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Amery Area EMS-one call away BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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Amery Middle School student Russell Bagley is shown with Dr. Don Thomas, an engineer and a NASA former astronaut during his visit to Space Camp in Alabama.
Not your average teenage space cadet BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
It has been said, “Don’t say the sky’s the limit, when there are footprints on the moon.” 13-yearold Russell Bagley isn’t setting any limitations when it comes to learning about anything, especially space. He recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space
and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama. Bagley, an Amery Middle School student, found an ad for the camp in a technology magazine. He and his parents jumped on the website to learn more about it. They eventually make the trek, driving three days to the camp, stopping at places of interest along the way.
The weeklong educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students and with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and problem solving. Sometimes being so far away from home can be difficult but Bagley said, “I did not get home
They literally carry lives in their hands, they tirelessly work to alleviate the suffering of others and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are out there every single day, literally just a phone call away for anyone who needs them. The Amery Ambulance Service has a long-standing history of being a positive influence in the city and providing high quality emergency response and patient care. Since their founding in 1950, the Amery Area EMS has been playing a very active role in the community by offering services that make a real difference in people’s lives. Before 1950, there was no ambulance service in Amery. According to the Amery Centennial publication of 1987, the doctors often provided transportation for patients, and in a real emergency the hearse from the funeral home would be used. In 1950, Bob Williamson returned to Amery to work for the Stenberg Furniture and Funeral Service. He started the first organized ambulance service using a wooden bodied Plymouth station wagon. In 1966 the ambulance service administration was turned over to the City of Amery. Today the Amery Area Ambulance Service has eight full-time employees, six Paramedics and two Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs). They also employ 24 Parttime personnel, seven Paramedics, seven
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Music on the River returns July 19 BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
July promises two things, hot temperatures and even hotter entertainment at Amery’s second installment of 2019’s Music on the River. Cool drinks and cool vibes will make Friday July 19 an experience not to miss. As always the event will offer a variety of food
and beverage choices, along with a classic car show and unbelievable music. Lamont Cranston will take the stage at 7 p.m. According to their website, “From the rural hometown settings of Hamel, Minnesota and the river banks of Minneapolis/St. Paul, the blues influence surfaced as early as the mid 1960s for what was to become The Lamont Cranston
Blues Band. Pat (Lamont) Hayes (with his brother Larry) founded the band in 1969 and he hasn’t stopped driving the renowned boogie blues train of the one and only Lamont Cranston Band.” The Cranstons have shared bills SEE MUSIC ON PAGE 8 CONTRIBUTED
Lamont Cranston will take the Danielson Stage at 7 p.m. Friday July 19.
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EMTS: Three responders retiring after a combined 69 years of service FROM PAGE ONE
AEMTs and nine Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Nicole Gullickson is the EMS Manager in Amery. She started as an Explorer in High School. “I was able to ride with the ambulance on calls to observe. I was able to sit in when they had monthly trainings. We took field trips to a cadaver lab once in Duluth, MN, after touring a college and hospital there. I remember being really nervous. That experience, along with my ride alongs on the ambulance started my love for EMS. I really wanted to be a 911 dispatcher, however once I experienced EMS, I realized there was no way I could be on that side of the phone call, I loved physically helping people,” said Gullickson. She graduated Amery High School in 1997, immediately took the EMT class and started working for Amery Ambulance. In 1998, Gullickson completed the AEMT class. In December 2018, she completed the paramedic program. She began her role as the EMS Manager in 2004. “When I started in 1997, Amery Ambulance had two ambulances. We kept one at the old Amery Hospital in the garage located by the Wound Healing Center entrance, off County Road F. We kept the other ambulance at the old Fire Hall, then located where the big parking lot is behind the Farm Table. “We only staffed one ambulance at that time with volunteers. If you didn’t live in town and needed a place to stay, we had an office/sleeping room in the basement of the hospital. “In 2000, we built the current ambulance garage. This building started out with the garage and an apartment with two bedrooms and the office. In 2011, we added on a training room and four more bedrooms. We starting hiring RN’s through Amery Hospital in 2008, so we could take higher-level Interfacility transfers. “At the AEMT level we could not properly serve Amery Hospital because most often they needed a higher-level care to transport Patients to another hospital for advanced care. At that time our 911 service was not busy enough to support us moving to the paramedic level, so our partnership with Amery Hospital allowed us to serve our community in a much more cost-effective way. “At that same time, we also obtained our third ambulance and set up one of the ambulances specifically for these advanced interfacility transports,” Gullickson said. She said the service is averaging about 1350 calls per year. Approximately 400 of the calls are interfacility transfers. The remaining are 911 calls.
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Dan Gullickson is shown receiving a plaque for his 20 years of service from his wife Nicole, the EMS Manager.
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Mike Dau was presented a plaque for his 30 years of service from EMS Manager Nicole Gullickson.
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Heather Granica is retiring after 19 years of service to the Amery Area Ambulance Service. She received her plaque from Nicole Gullickson, EMS Manager.
In 2012, they transitioned from a volunteer to a paid service. “Our service has made a lot of changes throughout the years. If someone would have told me moving from a volunteer service to a paid service was going to be the most challenging change our service would encounter, I would have laughed in his or her face. This change proved to be the most challenging of all changes. Historically EMS serve because they care,
there is pride, they generally love what they do. However, moving from volunteer to paid, changed everything. Now it was considered a job. Expectations of staff grew,” said Gullickson. When speaking about an average day is like at the ambulance garage, Gullickson said, “When employees starts their shift, they check one of the ambulances. They make sure all the equipment is in working order. They ensure
that lights work, equipment is charging, items were restocked from previous call and everything is clean. Everyone also has one cleaning job to complete. “Once that is finished, parttime personnel are able to do whatever they want (sleep, watch TV, read, etc.). Fulltime employees have projects, sometimes extra cleaning or stocking needs to be done in between the normal routine, lawn mowing, etc. There are days little time is spent at the station because of 911 calls or interfacility transfers. At night the staff each have their own bedroom and as long as there are no calls they are permitted to sleep.” She shared the biggest challenge they are facing is an increase in suicide rates among EMS personnel. EMS personnel are known for taking care of everyone else before themselves. This makes it really hard for EMS staff to take care of not only their physical health, but also their mental health. Gullickson said, “Some of the things we (not only EMS, but Police and Fire too) see and deal with, do cause nightmares. Since we are all really good at using humor to deal with things and keeping things confidential, these emotions get stuffed away.” She said another big challenge is trying to make a career out of EMS. “Until society figures out that EMS is an essential service and finds stable funding, this will continue to be a challenge. “Ambulance services are closing nationwide due to low Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, Municipalities are finding themselves with limited budgets and not wanting to support EMS Services. Having little to no funding makes it difficult to pay EMS providers truly what they are worth,” said Gullickson. Currently, Amery Area AMS has an employee that has been working with the service for 46 years, Rick Van Blaricom. Gullickson said, “We are seeing an increase of our veteran staff starting to leave the industry. They are a wealth of knowledge and talent. While it makes me sad to see them go, on the other hand, I am a little jealous. “I don’t think people outside the industry realize the physical and emotional toll EMS take on, as does their family. I can speak for my family and we have MANY missed holidays, school functions, canceled vacations, times when mom or dad need alone time and times when we need extra hugs. Unfortunately, children don’t understand all of this, it has an impact on them all.” Gullickson’s husband, Dan, is one of three long time Amery Area EMS employees that are retiring along with
Mike Dau and Heather Granica. Dan has been in the field for 20 years, 10 in Milltown and 10 in Amery. He has enjoyed giving back to the community and meeting so many new people. Dau is retiring after 30 years of being an EMT in Milltown and Amery. Dau said he is going to miss the camaraderie with his fellow EMTs. Granica is retiring after 19 years. She shared a story about a night on the job that left an impact on her. “This night started with a relatively minor call with no issues. We just got back to the station and were paged to a motorcycle versus deer accident north of Amery between 11 p.m. and midnight. “When we arrived the driver was up and walking around but immediately started showing signs of shock and his status went critical, he had severe internal injuries. With the help of first responders we quickly got him into the ambulance, stabilized and transported to Amery ER. “This patient was transported to Regions via helicopter and underwent many surgeries to repair his injuries and thankfully survived. We were still in the ER finishing up paperwork from this patient and we received another page for a mom in labor. As we left, we jokingly told the ER staff that we were going to deliver a baby. “We arrived at the residence and she was definitely in labor. We again, with the help of first responders assessed the patient and quickly headed to Westfields Hospital in New Richmond where she doctored. We made it as far as the outer limits of New Richmond and the baby decided it wasn’t waiting any longer. “We pulled over and with only my partner and myself in the back of the ambulance we delivered the baby while at the same time caring for the mother and reassuring her and father that everything was fine. “Thankfully baby was delivered with no complications and once evaluated we continued to the hospital with happy family. “The reason this specific night still sticks with me is because with all the trauma and excitement that occurred, it happened and was over within a few hours timeframe. “I drove home, crawled into bed around 2 or 3 in the morning and was lying there thinking about all I had just encountered and in a few short hours I would be at work going about my normal daily routine as if nothing happened. “Unless you’re either the emergency personnel or the one with the emergency, there are few people who experience what occurs at night when everyone else is sleeping.”
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JULY 2019 America’s Wolves Exhibit
Multi-Family Garage & Bake Sale Thursday, July 11 from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Deronda Lutheran Church, 1239 65th Ave/Cty Rd F, west of Amery.
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JULY 13 Wildlife Science Center Presentation Please plan to attend our Wildlife Science Center presentation on Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. at the Polk County Museum. A wildlife education specialist will present a program including a variety of hands-on props and activities that make this program a complete educational experience.
Turtle Trot Run/Walk The 39th Annual Turtle Trot race will be held again this year in conjunction with the Turtle Lake Lions Inter-County Fair. The race will be held Saturday, July 13, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Saint Ann’s Center. There will be electronic timing this year, sponsored by Cumberland Healthcare. There will be two events, the 10k run and the 2 mile walk/run race. Entry forms
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Friday, July 12 – 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Farm Table, 110 Keller Ave. N., Amery Join Brian DeVore for a fascinating evening based on his recent book, Wildly Successful Farming: Sustainability and the New Agricultural Land Ethic. His book tells the stories of farmers across the Midwest who are balancing profitability and food production with environmental sustainability and a passion for all things wild. DeVore will read from his book and lead a discussion about how wildly successful farming ideas and techniques can help conventional agriculture become more economically and agronomically resilient when everything from the weather to the marketplace is increasingly volatile. Come early for dinner or stay after for drinks and dessert at our local food restaurant!
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On loan from the PALY Foundation, Scottsdale, Arizona, is the traveling exhibit America’s Wolves at the Polk County Museum for the month of July. Discover America’s wolves: the Red Wolf, the Gray Wolf, the Mexican Wolf and the Eastern Wolf. The exhibit features content that is educational and thought-provoking.
Wildly Successful Farming: A Reading & Conversation with Author Brian DeVore
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It’s summertime in Amery and it is a common sight to see all sorts of wildlife in town. This pair of ducks was recently spotted sauntering down Keller Ave.
for this year may be picked up at Dairy State Bank (Bank of Turtle Lake), Preschool Playhouse child care center, online at the Turtle Lake Village website or at www.tandhtiming.com. T-shirts will be awarded to all finishers. Trophy and medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in various age divisions for the running events. If you register by July 11, you are assured the shirts size you want. After July 11 shirts, one day of race, will be handed out first come, first serve. The race is sponsored by the Turtle Lake Lions Club with proceeds going to Preschool Playhouse in Turtle Lake.
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with Lamont Cranston following. Great food, beer and wine and a cruise-in car show!
JULY 21 Chicken Dinner Little Falls Lutheran Church’s annual Chicken Dinner will be Sunday, July 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1271 44th Avenue, Amery. On the menu: 1/4 grilled chicken, potato salad, sweet corn, rolls, bars, lemonade, milk, water and coffee. Free will donation. 10% of proceeds will go to Northwoods Homeless Shelter, Amery. Take-Outs available 715-268-9409. Join us for worship at 9:30 a.m.
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gational Church in Amery. Doors open at 7:30, food distribution from 9-10:30.
Amery Farmers’ Market Saturdays starting June 8 through October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Soo Line Park. Mondays starting June 10 through October from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Soo Line Park.
Memory Café Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Stay connected at the Amery Memory Café the 3rd Thursday of each month 1-2:30p.m. at the Amery Area Community Center. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of Northwest Wisconsin at 877-485-2372.
Music on the River
Indianhead Barbershop Chorus
The Apple River Valley Schools Reunion will be Sunday, July 14 at 1 p.m. at Polk County Park, Rustic Road. Pot luck. Coffee provided.
Join us starting at 5 p.m. at Michael Park in Amery for Music on the River. Nici Peper plays from 5 to 7 p.m. with GB Leighton following. Great food, beer and wine and a cruise-in car show!
The Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at 7 p.m. each Monday at the Government Center on the N.E. side of Hwy I and Hwy 46 in Balsam Lake. All men who love to sing are welcome. For more information call 715-483-9202.
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Without A, B and O, we can’t save anybody. Give blood at the Amery Community Blood Drive located at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Bremer to schedule an appointment.
We are planning a trip/ tour to Rice Lake area to Paul and Marilyn Saffert’s home. Marilyn is a Master Gardener, and Paul does decorative metal work. Husbands/men and friends are invited to go along. Meet at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 25 at the Community Center to carpool. The group will stop for lunch after the tour. Please call Arlene at 715-268-9219 to let us know if you are attending.
Apple River Valley Schools Reunion
JULY 19 Music on the River Join us starting at 5 p.m. at Michael Park in Amery for Music on the River. The Git Backs play from 5 to 7 p.m.
ONGOING Ruby’s Pantry Held the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Congre-
St. Croix Valley Spinners and Fiber Arts Guild Meet the third Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., often at the Amery Library. We spin, knit, weave, anything fiber arts related, and we welcome new members. For more information call Julie 715-268-7546 or Karen 715-268-6955.
Pickleball Want to learn the game? Come to the courts by the Amery Beach Friday mornings at 9 a.m. Chances are we will have a court available for beginners and an experienced player to help you with the basics of this sport.
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disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” I really like that quote. To me, it encapsulates what it means to be an American. We may not agree on issues, but we all understand the value of the right to be able to express what we believe. In doing some research on the origins of the phrase, it appears that it is widely attributed to Voltaire, the French intellectual who often Publisher spoke against the misuse of power. There is no evidence that Tom Stangl he actually said it. We just completed the commemoration of our Independence Day. I hope you had a wonderful time with friends and family enjoying the freedom to do as you like, within the bounds of the law. We are blessed beyond understanding to be living in the United States of America at this time in history. We enjoy unprecedented prosperity and lifespans continue to increase in length. While we have many things to be thankful for, in my opinion we need to remain vigilant and tolerant of the opinions of others. Tolerance, it should be noted, doesn’t mean acceptance. This privilege is constantly under attack by well-intended, but narrow-minded people on both ends of the political spectrum. With numerous instantaneous methods at our disposal, it’s easier now that ever to spread opinions. It’s a booming industry as we become more intolerant of the views of others. The advent of the 24 hour cable television news cycle has, in my opinion, provided great fuel to intolerance. Social media, rarely, if ever policed, has become a fertile ground of intolerance as well. We now have the power to espouse our views to people who voluntarily follow us with precious few consequences for our words or actions. It’s about here where I need to admit that I am currently doing the exact thing that I am criticizing others for doing. In fact, I have a space to do this 52 times a year. That’s eminently true. I do my best to walk the line and offer common sense solutions. I am happy to discuss my views with anyone and hope I am found to be tolerant. There are people who espouse truly abhorrent views, preaching hate and intolerance. As a society, we do a pretty good job rooting these people out and taking away their extended audiences. But this is a very tricky exercise. What’s abhorrent to one person may be gospel truth to someone else. For decades, people have been divided over large social issues like abortion and gay rights. Each side has dug in and painted the other side as the enemy. The truth on these issues is personal and private to every individual. Those who fight for their viewpoint should, in my opinion, try to understand the motivations of the individual. Tolerance is the first step to understanding. Understanding, it should be noted, doesn’t mean acceptance, either. But we need to respect the rights of people to have their viewpoint. When we do this one simple thing, in my opinion, we become a stronger nation. By thinking for ourselves and not allowing others to determine what is right and wrong we cannot be divided. I believe we need to do this now more than ever. 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.
