Peper 20–The Memories - cherished hits and comedy from the amazing duo 27–Season Finalé with The GitBacks - 50’s, 60’s and 70’s rock n roll from the local favorites The “Safe and Sound” safety plan is as follows for the concerts at the large Michael Park. 1. Be Safe - Have Fun 2. Spread out and social distance 3. Masks and Sanitizer are available for FREE onsite 4. Stay home if you are sick or at risk 5. Have confidence to speak to your neighbor about your comfort level of safe distancing 6. There will be a safety station and large signs onsite as a reminder
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& JULY 9 Music in the Park Rex Cactus & The Radio Ranger Classic Country Band will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
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JULY 17 Golf to end Alzheimer’s Three formal golf tournament with shotgun start at 11 a.m. at the Amery Golf Club. Competitive and fun division. Contact 715-222-8478 or 715-268-7213.
Apple River Valley School Reunion
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The Apple River Valley School will have reunion on Sunday, July 12 at 1 p.m. with a potluck, coffee, lemonade. Paper plates, etc provided. Other old country schools welcome.
Band Boosters Car Wash
JULY 16 Music in the Park Blue Grass Night with The Roe Family Singers will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair
The Amery High School Band Boosters will host a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Amery Slumberland parking lot. Free will donations to benefit the Band Boosters.
JULY 23 Music in the Park A Tribute to The King Elvis Presley with Steve Marcio will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the pub-
lic. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
JULY 30 Music in the Park Relaxing Folk Music with Patchouli of Maiden Rock will be at Michael Park Pavilion in Amery at 6 p.m. Free to the public. Bring your lawnchair and snacks.
ONGOING Amery Farmers Market Mondays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-to noon at Soo Line Park all summer.
Midnight Winds Shoppe Farmers Market Every Friday from 2-6 p.m. Hwy 8 & 46 at the roundabout.
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f you believe the weather forecast, it looks like we will be in for another scorcher this weekend. Temperatures are slated to climb into the mid to upper 90s, with high humidity. When I was in high school, one year we put on a production of “Damn Yankees” as the fall musical. I recall the main character, Joe Boyd, who lives in Hannibal, Missouri, going on about how boring (and hot) his hometown is in the summer. He talks about people waiting on their porches for Canada to kick open the back door and let Publisher some of the cool, dry air come their way. Tom Stangl I recall many summers as a child waiting for that fictional “door” to open just a crack to give us some relief from the heat and humidity. It didn’t happen too often, but we learned that a box fan used in an open window properly (blow out during the day, in at night) could do wonders. Summertime was the time to spend all sorts of time with neighborhood friends. You have to remember that this was before cable TV (heck before widespread color TV), cell phones, personal computers and home video games (unless you were a millionaire). We would get on some tangent, whether it was playing the card game Spades or swimming and diving in the municipal pool, and literally run it into the ground. There was one summer when we played pickup games of baseball on what seemed to be nearly a daily basis. There was another summer when grape flavored Tang came out. We drank so many pitchers full of the drink that we later learned that food coloring has a way of passing through the body relatively unscathed. Sometimes, we developed rather grandiose ideas, like building a raft out of empty oil drums to float down the small creek that ran through my hometown. This particular plan grew in scale until we realized that we would need to weld the raft together and carry the several hundred pound craft a half mile to a creek that was so shallow you could walk across it without getting your knees wet. Needless to say, this particular plan did not come to pass. I recall spending the night with a friend during the summer. We snuck out of the house at 2 a.m. to see what was going on in town. Having never been out and about at that hour of the morning, we were unsure of what we might see. That was the allure of the adventure. Would we see a murder? Car accident? Drunks? We went downtown and saw absolutely nothing but a deserted downtown. No crime, no drunks, nothing but the closed stores and no cars. After making a second round of the four block downtown (just to be sure) we bought a can of pop and returned home. That was our big adventure on a warm summer evening. Childhood, like summertime, passes far too quickly. I’m sure you all have memories or stories like these. It’s often fun to share these with your children, for no other reason than to let them know that you too, once were a kid. Enjoy the hot weather, but take it easy on that grape Tang. Sure, it tastes good now, but trust me, you won’t like it later. 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.
And so the adventure begins BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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lessed are the curious for they shall have adventures. That has been my train of thought during my time here at the Amery Free Press. Being curious about this community and the wide variety of citizens that call 54001 home has allowed me to meet new people and discover new things about residents that I Editor never knew. April Ziemer I have gained knowledge about the town’s history and insight into what some would like to see for the city’s future. Thus far, it has been an amazing and rewarding experience. Since day one of this job I couldn’t believe that I was being given the opportunity the dive further into the goings on of the community, spend time with friends and neighbors and get paid for it. I had many story ideas in mind and I was totally in my comfort zone. There are times in life though; we must learn to step out of our comfort zone. I have heard people use the analogy that sometimes life throws us curveballs. This is a great description for my current situation. Life has thrown me a curveball, but guess what? I am a horrible athlete-in fact I have no
business standing in a batters box. But if I do not take a swing at this, I will never know if I am actually capable of hitting it out of the park. So here goes nothing…Not only will I continue with my duties as editor of the Amery Free Press, but as you read this I am preparing to start my role as the new editor of the Baldwin Bulletin as well. When this was presented to me I was surprised. After I accepted, an array of emotions filled my mind. How could I possibly juggle my current work and family schedule plus have time for Baldwin? The newspaper business is not a Monday-Friday 9-5 sort of career. Then it hit me; I am one of the lucky ones. I work with an amazing team of people who all want nothing more than for us all to succeed as individuals and as a company. As much as my husband Josh tugs at my nerves from time to time, he is an absolute gem. He is patient, supportive and beyond helpful. I have really great kids and a team of Grandpas, Aunties and Uncles who are always willing to lend a hand with those great kids. The community members in Amery are so wonderful about tipping me off on things taking place that I may not have heard about and for that I am beyond grateful. I think the luckiest people are the ones that realize they are. I definitely feel like most days I am draped in a blanket of four leaf clovers.
It is obvious that I have a great support system in place, but that doesn’t quite crush all of the nervousness I have going into this, as I know less than a handful of people in Baldwin. At first I was worried about coming up with story ideas for 54002, but after a few trips south, I have realized I have plenty of driving time to come up with inspiration. The 11 miles from the Four Corners to Baldwin are the LONGEST 11 miles I have ever driven in my life. I am the same girl who entered the Free Press two years ago filled with curiosity about people and places and I intend to fully dive into Baldwin with the same enthusiasm that I did Amery. Someone once said life is full of surprises and serendipity. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure-do it well, enjoy it-and then, not now, think about what comes next. One thing is for sure; I will not be bored. There simply isn’t time to be bored in a world as beautiful as this. 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 224, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-2688101
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clarity, libel, and civility. General letters to the editor are limited to 400 words or less. Readers may submit one letter for consideration every 30 days. Letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and phone number (address and phone number will not be printed). Anonymous letters will not be
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pandemic toll in long term care is a tragedy Dear Editor: The toll of COVID-19 on our nursing homes and long-term care facilities is nothing short of a tragedy. Here in Wisconsin, 16.6 percent of COVID-19 deaths are among nursing home residents and the number jumps to 43% when including assisted living facilities. The experiences behind the statistics are gut wrenching. “Daniel� is a Wisconsin resident whose mom has severe dementia and is not able to communicate with anyone. He’s not sure if his mom’s facility is up to the task of dealing with this pandemic. He was told by the administrators there that two residents have died, and two others died after being removed from the facility, due to COVID-19 complications. For four months, elected officials at all levels have known that nursing homes are a hotbed for the virus – yet basic precautions like adequate PPE to stem the loss of life and protect residents and staff are still lacking. It’s clear that a broader national strategy is needed. Congress must act now to ensure regular testing and sufficient supplies of personal protective equipment for residents and staff, daily public reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths, and options for families to visit virtually with their loved ones. No one should face this struggle, and no state can combat this virus alone. Families want elected leaders to take action now to protect residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Learn more at aarp.org/nursinghomes Sincerely, Sam Wilson State Director AARP Wisconsin, Madison
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Several days ago I stopped to visit with our local group of protestors. I asked several of them the same questions, and they each had the exact same answers! They were well brainwashed by The Puppet Masters. I suggested to each of them they take on a challenge locally. I suggest our elderly who are home-bound would appreciate company, a hot meal, or a ride to the grocery store. They each thought that approach would be a good one. I’m thinking none of the puppets will have the courage to bring my suggestion to The Puppet Masters. I totally believe in the right to protest. I have done my share in my younger days. Please ladies–take on a challenge that will make Amery an even better place to live. I know how to think for myself! Donna M. Pelc Amery, WI
Last week, campaign signs were removed from my yard without my permission. So, you do not like my candidate? In lieu of taking signs that are not yours, try- 1) Acquire your own signs legally. 2) Perhaps you can purchase a bumper sticker of your choice. 3) Maybe attend a township meeting to voice your concerns. 4) Write an opinion letter to your local newspaper. 5) Vote! Walker Anderson Amery, WI
Thank you to the Editor April, Barry and I cannot thank you and the Amery Free Press enough for the beautiful and loving article about Barry’s ministry. We were so surprised when reading the article and got to the part where you had talked to our girls, that definitely brought out some additional tears. Thank you for including them. You were so thoughtful and attentive to us during the interview and what is so great about small towns is that we were just talking to a friend. You did a beautiful job putting our thoughts together it flowed so well. You do an awesome job April and should be very proud of yourself. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Love, Barry and Joyce Schaefer Amery
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EVERYTHING WE DO has to be done differently. Wearing a mask in public, keeping distance, avoiding crowds and no hugging. Graduation this spring has been different for everyone. It wasn’t normal and we had to work hard to celebrate. For Father’s Day we planned an outdoor picnic and asked the family to bring their own food and beverages. Some chose not to come, but for those who did it became a meaningful time to catch up with each other. We met one great-grandchild for the first time. I TRIED MY hand at pickle ball Gene Johnson and the old legs just didn’t keep me in balance. I guess I’m going to have to check in with a therapist. COVID-19 HAS TURNED life upside down. The highways are less crowded as people are either working from home or not working. As a result the speed has increased so when accidents occur, they are more severe. THE DEMONSTRATIONS THAT continue are more peaceful, yet shootings and deaths continue to be on the rise in Minnesota. THE LEGISLATURE DISMISSED from special session with little legislation approved. We can’t expect to change everything all at once, but why not focus on a few key issues and get them passed? LAW ENFORCEMENT IN many areas of the country, including our own Twin Cities, appears to be unjust, inhumane and very discriminatory. Perhaps our police departments are expected to handle too many different issues beyond their training and competence. Accountability is so important in whatever endeavor we participate in. It sure seems like something is falling between the cracks on that issue. There must be some better models that could be researched and considered. Perhaps the police department is just too big. There are always critical masses for effectiveness
in whatever the business profession or government service required. GRADUATES - WHATEVER LACKED in your graduation celebrations, you are faced with a troubled world and we are looking to you for leadership and ideas. Don’t overlook the values of our nation and that of your parents as they brought you to this point. Remember we need liberty and justice for all. Set goals, have mentors, be generous, serve others‌this is a good idea not only for graduates, but for all of us. Give thanks daily for those who have helped you along the way and find opportunities to learn about the many cultures of this world. Remember, life is a classroom where you learn continuously regardless of age. Build friendships, nourish them, reach out, engage, take a chance. I PURCHASED MY first newspaper at the age of 20 in Atwater, a western Minnesota agricultural community with a population of 900. Atwater had a blacksmith shop across from the newspaper office where Carl Tagtow would hammer out plow shares and repair all kinds of farm equipment. On the wall was a placard with an Indian philosophy that went something like this: Never criticize another man unless you have walked a mile in his shoes. The name of the newspaper was the Atwater Herald, but when a couple farmers would stop by to say hello or I met them at the coffee shop, they would always refer to the newspaper as the “Atwater Spreaderâ€? and then they would jokingly ask me if I stood behind it. They were referring to the manure spreader that farmers used to fertilizer their land. The manure more than likely came from the dairy barns. The newspaper’s purpose has been to be truthful, sincere and humble in presenting the community back to itself through stories, editorials and photos. It’s been a wonderful and challenging experience. Friendships have grown immensely. Wisdom and memories have been planted deeply and faith in mankind to do what’s ethically correct comes through. Gene Johnson can be contacted at ppinfo@ presspubs.com.