She drives me crazy BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
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have decided that being a parent is really like folding a fitted sheet, no one really knows how. The latest endeavor that Josh and I are facing is our oldest daughter starting Driver’s Ed. If only teaching her to drive was as easy as handing her a crayon as a toddler and telling her to just stay in the lines. I used to worry a lot when she was little. As I think about her jumping behind the wheel and taking off down the road, I would Editor give anything for April Ziemer my worries to go back to consisting of how long she has napped or how actually clean her Sippy cup was. As most parents know, life with a teenager is a constant struggle of wanting our children to stay our babies forever and being excited for all of the amazing things their future lives have in store for them. I wish that our precious girl could only see what a sweet moment of bonding our driving time together could be. It should be a peaceful time where I tell her exactly what to do and she does it. There is no need for the radio to be on. All her darling little ears need is the sound of my direction, and all my ears need is the sound of her repeatedly thanking me for all of my knowledge. The best guidance would prob-
ably come from having both Josh and I giving her instruction. She could benefit from having one of us on each side of her, gently pointing out the appropriate steps to life behind the wheel. You may be wondering how I intend for one of us to be on each side of her? Her dad can give his advice from the passenger seat and since she needs to understand that there is no need to drive fast, I will walk alongside the car and give my recommendations through the driver’s window. On second thought, that is ABSURD! I will sit and my husband will walk alongside the car. Apparently even if you think you’re being calm, your teen may not see it that way. I read about a survey asking teens what parents could do better, they said, “Tell them not to yell at us.” Robert Foss, at the Center of the Study of Young Drivers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, cited a study that used in-vehicle video cameras to capture parent-teen interactions. Some teens later described their parents as yelling at them even when they hadn’t raised their voices. This sounded eerily familiar to me. I wish she could have an open mind. She doesn’t need to get so offended by the fact that I want to wrap her (and myself) in bubble wrap. She should look at it as a fashion statement. I know that if I even try to tell her that air bubbles are all the rage right now, I will get “the look.” This is a look often given by
the teenage species. I have given the stare the scientific name of offendembarrassanger. It is the glare given by children ranging in age from 13-19 when their parents so very intentionally offend, embarrass and anger them all at the same time. I am not sure why she gives me the look so often. When I was a teenager, my parents deserved the look. But I like to think of myself as a hip, happening and trendy mom and I do not think it can be justified that she flashes that perturbed glance at me as often as she does. In all honesty, it will actually be nice to have some assistance with carting around the other kids to their various activities. I do not want her to feel nervous about driving. I hope she remains calm, confident and cautious. Because we love her, we will continue to do everything we can to make sure she is really ready to drive. We are going to keep coaching her until the day the DMV has decided it is finally time for her to receive her license and she is allowed to drive alone. In fact, we will continue to offer our guidance beyond that as well, after all we are her parents and if we didn’t nag she would think there was something wrong. I enjoy sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to readers sharing their thoughts in return. Feel free to email me at editor@ theameryfreepress.com, write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery WI. 54001 or I can be reached by phone at 715-268-8101.
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Medical marijuana legislation could return as Assembly bill BY WISPOLITICS.COM THE CAPITOL REPORT
Speaker Robin Vos says he wants the Wisconsin State Assembly to look at legislation that would legalize medical marijuana when the body returns from its summer break in the fall. The Rochester Republican told reporters June 28 that he has long been open to the concept of legalizing pot for medical purposes but added he first wanted to huddle with his caucus to see where other Assembly Republicans stand on the issue. Republicans stripped Gov. Tony Evers’ medical marijuana and decriminalization
plan from the budget before sending their version to the governor. “I’d certainly love for us to be able to have a discussion that is rational, that takes our time, that we figure out an answer to see if Republicans could actually support it who are skeptics like I am,” Vos said. He added he would “much rather figure out a way to get to yes” than automatically be a no and said that started by bringing his caucus together. But Vos quickly nixed the idea of fully legalizing marijuana and slammed Evers’ budget proposal on marijuana. The governor called for the legalization of medical
marijuana, but also added a separate provision that would decriminalize possession of up to 25 grams of the drug. Vos called that proposal “half-handed” and said Evers officials “created more problems than they created opportunities” by linking the two measures in the budget. “People see medical marijuana as a slippery slope toward recreational, which is why him putting (medical marijuana and decriminalization) together is exactly the fears that almost every single person had to say, this is why we can’t do medical,” Vos said. He also warned that Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzger-
ald, a long-time skeptic of medical marijuana, would likely not be open to the measure. In a statement, the Juneau Republican said he believed a measure similar to what Evers proposed “would have a difficult time getting Republican support in the Senate.” But Fitzgerald did not specifically touch on Vos’ call to look at a standalone medical marijuana proposal. Ultimately, Vos said, his goal was to find a “path to be able to talk about” medical marijuana and try to find “a way that could work here in our state and actually get across the finish line.” Vos also highlighted the
three Speaker’s taskforces dealing with water quality, adoption, and suicide prevention as areas where bipartisan compromise on legislation could be found when lawmakers return later this summer. The Capitol Report is written by editorial staff at WisPolitics.com, a nonpartisan, Madison-based news service that specializes in coverage of government and politics, and is distributed for publication by members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Copyright © WisPolitics.com
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Concerned about ospreys and fireworks To the editor: Is there any chance that the osprey platform in Amery Wisconsin can be moved before the fireworks happen next year? This Fourth the Amery fireworks happened less than 75’ from the nesting bird with her chick. When I read that
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the fireworks were to be at Soldier field, I asked the fire department about it. They reassured me they would be far enough away. I disagree. Even though there hasn’t been any evidence of harm to birds or wildlife, it really doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the
harm it would do to anything that close to explosives. Please move the platform or relocate the celebration. Thank you for your time.
risk of poop in your potato salad.) The Lions, at considerable expense and many, many man hours, put up a wire mesh to keep the swallows out. Well, either vandals or bird sympathizers have been cutting holes in the mesh to give the birds access to the rafters. If you are a vandal, shame on you. If
you are doing it for the birds, you are letting them in, and well, they can’t find their way out and die. Why do people love to wreck what is of such value to our community? Sincerely, Darold Niccum Amery, WI
Alice Anderson Amery, WI.
North Park Shelterhouse To the editor: The Amery Lions Club built the picnic shelter in North Park for the betterment of the community. The swallows thought this was nice of the Lions and took up residence. As a result, the picnic tables and floor became covered with white poop. (At a pot luck, you ran the
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To the editor: Some years ago the Amery Lions club sponsored the erection of picnic shelters at both North and South parks. These shelters have served the public very well, so much so that the swallows decided to make their homes in the North Park shelter. This caused a problem of bird dropping, feathers and other debris within the shelter. To alleviate this problem, the Lions Club, with City approval, installed a wire mesh on the ceiling to prevent the swallows from taking up residence. This project was enacted before the swallows returned this spring. Evidently some person or persons felt that the swallows had a right to nest within the shelter. As a result, holes were cut in the wire mesh allowing the birds access to the rafters to build their nests. This has caused a problem as it has created a DEATH TRAP for the birds. They find their way up to the rafters but they can’t find their way out again, causing the birds to perish from lack of food and water. Who ever created this problem should have spoken to the Lions Club or the City before just going ahead and causing the demise of several birds. What was thought of as a good idea for the birds turned out to be the cause of their death and can be looked at as vandalism. Larry Kresl Lions member
Comments on Congress: Getting Congress back on track BY LEE H. HAMILTON COMMENTS ON CONGRESS
The other day, someone I’ve known for years offered a pointed bit of criticism. “It’s easy for people like you to make long lists of things Congress should do to improve,” he said. “But you know good and well most of them won’t happen. So if you’re really serious, what’s the one most Comments important thing it could on Congress do? What does Lee Hamilton Congress absolutely need to start getting itself back on track?” He was right. “People like me” — that is, people who
comment publicly about all the things Congress gets wrong — often have long laundry lists of fixes, from wringing the influence of special-interest money out of the system to members of different parties spending more time together. But the most important fix? That takes some thinking. I’ve spent some time on it and have my answer. But you’re not going to like it. What’s critically important for Congress to do? Return to the regular order. Drawing on the work of congressional scholars Tom Mann and Norm Ornstein, you could think of the regular order as the rules, precedents and norms that have evolved over congressional history to make sure that it treats its members fairly in the course of its work and that it plays its proper role
in our scheme of government. In part, this is about process. You may think of committee hearings, expert testimony, and a fair debate and amendments process as eye-glazing details, but they evolved for a reason: They’re how Congress ensured that a diversity of voices got heard, members got the benefit of the best thinking in the country on difficult issues, and even rank-and-file members had a chance to shape policy. I put those in the past tense because, of course, mostly they no longer happen. Instead, Congress has gotten into some distressing habits — omnibus bills, weakened committees (especially in the budget process), amendment-free legislating — which all add up to a curtailed process dominated by the leadership. It has
limited floor debate, tends to bypass ordinary members, and gives disproportionate influence to big donors and lobbyists. It often sidesteps dealing with tough issues. And it’s not unusual for important legislative provisions to be added at the last minute by powerful members without discussion or debate. Deliberation, openness, the give-and-take of a free society, the process of consulting with experts and those who might be affected by legislation, a Congress that squarely addresses the tough questions that need to be answered if we’re to move forward as a society — all have fallen victim to Congress’s abandonment of the regular order. And largely because of this, Congress no longer plays the role that our founders envisioned and our
diverse, complex society needs. And the result isn’t just an institution that no longer represents the American people. It’s also a bad product: legislation that isn’t vetted, doesn’t reflect a consensus among members, and often reveals itself to be unsustainable once it meets the real world. We have two centuries of experience on Capitol Hill that have taught us how to run a legislature so that the voices of the American people can be reflected in the halls of power, multiple viewpoints get fair and respectful consideration, and ordinary legislators have a fair shot at influencing the results. Until we get back to that, no amount of tinkering with Congress will add up to much.
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Man strikes and kills motorcyclist while fleeing police BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Brandon Michael Lieffering, 37, New Richmond, is in custody after allegedly killing Stillwater motorcyclist, Dustin Kalland, 39, Saturday, July 6. According to the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department, they were dispatched to Star Prairie Township for a complaint of a Lieffering 2013 Jeep Liberty that was taken without permission. They were also informed that a “no-contact” order was also violated. Deputies responded, located the
vehicle and attempted to stop the vehicle north of New Richmond on State Highway 65. The driver of the vehicle, Lieffering, did not stop and a vehicle pursuit occurred. The pursuit continued eastbound on State Highway 64, then northbound on State Highway 46 toward Deer Park. During this time, Lieffering passed several other motorists on the left hand side. Multiple motorcycles were taking a left hand turn on Main Street, near North Street W. in Deer Park. Lieffering struck Kalland and then fled on foot where deputies were able to apprehend him after a short foot pursuit. Although life saving measures were taken, the St. Croix County
Medical Examiner pronounced Kalland dead at the scene. The WI State Patrol, Polk County Sheriffs Office and the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office were requested to investigate the incident, per Wisconsin State Statutes. The agencies assisting during this incident were the New Richmond Police, New Richmond EMS, Deer Park Fire and Rescue, WI State Patrol, Polk County Sheriffs Office, St. Croix County Highway Department, Amery Fire and the St. Croix and Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Offices. This is the fi fth traffic fatality recorded by St. Croix County in 2019.
Polk County arrest report Benjamin Robert Bieyle, 20, Amery, was arrested June 25 for felony bail jumping. Tiffany Marie Wick, 53, Red Wing, MN, was arrested June 26 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant. Greg Gerald Johnson, 33, Webster, was arrested June 16 for misdemeanor bail jumping (x5). Anthony Wayne Carman, 40, St. Paul, MN, was arrested June 26 for possession of stolen property. Amber Marie Birchem, 38, Maplewood, MN, was arrested June 26 for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. Joseph Robert Mattson, 34, Balsam Lake, was arrested June 27 for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a
Burnett County warrant. Terrance Matthew Scholes, 36, Amery, was arrested June 28 for domestic battery and domestic abuse. Jeffrey Scott Clemons, 51, Frederic, was arrested June 27 for a bond violation. Nathan Charles Johnson, 28, Hudson, was arrested June 29 for possession of methamphetamine, a Department of Corrections warrant and MN felony warrants. Michael David Bottolfson, 54, Osceola, was arrested June 29 for domestic battery and domestic disorderly conduct. Troy Michael Lloyd Buffington, 40, Osceola, was arrested June 30 for retail theft. Randy Alan Otto, 59, Milltown, was arrested July 1 for domestic disorderly conduct, domestic
battery and suffocation/strangulation. Buck William Schmitt, 36, Luck, was arrested June 24 for OWI (1st) and a Polk County failure to appear warrant. Lori Fay Van Doorne, 55, Hertel, was arrested June 29 for OWI (1st). Jason Michael Koller, 50, Somerset, was arrested June 30 for OWI (2nd). Jamie Joseph Strenke, 46, Barron, was arrested June 27 for a Polk County failure to appear warrant. Fred James Wade, 76, Amery, was arrested June 29 for a probation hold. Zachery Ryan Tohm, 23, Centuria, was arrested June 30 for a probation hold.
Court: Drunken drivers can’t stop blood analyses BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Drunken drivers who consent to a blood draw can’t stop the state crime lab from analyzing the sample by withdrawing their permission, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The decision involves Jessica Randall of Oregon, Wisconsin. She was arrested in Fitchburg in October 2016 for driving under the influence. According to court documents, she agreed to a blood draw. Before the crime lab could test the sample she sent the lab a letter saying she was revoking any consent to the collection and analysis of her blood. The lab tested her blood anyway, revealing a 0.21% alcohol content. The legal limit for driving in Wisconsin is 0.08%. Prosecutors charged Randall
with third-offense operating while intoxicated and third-offense operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration. Randall argued the blood test amounted to an unlawful search because she had revoked her consent before the blood was tested. Prosecutors countered that the analysis wasn’t a search but a Dane County judge refused to allow the test results into evidence, saying once Randall revoked consent for analysis the lab needed a warrant to proceed. A state appellate court upheld that decision. The Supreme Court reversed that ruling with a 5-1 decision Tuesday. Justice Dan Kelly wrote in a lead opinion that Randall lost any privacy interest in the alcohol and drug concentration in her blood when she was arrested for intoxicated driving. Adopting her position would mean the state couldn’t
test drugs found on a suspect or dusting for fingerprints on a gun found on a shooting suspect, Kelly said. “She says that ... she nonetheless had a legitimate privacy interest in shielding from the State the very evidence for which it was authorized to search,” Kelly wrote. “This has never been the law, and her argument fails to account for the ageold principle that an arrest reduces the suspect’s privacy interests.” Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, the lone dissenter, wrote that the lead opinion minimizes people’s significant privacy interests in their blood’s contents and a person doesn’t lose that privacy interest after police seize the blood. “I think we’ll be seeing a lot of litigation on what Supreme Court opinions mean if there’s no majority opinion,” Rachel Wood said Tuesday.
Amery Police Report 06/28/19-07/4/19 06/28/19, 01:01 a.m., Welfare check 06/28/19, 01:13 a.m., Disturbance 06/28/19, 10:30 a.m., Assist citizen 06/28/19, 02:30 p.m., Welfare check 06/28/19, 04:50 p.m., Assist citizen 06/28/19, 06:51 p.m., Animal control call 06/28/19, 11:25 p.m., Mental health call 06/29/19, 03:32 a.m., Suspicious activity 06/29/19, 08:30 a.m., Assist citizen with found property 06/29/19, 09 a.m., Welfare check 06/29/19, 10:41 a.m., Theft report 06/29/19, 12:05 p.m., Juvenile call 06/29/19, 08:50 p.m., Harassment complaint 06/30/19, 12:13 p.m., Gas drive off 06/30/19, 05:40 p.m., Assist other agency 06/30/19, 07:04 p.m., Assist in civil matter 06/30/19, 08:06 p.m., Assist in child custody issue 06/30/19, 08:16 p.m., Disturbance 07/01/19, 12:17 p.m., Disturbance 07/01/19, 06:15 p.m., Welfare check 07/01/19, 09:22 p.m., Disturbance 07/02/19, 02:37 p.m., Assist citizen 07/02/19, 04:05 p.m., Mental health call 07/02/19, 09:33 p.m., Assist citizen 07/02/19, 10:57 p.m., Juvenile call 07/02/19, 11:11 p.m., Assist other agency 07/03/19, 12:18 a.m., Noise complaint 07/03/19, 08:47 a.m., Disturbance 07/03/19, 11:14 a.m., Minor motor vehicle accident 07/03/19, 01:06 p.m., Assist citizen 07/03/19, 04:05 p.m., Juvenile call 07/04/19, 12:43 a.m., Juvenile call 07/04/19, 03:23 a.m., Suspicious activity 07/04/19, 11:32 p.m., Assist citizen 07/04/19, 09:23 p.m., Disturbance 07/04/19, 09:30 p.m., Assist citizen 07/04/19, 10:09 p.m., Mental health call
ARRESTS: Terrance M. Scholes, 36 of Amery. DA-Battery
Polk County Marriage Licenses Justin Patrick Allan and Lacy Lynn Belisle of Osceola are to be married July 27, 2019. Garrett Michael Millter and Allison Jean Stark of Osceola are to be married July 13, 2019. Joshua William Nelson and McKayla Anne Swanson of St. Croix Falls are to be married July 20, 2019. James William Rieck Jr. and Machelle Lynn Pearson of Blaine are to be married July 20, 2019. Ty Jeffrey Traynor and Sonja Ann Wilson of Amery are to be married July 20, 2019. Jacob Michael Wiese and Keisha Maree Bigelow of Minneapolis, MN are to be married July 27, 2019.
Woman charged after 10-month old tests positive for cocaine RACINE, Wis. (AP) — A Racine woman faces criminal charges after her 10-month-old son tested positive for cocaine. The Racine Journal Times reports prosecutors charged 20-year-old Jamilynn Devoe and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Antonio Medina on June 13 with felony child neglect and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. According to a criminal complaint, the boy was brought to an emergency room on April 10 and later taken to a hospital, where doctors said he had suffered a bruised head and lips. The child’s blood tested positive for cocaine.
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95 Years Ago July 17, 1924
Terrible Auto Accident
Ruby Olin, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olin of Apple River, was seriously injured in the curve near the Balsam Church last Sunday evening at about eight-thirty. She was walking along the road when she was struck by a big touring car and thrown directly in front of the Joel Johnson car, which was approaching from the other direction. The driver of the big touring car slackened his reckless pace just enough to see what he had done and then under cover of darkness hurried away. As a result of the accident, Ruby sustained a fractured right clavicle, a number of severe lacerations on the scalp and left leg, concussion of the brain and other internal injuries, the extent of which have not been determined. The injured girl was immediately brought to the Polk County Hospital where she has not yet recovered consciousness. But slight hopes are entertained for Yesterday’s her recovery. Later – The News injured girl Diane Stangl has regained consciousness and her condition seems encouraging.
Tag Day for Orphanage During the past four years a number of homeless children have been taken from Amery and Polk County and placed in good homes. Also, there have been brought quite a number of children into some of the best homes in the county. A tag day will be held on the streets of Amery, Saturday, July 19 for the benefit of this society. Give anything from 10 cents up. Help this worthy society. The Children’s Home Society of Wisconsin was founded in 1892 by Rev. J. P. Dysart, D. D. The object of founding the society was to keep the children out of institutions, and place them in family homes where they might have the advantages of a mother’s love, a father’s protection and a family home where they might grow and develop without handicap. Up to the present time, July 1, 1924, we have taken 4,000 children for adoption, and we have given aid to many more that needed temporary homes while their own homes were being reestablished that they might return to them.
85 Years Ago June 28, 1934 Ridler Mill Burns The sawmill belonging to Fred G. Ridler, situated in Apple River, burned to the ground early Tuesday morning together with the entire contents. Two trucks, which were
Enjoying Hickory Point Lodge
Pictured above are a couple of youths enjoying a swim in Lake Wapogasset during their stay at Hickory Point Lodge. One of the first Wapogasset vacation spots, Hickory Point Lodge was established in the early 1900’s, by Ernest “Uncle Ernie” Guanella and his wife, Cora.
parked near the mill were also consumed. Mr. Ridler who lives some distance from the mill did not discover the fire until four o’clock when the building was practically consumed. Lightning is believed to have been the cause of the fire as Mr. Ridler had finished the cut some time ago and no one had been working about the building. The insurance carried on the place would amount to a very small portion of the loss.
Fine New Truck The Super Ice Cream factory of this city has purchased and put in service a fine new truck beautifully and appropriately lettered and has distributed some very attractive metal street signs to their retail customers. They are putting out the finest products in their line and are giving their customers every possible service.
Waltzing Mice The Johnson Drug Store will have a novel attraction in their show window beginning Monday, July 2nd. Waltzing mice. Real live mice on parade.
65 Years Ago July 1, 1954 Dressmaking Shop to Open in Amery Carolynn Granniss will open her dressmaking shop in Amery, on July 6. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Haney of Bear Trap, the new businesswoman has many years of experience in this work. She has worked as a fitter for the I. Magnin of San Francisco and has operated her own shop in that city for a number of years. The new business venture will be located in the Harkinson building in space formerly occupied by the Toftness Chiropractic offices.
July 8, 1954 People Like Fireworks Another mammoth crowd gathered at Soldier’s Field on Sunday night for the annual Fourth free fireworks. While
the word mammoth falls into the motion picture producer adjective class, it is the only word that adequately describes the number of persons on hand. Preceded with a concert by the Amery High School band under the direction of Milton Simon, the event found at least 5,000 persons on hand to observe the firing of $600 in high explosives. Members of the Amery Fire Department executed the job in workmanlike fashion. Made possible through the donations of businessmen, the annual event seems certain to continue to play a role in this community’s life.
Afternoon Soo Line Train Makes Last Run The end of an era was recorded in Amery, Monday, when the last run of Soo Line trains Nos. 84 and 85 went into the history book. While the holiday was really in observance of the Fourth of July, which fell on Sunday, it seemed fitting to have a “special” air about the ceremony of loading and unloading this community’s fixtures for these many years. On hand to observe the passing of the afternoon trains along this line were only regular employees, Hilding Hanson, this reporter and Frank Miller of Amery. Why did Frank stop by? In the first place, Frank has been watching the trains come and go in Amery for over 51 years. He can remember the time when everybody in town came down to the railroad station to watch the traffic… and that was a good many years ago. Frank and his brother, Sam, came to Amery via the ‘rails’ riding in what was known in those days, an immigrant car. This special title only meant that along with the human inhabitants, the car usually came loaded with machinery, horses, cows or what-have-you. Aside from the fact that he has been around these parts for a long time, Frank had another reason for stopping by – he knows many of the “rails” personally from his café days in the building that now hous-
es the Red & White store and Jim’s Bar. Fact of the matter is that he shook hands with his acquaintances on this last run and bade them well in the future – a fitting climax to a service that has fallen victim to our changing times.
55 Years Ago July 16, 1964 Youth Suffers Broken Neck at City Beach Dana Whitehead, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Whitehead of Amery, is off the critical list at Midway Hospital, St. Paul, this week and appears to be recovering with no paralysis. Swimming with a group of youths Wednesday evening, July 8, Dana suffered a fracture dislocation of the neck about 9 p.m. at the city beach. Rick Schanon and Burl DeLong helped Dana to shore after he surface dived in about four feet of water and came to his knees. He was in great pain and found that he couldn’t control his arms. Jerry Luke, also in the group, drove to the ARVM hospital to prepare the way for the trip made shortly thereafter with the other youths in another car, hauling the injured youth. The youth was sent by Stenberg ambulance to Midway where an operation was performed the next morning.
50 Years Ago July 10, 1969 Errant Aerial Bomb Lands Near Spectators For the first time in its 19-year history, the Amery fireworks display resulted in some personal injury to spectators. A 24-inch aerial bomb failed to explode in the air, returning to the ground and detonating in a group of people. Fortunately, it was in an area designated as a safety zone by firemen handling the display. Three children and one adult were taken to the ARVM hospital with burns to their upper bodies, singed hair and flash burns. Several spectators were taken to the hospital and
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examined but were found to have only burned clothing. Several other persons have been reported singed by the explosion, but were not treated by the hospital that evening. The landing site for the errant bomb was about 20 feet within the territory designed as working area for the firemen operating the display, according the Fire Chief Don Winchell. “It is always a problem to police the area with people streaming in after the fireworks display has begun,” observed Chief Winchell who was at the microphone at the time, in the general area of the blast. Crowd control was maintained through the public address system with no evident panic despite the sudden turn of events. Mortars for the aerial pieces were all tilted towards South Twin Lake, away from the crowd, but the winds caused them to burst almost directly overhead. The misfiring occurred about halfway through the fireworks portion of the program. One of the largest crowds in history attended the event.
40 Years Ago July 10, 1979 Amery Officers Respond to Hammond Riot Persons attending the fireworks in Amery were greeted by a round of emergency vehicles traveling down STH 46. Several Polk County officers were among those responding to a call for assistance from Hammond, which was experiencing a disturbance in connection with its annual Fourth of July celebration. Police Chief Ronald Bonte requested assistance from the St. Croix County sheriff’s department at 8 p.m. A mutual assistance agreement, which exists among law enforcement agencies in northwestern Wisconsin was activated and more than 70 law officers from Pierce, Polk, Dunn and St. Croix counties responded. Bars were closed in the community at 9 p.m. However, it took two hours before authorities declared the situation was under control. Amery Chief Mike Holmes said that Amery officers: Dave Lindholm, Mark Meyer and Tom Wulf, were transported to Hammond by Polk County deputy sheriffs.
Museum Seeks Workers to Finish Displays Clear Lake area historical museum will hold work nights Monday and Tuesday, July 16 and 17, starting at 7 p.m. at the museum. Work on displays will be completed for the upcoming Clear Lake Days celebration and everyone is urged to join in the work nights. Projects needing to be completed include the schoolroom, machine shed and carpenter’s shop, bank and log cabin.
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SPACE CAMP: Bagley enjoyed being part of mission control for launches FROM PAGE ONE
sick at all because I was busy all day. Each day I would do activities such as, practicing for my missions, learning what it is like in space, and going on simulations from 6am to 11pm.” The program is specifically designed for trainees who have a passion for space exploration. Bagley spent the week training with a team that flew a simulated space mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Moon or Mars. The crew participated in experiments and successfully completed an extra-vehicular
activity (EVA), or spacewalk. Bagley and crew returned to earth in time to graduate with honors. “I have always thought about space exploration, but I never really thought about learning all the stuff they taught me at the camp. I learned a lot about the rockets and history,” said Bagley. He shared favorite part of Space Camp was being the GNC in the mission control room talking about the weather when launching and landing. Bagley said, “The most exciting thing I learned there is that in a couple years Elon Musk will send someone to Mars.”
Space Camp operates year-round in Huntsville, and uses astronaut-training techniques to engage trainees in real-world applications of STEM subjects. Students sleep in quarters designed to resemble the ISS and train in simulators like those used by NASA. More than 850,000 trainees have graduated from a Space Camp program since its inception in Huntsville in 1982, including European Space Agency astronaut, Samantha Cristoforetti and NASA astronauts Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, Dr. Kate Rubins, Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor and Christina Koch, who is
serving onboard the International Space Station. Children and teachers from all 50 states and almost 150 international locations have attended a Space Camp program. “There were over 1,000 kids ages 12-13 and many of them came for Midwest and West coast,” Bagley said. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center, a Smithsonian Affi liate, is home to Space Camp and Aviation Challenge, the Apollo 16 capsule, the National Historic Landmark Saturn V rocket and world-class traveling exhibits. USSRC is the Official Visitor Center for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and a showcase for
national defense technologies developed at the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal. Although he greatly enjoyed his time at Space Camp he doesn’t believe he will someday make a career out of it. Bagley said, “I would like to pursue a career in marine biology because people know more about space than our own oceans. He also shared, “If someone is interested in space exploration, I would tell them to research camps and other opportunities to learn about space. To learn more about the programs at the USSRC, go to www.rocketcenter.com.
Lake of the Dalles beach renovated CONTRIBUTED FRIENDS OF INTERSTATE PARK
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Area representatives and chamber members watched as Lacy Sellent, Trudy Lorenz and Rosalie Kittleson cut the ribbon on beach renovations at Interstate Park. From left: Mike Gilker, Hannah Melin, Lisa Nelson, Lacy Sellent, Assembly Representative Gae Magnafici, Trudy Lorenz, Senator Patty Schachtner, Rosalie Kittleson, Amanda Frokjer, Ruth Sattler, Alina Hayes and Monique Austin.
The cement retaining wall and stairs to Lake of the Dalles beach at Wisconsin Interstate Park have been removed. Built by the depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps, the wall would have been constructed by unemployed, unmarried men ages 17 to 28. However, the wall made it difficult to judge the water’s depth in times of high water. “It is a tremendous asset to have a lake and swimming beach at the park,” said Trudy Lorenz of the Friends of Interstate Park. “The Lake of the Dalles gives visitors to the park a place to swim safer than the river. You don’t have to worry about the power of the current.” There are also opportunities to canoe and kayak on the lake away from the current and river traffic including paddle boats. “This is an excellent place to take canoe and kaya lessons,” Lorenz said. The lake is known to many as Berger’s Lake, as Jacob Berger owned acreage surrounding part of the lake in the early 1900s. Berger eventually sold his property to the State of Wisconsin, with a short-term provision for mineral rights. “The water quality is awesome, thanks to mussels and clams that call the St. Croix River home,” Lorenz said. “Come one, come all to enjoy these fabulous beach improvements.”
MUSIC: Opening act T he Git Backs is a Clear Lake band FROM PAGE ONE
with some of the biggest names in the industry including Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray
Vaughan, The Kinks, Wilson Pickett, Bonnie Raitt and many more. The band has also been featured regularly on Dan Aykroyd’s House of
Blues Radio Show. The Git Backs, will open the July 19 show playing from 5-6:30 p.m. They are a Clear Lake band, and they say they
play savage rock and roll from 1950-1965. The band lists Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Eddie Cochran, The Clash,
Little Richard, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and Creedence Clearwater Revival as influences.