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80 Years Ago July 11, 1940 $10,000 Blaze Damages Adams Garage Fire, the most disastrous one in Amery in many years, and the first one in 14 months, damaged Adams garage Friday afternoon about 3:45 o’clock to the extent of about $10,000 to both building and personal property. Not to be outdone, old man fate again struck the Harry Adams family in a smaller way Saturday afternoon, when fire broke out in the chimney of the Adams home in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Adams in the beauty shop at the time, ran out with her hair waiving, and boarded a car to her home. The big garage blaze came fast and furious. Mr. Adams was soldering a radio on a car, and the torch ignited gasoline fumes in the read end of the garage. The flame spurted suddenly, and spread just as rapidly. Mr. Adams and Wayne Smith grabbed the big acetylene tank and carried it far from the garage. Had that blown up, considerable Yesterday’s damage and tragedy would News have resulted. Diane Stangl The flames were confined chiefly to the rear end of the garage, inasmuch as the big fire door shutting off the front end was closed immediately. Smoke, however, filled the entire place and filled the upstairs apartment of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hammergren. Mrs. Hammergren, at home when the fire started, smelled smoke, and rushed downstairs. Her little girl, Karolyn Jo, was out walking at the time. Someone outside of the fire department, eager to be an amateur fireman, grabbed one of the fire hoses and began to pour it through the windows of the Hammergren apartment, thinking there was fire up there too. There was smoke but, unlike the old saying, there was no fire. Mr. Adams estimates damage to personal property at nearly $4,000 and John G. Burman, owner of the garage building, estimates it will cost $5,000 to rebuild, inasmuch as the entire garage has to be rewired, etc. Everything, including the smoke and water damage done to the Hammergrens’ household goods, is covered by insurance. Mr. Adams and Mr. Burman were expecting the adjuster this week and it is expected that work of rebuilding and reopening the garage will begin as soon as a satisfactory settlement has been reached with the various insurance companies holding risks on the place. The blaze was the first in 14 months in Amery, and was the worst here in many years. Fire Chief Leonard Grenz took
that journeyed from along the points called the Ridler’s Landing, Beacon’s Landing, Deronda landing and Porter Landing, the young people spent many an evening at the open air bowery operated by the Ridlers near their mill on the north end of the lake. Alex can remember when the bar just before the little island in those days was so prominent in the lake that boats ran aground on it many times.
occasion this week to warn onlookers to keep their hands off fire hose. That, he said, is for firemen to handle.
Irwin Danielson Again Advances in Scout Work Irwin Danielson, son of Mrs. C. O. Danielson of Amery, goes onward and upward in Boy Scout work. Irwin is an Eagle Scout, and early last year won the bronze palm, the result of accomplishment in merit badge work. Now, at the Boy Scout Camp at Balsam Lake last Saturday, he received in gold palm, almost the pinnacle of Scoutdom. He was awarded the unusual honor at Court of Honor ceremonies at Camp Nebel in Balsam Lake Saturday. The last goal for Irwin, and the final one, will be the silver palm, highest accomplishment in the Boy Scout organization, and Irwin intends to win that next year. That will come only after he receives 15 merit badges.
Billy Thompson Breaks Both Legs Billy Thompson, 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson, suffered one of the most painful and tragic accidents that could happen to a small boy, when he suffered two broken legs in an accident near the Soo Depot Tuesday afternoon. Billy was riding on the horsedrawn wagon of Bud Haskins. The wagon was stopped, but the horse gave a jerk to the left, throwing Billy down and protruding his legs through the spokes of the big wheel. The horse gave another jerk and it broke both of Billy’s legs just below the ankle. His uncle, Bertram Thompson, carried him to the Amery hospital where his condition is reported satisfactory.
Narcotic Thief is Sought, Not Caught A narcotic thief, for whom a warrant has been issued, is “on the lam,” principally because the sheriff got here too late Monday night to arrest him. The man, who operated the nail-driving concession at the Bremer carnival outfit here, fled Monday evening and has since been among the missing. He is accused of stealing several grains of morphine from Dr. Campbell at Clear Lake, while the latter was filling an order for some other medicine. The man went under several aliases.
65 Years Ago July 7, 1955 Second Largest Circus Coming to Amery The second largest circus in the nation is scheduled for a one-day engagement in Amery at the Maxon field, afternoon and night on Wednesday, August 3.
45 Years Ago July 1, 1975 Close Call at Beach
Music director retired after 41 years at AHS Pictured above is Milt Simon who retired on July 1, 1975 after spending almost 41 years in the Amery school system. Besides dominating local high school music contests, Simon’s bands captured regional and international honors over the years. He is pictured giving a band lesson to Maureen Foy during his last week at AHS.
Arthur W. “Art” Miller general representative for Al G. Kelly and Miller Brothers Circus, called at the Amery Free Press office and stated that he had completed the preliminary arrangements for the first of this famous Wild Animal Show, which is making its 36th annual show. This will mark the first appearance of a big circus here in seventeen years, and undoubtedly the very first one to bring such unusual animals such as giraffes, hippopotamus and rhinoceros. In addition a herd of 21 elephants, besides more than 200 animals including lions, tigers, pumas and leopards, numerous species of monkeys, apes and baboons; black, grizzly, Himalayan and polar bears; hyenas, baby gorillas, kangaroos, mandrills, gnu, emu, llamas, seals, sea lions, wart hogs, India water buffalo, zebu, bison, Persian white sacred deer, zebras, camels, tapirs, and dromedary. Also appearing will be an aviary of tropical birds, dens of tropical reptiles; also 127 head of horses, ponies, Kylo, Yak and donkeys. Al G. Kelly and Miller Brothers is now exceeded only in size by the famed Ringling Brothers and Branum and Bailey Show.
Man Reported Without Clothes Wednesday night caused a ripple in the usual calm, when police officers were notified that a man was observed in his car minus the usual allotment of clothes. Upon investigation, the Eau Claire individual was arrested for disorderly conduct. When picked up he had on swim trunks and a shirt. He professed a desire to go swimming. Police officers making the arrest failed to divulge the name of the guilty party.
60 Years Ago July 14, 1960
Jeff Berquam, 12, son of Geraldine Stewart, Amery, nearly drowned at the Amery swimming beach just before lifeguards were scheduled to begin duty at 1:30 p.m. Monday. According to Beach Director Pat Canham, Jeff was attempting to swim to the raft when he went under. Several swimmers at the beach attempted to help the youth who was eventually dragged from the water unconscious and bleeding from the mouth. He was treated at ARVM hospital and released.
Two Area Men Killed in Mishap A freak accident claimed the lives of two area men Friday when a cable on a crane snapped, dropping the boom on them. Killed were Eugene Pruno, 31, Osceola, and James Mesecher, 32, Wanderoos. The mishap occurred while the two were working on a West St. Paul sewer project about 8:50 a.m. Friday morning. Owners reported that the crane and cable were about two months old. Using the crane to lift some pipe, crane operator Lyle McKenzie of Forest Lake reported that the cable snapped without warning, dropping the 2,800-pound boom on them.
65 Years Ago July 7, 1955 Steamer on Local Lake “Young people in those days really had a good time without running all over the countryside doing it,” declared Alex Johnson of Amery when asked about his role in the steamboat rides on Lake Wapogasset just before the 1900’s. Working for Fred and Harry Ridler, Alex can well remember the flat-decked boat powered by a 6 hp. steam engine that plied the lake each Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon and evening. “There was room for four couples to square dance right on the deck,” recalled Alex when asked about the size of the boat. The Ridler brothers operated a large sawmill on the north end of Lake Wapogasset. Alex Johnson was a “tote” for the mill, starting when he was 14 years of age. Just in case you didn’t know, this means that he hauled supplies for them. In addition to the steamer
Law Expires, Limit 65 mph “In my opinion the law expired on July 1 making the speed limit 65 miles per hour,” declared Assistant District Attorney James Erickson. The Wisconsin legislature failed to pass a law permitting the 55 miles per hour speed limit to stand. Erickson said he hadn’t discussed the matter with District Attorney Robert Rasmussen who is attending a convention at Wisconsin Dells this week.
35 Years Ago July 16, 1985 Balloon Race Entrants Sought Sponsors are being sought for a hot air balloon race scheduled Saturday, Sept. 14, during the Amery Fall Festival. Individuals, retailers and corporations are being asked to sponsor a balloon at the cost of $100, which will include prize money, trophy and costs. Those sponsoring an entry will be entitled to hang a name banner on the side of the balloon along with one free passenger ride on the trip.
Rasmussen and Krupa Form Partnership Robert H. Rasmussen and James A. Krupa announced formation of a partnership effective July 1, 1985. Rasmussen is a 1972 graduate of UW-Madison law school. He is a former Polk County DA and has practiced law in Amery since 1979. Krupa is a 1982 graduate of Marquette University law school and has worked for Rasmussen since graduation.
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Head on collision claims two lives BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
A July 2 vehicle crash on Highway 35 north of 90th Avenue in the Town of Osceola claimed the lives of Scott L. Brust, 58 and Lisa M. Swanson, 53; both of Cushing. According to a release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, around 11:30 p.m. the office Dispatch Center began receiving calls indicating that there had been a crash involving two vehicles.