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Appeals Court reverses ruling in Christensen civil suit County not liable for damages BY TOM STANGL TSTANGL@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled June 26 that Polk County is not liable for damages awarded to two victims that were sexually assaulted in the Polk County Jail by former jailer Darryl Christensen. The court’s 60-page ruling Christensen outlines details of the case and affirms Christensen’s financial liability of $3.75 million in punitive damages each to two victims. “We see no reason to disturb the jury’s verdict against Christensen and so affirm the denial of his request for a new trial,” the majority opinion, authored by Judges Bauer, Brennan and Scudder said. “His assaults were predatory and knowingly criminal. But to impose liability against the county for Christensen’s crimes, there must be evidence of an offending county policy, culpability, and causation. These are demanding standards. Christensen’s acts were reprehensible, but the evidence shows no con-
nection between the assaults and any county policy.” The majority opinion said “The two victims in the case, identified by initials M.J.J. and J.K.J., were inmates at Polk County Jail at various times between 2011 and 2014. Christensen admits he engaged in sexual acts with
‘Christensen’s acts were reprehensible, but the evidence shows no connection between the assaults and any county policy.’ Majority ruling
the women individually. To hide his offenses, Christensen planned his encounters to occur when no one was present and in locations where he controlled access. He also urged plaintiffs not to discuss or report his sexual advances because he would lose his job and family if caught. “Plaintiffs complied with Christensen’s secrecy directive and his assaults were kept hidden from jail officials. Polk County authorities discovered Christensen’s assaults against M.J.J. and J.K.J. after a former inmate
reported her own sexual encounters with Christensen to an investigator in a neighboring county. When notified of the former inmate’s allegations, county authorities initiated an internal investigation and confronted Christensen, who immediately resigned. “The investigation continued, which led to the discovery of Christensen’s abuse of plaintiffs, and ultimately to his prosecution. “Christensen eventually pleaded guilty to several counts of sexual assault and is serving a 30-year prison sentence. “Plaintiffs sued the county and Christensen in separate actions and the cases were consolidated for jury trial. Plaintiffs alleged that defendants were deliberately indifferent to a serious risk of sexual assault in violation of their Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, and that the county violated state law by negligently supervising Christensen. “At trial, Christensen admitted his offenses but challenged the harms plaintiffs suffered. He argued plaintiffs consented to his overtures and that their encounters were the product of ‘voluntary attraction.’ Although not stated directly, his position implied that any award of damages should correspond
to plaintiffs’ level of consent. Plaintiffs denied consenting to Christensen’s advances and offered expert testimony showing their mental trauma from his assaults. “Against the county, plaintiffs made four principal allegations: (1) the jail’s sexual
‘...cities and counties have a meaningful responsibility and role to play in preventing the sexual abuse of inmates in their custody by the guards they employ’ Dissenting opinion
assault policies and training were inadequate; (2) the jail customarily tolerated sexually offensive comments by guards; (3) the investigation of a former guard revealed the jail’s sexual assault policy was inadequate and that the jail minimized sexual abuse; and (4) the jail failed to widely implement recommendations under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The sum of these allegations, plaintiffs argued, prove the county was deliberately indifferent to a
known risk of sexual assault by jail staff. The county disagreed, arguing that the trial evidence did not support the jury’s liability finding and damages awards.” The dissenting opinion by Judge Scudder says, in part: “What worries me about today’s decision is that, as a very practical matter, municipalities may conclude that there is not much to be done to stop a rogue guard from engaging in secretive and heinous conduct in violation of a bright-line policy prohibiting sexual contact with inmates. That view would be as mistaken as it is dangerous, for cities and counties have a meaningful responsibility and role to play in preventing the sexual abuse of inmates in their custody by the guards they employ. That promise comes from the Eighth Amendment. “While not every incident of abuse will be preventable, a jail’s decisionmakers are not free to choose—through their deliberate decisions on enforcement and training related to the jail’s policies— to leave unaddressed a known and material risk of sexual assault to inmates under the jail’s care.” Christensen’s appeal of a ruling for post conviction relief, denied earlier in the month of June, continues.
Evers flexes muscle, signs budget with 78 vetoes BY SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers flexed his muscle Wednesday by recasting the Republican-approved state budget to increase funding for schools and shave away dozens of GOP proposals before signing the two-year spending plan into law. Evers ignored pleas from some liberals who wanted the new Democratic governor to veto the entire budget, while also angering some Republicans who derided the 78 vetoes as unnecessary and overly political. The budget Evers signed included increases in funding for K-12 schools, roads and health care, but far less than what the governor wanted. It also doesn’t meet many of his stated priorities, most notably accepting federal money to expand Medicaid, legalizing medical marijuana or raising the gas tax as part of a longterm plan to pay for roads. But Evers and Democratic lawmakers, who were united in voting against it, cast the two-year spending plan in a positive light, calling it a “down payment” on progress.
Republicans, who quibbled with some of the Evers vetoes, largely took a victory lap. “I told you this was a good budget,” said Republican Sen. Scott Fitzgerald at a news conference, adding that Evers “basically signed the Republican version of the budget.” Republicans don’t have the votes to override any of Evers’ vetoes and Fitzgerald said he didn’t know if any would be pursued. Evers decided against taking the unprecedented step of vetoing the entire budget, saying that “would have been more of the same divisiveness and petty, political theatrics that the people of Wisconsin have had to put up with for far too long.” Instead, he took a more moderate approach and used his broad veto powers to increase funding for K-12 schools by $65 million. He also eliminated a provision benefiting electric car manufacturer Tesla, scrapped funding to start building a new adult prison to replace one in Green Bay and took away money to prevent the implementation of new drug test and work requirements for adults on the state’s food stamp program.
Republicans had urged Evers to sign the $82 billion budget, which they cast as a compromise. Evers said the budget he was signing was “insufficient” in many ways. “This is, in large part, due to the unfortunate lack of interest by some Republi-
(Evers) “used every possible creative way to veto this budget” to make it closer to what he originally proposed. cans in the Legislature to work together and engage in constructive, bipartisan dialogue, and instead devoting far too much time to huffing and puffing,” Evers wrote to lawmakers. Evers vowed to keep up the fight for Medicaid expansion, saying he will make it a campaign issue against Republican lawmakers in 2020. “We will be talking about Medicaid expansion until we get Medicaid expansion,” he said. Evers acknowledged some successes in the budget,
including a 10% middle class tax cut, more than $465 million in new funding for roads, efforts to combat water pollution and more funding for health care programs. Evers said his partial vetoes more closely align the budget with what he originally proposed. Wisconsin’s governor has among the most expansive veto powers in the country, allowing him to strike out words within sentences to create new meanings, eliminate entire sections of the budget and individual digits in dollar amounts appropriated. Republicans tried to tighten language in this budget to limit Evers’ ability to make dramatic changes. Evers said he didn’t feel like they blocked him from doing what he wanted and he “used every possible creative way to veto this budget” to make it closer to what he originally proposed. The most significant vetoes from Evers, the former state superintendent of schools, came in K-12 funding where he was able to bolster overall funding by $65 million more than Republicans wanted. That will bring the total increase for schools to about $570 million.
Evers also eliminated a late addition to the budget that would have allowed Tesla to sell its vehicles directly to customers rather than through independent dealers. That was added to help secure the support of Republican state Sen. Chris Kapenga , a key vote in the Senate which narrowly passed the budget last week 17-16. Kapenga did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Evers also vetoed a provision that would have forbidden security costs for Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to exceed those of his GOP predecessor, Rebecca Kleefisch. Republicans have been critical of the level of security Barnes has had since taking office. Barnes, the first African American lieutenant governor in Wisconsin history, had nine times more hours of security protection during his first two months in office than Kleefisch had all of last year. There has been no stated security threat for the extra coverage. The current budget year began on Monday and the new spending plan Evers signed goes into effect immediately.
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AREA CHURCHES AMERY CONGREGATIONAL, 201 N. Harriman Ave. Barry Schaefer, pastor Thursday, July 11: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study; 7 pm Money Management. Friday, July 12: 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open. Saturday, July 13: 6 am Ruby’s Pantry Food Set-Up; 7:30 am Ruby’s Registration Begins; 8 am Youth Service and Funday; 9 am Ruby’s Registration Ends - Food Distribution Begins; 2 pm Private Wedding Reception. Sunday, July 14: 10 am Worship; 11:15 am Trustee Meeting. Monday, July 15: 9:30 am Senior Dining; 7 pm Boy Scouts. Tuesday, July 16: 6:30 am Men’s Bible Study; 9:30 am Senior Dining Hall Open; 10 am Bible Study. AMERY FREE LUTHERAN, 1 mile west of golf course on CTH F, Eric Christenson, pastor, www.ameryflc.org Every Sunday: 9:15 am Worship Service; 6 pm Small Group Bible Studies in homes. Wednesdays: 9:30 am Small Group Women’s Bible Study in home; 7 pm Youth Group. Call the church office for details 715-268-9218. APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY, 942 US Hwy. 8, Amery Justin Hosking, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday School for All Ages; 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 10:30 am Morning Worship. Monday: 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study. Wednesday: 10 am Men’s Bible Study. BALSAM LUTHERAN, 1115 Mains Crossing, Amery, Dan Watland, pastor 507-459-1141, Church 715-2689291, www.balsamlutheranchurch.org. Sunday worship 10:15 am. Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Sundays. CENTERPOINT, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls (High school) Dick Enerson, pastor Sunday: 10-11:15 am Worship celebration; Children’s church (SuperKidz) age 4-5th grade; Nursery (KidzKorner) birth-3 years. Cell Groups (small group Bible studies) offered throughout the week. CHURCH OF CHRIST, New Richmond Jack Philips, Evangelist, 715-497-7596 Sunday: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Bible Study and Devotions. CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 11:00 am Worship. Wednesday: 5:30 pm Meal for all; 6 pm Church school. DEER PARK UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 9:45 am Worship. DERONDA LUTHERAN, 1239 65th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Sunday, July 7 - Friday, July 12: Wapo Youth Camp. Thursday, July 11: 9 am LF WELCA; 9:30 am Apple River Conference; 3-7 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale; 7:30 pm Little Falls WELCA and Friends Trip to the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson. Friday, July 12: 8 am-4 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale. Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14: Wapo Seeds Camp. Saturday, July 13: 8 am - 12 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale. Sunday, July 14: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.; 12 pm Little Falls Semi-Annual Meeting. Tuesday, July 16: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Staff Meeting at Trinity; 11:30 am Lunch Bunch at Trintiy; 7 pm NUIC Parish Council at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.derondachurch.net. EAST BALSAM BAPTIST, 1816 108th St./CTH I, Balsam Lake, Gabriel Brennan, pastor www.eastbalsam.org 715-857-5411 Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:30 am Sunday school. Tuesday: Women’s Ministry; 9 am Bible Study. EAST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, south of Amery on Hwy. 46 then west on 20th Ave., Kathy Pennington, pastor Wednesday, July 10: 7 pm Council Meeting. Sunday, July 14: 9 am Bible Study; 10 am Worship. Monday, July 15: 9 am Labyrinth Maintenance. EAST LINCOLN ALLIANCE, 735 70th Ave., Amery 715-268-2350 www.eastlincolnalliance.com Eric Danielson and Randy Schussman, pastors Sunday: 8:45 am Prayer Meeting; 9 am Coffee and Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship service. Child Care and Discovery Land for children are provided during Worship service. Small groups meet throughout the week. Contact the church office for further details. Recharge for Middle and High School students, 6 pm every Wednesday. EL SALEM BAPTIST/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER, Dresser, Darryl R. Olson, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday school; 10:35 am Worship; 6 pm Sunday evening. Wednesday: 7 pm Bible Study. ELIM LUTHERAN, Range, Dan Watland, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. Holy Communion 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Council 3rd Tuesday at 6 pm
FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 301 1st Ave. East (across from public beach on Co. Rd. I) Balsam Lake, 715-4853800, Diane Norstad, pastor Sunday: 9:30 am Sunday worship; Communion first and last Sunday. Wednesday: 6:30 pm J.A.M. (Jesus & Me). FAITH LUTHERAN (ELCA), 134 Prentice St. S, Clayton Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 9 am Sunday school; 9:45 am Worship; 10:45 am Fellowship. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm Mission Quilting Tuesdays 9 am Wednesday evening service 7:15-7:45 pm FIRST LUTHERAN, 240 Elm St., Amery Tim Bjorge, pastor Wednesday, July 10: Hi League; 7 pm Church Council. Thursday, july 11: 8:30 am Quilters; 7 pm Al Anon. Saturday, July 13: Youth Leave for Colorado. Sunday, July 14: 9 am Worship. Monday, July 15: 6-10 pm ARQG. FIRST LUTHERAN (LCMC), 811 South Ave. W, Clear Lake www.firstluthclearlake.com, Bryan S. Anderson, pastor Sunday, July 7 - Friday, July 12: Youth Servant Trip, Pastor Gone. Sunday, July 14: 8:30 am Contemporary Worship; 9:30 am Fellowship; 10 am Traditional Worship; 11 am Fellowship; 6 pm Knotty Pine 4-H Meeting. Sunday, July 14 - Friday, July 19: First Lutheran’s Week at Wapo Bible Camp. Monday, July 15: 10 am Staff Meeting; 3 pm Service at Golden Age Manor. Tuesday, July 16: 9 am Quilting. FIRST PRESYTERIAN, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls Barbara Anne Keely, pastor Sunday: 10:15 am Coffee and Fellowship; 11 am Worship. FOREST UNITED METHODIST, John Hazen, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE, Graytown Merlin Burton, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Sunday school; 11 am Worship. GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN-ELCA, 877 190th Ave. Co. Rd. G, Balsam Lake (Fox Creek) 715-857-5580, serving@georgetownlutheran.net, Pastor Diane House Sunday: 9:15 am Sunday school; 10:30 am Worship; Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday. GRACE LUTHERAN - WELS, 460 4th St., Clear Lake, Ellery W. Groth, pastor 715-491-4330 Sunday: 10:15 am Worship. HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX, 511 1st St., Clayton, 715948-2493, htoc@amerytel.net, Chris Wojcik, pastor
Sundays: 9:30 am Divine Liturgy. HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST, 1606 165th Ave., Centuria, on CTH I between Balsam Lake and Centuria, Freddie Kirk, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN (LCMS), 124 E. Church St., Clayton, lmmLCLCMS@centurytel.net, 715-541-2955, Gregory Becker, pastor Sunday: 9 am Divine Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, 65th Ave., rural Clayton, Margaret Grant, pastor Sunday: 8:30 am Worship. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Family Christian Education; 7:30 pm Confirmation. JOURNEY CHURCH, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Derek Downs, Lead Pastor, 715-268-2223, www.journeychurch.city, office@journeychurch.city Every Sunday: 9 am Worship Service; Nursery for ages 0-3 is offered. Kids Zone Children’s Church ages preschool-4th grade will meet downstairs during the sermon! No Sunday School during the summer. 2nd Sunday of the Month: 6-7 pm Praise and Prayer Night (Except June 12 & July 10) Thursdays: 8:30 am Prayer Group. Open to anyone with a heart of prayer! Saturdays: 7 am Men’s Bible Study (Meets in the Teen Center). LITTLE FALLS LUTHERAN, 1272 44th Ave., Amery, Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Sunday, July 7 - Friday, July 12: Wapo Youth Camp. Thursday, July 11: 9 am LF WELCA; 9:30 am Apple River Conference; 3-7 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale; 7:30 pm Little Falls WELCA and Friends Trip to the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson. Friday, July 12: 8 am-4 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale. Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14: Wapo Seeds Camp. Saturday, July 13: 8 am - 12 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale. Sunday, July 14: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.; 12 pm Little Falls Semi-Annual Meeting. Tuesday, July 16: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Staff Meeting at Trinity; 11:30 am Lunch Bunch at Trintiy; 7 pm NUIC Parish Council at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.littlefallschurch.net. LIVING WORD CHAPEL, 2746 Hwy 64, Forest, Senior Leaders Sean & Libby Higgins, 715-265-4810, we.are. living.word@gmail.com, www.livingwordchapel.com Sunday: 9 am Breakfast and Fellowship; 10:15 am Service;