Upon arrival, it was found that two GMC pickup trucks had hit nearly head on. There was a lone male occupant in one of the pickups, who was moving around and Brust and Swanson in the other, who were unconscious. All of the occupants appeared to have sustained substantial injuries. Ambulance and first responder and fire units were called to the scene, along with air ambulances. The lone occupant vehicles’ driver was extricated from
his vehicle and transported initially to the Osceola Medical Center where he was later taken to Regions Hospital by air ambulance. Brust and Swanson succumbed to their injuries and died while still on scene. During the course of the investigation, it appears to the Sheriff’s Department the lone occupant GMC truck was traveling south bound on Hwy 35 while the other truck was traveling north bound. The vehicles met near the center of
the roadway, with the impact area of damage starting in the northbound travel lane. After the collision, both vehicles traveled into the southbound travel lane. The Brust/Swanson truck rolled onto its driver’s side and came to rest facing southbound, along the west roadway edge. The southbound vehicle rotated, staying on its wheels, and came to rest near the center of the roadway, facing north. This crash is still being in-
vestigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. They would like to thank the Allied Fire and First Responders, the St. Croix Fire Department, the Osceola Fire Department, the St. Croix Falls Fire Department, the St. Croix Falls and Osceola Police Departments, the Life Link air ambulance service and the Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Missing local man found in Farmington BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
During the late morning hours of July 3, the body of a missing Amery man, Andre Lyons, 40, was discovered south of Farmington off Highway 35. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department said it appears Lyons had been traveling northbound on Highway 35, south of Farmington when his motorcycle left the roadway and entered the ditch. He was deceased when he was located and the department said it does appear excessive speed was a contributing factor for the crash. In a June 30 release, the department said Lyons was last seen at 1 a.m. on
June 28, 2020. During the early onset of the investigation, Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office attempted to gain cellular phone information to attempt to locate Lyons. That information led the Sheriff’s Office to contact surrounding counties requesting assistance in attempting to locate Lyons, however, no further information was discovered. During the course of this incident, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigator assigned to this case found the Lyons had left a residence near the Polk / St. Croix County line and was last seen traveling north bound on Hwy 35 in Polk County. Information was given that he was going to be traveling home,
Polk County marriage licenses Andrew Mark Blietz of New Richmond and Debra Kay Whitlock of Georgetown are to be married July 11, 2020. Robert Thomas Christiansen of Amery and Donna Beth Mumm of Amery were married July 4, 2020. Robert Levi Flint and Rachael Jennifer Andersen of St. Croix Falls are to be married July 11, 2020. Andrew Howard Koch and Mackenzie Renee McBain of Apple River are to be married July 18, 2020.
Michael Todd McGurran-Meinen and Allison Paige Downs of Amery are to be married July 18, 2020. Daniel Soe Reh of Greenfield and Joleen Fay Gravelle of Eureka are to be married July 11, 2020. Joshua Nathaniel Edwards of Afton and Ellen Christine Weir of Lakeland are to be married July 25, 2020. Joel Arland Getschel and Rut Kessel of Osceola are to be married August 1, 2020.
Polk County Jail In Report JUNE 22-29 BOOKINGS Scott Michael Johnson, possession of drug paraphernalia. Alex Josiah Morrison, operating with a controlled substance (2nd). Zachary Michael Briese, delivering THC. Zachary Jaman Rattet, failure to appear warrant. McKenzie Justine Ruud, disorderly conduct. Devin Ryan Nyreen, carrying a concealed weapon. Kevin Matthew Vollendorf, failure to appear warrant. Bobbi Ann Gilpin, possession of methamphetamine. Ayla Jade Erlitz, possession of THC misdemeanor. Andrew James Nystrom, bail jumping misdemeanor. Adam Michael Liane, OWI (3rd). Dustin Lee Roubideaux Garland, failure to appear warrant. James Peder Rasmussen, OWI (5th or
6th). Jesse James Scribner, probation hold. Lisamarie Eileen Belisle, failure to appear warrant. Samantha Rose Prekker, failure to appear warrant. Matthew Frederick Heller, failure to appear warrant. Eric Kenneth Post, possession of methamphetamine. Katelyn Jo O’Connor, possession of methamphetamine. Yeng Kong Cha, possession of methamphetamine. Cha Meng Chang, municipal warrant. Jesse James Cowing, out of county warrant. Joseph Lester Kohls, probation hold. Eddy Michael Bliss, bail jumping felony. Aaron Lewis Kobs, failure to appear warrant. Timothy Dixon McClellan, probation hold.
which was north of the City of Amery. Investigations staff and patrol deputies scoured the area of routes possibly taken by Lyons, however, were unable to locate him, or his 2000 Honda CBR900 motorcycle until July 3. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was
aided in the search for Lyons by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources with their fixed wing aircraft. They would also like to thank many members of the public that walked the area and took time to fly over during the search.
Amery Police Report 06/27/20, 10:08 p.m., Suspicious activity 06/28/20, 03:44 p.m., Vehicle lockout 06/28/20, 06:36 p.m., Assist other agency 06/29/20, 12:36 a.m., Disturbance 06/29/20. 12:26 p.m., Credit card fraud report 06/29/20, 01:19 p.m., Traffic complaint 06/29/20, 10 p.m., Animal control call 06/29/20, 10:06 p.m., Animal control call 06/30/20, 02:59 a.m., Animal control call 06/30/20, 08:30 a.m., Report of locks cut of storage units 06/30/20, 12:30 p.m., Assist other agency 06/30/20, 01:15 p.m., Juvenile call 07/01/20, 11:40 a.m., Juvenile call 07/01/20, 12:07 p.m., Mental health call 07/01/20, 02:54 p.m., Juvenile call 07/01/20, 07:28 p.m., Assist other agency
06/26/20-07/01/20 06/26/20, 12:30 a.m., Disturbance 06/26/20, 01:45 a.m., Harassment complaint 06/26/20, 02:10 a.m., Assist other agency 06/26/20, 02:47 a.m., Suspicious activity 06/26/20, 04:50 a.m., Assist other agency 06/26/20, 09:15 a.m., Animal control call 06/26/20, 12:01 p.m., Animal control call 06/26/20, 12:17 p.m., Noise complaint 06/26/20, 04:21 p.m., Vehicle lockout 06/26/20, 07:55 p.m., Traffic complaint 06/26/20, 10:24 p.m., Animal control call 06/27/20, 04:34 a.m., Suspicious activity 06/27/20, 01:24 p.m., Assist other agency 06/27/20, 02:07 p.m., Business alarm 06/27/20, 05:46 p.m., Juvenile call 06/27/20, 07:10 p.m., Animal control call 06/27/20, 09:05 p.m., Traffic complaint 06/27/20, 09:29 p.m., Resident shooting off fireworks
ARRESTS: James Rasmussen, 64 of Amery. OMVWI sixth, Operating After Revocation, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL 201 N. Harriman Ave., Amery, Barry Schaefer, pastor, 715-268-7390, www.ameryucc.org
IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS) 124 E. Church St., Clayton, Gregory Becker, pastor, 715541-2955, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC 811 4th St., Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor, 715-2657133, www.jbjsaints.com
Wednesday, July 8: 4 pm Youth Group. Saturday, July 11: 8 am Ruby’s Pantry at AmTec parking lot. Sunday, July 12: 8:30 am MT20 Meeting; 10 am Outdoor Worship Service; 11:15 am Trustee Meeting. Tuesday, July 14: 6 pm Virtual Council Meeting.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 375 65th Ave., Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 Keller Ave. N., Amery, Father Eugene Murphy, 715268-7717, www.stjosephamery.org
JOURNEY CHURCH 131 Broadway St. E., Amery, Derek Downs, lead pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN 2803 Hwy. 64, Glenwood City (Forest), John Wilman, pastor, 715-265-4087
Streaming online on Sundays at 9am on our YouTube channel (Amery Journey Church).
Friday, July 10-Saturday, July 11: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, July 12: 8 am Worship (Rev. Bill Plautz Officiating). Tuesday, July 14: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.
AMERY FREE LUTHERAN 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Andrew Olson, interim pastor, 715-268-9218, www.ameryflc.org APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery, Justin Hosking, pastor, 715268-2176, www.appleriverchurch.org Wednesday, July 8: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, July 12: 10 am Parking Lot Service with Livestream on Facebook; 1 pm Worship Service on WPCA Radio 93.1 FM. Tuesday, July 14: 6:30 pm Deacon Meeting; 7:30 pm Executive Board Meeting.
BALSAM LUTHERAN 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor, 507-459-1141, Church 715-268-9291, www. balsamlutheranchurch.org CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST 420 4th Ave., Clear Lake, John Hazen, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST 221 2nd St. W., Deer Park, John Hazen, pastor, 715-2632700, www.willowriverparish.org DERONDA LUTHERAN 1239 65th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.derondachurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See our website for up-todate scheduling www.derondachurch.net.
EAST BALSAM BAPTIST 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Ken Mandley, pastor, 715-857-5411, www.eastbalsam.org Sundays: 9 am 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, 715-268-2143, www. eastimmanuel-lutheran.org Wednesday, July 8: 7 pm Council Meeting. Sunday, July 12: 10 am Worship. Tuesday, July 14: 9 am Quilting.
EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE 735 70th Ave., Amery, Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors, 715-268-2350, www. eastlincolnalliance.com ELIM LUTHERAN 1277 60th St., Range, Dan Watland, pastor, 715-2683800 FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 301 1st Ave. E., Balsam Lake, Diane Norstad, pastor, , 715-485-3800, www.faithlutheranbl.com FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA) 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org FIRST LUTHERAN 240 Elm St., Amery, Tim Bjorge, pastor, 715-268-7135, www.flcamery.org FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC) 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor, 715-263-2846, www.firstluthclearlake.com Sunday, July 12: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship. Monday, July 13: 10 am Staff Meeting; 7 pm CEF Meeting. Tuesday, July 14: 10 am Clergy Fellowship Meeting via Zoom.
FOREST UNITED METHODIST 1893 County Rd D., Forest, John Hazen, pastor, 715263-2700, www.willowriverparish.org GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN (ELCA) 877 190th Ave./Cty. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek), Diane House, pastor, 715-857-5580, www. georgetownlutheran.net GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor, 715263-2164 HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, Chris Wojcik, pastor, 715-9482493, www.htocclayton.org
LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.littlefallschurch.net Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See our website for up-todate scheduling www.derondachurch.net.
LIVING WORD CHAPEL 2746 Hwy. 64, Forest, Sean & Libby Higgins, senior leaders, 715-265-4810 or 715-781-8247, www. livingwordchapel.com MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA) 451 30th St., Clear Lake, Margaret Grant, pastor, 715948-2867, www.cllutheran.org NEW LIFE COMMUNITY 119 Birch St. W., Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor, 715268-6989, www.amerynewlifechurch.org OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC 507 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Father Eugene Murphy, pastor, 715-405-2253, www.ourladyofthelakes.ws OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN 217 Deronda St., Amery, Keith Ruehlow, pastor, 715268-7290, www.oslcamery.org REDEEMER LUTHERAN 600 Keller Ave. S., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor, 715-2687283, www.redeemerlutheranchurch-amery.com Redeemer Lutheran Church will have weekly recorded services on our church Facebook page or website.
REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE 205 1 1/2 St./Cty. Rd K, Clear Lake, Todd Groat, pastor, 715-263-2126, www.reevechurch.org ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola, 715-263-2961
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN 214 North St. W., Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor, 715269-5126 Friday, July 10-Saturday, July 11: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, July 12: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship (Rev. Bill Plautz Officiating). Tuesday, July 14: 6:30 pm SJ/SP Bible Study at St. Paul’s.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Norman Britain 715263-2457, Church 715-263-3034, www.clearlakewiadventistchurch.org TRINITY LUTHERAN OF GARFIELD 1578 85th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor, 715-2689577, www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com Broadcasting church services on the WPCA 93.1 FM radio station Sunday mornings at 8 am. See our website for up-todate scheduling www.derondachurch.net.
UNITED COVENANT 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor, 715263-2665, www.unitedcovchurch.org Wednesday, July 8: 5:30 pm 7th-9th Gr.; 7:15 pm 10th-12th Gr. Friday, July 10: 2 pm Kid’s Blast Time (Facebook Live). Saturday, July 11: 7 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Clear Lake Park. Sunday, July 12: 10 am Worship Service. Monday, July 13: 6 pm Leadership Team Meeting. Tuesday, July 14: 8 am Prayer Time; 9:15 am Women’s Bible Study
WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (ELCA) 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www.westimmanuel.org, 715-294-2936 Sundays: 9am Outdoor Worship/Inclement Weather Servant Hall. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP 2181 280th St., Clear Lake , Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors, 715-263-2904
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hatever else we might think about the Covid-19 pandemic, we can be thankful that most people are showing more love and kindness. Deprived of physical closeness and contact with our friends and family, we are moved to show our love in other ways. And while we cannot be thankful for the virus itself, or the pain and suffering it brings, we can be grateful for the salutary effects it has on communities in general and individuals in particular. Besides people expressing their love and tenderness in myriad ways, people are slowing down and finding peace in their solitude. Speed and noise, those anxietyproducing hallmarks of the modern world, have been replaced by a muchneeded slowing of the pace and a quieting of the noise. How ironic that during the period of Lent, the quarantine that was imposed on many of us provided its own type of Lent. (The word “quarantine” comes from the same word which our Hispanic friends
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use for Lent, namely, “Cuaresma,” both deriving from the Latin word for forty.) Some of us find comfort in the austerity and simplicity that is forced upon us. But most of us also feel a gnawing anxiety, and in some of us this rises almost to panic, for which prayer and following the guidelines are perhaps the only remedies. But most of all it is the love that comes to the fore, the love we see in the healthcare workers practicing their professions, and all the “essential” workers, but also the love that we see in people simply treating each other with tenderness and solicitude. – Christopher Simon
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OBITUARIES
David Anselm Berglund
Cora Lee Kuhnly
Kathleen Ann Picotte
On June 26, 2020 David Anselm Berglund passed away to his heavenly home after a long battle with illness. David was born March 1, 1935 to Arvid and Ebba B Berglund at their home n near Balsam Branch b between Amery and Balssam Lake, WI. David was b baptized, confirmed and a llifelong member at Balsam L Lutheran Church where he h helped in many areas. He a attended school at Balsam B Branch, Deer Lake and A Amery High School. After lleaving high school he w worked on the family farm with his parents. While young he also worked as a milk hauler, a cattle trucker and a relief mail carrier. In 1956 he was drafted into the US Army where he drove buses and trucks while stationed in Germany for three years. During his time in Germany, a young lady named Julaine Katzel from Isanti, MN began writing to him after encouragement from a young couple who knew both of them. Their correspondence continued and upon returning from Germany, they finally met and it was a match. They were married a year later on December 9, 1960 and settled on their own dairy farm outside of Amery. Shortly after their marriage, David was called back into the service during the Berlin Crisis but remained stateside. Upon returning to the farm, David and Julaine started their family. As a farmer, David most enjoyed machinery and field work. In addition, he sold seed corn and did a great deal of custom combining. Beyond farming, he loved to compete in tractor pulls and made it a family affair for many years. In his retirement, he took on woodworking, cutting firewood and lengthy coffee breaks with the guys. David was an active member in the Polk County Farm Bureau and served as Town Chairman of Balsam Lake Township for over 30 years, and was also a member of the Polk County Fair Board for over 30 years including many years as president. David is preceded in death by his parents, Arvid and Ebba Berglund, and his infant brother David Carl Berglund. David is survived by Julaine, his loving wife of 59 years, his children and their families, Scott and Kathy Berglund, Jeff Berglund, Brent and Lindy Berglund, Bill and Beth Hansen; grandchildren, Nick and Ashley, Adam, Mark and Tani, Amber, Matt, Paul and great-grandson Nash, and he is also survived by his siblings and their spouses, Willis and Mary Christenson, Joe and Peggy Berglund, Herald Berglund, Gary and Sharon Miller and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service with Military Honors will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Balsam Lutheran Park. Please bring own lawn chair to the park. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. A private family interment will take place at the Balsam Lutheran Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute visit www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.
Cora Lee (McKinstry) Harr Kuhnly, 87, of the Village of Milltown, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery. Cora Lee was born on January 4, 1933 in Beaver T Township, Polk County, W Wisconsin. She was the d daughter of Tom and Helen ( (Nelson) McKinstry. On November 26, 1949, in S Stillwater, MN, Cora Lee M McKinstry was married t Edward Harr of Turtle to L Lake, WI. In 1951, Ed and C Cora built a home where s resided until June of she l last year when she entered W Willow Ridge of Amery. During Cora’s life she worked just two blocks from her home making fudge and candy. She also sold Tupperware and Avon products for many years. Cora owned and managed Harr’s Antiques for over ten years. She lived a long, happy and prosperous life. She leaves to celebrate her memory: daughter, LuAnn (Roger) Wood, Frederic, WI; daughter, Peggy Sue Harr, Ellsworth, WI; son, Dale (Nancy) Harr, Centuria; grandchildren: Andrea, Matthew, Aimee, Alicia, Eddie and Christopher, great grandchildren: Austin, Elaina, Mason, Grace, Ava, Landon, Paisley and Owen; her sister, Dorothy Stecher, Haines, Alaska and many other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Helen McKinstry; 1st husband, Ed Harr; 2nd husband, Paul Kuhnly; daughter, Betty Jean Heffron; great-grandson, Kelly Johnson; two siblings in infancy; sisters, Audrey and Nancy and her brother Tom. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home on Friday, July 10 at 11:00 A.M. Cora’s family will greet visitors at the funeral beginning at 10:00 A.M. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.
Kathleen Ann Picotte of Amery, WI passed away at the age of 73, on the evening of June 26, 2020. She was born on January 12, 1947 to Marvin and Thelma Erickson of Milwaukee, WI. On October 7, 1967 Kathlleen was united in marriage tto Robert Picotte and they w were blessed with three c children. Kathy enjoyed soc cializing (being sassy), knittting, spending time with c close friends and most of all e enjoyed her time with her c children and four grandc children, her niece and n nephew Anne and Noah, w who absolutely enjoyed ttheir grandma and Auntie! Some of Kathy’s most cherished memories were that of motorcycling with Bob and Joan Lindquist, weekend trips with her Club Happy friends, hanging out with the Beckons at the cabin, visits to Arizona to see Carol Halverson, summer evenings visiting with the Onkka’s and over nights with the grandchildren and taking them out for ice cream and the movies. Kathy valued all her friendships she has acquired over many years. Kathleen is survived by her children, Jon and daughter-in-law Pam Picotte, Kristen Burstad and son-in-law Gordon Burstad, PJ and fiancé Amber Workman. Kathleen is also survived by her sister Lynn Swenson and family, of Scandinavia, WI. Missing grandma are Kolten, Erasmus, Channing, and Honor. Kathleen will also be missed by other relatives and friends as well as the whole TEAM at Golden Age Manor. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2021 at the Spooner VA Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband Robert. Friends may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute at www.williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery
DEATH NOTICE Charles “Bill” Olson, age 77 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on July 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. There will be a private family memorial service at a later date. You may send cards to Janice at 629 30th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005 A complete obituary and picture will be in the next edition of the paper. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com JONATHAN RICHIE | SENTINEL
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Parading around Siren July 4, the Amery float made its way through Siren, one of the very few local summer parades to still take place. The Amery royalty consisting of Miss Amery Ally de la Cruz, First Princess/Miss Congeniality Ella Williamson, Second Princess Kelsey Oman, Third Princess Madilyn Heinn, Fourth Princess Emilie Koenig and Little Miss Olivia Sain, shared their smiles with those in attendance.
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Fishing still an escape
Dahlias Plain, coarse, brown tubers on the bench lay, only recognized from the past, led me to interest, attention to pay; I recalled this appearance miscast. Dinner plate: description caught my mind’s eye, from button size to full expanse, colors, flamboyant, display, come July, consummate, diverse, happy dance. Put in holes, all dug and prepared, pointed end and/or sprout at the top, as days pass, or weeks, leaves meet air; deep green, pointed lobes, hope for crop With nature’s planned cycle, gardeners heed, we see plants with buds in the row, growing in height, as we conquer each weed; soon the promised bright blossoms will show. As inevitable, vile Japan beetle crept in, into gummy globs, tunneled and munched, humongous petals, intended to win, into bright, bountiful baskets bunched. Eureka, memory provides remedy, a powder “Garden Gard,” from days gone by, and plate-size or smaller, from ruin set free, and their colors they flaunt ‘neath the sky. Summer’s end, looking tough, frosts can’t survive, Dig out the tubers that multiplied; store cool, not freezing, dormant but alive. plain nondescript, hope for next summer’s pride. Carol Morfitt Welch
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Residential fishing licenses across Wisconsin are at a five-year high but non-residential license are at a five-year low, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. These trends are similar to those at the national level. With the COVID-19 pandemic having an effect on almost all aspects of life. We are socially distanced and incredibly isolated, but more people are out fishing than in previous years. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has sold more fishing licenses so far in 2020 than they did in 2018 and 2019. In fact, this is a five year high Wisconsin with 734,514 licenses being sold between just March, April and May - that’s over 100,000 more licenses than 2019 in the same three months. “It is definitely a pleasant surprise to see the early season results. I was not expecting to see an increase in sales (and especially the size of the increase – interestingly, first-time buyers are a major component of the increase in sales),” Karl Scheidegger told the Sentinel. “I thought most people would be staying at home and hesitant to go outside with so much uncertainty. Outdoor participation is booming (and fishing license sales), whether it’s a welcome distraction from the current situation, a function of stir craziness or just because of less competition for our precious time.” Scheidegger works out of Madison as part of WDNR’s Division of Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He said Wisconsin is one of 34 states seeing an increase in residential fishing licenses this year. Minnesota reported a growth of 57% of increase in resident sales.
Summer 2020 Time to miss show of classic cars, not gathering in the park. Seats in restaurants and bars, empty after dark.
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Anglers enjoying their time on the lake.
According to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation reported that fishing licenses have gone up 2% across the country in January through April from 2019 to 2020. Resident license purchases have gone up 6.7% while non-resident licenses have gone down 20% during that same time period. According to the WDNR, over 920,000 fishing licenses have been sold for 2020 as of mid-June. In 2019 they reported selling 782,128 and in 2018 the WDNR sold 815,673. Meaning so far this year the WDNR has sold more than 140,000 more licenses than in all of 2019. There are a number of different types of fishing licenses. This data is all fishing licenses. It does not include Sturgeon spearing or hook and line, great lake and inland waters salmon trout and armed forces license. The WNDR also broke down the data for resident and non-resident licenses. Annual licenses by non-residents has gone down by about 15,000 from 2019 to 2020. Licenses of residents went down about 4,000 less licenses.
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However, there are two new licenses for juniors and seniors. There have been around 14,000 of these licenses. Junior licenses are for 16- & 17-year old’s and senior licenses are for those anyone over the age of 65. So actually, Wisconsin residents have bought more annual fishing licenses this year than the past two years. “These trends appear to be occurring without much promotion. In fact, from what I’ve been told, most states seem to be struggling with the promotion question (to promote or not to promote),” Scheidegger said. “I believe fishing can be promoted as a great activity that allows friends and family to get outside, while still being able to practice self-distancing. I think as long as the message stays focused on responsible actions, self-distancing and the diversion fishing provides from the craziness we are all going through, we should be okay. I would suggest using the hashtags #RecreateResponsibly #ResponsibleRecreation.”