One Good Thing “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:3-6 NIV
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an you think of one good thing about the person you are arguing with? Whether this person is someone you consider an adversary or the person you have decided to spend the rest of your life with, thinking of something positive about the other person may allow you to bridge the gap and soften the differences you are having. It is also important to tell the other person that you value them and that you admire this good quality in them. We often forget to thank the people who are closest to us. Family members often take each other for granted. Kids expect their parents to provide for them, and this leads to them rarely thanking Mom and Dad for the meals they provide, or for taking
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AREA CHURCHES CONTINUED ... Nursery and Children’s Church Available. Wednesdays: 6 pm The Study; 7 pm Prayer. Weekly Local Home Groups MENNONITE CHURCH, 1681 6 1/2 St., Co. Hwy. P North, Almena, 715-357-3321 Sunday: 10 am Sunday school, all ages; 10:45 am Sunday worship service; 7:30 am Sunday evening service. MOE LUTHERAN (ELCA), 451 30th St., Clear Lake Sunday: 10 am Fellowship; 11 am Worship; Potluck lunch 2nd Sunday. Men’s Bible Study 2nd Sunday 6 pm. Women’s Bible Study 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY, Amery, Craig Jorgenson, pastor Sunday: 10 am Worship. Tuesday: 6:30 pm Prayer. Wednesday: 6:30 pm Youth. OTTERCREEK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Glenwood City Civic Center, Jason Taylor, pastor Sunday: 10:30 am Worship; Children’s church, childcare provided. Wednesday Night Prayer. OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC, Balsam Lake Father Eugene Murphy, pastor Masses: Saturday 6 pm, Sunday 8:30 am. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN, 217 Deronda St., Amery Keith Ruehlow, pastor Wednesday, July 10: 12 pm Table Talk Men; 1:30 pm Abigail Circle; 6:15 pm Evening Prayer; 6:30 pm Youth Group. Thursday, July 11: 8:30 am Bible Study; 1:30 pm Martha Circle. Sunday, July 14: 9 am Worship with Holy Communion. Tuesday, July 16: 8:30 am Bible Study; 1 pm Quilting. PRAIRIEVIEW COVENANT, 1396 210th Ave. (2 miles north of New Richmond on 65) Tim Coyer, pastor, www.prairieviewchurch.net Sunday: 9 am Sunday School; 10 am Worship, Nursery care available; Coffee/fellowship after worship service. Wednesday: 6-7:30 pm Family Night, Worship/Groups for all ages. REDEEMER LUTHERAN, 600 S. Keller Ave., Amery, Tom Hahn, pastor Sunday, July 14: 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 Fellowship. Tuesday, July 16: 10 am Polk and Burnett County Dementia Coalition at Polk County Government Center. REEVE EVANGELICAL FREE, Jct. Barron CTH K & A, Clear Lake, www.reevechurch.org Sunday: 9 am Worship service; 10:15 am Fellowship Time. Wednesday nights: 6:30-7:30 pm Adult Bible Study and Prayer; Kids Club, Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group (Sept.-May). A variety of small groups (AA, men’s & women’s) are also held throughout the week. ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL, 365 5th St., Clear Lake, Rev. Geri E. Sola Sunday: 9:15 am Sunday school; 10:15 am Worship. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday at 10:15 am. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday at 10:15 am. ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, 201 N. Adams, St. Croix Falls www.scuuf.org Sunday: 10 am First three Sundays. ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Clear Lake, Fr. John Long, pastor Mass: 8 am Wednesday. Mass: 8 am Thursday. Mass: 10:30 am Sunday. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC, 1050 Keller Ave. N, Amery, Father Eugene Murphy • 715-268-7717 • stjosephamery.org Wednesday, July 10: Fr. Gene’s Birthday; 9 am Mass. Thursday, July 11: 10:30 am Communion Service at Golden Age Manor; 6:30 pm GriefShare Meeting. Friday, July 12: 9 am Communion Service. Saturday, July 13: 4 pm Mass. Sunday, July 14: 10:30 am Mass; 5:30 pm Softball. Tuesday, July 16: 9 am Communion Service. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN, Forest, John Wilman, pastor Wednesday, July 10: 6:30 pm LWML Meeting. Friday, July 12 - Saturday, July 13: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, July 14: 8 am Worship; 9 am Fellowship. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN, Deer Park, John Wilman, pastor Thursday, July 11: Visiting Shut-Ins. Friday, July 12 - Saturday, July 13: Pastor’s Day Off. Sunday, July 14: 9 am Fellowship; 9:30 am Worship; 10:30 am Voter’s Meeting. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, 76 20th Ave., Clear Lake, John Redlich, pastor 715-645-2230; Head Elder Paul Hasman 715-671-3697
OBITUARIES Saturday Services: Adult and Children’s Bible Study 9:30 am; Church 11 am Midweek Service: Wednesday 7 pm Call Head Elder for location in winter months. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 644 S. 6th St., Barron, Chapel 715-537-3679 Bishop Kenneth Konesky 715-719-0283 Sunday: 10-11 am Sacrament Meeting; 11:10-Noon Priesthood, Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School. TRINITY LUTHERAN of Garfield, 1578 85th Ave., Amery Lori Peper, pastor 715-268-9577 Sunday, July 7 - Friday, July 12: Wapo Youth Camp. Thursday, July 11: 9 am LF WELCA; 9:30 am Apple River Conference; 3-7 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale; 7:30 pm Little Falls WELCA and Friends Trip to the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson. Friday, July 12: 8 am-4 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale. Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14: Wapo Seeds Camp. Saturday, July 13: 8 am - 12 pm Deronda Garage/Bake Sale. Sunday, July 14: 8 am Trinity Worship; 9:30 am Deronda Worship; 11 am Little Falls Worship.; 12 pm Little Falls Semi-Annual Meeting. Tuesday, July 16: 9 am Little Falls Quilting, Staff Meeting at Trinity; 11:30 am Lunch Bunch at Trintiy; 7 pm NUIC Parish Council at Deronda. See our website for up-to-date scheduling www.trinitylutheranchurchofamery.com. UNITED COVENANT, 348 5th St. NW, Clear Lake, Dan Pearson, pastor Thursday, July 11: 6 pm Swedish Mission Team Meeting. Saturday, July 13: 7 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Clear Lake Park. Sunday, July 14: 9 am Worship Practice T-2; 10 am Worship Service; 1 pm Young Adult Study; 5:30 pm Church Softball. Monday, July 15: 5 pm Grief Support Group. Tuesday, July 16: 8 am Prayer Time. UNITED METHODIST, GLENHILLS PARISH Marybeth Scow, pastor Emerald UMC: 8:30 am Worship with Sunday School. Glenwood City UMC: 9:45 am Worship with Sunday School. Downing UMC: 11 am Worship with Sunday School. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN, ELCA, 447 180th St., Osceola, Pastor Matt Saarem, Interim Pastor, www. westimmanuel.org Wendesday, July 10: 9 am Good Enough Construction Crew. Sunday, July 14: 9 am Worship with Mission Trip Presentation; 10:15 am Stockholder’s Brunch; 11:30 am Farm Table Potluck hosted by Hans & Catherine Johnson. Tuesday, July 16: 7 pm Council Meeting. WORD OF LIFE FELLOWSHIP, Clear Lake Patricia and Harlen Wienke, pastors Sunday: 10 am Worship. Tuesday: 9 am Healing Rooms by appointment. Wednesday: 7 pm Adult Bible Study.
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Laura Lynn Schanon Laura Lynn Schanon age 50, of Lawai, Hawaii passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her home. Laura was born on February 15, 1969 to Mike and K Karen Schanon in Amery, W Wisconsin. She attended a graduated from Amery and H High School in 1987. Laura was a natural s salesperson, and achieved h greatest success selling her e exquisite black pearl jewe elry. She was creative and f full of ideas with a quick wit a a sharp mind, making and h a gifted storyteller. She her e enjoyed hard work and staying active. She always looked forward to time outdoors hiking, playing games, and biking. Being with Laura was time well spent. Laura traveled the world and made friends everywhere she went. She cherished friends and family, especially her nieces and nephews. Laura is survived by her devoted partner, Mark Barks; loving parents, Michael and Karen Schanon; siblings, Michelle (Michael) Schanon Dovey, Jill (Jasun) Schanon Macek, Thomas Schanon, Sara (Scott) Schanon Jensen; nieces, Erin and Charlotte Dovey, Lucia and Estelle Macek, nephews, Joseph, William, Leopold, and Henry Jensen and many other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery, Wisconsin with Father Gene Murphy officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place at Amery Cemetery immediately following the service. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Scott and Sara Jensen's home following the luncheon. To sign an online guest book and video tribute please visit www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were entrusted to the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin.
Jack Arthur Cowles Jack Arthur Cowles, age 91 of Clear Lake, WI passed away and went home to be with Jesus, on July 2, 2019. Jack was born in Byron, Wisconsin on December 9, 1927. As an adult, he was a dairy farmer. He purc chased his first farm near E Emerald, and then moved to a farm near Clear Lake in tthe early 80’s where he and M Marian have resided ever ssince. His greatest hobby a and pastime was in caring ffor his animals, with his late est passion being his sheep. He was preceded in death b by: parents Alfred and E Edith, siblings: Donald, M Marjorie, Ralph, Wesley, Gerald; Son: Kenneth. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his wife, Marian, his 3 children: Debby, John (Stephanie), and Dan (Valli); 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Jack married his bride, Marian on June 19, 1954 and had 65 wonderful years of marriage. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at The New Life Community Church in Amery, WI Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, July 5, 2019, at the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake , WI, and one hour prior to service at the Church on Saturday. Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery. Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake , WI is handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com.
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Paul F. Streif Paul F. Streif, age 81 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 surrounded by his family. Paul Frederick Streif was born on October 31, 1937 iin Clear Lake, WI the son o of Elmer & Frances (Paulsson) Streif. He grew up in tthe Clear Lake area and g graduated from Clear Lake H High School in 1955. Paul tthen attended the Universsity of Wisconsin at River F Falls, eventually receiving a Masters Degree in Teachiing. On February 14, 1959, h he was married to Carol B Berglund at McKinley, WI. Together they made their home near Reeve, WI and raised 2 sons, Vincent & Ivan. Paul owned and operated the Reeve Locker Plant from 1959 - 1971. He also taught at Clear Lake Schools for 27 years and also at the Mustard Seed Academy in Amery, WI. Paul spent his entire life in the service of others. He served 57 years as the Vance Creek Township treasurer. Paul also served on the Barron County board, the Pioneer Village Museum Board and on the WESTCAP (West Central WI Community Action Agency) Board. He worked as the Fare For All Food Share Coordinator, transported the Amish, and took several mission trips at home and abroad. In his spare time, Paul enjoyed weaving rugs, antique tractors, ceramics, writing (authoring 4 books on local history), gardening and traveling the world. He was also an active member of Apple River Community Church in Amery, WI. Paul will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Frances Streif; sister and brother in law, Shirley & Clinton Chistianson. He is survived by wife - Carol Streif - Clear Lake, WI; sons, Vincent (Karen) Streif - Madison, WI and Ivan (Susan) Streif - Excelsior, MN; grandchildren, Elizabeth Streif & Edward Streif; brother, John (Marilyn) Streif - Elk Mound, WI; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, Paul and his family requests that you make memorials to WESTCAP. Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM at The Apple River Community Church, in Amery, WI on Monday, July 8, 2019. Clergy - Pastor Bruce Tanner & Justin Hosking. Music - Sue Lundgren & Louise Wright Visitation on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 4 - 7 PM at the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI and one hour prior to service at the church on Monday. The family will meet at be at the Reeve Cemetery in Vance Creek Township for Interment. Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Clear Lake, WI is handling the arrangements. www.clearlakefuneralhome.com
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A look at Gov. Tony Evers’ partial budget vetoes BY TODD RICHMOND ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers used his partial veto power to make 78 changes to Republican legislators’ version of the state budget before signing it Wednesday. The budget takes effect immediately and Republicans do not have the votes needed to override any of the vetoes. Here’s a look at some of the most significant revisions and Evers’ explanations: SCHOOL AID Evers increased funding for K-12 public schools primarily by raising the per-pupil state aid amount to $742 in each of the next two fiscal years, up from the $679 and $704 Republicans put in the budget. Evers’ changes will result in net increase of $65 million for schools above the $505 million in additional aid that Republicans provided. DRUG TESTS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS Evers removed funding to implement and enforce new work and drug screening requirements for able-bodied adults on the state’s food stamp program. Evers opposed the requirements, which have yet to be implemented, but Republicans refused to remove them. So, Evers just took away the funding, effectively blocking them. TESLA DEALERSHIPS Evers wiped out a provision that would have allowed Tesla to open dealerships in Wisconsin. Republicans added the language a day before the state Senate voted to pass the budget to secure key support from Republican state Sen. Chris Kapenga. Evers wrote that he objects to making such a dramatic change so late in the budget process without public debate. CAPITOL SECURITY Evers scrapped provisions that would have required the Department of Administration to study security at the state Capitol in consultation with the city of Madison Police Department. Evers said he objects to releasing information about potential security gaps in a public report and the Capitol Police, not city police, handles security at the Capitol. He did direct the Capitol Police to review existing Capitol security plans with input from city police. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Evers erased Republican language that would have limited how much the Wisconsin Department of Transportation can spend on state patrol protection for Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, the first African American to hold the post in Wisconsin. Evers wrote that the language undercuts the state patrol’s judgment. He also called the language politically driven and said it was intended to undermine Barnes. CORRECTIONS MERIT PAY Evers restored discretionary merit pay for Department of Corrections administrative and central
office employees. Evers said Republican provisions blocking merit pay for DOC workers infringed on the Department of Administration’s authority to administer state employees pay policy, every other state agency can award merit raises and DOC needs every tool to combat a worker shortage. NEW PRISON The governor scratched a plan to spend $5 million to start bids and acquire property for a new prison to replace the aging Green Bay Correctional Institution. Evers wrote that he objects to building a new maximum security prison without more public input. YOUTH PRISON Evers restored $25 million in funding to pay for new state facilities to replace the Lincoln Hills/Copper Lake juvenile prisons. He diverted $22 million in construction grants for non-state organizations toward a new state facility for juvenile offenders, a move subject to state Building Commission approval. Evers also increased funding to allow for the full $59 million needed to expand the Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Madison. QUARRIES The governor eliminated Republican-authored language that limits local governments’ authority to regulate quarries. Evers objected to the changes, which his predecessor Gov. Scott Walker also vetoed, without a chance for public debate. ROADS Evers dumped Republican provisions that would have allowed the Department of Transportation to spend up to $2.5 million on a study on tolling and mileage-based fees. Evers said he objects to spending money on another study that will only show that the most effective way to pay for roadwork is to raise the gas tax. TRUCK FEES Evers eliminated provisions that would have created a standard $100 truck registration fee. The move keeps the state’s current poundage-based tiered registration fees in place. Owners of trucks under 6,000 pounds pay a uniform $100 fee, owners of trucks between 6,000 and 8,000 pounds pay $106 and owners of trucks between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds pay $155. The governor wrote he objects to forcing owners of lighter vehicles to pay the same as heavier trucks that do more damage to the roads. CHARGING STATIONS AND BUSES The governor provided $10 million for electric car charging stations and $15 million to replace buses, erasing a Republican plan that would have spent just $3 million on school bus replacements. The money comes from a multistate settlement with Volkswagen to resolve allegations that the car manufacturer used special software in its vehicles to circumvent emissions standards.