The bandstand, bereft of music played, the theaters empty or sparse, parks, social distance, obedience paid. We can still look at the stars.
Oh! Stars! And fireworks too, a lift in this summer so strange. To school? No; playground controlled, Fireworks, though moved, will light up the blue. The summer is, as was foretold, no worship or singing expressed; A relief--some things may not when winter's signs were dire, caution, spread of illness's hold, and the virus, stealthy, uncontrolled, now, reopen? Wait? Slowly? What's change. sudden trauma! Death and fire! Carol Morfitt Welch best?
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Drop off completed entries by August 14 at 3 pm to Amery Free Press, Chet Johnson Drug, Worn Again or WESTconsin Credit Union. Prizes are Amery Scrip Money 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd & 4th $25. Winners drawn on August 21. One entry per person. Random drawing of entries with the most correct. Sponsored by Amery Community Club
Contest runs through Aug. 14
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artZ Gallery marks 10 years July marks the beginning of artZ Gallery’s Tenth Anniversary Year celebrating the amazing work of hundreds of area artists over the course of those ten years. For the month of July, we proudly feature the work of two more area artists. ROGER NIELSEN After a career as a frame designer, maker, gilder, conservator and art fair organizer, Roger is now retired and living full-time in his studio in the woods of Northwestern Wisconsin. He creates paintings of the fabulous wonders of nature, wildlife and people. Roger prefers working indoors on several paintings at a time, working primarily in oils. He produces figurative works, landscapes and still life in a more traditional style. “While I have done abstracts and think they are fun and creative, I find representational subjects more satisfying and challenging. Whatever I paint, I need to feel an emotional connection to the subject—be it an old car rusting away in a farmer’s field or a portrait of a loved one. For me, there has to be a connection. That is why I seldom do commissions. I find it difficult to feel the emotion or the calling in someone else’s vision.” At times, Roger copies other artists’ work that he admires, as a learning process. “Even then, the subject needs to strike a chord with me. In a nutshell, I paint what moves me.” BARB TANNER, CLAYTON, WI Before boarding a flight to Denver years ago, Barb found a “Bead and Button” magazine. Flip-
ping through the pages quickly, she was amazed at the jewelry, and more importantly, the “how to’s.” She read the magazine from cover to cover during the flight. As the plane landed she said, “I’m not sure, but I think I could make jewelry.” Barb started with copper wire, using that to make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets adding beads of all types. As her knowledge of jewelry-making expanded, so did her tools of the trade. “There is an unlimited assortment of hammers, pliers and even torches that are available to help in the creative process. Learning new techniques is both exciting and important. Discovering ways the zillion choices of beads can be assembled into wearable works of art amazes me. Now I enjoy working with silver as well a copper,” she says. In February 2020, she joined artZ Gallery after being a guest artist for a few years. wbtanner10@gmail.com For the month of July, artZ will display the works of the gallery artists for drawings of over two dozen artist donated works. Any purchase will give you a chance to win a work of your choice. (One ticket per visit). Drawings will be July 31. Our thanks for your support! Our current hours to welcome customers are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. Please use the hand sanitizer as you enter the gallery and masks are required, if you do not have one, we do have them available. Thank you for keeping our gallery safe! artZ Gallery is an art-
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ist-owned and operated gallery, with changing monthly exhibits featuring member and guest artists. Artists who are interested in exhibiting can pick up application information at the Gallery or visit the website: www.artzgallery.org artZ Gallery is located at 208 North Keller Ave. in Amery, Wisconsin. Regular hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 4:00.
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CCOOKING WORLD Tidbit: I alone cannot change the w world, but I can cast a stone across tthe water and create many ripples. ((Mother Teresa) Carolyn Lumsden This makes a refreshing salad. No 715-483-9738 greens needed either.
HONEY APPLE SALAD Put into large bowl and toss to coat: 3-1/2 c. red apples, diced 2 T. lemon juice Add to above and mix: 2 c. green grapes (halved if you want) 1 c. thinly sliced celery 1/2 c. chopped dates Combine in smaller bowl: 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1/2 c. honey 2 tsp. sour cream 1/2 tsp. salt (less if you want) Pour this over the apple mixture and toss to coat. Stir in: 1/2 c. chopped walnuts Serve immediately. Serves 6-8. This uses gelatin and makes a pretty green salad. Make this ahead because it needs to chill.
PINEAPPLE LIME SALAD Combine until dissolved: 1 pkg. (3 oz.) lime gelatin 1 c. hot water 1 c. evaporated milk Cool until beginning to jell. Combine and add to the cooled gelatin: 1 c. cottage cheese 1 c. drained crushed pineapple (save juice for some other use) 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. chopped pecans (optional) Put into a pretty serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until set. Serves 4-6.
1 ring Kielbasa sausage, scored to allow juices to run on top of vegetables Put on top of the sausage: 1 small head cabbage, cut into wedges Put on top of all: 3 T. butter, cut into small pieces Roll up foil and seal tightly. Place seal down on hot grill for 20 minutes. Turn over and turn grill down to medium heat and grill for 30 minutes more. Serves 6-8.
Toast 2 marshmallows over coals of campfire until golden brown and gooey. Put then on 1 graham cracker, put on a chocolate bar and then another graham cracker on top to make a sandwich. Press down so it all squashes together and enjoy.
Quick breads are easy and travel well to any gathering.
Cream: 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. brown sugar Add and mix well: 1 c. flour Press into sprayed/greased 8x8" pan. Bake at 350˚ for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, beat until frothy: 2 eggs Gradually add: 1 c. brown sugar Beat until thick. Add: 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans 1/2 c. coconut, which as been tossed with 2 T. flour 1 tsp. vanilla pinch of salt Spread this onto baked crust. Bake another 20 minutes at 350˚ or until golden brown. Just before serving, sprinkle with some powdered sugar and cut into bars.
LEMON QUICK BREAD Combine: 1 c. sugar 1/3 c. butter, softened 1-1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. milk 2 eggs Grated rind of 1 lemon Mix in: 1/2 c. chopped nuts – your choice 1/2 c. glazed cherries (or well drained maraschino cherries) Put into 4x9" sprayed loaf pan. Bake at 350˚ for 1 hour. Leave in pan for 10 minutes on wire rack. Then remove and put onto plate. Combine and drizzle over the loaf: 1/3 c. sugar Juice of 1 lemon Let cool completely before slicing. In case you’ve never made S’Mores, here is the recipe. You will need 8 freshly cut sticks or long handled forks to hold over a campfire.
S’MORES
Make these delicious bars for family or friends to share.
COCONUT AND PECAN SQUARES
Tips: Keep a toothbrush in your kitchen for kitchen use only. When grating rinds of lemons, oranges, etc., use the toothbrush to brush off the peels left on the grater. It can also be used to brush off grated cheese, etc. You can peel and freeze ripe bananas to use in your recipes. Put into freezer bag, seal and date. To make self-rising flour, combine 4 c. flour, 2 tsp. salt and 2 tsp. baking powder. Store in tightly closed container and date, then use as needed in recipes.
You will need 16 graham crackers, 8 plain chocolate bars, 16 large marshmallows.
Makes these on your grill.
GRILLED KIELBASA AND VEGETABLES Lay out a large piece of heavy foil. Dot with: 3 T. butter, cut into small pieces Put on top: 6 potatoes, scrubbed and sliced Put on top of potatoes: 1 bag (1#) baby carrots 1 large onion, sliced
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Early summer chores to do now So, you’ve planted your veggie bed or flower garden and now it’s time to head to the lake or the patio right? Not so fast. Now is the time for a few chores to keep those gardens looking fabulous. • Deadhead flowering plants (for you novices that means the dead flowers should be cut off) to promote flowering and strengthen plant • Pinch back late fall mums to keep them from getting leggy (nip a little of the new growth) and fertilize • Divide irises and daylilies (if their getting overcrowded and not producing flowers) when done blooming. Cut leaves back to about 8"z on all others • Keep an eye on vegetables for insect infestations. Treat appropriately. – Slugs Beer poured into shallow container works for slugs. – Sucking Insects A homemade
citrus spray (grated rind of 2 lemons or oranges and a quart of water) sprayed on plants with aphids or other small sucking insects. – Fungus and Mildew Fungal disease such as blackspot on roses or powdery mildew use this “Triple Punch Cocktail” 3 teaspoons baking soda, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoons Dawn and 1 gallon of water. Put in sprayer and spray your plants. CAUTION: Don’t use more than once a week and watch for oil buildup. • Keep produce picked to maintain productivity • Don’t mow lawns less than 2" in height – height in summer should be 3 – 3 ½ inches. • Keep items free of standing water to discourage mosquitoes. Fountains or water features should be main-
tained with clean water • Keep your tomatoes mulched to help prevent diseases This is the time of year to make sure that you keep your gardens as weed free as you can. This keeps weed seeds from spreading and causing more weeds next year. This Garden is also the time when Variety you need to keep gardens watered, if Julie Kuehl Mother Nature doesn’t Polk County do it for you. If you Master have Boston Ferns reGardener member they love a dip in water and Epsom salt (Warning no table salt) (5 gallons water to ¼ c Epsom salt) every couple of days. We will soon start to see abun-
dant produce in our veggie gardens and our flower gardens and containers should be in their glory. Make sure you take the time to sit and take in the beauty of your garden whether it is a kitchen garden or a flower garden. Take a few minutes to close your eyes and relax enjoy the smells and sounds and let the craziness of life melt away. Remember that you helped to create this. Enjoy your accomplishment with pride. Until next time “keep playing in the dirt” it’s good for you. If you have a question or topic you would like to know more about email me at GardenVarietyColumn@gmail.com
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Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up awards $34,753 to 35 local nonprofits SUBMITTED
CENTURIA–Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round Up awarded $34,753 to 35 nonprofits serving our community, including $1,500 each to five local food shelves. Spring and summer grants were combined due to COVID-19, making the total amount larger than normal this quarter.
“We know that charitable donations are vital for many of our local nonprofits right now. We’re grateful we can do our part of to help during this time of uncertainty and as the need is high for many families and community services,” said Joan O’Fallon, communications director, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative. Funding for Operation Round Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial donations awarded to nonprofit organizations that improve our local quality of life. “Polk-Burnett is pleased to support our community through Operation Round Up, and we thank our members for their participation and generosity. Operation Round Up aligns with our co-op values and enables us to power our community with more than electricity,” said Polk-Burnett General Manager Steve Stroshane. “Together, we are making a difference.” Grant recipients for spring and summer 2020 are: • Amery Area Food Pantry, $1,500, food and personal care items for local families • Amery Women’s Club, $1,000, books for Amery second graders • Aspen Guardian Services, $1,000, new computer • Burnett Area Arts Group, $795, community art shows and events • Clear Lake Museum, $1,000, signage and materials for historical walking tour • Clear Lake Schools, $1,000, mental health awareness week • Clear Lake Veterans Memorial, $500, museum and community displays • Coats for Kids, $1,000, coat distribution for kids • Domestic Animal Wellness Center & Wildlife Rescue, $1,000, supplies • Family Pathways Food Shelves, Frederic and St. Croix Falls, $3,000, $1,500 to each
• FFA Alumni, $1,000, Amery FFA team to international competition • Frederic Arts Inc., $500, art classes for assisted living residents • Frederic Elementary School, $500, Asian Adventure unit • Grantsburg Area Historical Society, $1,000, paint historic Emma’s House • Grantsburg Community Education, $1,000, STAR mentor program • Humane Society of Burnett County, $800, electrical wiring for indoor dog area • Kinship of Polk County, $1,000, mentoring program for Polk County children • League of Women Voters Upper St. Croix Valley, $1,000, voter registration events and materials • Luck FFA, $600, pig project • Luck School District Family and Consumer Science, $500, stove replacement • Mental Health Task Force of Burnett County, $800, mental health chalk art program for schools • Mental Health Task Force of Polk County, $1,000, mental health education for community groups • Moms & Dads Against Meth, $1,000, sober residence for women • Osceola Intermediate School, $1,000, $500 each for school garden and writing kits • Polk County Behavioral Health, $1,000, gas cards to help people with transportation • Quarter Moon Acres Equine Therapy, $858, laptop and printer • Scott Volunteer Fire Dept., $1,000, replace self-contained breathing apparatus • Siren High School Track & Field, $500, two iPads • St. Croix Falls Food Shelf, $1,500, food for local families • St. Croix Falls Police K9 Association, $1,000, equipment for K9 vehicle • St. Croix Falls School District, School Nurse, $400, wheelchair • St. Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team, $1,000, camera to record examination • Washburn County Sheriff’s Dept., $1,000, enclosed trailer for emergency supplies and generator • Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, $1,500, home rehab in Burnett County • Yellow Lake Food Distribution, $1,500, food for distribution to local families Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round Up may contact 800-421-0283 or polkburnett.com. The next application deadline is September 1.
Amery Hospital & Clinic recognized for Environmental Excellence SUBMITTED
AMERY, WI – Amery Hospital & Clinic has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP), an Audubon International program. Participation is designed to help property managers plan, organize, implement, and document a comprehensive environmental management program and receive recognition for their efforts. To reach certification, a property must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas including: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Water, and Resource Management. Amery Hospital & Clinic was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2017. After
designation, properties go through a recertification process every three years. “Amery Hospital & Clinic has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife,” said Christine Kane, CEO at Audubon International. “The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program benefits both people and wildlife,” said Kane. “It’s a great way for businesses and environmental organizations to work together to become better stewards of the land and natural resources.” By participating in the ACSP, Amery Hospital &
Clinic has been involved in projects that enhance habitat for wildlife and preserve natural resources for the benefit of the local community. These projects include: reducing waste, water conservation, invasive species removal, and keeping active education and outreach efforts. Audubon International is an environmental organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and inspiring millions of people from all walks of life to protect and sustain the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them. In addition to businesses, Audubon International also provides programs for golf courses, schools, communities, and new developments. For more information, contact Audubon International at acsp@auduboninternational.org or visit their website at www.auduboninternational.org.
AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER ** THE AMERY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE TIME BEING. WE ARE CONSULTING SEVERAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE LATEST RECOMMENDATIONS. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MEMBERS WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE A PLAN SET IN PLACE BEFORE WE OPEN. OUR TENTATIVE OPEN DATE WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1ST, BUT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ** Focus is defined as the act of concentrating your interest or activity on something. Focus can only happen when one has said yes to an option and no to all other options; this doesn’t need to be a permanent no but IS a present no. So, what can one do to focus on the things that do matter? Decide what it is that you need to get done, and do that, don’t multitask; it actually takes longer to switch our brain back and forth than it does to just focus on the one task at hand. Measure your results; if one starts tracking the results you may stay more focused on the task at hand, it can also help you see if you are spending time on the things that matter most to you. Remember that it is a process; all the little things that lead to your focal point are what make up the whole; in other words, fall in love with what you are focused on. Another good tip given by James Clear in his article at www. jamesclear.com/focus is to manage your energy, not your time. Meaning carve out a time for each task you have to do and make that a priority; leaving other distractions until later when you have your main project done. “Regardless of what strategy you use, just remember that anytime you find the world distracting, all you need to do is commit to one thing.” 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 • We look forward to the day when we can all gather again and have you all participate in our daily activities at the center such as Coffee Club, Silver Foxes, Bridge, Pool, Cribbage, the Fitness Room, Line Dancing, Scrapping & Stamping, Mah-Jong, Polish Poker, Bingo and many more! If you have any questions about any of these activities please contact me at 715-268-6605; leave a message and I will get back with you as soon as I can or email me at aaccjen@outlook.com
• ALL RENTALS AT THIS TIME ARE ON HOLD; however, when we re-open and you are looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party. 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 and leave a message 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! Jen Tyman Interim Director
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Celebrating summer in style I hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July. I had a great time! On Thursday morning we ventured north to the cabin at Wascott on the UTVs‌ it had always been a plan someday to ride machines up there, and that someday was now. It was a fun trip and great weekend. Despite the very warm temperatures, we enjoyed riding machines each day around the northwoods, fireworks, Pounding and hanging out with fantastic friends. As the you can tell from the Pavement picture, the girls were Pam Humpal celebrating the 4th in style! By the way, I hope you caught a glimpse of the Full Moon‌it was beautiful! Have you been fishing lately? The Amery Community Club is sponsoring the annual “Amery Fish Finderâ€? promotion. Here’s how you can win‌ pick up an entry form at the Amery
Free Press, Chet Johnson Drug or Worn Again. Visit the participating businesses to find the name of their fish. Fill out your entry form, and drop it off at the above locations by August 14. A random drawing will be held of all the correct entries. Prizes are 1st-$100 Amery Scrip Money, 2nd-$50 Amery Scrip Money, 3rd & 4th-$25 Amery Scrip Money. Have fun fishing in Amery, and thank you for supporting our local businesses! Have you noticed a toilet in your yard or neighbor’s yard lately? If so, “You’ve Been Canned For The Bandâ€?. The Amery High School Band is having a fundraiser for their upcoming trip to Florida. You can‌ • Buy a $40 premium to insure a toilet does not land in your front yard • Donate $20 to drop a toilet in an unsuspecting victim’s yard • Donate $15 (recommended) to remove a toilet that does squat in your yard For more information please call 715441-0126 or cannedbyAHSband@gmail. com
Happy Birthday Rachel‌ “Thumbs Upâ€?!
Happy Birthday on July 10 to my brother-inlaw, Butch. Enjoy your day! Also on July 10, a very Jackie, Jill, Bev, Sid, Me. special Happy Birthday to my daughter-in-law, Rachel. Have fun softball so it is just appropriate to have on your day! a sign in centerfield saying exactly what Last Tuesday we had a wonderful we feel‌Tradition, Pass It On! Thank gathering of family and friends at the you to everyone who joined us at the Wanderoos ballpark in loving memory ballpark on Tuesday, and to the Wanof my husband, Dave. Over the years, deroos Area Community Club for your we have spent many enjoyable hours assistance with the sign‌We Love It! in Wanderoos watching and playing Have a great week, and stay cool!
Rachel, Ryan, Gavin, Bentley, Phyllis, Me, Ariel, Matt – Dedicating the sign.
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GOLF LEAGUES
Amery 18 Hole Ladies Golf League July 1, 2020 A Flight: Low Gross – Judy Collier 93 Low Net – Jody Waterman 80 Low Putts – Paula Fussy 29 Game of the Day – Paula Fussy
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Bentley has been battling an undiagnosed disease for the past three years. He battles monthly fevers, frequent stomach issues, loss of appetite, migraine headaches and debilitating fatigue. Bentley has been put through so many tests–some work, some don’t–with drugs that insurance does not always cover. Most adults would have a hard time enduring all of this. This has caused frequent day and overnight trips to Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Children’s Hospital of Minnesota in St. Paul. Going to school for Bentley has become a challenge, which is so hard for Bentley because he loves school so much! He continues to be strong with all the challenges he is facing. Bentley loves to go KXQWLQJ ÀVKLQJ VSHQGLQJ WLPH ZLWK IULHQGV DQG IDPLO\ DQG UHDOO\ HQMR\V school and playing sports (hockey, baseball and football). Bentley is the son of Ryan and Rachel Humpal, brother of Gavin and grandson of Dennis and Kelly Anderson and Dave and Pam Humpal.
B Flight: Low Gross – Anna Waterman 100 Low Net (tie) – Dianne Berg/Soni Gjerde 77 Low Putts (tie) – Dianne Berg/Susan Olson/Sue Henningsgard 34 Game of the Day (tie) – Sue Wears/ Sue Henningsgard C Flight: Low Gross – Jan Reichert 111 Low Net – Vonnie Niccum 79 Low Putts – Jan Reichert 32 Game of the Day – Margo Smith Chip-Ins: Paula Fussy (#9)
Clear Lake Ladies Golf League Week 6 (June 29-July 5, 2020) A Flight: Low Gross – Barb Roy 47 Low Net – Mary Smith 34 Low Putts – Cindy Lundmark 13 Game – Nancy Brasse B Flight: Low Gross – Julie Schultz 51
Low Net – Ann Miner 34 Low Putts – Deanna Breisemeister, Sheryl Rasmussen 16 Game – Ann Miner C Flight: Low Gross – Laura Gehrman 50 Low Net – Ann Gosnell 29 Low Putts – Beth Schradle 16 Game – Lori Peterson D Flight: Low Gross – Sue Albright, Ashlie Rosen, Kristi Niles 61 Low Net – Jan Bergren, Deb Hahn 35 Low Putts – Diane Blanchard 17 Game – Carolyn Brezina Chip-Ins: Julie Measner (#9), Darlene Emerson (#3), Beth Schradle (#8). Chipper Chicks (35.6) defeat Goof Balls (38.42) Angry Birdies (35.75) defeat Happy Hookers (38) Slice Girls (34) defeat Sharks (36) 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It (37) defeat Wild Whackers (37.33) Golf Bags (37.5) defeat Backwoods Hackers (39) Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore (33) defeat Rowdy Rebels (37.8) Standings: 1st – Golf Bags, Angry Birdies 3rd – Happy Hookers, 7 Brothers Grip It and Sip It, Rowdy Rebels, Sharks, Wild Whackers 8th – Backwoods Hackers, Goof Balls, Chipper Chicks, Nilssen’s Market Party of Fore, Slice Girls
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ARNELL MEMORIAL HUMANE SOCIETY Luke is an extra-large puppy. He is a Mastiff-Lab mix, seven months old; he weighs 70 pounds, 24 inches at the shoulder, a black coat with a chocolate sheen, white on chest and toes. This young man is still growing into his substantial limbs and learning how to navigate his exceptional weight. It’s not so easy for a large, lanky puppy. Luke likes to eat, play and sleep, in that order. He knows how to sit for a treat and has learned the mechanics of walking on leash. Luke likes people and wants to please. Seventy pounds of puppy can be a handful. He needs someone who enjoys a large dog and all that entails. With his Mastiff background, he is sure to be a loyal and devoted companion. If you are looking for a smaller version of Luke, say 30 pounds, Ms. Molly may be the dog for you. Molly came to the shelter as a stray. She is all black and is probably a Beagle Mix. She is an active sprite. When you approach her kennel with a leash, Molly is ready to go. She loves to sniff out the critters and cover ground. This girl will
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get you walking! We don’t know Molly’s history but she is wary of strangers when she first meets them. It doesn’t take long to win her over. Molly is a happy go-getter pup that will do well as an active companion with a regular routine and a chance to use her nose for fun and sport.