Farmers say wet spring, summer rain pushing back harvest MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Farmers in Wisconsin say a wet spring and summer rain is pushing back their harvest timelines. WKOW-TV reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports practically all crops were behind for planting and growing. Mitch Breunig owns Mystic Valley Dairy in Sauk City and plants corn, alfalfa and soybeans. He tells the television station that rain stretched what his normal two- to three-week planting season to nearly two months. He says he’s worried about a short growing season
and an early frost that could kill his corn before its harvested. He’s also worried he’ll have to spend more money drying his corn so he can harvest it.
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Meet Me in the Garden Seminar July 16
Re-Use, Recycle, Re-Imagine July, 2019 Spooner, Wisconsin. – The Spooner Agriculture Research Station Teaching and Display Garden will host visitors for a relaxing program in the garden on Tuesday, July 16 starting at 6:00 pm. This garden session will focus on reusing found objects, recycle, and re-imagining our gardens. UW-Madison Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to share tips on small scale gardening including square foot and straw bale gardens. A tour of the gardens will highlight All-America Selections annuals within this theme as well as demonstrate the gardening techniques being used in the garden. This year’s theme “Re-use, recycle, and re-imagine� comes from the All America Selections . The displays have been created with this theme in mind. The Teaching and Display Garden is one of eight in Wisconsin that display vegetable and flower varieties who have been awarded this designation as an outstanding cultivar. For more information on the garden, upcoming events and blog posts go to the North Country Master Gardener Volunteers website at: https://www. northcountrymgv.org/ Save these dates for upcoming programs at the garden: the Twilight Garden Tour on August 13 at 4:00 pm and on September 7 at 10:00 am the program will focus on harvest, seed
Polk Burnette Farmers Union invites area youth to attend a Farmers Union Day Camp on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 1-1:30 pm. The Day Camp will be held at the North Park (Large Pavillion), 100 Arlington Drive, Amery, WI. Come meet new friends, have fun while working together, and learn more about the importance of family farmers and strong communities. All youth are welcome to attend. Activities are geared toward youth ages 7 and older and include cooperative games, lesson on water systems, and a craft. Youth should dress form being outdoors and remember to bring a water bottle. Those enrolled in the Farmers Union Youth Program can fulfill one of their program requirements by attending. There is no cost for this event. To register, please visit www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/events or RSVP to Kirsten Slaughter at kslaughter@ wisconsinfarmersunion.com or 608514-2031. Learn more about the youth program and Farmers Union Camps at www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com/ youth-camp. Wisconsin Farmers Union is a member-driven organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for farmers, rural communities, and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors, and civic engagement.
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Area gardeners at last year’s Meet Me in the Garden series at the Spooner Agriculture Research Station Teaching and Display Garden learn about caring for cut ower varieties.
savings and what was learned during this garden season. Remember to bring your own lawn chair for the Meet Me in the Garden Seminar. The session is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine – please dress accordingly. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at the Station Building at 1035 E Maple Street (Hwy 70), Spooner. The garden is located
at 780 Orchard Lane, 1.5 miles east of Spooner on Highway 70 or 1/2 mile west of the Hwy 70/53 interchange. Watch for garden meeting signs. For more information and a map visit the station’s web site at: http:// spooner.ars.wisc.edu/ or contact Kevin Schoessow or Lorraine Toman at the Spooner Area UW-Extension Office at 715-635-3506 or 1-800-528-1914.
Ice Age chapter bestows award for dirty work The Ice Age Trail Alliance has recognized a couple of hard workers in the Indianhead chapter through its annual recognition for down and dirty work on the trail. The “In the mud� award was given to Marie-Anne and Gregg Westigard, who were nominated by the local Indianhead chapter of the alliance. They are formerly of Luck and now live near Schroeder, Minn., on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The award is given to nominees from the alliance’s multiple chapters “for outstanding contributions.� That means consistently coming to chapter work days, which focus on trail maintenance and improvements, “and diving into the dirty work,� according to the alliance.
Age is no bar to hard work. Marie-Anne is 74 and Gregg is 77. “It needs to be done. We do it,� Marie-Anne said in explanation of why they show up. Among other contributions, the Westigards have painted the trail’s yellow
blazes on more than 30 miles of trail. They also maintained a heavily used segment of the trail in part of Straight Lake State Park. She said that trail work offers surprises in the midst of nature. The couple is able to spot emerging plants and encounter animal life, while striking up- conversations with passing hikers. “It’s one of the things we do together because we each do our own things,� Gregg said. “You serve where there’s a need. SomeCONTRIBUTED
Indianhead chapter President Dean Dversdall (center) presents “in the mud� awards to Marie-Anne and Gregg Westigard.
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body’s done it before and somebody will do it after us.� Marie-Anne credits such chapter elders as Corky Lundberg and the late Cora Dversdall for inspiring her dedication to the trail. She previously won the “in the mud� award in 2012. In their new home, the Westigards quickly became volunteers on the Superior Hiking Trail that parallels the North Shore. They’ve contributed eight days so far toward trail maintenance and construction. Their awards were announced at the alliance’s annual meeting in the Wisconsin Dells in April, and chapter President Dean Dversdall presented the Westigards with their recognition during their July 4 weekend visit to Polk County.
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Amery celebrates July 4 with fireworks, oversize sundae
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The Amery Fire Department put on another fantastic fireworks presentation Thursday July 4. A large crowd gathered at Soldier’s Field and were delighted with the bright lights and booms.
Since 2011 Amery’s Commercial Promotion’s committee has put together the Giant Ice Cream Sundae event, which has become an annual tradition for attendees to socialize and take advantage of tasty scoops of summer’s favorite treat.
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A free will offering at the Giant Ice Cream Sundae event, benefitted the Salvation Army. Shown with the red kettle are Samantha Ross and Megan Meck.
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The Amery Royalty; First Princess Laura Kastanek, Miss Amery/Miss Congeniality Hailey Clausen, Second Princess Claire Flanum, Third Princess Mackenzie Mike and Fourth Princess Bailey Johnson prepare to scoop ice cream from the giant sundae.
• FIND THE FISH AT EACH PARTICIPATING AMERY BUSINESS. • ENTER THE FISH’S SPECIAL NAME ON THE ENTRY FORM. Entry y fo orms avvaila able e at various particip patiing bus sinesse es. Thank you for supporting Amery businesses • Sponsored by Amery Community Club
Drop off completed entries by August 12 at 3 pm to Amery Free Press, Bremer Bank, Chet Johnson Drug, Worn Again or WESTconsin Credit Union Prizes are Amery Scrip Money 1st $100, 2nd $50, 3rd & 4th $25. Winners drawn at Music On The River August 16. One entry per person. Random drawing of entries with the most correct.
Contest runs through Aug. 12
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Little Falls gathers for annual July 4 parade, picnic
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Dennis and Lou John served as the 2019 Little Falls parade Grand Marshals.
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Jim Haugerud advertises the finish of Thursday’s parade.
Dear the community of Amery and surrounding areas, My name is Joseph Gates, and I have joined Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery as their Administrator. My career and degree specialize in skilled nursing and long-term care. PAM HUMPAL|AMERY FREE PRESS
Rick and Julie Schanon displayed a tree with many familiar Little Falls family names hanging from branches.
First and foremost, working as a nursing home administrator is my true passion that I have been drawn to throughout my life. I spent my childhood with grandparents and have developed a passion for helping the geriatric population. That experience has driven me to strive daily to assure that residents receive quality care in a healing and fostering environment. I am a Healthcare Administrator with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Healthcare from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Most recently, I worked as an Executive Director for North Shore Healthcare in the La Crosse Market. Previous to that, I worked as an Administrator in Training and received my nursing home administrator license that same year at Willow Ridge Healthcare. As for my life at home, I have three brothers and three sisters all living within 30 minutes from Amery. I graduated from the Amery school district and have recently moved back to this beautiful community. I aim to ensure Willow Ridge Healthcare is the provider of choice for employment and services for the community. While we can certainly count on some changes and transitions, take comfort in knowing that my goal for Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery remains the same; create a skilled nursing facility that is the absolute best place to live and to work. I have found that the secret to everything we do is found in creating the right community culture that is fostered in care and compassionate values with a strong commitment to serving. A truly collaborative experience between residents and staff ensures our skilled nursing facility offers a fulfilling lifestyle for you and your loved ones. My door is always open should you need to discuss anything or ask some questions. Please do not hesitate to drop by and say hello! My number is 715268-8171.
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Members of Amery’s VFW and American Legion opened the parade in Little Falls Thursday July 4.
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AMERY COMMUNITY EDUCATION Pre-register and learn more through Amery Community Ed online at www. amerysd.k12.wi.us or by calling 715-268-9771 x220. Basketball Skills & Drills Camp for boys & girls who completed grades 3-8. July 15-18. Girls 8:3011:30 am. Boys 1:30-4:30 pm. $75, pre-register through Community Ed. Volleyball 1on1 Camp at AHS for girls who completed grades 5-11. Grades 8-11 on July 8, 9 & 10 from 8 a - 6 p; $180 for Amery players or $220 for non-Amery. Grades 5-7 on July 8 & 10 from 6:30-8 pm; $25. Register online https://tshq.bluesombrero. com/ameryvolleyball. Do not register through Community Ed. Flag Football for youth from Amery and surrounding communities who completed grades 1-3 in spring 2019. First contact date August 10. Scrimmages Saturdays and halftime of a Friday night HS game. $50 includes a t-shirt. Register through Community Ed by July 1. Rookie Tackle Football for youth from Amery and surrounding communities who completed grades 4-5 in spring 2019. First contact date August 10. Practices twice per week beginning in mid-August with scrimmages Saturdays and halftime of a Friday night HS game. $125 includes a t-shirt & all equipment. Register through Community Ed by July 1. Wrestling – Amery Intensive Camp for wrestlers who completed grades 4-11 in spring 2019. Technical skills, live wrestling, drilling, running, weight lifting & cross training. July 16-1718 from 6-8 p; $50. Pre-register with Community Ed. Summer Weights & Training at the High School for Amery students who completed grades 6-11. From 7-8:30 or 8-9:30 a., M-F. Free.
‘Remembering our Fallen’ memorial coming to Baldwin American Legion A very emotional exhibit, "Remembering Our Fallen" will be displayed at the Baldwin Cave Dahl American Legion Post #240 July 12, 13th and 14th. This memorial reminds Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by those who died from wounds suffered in Iraq and Afghanistan while wearing our country's uniform. The memorial includes 31 Tribute Towers with military and personal photos of almost 5,000 of our nation's Fallen since 9/11/2001. This memorial was unveiled nationally at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2017. This is the first time the memorial will be displayed in the state of Wisconsin. This national memorial also includes a Tribute Tower to recognize our servicemen and women who died from training accidents or attacks while stationed stateside or on our overseas bases. Those who returned from war with the invisible wounds of PTS and succumbed to suicide are included on a Tribute Tower that recognizes the tragedy of PTS. Organizers are still asking for help in contacting Gold Star families so they can include every single American who has died since 9/11/2001 in The War on Terror. There is no fee for families. We just ask that they visit the website below and provide basic information and two photos of their Fallen loved one. The Baldwin Cave Dahl American Legion Post #240 is proud to sponsor this memorial and wishes to thank all the businesses and individuals who donated to this worthy endeavor. The public is invited to view the "Remembering Our Fallen" memorial from Friday, July 12, to Sunday, July 14, 2019. The memorial will be open continuously, 24 hours each day. On Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. a memorial service will be held and all are welcome to attend to honor the sacrifice that these men and women have made. The Baldwin Cave Dahl American Legion Post #240 is located at 410 Maple St. Baldwin, WI. "We can never forget those who sacrificed everything for our freedom. We must remember these American Heroes and speak their names when we see their family members," said Bill Williams, Vice President and co-founder of Patriotic Productions, the non-profit responsible for this memorial. "This memorial is created to travel, stopping in cities and communities all across the nation so more people will have the opportunity to honor and remember our Fallen from one of the longest wars in our nation's history. We are thankful to Baldwin Cave Dahl American Legion Post #240 for hosting this beautiful and somber memorial." A directory of the Fallen, along with a tour schedule and additional information, are available at: www.RememberingOurFallen.org
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AMERY SCHOOLS SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM MENUS Wednesday, July 10– Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, String Cheese, Juice-Variety, Milk-Variety. Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Dinner Roll, Green Beans, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Grapes, Milk Choice.
Thursday, July 11– Breakfast: Maple Pancake Coins, Banana Pancake Coins, Cereal, String Cheese, Juice-Variety, Milk Choice. Lunch: Pizza, California Blend Veggies, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Watermelon, Milk Choice.
Friday, July 12– Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cheese Egg Bake, Cereal, String Cheese, Juice-Variety, Milk-Variety. Lunch: Turkey and Gravy, Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Orange
Smiles, Fresh Fruit, Garden Bar, Milk Choice.
Monday, July 15– Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, String Cheese, Juice-Variety, Milk-Variety. Lunch: Warrior Burger, Potato Wedges, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Applesauce, Milk Choice. Picnic at the Library: Bistro Box, HB Egg, PB, Flatbread, Fresh Veggies, Fresh Fruit, Milk Choice.
Tuesday, July 16– Breakfast: Assorted Bread, Cereal, String Cheese, Fruit Choices, Juice-Variety, Milk-Variety. Lunch: Pizza Hotdish, Garlic Breadstick, Roasted Brussels Sprout, Garden Bar, Fresh Fruit, Grapes, Milk Choice.
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COOKING WORLD Tidbit: When you arise each morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to think, Carolyn Lumsden to enjoy, to live. (Marcus Aurelius – 715-483-9738 Roman Emperor) This goulash is like many other recipes but if you’re a beginner cook or someone who has not made goulash, this recipe is for you.
BAKED GOULASH Brown in skillet until meat is no longer pink: 1-1/2-2 pounds ground beef 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 1 small chopped onion 1 T. chopped garlic Drain off any excess liquid. Add and mix well: 1 jar (28 oz.) spaghetti sauce 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 pkg. (8 oz.) elbow macaroni (uncooked) 1/2 c. water Put into sprayed/greased casserole dish or 9x13” baking pan. Cover and bake at 350˚ for 25 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle on top: 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese Return to oven and bake another 15-20 minutes or until well heated through and cheese is melted. Serves around 4. Hint: Make this ahead and freeze it. Bake thoroughly in oven for about half an hour or until macaroni is cooked. If you wish, put some leftovers into individual containers and re-heat in a microwave safe dishes for a quick snack or meal. Zucchini will be plentiful soon from gardens and in Farmers’ Markets.
CREAM OF ZUCCHINI SOUP Combine in larger pan, cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until tender: 4 c. thickly sliced zucchini 1 medium onion, quartered 1 can chicken broth (14 oz. or 1-3/4 c.) 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. dried basil Cool slightly and pour into blender/food processor, cover and puree at high speed. When ready to serve, add: 1-1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. cream Heat until hot and serve. Serves 4-6. Hint: Put some croutons on the top. This is a simple and good-tasting pickle you can make in minutes. Store in refrigerator and take out whatever amount you want. It will keep well for 3 months, too.