Medium sized Yeller is a Pit-Lab mix. He is forty pounds, light yellow coat, adorable fold-over ears and a sweet disposition. Yeller is quiet and gentle – to the max. He would love to curl up in your lap. When it comes to other dogs, Yeller wants to play, play, play. He will play with small dogs and large. This sweetheart of a dog walks great on leash and is housetrained. He is cute, not handsome. The thing that defines Yeller is his gentle nature. He is a dog that makes you go – Ahhhh. It is a strange time for everyone. With limitations on every aspect of shelter operations, Arnell offers pets in need as they become available. In addition to the three dogs listed above, there is a small group of cats and kittens – two male kittens and two adult females. The kittens are Tabby and White. One is Dark Grey and the other Orange, both boys. Luna is a sleek, shorthair Black female and Victoria is a long hair Calico. Visit our available pets on our website: ARNELLHUMANE.ORG.
Re-Opening of Amery Schools BY SHAWN DOERFLER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY
The School District of Amery has begun taking steps towards re-opening its schools in the fall. In mid-June, the Amery Clubhouse Childcare program was re-opened with nearly 150 kids in attendance. And, with recent Board action our campus is now open for school and non-school activities, including playing host to this past weekend’s 4th of July festivities. Please know the School District of Amery has established a process and timetable for re-opening schools in the fall. It is the aim of the District to create a plan which provides for the safety of our students and staff but also affords our kids with the best possible school experience. The leadership team of the District began meeting with an eye towards the fall in early June. Guidance on re-opening schools has now been provided by the Wisconsin De-
partment of Public Instruction. The District team is working through the recommendations of the state to offer our Board of Education and you a vision for what the fall will look like in the Amery schools. The School District of Amery is intent on including our parents and community members in the decision-making process. Towards this end, all parents of kids in the District have been surveyed regarding their remote, virtual school experience from this past spring and to gather feedback about the re-opening of school in the fall. The District has received over 500 responses to this survey. The voices of our parents have been clear as the survey revealed strong sentiment for re-opening Amery schools five days a week for in-person instruction with supports in place for the safety of our students and staff. On Monday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m., at a special meeting of the Amery Board of Education, the Warrior Bounce Back Plan for re-opening schools will be presented to the
Board by the District leadership team. The meeting will be held in the Intermediate School gymnasium to accommodate interested community members. This Board meeting will be a working session for Board members to discuss how the School District of Amery can best re-open our schools. No action on the plan to re-open schools will occur at this meeting. If you wish to speak to the Board, you may do so during the time for community comments at the beginning of this meeting. The Board of Education will take formal action on the plan to re-open Amery Schools at the July 20th meeting of the Board of Education. We look forward to establishing a plan, which will have the Amery schools open in the fall. On June 23rd, all schools in our county met with the Polk County Health Department. All area school districts are seeking to find the safest and most practical way to reopen school in the fall. This group will be meeting again on July 8th.
Donation drop off continues Businesses and individuals interested in donating personal protective equipment and masks can do so from 10 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday until further notice at the Fitness Center downtown Amery, 220 N. Keller.
Sewn/Homemade masks supply is extremely low. Please drop off donations at the FRONT DOOR on Keller Avenue. Watch for signs. Donations being accepted are: · Protective face wear — N95 respirators, PAPR hoods and pro-
cedure masks: · Face Shields · Tyvek coveralls · Tyvek foot covers · Eye protection (wraparounds or chemical splash) · Sewn/Homemade masks
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: David R. Nordquist Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 32
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 10, 1959 and date of death May 30, 2020 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 280 Barbo Lake Road, Clayton, WI 54004.
3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 12, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. /s/ Jenell L. Anderson
Probate Registrar July 2, 2020 Ann E. Brose Doar, Drill & Skow, S.C. PO Box 388 New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-2211 Bar Number 1019597 (July 7, 14, 21)
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Dog stories BY CARRIE CLASSON
My husband, Peter, and I miss having a dog. I see a lot of dogs on the trail during my daily hike, and so Peter (who is always full of good ideas—usually about things I should do) suggested I carry dog treats. Dog treats have changed my life. When I see a dog approaching me on the trail, I say, “Can I give your dog a treat?” Now and then someone will say, “No, she doesn’t need one.” These dogs look to me like they might have a different opinion. But most dog owners are delighted to let their dog have a treat. “Are you supposed to do something?” I ask the dog, and the owner will say, “Sit!” or “Shake!” and the dog will do a trick. Sometimes the dog offers a paw or sits before she is asked to. “Yeah, I’m supposed to do a trick. I know the drill.” There are two border collies who barked at me every day as I walked by. I asked if I could give them The a treat. No more barking. Now I Postscript could go rob their house if I wanted to—as long as I brought treats. Carrie Classon Occasionally, an owner will tell me their dog is fussy and might not like the treat. This is usually not the case. (Peter ordered top-notch treats, and dogs love them.) But there is always an exception. “Can I give your dog a treat?” I asked a family. “He doesn’t like dog food,” the father answered. “This is a special dog treat,” I assured him. “He doesn’t like dog treats, but you can give it a try!” The dog ran over, put the treat in his mouth, spat it out, and walked away. “He’s very particular,” his owner said. “He likes chicken livers. But they are so smelly!” “Chicken livers!” I thought. “I’m not carrying chicken livers!” Another man with two dogs told me that the larger one wouldn’t want a treat but the small one, Taco, would. I offered Taco a treat. Taco sniffed it for several moments and declined. The big dog came over and ate it in one gulp. “I believe your dogs are trying to make a liar out of you,” I told the man. He agreed. Then I met Wallace. Wallace is a sweet old dog who has to take thyroid medication every day. He was going to be euthanized until his owner, Mike, adopted him. “His medicine costs more than mine!” Mike told me. “But Wallace makes sure I get a walk every day.” I gave Wallace a treat. He let it drop to the ground and looked at me, expectantly. “Oh. He always gets two treats—of different kinds—then he chooses between the two,” Mike explained. “I’m sorry, Wallace, I only have one kind of treat!” Wallace looked at me like he didn’t think I was doing a very good job of this treat distribution business, but he ate it anyway. I have met rescue dogs who are so shy I have to give the treat to their owner before they will eat it. I have met dogs who refuse to do tricks and say, “Just give me the darned treat and cut out the nonsense, would you?” I love them all. Now dogs recognize me and tug on their leashes when they see me. I still miss having a dog but now, by the time I get home, my little treat bag is empty and I am filled with dog stories. “Dog treats!” Peter says. “Wasn’t that the best idea ever?” Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.
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AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS July 1, 2020
The Amery City Council met on July 1, 2020 at City Hall – Council Chambers. Mayor, Paul Isakson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Mayor, Paul Isakson led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Roll Call: Interim City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund conducted Roll Call. Present: Mayor, Paul Isakson. Council President, Rick Van Blaricom. Alderpersons, Tim Strohbusch, Julie Riemenschneider, Sarah Flanum, and Chad Leonard. Absent: None. Staff Present: Interim City Administrator/ Clerk-Treasurer, Patty Bjorklund; Management Analyst/Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, Ben Jansen and Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/Assistant Public Works Director, Jeff Mahoney. Others present: Larry Stelter – Videographer; April Ziemer – Editor, Amery Free Press; James Hanke – Market and Johnson; Woody McBride; Brook Waalen – President, Friends of Stower Trail; Tom Olson, Owner Acme Junk and Jerry Sondreal. Public Comment: Mayor, Paul Isakson noted that Travel Wisconsin shared the news that Amery Ale Works is one of 20 nominees as top in Wisconsin breweries. The voting starts July 2nd and ends July 24th. There is only 1 vote allowed per individual daily. Communications: Brook Waalen – President, Friends of Stower Trail gave an overview of the Trail Master Plan that Polk County is doing. Stower Trail is a state trail, and on July 21, 2020 the county will vote to allow horses and snowmobiles. If the plan passes and is approved, it will then go to the DNR. He wanted everyone to know that he is available anytime to discuss the Stower Trail. A Fireworks map for this Saturday’s Fourth of July celebration was included in everyone’s packet. The map is also posted on the city’s Facebook Page. The Community Gatherings from Polk County Community Services Division was presented for guidance on how to safely attend public gatherings due to the COVID-19 problem. Officer Reports: Interim City Administrator/ Clerk-Treasurer; Management Analyst/Deputy Clerk-Treasurer; Police Chief; Fire Chief; Library Director and Director of Public Works. All Officer Reports were, and will be included in the monthly packet (as well as future packets) for city council
Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. Amery City Hall Council Room Attendance will be limited to maximum safe seating. Face masks are encouraged, and social distancing expected. To attend remotely, please email request by July 17 to arprd@gmail.com.
AGENDA 1. Call to Order/ Set the Agenda/Recognize official meeting notice 2. Reports: a. Minutes May 30, 2020 Meeting Approval b. Treasurer’s Report Approval c. CBCW Inspection, Healthy Lakes Projects, Harvesting, Workmen’s Compensation, Payroll, No Wake Zone, Loan and harvester manufacturing status 3. Action Items: a. Nominee for Secretary 2021-23 approval b. Audit Committee Report for 2019 c. Audit Committee for 2020 Approval d. Proposed Budget for 2021 Approval e. ARPRD Annual Meeting Agenda approval, August 22, 2020, Lincoln Town Hall, 10 a.m. 4. Adjournment WNAXLP
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members to review. Committee Reports: Parks and Recreation Committee (June 22, 2020); Finance and Personnel Committee (June 23, 2020) and Public Safety Committee (June 23, 2020). Consent Agenda Items: 1. Minutes: Regular City Council (June 3, 2020); Downtown Façade Committee (June 10, 2020); “Special” City Council (June 17, 2020); Parks and Recreation Committee (June 22, 2020); Downtown Façade Committee (June 23, 2020); Finance and Personnel Committee (June 23, 2020) and Public Safety Committee (June 23, 2020). Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Alderperson, Strohbusch; to accept all minutes with the inclusion of Alderperson, Rick Van Blaricom at the Public Safety Committee Meeting held on June 23, 2020. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. New Business: 1. Discussion/Action: Ordinance #2-2020 (Licensing and Regulation of Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers). Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; to approve Ordinance 02-2020 (Licensing and Regulation of Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers) effective when published in the local newspaper. Discussion ensued. Council President, Van Blaricom would like to amend the language in 7-153 to read “Except as provided in the next section, for each transaction of purchase, receipt or, exchange of any secondhand article or secondhand jewelry from a pawnbroker or secondhand jewelry dealer shall provide a transaction receipt upon which the customer shall sign in ink. The pawnbroker or dealer must keep these records for a period of at least a year”. Amended motion to accept the change by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson, Riemenschneider. Discussion ensued. Alderperson, Leonard would like to amend 7-15-5 to read “The license fees are included in the City of Amery’s Schedule of Fees. Any violations of this chapter shall result in a forfeiture not less than $50 nor more than $2,000 depending on the severity and frequency of the violations”. Amended motion to accept the change by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Alderperson Riemenschneider. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 2. Discussion/Action: Ordinance #03-2020 (Truancy; School Attendance). Motion by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; seconded by Council President, Van Blaricom; to approve Ordinance #03-2020 (Truancy; School Attendance).