2 bananas, peeled and chopped 2 nectarines or peaches, peeled and chopped the reserved pineapple juice 1/4 tsp. cinnamon The tidbits leftover from the reserved 2/3 c. that was saved Process until smooth. Add the 2/3 c. reserved pineapple tidbits and stir to combine. Put into an 8” square pan. Cover and freeze until firm, about 3-5 hours. To serve, cut into slices and serve or put onto some lettuce-lined plates. Serves 6-8. Hint: You can put into smaller cups and freeze also. You could add a stick and make it a frozen popsicle . Here is a homemade Light Caesar Dressing Recipe.
LIGHT CAESAR DRESSING In medium bowl, combine and whisk until smooth and creamy: 1 c. light mayonnaise 3/4 c. milk (low-fat) 1 T. Dijon-style mustard 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper or to taste Use immediately or store in refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to use. Makes about 2 c. dressing. Tips: Make croutons by using day-old bread, cut into 1” cubes. Toss with some garlic powder, salt, pepper and toast in a 300˚ oven until golden brown. These make a nice addition to any salad. Or put some on top of soups. Microwave, for 10-15 seconds, a lime or lemon to get the largest amount of juice, then squeeze.
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The Salvation Army in Polk County will be participating in the Balance of State Continuum of Care Point in Time Count on July 24th as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The physical count begins at 11pm. The Balance of State Continuum is an organization of homeless service providers in the state of Wisconsin. Each local area will count the homeless who are either sheltered in a facility or unsheltered and living on the streets. The Point in Time count simultaneously occurs in each county in January, and July. Volunteers in each area walk the streets of Wisconsin communities to determine how many individuals are going unsheltered. The volunteers are equipped with the knowledge to assist those individuals in getting connected to local resources for food and shelter. Each community submits their counts for sheltered and unsheltered persons in each county for that night. Those numbers are then used to determine if the services provided in the County are meeting the needs of those who are homeless. The Salvation Army will be participating in the count and making sure that all homeless individuals who are located on this evening in July will be informed of the services available to them in the County. For more information on how The Salvation Army is working toward combating homelessness in Polk County visit www.saserenityhome.org or visit them on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ SerenityHomeShelter/ If you would like to help in this effort by volunteering, please contact Jacky at 715-529-1283. To learn more about the Balance of State Continuum visit www.boscoc.org .
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REFRIGERATOR HOMEMADE PICKLES Combine in large bowl: 7 c. sliced cucumbers 1 c. sliced onion 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely sliced Combine and add to the above: 1 c. sugar 1 c. white vinegar 1 T. salt 1 tsp. celery seed Combine and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating. Stores in refrigerator for 3 months to use whenever you wish to serve them. Makes about 9 cups total. Hint: If you wish, you can add a bit of dill weed to make them taste like dill pickles.
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Semi Annual Homeless Count: July 24th
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We had so much fun last year on our Twins game venture we decided to do it again. Join Amanda and Jen on Sunday July 21st to watch the Minnesota Twins play the Oakland Athletics, tickets and bus fees are $50. We will leave the Center at 10:00 am. Stop in and reserve your spot today. We kindly ask for payment in advance, thank you. Open to the public! • Do you volunteer around our community? Did you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! • Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us! • Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are 25 cents a card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety! • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Need a place to rent? Consider the Amery Area Community Center for that birthday, party, wedding, or anniversary celebration? We will also work with profit and nonprofit organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill? Get all of that for just $10/ month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long. • Monday July 1st Bridge winners are Paula Schmidt taking first and Evie Porter placing second. • Tuesday July 2nd Pool winners were Gary Snelling in first, Mary Fisher placed second, Jean Frank took third, Carl Johnson placed fourth and Dean Elken with the consolation prize. • Wednesday July 3rd Bridge winners are Laila Ward in first, and Sydney Lund placed second and Jan Vickney took third. Congratulations to all! Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director
Eleven year old Dominic Blasavich wanted to investigate the Paws-ibility of cats being Right or Left paw dominant for his Science Fair project. He enlisted his own cats, Grandma’s cats and adoptable Arnell shelter cats to answer the question: Is it Pawsible? Do Cats Purr-fer their Left or Right paw? To test his hypothesis, “My gut feline is that cats have a dominant paw, similar to humans,” Dominic utilized an alluring cat toy to entice willing cats to participate. The toy was wiggled four inches from the cat’s face, eliciting 50 attempts at bat for each of the 10 cats, recording which paw each cat used to reach for the toy. The participating cats were rewarded with a treat at the end of the experiment. Of the ten cats in the experiment, five were shelter cats. After careful data collection, Dominic concluded that “Cats seem to have different dominant paws. Mostly the cats were right paw dominant, similar to humans. One of the cats was apparently ambidextrous. All of the cats were fun to work with.” Dominic’s presentation was a big hit at the Osceola Science Fair. It was a fun exercise for the adoptable shelter cats. Two of the shelter five cats tested are still waiting for homes, Incredible Kip and Fascinating Finch. To be sure, our Adoptable Cat Room is filled with wonderful, healthy, friendly cats of every color and personality, waiting to
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meet you and find their new homes. Stop in for a visit. Sipping a cool one with friends, lakeside, on a lazy Saturday afternoon, sounds pretty great doesn’t it? And if you add the exciting possibility of winning quality cuts of meat while simultaneously supporting the animals at Arnell Humane Society, you have multiple darn
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Did you wake up the last few days and wonder what day of the week it was? If you did, you weren’t alone. Holidays are wonderful but when they happen during the week then it starts playing tricks on the mind. The Fourth of July was Pounding on Thursday so we had the that day off Pavement so that made Wednesday Pam Humpal feel like a Friday, then Thursday seemed like a Saturday, then going back to work on Friday seemed like a Monday, then we had the normal Saturday and Sunday but then all of a sudden it was Monday and my body says, No way I don’t want to go! Is that kind of how it went for you? No matter how confused you were, I hope you had a fun-filled Fourth of July week/weekend. Here are a few events of my celebration‌ *Thursday I attended the annual Little Falls Fourth of July parade. It is always fun to go to. Thank you to the organizers of the parade, and for the Little Falls hospitality. *Amery’s annual fireworks was on Thursday night. It was a great display! Thank you to the Amery Community Club, City of Amery and the Amery
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Fire Department for sponsoring the fireworks each year. We appreciate it! *The Giant Ice Cream Sundae sponsored by the Amery Community Club was on Friday. We served 160 scoops of ice cream from the 30 foot long sundae. Thank you to our helpers, to the Amery Royalty for being our official first scoopers, and to the Congregational Church for the games and prizes. *Friday night we headed north to Camp 53 for the weekend. We enjoyed trail riding on the machines, bonfire, SOME card playing, the parade in Gordon, yard games, the famous fireworks display at Gordon, and spending time with great friends. As you can tell from the picture, we had a wonderful crew on Saturday’s ride. Fun times! “Meet Your Amery Businessâ€?‌this week’s featured
Giving Life A Chance Life should be important all the way to anyone No matter who we are there is hope ahead With great faith to explain to everyone Those willing and anxious to accept words. You see now life has promises to declare Keep a good work record at all seasons Thee heavenly Father reports you do care In making your life years to be prosperous. Yes more than a country frontier life is a spiritual fountain Doing good unto others fulfilling hearts which were empty We as God’s warriors shall be confident and divine as a mountain Let us be loving, kind and of courage concerned for others. Encouragement has in giving life a chance as well In all light God gives righteous in all thee heart Remember ye in holy spirit and where all mankind dwells We’ll carry our banners high for enlightened words achievement. So each day let us do what’s right and just to live An doing in forgiveness as needed and Godly love too. By Al Tosland March 28, 2019
business is Willow Ridge Healthcare. The facility offers both short and long term care to individuals that need nursing and rehab services. Willow Ridge Healthcare is located on the west side of Amery on Cty Rd F/Deronda St. Willow Ridge Healthcare recently welcomed Joseph Gates to their staff as the new administrator. He is excited to be back in the community where he graduated from, and is looking forward to being a part of a skilled facility that is a great place for people to live and to work at. Please join Willow Ridge at an Open House on Thursday, July 11, from 2-5pm to come meet Joseph Gates the new administrator. It’s a 2-day Customer Appreciation Sale at Outside In Gifts in downtown Amery. On this Friday and Saturday, you will receive 25% off storewide (excludes orange sale prices)
plus bring in the ad found in this issue for 50% off one neck scarf. Shop Outside In Gifts for someone special, for birthday present or for yourself. Wanna Go Fishin’? The Amery Fish Finder Contest has started in town. Simply pick up an entry form at various Amery businesses-we have them at the Amery Free Press office, visit the participating businesses to find the name of their fish, drop off your filled entry form at the businesses listed, and you may win some Amery Scrip Money. The contest runs through August 12, with the winners of the random drawing of the most correct entries announced at Music On The River on Friday, August 16. Have fun fishin’ in Amery! The promotion is sponsored by the Amery Community Club. The annual Polk County Fair will be Thursday, July 25-Sun-
d day, July 28 iin St Croix F Falls. On T Tuesday, J July 23, tthe Amery F Free Press a and the O Osceola Sun will publish the annual fair section in their papers. The Polk County Fair section will contain fair information, entertainment schedule, judging schedule, map of the fairgrounds, and also pictures of each 4H club in the county. Area businesses who would like to be a part of the special fair section by wishing the exhibitors good luck with their projects can do so by contacting me at 715-268-8101 or phumpal@theameryfreepress. com. Deadline for the Polk County Fair Guide is Tuesday, July 16. Happy Birthday this week to my brother-in-law, Butch, on July 10, and also to my niece, Hazel, who will be 4 years old on July 15. Enjoy your special days! A special Happy Birthday wish to my daughter-in-law, Rachel, on July 10. Enjoy each moment of your day‌have fun! I have been hearing some wonderful stories lately about people being surprised with “paying forwardâ€?‌it’s a fun thing happening, try it out! Have a great week!
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes It is that time in the growing season when we sometimes see major issues with tomatoes. There are numerous causes of problems with tomatoes. I will try to give some information on a few of the more common issues. 1. Not enough fertilizer 2. Over- pruning plant 3. Not enough calcium 4. Too much or too little water 5. Watering overhead 6. Lack of air flow around plants. If your plant appears healthy, but as your tomatoes ripen they develop an ugly black patch on their bottoms, you have blossom end rot. This can be caused by a lack of calcium in your soil. At this point, you need to get a higher level of calcium into your plant. You can try putting a slurry of pelleted lime and water on your tomatoes. Add a couple of handfuls of pelleted lime and mix with a gallon of water. Pour about 16 oz. on your tomato plant. A simpler fix is to get a foliar spray (available at any nursery) containing calcium chloride and apply early in morning or late in day to avoid burning the plant. There are several good organic versions of this spray.
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Another major enemy of tomatoes can be weather. One issue caused by weather is blossom drop which can be caused by extreme temperature fluctuations. You can’t control the temperature but you can lessen the problems by making sure tomatoes stay healthy by fertilizing regularly, planting your tomatoes around flowers that attract pollinators and using a neem oil insecticide. Fruit cracks appear on ripe tomatoes and are likely to occur when hot, rainy weather is present. Fruits dry out and then when they take on water too quickly they can suffer cracks. Again, the best way to control this problem is to try not to let tomatoes dry out too much during dry times so when Garden rainy times occur the plants won’t take on too much of the water at a Variety rapid speed. Catfacing makes tomaJulie Kuehl, toes appear deformed. This is caused by cool temperatures if tomatoes Polk County were planted too early. Master Gardener Leaf roll will make your plants ugly but not affect tomato development. Avoid over pruning tomatoes and make sure that soil drains excess water away. If you find brown spots on your tomato leaves that causes leaves to turn yellow and eventually fall off you are experiencing early blight. It is a fungus that can live in the soil over the winter. To avoid this you should make sure to rotate your tomatoes every year. You can use a garden fungicide to help many of the diseases that cause the leaves to discolor on your tomatoes. Any questions or suggestions let me know at gardenvarietycolumn@gmail.com Until next time keep your fingers in the dirt and keep on playing.
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400 Deronda Street • Amery 715-268-8171 Willow Ridge Healthcare is a 78-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Located next to Amery Golf Club, Willow Ridge Healthcare offers both short and long-term care to individuals for nursing and rehabilitation services. Additional services like respite and hospice care are available as well. We’re known for our friendly and competent staff, led by industry experts in their field of work. Together, our staff delivers care based on your needs and desires, and supplements it with home-cooked meals and a comprehensive activities program designed to offer you social, recreational, educational and spiritual opportunities.
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Featured dates of participating businesses: January 29.............................................................Amery Free Press February 5 .........................................................................Dental Arts February 19 ..................................................Stone Creek Interiors March 12.............................................. WESTconsin Credit Union April 16 ..............................................................Bridge Investments May 14 ............................................................... Golden Age Manor
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MORE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE OUT & ABOUT PAGE Garage Sale July 11, 12 & 13 • 8-5 Household items, kitchen utensils, old dishes, children toys, women’s clothings, paint supplies, tools, bikes, antique love seat, dresser, hall tree, work fan ladder rack, front entry door with side light. 425 Keller Ave S. • Amery
Multi Family Garage Sale Thurs, Fri & Sat July 11-12-13 • 8-5 Lots of young boys clothes, tools, toys, chairs, furniture. 704A 70th Ave/Cty Rd J Amery • Watch for Signs
Thurs., Fri. & Sat July 11, 12 & 13 8 am - 4 pm Amish made table and 6 chairs, dressers, Flexsteel bdr furniture, baby crib, chest freezer, clothes and more.
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Thur., July 11 • 9-6 Fri., July 12 • 9-6 Sat., July 13 • 9-12 Lawn furniture, old farm equipment, dolleys, heaters, fans, WWI Rattam furniture, linens, seasonal decor, wheelbarrows, upright freezer, 2 refrigerators, enamel wear, antique dressers, metal ladders, roll top desk, Swedish trunk, 14-foot Al. John boat and trailer, 14-foot Al. boat with trailer, misc. household items.
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Clear Lake Women’s Golf League July 2, 2019 A Flight: Low Gross – Carol Houghdahl 44 Low Net – Denise Severson 30 Low Putts – Karrie Drinkman 16 Game – Cheryl Harshman
Family Performance Series: July 10 (Wednesday 1 pm). Do you love LEGOs?? Come and meet Curtis Mork, aka The LEGO Guy! Take a look at some of his LEGO creations and learn about the history of your favorite building bricks. Then have some fun building with LEGOs at the end of the program.
B Flight: Low Gross – Cathy Gorres 54 Low Net – Ann Minor 33 Low Putts – Diane Lauritsen 17 Game – Cathy Gorres C Flight: Low Gross – Julie Manser 54 Low Net – Marianne Lillie, Gretchen Demulling 31 Low Putts – Margie Stary, Bonnie Fox 16 Game – Marianne Lillie
Closest to the pin - #7 – Laurene Klatt Closest to the pin - #3 – Cathy Gorres Chip Ins: Mary Younger, Mary Smith, Lori Peterson, Margie Stary, Laurene Klatt, Gretchen Demulling Backwoods Hackers 36.26 (9) defeat Happy Hookers 39 (6) Chipper Chicks 33.66 (12) defeat Goof Balls 35.25 (9) 7 Brothers Grip it & Sip it 40.66 (18) defeat Wild Whackers 41.25 (9) Slice Girls 39.25 (9) defeat Sharks 39.5 (15) Party of Fore 33.33 (15) defeat Rowdy Rebels 38.75 (15) Golf Bags 38.33 (9) earn 0 points against their team handicap Standings: 1st – 7 Brothers Grip it & Sip it 2nd – Party of Fore, Rowdy Rebels, Sharks 5th – Chipper Chicks 6th – Slice Girls, Backwoods Hackers, Goof Balls, Wild Whackers, Golf Bags 11th – Happy Hookers
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Little Dippers Play Day: Ages 2-6 (July 11 at 10 am). Explore different forms of play with your child. Engage in make-believe, constructive play, fine motor play, and more! This is a selfled program, intended for caregivers and their young children to have fun playing and learning together. Family Performance Series: July 17 (Wednesday 2 pm). ScienceTellers will be here to wow and entertain you!! Their interactive space adventure, Aliens Escape from Earth, will be out-of-this-world fun! At the Amery Community Center, note special 2pm start time.