CITY OF AMERY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES The City of Amery purchased an existing building located at 104 Maple Street and wishes to convert the facility into municipal space, including space for a library, city offices and public safety. The City is seeking architectural & engineering services to work with the City and their selected Construction Manager during the design phase and throughout construction. The City is interested in pursuing a partnership with an A&E firm who will work closely with city staff and the City’s Construction Manager to effectively deliver the building renovation project in a manner that maximizes the City’s needs while maintaining tight budgetary controls to ensure the final design conforms to the city’s proposed budget. Please send responses to the City of Amery by July 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time. All questions regarding RFP should be submitted in writing via email to Patty Bjorklund, Interim City Administrator, at patty.bjorklund@amerywi.gov. The City will respond to all questions received prior to the deadline, making questions and responses available to all prospective proposers by 4:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2020. The interested individual can request a copy of the RFP from Ms. Bjorklund. Respectfully Submitted; Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/CMC/CMTW Interim City Administrator/City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Publication: July 7, 2020 (Amery Free Press) Posted: July 2, 2020 (Amery City Hall, Amery Library, Amery Police Dept.) Website: www.amerywi.gov
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Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried. 3. Discussion/Action: Woody McBride – Summer Wednesdays. Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Council President, Van Blaricom; to approve Summer Thursdays from July 9, 2020 – the end of August 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Michael Park Pavilion. 4. Discussion/Action: Amery Fall Festival. Motion by Council President, Van Blaricom; seconded by Alderperson, Flanum; to move forward with Amery Fall Festi-Day for September 19, 2020 rather than Amery Fall Festival. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 6. Discussion/Action: Huffcutt Restroom/Bath House Footings/Concrete and Plumbing Proposals. Motion by Council President, Van Blaricom; seconded by Alderperson, Leonard to approve Jamie Schlosser to do the Footings/Concrete in the amount of $5,500 and Royal Flush Plumbing & Heating, LLC to do the plumbing for the Huffcutt Restroom/Bath House for North Twin Lake Park. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 7. Discussion/Action: RFP for Construction Manager (Market & Johnson) for the current Bremer Bank Building (for use as City Center). Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Council President, Van Blaricom; to approve Market & Johnson as Construction Manager for the current Bremer Bank Building for use as a City Center. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 8. Discussion/Action: RFP for Architect/Engineer for the current Bremer Bank Building (for use as a City Center). Motion by Alderperson, Strohbusch; seconded by Council President, Van Blaricom; to approve the City of Amery Request for Proposal for Architectural & Engineering Services to be distributed. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 9. Discussion/Action: Full Rate Increase of the City of Amery’s Water through the (PSC) Public Service Commission. Motion by Alderperson, Riemenschneider; seconded by Alderperson, Strohbusch; to approve filing for the full water rate increase with the Public Service Commission. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 10. Discussion/Action: Condominium Purchase and Sale Agreement for West Condominium Association by City of Amery to Amery Hospital. Motion by Council Person, Van Blaricom; seconded by Alderperson, Strohbusch for sale of Units 1 and 2 of the Amery Regional Center West Campus Condominium, located at 230 Deronda Street in the City of Amery for a price of $415,000. The closing will occur on July 31, 2020 at which time the money will be distributed to the City of Amery. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried 11. Discussion/Action: Lease Agreement from Amery Hospital for West Condominium Association by City of Amery for Library/Police Department. replacements and administrative cost and fees”. The council will bring this back to the “Special” Council Meeting occurring on July 20, 2020 @ 5:00 PM and Mayor, Isakson and Interim City Administrator, City Clerk-Treasurer, Bjorklund will discuss with City Attorney, Paul Mahler for clarification. Motion by Alderperson, Flanum; seconded by Alderperson, Leonard to adjourn at 6:15 PM. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion Carried Respectfully submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/CMC/CMTW Interim City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer July 1, 2020 **These Minutes will be reviewed and possibly approved at the next City Council Meeting and are to be considered Draft Minutes. (July 7)
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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Courtney O. Kuckler Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 20 PR 31 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 9, 1925 and date of death May 11, 2020 was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 185 North Street, Amery, WI 54001. 3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell Anderson, Probate Registrar, on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is September 30, 2020. 5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. The names and addresses of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Todd Thomas. /s/ Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar June 17, 2020 Ann E. Brose Doar, Drill & Skow, S.C. PO Box 388 New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-2211 Bar Number 1019597 (June 23, 30, July 7)
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ORDINANCE 2-2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 15 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS. The City of Amery Council for the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend, create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/ or create Chapter 7-151 through 7-15-5 of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, regarding Licensing and Regulation of Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers Regulations regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, towit: § 7-15-1 through 7-15-5 Licensing and Regulation of Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers.
REGULAR MEETING Town of Clear Lake
The Regular meeting of the Town of Clear Lake will be held at the Town Shop on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 6 p.m. AGENDA: 1. Meeting called to order 2. Reading and approval of last meeting’s minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Approve payment of monthly bills 6. Ordinance Commission Report 7. Old Business: None 8. New Business: Blacktop Bids, R2R & Cares Subgrants, New Voting Machines 9. Road Maintenance 10. Possible Closed Session and Return to Open Session 11. Adjourned Janelle Johnson, Town Clerk WNAXLP
The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted,
Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov)
July 1, 2020 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 7, 2020 (July 7)
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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Partisan Primary • August 11, 2020 Any quali¿ed elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A quali¿ed elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identi¿cation must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued. You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing or online at MyVote.wi.gov. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5 pm on the ¿fth day before the election, (August 6, 2020). Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are inde¿nitely con¿ned to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's of¿ce or other speci¿ed location during the days and hours speci¿ed for casting an absentee ballot in person. CITY OF AMERY Patty Bjorklund, Clerk 118 Center St. W Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-3411 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TOWN OF ALDEN Christine Genung, Clerk 183 155th St. Star Prairie, WI 54026 Phone 715-248-7859 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Tuesday & Friday TOWN OF APPLE RIVER JoAnn Agne, Clerk 612 US Hwy. 8 Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-6506 In person absentee voting by appointment TOWN OF BLACK BROOK Sally Pickard, Clerk 858 60th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-2926 In person absentee voting by
appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TOWN OF CLAYTON Tracy LaBlanc, Clerk 164 70th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2564 In person absentee voting by appt during speci¿ed hours Mon.Thurs. 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. TOWN OF CLEAR LAKE Janelle Johnson, Clerk 209 50th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2189 In person absentee voting by appointment TOWN OF GARFIELD Sue Knutson, Clerk 690 Minneapolis St. Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4414 In person absentee voting by appointment during speci¿ed hours Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. TOWN OF LINCOLN Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 661 85th St.
Amery, WI 54001 Phone 715-268-4747 In-person absentee voting will take place Tuesdays & Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appt Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. TOWN OF VANCE CREEK Glennis Lynch, Clerk 319 1st Ave. Clayton, WI 54004 715-455-1432 In person absentee voting by appt. VILLAGE OF CLAYTON Dave Fall, Clerk PO Box 63 Clayton, WI 54004 Phone 715-948-2460 In person absentee voting during all of¿ce hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-Noon or by appt. VILLAGE OF CLEAR LAKE Al Bannink, Clerk 350 4th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Phone 715-263-2157 In person absentee voting during all of¿ce hours
The ¿rst day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s of¿ce is: Tuesday - July 28, 2020 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk's of¿ce: Friday – August 7, 2020 (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on August 11, 2020. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. WNAXLP
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ORDINANCE 3-2020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 5 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF AMERY, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, PERTAINING TO TRUANCY; SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. The City of Amery Council for the City of
Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows: WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Amery has determined that in conformity with other relevant sections of the Municipal Code; for the orderly operation and development of the City; and to protect the health, safety, and well-being of its citizens that it is an appropriate exercise of its authority and power to amend,
Clear Lake School District
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create, and recreate its municipal ordinances so as to implement rules, policies and regulations pertaining to the orderly operation of the City; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council for the City of Amery does hereby approve, amend and/or create Chapter 11-5-6 (e) of the Municipal Code for the City of Amery, Wisconsin, Truancy; School Attendance Regulations regulated within the municipal limits for the City of Amery according to the following provisions, towit: § 11-5-6 (e) Truancy; School Attendance. The full ordinance can be viewed at the City Clerk’s office located at the City of Amery, 118 Center Street West, Amery, WI – Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Patty Bjorklund, WCMC/ CMC/CMTW City Clerk-Treasurer City of Amery Posted in the City of Amery at: Amery City Hall and City Website (www.amerywi. gov) July 1, 2020 Published in the Amery Free Press on: July 7, 2020 (July 7)
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NOTICE OF TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MONTHLY MEETING The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Meeting Posting 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting 5. Public Comment 6. Discuss Engineering on 75th Street 7. Discuss/Decide on Purchase of New Voting Machines 8. New Business 9. Unfinished Business 10. Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item* Stephanie Marciniak, Clerk 715-268-4747 Published July 7, 2020 - Amery Free Press
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School District of Amery Board of Education July 13, 2020 A Special Meeting of the Amery Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020, at 6:00 PM in the Amery Intermediate School Gymnasium. Business under review will include: I. Call to Order II. Open Session III. Community Comments IV. Informational Items A. Discussion Regarding Re-Opening our Schools in the Fall - Shawn Doerfler 1. Warrior Bounce Back Plan V. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON, Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting. The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the District’s website: www. amerysd.k12.wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
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Bear hunting application period for 2021 season opened July 1 SUBMITTED BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The application period for the 2021 bear hunting season will open July 1 after the successful completion of legislative review. The application deadline remains Dec. 10, 2020. Applicants are reminded to be aware of the new bear management zone boundaries as their usual hunting grounds may change to a new unit beginning in 2021. State wildlife officials do not know precisely how these changes will specifically affect harvest permit wait times, but they expect there will likely be no significant changes across zones A, B, C and D. There will be no zone changes for the upcoming 2020 bear season. Wisconsin bear hunting is prevalent, and more people apply each year than the number of licenses available. For 2020, more than 119,000 hunters applied for a permit or a prefer-
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CONVENIENT STORE HOURS: For Your Convenience… We Accept Credit Cards, EBT Cards & E-WIC
Baldwin: 715-684-3307 • 6am to 10pm Sunday – Saturday CARIBOU: 5am - 8pm Mon-Fri • 6am - 8pm Sat-Sun Ellsworth: 715-273-5500 • 7am to 9pm Sunday – Saturday CARIBOU: 6am - 6pm Mon-Fri • 7am - 6pm Sat • 8am - 5pm Sun Cumberland: 715-822-4541 • 7am to 9pm Sunday – Saturday Clear Lake: 715-263-2513 7am to 8pm Monday – Saturday • 8am to 8pm Sunday Glenwood City: 715-265-4660 7am to 8pm Monday – Saturday • 8am to 7pm Sunday
Sorry, No Rain Checks, Pricing Good While Supplies Last. We Reserve the Right to Limit Quantities.
Northwest Wisconsin is where many of us call home. At Cumberland Healthcare, we're delivering comprehensive healthcare services to all our neighbors. It's advanced, personal and convenient healthcare. And it's all about you. Call 715-822-7500 to schedule an appointment.