D Flight: Low Gross – Kristi Niles 64 Low Net – Jan Nilssen 29 Low Putts – Cindy Kuscienko 19 Game – Cindy Kuscienko
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Pipsqueak Plutos Storytime: Babies & Toddlers (Mondays 10:30). July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5. No storytime July 1. Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs for babies & toddlers. Weather permitting, storytime will be outside on the grassy area behind the library. In inclement weather, we'll be in the storytime room. Summer Feeding Program: Kids & Teens (Mondays 11 am). FREE picnic lunch for kids & teens through age 18. On the grassy area behind the library (indoors in inclement weather). This program is made possible by the School District of Amery. Yoga for Kids: All ages (Wednesdays 9:30). July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7. No yoga July 3. Stretch your muscles and calm your mind with yoga for kids. Yoga mats provided by the library for use during the program. Mini Martians Storytime: Ages 3-6 (Wednesdays 10:30). July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7. No storytime July 3. Let your imagination soar with stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun, space-themed craft. Space Bingo: All ages (Select Fridays 10 am). July 12, 19 & August 9. Try your luck at Space Bingo for your chance to win silly prizes. Teen Movies & Pizza: Teens Grades 6-12 (Select Fridays 3 pm). July 12, 19 & August 9. Hang out, eat pizza, and watch a movie! Check our program guide or website for dates & movie info. Registration required. Register on our website amerylibrary.org/teens. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and Baby Book Bees These ongoing early literacy initiatives encourage families to establish a strong foundation of reading in young children. Visit the library to sign up for the program that is right for your child.
Amery American Legion Announces Raffle Winners Drawn at 6 pm, July 4, 2019, winners are: Cassandra DooLittle, Clear Lake, WI .................$500 Dr. Joe Goldsmith, Amery, WI ............................$250 Dan Chastenet Convergient Tech, Blaine, MN ...$100 Jerry Mattakat, Amery, WI.....................................$50 Patrick Schanon, Amery, WI .................................$50 Amanda Fisk, Amery, WI.......................................$50
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Books & Brews: Thursday, July 11th @ 6 PM, at Amery Ale Works This month we will discuss the 2019 PEN/Hemingway prize-winner, There There by Tommy Orange. Join us for a lively discussion and pick up next month's book, too! Third Thursday: Alcohol Ink Galaxy Paintings: Thursday, July 18th, 5:30 PM-7 PM at the Amery Area Public Library. This month we're making Galaxy art with alcohol inks! We'll make galaxies on canvas boards. The class is FREE but registration is required-go to our website to register. Summer Learning Program for Adults: Registration for the Adult Summer Reading Program opens on June 10th! Sign up at the Circulation Desk or on our website, and enter to win prizes all summer long. All entries are eligible for a Grand Prize. The Amery Area Public Library is also hosting stellar programs related to this year's theme: A Universe of Stories! All are FREE EVENTS with NO REGISTRATION required. Wednesday, July 31st @ 5:30 PM: The Man Who Painted the Universe. Follow the story of Frank A. Kovac, Jr. from his childhood fascination with stargazing to repeated attempts to build his own planetarium in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Thursday, August 8th @ 5:30 PM, Women Who Stargaze: Be inspired by the women who persisted as astronomers and how they shaped our view of the Cosmos. Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for July is Blue Labyrinth by Preston & Child. Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, August 1st from 4:00-7:00 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, August 3rd from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public. E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection. Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary.org, or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ amerylibrary. Hours Library hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN TRIP PROJECT The Town of Alden is seeking Proposals for the Paving of 45th Avenue From West of 140th Street east to CTH “C” and 140th Street from 45th Avenue south to the end of the existing Construction in the Town of Alden, Polk County, per the plan of Proposed Construction. The Town of Alden will receive sealed Proposals until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 24, 2019. at the office of the Town of Alden: Town of Alden Town Hall, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026 All Proposals shall be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “45th Avenue Paving 2019”. Please return all proposals to: The Town of Alden, 183 155th Street, Star Prairie, Wisconsin 54026 The Proposals will be opened and reviewed at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 24, 2019 at the office of The Town of Alden as shown above. The Town of Alden Town Board will review & Consider all proposals at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Plans and a bid specification forms are available from the Town Engineer, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.; P.L.S.: DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC, Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;R.L.S., 603 South Broadway, Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751, 715-505-9242. All Questions shall be directed to: DJ Fedderly Management Consultant LLC, 715-505-9242 All Proposals shall include a Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 5% of the total Project Proposal, Paid to the order of the Town of Alden. The Town of Alden will not accept any Proposals received after the Set Time and date as shown above. All Proposals shall be submitted on the Town of Alden Proposal Form. The Town of Alden Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or to waive any irregularities in any proposal or to accept any proposal of parts of various proposals, which, in their opinion, is the most advantageous to the Town of Alden. By Order of the Town of Alden Board. Keith Karpenski, Chairman, Town of Alden Daniel J. Fedderly P.E.;P.L.S, Town Engineer, DJ Fedderly Management Consultant, LLC
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Wisconsin high school that dropped Midget nickname has new moniker HURLEY, Wis. (AP) — Six months after dropping its controversial nickname, a northern Wisconsin high school has a new moniker. The Hurley School Board decided to drop the Midgets nickname in January, after scrapping the idea of having a community vote on whether to dump the mascot. After a months-long community engagement effort and dozens of nominations, the team will now be known as the Hurley Northstars, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. A committee of 36 people, including students, teachers and parents, received 76 nominations for new mascots. Some paid tribute to the area’s history as a center for mining, with names such as the Iron Rangers, the Headframers and even the Hurley Hematites, after iron oxide. Others, like the Blizzards and Storm, sought to showcase the region’s famous winter weather. And wildlife choices were popular, from Bucks to Foxes to Harriers.
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Apple River Protection and Rehabilitation District (ARPRD) Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Amery Public Library Conference Room Amery, WI 1. Call to Order/Set the Agenda/Official Notice of Meeting in Amery Free Press 2. Members and Others Present 3. Approval of the Minutes of the March 30, 2019 Board of Commissioners’ meeting 4. Approval of the Treasurer’s Report 5. Update on the Weed Harvesting Operation for 2019 6. Update on the Clean Boats/Clean Water Inspections 7. Update on Healthy Lakes Projects to date for 2019 8. Update on payroll status with Carlson SV 9. Approval of nomination for ARPRD Board of Commissioners’ Chair for 2020, 2021, 2022 10. Appointment of an Audit Committee for 2019 11. Approval of a Proposed Budget for 2020 12. Approval of the Agenda for the 2019 Annual Meeting proposed for August 17, 2019 at the Amery City Hall Council Room at 10 a.m. 13. Concerns 14. Positive Points 15. Adjournment WNAXLP
Dayne Stuhr, who served on the committee as a high school senior and has since graduated, said the group took its job seriously. “A mascot isn’t just a name,” Stuhr said. “At least for us, it means something more.” Hurley Superintendent Kevin Genisot, himself a Hurley graduate, said that while some community members opposed renaming the school, in general the ones he and the students encountered felt like it was time to change a nickname that many consider offensive. A recent graduate who served on the committee, Ally Rye, agreed with the move and said the new name resonates with her. “Like a North Star up in the sky, you can always find your way back home to it,” she said. Some schools in the region are nicknamed Midgets, including Butternut, Wisconsin, Freeburg, Illinois, Estherville, Iowa, and Dickinson, North Dakota. McLaughlin, South Dakota, changed its moniker from Midgets to Mustangs in 2016.
PROJECT NOTICE TOWN OF ALDEN POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN “10th Avenue & 210th Street Intersection”
Roadway Rehabilitation/Drainage Improvement Project 2019 The Town of Alden will be constructing improvements to 10th Avenue from approximately 300’ west of 210th Street to approximately 1200’ east of 210th Street. including grading, improved road base, Ditching, and Drainage improvements per the plan of improvements, The Town will construct the majority of the project with Town Forces through Force work, and will Sub contract a portion of the Project within applicable requirements and State Statutes.
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North Shore Healthcare: Senator Schachtner visits Hammond Health Services HAMMOND — Yesterday, State Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset) visited Hammond Health Services to tour the skilled nursing facility, meet with residents, and present a Legislative citation to the facility. “As our population ages, facilities like Hammond Health Services will continue to be a crucial resource in addressing Wisconsin’s long-term care needs,” said Senator Patty Schachtner (D-Somerset). “It was great
Amery Board of Education Monday, July 15, 2019 6:00 PM Board Room I. Call to Order II. Closed Session 6:00 pm Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data, of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g). III. Open Session 6:30 pm IV. Consent Agenda Items A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Financial/Budget Reports D. Board Vouchers V. Community Comments VI. Administrative/Committee/ Department Reports A. Administrator Reports B. Strategic Plan-Finance Committee Shawn Doerfler C. Annual Community Education/ Communications Update Tracy Hendrickson VII. Informational Items A. Legislative Update - Shawn Doerfler B. Open Enrollment Trends Shawn Doerfler C. Board Policy Review - Shawn Doerfler D. Safety and Security Phase Two Clint Waalen VIII. Action Items A. 2019-2020 Student Academic Standards - Oralee Schock B. Extra-Curricular Contracts Shawn Doerfler C. Bus Purchase - Shawn Doerfler D. Optional Mold Insurance Policy Shawn Doerfler E. Policy Second Reading - Shawn Doerfler 1. 663 - Student Activity Funds Management F. Personnel Action IX. Closed Session Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any administrator over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility in order to take Personnel Action pursuant to Wisconsin Statue 19.85(1)(c). Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(g). X. Adjournment DALE JOHNSON Clerk, Amery Board of Education In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District of Amery will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public meetings. If you require an accommodation, please contact the District Office at (715) 268-9771 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting. The original agenda for this meeting was provided for publication more than one week prior to the meeting date. Due to this fact, the agenda published in the Amery Free Press may have been altered after publication. The final agenda is available on the District’s website: www. amerysd.k12.wi.us at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.
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to visit Hammond Health Services and recognize their achievement of receiving the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award.” Senator Schachtner recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) shortage with Department of Workforce Development Secretary-Designee Caleb Frostman and with area nursing home administrators and CNAs. Senator Schachtner is a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 103, bipartisan legislation which would match Wisconsin’s CNA hourly training requirements with the federal standard of 75 hours. The current 120-hour training requirement is a significant barrier to employment and has been especially impactful in western Wisconsin with neighboring Minnesota adhering to the federal standard training requirements. Hammond Health Services was recently recognized as a 2019 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/ NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. As a recipient of the Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award, Hammond Health Services may now move forward in developing approaches and achieving performance levels that meet the Silver - Achievement in Quality Award criteria. “We were honored to have Senator Schachtner visit our center and we sincerely appreciate her efforts to improve access to long-term care in the state of Wisconsin,” said Laurie Edelman, Executive Director of Hammond Health Services. “We, along with longterm care providers across the state, thank Senator Schachtner for her continued efforts on behalf of the provider community.”
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The Town Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting of the Town of Lincoln will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall -- 661 85th Street. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
MONTHLY MEETING AGENDA Call Meeting to Order Verification of Meeting Posting Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Public Comment Reports: Treasurer, Clerk, Road Work Issues, Plan Commission Presentation and Approval of Bills New Business Unfinished Business Adjourn. *Action may be taken on any agenda item*
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Make a Difference! WITC is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time Fire Instructor throughout Northwestern Wisconsin. An instructor’s primary purpose is to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities. Instructors also contribute to the college’s operational effectiveness by forming partnerships with learners, with co-workers, and with community stakeholders. For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply: Visit our website at: https://www.witc.edu/about-witc/employment
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Amery general school aid estimate up BY APRIL ZIEMER EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
Following a timeline required by state law, the Department of Public Instruction released an estimate July 1 of the general school aids each public school district will receive for the 2019-20 school year. According to their release, the School District of Amery will see 1.92 percent increase. Amery is one of 248 schools that are estimated to receive more general aid in 2019-20. This ranks them as part of
the 59 percent that will see an increase. Other area schools showing increases are Baldwin-Woodville, Barron, Cameron, Cumberland, Grantsburg, New Richmond, Osceola, Prairie Farm, St. Croix Central and Unity. Of the state’s 421 school districts, 40 percent (168) are estimated to receive less; including Boyceville, Clayton, Clear Lake, Hudson, St. Croix Falls, Somerset and Turtle Lake. Five districts will have no change in the aid between the 2018-19 and 2019-20 fiscal years.
General school aids are the largest form of state support for public schools in the state. Wisconsin statutes require the department to publish estimated aid amounts by July 1 each year. The estimate can help school personnel to complete their annual budgets and project changes in property tax levies. Estimated amounts are subject to change because they are based on proposed, not final, state budget appropriations for 2019-21 as well as budgeted, not audited, school district data from the 2018-19 school year. On
Oct. 15, the department will certify amounts for 2019-20 general school aids based on audited data and finalized state budget numbers. Estimated general school aids for 2019-20 total $4.740 billion for Wisconsin, representing a $83.2 million (1.8 percent) increase over last year. A district's general aids can increase or decrease due to changes in any of the three local factors comprising Wisconsin's general equalization aid formula. This includes property valuation, enrollment, and
$30,000,000
School District
$25,000,000
$20,000,000
July 1 2019 General Aid July 1 2018 General Aid $15,000,000
July 1 2019 General Aid
July 1 2018 General Aid
Dollar Change
Percent Change
Amery
$9,662,139
$9,479,749
182,390
1.92
Baldwin-Woodville
$12,213,985
$11,645,819
568,166
4.88
Barron
$11,640,453
$11,502,169
138,284
1.2
Boyceville
$5,224,830
$5,224,830
-171,254
-3.28
Cameron
$7,203,592
$6,945,208
258,384
3.72
Clayton
$2,580,700
$2,621,841
-41,141
-1.57
Clear Lake
$4,776,479
$4,888,610
-112,131
-2.29
Cumberland
$3,652,721
$3,647,991
4,730
0.13
Glenwood City
$5,409,965
$5,409,712
253
0
Grantsburg
$5,625,887
$5,290,755
335,132
6.33
July 1 2019 General Aid Hudson
$21,531,440
$22,163,233
-631,793
-2.85
July 1 2018 General Aid
$24,005,095
$23,666,926
338,169
1.43
New Richmond
$10,000,000
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$5,000,000
shared costs — or from changes to the state appropriation. The department’s July 1 aid estimate does not include per pupil categorical aid, which will be based on student membership from the 2019-20, 2018-19, and 2017 18 school years (third Friday in September count). Per pupil aid will be paid in March 2020. Proposed budget language would set this aid at $679 per pupil.
Osceola
$10,205,707
$10,161,654
44,055
0.43
Prairie Farm
$22,333,904
$2,223,515
110,389
4.96
St. Croix Central
$11,793,502
$11,669,161
124,341
1.07
St. Croix Falls
$5,772,707
$5,821,665
-48,958
-0.84
Somerset
$9,364,962
$9,506,603
-141,641
-1.49
Turtle Lake
$628,332
740,234
-111,902
-15.12
$1,880,588
$1,464,120
416,468
28.44
Unity
$0
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